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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
SUICIDE, BEYOND DOUBT.
The Mysterious Hanging of Mrs. UImer to
a Bedpost shorter Than Herself-Insane
About a Child's Future.,.&

The Mysterious Hanging of Mrs. Ulmer TO
a Bedpost Shorter Than Herself-Insane
= About Child's Furure,..
A reporter from The DISPATCH yester-
day went to Beltzhoover borough and inves-
tigated the case of the supposed suicide,
Mrs. Amelia Ulmer, whose body was found
hanging to very short bedposf last Mon
day night. 1t was stated in an afternoon
paper on Friday that there were rumors of
foul play, and that the circumstances sur
rounding the death were at variance with
the verdict of the Coroner'sjury.
The reporter yesterday visited the, house
formerly occupied by the Ulmer family. It
was closed and locked up, and Mr.. UImer
had removed to Mcdonald station, where he
is working. The neighbors were. inter-
viewed, and the general impression is that
it was a clear case of suicide in fit of tenn
porary insanity. Mrs. Wesslaiger, step
sister of Mr.. Ulmer, and who had been at
tending the woman during her illness, said:
'Iwas probably the last person that saw
Mrs. Ulmer alive. 1 was at the house all
evening, and left about $50 o'clock. When
left her Mrs. Ulmer was in bed, and
thought she acted strangely at the time. She
was dressed in a black overdress and had a
sack over the dress. I asked her why she
had attired herself in this way, and she
made an unintelligible reply. In the after
noon she said to me: i feel that am not
long for this world. I am not right (mean-
ing that she was out of her mind).' She
talked incoherently, and before went home
1 made her promise that she would try to go
to Sleep"
Mrs. Colligan, who lives opposite the
house where the tragedy occurred, said: 81
do not think there is the slightest doubt that
the woman hanged herself was over in her
house about o'clock in the afternoon, and
she seemed to be distressed. She was sitting
up at the time, and seemed to be worrying
over the future of her baby. The latter is
only eight weeks old, and the mother had
been i'll since its birth. This was her sew
enth child, and the only one that did not
die"
Mrs. Sheppard, who also lives across from
the Ulmer house, said: "There is a great
amount of talking going on; but I do not
think the trouble in that family amounted
to more than an ordinary spat between man
and wife. Mrs. Ulmer lived a very retired
life, and was not of neighborly disposition.
She was good woman, but did not visit
very much. People who knew them say
Mr. Ulmer thought great deal of his wife"
Squire Barr, of Beltzhoover, scouts at the
idea of foul play. He cited number of
cases where people had hanged themselves
to projections lower than an ordinary bed
post. He said that when he cut the body
down Mrs. Ulmer's knees were bent and
touched the floor. The position of the body
showed that she had died of strangula-
ton.
Undertaken Vierheller, however, sticks to
the belief that the bedpost was not high
enough for the woman to hang herself.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
Ladies, If You valne Money, Read This.

Tomorrow morning at o'clock we COM
mence ten-day sacrifice sale of ladies' mus
lin underwear and infants goods. Infants
Mother Hubbard cloaks, embroidered top
and bottom, during this sale at 81 70, regu-
lar price % 30; nice cloaks 99c, 81 %, ST. 90
to $40; infants eambric ehemise, 10c; zephyr
sacks, 23e; cambria and embroidered flannel
skirts, 35c up; bootees, &c; cashmere bon
nets, 25c up; null embroidered caps, Sc to
81; slips, lac to 75c; fine robes, 75c to s.;
ladies' muslin chemise, 17c, 24c, 35c to
81 80; skirt chemise, 65c to So, skirts, tucked
and ruffied, 25c; Hamburg skirts, 45c to 81;
Torchon lace skirts, So; long Hubbard
gowns, 39c to So; short gowns, 25c to 81 80;
Hamburg drawers, 25c to 81; Torchon lace
drawers, 45c to 81, with a full line latest
designs medici lace underwear at prices
thar will show a saving of % per cent.
Come early and avoid the rush at Louis
Rogslinei's, Busy Bee Hive, cor. Sixth and
Liberty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
DOGS ARE FATTER
Since Natural Gas Was Generally Intro
duced az Domestic Fuel.

Since Natural Gas Was Generally Intro
duced az Domestic Fuel.
"Lean ours are seldom seen on the public
streets now" said police officer yesterday.
''The reason is that dogs in this city have
actually become fatter since the general in
PRODUCTION of natural gas as fuel. Don't
you see ?''
The DISPATCH reporter confessed that
he did not. =
"Why, there is more garbage and kitchen
refuse thrown into back alleys and vacant
lots now than when people burned coal, +"
explained the officer. 'sfn those days the
average housewife burned all such refuse.
Even bones were chucked into the kitchen
fire or cellar stove. Now the natural gas
CRATES will no: permit the burning of garb-
age. Consequently it goes to the dogs. I
am telling You what my experience on the
W saS sfs S Gf three SG arS vose ma, Sh9S sH
see If this is not true.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
THE PRICE OF ICE ADVANCED,
And the Haulers and Helpers Want a Cor.
responding Advance In Wages,

And the Haulers and Helpers Want a Cor.
responding Advance In Wages.
The ice crop last winter was unusually
poor, and in consequence prices this season
will be higher than for many years past.
Notice of an advance will not be great
surprise to consumers, for they have been
expecting to pay more for ice this year than
last.
A meeting Of ice dealers was held yester-
day afternoon in the Stevenson building, at
which the rates to private dealers were ad-
vanced. No advance was made, however,
on carload lots. Cards will be printed con-
tanning the new schedule Of prices and
mailed to consumers this week.
The ice drivers and helpers who belong to
Local Assembly 1882, Knights of Labor, do
not believe an advance is strictly necessary,
particularly with the Chautauqua Lake Ice
Company, as the ice crop was as good in
that region as last year. They are willing
to have the rates increased, but they want
a portion of the advance themselves and
have made demand for more wages. Sew
eral of them stated yesterday that they
would insist on their demands for an adj
vance in wages unless the prices remain the
same as last summer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
SPECIAL TRAIN TO OREGON.
A Remarkable TranscontinentaI shipment
of Agricultural Implements-W Wonderful
Growth of the Northwest.

A Remarkable TranscoutinentaI shipmenI
of Agricultural Wonderful
Growth Of the Norrhwest.
The largest amount of agricultural ma
chinery ever shipped to the Pacific coast in
one lot will be shipped by Russell & Co., Of
Massillon, o., tomorrow. It comprises 46
threshing machines. "a horse powers and 50
traction engines, and will require an entire
train to transport it. The train will consist
of "a fat and 2 boxcars, and will be run
through from Massillon to Portland, Ore,
as a special. The route will be: Wheeling
and Lake Erie. Railway, Massilon to
Monroeville, o.; thence via Baltimore and
Ohio Railway to Chicago; thence via Wis
consin Central Railway to St. Paul, where
the Northern Pacific Railway will take it
and carry it to Portland. The train is ex-
pected 20 make fast time to Portland, where
Russell & Co.'s Pacific Coach Agency will
receive and reship to various points in
Oregon and Washington Territory.
The aggregate value of the shipment is
upward Of $50, 900, and it is probably the
largest single shipment of threshing ma
chimes and engines ever made. The freight
charges on the shipment will amount
to about $1,000.
with the exception Of one other case
where train of II cars was loaded to one
consignee on the Pacific coast, this, it is be-
lieved, is the only attempt to run solid
train Of machinery through to that Terri
tory.
This is striking indication of the rapid
growth of Oregon and Washington Terri
tory in the last few years, and all signs
point to still more rapid growth in the
future. 1t is estimated by those in position
to know that the population of Washington
Territory will this year be increased $50, 600
by immigration from other parts of the
United States. From New England, from
the Middle States, and even from Iowa,
Missouri and Kansas, people are going to
seek homes on the North Pacific slope 1t
is probable that the next census will find
Oregon and Washington Territory ranking
above many of the older Statesin population.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
NOT DEAD YET.

The Moot Court Holds AnOfher Session
Young Lawyers Try n Man for Stealing
Pencil nnd Acquir Him.
In the regular session of the Moot Court,
which convened yesterday afternoon in
Common Pleas No. /, the case of J. Nc
Kirby VS. 8. Silvey, in an action for
damages, was postponed until next Satur-
day as result of the absence of the at
torneys for the defense, which was thought
by the plaintiffs counsel as point in their
favor.
However, the young legal aspirants pres
ent concluded to hold magistrate court and
the case of the Commonwealth VS. Jerry
Carney, charged with larceny, E. J. Nc
Kenna prosecutor, was taken up.
The defendant, who is rum seller in Al
legheny (and his appearance also indicated
that he was rum ''swiller') }, was charged
with surreptitiously "nipping" lead PEN
Gil from the License Court table, said ar
ticle being the property of E. J. McKenna.
The latter priced it highly from the fact
that his deceased sweetheart had given it
to him. 1t bore the marks of hungry
schoolgirl, as it was filled with a million
teeth indentations, so characteristic of the
studious maiden. 1t was by these marks
that the purloined article was identified.
At this juncture street band created a
temporary adjournment of court, as the
judge, attorneys and prisoners all rushed to
the window to listen to the music.
Mr.. Goss made preliminary address in
which he proposed to prove the unqualified
falsity of the charge against his client
During his legal harangue the prosecutor.
his attorney and the constable were seen. to
flip coins for the drinks and to mutter
quietly, ''that's horse on your
After Mr.. Goss had finished the prisoner
took the stand in his own behalf.
He said he was saloon keeper; resi-
dent of Allegheny; 35 years old; not mar
ried, but willing to be. He had found that
pencil in front Of his place OF business.
Mr.. Goss, for the defendant, made very
creditable and forcible plea in behalf of the
prisoner, and his speech was worthy of
many an old practitioner at the bar. A de-
cision in favor of the defendant was
rendered.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
THE PROJECT PROGRESSING.
Working Night and Day on the Extension of
the w, & L. E.

the w. & L. E.
NJ. D, Woodford, Vice President and
General Manager of the Wheeling and Lake
Erie Railroad, passed through the city last
night on his way to New York from his
home in Toledo. Mr.. Woodford is one of
the executive officials of the growing West
ern line that will run into this city some
time in the near future. At present their
line extends from Toledo eastward to Bow
erstown on the Panhandle and from Valley
Junction to Marietta on the Ohio river.
They are extending the road from Bowers
town to Wheeling and by the middle of the
coming summer they expect to reach the
Nail City. In speaking of their line last
night the Vice President said:
By the end Of next week we. expect to be-
gin work laying on the extension of the
line from Bowerstown to Wheeling. We
now have our energies concentrated on a
tunnel under the Cadiz branch. The tun-
mel will be half mile long, with go feet Of
cut. We are working at it night and day
and have 400 feet of it completed. By July
we expect to be at the Ohio river. We
now get good share Of traffic out of this
city via the Pittsburg and. Western road at
OrrVille O..
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
Twenty Dollar. for Twelve.

The handsomest garments in the world
are our Glenmore suits. They come in the
following fabrics: Cheviets, cassimeres,
worsteds, diagonals, tricots, broadwales,
meltons, etc., and black, blue, brown, gray
and mixed are the shades. The pants are
cut either wide or medium. No ready-made
looks about the entire garment. Our price
for these suits is S12. They beat ANYTHING
ever yet shown at $50. Ask for the Glen
more. They combine ease, grace and fit.
You'll find 'em at our store, P. c. G. c.,
cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. new
Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
THEY ARE GROUNDLESS.
Mr.. B. F. Jones Denies the Charges Against
the MOnongahela Water Company. The
Ansxvar I'm he Eiled Varv ShorfIv

Mr.. B. F. Jones Denies the Chnrges Against
the MOnOngahela Water Company-- The
Answeg to be Filed Very Shortly.
Hon. B. f. Jones was interviewed at his
home on Irwin avenue, Allegheny, last
evening in regard to the fling of an answer
to the bill in equity against the Mononga-
hela Water Company, in which Mr.. Jones
is one of the chief defendants, and II. Sell
lers Mckee is the principal prosecutor.
The charge made is that of watering the
stock, and absorbing enough thereof to
make a difference of SI45, 900.
Mr.. Jones said he had only Just returned
to the city, and, although he had noticed
the bill lying on his table. he had not yet
had time to read it over. As the writ is
against the water company, Messrs. Knox
& Reed, its attorneys, will prepare an an
swer to the bill. -
Mr.. Jones said that the charges amounted
to nothing, and that they were entirely with
out foundation They were made on the
spur of the moment.
The answer will consist of general de-
nial of all the charges made in the bill. Mr..
Jones stated that he did not know when, it
would be filed. He is the principal stock
holder in the company, and is also one of
its directors
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
The Homes Of Our FavOrite Poet,,

The above is the title of booklet con-
tanning II highly illuminated pictures of
the homes of our most popular poets. In
the way of a souvenir it eclipses all pre-
vious efforts. Mr.. F. Schoenthal, who is
just establishing himself in the ladies' fur
nishing goods business at 612 Penn avenue,
obtained a limited quantity of these and
mailed them to his friends, announcing his
grand opening on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday of this week. These souvenirs
created such sensation that Mr.. Schoen-
thai was compelled to wire for more, and
expects to have them in time, when one
will be presented to each patron during
opening days.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
TRADES ASSEMBLY MEETING.

New Members Admitted and a Significant
Letter from Lewis.
A meeting of the Trades Assembly wa:
held last night, with Joseph L. Evans in
the chair. John Aneho, John Brew, Will.
lam Steward and Emanuel Corbin, repre-
senting Hod Carriers Union No. 1, and w
II. Decker and j. D. Gearing, of Box.
makers Assembly, 1888. were admitted al
members.
The Executive Board reported letter
from w. F. Lewis, stating that the demand
for labor bills which are to come before the
Legislature is 30 great that the supply has
become exhausted. He sent them the titles
of q number of bills.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
Labor Notes.

The conference committees of the A. F. g.
W. U. and the Manufacturers Association will
meet on April II to discuss the price list in the
engraving departments.
PREPARATIONS are being made for a big
labor demonstration in this city on July 4, the
object being to take preliminary steps toward
enforcing the eight-hour system. The move.
ment has been started by the American Fedora
ton of Trades.
EXCELSIOR LODGE 81, A. A. of L and s. W.
Zones & Laughlin's steel workers), will this
afternoon present to Mr.. Phineas Barnes, their
manager, a very neatly expressed and hand
somely framed memorial, setting forth their
sympathy with him in the recent death Of his
estimable wife.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
AMERICUs CLUB CHANGES.
The Active Membership Increased and {
Few Men Dropped.

The Active Membership Increased and n
Few Men Dropped.
The Americas Republican Club held its
regular meeting last night. Mr.. Harry
Darlington, of Allegheny, was elected a
life member, and 36 members were added to
the active roll. The resignation of mem
Der who has moved to Michigan was pre-
sented and accepted, and eight members
were suspended for non-payment of dues.
This leaves 541 members in good standing
in the club.
The Secretary reported the death of W.
E. Murdoch, of Sewickley. and suitable
minute was adopted. The club sent floral
tribute to Mr.. Murdoch's funeral.
Colonel William II. Reed was rendered
a vote of thanks for his tact and diplomacy
in procuring a private reception for the
club by President Harrison while in Wash
ington,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
Weihe settIe. che TroubIe.

President Weihe, of the Amalgamsted
Association, has been making, a tour of the
Southern iron mills. While at the Lookout
Mill, at Chattanooga, Tenn, he settled
trouble there. The firm was only working
single and used but one force of men. Pres
ident Weihe explained the rules requiring
a division of work, and the mill is now run
ming as usual.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
LARGE FUNERAL PARTY,
A Number of People Attending the ObseQuieS
ofCaptain Browns Nephew.

ofCaptain Browns Nephew.
A funeral party of 80 some people arrived
in the city yesterday and registered at the
Monongahela House. They came from
Niles, O., and New Castle to attend the
funeral of Charles S. B. Ward, son of W. A.
Ward, of Ward & Co., founders, at New
Castle, and nephew of Captain William
n. Brown the steamboat owner of this city.
The deceased was only 21 years of age,
and died from an attack of typhoid malaria.
He formerly lived at Niles, but for the past
few years has made his home in New Castle.
He died Friday afternoon and the remains
will be inferred in Allegheny Cemetery TO-
morrow. Among the funeral party are:
w. E. Ward and wife, Mrs. Hartzell, Mrs
Leslie, Miss Lde Baldwin, Miss Cleo Baldwin,
Mrs. Ingrowham, Mrs. B. B. Robin, William
Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Kouch, Michael Lynch,
Michael Keeling, Edward Henry. Myron Crow
ley, Michael Guggenheim, Francis Wilson,
Francis Bentley and David Jones, of Niles;
James TrImble and wife, Mrs. Sharpless,
Charles Phillips. Samuel Foults, John Hutton,
Edward Rice, James Rice and Michael Gantz,
of New Castle.
The pail bearers at the funeral will be
Charles Phillips, Samuel Foults, John Hut
ton, Myron Crowley, Michael Guggenheim
and Frank Bentley.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
ADDING TO THE list.

Down by Cable Car.
As George Lunpert, an old Lawrenceville
resident, was crossing Butler street, at
Thirty-si6th street, last night he was
knocked down and severely injured by cable
car los, ofthe Citizens line. The old gen.
tleman failed to notice the car approaching,
and the gripman rang the bell furiously, but
before the car could be stoppedh was struck
by the pilot.
He would probably have suffered greater
injury had not Constable Thomas Packer
pulled him of the track. Mr.. Lunpert's In
jury was an ugly scalp wound. He was
taken to his home on Thirty-seventh street
in the patrol wagon,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
A Quaint Old Piece Of Scrip.

Mr.. s. NJ. Thorp, of Springdale, possesses
one of the most unique old pieces of scrip
transparent paper, it recites that the sCox.
sackie IN. Y. Association promises to pay
to l. Swan or order cents" It is the size
of shinp1aster, is dated 1915, and was evi-
IDENTIFY issued just after the War of 1872.
when cash was scarce and scrip was resorted
10
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07

Jeannette tomorrow by the tank process,
but it was'discovered that enough heat ear
not be obtained to melt down the batch
This tank is the greatest in the world, and
in order to make it work successfully some
extensive improvements and alterations
will be necessary. This work will require
ahont MONTH q time. q ~.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
4 RUN OF 2,s5O TONS A WEEK,

The Largest on Record, at the Jones &
Lauahlin's Steel Works.
The Jones & Laughlin's Steel Works last
week turned out 1850 tons, the largest run
on record for even that mammoth establish
ment.
In the same connection it may be stated
that the puddlers at the Eliza Furnace are
still idle, and that one of the furnaces is yet
blowing out, and, by the present blasting
process, workmen hope to have it ready in
about six weeks to resume operations.
d. D. Lewis, foreman of the Jones 8
Laughlin's blooming department, had one
of his fingers smputated last week, owing
to an accident
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
Anance ON the srockdaIs.

A dance was given on the Katie Stock
dale last evening by r. J. Henderson, w.
H. Gordon, j. r. and S. R. Johnston to 30
couples. The music was furnished by the
boat orchestra. A fine supper was served
late in the evening. The occasion was in
deed very enjoyable one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
A NEW CAR LIGHTER.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Experimenting
With One.

The Pennsylvania RailrOnd Experimenting
With One.
The Pennsylvania Railroad is expert
menting with a new system of car lighting,
which will probably supersede the gaslights
now used on all its trains. For the past
few days there has been car lying in the
Union depot yards which has been fitted up
with the appliances to make the light, and
an instructor has been explaining it to the
trainmen and others. The car is local coach
No. 969, and will remain at the Union
station for several days yet.
The new light is called the Carburreter
system of fighting and is mixture of gaso-
line and coal gas. 1t makes a blue flame
and its brilliancy is said to be greater than
that of an electric light. The fluid or gas,
as it may be called, is stored in the tank
underneath the car, and when the cylinder
is charged the power generated will last for
a week without having to be renewed. If
the experiment is successful the new system
will be placed upon all the cars.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
SOMETHING NEW.
Silver Inlaid Spoons

And Forks. The backs and points have a
piece of solid sterling silver inlaid, and are
then plated with five thicknesses of silver,
making them almost equal to solid silver.
They are warranted to wear lifetime. For
sale only by E. P. Roberts 8 Sons, corner
Fifth ave. and Market st. Tusu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
TRIALS OF A YOUNG WIFE.
Her Husband Deserts Her, but Agent Dean
Comes to the Rescue.

Comes TO the Rescue.
+ A 19-year-old husband was sent to Jail
yesterday for want of bail by his 15-year-old
bride on charge of desertion. The
plaintiff is Minnie Camp, the defendant w.
a. Camp.
Minnie claims that her husband deserted
her month ago and went to Michigan. He
returned few days ago when he was ar
rested. During this time the wife saws she
and her child suffered for the want of sup
port. Agent Dean, Of the ANTI Cruelty
Society, helped them generously. Minnie
has no friends in the city except an aged
grandmother
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
ABad Grower Wor,xer.

Alderman Schafer committed Daniel Nc
EhafreY to Jail yesterday on charge of
larceny. Mrs. Mary Trago alleges she sent
McShafrey for bucket of beer, giving him
s. gold piece, and be never returned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07
Pre,ident CalIery,. Funeral.

The funeral of President James Gallery,
of the Pittsburg and Western Railroad, will
take place at o'clock this afternoon from
his late residence on Hiland avenue. The
services will be held in St. Peters Pro-
Cathedral in Allegheny. Bishop Phelan
will conduct the services.