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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
AN UNPROTOKED ASSAULT.

A Penn Avenue Man Receives n Broken
shoulder for Christmas Gift.
Patrick McClesne, aged 25 years, who
lives on Twenty-third street, below Penn
avenue, was assaulted about 8 o'clock last
night on Thirteenth street by two men.
His shoulder-blade was broken. McCleane,
it appears, was walking on Thirteenth street
and was accosted by the men, who addressed
an insulting remark to him and then at
tackled him. Officer Kinney heard of the
affair, and, upon going down to investigate,
was met by McCleane, who was being sup
ported by two companions.
McCleane was unable to tell anything
about himself, as he seemed to be stunned.
His companions stated, however, what is
known of the attack, which apparently was
unprovoked McCleane was sent to the
West Penn Hospital. His condition is not
considered serious. No cleW to the assail-
ants has yet been found.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
AT TIE CITY HOSPITALS.
Enough Goodies Contributed to Make all the
Patients Sick.

En0ugh Goodies COntr1Duteo 60 MAKE all tne
Patients Sick.
The patients in the Allegheny General
Hospital were not forgotten yesterday and
the turkey, sauce and delicacies which they
received from the various church societies
were enough to feed several hospitals for sew
eral days.
Bon bons, cookies and, crackers were in
the large majority, but few of the patients
were in condition to enjoy such luxuries.
There was general response to the cireu-
lars which were sent out by the hospital au-
thorities few days ago asking for dona-
tions of either money or food for Christmas
Several hundred dollars In cash were
received, and the food swept down upon
the hospital like an Alpine avalanche.
At the Homeopathic Hospital a Christ
mas tree was erected on Christmas Eve in
the chapel, and on yesterday morning a
large number of gifts and goodies were dis
tributed among the convalescent patients by
Colonel Slack, the Superintendent.
The West Penn Hospital had a very
pleasant Christmas, and the balmy weather
allowed the convalescents more freedom of
movement than usual.
At Mercy Hospital the patients were
made the recipients of many pleasant re-
membranes of the day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
THE WARMEST CHRISTMAS.
Temperature e5 Degrees and Nothing on
Record n Rent IT.

Temperature 65 Degrees and Nothing on
Record 10 Beat Il.
''It was the warmest Christmas on record, %
said Assistant Signal Service Observer
Smith, as he wiped the beads Of perspiration
from his brow And waded through his re-
port, last night. GA great many people said
to-day that the Christmas of ~ was warmer,
but this is not so. In that year picnic was
held on December 25 in Linden Grove, but
it was not as warm dav as the last II hours
by degrees.
''The warmest period of the day was at 2
o'clock, when the thermometer registered 65
degrees. The minimum temperature was
a. The following are the official figures for
the past few years. In 1888 the highest
temperature reached was 56. In 1887 it was
81. In 1886 it was "a. and in 1885 the max
imum was 80. We have been taking obser-
vations mere since 1871, and we have no
record of Christmas day being warmer than
65 degrees
The prediction sent out by the Weather
Bureau last night was that it would rain be-
fore noon to-day. This may or may not be
taken as q sure indication of July weather
without drop of rain. The prediction
sent .out on Tuesday night was that it
would rain on Christmas Day. The fall
was barely enough to measure, being only
one-hundredth Of an inch. When the
readers OF The DISPATCH read the pre-
diction Of rain, they armed themselves with
umbrellas. The sun shone all day and was
quite warm about 2 o'clock. One man who
had an umbrella under his arm raised it
while crossing the Smithfeld street bridge
to protect him from the rays of the sun.
Lost, strayed or stolen: One Jack Frost.
Known in these piping times of 1t trusts 1 and nd
can be identified by the icicles which the south
ern:trade:winds freighted with spice and damp
ness deposited in his whiskers. When last
seen he was astraddle blizzard from Winni-
peg playing freezeout with his side partner,
King Boreas. 1t is feared that Old Sol got into
the game and forced both monarchs to return
to Greenland for ice-chips. Any information
relating to their Whereabouts will be thank
fully received by Old probabilities, Washing
ton, d. G.
The above advertisement was sent to this
paper for publication, and probably will
pass for an explanation of the mental con-
dition in which Old Probabilities finds him
self after solemnly assuring the Pittsbnrg
public that rain would fall, when, as o mat
ter Of fact, it was to all intents and purposes
a May morning which dawned on this city
yesterday.
u may be remembered that the popular
supposition has been that May and Decem-
Der have been considered the antipodes in
ages as we'll as in weather. When an old
man weds q young bride the pert para
grapher will have to omit the pet stock
phrase, however, for it would puzzle even
General Greely to point out the difference
between December day, such as yesterday,
and the average day of the vernal month.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
A GREAT WAREHOUSE.
CostIy and Fine Structure 10 be Erected
Near the Point By the Union Storage Conn
pauy-A 100000 Enterprise.


CoatIy and Fine Structure 20 be Erected
Near the Point By the Union Storage Conn
pauy-A 100000 Enterprise.
Mr.. Samuel Bailey, Jr., Secretary and
Treasurer OF the Union Storage Company,
said yesterday to q reporter for The DIS
PATCH, that q lot of ground, 100 By go feet
had recently been bought by his company in
the immediate neighborhood of the Du-
quesne Freight Depot of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company. Upon this property,
now occupied by small and old brick build
ings, the Union Storage Company has plan
ned to erect six-story warehouse, to cost
about 500, 900, and to contain about ], ,000,-
600 cubic feet of storage. Thepresent Offices
and warehouses of the company are located
on TWenty-ffth street, and the new idea of
the company is to provide downtown
depot for the accommodation of large and
rapidly increasing business in perishable
freight The company intends to provide
rooms for drying, freezing and preserving
meats and fruits, the main idea being the
reception of through meat shipments and
their preparation for the continuation of the
eastern journey.
Weather permitting, work on the new
building will be begun directly after the
holidays The first business will be the
razing of the old buildings occupying the
ground. The proposed warehouse, accord
ing to the plans, will be not only useful,
but ornamental, being designed according
to the recent models of the American renais-
sance. The building will contain well
finished and handsomely furnished rooms
for the compsny's Offices, which will be re-
moved from Twenty-ffth street. Work will
be pushed, to the end that the building may
be ready for the trade of next summers
season.
The beginning Of this one work is re-
ceived as an assurance that the movement
begun by the Exposition Society, looking
to the rebuilding and reformation of the
Point is in a fair way to be carried out
within few years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
UNDER A WAGON.

"A Little Boy Injured by Delivery Convey
nnce, but Not In Danger.
Francis Downey, an 8-year-old boy living
at No. IL Perry street, was knocked down
by the horses attached to Gusky's delivery
wagon, on Webster avenue, about o'clock
Yesterday afternoon. One of the horses
tramped on the boy. bruising him some
what, but not seriously injuring him. His
wounds were attended to and he was taken
home.
David DeWolf, the driver Of the wagon,
after stabling his horses, gave himself up
at the Eleventh ward station. Inspector
McAleese investigated the case, and finding
that the boy was not badly hurt and the
driver was not to blame, ordered his dis
charge.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
OVER FHE NEW ROUTE.

The Central Traction Horse Cars Now
Running Down Town.
The Central Traction Company yesterday
began running their horse cars down town
via the new route which the cable cars will
take. From Wylie avenue the cars run
down High street to Sixth avenue, to Wood
street, to Fourth avenue, to Grant street, to
Webster avenue to High street and thence
to Wylie avenue. The work of stringing
the cable will be begun in few days. The
rope is now on hand. It is expected that
cable cars will be running by February 1.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
kDISGRACEFUL AFFAIR.
COlOred Odd Fellows MOlested While Re-
turning From Funeral.

ColOred Odd Fellows moleated While Re-
turning From n Funeral.
Yesterday afternoon as a small parade of
colored Odd Fellows were returning from
the Allegheny Cemetery, where member
of the order had been inferred, a crowd of
men at Thirty-second street and Penn ave
nue. commenced to jeer and cry Look at
the niggers." The members of the parade
commanded them to stop, but their request
was met by "a volley of stones.
A riot seemed imminent, as several of the
meu, colored and white, bad commenced to
fight, but Officer John McAndrews ap-
peared and put stop to the fracas. John
O'Leary was arrested and sent to the Seven
teenth ward police station as one of the par
ticipants in the row.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
MORE FOREIGN GLASSWORKERS.
Thew Come With Full Directions ns TO Wher
IN Obtain Eu1plOymeuf.

Thew Come With Full Directions as to Where
10 Obtain Employment.
Foreign glassworkers are finding their
way to this country, if not in droves as in
the Jeanette case. still in sufficient num-
bers. They are coming in detachments, per-
haps with the object of not attracting atten-
ton, but still they are coming and they are
here. A party of four, accompanied by
their old country hsbiliments and language
they were from Belgium-landed at the
Union Depot last night. They were en-
route for Cochran station. This is the third
party in few weeks, that have arrived with
full directions as to where to make their des-
tination. They do not come over on the off
chance of finding work, but with the surety
of getting immediate employment at points
indicated. At this rate of importation, there
will not be any necessity to teach American
boys the glassworkers trade as there will be
enough foreign workmen to fill vacancies.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
TO ARREST THE MURDERERS.
Comfy Detective IIanghurst Sends Ont n
Circular About the Tarentum Tragedy
Five More Men Arrested.


Circular About the Tarentum Tragedy
Five More Men Arrested.
County Detective William Langhorst
sent out the following telegram yesterday to
the chiefs of police iu the surro unding cities
and towns, describing as near as possible
the murderers of Mrs. Rudert, at Tarentum,
Monday evening:
ARREST on supplementary murder and
robbery-three men-committed December %,
at Tarentum. No. ], IS years OF age, feet 10
inches in height. weight about l6O pounds.
No. 2 9Oyears of age, feet inches in height.
and weighs about 150 pounds. No. 8, Is years
of age, feet inches in height, and weighs
about lao pounds. Hold men and answer.
Wore dark overcoats and slouch hats"
A telegram from McKeesport SAYS:
Chief of Police James Robinson and posse
of officers arrested five of a gang of men to-
night who were holding out at a stone quarry
near the city line, and lodged them IN jail
They are a tough, desperate looking set 1t Is
believed that something in reference to the
Tarentum murder will be developed through
the arrests. They will be held until to-mor-
row, when a description of the men who COM
mitted the Tarentum murder can be secured
from the Pittsburg authorities.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
BURNED BY OIL.

An ItnIIan Celebrnter severely suffers From
the Explosion Of n Limp.
Antonio Goriti, resident of Redoubt
alley, near the Point, was severely burned
last evening by the explosion Of lamp. A
small social was being held at Goriti's
house, when, about $50 o'clock, a lamp set
ting on the table exploded. The burning
oil ran down 7Goriti's body, setting his
clothes on FIRE and burning HIM badly.
His son, Leonardo Goriti, managed to ex-
tinguish the fire, but in doing SO was severe
" burned sbout the bands and arms. Both
men were taken TO the Homeopathic Hos
pitai. The'elder Goriti's injuries are very
serious
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
An Engagement Broken.

A young lady, high in social circles in
this city, has just broken her engagement,
because her intended, who promised 10 buy
her a musical box, refused to 60 to CALM
gers, 1000 Penn ave-, to buy it. The foung
lady claims that their stock, consisting OF
musical boxes, guitars, mandolins, tiolins,
accordions, concertinas, banjos, etc, is the
largest and finest il the city; also their line
of AL kinds Of strings. Thsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
A HEBREW ORPHAN ASYLUM.

VIM. De Wolff States that One Will be BuIls
In Allegheny.
A DISPATCH reporter was talking to Mr..
De Wolf, of Messrs. Gusky's, yesterday
about the various orphan asylums, when he
asked Mr. De Wolff how it was that no
Hebrew asylum had been provided for.
He said. hitherto the Hebrews had MAIN
tanned their orphan children at Presbyterian
Orphan Asylum. He said it was his inten-
ton, however, to build q Hebrew Orphan
Asylum. on the PerrysVille road, in the
near future
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
m, MI. washInaton crnpd Army Fair.

Last night the people of the Thirty-second
ward gathered together in Slater's Rink to
attend the fair Of Post 155, G. A. r., and
made such an onslaught uDon the booths
that the goods for sale were all nearly car
ried of. The attractions are being multi
piled. and the post will come out with q
very nice balance at the end Of the fair on
January /,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26

Miss M. F. Cusack, the nun Of Kenmare,
who was to have lectured at McKeesport
this evening, has been i'll since Monday.
The McKeesport lecture has therefore been
postponed until next Thursday evening,
January 2.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26

best ever given to the boys. It was pro-
vided by James w. Drape. s. s. Marvin b
Co., James 7. Buchanan, E. A. Kitzmiller,
R. p. Duff, Charles LockhartJ. D. Thomp-
son. b. K. Porter, Josiah Cohen and j. P.
Hannah. ]. G. McCombs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
A DRUNKARD'S DEEDS.
He Picks 4 Quarrel, Smashes Store Front
and Beats Man.

and Beats a Man.
Henry Helwig, an old man living at 322
East street; Allegheny, where he keeps a
small variety store, had his place of busi-
ness nearly wrecked last night and was
himself badly beaten by drunken man
said to be Edward Nau.
About 8 o'clock the man went into Hell
wigs store and bought a cheap handker-
chief, at the same time haggling about the
price. He went out, but returned shortly
after and wanted his money back, which
was given him.
He then quarreled with Helwig and
Knocked him down. Going outside be Sc
cured club and broke the show windows
andthe windows in the store door. The
matter was reported to the police, who were
instructed to look out for Nau, as he is al
legged to have done the deed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
Rric.n.Rrnc srnnda

That will not warp or be affected BY natural
gas-a few left over, being closed out at
half price prior to stock-taking, by French,
Kendrick & Co., 516 Smithfeld street.
Some beauties among them. Speak quick
if you want one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
N.w suI,. for tbe New.Ie..

G. L. Magee. of the Times, yesterday
made a Christmas present of a new outfit
each to 1913 newsboys. The little lads
walked in procession to the various stores
whereat the purchases were to be obtained,
and hailed the generous iberality Of the
donor with delight.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
b. d B.

After the crush we find in handkerchief
dept. quite lot that are Slightly disfg-
ured." For sale to-day at Il and a their
proper prices. Good as new after being
through the laundry. BoGGs & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26

From a business standpoint it has
been a most gratifying season to us.
We mention this to say we sincerely
hope our efforts 20 serve the people
may open for US even a greater field
Of usefulness.
In the newspapers we mention the
goods we keep. We advertise by
pleasing the people who buy. A COM
mandatory word from a pleased Gus
toner is worth columns Of our best
talk.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26

STRIPED cloths, braided wraps reduced
from So and S15 to the Uniform price Of So.
rrssu HUGUs & HACKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26

The Cloak Rooms this morning will
present q scene Of carnage in prices you
will scarcely realize-until you come to
buy. Useless to talk of enormous
sales In cloaks. Everybody knows the
mild weather has not made thisa cloak
season." Hundreds and hundreds Of
stylish Wraps and Cloaks have been
sold, but there are racks upon racks
here filed with the handsomest kind Of
good warm winter garments that would
be upon the backs Of the people with
winter weather.
You haven't needed them badly, and
haven't bought them because you want
the interest on your money. Just so.
But now we viii give you more than the
interest on your money for year or two
if you will take them at once.
Though not ready to buy come this
morning and see how little Of the story
we are able to tell on paper. You viii
come back again and bring a neighbor
or friend.
Those who are ready to buy have the
advantage Of a VerV' large and choice
stock and extremely low prices.
This Is the story: The entire stock Of
cloaks-REDUCED.
Come this morning for first choice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
Innnne.e Lenrher Paper..

The largest assortment of these goods to be
found in the city at Crumrine, Bane q Bas-
sett's, 416 Wood st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
B. 81 B,

Paris robes all divided into three lots this
morning, SIS, $40 and S. are the respective
prices. BoGGs & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26

BLACK silk warp henriettas at Soc, 60c
and TOO; original prices S5c, 81 and 81 Is q
yard. HUGUs g HAcKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26

THE most healthful winter drinks are ale
and porter. q. Wainwright & Co. s brew is
the best Telephone 5525. TTSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26

FRAUENHEIM & VILsACK's ale and
porter are superior beverages. Call for
them. All dealers keep them. Or order
direct. Phone 1186.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
Po.irIreI1 OuIz HaIf PrIcs

On all goods-store will be closed after Sat
urday. If you want goods tor nearly moth.
ing, you must come now.
F. SCHoENTHAL, 612 Perm ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
b. & b.

Big pile of remnants of ribbons at sacri-
fee prices. BoGGs & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
FELL DOWN A PAIR OF STAIRS.

A Peculiar Accident az the southnide Mar
ket House.
John Flannery, of III Washington street,
Southside. fell down the stairs leading to
the basement of the SOuthside Markethouse,
early yesterday morning.
He was picked up in semi-unconscious
condition and removed to the Southside
Hospital 1t was thought at first his spine
was injured, but upon further examination
this proved not to be true.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
THE EEWsBOYs' FEAST.
Their Annual Christmas Dinner Enjoyed in
Royal Style.

The annual Christmas dinner at the
NewsbOys' Home was given yesterday. The
boys of the school, to the number Of 100,
were at the feast and they enjoyed royal
time. Turkeys, cakes, pies and fruits we're
supplied in abundance and were served to
the happy "newsles'' by a number Of ladies
and the larger boys Of the Home.
The dinner was pronounced one Of the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26

. No NEW YEAR's table should be without
q bottle Of Angostura Bltters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
ASSAULTED By NEGROES.

Said He Was Beaten BY COiOred Men on the
Twenty Eighth Street Bridge.
A man named Alexander Donaldson was
found lying on the Twepty-eighth street
bridge last evening, at 1870 o'clock. and
conveyed in the patrol wagon to the West
Penn Hospital.
He had sustained scalp wound and some
bruises On coming TO, he said that he had
been set upon and beaten by four colored
men.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
JlG. H1RNE K Ed. 3
PENN AVENUE STORES.
PIrrsBURe, Thursday, Dec. q, lisa

Christmas Day of 1859 is now a matter
Of history. To the great majority
pleasant memory. It is hardly possible
there is anyone no better in spirit for
the influences Of the day. Some, per-
haps. have learned how they can make
the day more enjoyable in the future.
and will carry new thoughts around the
circle Of another year. The day has .
lesson for everyone who Will learn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
rHE PREM1ER's PURPOSE.

Mr.. Gladstone has sent the following COM
munication to the English Magazine
Observing that statements, either erroneous
or premature, with reference to the small
structure Of corrugated iron which am now
erecting near the church. have found their
way into some Of the public journals address
to you these few lines with the view Of obviat-
ing any apprehension among my fellow parish
toner's and friends. The building is simply a
depository for books, with the additions neces-
sary for due care-taking, and will be in no wise
suited for the purpose of reading room. My
it viii not be of a merely personal character;
but require more time and leisure for refec-
tion before deciding what shape it shall ultl-
mately assume, and no description OF the plan
which has been given has had any authority
from me. 1 trust, however, that it will not be
without utility to the parish, though possibly
not to the parish only.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26

Our stock Of evening and party
Silks and Woolens is thorough and
complete. We are prepared to fur
nish everything in this line from the
moderate to the highest priced
goods, with the most excellent and
elegant lines Of trimmings and rib
bons. On the brim Of the party sea-
son we would direct your attention
to these departments.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26

What says Reason-We will have cold
weather, and plenty Of 1t. But our
Blanket and Comforter sales are not
what they ought to be. Wen make
them Again, those who buy Of our
present stock will save years of interest
on their money. It is only business.
Money is worth so and so much to US
We will give you so much Of our regu-
lar profits for so much ready cash. A
mutual benefit.
The Blanket and Comforter rooms to-
day will make this much palmer.
We have q most excellent line Of
goods for New Years buyers-not Ieav-
ings of Christmas. but Just as choice
stock Of elegant goods as has been
shown this season. Special efforts Will
be made to serve New Years buyers.
Jl5. H1RNE K Ell,
6oo-6aI PENN AVE.
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