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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
COLLISION AND DERAlLMENT

On the Citizens Line-A Wagon Wrecked
and Lady Injured.
About o'clock Yesterday afternoon car
2O4 of the Penn avenue cable line, collided
with an iron wagon, belonging to Alexander
Black. One side of the car was entirely
torn out by the tongue of the wagon, slight
ly iniuring lady passenger, who lives on
Thirtieth street. She was taken to E. A.
McCullough's drugstore, and was able to
continue on her way. One of the horses
belonging to the wagon was so seriously in
jured that he will probably have to be shot,
and the wagon was entirely smashed.
A little later car 227, of the same line,
jumped the track at the Twenty-eighth
street railroad crossing. After delay of Is
minutes it was righted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
THE SOUTH PENN.
ID. Herbert Hosietter and H. c. Frick on
for New York Last Evening.

d. Herbert Hosiefter and H. C. Frick on
for New York Last Evening.
D. Herbert Hostetter, the young gentle
man who is figuring so prominently in the
South Penn Railroad scheme, left last night
for New York. He said he was going over
on private business. and his trip had no
connection with the South Penn. He stated
that he was not going to New York to see
the Vanderbilts, and he did not know
whether the Vanderbilt people or Mr.. Frick
had yet signed the agreement.
On the same train with Mr.. Hostetter was
Mr.. H. c. Frick. The latter gentleman
stated he had not been aware of Mr.. Hos
letters presence untilwithin few minutes
prior 10 the time the reporter spoke to him.
He also stated he was not going to New
York on South Penn business. He had yet
signed the agreement, but was ready to do
so when the Vanderbilts did.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
BECOMING QUITE FAMOUS.
London Firm, With Others, Asking For
Spnce In the Exposition.

London Firm, With Others, Asking For
Space In the Exposition.
The following letter, received at the Office
of tine Exposition Society, shows how far
and fast the work OF newspapers has doomed
the fame of the coming event:
No. 167 PICCADILLY.
OPPOSITE OLD BOND STREET.
LONDON, January II, 1889
To the Secretary of the Western Pennsylvania Ex-
position Society, Pittsburg:
DEAR SIR-Being desirous of making an ex-
hibit at your Exposition of our manufactures,
we should like an allotment of space, l8xlS feet.
to make display. We are Manufacturers OF
optical goods and jewelry, and shall certainly
make credtable and an interesting exhibit,
and would therefore desire good location for
our space. In that case we should also make
working exhibit with our newest machinery for
forming lenses. Awaiting your reply, we are,
Yours truly,
l. K. LEON & Co.
This is but one of the many interesting
letters from all parts Of the country to be
read at the meeting of the board this alter
uOOI
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
PRO AND CON.
The Bill Introduced in Harrisburg for n
Tax on Foreign Labor is lndorsed by
President Campbell.


The Bill introduced in Harrisburg for
Tax on Foreign Labor is Indorsed by
President Campbell.
The bill introduced by Representative
Campbell yesterday at Harrisburg, taxing
every employer 25 cents per day for every
foreign laborer in his employ, is apt to raise
a great deal of controversy among men
directly interested in the measure.
To obtain the opinion of President james
Campbell, of the Window Glass Workers
Association, a visit was made to that gen.
tleman's residence last night by reporter
for this paper When questioned upon the
subject, he said:
OF course should like to read the entire bill
before wonld pass my judgment upon the
merits of its contents. But as far as am able
to see from what you tell me, l believe that the
bill is directed toward decreasing the influx OF
foreign labor, and if that is the object of the
bill, say let it be passed by all means. The
result of the measure will have the tendency OF
keeping foreign element away from our ma
tive industries, which is now gradually under.
mining the prosperity of the American work
ingman. Mind you, l do not want to be under
stood as if were against all immigration. No !:
Not at all, but am alluding to that class of
foreigners who have been imported into this
pipe lines, in coal mines or on railroads. In
other words, should be glad to see contract
labor stopped and think this bill gets at the
matter rather effectively.
A prominent glass manufacturer of the
Southside, who was also asked for his
opinion on the subject, stated:
l do not want to be quoted as to anything 1
may say about that bill, because should like
to read the whole of it first; but think that
the introduction of such a tax on the employer
would be an injustice to the respectable class
of foreigners who come to this country. While
/ do not believe that those classes of foreigners
who only come to this country to enrich them
selves deserve any consideration from us, there
are constantly so many good men coming here
who turn out to be excellent citizens. and do
not think it fair that they should suffer for the
sins of the bad ones No! think that bill, if
passed. will stop good many good people from
coming here, and therefore cannot indorse its
Il.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
MORE GOODS RECOVERED.

Seven of the Wood Street Raiders Now
Under Lock and Key.
Peter Lehany, James Kemp, William
Buckley, Ed O'Donnell, Charles McCarley,
William Keogh, Harry and Nathan Klein
and Nathan Schwartz have been arrested
for taking part in the robbery of II. Watts
& Co. book store, No. AS Wood street.
The goods recovered yesterday morning
were found in the room of Lawrence Brown,
formerly employed in a Wood street estab-
lishment. The value of the goods amounts
to about $500. Brown has been taken into
custody for receiving stolen goods.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
We Welcome You.

Yet another week of the clearance sale at
Hamilton's piano and organ sales rooms, 81
and SO Fifth avenue. Many have come in
and bought from us for prices they were sur
prised at. Wemeanj lust what we say. We are
selling pianos and organs at less prices and on
easier terms than ever before, as those who
have purchased from us within the last
month will assure you, and it's not on the
the bright, new a goods, good co consisting S Of the the
famous Decker Bros, Knabe. Fischer and
other pianos and the Estey and Story &
Clark organs.
Come in and see us this week, if you want
a bargain, and we assure you you will get
one at S. Hamilton's 81 and SO Fifth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
THE SECRETARY RETURNED.

Typographical Union No. = viii Not Lose
That Four Hundred at All.
The supposed defaulting Financial Secre-
tary of Typographical Union No. returned
to the city last night, and promises to make
good tine loss to the union. He says he did
not run away, and can produce the money
when called upon to do so.
At the meeting of No. Z, which will occur
Sunday next in addition to the delegates to
he elected to the national convention in
June next, at Denver, Col, which was
written in detail IN TIE DISPATCH on the
2lst inst, new officers of the union will be
nominated. For President Edward Hope,
of The DISPATCH, will be renominated,
and reelected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
CAN'T FIND HER HUSBAND.

Mrs. Carl Yerks, n German Woman With
Three Children, the Unfortunate.
A German woman named Annie Yerks,
with three children, has been securing the
city for the past three days in search of her
husband, Carl Yerks, who left Minneapolis,
Minn., some time since for this place in
quest of work, and wrote her to come, say
ing that he would meet her on her arrival
at the depot.
They had previously lived in this city,
and Mrs. Yerks has a brother-in-law here
who is street car conductor. Her sisters
maiden name is Eva Coonenbaker. The
lost husband can find his wife by applying
to the police department on the Southside.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
CALVARY CEMETERY OFFICERS MEET
To Elect Officers for the Year and Hear
Different Reports.

To Elect Officers for the Year and Hear
Different Reports.
The corporators of Calvary Cemetery held
their annual meeting at the episcopal resi-
dence of st. Paul's Cathedral yesterday aft
ernoon and elected the following officers for
the ensuing year:
President, Rt. Rev. R. Phelan; Vice Presi-
dent. James Phelan, ESQ.,; Treasurer, John d.
Scully; Secretary, Charles +. McKenna: Man
ayers, A. F. Keating John c. Riley, Rev. j.
Kearney, P. Kane, Esq. and H. Mackin.
The report of Engineer James S. Devlin
showed that S14, 500 had been expended
during the past year for macadamizing,
grading, fencing, gate-houses, etc., and that
S114,O00 had been expended in all by the
incorporators. Mr.. Devlin also stated that
Chief Biglow had in contemplation the lay
ing out and paving, at an early date, of a
street intersecting Hazlewood avenue, on
which the cemetery fronts
A large force of laborers will be kept at
work during the coming year completing
the laying out of the grounds and building
gatehouses offices, etc., the contract for
the same having been already let.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
As GOES SOUTH VERSAILLES.

That Township to be the First to Vote on
Prohibition on February 10.
In South Versailles township the good
citizens will have the honor Of being the
first to vote for prohibition or no prohibi-
ton.
Constable P. J. Murphy has sent out
notices that at the regular municipal cleo
ton on February 10 special election will
be held at the same time for liquor or no
liquor.
The $50 voters of that classic township are
holding mass meetings at the grocery By the
railroad, and excitedly discussing the fate
of the township and necessarily of the
State
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
THEY DON'T LIKE 1T.

Penn Avenue Residents Afraid of Injuries
on the Traction Cars.
The citizens of the Seventeenth ward are
complaining against the Penn avenue cars,
because the conductors, in their efforts to
make good time, hardly stop the cars at all
to let passengers on, thus causing them to
risk their lives and limbs every time they
get on a car
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
UNDER THE NEW RULES.

Freight Agents Now Watching the Presi-
dents of Opposition Lines.
Freight agents in the city are wondering
what will happen next The orders which
were received from headquarters threaten
ing dismissal of any agent who will cut a
rate has resulted in drop in the total OF
business transacted during the past month.
The tonnage mas been more equitably divid-
ed and the receipts have been less in some
cases notwithstanding that card rates have
been charged.
The agents are not watching each other al
present, but have their eyes on the Presi-
dents of the opposition lines, from whom any
cut in rates will now come.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
A RUM0RED ADVANCE,

Iron Rates to Western Points May be Ad.
vanced shortly.
It is rumored, and not denied by agents.
that the rates on iron will be advanced
on the roads running west of Pittsburg on
February 1. This will include the Balti-
more and Ohio, the Panhandle, Pittsburg,
Fort Wayne and Chicago, Pittsburg and
Western and the Lake Shore. The rates are
now 10 cents per hundred weight.
A shipper stated that one road had re-
fused to guarantee him iron rates on ship
ment to be made after February 1.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
Liberty street cor.
BIG BARGAINS IN PIANOS AND ORGANS
At the Palace of Music.

At the Palace of Music.
We have number of odd STYLES of fine
pianos and organs which we are closing out
at remarkably low figures. 1t will pay you
to investigate our offer of the above instru-
ments. We are about ready to take stock,
and will soon be placing our orders for our
spring stock of instruments and will need
all our capacity for these new instruments.
These are all No. instruments and the
prices are extremely low.
A number of good secondhand pianos
and organs for sale verv cheap. Call or
address MELLoR & HoENE,
Palace of Music, II Fifth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
THE MASTER PAINTERS.

They Will Meet To- Day-A Grand Banquet
to be Given This Evenine.
The Pennsylvania State Association Of
Master Painters and Decorators will meet at
the Monongahela House to-day for a two
days session. A full programme of the
meeting wss published in The DISPATCH
a month ago. The feature of to-day's session
will be grand banquet this evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
FURNITURE A COST.

Henry Berger, 642 & 644 Liberty Street,
Cor. Sixth Ave.
We find ourselves compelled to offer a
large line of our stock in parlor and chamber
suits; also in sideboards, bookcases, easy
chairs, and cabinets at cost of manufacture,
and some from twenty to thirty per cent below
cost in order to Immediately close out bal
ance of our last seasons patterns to make
room for our large carpet and bedding de-
partments, which our carpenters are fitting
up for the coming spring trade.
HENRY BERGER,
Liberty street cor. Sixth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
A BURSTING GAS PIPE
Caused Shortage of Fuel and the Closing
of Most of the Mills.

Caused a Shortage Of Fuel and the CLOSING
of Most of the Mills.
There was break in one of the mains of
the Philadelphia Natural Gas Company at
Murrysville yesterday morning, which
caused some of the departments in most of
the mills in the city to be shut down. The
main is the 12-inch pipe on the Walker
farm, which line runs over the hill at
Springdale and connects with the city main.
The break occurred, presumably, on ac-
count of flaw in the pipe.
The accident was discovered at 9 o'clock
yesterday morning, and men were set to
work to repair the break. 1t was stated at
the Philadelphia company's office that
everything would be in shape again by s
o'clock last night to save the night turn in
the mills from LAYING off,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
AN $4,000 BLAZE.

Green Bros. Cork Factory and Brass Foun.
dry Burned Down.
The cork factory and brass foundry on
Forty-6rst street. Lawrenceville, owned BY
Green Bros, were completely burned
down yesterday morning. An alarm from
box 70 came too late to do any good.
The buildings were insured, and, with
their contents were worth about S., 900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
That Brick En- Route,

Becoming somewhat anxious over the
non-arrival of that long expected silver
brick that is to be sold for the benefit of the
cyclone sufferers, Superintendent Follans-
bee telegraphed to Pueblo, Col, and re-
ceived answer that it would be forwarded
yesterday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
MORE BOY THIEVES.

Haul of silk Handkerchiefs, ETC., Made in
Clay Alley.
Captain Mercer and Officer Bell last night
arrested two boys named John Sanders and
Edward Carson, after chasing them mile
from Clay alley. The boys were seen going
into the alley with lot Of silk handker-
chiefs, underwear, etc., which were supposed
to have been stolen from j. Bruggeman, of
No. 137 Wylie avenue, about two weeks
ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
THE TRESTLE FINISHED.

Trims to be Run in and Out of the B. & o.
Depot in a Month.
The trestle which leads into the new
Baltimore and Ohio depot at the corner of
Smithfeld and Water streets has been COM
pleted. The ties and tracks are now being
laid, and will be finished before the end of
next week. The work is progressing
smoothly, and trains will be run out of the
depot for Washington before March 4.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
No Office Building.

1t was reported yesterday that H. G. Frick,
the new Chairman of Carnegie, Phipps &
Co., had purchased ground on Penn avenue,
near Garrison alley, and the company
would erect large Office building on the
site. The report was denied at the office Of
the company.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
HE CLAIMS $S1 DAMAGES.

Another Trouble Between Landlord and a
Would-Be Tennnf.
A hearing was held before Alderman
Doughty last night in the case of William
Spieler against L. Walter & Lang.
Last spring Spieler rented house from
the latter, who are agents for Peter Walter,
paying 81 on account. He was refused ad-
mittance to the house in April on the
ground that no written contract had been
made. He claims S81 damages and the de-
cision was reserved until next Monday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
The Explosion Becomes Fatal,

Mrs Wardsweller, the woman who was
burned at lamp explosion last week on
the Southside, was reported last night to be
DIVING from her injuries.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
His Check Cut Open.

Tony Mccarthy. a laborer in Hussey,
Howe & Co.'S Mills, was struck in the face
by running belt yesterday, and had his
cheek laid open. DR.. Hieber, the attending
physician, says it is not serious, if lockjaw
does not set in.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
FOR HORSE STEALING.

A Forfy.Seventh Street Man Who Failed to
Return Nag.
Albert Moorhead, of Forty-seventh street,
was arrested yesterday on charge Of steal
ing horse from Jonas r. Johnston, Will
kinsburg liveryman, on December II.
Moorhead represented himself as an en-
ploye of the Philadelphia Company, it is
said, hired the horse and failed to return it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
The Training school a Success.

The annual meeting of the contributors of
the Allegheny General Hospital will be
held this afternoon. Directors and officers
will be elected. The training school for
nurses at the hospital has been very sue
cessful
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
FREIGHT ASSOCIATION.
A Scheme TO Abolish the Trunk Line, Central
Traffic and Western.

Scheme TO ADolsn tue Irunk Llnes Central
Traffic and Western.
C. S. Wight, General Freight Agent of
the Baltimore and Ohio road, and D. L..
Gray, Manager of the Union Line at tColum-
bus, left last night for New York to attend
the meeting of the Executive Committee of
the Trunk Line Association to-day at that
place. The object of the meeting is to try
and arrange for the abolition of the Trunk
Line Association, the Central Traffic Asso-
citation and the freight association west of
Chicago. If this is done a new association,
which will embrace all the roads now in the
three organizations, will be formed.
The resignation of Chairman Blanchard,
of the Central Traffic Association, has not
vet been acted upon. If this association
disbands Mr.. Blanchard will probably be
placed at the head of the new association.
Under the new plan executive officials think
the rates could be better maintained.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
THAT BIG BRADDOCK FOUNDRY.

Heads Of the Edgar Thomson Expect 1t to
be Ready in Three Months.
Forster Berg, head draughtsman of the
Edgar Thomson Steel Works is making a
tour of the Eastern foundries 10 order to
gain some knowledge for the benefit of the
immense foundry to be located in Braddock.
Active work will be commenced upon
his return and preparations are already
made for leveling the site. Machinery has
been ordered and the Arm expect the foun-
dry to be in active operation within three
months
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
A Site Chosen.

The Allegheny SUBJ Police Committee last
evening decided to recommend the purchase
of plot of ground on Ohio street, near the
Troy Hill road, as site for a patrol stable.
The price is $1,000. The Committee on
Horses was authorized to purchase new
team
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
Temperance Against Prohibition.

TemDeTnncC ARuInst fr0nfDItf0Hs
Eccles Robinson, a strong adherent of
Murphy and temperance, in a long inter-
view yesterday, expressed himself emphati-
cally against the introduction of prohibition
in this State. He stated that the constitu-
tionality Of a prohibitory amendment was
debatabie, and believed that high license
was better.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29

A PRAIRIE on fire resembles the presen
rush for DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup. Price
% cents.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
Hitting it Rich.

John Brown, prominent mill worker at
McKeesport, has drawn a S25, 900 prize from
the Louisiana State Lottery. McKeesport
has been prolific field for the sale of lot
terry tickets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
WHY LIZZIE LEFT HOME.
A Young Girl Runs Away Because Her
Parents Object to Her Beau.

Lizzie Brent, girl II years of age,
was arrested yesterday on Old avenue
and taken to the Twenty-eigbth ward
station house by Detective Kelly to await
the arrival of her father, who had written a
letter to the police authorities in this city,
stating that his daughter had run away
from home.
The parents of the girl, vino live in
Elicott, near Baltimore, Md, were imme-
diately telegraphed TO. Lizzie stated that
she ran away from home, because her
parents objected to sweetheart of hers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
CAPTURED IN MILWAUKEE.
Two of a Gang Who Robbed Messenger
Sturfeyant Arresied.

STuFItNHnt HTTeSIeU.
Two of the four men who robbed Joseph
Sturtevant, a messenger at Dilworth, Porter
& Co., of 81 900 at the entrance of the Penn
building, on Penn avenue, on the day be-
fore last Christmas, have been captured in
Milwaukee. They gave their names as
Willis and William Rodgers Their right
names are Barney Burch and William Rob-
bins.
1t is not known whether they were ar
rested in Milwaukee for crime or only as
suspicious characters. They will be brought
back to this city to answer charge of high
way robbery made against them by Mr..
Dilworth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
A POLANDER CRUSHED.

The Probably Fatal Accident That Befell
Mill Worker.
John Rice, Pole, living at Twenty
eighth street, Southside, was crushed be-
tween some cars yesterday afternoon in the
yards at Jones & Laughlins' mill, and last
night was thought to be dying. He was
loading buggy. which was across the main
track, when some cars was showed in,
doubling him under the large car.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
Monkeyed With a Pistol.

A young son of Thomas Kirkwood, of
McKeesport, dropped a loaded revolver yes
terday, when it exploded, the ball entering
his leg above the knee, inficting serious
xround
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
Incorrigibility Against Intemperance.

1ncorrtRtbiiity Against lntemperance.
Julia Ryan, who was arrested on the
Southside last night on charge of incor-
rigibility, preferred against her by her
father, claimed in the station house that she
had left her home on account of her parents
intemperate habits
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
A Friahfened Team.

One of Arbuckle's teams. while waiting
at the Ft Wayne freight depot on Penn
street, became frightened and plunged along
the tracks, upsetting an unknown team, but
doing no further mischief
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-29
Cheap, DeliChtful Toboggnnin1.

The toboggan slide at Recreation Park is
in good condition, and will be open after
noon and evening. The admission has been
reduced to Is cents, as will be seen by an
advertisement in this paper.