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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY,

E0K sALE-LOTs! .L0Ts! Ions! L0Ts!-1N
Il Dickson plan. Thirty-third street. Call and
get choice level lot. They are the best located
and most suitable lots now for sale. Prices from
$50 to $500 each. Very easy payments. Buy now
before prices go up. First buyers will get a re-
duction and preference. See plan and get full
particulars Of THOS. MCCAFFREY, 3509 Butler
street. Office open evenings. jal2-Si-ws
LOR sALE-JUST ACROSS NEW BRIDGE AT
E Thirty-third street, in Dickson's plan of lots,
finest view and best location in the city; Thomas
z. Dickson and the late Joseph Dickson's resi-
dences, at big sacrifice, with three or more lots
to each: very easy payments; also hundreds of
houses and lots all over both cities and suburbs;
carriage ALWAYS in waiting to take parties to see
property. THOS. MCCAEFREY, the leading
agent. 3509 Butler street. Office open evenings.
Telephone 1912. ja12-33
LNOR SALE-I7O A., $50 A. CLEARED, FENCES
Il good, stockwater in every field but one. grass
and clover in abundance. smooth, faces east and
south, on pub. road: about 800 bearing trees
principally winter apples: large 2-story finished
frame house, extra large bank barn. threshing
floors, fancy wagon shed. carriage house, harness
room, crib on stone posts. ETC.: neighborhood
civil, churches, school, mill. p. o., store, etc.,
very convenient; AZ miles from county seat and
State Normal Schools title indisputable; price
only $50 per a., in payments, interest per cent;
g. 600 can remain on long time; lists free. Z. II.
BUTERBAUGH. Homer City. Pa. jal2-ss
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TO MAKE COKE ALSO.
Two Pittsburg Glass Manufacturers
Engage in the Business.
NEARLY S5OO,OOO is INVESTED.
Tom Barry Issues a Call for the Labor
Meeting This Evening.
CARNEGIEs WORKERS WAGES RAISED

A new coke company has been formed
with a capital stock, it is said, of 81, 100000.
This concern has purchased 763 acres Of
first-class coking coal lands in Fayette
county and propose to erect several hundred
ovens and begin the manufacture of coke.
The cost of the land purchased and the
erection of the ovens, it is claimed, will
amount to S40O,o 900.
The company was formed during the past
few weeks and the negotiations for the land
were conducted very quietly. When a
DISPATCH reporter made inquiries among
coke operators as to who composed the COM
pany, he was informed that James Chambers
and H. Sellers Mckee were the leading
stockholders in the concern. The gentle
men are the most extensive window glass
manufacturers in the country, and the fact
that they have decided to engage in the coke
business, is very significant. 1t is very evil
dent, dealers claiming that there is money
in the business or shrewd business men would
not engage in any such enterprise. When
these new ovens are built the construction of
branch railroad to the South Pennsylvania
Railroad will be necessary and the company
has stated that branch will be built.
There seems to be a great demand for coking
coal land as the following telegram from
Uniontown indicates:
DR.. Walker has sold the surface and coal of
his l60-acre farm, lying close to Uniontown. to
William Thaw. of Pittsburg, for S62, COO The
farm is crossed by the Pittsburg, Virginia and
Charleston Railroad, and gives MIR. Thaw
another opening for his 1000 acres of coal. This
makes Sl22, 600 of coal land purchased by Mr..
Thaw here this week.
The wage scale has not yet been settled, and
the operators do not seem to be making any
effort to meet the workers and arrange wages.
1t was stated yesterday that there is an over
production, and that the leading operators had
decided to restrict production by closing down
a portion of the ovens next Wednesday. This
information came from producer, and DIS
PATCH reporter called on several large
operators to have 1t verified, but was unable to
see anyone except Mr.. q. T. Rafferty,. AS Mr..
Rafferty, is the leading stockholder in the
Mcclure Coke Company, one of the largest
concerns in the Connellsville region, his opinion
is worth something He says that he has
attended no meeting and knows of no move
ment to restrict production by shutting down
some of the ovens next Wednesday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
d. & T. s. wELTY.

Carpets and Wall Paper, Wholesale and
Retail-The Only Jobbing House in the
City.
To supply our jobbing trade, we buy our
carpets, wall paper, oil cloths, mattings,
window shades, lace curtains, ETC., from
ducement in our retail department.
Our prices are always as low, if not lower
than any other house in the city. A full
stock for fall trade at 120 Federal street and
Is and 67 Park way, Allegheny, Pa. D. &
T. S. Weltv. Established 1869. This
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
AN OPEN INSTALLATION.
The knights and Ladies' of Honor Spend
Pleasant Evening.

The knights and Ladies' OF Honor spend a
Pleasant Evening.
Thomas A. Armstrong Lodge, Knights
and Ladies of Honor, held an open install
lation of officers at Lafayette Hall last
night. The ceremony was begun by the
audience singing together hymn according to
the prescribed rules of the order. Colonel w.
D. Moore formally welcomed the friends of the
order i'll a few brief remarks. The officers re-
Gently elected were installed as follows:
Past Protector, David Goodman; Protector,
Harry L. Berger: Vice Protector. Alex. Little:
Chaplain, Mrs. NJ. E Berger; Guide, Mrs. E.
Lenz: Secretary ". J. Mexican; Treasurer ]. B.
Berlin; Guardian, VIM. Durell, and Sentinel, /.
Wolf.
The Protector of the lodge, Mr.. Harry Ber-
ger was presented with a handsome jewel
badge. Grand Vice Protector George W. Mil
Ter made the presentation speech.
A programme of vocal and instrumental
selections and elocutionary exercises was then
given by members of the lodge. Sister Emma
E. Goodman rendered piano. and also vocal
selection. Messrs. Goodman and Parloni in
strumental duets. and Sister E. Miller recited
'The Polish Boy"
Grand Secretary Goodman read a statement
of the condition of the order.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
To Let for Business Purposes

Parties who require power service In
their business and who can see advantages
in being in the most central situation in the
city, should call and examine the rooms OF
all sizes now ready for occupants in the new
DISPATCH building, 70, II and 79 Diamond
street.
Besides being ready of access to custom
ers, tenants are supplied with every facility
for the rapid and successful transaction OF
business.
Elevator service, both passenger and
freight; prompt janitor service, steam heat
ing and electric lighting free; besides, splen-
did light and ventilation Of the rooms are
among the attractive features.
Econonomy, as well as other great ad-
vantages, in renting here. Apply at Dis
PATCH, new building, Diamond street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
HER TWO WILLS.


The Last Tesfaments of Mary HazIeff Turn
on the Period of Insanity.
Register Conner yesterday gave partial
hearing to the question of admitting to pro-
bate the second will filed of Mrs. Mary Med.
Hazlett. who was, two years before her death.
legally declared lunatic, and George Murdy
appointed a commission to take charge Of her
person and estate. She had drawn another
will, subsequent to the one first presented,
which latter has been recently ruled out as
emanating from lunatic entirely incompetent
to dispose of property. The first one drawn is,
therefore the second to be presented. and it is
claimed she made it before she became insane.
At the partial hearing yesterday the executor
of the will last presented-John Robb. Jr,a.ap-
piled for letters testamentary. Register Con
ner announced that he would give his decision
Monday.
The question involved in the last case IS
solely that of will made by . lunatlc Deing
lnoal
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
A CHARTER DISCUSSION
Ends in a Resolution Being Passed to Retain
the Present One.

the Present One.
There were 80 citizens present at the
charter meeting in the Common Council
chamber of Allegheny last night, and Mr..
j. H. Stephenson acted as President. The
committee of five appointed at the last meeting
to take legal advice in the matter, was en-
powered to confer with the Finance Committee
of Councils on the subject. The Chairman sug-
gested that the number of the committee be
extended to seven, and motion made to that
effect was passed.
Mr.. Rowand moved that the committee be
instructed to advise the retention of the pres
ent charter. The motion was adopted. Mr..
Price thought Councils competent to handle
the matter. He also advised the Finance Com
mittee to get copies of the charters of the
various classes and have them distributed
among the citizens.
Mr.. Hugh eating hoped that. if the city went
into the second class, they would elect the
heads of the departments, and not have them
appointed, as they were in Pittsburg, because"
he said, while he had ''only been once to see
one of the chiefs there" he had enough of
them"
Mr.. James Gallery then moved an amend.
ment to Mr.. Rowand's motion, to the effect
that the elections for City Councils were to
continue as heretofore. This was also adopted,
and the meeting adjourned, to reconvene at the
call of the Chair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS.
The Coroner's Jury Hears the Testimony of
Leading Witnesses.

Leading Witnesses.
The Coroner's inquest over the remains of
tha victims of the Diamond street accident
was formally opened yesterday morning.
The hearing was in the Coroner's Office.
The identity of the victims was sworn to by re-
sponsible persons.
C.L. Wiley, proprietor of the building at Nos.
81 and SO Diamond street, was the first witness.
He testified that Joseph Stillberg, architect
drew up the plans for the building; Hucken-
stein Co. were the contractors for the brick
and mason work, and George Miller for the
wood work. The building was to have been 80
feet wide so feet deep and "a feet high, with six
stories. The plans were afterward altered and
q seventh story was to have been added
The building was entirely open at the ends
from the bottom to the top. The specifications
said that the lower part of the building was to
be closed in with storm front.
Architect Stillberg svore that he drew the
plans for the buidii q, and that they had not
been altered, with the exception of the extra
story. He said it was not necessary for the
architect to personally superintcnd the erec-
ton of the building.
John Huckenstein, contractor, testified to
having charge of the masonry and brick work.
The inquest was then adjourned until Mon
day morning at 10 o'clock.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
WORK MAY BE RESUMED.
River Operators Are Moving Their Enptis
Up the River.

River Operators Are Moving Their Enpties
Up the River.
The river coal operators will likely start
their works within the next few works. For
several days past the empty barges, flats
and boats that have been brought up from
down the river have been moored on the wharf
There were acres of them, and yesterday al
most all the towboats in this section were put
to work towing the empties up the river They
will be placed at the different works, and the
indications are that work will soon be COM
menced.
None of the operators would say anything,
but it is understood that there will be no
trouble regarding wages as they ell seem to be
anxious to load all the coal they can. The re-
port that work will soon be resumed at the
mines reached a number of men who had quit
the river and gone into railroad mines, and
they are anxious to return.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
AN OATH TO SAVE ii CENTS.
The Most Remarkable Protest Yet Entered
Before the Assessors.

There is occasionally an oasis in the des-
ert in which the Board of City Assessors
wrestle daily in City Hall, something so
unique in the proceedings as to drive for a
came in and submitted his valuation and
protest The figures stood side by side with
those of the board, and Mr.. Case, after an e1-
animation, thought the appellant must be
laboring under a delusion, as his figures were
but $40 less than those of the board, $500 in one
case and $50 in the other; but the man said
with an rd-rather- -right-than-President ex-
preston on his face:
That's my valuation"
He swore to it, and will thus save, by devo-
ton to principle, II cents on this years tax.
Could John Hampden have done more?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
POSSIBLY A FATAL COLLISION.

Freight Trains Bump Together Near Woods
Run, Hurting a Brakeman.
By the humping together of two freight
trains on the Ft Wayne, near Woods Run,
yesterday morning, Brakeman William
Stewart, aged %, was thrown from the caboose
platform of the forward train. He fell beneath
the wheels that followed, crushing both of his
injuries, which, taken in connection with the
amputation of one leg, at the West Penn
Hospital subsequently, may cause his death.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
HOME TO SPEND SUNDAY.
Some of the Bills That Allegheny Members
Introduced Yesterday.

Introduced Yesterday.
Aiken Stewart, of Verona, and Hartford
Brown, of Beaver, members of the Legisla-
ture, returned from Harrisburg last night.
Mr.. Stewart stated that he was made Chairman
of the Committee on Coal and Iron, and a
member of the corporation and judiciary COM
mittees.
He introduced four bills yesterday. an ap-
preparation of $4,000 for the Deaf and Dumb
School at Williamsburg; another defining con-
veyances by deed and mortgage; one giving
persons right to bring suit for middle profits
before recovery in suits of eiectment, and the
fourth providing for writs of scire facias to be
issued by boroughs to compel citizens to pay
for paving, laying of sewers, etc.. when per-
formed at the expense of the borough.
Mr. Stewart thought the amendment offered
to the Brooks bill by Mr.. Brooks himself, to
make licenses transferable, was right, and he
would vote for it.
number of other legislators got back from
Harrisburg on the midnight train.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
National Renefit Association.

Perhaps there is no accident insurance
company, home or foreign, that is better
known throughout the State than the Ma
tional Benefit Association of Indianapolis.
The N. B. A. medal is familiar to the
working men. The prompt payment of all
losses has given this association a promi-
nence which it we'll deserves. J. T. Gun
NINGHAM, Agent, 81 Lewis Block.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
BARRY'S FRIENDS.
John FIannery Explains the Cause of the
Trouble in the Order.

John Flannery, of the Trades Journal, a
leading knight of Labor of this district
has the following to say about MI. T. B. Barry:
'Mr. Barry has many friends here who be-
lieve that he was illtreated and that there is no
escape when once the administration wants to
expel member, it does not matter whether
Justly or not and that in cases where a men,
ber is unjustly expelled if he does not stand in
with the powers, there is DO hope for such per-
son if he appeals to the highest court At any
rate the great majority of wage workers here
who were once members of the order are indif-
ferent, and it is just such feuds as that of
Barry and the order that has brought about
the depletion of the active blood of the order
and the impotency of associated labor in K. of
L. circles in this vicinity"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
FIFTEEN DOLLARS.

Only one more day to secure the most
wonderful bargains ever offered in this
world. To-day only that you can buy $40,
S35 and $50 suits and overcoats for SIS.
Every gentleman in this city should take
advantage of this one-day sale.
P. c. c. c., Cor. Grant and Diamond sts.,
Opp. new Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
LEGAL NOTICES.

A DMINISTRATUR'S NOTICE ESTATE
n of John P. Meyer. Notice is hereby given
that letters of administration on the estate of
j. P. Meyer, late of the city of Pittsburg, Allie
to the undersigned. to whom all persons in
debted to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment, and those having claims
against the same will make them known with
out delay to EMILIA e. MEYER. Administra-
trix, No. 2418 Sidney ST., Pittsburg, s. s., Pa.
jaI2-74a
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HE HAD FARED ILL.
Frank Curry, an Old Foreman of Brass
Founders, Dies a Suicide.

Lieutenant Duncan yesterday morning
picked up sick man on Second avenue, op-
posite the Wormser Glass Company's fac
tory, and sent him to the Central station. He
arrived at 9:l5 A. NJ. and died at 1890 Sergeant
Cochran stated that the doctor believed the
man to have taken dose of some kind that
killed him. The man was about 40 years old,
feet 10 inches tall.
His name was ascertaIned to be Frank Curry
once foreman OF the VIM. Powell Company,
brass founders, in Cincinnati. His appearance
would indicate that the world had not gone
well with him for some time past.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
GAN INCREASE IN WAGES.

Carnegie's Railmakers to be Paid ON q
$50 Basis This Month.
The wages at the Edgar Thomson Steel
Works this month will be greater than ever
before, that is since the sliding scale went
into effect. The wages each month, as
is known, are based on the selling price of
rails. Last month the wages were based on a
SIS so per ton selling price, although rails were
quoted at only S2S
There has been no advance in the price of
rails according to the quotations, but notices
have been posted at the works announcing that
wages this month will be based on a $50 rate
for rails.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
The H. of L. Executive Board.

The Executive Board of d. A. 8 X. of L., held
an important meeting last evening All the ac-
counts were presented, and the affairs of the
year we're discussed, when it was decided to
refer all matters to the Auditing Committee
which will meet on Monday evening. No
reference was made to the action of two of the
trustees in renting the hall for a meeting of
Barryites.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
A Benefit Next Tuesday Evening.

The Washington Monumental Committee
will hold an entertainments in the Coliseum
next Tuesday for the benefit of sufferers All
the receipts will 60 to those afflicted by the
disaster in the Diamond. The entertainment
will be of a musical and literary character. The
G. A. r. Band donates it's services, as do all the
other performers. The programme is to be ar
ranged by Manchester Council 124, Jr. o. U. A.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
A Midnight Blaze.

A fire broke out in the drying room Of
Walker Stratton & Co.'S soapfactory on Herr's
Island, Allegheny, about midnight and an
alarm was turned in from box 157. Several
tiremen were overcome by the odor from burn
ing bones and had to be carried away from the
scene. The blaze was soon extinguished how
ever, and the loss is placed at 500.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12

First Popular Excursion OF the Season TO
Washington City, Via B & O. r. r.
On Thursday, January II, 1889, fare 50
round trip, tickets good for return passage
10 days. Trains leave Pittsburg and II 30
A. NJ. and 1920 P. III. Pullman Parlor Cars
on morning trains and Sleeping cars on
night train. This will afford excursionists
a fine opportunity to see Congress in session,
and will also give them chance to visit Old
Point Comfort. Tickets will also be good to
Baltimore and return. For illustrated circu
lars giving full information call on or ad-
dress E. D. Smith, Division Passenger
Agent, Cor. Fifth avenue and Wood street,
Pittsburg, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
Do You KDow

You can have your choice at P. c. G. c. of
the finest satin-lined overcoato or suit for SIS,
in their mems fine clothing department.? 1t
makes no difference what fhe former selling
price was-$40, $50 or S25-you can take your
pick and choice for
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12

SANIrARIUM and Water Cure The only
Eastern institution in which mud baths are
given. Steam-heating and electric lights.
Baths, massage and electricity by trained
manipulators. Address John S. Marshall,
M. D.. Green Sprinp. O.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
B. & B.

All our suits marked down. Black silk
suits $50 to S35; $40 suits to $50 and S25;
cloth and cashmere suits S25 to SIS. You
never saw such bargains. White suits
opened up and marked down.
BoGGs & BUHL, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
b. & b.

Suit Room-All the wrappers marked SIS
to $40, and $40 wrappers to S.. Beautiful
elder wrappers $40.
BoGGS & BUHL, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
A New Year.

With the new year try the new brand of
observation-disclosures by Whitmyre
& Co., Thirty-eighth street and Allegheny
Valley Railroad, guaranteed to be the best
flour in the market.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
JOSIAH COHEN, IS Diamond street.

JOSlAh OOhEEN, % Dldluouu street.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS NO.
i l Of Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, No.
SA December term, 1888.
In re voluntary assignment of Rosenthal and
Bennett to A. Israel. Notice is hereby given
that the first and final account of the assignee
in the above matter was filed in the Prothono-
tary's office of said county on FRIDAY, jan
uary II, 1885, and that the same will be allowed
and confirmed nisi by the Court on TUESDAY,
February o, 1889, unless cause be shown to the
contrary. A. ISRAEL, Assignee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
OLD OFFICERS REELECTED.
The Exposition Society Will Hold a Mass
Meeting 10 Raise Funds.

The Exposition Society reelected the old
officers yesterday. President, S. S. Marvin;
Vice President, John Bindley: Secretary, j. w.
Bachelor; Treasurer, A. F. Keating.
w. E. Schmertz, Joseph MCDOWELL and G. A.
Berry were appointed committee to call
mass meeting in old City Hall. Tuesday night,
as noted elsewhere. to raise money to finish the
buildinp
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
1t Heads the IIfsf.

Marvin's new milk bread rivals the best
and sweetest nome made article. Your
grocer will get it for you if he does not
already keep it. Tussu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12

A GRAND auction sale of drygoods will be
held this afternoon at o'clock, and this
evening at o'clock, at NJ Fires, No. 1O2
Federal street, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12

DON'T fail to attend the auction sales this
day at o'clock and Z o'clock P. M, at M.
Fires, No. 102 Federal street, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
Marvin AIWaHa Lends.

Marvin's new Orange Blossom soda crack
ers, extra soda crackers, Little Gem farina
crackers and superior ginger snaps are un-
surpassed. Your grocer keeps them.
TuSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12
MARRIAGE A FAILURE ONCE MORE.
Only One Couple Who Wanted to Risk IL on
UnIucky Friday,

The record for the marriage license office
yesterday was remarkably light, but one
license having been issued. This has occurred
but once or twice since the establishment of
the Office. The license was for Patrick Camp
bell. of Braddock, and Maiy Ann McTighe, Of
Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-12

USE Rosalia flour, manufactured only by
Whitmyre & Co., Thirty-eighth street and
Allegheny Valley Railroad, guaranteed the
very best in the market