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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
A BAD MAT BUSINESS
= Is Prevailing at the Penitentiary, and
Warden Wright Says the Mahnrneke
Ipvestisa tTon Caused II.

Ii Prevailing ut the Penitentiary, ant
Warden Wright Says the Maharneks
Investigation Caused IL.
The Prison Board of the Riverside Peni
tentiary had meeting last night at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. james McCutcheon, on Irwin
avenue, Allegheny, and inasmuch as it had
been rumored that the fateo Dr. Maharneke
was to be decided at this meeting, a DIS.
PATCH reporter called at the residence Of
Mr. McCutcheon.
All the gentlemen of the board, except
President G. A. Kelly, were present, and
when Warden Wright was asked about the
object Of the meeting, he replied:
"This was simply financial meeting,
such as we have very often. There was
nothing transacted which might be of the
least interest to the public at large Any
how, you may resi-. assured that the Mahar-
neke case has not been discussed by us. The
mere fact that Mr.. Kelly, the President, is
absent is sufficient evidence that such is not
the case, because we could not form any de-
cision without him."
"Is 1t true, Warden, that gentleman was
tutU dSktu, buhb Iuc Adb puSlucso dt tAO
penitentiary has fallen off since this investi-
cation commenced?"
"Yes, that is so. In fact our demand has
decreased to such an extent that we have
only half as many men at work now as we
had before the investigation"
"Do you attribute this decrease in de-
mand for your mats to the investigation and
its publication in the newspapers"
eyes, do"
"How many men have you engaged in
the mat business?"
'Two hundred and forty-fve prisoners
generally; but, owing to the existing iull,
half of them had to go back to the cells, be-
cause we have no employment for them"
The statement that Governor Beaver and
a committee of the State Legislature were
coming to Pittsburg to investigate the
prison was denied yesterday. 1t was said,
however, that such committee visits the
various institutions which receive State ap-
preparations every year, for the purpose of
determining whether the expenses might be
curtailed in some manner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
A COLD BATH,

Despondcnf Woman Attempts to Commit
Suicide ut Soho,
Mrs. Mary Doran, who resides on Forbes
street, Soho, attempted to commit suicide
yesterday afternoon, by jumping into the
Monongahela river, in the neighborhood of
Moorehead & McCleane's mill. The cause
of the attempt, she said, was that her hus-
band abused her and did not properly pro-
vide for his family.
The woman took her two children with
her and left them standing on the river bank
while she attemptedlselfdestrue Officer
Welsh took the woman out of the river and
placed her and the children in the Fourteenth
ward station. They were afterward released
and the husband was arrested and held for
hearing this morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
NO MORE ADVANCES.

The Near Approach of Navigation Holds
Down the Railroads.
''There will be no further advance in
western rates" said a freight agent yester-
day. 'There is no danger, at least, of the
iron rates going up. The business is too
dull to warrant such q move, but in the face
of lake navigation the roads couldn't afford
to do it. Most of the iron men are satisfied
with the present rates, but the manufacture
ers in the Mahoning Valley are still kick
ing"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16

Wonderful Bargains-A $3.50 Piano for
g2zS

The greatest bargains IN Opera piano. A
$3.50 piano for s275-entirely new; only
slightly scratched in transportation The
tone has wonderful power and sweetness,
and the instruments fully warranted for
eight years. They are the cabinet grand
Opera pianos, and only two out OF the six
are left for sale. There was quite rush for
them, and the purchasers consider them
selves very fortunate in getting so splendid
q piano for so little money. Call at II.
Kfeber & Bros, sos Wood street, before
the balance are sold out.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
AN ARCHITECTS EXHIBITION
or Designs TO be Given by the Society of
Western PENNSYLVANIA.

The Architects Society of Western Penn
sylvania held their regular meeting in their
rooms on the seventh floor Of the Penn
building last night. The first business done
after the members had gained wind after
climbing the six flights of stairs was res
luton to hereafter have the elevator run
ming or adjourn indefinitely.
The next business was the consideration
of an exhibition of designs and the COM
mittees report thereon. 1t was finally de-
cided to hold such an exhibition on the Goth,
9th and 2sth of the present month in the
rooms of the society and that of the Engi-
neers' Society, If it could be obtained.
Each architect present promised to con-
tribute designs and drawings, representing
the advancement in Pittsburg architecture,
and committee was appointed to visit the
others and request them to have their dis
plays ready by week from next Monday at
the society's rooms. The display will be
open free to the public.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
Meriied Praise.

Since our article In reference to the COM
pliment paid DIR. Charles s. Scott, for his
excellent gold filling and crown work in
the mouth of Arthur Howard, of the Siberia
Co., by the celebrated dentist, DR.. Taft,
Dean Of the Ohio State Dental College, we
have been shown some Of the doctors skill
in the mouth Of Hampton J; Miller. OF this
ment to that OF DR.. Taft, viz: Gas good as
human hands can do, for the work excels
any we have ever seen. 1t is wonderfully
perfect
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
A Wealthy Gentiemau's Fuueral.

The funeral of the late Robert Chessmau.
Of Etna, who died on Tuesday at the age
of GO, occurred yesterday from his home on
Ridge street, Rector Calvert, of the Episco-
pal Church, officiating. The service was
very impressive, The interment was in
Greenwood Cemetery. Mr., Chessman, who
was a native of New Hampshire, was one OF
the most thrifty of Etna's business men,
having accumulated a fortune estimated at
about $500, 600
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
Wanted, Me. and BOYS,

We want men and boys to come and take
away bargains in suits, overcoats, pants and
underwear at the Hub. Remember, every
dollars worth of goods must be sold by the
1st OF April, and such bargains can't be
found In clothing for men and boys as we
are Offering at the Boston Clothing House,
439 Smithfeld street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
NOT QUITE TO A FINISH.
How a Quid of Tobacco and a Little Claret
Interfered With a Fight.

Iuterfered With a Fight.
Two newsbovs, about "knee-high to a
duck, 4" edited Fifth avenue last evening by
a knockout, la Sullivan-McCafrey They
showed considerable grit and an immense
amount of Science, and danced about like
two bantam cocks in a manner that would
have been amusing had it not been brutal
But one of the boys had a wad of tobacco
in his mouth, which necessitated his spit
ting at intervals, and distracted his atten-
tion to such an extent that his opponent
finally drew the claret, and the fight was
adjourned in order to have the nasal hemor-
rhage stopped. By this time each boy saw
chance to sell papers in opposite dlrec-
tions, and, in their business zeal, forgot all
about the fight.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
While the Family wns Ont.

Kate Foley was committed to Jail yester-
day by Magistrate Brokaw for a hearing on
next Wednesday, on a charge of larceny,
preferred by William B. Andrews, of 9O9
Carson street, Southside. 1t is alleged she
stole gold watch and chain and some
ladies' wearing apparel.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
A Music Lovers Feast.

Old City Hall was we'll filled last night
with q representative audience of music
lovers to listen to the second concert of the
eleventh season of the Mozart Club. The
concert, which was a success in every re-
spect, cannot be reviewed in this limited
epace.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16

SANTTARIUM and Water Cure. The only
Eastern institution in which mud baths are
given. Steam-heating and electric lights.
Baths, massage and electricity BY trained
manipulators. Address John S. Marshall,
M. D., Green Spring, o.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
B.&B.

Big line mems new neokwear, Zoe, 5Oe,
and Fisk, Clark & Flagg's goods, 75c to
y % each; all thegood shapes; new patterns.
See them Saturday. BoGGs & BUHL,
Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
HE STONED THE TRAIN,
And the Plucky Conductor Landed Him In
Iafl-

anu the riuckS Conanctor LANDED Him In
Jail.
When the mail train east yesterday morn
ing reached Jeanette drunken fellow
boarded one of the cars He commenced to
raise Cain in general, and Conductor Watt
promptly bounced him. He then began
bombardment, and the stones few thick and
fast.
Conductor Watt stopped the train, and
collared his man with alaerity. He was
taken to Greensburg and deposited in the
county jail.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
A BOnus for Gas Lands.

To secure gas territory in the vicinity OF
the Ninth street we'll at McKeesport, opera
tors are offering bonus of $500 and a per-
centage of the profits. Several leases have
been secured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16

THE HE ART and its functions is the
paper Furnished to-7norro,U's DISPATCH by Dr.
Hammond, the celebrated NeW York phy-
stefan. The Doctor Uiu contribute series Of
papers Jor the Sunday issue of THE DISPATCH,
Which all IN search Of health should toatch for
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16

USE Angostura Bitters, the world re-
nowned South American appetizer, of ex-
quisite favor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
Closed Their Work.

The tenth convention of the Grand
Council of the Royal Templars closed at
McKeesport yesterday. A resolution
thanking Lincoln Council for courtesies
was passed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16

DUNLAP's and all other leading styles of
spring hats to-day at G, A. Smiley & Co. s,
28 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
CENTRAL TRACTION BIDS
Prove to be So Badly Mixed That the Con-
tracts Can't be Let.

tracts Can't be Let.
The Central Traction Company met yes
terday afternoon and opened bids for the
construction of the road. but found them so
mixed that it was decided to refer them to
a committee to untangle, and another meet
ing will be held next week to award the
contracts.
Mr.. George j. Whitney states that the
road will cost less, by $50, 900 a mile, than
the Pittsburg Traction, and expresses the
opinion that the stock ought, in course of
time, to sell at par.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
b. & b,

Mems dress shirts in pique, embroidered
and plain front; lowest prices for the best.
BoGGs & BUHL, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16

Dill NvE hears sad ,ea1s from Blen-
1tLL W = helm, the home Of the Mari
boroughs In to-nlorroic's DISPATCH he feel
fngly tells Of the Iisfortunes of The Ydakee
seoniaR ,cho snapped a broken heart for a
DHcut Coronef
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16

DIR. B. NJ. HANNA. Eye, car, nose and
throat diseases exclusively. Office. 7ls Penn
street, Pittsburg. Pa stesu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
SORlSIS SECRETS e. sss Eli, sissI

to-morro,0's DISPATCH by a bright young lady
aOIIo penetrated the sacred precincts of this ia
nous t0omdn's club. Readers should, emen,ber
that this is the first report Of meeting Of the
Sorosis eUer printed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16

Saturday Evening Free Lecture Course,
Curry University, under direction of Mr.. P.
Barnes. Superintendent Steel Department
Jones & Laughlins, Linn. Subject tonight:
Lubricants, by Major Howard Morton.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16

~ Dfsplay advertisements one dollar psr
square for one Insertion. Classified Advertise
ments ON this page such as Wanted, For Sale,
To Let, etc, ten cents per line for each frser-
tion, and none taken for less than Jtfty cents.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16

Big bargains In Books To-day.
Pratt.s closing out sales. Also, albums
and bibles. Cor. Wood and Diamond SITS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
R. & B.

1t will pay you to visit apron department
Finest assortment in the two cities. Prices
the lowest. BoGGs & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16

DUNLAP's and all other leading styles Of
spring hats to-day at c. A. Smiley & Co.'s,
% Filth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16

DUNLAP's and all other leading styles Of
spring hats to-day at G. A. Smiley & Co.'s,
% Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16

DUNLAP's and all other leading styles of
spring hats to-day at C.. A. Smiley & Co.'s
% Fifth avenue.
The Washington bee., 1889-05-18
OUR NEW PUBLIC PRINTER

Hon. Frank w. Palmer, the new
y appointed Public Printer, took
charge of his Office Monday. Mr..
Palmer is OF medium size and
very afiable in his manners. lie
is republican to the backbone
and will undoubtly look after
the interest Of the old soldiers
He is man of ability and expe-
rienced in the business in which he
is engaged. We predict that Mr..
Palmer will promote some worthy
colored printers to positions wor-
thy of merit.
Among the candidates for foreman
of printing are Messrs. Helm, Bry-
ant, Davis and Ramsey. 1t Is
thought that Mr.. Cadet Tayor,
formerly Chief Clerk under Mr..
Rounds will be appointed to his
old position.
The Washington bee., 1889-05-18

The disfranchised inhabitants
of this District are informed that
the Endorsements Of a member of
congress or a senator upon their
applications for offices under this
administration have no more
weight than the paper upon which
they are inscribed except to certi-
fly to the good character and fitness
of the applicant; and this is un-
derstood by the appointing pow
ers; there may be rare cases where
District man has slipped in upon
Endorsements of this character,
but they are rare indeed. There
are plenty of District men who
have temporary residence in the
states for the purpose of voting
who have secured and who will be
appointed, but the natives who
is not a voter anywhere will have
a mighty hard row to hoe, unless
his endorsers, any one of them is
willing to have him accredited to
the state which he represents In
congress and instances of this
kind are very rare indeed. To
those who believe that there is
virtue in congressional endorse
ment we extend our condolences
and best wishes for success. A
citizen of Washington has no
more claim upon this administra-
ton than FIJI Islander; he is pol
itcal nonentlty and has no rights
which appointment clerks in the
various departments are bound to
respect. Again we sympathizing-
ly condole.
The Washington bee., 1889-05-18

and probably because DR.. Purvis
has done SO we'll. 1t is to be hoped
that matters of competency and
public expediency as well as the
wishes of the people, will have
their just and proper weight in
which case it would be just as
we'll for growing applicants to
give up the hunt and permit what
seems to be proper and inevitable
DR.. Purvis to continue in we'll
doing undisturbed. The people are
satisfied with DR.. Purvis.
The Washington bee., 1889-05-18

1t seems that those who are
busying themselves about having
themselves appointed Surgeon in
charge of Freedman's Hospital
have forgotten some very impor-
tant considerations. They forget
that the matter of competency
must form a very essential consld-
GRAFTON. They must know that the
person who is now administering
the Office, fills that lequirments full,
ly- He has madea record forhimself
and his race of which the race and
himself may well be proud. An
other consideration which seems
to have been overlooked by self
constituted candidates, refers to
the wishes of the people. The
people wish DR.. Purvls to admin.
ster the affairs of the Hospital
because they know him, have con-
fidence in his ability many OF
Whom nave, by personal eXper-
ience, found that incumbent is
the proper person for the place
Among those who are clamor-
ing for the place are persons who
are competent SO far as mere med
ical information goes, while on
the point of executive ability such
as is necessary to properly conduct
a large and important institution
like that in question they really
are incapable. Others who are moi
competent (if experience tells for
anything) la any respect, want
the place, probably bacause it pays
The Washington bee., 1889-05-18
OUR NEW COMMISSIONERS.

The President has appointed two
first class commissioners, gentlemen
in whom the people have confidence
Messrs. Hines and Douglass are
good men and know what the peo-
pie want. They are clear of cllques
and rings and there is no doubt
that the people are satisfied. There
should be q reorganization of the
District government, and if it is we
hope that cur two Commissioners
will see to it that this is done.
The Washington bee., 1889-05-18

Windy Jim Alccm Of Mississ-
ippi who is a carpet bagger, and
who owes whatever fame he has
attained politically to the negroes
of that State is to make a tour of
the world. His gratuitous and Ii
belous statements about the negro
published in the report of April
Both possess the virtue of candor
and have the unexpressed senti-
ments of large number of white
men both North and South.
The Washington bee., 1889-05-18

Mrs. A. Z. johnson, of Balti-
more, has been added to the staff
of the SODer and Reaper, neatly
printed Baptist journal of that
city. She will have charge of
the childrens' department. The
S0Wer and Reaper is a monthly
publication, and makes credit
able appearance, geographically
and otherwise. Mrs. Johnson's
poem on Spring, in the May
number Of this sprightly little
sheet, is a departure from the
regular line of poems on this
interesting subject. 1t is short
and sweet. "How they conduct
ed their convention" is the title
Of a story by the same writer,
which will prove to be of interest
to the little ones. Mrs. johnson
is the wife of Rev. Henry John
son, a popular Baptist divine Of
Baltimore and is a cultered and re-
fined lady. The SoWer and Reaper i:
fortunate in having secured the
services of such an able writer.
The Washington bee., 1889-05-18
400 REGULATORS IN ARMS.

IN THE TOWN OF LAFAYETT, LA. TO
PREVENT COLORED PEOPLE FROM
VOTING IN THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Sentor T. T. Allan. of Iberville
Parish, La, writes an open letter
to the Commander in Chief.
IBEREvILLE PARISH, La, May 8,
1889. SOULooUE P. o.
General Alexander De Clouet,
Lafayette, La.
Dear General -" The time has
come when some one among the
colored population in Louisiana
should ask, and address a few
words to the white people of Louis
lana, to whom IN full justice to
themselves and the State they
have a right First of all, General,
we, the creole people of this State
feel and know that our grandfathers
fought behind General Jackson's
cotton bales side by side with yours,
and we are therefore entitled to
the victories of our fathers to live
in peace on the soil of Louisiana,
when it is known that our labor
produces in the State two. thirds of
the cotton, four -fifths of the sugar
and nine -tenths ofall the rice raised
in the State.
General, please answer this ques-
tion Why should the white people
in many parts of the South be more
afraid of the colored people now,
when they have everything in thier
hands including the negro than
they were when none but negroe
for four years of the war to tax
care of the wives, widows and chr
den Ofthe men who were fighting
keep the Negro in slavery? Our
conduct during the war is guaran-
tee for our people In the future.
Another question which it is the
duty of those whom you represent
must in justice to themselves should
answer. Is 1t the meaning of the
issue that yol gentlemen are now
raising, that colored mon like my.
self who are educating thier sons
know, that should an occasion pre-.
sent itself in the future (such as
old man Jackson had below New
orleans) that the question of color
would be raised against our sons,
and therefor, could not give up their
lives if need be, side by side with
yours?
In conclusion, my dear General,
permit me to saythat wehavea right
to expect better treatment at the
hands OF people whom we have
served so long, SO faithfully and sc
we'll.
/ appeal to you, and to those
whom you represent in the South
to treat my people commensurate
with the claims which the history
of the South, written by some Of
our Oldest, bravest and best, say
that we are entitled to. Your peo.
in the South, will soon need the
votes'of the colored man to keep the
power you now have in the Cong
ress Of the United States and in the
Electoral College.
Hoping you will receive these
friendly expressions in the spirit in
| (which they are are written,
The Washington bee., 1889-05-18
AS THE BEE PREDICTED.

AS We predicted last week, that
Col. VIM. Murrell editor of the New
Jersey TRUMPET would be ap-
pointed, Col. Murrell received his
commission on Wednesday and will
enter upon the duties of his new
efflce on the 25th.
The Washington bee., 1889-05-18
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