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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-02
DEAF AND DUMB JESTER.
Mute who Initiated the Language Of n
Vain Companion.

Mute Who Initiated the Language Of n
Vain Companion.
Boston CourieF.l
A gentleman who'has been professor in a
Western college which devotes its energies
to the education of that unfortunate class
who can neither speak nor hear. has many
amusing things to tell of the "dum-
miles," as they are popularly called.
Among the students in one of the classes
was fellow who was extremely vain of an
enormous seal ring which ne wore upon the
little finger of his right hand. In talking
his chief object always seemed to be to dis
play this ring. In all the gestures of the
language which required the little finger to
be kept in toward the body or in any way
out of sight he yet contrived to bring it into
prominence, sweeping the seal ring into
sight with ingenious curves and waves of
the hand
One day in an intermission the Professor
chanced to go into class room, and there
he found a score of students perfectly con-
vulsed with laughter, and the cause of their
merriment was simply one of their number
who had mounted the desk and was giving
a clever imitation of the manner of talking
which was characteristic of the wearer of
the seal ring. He was, so to say, initiating
the brogue of the affected mute. Every
body appreciated the joke quite as much as
it it had been question of vocal language,
instead of signs, and there was no end Of the
merriment which the mimicry excited. The
idea of deaf mutes thus joking upon their
infrmlties has in it something at once very
humorous and pathetic; and it opens up a
wide field in the regions of jesting, which
has thus far been little explored.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-02
AN ALLEGHENY CASE
A Very Prominent Party Involved in
the Affair.
Mr.. J. B. MYERS INTERVIEWED.


The popular saying that time will OBJ
literate all things" is probably one Of the
most truthful of all the old proverbs. The
softening influence of Father Times steady
hand serves to soothe us in hours of trial, as
well as giving us relief in many other diff
ferent ways. Such proved to be the case in
the history of the life of Mr.. John B. Myers,
of No. % Union avenue, Allegheny, whose
story as given the writer is of more than
usual interest. Mr.. Myers is4employed at
the well-known shoe house of G. D. Simons,
No. rs Ohio street, Allegheny, one of the
busiest thoroughfares in that city. He is
the son of Mr.. John F. Myers, prominent
real estate dealer, well-known throughout
the community.
"Well, guess it happened about two
years ago, possibly a little over that. 1
caught severe cold, which 1 was unable to
get rid of, Gradually became worse, and
my trouble grew from what had been mere
cold to a serious chronic affection. Ny nos
trils became clogged, first on one side and
then on the other. / seldom breathed
through my nose. My head was all stopped
up, and had much headache, between and
directly over the eyes. There was buzzing
and roaring sound in my ears. which an
noyed me considerably.
"This condition continued for a long
time. 1 tried several remedies, but grew
worse instead of better A dry hacking
cough had been added to my troubles. and
was coughing continually. could feel
The mucus dropping back into my throat,
and was constantly hawking and splitting
trying to clear it.
"My eyes became very much infamed
and discharged a watery substance. My
throat was badly liberated. Indeed for
several days it was in such bad condition
that could not partake of any solid food.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-02

" d e
On the grading, paving and eurbing of Web
street.
To the Select and Common Councils of the city
of Pittsburg.
The undersigned, Viewers of Street I'M
provements IN the city of Pittsburg. ap-
pointed by the Court Of Common Pleas Of Al
legheny county, and authorized by an or
d1nance passed on the 18th day of March, A
make an assessment OF the cost and expense Of
grading, paving and curbing of Webster avenue
from Thirty-third street to Orion street. in said
city, upon the property benited thereby, under
the provisions of and N accordance with an act
of Assembly of the Commonwealth OF Peunsyl-
yania, entitled: IAN act authorizing and direct
ing Councils of cities of the second class to pro-
vide for the improvement Of streets lanes.
alleys and public highways, sewers and side
walks, requiring plans of streets. providing for
the appointment OF a Board OF Viewers of
Street Improvements. prescribing their duties,
granting appeals 10 Councils and Court, provid-
ing for the assessment and collection of dam
ages and benefits, authorizing the use Of
and regulating proceedings thereon. and pro-
hibiting the use OF public streets without au-
thority OF Councils" approved the 14th day Of
June. A D. 1887, respectfully report.
That, having been first duly sworn and quaIi-
ned according to law, they proceeded in the
manner and according to the directions Of said
act, TO discharge the duties of their appoint
menus; tnat having viewed the premises, they
made an assessment Of said cost and expense
upon the property benefited, and caused plot
and statement to be made, as required by saId
act, and having given to the owner Of each lot
ten days notice Of the time and place of meet
ing. they met on the 18th day of October. A. ID.
1889, at the Office of theBoard OF Viewers, in
the city of Pittsburg, heard all complaints
and evidence offered, and having made all
notifications and corrections which they deem
proper, . sessed the cost and expense Of said
grading, paving and curbing upon the follow
ing property, upon each for the amount set op-
posite the name of the owner thereof, viz:
Chief OF Department Of Public Works, state
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-02
What Lawyers Have Done.

THE jury is out in the case of Police Oficer
TRULY Shaul tried for felonious shooting for
wounding James Britton.
THE Jury is also out in the case of Frank
Carroll, tried for the larceny of box of tobies
from NJ. Dougherty's store.
THE testimony in the divorce case of Mrs
Mary Brooks against julius c. Brooks, was
fled yesterday. Desertion is the allegation.
In Judge Magee's branch of the Criminal
Court, yesterday, Maggie Dunn pleaded guilty
to aggravated assault and battery on H. B.
Hays, whose face she had cut with razor.
She was sentenced five months to the work.
house.
THE voluntary assignment of William H. and
w. D. Banker dealers in BICYCLES. tricycles.
ETC., at No. 10 Sixth street, to N A. Gilbert was
recorded yesterday afternoon. The assign
cludes all the stock in their store on Sixth
street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-02
VIEWERS REPORT,

On the opening of Kirkwood street, from Hi
To the Select and Common Councils Of the city
of Pittsburg:
The undersigned Viewers of Street Improve
ments in the city of Pittsburg, appointed by
the Court of Common Pleas Of Allegheny coun-
ty, and authorized by an ordinance passed on
the 4th day Of June, A d. 1883, copy Of
which is hereto attached. to appraise the
damages sustained in the opening Of Kirk
wood street. from Hiland avenue to Collins
avenue, i'm the city of PittsburG and make
an assessment therefor under the pro-
visions OF and in accordance with an act of
Assembly Of the Commonwealth Of Pennsyl
vania, entitled IAN act relating to streets
proved the 10th day Of May. A. D. 1850; re-
spectfully report:
That having been first duly sworn and quali-
fed according to Law, they proceeded in the man
ner and according to the directions of said act,
to discharge the duties Of their appointment;
acs they viewed the premises and heard all the
allegations and evidence by the several parties
claiming damages. and after full consideration
thereof made true aud considerable appraisc-
ment OF the same; that after ascertaining the
whole amount Of damages, they made an as
sessment of the same upon the properties bene-
flied by said Improvement, and caused a plot to
by said act, and having given to the owner OF
each lot ten days notice of the time and place
of meeting they met ON the I7th day OF Octo-
her, A. d. 1889, at the office of the Board Of
Viewers. in the city of Pittsburg, heard all com
plants and evidence presented, and, after full
ing named. owners of property viii sustain
damages for which they are entitled 70 com
pensatiou, each for the aoount set opposite
his name. respectively. viz:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-02
IN THE SUPREME COURT.
A Test Case of the 0leomargarine Act
Other Arguments Heard,

N
Other Arguments Heard.
in the Supreme Court yesterday an argu-
ment was heard on the appeal of Jeremiah
Miller from Common Pleas No. l. The case
was an action brought by A. l. Best against
Miller before Alderman Carlisle to recover the
penalty of 500 for selling oIeomargarine Mil
Ter is a restaurant keeper and was one of a
number sued for Selling oleomargarine, instead
of butter, with his meals. He was fined, and
the lower court sustained the Judgment. An
appeal was taken to test the case. The de-
fendant claims that the sale was not viola
tion of the oleomargarine act of May q, 1885.
Attorney Yost appeared for the Common
wealth and ]. s. Ferguson for Miller.
An argument was heard in the case of John
Hart against the 81. C. Frick Coke Company,
appealed by the coke company from Common
juries received by Hart IN fall from the COM
pany's coal tipple.
An argument was heard in the case Of John
Bier against the Standard Manufacturing Com
pany, appealed by the manufacturing company
from Common Pleas No. 2 The suit was for
damages for injuries received by the fall of an
elevator.
Argument was heard in the case of the Pitts
burg Carbon Company against the Philadelphia
Company, appealed by the defendant from
Common Pleas No. 2. The suit was an action
on a contract.
An argument was heard in the case of ]. M.
Bowel against the Marine Sawmill Company,
a suit to recover the price of lumber raft ap-
pealed by the sawmill company from Common
Pleas No L
The case of Mary Ann McCleIland against A.
NJ. Brown, appealed by the plaintiff from the
Orphans Court, was argued The suit was
brought to compel A. NJ. Brown, the trustee of
the estate of David Sims, to pay certain money
OF the estate TO her. An argument was heard
on the appeal of McCleery, Myers, Sedden
Co. from Common Pleas No. 2. The case was
an action on a judgment note.
An argument was heard in the case of the
Home for Aged Protestant Women against
Williamsburg borough. appealed from Com
mon Pleas No. l. The suit is TO recover on a
lien filed against the Home for a boardwalk
constructed in front of the institution. The
question at issue is are such associations bound
by tie requirements to lay sidewalk? Does
exemption from the payment of borough taxes
relieve from this duty
An argument was heard on the appeal of the
Allegheny National Bank from, the decree of
the Orphans Court. distributing the balance
in the hands of r. B. Petty, administrator of
William B. Hays, awarding the money to the
legateeS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-02
AN UEAssUMING LITTLE NAN
How Citizen of ST. Louis Sizes Up the
Mighty jay GOald.

How n Citizen of ST. Louis Sizes Up the
Mighty jay Goald.
st. Louis Republic.I
During jay Gould's short visit on
Change Thursday. !" remarked Mr.. Thomas
Booth yesterday to the Man About Town,
"I was impressed afresh with fact that has
many times in my life been brought strongly
before my notice. That fact is this: How
difficult it would be to pass judgment upon
a mans ability or prominence in cur
rent events by his bearing and
general manner. I suppose there
is no doubt about Mr.. Gould's po-
sition among his fellows. He is one of the
remarkable characters of the century; but
he could have spent whole day on Change
without anyone suspecting it In the first
place, his personal appearance is not at all
striking. Small, plain, not showing in face
or figure any sign Of the powerful and rest
less brain that has put him in the very
front rank of the worlds fnanciers and
railroad managers, he has, beside, q manner
as simple and unaffected as any farmer you
might meet on a country road. He is as
easy as an old shoe, and as natural as man
working by the day.
''I have, on the other baud, met men who
impressed mewith vast ideas of their ability
and certain greatness as soon as I knew
them. A sort of personal magnetism,
something in their appearance would seem
to entitle them to be ranked above the aver
age. These first impressions of mine have,
IN nearly every instance, been dispelled in
time, and have had occasion to wonder
that men had thought so big afterward
shrunk into the very smallest proportions.
81 might, as said, have talked with Jay
IL -. II
covery of his ability, and as I saw him on
Change, little. unassuming. ageing man,
frail and plain of speech, 1 had to pull my
self together to realize that the Sphinx Of
Wall street, the man whose ightest words
are telegraphed broadcast and have magic
influence on the markets of the entire world,
stood before me in the fesh."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-02
HeaIthis Wealth

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Stuchy. Druggist Sole Agent 1701 and 1l01 Penn
ave. and cor. Wylie ave. and Fulton st. Pity
burg, Pa. so1-lo0-rrssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-02

her adventure. The epistle contained such
an eloquent appeal to the soft side of the
stern bankers heart. and such thrilling
description of how Mr.. Lincoln's bravery
had saved her life, that the doting father
gave up the fight and accepted the inevita-
bic.
Ralph wilmot win have to seek elsewhere
for girl with fortune, for Mr.. and Mrs.
Lincoln and Mr.. and Mrs. Farnsworth were
''st home" simultaneously last week, and
George has accepted the Vice Presidency Of
the bank, to date from July.
Did George Lincoln's spirit sit in the
Colonel's Chair that night, and, failing to as
sure Nellie of the impending danger, direct
its owner to the fateful spot where he proba-
bly, saved her life? Who knows?-Drake's
Magazine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-02
Catnrrh Cured.

A clergyman, after years of suffering from
that lOathsome disease Cstarrh, and vainly
trying every known remedy, at last found a
prescription which completely cured and
this dreadful disease sending self-addressed
stamped envelope to Prof. J. A. Lawrence,
So Warren street. New York, will receive
the recipe free of charge. EOS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-02
XITEWERs, REPoRT-

VIEWERS REPORT
On the paving and curbing of Corday alley from
Pearl street to Cedar street.
To the Select and Common Councils OF the city
of Pittsburg:
The undersigned Viewers Of Street improve
ments in the city Of Pittsburg. appointed by
the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny
county. and authorized by an ordinance passed
on the 29th dayof October A. ID. 1883. copy OF
which is hereto attached, to make an as
sessment of the cost and expense Of paving and
curbing of Corday alley, from Pearl street 10
Cedar street, IN said city upon the property
and in accordance with an act of Assembly of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, entitled IAN
act authorizing and directing Councils OF cities
of the second class to provide Tor the improve
ment of streets, lanes, alleys and public high
ways, sewers and sidewalks, requiring plans OF
streets, providing for the appointment OF
Board of Viewers of Street Improvements,
prescribing their duties. granting appeals TO
Councils and Court, providing for the assess
ment and collection Of damages and DEMENT'S.
authorizing the use OF private properly ana
providing for filing liens and regulating pro.
ceedings thereon. and prohibiting the use Of
public streets without authority Of Councils"
approved the 14th day OF June, A. D. 1881, re-
That. having been first duly sworn and
qualified according to law, they proceeded
in the manner and according to the directions
appointments: that having viewed the
premises they made an assessment of said
cost and expense upon the property Denented,
and caused n plot and statement to be made.
as required by said act and having
given to the owner of each lot ten
days notice of the time and place Of meet
ing. they met on the 18th day Of Octnber. A.
D. 1882 at the Office of the Board Of
Viewers in the city of Pittsburg, heard all
complaints and evidence offered, and having
made all notifications and corrections which
they deem proper. assessed the cost and ex-
pense of said paving and curbing upon the
following property, upon each for the amount
set opposite the name of the owner thereof.
viz: .,.
statement of cost -
5S5 $40 lineal feet curbing, so SO....... 468 u
Engineering. advertising, etc. ..-...... @ W
Printing ordinances and notices....... 40 O0
Printing viewers report. ........-....-. ~ ~
Making plans and serving notices. W
Viewers time. e......-...........-..,-... 4z w
s22s8 81
Corday alley, north side from Cedar to Pearl
w j. Hitfner t75), lSs.O 90 feet. S5 "
g. Heppenstall (85). l3306 feet......... 20 W
South side
S. Heppe1stall t5s). SIS feet...-...-.. 2s5 g
Jacob Kuftz. 40 feet. 2DQ "
VIM. Ihria, % feet. Ivy "
4. Moke, 9r., ~ Dfeet...........f.....s.. Nv "
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-02
THEY WANT THEIR MONEY.
A Petition Against the ShenaBRo Road II
the United States Court.

the United States Court.
A petition was filed in the United States
Court yesterday by B. K. Jamison & Co., of
Philadelphia, in the case of ]. NJ. Shadd and
others against the Shenango and Allegheny
Railroad Company. The road was sold in 1887
by order of Court to ]. ]. Shryock 7. P. Fowler
and F. W. Whitridge for 1925, 900. 1t was agreed
by the holders of mortgage bonds, ETC.. of the
road that after $50, 900 had been paid by the new
purchasers, the latter could go on and reorgan-
ize the road and that the amount Of the paper
held by them could beheld as first liens upon
the stock of the road. and could be paid when it
got in better financial condition. The petition is
Co have the Court direct the purchasers to pay
the certificates with interest, and in the mean
time to preserve the assets, have 3 receiver ap-
pointed, and on failure of the purchasers to
pay, the road to be sold for the benefit Of the
creditors. Judge Acheson fixed November IA
for a hearing
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-02
REPORT

~
On the construction Of public sewer on Euclid
street, from the north curb line Of Penn ave-
nue. to a connection with sewer on Euclid
street a6 Baum's northern property line.
To the Select and Common Councils Of the
city Of Pittsburg:
The undersigned Viewers of Street Improve
ments in the city of Pittsburg, appointed by the
Court of Common Pleas Of Allegheny county,
and authorized by an ordinance passed Oh the
9th day of February, A. d. 1889, q copy of
ment of the cost and expense of constructing a
public sewer on Euclid street, from the north
curb line of Penn avenue to a connection with
sewer on Euclid street at Baum's northern
property line, in said city, upon the property
benefited thereby under the provisions of and
~ accordance with an act of Assembly of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, entitled San
act authorizing and directing Councils
of cities of the second class to provide
for the improvement of streets, lanes alleys
and public highways, sewers and sidewalks. re-
quiring plans of streets, providing for the ap-
pointment of Board of Viewers of Street I'M
provements. prescribing their duties. granting
appeals to Councils and Court providing for
the assessment and collection of damages and
benefits authorizing the use of private prop
erty and providing for filing liens and regulat-
ing proceedings thereon, and prohibiting the
use of public streets without authority Of
Councils, approved the 14th day Of June, A. d.
1887 respectfully report:
That having been first duly sworn and quaII-
fed according to law, they proceeded in the
manner and according to the directions Of said
act, to discharge the duties of their appoint
ments; that, having viewed the premises they
made an assessment of said cost and ex-
pense upon the property benefited, and caused
a plot and statement to be made, as re-
quired by said act, and having given
to the owner of each lot ten days notice OF
the time and place of meeting, they met on the
24th day of October, A. D. 1889, at the office
of the Board of Viewers, in the city of Pitts
burg heard all complaints and evidence Of
fered, and having made all notifications and
the cost and expense of constructing said
sewer upon the efollowing property. upon each
for the amount set opposite the name Of the
owner thereof, viz:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-02
A Patient 1osOmOIOgist.
Norristown Herald.1

Prof. Lintner, bugolOgist says that
there are million species of insects in the
world. The fact that the insect tribe is so
numerous is not as remarkable as that Prof.
Lintner should have had enough time and
patience to travel around the world count
ing them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-02
EXCURSION TO BALTIMORE
Via the b. & o. r. r.

The B. & o. r. r. will sell excursion
tickets to Baltimore at rate of S. for the
round trip, from Nov. to II inclusive,
good to return until the 10th, on account of
the Catholic Congress. Trains leave Pitts
burg at 8 A. nj. and 9:20 P. M
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-02

wMRS. II. B. STOWE. = Ex-
tracts Of great interest from the
forthcoming autobiography Of the
famous authoress will appear in
tomorrow DISPATCH.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-02
To-Dny's Trial List.

Criminal Court-Commonwealth vs. Thomas
McGrady ct al, Taylor Lewis. Fannie Pillow,
Anthony and Maggie Marcaee, John Conners,
A. Beard, Frank Balsley.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-02

ewSTOFIEL in tomorrow DIS
PATCH will narrste the strange
romance Of a rose.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-02

See the special values in ladies, misses,
children's and boys winter underwear.
BoGGs & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-02

ASK your plumber for Anderson Gas.
Saving Burner. ws
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B. & b.

This week to all purchasers in our infants
department FLEISHMAN & Co.
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Dolln Given Away

ASK your plumber for Anderson Gas
Saving Burner. VS.
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Do Won want 4 piano or orpan9

Do you want to save $50 to SIS?
Do you want to know how this can be
done?
For full information write to w. L.
Thompson & Co., East Liverpool, o. IT'S