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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
TONIGHT AT The OPERA HOUSE.
Another Great Union Gospel Temperance
Meeting Scheduled.

Another Great Union Gospel Temperance
Meeting Scheduled.
The second union gospel temperance
meeting will be held in the Grand Opera
House, this evening, commencing at 7:9O
o'clock. Captain j. K. Barbour. President
of Gospel Temperance Union No. l.; A. M.
Brown, President Of the Murphy Associa-
ton, and j. R. Hunter, Vice President; A.
H. Leslie, Chief Templar of Pennsylvania
and Chief Associate Sons of Temperance;
DIR. Harry Bullen, J. w. Moreland, W. T.
Powell. j. D. Bailey, Joseph Wettenberg,
Charles Robinson, Jacob Reese and j. R.
Johnston, Esqs., will be on the platform. w.
G. Cooke, Esq, will conduct the meeting.
Rev. j! B. Koehne, of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church; w. L. McCullogh,
District Chief Templar, and William
Houston, Deputy Grand Patriarch, Sons of
Temperance, will also be among the speak
ers, and there will be a choir of 100 voices,
in charge of John Shook, Esq, and Mrs.
William ,Strickrath. Admission will be
free.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
A CATHOLIC CONVENTION.
The Semi Annual Gathering of the Total
h-eS

The Semi-Annuul Gathering of the Total
Abstinence Societies.
The semi-annual convention of the Cath
Ollie Total Abstinence Union, of the Diocese
of Pittsburg and Allegheny, will be held in
Lafayette Hall, on Tuesday, March Il. at
P. NJ. Delegates from all societies in the
diocese will be present and elect delegates
to the national convention, which will be
held in Cleveland in August.
In the evening Rev. Father Garrigan,
vice rector of the new Catholic University,
at Washington, will lecture on "Higher
Education" Rev. Father Canevin, Presi-
dent of the Diocesan Union, will deliver an
address on Father Mathew This will be
followed by a musical entertainment.
The proceeds of the lecture and entertain
ment will go toward the endowment of the
Father Mathew Chair in the new university.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
CHICKER1NG CLEARANCE SALE.
Want to Get Rid Of Them.

A choice lot of Chickering pianos, both
new and secondhand, for sale at H. Kleber
8 Bros, SOC Wood street. The new ones
have all the latest improvements, of that
make, such as they are, and they will be
sold at actual wholesale cost. The second
hand ones have been put in good condition,
and are as good as the new ones. They will
be offered at a ruinously low figure. This
is rare chance, aud purchasers must call
soon to avail themselves of the offer.
P. S.-Chickering's own full warranty
for five years, signed by themselves and
guaranteeing satisfaction and quality, will
accompany each Chickering piano sold
By rs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10

which we calling the sealing fluid, tn t
does the work perfectly. It remains the
same at all times, whether the atmosphere
is below or above zero.
"From that moment the work was conf
paratively easy. The modes of construction
were impaired to one of our engineers; the
patents for the invention, which are all
fundamental, were applied for, and the
work began. Since then we have con-
stantly been occupied in the perfection and
manufacture of this meter. We nave now
over 100 men at work on the thing, and are
able to turn out over 25 meters a
day. But. as 1 hear, the Philadelphia
Company has a great demand for some
such thing, and they received orders for Al
meters only yesterday. To give you a
proper idea of what the meter is like, how
ever, / think you ought to see it in all its
stages of manufacture, and, if you like, we
will go to the shops"
The invitation being accepted, Mr.. Bar
rister and the reporter jumped on Penn
avenue car and went out to the shops on
Twenty-ffth street. The three-story build
ing, which comprise the works, was all
filled with parts of the new gas meter:
DIssECTING THE THING.
On the top floor the main manufacture
was conducted. There were innumerable
benches and all kinds of machinery Incl
dental to the work.
"Now let me show you q meter" said
Mr.. Bannister, continuing his conversation
commenced in his Office in the Penn build
ing. "Here is one. To look at it you see
nothing but a spherical cast iron case,
bolted together in sections with a dial
at the top. You would never sup
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
An Inquest Unnecessary.

Thomas Dunphey, a laborer at Zug & Co. IS
mill, died suddenly at his boarding house
on Pike street, at 1:15 yesterday morning.
Coroner Mcdowell was notified of the case,
and after viewing the body deemed an in
quest unnecessary, as death had evidently
resulted from pneumonia and exhaustion.
Dunphey was about As years of age and
boarded with Mrs. Roam, having separated
from his wife some time ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
CONVERTED CORAOPOLIS.

The Lively Little Borough Proposes to Go
Ahead and be Somebody.
The people of Coraopolis have decided
that their waste places must be covered with
houses, in order that they shall be able to
levy taxes necessary to make their streets
what they should be, light them with nat
ural gas, etc., and have taken step in that
direction. They held meeting last night
and called for stock subscriptions. The re-
suit, they say. was better than they antici-
pated, and the promoters think they will
eventually get about all the people in the
town into the scheme.
They are not asking any help from the
patented scheme; but propose to do business
on the mutual plan.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
L. & O. Hearings.

William Newman, of 27O4 Penn avenue.
was fined $50 and costs by Alderman Car
Isle yesterday for selling liquor on Sunday
heard in the case of Mrs. j. Berry. The de-
cisiCn in the case was reserved. Seventeen
oleomargarine cases will be heard next Sat-
urday. Warrants have been issued for over
100 leading restaurant and hotel keepers for
selling it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
NIollie and Mary in TroubIe.

Mollie Hanlon made an information
yesterday before Alderman Doughty, charg-
ing Mary Kane with surety of the peace.
She alleges that the defendant threatened to
shoot her. The same defendant was sued
by James Means for disorderly conduct, in
using bad language and calling vile names.
She will be given a hearing tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
NEwToNs SYSTEM OF DRESS CUTTING
Perfect Fitting Patterns Cut to Order.

Perfect Fitting Patterns Cut TO Order.
Of the many different systems now being
taught, "Newton's" is the simplest, least
complicated and easiest TO learn. A waist
cut with the tailor shoulder, bias under
arm dart and curved bust not only gives q
perfect fit, but grace and beauty to the form.
Pupils can begin at any time. Test waists
cut for those desireus of learning. 1 draft
directly upon the cloth. Terms reasonable.
Patterns cut to measure either on paper
or lining guaranteed to fit in every par
ticular, as we take 10 different measure
ments and make the darts and curvatures to
suit the figure. Full instructions in basting
given with each pattern. Call and secure
pattern. System taught and patterns cut by
E. NJ. Newton, at White Sewing Machine
Rooms, II Sixth st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
Our New ChiIdren,s Department.

Our new children's department (50x100
feet) presents beautiful appearance with
its new and elegant stock of children's suits.
Just now we are selling children's cashmere
suits at 81, 90 worth So IS.
Pc. G. c., cor. Grant and Diamond sts.,
opp. the new Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
NOT SOLD TO MR.. PARK.

Gray's Iron Line of Steamers Are no Longer
on the Market.
1t was reported yesterday that Gray's Iron
line had been sold to Mr.. James Park, OF
Park Bros. & Co.
The Secretary denied that the boats had
been purchased, and he said further that
they were no longer for sale. The present
firm will keep them. Mr.. Park never
Most of the steamers are down the river
with tows of coal.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
Carpets.

New fresh styles now open. A finer dis
play of carpets has nowhere been seen west
Of New York than that now at Groetzinger's,
627 and 629 Penn ave. All the latest de-
signs by foreign and home manufacturers
are seen here. Those who desire to buy ele-
CANT carpets at low prices should call while
the stock is full.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
Pre.ideut Campbelps Chance.L. !

Eccles Robinson went to Washington last
night to put in a good word for James
Campbell. The latter would like to be
Commissioner of Labor, and Mr.. Robinson
believes his chances are as good as any.
He has the solid support of the window
glass workers, and he undoubtedly did some
effective work during the campaign for
President Harrison.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
slinnad nn the lca.

Mrs. Mary Burk, an old lady living on
Webster avenue, near Roberts street, slipped
on some ice on the pavement in front of her
house yesterday afternoon, fracturing her
right arm, and injuring her back.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
All the Coal Conc.

There was little life on the river yester-
day. A good stage of water still remains.
The water at Pittsburg measured 9 feet at
noon, but was slowly subsiding. The
Alarm started in the morning with ten
barges of coal for the Browns. This is the
last tow that will go out on this rise.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
DEAD On THE STREET.

An Unknown Who Expired Suddenly on
Penn Avenue Yesterday.
An unknown man, supposed to be car
penter, fell on the sidewalk in front of No.
929 Penn avenue Yesterday afternoon.
When the pass ers-by went to lift him up il
was found he was dead. He was about 65
years of age, 5 feet inches in height and
weighed about 160 pounds. He was dressed
in dark clothes and wore a felt hat.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
Gold Dollars for silver Dimes.

Such an offer would seem almost incred-
ulous, but you can attain almost the same
results by having your old clothes made
look like new at Dickson the Tailor's, '65
Fifth ave-, cor. Wood ST., second floor.
Telephone 1858.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
NEW CARPET ROOMS
642 and 644 Liberty Avenue. Cor. sixtl

642 and 644 Liberty Avenue. Cor. Sixth
Avenue.
We are now prepared to show carpet buy
ers a most superb stock of carpeting in our
new carpet annex. Our stock is composed
OF the cream in every line of this springs
patterns from the best and most reliable
carpet mills in the country, which we guar
antee to sell from 10 to 20 per cent below ex-
elusive carpet houses. The department is
in charge Of Mr.. w. NJ. Hice, who has been
manager of the oldest carpet house in our
city during the past ten years. and has a
thorough knowledge of the wants and tastes
of our people in the carpet line.
HENRY BERGER,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
nIu.t Chnrrs Full,Rnte..

Judge Cooley was in the city yesterday.
He says some Of the railroads are receiving
less than their proportion of export rates.
He proposes to compel the roads to charge
the full seaboard rates.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10

James Lascolnett, brakeman of the
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad, died last
night at the West Penn Hospital from in
juries received by being struck at Coraoplis
station Friday night by a freight train.
Lascolnett was single man q years of age.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10

Daniel McKefrey and Charles Juke were
arrested last night charged with false pre-
tense. They alleged they were agents for
Benefits liquor house, and were taking
orders when they had no authority to do 80.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
A Black Diamond Robbery.

Detective s. A. Schefler, of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, arrested William Madden
and John Brown yesterday for the larceny
OF some $50 worth of coal from cars on that
road. Alderman Doughty gave them q
hearing and held them for court.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
New nmcer. Chn.en.

The Life Underwriters Association met
yesterday and elected officers as follows for
the ensuing year: President, W. G. Lyme;
Secretary, Mr.. Lavely; First Vice Presi-
dent, Mr.. Woolridge; Executive Commit
tee, Lightfoot, Lang, Knapp and Ayres.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
The FIne,t PhotoRrnph.

Are made at the Elite Gallery, SIG Market
street, Pittsburg, where you can get cabinets
for 81 per doz. until May 1, 1889. Come
soon. Bring the little ones. Use elevator.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10

250 pieces 27-inch width India silks at 75c
per yard; actual 81 25 goods; new styles,
new colorings; an unequaled bargain.
MwFSu HUGUS & HACKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
Wash Goods Department.

We have just received an extra choice lot
of exclusive patterns in fine French sateens,
the handsomest yet shown.
MwFsu HUGUS & HACKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
HELD FOR MURDER.

COroner's Jury Decides That Carter Fired
With FeloniOus Intent.
The inquest in the case of Isaac Gross,
who was shot by John Garter in Clark &
Sons Solar Iron Works on last Monday.
was concluded yesterday morning. The
i1ry returned the verdict that the shooting
was done by Carter with felonious intent.
The testimony given by the witnesses
yesterday was Of but minor importance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
UNDER HIS NOSE.

A WELL Physician of the Enst End
Sued for Assault and Battery.
DR.. William Mahneke, well-known
physician of the East End, waived a hear
ing and gave bail for court last night on the
charge of assault and battery preferred by
VIM. Suuderman. During the progress Of
trial held recently in Alderman Leslie's
Office, the defendant is alleged to have
shaken his fist under the plaintiffs nose.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10

DISCOVERED A SUBSTANCE
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
For the Dear Girls.

Marvin's new cocoanut caramel macaroons
want something really delicious. TuFsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
WITH A DOLLAR BILL.

A Citizen of Newport, o., Tried to Make a
Rope of One.
W. NJ. Davis, who claimed to be q resi-
dent of Newport o., was arrested at the
South Twenty-second Street Incline Plane
He was trying to fasten the gate of the
freight car with 81 bill. 1t is thought he
is crazy
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10

Jas. Mckee, Jeweler. VIII Remove April
To No. 400 Smithfeld st. Save 20 per ct on
diamonds, watches, clocks, jewelry, etc.,
until then
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10

DIR. B. NJ. HANNA Eye, ear, nose and
throat diseases exclusively. Office, rs Penn
street, Pittsburg, Pa sSssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
MEsMERIzED INTO COURT.

Christine Hornberger Now Under the In.
fuence of a $500 Bond.
Christina Hornberger, the Southside
woman who claims to have been magne-
tlzed or mesmerized by other people, had a
hearing before Magistrate Gripp yesterday
afternoon on % charge OF surety 4 of the peace
gave bail in the sum of $500 for trial at
court
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
COLONEL MOORE TO SPEAK.

A Constitutional Amendment Mass Meeting
With n Governor.
A grand mass meeting of the friends Of
the prohibitory Constitutional amendment
will be held in Old City Hall on Thursday
next, commencing at 7:3O P. NJ. The meet
ing will be addressed 5y old Governor Col
quit, of Georgia, and by Colonel William
D. Moore, of Pittsburg, who has the spunk
to espouse the cause.
Admission will be free and everybody
will be welcome.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10

LADIES never have any dyspepsia after
wine glass of Angosturs Bitters. Sold
everywhere.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
THE MERRY METERS.
How Natural Gas Came to be
Measurable, Alter Years.
A MIGHTY OBSTINATE FUEL FLUID
That Set Ordinary Meters Crazy, but Was
Conquered by Invention.
FIFTEEN FEET AN HOUR is ENOUGH

SINCE the natural
gas companies have
sent out circulars to
their customers, in
which they assert that
they are able to furnish
anybody with a nat
ural gas meter, assur-
ing a perfectly eouit-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
BIBER & EASTON.
NEW 1MPoRTATIoNs NOW OPEN.

NEW IMPORTATIONS NOW OPEN.
French Novelty Robes. Very stylish. COM
plete without other trimming. Take an early
choice $40, s12 50, SIS SIS, $50 and s25 pattern.
Spring Wool Fabrics. Special attention in
vited to our Soc range of wide all-wool goods.
Diversity of styles in rays. stripes, checks,
blocks and solid eolors.
Spring Cashmeres in all the late shades.
Quality 1. sS-inch. S711c. Quality 2 ss-inch,
5Oc Quality 8, SSinch. CSC.
values March prices will save you money.
Never such qualities in Cashmere finish Gros
Grain Silks as are now offering.
Gros Grain at 81, 81 25 81 so ands2.
Armure Silks at 81, 81 Is. 81 so and s.
Satin LuxOrs, 81 Is, 81 50, 81 rs and s.
Double Twill surahs, 75c, SOc andsL
Drap de Sole, Brocade and other fancy
weaves on the same close scale OF prices.
Cotton Dress Goods will meet your wants in
a large line of novelty and staple materials in
Ginghams. satines and Etoile du Nords,
Chambrugs and Cretonnes.
SPRING MANTLEs, JACKETS and
LONG WRAPS
Now open in Suit Room.
RIBER K EA5TlN,
sos AND 5O7 MARKET ST.
mh5TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10
THAT BURNED FENCE.
The Eighteenth Regiment Received Bill
for SIS for 1t.

for SIS for It.
Yesterday afternoon Colonel Norman N.
Smith. commanding the Eighteenth In
fantry, N. G. P, received bill for $1S for
the fence burned by the regiment while
laying in the swamp near Washington, D.
c., Tuesday last. The owners were told
before the fence was burned to send bill.
The latter was ordered to be paid last night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-10


4 PeYlny-a- Liner Dial able arrangement in
the use and the cost of the supply, great
deal of conjecture has been indulged by a
number of the people as to what kind OF a
meter that would be; whether it would keep
on registering, gas or no gas, etc.
The Philadelphia company, which has
introduced the Westinghouse natural gas
meter, claims that this appliance is, after a
long and tough series of testing experiments,
not only perfectly safe, but also exactly &C
curste.
1t was said that the invention of the
meter had been obstructed with apparently
Insurmountable difficulties, because any
meter existing and applicable for the use of
measuring artificial gas had proved to be a
dead failure when tried with the natural
fuel, owing to the different chemical proper
ties Of the latter, its tendency to corrosion,
etc.
A MYSTERY MADE CLEAR.
For the purpose of getting at the novel
history and the interesting details Of per-
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-05-08
Anecdote ofCharIes Dickens

It is generally supposed that tha
pecuniary success of Charles Dickens
career was at least equal to his literary
reputation. His parents were anything
but rich, and in his younger days
Charles was reckless in his personal ex7
penditures, and apparently unstable in.
character. Many anecdotes are told Of
his youthful escapades in his native
village.
While writing his early sketches foH
the Morning ChrOnicIc, he was, or.
fancied himself to Ice deeply III love
with young lady named Emma Floyd.
She lived some three miles from his
fathers, and between their residence
stood the post office where Dickens
mailed his manuscripts to the London
editor. When in possession of enough,I
money to pay postage, which he fire.
quently had to borrow, he would hurry
past the Office 10 see his inamorata, and
having many friends, he contracted the
habit of stopping at the Films, way
side tavern, and win he left, there
were, of course, no funds to pay the
postage on his letters.
This went ON for some time, until
Miss Emma Floyd, alarmed 10y the re
ports of her lovers unsteadiness, cast
| him off, and Dickens in despair, as WAS
| said. resorted to a wild life for a time.
| There is a singular story told of "a mis-
| take he made under these circumstances:
| Returning home from the Elms one even
ing, he met a young lady, closely veIlcd,
about Emma's figure, and resembling
| her otherwise. In an agitated man
ner, he at once made a fervent declara-
ton of love, renewed his professions OF
| undying attachment, and begged for
giveness for all past errors. The young
! lady happened to be the daughter OF
the rector of the parish, and, therefore,
was slightly acquainted with the young
author.
His appeal was so eloquent, and his
sincerity so manifest, that Miss R
heart was touched, and she promised tc
| speak to her father. The next morn
| ing, Charles Dickens received a letter
| from the Reverend Rector, expressing
his surprise at 50 sudden declaration
to his daughter after 50 slight acqualnt
ance, but as he recognized his ability
SO he would accept his vows of amend
ment; and if both parties remained II
the same frame of mind for two years
and the gentleman could show any pros
poets of maintaining a wife, he would
not object to their union This slngulal
double engagement capped the clmal
of his social difficulties in his nativ'
town, and within fortnight of this un
expected rencOHtre he removed to Lon
don and entered upon the labor OF HI
life.