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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
A JUST ACCUSATION.
How Young Lady Did the Hawkshaw Act
and Recovered Purse. ~

How Young Lady Did the Hawkshaw Act
and Recovered Purse. .s
A young lady named Orrison who lives
in the Fifth ward, Allegheny, entered q
Pleasant Valley street car yesterday. The
car was crowded, and Miss orrison was
compelled to stand and cling to an overhead
strap for suppore. After paying her fare
she placed her pocketbook, containing $40,
with which she intended making a few
Christmas purchases, in the pocket of her
dress.
A few minutes later she felt a hand slip
into her pocket, but paid no attention to it
Shortly after the young lady had occasion
to use her handkerchief, and, placing her
hand in her pocket, found her pocketbook
missing. She suspected q neatly dressed
young woman seated behind her, and, turn
ing to her fellow passenger, said: "You
took my pocketbook and want you to re-
turn it instantly" The accused Indignantly
denied the charge and threatened to have
Miss Orrison arrested. The latter
again demanded the return of her
stolen property and said: "If you do not
give it to me this minute, I'll call the first
policeman we meet, and have you searched. I"
This had the desired effect The pocket
book and its contents were returned intact,
and the female pickpocket hurriedly left
the car,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
LIGHT-FINGERED GENTRY.
They Are Said to be InfestiuE the City, bu
Are Under Espionage.

They Are Said TO be InfestiuR the City, but
Are Under Espionage.
There is danger of pickpockets in the
large crowds of men, women and children
who congregate about the store windows
and on street corners during the holiday
season.
About two weeks ago Detective Coulson
saw young man named Edward Boyer, Of
Lima, O., in company with fellow be-
lieved to be thief in a disorderly house.
The young man was asked his business. He
said he was railroader: Yesterday after
noon, in a large crowd gathered at the cor
ner OF Smithfeld and Fifth avenue, Detec-
tive Coulson saw some men who, he thought,
were looking ont for poeketbooks. As he
approached one fellow said, ''There's Coul-
SON." The men Immediately scattered, but
the officer grabbed one of them, who proved
to be his former acquaintance, Edward
Boyer. At the Central station Mr.. Boyer,
who is only Is years old, is charged as a
suspicious person.
Detective Coulson says he believes the
men intended to ''work" the crowds which
climb upon the cable cars at the Postoffice
every afternoon. 1t is great opportunity
for pickpockets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
GOING INTO RETREAT.
The Religious Orders observing Their An
nuaI Period of Fasting.

The Religious Orders observing Their An-
nuaI Period of Fasting.
The Sisters Of Mercy of this city are pre-
pairing to go into their annual holiday re-
treat. The retreat is not conducted on such
large scale as the one held during the sum-
mer. Next week all the nuns connected
with the order will hold three days serv-
ice of fasting and devotion. This is done at
the houses where they are stationed and not
at one central point. The retreat generally
begins three days before New Years and
ends with the dawn Of the new year. Dur
ing the retreat none of them are allowed to
speak with each other.
The ebrothers Of the Order Of st. Mary, who
conduct the parochisl school Of the ST
Mary's congregation in Allegheny, and the
St. Michael's on the Southside, are going
into their annual retreat. 1t is being held
in the mother house of their order in this
country at Nazareth, near Dayton, 0.
All the priests Of the order Of the Holy
Ghost held their annual retreat last week at
st. Mary's Church at Sharpsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
A BIG SHUTDOWN.

The MiIlvaIe Iron Works suspends Opera.
tiOns-A New Purchaser Hinted Ar-5OO
Men Thrown Our of Work.
Work has been suspended at the Millvale
iron mill. For the past nine months the
works has been in operation under the man.
agement'of Mr.. james Friend. There is
rumer, however, that Mr.. Friend has dis
posed of the plant to the former owner,
Mr.. Graf. The real reason for closing
down the works cannot be aseertained,
The suspension o work at the mill is
caRsing great distress among the employees.
About 600 men are thrown out OF employ
ment, and at time when they could least
afford to be idle. All over the village there
are visible signs Of distress. People gather
at the corners Of the streets discussing the
situation, and wondering when resumption
Of work VIII take place.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING.
Some Who Travel, Some Who Do Not. and
Others Who Talk.


MIR. James E. Brown, Jr., of South
Hiland avenue. came home yesterday for the
holidays from his studies at New Haven, Conn.
He was accompanied by his cousins James and
Jack Neale, Of Kittanning, who repaired to
their home on the 2P. NJ. train.
w. " Taffner, ex-Contracting Freight
Agent of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
road, yesterday entered upon his new duties as
travelling freight agent Of the Chicago, Santa
Fe and California line.
The Hon. Thomas J. Stewart, Secretary
Of Internal Affairs at Harrisburg and Com
mander of the Department of Pennsylvania,
g. A r.. viii pay an official visit to Post 162 to-
night in the post room IN Allegheny
, Prof Heritage (not Herriott, as By mis-
take in another column), sang three selections
at the Curry University reception last evening
and was enthusiastically recalled by his hear
ers Is
William McDevltt, the well-known oil
dealer of Third avenue, will leave for his home
near Barre, Canada, this evening, to spend the
holidays.
Major Geo. H. Barnes, Of the mantIfae.
turing firm Of Whitman 4 Barnes, Of Canton,
o., Is staying at the DuQuesne.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
A MICROSCOPICAL DISPLAY.

HeptasoDhs Sec Some Of Natures Wonders
and Then Go and Ear.
Friendship COnclave No. 3, of the I'm
proved Order of .HeptasOphs, at the regular
meeting last evening was entertained by a
microscopical display given by a number Of
the members of the Iron City Microscopical
Society.
The objects were principally from insect
life, and were shown both in microscopes
and by the microscopical lantern upon a
screen. After the meeting there was sup
per at Newell's.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
Big Crowds After the Daisy,

Yesterday was the first day we placed our
Daisy overcoats on sale at SO. They caught
on at once. Thousands of people came to
see what We meant by Daisy. Not one
left without purchasing one of these excel
Daisy is an sll-woOl small-ribbed cashmere
overcoat in three shades-black, blue and
brown-silk-faced or plain, silk sleeve
lining, with cloth or silk velvet collar, and
richly lined throughout. Merchant tailors
would charge S28 to $35 for the same coats.
Our price for the Daisy Is SO to-day.
P. c. G. c., cor. Grant and Diamond sts.,
opp. the new Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED.
Incidents of Day in Two Cities Condensed
for Ready Reading.

for Ready Reading.
MRS. BARBARA SRQUET, German woman
30 years of age of Kerrtown, near Meadville
was taken up on Spring Garden avenue, ALE.
gheny, by Officer Inner. She said she wanted
20 be taken to Father Mollinger, on Troy Hill,
to get spiritual consolation. AS Mrs Seouet
appeared to be out of her mind, Major Hunker
sent her to the Allegheny City Home to be
kept until her brother, with whom she lived,
could be notified.
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT O'MARA. In
spectors McAleese, McKelvey and Whitehouse.
and Captains Silvus, Stewart and Brophy.
forming committee Of the attaches of the Bu-
reau of Police, yesterday signed their names
to the engrossed copy of the resolutions on the
death of, the late James Ford. The orna-
mental copy was made by Prof T. NJ Williams.
THE funeral services Of Reed Myers, the well.
known contractor, who died very suddenly on
Thursday morning, will be held at his former
residence, Overhill street, on Sunday after
noon. The funeral will be in charge of the odd
Fellows.
EDWARD RENNER and Martin Tatxer were
given hearing before Alderman Schafer last
evening on a charge of stealing q horse pur.
chased on the installment plan from John
Doef1er.
JAMEs BRADY, who lives out Penn avenue.
is charged with taking $500 from his mothers
house, He is now In jail, and will be given
hearing before Alderman Warner on Monday.
THOMAS WATKINS. a colored man, 81 years
of age, fell from a scaffold yesterday at Rob.
bins Coal and Coke Companys Work.. and had
his leg broken in two places.
Miss AGNES MORGAN who was arrested At
the south end Of the Sixth street bridge two
weeks ago, was taken to the insane department
of the Poor Farm yesterday.
THERE is an effort being made in the West
End to organize literary society. It is said
the project will be actively pushed after the
new year.
MICHAEL CARROLL, Of No. Engine Com
pany. who has been confined to bed for several
weeks with typhoid fever, is able to be out
again.
MARTHA GRAHAM, an old lady living on
Oakland avenue, fractured her right limb bv
falling down fight Of stairs yesterday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
TO COMMIT SUICIDE.
". B. Chaffey Swallows a
Quantity of Laudanum
AND USES A RAZOR ALSO.
Recent Financial Difficulties Preyed
Upon His Mind.
~ NJ a m mmT7nr mn
UNUSUALLY DESPERATE ATTEMPT.

William B. Chzfey attempted to commit
suicide at his residence, on Linden svenus,
Allegheny, yesterday morning, by first
taking dose of laudanum, and then BY try
ing to reach his heart with razor.
Mr. Chaffey is a broker and telegraph
operator, and is the silent member OF the
firm Of Heideger & Co., brokers at 14l Fed
eral street, Allegheny,
He has lost considerable money recently
in speculations, and this seemed to prey
upon his mind. Yesterday morning he
went down to his Office about o'clock, but
before 10 o'clock returned home.
BE did not tell his wife why he returned,
but passed upstairs to his bedroom and
locked the door. Mrs. Chafey left home
shortly afterward and did not return until
about 4 O'Clock in the afternoon. She
found the door still locked.
HER SUSPICIOUS AROUSED.
Receiving no answer to her knocking she
became frightened, and rushing to engine
house No. 10, few yards away, she asked
for assistance to break in the door. Two of
the iremen accompanied her, and on gain
ing an entrance to the room were horrihed
to find Chsffey lying across the bed ap-
parently dead, with an open razor clasped
in his hand, and an empty bottle which had
contained an ounce and half of laudanum
on a table nearby.
Dr. Kirker, of North Diamond street,
who happened to be passing, was called in
and vainly tried to revive the patient.
Upon examination he found that Chafey
had cut q cash about three inches long across
his breast, Immediately over his heart, be-
side swallowing the lsudanum. The cut
was only a flesh wound, and DR.. Kirker
took instant measures to neutraliZe the effect
Of the drug. After working with the
patient a couple Of hours DR.. kirker left
and thesfamily physician, Dr. Mum, took
charge OF the case.
Is LIABLE TO DIE.
At II o'clock last night he was still uncon-
scious, and DR.. Mum stated that the chances
for his recovery were very slim.
Chafey is "a years of age and native Of
Toronto, Ont, where his parents are very
well known. He is married and has three
bright children. He has travelled all over
the United States in his capacity as 9 tele-
graph operator, and is known to operators
in all the principal cities of the country.
Before coming to Pittsburg he resided in
Oil City and Bradford for several years.
DR.. Kirker said last evening: ''The
young man evidently took the laudanum
first and while the drug was commencing to
operate he attempted to reach his heart with
the razor, but before he could do so the
laudanum Stupefed him."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
MoORHEAD SCHOOL RECEPTION.

The PupfIs' Progress Shown to IndulGent
Mammas and Papas.
Yesterday was observed as reception day
at the Moorhead school, Eleventh ward.
The doors were thrown open at 2 o'clock,
and from that time until o'clock the
parents of the pupils held full sway. In all
of the rooms the children had arranged for
special exercises, and samples of drawing
and writing covered the walls
The visitors were well pleased with the
entertainment provided for their pleasure,
and the principal. E. P. Johnston, and his
corps Of teachers, received many compli-
mentary remarks. Several of the directors
were present and inspected the work Of the
children with apparent satisfaction.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
The Child stolen.

Four years ago Mr.. and Mrs Fleisch, Of
Osborne street, East End, adopted the in
FAINT daughter of Lizzie Smay, who lives on
Rippey street. The foster parents yesterday
reported to the police that the child had
been stolen while they were away from
home for aafew hours Thursday evening.
They think that the little one was taken By
her real mother, who had been for some time
trying to get possession Of her. The police
have not yet located the child.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
MONEY FOR IRONWORKERs.
Secretary Martin Says That Bar Iron Wi
Advance.

Secretary Martin Says That Bar Iron VIII
Advance.
Mr. William Martin. Secretary of the
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel
Workers, yesterday accepted the position as
representative of labor on the State Revenue
Commission.
Mr.. Martin yesterday expressed the opin-
ion that the Western Iron Association at
its next meeting would advance the price of
bar iron to. the wage limit, 2'cents, and even
exceed ii. Under the scale, for every one
tenth advance in price over cents, the
price paid for pudding will advance 10
cents per ton up to seven-tenths, and all
other departments advance as set forth in
the list.
There is a ripple, said Mr.. Martin. ION
the industrial sea"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
PITTsBURG LAMPS GOT THERE.

They DlspIace the Lighrof the Edison Com.
T. pany in Boston.
The rivalry between the Edison Electric
Company of New York and the Westing-
house Company of this city is bringing
Pittsburg to the front. The Eastern papers
for the past few days have had sarcastic no.
tices of fattering Endorsement of the su-
periority OF the lamps used by the Pittsburg
company.
In the Boston postofice the Edison COM
pahy have Been supplying the lamps for a
number of years. About a week ago the
lamps we're displaced by those of Pittsburg
manufacture. although the latter cost more
than those made in New York.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
A CARBON STRIKER ARRESTED.
A Llneman Charged With illuminating All

A Llneman Charged With illuminating ALE.
gheny Light Company Employees.
William H. Hurley, one of the striking
linemen of the Allegheny Light Company,
was arrested yesterday afternoon BY Officer
Duffy, at the corner of Grant street and
Sixth avenue, for interfering with some of
the men woFkingifoR the company.
The charge against him was made dis
orderly conduct, but this morning an in
formation charging him with another ofense
will be made. Last evening committee of
three members of the Electricians On on
visited the Central station and secur a Hur-
ley's release by the deposit of $50 for his ap-
pearance this morning. Hurley lives at No.
Sc Pride street, Allegheny, is 26 years old
and single. ~
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
OPPOSE THE CHANGE.
The Furniture Dealers Do Not Want Nov
ing DaY Made Later.

The Furniture Dealers Do Not Want Nov.
ing DaY Made Later.
A meeting of the Furniture Exchange to
consider the proposed change of moving
day, was held last evening in the Office Of
A J. Logan & Co. W. B. Mclean pre-
sided. Dealers in kindred lines, carpets,
wall paper, etc., not members of the ex-
change, were present The question was
discussed. and the sentiments of the meet
ing were in decided opposition to the
change. They were put into the shape Of
the following resolution:
Resolved, That we, the Furniture Exchange
and kindred branches assembled, do not believe
that change Of moving day to May / would
result In good for the majority of our COM
munity. A careful consideration from busi-
ness standpoint leads us to believe it will be
loss to the business interest of our county.
We, therefore, earnestly protest against the
change, knowing that the press of Pittsburg
has only agitated the movement to gain the
opinions Of all interested.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
A HALL IN EMBRYO.

The Sons of st. George Indulge in Some
Pleasant AnticlpatIons.
The members of the several lodges of the
Sons of St. George in Pittsburg and neigh
borhood have for some time been talking up
the proposition to erect hall for their
meetings. There are eight lodges in this
vicinity. one in Allegheny, two on Penn
avenue, one down town, one on the South
side, one in Homestead, one in Brsddock
and one in McKeesport.
Their united membership is 1000, and
their treasures contain surpluses of no
mean amount. The total membership Of
the order in the United States is about
$4,000. The hall scheme is at present only
in the discussion stage
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21

A FULL line of rye and bourbon whiskies,
foreign and domestic wines, gins and BRAN
dies, and all articles embraced in the whole
sale liquor trade, will always be found at
the Ysrerooms of T. D. Casey & Co., 971
Liberty st. Visitors to the city during the
holidays will find it to their satisfaction to
call and examine the stock. Fs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
RUMOR ABOUT CARNEGIE.
he 10 Said to Have Arrived in Pittsburg
Last Night From New York.

BE 10 Said to Have Arrived in Pittsburg
Last Night From New York.
Mr.. Andrew Carnegie and wife were ex-
pected at the Union depot last night, but
they we're not among the passengers that
alighted from the limited when it pulled in,
an hour and half behind time.
1t may be remembered that a short while
since Mr.. Carnegie wrote to Mr.. John S.
Lambie intimaHng mis- intention of being in
Pittsburg near the approach of the Christ
mas holidays, or as soon after as his engage
ments with the Pan American Con-
gress would permit. The conduct
ors and porters of the limited
are becoming very reticent concerning
the movements Of their big patrons, but il
was hinted that Mr.. Carnegie had taken ad-
vantage Of the brief stoppage Of the train at
East Liberty to descend. Thence, it is pre-
sumed, he was driven to the residence of
Mr.. B. c. Frlck at HomewoOd.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
Havs Won seen

That wonderful specimen Of the glass cut
ters' art in natural gas cut glass, shown by
Hardy & Hayes. There are only three like
it in the United States. This one we had
cut to order, and it is triumph. 1t would
be Just the thing for club present.
HARDY & HAYES.
Jewellers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers, 529
Smith6eld street. New Building.
Open every evening. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
on TIE RACK.

High School Candidates Wrestling With
the Examinations.
Candidates for admission to the High
School commenced their preliminary ex-
animation yesterday morning. There are
500 pupils 90 the anxious seat, and every
school in the city with the exception Of the
Springfield School is represented.
Writing, drawing and reading were the
branches in WHICH the applicants were ex-
amined yesterday, and geography will be
tackled Monday. The remaining branches
will be wrestled with at the final exsmina-
ton in June. Out of the $50 pupils it is
surmised about 3 per cent will fall below
the required average of 65 percent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
Carrarn Marble Busts

Of most beautiful form, the finest sculpture
ever brought here. Also bronze figures in
profusion. Brass and oxidized piano, par
lor and library lamps, and a host of choice
artistic objects for Christmas presents, to be
found in our art room.
GEORGE W. BIeGs & Co., jewelers.,
Cor. Sixth avenue and Smithfeld street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
B. & B.

Brown bandanas, large aud good quality;
dollar ones at 80 cts; 30 and 60-cent ones go
at 35c to-day. Real old-fashioned. bandana
silk handkerchiefs with the diamond
shaped figures. BoGGs & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
SHE CAME FROM MEANWHILE.

The Insane Woman Found in Allegheny
Identified Yesterday.
Barbara Seigworth is the correct name of
the demented woman found wandering in
Allegheny yesterday. She comes from Kerr
town, near MeadviAe. Major Hunker sent
her to the Allegheny Home.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
Boy,, Boy,,, Boy,,r Boy,.m

The grandest. costliest, finest Christmas
gifts yet will be presented to all purchasers
of boys suits or ovsrcoats (no matter how
low their prices may be) at Kaufmanns' to-
dav. Be sure and secure one. They're no
trashy things, remember, but articles of
value
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
Rippey POSTS Fair.

Colonel o. H. Rippey Post No. Al, G. A.
R., opened its fair last night at the old car
stables on Butler street, near Forty-frst
street. A large number were present. The
fair will continue for three weeks, and is
for the benefit of the post.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
BLACK SILKS.

The Peoples Store, Fifth Avenue.
Buy your wife nice black silk dress pat
tern. Prices from SIS to $50. Quality
guaranteed. Open till 9P. M.
CAMPBELL & DICK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-21
Boysl Boy.ll Boysn, Boy.,!r

The grandest, costliest, finest Christmas
gifts yet will be presented to all purchasers
Of boys suits OF oVercoats (no matter how
low their prices may be) at Kaufmanns' to-
day. Be sure and secure one. They're no
trashy things, remember, but articles of