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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-08
A SPIRITUALISTIC SEANCE.
JOHN Rodgers, Minnie Palmer's Husband,
Talks to the Spirits.

Talks to the Spirits.
About oneof the happiest crowds that has
gathered at a spiritualistic seance in this
city was that which crowded the parlors at
No. 26 Fifth street yesterday afternoon.
The seance was given by Mrs. Morse, the
medium, to a number of her friends, and a
great majority Of those present were theat-
rical people. Among them were Minnie
Palmer and her husband, John R. Rodgers,
who provoked laughter by his many witt
cisms in reply to the spirits.
Among the spirits materialized were those
of number of Indians and Lucille West
ern, the well-known subject. The medium
asked if any one recognized her. Mr.,
Rodgers, who was personally and intimate
ly acquainted with the lady when alive, said
it was not she, but he thought it looked
like the medium. Another person was
asked to recognize the spirit, but the person
addressed was also sure it was the medium.
The latter then stated that there were too
many positive influences in the room. She
admitted that the seance was not an entire
success, on account of the unfavorable con-
ditions under which she was laboring.
During her trance the medium said she
saw very pretty baby near Minnie Palmer.
This brought the humorous Rodgers to his
feet, and he exclaimed: whats that?"
The medium repeated what she had said,
and Rodgers asked: SIS it boy or girl?''
The answer was, ga girl" Amid roars of
laughter the questioner subsided.
A little later the spirit of little girl ap-
peared and began telling of a strange coun-
try she was in. The genial manager and
husband of Miss Palmer jumped up and
asked: SIS it good show country?"
Although the seance was not entirely sue
cessful, there was no attempt at an expose,
and everybody was in the best of humor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-08
A SLUGGING MATCH.
Two First Ward Pugs Form a Ring on
Smitlfield Street.

Edward Barry and Buck Cornelius were
arrested in front of Fleming's drug store
on Smithfeld street, last night for fighting.
The quarrel grew out of the hot political
contest in the First ward between Matt
Cavanaugh and Martin Foley, candidates
for Council. Barry is a Republican and a
supporter of Foley, while Cornelius is
supporter of Cavanaugh. On Wednesday
night they met and made arrangements to
go to a room somewhere in the lower part of
the city and fight it out. Cornelius and his
friends had carriage waiting at Durr's
saloon at 9 o'clock last night, and Barry
claims that when he got into the rig
Cornelius and five of his friends crowded
in, too. He got out, started up the street
and stopped in front of Fleming's drug
store, when Cornelius and a number of his
friends came up. Cornelius invited Barry
to fight there, but he refused. As Officer
Eagan arrived Cornelius threw off his coat
and caught hold of Barry. Two blows were
exchanged before Barry was thrown to the
ground with Cornelius on top. Officer
Eagan forced his way through the crowd,
but was caught and held for some time.
When he got to the center of the crowd
Cornelius had escaped, but was captured
afterward. Barry had his finger badly
chewed up.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-08
FOR AN INVESTIGATION.
Inspector McAIeese Demands Speedy Trial
on the Charges Against Him Institutedby

Inspector McAIeese Demands Speedy Trial
on the Charges Against Him Instituted by
DIR. III. b. Orr.
The following is copy of letter sent to
j. o. Brown, Chief of the Department of
Public Safety, yesterday morning:
SIR-Certain ciIizens of this city having cir
culated scandalous stories in regard to my
official conduct both by word of mouth and
through the columns of the public press which
stories are false, malicious and untrue in every
particular and are not made from honest or
proper motives 1 hereby demand, as of right, o
speedy, public, impartial investigation of said
charges in order that the truth may be ascer-.
tanned aud established to the satisfaction not
only of yourself but also of the public at large.
Very respectfully yours,
JOHN MCALEESE,
Inspector Of Police, First District
Chief Brown gave the request immediate
consideration, and last evening appointed a
Board of Investigation, composed as follows:
Gamble Weir, Superintendent of Police,
Chairman; Police Captains Daniel Silvus,
George Mercer and Richard Brophy, and
Chief Clerk Department Of Public Safety
Crosby Gray.
The Chief instructed the board to sum-
mon all witnesses who were connected with
said charges, particularly Alderman M. f.
Cassidy and DR.. II. B. Orr. to take testi-
mony relating to said charges, and make
full and complete report Of the whole pro-
ceedings to him.
The Inspector and Assistant Superintend-
ent 0'Mara were discharged yesterday by
Alderman Cassidy on the charge Of disor-
derly conduct, and the $50 fines were re-
voked Each were held for court, however,
on the charge of surety of the peace, in the
sum of $500 bail.
The following is a copy of Chief Browns
order creating the Board of Investigation:
To Gamble Weir, Superintendent of the Bureau
of Police, Captains Daniel Silvus, George
Mercer and Richard Brophy, and Crosby Gray,
Chief Clerk of the Department of Public Safety:
You are hereby appointed and constituted
board to investigate the charges herein below
set forth against John McAlesse, Inspector of
Police for the First district:
Charge-That the said John McAleese in |
spector aforesaid, has corruptly received |
money or other valuable things for the per- |
formance or non-performance of the duties of |
his Office from certain houses of prostitution |
and from the inmates thereof.
You will summon ana request the attendance |
of all witnesses that will throw light upon this |
charge whatsoever, particularly DR.. n. B. Orr |
and Alderman F. M. Cassidy, making care |
full, thorough and rigid investigation thereof, |
and report to me your finding, in writing in the |
premises, together with the testimony taken |
therein. ]. o. BROWN,
Chief of the Department of Public Safety.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-08
LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED.
Incidents of Day in Two Cities Condensed
for Ready Reading.

THE Republicans of the Fifth ward, ALE
gheny, will meet in the schoolhouse tonight.
THE new steel rail works at Duquesne, on
the b. & 0. R. R., we're put in operation yester-
day morning.
THE Lincoln Club met last night and made
| arrangements to observe Lincoln's birthday
next Tuesday.
WILLIAM YAGLE, of the Sixteenth ward,
| has been reelected a member of the Central
| Board of Education.
g. B. STANTON, a Panhandle brakeman, had
his thumb taken off yesterday while coupling
| cars near Jones' Ferry.
ANDREW BROWN, an employe in Singer,
| Nimick & Co.'s mill, had his hand crushed YES.
terday by an ingot falling on it.
HENRY CoRTwR1GHT, a conductor on the
Panhandle, fell off box car yesterday at
Sheridan station, sustaining slight injuries.
THE express agents of the city met yesterday
and prepared new tariff. restoring rates to
what they were two years ago. before the rate
war began.
MRS. JAMES THOMPSON and her son George.
of Boston, Mass, are visiting at the residence
of Deputy Sheriff James A. Steele, of Sandusky
street, Allegheny.
MARY WELSH. of Roberts street, com.
planned at the office of the Anti-Cruelty So
ciety yesterday that her three brothers abused
her, and she wants guardian.
COLONEL ANDREWS, of the Tehuantepec
Ship Railroad, went West yesterday. He saws
the prospects of the road are bright and ne
hopes to see it built in the future.
AT a meeting of the Allegheny Ordinance
Committee last night the ordinance imposing
license on hucksters and peddlers was af-
frmatively recommended to Councils.
THIEVES entered the barber shop of George
H. Lang, at the corner of Stockton avenue and
Federal street, Allegheny, early yesterday
morning and stole Is razors and several boxes
of cigars.
OFFICER CHARLES SCHULTZ, Of the ALLIE
gheny police force, was suspended yesterday
on charge OF extorting money from prisoner
whom he accompanied to obtain fine. He
will have hearing on Saturday evening.
ROBERT ZEIGLEMEYER, an engineer en-
ployed at the Allegheny County Electric Light
Works, on Virgin alley, was killed yesterday
pulleys, and lost his balance, falling into the
pit. He was removed to Mercy Hospital, where
he died few minutes after his arrival
MARY SAEGER, an insane woman aged 65
years, was found on Chestnut street. Allegheny.
yesterday afternoon and sent to the lookup.
where she was taken in charge by Major
delphia. An effort will be made to-day to as
certain her residence and send her home.
THE County Commissioners yesterday heard
appeals from the assessments in the Thirty.
second. Thirty-third, Thirty-fourth, Thirty-ffth
and Thirty-sixth wards. The only appeal of
any moment was that of Messrs Friend,
Bailey Co., the syndicate who purchased the |
third ward. The property was assessed at |
SSl9, ,000 The owners claim that they olly paid |
S2OO,O0O for it less than o year ago. and. IL |
selling would take s250000.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-08
THE MECHANIC HALL
Will be on the Sign Over the F. and
N. Building in the Near Future.
A BIDDER FOR THE JR. 0. U. A. NJ.
At the Auction Yesterday, According to
Man Speaking on Authority.
THE JUNIORS FILL A LONG FELT WANT

The adjourned sale of the property Of
the F. & NJ. Bank of the Southside was con.
tinued yesterday morning. Before the sale
commenced Mr.. j. II. Sorg stated that the
assignees were willing to let the property go
for S350O0 Several bids were made then
until Mr.. D. o. Cunningham offered S34, 500,
when Mr.. h. c. Gearing asked for another
adjournment, because he stated that he
wanted to consult with some parties who
were not present, and who would possibly
bid higher.
While Mr.. Gearing refused to state on
whose behalf he had been bidding, it is
pretty we'll understood that he acted for a
secret organization, either the Window
Glass Association or the American Ne
chanics.
A visit was made to the homes of Presi-
dent j. Campbell and Secretary George
Cake, of the Window Glass Workers Asso-
citation, last night, with the view of finding
out whether Mr.. II. c. Gearing had been
BIDDING FOR THE BANK
property in the interest of that organization.
Both gentlemen, however, were absent; but
another prominent member of the glass
workers union stated positively that at a
meeting of the association some weeks ago
it was decided to offer no more than SS3, 900
for the bank. This fact seemed to be good
evidence that inasmuch as Mr.. Gearing had
offered 1000, he must have represented
somebody else.
Several prominent members of the Junior
Order of American Mechanics were then ap-
preached and questioned on the subject.
They all agreed that the order is after a
building, but there was only one who,
from his authoritative position, made the
following reliable information:
eyes; Mr.. H. c. Gearing has been bidding
on the bank property in our interest, al
though he was not acting on the given
authority of the order. There are several of
us, however, who think that, as we have to
get hall anyhow, we
MIGHT AS WELL PURCHASE
the bank property as any other. 1t is a
well-known fact that we have been contem-
plating to either build or buy hall. Our
order has large number of members on the
Southside, and none of the councils have
suitable or commodious quarters. 1t was
for the purpose of raising enough money to
erect building that we instituted the fairs
in Salisbury Hall last year. Well, we have
now fund sufficiently large enough to go
ahead, and if we can come to terms with
the assignees of the bank next week the
property will surely become ours"
Mr.. Gearing was then called upon at his
residence, but he was noncommittal. He |
would neither deny nor affirm whether he |
was acting for the Mechanics, but judging |
from his remarks there seem to be no |
doubt about the matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-08
A BIG INCREASE
In the Population Of Allegheny City-The
Second Ward Entitled to Two More
CauncfIrnau n nd rho Sixth One

In the Population Of Allegheny City-The
Second Ward Entitled to Two More
CouBciImen and the Sixth One.
Mayor Pearson, of Allegheny, will to-day
issue his proclamation for the election on
the 10Th inst, when Common and Select
Councilmen and poor directors will be
elected. The election will be held under
the old city charter of 1870, which allows
two Select Councilmen from each ward and
one Common Councilman from every 575
resident taxables Thirteen of the members
of the Select branch will hold over in con-
sequence of the late decision of the Supreme
Court, as follows:
First ward E. S. Hartman; Second, ]. W.
Lahugh; Third, Thomas Brown; Fourth, Ed
win Lare; Fifth. W. W. Speer; Sixth, George
A. Cochrane; Seventh, Anton Roethlein;
Eighth. Theodore Hueskin; Ninth, Charles H.
Hartman; Tenth, George w. Snaman;
Eleventh, Robert McAfee; Twelfth, w. c.
Langhurst; Thirteenth, ]. G. Walther.
The population of the city has increased
wonderfully since the last apportionment
was made two years ago, and it
was thought that almost every ward would
be entitled to additional Common Coun-
cilmen. Mayor Pearson and Chairman
James II. Lindsay and James Hunter met
Yesterday to decide this matter 1t was
found that the population in all the wards
has increased, and some only lack few
more resident taxables to entitle them to an
additional Councilman. The Second ward
shows wonderful increase in population,
there being an increase of fully ], 900 voters.
This entities the ward to two more representa-
tives, making the number nine. This
is now the largest ward in the two cities
The Sixth ward is entitled to an additional
representative. If the increase continues
the Common Council chamber will have to
be enlarged before the election, which will
occur two years hence, unless Allegheny is
made a city of the second class.
Some of the politicians are not satisfied
with the turns affairs have taken, but Coun-
Gilman VIM. Bader, who is candidate for
Mayor expresses himself as in full accord |
with the decision of the Supreme Court. |
This will give all the candidates for the |
MayoraltY namely, James G. Wyman,
james P. Gregg. Jr., and Charles Geyer, a |
full year in which to work.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-08
COAL MINERS WAGES.
An Important Meeting of River Operators
to be Held To. Day.

An Important Meeting of River Operators
to be Held To-Day.
The Coal Exchange, composed of river
operators. will hold a meeting this after
noon to discuss trade and hear the report of
the committee that attended the Indian
apolis Convention. The delegates sent by
the Exchange were excluded from the con-
vention, and Captain John A. Wood, who
returned yesterday. says he cannot under
stand why such action was taken. He says
the whole convention was mixed up affair,
and does not believe the result will be sat-
isfactory to the miners or operators.
The N. P. U. seemed to run the conyen-
tion, and many Knights of Labor were ex.
cluded. 1t is not known what rate has been
decided upon for the Pittsburg district,
some claiming SO cents and others 70 cents
as at present Definite information ON the
subject will be received at the meeting to-
day, which may have an important bearing
on the wages Of the river miners.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-08
WILL WIN In ALLEGHENY.
DR.. Hays Says Allegheny Will Give Prohi.
bition Maiority-An Interesting Amend
ment Meeting Held.

DR.. Hays Says Allegheny Will Give a Prohi.
bition Maiority-An Interesting Amend.
ment Meeting Held.
A Constitutional amendment meeting was
held in the Union M. E. Church, corner of
Pennsylvania avenue and Manhattan street,
last evening. The audience was large and
enthusiastic. The choir was an excellent
one, and the selections were we'll sung.
DIR. Norcross, of the Pittsburg Female
College, made an address in which he pointed
out the evils of the use of alcoholic stimu-
lants upon the brain. He advised con-
certed action upon the amendment question,
if its advocates hoped to win, and closed
with an appeal to every Christian man and
woman to take part in the battle.
Dr. l. n. Hays, during the course of his
remarks, said that he would rather have
waited for a few months before submitting
the great question of Constitutional amend
ment, as the voters of the State were not quite
ready for the question, and that the temper
ance people needed little more time to edu.
cate tho people up TO the passing OF
the amendment, but now that the Legis-
lature had forced the question upon them
they must fight to win. The eyes OF the Union
and, if prohibition is adopted, New York, New
Jersey and Maryland will soon adopt similar
amendment.
He said he had strong hopes Of Allegheny
City giving majority in favor OF the amend.
ment but there was no hope of their winning
in Pfttsburg. The liquor element was too
strong in this city for them to carry it. DR.:
Hays said he was growing more hopeful every
day, and that he was quite confident of final
victory
Secretary Collins, of the State Constitutional
Amendment Association, was invited to make
few remarks. He also expressed his conf
dence in winning, and referred to the grand
rally of the temperance people to be held in
Harrisburg on February Is, at which represen-
tatives had been invited to be present from
every temperance organization in the State.
regardless of religious opinions, and from
every church in the State.
1t is intended at this State meeting to form
one grand organization and to secure, If posi-
BILE, the services of Senator Quay to act as
chairman of the body, which will carry on the
work throughout the State.
Delegates from the Fifth and Sixth wards to
the mass meeting, to be held in Lafayette Hall
on February Is, were elected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-08
AN AFTERNOON OF PLEASURE.
The EIks' Benefit at the Bijou To. Day, Be.
ginning at 1;15,

The Elks' annual benefit will be held at
the Biou Theater this afternoon, the per-
formance commencing at 1:15 sharp. 1t
promises to be not only an interesting. but
also a highly successful event, as the ad-
vance sale of seats indicates that the house
atrical attractions in the city are to take
part, making long and varied programme
which cannot fail to amuse The Elks and
their friends will doubtless be there in full
force,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-08
A Bad Shortage of Gas.

The residents of the Second ward, ALLIE
gheny, who have been using natural gas
furnished by the Peoples Company, almost
froze yesterday morning, as the supply was
nearly exhausted in that end of town.
Some of the residents had to resort to coal
or accept the hospitality of more fortunate
neighbors. They claim that there is always
a scarcity of gas every cold spell, and are
disgusted with the way the gas is supplied.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-08
An ABSCONDING WITNESS
In Murder Case at Jennnette Was Caught
Here Yesterday.


Here Yesterday.
Martin Donley, Of the Perkins Detective
Agency, yesterday arrested a colored man
named Joseph johnson, who is wanted in
Greensburg on charge of being an alb
sconding witness in a murder case.
About week before last Christmas Sam
Smith is alleged to have shot man named
Jim Green at his house in Jeanette. John
son stated to a DISPATCH reporter yester-
day that Smith was drunk when he shot
Green. He would give no other reason for
the shooting.
johnson is the only man who was present
at the time the deed was committed, and
his testimony is of the utmost importance.
He was found in house on Penn avenue
near Twenty-eighth street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-08
STRIKERS DEBTS,
Several Suits Contemplated Against District
3, knights of Labor.

The success of T. R. Lavine, Of L. A.
$3.50, K. of L., in obtaining judgment
against D. A. 8 for SCI has induced num-
Der of grocerymen to take similar action,
and ]. j. Arnd, a Twenty-third street gro
Ger, has bill of s499 for groceries furnished
the Black Diamond strikers which he is
anxious to secure. According to the de-
cision of Alderman Doughty the district is
liable, and he will likely enter suit for the
amount.
A number of other grocers and merchants
also have unpaid bills against the Knights
of Labor, and if all are paid the district
will be swamped financially.
Master Workman /. N. Ross says he will
appeal the case, and does not think the dis
trict will be compelled to pay the amounts
charged against it for the debts incurred by
the strikers at the Black Diamond Steel
Works.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-08
The Funeral of MIR. Yares.

The funeral of the late Mr.. James Yates,
who died from injuries received on the Citi-
zens' Traction road, took place yesterday
afternoon from the residence of his son, DR..
w. S. Yates, Penn avenue. The services,
which were conducted under the direction of
the Masonic order, of which deceased was
an honored member, were very impressive.
The qualities of gentleness, kindliness and
fidelity to every duty, which characterized
Mr.. Yates to the end of life, were spoken of
in a most affecting manner, and earnest
sympathy was expressed for his sorrowing
family
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-08
Some Contracts Awarded.

At meeting of the Allegheny Council
Committee on Streets and Sewers the follow
ing contracts were awarded: A sewer on
Long alley to NJ. Gallagher, at 500; grad
ing Lamont street to Thomas Carson at
81 Is per cubic foot; grading, paving and
curbing Perry street to Thomas Carson at
S615 "a. A number of ordinances and petit
tions of minor importance were recon-
mended to Councils for approval.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-08
For the Newsboys' Home,

The Ladies' Mitten Club, of Allegheny,
gave a very successful entertainment in the
Fourth q. P. Church last night for the
benefit of the Newsboys' Home. Over 700
people were present and fine programme
was rendered. Miss Emma Bingler sang
several solos and Miss Lillian Burkhardt
gave q number of recitations. The proceeds
of the entertainment will amount to over
5000
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-08
Two Roads on the Outs,

The Cleveland and Marietta road has
broken of its through freight arrangements
with the Panhandle. The former road claims
that the Panhandle did not treat them fairly
in the matter of minimum freight allow
ances. Hereafter the Cleveland and Marietta
will issue its own bills of lading from New
comerstown,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-08
A Slaughter House Burned.

A fire brokeout in John Herckenroether's
slaughter house, in Spring Garden borough,
about 8 o'clock yesterday afternoon. 1t
was located a short distance from the city
line and an alarm was turned in from box
162. When the Allegheny fire department
arrived it was found necessary to lay line
of hose 1,500 feet to reach the burning
building. The loss will amount to about
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-08
Outraged Maiden Affections,

Amelia Butler and Bertha Singleton,
colored, both chose the same young man upon
whom to lavish their pure, maiden affections.
Their joint bestowal did not agree, and, as
true love never runs smooth, quarrel en-
sued. Birdie got the worst of it and sued
Amelia before Alderman Porter, who COM
mitted her to Jail for hearing in court on
the charge of assault and battery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-08
A CRse of Malnracfica.

The Allegheny police are investigating a
report that young lady named Kate Sheffis
victim of malpractice. Her home is on the
Southside, but she has been in the employ
of North avenue family as a domestic.
The girl claims that a colored man named
Clarence Young is responsible. Her con-
dition, although serious, will not likely re-
suit in death.