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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
A Horrible Crime Committed by a Boy u
Only 16 Years.


Only 16 Years.
chilli, n. Y, January ia horrible
murder was committed between the hours
of z and IL o'clock last night at Myron
Davis house, in the town of Riga, on the
Chilli road, two and half miles from Chilli
station and IL miles from Rochester. Mrs.
Mary J. Hale, lady so years old, was
killed by Chris Burger, or Stieklenberger, q
boy aged 16. The murderer killed his vic
tim with boot, pounding her head and
face to pulp, breaking the frontal bones
and crushing the nose and forehead. Last
evening Myron Davis wife and two chill
dren left the house at o'clock, to attend q
school Entertainment. There were left In
the house Mrs. Hale and two Of Mr.. Davis
young children and Chris Burger, or Stick
lenberger Che went by both names). The
boy seemed to be in good humor when
they left the house.
At II o'clock Mr.. and Mrs. Davis re-
turned. and on entering the bedroom occu-
pied by Mrs. Hale and the two children,
they were Mortified at finding, lying on the
floor in pool of blood, the body of Mrs.
Hale. The dead woman's face was horri-
BILE sight. Lying on the dead woman's
breast, its little hands covered with her
blood, was the youngest child, aged years.
1t had evidently crawled on the body after
death.
A search was then made. 1t was found
that the drawers of bureau in the room
where the murder was committed had been
ransacked. A silver watch, revolver load
ed, a half dollar of the coinage of 1872,
which was keepsake in the family, and a
bunch of keys were missing. Later it was
found that the boy had also taken Mr.. Da-
Wis overcoat.
A late telegram from Rochester, N. Y,
states that the murderer has been arrested.
He attempted 70 foil the officers by an effort
to commit suicide.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
ANOTHER NEW CLUB.
A Number of Local Tnrset Shooters Form
Bold Front.


Another organization has been formed which
promises to be a valuable addition tc the local
sporting clubs. The latest society or club is the
Fort Pitt Rod and Gun Club. The new club
expects to figure among the prominent organ-
cations next season. The following floors
have been elected in the new club:
President John Hanlon; Vice President, James
Mawhiney; Recording Secretary. Ed Gala
CHER: Financial Secretary, Peter Duffy; Board
Vile, 7. Lennihan. William Gray, James Cum
ningham, H. Kelly, John Mcclure, Walter
Loy William Bridge.
The regular membership is as follows: p F.
Divans, John Steiner Dan Fitzpatrick, Tom
kavanagh, John Elmore, T. Trainor, Thomas
Austin, P. 7. Malone, P. Manion. Joe INLAND,
NJ. Riley. William Elmore. Christ Bauer. P.
Camings: T Fred Watson, a. John Hnf [. Riee, aSe
N. Mullen, William Murphy c. Nc,
Dermott, John Donehue, R. Sloss. Will
lam Higgins, P. s; Sullivan, James Malone.
Frank Glennan, Frank Coates, H. Garland,
Sam McCord Tod Coates, NJ. Rugan, John
Kearney, Thomas Collins, A. Hill, A. Newman,
P. Magee, Ed Reed. Joe McAffee. %Joe Sloss.
bell. James Kelly, James Austin. William Riley,
James Whallen, John Koser, G. Hanlin, J.
Kemp, Sam Gray, H. Maloy James Maloy,
Martin Connors. John Connors Ed Bauer. ].
Rice, John Monahan. ]. Connolly, Daniel Wag-
ner, James Robinson, John Robinson, John
Gibben, James Hassett. William E6netter, NJ
Ward, c. McMannis. F. Donehue, D. Powell,
w. Whalen, M. Foley Frank Little. John Nc
Caffrey William Kaiser, Charles Eppley, G.
Wilson, R. Fowler, Pete Foley. Al Hauck. s.
Z. Richards George Moore, William Love,
George Keisel, P. s. Finn. James Owen, John
Davis. Mike Kines, John A. Hare
1t was resolved that the roll of membership
would be closed at 130. The clubs attorney
will apply for a charter, and grounds will be
secured at Ingram station. The club will be
to accept challenges for target shoot
directors nj at fra
corner of Magee and Bluff streets, where letters
can be addressed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
THE DOG SHOW.
Some Fine CANNES VIII be There-The Long
List of Entries.

Some Fine CANNES Will be There-The Long
List of Entries.
The entries for the local dog show have
closed, and the list is an imposing one to dog
fanciers. 1t is some time since the flrst-class
CANNES were exhibited here, and the manage
ment of the approaching show expect great
event during the last three days of the month.
The following are some of the principal entries,
and they will give an idea of the quality of the
show:
Champion mastiffs, Maconta Nap.
=, Open mastif class contains eight OF the best In
Mastif 6itches-Three entries, including WILL
Puppy mastiffs-Four entries.
R9ngh-coated 81. Bernards,Four entries. IN,
Guiding Meinrad and Bernardo. Rough-c9ated
bttches-Flve entries, matched owned by the Key
stone kennels. Smooth-coated st. Bernard dogs
and bitches-Bonita and Lola. St; Bernard pup
contain the typical specimen. Jim. English
greyhounds-Ten entries, Including the noted
by the Hornell Harmony kennel.
Pointers over IS 5pounds-9entrics. Lord Graphic
and Victor are among these entries. Pointers un-
der S. pounds-I2 entries, incuae Donald b. and
the champion Duke, owned by John Fawcett.
som, jet, Lady Smoke and FIent Pointer puppies
- entries. Lewis Nellie is prominent in this
Champion English setters-s J.. Bogg's cham
pion, Paul Gladstone. Open setter'dog Glass;
entries. Lindo and San Roys Jr. are the princi-
Zona and Mamie s.. Magnolia and Nav Gladstone
are the leading entries. Setter puppies entries
Thunder, Beula L., Tony Paul and Donald are in
class Champion black ard tan setters-The noted
winner Dem only entry, and the bitch Roxey in this
bitch class. Open dog CLASS entries. includes
Dlsraeli and Duke. Bitch class-Nelle Duane
Puppies-2 entries. Queen Second and Stubble
Wilson. Irish setterS-Dogs, entries, includes
Cleveland and Red Boz. Bitches-Bess and
Beauty. Irish water spaniels, contains champion
Patsy O'Connor,
Fox hounds contains Squire Handel's and
Crocker's pack.
English Beagles contain the noted champions,
F1tZ Hugh Lee and May Belle Second, and the
noted winners, Royal Krueger and Mum.
Daschunds, champion Lena L. and Field
man h. Collies six entries. Bull terriers, repre-
sented by George wills fine specimens. Black.
and tan terriers. four entries. Irish terriers two
entries. italian greyhounds, Mcknipht's Rex.
Prince Albert and Romeo Pugs, six entries, in
clude Miss Chloe and Dude. Chesapeake Bay
dogs, Flora and Jack. owned by Ii. Stewart.
miscellaneous class contains the noted bob-tail
sheep dog Sir Lucifer and Dame Ursula.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
Snoring Notes.

ANDY MCCARTHY, the jockey, has gone to
New Orleans.
HARRY NIK1RK wants to tackle any of the
Oil City fighters.
GAFFNEY has signed to umpire for the AS
sociation next season.
WHEAT. the colored sprinter, formerly of
this city, and Joe Gibbons will run Toward
race tomorrow at Steubenville.
Miss JENNIE Ransom, the amiable and
speedy female pedestrian of this city, has sew
eral offers to take part in contests out West
A BASEBALL enthusiast has calculated that
it will require s3,3l0,s00 to pay the salaries.
ground rent, and expenses for one year OF the
different clubs in the country.
THE Sire Brothers have purchased Joseph
Hemmerich'S interest in the trotting mare
Rosalind Wilkes, and will campaign her next
season. They will start Harry Wilkes to beat
his record this year and are ready to match him
against any trotter in the world
PRESIDENT STERN threatens revolution.
He is quoted thus: II am now after a good
outfielder for the team, and if McPhee refuses
to sign will put Nicol at second and play the
new man in Nicol's place 1 do not know what
Carpenter will do, but if he gets his head too
high l will push him off the bag and dispose of
his services, and treat McPhee similarly /
will have no blufing, They either must sign or
pet ont
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
MR.. DANA'S MUSHROOMS.
He Will HIVE to Consult European Works
TO save His Crops.

He Will HAVE to Consult European Works
to save His Crops.
From the Pail Nall Gazette.l
State Entomologist Linter snapped the red
cord which bound a pail package this morn
ing, and then taking off MANILA wrapper
found a baking powder box. The cover re-
moved, a pungent odoI of spirits escaped.
Then the Professor carefully unwound several
small wads of saturated paper. These held
within some unappetizing specimens of mush-
rooms, of the champignon species. They were
of a brownish cast, and appeared to have dried
up. These came from the grounds of Charles
A. Dana" said the entomologist, who says
that his crop has become badly
marked with black spots. The cause
has been a mystery for long time, and
was at first thought to have been caused by
rubbing. The reason, however, IS that the
plants are covered by a very minute form of
eel worms, known scientifically as anguillidoe.
1t is of this family, and can be seen by micro
scopic inspection. The pest is new in this
country, and Mr.. Dana must send to Europe to
get works on it."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20

conditions of the match are $50 side, best
three in five-two points. winner to take gate
receipts, and Police Gazette rules to govern.
The cooking main between Cory and Erie
did not come to a conclusion this evening and
has been postponed. By the articles of agree
ment Cory was to fight Erie cocks handled by
an Erie man. When they came here they found
instead of Erie cocks Buffalo birds and Henry
Dean here to handle them. Cory entered a
protest at once and refused to go into the main
unless an Erie man handled the birds. When
an Erie sport was agreed upon the Bunalo
owner of the cocks refused to let them be
handled by anyone but himself This ended
the main for tonight. At late hour tonight
Cory men signed articles of agreement to light
Buffalo for $500 a side
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
THE SWIMMING BATHS.
A Few Definite Features of the New Venture
for Pittsburgers.


As was stated in last Sundays DISPATCH,
the proposed natatorium for this city is sure
go. The building has been secured, the pro-
moter has behind him the most public spirited
citizens of the city, and it is predicted for the
venture a success as instantaneous as it will be
gratifying to those who find the financial back
ing. That it will be boon to the city admits
of no argument A novel and interesting idea
of Fred Goodwyn's is to set apart certain hours
of every Saturday for school children, who will
get full privileges at half price.
Ladies will be pleased to learn that at least
two afternoons each week will be set apart for
their accommodation. A lady teacher with a
sufficient number of assistants will be in at
tendance, and every care will be exercised to
prevent undesirable persons being admitted
In fact, it will be model natatorium in every
respect. Already have several local merchants
signiied their desire to encourage swimming
by donating prizes. 1t is expected that the
baths will be in full operation BY no later than
Mayl,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
A Promising FiIly.

Robinson Bros, sons of Captain Claudius
Robinson, of the West End, Pittsburg. have
just received from Kentucky the fast and
promising 2year-old bay pacing filly, HANDLE
tonian Belle. The flly is not broken to harness
but was rode three times by boy and can show
2:50 gait. She is a natural PAGER, and prom
inent horsemen say that if she meets with no
accident she will pace in remarka BILE fast time
She is at all events considered one of the
fastest 2-year-olds in Pittsburg
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
Something Affecting.

NEW YORK, January l9.-John L. Sullivan
to-day received the following letter:
L1TTLEFIELD, ILL, January Is, 1855.
Mr.. John l.. Sullivan:
DEAR SIR-Having heard my papa read so much
about you, am very anxious 10 have a real pic
ture of you to put in our front room. am little
girl wears old, and admire you very much. Papa
also says you are going to fight Jake Kilrain. L
shall pray that you may win. My papa says that
he is going to see you knock him out. 1 have
baby brother that we call John L. think 1t SO
grand TO be the best man in the world. Don't
you? Papa will back this letter for me- Please
don't forget the picture-I want it so much. From
your little friend, DELLA HANLoN,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
New Orleans Winners.

NEW ORLEANS, January l9-The races to-
day were over a slow track. The weather was
cloudy but pleasant. Following is a summary
of the events:
First race, half mile-Rollln Hawley won in o:54
Dot second, Iris third.
Second race, three-fourths of a mile-Cheeny
won in l:20h, Duhme second. joyful third.
Third race, fve-eighths of mile-Henry Hardy
won in l:06h, Regardless second Florine third.
Fourth race, seven-eighths of mie-Morna won
in 1885, Mlrth second, Benton third.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
Donnelly n Winner.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPA

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcHI
FREEPoRT, PA, January 19.-The great
walking contest came to a close here this even
ing at 1920, being won by Vincent Donnelly,
making his 100 miles and lap Duffey "a miles,
and Bruner so miles. The hall was filled to
overfiowing being the first contest of this class
that ever took place here. Young DonnelIy,
the winner of first prize, was greeted with
perfect ovation. and was the recipient Of sew.
eral beautiful bouquets
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
THEY WON'T PLAY.
Rowe and White Figure Out Some Very
Profitable Plans.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH,l
BUFFALO, N. Y, January 19.-"Deacon JIM
White has decided not to play ball this season,
andJack Rowe will keep him company. They will
do nothing but manage their interests in the
Buffalo club. They see big money in the in
vestment and as they have full control of the
club, they can manage it to suit themselves.
They are both practical ball players. and think
they know how to avoid some of the pitfalls
that strew the paths of the managers. This de-
cision on their part will set at rest all rumors
in regard to these players during the coming
season.
Rowe will not play with Pittsburg, and
White will not become bean-eater. Neither
will they cut their throats by attempting to
play with the Buffalo club. They will alter
nate in the trips of the club, one going with
the players and the other remaining at home TO
keep an eye on the home interests In that
way neither will be upon the road very much.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
A Noted Dog.

One of the most noted young dogs to be en-
tered by Pittsburgers in the coming bench
show will be the Irish setter, Count Option. ~
owned by L. w. Washington, son of Major j.
b. Washington, of the Pittsburg and Connells-
vile Railroad. The puppy is from a bitch in
the kennels of The Duke of Bergloe, at Kent.
England. Count Option" is the only descend,
ant of the bitch in this country. All his ances-
tors were bred by the Duke.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
Another Case of Grade Crossing.

CHICAGO, January 19.-The outgoing
Rock Island Express train tonight collided
with Wentworth avenue street car at
Twenty-Ninth street. John and William
O'Mara, two OF the four passengers, were
severely injured, and John Nochton, the
car driver, probably fatally.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
THE NEW DESTROYER.
A Pneumatic Dynamite Gun Success
fully Stands the Official Test.
ITS NEW AND PECULIAR FEATURES
A Charge Which Would Instantly Annihi-
late Man-of-War
FIRED WITH THE GREATEST ACCURACY.
The Experiments of Two Years Brought to Success
full Conclusion.

Official tests made yesterday conclusively
prove that heavy dynamite charge, which
would sink any vessel on the seas, can be
successfully projected by means of COM
pressed air. The gups are intended for the
new United States cruiser Vesuvius. Some
minor defects have to be remedied, when
the gun will again be tested.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
The keystones.

The colored baseball team known last year as
the keystones have secured grounds at
Twenty-eighth street and Penn avenue. The
grounds can be easily reached by the Citizens
cable line of cars. There is an abundance of
players in the Keystones. so much SO that re-
serve nine is talked of. Efforts will be made
to secure w. s. Brown as manager
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
Nolan Wins the Match.

tsPEc1AL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
WARREN, O., January l9-The three days
go-as-you-please walking match was settled
early this evening. Nolan seemed to have a
walkaway from the start. and held his op-
ponents down. The score is as follows: Poff.
ll; Nolan, l66; Lorgan, Isl; Mitchell, lo2;
Moniger, l24.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
Great winter for Snake, and Pan,ie,.

MATTooN, ILL.,, January 19.-This has been
great winter for snakes in this latitude. The
largest haul so far reported was in Union town.
ship, eight miles east of Mason, where men dug
out 123 rattlers, some of them five feet in
length, and about go blacksnakes and other
reptiles. Pansies are yet blooming in the door
yards.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
A PERSISTENT SUITOR.
His Attentions Werc Not Acceptable, and
the Young Lady Shot Him.

LOUISVILLE, January 19.-Near Jeffer-
sonville, yesterday, Miss Dora Kane shot
and probably fatally wounded John AlstilI,
a cooper who had persisted in paying her
attentions against her wishes. AS he was
talking to her she stood with her hands un-
der her apron. She suddenly let fall the
apron and presenting revolver fired. She
is in Jail in default of bail
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
ERIE EVENTS.
Tho Gallagher Shaw Match n Goa Cock.
ing Main Postponed.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPl

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.I
ERIE. January l9.-The wrestling match
which was on the tapis between Christ Shaw,
of Erie, and Dennis Gallagher. the Buffalo
champion, has come to point. The match will
take place on Friday evening" January 25 The
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
GENERALLY SATISFACTORY.

The gun barrel was considerably elevated,
and after the projectile had risen to its
greatest height it began to turn over. The
screw wheel seemed to have no effect upon
it. Four times it turned over before it
struck the water, but when it disap-
peared, about half a mile from the
fort, it was head down and it
kicked up twice as much spray by its
explosion as the first one did. That may
have been because it fell in shallower water.
After that two wind shots" were fired,
that is, the pressure was turned upon the
gun without any projectile for it to work
upon. The result was an unsatisfactory
grunt from the weapon and the spectators.
1t was announced that the wooden discs
which are put in the breech,
of the gun to make sure that the compressed
air gets fair chance had been imperfectly
constructed. They leaked, and thus gave
an unsteady motion to the projectile. This
was said to account for the unsatisfactory
character of the second shot, and by reason
of it further experiments were discontinued.
They will be resumed some time within
few days
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
)0lJf7}5
THE WEATHER.

For Western Penn.
sylvania, West Ur-
ginid and Ohio, gen.
orally fair, ,Darnasr,
Uinds becom ing
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
northedsterlu,
MURDERED WITH A BOOT,

River at P. NJ. s.1 fest fall Of os feet in tn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
LDEsT DRUG HOUSE IN PITTsBURG
JOSEPH FLEMING e. SON,


Having had for number of years fair share
of the patronage of the good people of Pittsburg
and vicinity, ! take this opportunity to say,
with increased facilities and stock, am better
prepared than ever to solicit their orders, either
wholesale or retail, in any way relating to the
drug trade, and by accuracy, neatness and
promptness, and prices lower than ever, hope
to merit their continued favors. l have con-
stantIy in stock full line of DRUGS, TRUssEs,
SHOULDER BRACES for ladies and gents BAND
AGES, FAMILY SYRINGES, HAIR, NAIL and
TOOTH BRUSHES. All the leading PRoPRIE-
TARY MEDICINES of the day. COD LIVER OIL
PREPARATIONS, MALT EXTRACTS. For medical
purposes there is no better, purer, older whisky
sold to-day anywhere than the pure eight-year
old Guckenheimer Whisky am selling at 81
for full quart bottles, or six bottles for S. The
only wines that should be used for medical pur-
poses are the pure California Port, Sherry,
Muscatel, Angelica and Sweet and Dry Catawba
that am now selling.
Send for price list of Wines and Liquors,
mailed free TO any address. The money must
accompany al, orders for wines and liquors, as
we do not send any goods c. o. d.
Jos. Fleming & Son. DruggiSS,
(Wholesale and Retail.)
PITTSBURG, PA.
412 MARKET ST., cor. of the Diamond. TTssu
1,TIT, w ITI1cyTUDO DUNNTsIIT NJ 4 MI
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20
Goodbye, Mr.. Editor,
THE 1MPRESSIoNIST.

Mr.. EDIToR-The trio is classical form,
perfected, as were all classical FORMS by
Beethoven. 1t is a sonata for three instru-
ments. 1t has been somewhat enlarged in
scope and varied in treatment by later writers
without being radically changed or conclusive
ly improved. Its successful treatment implies
thoroughly classical style to correspond to and
fulfill the scope of the classical form.
Mr. Nevin can hardly be expected to have a
style of such breadth as is demanded by the
torn so early in his career as composer.
Consequently the trio in question must be
expected to be not completely satisfactory. AS
a whole it is surprisingly effective. AS whole.
also, the effects used are not broad enough. and
partake too much of the evident present beat
of the authors talent toward superficial and
sometimes exaggerated romanticism.
The andante shows this tendency on far
better side than any of his former compost
tions and rises TO genuine poetry of express
sion and solidity of style.
The sequencing climax is strong and urgent,
though unhappily somewhat married to the lis
um for musical perception by a slight
ACCIDENT TO A MUSIC STAND.
The first movement is clear in form, but the
first subject is so trifiing as to give the i'm
preston of amere Introduction to the second
subject, and it is only at the repetition that it
ment lacks in inventive power clearness and
variety. And once for all, musical limitation"
as process of composition cannot take the
place of invention. The second subject is yery
satisfactory and reposeful, making the con-
trast between itself and the levity Of the first
subject conspicuously evident. The first sub
ject should be entirely re-composed, and also
much more composed, when 1t would probably
furnish the motive to a more refreshing deyei-
opment.
The Scherzo is bright as behooves it to be.
and it would have been better for the finale to
come before the finale began. The latter Is
simply incoherent. And when the fugato sub
ject gave promise of lucdity the players swayed
about too unrhythmically to allow it to be effec-
fixyo N "a har
the movement
The playing was excellent, thanks largely to
Does the fact that Mr.. Nevin plays arpeggios
well account for their somewhat free introduc-
ton? That is an effective and Mendelssohn-
like use OF rhythmically repeated chord in
the first movement. As rule the rhythmic
effect is too monotonous, and the Individual
parts have not as much variety as desirable.
Mr.. Nevin's piano playingin this piece was
entirely satisfactory, but with the technically
unimportant exception of Des Attends and his
own pieces, his playing is entirely inadequate
to the pieces undertaken. This was most evil