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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12
BoudOIr Beauties and Carpet Knights.

THE money derived from the Brunot Home
concert has been placed out at interest, as the
Home received present of an organ from
Mrs. w. A. Speer. Another concert will be
given sometime during the winter, and the pro-
ceeds will be added to the "nestegg" already
on hand. When enough is secured it will be
invested in the desired piano.
Mr. W. P. DE ARMIT, the genial President
of the New York and Cleveland Gas and Coal
Company. and Mr.. W. II. Berger, the Vice
President, are sojourning in Minneapolis.
They will return the last of the month.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12
SET ON FIRE BY ITS CARGO.
A Steamer Destroyed by a Load of Saturated
Lime.

Lime.
PORTLAND. ORE, November lily esterday
the passenger steamer ]. II. Libby, from What
com, Puget Sound, was totally destroyed by
fire in the straits between Dangeness and
Smiths Island. The Libby was laden with
500 barrels of lime. which got wet and ignited.
While crossing the straits a strong wind came
up and several heavy seas were
shipped, the rudder unshipped, and
the steamer became helpless. The lime
got saturated and the flames were discovered.
Fifteen passengers were on board at the
time. The fire gained SO fast that the pas
sengers could not get into Hfeboats and were
compelled to take to two rafts The passengers
and crew were divided about equally.
Finally the steam schooner Jean came along
and took all from the rats. The Libby be-
longed to Herbert f. Beecher, late Govern
ment Treasury Agent. Several bags Of United
States mail were burned, including one pouch
and registered letters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12
AM ExtraordInarz Sale Of Send.

The sale of seats for the great concert for the
benefit of the Pittsburg Domestic Training
School opened at Klebers' yesterday at Q
o'clock By 1 o'clock over 81, 600 worth had
been sold, and the sale of the 81 so tickets had
been stopped, all Of those seats having been
disposed Of. OF the 81 seats only about 100 re-
main. When the seat coupons have all been
sold but 20O admission tickets for seats in the
gallery and standing room will be sold. These
NAV be had after Friday at Klebers'. The
of the year, will probably net the school about
81 700
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12
DEATHS OF A DAY.
William Warren,

CHICAGO, November n.-William Warren, a
well-known business man, and head of the
Liverpool, London and Globe Insurance Com
pany for the West, died at his residence in Lake
Forest, ILL.,, at 8 O'Clock last evening" aged 73
years Mr. Warren was q native of England
and began his business career in New York
about so years ago. At one time he resided at
Cincinnatl but for many years he has been a
prominent figure here. He has been in Ill health
for some time but death at this time was hastened
by the loss of favorite daughter, Mrs. Kay Of
Pittsburg, few days ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12
Stabbed While Wishing Servants.

John Burke was up in the Court Of General
Sessions to-day for having stabbed Michael
Moore to death last Christmas eve at the house
of l. B. Buise. Moore and Burke were visiting
the servants in the house. They had an alter
cation before entering which was renewed in
the house. When both men were leaving Burke
picked up table knife and stabbed Moore in
the abdomen. Moore walked out and dropped
bleeding TO the sidewalk. He was taken to the
New York Hospital, where he died. The after
noon was passed in jury getting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12
CahIs Cnr. Prapo.sd for Rroadun1.

Elihu Root made long argument before the
Sinking Fund Commissioners, to-day. in favor
Of allowing the Broadway Surface Railway
Company to introduce the cable system. In
the name Of the company he guaranteed the
city would get sl5OOOO annual income from the
proposed cable road. The company would pave
between the tracks. he said, and two feet each
of changing the position Of water and gas
mains, would build new cars. with electric
lighting apparatus, and would run them at the
rate of nine miles an hour, If the city would
only grant the desired permission. The Sink
ing Fund Commissioners will think about it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12

A welLbuilt man, fashionably dressed in .
black cheviot suit. cape oYercoatpatent leather
shoes, high hat and with diamonds on his shirt
front and fingers, stood before the bar in the
Jefferson Market Police Court this morning.
He was Richard o. Davis, professional burglar.
He tried to Durglarize Mrs. F. Horan's West
side boarding house at o'clock this morning,
but was frightened away by Mrs. Horan, who
met him half way up the front stairs. She de-
scribed him to the police. and they caught him
in time for trial this morning Davis is the
''swelr' blackleg of New York. and is known
among his kind as the ''masher," ''dude" and
dandy" He was wanted for several other
burglaries
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12

The fact that American exhibitors at
the Paris Exposition got over thousand prizes
is advanced by the New York World as evil
dence that the American exhibit was not as
meager as was reported. The assurance is a
gratifying one; but there is also the suspicion
that this distribution of prizes was the modern
realization of the ''caucus race" in "Alice in
Wonderland" where everybody got prize.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12

Mr.. GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN has been
sat upon by jury of experts who decide that
he is not ali mad, but can know hawk from
handsaw under certain circumstances. Mr..
Train will therefore proceed to address public
meetings in Boston and prove that the doctors,
like everyone else. do not know Mr.. Train.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12

The Allegheny proposition to extend the
pipes of its water mains up the Allegheny river
to Six Mile Island, and to filter the matter as
it goes INTO the pipes. extends the hope to the
Northside people that in the fullness Of time
they will enjoy the inestimable privilege Of
uure water
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12
The Worlds Museum.

Manager Geary's place of amusement re-
ceived the usual large attendance yesterday,
and the attractions are above the average.
Bass. the ossified man, again excites the won-
der of the visitors, and Seymour, the mind
reader, surpasses all previous performances in
this line The variety performance is very
nIeasing one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12
RouIanaer AIay Lecture q Amerlca.

Alexander Comstock, manager Of the Acad-
emy of Music, who will start for Europe next
Wednesday, to arrange for the production Of
"The Old Homestead" in England, win try,
while abroad, to engage General Boulanger to
lecture under his management throughout the
United States. Mr.. Comstoek said to-day: II
think Boulanger would attract immense
audiences in this country" 1t Is understood
that the General is very poor, and Mr.. Com
stock says that he will capture him by the offer
of big salary. Mr.. Comstock expects to carry
1.-THE Old Homestead'' to London in May It
will have to be brought back here next Novem-
Der. as Denman Thompson has signed for .
third season at the Academy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12

IT may not yet be a fixed fashion; but
when the suicide epidemic breaks out once
more, it will be likely to impress itself on the
minds of those who are tired of life, that they
can go to Kentucky and actively engage in
public affairs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12
aim and Cl,y.I..d wont. al,.,.

Great preparations are being made by Brook
lyn Democrats tolay the conversions Of Thomas
jefferson Hall, their new political headquarters
on Boerum Place, near the bridge. The cere-
mony VIII take place next Wednesday after
noon. Grover Cleveland will lay the stone
All the local Democratic leaders wiz be present
Governor Hill has sent regrets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12
Mrs. Louise Rector.

CHICAGO, November 1I.-Mrs. Louise Rector.
wife of a local hotel man, died yesterday. She
was a native of Washington. To Mrs. Rector,s
life valuable historical incident is attached II
was in her room and in her own bed that PresI-
dent Lincoln breathed his last. One Of the
Interesting relics owned by Mrs. Rector, was the
niiloW unon which he died.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12

NEW YORK is now engaged in two heroic
and commendable efforts, VIZ, to raise the
guarantee fund for the Worlds Fair and to let
the street bands and hand organs raise their
tuneful strains once more.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12
Good LinruIata All.

From the st. Paul Pioneer Press.l
Edison's 16-year-old daughter speaks four
languages already, and is now studying
Italian. Her sex is naturally handy with the
tongue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12

A NAUGHTY German noble, who is stated
to have been singing plates and desserts at one
of the city hotels. is also reported to have dis
appeared, leaving the baroness unprovided for.
Another example Of the unfortunate results Of
International alliances.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12
Fs D. FeFIeIIs
rELEeRAM TO THE nIsPArnrz

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.I
CARLISLE, November I.-F. B. Perlett, a
prominent Democratic politician and business
man of Shippensburg, died suddenly yesterday
at Charlotte, Va, from paralysis. He was
County Auditor. Mayor, School Director and at
the time of his death, was president of Councils
His ape WAS So years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12
Oantnin Alexander WALLACE.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, November 11.-Captain
Alexander Wallace prominent and wealthy
citizen of Duval county, died last night. He
made fortune in the lumber business. At the
time of his death he was the president and
principal stockholder in the Jacksonville, May
mort and Pablo Railroad Company. He was 81
wears of age and was born in Scotland.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12

BANQUETs to Barnum in London point
to the fact that the ar of getting free adver-
tising meets with more overwhelming success
in Merry England than even it does in this
great and happy country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12

BURGLARS have been very bold at schuylkill
Haven, and the other night they ransacked .
house where three men were sleeping with
guns at their bedside.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12

The reports of new wells from the Char
tiers, West Virginia and other petroleum fields
show that as the market goes above the dollar
line, production is likely to boom as decidedly
as the price.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12

A YOUNG Moreland farmer has named his
cows after his various sweetheart He has
large herd, but found names enough to 20
round.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12

TALK about cold wave coming from the
West! The Republican politicians respectfully
point out to the weather bureaus that the cold
wave struck Iowa, Ohio, New York and New
Jersey Just week ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12
George GrIbbIe.

George Gribble, agent OF the American Ex-
press Company at the Pittsburg and Lake Erie
Railway depot for number Of years past, died at
his home in New philadelphia, o., on Saturday
night after months illness,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12

A WEST VIRGINIA man has patented an in
vention for making houses without the use Of
nails.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12

CONVERSE wants Payne vindicated; and
will not object to seeing the pockets Of needy
Democrats replenished as an incident of the
vindication
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12

THE watch dog in Reading shoe manu-
factory aroused the neighbOrs BY its barking,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12
An EnIdemic az In.omuIn.

From the Philadelphia Press.1
Bismarck can't sleep. That being the case
the smaller European statesmen are afraid to.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12

LEMON parties are becoming very popular
in Williamsport, as every young man is ex-
pected to bring lemon, girl and squeezer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12
TRI-STATE TRIPLES.

AFTER being released from Mahanoy hos
pital. where he had left his leg. John Argusky
went home to find that he had also lost bis
wife. She had eloped during his illness.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12
A CRYSTAL WEDDING.

MIR. and Mrs. Peter AmmOu Have Been Mar.
ried 20 Yenra.
Mr.. Peter Ammon, of the Sligo Mill and ex-
Councilman of the Twenty-fourth ward, cele-
brated his crystal wedding at his home. No. 6
Sligo row, last evening There were upward
of so guests present, most of them lifelong
friends of the hale and hearty bride aud groom
of 20 years standing. There was a substantial
repast and dancing to diversity the evening,
roses and smilax. and the entire occasion was
one of great pleasure.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12

COLONEL TANcRETE, of Ph@nixviIle, has re-
ceived letter from his brother in Pueblo,
who says the thermometer there is 40 below
zero, and the snow is twice that deep"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12

Mr.. CALVIN S. BRIcE respectfully in
forms the public that he is not chasing the
Senatorial rainbow in Ohio.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12

PrTTsBURG appears to be relapsing into
her old ways of smoke and fog. Is the art Of
perfect combustion to become a lost onef
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12

WASHINGTON is admitted to the sister
hood of States and forty-two stars shine forth
from the flag.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12

bank clearances for last week, which showed "a
per cent increase over the corresponding week
Of 1893
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-12
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.

POSTAGE FREE IN THE UNITED STATES.
DAILY DISPATCH One Year-...................s 90
DIuv DISp1TCr per Ouarter ........, . 90
OAuv DTSp.rCTT one Month -. ........., 20
DAILY DIsPATCH. including Sunday, year. 10 90
DAILY DISPATCH. including Sunday, Sm' tbs. 50
DAILY DIsPATcH, including Sunday, month 30
SUNDAY DISPATCH, One Year ................. ESQ
WEEKLY DIsPA ATCH, One Year ................ Is
THF DAILY DISPATCH is delivered by carriers at
1Ecents per week. or including Sunday edition, at
2Ocents per week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-09
MN AND WOMEN OF NOTE.


GRAY. Justice Horace Gray OF the
United States Supreme Court insists on
doirs his own marketing and Is keen
eNpsrt on sll matters pertaining 10 the
market, especially in the selection OF game
HyAcfNrH.-Auother Of the venerable
Kcssptb's old IT. ends ard followers, Blsh-
on Hvacinth OF Ronay, has died at Press,
burr He was the Austrian Empress
teacher of the Hungarian tongue.
PESNyPACKER General Psnnypaek-
or of ,be United States Army, now living
iu Philadelphia, owns a ha. once worn by
the late Emperor Frederick III OF Ger
many.
CrDpy-w. A. Cuddy, chaplain Of the
Arizona legislature, has sent TO the Treas
INV Department So sd lor deposit IN the
Conscience fand, because he did not think
4 right 90 pay out the people money TO a
bvpocrits for standin before a legislative
body ard praying for pay.
I Cgrps-Mr. George " Childs will
send fhs harp which was Once owned by
/ Thomas Mo ~ 20 Governor Taylor, OF len
nessee. 20 be exhibited during the sessions
of the Scotch Irish Congress at Columbia.
APNorD-Sr Edwin Arnold, author OF
I "Tfe Light Of Asia, has BEEN leading
writer on the London Telegraph for twenty
two y ears. and during that time has wit
ten more than eight thousand editorials.
"Tbe hardest work OF my life, ~ he recent
I ly declared.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-09
cARNEY's ARTICLES.
The Eaglishman Declares Himself and
puts Up Forfeit

The Euglishman Declares Himself ana
puts Up n Forfeit.
NEW YORK MAY Articles Of agree
mspt were received a. the Police Gazette
rH-a ,-6av ffom Jsm Carney, Of Birm-
iB,bam. Eagland, for a dgh, TO tolsn'
r-der Loaeon rules, With Champion JACK
N.AuIhs. which stipuiste that the STAKES
7, he match t. he $500, open to q, OOO, a
.la and the battle 10 occur within ZVO
miIss of London. The date and number
of witnesses 20 the match are to be liled
bv NcAuHffs. Carney pOsted goo with me
>9ori.ng life in support of his offer, and II
ms forfeit ia not covered by May 81 the
bold Jem will proclaim himself lightweight
champion Of the world and demand tnat
NTcA1l,fs shall surrender to hun the Foice
Gtz1. belt
NcAuifs's manager. Billy Madden, was
shown Carney's ultimatum. Billy sara
thst Jack would pay no attention to any
offer Tor a finish fight uuder London rules,
but would be ready to fight Carney a nm
tied number Of rounds before aDy private
club in England, and thst he will Del
-. 900 That Jack will win. But before GO
mo to- E1RlaDd he sill give any ught'
weight 10 this country % chance to Try NE
mettle egaiust McAuhtl5 for purse IN any
Of the California clubs, and he Will De'
them from 81 GOO up To 5000 on the re'
suit. Paddy Smith, Of Brooklyn, can nave
the preference If he will hight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-09
RELLAIRE.
The Chestnut Observation-Disclosures Items.
Personal Gossip

The Chestnut Observation-Disclosures Items.
Personal Gossip
A Fifth ward young lady bad narrow
escape the other day from ahorrible death
The street car was crossing the c., l.. X
W. track, on Noble street, when train
pulled up without signal from the watch
man. The car got across the railroad track
and appeared to he doomed A lady who
was aboard hastily made her exit from the
car, but tripped on the track, and Just bad
time TO gather herself mp as the engine
" Mt past.
The Board of Health as appointed by
Council is as follows: John A. Gallagher
aud W. A. Crozier, three years; Jsbob
Schramm and J. II. Milligan, two years;
l. L. Dickens, one year. The Board met
Yesterday afternoon and organize by
electing Mayor Brown, President; w. n
Crozier, Vice President; DIR. J. Park West,
Health Officer, and VIM. Darby sanitary
policeman.
The natural gas consumers are protest
ing against paying five dollars for a meter
70 measure their fuel. They are afraid
thew will nave no use for the meters when
cold weather comes. Still no one denies
that the meter system is the only correct
one. A consumer pays for Just what be
gets.
Jas. WILDER looked out B. x o. car
window the other night when on his way
home from Findlay and saw headlight
coming directly toward his train. Fearing
collision he Jumped of the car and sus-
tanned serious injuries. The trains were
on different tracks.
The Mayor has had neat card printed
which contains sections OF an ORDINANCES
relating 10 nuisances. The honorable
gentleman will see that parties VINO GO
not keep their premises IN Clearly con-
ditiOn will receive a card.
A painter had tumble while painting
the exterior of Robt. McVey's residence,
The paint pot dumped its contents IN eli
directions, and an open window allowed
paint to mix with the furnishings oil MI
McVsy's front room.
Mr.. J. L. Shriver, of Wheeling, was In
the city yesterday looking up contracts LOT
sand. He is having steam sand hitter
constructed that will shovel into barges
about IL. 600 bushels of sand day.
Robbers attempted an entrance OF John
q Morrison's reaidence in the Fourth
ward. but were scared away. The rascais
had the door knob of when the danger
signal was sounded.
The Independent will do the ci;y's print
ing for twelve cents square TINS year.
The Tribune got seven cents for the WORK
last year, but got tired of working Tor
nothing
The old Board of Directors OF the Der
mont Euilding and Loan Company mas
been reelected. The company will de-
clare the annual dividend about the lst oil
June.
The question agitatiDg one or two lodges
at nrsssnt is: 'Is the lodge liable to the
law ifit does not pay benefits to member
Who hscomes i'll from the effects Of drink. "
Rob Haase came back from his trip 70 70
Denver on Sunday in q special car IL
was not the kind OF car you might lmSs'ne'
mt Capt X. T. Devries' special.
The news of the death OF Miss Moilie
wolv;noton. Wheeling, was received by
her many friends in this city with feelings
of regret. =,
There was a Jug breaking at the A. M.
+ Church last night. The congregation i
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-09
CABLE BREVITIEs.

Miners on strike at Gelsenkirchen, West
phslia. engaged in a riot yesterday and
wrecked q number Of shops The pollcee
6ispsrsed them with drawn swords, ana
Order was restored with the assistance o. a
detachment OF troops. 49,,
Director Hentsch. Of the Compton d Is
connie. was taken before magistrate yes
terds and was admitted to bail IN the sum
of 500 600.
This French Senate has examined Nj.
MAYER. editor O. the LmitcrRc, and III.
MORGAN. of the Compton d Escompie, IN
relation 20 the BOulargist fund and ten
eral Bouianger's intimacy with the late N.
nanl.rf- RnnhLrsau.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-05-09

but little under the best prices Of the day pitts
burg and Western preferred gained ~ Der cent
Chicago Gas -, Pullman /. Sales 225O shares
quotations closed bid as follows:
Adams Express 1850: American Fxnrass IA
Canada Pacific $50; Central Pacific &. Chesa.
psake andi Ohio II; preferred do firsts 5sII; do
seconds 81; Chicago and Alton, 1872: Chicago
burlington and Quincy IS; Delaware and Hud'
son l56; Delaware, Lackawana and Western.
1851; Denver and Rio Grande, Il: Erie. 2G3z: do
preferred 1O1.; Fl. Wayne l521S Illinois Central.
ii419 Lake Shore, 1859; Michigan Central 81;
Minneapolis and st. Louis, 5: DO preferred IL:
Missouri Pacific 1875; Northern Pacific &c: do pre-
ierred b5ss; Chicago and Northwestern 1879:
do preferred 1879; New York Central I07: ore
gon IIanseontinental 34A, Pacific Mail, SGsz: Pc
ora, d. * L, "A; Pittsburg. 100; Pullman Palace
Car, 1921; Reading ~; Rock Island IS: ST.
Louis ana San Francisco 2219; do preferred 60:
DO nrst preferred lO9; ST. Paul, Minneapolis and
Manitoba lOl 2; ST. Paul and Omaha. 81: do pre-
terred s513 Texas Pacific 2lls; Union Pacific
6lSs; United States Express So Western Union