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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
A COMPLETE WRECK.
The Grand Lake Coal Company's Failure as
Bad rs Could Be-Hints of Unsecured
Creditors Who NAV Suffer.

The Grand Lake Coal Company's Failure as
Creditors Who May suffer.
Mr.. Joseph B. Williams, the head OF the
defunct Grand Lake Coal Company, is
completely unnerved by the firms failure.
He spent yesterday at his home in Sewick-
ley. All the members of the firm are hard
working men, and their credit in Pittsburg
was good. A gentleman remarked yester-
day that they could have borrowed 81 ,00O,-
600 if they wanted it.
The members of the company are COM
pletely ruined financially. They have lost
the fruits of years of hard work. There are
also number of unsecured creditors that
cannot hope to realize cent.
The public preferred creditors of the COM
pany are w. N. Robbins & Co. and John
Shoup & Co. They will lose little or moth
ing in the wreck, but Robert Gumbert, a
coal operator, may be affected. About four
days ago the Joe Williams, at Louisville,
was mortgaged for $40, 900 to I. D. Risher
1t is understood that a levy will also be
made on this boat in a few days.
The company's troubles began with the
building of the Montour Railroad. They
spent and lost large amount in its con-
struction. The road proved a failure and
left them in the lurch.
The company then entered the great coal
pool known as the Pittsburg and. Southern
Coal Company. Coal to the amount of
S4OO, 900 belonging to the pool was sunk at
New Orleans last fall, and the Grand Lake
Company lost in that disaster one-seventh
of the amount, or over $50, 900. Said
riverman yesterday:
1t cannot be denied that the big steamer ].
B. Williams was failure. There was never
enough work for the boat to do. 1t is capable
of towing 1,000.000 bushels of coal; but 1t was
found to be too large to work in the up river.
1 am willing to bet that the rich river coal
operators are not as wealthy to-day as they
were Is years ago. They have been losing
money for long time. and there are actually
no profits to be made in the business The
miners get all the money there is in the trade.
They are not willing to work for less; but the
time is coming when they will have to, or be
out of employment. Natural gas has really
helped the coal business for the river men.
Their markets are more remote than they used
to be- but the prices have kept up.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
CASES FOR THE CORONER.

Three Unfortunate Men Who Meet Death
in a Violent Manner.
The body of an unknown man was found
on the bank of the Monongahela river at
Homestead yesterday. Squire Oeffner, of
Homestead, was notified to hold the inquest.
Squire Bughrey, of Coraopolis. notified
the Coroner last evening that an unknown
man had dropped dead near that place.
The Squire will hold an inquest to-day.
Bouonoro Nicolorinna, one of the victims
of the dynamite explosion at Allison Park,
on the Pittsburg and Western Railroad,
yesterday, died on the way to the Mercy
Hospital. The body is at Flannery's un-
dertakIng rooms. Coroner Mcdowell will
hold an inquest to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
In OTHER WARDS.
Various Results of the Primaries That Were
Least Exciting.

Various Results of the Primaries That Were
Least Exciting.
The least exciting of the primaries held in
Pittsburg last evening are reported concise
ly below:
Fourth ward Democrats-For Select Council,
Joseph A. Glesankamp; for School Directors,
present incumbents indorsed.
Eleventh ward Republicans - For Ward
Assessor, ]. p. Wilson
Fourteenth ward Republicans-For Select
Council, John NJ Anderson, without opposi-
ton; for School Directors ION lively fght),
William Holmes and William McElroy.
Fourteenth ward CitiZens-For School Di-
rector, Thomas B. Evans, the contractor and
builder, who is a thoroughly independent can
didate. Mr.. Evans served two terms as ui-
rector, having been elected as an Independent
in 1852, and again in 1885 on the Republican
ticket ,
Seventeenth ward Republicans-For Select
Council, w. c. McKinle. by 373 majority.
Twenty-ffth ward Republicans-For Select
Council, Herman Rohrkaste, by Dol majority
Twenty-sixth ward Republicans-For Select
Council, Charles B. Dietz; for Alderman, D. J.
McGarey. by 456 votes against ]. N. Jarrett's
396
Twenty-eighth ward Republicans Entire
ticket of suggestion meeting Endorsed with
will.
Twenty-ninth ward Republicans-For Select
Council, John Bentz (no opposition).
Thirty-fifth ward Republicans-For Select
Council, A. c. Robertson, by a vote of 3 to
against all opposition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
DOWN ON sECTARIANISM.
The General Parade Committee, Jr. o. U.
A. NJ, Discourages n Religions Turnout.


A. NJ, Discournges n Religions Turnout.
At meeting of the General Parade Com
mittee of the Jr. o. q. A. NJ, held last even
ing at the Moorhead building, thefollowing
preamble and resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, This General Committee, con-
sisting Of members from the Councils of the
Jr. o. q. A. NJ. interested in the WASH
ingtons Birthday parade, in view of
the fact that there has appeared
in one or two city papers articles tend
ing to draw the Jr. o. U. A. NJ. into a religious
controversy, and recognizing the fact that any
sectarian subjects are forbidden Introduction
OF discussion at any meeting of our order, and
er yhatically denying that we have atany meet.
ing of our committee questioned the right of
any man or body of men to observe in a patri-
otic manner the birthday anniversary of the
honored and revered Washington; be it
Resolved, That we deprecate the fact that
any sectarian issues are being forced into this
matter, and that we regret that any religious
denomination has seen fit to parade on that day
as distinctively sectarian body, thus endeav-
oring to force sec arianism into what has hith-
erto been purely patriotic demonstration.
Resolved That we do not dispute their right
in this land of liberty to parade. so long they
do not interfere with the public peace or the
liberty OF others. and do not display any other
flags than the Stars and Stripes of the Unfted
States of America. the one country that grants
TO all law-abiding residents absolute civil and
religious liberty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
AT DEATHS DOOR.
MIR. John G.. Smith Stricken Down With
poraIwsis of rho Ho,-,

Mr.. John C.. Smith Stricken Down With
Paralysis of the Heart.
Mr. John c. Smith, who has been the
doorkeeper of the Criminal Court for many
years, is lying seriously i'll at his home in
Ingram with paralysis OF the heart
Mr.. Smith came to Pittsburg from Green's
burg in 1929, and is one of the Oldest and
most respected citizens of the city. His
two sons, Percy f. Smith and E. d. Smith,
have won distinction in journalism and the
railroad business. The former is DOW an
editor, and the latter Division Passenger
agent of the B. & o.
Mr.. Smith is now almost so years old, and
during the County Centennial his reminis-
cences of the early city were read with
interest. Last night he was not expected
70 live.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
Good News for Monday.

Here is good news for men who need anew
suit of clothes. On Monday we will sell
about 800 mems fine tailor-made suits in
checks, stripes and broken plaids, at the ex-
tremely low price of Sc 90. These suits are
well-made, cut in all sizes, and well worth
SIS. It's a sale we intend shall last for to-
morrow only, so come and take your choice
of these suits, over 30 styles to select from,
at Sc 90. P. G. G. c., cor. Grant and Dia-
mond sts., opp. the new Court House. Ex-
ira. 100 styles of mems English worsted
pants at 81 "a, worth So 90. P. G. G. G.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
Fine Miller P;apo for s175.

An elegant four-round corner Miller
piano, with all improvements, excellent
tone and rich rosewood case, for S175. A
bargain, at j. NJ. Hoffman, s. Co.'S, 537
Smithfield street.
Also Hazelton, Hardman, Steinway
and Gale piano at $3.50, S175. 500 and s215.
General agents for the celebrated Sohmer
pianos and the superb Colby pianos.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
OPIUM OF NO AVAIL
To Sylvia StiIweII, who Tried TO Shuttle OF
With it.

Sylvia Stilwell, colored girl living at
No. 15S Water street, received package of
opium from a friend in Ohio yesterday
morning, and about noon swallowed large
chunk of the deadly gum, probably not less
than 81 grains, supposing the original
amount to have been one and a half drachms;
the residue weighing SO grains
About o'clock in the evening, the other
inmates OF the house becoming alarmed,
broke open the door of her room and found
her in a stupor, from which they could not
arouse her.
DR.. Marshall, of Second avenue, was
called in, and, after administering the
proper antidotes, aided by vigorous iagella-
tions to the soles OF her feet by two sturdy
assistants, succeeded in restoring her to
consciousness and realization of the fact
that her attempt to shuttle off had been
thwarted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
IN THE ELEVENTH.
The Republicans Object to an Alleged Con.
federate Candidate.

The Republicans Object to an Alleged Con.
federnte Candidate.
The Republicans of the Eleventh ward
met in the schoolhouse and indorsed h. P.
Ford for Select Council. He had no oppo-
sition.
After the meeting committee on resolu-
tions consisting of George Fleming, Joseph
Brown and David W. Semple made the fol-
lowing report:
WHEREAS The information has come to the
citizens Of the Eleventh ward that George
Schmidt, the candidate for Select Council on
the citizens ticket, has at times stated that he
had served in the Confederate army, and the
said statement has been verified by reputable
citizens of the ward; therefore,
Resolved, That in view Of the above facts we
deem it but just to the voters of the ward, that
the information be known that they be able to
vote intelligently at the coming election next
Tuesday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
Death in the River.

The dead body of Michael Toole was
found at 5 o'clock last evening on the banks
of the Monongahela river, below the Brad
dock Wire Mill, at Braddock. There were
no marks of violence on the body. The re-
mains were taken to Williams undertaking
rooms, in Homestead. Toole was about So
years of age and a metal breaker at the
Homestead Steel Works.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
ID. A. 3 in Good Shane.

Master Workman 1. N. Ross, of D. A. 8,
knights of Labor, is making tour of all
the locals in the district. He visited the
members of the order at Butler on Friday,
and last night addressed meeting of l.. 4.
1928, mixed local, at Kittanning. Mr..
Ross says the order is growing, and he be-
lieves D. A. will have more members than
ever before the next annual meeting is held.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
PIANO CLUB INCREASED TO 81,
e. G. Hays & Co. Receive the Order.

The Westinghouse Airbrake Piano Club
has increased to 81 members, and all are
unanimous in their praise of the quality of
tone and durability of construction of the
Mathushek pianos. The many superior ad-
vantages these pianos have over others con-
vinced the members of the club that all
could be pleased by placing their order
with E. G. HaVs & Co., IS Fifth avenue.
A cordial invitation is extended to the pub
lie to call at our warerooms, where our
statesmen will take pleasure in showing these
instruments.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
THE FIRST TRAINS READY
To Run Tomorrow Over the McKeesport
and BeIlevernou Railroad.

The McKeesport and Bellevernon Rail-
road is now open for travel from McKees-
port to Elizabeth, and the first trains will
leave the Pittsburg, McKeesport and Yough-
iogheny Railroad depot at McKeesport Mon
day morning at 7:4O. There will be four
trains day each way from the start, and
more will be put on as needed.
Ticket Agent Hopkins, at the mickey"
depot at McKeesport, has been appointed
joint agent for McKeesport. The road is
solid, and the trains run over it easily.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
The Selling Prica nf CnaL.

The Pittsburgh Railroad coal operators,
who attended the meeting of the Shippers
Association in Cleveland, returned yester-
day. They say that nothing special was
done, and an adjourned meeting will be
held in Chicago next Thursday. At this
meeting the selling price for the coming sea-
son will be fixed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
Wa ges Must Come Down,

At the next meeting of the Coal E1-
change, composed of river operators, next
Friday, a committee will be appointed to
hold a conference with a miners commit
tee on the rate to be paid this season. They
claim that it will be impossible to pay the
Scent rate, as the price of coal in the lower
market is lower than ever before.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
They Waived n Hearing,

George R. Boutwell, and DIR. R. II. Gill;
ford, of the Sixth ward, Allegheny, who
were charged by Hon. Charles W. Robin
son with criminal libel, waived hearing
before Mayor Pearson, yesterday, and gave
bail in the sum of 81 900 for trial at court.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
The Day We Celebrate.

Being Americans in every sense of the
word, and wishing to celebrate IN a manner
becoming to every American citizen the
anniversary of Washington's Birthday, our
stores will be closed the entire day.
HOPPER BROS. & Co.. 307 Wood st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17

suggestion meeting that can afford the lux
urv of brass band.
The main part of the ticket nominated
was: For burgess. DR.. W. S. Ramsey;
council, D. X. jolly, Samuel Marshall,
jeremiah Curry andJ. u. Hamilton; JUS
tice of the peace, Squire j. f. Ferree and
A. Matchett.
The band hadn't blown itself out when
the express train thundered up to the sta
ton.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
ART AND ACTORS.
The School of Design Preparing for Private
Theatricals.

Theatricals.
The Amateur Art Association of the
School of Design are preparing to give a
rendition of "Pygmalion and Galatea," F" on
next Thursday afternoon. None but men,
bers of the association will be allowed to
witness the production, which will be given
in the model room of the school, and in ap-
propriate costumes, five male and four te-
male characters. Two of the ladies will
form the orchestra, manipulating the guitar
and mandolin
This same production was to have been
given some time ago, but it was postponed
on account of the participants having to
drop it to prepare for the recent exhibition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
Resisted Arrest.

Julius Metzgar, scissors grinder, ac-
cused John swabb of larceny yesterday.
When the officers tried to arrest him last
night he fought hard, and Devrient,
friend, assisted him. Both men were
locked up.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17

Miss Gertrude Kingham, a teacher in the
Lawrence school, was held for court yester-
day for assault and battery. Mrs. Keating
claimed that she whipped her boy with un-
necessary severity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17

E. G. HAYS & Co., have jdst sold 81
pianos to the employees Of Westinghouse Air
Brake Works; this is the largest order ever
placed in the city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17

E. G. HAYS & Co., have just sold 81
pianos to the employees of Westinghouse Air
Brake Works; this is the largest order ever
placed in the city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
WHEN PARTISANS FALL OUT.

The Prohibitionists of Versailles Township
Take Heart Again.
There is red-hot fight in Versailles
township over the amendment, and the out
look is good for prohibition. The Republi-
cans and Democrats are split up, and the
Prohibitionists are taking advantage of it
to push steady canvass.
Old politicians of the township say that
the amendment will carry with good ma
jority.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17

Large Lot of Seines, Nets and Fishing Tackle
To be sold at cost before April 1, at j. H.
Johnston's, 621 Smithfeld st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17

E. G.. HAYS & Co., have just sold 81
pianos to the employees of Westinghouse Air
Brake Works; this is the largest order ever
placed in the city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17

DIR. B. NJ. HANNA Eye, ear, nose and
throatdiseases exclusively. Office, 71s Penn
street, Pittsburg, Pa. s&su
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17
SIS, SIS and IS Pants

For good fitting suit or pants go to
PITCAIRN'S TAILORING EMPORIUM,
434 w ood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17

A CHOICE line of white goods, linens,
towels, napkins, etc. HUGUS & HACKE.
MwFSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17

PEARsoN's cabinet photos are admired
by everybody. Try him and see for your
self.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17

THE most eficacious stimulant to excite
the appetite are Angostura Bitters
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17

CnOlce hOaSteu OOHteS PERU, &c, Z0c anu
28c.
Goods delivered free to all parts of both
cities.
To those living out of the city will pre-
pay freight on ali orders of $40, SIS and up
ward.
Send for catalogue.
NJ r. THOMPSON,
3O1 Market street and SO Third avenue.
wSu
The Arizona champion., 1889-03-16
Area or Some or the state..


Massachusetts contains S,040
square miles.
Connecticut contains 4,s45 square
miles.
Delaware contains 1880 square
miles.
Kentucky contains 10000 square
miles.
Ualifornia's areais l55, $50 square
miles.
Indiana contains So, square
miles.
New Jersey contains !, 455 square
miles.
Minnesota conrains 70, 205 square
miles. N
Mississippi contains 46,340
square miles.
Tennessee contains 1880 square
miles.
Texas contains 262, 200 square
miles.
Pennsylvania contains 44,9S5
square miles,
Rhode Island contains 1885
square miles.
Vermont contains 9,l36 square
miles.
Virginia contains 4O,ll5 square
miles, vrr-s ct
Florida contains 54, 24O square
miles. .-.
Kansas contains $1,000 square
miles, aa sr. IS. gl.".ga
New Hampshire contains 1905
square miles.
~ Wisconsin contains 81, 400 square
miles.
New York contains AZ, 500 square
miles.
North Carolina contains 4S,5SO
square miles.
South Carolina contains 30, 100
square miles. .
The Arizona champion., 1889-03-16
Notice to rreignters.

VERDE STATION, A. T., Jan. 7.
Any parties wanting employment
with teams can find plenty of work
at good prices if they are prepared
to commence soon. freishting for Inc
from Verde station to Jerome, dis.
lance of % miles. | will pay 3!
per ton, each way. Coax from
station to mine, and not from mine
to station, Plenty of freight botl
ways and roads good. j viii pay
cash every thirty days, and all sup
plies consisting of board hay and
grain and blacksmithing, or any
goods needed by freighters will be
furnished by me unreasonable prices,
aud accounts carried thirty days.
Address, +. I'll. WITgERELL, Con
tractor, United Verbs, Prescott, A..
L. Box l05.
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Arizona Champion
All sorts of Items.

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"There's queer roomer ahoat, "
remarked the hotel porter as he
fished an insane suicide out of the
bath tub. Hotel Mail.
New York has a successful wo-
man aachitect. She is now at work
on plans for a twelve story opera
bonnet.-Fort Worth Gazette.
The horrible story comes from
the east that Boston is becoming a
great frog market. This is what
comes of toadying to foreigners.
A Possible Exception-Wife--
Isn't it fact, dear, that handsome
men are proverbially disagreeable :
'Husband--Well, / don't know. |
always try to be pleasant. Philip
+. WEIGH in the Epoch.
Weren't you knocking at the
side door a moment ago ?" inquired
st. Peter, as he cautiously opened
the main entrance. eyes. sir ;"
swell, you can't come in. We
have no use for people who frequent
side doors Epoch.
A New yintage--Old Soaker lat
the club dreamily)-I say, waiter,
that's the best Wine I've had for
'oges. Bring another bottle Waiter
You have had no wine, sir.
What you drank was the Worces.
,tershire sauce.-To-day.
That's beautiful country place
of Newrich's" said the book keeper.
''Do you know what he calls it ("
''Keepoffthegrass," replied the office
boy, ''and he's so proud of it he's
got it stuck up all over the lawn. "
-Burdette. ...
The Boston Enfant Terrible--Lit-
tie Boston Girl, as the hair brush
is reached for-Mamma, the con
secutiveness and the prevalency of
these interminable castigations are
slowly sapping my young and really
Innocent life, Time,
She--Henry, do you know what
this day isl He--No She-It is
the anniversary of my marriage.
Kiss me. He-But, my dear, we
have orly been married FIVE months.
She-I mean the anniversary of my
first don't you know. He-Oh -
To-day,
Roman Satire - Little Son
Papa, when Brutus said the Roman
senators We're all honorable men he
didn't mean it, did hel Father
No, he spoke satitically. Son
What's that Father-He meant
that the "Hon." in front of their
names were put there by their con
stituents just for a joke, Those old
Romans relished humor as well as
we do, '''. ''
Force of Observation-Disclosures
Deacon, formerly street-car driver,
whispering to brother deacon in
some embarrassment-Yes, | under
stand. This is the contribution
basket. I'm to pass it around
But isn't there something else
Brother Deacon-No. We always
use q basket. Newly-elected Dea
CONDUIT where is the-er bell
punch Chicago Tribune.