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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
A TIMELY COMMENT.
The Dignity of Railroad Officials Subject
for RidicuIe.

The Dignity of Railroad Officials a Subject
for Ridicues
IT am greatly amused at the dignity of
certain big railroad officials, said an old
timer yesterday. "Men that I used to
know as clever, genial fellows when they held
minor positions, now are as cold as icicles from
Greenland since they have been advanced a
little.
II met one of them the other day, and in
Joking way 1 asked him what had struck him
lately that made him so frigid. Why added,
you are not the same man / used to know some
years ago. You have changed and not for the
better
"Well." he replied. 'it is not my fault.
would like to be free and easy as Of yore. but
we are instructed to be dignifed and treat with
people at a distance. Whether it adds any
thing to the Golfers of the company, can't tell,
but this is the policy of the road. 1t preached
to us day after day, and to keep peace in the
family we are forced to act cold and dry parts"
couldn't help but like his frankness, but
think such roads make a great mistake. Dig
nifty is well enough in an Office to keep down
underlings, but the people who patronize the
roads have no desire to be treated so coldly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
EMMA ABBOTT AS A GIRL.

She Wasn't n Bit Popular, but She Got
There Just the Same.
A friend of Emma Abbott, who played
with her when she was girl in Peoria, had
this to say about her yesterday:
81 lived in the same town with Emma,
and went to the same public school
with her. Bob Burdette was in the
High School, and Emma and were attending
the secondary. She wasn't popular with the
boys and girls for the reason that sic was self
assertve, very positive and always spoke with
considerable energy. The result was that none
of us had much love for her, and 1 must con-
fess that shared the same feeling.
But she had the pluck, and is to-day
shining example of what perseverance, coupled
with fair amount of ability, will accomplish.
Her father was a music teacher, and he
hadn't any too much money. He used to teach
the scholars in the public schools. Emma in
those days used to give local concerts, and
often practiced on my father-in-law's plano; of
course wasn't married then. / remember she
once went to Chillicothe, a small town near
Peoria, and gave concert there When she
returned she showed her friend, who is now
my wife, very hattering notice she had re-
ceived in the local newspaper. Turning to her
companion, she said:
But l paid for it at the rate of 25 cents
line and she laughed. That was the kind of
hustler Emma was. Both Bob Burdette and
which speak"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
CLOAK BUILDING,

Onr last addition to our already big plant. As
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
AGED 1OI YEARS.
Dearh of Charles Clendenning-He Walked
From Canada 10 Pittsburg-A Birthday
CeIehra tion Iuterfered With,

Death of Charles Clendenning-He Walked
From Canada 10 Pittsburg-A Birthday
Celebration Interfered With.
Charles Clendenning died in West Deer
township yesterday of A. M. Had he
lived until to-day he would have been ex-
actly 10l years old. Arrangements had beeu
made to celebrate the birthday with great cere-
mony.
Mr.. Clendenning came to Allegheny county,
when a boy, from Ireland. He landed in Canada
and walked from there down the Allegheny
river to Pittsburg, stopping for six or eight
months at Meadville on the way, and made
quite little pile of money by teaching the peo-
pie of that town how to'weave Irish linen. He
was married shortly after coming here, and
settled out in West Deer township, near Bakers
town. He had lived in that vicinity ever since,
and had raised a big family of boys and girls,
most of whom live on farms cut from his orig
inal tract By sturdy thrift he had made lot of
money during his long lifetime. Most of it has
been distributed among his children and grand
children, however.
Up to very few weeks ago Mr.. Clendenning
was remarkably vigorous for man OF his years.
He had great many bees, and devoted most of
his time TO caring for them. He walked about
print without the aid of spectacles. He was al.
ways cheerful and hopeful, and was noted over
all that part of the country for his liberal hos
pitality. Last year on the occasion of his Tooth
birthday, his friends from all over the county
assembled at his home and gave him rousing
celebration. Two weeks ago he had slight
paralytic stroke.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
A BEAUTIFUL MONUMENT

Which Will be Dedicated In September
Why PosfDonement Was Necessary
Pittsburg Soldiers Going TO Getfysburg.
Monday and yesterday had been originally
set apart for the dedication of soldiers mon
uments at Gettysburg by the State Monu-
ment Association. Very many Pittsburgers had
arranged to attend, but only a week or two ago
all were notified that the event has been posi-
poned until September II and IL The reason
OF this was that the Legislature went to the
New York centennial celebration of Washing
toms Inauguration and was SO delayed thereby
that it got behind in the work, and arrange
ments could not be made to carry out the mon
umentaI programme
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
WANT LEVEL WAGONS.
Coke Workers ar Rainey's Ovens Come Out
ON a Strike.

Coke Workers ar Rainey's Ovens Come Ont
on a Strike.
The men at Rainey's coke works, at Moy-
ers, came out on strike yesterday. They
state that they will not return to work until
the company agrees to accept level wagon and
pay the drivers days wages for the work they
do, they not being responsible for the COM
pany's failure to furnish them sufficient work.
They also state that the air is so bad in the mine
that one miner has to hold the lamp while an
other is filling his wagon One of the principal
causes of the strike is that the men are obliged
to load from six to eight bushels of coal for
which they get no pay. The coke drawers are
also affected by having to draw these heavier
charges
A mass meeting will be held to-day at Meyers,
which will be addressed by Peter Wise, Master
Workman of Subdivision No. A; John Costello.
a member of the Knights of Labor Executive
Board, and Julius Side. The object of the
meeting Is to organize the men into the knights
of Labor.
At a meeting of the Executive Board Of Sub
division No. 4. held yesterday afternoon, Master
Workman Wise was given full power to carry
on the strike, and instructed to organize the
men as quickly as possible.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
AWAY BACK In HISTORY.
An Old Gentleman Tells HustIing Boys What
He Saw Years Ago.

A well known gentleman of this city,
William Collingwood, who is still in active
business, and to all appearances good for a
score or more years, was one of the school
boys who joined in the welcome of Lafayette
to Pittsburg in 1926
He tells that he, with a number of other
youngsters, were decorated with badge upon
which was written. welcome to Lafayette +"
While the crowd was in waiting at the head of
Wood street he broke ranks with some other
boys and footed IL to the arsenal where
Lafayette was first received before his entrance
into the city.
From that point he was one of the escort,
bringing up the rear of the cavalcade, which
accompanied the distinguished guest. Sixteen
years later he formed one of the escort which
accompanied President-elect Harrison as far as
Williamsburg on his way to Washington. A
few weeks later he was one of the
committee from this city to receive
the Presidents remains at Williamsburg
and escort them to the Cincinnati packet,
which was to bear them to their final resting
place. Mr. Collingwood has distinct recollec.
tion of the ovation the people of Pittsburg
gave the veterans of the 1872 war upon their
return from Lake Erie, though he was but
years of age at that time.
The battle SCARED veterans as they marched
down Wood street, amid the shoutings and
cheers of men, women and children, keeping
step to drum and fife, made an impression on
the little 4-year-old that stamped itself indeli-
bly, on his memory.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
HE WANTED TO DIE.

An Allegheny Colored Citizen Prevented
From Taking Poison.
George Bucher, well-known colored
man in the Third ward, Allegheny, at
tempted to commit suicide yesterday after
noon. About o'clock he entered the drugstore
of George v. Haering, at the corner of James
and Ohio streets. and asked for iaudanum. He
was given half ounce bottle and declared that
he intended to end his existence, as he had
lost 81, 600 in betting, and did not expect to be
able to ever save that amount of money again.
He attempted to take the drug, when Haer-
ing and his clerk interfered. After a lively
tussle they succeeded in taking it from him
Bucher was formerly driver on the Troy
Hill street car line, but for the past few
months has been a hod carrier. He was well
known by Mr.. Haering, having been a regular
customer for some time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23

property, no date was set by the Government;
but it states in the lengthy plans and specifica-
tons that the tims to complete the contract
must be definitely stated in the bids which will
be considered in the matter of acceptance.
The successful bidders will be subject to all
the municipal building licenses and ordinances.
Only skilled labor can be employed. The Qual.
ity Of iron to be used must be of the best:
tough, ductile, fbrous and Of the finest Ameri.
can manufacture, or equal thereto. 1t must
have resistance to tension of As, 900 pounds to
the square inch. Bids are open until June II.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
PITTsBURG, May q, 1889.

ElrTSbUhG, MAY z1i 1908.
To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
DEAR SIR-Statements have appeared in
several papers that this company has re-
turned to the use of coal at their Allegheny
station in preference to natural gas. As we
are desirous of removing any false impress
sions that may have been created by the ar
ticles referred to, we would state that this
company has for considerable period been
carrying on series of tests to ascertain the
exact cost of producing electric light; we
recently erected two batteries Of boilers in
our Allegheny station, and to assist us in
our tests and for comparison of cost with
other electric light companies not having
the use of natural gas, we decided to use
coal for about 30 days; at the end Of this
period we shall have obtained all the in
formation we desire, and shall then connect
the gas to our new boilers
Yours very truly,
THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY LIGHT CON-
PANY.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
A BIG RECORD.

Lucy Furnace Blown Out After Producing
1872, 900 Tons Metal.
Lucy Furnace No. 1 has just been blown
out, after having been in blast years,
10 months and IA days. In that time it has cast
49,, 900 tons. The lining has all been removed,
and force of men are now engaged in blast
ing and removing the salamander, which is a
mass of about so tons at the bottom Of the fur
mace.
In another week work on refining will be
commenced. Other repairs are to be made in
the engine house and to the hot-blast stoves,
which will take until about the middle Of
July,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23

The upper part of the monument to be erected
by the Ninth Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve
Association is shown in the picture. 1t is of
granite and u feet high. The design is thus
explained by Mr.. Alexander Murdoch, of this
city, treasurer of the associations: Itrepresents
an infantry soldier in light marching order
leaning on his gun and looking down at the
grave of a comrade at the head of which the
crackerbox, extensively used in the stirring
times when the battle was fought, as head
stones, is shown.
All Pennsylvania soldiers who fought at the
battle of Gettysburg will be furnished free
transportation in September and the represen-
tation will be immense and as those who get
transportation are required to parade the dem
onstratioD will be impressive in point of size as
well as in general interest. It is expected that
65 or 20 monuments will be dedicated on the oc-
casiOn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
AN ITALIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.
A Congregation TO Be Established In th
Basement of the Cathedral,

a congregation 10 be EstaDnshed In the
Basement of the Cathedral.
Last Monday week The DISPATCH stated
that an effort would be made. to organize an
Italian Catholic Church, in this city upon
close of the mission which is now being con.
Quoted at ST. PauI's Cathedral. Since then. il
has been decided to establish the church and
one Of the Italian mission priests will be placed
in charge of it.
For the present the church will be in the
basement of the Cathedral, where religious
services in Italian will be held every Sunday.
The details of the plan have not been arranged,
but there will probably be two masses cele-
brated each Sunday Father Arazini will be
the pastor of the congregation. As soon as
funds can be raised, and an available site
secured, church will be built for the accom-
mediation of the sons and daughters of sunny
Italy.
The Italian mission is meeting with great
success. Services are being held morning and
evening. About 500 Italians attend each
service.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
FOUNTAINS ARE PRoMIsED.
A New Mayoralty Candidate.

Allegheny citizens will have long list of
candidates to select from when they vote for
Mayor next February. j. M. Hanna. an Allie
gheny furniture dealer, announced last night
that he would be a candidate at the Republi-
can primaries. He is resident of the Second
ward and this ward now has four candidates
James G. Wyman, VIM Cruikshanks and Wm'
Grifiths. The Fourth ward has one. VIM.
Bader, and the Eleventh ward has one, Chas.
Geyer
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23

GUNS and revolvers, pistols etc., boys
target rifles and 100 cartridges. 50 75;splen-
did drevolvers, double action, any caliber,
So; double barrel breech leaders, $8 to $780,
Great bargains in all kinds of guns.
j. 81. JOHNSTON, 706 Smithfield street.
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
What Does it Menn9

Why, it simply means that we will name
three big bargains for to-day's sale and sell
some of our finest suits at IS, $40 and s12.
Call to-day and see these bargains. One
thousand patterns and every one bright, new
and fresh, at the P. G. G. c.. cor. Grant and
Diamond sts., opp. the new Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
THE HOME FOR YOUNG WOMEN
Opened in Allegheny Yesterday With An

Opened In Allegheny Yesterday With An.
propriate Services.
The Home for Young Women, 40 Stock
ton avenue, Allegheny, was formally opened
yesterday with exercises at which about 30
of its advocates and founders were present
Its purpose is to supply boarding place and
refuge for young women who have no other
place to go. The house and grounds were
donated by Mr.. Brunot, and others of those in.
terested have signifed their intention of
donating furniture, etc. The home will &C.
commodate q boarders, and six are already
availing themselves of its benefits. The board
ranges from So 90 to So so per week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23

Is to be envied by every other retailer of
furniture in the city, as it is the largest, best
assorted and most reasonable in price. It
is also the most artistic, and comprises
divans, couehes, easy chairs, rockers and
full suits. N. SEIBERT & Co.,
Cor. Hope and Lacock sts., Allegheny.
Near railroad bridge. d
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23

Low Prices on Fine Embroideries-WId
Widths
Flouncings and skirtings; also new patterns
in hemmed embroideries Just received.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
What Does IL Meant

Why, it simply means that we will name
three big bargains for to-day's sale and sell
some Of our finest suits at S8, $40 and $12
Call to-day and see these bargains One
thousand patterns and every one bright, new
and fresh, at the P. G. G. c., cor. Grant and
Diamond sts., opp. the new Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
MANY IdIe Coal Works.

The mining situation along the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, between McKcesport and
Connellsville, although reported to be good, is
not But few works are in full operation out
side of the Scott Haven Works, the Blockbau.
largest are only working two daysin the week,
and not much more Is being done in other
works that are in operation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
A Dear seven Gems.

In suit before Alderman o'Donnell yester-
day James McCaffery sued Martin Joyce, a
contractor, for extra time worked to make up
1or loss Of time on account of rain. He OBJ
tanned a Judgment for cents and $3.50 costs
against the defendant
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
Buy Only the Lovely Washburn MandoIIns,
Guifnrs aud Zifhera.

The genuine can be had only at H. Kleber
& Bros Music Store, No. 5O6 Wood street.
See also Klebers' large stock of violins,
music boxes, banjos, Courtois, Besson &
Slater's cornets, sheet music and music
books. We desire also to call attention to
the new American wood Arion guitars,
which Klebers are selling at the remarkably
low price of $40. They are guaranteed to be
equal to any $40 guitar in the market.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
Another L.npdmnrl, co,,

An old Southside landmark, in the shape of
two houses located at the corner of South
Ninth and Carson streets, has been torn down
TO make room for a handsome business house
The property belonged to the Wood estate and
the houses were built over 40 years ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
Great scOtt, Read rhe.e Prices.

All sizes child's jersey ribbed vests. 1oc;
ladies', 15c; ladies' silk vests 65c; ladies'
jerseys, 25c, worth 75c; calico basques, 25c;
wrappers, SOC to 81; child's calico dresses, 7c
to SOC; null caps, &c to 81; infants slips
and cloaks at reduced prices. Rusy Bee
Hive, Corner Sixth and Liberty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
Looking for HI. Slater.

Harry Almond. young man from st. Louis,
Mo-, came into the city yesterday and visited
the police authorities, asking for information
about his 16-year-old sister, who, he said. had
run away from home six weeks ago with
drummer. No clew was found of her as far as
could be learned late last night,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23

CALVIN s. Brice, Chairman OF the Democratic
National Executive Committee, passed through
the city yesterday. He said that he was in no
way candidate for the Craftsmanship of the
Democratic National Committee, but he said
many of his friends were anxious to have him
take the place, and just what will be done
when the committee meets will be hard to tell.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
GOOD If TRUE.

The Big Az Factory May Not All be Taken
From Pittsburg.
It is reported that the ak factory recent
ly destroyed by fire in Lawrenceville will
not be ntirely rebuilt at Beaver Falls.
As the story goes the firm has secured the
old Citizens Oil Refinery building in the Eight
eenth ward, near the Sharpsburg bridge. and
will remodel them for a part of their ak
works.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
Genta, Gold Watchea.

All grades of the best American makes in
plain or fancy style cases; prices S35, $50, $50,
$40, $S5, 800, etc., at E. P. Roberts & Sons' /,
corner Fifth ave. and Market st. NIT
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
THE ROOF OF ETERNITY.

Another Notch In the Centuries of Uncle
SnmuePs Building.
Bids are again being received for the iron
roof of the new Government building, and
quite number have been sent in to the
Supervising Architect at Washington. AS
is customary in the asking for bids on public
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
THE BOTTLERS' PLEA,
Mr.. John S. Robb Goes Before the Supreme
Court Once More to Argue.

COuIt OIIOC HNOIO 70 dTHUts
John S. Robb, Esq, the attorney of the
Pittsburg Bottlsrs' Association, and Mr..
Einstein went to Philadelphia last night.
Mr.. Robb will hand in an argument to the
judges of the Supreme Court to-day, in which
he gives reasons why the bottlers should have
their licenses granted.
BE claims that the bottlers, doing business
with private houses only when they dispose of
their goods in parcels, are not to be considered
like the wholesale liquor dealers or the retail
ers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
Great Reduction in Spring Wraps.

The balance of beaded, silk and lace
wraps will be offered now at nearly half
price. Fine beaded wraps So rs up. Come
quick if you wish to secure bargain, at
Rosenbaum & Co.'s.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
Tint Center Aveuue Pond.

Thomas Carlin & Sons, who have charge of
the pumps at the Center avenue ponds. have
succeeded in preventing the water from rising.
Several new pumps will be put in operation
this morning. Fifty men are now employed on
The work.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23

Ladies' Imported Waterproof Circulars,
$5 up to $40, in our cloak room.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23

A Good Time to Buy LighIweighr Jackets,
Prices are so low here. Summer weights and
newest styles, colors and blacks.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23

The Popular Gladstone Travelling Bags,
16 to 20 inches-grain leather. leather lined,
$5-rise SOC an inch-a spendid bag, made
OF very best materials.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
Expert Watch Repairing

By the most skillful workmen. American,
English and German fine complicated
Sons, corner Fifth ave. and Market st.
NIT
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
s. clair sprIng.. Michirnn.

Is considered the gem of northern resorts.
The popular Oakland Hotel has been en-
tirely reitted and is open for guests in bet
ter shape than ever before. fh
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
Held For FnI.s Pre,en.e.

Peter oakes was held for court by Alderman
Doughty last night on charge of false pre-
tense in obtaining $3.50 worth of cattle upon
that he owned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23

REMovAL-Great Western Gun Works
removed to 706 Smithfeld street, near Lib
erty. j. II. JOHNSTON.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
Pure Rye Whiskics
Several Hundred Dozens Striped Cotton

For sale by Geo. II. Bennett & Bro, No.
135 First ave., second door below Wood ST.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
LACE FLOUNCINGS

That win be sold very much under price. Also
- - - <. f-l. H.,
fancy eOIOrsd Drapery Nets IN same deDsEt-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23

Fine Qualities Ladies' Silk Hosiery Under
Price.
Handsome goods bought at loss. We
closed them out. Come and see them.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23

Mems English Macintosh Waterproof
Couts
In stock, in our mems goods department.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-23
Food Fit for tho Gods.

May Festival cakes, the most delightful
dainties of the season; Marvin's latest
triumph. Order some from your grocer.