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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
THE INSURANCE POLICIES SAFE.
The Owners Were Rather Anxious to Make
Sure Thereof

The Owners Were Rather Anxious to Make
Sure Thereof.
When appearances indicated that the
whole building would be swept away, Mr..
Anderson secured the policies of insurance
and other important papers and placed
them In the hands of E. D. Wingenroth,
the real estate representative of the lessees
of the building. The insurance policies
were during the afternoon. examined in
Mr.. Wingenroth's Office, by the owners,
their attorneys and numerous representa-
tives of the insurance agencies involved in
the loss.
The policies remain in the possession of
Mr.. Wingenroth until further Developments
By the terms of the lease Messrs. Anderson
& Woog were to maintain the insurance
upon the building. The owners were, there
fore, somewhat anxious to see that the poll
cies were all right and in negotiable. or,
rather collectable shape.
1t was stated from an inside source that
there was S16O, 900 insurance upon the build
ing and S45, 900 upon the furniture. The
distribution between local and foreign COM
panies is said to be quite impartial.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
BROOlIs BEGIN TO BOOM.

Higher Prices for Raw Materials Make IL
Necessary TO Advance Prices.
Broom corn, one of the most important
products of several Western States, has been
steadily advancing in price for the last few
months, and is now from S25 to $50 per ton
higher than it was this time last
year. This, with the advance in
the price of wire, which went into
effect some time ago, has tended to advance
the price of brooms. The prices were ac-
cordingly advanced about October 81, but
there was a lack of confidence in each
other among the various manufacturers and,
to secure uniformity of action among them
selves, meeting was held in a downtown
Office few days ago. After fixing the
sizes and weights of brooms, the question of
the advance was considered, and after some
discussion, those present signed a paper
binding themselves to put up prices 20
cents dozen.
Some half dozen firms were represented at
the meeting, but one of the largest in this
branch of business in the city had no repre-
sentative present, and it was at first thought
that the firm would not sign. It has since
been learned, however, that the signature
will likely be obtained.
A prominent manufacturer was seen BY
DISPATCH reporter last night, and in re-
sponse to inquiries, the gentleman said:
II regard the advance as q perfectly
healthy one, consequent on the advance in
the prices of raw materials. There will be
no furry in broom corn because buyers are
disposed to be conservative, as the last
time corn was doomed, things turned out
disastrously for all concerned The corn,
which commences to come in about Septem-
Der, is now all out of the hands of the
growers, and in the possession of the specu-
lators and manufacturers. The advance in
price will affect the larger and finer grades
of brooms more especially, as good, long
corn is scarce
Superintendent Warner, of the work.
house, claims to have enough corn on hand
to last him for year and half He also
says that the advance is due to the increase
In price of raw material.
There are eight or ten broom factories in
Pittsburg and Allegheny and altogether
they make q large number of the very use
ful household article. The two prisons
penitentiary and wo-khouse-makea about
100 dozen day each. and the two largest
outside factories make about so dozen day
each. The smaller factories make about 100
dozen day, and the total output foots up
to about 400 dozen or 4, 800 brooms a day
made in the two cities
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
ALLEGHENY COMMITTEES.
The Very Important Business Transacre
by Them Last Night.

The Very Important Business Transacted
by Them Last Night.
The Gas Committee of Allegheny met last
might. and approved bills amounting to
1915 SO.
The City Property Committee was re-
quested to put in a sewer on Braddock
street, near the electric light plant.
1t was reported to the committee that a
solid foundation could not be secured for
the electric light plant. The superintendent
of gas, city engineer and the architect of the
new building were appointed to look into
the matter and act as they think best.
The Committee on Streets and Sewers
also met last night. The ordinance for the
repaving of Stockton avenue was amended
to include the street from Federal street to
Union avenue. 1t was also decided to
amend the ordinance for the improvement
of the streets about the new library build
ing, making the pavement on Ohio street
asphalt instead of block asphalt.
This committee will meet in special ses-
sion Tuesday evening, December H., to con-
slider the plans for the improvement of the
Butchers run food district. All interested
citizens are requested to attend the meeting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
WILL KICK FOR BIG STUFF.

Lawrence Bank DepOsIfors VIII Present
$4,000 Worth of Checks To-Day.
The depesitors' committee of the Law
renee Bank are not going to be caught
mapping. Senator Upperman with the de-
positors' committee will present to-day three
checks to Cashier Hoerr for payment. One
will be for $500 and another for $1,000.
The Senator said the bank officials might. il
they were tricky. easily oust them from
their position for 80 days, if after the lapse
of % days they paid the three checks pre-
sented on Wednesday, which only amounted
to $500.
By demanding payment for larger
amounts, the Senator thinks the bank can
not pay them, and in this way they will
gain the end they have in view. All the
checks which the bank refuse to honor, the
Senator said, will be sent to the Auditor
General as protested checks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
NO SALE INTENDED.

The Story of the Transfer of the MOnOn-
gaheIa Property Incorrect.
1t was published in one of the evening
House was about to be sold to w. II.
Holmes & Son, the wholesale liquor dealers,
for S450,0O0. Mr.. Charles j. Clarke, one OF
the owners of the property, said last
evening that there was no truth in that
story, that there was no intention of selling
the property to anybody.
A gentleman who was authorized to speak
for the firm, mentioned as a possible pur-
chaser, said last night that the firm had
offered to buy out either Mr.. Anderson's OF
Mr.. Woog's interest in the lease, and to as
sumo all liabilities of the interest pur-
chased.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED.
Incidents of a Day in Two Cities Condensed
for Ready Reading.

Incidents of a Day in Two Giles Condensed
for Ready Reading.
ACME Council No. 219. Jr. o. q. A M. was
paid fraternal visit last night by members of
Duuuesne Council No. u0 Bunker Hill Council
100 and Southside Council III. Several ad.
dresses were made touching the proposed con-
solidation of AL patriotic orders and other tup-
ics. The Acme boys made it pleasant for the
visitors
BUTCHER JOHN WISE. Of Braddock, was
railroaded by Agent O'Bnen yesterday. Wise
had been playing pig-sticking with steel in
strument. inflicting very serious injuries. A
telephone message brought Agent O'Brien to
RraddocIr and Wise was arrested and COM
mitted by Squire Hoffman for court.
VA HUNGARIAN who had been struck on the
foot with pick aRd severely injured, while
working on the Ft. Wayne road. was brought to
the ALLEGHENY General Hospital His name
could not be pronounced
HENRY FAHNEsToCK, workman for Burns
& jain. was kicked in the abdomen by a horse.
and was taken to Mercy Hospital. He lives on
Lincoln avenue His recovery is doubtful.
HARRY CANovAN was arrested at his home,
No. 25lg Sidney street, while hourishing a
knife and making things lively for the family
He was locked up to cool on.
CHAs. SIEFERT of Bloomfield, fell from
window in his house yesterday, sustaining a
slight fracture Of the skull. be u attended BY
DR.. Gaertnerr
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06

Probably umbrellas will claim your first
thought if 1t keeps on raining Umbrellas for
yourself or one for friend you had thought Of
buying for Christmas. At least. you needn's
wait in buying either for yourself or your friend
Buy now and keep till the giving time comes
Our holiday umbrellas are counted now By
thousands. We've quit describing them. The
varieties are endless. Every make has many
ideas, and we have here the best from many
makers. Ladies' umbrellas in the center Of the
store, mems umbrellas in the mems own de-
partment
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
HITLER AND THITHER.

Movements of Pittrburgers and Others of
Wide Acquaintance.
H. Myers, general superintendent of
the American Express Company at Cleveland,
arrived in the city last evening. He will spend
several days here inspecting the service, and
will be the guest of local agent NJ. E. Valiant
Rev. Fathers Jerome Kearney, pastor
of St. Bridget's Church, of this city, and James
Nolan. of Mex Keesport, have gone to Florida to
spend the winter. Both of them have been in
i'll health for months.
II. Swaney, T. G. Jones and Samuel
e. Carothers of McKeesport. are candidates
for the Legislature. Thomas Tilbrook is our
for the Office OF burgess.
w. M. Clark, commercial agent of the
Missouri Pacific Railroad in this city, left last
evening for New York on business connected
with the company.
Major James P. Speer, vice president
Freehold Bank, left last night for New York.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06

Many minds are turned toward Christmas
fancy work Beautiful Silks beautiful Kib-
bons and the hundred and one articles in the
Art Department are turning INTO money every
moment Of the day. What you pay isn't all for
US. A little to US and a little to everybody who
has to do with it Can you imagine that these
dainty bits have provided for a Christmas treat
for good many people before they reach your
hands? Their mission. perhaps. began years
ago. Don't let it stop. There are ways, with
your help. for them to brighten homes and
hearts for long time to come.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
A PATROLMAN'S DEATH.
0mcer LOuis ZOOg, of The sOuthside, Sue
cumbs 10 the Grim Reaper.

Onicer LOuis ZOOg, of The sOuthside, Sue
cumbs TO the Grim Reaper.
Officer Louis Zooa, who has been a men,
Der Of the police force in the Third district,
under Mayors Liddell and Lyon, and then
since the present administration gained
control of city affairs. died at his home, 3O28
McClurg street, Southside, last evening at 5
o'clock. Mr.. Zoog had been ailing for
several months, but remained on duty until
within about four weeks ago, when he was
compelled to take to his bed.
The deceased was an efficient officer, and
was very popular with the people on his
beat, which was located at the Pittshurg and
Lake Erie Depot, He leaves a wife and
three children. The Southside police will
attend the funeral, which takes place to-
morrow, in body.
Officer Zoog was brother-in-law of R. T.
and J. A. Mackey, employed as letter
carriers in this city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06

peal after peal OF laughter at his unique
appearance fairly shook the hall.
His closing piece was an original poem he
said he had just hastily scratched of, and
was about the autumn leaves, and runs as
follows: When the autumn leavesis falling,
falling here and there, falling in the atmos-
phere and likewise In the ar, falling IN the
where the grass is green, and also where it's
brown.
At the conclusion of the original poem
Nye retired amid ringing applause.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
Charged win Periur,.

Michael Smultvitz was arrested in Nc
Keesport on Wednesday night by Constable
Murphy, of Alderman Gripp's Office, on q
charge Of perjury, made at Greensburg, by
M. Gross. The charge was made against
the accused some time ago and is claimed TO
be the result of transaction by which he
protited to the extent of about S400 through
representations under oath that Gross claims
are illegal. Smultvitz was brought to the
city yesterday morning and taken to Green's
burg in the evening by Constable Murphy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06

several times by Chief Browns finest, and
tried to force his way upstairs. After sew
eral efforts to stop him Inspector McAleese
gave an order which resulted IN the re-
moval of DR.. Orr to Central station, where
be was held on charge of interfering with
and obstructing the police
Later he secured bail. he claims that it
was entirely owing to malice that Inspector
McAleese ordered him into custody, and he
threatens a suit for damages.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06

Have you seen our beautiful Handkerchief
window on Penn avenue? You get from it a
little notion of our holiday stock of Handker-
chiefs Merely an idea, though, if you have .
good imagination.
Thousands Of dozens is the way we have to
speak of them. And they will all be sold be-
fore Christmas. When? The bulk in the last
two weeks. We want more people to begin
right away. As much for yourself as for Us.
Just look at the crowds at the counter any day
now. Then multiply indefinitely to get the
Christmas scramble. Come to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
BraddOck Omces.

Burgess Shallenberger, of Braddock, will
be candidate for reelection next spring,
and will be opposed by George f. Sims and
Alexander Campbell. For Borough Justice
of the Peace, George H. Clementson and
W. w. McCleary are candidates and for
Township Justice, Joe L. Campbell and
Thomas Lowry.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
s. Hnmilron,. snecInl,ie..

In response to the growing demand, we
have just opened department of small
goods embracing everything kept in first
class music house. Violins, guitars, banjos,
drums, flies, strings of all kinds; indeed
everything needed for home orchestras,
bands, etc. All our goods are from the most
reliable and celebrated makers. Full value
is assured you. Please favor us with an
order and tell your friends. Personal at
tention given to orders by mail.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
THE NEW CABINET BEAUTY.
The Latest Thing Ont.

One of the most gorgeous Improvements is
the new Cabinet Opera. It has been
specially designed by celebrated New York
artist for the holiday season, and it is beauti-
full beyond description. The elegant case
alone is worth the money asked, while its
music captivates every ear. Truly, Christ
mas present such as this beautiful Cabinet
Opera would set the entire family circle wild
with delight. Call at H. Kleber & Bro. s,
506 Woodst., and see it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
Oleomnrrnrins SELLERS.

George Hoeffner, charged before Alder
man Succop with selling oieomargarine, was
held in $500 bail for court last night AL
derman Succop stated that there were sew
eral other dealers violating the oleomar-
garine law on that side of the river, but it is
hard to get sufficient evidence to convict
them
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
Hampton College Students.

General @. S. Armstrong, Rev. H. B.
Frissel and the Hampton quartet will ar
rive this morning, and appear tonight at
st. Andrews P. E. Church in programme
of rare interest. Addresses will be made bv
various of the Indian and African students
Of Hampton College.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
sPECULATIONS GIVEN FORM.
The Origin of the Fire Seems TO Worry
Few Citizens.

Few Citizens.
There are still grave doubts as to the
origin of the fire and che choice of position,
if choice there were, could not have been
better calculated for piece of successful in
cendiarism. It is stated by persons who
were among the first on the ground that two
fires had been started, one under the drug
store and the other 40 feet distant at the foot
of the elevator, where quantity of oil was
stored, and old boards and boxes saturated
with oil were scattered around.
The two places where the fire is said to
have started were separated by a stone wall
in the cellar, and the attention of the police
was called to the subject last evening. An
investigation will be made to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06

This Mems Department is world to itself.
A little limited in your horizon. but there Is
nothing wanting to make it complete. Every
masculine want, in the way Of furnishings, has
been looked after, and fully provided for in
best possible manner, and to make the least
possible cost on the purse Of the buyers
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
DRIFTING TO THE LEE.
The MysteriOusIy Assaulted Man Dying in
the Southside Hospital.

the Southside Hospital.
It was reported last night that William
Dean, the man in the Southside Hospital
suffering with fractured skull, might not
live until morning. He is sinking rapidly,
and cannot possibly recover.
The theory that he was assaulted is being
revived again. DR.. Prossman said last
night that he made a careful examination
of Deans injuries, and found that there
were no evidences of rugged bruises or cuts
such as man would be likely to receive
through fall The cut on the head is a
clean one, and is the only one about Deans
body.
The police have not been able to discover
any clew by which they can substantiate
the theory that Dean was assaulted, and are
inclined to believe that the man fell from
the Trestle while drunk.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
WRECKED, BUT ALL RIGHT.

PromInens CIerEymeu Who Were IN the
GreensbuFE Wreck.
Rev. Father o. P. Gallagher, rector OF
st. Johns Church, on South Fourteenth
street, and Rev. Father Windoline, Of St
Michael's Church. on Plus street, arrived
home yesterday from Greensburg. They
were both in the wreck Of the day express
on Wednesday, but were fortunate enough
to escape injury.
In speaking of the controversy now being
carried on between Father Sheedy and Rev.
McCroIy, Father Gallagher stated last
night that the two gentlemen ought to shake
hands and then pay attention to their re-
spective parishes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
DIR. ORR ARRESTED

While Attempting TO Enter the Burning
Building He Was Taken Into Custody.
During the heighth of the excitement at
the fire DR.. j. P. Orr, of Second avenue,
attempted to rush up the stairs of
the hotel. He was pulled back
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06

WHEN overworked you will be greatly re-
freshed and benefited by glass of Frauen-
helm & vilsack's Iron City beer. Insist on
having il
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
spd End Of rhe Flrrt Le..on n whlr,lLnr.

Two weeks ago the 3-year-old son of Mr..
John Schwartz, of Coraopolis, Pa, had a
present of kniie and began whittling to-
ward him. Almost instantly it slipped and
was driven deep into his right eye. All eff
forts to save the eye were unavailing, and
yesterday DR.. Sadler removed the ball.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
Drop

A so bill'in our salesman's s hand and get a
fine chinchilla overcoat, worth from $18 to
$50. P. G. G. c.,
Cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the new
Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
Fine ParIor Clocks

In marble, onyx, bronze and wood; large
stock to select from; our prices are 20 per
cent less than elsewhere, at Hauch's Jewelry
Store, No. 295 Fifth ave. wFsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
Ribbons for Fancy Work,

Every shade and width, on our counters at
the lowest prices; you will wonder how these
heavy. all-silk No. % satin and gros grain
ribbons for home decorations can be sold ior
% cents per yard.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
Drop

A $40 bill in our salesman's hand and get
fine chinchilla oVercoat, worth from $18 to
$40. P. G. G. c.,
Cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the new
Court House,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
HutchIu.o,.Drnvo.

W. B. bravo and Miss Jennie Hutchin-
son, OF McKeesport, were married last
evening by Rev. James Nolan, Of st.
Peters Church.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
Drop

A SO bill in our salesman's hand and get a
fine chinchilla overcoat, worth from $1S to
$40. P. G. G. c.,
Cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the new
Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06

DOLLS given away, worth from 25c to 81,
with purchases in all departments this week.
Busy Bee Hive, Sixth and Liberty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06

EVENING shades in woolens and silks,
the most beautiful ever shown.
Jos. HORNE 3 Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
ExerxrIinr Now Rsndn.

Everything NOW hea0ys
The stock is complete. Come and exam
inc goods and prices. You will save money
by dealing at Haueh's Jewelry Store, No.
295 Fifth avenue; established 1858. wFsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06

Too near Christmas to stop buying because Il
rains, or because it's cold, or because the day
happens to be Friday. You viii think Of many
things to-day. Come right here and get them
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06

Christmas is coming right rapidly, and
everybody is preparing for it. It is well to
remember in this connection that no holiday
dinner will be complete without Marvin's s
famous wedding fruit cake, or golden plum
pudding. They are made of the purest i'm
ported materials, and grocers keep them. D
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
New Pluahen.

"a inches wide at S1.75. fully worth 81. %.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06

Your Grandfathers and Your sIrsa
All praise our elegant gas fires.
O'KEEFE GAS APPLIANCE Co. "a Fifth Az.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06

A 81 30 French Felt Hat at $1-and all
choice and beautiful styles.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
We Arc ReceIvIpR Daily

New ribbons, new birds, new hats, new tips,
new velvet, new wings, new plumes, new
beaver hats, new sash ribbons, all at popu-
lar prices. CAMPBELL 8 DICK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
SEQ the Wheels Go Around!

Then come see our gas fires.
O'KEEFEGAs APPLIANCE Co., "a Fifth av.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06
J1H. H1RNE < El'6

PENN AVENUE STORES,
PrrTsBURe, Friday, December q, lssa
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-06

''On the way out of the convent I met a
sister of Mother Gertrude, the present
Mother Superior (there are three of the
Burns sisters in the convent, BELIEVED. L
was surprised to have her tell me that she
disapproved Of the treatment of the French
Sisters; that for long time she has not
spoken to the members of the faction now in
control, and is also undergoing many hard
ships I gathered from her talk that
Mother Gertrude was not the willing op-
pressor of the French Sisters, but was mere
" carrying out the directions of her
superIOrs.
Whatever may be the facts, am going
to the bottom Of this case. What shall do
I am not now prepared to say. But 1 shall
not resi- as long as there is a possibility of
righting the wrongs of the unfortunate
French Sisters"
A call was made at Bishop Phelan's resi-
denee last evening 10 get mis- side OF the
story, but the Bishop was out of the city.
At the convent the buildings are closed
after dark, ard It was needless to try to see
the Mother Superior.