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rational meetlnf it was decided to call HOOLysQHOOD'S STRICKEN TH PARALYSIS IN HARRISON'S STATE. POPULISISJl EXCITED, line. Conductor Thompson Smith, of car 115, asked Depp to drive his wagon to one siac at Twenty-fifth street Depp refused to do so until Officer Cole pulled him off the wagon at Twenty-third street Magistrate Douahoe fined Depp $10 and costs, The fine was paid by another employe of the company, and Depp drovenff in the barrel-wagon which awaited him in front of the station. following fourth-class postmasters were appointed In Pennsylvania to-day; J. A.

Smith, of Comby, Montour county; Embert Sweet, of Gibson, Susquehanna county C. 8. Gumary. of Marshbrook. Lackawanna county; Franklin Mcintosh, of Newry, Blair county; M.

V. Carter, of Old Forge, Lackawanna county; A. Garey, of Hclotovaie, Bradford county; U. A. Yundell, ot Starr, Forest county.

THE AMALGAMATED CONVENTION. Republicans Hold an Enthusiastic Stale ConTcntlon. ALL CONFIDENT OF VICTORY. Toinilnson Hall Crowded Almost to Suffocation and Tct Great Throngs Mere lurned Awar Binding solutions in Favor of Protection. lNDiASAPOt.19, 'April 25.

Tomllnson hall was the scene this morning of tho largest gathering of representative Republicans that has been brought together in Indiana since war times. It looked more like a national than a state convention, and the Immense attendance, with the enthusiasm and earnestness manifested, astonished even the old leaders who have become inured to cbul-lklons of party sentiment on such occasions. Tbe crowds yesterday were lucreased nearly 1,000 when the early trains from different parts of tho state came In about daybreak; and tbe downtown streets were livened up with marching clubs to martial music. It took less than an hour for the state committee to dispose of Its stack of spectators' tickets, and wheu the doors ot the hall were opened at 0 o'clock fully one half of the throng that packed the street had to bo turned back for lack of the necessary credentials. At 10:15 o'clock, when Chairman Gowdy called the convention to order there was scarcely breathing space In the big auditorium, lion.

R. Thompson was presented as permanent chairman, and when the octogenarian ex-secretary of the navy was led forward the convention rose en masse and cheered for several minutes. Charles G. Wllsou, editor of the Lafayette Conner, was made permanent secretary, and after the band had rendered "Hall Columbia" Gen. Thompson welcomed tho convention.

The committee on resolutions, with Hon. O. 7.. Hubbellas chairman, was In session until 2 A. M.

and resumed Its session atO o'clock. An Immense picture of ex-President Harmon, framed iu trl-colored bunting, was suspended over tho chairman's desk. It was supported by lithographs of Grant and Gartleld. Away off on the balcony was a small bust photograph of Gov. McKinluy In a common white wood frame, No other living statesmen wore represented In the picture gallery.

When the conveutlon was called to order, Rev. Dr. Coultas, of Terre Haute, led in prayer, the audience standing. As the supplication concluded, a country delegation with tremendiious lungs yelled "Hip, hip, hurrah for Hun Harrison. The audience did not respond.

The report of tho committee on order of business favored tho Koed rules, wnlch have just been adopted and endorsed by a Democratic congress." This elicited more applause, and the report was adopted. Chairman Thompson, In tho course of his address, said that facts werostubborn things and the convention demonstrated that the Kopiibllcun party of Indiana was alive and prepared to do battle with any adversary that dared to assail the honor of the nation or the Interests ot tho great masses of the peoplo. '1 ho country was on the eve of a great struggle one that might Involve the very life of the nation. The platform as reported reaffirms faith In the progroshlve principles of the Uepuu-Mean party and declares Its policies past and present best calculated to promote tho happiness and prosperity of the peoplu. The administration of President Harrison' lsdeclaredwl.se, pure and patriotic, and the contrast pointed out uetween the homo and foreign policies of that administration and "tho present travesty on government inflicted upcm he people.

Tho tauir and financial planks declare In favor of the KopuDllean doctrine of protection and reciprocity, which furnishes a home market for tho products of our factories and our farms and protects the Amorlcan laborer against the competition of tho pauper labor of f.urope. Wo denounce the present attempt of a Democratic congress to overthrow and dobtroy the American Industrial system, a course that, with tho general fear of a violent readjustment oi tue country uusiness to a tree trado basis, has Increased thu national debt, bus plunged the country Into the most disastrous business depression of lis history, bus closed largo numbers of banks and factories throughout tho country, has thrown an unprecedented number of American citizens out Ot employment, has compelled thousands of able-bodied and Indus trious men to numiliate themselves by ask ing for charity, and has filled our broad land with free soup-bouses aud food markets. 'Wo bellevo In a currency composed of gold, silver and paper, readliy convertible at a fixed standard of value and entirely under national control, and we favor tho imposition of Increased tarilf duties upon the Imports from all countries wh eh unnose thu coinage of sliver upon a basis to be determined by an International coneross for bui-h purpose We denounce tho avowed purpose of the Democratic party to restore tho era of 'wildcat' money." A liberal construction of our nnnslon laws Is demanded and tho establishment by the stato of a suitable soldiers' home for the reception of such soldiers, their wives and widows, as may be overtaken by adversity. A rigid enforcement of all existing Immigration laws bv the lm I Ion I t-nvern- ment Is demanded and further legislation to protect our people and Institutions aud schools against tho Influx of the criminal aud vicious classes The unpatriotic action of tho Cleveland administration In hauling down the American flag at Hawaii, and the ell'ort to restore a tyrannical unpen over a free people who had thrown olf tho yoke of despotism. Is condemned.

The reckless and extravagant administration of the affairs of tho stuto and tho Dem ocratic legislative gerrymander are de nounced. The platform was adontod bv a rising void. HARRISON'S HUH SPEECH. The Conntry Ilemands the Restora- 1 lion of llepnbllcan to Power. April 23, Ex-Presi dent Harrison addressed tho Republican convention briefly this morning.

'1 he band played "Marching Through Georgia" as he came upon the platform and tho audience cheered Itself hoarse. Mr. Harrison eulogized the pust history of the Republican party both tbe Indiana organization and that which had won the confidence of tho people of the United States. Tho coun- ry was awakening to the fact that restoration of Kenubl can nr nclulcs In the conduct of tho eoveriimont was essential to the prosperity and happiness of the American peoplo. lie expressed his grateful thanks for tbe undeserved favors that had been heaped upon him, and evoked prolonged applause.

New Pennsylvania Postmasters. Wabhinutos, April 25. Special Tho nuftnr nndhprnls where the kick began On Sunder it was announced tbat on last evening a ballot for a pastor would be taken, The faction of the membership wbleh op nosed the action ot thecomml.tee in tryln tn rhoose nastor. objected to the meet ing being held on such short notice, but were voted down. They claimed that three days' time was not sufficient notice to give for such an important election.

However, the meeting was called for last evening. There were 79 member present. Owing to the short notice It is claimed that a numbu pnuld not be nresent. and some, it Is intl mated, even bad no knowledge of the meet ing Nearly all those who were not able to be present were opposed to the railroading scheme oi tne committee, as tuey can it When the meeting was called to order the committee recommended the election Rev. Davies to tbe pastorate.

The oonosln faction objected to going into an election with only one candidate in the field, but were overruled. An attempt was made to nominated Rev. of Louisburg, but this, too. was overruled, ine vole was taken and resulted In Rev. Davies' election by a majority of three votes, the vote stand ing 41 to 38 A motion was then made to make Rev.

Davies' election unanimous, an was finally carried with about tbe same Dia Jorlty. During the meeting a vigorous discussion ensued, but the committee carried the day. Opposing members claim that the matter was cut and dried by the committee and meeting called for the purpose of carrytn out Its schemes at a time wben a full vote the congregation could not be bad. They also claim thai they bad no chance to nomt nate any other minister. A uromlnen member of tbe congregation said to a Press reporter tbts morning: "We have no serious oblectlons to Rev.

Davies, although a majority of the cougre gation preferred another man. What we object to is the committee carrying every thing with a hleh hand. Tbe committee was elected merely to find candidates preach trial sermons and not to recommen tbe election of anyone. We also object to the manner in which tne scheme was railroaded through, butllclent notice of the election was not served on tbe cougrega tlon, and as a result a large number of the prominent and paying members were not oresent. and of course bad no voice in tb choosing of a pastor.

Those who opposed Rev. Davies election did not do so through anv disrespect to him. but are the leadin members of the church, and If an opportu nity hud been afforded would have had a maluritv with them. They could have elected a pastor who would have been satisfactory to all. The action of tbe committee lu recommending only one man last evening has caused a very bitter feeling among the members of the church, and it is hard to tell where it will end.

believe in abiding by the decision of tbe ma jority, but we also believe tbat the members or the congregation should have had more voice In the matter. If we could have placed other candidates In nomination the result wouid have been dlirerent." ALLEGHKNYC1TY IMPROVEMENT. A Very Satisfactory Report From tbe Public Work Department. The annual report ot the department of public, works, Allegheny, was completed and handed to Mayor Kennedy tbls'mornlng. It shows that during the past year more woric has been done on the North Mde rela tive to the Improvement of the city by the repairing of streets and the Construction of sewers, both main and lateral, than has been In any previous oiift The total amoun of work done during the past year lu the way of city Improvements is equal to that or any three years preceding, in all 4.

84 miles of streets were paved at au outlay of 257. 088 22. Director McAfee also recommends that In order to continue these Improvements further issue of 8500, 000 worth of street and sewer bonds be issued, lie suggests that this question be submitted to a vote of the people. Together with the amount money yet unexpended and the lssulne of $500,000 worth of new bonns, be states tbat mostly all ot tbe main thoroughfares and side streets needing repair can be improved The director further says that the action of councils and ot tbe citizens of Allegheny in voting to issue bonds for a new supply oi water, construction oi main sewers, re of streets, and the extension of nnh. lie lighting has given an Impetus to public improvement.

The street paving has all been done with improved material, and on streets on which there is heavy traffic the material used has been granite, llgonler block or broken stone iounuation wnicu has ooen round bv the de partment superior to any other for such streets. On residence streets the material used has been Trinidad sheet asphalt, asphalt blocks and vitriueu Prick, all on a six-Inch con crete loundatlon, All smooth pavements were constructed unuer a nve-year guarantee. Even greater work has been done during the year In the construction of sewers. Large districts of the city that have heretofore been without seweiaue have been added to the city system. This is notably so in the Perrvsvllle ave nue district Lateral sewers have been con- structed on either side of tbe main sewers.

so tbat now almost tbe entire drainage erea oi tuts uisinct has peen provided with the necessary sewers. The system for Nunnery Hill district has been commenced and will be comnloted bv Julv 1, 18U4. Contracts have been awarded for the construction of a main sewer along the valley of Woods run and work commenced on its construction. It will he the largest lninecuy, oeing iy leet in diameter at the mouth. 1 he drainage area Is nearly one-fourth of the area ot the city.

Contracts have also been awarded for the construction ot a main sewer to be seven feet in diameter In Paw 4H11 run valley, from Elm street to Mil. roy avenue, a distance of over 4,000 feet; aiso main sewer, eight leet in diameter. on Madison avenue, a distance of 3, 300 leet. ine amount sewer built In 1893 was 7. UUU miles.

at a cost or 16, making a total of 51.103 miles of sewers in the city at the present time. The work of cleaning and re pairing streets and alleys a as Peen system-Ized with eratifvlnii results. The rgport speaks favorable on the water supply question, puuuc lighting and city improvements in general. MT. tvASHl.M.TON EXPLOSION.

A Verdict of Accidental Death In tbe ase of Ralph Hugo. Coroner McDowell held an inquest this morning on the body of Ralph Hugo, who was killed In tho dynamite explosion on Mt Washington yesterday afternoon. A verdict of accidental death was rendered but the jury recommended that only experienced men should be permitted to handle dyna mito and other dangerous explosives. Persons at the coroner's office said that there is great carelessness in the handling and storing of dynamite by contractors. It is sam tnat large quantities of the explosive are kept in the tool boxes, which are left on tne streets ano in vacant lots.

The car tridges are carried In the hands of the work men in the most careless manner, and it Is i matter ot surprise that so few accidents oceur. One of the victims of the explosion, Andrew McClalne. was taken to tho bouth Biae nospital, where lie is now resting as mujiuriauij a ins injuries win permit MC-Ciaine's back was badly bicerated, and from his neck to his feet the flesh was punctured by the cinders from the forga There is no doubt of his ultimate recovery. The physicians at the Homeopathic hospital report that although young Gallazher' eyes are painfully Injured, he will not lose his sight. His other wounds are not of a serious A suoscription list headed by persons living on Mu Washington Is being circulated for the benefit of the Injured men and their families.

The following have already been reported: John Williams. Quay, $2. 50; AN INlilMlANfi FATHER. Committed to Jail for A basins II Wile and ihildren. D.

Lw S. McDonald, agent of the Anti- Cruelty society, made information against John Lewis, who lives In the rear of 3409 Carson street, before Alderman McGarey, charging blm with llltreatment to his wife and children. Lewis has oeen drinklnir for a ion if tlmn and tbe fact of his cruelty to his family is an old story to his neighbors. The wife is now confined to her bed. The story told to the humane agent Is one of frightful chastisements.

The 15-year-old daughter exhibited bruises and lacerations, her father liavinz used a heavy strap In beating her. Mrs. Ward, a Eelirhhnr. mild th wifn unit children had been subjected to outrageous abuse. Alderman McGarev.

after lecturing th rlsoner, committed him to jail for 10 days, ewia 1 employed at JoDes. Laughllns' mill Spring Medicine Is a necessity, to thoroughly purify your blood, prevent that tired build up the nerves, create an appetite, invigorate the kidneys and liver. Hood's Sarsaparilla So perfectly meets all requirements that it is the ideal Spring Medicine. It accomplishes wonderful cures where other medicines fail. It Purifies the Blood 8 And makes weak strong.

HOOD'SICIHOODsTo1 Hood's Pills cure all liver ills, blllousoeu, Jaundice, Indigestion, sick headache. 25c. JTS BJ 11 IU i mM ul Mm 1 ROACHES, BED BUGS, Ac, Mm SiMOTmS. JiON-rOISONOTT, bo! INSTANT Pi. i Uve imu to ail ibmk'U.

as at sail Dealers. AIM, mU In Kite, Quarto by Ut Silln. 32RRX OFFICIAL ALLEGHENY. Office orTHB Comptroller, Citt or Allkohent, April IB, 1894, Proposals for City of Allegheny Bonds. SEALED WILL BE RR.

colved at this otllce until 3 p. TUEH-I'AY, May 1st, lu4, tor the sale ot tbe whole or any part of the following bonds of the City of Allegheny: $200, 000 Street Improvement bonds bear- -Ing four (4) per cent. Interest per annum, maturing In thirty years with an option of call In twenty years after the first day of April, A. D. 1804.

$100, 000 Power improvement bonds bear iiii four (4) per cent Interest per annum, manuring In thirty years with an ontion of call in twenty years after the hrst day ot April, A. lout. The above bonds will be registered and in denominations of 11,000 each. Interest) payable on tho Hrst days of October and April in each year at the otllce ot the City Treasurer, In the City of Allegheny, or mailed by check to the registered holder thereof, and will be tree from istate, county or city tax. Kald bonds will be awarded to the bidder whose propiaal will be most favorable to the clfy, but tho right Is reserved by the Committee on Financo to reject any and all bids, if In tho interest of the city to do so.

Kaeh proposal must be endorsed "Propo sals for City of Allegheny Bonds," and addressed to JAMES BROWN, Comptroller 4U'pp CONTRACTORS' BONDS Furnished by the MERCANTILE TRUST 413 Wood Street Uepartmknt or Public Works, i Cut of Allegheny, April 23, 1804 NOTICE. rpnn ASSESSMENT FOR THE GRADING ot Clifton avenue, from Irwin avenue to Harrison avenue, Second and Tenth wards, Is now ready, and can be seen at the Bureau of Engineering and Surveys until faturdav, May 5, 1804, when It will be placed In tho hands of tbe City Comptroller to servo notices for the payment of thesamo. KOBT. MCAFEE, 4 2 ps Director. OFFICIAL-PITTSBTJKO.

tiif Theahdrkii'b Oleics. Municipal Hall, Smiiiifiei.p sthukt, March 12, 1894 TAXES. XfOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT TBI JiS duplicates of tbe March and September installments of city, special and sub-district school taxes for the year 1804 have been placed lu my bauds for collection by the lloani oi Assessors authorized to assess the same. No discount allowed on first installment! second Installment payable In. April or September: 6 her cent, discount al lowed on second Installment If paid in month, of March with first Installment and not Business tax and water rents, payable la month of June, no discount allowed; 6 per cent, added on all delinquent taxes on May 1 for first Installment! July 1 for business tax and water rents; October 1 for second installment Statements will only bo furnished If ao-pllcatlon Is made on or before March 2tl 1804.

J. F. DENNISTON. 312HT City Treasurer. Department or Public Works, Citv or allkohent, Aprll21, 1894.1 SEALED PROPOSALS WILL RE RE.

celved at the olllco of the City Comp troller until 3 p. u. Thursday, April 23, 1804, for one Standard Hydraulic Elevator, to be erected In City Hall, to be operated by water prosNure from city main. Specifications can bo had on application to this office. Each bidder will be required to furnish ft plan with bis bid.

A bond with two sureties or a surety company bond to the full amount of the proposal must accompany each bid. The Committee on Public Works reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. KOBT. MCAFEE, 42.1t Director. CONTRACTORS' BONDS Furnished by THE MERCANTILE TRUST 413 WOOD STREET.

CO. LEGAL NOTICES. George W. Flowers, Attorney, 110 Diamond Pittsburg. VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN i anulication will be made to the sot- enior of he state of Pennsylvania on Thurs day, the lvtn oay oi aiay, oy jamea Rilev, George W.

Flowers, Paul N.Decrette, F. an Maldoren and J. F. Towlnu under tho act of tho commonwealth of Pennsylvania entitled "An act to provide for tbe Incorporation aud regulation of certain corporations" approved April 29, 1874, and the supplements thereto, for tho charter or an Intended corporation to be called the Pennsylvania Furnaco and Casting com pany, tbe character ana object wbereot 1 -the manufacturing of articles of commerce from iron, and from stoe and from both, and from other metals, and from metals ami wood, and for these purposes to have, pos sess and enjoy all the rights, benefits and privileges ol the said act or assoinoiv ana lis supplements. OKU, W.

FLOUEK Solicitor. UitM 8 1 8 0 a Sn8 el San-OOP's) Capt. Beed, of the Police Depart' ment, Critically I1L TAKEN SICK AT HIS HOME. The Attending Physician Has no Hope ot His BecoTerj For Xcarlj Fifty Tears He Has Been Connected With the Department. Capt.

William Beed. the veteran captain of tbe police of the First district was trlcken with paralysis about 3 o'clock this mornlna- and Is now In a very critical conai tlon. His wife died several jears ago, and for some time the aged captain has been making his home with his son-Wi-law, Cbris- toDher 0. Kelly, at No. 67 Congress street.

CaDt. Heed was on duty at the central police station yesterday until 4 o'clock, CAPT. WILLIAM REED. when Sergt. Best noticed he was not feeling well and told him be bad better go home.

A carriage was secured and he was taken home. Although be made no complaint, Mrs. Kellv bad a foreboding that something unusual was about to occur to bor father and summoned Dr. Shaw. He prescribed lor the sick man ana ttua lert tbe nouse.

Early this morning he was summoned to Capt. Reed's bedside. He found Capt. Heed suffering from a paralytic stroke. He was speechless, his entire left side being paralyzed.

He failed rapidly and finally became unconscious. Dr. Shaw is doing everything In bis power to save tbe life of bis patient, out says ue has no hope of his recovery, Capt. Heed has been in police service longer than any man In the United States. B'or nearly aalf a century he has been connected with the Pittsburg police department, and be is perhaps the best known officer In the service.

He Is 78 years of age and his term of service In the police department covers a period of 48 years. When he Joined fortunes with the police department there were only six police ottlcors In Pittsburg, and their duties were principally to patrol the streets and call out the hours of night. They also hud to look after the street lights. On moonlight nights the lamps were not lighted and it was a principle of strict economy on the part of the city fathers, who ordered a saving of light whenever It was possible. Capt Reed displayed excellent Judgment In the performance of his duties and was soon promoted to the captaincy of the watch, as the police force was then termed.

Tbe force was gradually enlarged and Improved, Capt Keed taking an important part in Its development. He has been captain of the First dls- trict for a number of years, and it was one of bis fondest hopes that he would live to soend half a century in the police service. He said he would then be ready to retire. His period of service dates from March 12, 18-ttl, and he has served under the administrations of 21 mayors, 10 of whom are now deceased. He entered under Mayor William Kerr, whose term was only of a year's duration, 'i he succeeding mayors and their terms of service were as follows: Gabriel Adams, 1847-48; John Herron, 1849; Jos.

Baker, 1850: John Guthrie. 1831-52; Robert M. Riddle, Ferdinand E. Volz, 1854-55; Wm. Bluaham, 185U; Henry A.

Weaver, 1857-59; George Wilson, 1860-61: B. 0. Sawyer, 18B2-0U; James Lowrv, 1864-65: W. C. McCarthy, 18t-67; James Hlarkmorn, 18H8; Jarr'ett M.

Bush, 18U9-71: Robert Liddell. 1878-80; Robert Lyon, 1881-8U; Andrew Fulton, 1884-86; William McCallin, H. I. Gour-ley, 1890-03, and McKenna, bead of tbe present adfl 'nlstration. Bupt O'M, -a says he noticed something peculiar In t.

Reed's conduct yesterday, and spoke ot to several other officers. His memory to have become very sudden1 effected, and be was scarcely ablev recognlce any of his friends. The uperintendent ordered a carriage and sei It to tbe central station to take the captain home. Sergt. Best first noticed that something was wruiiK wuu me captain at roll-call yesterday morning.

Instead of calling out the names as they were written on the roll he skipped about and finally became' so confused that the sergeant had to assist blm. The same thing was niiuceu at me anernoon roil 0111 at 4 o'clock, and Immediately afterward the captain was sent nome. Capt. Reed has a number of pets at the central station tnat win greatly miss him. In the oasement of the Btatlon-bouse Is a largo trouch tilled with cold fish.

Tim nun. tain has been making It one of his duties to ieeu these nsii, and tbey are so fond of him that they always dart to the surface near mm When they see him coming Sergt Motz went to feed them to-day and they failed to come to tne surtace, -For some reason they did not seem to care for the crumbs thrown on the water. They appeared to ieei tne aosence oi tnetr lavorlte. Capt Reed Is well known for his many koou iiuauiies oi minu aua neart and Is held in tne nignest respect or all who know him, His family consists of three sons and two aauguters. A LAI OF HARMONY.

Indication ol a frniit In tne Cburcb of tbe ovenout. The contest In the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, East End, over the election ot a pastor to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Rev. Seth II Gordon, has become exceedingly warm and has endangered the tranquility of the congregation. The feeling between the factions has reached such a point tbat a split In tbe church may ensue. At a -meeting af the congregation last evening Rev.

U. Davies, of Chester, was eiecieu 10 uib pastorate, cut the manner In which his election was carried has aroused a bitter feeling that may yet cause serious irouuie. Since Rev. Gordon's resignation tbe Church of the Covenant has been without a pastor. Shortly after his departure the congregation elected a committee to look about for ministers to preach trial sermons.

Quite a number of able divines responded to the Invitation of the committee and preached before the congregation at various times. It Is said that tbe committee exceeded the power vested in It, and wanted to choose a pastor for the congregation, when its work was understood to be only the securing of candidates. It is calmed that several times tbe committee attempted to have a minister of Its choosing elected to the pastorate, but were foiled by members of the congregation who wanted a voice in the election of their spiritual adviser borne time during March a meeting was called and the committee recommended a candidate for election. The recommendation was voted down by the congregation on the grounds that they desired to bear other candidates The matter drirted along until last Wednesday evening, wheu at a congre- Much Interest Shown In the Coming Convention. THREE PROBABLE CANDIDATES.

Postmaster O'Donncll Announces tbe Appointment of a Messenger for His Office Filth District Republican Delegates. The Pittsburg Populists are becoming somewhat excited at the time approaches for holding the state convention. J. 11. Stevenson's office Is the headquarters and a number ot the leaders of that party were there this morning.

They are very enthusiastic and expect to wield great Influence In the next campaign. When ex-President Frye. of the miners' union, was asked about those who have been mentioned as candidates, he replied: "None ot the Populists are hunting office. Those who accept the nomination for the various offices will do so from a aense of duty," J. Stevenson' said that Congressman Sibley was considered the strongest candidate, for.

the gubernatorial nomination. Leonard Rhone, of Center county, ex-president ot tbe skate grange, was also considered as a strong man. 11. C. Snaveloy has also been mentioned.

The ouly other Populist, who is being considered as a caudldate, tsG.W Dawson, of Beaver. Mr. Dawson will likely be nominated as one of the candidates for congressman-at-largo. The People's party convention will be held In the courthouse at Hsrrisburg. It will be called to order at 10 o'clock next Tuesday morning.

The Allegheny county delegates will leave Pittsburg next Monday night Chairman Fllnn, of the city committee, has Issued a notice to the Republicans in all the wards to meet next Tuesday night and reorganize the district associations. A president secretary, treasurer and three registering officers will be elected in each district Postmaster O'Donnell announced to-day the appointment of Charles Arter as messenger In the postofilce, to succeed Capt Grafton Miller. Arter is a colored Democrat and lives in the Seventh ward. Tbe state delegates in the Fifth legislative district will be C. L.

Magee, Senator l'llnn, Wm. Keech, A. C. Robertson, James Evans, Adam Weaver and Dr. Barchfeld.

KALWAY Fit lilt-111' ItlTC. Efforts to maintain lb em Meeting With Narked fcuccess. The shipments of freight over linos in the Central Traffic association during tbe past 10 days show that the agreement to maintain rates Is being carried out, and that there is very little cutting being done. Only a few of the weaker lines are not living up strictly to the agreement, and they are not affecting the general business to any considerable extent i The enforcement of the new rate Is clearly shown by the decrease in eastern shipments from Chicago during last week. This decrease amounted to 19,000 tons as compared to tho preceding week.

Before April 2 all possible shipments were forwarded to secure the advantages of the low rate, and as soon as the taiitr was advanced there was a general slump In business. Officials of the Pennsylvania company express themselves us confident that matters will now be finally patched up, The meeting of railroad presidents and general managers in New York to-morrow has been called to accomplish this, and It is confidently asserted by those in position to know that but little now remains to be done compared with the worn at tho outset of the move ment To-morrow's meeting will likely be of short duration. The action already taken will be ratified and tbe lines drawn tighter. so as to make the agreement binding on all the roads east of Chicago. A DliSfcKTliD UIFft Left to Contend Alone gainst Poverty and Disease.

A sad case of destitution and desertion was reported to Director Booth, of the department of charities, yesterday. Mrs. Fanny Bates, a colored wotnon, living with her sister at Thirtieth and Stnallman streets, was sick and deserted by her husband. Inspoctor Dlebl called on the woman ves- terday and found her In an awful condition. She was suffering from a tumor in her stom ach and had to be waited upon like a child.

Her sister has a large family and could not take care of her. She was sent to the city poor farm to-day. Her husband was employed at the Black Diamond steol works, but has not been taking care of his wife fur nearly six mouths. Last week he drew all his money at the Black Diamond and deserted her altogether. She has no idea wuere no nas gone.

RAILWAY CASUALTIES. One Tracitwalker Hilled und Another Hurt. An unknown colored man was struck by a train at Penn station, on tho Pennsylvania railroad, early this morning and Instantly anted, ine track walker first discovered the body about 7 o'clock. It was terribly mutilated, pieces being scattered along the tracks for 200 feet. They were gathered up, put into a box.

sent to Greensburg and turned over to tbe authorities. Identification was impossible because of the manner in which the body was mutilated. Joseph Rachyly, aged 31, while walking along the tracks of the Pennsylvania rail road, west of Fast Liberty, was struck by an accommoaaiion train at ui.iu this morn- ng and badly hurt. One leu was crushed and a numherof uely scaln wounds Inflicted. He was sent to the West Perm hospital.

Bridge at Dallas Avenue. The contract for a new bridge for the Pennsylvania railroad has been let to Drake, Stratton Co. It will be built across Dallas aveViue, East End. Work will be commenced at once. The structure will be entirely of stone and steel and will be built In a most substantial manner.

Mevn- ral months will be required to complete the structure and It will be late In tbe summer or probably not until next summer before tbe bridge will be opened for use, Veteran Hallway lmployea. The members of the Veteran Employes' Association of the Pennsylvania Railroad will leave for Altoona to-morrow morning In a special train to hold the annual meeting and elect officers. About 2oo are expected to attend from Pittsburg. Extensive preparations are being made to have an inter esting time. In the evening a banquet will be served.

'The party will return to thin city Friday morning. Just a Neighborly Discussion. Mrs. Elizabeth Moorhead, of No. 3012 Liberty street, and Mrs.

J. Nash had a clsrhborlv liirht at their homes on Anrtt is Mrs. Moorhead was arrested on a warrant and had a hearing before Magistrate Dona- oe tins morning on a Charge or assault and attery preferred aealnst her by Mrs. Nash, 'he magistrate said tbev ouirht i ashamed of themselves and dismissed the case. Come Verdicts hendered.

in the case of George Holmes versus R. T. Elneman, the Jury this morning rendered a verdict in favor of the defendant A non suit was entered In the case of Francis Hum-mermtn versus Adam Wood and wife In the case ot James Glllen. of whosed mental condition was investigated! lunacy was established. must dear the Track.

Adolph Depp, driver of a barrel-wagon for the Standard Oil company, waB arrested for obstructing traffic ou the Citizens' Traction Interest In tbe iUeetlns to be Held In Cleveland. For tbe first time for 10 years the Amalgamated association will hold Its annual con vention outside ot Pittsburg. This city has always been and continues to be the head quarters for the Iron and steel workers of the United States, but on account ot tbe condition of organized labor it has been deemed best by the officials of tbe Amalga mated association to hold their convention In Cleveland this year. It will meet May 15. one mouth earlier than usual, because of thA In irwut.tnn How many aelogates will attend cannot yet pe kuown, as secretary KUgalion tnis mnrnlug said the Information received would not justify him In making any esti mates, hub-louges are sending inquiries relative to the convention, so that the national Ulcers are kept busy.

The questions to be acted upon at Cleveland next month aro of vital Importance to the organization. It Is reported that some radical changes win ue made, put what these will pe nave not yet been made public LATE aroiiTINO NEWS. Braddock Itlarksiuen The Mmer Smith flub A Kenuel Loss. The Braddock Gun club will hold Its first shoot of the season to-morrow afternoon on Its new grounds at Bessemer, Just east of the Edgar Thomson steel works, for mem bers only. The club has a membership list of over 40.

A big sweepstake tournament will be held soon. The E. Smith basnball club has organized for the season with the following players; W. Cos te I In, catcher; H. Ernost pitcher; A.

Hodrlan, shortstop; G. Bowers, Hrst base; J. Conners, second base; 8. Montgomery, third base; F. Brown, loft field; I Ptlel, center Bold; J.

Crlggans, right Held. The secretary of the ITartmann Stoven-son kennels, ot Latrotio, Pittsburs and Wichita, advises the I'RKsa that the pointer Wary, years old, bred by the Detroit Kennel club, died of paralysis on Tuesday. He waaono ot the finest and most valuable pnlntersln the state and was owned by La-trobe aud Pittsburg fanciers. TALLEYRAND ENMESHED. The tbareea Agalust Him Many lie CanH Get Bail.

PAntfl, April 25. La Libre Parole says that Max Lebaudy has withdrawn his charges against Count Llllo de Talleyrand-Perlgord at the Instance of bis mother, the princess of Bagau, but other accusations which are accumulating will make It difficult. If not Impossible, for the young man to regain his liberty. Young men hitherto friends of the count made charges against him yesterday ot ho serious a nature as to preclude all possibility of his bolng admitted to ball. Judge DoplTor continues to summon and examine witnesses in tho enso.

The public prosecutor will take up the matter aud pursue It to au Issue. ACCIDENT TO THE LIZZIE BAY. struck on the Hocks Near Meubeo Tllle, Hut Got Off Safely. SmiBENViLLB, April tbe fog, about 3 o'clock this morning, tho steamer Llzzlo Bay. on her way down the rlvor, backed on tho rocks at tbe foot ot Brown's Island, above this city, and knocked a holo In her stern.

Tho hole was bulk-heiidod and the boat pulled olf by the Belle Prince aud proceeded down the river at noon. The accident created some excitement among the passengers, but they wore quieted by the olllcors. Urn niiton Annexation. Director Blgolow, of the department of public works, said this morning he believed the Brushton peoplo will be unanimously In favor of annexation with PlttsDurg. They will hold a meeting to-morrow von In a to I consider tho question.

Ho says bethinks some of the citizens of other suburban towns who have been Vigorously opposing annexation will be among the first to glve.ln. McKeesportt Doctor Organize. McKekspoht, April 25. SpeclalJ A largely attended meeting of McKeesport physicians was held last night, for the purpose of effecting a permanent medical association In this city for the advancement of the profession and mutual benetit. Dr.

it J. Itlack was chosen temporary chairman and A. T. Zoller secretary. 1 Voluntary Assignment.

A deed of voluntary assignment was made to-day by M. 11. Marcus, of McKoesport, to A. V. Ilrackemyer, of Braddock.

The assignor was In tho clothing business on Fifth avenue, McKeesport. and tho assignment Is made for the benetit of creditors. The liabilities and assjtis are unknown. Fatal I Ire In heeling. WniiMNty W.

Va April 25. SpeclalJ Tho resldonce of Goo. Hubherd, a well-known citizen, was destroyed by Are this morning. Mary Kediuan, one of the family, was burned to death lu tho flames. The iiie caused much excitement.

Noted Hall way ITIan tying. St. Louin, April 25. A special from Seymour, Ind saysi A. Dickinson, late general superintendent of the Missouri Pn-citlr.

Railway company system, Is dying of nervous prostration. It la thought he can not survive the day. ftafo Hlouers at Blalrsvllle. Blauihvii.lk, April 25. IHpeclalJ The safe In the olllco of Brown Brothers, meat dealers, was cracked last night, but the robbers were scared off without getting auy moiiey.

DIED. McCAUTIlV-On Tuesday, April 24, at p. m. Mrs. Phllomena McCarthy, nee Kelsenauur, at her late resldonce, 172 Spring alloy, Pittsburg.

I'uneral services on Friday morning at 9 A. M. att-t Patrick's church. Friends of the family Invited to attend, luterment at Mary's cemetery. TREES SEEDS.

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B. MURJOCH, 610 SMITHFIEMl ST. 42a 18 the whole, or any traction of the and Trust Company, OFFICE, rVLLCOTK VISUOUS. Sensational Experiences of a Farmer 1th Arab Peddlers. Alexander Logan, a well-known West moreland county farmer, residing In the country back of Braeburn station, on tho Allegheny Valley railroad, had au exciting experience last Saturday night Mr.

Logan was alone in his bouse, the family being away on a visit. The house stands back from the public road aud the nearest neighbor is some distance away. Mr. Logan had prepared bis own supper, and after the dishes bad been put away and the evening work done, he closed all the doors and shutters aud commenced getting ready to retire for tbe night, as it was quite lata After these preparations had been made Mr. Logan was startled by a loud knock at the door.

Ue aSked who was there, but the only response was renewed hammering on tbe door, lie opened the door and a man and woman, carrying heavy packs, rushed Into tbe bouse, and without further cere' uiony seated themselves In front of the tire, Tbe intruders were Arap peddlers, an wben asked what tbey wauled the man an Tensive manner, said be wanted a bed for himself and wife, as they Intended to re main an input Mr. Logan was not verv favorably lm pressed with the appearance of his visitors, and suspected that thev wanted to rob him. as he had considerable money In tho bouse which intended to take to the bank on tbe following Monday, lie told the In truders that he had no bed for them, an that even he had. be would not alio them to stay all night He opened the door ana toia mem to go. The man became very Indignant an picking up a big stick which he had brough with him, made a rush toward Mr.

Logan The woman seized tbe chair on which sb bad been seated and flourished It over her head in a threatening manner. Mr. Logan is an elderly man and oi small stature. Ko iillzlng his danger and knowing he was una' pie to cope wim his assailants, sir. Loga told tbe man he would see if he could fur nlsh him a bed.

He told the man to be seated while he made arrangements for his accommoaaiion. wnen the guests bad bee Quieted down Mr. Loean went Into an ad joining room, loaded a doublo-barreled shotgun and then prepared to give the intruders a surprise. Mr. Logan re-entered the room with the gun at bis shoulder, ready to tiro, and In peremptory manner told the man and woman to leave.

Their insolent manner was gone in a moment and they fairly tumbled over each other in their efforts to get out of the bouse. In their haste they left their packs "behind, but were induced to return for them. They were followed as far as the road, but they did not slacken their speed aunougn tnoy caned upon tiogan not shoot to Mr. Logan barricaded the doors wben be re-entered the house, but kept up a watch until nearly daylight, fearing that the man would return to take revenge lor the treat ment he had received. Air.

Logan Is con vlnced that the man intended to rob him and is congratulating himself that be thought of jiis old gun and had ammuni tion ior iu VI'. KY BAD BOYS. Arrested lor Breaking l'p a Meeting at Jacks Hun. Thomas Callahan, Tots Whltmer James Payne, three boys from Voods Run, arc In jail charged with disorderly couduc aud malicious conduct They wore sent by Squire Kirker, of Bellevue, for a further hearing. A meeting was belnn hold In Talk's hall Jacks Run.

a few nluhtsairo. when about lo or 18 boys made an attack on the building. The fttrhts were blown out and then the boys began throwing stones through the windows, The doors had been barricaded with boxe and barrels, and when the audience at tempted to get out there was a regular pan demonlum. It Is expected the remainder of the culprits will bo captured In a lew days. The boys range from lu to 10 years of age.

Municipal Government Heform. A lecture on this subject will bo delivered by Herbert Welsh, of Philadelphia, at Ral ston school ball, corner Penn avenue and Fifteenth street, on May 3 at 8 p. m. Mr. Welsh Is well known as the president of the Indian Rights association and as a prime mover In the recent national conference on municipal reform held In Philadelphia.

Ills article In the April Forum entitled "Definite Steps Towards Municipal Reform has at tracted wide and well deserved attention Mr. Welsh comes under the auspices of the men ratnotic guild and Kingsiey nouse Tickets can Pe oDtalned tree or charge on application at the Pittsburg Library assocl ation rooms or by sending an addressed stamped envelope to Wm. P. Flint U301 1' If tti avenue, city. tared Out Too Lale.

Charles Brush, Alfred Krauso and John II. Woods, of Oakland, boys all under 12 years of ago, were arrested at 5 o'clock this morning on Duquesne way by Officer Mc Donough. Last evening Woods had been sent to the store by bis mother and lingered on the way until he was afraid to return. lest he get a whipping. He enticed the other boys away and they remained with him all night Magistrate Donahue cautioned the boys and dismissed them.

JndsmcnU Sintered To-Day. Bernard Elkur vs. Mary Ann and Henry Gulenz, $00; Reading Stove Works vs. Goor- glanaSnydor, $2, 115. 50; J.

Murphy At Co. vs. Henry DemmeL $71. 63; John Murphy vo. vs.

fcdwaru liurg, bu; k. Stqcky vs. F. C. Gundlacti, $500; David L.

Davis vs. William Absalom, ll5. Wade Two mistakes. George Kiddle, a drunken German, who said he was from San Francisco, tried to force his way Into the homo of Mrs. McGan, at 1307 Liberty avenue, last night Officer Hchtvley put Hlddlo undor airest, and ho violently resisted; Magistrate Douahoe sent blm 30 days to the workhouse.

Fonnd Drowned. The body of an unknown man was found this morning floating In the Monongahela river at Bessemer. The remains were taken to Flannery's undertakimr rooms at Rrad-dock. This is the third body that has como to the surface since the recent thunder storm. A Train Jumper Arrested.

John Nelson, a 12-year-old boy Jiving at Bheraden, was arrested last evening for Jumping on trains In the Ft Wayne yards at woods Run. He was taken before Alderman fccblllman, of the Sixth ward. Allegheny, who notified his parents. to come aud take him home. Allezheny Itulldlns I'ermlts.

Since April 1, 71 building permits have been granted by Building Inspoctor Ileck-ert, of Allegheny. Since April 14, 81 have been Issued. The latter number will involve an outlay of 847. 250 The pormits include new structures, additions aud alterations. Work on 1'ark Fountains.

Bupt Paisley, of the bureau of highways and sewers, sald this morning that tho foundations for the new fountain In Highland park were about completed and that excavations for the Schenley park fountain were ready for the stone work. Scarlatina and Diphtheria. One case of scarlatina and one of diphtheria were reported to Supt Baker, of the bureau of health, this morning. The scarlatina Is in the Fourteenth ward, and the diphtheria is in the Twenty-ninth ward. Go by the book on Heecham's Pills.

AMUSEMENTS. ICHELIKU TO- 1G A FAYETTE XV theater, cor. Wood and Fourth ave by a select cast from Kine's lichool of Oratory. A. LOUFNCE FAG AN as JULIE DE MOKTlliLtt.

Tickets for sale at the boxoulce. libut MONEY MAY BE BORROWED FROM $100 TO $20,000 On personal security. Every dollar paid applied to tho reduction of loan. The public ave long reciuired the establish ment of a coin nan that would loan from ON TO TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ou personal security, to bo returned in monthly payments, at legal Interest To meet this demand tho Commercial Loan Trust Company, of Philadelphia, Incorporaied, Authorized Capital, 1500,000, are Issuing certificates, which mines the holder to make application ror bove amount In calling tho attention of the public to this National System Making we desire to say that the plan has met with the general approval of the leading financiers of the country. The plan Is so slmplo In lis construction, equitable In all of lis details, that we feel coiilident that a call from you and a detailed explanation, will convince you of the superiority of our methoa of sraiitlng loans on personal security.

The amount borrownd may fie returned In monthly payments to suit tho borrower. There Is absolutely no PUBLICITY and a loau from this company would not Interfere or impair the credit of any mercantile house. Loans aro made to merchants, manufacturers ana employes, who have sufficient personal security to cover the amount desired. A capable representative will call at tho residence or business address of those who it would Inconvenience to call at this office. Call or address The Commercial Loan PITTSHLRii ROOMS 406 AND 407, FOURTH FLOOR, BANK OF COMMERCE BUILDING, SIXTH AYE.

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