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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
AN ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
A Girl Tried to Jump in the River to End
Her Troubles.

A Girl Tried to Jump in the River TO End
Her Troubles.
According to the statements made last
night by Mrs. Sadie Smith, of No. Is Nc
CuIlough's row in Limerick, her sister,
Maggie Mashe, aged IS years, wanted to
drown herself in the Monongahela river
near the Lake Erie depot. A struggle took
place between the two women, which ended
by the girl going back to her sisters home,
but as she persisted in leaving the house
Mrs Smith called Officer Alstadt, who sum-
moned the Twenty-eighth ward patrol
wagon and had the girl locked up.
When taken to the station she told Ser
geant Richards that she had thought of
killing herself, but said she did not know
why she wanted to do so. A little later she
stated that the story of her attempted sui
eide was an invention of her sisters, in
order to have her arrested. She said that
her home was in Detroit until Thanksgiv-
ing, since which time size has lived with her
sister in McCullough's row.
Her sister, Mrs. Smith, told widely diff
ferent story to Officer Alstadr Mrs. Smith
said that the girl had been somewhat way
ward in Detroit, and had been sent to her to
see ifa change ofassociation would not have
q beneficial effect.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
BECOMING FATAL NOW.
Many Deaths From the Influenza Reported
at Paris and Other Points In Europe
The Condition Of the Gar

Ao Lou0llAou oA luo O1aE
Is Improving.
PARIS. December 27.-The influenza is
spreading and is very fatal. The number of
deaths in this city from all causes on Christ
mas Day was 31S. For several years past
the regular average has been 200 for that
day. Fully one-third the populaee is pros
trate. The editor of the Moniteur URiUersel
and three soldiers died in Versailles hos
pital to-day,
A cable from Berlin says: The influenza
is increasing throughout Germany. 1t has
crippled operations in the ship building
yards at Flensburg, Kiel and Dantsic. In
cases where the disease is slighted or not
treated it engenders pulmonary disorders.
The doctors say that the climax is passed in
this city, and that the disease is on the
wane. In consequence of the many cases in
the guards, all furloughs are suspended.
The Countess of Flanders, slster-in-iaW Of
King Leopold, of Belgium, Prince Baudouin,
eldest son Of the Countess, and the Queen Of
Roumania are sufferers from tine influenza.
At Vienna there have been several deaths
from diseases that began with influenza. At
Lisbon 1000 have the influenza, including
the Queen.
A cable from st. Petersburg says: The
Gar IS making favorable progress toward
recovery from his attack Of influenza. He
has never been in a critical condition, and
no fears have been felt as to the outcome Of
his illness
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
GIVEN A FINE FLAG.
Jr. o. o. A. M. Event In AlleRheny-COI.
w. A. Stone Made the speech.

The Three Candidates for Mayor Attended n
Jr. o. o. A. M. Event In AlleEheny-CoI.
W. A. Stone Made the speech.
The Pleasant Valley Council No. $50, Jr.
o. o. A. NJ. of Allegheny, has been in ex-
istence only six months, but it has already
a membership of 156. Three ladies, wives
of members, decided some time ago to pre-
sent the council with handsome silk flag.
They solicited money to purchase the ma
terial, and a few days ago the flag was
ready to present to the council, and last
evening was selected as the most appropriate
time. The Bethel Presbyterian Church on
! Gallagher street was selected as the most con-
venient place in which to perform the cere-
mony, and the ladies who made the flag,
Mrs. M. M. Carson, Mrs. E. P. Carson and
Mrs. s. c. Ritchlon, invited the council and
its friends to be present last evening.
The church was packed with people at 8
o'clock, conspicuous among whom were
three candidates for Mayor of Allegheny
Messrs. james G. Wyman, w. A. Cruik-
shanks and W. G. Grifith-who smiled
knowingly at one another and the entire
audience.
A programme had been arranged to pre-
cede'the event of the evening. 1t opened
with the singing of 'My Country, 'Tis of
Thee" by the audience, followed with
prayer by the Rev. Donaldson, which was
succeeded by an instrumental selection by
the five children of Mr.. Cruikshanks
on the violin, violincello, cornet and from
bone. 1t was feature of the entertain
ment. Miss Lulu Glaser rendered several
vocal selections. The objects of the order
were outlined IN 80 minutes speech by j.
Lindsay Greer.
Colonel W. A. Stone then addressed the
council on behalf of those who had
made the flag and presented it to its future
protectors. 1t was received by W. G.
Griffith on behalf of the council. The
was closed with an address
by w. NJ. McElroy. After the entertain
ment the council held reception in the
West End Avenue Hall.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
A MISTAKE IN ORDERS

Couple Of Freight Trains
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcHl
SCoTTDALE, December IA frightful
collision occurred between two freight trains
in the deep cut just south Of Meyer station.
about three miles south of this place on the
Southwest road this afternoon. Engineers
Johns and Dayton, together with entire
crews Of both trains, were injured, some
very seriously. Both engines were wrecked
and about 15 cars are piled on top of each
other to the height of 50 or 40 feet.
From what can be learned the collision
was the result of mistake in train orders.
The injured are being we'll cared ior, and il
is thought no fatalities will occur.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
ST. JACKSON'S DAY

VIII be Celebrated by Wooster Democrats
By Feast Of Reason,
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcz.,
WOOSTER, o., December 27.-For the past
"a years the Democracy Of Wayne county
have annually commemorated General An
drew Jaekson's victory at New Orleans by
speech making and dancing. January the
eighth will prove no exception to the rule,
the following programme of toasts and re-
sponses having been prepared for the occa-r
SiOn
Andrew Jacksou-Hon. Virgil Kline Of
Cleveland.
The Democratic Party-Hon. /. R Critch-
field. Millersburg.
The Democratic Press-General L. r. Sher-
wood, Canton.
The Democratic Ladies-C. NJ. Voorhees,.
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SAT DOWN ON him.
Professor Taylor Creates Some Excitement
in the Lyceum.

in the Lyceum.
Prof. Cesar A. A. Taylor, the colored boy
philosopher, who created stir among the
colored population of the hill on account of
his many titles and gifts, returned to the
city yesterday from Cincinnati. He left
here shortly after being arrested the night
be was billed to lecture at Lafayette Hall,
but could not stay away. He went to the
meeting of the Lyceum in the Warren
colored church, on Arthur street, last night,
and SHE'D his castor into the ring. A de-
bate was being held on "Methodism. {"
With the greatest confidence in the world
to battle intellectually with anything liv-
ing, Caesar sailed in. Each speaker was
limited to five minutes The well-known
colored orator could not tell one-twentieth
of what he knew of Methodism in five min
utes and ran over the time.
He was called to order several times, but
with the fire of enthusiasm in his eye, he
needed it not. After pounding the table
with his gavel until he was red in the face,
without making an impression on the ire
pressible Cesar, the President ordered Sam
Keyes, the Grand High Warden of the
Lyceum, to make the orator shut up. The
G. H. W. pulled Mr.. Taylor into his seat
and then literally ''sat upon him. After
that the ladies made it SO warm for him that
he was compelled to leave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED.
Incidents of a Day in Two Cities Condense.
for Ready Reading.

Incidents of n Day in Two Cities Condensed
for Ready Reading.
THE ladies in charge of the Southside Office
of the Society for the Improvement of the
Poor wish to return thanks to the pupils
teachers and principals of the Wickersham
Morse, umboldt, Birmingham, Knox, Bed
ford and Mt Washington schools. for their
generous response to the call made on them for
help the week preceding Christmas. The value
of the combined contribution was S22l. In this
was embraced every variety of staple and fancy
groceries. delicacies for the sick, 200 garments
and Sl7 q in cash.
THE Department Of Charities ambulance
was very busy all day yesterday removing sick
and disabled persons from their habitations to
the Fourth avenue station of the Pittsburg
Virginia and Charleston Railroad for transpor-
tation to the City Farm. Frank sienna and
picked up on the street by the police. David
Hare, 20 years of age; William Lannon, who
was at one time quite well TO do; Sanford
Green, who is at the poiLt of death almost, and
William Harris were the persons cared for.
SAMUEL CARTER, employed as a shearman
at the Keystone Iron Works, fell from a scaffold
on which he was working temporarily yesterday
and was seriously injured. One leg was broken
aud he received some severe bruises. he was
removed to the Homeopathic Hospital.
THE alarm from station No. US last evening
was caused by a blaze in the house Of Dennis
O0fleu, OSWeRO SbEoeI, EoubuSlues Inc uro
originated in a clothes press, and resulted in
damage to the extent of S75.
AN old man named Palmer, who lives in
Allegheny, fell down the steps at the railroad
bridge on Thirty-third street, last night. and
suffered q fracture of the thigh. He was
driven home.
WILLIAM g. KENNEDY's tobacco and notion
store on Forbes street, near Brady street, was
broken into by thieves yesterday. They car
ried OF about S25 worth Of tobacco and dry;
goods.
SAMUEL KoEHLER, employed at the Lucy
Furnace. was burned severely about the face
and neck yesterday by a splash of metal. He
was removed to his home in the Eighteenth
ward.
YESTERDAY Delinquent Tax Collector VIM.
R. Ford, paid to the County Treasurer sls,-
$50 o. OF this sum S15, ,S91 So was county and
So O93 So State taxes. both Of 1882
PROF. H. t. McCLELLAED will preach to-
morrow in the Third Presbyterian Church,
the pastor, DR.. Cowan, being on vacation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
A FATAL RAILROAD WRECK.
Fireman Charles English Killed in Wreck
Near Altoona.

EAEemAn OudEteH Eng Rubu hllle0 In q WRECK
Near Altoona.
Through a fatal wreck which occurred
three miles west of Altoona yesterday the
west-bound mail train, due in Pitusburg at
7:45 A. NJ, did not arrive until 1890 P. M.
Yesterday morning an east-bound coal
train stopped on the up grade. three miles
west of Altoona. While standing still an
other coal train came along and crashed
into it. Later two engines stopped on the
same line, close to the rear of the coal train.
In few minutes after the engines had
stopped third coal train came along and
collided with the engines, pushing them
up into the second coal train. This last col
lision was a fatal one. Fireman Charles
English, of engine No. 1176, was caught be-
tween the tank of his engine and one of the
cars, and crushed to death. He was extri
Gated and will be buried to-day.
Another collision happened at Primrose
Hill, on the Panhandle. First section of
express No. 2 from the West reached Prim
rose Hill where it was struck after stopping
by section No. 2. c. b. Lea, q passenger.
was injured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
AN EXTENSIVE ROD MILL

To be Erected Near Beaver Falls By
New Company.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
BEAVER FALLS, PA, December H.
George Layberger. formerly brass roller at
the rod mills of Carnegie, Phipps & Co., at
this place, has formed a partnership with
three wealthy gentlemen OF Pittsburg, and
the plans are now being drawn for an ex-
tensive rod mill to be located in this town,
if the proper grounds can be secured.
Several acres Of ground free of charge
have been offered to them north of this
place on the proposed line of the connecting
link of the Baltimore and Ohio and Pitts
burg and Western Railroad.
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TIE HALF MOON WON AGAIN.
An Enjoyable Ending of sOuthside Crib
baRe Tournament.

An Enjoyable Ending of southside Crib
bage Tournament.
The people of the Southside thought that
the Fourth of July had broken loose or that
a mid-winter political season was being
inaugurated. About O'Clock the members
of the Big 4, the Fee Gee and Half Moon
Fishing Clubs marched up Carson street
in frock coats and two-gallon hats, headed
by Marshal George Hoffman and the Ger
mania band. Red fire, roman candles and
rockets illuminated the sky along the route.
The clubs marched to the Birmingham
Turner Hall, where the Half Moon was pre-
sented with silk banner for winning the
annual cribbage tournament. Clarence
Bnrleigh made the presentation speech and
Councilman A. G. Robertson received it.
A banquet was served by the losing clubs
at 10 o'clock. The hall was filed with the
members and their friends.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
NEXT YEARS WAGE SCALE.

Flint Glass Manufacturers and Workers In
Conference Thereon.
A conference, to consider the next years
scale, was opened yesterday at the associa-
tion's rooms, in the Stevenson building,
between the joint committees of the Associ-
ated Tableware Manufacturers and repre-
sentatives of the Flint Glass Workers
Union.
Very little beyond preliminary discus
sion of the questions at issue was accom-
plished, though the conference was in ses-
sion from 2:30 o'clock until $50 p. M.
To-day it is expected that the points under
dispute will be decided, and, as a member
remarked, harmoniously.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
THREE NEW BISHOPS

Consecrated With the Imposing Ceremonies
of the Catholic Church.
ST. PAUL, December 27.-This city was
the scene to-day of an event of more than
ordinary interest to churchmen, in the conse-
Grafton of three new bishops with all the
august rites and imposing ceremonial of the
Roman Catholic Church. But once before
in the history of the church in this country
has the consecrating of three bishops been
simultaneously decreed, and it is probably
the first time where all three have been
taken from one diocese. The ceremony was
conducted by Archbishop Ireland, assisted
by the Most Rev. Thomas L. Grace. The
priests on whom the inter was conferred
were the Rev. John Stanley, of st. Paul;
Rev. james McGoIrick, of Minneapolis,
and the Rev. Joseph B. Cotter, of Winona.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
TO ARREST POWDERLY.
another Attempr in Thar Line WIN be Mada
on N New Warrant

Another Attempt in Thar Line VIII be Mada
New Warrant.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcHL
GREENsBURG, December N-Another
effort will be made to effect the arrest Of 7.
V. Powderly on the charge Of conspiracy
preferred by Edward Callaghan, of Scott
dale. Justice Keener said this evening that
Powderly would be brought here within the
next two weeks. Advice from able counsel
warrants him in the belief that the great
Knight of Labor can be brought to Green's
burg. and that bail need not be accepted By
the constable at Scranton when the papers
are served
Mr.. Callaghan was here to-day in con-
sultation with his attorney, and left for his
home tonight, confident that he will yet
have Powderly brought to Greensburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
Echoe. Of lhe Bowwow..

The postponed hearing in the case of the
alleged dog fighters was held yesterday
afternoon before Alderman Foley, of Allie
gheny. and six of the defendants were fined
SO and costs. Several of the men charged
were fined similar amounts last Monday.
Agent O'Brien, OF the Humane Society. who
is prosecuting, says that there were over 200
men concerned, who will be arrested as fast
as possible
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
ESPECIAL rrLreRAM TO THE DrspArcH.,


NEW YORK, December q. = When
Charles A. Slate, special constable and
expressman of North street, New Rochelle,
opened his stable early this morning he saw
a strange man in the hayloft. The stranger
on glancing at Mr.. States shield said:
you're an officer, amt you? Well, have
been hunted TO death, and I want to give
myself up"
The man, who was respectfully dressed
and who wore gold watch and chain,
seemed to have been suffering from the
effects of spree. Slate asked him why he
wanted to give himself up, and he replied
that he was defaulter to the extent of
1000. Slate took him to the Office of
Justice Stevens. There the man described
himself as Leander r. Briggs, aged 38,
bookkeeper for Foster g Bailey, manufac-
turers of jewelry at go Richmond street,
Providence, R. /. The man also told JUS
tice Steven that he was defaulter to the
amount of $50,
ORDERED TO BE HELD.
The Justice sent a telegram to Foster &
Bailey, and received reply requesting him
to hold Briggs, as he had keys belonging to
the firm in his possession, beside having
failed to account for nearly $500 which he
had collected on q note due the firm. The
latter also sent word that their representa-
tive would come to New Rochelle as soon as
possible.
Beside his watch and chain, Briggs had
in his possession $22 30. He admitted that
he had taken the money due on the note,
and that he had fed from Providence week
ago last Monday He said he had been an
employe of the firm for ten years, and dur
ing that time he had appropriated for his
own use various sums, until he had taken
in all $50, 900.
As Briggs was willing to go back to
Providence without requisition, Justice
Steven commissioned Constable Slate to ac-
company him thither. They started for
Providence on the o'clock train this even
ing.
MEMBER OF AfRICH FAMILY.
Justice Stevens sent telegram to the
firm, notifying them that Briggs was on his
way to Providence. Briggs has wife and
child, and it is said he belongs to wealthy
family in Rhode Island. 1t was evident
from his condition that he had been on
prolonged spree. He arrived from
New York at Mt Vernon Thursday
evening, and hired room in Webber's
Hotel Soon after he retired
he caused commotion in the house by
yelling like mad man. He threw up the
window of his room, and called to persons in
the street to come up and get him if they
wanted him. Some time afterward he
quietly slipped out of the hotel and walked
up the railroad track to New Rochelle. 1t
was after midnight when he got there and
sought shelter in States stables.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
IKCENDIARIES AT WORK.

A Vacant House Burned and n store De-
stroyed By Powder.
ESPECIAL TELEeRAM TO THE DIsPATcHl
UNIoNTowN, December IA vacant
tenement house Of Jacob G.. Hartman, at
Haydentown, was destroyed by fire last
night 1t was evidently the work Of an in
cendiary.
house of Frank Lyons, at Laurel Iron
Works, a few nights ago his store, adjoin-
ing, was blown to pieces by a keg Of powder.
1t is believed some Jealous person who was
not invited was the author.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
sudden Dearh ofnn Onioer.

Isaac Anderson, of Reynaldton, near
MeKeesport, one OF the best known old con-
stables there, dropped dead yesterday at 1
o'clock while sitting at his dinner table
reading paper. He did not complain of
sickness at any time prior to his death. He
made trip to Boston to serve a summons
during the forenoon. Deceased was mem
Der OF the 1. o. o. F., and was Sc years of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
ESPECIAL TELEeHAM TO THE DrsrAroz.r

ESPECIAL TELEeRAN TO THE DIsPArcz-T
EAST LIvERPooL, December 27.-Ths
manufacturers of &c. c., Rockingham and
yellow ware have to-day completed an or
ganization which has been named the
United States &C. c. and Rockingham
and Yellow Ware Compact. The compact
has been very quietly formed, and this is
the first information the public has that
such thing was being eonsummated or was
even contemplated. 1t has for its aim the
maintaining of a uniform discount to the
trade, with the view of protecting the job
Der and preventing indiscrimiliate quota
tons, at the same time securing their pref
erenee for American goods in this line.
This organization includes all of the prom
inent manufacturers in the country, and
does not contemplate advance in prices, but
IS designed to regulate and control dis
counts.
The following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, B. G. Simms, Vice President, Will
lam Cartwright; Secretary, James H. Good
win; Treasurer, George NJ. Crc,xall; all Of
East Liverpool.
The following firms are in the compact:
Cartwright Bros, Goodwin Bros, Ne
Niehol, Burton & Co.. G. C. Thompson &
Co., s. & w. Baggett, j. W. Croxall 8
Sons, the Globe Pottery Company, and Nc
Dewitt g Moore, of East Liverpool; J. II.
Baum, J. Patterson & Son, of WellsYille;
East Palestine Pottery Company, Of East
Palestine; George Scott's Sons and the
Brockman Pottery Company, of Cincinnati;
Peoria Pottery Company, Of Peoria, ILL.,; j.
E. Jefords & Co., Philadelphia; John
Moses, Fell & Thropp Co., Crescent Pottery
Company, and Clark Bros, Of Trenton, N.
j.; L. B. Beerbower & Co., of Elizabeth,
N. J.; New Milford Pottery Company, Of
New Milford, Conn; Gray g Clark, East
Boston, Mass; East Morrisania China
Works, of East Morrisania, ". Y; Edwin
Bennett, Maryland Pottery Company, Of
Baltimore.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
CAPTAIN BAsSETF SUCCUMBS.

An Old Senate EmplOye Laid Up By the
Russian Influenza.
IRON STAFF CORRESPONDENCE
WASHINGTON. December 2.-The ven
erable Captain Bassett, assistant doorkeeper
of the Senate, and for more than half a
century an emploYe of that body. left the
Capitol to-day, sick with an attack of "La
Grippe" or Russian influenza. As he is
quite old and not strong, it is feared the
disease may affect him seriously.
His familiar long. snow white hair and
beard, and his quaint announcement of
messages from the President and from the
House will be nj uch missed by frequenters
of the Senate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
nnchInerr nInldsr. nIeet.

L. A. 1880, Machinery Molders, held a
meeting last night with open doors so as to
admit of lapsed members being present.
The result was successful, as applications
for membership were received from quite
number
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
aou. John R. Byrn.- Arr,.r.a.

ScoTTDALE, December IL Constable
Washabaugh, of Greensburg. arrested Hon.
John R. Byrnes, OF this place. this after
noon, on a warrant sworn out several davs
ago by Hon. Edward Callaghan before JUS
tice Keener, Of Greensburg, for conspiracy.
Mr. Byrnes gave bail for hearing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28

wMRs. PARTNGToN, that
good old lady, has come out of her
retirement, and started on a Jour-
ney around the world Read to-
morrow's DISPATCH
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
AProtest to Brazil.

LONDON, December 27.-Portugal, Ger
many and Italy will shortly send collec-
tive note to the Provisional Government of
Brazil protesting against the Governments
scheme in regard to the naturalization OF
foreigners residing in Brazil.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
Secretary Kremer's Work Completed.
ESPECIAL rELEeRAM TO THE DrsPArc4-l

JoHNsTowN, December 27.-Seeretary
Kremer, Of the Flood Commission, will
leave Johnstown tonight. His work here
is completed, and his papers, records and
documents will be sent to Harrisburg to
morrow. The orphans fund will be placed
in the hands Of some banking institution
for distribution as it comes due.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-28
nII..rd Hi, Footing and Fell.

william Diebold, timer about 45 years
of age, while at work on the roof of house
on Royal street. Allegheny, yesterday after
noon, missed his footing and fell to the
ground. His leg and wrist we're broken,
aud be was removed to the Allegheny Gen.
eral Hospital,