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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
SOUTHSIDE WATER.
The Independent Voters Of the Twenty
Ninth Ward ON the warpafh-Thsy WIN
Take Leazl stems to Betrer the Suuulv.


The Independent Votsrs Of the Twenty
Ninth Ward ON the Warpafh-They win
Take Legal Steps to Better the supply.
The Independent Voters Protective Associa-
ton, Of the TweHty-ninth ward, met last night
at Berkeley's Hall. Ex-Councilman f. G..
Beinhauer occupied the chair. The regular
business was suspended to listen to addresses
by ex-Councilman F. W. Mckee and Attorney
A. W. Duff
The speakefs congratulated the citizens Of
the Twenty-ninth ward for having the courage
to take stand for their rights.
The subject Of water supply was then taken
up and discussed. At the previous meeting the
question Have we a sufficient supply of
WaterT was considered and decided in the
negative. Last night the subject: What steps
are necessary to give us a better supplyf' was
settled. Mr.. Beinhauer talked at length, say
ing that the Monongshela Water Company has
violated their agreement made some years ago,
in which they bound themselves to furnish "a
sufficient" supply of water to the people for
a certain consideration. The ordinance, known
as the Bruce ordinance, by which the contract
was made, provides that any breach of agree
ment shall work dissolution of the same
either by an ordinance in City Councils or a
resolution in the Board of Directors of the
water company.
The general sentiment of those present was
that If the Monongahela Water Company can
be proven guilty of committing breach of
contract, the proper and necessary steps to be
taken is to have the contract set aside.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
A BIG PEENSY DEAL.
How the Railroad Proposes to Make
a Property Exchange
WITH WYLIE AVE. A.M.E. CHURCH
Cherry and Virgin Alley Real Estate
Wanted Very Bad.
A DEPOT TO CHECK TRAFFIC LOSSES

For some weeks past the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, through its agents, has
been conducting negotiations with Messrs.
Brady, James J. johnson and Emanuel
jackson, the Southside undertaken, commit
tee appointed by the Board of Trustees of the
wylie Avenue A. NJ. E. Church, looking to the
acquisition of certain property on Cherry and
Virgin alleys Immediately in the rear of the
Cathedral.
On Monday night, notwithstanding the ter
rife downpour of rain, the Wylie Avenue A.
M. E. Church held within its walls almost every
male member of the congregation. The COM
mittee appointed by the board of trustees read
Its report which was substantially as follows:
A TANGIBLE OFFER.
The church is offered by certain real estate
agents, acting for the Pennsylvania Railroad,
IA houses known as the Mahood property, on
Center avenue, near Erin street, and bonus
of 5000 for the Il houses situated on Cherry
and Virgin alleys, now owned by the church.
This property was given to the Wylie Avenue
Church by the late Charles Avery, founder Of
the Avery College, Allegheny, to be held in
trust for the coiored Methodist churches of
this city. The rental accruing from the houses,
after all expenses are betrayed, Is divided be-
tween the five churches of this denomination.
HEATED DISCUSSION.
The report of the committee was vigorously
discussed by the members of the congregation
until nearly IL o'clock and the committee was
formally instructed to hold the matter open, as
the board was not quite satisfied with the offer
made. Before adjournment a resolution was
offered that the entire matter be kept from the
papers.
Rev. Bently, pastor Of the church, when ques-
toned by DISPATCH representative, said that
the subject was one that only concerned the
church people and he refused to discuss the
matter. Other prominent members of the
church were interviewed, but bearing in mind
their resolution, refused to speak concerning
the matter.
1t was learned from one of the members that
the property offered by the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company does not belong to them, but
that they hold an option on it.
WHO OWN THE PROPERTY.
Frauenheim & vilsack, the brewers, own the
the property, but they recently placed it in the
hands of a real estate agent, by whom the
option was given to the railroad.
1t is well known that the Pennsy has been
making strenuous efforts to secure foothold
on the square bounded by Smithheld, Fifth
avenue and Cherry alley for the purpose of
erecting a depot The local traffic has de-
creased largely since the advent of the cable
roads. Upon good authority it is stated that
the receipts of the East Liberty station have
fallen of to the extent OF 81, 700 per month.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
ENGINEERS DISCUSS BUILDING.
An Able Paper by Captain Hunt-whar
Caused the wiley Building to FALL
No,,,fn, ,Ion. f,- fpN,c.ru

An Able Paper by Captain Hunt-Whar
Caused the wiley BuiIding TO FALL
Nominations for Omcers,
At the meeting Of the Western Pennsylvania
Engineers Society last evening the committee
on the nomination of officers for the coming
year, composed Of William Thaw. Jr., F. c.
Phillips and H. d. Hibbard, reported the fol-
lowing nominations: President, W. L. Seaife;
Vice President, Phineas Barnes; Secretary, 8,
M Wickersham; Treasurer, A. E Frost; Direc-
tors r. N. Clark and w. G. Wilkins.
Mr.. ]. H. Harlow said tAat he would like to
see the society push the work It had inaugu-
rated. OF procuring better roads throughout
the State. The matter, he said. should be agi-
tated now while the roads are bad, and not
wait for the summer time. He suggested that
the COMMITTEES in charge Of the matter take
active measures subsidize the newspapers in
the Western part of the State to agitate it as
all the engineering journals now are doing
have the Governor enlisted in the cause, and
committee to present the bill before the Legis-
lature when it convenes
The committee IN charge Of the affair was
authorized to send representatives to Harris
burg to push the matter.
The meeting concluded with paper by Cap
tain A. E. Hunt on sStone Used for Structural
Purposes" Granite and brick, it was stated,
are the best material to be used in this coun-
try on account Of their lasting qualities and re.
sistance to the action of the moist
acid atmosphere of this part Of the
and decay rapidly from the action of
the atmosphere here. 1t was stated that the
Wiley building disaster was an example of the
absolute necessity of allowing the mortar to
become dried out before putting any great
weight on wall, the mortar joints being by
times requires two or three weeks in winter or
wet weather.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
Holiday Excursion Tickets on the PennsyI-
vouin Raflroud

Holiday Excursion Tickets on the PennsyI-
Vanin Railroad.
Pursuant to the usual policy of aiding its
patrons in the interchange of social visits
during the holidays, the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company will. this season, place on
sale at all its ticket offices excursion tickets
to be sold between the various stations on
the system at the rate of two cents per mile
in each direction.
The holiday excursion tickets will be sold
from December q, 1889, to January 1, 1880,
inclusive, valid for return until January 4,
1890, inclusive.
This arrangement, however, does not ap-
ply to the sale of excursion tickets between
New York and Philadelphia, but does ap-
ply between Baltimore and Washington, in
either direction.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
HE WON'T BUILD.
Mr.. ReIghArd Not Trusting 20 the Tender
Mercies Of Railroads,

Mr.. ReIghard Not Trusting TO the Tender
R1ercies of Railroads,
Mr.. E. F. Houston, Secretary of the GLOBE
Refining Company states that the brain that
conceived the idea of D. P. Reighard building
an oil refinery in the new CHARTERS Valley
field must be a crazed one. Mr.. Houston says
an independent refinery could not live where it
had not the advantage of competing railway
lines, and that it could not have that in the
CHARTERS field. Could its owners play the Bal
timore and Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad
Companies against each other it might work,
but he says the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Rail-
way and the Pennsylvania Railroad are not in
competition, and the former is in great meas
ure controlled by the latter.
Speaking of the bitterness between the b.
and o. and Pennsylvania Railway Companies;
Mr.. Houstin told of car of broken brick be-
ing loaded on the former at Hazelwood, and
transferred to the Pennsylvania Railway at
Braddock to be brought to some portion of the
city. The brick we're sold for $26 and the
freight demanded by the Pennsylvania Rail-
way was $@, whereas says Mr.. HoustIn, about
81 would have been nearer the thing. The con-
signee demanded that the shipper pay the diff
ference, and the matter gave rise to considera-
BILE contention before an agreement was
reached.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
Advnntnges Of Imper.oual AdmIni.,ra,Isu.

Advantages OF ImpeFsoual AdmInistratlon.
We desire to call attention at this time to
the advantages and desirableness of an i'm
personal administration of any estate or
trust. We wish to emphasize the fact that
this business requires time, experience and
close attention, and in no way can these
conditions be reached 80 well as by an i'm
personal administration by an institution
thoroughly equipped for the management
of such trusts and the general business of
which is free from all speculative features,
such as The Safe Deposit Company of Pitts
burg. In the case of personal administers
tion it frequently occurs that the person
named finds it inconvenient to give the nee
essary time and care, and sometimes difficult
to furnish the bond required, and
there Is the contingency that all prepara-
tions may be frustrated by the disability or
death of the personal administrator. The
Safe Deposit Company of Pittsburg meets
all these requirements and is peculiarly
fitted to take care of this kind of business, hay
ing large capital full paid, perpetual char
ter and an experience Of more than 20 years.
In addition, the management of the COM
panv is conservative and free from all feat
ures that would in any way imperil trust
funds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
CROWDED STREETS.
The Police on the Lockout for Pickpockers
and ShopIiftern.

The Police on the Lockout for Pickpockers
and ShopIifterH.
The streets show the usual holiday aspect
crowded to a great degree, and the observer,
with an interest in census figures who would
stand on the principal streets. could judge
from the congestion Of population what the
number of residents and visitors are proper
tionarely. The stores, of course, are crowded
with holiday goods. the purchasers of Christ
mas gifts, and the disciples of Mercury, who
was very appropriately placed IN the mythology
as the god of medicine and of thieves
The Police Bureau, under the instructions of
Chief Brown, has taken every precaution
against letting the citizens be robbed in any
way except the legitimate one of raised prices
for goods at this season of the year. Mrs.
Fair, Of Al Palo Alto street, Allegheny,
snatched q pocketbook from Miss Minnie E.
Dobbs, of Townsend street. Pittsburg, near the
corner of Smithfield street yesterday after
noon, and was arrested within five minutes
afterward. Two others were arrested the day
before. and the officers in plain clothes, being.
like McGinty dressed in their best are doing
good work among the hght-fngered gentry.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
GREEN BOTTLE MEN MEET

And Talk Abouf Prices and Truses-They
Adjourn TIL January.
A meeting of the Western Green Bottle and
Vial Manufacturers Association was held yes
terday in the Anderson Hotel. Among those
present were L R. Hankey, Of Bowling Green;
D. w. Keeps. of New Albany; Oscar Richey,
Ironton; w. Elliott Smith, Alton; !. G. Ball,
Muncie. Ind.; Charles Boldt, Muncie, Ind; L
w. Kiser. Columbus, O.; H. II. Clough, Elyria,
o.; G. B. Hoyng Celina, o.: David Reed, Masil-
Ion, O., and 8. ]. Tappan, Findlay, o.
Mr.. H.H. Clough said in connection with the
purport of the convention: 'The meeting was
called for the purpose of talking over the con-
ditiOn of the trade and ruling prices. and refer
ence was made IN an incidental way to the
formation Of trust for better controlling
prices. Trade Just now is not very good, due,
mainly. to oYerproduction. A national con-
vention of bottle manufacturers will be held in
Washington on the 17th of January to consider
all these matters. Nothing of any Importance
was done to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT.

Excursion Tickets to Washington, Pa,
Wheeling, BridgepOrt and Bellaire via
the PennsylVania Lines.
Holiday excursion tickets will be sold BY
the P, G. & st. L. R. r. Co. every day
from December 81 to January 1, from Pitts
burg, Birmingham. Point Bridge, or Tenn
peranceville to Washington, Pa, at rate of
$1.35; Wheeling, S2.65, and from Pittsburg
or Allegheny the Pennsylvania Company
will sell tickets to Bridgeport at rate Of
81 65 and Bellaire $3.50. Tickets will be
good returning until January 4, 1890.
Is, %. %
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
THEY WANT LIGHT.

Chatham Street People Kicking About Ihe
Location of n Lamp.
The residents of Chatham street desire that
the attention of Chief Bigelow be called to the
Egyptian darkness of Chatham street. Since
the strike of carbon settlers. the street is
shrouded in a gloom impossible to pierce with
the eye. They want the lamps at the foot of the
street placed so that it will light the thorough
fare At present the lamp hangs from q pole
set about so feet east OF the corner Of Chatham
sheds no light on the side street. The people
want it moved a little westward, and placed
opposite the end of the street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
SHE PROMISED TO REMOVE.

Mrs. Wacker Receives Notice From Mayor
Pearson and InduIEes In Pledges.
Mrs. Annie Wacl1er of 81 Gray's alley. in the
Fourth ward of Allegheny. who was arrested
last Saturday by Detective Murphy. on a
charge Of keeping disorderly house, had
hearing before Mayor Pearson last evening.
The charge was made against her by neigh
bor, who claimed to have been annoyed Mrs
Macker pleaded that she had two small chill
dren. one of them blind. On her promise 70
move from the house within 4S hours the com.
plainant paid the costs. Mayor Pearson told
Mrs. Wacker that she would be watched in her
new home, if It were in Allegheny, and that he
would expect her to behave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
For One Day Only.

Just to make it lively for the stylish
dressers of Pittsburg, we will sell to-day 100
imported blue kersey box oVercoats, with
patch velvet collars and plain cloth collars,
stitched fancy cashmere Innings, with silk
sleeve lining, the most stylish garment
made, for the low price of S13. You cannot
get one made as good as that for less than
$40. Our price, and remember for to-day
only, is $13.
Store open this evening till o'clock.
P. G. G. c., cor. Grant and Diamond sts.,
opp. the new Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
AFTER A SITE AND MATRON.

The Managers Of the Bethesda Home Can't
Agree on n Location.
The managers OF the Bethesda Home have
not yet agreed on site. Messrs. McCrory,
Locke and Brickell, at the meeting in the Ham
ilton building yesterday favored Miss Besen-
DORIS home, but some of the ladies objected.
The committee had examined the old Ursuline
Academy and the Alexander Miller property
on Center avenue, but no conclusion was
reached.
A strong effort will be made to get Mrs Mair
to act as matron, but the lady prefers to do
w. G. T. U. work
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
HE TOOK HER HOME.
Mr.. Stewart Receives Advice From Mayor

MIR. Stewart Receives Advice From Mayor
Pearson Upon Home Affairs.
About year ago Mrs. James Stewart, the
wife of an Allegheny mill man living in Man.
chester, went on a visit to Scotland, taking
with her a 2year-old child. When she came
home about three months ago she had two
seen.
He refused to receive her into his house.
Yesterday afternoon she caused her husbands
arrest on a charge of desertion, and he was last
evening arraigned before Mayor Pearson.
After receiving a fatherly chiding from the
Mayor, Mr.. Stewart promised to take his wife
home and he was released on the payment of
the nosts
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
10 coLlEcr ROR 4 HOSPITAL.



the Scheme.
The committee Of manufacturers and busi-
ness men appointed to raise money for the
Southside Hospital began operations yesterday.
Mr.. William Lewis, of the Lewis Foundry and
Machine Company. is chairman OF the COM
mittee.
The various lines OF trades have been as
signed to different committees. An opp0rtun-
ity will be given to all-employer and employe-
to donate amounts ranging from cents TO $500
The hospital has done good work since it has
been established, and it is the purpose to ind
out If the efforts Of the management will re-
ceive the hearty Indorsement they deserve, by
contributions liberal and numerous.
When the work of collecting funds has been
completed, the names Of those who have sub
scribed will be printed and presented to the
next Legislature as petition for State aid. It
will be shown that the hospital is an institution
Of nearly two years standing, Endorsed by the
people, and not as prospectus.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
Rnr One nnx Only.

Just to make it lively for the stylish
dressers of Pittsburg we will sell to-day $50
imported blue kerseY box overcoats with
patch velvet collars and plain cloth collars,
stitched fancy cashmere Innings with silk
sleeve lining, the most stylish garment
made, for the low price of $13. You cannot
get one made as good as that for less than
$40. Our price, and remember for to-day
only, is $13.
Store open this evening till o'clock.
P. G. G. c., cor. Grant and Diamond sts..
opp. the new Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
Fnr nne nnH OnIr.

Just to make it lively for the stylish
dressers of Pittsburg we will sell to-day $50
imported blue kersey box overcosts with
patch velvet collars and plain cloth collars,
stitched fancy cashmere Innings with silk
sleeve lining. the most stylish garment
made, for the low price of $13. You cannot
get one made as good as that for less than
$40. Our price, and remember for to-day
only, is $13.
Store open this evening till 9 o'clock.
P. G. G. c., cor. Grant and Diamond sts.,
opp. the new Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
A GREAT BARGAIN.
Fine UpriEht Piano.

A magnificent 71S-octave upright piano
with very latest Improvements, swinging
desk, excellent rich tone, elegantly carved
case, with full iron frame. Will be sold
fully warranted for 1925. including cover
and stool. A great bargain at the music
store of J. M. Hoffman, & Co., 537 Smith
field street.
Fine square grand piano at $3.50.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
The CARBON SETTER RAN.

A Singular Accident on Penn Avenue Caused
by an Arc Light.
An iron arm which supports an electric light
at the corner of Penn avenue and Barker's
alley was torn from the telegraph pole, to
which It was attached, yesterday afternoon, by
Citizens cable car.
A carbon setter was in the act of lowering
the lamp to repair it and did not notice the an.
proach of the car until it struck the lamp. In
were three ladies. They escaped injury.
The special officer on duty in front of Horne's
store attempted to arrest the carbon setter.
but he escaped by running mp the alley,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
DEATHS OF A WEEK.

The Record of the Corresponding Week
Last Year Beaten by 80.
The number Of deaths in the city during the
past week, according to the Bureau of Health's
report, exceeded that of the corresponding
week last year by 80 cases, the figures being 81
and g. respectively
Diseases of the respiratory system continue
to lead in the number of victims. The distribu-
tion of the causes is numbered as follows:
Pneumonia, IA; typhoid fever. 8; Group, z; con-
sumption, 5; congestion of lungs. A. bronchitis,
2; diphtheria, z; scarlet fever. 2 Forty-three
deaths were those OF children less than years
of age. The East End had Al deaths, the South
side had % and the old city IL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
Monourahela Hou,e Lo.se..

The final report of the appraisers on the
losses at the Monongahela House will probably
be made to-day. Mr.. Shenk, the architect, who
is one of the appraisers is expected to arrive
home from Erie to-day. Messrs. Anderson and
Woog, the lessees are anxious to have de-
cision soon as to what will be done with the
house. The total losses it is said, will be fixed
at about S45 600
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
For Cbris,ma. Dinners.

With the rapid approach of Christmas
comes yearning for the good things of life.
In this connection it is proper to call atten-
ton to Marvin's golden fruit cake, or
plum pudding, something that should have
place on every table. 1t is pure. sweet
and delicious. You can order it through
your grocer. D
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
TRlMMEp noKn THE BlLL.

The Allegheny Garbage Furnace Company
VIII Get Its Money.
A special meeting Of the Allegheny Health
subcommittee was held last night to con-
slider the bill Of the company which erected the
garbage furnace on Hers Island. The matter
has been laid over from time to time on account
Of bill Of extras amounting to s957 81 over the
contract price OF s., So
The COMMITTEES refused to pay it at several
meetings and after the subcommittee had con-
sldered the matter they cut the extras down to
sos So They met again last night and finally
recommended the bill amounting in all to
a, 4O6 O6 to be paid.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
Grand Army Memorial.

Post No. 12S. g. A. R., will hold memorial
services at o'clock next Sunday at the Arch
Street NJ. E. Church, Allegheny. The services
are in memoriam of the members of the post
who have died during the past year. Depart
ment Commander Stewart will be present and
deliver the memorial address.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
For One DayOuIy

Just to make it lively for the stylish
dressers of Pittsburg we will sell to-day $50
imported blue kersey box oVercoats with
patch velvet collars and plain cloth collars,
stitched fancy CASHMERE Innings with silk
sleeve lining, the most stylish garment
made, for the low price of $13. You cannot
get one made as good as that for less than
$40 Our price, and remember for to-day
only, is $13.
Store open this evening till o'clock.
P. G. G. c., cor. Grant and Diamond sts.,
ODD. the new Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
Silver EIonnlea Len,her Good..

Folios, writing tablets. letter and card
cases, pocketbooks, purses, cigar and cigar
cite cases, visiting lists and address books.
No house in the city shows the assortment
we do and so fully guarantees quality,
workmanship, etc.
Jos. EIoHBAUM & Co., As Fifth ave
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
Rainl Rainn Rainn

Gents gossamers, gum coats and mackin-
toshes. Gents heavy rubber coats, 81 81
and 81 30. Gents medium weight fine
goods, 81 70 and s.. Gents macklntoshes,
Sc 80, So 20 and up to finest goods, SIS.
These would make handsome and useful
present for your gentleman friend. The
place to buy them is at the Peoples Store.
CAMPBELL & DICK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-18
His Last Drink Taken.

An old man of 10 years. whose name is un-
known. died at the Allegheny General Hos
pital yesterday afternoon from an attack of
mania-a-potu. On Monday he was found in i,
German boarding house in the rear of William
Flaccus q Sons tannery, on Spring Garden