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on, formerly of the Bijou, is to be seen manv admirers of David Henderson's SCISSORED FUN. the meeting is to consider the "Forward movement" in that city of the recently ALL THIS WEEK THE COMIKGSEASON. Uhat Will Occopj the Boards In September. win continue ineir wonaerrai season iorcing And business booming Reduction Sale of MonV Uinrh fhialitu Qiiivp, uuiiijf uuiiu 1 muii sj 111511 Worth $14 Worth $15 Worth $1G Worth $17 Worth $18 Don't sneer because the price Is only organized Lity tvaneeiizing union. Air.

W. H. Beach, of Jersey City, a most eloquent lay speaker of Methodism, aud known as an enthusiastic believer in city evangelistic work, will be present and deliver the address of the evening. Sevoral other interesting addresses will be mado and the entire program has been carefully ar ranged. OK.

VI, A. PASSAVANT DEAD. lose of a tseful Llie pent In Uenevo lent Work. Jtev. Dr.

W. A. Passavant, one of the most prominent members of the Lutberau church, editor and founier of benevolent and educational institutions, died last night at his home, No. 1-2 Center avenue. Two years ago he suffered with a sovere attack of pneumonia.

While returning ironi Milwaukee about two weeks ago he contracted a cold, which developed a com plication or owing to bis age and a life spent in hard work tbe sickness made rapid progress, and death ensued, i stated. the history oi vr. Passavant shows a life of usefulness in the church aud iu private interests. He was born at Zelienople, Butler county, October S), 1JS21. He was of old Huguenot stock.

He graduated at Jefferson college in 1840. He was a classmate and intimate friend of the late Robert Patterson, editor of the Pruhuterian Banner, He graduated from the Lutheran Theological seminary, at Gettysburg, in 1842, aud first preached in Baltimore. In 1844 he came to Pittsburg, and was for 11 years pastor of what is now tbe Grant Street Lutheran church. In 1845 he mar ried Miss Eliza Walters, of Baltimore. A year later be was a delegate to tbe first meeting of the Evangelical alliance in London, in 18-10.

and while there met Theo dore Fliedner, of Kaisorswertb, Germany, tbe founder of tbe Protestant Order of Deaconesses, whom he persuaded to visit America, ihe tirst American Deaconesses were installed in 184'.) iu the Alle gheny hospital, now the Pittsburg infirmary, better known as tbe Passavant hos pital. Dr. Passavant also founded the first Protestant orphanage in this country. It was located in Lacoy ville, on what is now Reed street, Pittsburg. It has since been transferred to Rochester and Zelienople, ra.

Dr. Passavant second hospital was established 1804 in Milwaukee. It is now tbe Deaconess' training school for the hos pitals since established at Chicago and Jacksonville, 111. Dr. PaBsavaut was to have attended on Memorial day the dedi cation of Lauglois ball, tbe new boys' dor mitory at tbe orphanage at Alt.

Vernon, JM. i which contains ISO children. Iu 1870 he, with Lewis Thiol established Thiel college, now located at Greenville, Pa. Tbe last institution in which he interested himself was the new Lutheran seminary at Chicago, to which he gave the grounds, and tbe main building of which was named Eliza Hall, after his wife. Dr.

Passavant was one of tbe original founders of the Pittsburg syuod, which cel ebrates its fiftieth anniversary iu Pittsburg this year. He was in turn founder ot the MMoiiaru, editor of the Lutluran, and founder of the Workman, all published in tho interests of religious and charitable work. He was also one of the leaders in tbe organization of the general council. now the general body of the Lutheran church in North America. WATCHING fCVIIUY POINT.

Miners Prevent Resumption ot Work at a New Pit. The miners are keeping a close watch on affairs, allowing no coal to be mined any where if they can prevent it. At Gregg station the grading has been commenced for a new mine. The tipple has not eveu beeu built, but a mob of 500 marcbod on tbe place Saturday and made tbe workmen lav down their tools, although it would bo impossible to take a pound of coal out for weeks to come. The men marched to Oak Ridge, where tbey found two dump cars loaded with slack.

Tbey cut the chains and let all the coal out on the track, ihen they round Robbins was sendlug slack out from Mid way. Wbeu the train came along they held it up near Noblestowu. The coal was loaded in gondolas so that tho only way of disposing of it was to shovel the stutr out. Rather than porform so much work they took out all the coupling plus. Tbe engineer very promptly backed bis train up toward McDonald.

There ho got now Jincb- pius, put on a full bead of steam and dashed bis train through tbo crowd of men. They bod to jump for their lives, and tbe coal train went through safely to Pitts burg. CUT llstlk OWN THROAT. A Brnshton Woman Attempted to End Her Life. Mrs.

Ella McCoy, wife of J. McCoy, employed by the Pennsylvania railroad at lweuty -eighth street, attempted suicide by cutting her throat with a large knife at her homo on Hamilton avenue, ton, early yesterday morning. Many tbeor ios as to the cause of tbe act have been advanced, but the most probable seoms to be that ber mind had become un balanced because of certain stories which had been circulated by a girl who was formerly employed as a domestic. After cutting her throat Mrs. McCoy ran to tbo house of Henry otto, a neighbor.

He discovered her lying ou his porch aud carried her buck into ber own house and sent for Dr. Llnderman. Hhe was after ward taken to the West Tenu hospital. Her husband did not know of his wife's act until be returned from work about 0:30 a. aud said he knew no reason why she should have attempted ber own life.

Tbe hospital authorities report Mrs. EcCoy as getting along as well as could De expected, but are not able to say whether or not sbe will recover. IitllOtia OP TlHi NIGHT. Addie Reilly, a marrlod woman, at tempted suicide by jumping into the river. Hhe was fishod Pat Coil's place at JNo.

a 'l enn avenue was rawed and a number of persons arrested Mary Butlor, of South Fourteenth street, while drunk, created a great deal of disorder at the house of a neighbor Charles B. Stupy.of Allegheny, bad his skull fractured by being thrown out of a buggy. Knapp was arrested in Lawreucevillo as a suspicious character. He claimed to be a detective Mrs. Mary Surran, Penn ave nue aud Station street, was held for court, charged with keeping a disorderly house.

Hensel, Harry Carson aud Al bert Davis, all small boys, were arrested upon a charge or tail, of Kensington, was arrested for drunken ness. Worth, an Inmate of bouse in i elJow row, and William Uoyer were arrested, ohargod with robbiug VV L.Will iams of Eva Wilson, a 17-year-old girl, missing from home for some time, was arrested a disorderly house on Second lost children were taken to tho Seventeenth ward station A gambling den at Wylie avenue and Logan street was raided. The proprietor and a number of visitors were John Davis was sent to the workhouse for stealing a wagonload of were db deaths in Allegheny last week, a decrease of eight over tbe preceding week. central station bearings yesterday morning Otto Lammatzsch, who attemptod suicide, was sent to iail five dav. daint'q I mm j.

Celery Compound 5 MAKESSV PEOPLE WELL! travaeonzas, is to venture fh a piece written for him by John D. Gilbert, tbe come dian, "Utr.tbe Jfiartn." as nrst it was announced that For was co-author, but now Gilbert is allowed to take full credit of authorship, while Foy spends his time in Europe, until bis services are required on the staee. There are to be 60 people on the stage in "Off the Earth," and it is to be something of the character of "Sinbad," and the other big productions in which Foy has acquired notoriety, it may be remem bered that Foy and Gilbert were fellow workers in Kate Castleton's "Crazy Patch," some years ago, Foy ploying an Irish policeman. Thomas Q. Seabrooke does not seem to be able to strike another thing as success ful as tbe "isle of Champagne," although he has tried several.

"Tabasco" is allowed by every one but Mr. Seabrooke to be only a moderate success, and the comedian is to alternate it with the "Isle" during next season, producing a new opera called "The Calif" in April. These are his announced plans, but tbe knowing ones on Broadway say that air. eaDrooite has nis eyes open for anything that promises well, and that a really good operatic extravaganza would find its way into his repertoire easily enoueh. Fanny Davenport is closely guarding the secret of the name of her new play by Sar-dou.

althoue-h she has tbe mauusenpt in ber hands. It is said to be on tbe order of "La Tosca," so the American public may prepare for some more of those delightful shivers that ran down its back when she produced that decidedly prurient, although Dowerful, drama. DeKoven's new opera, "Rob Roy," is to be eivon its preliminary trot very soon, with, perhaps, Pruette in the title role, although that clever baritone is filling in his time with summer opera at present. Marie Burroughs will be a new star next season. She has made a great many friends as the leading woman of E.

S. YV'il-lard. and it is mainly on that account, presumably, that she ventures to go it alone, with ber husband, Louis Massen, in ber support, and staging her plays. It is announced that she will reduce a new so-cletv play called "The Scapegoat," and Henry Arthur Jones' play, "Judah." She will appear at tbe Alvin in January, according to present iotention. Ada Rehan, who has not been in Pittsburg for many years, is to star next season, under tbe management of Au-gustin Daly, and is booked at the Duquesne, I believe.

Her repertoire includes Rosalind, Xatherine, Viola and others of Shakespeare's heroines, and tbe leading part in a new play not yet named. The desire to see this good actress over tbe country should insure her a prosperous season. Harry Lacy, of "Still Alarm" fame, tells mo that ho will star in a new play, entitled "Tbe Man of the West." He thinks it is a better play and part than Jack Manly in "The Still Alarm." Among the many horse plays announced are "The Derby Winner," under the direction of a Pitts-burger, Sidney R. Ellis, and "The Brooklyn Handicap," managed Ly a Detroiter, Albert Mitteuthal. "The Slaves of Gold," that will be seen at the Pittsburg Bijou in August, is another new one.

The author is Elmer Gran-din, who played Jason in "The Land of the Midnight Sun 1 chanced this morning to be in the studio of the scenic artist who is getting up the scenery for this play, and 1 never saw anything more striking than some of the scenes. One in particular shows an orchard with tbe apple blossoms out and the stage will be a mass of bloom so natural that it is Impossible to tell tbem from tho real thing save by touch. I was able to touch them, but the audience will be debarred that privilege, and I should think the effect will be magnificent. This will be one of the most elaborate scenic productions of the season. Scott Marble, author of "The Diamond Breaker," "My Aunt Bridget," and other successes, will have two or three plays out next season.

He has written one for Cora Van Tassel, "The Tennessee Pardner," and another tor Manager Neil Florence "The Human Treadmill." besides one or two others whose names I did not got. Mr. Marble is a pleasant, comfortable looking man of about 40 years of age, who finds, as a dramatist, that it is necossary to give tho people what they want, which, at pres ent, seems to be strong melodruma and tuneful farco comedy. That is what he says, and bis success indicates that he is right. 1 saw some of the lithographs of Ihe lenuessee rarduer," and they repre sent several very catchy scenes.

Mr. W. 11. Crane 6ays he will make a grand production of "The Merry Wives of Windsor" and "Henry but as the gouial comedian has boon promising this ior several years, there is a little doubt la tho theatrical colony of JNow Yore as to whether he will do It this season or not. Ward and Yokes'" new farco-comody, to bo produced next season, is called "A Run on a Bank" and is said to be clever.

Tim Maverick Brandorof "A Texas Stoer," will star in a new play, and the three Gorman brothers, well known in min strelsy. are preparing to go on the road with a farce written by themselves, cntl tied "The Gilhooly Brdthers." Another farce-comedy that will open its season in August is James B. Mackio's "The Side show," written by a Pittsburger. It is pantomimic in its tendency and gives pleutv oi opportunity ior the satr and Topack and Stool to show their agility as well as their histrionic ability. A melo drama bv the same author, that is to onen its seuson in August at Niblo's theater.New York, is "In the Name of the Czar," that was tried in Pittsburg for a week last Jan- uarv, Richard Mansfield talks about producing a comedy, by Ernest Lacy, author of "Chatterton," and professor of logic in the Philadelphia high school.

Tbe story goes tbat Mr. Lacy read a tragedy to Mr. Mansfield, and that the actor, while approving the piece, said he would like a comedy. Mr. Lacy said he had a comedy, but did not tuiuK it would suit Mr.

Mausheid. "Head it, anyhow," commanded Mr. Mansfield. The Ruthor complied, and, to bis surprise, Mr. Mansfield said, promptly.

"I will take that comedy." So It will be seen next season, if nothing unlooked for nrevents. The name has not been made public; in fact, I do not think a title has been decided on yet. Delia Fox is to star in "Clairette.V many rumors to the contrary notwithstanding, and preparations ere on foot for the production of Marie Jensen's new comedy, "Miss Dynamite." bv Macdonoue-h. I-nw Rosen's melodrama, "Blood Money," is a new one, and Mrs. Jas.

Brown Potter and Kyrle Bellew will reappear in the United Mates in a new version of tbo storv of Charlotte Corday. Sydney Grundy's "Sowine the Wind," tbat has" pleased New Yorkers, is to go on the road, I am told, and "The Passing Show," that still holds the boards at the Casino, may bo played in Pittsburg and other villages over the coun try. It is said that Marie Burroughs is to Btar next season, but the rumor is not confirmed. This list, while it may not include every- thine, is a pretty full schedule of what is likely to be set afloat next season, although there are dozens of managers with eood lays in their possession, which they would willing to produce if money were iiot so confoundedly tight. But tbe putting out of a new play is an expensive proceeding, and unless the success of it is practically assured, no one feels like risking cash at this time, with the recollection of the hard season lust over.

I had almost fonrotten to mention David Henderson's now extravazanza. Aladdin," which is beinz creoared in Chicago.but I hear the generally expressed opinion here that it will be entirely worthy of the producer of "Sinbad," "Aii Baba" and "Cinderella." Many Pittsburgers and ex-Pittsbureers are to be seen on Broadway at this time. juanagor U. Davis, of the Alvin. was shaking bands with evervbodv at the beginning of this week, preparatory to his departure for Europe, and Sam lit Daw- sunning himself ap and down tbe great thoroughfare occasionally.

He tells me that he will not be connected with any Pittsburg theater next season, in spite of rumors to that effect, but that be has made arrangements to give his services to a theater in a city west of Pittsburg for the season. Managers Gulick and H. M. Bennett were in New York this week. I met Harry Ellsler yesterday.

He is in the railroad business, and says that he goes to bed with tbe chickens at his country place on Long Island, and has no desire to re-enter the theatrical profession. Max Ibmsen and Max DeLipman, two well-known newspaper men, formerly of Pittsburg, are valued members of the Ucmld staff, and are often to be met in the dramatic agencies, meeting their friends and occasionally writing something about the always interesting part of the population that gets its living by amusing its fellows. A pretty ceremony on Decoration day. that attracted a large crowd that stood patiently in tbe wind and rain for several hours, was the unveiling of the statue of Horace Greeley at the juncture of Sixth avenue and Broadway. It is a bronze representation of tbe great editor, heroic-size, and represents him sitting in a chair, with uncovered head, and his clothes wrinkled as if thrown ou with a pitchfork, that was characteristic of his make-up.

It was pleasant to see with what attention and reverence for the old man's memory the great holiday crowd listenod to the exercises, in the midst of the turmoil and bustle of one of tbe busiest spots in New York. There is a good deal of human nature in the metropolis, and it comes to the surface on such an occasion, when all classes rub shoulders to join in a tribute of respect to the man who is remembered only as a representative American, who "got there" by sheer force of character, Floke.ncb. Ml LIT! A TO HIIKK AllUUITS. Indiana Strikers Disperse Before the sheriff's Army. Washington, Im, June 4.

The Indiana state troops marched into Clarks station Sunday morning 500 strong with a gatling gun to find tbat only about 50 miners bad stayed to face the music. Tbe militia was drawn up in line along the edge of the woods, and Sheriff Leming then read the warrant against the miners for riotous conspiracy and placed three of the leaders, Squire Summers, Dick Gate and John Flynn. under arrest, bringing them to this cltv. this afternoon and placing them in jail. As soon as the troops were in line tbe railroad men at once repaired tbe track and the loaded cars were taken west.

The 1,000 miners who were reported en route to Clarks station did not materialize, neither bad they collected at any point along tbe Baltimore Ohio South western the certainty that the officers in tonded to enforce the law seemed to quell the rebellious leenng among the men. lbi miners say that as soon as the troops are withdrawn they will again stop all coal cars, but, anticipating this, two companies will be stationed at Llarits until all fear of trouble is past. Everything in this city is now quiet and there is a general feeling of relief among all classes. Trains loaded with coal have been passing through tbe city ail day. SPARK PHO.n LOCO.UOTIVC Start a Fatal (uuday Blaze In Ot- tunuva, la.

Ottcmwa, June 4. Fifteen business houses and 20 residences in this city were destroyed by fire yesterday. Five blocks are a mass of blackened ruins. But the worst result of tbe conflagration was tbe death of a boy, tbe fatal injury by smoke of one man, and the serious injury of three others. James Seymour, a dwarfed boy, was burned to death.

Tbe injured are: Bert Batterson, suffocated and will die; John McCullom, a fireman, burned; Nich olas Kenner, leg broken; Jerry Seymour, overcome by beat and injured by falling timbers. The fire was discovered in Jerry Sey mour's cooper shop. It quickly spread to the adjoining business blocks of brick, and tbe residences. Tbe packing house district was threatened, but the firemen from that section checked the flames, holding them within bounds until the wind died out. Tbe loss is estimated at and the insurance about one-tJird.

A spark from a locomotive is supposed to have started the blaze. SPOILfcD T1IH PICT IRE. Walter Wore Too Jitmiy snakes and One Bit Him. Galesbcro, une 4. Walter Ralston was having bis picture taken Saturday with a rattlesnake, a black African python 10 feet long, a black snake, viper, whip snake, two moccasins and other snakes coiled around him, when the python suddenly seized him in the temple, cutting a large gash with its sharp teeth.

A terrific struggle ensued. Tbe photographers fled. Tbe constrictor tried to crush Ralston, and sunk its teeth into his cheek. The young "man was gritty, and although a screen was overturned and smeared with his blood, he kept his hold on the snake's neck until it uncoiled itself and dropped to tbe floor. Ralston applied drugs to the wounds to prevent any poisonous effect.

He picked out from his temple several sharp teeth. Tbe snakes were finally boxed and the photographor refused to let Ralston have another sitting. Active ltd le in I Canvass In Ohio. Columbus, June 4 Special Judge John Price, of Belief ontaine, whose name will be presented to tbe Republican convention for judge of tbe supreme court, has opened headquarters at tbe Neil bouse, and proposes to make an active canvass for tbe nomination. Tbe friends of Judge John A.

Schauck are also on hand and claim their candidate has tbe solid support of all the delegates from tbe second circuit district besides many others from different parts of the state. But up to this time neither of these candidates has shown strength enough to interfere with Judge Dickman's re-nomination. Think McBride Was Too Severe. Columbus, June 4. Tbe miners at Bollaire, severely denounce President John McBride for his scorching telegram to them.

They say he has accepted the un supported word of an operator, Supt Woodford, of the Cleveland, Lorain Wheeling railway, as to the alleged rioting, and censured them for participating in it. By some it is suspected tbat Presi dent McBride is seeking to make the rioting an excuse for calling the strike off. Many believe this will be tbe result of tbe meeting here oa Tuesday. Ohio C'oiil Tipple Burned. Zanesville, June 4.

The cars, tipple and apparatus at the Merriam coal mines. four miles above this city, were burned Saturday night. The cause of the fire is mystery, but is attributed to the fact that Mr. Merriam has continued to mine coal despite the remonstrance of the miners. He digs the coal and his wife has been hauling it to this city and unloading it.

Alliance mines to fctart. Alliance. June 2. After a long meeting of the coal miners of this city, they decided to accept the operators' terms of 1.05 for mining, and returned to work this morning. Three large mines near the city limits will be started by this decision, and a famine iu this city will be averted.

Jollj Jokes Captured From Oor Exchanges. Didn't the ladies who called leave cards?" Bridget They wanted to, ma'am, but I told them you bad plenty of your own, and better, too. "Mrs. Flipp seems devoted to tbe mem ory of her husband." "Ob. dear, yes; he was so good to her.

He only lived three weeks and left ber a large fortune." Dick -What made you laugh when you was being whipped! Ned 'Cause mamma said that it always Hurt ner wnen sue bad to wnip me. "That was an awful accident tbat hap pened to Smith when he was going out nsning." "What was itt" "He caught half a dozen fish." "I'm afraid she really has made up her mina to commit suicide." "What has she done?" "Every day she comes out In a spring aress." "Why are you so certain that Harry won't stay late at tbe club to-night!" Wife Because I've thought ot such a nice lot of disagreeable things to say to him in case be does. Mildred If me fadder gets de office of assistant dump inspector I am going to be educated for a heiress aud get into sasioty, den mebbe I'll marry one o' dem counts 1 Catherine Aw, dat's nutbin 1 I'm going to be a singer an' make farewell towers wit Patti. Paulette Git out! You'll be dead an gone before Patti makos her final to wer. "Can a man serve two masters?" inquired tbe pastor of the mild-eyed deacon.

"He has to, sometimes." confessed the deacon. "I think not" "You never had boy twins at your house, did you?" inquired tbe deacon softly, and the parson retired in discomfiture. 4 Belinda Is beyond all doubt The sweetest ulrl ou earth; But woe 1 me, 1 cant find out How much ber father's worth. In polysyllables she wrote, This sweei-glrl-uraduate to be; But wben she talks, with pain we note, She murmurs "rats!" incessantly. He asked the miss what was a kiss, Grammatically defined; "It's a conjunction, sir," she said, "And hence can' be declined.

Mabel Papa is gotting anxious about your calls. esterday he wanted to know who you were. Adorer Urn I say, Mabel, if be mentions tbe subject again tell him you heard me grumbling about high taxes. CONSPIRACY AND THEFT The Charges That Will Be Brouehf Against Mambouloir. Berlin, June 4.

Dispatches from Sofia indicate tbat the new cabinet intends to make formal charges of conspiracy, murder and theft against Stambouloff. Tbe present ministers maintain tbat he invested millions of state funds in Paris and London for his personal purposes. Tbe conviction here is that Stain bouloff's partisans have strong support in tbe army, upon which tho effeminate Coburger has never secured a firm hold, and that civ il war is likely. Such a war would result in Russian and Turkish interfereuce. It is reported that Ferdinand has oifered to close with tho czar a military convention by which a Russian general would be placed in command of tbe Bulgarian army, although neither Austria uor Turkey would agree to such an arrangement.

GLN. LZfiTA KILLED. Another Central American Battle He-ported aud Rebels Victorious. Panama, June 4. In tbe battle at Santa Ana, on May 24, tbe government troops, under Gen.

Antonio Ezeta, it is reported here, were defeated, and Gen. Ezeta killed. Six hundred soldiers were killed. Gen. lio-lanas was wounded.

President Ezeta, it is said, has resigned in favor of Carlos Bonilla. A counter revolution is sure to break out, as Bonilla is not generally acceptable. Possibly Gen. Manuel Rivas may become president. Kittle Cot Husband.

Tiffin, June 4. Special A marriage license was issued to George L. Hoover and Miss Katie Klees and they were married Sunday. This recalls tbe tragedy which was enacted in this city January 9 last. Frederick A.

Sharpe and Miss Kittie Klees bad been lovers for years and were engaged to be married. He be came jealous of the attentions paid to Miss Klees by George L. Hoover, a glassworker, attempted to kill tbe young ludy and suc ceeded in blowing out his own brains. The lady lingered for many weeks between life and death, but fiuully recovered and is now wed to tbe man who was tbe occasion of tbe tragedy and who attemptod to defend her against the assaults of tho mau whose jealousy bad made him insane. Fired ou Maryland Poachers.

Crisfield, June 4. One of tbe state police vessels poured a fusilade of shot into a fleet of 25 crabbing vessels in Holland strait, aud that tho crews of the poachers escaped injury is regarded as almost a miracle. Several hundred shots were fired. The sails aud deck-houses of the crabbers were riddled with bullets. Three of them, the Frank Law.

Raymond James and Jackson Bradshaw, were so badly crippled that they were unable to escape. They were towed into Fishing bay, where they are neiu as nostages ty tbe Dorchester county authorities until their captains pay the fine assessed for "scraping the bottom." Little Brothers Drowned. Lancaster June 4. In the Conestoga creek last evening James and William Stock, aged 8 and 9 years respectively, were bathing. James got beyond his depth, and, being unable to swim, was carried awav bv the current.

His brother at- tembted hisroscue, but was unsuccessful, and he was drow ned within a lew loet or where James went down. Both bodies were recovered soon after. Red It oses Per Ground Rent. Lebanon', June 4. When the Salem Lutheran church was built 90 years ago it was stibulated In the deod for the ground nnnn which it stands that one red rost very June uall constitute the rental, Yesterday 96 red roses were laid upon the altar by it.

u. laniz. It Ml Before Quilting. Louisville, June 4. Andrew Johnson, who killed five people in Pinevillo in one day, was killed Saturday midnignt by James Horn, whom he tried to arrest at a dance.

Horn was killed, too. Methodist Mass Mettlng. A mass meeting of the members of all Methodist Episcopal churches in Allegheny will be held next Thursday evening in tne fiortn Avenue cnurcu, ins object, vi NEW SHOWS ARE PREPARED. fitere Brodie to Star In a Jfew Melo-drama-John Kernell In McFadden's Elopement A Kew Hanlon Extma-jania Pittsburg Managers Meet. New York, Juns 2.

Shivering along the Rialto, at the end of the coldest season American theatricals have known for a quarter of a century, may be seen scores of managers and hundreds of actors trying to "oaten on" for next season. The slang expression is used advisodly. It is the only one that will describe adequately the eager snatching at straw, in the shape of any enterprise that looks as if it might afford ever so small a profit, that floats languidly on the surface of the sluggish strfeam of amusement projects for IS94-95, As usual with theatrical people, everybody is full of big schemes, and hardly anyone has the money necessary to bring him to fruition. As a manager remarked to me yesterday, the last season's profits are the foundation of the next year's enterprle, and, as there have been few profits for anyone, naturally the new ventures are in a bad way, while the tried ones will, in many caseSt go out heavily in debt, if they get out at all. The situation is a peculiar one.

No one doubts that next season will be a vast improvement over last, and managers have the greatest con fldenco in many new plays and stars de sirous of being exploited, but the money necessary is an insuperable obstacle in most cases. There are dozens pf new plays talked about, but when the season opens in August or September the chances are that thore will be a very few sprung on the public. The question is not whother such and such a mauagor has a good thing in his new play, but whether he can raise nough ready cash to pay the show printer and meet the other unavoidable expenses of a now production. Of course there are some shrewd, careful men, who will put out their plays without difficulty, having mude money the last season by dint of strict economy and the most watchful care. Among them stands pre-eminently Thomas H.

Davis, who will have more companies on the road than any other manager in the country, and who has gained the reputation of engineering to success everything to which he puts his hand. He it was who took "The Btowaway," when nobody else wanted it, and, by putting into it real burglars and other novelties, made it a remarkably profitable production. He is part, or whole, owner of the "Still Alarm," "The Eusign," "The Hustler," and half a dozen other plays that have made a great deal of monoy, and this year he is preparing to put out several others that no one doubts will bo successful, because, he is at tbo helm. Among the important new plays ho puts on the road next season is "Ou the Mississippi," by Win. Hawortb, author of Eusign." This play is said to be very strong, and to coulain several effects that have never been seen on the stage.

Theatrical managers of the second and third classes have a breezy way of steuliug anything in a play that takes their fancy, so tbe public has not beeu favored with details about "On the Mississippi," but I am told that Vie Mardi Urns Festival and the operations of the Ku Klux clan are elements in the new production, and that other features of southern life hithorto overlooked by playwrichts will bo found in it. .1 "Or the Bowery," with Steve Brodie, the bridge-jumper, as the star, is one of Mr. Davis' new productions. It is by a bright young fellow named Kobert N. lormerly on tho Philadelphia Pre, and is a melodrama of a pronounced typo.

Its name describes it, and the fact that Brodie is the principal character ruaUos it ap parent uiai ine uroomyn uriuge is to Iigure in the performance. The bridge -is being painted and built by Young, the famous scenic artist, and it is said that this will be the first time that groat structure has been properly, exhibited on the stage. The bridge has beeu shown in mdny plays, but now, ior me nrst time, it win be presented in such a way as to convey an idea of its immensity. As for Brodie, be will play himself, and Mr. Stephens declares, by the way, tnai me uriage-jumper is a sbrewd, well-informed follow, who appreciates and enjoys tbo humor of a Bowery tough as wen as anyone, i is is a mow to the gen eral impression that Brodie is tough and outuse, out it is suia to De tne truth, never tholess.

I met John Kernell to-day, and, as usual. he was full of fun and good-humor. In answer to a question be said he was playinar in the root gardens of New York, drawing a salary ior getting on a lew rotten jokes," but that he would go out next sea son In a new musicul force;" entitled "McFadden's Elopement," surrounded by a large company 01 comedians ana sou-brets. We can all imairine John as McFad- den, either in an elopement or, otherwise, and of course he will be funny. "Down in Dixie" is a comedy-drama that win make its debut under jur.

JJavls' man-agement, and he may produce a great pan- tomimio on the order of David Henderson or the Hanlons' extrava ganzas, entitled "Tbe White Rat." This is not yet settled, however. Including his old pieces, Mr. Davis will control nine plays on the road next season. Among the stars who have been out of the public sight for some years, but who have determined to come back next season are Lotta, who has accepted a comedy drama by Estelle Clayton, "Clytie." This piece is understood to be a regular Lotta play, with a self-willed, fascinating little neroine, ana a Dad man, vho seeks to de pnve ner oi ner mrwrignt. iotta may or may not play.

She has plenty of money ana can arcora to De capricious, it rumored that Maggie Mitchell would reappear, but this is denied now. Robert ulford, Annie fixley's husband, had some intention of taking out a play next season, but has decided to take another year's rest, according to latest advices. Perhaps he cannot find a play or star to suit him. Pittsburgers remember Elita Proctor Otis, who did the leading part in "The Crust of Society," at the Duquesne. It is reported on Broadway that she and Arthur Forrest, a clever actor, may star together next season, but the rumor is not confirmed.

Willie Collier, whose performance of the judge, in "Hoss and Hoss," is an artistic piece of work, has tried his new plav, "A Back and it is said to be a hit. Tbe place where it was "tried on the dog," is somewhere in the wilds of New England, and there has been a potentious silence since the reported successful first night, so it is to be presumed that the play is undergoing the pruning and polishing always found necessary with light entertainments, and we shall not hear any more about it till it bursts upon the world in full bloom at the regular opening of next season. Eddie For, wboss fooling has pleased judge. In order to appreciate the importance of this offer it must be known that every one 01 these suits is guaranteed to be STHIUTLY ALU WOOL, nnd is faultlessly made, trimmed and finished. As for the materiall .1 L' i 1 1 JJ 1 i 1- ouns uie uiuuo 01, iucy consist, ui Cassimeres, Sawyer Cassimeres, Clay Unfinished Worsteds, Worsteds, These, as every tailor will tell vou, in the market goods widely celebrated are the very newest, such as Long Cut away Frock buns, Uouble-lireasted back buits, the Kegent Cutaway rock Suits.

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