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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-26
A Rare Chance.

We will offer to-day and tomorrow line
of mems suits. sizes from 80 to AZ breast
measure, cut in sacks, one, two and four
button cutaways, frocks, and made Of the
following fabrics and stylish patterns:
Corkscrew. worsted. blue and black.
Diagonal, worsted, blue and black.
Broadwaie, worsted, blue and black.
Scotch chevlots in all shades.
Sheppard plaids in six different patterns.
Fancy worsteds.
Blue fannels.
Bannockburn tweeds.
All made and trimmed in the best of style,
and the nicest part of all is they are in the
reach of any mans pocket. We shall give
these elegant suits to-day and tomorrow for
the remarkably low figure of s6 80.
We will positively refuse TO sell more
than one suit to each customer, which will
exempt clothing dealers of getting these
bargains. Bear in mind, Sc 80 for fine,
stylish tailor-made suits, to-day and to-
morrow. Be on hand as early as possible
and do not miss this rare chance.
P. c. G. c.,
Cor. Grant and Diamond sts., OPP. new
Court House.
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TO LIGHT THE CAPITAL.
Westinghouse Closes a Contract to illuminate
Washing gtou.

Westinghouse Closes n Contract TO illuminate
Washington.
Washington City is to be lighted by
Westinghouse incandescent lamps, which
will more fully advertise Pittsburg to the
distinguished visitors. The following special
was received last night:
WASHINGTON, July 25-The Westinghouse
system has at last got its powerful electric
grasp on the city of Washington. and before next
December will probably have a25-candle power
incandescent light on every lamppost in the
great fashionable quarter known as the North
west section, where all the mllionaires, Sena-
tors, foreign ministers and swell clubmen most
do congregare. The Engineer Commissioner
OF the District to-day recommended that
contract be entered with the company, accord
ing to the terms proposed by the latter, to
light all that section between X and Boundary
streets and First street and Georgetown. The
price to be paid is SIS per light per annum,
which is the same as gas. The company pro-
poses also to introduce lights in private resi-
dences at the present cost of gas.
The success of the company is due to the
energetic work of James Atwell. OF Pittsburg,
who has presented the matter to the commits
sioners and leading citizens OF the district.
Work on the laying of the subterranean cables
will be begun at once The members OF the
company are still citizens of Plttsburg Mr. z.
H. jackson is the President, and among the
directors are James NJ. Gutfev. George M. Will
son. James s. Humbert. P. Foley and James
Atwell
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-26
THREE HILL ROBBERIES,
The Policemen Saw the Robbers, but Al
lowed Them to Walk Away.

The Policemen Saw the Robbers, but Al
lowed Them to Walk Away.
The dry goods store of H. Silverman, No.
8 Center avenue, was entered by thieves
early yesterday morning. They carried off
goods to the amount of $150.
The residence of G. c. Dickey was also
entered about the same time. 1t is just a
short distance from Silverman's store on the
opposite side of Center avenue. They there
jimmied open the back door, but were
frightened away before getting any plunder
The store of l.. Silverman, brother of H.
Silverman, at 331 Fifth avenue, was also
broken into yesterday morning. The rob
bers got into the store, but were frightened
away.
1t is rumored that the officer on the Gen.
ter avenue beat saw several parties carry
ing bundles about the time the Silverman
robbery took place, and failed to stop them.
The inspector investigated the case, and
he may be suspended.
Officer Hanlon arrested Andrew Smith
last evening on suspicion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-26
A VERY RARE FLOWER
Presented to the Botanical Society
by Superintendent Hamilton.
ONE OF DARWIN'S MISSING LINKS.
The Pitcher Plant That Lives on the In
sects it Captures.
THE SOCIETY'S LAUDABLE AMBITION

The regular meeting of the Botanical So
ciety of Western Pennsylvania occurred last
evening in the parlor of the Pitt Library.
Many of the members, who are professors
and teachers in the various schools, are
away on their summer vacation; conse-
quently the attendance was not as large as
usual; but the absent ones are doing good
work in collecting plants for the herbarium
of the society, which, before spring, it is
hoped, will contain specimen of every spe-
cies of plant growing in Western Pennsyl-
vania, besides many from other localities.
A number of unusually interesting plants
were exhibited. The greatest curiosity was
flower of cycas circinalis, sent by Will
lam Hamilton, OF the Allegheny Parks. It
is about 18 inches high and 6 in diameter,
and somewhat resembles a gigantic pine
cone. The leaves are about II feet long,
disposed in a circle around the top of the
stalk, in the center of which rises the
flower. It is very rare to see this flower,
and the society will take especial pains to
preserve it as perfectly as possible for future
observers. A number of beautiful orchids
and other plants were shown by Mr.. Hamil-
ton.
Mr.. Andrew Vance, of Shady lane, ex-
hibited a beautiful collection of specimens
among others pitcher plant. in flower.
This is, as is we'll known, one of the
insectivorous plants, a class concerning
which Mr.. Darwin wrote one of his most
interesting books.
DR.. Fiegler and. DR.. Koenig presented
specimens of plants of their own collecting
this year, and Mr.. John A.. Shafer turned
in over 100 specimens mounted, for the
society's herbarium. An invitation was
received from Mr.. w. L. Darlington for
the society to visit his conservatory at
Guyasuta station, W. P. r. R., to see his
splendid specimen of the century plant in
bloom; which invitation was most cor
daily accepted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-26

Methodists. Clustered about the auditorium
are the homes of the cottagers, hidden here
and there by trees and vines. The resident
section of the grounds is laid out in ave-
nues, with board walks for pedestrians.
Simpson and Bowman avenues named
after two bishops Of the Methodist Church,
Pittsburg avenue and Butler street are
among the principal thoroughfares in this
village in the woods.
The camp has been full of life for some
tine, as the merry laugh OF the cottagers sat
croquet" on the half dozen different lawns
provided for this amusement, or the crack
of the mallet on the balls sifted through the
trees. Music, spelling bees and other
amusements have served to pass the time for
the cottagers, but it was not until last night
that the camp awoke with the full life and
stir of camp meeting time. Before closing
of the camp meeting thousands are expected
to visit the camp aud be present at the diff
ferent services.
The camp and services partake of the ma
ture of the Chautauqua Assembly, in all
except extent and the accumulated attrac-
tions of years added to the latter resort. In
fact Valley Camp is a young Chautauqua,
started in the same way as the national re-
sort-as a camp meeting. The officers of
the association owning the grounds are Mr..
Fl. Sampson, President; Mr.. 4 II. Nobb,
Vice President; Mr.. John B. Stewart, Secre-
tary; Mr.. VIM. Freeman, Treasurer; Execu-
tive Board, Messrs. Fl. Sampson, j. II.
Nobb, VIM. Freeman, John B. Stewart,
w. F. Williams, Will Price and James
Cameron. At stated times during the wear
this association meets for the purpose of at
tending to the business of the camp. The
election of officers for the ensuing year will
take place at the annual meeting, to be held
next Monday july 29
Five pumps on the grounds give the
campers the purest OF water and it is said
contains medical qualities. The grounds
will be free during the camp meeting, and
the management wish it distinctly under
stood that worship is free and all are in
vited to attend the services at all times.
The singing will be feature of the camp
meeting services. 1t will be led by Mr..
Miller and occasional assistants. Mr.. Will
Price has charge of the arrangements for the
religious services. To-day, Rev. G. M.
Miller, pastor of Trinity M, e. Church;
will deliver an address on missionary Ex.
perIence in India" Rev. w. B.
Watkins, D. D., of New Brighton,
will preach in the evening at 7:3O,
taking as his theme, "John the, Baptist"
There will only be one sermon Saturday, at
7:30 P. M, by Rev. w. n. Pearce, d. D., of
Butler Street M. e. Church.
Sunday will be great day of worship
from the morning sermon at 1880. by Bishop
late at night. At 2:30 P. M, Rev. G. v,
Wilson, of Emory M. E. Church, will
preach on The Apology and Doom Of the
Sluggard." There will be an eventide ser
vice at 700 p. NJ. consisting of singing, etc.,
and at 7:30 Rev. A. H. Norcross, D. b. of the
Pittsburg Female College, will deliver .
sermon on the subject, ''The Gospel Message
to the People" 49, 80.
Children's Day next Thursday is the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-26
TIE LIMA SLOT MAN HERE.
He Says He Will sue the Pitfsburg Cigar
Slot Machine People.

He Says He Will sue the Pitfsburg Cigar
Slot Machine People.
B. F. Schwab, of Schwab & Co., of Lima,
O., owners of the patent on the Doubleday
automatic cigar machine, or the drop-a-
nickel in the slot and get = q genuine
Havana-cigar arrangement, called at The
DISPATCH office last night to make a
statement in regard to the Sunday
beating machine. He states that
j. G. Askins' Pittsburg machine is an in
fringement on his patents, and he came
here to warn him against using it. If he
persists, a suit for infringement will be en-
tered. The infringement, he says, consists
both in the traveller that carries the cigars
back and forth in the machine and the
wicket that raises the latch. The traveller
is corrugated, and Mr.. Schwab claims there
is no difference between it and the one in
his machine.
He claims that Mr.. Askins is former
resident of Lima, and was the founder Of
the firm of Thomas r. Kerr q Co.; that
Askins offered him $40. 900 tor an interest in
his machine, or $50, 900 for the sole right to
make and sell it. Schwab says he has 20
patents on the machine, and will resist all
those who infringe upon him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-26
California Wines.
A Rare Chance.

We will offer to-day and tomorrow line
of mems suits, sizes from SO to AZ breast
measure. cut in sacks, one, two and four
button cutaways, frocks, and made of the
following fabrics and stylish patterns:
Corkscrew, worsted, blue and black.
Diagonal, worsted, blue and black.
Broadwale, worsted, blue and black.
Scotch cheviots in all shades.
Sheppard plaids in six different patterns.
Fancy worsteds.
Blue hannels.
Bannockburn tweeds.
All made and trimmed in the best of style,
and the incest part of all is they are in the
reach of any mans pocket. We shall give
these elegant suits to-day and to morrow for
the remarkably low figure of s. 80.
We will positively refuse to sell more
than one suit to each customer, which will
exempt clothing dealers of getting these
bargains. Bear in mind, $6 80 Tor fine,
stylish tailor-made suits to-day and to-
morrow. Be on hand as early as possible
and do not miss this rare chance.
P. c. G. c.,
Cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. new
Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-26
DREAMS THAT DIDN'T CONE TRUE.

Many supersfitious People Stay Away
From River Excursion.
Yesterday was celebrated at Braddock az
Merchants Day" A boat excursion was
taken to Shingiss Park. when the boat own
ers, it is claimed, tried to hold the crowd.
They demanded that they be taken up the
river and went to Elizabeth.
There was not a large crowd present, owing
to the fact that some persons had started the
story that ill luck would befall the boat.
Several women Of the town claimed to have
similar dreams about the excursion. In
their dreams they saw the boat sink in the
river, and only one person was rescued.
This of course proved to be man. The
ladies told about their dreams and in less
than few hours every person around the
borough heard them. As result many
people who were superstitious did not go
along with the party.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-26
HITLER AND THITHER.
Movements of Pittsburgers and Others OF
Wide Acquaintance.

Movements of Pittsburgers and Others of
Wide Acquaintance.
Mayor Pearson has gone to Erie.
Thomas Mcclure, of Dunlap & Co..
returned home yesterday from Europe.
DIR. A. Fleming sailed Wednesday for
Europe. He will be gone until October l.
MIR. S. Oppenheimer, of Philadelphia
was at the Seventh Avenue Hotel yesterday.
Police Magistrate Brush lett yesterday
for Long Branch to spend a two weeks yaca-
tion.
Mr.. W. II. Crosby, clerk at the Ander-
son, returned yesterday from his vacation at
St Clair Springs.
MIR. T. II. White and Miss Fannie
White, of Connellsville, were registered at the
Anderson last night
Manager P. Harris arrived in the CITY
yesterday from Bay Shore. Long Island, en-
route to Minneapolis.
Mr.. T. H. Heisl, of the Boston House.
Hornsburg and Maple Park Springs, Evans
burg, Pa, is in the city.
j. w. Doan, director of the Pullman
Company and one of the largest grocers in
Chicago, went West last night.
Miss Sadie Ferree and Miss Eva Dillon,
Of Coraopolis. are dividing their time between
Aoi6 DAoh oho SSCah 0iONO.
Mr.. William Kinley, of Canton, O., a
brother of Senator Kinley, was registered at
the Monongahela House last night
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry d. Evans have
rented cottage and intend spending the re-
mainder Of the summer at Valley Camp.
DIR. Dunaway. of II Sixth avenue, and
his two cousins, Miss Athalia DAILY, of Gibsin-
ton Mills, and Nellie Johnston, of Liberty
street, are enjoying Western trip.
Alex. F. Johnston, of West Newton,
and Annie Abel. of Cannonsburg. were mar
ried in the Registers Office yesterday after
noon, Rev. E. r. Donehoe officiating.
Mr.. AL. Koenig has left the service of
the B. q o. Company, whose travelling passen.
ger agent he has been for some years. to enter
the Office Of the Attorney General at Harris
burg.
Mr.. George M. Pullman, President of
the Pullman Company, passed through the city
last night in his elegant new private car, fitted
up with piano and all the luxuries of we'll
appointed city residence.
President james Campbell, of L. A. 300,
left yesterday morning for Fayette City,
whittier Mrs Campbell has already preceded
him. On Saturday morning they will be Joined
by Mr.. L. L. Conaway and bis wife, when they
will leave for three weeks sojourn at Sum-
NIT
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-26
in LOVELY GROUNDS.
That is the Form Of a New $4,000
Gift to West Penn Hospital.
BOTH FLOWERS AND FOUNTAINS
Will Adorn o Transformed lawn, Sloping
to the Street.
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS NOTICEABLE

There is going to be a magnificent i'm
provement on the grounds belonging to the
West Penn Hospital. For long time the
officials OF the institution have been con-
templating beautifying the grounds; but it
has been delayed from time to time, owing
to other pressing matters. Mrs. Robert
Pitcairn has at last come to the rescue, and
assumed, in connection with some few other
ladies, the responsibility of raising $1,000.
She has raised considerable amount of the
money already. The florists of the city have
promised to give her all the necessary
shrubs, flowers and trees.
The little mounds that give the front of
the hospital such an unsightly appearance
will be removed, and it is the intention of
the committee to have the grounds grad
ually slope to the railroad. They also pro-
pose to encircle the grounds with fence.
Instead of the barren plot lovely lawn
will be laid out with Towering beds,
sHRCBBERY AND FOUNTAINS.
Seats will be placed around the lawn, so
that the patients, when able, may have the
privilege of resting amid floral beauty
rather than in the hospital wards. The
carriage drive, which at present appears
more like an unkept country road, will be
graveled and rolled, so that it will be in
keeping with the other external improve
ments.
There is an addition to the hospital also
being pushed rapidly forward. A wing is
being erected at the eastern portion of the
building which will extend 80 feet to the
rear. 1t is to be a two-story brick, the
lower part OF which will be medical ward,
and the upper used exclusively for females
who have contracted contagious fevers.
The officials of the hospital have been for
some time working under the greatest disad-
vantage. They have but 40 beds, yet there
are 215 patients at present under treatment.
A GREAT DISCREPANCY.
At the end of June 250 more patients had
been received than the corresponding period
of last year, showing how urgent it was to
take immediate steps for enlargement. To
overcome their present difficulty, cots have
to be utilized in the convalescent ward. The
new wing will give the hospital 80 extra
beds, and with these facilities 1t is expected
a career of greater usefulness in the future
than in the past. The cost of this portion
Of the improvement will be, when finished,
about $6, 900. At present the committee
have in hand s., 100, which they raised IL
months ago by three concerts given in Old
City Hall and tea party at the hospital,
leaving only 5000 to raise. The Committee
on Improvements are s. Hamilton, Esq,
Chairman, Major Dennison, Messrs. W.
McCleary and DR.. Harris.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-26
WAS HE A MONK?
A Mysterious Individunl Who Causes Much

N hy shcrioa5 4uotNiuuut w uo SuuBe9 MUCH
Controversy.
Henry Frederick Antony Van Padburg,
who was arrested Wednesday night in the
car station of the Allegheny short line on
charge of stealing two silver watches from
the house of John Schanz, 81 Washington
avenue, was yesterday sent to Jail for 10
days on a charge of drunkenness.
This is the man who caused so much con-
troversy regarding his connection with the
Catholic Church. He claims to have been
a monk at the monastery in Milwaukee, but
that, becoming dissatisfied, he left the order
and received assistance from the Young
Mems Christian Association in that city.
From there he went to Youngstown, O.,
where he was aided by the Protestant
Church of the Disciples. After awhile he
lett there and came to Pittsburg, and met
the Rev. Mr.. Fulton and Rev. John Lam
nitz. These gentlemen gave him a number
of books to sell on commission, but never
saw the proceeds.
The prisoner claims to have a brother in
the monastery on the Southside, but denies
that he was ever a Catholic priest. MANY
clergymen of Allegheny are much interested
in his case.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-26
PROBABLY A BUSTED TRUST.
That Pottery Pool Very Undesirable to Eas
Liverpool. and WHY,

That Pottery Pool Very Undesirable to East
Liverpool. and WHY.
Mr.. Harker, of the Harker Pottery Com
pany. East Liverpool, O., was at the Mon
ongahela House yesterday. In a chat about
the pottery trust, he said the combine would
not be made, and that the East Liverpool
firms would not go into it as the arrange
ments are at present, and there is
no other tangible one. The trouble is
with the Trenton firms, many of whom are
in debt and mortgaged, and their plants
only valuable on account of sites. They
wish to go in with stock accord
ing to their capital, while their
output is small in comparison
to other firms with good deal less capital.
To this the smaller, but more prosperous
firms object. No trust could be formed
without the Trenton firms or the East Liver
pool firms, so it does not look much as
though it will be possible to reach any tan
gible combination.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-26
To Enjoy Natures Beautiful Handiwork
and Worship Its God.
MANY CoTTAGERs ON THE GROUNDS

E. Church. His theme was, 'Divine Ap-
probation Of Human Love-" It proved an
able discourse, and though the ladies had
to have their wraps and the gentlemen their
skull caps, owing to cool weather in the
forest at night, the large, audience in the
canvas-covered auditorium did not dimin-
ish in size until the two-hours'
service was over. Congregational
singing was conducted by Prof.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-26
FOR A NEW ENGINE.


AlIeGheny's Latest Movement Tor Protection
Agninst Fire.
The Committee on Fire Department Of
Allegheny Councils met last night and Or
dered the Controller to advertise for bids
for one frst-class engine. This action was
taken in pursuance of resolution from
Common Council.
A resolution was unanimously adopted
urging Councils to select Assistant Chief
Robert Jones for the vacancy caused by the
death of the late Chief Crow. The commit
tee also decided to place Mr.. Jones as chief
until regular one is elected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-26
Wash Yaur RedcIoihes.

To have this properly done has always
been source of anxiety to the busy house.
wife. 1t affords US great pleasure to be able
to announce that Demmler Bros, 526 and
52S Smithfeld st., have added to their i'm
mense variety of useful house furnishing
goods wonderful little contrivance called
the New Era Washer, which will not only
wash bedclothes, but lace curtains and any
article of wearing apparel in one-quarter Of
the time ordinarily required, and do 1t, too,
without the least risk Of wear and tear.
Don't fail to see it before next washday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-26
JUDGE EWING TALKS,

Delay In Flemon's Case.
Judge Ewing's opinion on the probable
action of Governor Beaver in connection
with the Flemon extradition was the only
matter of interest in the case yesterday. The
Judge said: 81 do not see how the Gov
ernor can refuse to deliver the prisoner to
the South Carolina authorities. Certainly
he cannot reverse his decision if he is an
honorable man. There has been much un-
necessary delay in the matter. The South
Carolina people have evidently complied
with all the requirements.
Sheriff McCandless has not received an
order from the Governor to hold the pris-
oner. If he does he will probably obey it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-26
Miss Oppenh eimer's Obsequies.

The funeral of Miss Mamie Oppenheimer
yesterday was one of the largest ever seen
in Allegheny, nearly 100 carriages being in
line. The principal Hebrew families of
both cities were represented. The pail
bearers were August Kaufman, William
Klee, Issac Traurman, Morris Wertheimer,
Leon Wertheimer, Alfred Hannauer, Samuel
Klee and Marcus Rauh. Rev. DIR. Meyer
conducted the service.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-26

across the green sward.
Just at the spot where
they converged the
globed-l lamps of the
pavilion mellowed the
glare, and beneath the
white roof there was
something of the hazi-
ness or soft glory of
moonlight. But one
thing marred the love-
illness of this illumi-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-26

nation in the woods A Home in the Woods.
the canvas canopy shut out the stars gilt
tering far above the river hills in the dis
tance.
The accompanying cut of the temple where
the services are held is suggestive of camp
meeting life, and until August this rus
tic church will be the mecca for Pittsburg
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-26

Will preach at Valley Camp grounds at
1880 A. M, Sunday, July %. Train leaves
Union station (yia Allegheny Valley r.
R. at S:45 A. M, arriving at camp grounds
in time for morning service. Train leaving
at 12:40 p. N. arrives at camp grounds in
time for afternoon service. Returning trains
leave camp ground at $50 P. M. and one
after evening service. 8
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-26
A scnrlet Scare.

Health Officer Bradley received notice of
two deaths from scarlet fever yesterday. The
victims were Elizabeth Mekman, years
old, of Smithson avenue, and William
Davis, aged years, of 1876 McClintock
street. One doctor reported both cases.
Officer Bradley claims that this disease is
fsr more dangerous than typhoid.