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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
DETECTIVES.
They Went Camping Near Wampum,
and Laid a Successful Trap
FORASUSPECTED TRAIN wRECKER.
James Caldwell is Induced to Tell How He
Chained Heavy Ties
oNTHEPY.&A. ROAD OF THEPENNLINEs

More than once during the month Of June
obstructions were found on the tracks of the
Pittsburg, Youngstown and Ashtabula road
at Moravia and Wampum., In some cases
they consisted of heavy ties placed across
the rails and chained down. Fortunately
in every instance the distractions were dis
covered and removed in time to avert acci-
dents.
On June 25 Superintendent j. M. KIM
ball, of the road, undertook to find out
the perpetrator of such deeds, and he
worked hard without success. Finally,
August /, the case was placed in the hands
of the Perkins Detective Agency. After
thinking the matter over Mr.. Perkins con-
cluded to send men to camp near Wampum,
ostensibly to fish and have good time in
general. In the meantime a detective was
sent to Wampum
TO WORK UP THE CASE,
and he represented himself as a city chap,
out on his vacation. He circulated freely
among the girls and boys, spent money
literally and soon became acquainted with
the people The campers also were watch
ing things closely, but for some time failed
to get any kind Of clew.
The detective at Wampum fell in with
james Caldwell. He learned that Caldwell
was discharged brakeman of the road, and
he felt bitter toward an engineer, whom he
claimed was instrumental In having him re-
tired The detective set up the drinks and
represented himself as q cousin of Cald-
wells, of the same name. He had let
ters written to him to prove that he and
Caldwell were related. In this manner the
pair became we'll acquainted in very short
time. and pretty soon, from certain express
sions made by Caldwell. he felt sure he was
on the right track.
One day he invited Caldwell to go to the
camp with him, and the campers pretended
TO be gang of railroad wreckers out for the
stuff
HE TOOK THE BAIT.
Caldwell was interested, and discussed
various methods of wrecking trains without
being discovered. He suggested unbolting
rails on q curve, putting stones between
spring rails, chaining tie on the track
with one end pointing toward the engine.
The latter plan, he claimed, was sure to
wreck train every time.
The gang said they needed experience,
and he consented to help them. Gently led
on, he told the detectives what he had al
ready done in the way of attempting to
wreck trains at Wampum and Moravia.
This is what the officers wanted, and when
they were sure he was the man wanted they
arrested him on Thursday, and placed him
in the New Castle Jail for hearing.
Caldwell is 20 years old, and has occupied
a cell at New Castle often before. His
father is dead, and for a time he was kept
at Morganza. The Perkins Detective
Agency captured a number OF Canton
people about three months ago for attempt
ing to wreck trains, and had them sent to
the penitentiary for 10 years each.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
TROUBLE OYER A DOG.

An Innocent Animal Nearly Causes Row In
Lawrenceviile.
People in Lawrenceville were treated to
rare sport yesterday. A Appointment business
man of that end OF the town was the proud
owner of a very small dog. This little
creature got loose yesterday, and as far as
the owner knew had been lost, but it had
only wandered into the store of two neigh
boring business men. They at once secured
the canine.
Word was sent to the corner man that he
could have the dog il he would treat. He
went into the other store, an alteration en-
sued, and he was put out on the street. The
wordy battle which ensued is said by many
who witnessed it to have been rare treat.
They didn't call each other the most beau
tiful of names, and almost came to blows.
Finally, however, an amicable agreement
was reached, the dog was returned. and they
shook hands.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
TO BE TRIED AT COURT.
Carrie Furnace Strikers Have a Hearing
Before Alderman Gripp.

Carrie Furnace Strikers Have a Hearing
Before Alderman Gripp.
Yesterday afternoon Magistrate Gripp
held hearing in the case of the Carrie Fur
mace strikers, who are charged with rioting.
Last week the strike at the furnace reached
such point that the firm appealed to the
Sheriff for protection, and six deputies were
sent mp to guard the plant. On August z
the deputies expected that they were to have
trouble with the strikers, and Deputy
Pascoe came to the city and entered suit
against 25 of them. The warrants
were given to Constable Thomas Murphy
for execution, and he, in company with
three deputy sheriffs and another constable,
went to Keating station, on the Baltimore
The officers secured ten of the men without
disturbance, and walked up to Braddock,
distance of about three miles, to get on the
express which did not stop at Keating.
While waiting at Braddock station large
crowd collected, and riot was started
in which five of the prisoners es-
capped. The officers managed to hold
the other five, and arrested three other men
for interfering and rescuing prisoners. These
men were brought to this city and placed In
Jail to await hearing. Miles and Thomas
Laughlln were charged with riot ana inter-
fering with an officer, and Owen Salmon,
William Ames, Charles Richards. Lawrence
Abbott, Michael Corpa and Michael Funco
were charged with riot.
At the hearing yesterday afternoon num-
Der of Witnesses were examined. Messrs. c.
c. Dickey and r. B. Petty were attorneys
for the prosecution, and Attorney Thompson
conducted the defense. Judge Gripp dis
charged Thomas Laughlin. Michael Corpa
and Michael Funco. Owen Salmon and
William Rush were held under $500 bail
each for court. P. j. Smith furnished their
bail, and they were released. Charles Ed
wards, Lawrence Abbott and William
Cuneo were committed to Jail in default of
81 900 bail each, and Miles Laughlin and
james Crawford were also committed to
Jail in default of s., 900 each for trial at
court. The last two are charged with both
riot and interfering with officers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
DOES NOT KEEP LONG.
The New Elixir Must be Administered
Within Half an Hour.

The New Elixir Must be Administered
Within Half an Hour.
LIMA, August 16.-Yesterday DR.. Miesse
prepared some of the new "elixir," and to
remove all impurities passed it through
fltering paper. He then began his mi
croscopical examination and found it pure
from any animal life. His examinations
were repeated every Is minutes, and at 45
minutes after the elixir had dropped from
the filter he discovered cells; one hour
germs of bacteria in small numbers (mico-
zones); hour and 15 minutes many of
them and biopl asm; one hour and half a
perfect mass of living animals.
In making this report the doctor does not
wish to be understood as declaring that the
elixir is not useful medicine, but wishes
to make public his tests so that other physi-
clans may be on their guard, for If the
elixir is not pure its use would be followed
by dangerous results. BY the above report
1t will be seen that the elixir should be
used within half an hour after being pre-
pared. After that it becomes dangerous.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
B0ILERMAKERS' SCALE.
They VIII Formulate it at Meeting to be
Held To. Morrow.

They VIII Formulate it at a Meeting to be
Held To. Morrow.
= The local boilermakers win hold an open
meeting tomorrow afternoon to formulate a
scale of wages to present to their employers
next week. These men have never been
thoroughly organized, and in order to effect
the establishment of local assembly of the
knights of Labor they held a meeting last
night in the knights of Labor Hall, on
Fifth avenue. There are about 800 boiler
makers in the city. and the majority of
them were present last night.
The men are now getting all kinds of
wages, from 81 rs to 50 80, and intend to
formulate scale on the basis of 50 30. At
the meeting last night the general express
sion Vas in favor of that basis for the scale,
and final arrangements will be made at the
meeting tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
OLIVER TATE GOES TO JAIL.

The Charges Of Burglary Against Him In.
creased by Another.
Magistrate Brokaw held Oliver Tate yes
terday on the charge of burglary and sent
him TO Jail for hearing in court.
After the hearing Gottleib Killinger, Of
No. lis Boyd street, Knoxville, identified
silver watch and chain, q gold-headed um-
brella and some other articles, which were
found on Tate when be was arrested, as his
property. Inspector McKelvy will accord
ingly make another charge of burglary
against Tate this morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
THAT OLD SKATERS TROUBLE.

Carpenters Refuse TO Work with Non.
Union Men In Oakland.
The breach between the non-union and
Federated slate roofers is about as wide as
ever. The latest strike against the former
was that OF the carpenters working on a
building on Meyran avenue, Oakland.
Dougherty Bros. were the contractors, and
had to discharge the skaters. 1t was said
some of the former were members OF L. A.
491, Knights of Labor.
At the same time strike of stone masons
against non-union carpenters occurred on
house being erected by Contractor Stutzel,
on Hiland avenue, East End. After the
strike, the carpenters agreed to join the
union.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
RECEPTION AT TIE GRAND.
Manager Wilt Enterfains the Press In His
Improved House.

Manager Wilt Enfertains the Press In His
Improved House.
Manager Wilt, of the Grand Opera House,
entertained the members of the Pittsburg
press yesterday evening at recep-
ton and supper in his reftted and
elegantly appointed theater. A cold
supper was served on the stage,
and the great difficulty of Managers
good eating scene, was for once success
fully represented. Mr.. Miller, of the West
End Bulletin, thanked the managers in the
name of the press present, and Mr.. Wilt
responded in suitable language.
The visitors had chance Of studying
the great improvements which have been
made in the theater since last season.
Within and without the Grand has been re-
modelled and embeilished, till it can lay
claim to be one of the most comfortable and
best appointed theaters in the United
States.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
HORSESHOERS MEET.
The Journeymen Demand Grenter Pay and
Shorter Hours.

The Journevmen Demand Grenter Pay and
Shorter Hours.
A deputation of five, from the associated
journeymen of Allegheny and Pittsburg.
waited on the master shoers in their rooms
at the corner of Fifth avenue and Market
street. They submitted that re-
duction in the period of work,
from ten hours to nine, would be
agreea BILE, and they demanded 25-cent per
day advance upon their present pay. which
ranges from SIG 80 to $25 week. The mas
tiers came to no decision upon the question
and the meeting was adjourned. II isprob-
able that portion only of the journeymen's
demands will be granted.
The deputation Of journeymen consisted
of Henry Vetter, Thomas Rafferty,, Joseph
Doig, Joseph Hylan1 and Patrick Reilly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
THOSE GIDDY GIRLS.
The Two Damsels From YounRsrown Had
Three Diamond Rings Once.

The Two Damsels From Youngstown Had
Three Diamond Rings Once.
Esther Clark and Sadie Williams, the
two young girls from Youngstown, who were
arrested on Tuesday by Humane Agent
O'Brien. did not return home yesterday, as
reported, but are still in Central station.
They will be taken home to-day by an Off
Ger from Youngstown.
Detective Demmel yesterday discovered
that when the girls came here few weeks
ago they had three diamond rings in their
possession, and that they had pawned two
of them for a gold watch at Smithfeld
street pawn-shop, the other being given by
one of the girls to ayoung admirer from the
Southside. The watch had since been
loaned to another young man for 81. The
detective secured the watch, took it to the
pawnshop and recovered the rings, and is
now after the other ring. It is not known
yet whether the rings were stolen or not.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
THREE ARABS ARRESTED,

Accused of PeddIing Without fhs Formally
of License.
1t is seldom that Arabs are seen in the
streets of Pittsburg. Punkas Weihl, Wolf
Dabitch and Nicholas Savdic, said to be
from that country, were arrested on Mt.
oliver yesterday. They were lodged in the
Twenty. eighth ward station on the charge of
peddling without license.
One of the priests in st. Michael's r. G.
Church, Southside, has interested himself in
Punkas Weihl, and will endeavor to have
him sent back to Arabia.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
AN OCT0GENARIAN FALLS.

Man so Years Old Has His skull Frnc.
tured and Arm Broken.
Edgar Thompson, q man 80 years old,
living near Sharpsburg, fell from the stone
wall of the Thirty-third street railroad
bridge last night, while on his way to visit a
friend.
Mr.. Thompson suffered slight fracture
of the skull and had his left leg broken BY
the fall. He was soon discovered and re-
moved to his home, where his condition is
considered critical on account of his ad-
vanced age.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
ANOTHER WRECK.

Eight Freight Cars Piled on the Trncks In
TempernnceviIle.
Late yesterday afternoon train of freight
cars tumbled over the Little Saw Mill Bun
Railroad Company's bridge at Temperance
vile, and went crashing down upon the
Pittsburg and Lake Erie tracks. They were
badly smashed up. The tracks OF the latter
road were blockaded for couple of hours.
Nobody was hurt. The cars fell distance
of Is feet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
A Great Reunion.

The first reunion and picnic Of the United
Brotherhood Of Carpenters and Joiners'
Unions will be held at Aliquippi Grove on
Monday. 1t is estimated by the committee
in charge that there will be between 5000
and 1000 people in attendance. General
Secretary Mcclure, the silver-tongued ora
tor of the Federation of Trades, has prom
ised to attend and speak.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
PETER KEITZS DEATH.

The Man Who Was Alleged TO Have
Mesmerizcd Christine Hornberger.
Peter V. Keitz died at his residence, 81
South Twelfth street, yesterday afternoon,
of typhoid pneumonia. 1t may be remem-
bered that Keitz was some months ago an
noyed by Christine ornberger. who accused
him of mesmerizing her and keeping her
constantly close to him. With this idea she
was accustomed to call him out of bed at
unseemly hours of the night and make life a
burden to him. He finally applied for
legal interference, and the woman was taken
charge of by the Court.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
A POSSIBLE TRANSFER.
II Is Rumored the PennsyIvnnia VIII Buy the
Bells Gap Road.

Bells Gap Road.
1t is currently rumored in railroad circles
that the Bells Gap road will be transferred
to the Pennsylvania road September 1.
General Superintendent R. G. Ford has
resigned his position, and gone to Colorado
to conduct some coal and iron operations.
His retirement is regarded as significant
move, and it is the impression of the en-
ployes that the Pennsylvania will soon gain
control of the road.
The line is about 60 miles long, and ter
inmates at Punxsutawney. 1t is one of the
most picturesque roads in the country. In
the neighborhood of PunIsutawney there
are big coal beds, and it Is thought the
Pennsylvania road is buying the Bells Gap
for the purpose of developing and tapping
the coal in this region.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
NOW 1T rs A GROCER.
The warehouscmen's Union Claim He Runs
Non-U Union Store.

a Nom Union Store.
The Warehousemen's Assembly No.
1890, K. of L., held large meeting at
their hall last night, corner of Fourth ave-
nue. and Wood street. They passed reso-
luton declaring the firm of S. Ewart, whole
sale grocers, on Seventh avenue, a nom
union house. The members of the union
claim Mr.. Ewart does not recognize their
organization. employs suspended members
of the assembly and refuses to accept the
scale presented by them. They will issue a
circular next week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
SELECT KNIGHTS In CAMP.
A Happy Crowd Enjoys the Beauties Q
COuueaut for N Week.

A Happy Crowd Enjoys the Beauties of
Conneaut for a Week.
The First Regiment of the Select Knights,
A. o. q. W., have been at camp during the
last week at Conneaut Lake. They were
accompanied by the Select knights Band,
the Lewis Quartet and Mr.. Charles v.
Lewis, all of whom added to the general
enjoyment of the camp. The knights had
their uniforms with them, and during the
day frequent drill exercises were gone
through, while the evenings were spent in
the dancing pavilion. The entire party
stayed for a week, and on their return all
expressed themselves thoroughly satisfied
with their weeks outing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
THEY WANT BELGIANS.
Firm In Detroit Who Would Rather Have
yhau An,

A Firm In Detroit Who Would Rather Have
Them Than Americans.
An agent of the Del Ray Window Glass
Works, at Detroit, was in the city yester-
day to secure Belgians to go to Detroit and
work in the factory. The firm has been
trying for some time to secure Belgians. but
has not met with much success. The agent
claimed that they would rather have Bel
gians. as they were not so independent as
Americans.
The American blowers at the factory. it
is stated, have been discharged, and will
not be hired again if the firm can get Bel
gians.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
Refused TO Go TO Church.

Mary Kaine is charged before Alderman
Warner with felonious assault and battery.
George Mckinney preferred the charge,
alleging that the defendant cut him on the
leg with knife because he refused to ac-
company her to church. A warrant has
been issued.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
RIn.ric srockIns.. Etc.

Trusses, bandages, abdominal, navel and
pile supporters, elastic anklets. knee caps
and stockings at No. 900 Penn avenue. near
Ninth street. Open SATURDAY. evenings.
ARTIFICIAL LIMB MFG. Co.,
Penn avenue, near Ninth street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
GREATEST IN THE WORLD.
The Record of One Carnegie Blast Furnace
Unexcelled.

The Kecord OF One ChFne8fe Bust FuFnnce
Unexcelled.
Furnace +, at Bessemer, owned by Car
negie Bros. & Co., has been blown out of
blast for the purpose of making much needed
repairs. The furnace is the last built, and
has been in blast since October Is, 1885,
Since that time it was stopped twice, owl ng
to strikes. The furnace turned out 224, 795
tons OF iron.
This is said to be the largest production
ever made in the same length of time, and
the greatest amount of iron ever turned out
in one Blast. The work on the two new fur
naces, which. when built, will be named G
and b, is still going on.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
For FcIouiou. Assault.

George Keezer was committed for court
in default of s, 900 bail by Alderman Holtz-
man, of Braddock, last night, for felonious-
ly assaIlting John Gladisli.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
A ABrakemap,. Arm Cru,bed.

Michael Ney, brakeman on the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, had his arm crushed while
coupling cars near Torren's station, last
night. He was taken to the West Penn
Hospital, where the member was ampu-
tated,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17

SANITARIUM and Water Cure. The only
Eastern institution in which mud baths are
given. Steam-heating and electric lights.
Baths, massage and electricity by trained
msnipulators. Address John 8. Marshall.
NJ. D., Green Spring, o.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
Cbnrrad win s,.aliu. a Dor.

John Knorr charged Anton Fisher, of the
Twenty-seventh ward, with stealing a valu-
able dog. Alderman Hartman issued
q warrant for Fishers arrest.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17

Trusses, all styles and prices, at 909 Penn
avenue, near Ninth street. Open Saturday
evenings.
ARTIFICIAL LIMB MFG. Co.,
9O9 Penn aYenue Pittshurn
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17

THE Pittsburg committee Of freight agents
held q meeting yesterday. but as they had not
heard what the Trunk Line Association had
decided concerning the proposed advance in
iron rates. they could do nothing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
Iron City Beer

Is the finest, purest summer beverage in the
market. It is wholesome, nutritious and
fne-favored. Brewed only by Frauenheim
& Vilsack. Telephone 11S6.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
Bitten by m Dog.

Annie Schoneberger was bitten on one of
her legs last night by a large Newfound-
land dog at her home, Ann and Meyer
streets. A physician cauterized the wound,
and Officer Rosenblatt shot the dog.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
A FAIR AT VALLEY CAMP.

The Grove Was Transformed Into Pic
turesque BGzaar.
A delightful day was spent yesterday by
q crowd of visitors to Valley Camp. The
grounds were transformed into a picturesque
fair. There were apron, doll and flower
booths. An elegant New England supper
was served. The fete was successful from a
financial and social standpoint. The rail-
road ran a special train which carried a
large number of people.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
Two Charges Against McCnffrey.

George McCafrey gave bail in the sum
of $1,000 before Magistrate McKenna, of
the Twelfth ward, yesterday for court trial
on charges of selling liquor without license
and for keeping q disorderly house. Lieu
tenant Teeters is the prosecutor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17

DIR. B. M. HANNA Eye, ear, nose and
throat diseases exclusively. Office, 718 Penn
street, Pittsburg, Pa ,s&su
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
REFUSED TO RELEASE HIM.

Robert b. Ford Fails to Get Out on Habens
Corpus in Chicago.
Assistant Superintendent O'Mara yester-
day received word from Chicago that Robert
B. Ford had been refused his release on q
writ of habeas corpus in the Chicago courts
yesterday, ana had been remanded to Jail
until next Wednesday. A slight hitch oc-
Cured in getting out the requisition papers
from Harrisburg yesterday, but it is ex-
pected the matter will be satisfactorily ar
ranged by this evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
JERUSALEM'S PATRIARCH x. sss

curious customs perfof1afno 10 the court of that
religious potentdts are graphically deptcted by
Frank 9. cogpsStersa tospo.ros1s DIsPArcz.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17

The best regulator of the digestive or
gans. also best appetizer known, is Angos-
tura Bitters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-17
PROHIBITIONISTS FOR HARRISBURG.

The Delegation Elected by the Executive
Committee Last Night.
The Executive Committee of the Prohi-
bition party of Allegheny county met last
evening. j. R. johnson, the oil broker, of
Verona, was elected County Chairman, and
J. w. Vickerman, of Allegheny, Secretary.
The list OF delegates to the State Conven-
tion, to be held at Harrisburg August %,
has been completed, and large number is
expected to be present.