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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-23
EXTENSIVE MAIL ROBBERY.
A Note for $4,000 Believed TO Have Been
In the Pouch.
rsrEcIAL TELEeRAM TO THE p1srArcH.i

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE p1spArcH.I
PIEDMONT, VIVA, March 22-lt is believed
that the stolen mail pouch which was found
ripped open and secreted in culvert near here
yesterday, contained large amount of money
ana valuable letters. 1t has been known here
Tor some days that mail had gone astray, as
checks for large amounts had been sent but
were not heard from. Among the missing mail
was note for $1,000 sent from the Piedmont
Bank.
How much money the robbers secured can
not be ascertained at this time. Detectives
from Washington are here looking up the case.
whether the pouch was stolen out of the car
OF p ON the platform before it was put in the
car is not vet known.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-23
Failure Of a Coal Strike.
ESPECIAL TELBeRAM 10 THE DIsPArt

ESPECIAL TELEcRAM TO THE DIsP ATCH.i
MANSFIELD VALLEY, March 22.-The
Grant mines have resumed operations after a
six months shutdown. The Imperial Coal
Companys works aC Imperial have also started,
and are running full. The outside men struck
three months ago against a reduction of 10
cents per day, and have been idle ever since,
They 60 back at the company's terms.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-23
Organizing for Prohibition.

fsPEcIAL TELEGRAM 10 THB DIsPATCHI
BRADDoCK, March 22-The Braddock peo
pie started the fight for temperance tonight
by the formation of a Constitutional Amend
ment Club, with the following officers: Presi
dent Major r. E. Stewart; Vice Presidents
Cogan; Secretary, Frank E. Louis; Correspond
ing Secretary, Joe l. Campbell; Treasurer
Joseph p. McCuue. The roll was started witt
several hundred names.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-23
$40 Suite.

Another carload of this
unequaled 6 piece) suite in
Solid Antique Oak is received
and ready for delivery. We
have thoroughly canvassed
the furniture manufactures,
both East and West, but have
not found its equal; nor have
we heard of any other deal
er's offer of its equal, at the
price. A large purchase for
cash enabled US to do it.
N. B.-The new Parlor
Suites, in their lovely color
ings and beautiful fabrics,
make their saleshoor look like
a flower garden in full bloom.
The advantage of selection
falls to those who buy ear
liest.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-23
Something Altogether New
IN EXHIBITIONS.
For the First Time in Pittsburg, the
Continental Steam Cooker.

Prof. Huxford, better known as the
"Coffee Pot" man, whose former visits and
exhibitions atour stores will be remembered
by all our friends and customers, has re-
turned with an entirely new novelty, and
will begin exhibitions in our House Fur
nishing Department (basement) of the cele-
brated
CONTINENTAL STEAM COOKER
On MONDAY, March 25 The peculiar
construction of this article, by which the
food jar is completely inclosed within the
boiler or steamer, secures the greatest speed
and economy ever, attained in cooking by
steam,
1t can be done in the Continental" in
little more than half the time required in
the single top cookers, as the food jar is
completely enveloped in steam; and when
this condenses between the two covers, the
water runs back through the perforations
of the shoulder ON which the, jar rests and
replenishes the supply in the boiler,
The food is simmered or stewed in such
way as to retain all its nutriment and deli
cate favors. Fruit cooked in this way is
not discolored, nor broken, as it is never
necessary to stir it; but it comes out whole,
and with its choice and natural food prop
critics mpaired-quite a different article
from most of the stewed and canned fruits
served on our tables.
Practical demonstrations to be given in
basement, near the new entrance.
~ NEW ENTRANCE on your right
as you come in at main door.
THE NEW STAIRWAY-Be sure to
descend and see this useful household ar
ticle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-23

JAMES ARCHIBALD q BRO.
LIVERY AND SALE STABLES.
liz, 119 and 136 Third avenue, two doors below
Smlthheld St, next door to Central Hotel.
Carriages for funerals, S. Carriages for operas.
parties, &c. at the lowest rates. All new car.
riages Telephone Communication. my3-d6O-TTs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-23
Pittsburr Man Robbed in Ohio.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE D1sPATcK.i
TIFFIN, March 22.-over in Wood county, in
the oil regions. many men are out of work and
have become desperate, resorting to robbery
A half-dozen persons have been robbed there
within week. The latest victim was Thomas
Menough, agent for the Central Publishing
Company, of PittsbuIg. On Wednesday
night he was stopped by two men, knocked
down and badly injured. and robbed of SlGO.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-23
NEW
ARNURB ROYALE SILKS,
COLoRS AND BLACKS.

New Fancy Striped surah Silks, 65c, 75c.
90c and 81.
Bargains in Black and all-silk Surahs,
Soc to 81 %.
Black Dress Silks, Toe to 90.
New and elegant colored Faille Fran
caise, Toe, 81, 81 % and 81 80.
27-inch India Silks, IS and 70 cents.
500 pieces India Silks, 45c to $2-Empire
and Directoire Silks.
66-inch Black Chantilly Laces, 50 so to
$S. Special large purchase; elegant new
patterns, and all are special values.
New Hemstitched Embroideries, Flounc-
ings and Skirtings.
New double-width American Dress Goods,
1870 and loo.
New French Sstines, as fine as India
Silks, 25 and 80 cents, upward.
New Scotch Zephyrs and Novelties, 20,
% and up to 55 cents. Over 200 pieces for
selection.
Special Challis Department, Sc to 500.
Greatest offering in Choice Challis. The
new all-wool French Overs Just received
are the finest and handsomest shown. Dark
and light colorings.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-03-08
Convicted by Q Piece of Bread.

A tramp named Liauty has just been
condemned at Blois for the murder of
an unfortunate woman whom he met
on the high road. He attacked and
stabbed her repeatedly. afterward
throwing her into pool while she
was still living, first taking from her
her little savings, amounting to sixty
cents The popularity of the case lies
in the evidence that convicted the
murderer. On the bank of the pond
near the spot where the corpse was
discovered there was found large
piece of bread. the end of loaf with
a singular bulge at one side. One of
the neighbors testified that on the
morning Of the day the crime was
committed Liauty had come to her
house to beg for something to eat.
She gave him glass of piquctte and
a hunch of bread He drank the wine
and put the bread in the breast of his
blouse. saying that he would eat it
later The loaf she had cut it from
was home baked One of the bricks
in the floor of her oven was missing,
SO that in each batch of loaves there
was one with protuberance marking
the site of the missing brick. 1t was
this protuberance that enabled her to
identify the bread found near the
body with the piece she had given
Liauty. Letter.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-03-08
Rounding Curves.

People talk about curves and twists
in railroad tracks in mountainous
country, where bridges and cuts add
to their fears but it is all nonsense, A
curve on such road is no worse than
a curve in a level country. l was
thrown from one side of the car to the
other, out of seat, on the Santa Fe a
few years ago on level track. You
hear great many stories about sud-
denly finding yourself in another seat,
but this is one of the few actual oc-
currences. It was on a sharp curve,
and the engineer was careless, that
was all. A curve, in fact. is never
felt when good engineer is at the
throttle. This is something that but
few people know. If an engineer. on
approaching curve, puts on the air
and pulls train up taut, the cars 90
around as smoothly as well oiled ma
chinery. It is only when they are
left loose and strung out that their
are made uncomfortable.
Railroad Man in st. Louis Globe Dem
ocrat.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-03-08

I am not "a believer in dreams" in
the common acceptance of the term,
but l have recently had an experience
that, to say the least, was remarkable.
l will relate it simply as a matter of
fact, not as an argument. Few people
in St. Louis have entirely forgotten the
famous Reilly tragedy, which occurred
river pilot, killed his wife and then
committed suicide. was an old time
friend of Reilly, and was at his bedside
before he died, and while he was suf-
fering from the self inflicted wounds.
I attended his funeral and have cher
ished his memory as that of an un-
fortunate friend. Thomas D. Freeman,
Of Monroe City, Mo-, was a long time
friend of both myself and Mr.. Reilly.
On the 10th Of January last, while
taking my morning nap, l dreamed
that George Reilly came to me and told
me that freeman had died at o'clock
that morning. told my wife of my
dream, but Us we had not heard that
Mr.. Freeman was i'll we thought little
of it. On the 18th of January re-
ceived paper from Monroe City con-
tanning notice of the death of Mr..
Freeman, which subsequently learned
had occurred on the very day and
at the very hour had dreamed. Mr..
freeman was assistant postmaster at
Monroe City when he died.-Cor.
Globe DemOcrat.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-03-08

No doubt you have read stories of
fish and tadpoles coming down in the
rain, and perhaps you were puzzled
about such strange things. Isn't this
a very reasonable explanation of the
mystery9
A party of travellers once encamped
over a dried up pond in Africa which
gave little evidence of ever having
held water. Soon after terrific rain
storm came on, filling the place so that
they were compelled to move to q
higher location. One of the men, re-
turning, however, for some reason, in
wading to the site of the camp, found,
to his amazement, that the water was
alive with fishes.
Opinion was divided as to their orr
gin; part of the men thought it was q
case of spontaneous generation, while
the majority felt positive that they
had rained down. The truth was that
the rain had soaked down to the inn
prisoned mud fishes, releasing them
from their baked cells and surround
ing them once more with water The
air bladders of these fishes are divided
into compartments, and have all the
requisites of true lung, and they are
as truly amphibious as the frogs and
toads. -Philadelphia Times.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-03-08
A Fall Of 1000 Feet,

A most exciting incident took place in con-
nection with tho balloon ascension at Stat
ford Springs, Conn, not long ago. "Pro-
lessor" Hogan, the parachute ''artist," who
had been engaged to make a balloon ascen-
sion, had waited all day for the wind to die
down. About $50 o'clock, before 5000
spectators, he inflated his monster machine
and assembled gradually to height of 1000
feet or nearly mile. At that enormous
height the balloon with its occupant ap-
peared to be about the size of frog.
According to his programme, the aeronaut
at this point fixed his balloon so that it
would fall to the earth alone, and prepared
to make his daring descent by means of the
parachute, which was attached to the side Of
the balloon by a small cord The parachute,
when inflated, is a sort Of cone in shape, the
base of which looks like an umbrella, the
sides being numerous cords and the apex be-
ing small iron ring, to which the professor
hangs by his hand. Mr.. Hogan jumped from
the basket at that terrible altitude with the
iron ring in his hand. The cord attaching
the chute to the balloon at once broke, leav-
ing the daredevil with his fimsy apparatus
nearly mile from the earth.
A terrible thing now happened The cords
had become entangled and stiffened by the
rain, and prevented the great chute from ex-
panding its broad surface in the air, through
which the aeronaut was falling with fright
full speed The people below, looking up with
wide open mouths, could see nothing but
dark line, becoming longer at each instant
and coming toward the earth with the speed
Of lightning. "My God" cried locker on;
Hogan's goneI" A woman clutched fran
tically at strange man at her side as tho
body in the air was seen to careen to one
side, as if unstable. At this point, when fully
one-half of the descent had been made in but
a few seconds, and when not one of the 5000
spectators expected aught else but a catas-
trophe, the great surface of the chute was
seen to expand, and thence there was only a
graceful, easy fall that turned every groan
to a smile.
When the performer reached the ground he
said that at the beginning of the descent he
realized his danger, but could do absolutely
nothing but clutch the ring. He was unable
to breathe, his head began to swim, faintness
overlook him, and his sensation was that his
fingers were relaxing their hold. At this
point, however. the entangled cords that held
inciosed the folds of the chute were snapped
by the enormous pressure of the air, and he
was saved from certain death.-Springfeld
Republican.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-03-08
Quicher'a Golden LIQUID.

more true to nature, and proved, by actual
test, prominently superior. Is sustained
by highest testimonials from the best dairy
men, creaneries, dealers, who say II IS star
superior to anything ever used" Gives
the June tint always. No danger In excess
of getting a red or brick color. Try it-by
weight or measure. Apply any test and
you will know what color to use In future,
FRED'K BUTCHER a. Son,
l8-Sm st. Adams.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-03-08

When it is one minute after o'clock
it is past s. When it is thirty minutes
after it is only half past 8. Here is
another discovery to make the world
pause and feel sad.-Detroit Free PresA
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-03-08

The population of Germany, accord
ing to the last census, is AZ, S55, 704.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-03-08
Expenses Very Low.

The income of the LATHAM FUND is
applied toward the payment of the tuition
of deserving students. For further partic-
ulars address
J. N. MALLORY, Prin.,
Thetford, vt
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-03-08
Thetford Academy.

The Spring term will open Feb. rs, 1889
and continue II weeks, closing in time to
allow students to teach Summer schools.
Special attention will be given to Reading,
Writing, and Spelling. There will be class
es in nearly all the common and higher En-
glish branches, as well as Latin and Greek.
Glasses will begin
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-03-08
Geology, Physical Geography,
Botany, and Physiology,

all of which will be made interesting by
experiments and illustrations.
A well managed LYCEUM is connected
with the School. An amateur telegraph
line gives opportunity for amusement and
en- if desired. Most students engage
furnished rooms and board themselves,
thus making their
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
SHE WAS UNMARRIED.
So She Saved Enough TO Buy n Husband
andls New Missing.

NEW YORK, November 15-Bessie Roller, a
cloakmaker in the employ of Abraham Levy,
at 81 Ludlow street. has been reported missing.
On September she started to visit brother
in Shady Gap, Pa She never reached there,
and has not been heard of since. The circum.
stances of the case are peculiar. Bessie is 50
years old and unmarried. The latter fact Wor-
ried her exceedingly. In order that she might
obtain enough money to make 1t an lnouce-
ment for some man to marry her, she worked
hard, made money quite rapidly and saved
every penny possible. She denied herself
proper clothing. More than that, she went
without proper nourishment in order to accu-
mulate money more rapidly. In consequence
of this, she was seized with q fever that usually
accompanies starvation.
Levy, not knowing the exact cause OF her
complaint, became fearful that it was some
uhing contagious. OnJhis account he ADVISED
the woman to stop work and go away Tor
while until she became well again She re-
fused to consult physician, grudging the ex-
pense. Levy became so alarmed that she
fnally concluded to 60 away for rest. She
has brother in business at Shady Gap, "a,
and decided to visit him. He has heard MOTH
ing of her. 1t is likely she has been overcome
by exhaustion on her journey, and Is no" IN
some hospital.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
DIED.

BIRD-On Friday, November Is 1889. at
! o'clock P. NJ, ANNIE the wife of John Bird, il
| the 3Sth year of her age.
Funeral services at the residence Of her sis
ter-in-laA. Mrs. Jos. TatEaI, I4O Washington
street, Pittsburg SUNDAY at 2 o'clock
Friends of the family are respectfully invited
| to attend.
DUFFEY-oa Friday, November Is, 1889, al
2:30 P, NJ, EDwARD DUFFEY, aged 80 years
Funeral from his late residence, 81 Poplar
alley, on SUNDAY, 18th inst, at2P. NJ. Friends
of the family are respectfully invited to attend.
2
EVANS-At her residence, corner Butler
and Bridge streets, Etna, Rn Wednesday No
vember 13 1889, at p M, MRS. MARY H., wife
OF John Evans, ST., furnace builder, in the 4Sth
year of her age.
Funeral from the residence SATURDAY at 2
P. M. Friends of the family are respectfully
invited to attend.
GARRISON-On Friday, November Is. 1889.
at $50 P. M, GEORGE FREDERICK, only son of
Samuel and Anna NJ. Garrison. aged weeks.
Funeral services at the family residence, Eu-
cid ave-, near Sampson ave-, Nineteenth ward,
THIS Saturday AFTERNOON at 8 O'Clock.
Friends of the family are invited to attend.
JACKMAN-At his residence, No. 4S8 Penn
avenue. on Friday morning, at D o'clock, AN
DREW JACKMAN, in his I'D year.
Funeral from his late residence 4S6 Penn
avenue, on MONDAY MORNING at $50 o'clock,
Services at St PauPs Cathedral at lOA M
Friends OF the family are invited to attend. 8
MORONEY-On Friday, November Is at2.IO
p. NJ, MAGGIE, daughter of Matthew J. and
Katie Moroney, aged 3 years months DAYS
Funeral will take place from her parents
residence, rear of 400 Liberty avenue. Bloom
field, Twentieth ward, on SUNDAY, November
IL, at 2 P. N. Friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend.
MORATH-On Thursday. October IA. at I225
AUGUSTA. wife of Isador Morath, aged 40 wears
months 10 days.
Funeral SATURDAY, November I6 at 10 A. M
from residence of parent, 2l2 Ohio street Allie
gheny Friends of the family are respectfully
invited to attend.
RENSHAW-At Freeport, Pa. F. B. Rem
SHAW.
Funeral from his late residence Freeport
Pa, SATURDAY, November IL, 1889, at 2:SO P. M.
THOMAS-On Friday, November Is 1889 ar
5 PM, of diphtheria BUD A, Oldest son of G.
]. and Lizzie PAomas, aged years and 5
months
Funeral from the parents residence. 118
Twenty-fifth street, on SUNDAY at Pm
Friends of the family are respectfully invited
to attend. 2
WARDEN-On November Il, 1889. at ll.4OP
NJ, at her residence, "A Townsend street mrs.
ELIZA WARDEN, in the olst year of her age.
Funeral services at the Second U. P. Church
Sixth avenue, on SATURDAY AFTERNOON. at
2 o'clock. Interment private.
wATT-In Philadelphia, on the 18th instant
JOHN NJ, eldest son of the late John NJ. and
Esther B. Watt and brother of Grit. Y, Watt
of Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
NOTORIOUS BURGLARS CAPTURED.
Allentown Omcers Make n Raid on TramPs

Allentown Omcers Make Raid on Tramps
and Capture Three Crooks.
ALLENTOWN, November l5.-For the PAST
few months robberies have been numerous IN
this and adjacent counties While the perPe-
traitors managed to elude capture, yet II was
evident that the work was being done oy an OF
ganized gangs of professionals. The roooer1es
were generally committed at country stores
During Monday night the store Of Joseph ray
lor of Catasauqua, was robbed and the 1ollo"-
ing NIGHT the store OF T. F. Bergstrosser, az
Old Zionsville was visited.
Detective Smith, OF this city, went to WORK
on the case and concluded that the robberles
were committed by gang of tramps who nao
their rendezvous at Aineyville, a mile DeloW
this CITY, Summoning to his aid Detective
johnson, of Easton; Constables Riley and
Doran. of South Bethlehem, and Chief Sheck-
Ter and Constable Laub, of Catasauqua, ne
made a raid on the headquarters Of the tramps.
Fifteen men were captured, but only three
were placed under arrest, ana they proved 70
be some of the most notorious burglars IN East
ern PENNSYLVANIA. They are Henry Shenk,
known as the Telegraph Operator; Otto
Butsch and George Hartman. A lot OF 1eWelry
and package of shoes stolen from Bergstros-
ser's store were recovered. The trio were COM
mitted to jail for hearing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
NEW ADyERr1sEnrENrs.
70 but hdfpsnny worth % nsrAbIs
deal Shakespeare
HAD The IMMORTAL BARD

Lived few hundred LATER and read the advertisements
the newspapers evang flooded he'd surely
Prince Henry add 40 still but pnnys worth Of
substance this intoerable deal of mistake talk unless
you've something worth talking about It's unless
you've something worth advertising Many clothing to forget
THIS They seem to imagine that haanges
TRUTHFULNESSp and their "ORIGNALTTY cause people to
swallow their FAKE" stories will satisfy the clothing
community THEY WONTl Ptsburgers want subsantav
not verbo They quick to detect the from the false
the cake SALE" clothe tumble better itI
be for
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
MEMS UNDERWEAR,

Our stock of Mems Underwear, in all
grades, is very complete. ,WeYfnvite your
attention to our three lines of Derby Ribbed
Shirts and Drawers in Natural Wool and
Tan Shades, So each, S4 per suit.
Plain Cashmere Shirts and Drawers at s.
each.
Cancels Hair Shirts and Drawers in stripe
and plain, at 81 70, 81 70 and g cash.
Scarlet Wool Shirts and Drawers at 81,
81 so, 81 and s. each.
Also our lines OF fine grades Natural Wool
Shirts and Drawers, in seven different
weights and qualities.
Also, our Silk and Wool Mixed Shirts
and Drawers, in light, medium and heavy
weights.
Fine English Cashmere Shirts and Draw.
ers. Merino Shirts and Drawers in Natural
Wool, Tan and Brown Shades. Also White
Merino, in all weights and qualities, at low
est prices. We are the sole agents for West
ern Pennsylvania for the Celebrated DR..
Jaeger's system of Wool Underwear for
Men, Women and Children.
Ladies' Ribbed Wool and Cashmere Hose
at 30, IS, 75c, 81 pair. Extra values and
prices to suit everyone.
Ladies' fine Cashmere Hose, plain silk.
spliced soles and heels, at 81 pair. Extra
fine silk-plaited Cashmere Hose at 81 25.
Ladies feeced line silk at 81.
Boys extra heavy Cotton Hose, our Iron
clad brand. all sizes now in stock,
Ladies fleece lined cotton in fast black.
40, so and 65c pair; colors, so and 65c; un.
bleached, 25, IS and SOC; brown mixed at
Soc; also extra sizes in black and un-
bleached.
Ladies' Natural Wool Hose in light and
medium weights, 75c pair; same as last
years 81 quality.
Ladies' Swiss Wool Ribbed Drawers.
white and natural, all sizes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
QUESTION OF PoIsoNs.
Mrs. Rabbit's Death n Mystery Owing to
an Undertaker's Haste,

an Underwriters Haste.
WILKEsBARRE, November I5-On Novem.
ber 5 Mrs. Bridget Rabbit, of Pittston, died
suddenly with symptoms very like those due to
arsenic poisoning. She is the sister-in-law of
Edward Glynn, now in Jail here awaiting trial
on the charge of poisoning his mother and
rnother-in-law to obtain their life insurance
money and was an important witness against
him.
A coroner's jury was impaneled and an in
vestigation begun. Through some mistake
however, the undertaken proceeded to embalm
the body before the autopsy was made and in
Jected solution containing arsenic into the re-
mans. This rendered it impossible to ascer-
tain whether she died from the poison or not
The jury, however, to-day rendered verdict
that she came to her death from some poison
the nature of which was unknown. They CEN
sured the undertaken