Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-29

stuck out, as they were endeavoring to get
as far away from his face as possible. His
Honor first raked him regarding his domes-
tic relations Mr.. Christy then opened up
on him and made it worse.
Gibson Lightcap explained that an attor-
ney had abseonded with SIS, 900. He and
two others were held liable, and he had
transferred his property to his wife. The
Court gave him general overhauling as TO
his business methods, and seemed not over
favorably impressed.
RATHER HIGH TONED.
P. j. Ritter has theological students
board at his place. This he used as prin-
cipal argument in his favor last year. They
left him when the fact was published. His record
during the past wear was none Of the best accord
ing to MIR. Christy, who closely questioned him.
He admitted some of the facts and denied others.
The most pathetic incidents which crop out dur
me names Of some habituai drunIard BY MIR.
Christv. The question is asked II ne knows such
S snSiic,ptls sIon Inns and he answers YES He
knows him well too well in many cases. To the
1eTson Of Similar habits in his own neighborhood.
A wreck of mankind, stranded on the reef of bad
hS'S HIS red. % bioated @ lace, his breath redoient
with the fumes of bad whisky, his
a picture Of misery and degradation, so disgust
ing that a reference causes one TO shudder and
I.
point adnger of scorn, mothers hold up as re
suit of disobedience, ana fathers pity. They were
tbey have sunk below the level Of a brute 1t is
the strongest and most forcible temperance lee
ture that has ever been delivered this reading of
the sad list with the usual comments
The first applicant called at the afternoon ses-
Wsbite WAS acquainted with man who was on the
street where the applicant kept saloon and went went
TO his restaurant in order to get meal and he told
the man that he did not furnish meals
pr-rD1En HIS CHANCES
81 never furnish meals to drunken men, A" said
the applicant
The answer nettled the Court and he said that
his informant did not get drunk and told the
truth.
Beilstein got a very searching examination and
was very nervous during the ordeal, although he
gave his answers clearly and distinctly.
J. c. Breitlauch, I5S Ohio street. had an easy ex-
animation the only objection to him was that his
daughter tended bar.
Christian Buhl did not answer.
Joseph Binder I4S Ohio street. did not apply
for license last year and went to lot OF needless
Henry Coppes. ls1 Ohio street, did not get a
license last year. The public necessity of his
saloon is that he will be able to make good living
Robert Campbell. s. Ohio street. keeps a saloon
with bologna on the counter. His record was
Fred Doepke, a Middle street is q poultry
dealer. Judge White wanted TO know If he Kept
any fighting chickens at his home. He worried
the Court by answering maybe Bis Honor's
questions were correct.
agent last year, and might as well continue in the
work, as his license is an uncertainty.
Gottlieb DAZZLING l2l Madison street, made no
showing and is one of the certainties.
A. c. Darrah. 60 James street, was accused of
s'dry'' club. That settled him.
Amelia Diel 80 East street, wants saloon in
order to accommodate her neighbors in drinks. 1t
Anthony Filman, 70 Ohio street, now has sa-
loon. Attorney Christy took a hand in the exam
ination and showed that he had been charged with
selling liquor to minors and going on the bail
Fred W Golnier, IS East Diamond street. kept
small store last year. He will still be proprietor
Christian Cert So and IS Cedar avenue says that
Saturday night he has house full of men,
women and babies.
THEY MAY AND MAY NOT BE.
The Judge asked him if they were always man and
wife. He said he did not know. He asked man
once and the proposed to thrash him. He
never asked another one. His case is very
doubtful one.
John Geber, I72 Madison avenue, was refused
license last year. He might have remained away.
Theodore Huckenstein, East street and Ninth
avenue is another man who feeds the festive
farmer when he is seeing the town. He's all
right
and will likely continue at the old stand.
Joserh Jaeyer, 165 Madison avenue, says he was
Dutchmsn and was living private.
What made you retire to privacy?'' asked
Why, my GOtt Jedge, you didn't give me no
His Honor was almost paralyzed and the spec
ssWhy, Jedge,'' said the applicant, and he
turned white with fear. He was gently led away
from the yellow table by tipstaTe, the worst
scared German in the city.
John kunkel did not answer.
Paul Knapp and Adam Klug did not have a
license and could give reasons for getting one
George Lehner, lsS Ohio street, has saloon.
Mr.. Christy asked him If he knew what hlm-ham
game was. He said he did not know. Customers
staid in his house very late chewing sand
got lost and wandered into his saloon. He made
Peter Loebig. 90 East street, was refused last
year. He had the satisfaction of hearing Judge
White remark, ''Well I'll think about it,
Frederick Long, 14S Madison avenue has a
loon next door to an engine house. Members of
the company come into his house while on duty
and get drinks, This made it hard for him and
Andrew Langlitz I58 Ohio street, runs an ordi-
nary saloon, and will likely be refused on this
Lorenzo Lattner, 1876 Madison avenue, is an old
soldier, and was refused license last year.
HE WAS AN OLD CAMPAIGNER.
His Honor is always easy on the veterans, and
sometimes stretches point in order to accommo-
date them. His case is a good one.
John B. Miller, 13 East street. has license and
has fairly good record.
Henry, Meyers, So second street. was refused a
license last year. Mr.. Christy asked him if he
rented room to man who conducted festive
game Of poker. He said he did not know what the
man did. He had fair showing until this was
brought out. He rented the room about year ago.
Frank Mccoy, Central Hotel Allegheny, took
charge a year ago. The bar has been closed since
May. The house contains 20 rooms He wants to
the bar himself People, he says, will not stop
Judge White remarked the trouble with a tenn
Perance house was that they kept an inferior
He told good story, and will likely get license.
Julius Ritzel, lo2 Perry street, is victim Of his
neighbors, who want more convenient place to
get drink. and they'll have to stay dry or walk
further than l02.
William seker, s. Second street, gravcly said
me and myself Kept bar.
at his house. He was the most surprised and in
jured man in the court when asked such ques-
tion. He had kept very orderly house, he said.
He had bucket trade, and was a blacksmith by
Louis schaefer, Il East street. has a saloon.
Women and children, who go to building and
loan association which meets in the building pass
through the saloon. His saloon is near a church.
John Stotz, IL East street, now has saloon. He
says he keeps good liquors. He sells only whisky
and wine, and does not sell any beer. He has
fair show to have his license renewed.
Charles Schlatter lbs Madison avenue now hCs
a saloon and will be allowed the privilege to con-
unue IL.
HE WAITED FOR ITS COMING.
Matthias stehle, 48 and As East street. refused
license last year, and waited year for one. 1t
is annoying 10 be again disappointed.
Frederick Ulmer, 13 East street, is another man
with friends in the country. He old not have
license last year. His country friends will again
Emile wey, . and IL Middle street, wants 10 ac-
commodate Frenchmen with lodging and meals.
Starve.
Charles witt, 2O6 Federal street. says that Judge
Ewing promised TO give him license if he would
1T up his house. He did so, and he came after his
license.
Judge White told him to get letter from Judge
Ewing and he would get his license.
II Mt do il. - he said.
His Honor continued the examination. He
pointed out how workingmen spent from 81, 900 tn
S5 600 s year in his saloon. He asked him If it
would not be better if the men would take it
home.
William Burdett, Federal street, has saloon
at the end of the Sixth street bridge. He made
good showing. One objection made was there
were many saloons in his heighborhood.
Anon Blum, 100 Ohio street. did not have a sa-
loon and will likely not have one.
John II. Bracken, No. Anderson street. said
he had ten rooms in his house. Judge White evil
IDENTIFY knew the house, he described II perfect
ly and Bracken acknowledged he was wrong. The
applicant SAID if he twas pushed'' ne might be
able 10 walk TO Federal street in two minutes
Egidius Bechtold, "a Federal street. was being
buried this afternoon. The attorney requested
permission to file petition for his wife.
GOttlieb Brinkman, lis South Canal street.
This, if licensed. Will be new saloon in ALLIE
vhenV Iudue White DrOmised Ia