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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
Three Little BlaZes.

An alarm from box 25S, at $40 yester-
day afternoon, was caused by blazing
chimney in small house on Second
street, Homewood. A defective aue in
frame house on Thirty-third, near Ridge
street, at 4:22. was the cause of an alarm
from box 318. The floor in Mrs NJ. Rockies
grocery store, No. 1864 Second avenue,
caught fire yesterday afternoon at o'clock.
An alarm was sent in from box g. and the
blaze was extInguished with slight loss.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
THE N. P. 0. BOOMING.
President Conway says They Have Thirty
Nine Locals in This District.

President Conway says They Have Thirty
Nine Locals in This District.
John D. Conway, President of District 4.
of the National Miners Progressive Union,
was in the city yesterday. This district is
composed of miners in the railroad district,
and is rival of subdivision 6, OF N. T. A.
1a5, X. of L. Mr.. Conway was seen by a
representative OF this paper, and in answer
to question as to how the new union was
progressing said:
1t is increasing in membership rapidly, in fact
better than / expected. l have attended the
meetings Of number Of locals during the
month, and at each meeting new members were
received. We now have 80 locals in our dis
trict, which is more than N. T. A. lbs has in
Ohio and Pennsylvania combined. The mem
bership In the locals is large, one local having
$50 members, and the smallest local has 81
members. We are in excellent shape and viii
continue the work of organization.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
DOWN ON THE BUSINESS TAX.
Wholesale Grocers Say it is, Burdensome
and Unnecessary.

Wholesale Grocers Say 1t Is Burdensome
and Unnecessary.
Joseph R. Hunter, general agent Of the
Wholesale Grocers' Association of this city,
has addressed petition to w. A. Magee,
Chairman of the Finance Committee of
Councils, asking him to include in his an
nual report request for the abolition of
the present business tax paid by merchants
and others to the city. They say the tax is
burdensome and unnecessary. and its repeal
would give relief to the business interests
of the city.
The wholesale grocers object to the tax
because they have to pay State tax in addi-
ton to that they pay to the city. Several Of
the largest firms last year paid to the city
$4,000 each on business of 81, ,000, ,000 They
had to pay about the same amount as a
State tax. The total amount of revenue de-
rived by the city from this source last year
was about S160, 1000.
The petition was circulated among the
merchants OF the city yesterday and received
about 100 signers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
HE GOT A GOLDEN CHRONOMETER.
Happy Presentation to n Clergyman Down
at Coraopolis.

Happy Presentntion 70 n nCIeTgymnn Down
at Coraopolis.
Rev. John c. Shrodes was last evening
presented by the Presbyterian Church of
Coraopolis with gold watch in order that
he might not miss the trains when going to
and from the Theological Seminary in
Allegheny.
The presentation speech was made by c.
E. Cornelius, Esq. During the winter Mr..
Shrodes has delivered series of lectures to
the congregation on the life of St. Paul,
and the church, by its action, wished to
testify to Mr. Shrodes that it considered
that he, like Paul, had made good fight
and taken good care of Paul's character in
the discussion of his strong points.
There was music, and generally good
time was had.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
Inanition In n Verdict.

Coroner Mcdowell held an. inquest last
night on the body of babe that died at the
workhouse yesterday. A few weeks ago
Elizabeth Jane Johnston was sent to the
workhouse from Jefferson county to serve
nine months for keeping disorderly house.
On February 16 she gave birth to this child.
1t simply died of inanition, as the jury
found
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
When Will Ben Go. rhroushs

Chief Clerk Aldred Ito Superintendent
Pitcairn, of the Pennsylvania road) stated
yesterday that the schedule for the Presi-
dental train had not been made. The rail-
road men do not know when the train will
pass through Pittsburg, and they are i'm
clined to believe the published schedule is
not correct.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
Lookinr for Jame, Doncbeu.

Special Pension Examiner j. H. Bost-
wick is looking for James Doneheu, of this
city. to secure his affidavit to an application
for the pension of an old soldiers widow.
Doneheu was formerly mate on the -towboat
Pilgrim, running from this city in the fall
of 1865 t.'f
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
Quit the Reading Road.

General Manager L. G. Weir, Of the
Adams Express Company, was in the city
yesterday, bound for Cincinnati. He says
his company threw up its contract on the
Reading road because it didn't pay. Here
after the Pennsylvania will handle their
business. He doesn't think the rate fight
will be renewed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21

out reaching decision. Most of the time,
they said, mad been occupied in going over
the evidence, but it had not yet been fin
ished. The board will meet again tonight
at o'clock, at the residence of Mr.. Slsgle.
in Allegheny, and confidently expects to
reach decision tonight.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
REV. F. R. SCULLY SICK.

HIS ohgreEhtIon IN Quandary Tor some.
body to Take His Place.
At the general prayer meeting of the con-
gregation of the Church of the Messiah,
corner Forty-third and Butler streets, Mr..
Robert c. White, the treasurer, stated last
night, that he had received letter from the
Rev. F. r. Scully, in which that gentleman
stated that he is sick and will not return for
some time yet. ....
The congregation is in quandary for
somebody to perform the functions of
preacher.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
Nam Rurfarina (,nsns

The oleomargarine cases prosecuted BY
Lawyer Yost yesterday were those of James
Brady, John H Dean, William H. Good,
r. R. Brown, Philip Rupert and Charles
F. Marshall, all of Allegheny. They were
fined S100 and costs in each case.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21

shaughnessy and Adolph Richter for two years
(without opposition); Assessor, Joseph Craddock
(nO opposition).
Thirty-ffth ward School Directors Hugh NC.
Murray. N. Z. Tinhart; Assessor, William bond
(no opposition).
Thirty-sixth ward-school Directors. A. g.
Streib, William Kiefer; Assessor, III. Ballantyne'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
The peteudau, Disappeared.

George Steplein, the boy who was charged
on Monday before Alderman Hartman,
of the Southside, with aggravated assault
and battery, has disappeared, and an at
tempt will be made to find him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
He Fayors OIeomarxnrine.

DIR. j. c. Dunn, formerly President of the
Board of Health in this city, has written
letter to Hon. G. W. Neff, Chairman of the
Committee on Health of the lower House Of
the State Legislature at Harrisburg, in which
he speaks favorablv of oleomargarine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
WITH BLOOD In HIS EYE.
William Walls Says He Was Not Beaten,
and Will Wage n Contest.

and VIII wage Contest.
Mr.. William Walls, Democratic candi-
date for Select Council from the Twenty
seventh ward, called at The DISPATCH
Office yesterday and said that the majority
of his opponent, d. P. Evans, according to
the official count was only instead of PA,
as stated in the morning papers. Continu-
ing, Mr.. Wall said:
''In addition to this. 1 think Mr.. Evans
cannot take his seat, as believe he spent
money, and the best legal talent will be
used to contest the election on the grounds
of bribery. shall also sue Messrs. Wal
lace, Evans, Silliman and others for circu-
for the S., 900, 600 water works job
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
Hard on the Buggy.

A Penn avenue cable car and the buggy of
a man named Wilson, collided at the cor
ner of Seventeenth street last night. The
buggy was demolished, but the driver es-
capped uninjured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
CORPORATION TAXES.
City Manufa acturer. Will Oppose the Bill to
Tax Capital Stock.

Representative Graham returned to Har-
risburg last night. To-day a number of
Pittsburg manufacturers will appear before
the Ways and Means Committee to protest
against the bill to impose tax on the capi-
tai stock of manufacturing corporations,
John W. Chalfant, B. f. Jones and others
will be on hand.
Mr.. Graham said that such a law had
been abolished in 1885, but that the Auditor
General and the Attorney General, who
prepared the present bill, hold that the pay
ment of taxes IN the manner prescribed
should be restored.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
ALLEGHENY SHOE DEALERS

Meet and Form an Organization, the Object
Being Early Closing.
A number of retail shoe dealers of Allie
gheny met yesterday afternoon at the store
of John Fielding, on Ohio street. and
formed the Allegheny Retail Shoe Dealers
Association. The object ofthe organization is
to further the interests of shoe dealers and
establish rules for early closing.
A permanent organization was effected by
electing John Fielding, President and Louis
P. Lang, Secretary. The other officers will
be chosen at the next meeting, at which a
constitution will be adopted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
Taken to Jail ms an Insane Man.

James Wilson, an ex-convict of the West
ern penitentiary, who severely cut Burt
Starr, of Bellevue, last Monday, was arrest
ed yesterday by Constable N. G. Wilson on
a warrant sworn out by DR.. Starr, and taken
The Jail physicians will investigate his case
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21

TAKE NoTIcE.-We are closing out win
ter underwear, ladies' newmarkets, jackets,
girls winter dresses and coats, blankets,
comforts and infants cloaks at cut prices.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
Still They Meet.

The sewer pipe men held a short meeting
at the Monongahela House yesterday morn
ing to finish some important details of the
trust. The new company will soon be
ready for business.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
For Intending a.Felonx.

Kate Foley was committed to Jail in de-
fault of $500 bail yesterday by Magistrate
Brokaw. Sheis charged with entering the
residence of William Andrews with intent
of committing felony.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
WILL NOT SHUT DOWN.
Captain Jones Says the Basic Process
Could be Used in the South.

Could be Used in the South.
Captain Jones, of the Edgar Thomson,
went to Springfield last night to attend to
Grand Army affairs.
He admitted the steel rail trade was quite
dull, and number of mills have shut down,
but the Edgar Thomson will "keep NOV
ing" anyhow.
Captain Jones doesn't take much stock in
the prospects of the South to become an iron
center. He says the proper kind of ore is
not found there to make Bessemer steel, but
that the basic process could be used to good
purpose.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21

The Odd CoIorings and Prettiest Styles In
Scotch Ginghnms
Are selling off tast-now is the time to get
the largest choice.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21

At IL o'clock he said verdict that night
was hopeless, though he would not say
wherein the hitch lay.
The board finally adjourned at 1880 with.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21

The IS Winter and Summer Wraps To-day
In the cloak room-a very good time to buy
when you can buy so cheaply.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
WILL HEAR THEIR COMPLAINTS.

The Traction Men TO be Heard ar a Meeting
of the X. of l..
The extra conductors and gripmen of the
Citizens Traction Company have at last
prevailed on local Assembly No. 2126.
K. of L., to hear their complaints, and a
meeting will be held for that purpose to-
night in Lawrenceville.
The unioa men who are dissatisfied feel
confident that the matter can be settled all
right, many of the regular men being in
sympathy with their movement.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
Removal SaIe.

Shoes can be bought cheaper now than
ever before. Every pair of shoes is subject
to cash discount of at least 10 per cent
Many shoes below cost.
IT'S CAIN & WERNER.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
Tho FlYMheel SfruclK Him.

William Kelly, a Brsddock machinist
employed at the Homestead Steel Works,
was caught BY the fywheel yesterday and
instantly killed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21

Finest Black, Pure Silk Srockinssat Special
Low Prices,
81 80 and 50 a pair, usual price 81 and
So IS, split feet, cotton and fancy silk
soles, in stock to-day.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
Removal Sale.

Shoes can be bought cheaper now than
ever before. Every pair of shoes is subject
to a cash discount Of at least 10 per cent.
Many shoes below cost.
IT'S CAIN & WERNER.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
P0STOFFICE REGULATIONS. =
Everythins Will be Closed at IL O'clock
To. Morrow Morning.

Tomorrow being legal holiday the post
Office and stations will close at II A. N.
Carriers will make their regular forenoon
collections and deliveries; regular collec-
tions viii also be made after 5P. NJ. The
stamp, carriers and general delivery win
dows will be closed from II NJ. to P. NJ.
The money order and registry departments
will be open from 8 A. NJ. to II A. NJ. The
mails will close Is minutes earlier than
usual
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21
COUNTERFEITERS' HEARING.

fore the Commissioner.
The hearings in the cases of the counter
feiters recently arrested by United States
Detective Mcsweeny in Butler county, took
place yesterday before Commissioner Nc
Candies. Grin Black was held in default
of 81, 900 bail for trial, which will likely be
at the Scranton term of court, March 8.
James Pryor, W. c. Barron and Andrew
Wolford were discharged on account of a
lack of evidence to hold them, and Elder
McNally was released on bail.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21

Jl5. HlRNE K III. s.
PENN AVENUE STORES.
THE NEW DRESS STUFFS.
THE NEW DRESS STUFFS
Lots Of them coming in every day, In
pIaids. stripes, side borders, brocades;
yes, all in wool, the very newest in
color and in pattern. Also, quite a lot
of French Robe Patterns, each sepa-
rate and distinct design, in the prettiest
colors imaginable. The new Cash
meres at Soc are great bargain, as are
the 46inch Serges at Soc, and the so
inch Suiting Cloths at 4Oc and Soc are
great values at the price.
This will be great year for Cling.
hams, and we have the largest stock
ever brought to Pittsburg. Over $1,000
yards of fine imported Scotch Cling
hams. Then in American-made Cling.
hams a wonderful assortment-Dress
Ginghams we mean, and as pretty and
stylish as can be.
40 styles at 25c yard.
so styles at 2Oc yard.
40 styles at 15c ayard.
200 styles at l215c yard
At 1Oc yard great many.
New Satines in finest French makes
at 25c to S716c.
American Satines at 121< and 2oc and
35c; the new Henrietta Satine&
The new Lace Curtains are here.
choice and late patterns; special low
prices in Nottingham, Irish Point and
Our great Silk speciality for the sea-
son-PIain and Printed India Silks
our bargains-have made wonderful
stir in this department-s5c, Sc, So
75c, 81 to 81 yard. The largest assort
ment ever shown in this city.
Lovely new Embroideries. Narrow
edges, skirtings, all overs special
patterns
jos. H1RNE K E1.'G
PENN AVENUE STORES.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-21

No BUFFET should be without bottle of
Angostura Bitters, the South American ap-
petizer.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-05-09
Poison i'm Resnirpd Air.

Prof. Brown Sequard is reported TO have
lately informed the French academy of
science that by condensing the watery vapor
coming from the human lungs he obtained
poisonous liquid capable Of producing al
most immediate death. The poison is an
alkaloid (organic), and not a microbe or
series Of microbes. He injected this liquid
under the skin of a rabt, and the effectwas
speedily mortal without commissions. DIR.
Seguard said it was fully proved that
respired air contains volatile element far
more dangerous than the carbonic acid
which is one OF its constituents, and that
the human breath contains a highly
poisonous agent. This startling fact should
be borne in mind by the occupants OF
crowded cars and ill-ventllated apartments.
ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
An official who has been fired naturally
hlrns for revpnOH
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-05-09
A LEADER GONE.
Hon. ii. Barnum. the Famous Democrat,
Dead.

Hon. III. Barnum, the FAMOUS Democrat,
Dead.
Hon. William II. Barnum, chairman of
the national democratic committee, died at
Lime Rock, Conn, April 30.
VIM. II. Barnum was for generation
prominent in the democratic politics of the
nat on He was native of Connecticut, ~
years of age, and gained his greatest prom
niece by the management of Mr.. Tildens
campaign, 10 years ago, and he was, early
and late the close friend of Mr.. 1ilden.
He served several times in congress,
where he was an intense protectionist dem
ocrat. 5 nee the Hancock campaign of
1880 he had little to do with public move
ments.
Mr.. Barnum was a millionaire several
times over. He made his money i'm the
iron trade and had much of ii invested in
Michigan. He had heavy interests in iron
mines in the upper peninsula, the famous
Barnum mine in the upper peninsula TAX
ing its name from him. and he was one of
the organizers of the old Detroit and Lake
Superior furnace company in Detroit,
which he controlled for many years.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-05-09
California Excursions.

Special Excursion parties in charge OF
salaried excursion agents of the Santa Fe
Route leave Kansas City every Friiay at
$3.50 p. m. Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars
are used in these excursions, combin ng
Comfort, Economy and Respecta bility, at
very low rate. Special attention paid &c
ladies and children travelling without es-
cort. Write for excursi on folders, giving
full particulars to
H. E. Moss, Pas s. Agent.
1860 Union Ave, Kansas City.
GEO T. NICHOLSON, G. p. & Il. A.,
Topeka Kas
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-05-09
Summer Tours

Those who are contemplating a trip
either for health or pleasure should ac-
quaint themselves fully with the advant-
ages and inducements offered by the noun
tain resorts of Colorado and Los Vegas
Hot Springs, New Mexico. Handsomely
illustrated pamphlets and books uescr D.
tive of the above furnished free on applic;l-
ton. Special tourist rates now in effect.
II. +. Moss, Pass. Agt.
1870 Union Ave, Kansas City.
GEO. T. NICHOLSON, G. p. q II. A,
Topeka Kansas
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-05-09
Gander and Rooster.

There's a gander in Coweta county, Ca,
He has since taken up with a rooster, and
is trying TO learn to crow, but so far with
out success. When the rooster flaps his
wings TO crow the gander does likewise,
and stretches his neck IN vain effort 10
initiate the music of the chantileer. He
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-05-09

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +, J.
Cheney for tho last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions, and financially able TO carry
out any obligations made by tn, ir firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo, Ohio.
Walding, Kinnan q Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
e. ii. Van Hoesen, Cashier, Toledo Ma
tional Bank, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucus
surfaces of the system, Testimonials sent
free. Price, IS cents por eottlo- Sold by
all Druggists
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-05-09

To the Editor:-Please inform your read
ers that have a positive remedy for Con-
sumption. BY its timely use thousands Of
hopeless cases have been permanently
cured. l shall be glad TO send two bottle ;
of my remedy free to any Of your readers
who have consumption if they will send
their express and Il. .. address Respect
fully, T. A. Slocum, M. c., Isl Pearl St,
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-05-09

Work for workers Are you ready TO
work, and do you want to make money
Then write to b. T.. Johnson a. Co OF
Richmond, Va, and sec If they cannot help
you.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-05-09
Iiow's This

A good way of putting an extinguisher
on man is to cover him with revolver.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-05-09

This weather sets the sap running in
the maple trees and the spring poets
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-05-09
100 Ladies' Want ID.

And 100 men to call daily on any druggist
for free trial package of Lanes Family
Medicine, the great root and herb remedy,
discovered by DR.. Sllas Lane while in the
Rocky Mountains. For diseases of the
blood, liver and kidneys it is a positive
cure. For constipation and clearing up the
complexion IL does wonders. Children
like it, Everyone praises it. Large size
package, 80 cents. At all druggists.
A fight with moonshiners should take
place loft in the Silly night"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-05-09

Smoke the Sheriff Sale Segar straight
10c Havana cigar for &c.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-05-09
ConsumptIon surely Cured.

An official who has been fired naturally
burns for revenge.