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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER.
That Pullman Car Robbery on the Peunsy,
Near Jshnstown, Described by the Only
One Who Escnped.

That Pullman Car Robbery on the Peunsy,
Near Jshnstown, Described by the Only
One Who Escaped.
Last Christmas Eve a Pullman car was
robbed near Johnstown, while the train was
held by wreck and the passengers were
asleep. The most meager details Of the
affair crept into the newspapers some days
afterward. Detectives were put on the
case, but so far they have worked in vain.
The funny Part Of the whole thing is that
the special agent of the Pennsylvania road
was on the train at the time. Several
notorious crooks were seen to board the e1-
press by few who recognized them at the
Union depot. and it is believed the job was
done by them.
robbed turned up yesterday at the st.
Charles Hotel in the shape Of a pleasant
drummer. Said he to reporter:
That was the slickest job that ever saw done.
was the only man who escaped, and it was be-
cause happened to occupy an upper berth
and they could not get at me. The thieves not
only carried of the overcoats of the passen-
gers, but all other clothing they could grab. as
well as the grips. Some of the men were In
sorry plight in the morning when they woke up
in Harrisburg with nothing but a shirt and
trousers. Even their shoes had been stolen.
One drummer had paid SIS for . new over
coat few days before in St Louis. This was
gone with the rest of his traps. / saw him not
long ago. but he never got his coat back. Ar
buckle, of Baby Bunting fame, told me he lost
500 and a gold watch besides his overcoat
The scene in the morning. when the passen-
gers awoke, was quite realistic. There was
howl from every quarter of the car, and then
lot of iabbering men in dishabllle began to al
tarnatelv swear and COnSOle each other,
Some were minus coat. vest and shoes,
others had some of these articles, but
everybody complained of having lost some
thing except myself. Fortunately happened
to have slept on my overcoat. and that Is what
saved it. The poor porter, who had fallen
asleep felt very crestfallen, but we all agreed
to use our influence to have him retained. I
heard afterward he was fired. At Harrisburg
the robbed passengers rigged out in cheap
hand-me-downs, and my friend, who had lost
his SIS overcoat, donned 81 ulster. The Pull
man Company is responsible for the losses, but
I understand that they have not refunded yet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
THE CHURCHES UNANIMOUS.
Patriotic Sentiments From the Pulpit In
Honor of Washington.

Patriotic Sentiments From the Pulpit In
Honor of Washington.
The ministers seem unanimous on the sub
ject of holding services on the centennial Of
Washington's inaugural. Here are conden-
sations of their sentiments:
Bishop Whitehead writes: II approve most
heartily and will gladly do all in my power to
arrange for appropriate services within the
churches in my Jurisdiction, for truly there is
much for which this nation may earnestly
praise God"
Rev. E. P. Cowan, of the Third Presbyterian
Church, says: Il will arrange for a service,
provided such arrangement is general thing
among other churches"
Rev. L. Mayer, of the Eighth Street Temple,
says: ut will give me great pleasure to coop.
crate with the committee on that day OF
thanksgiving for the blessings enjoyed under
this glorious Government with all its noble IN
stitutions"
terian Church, says: II will be willing to hold
services April 30, and the First Church will
naturally be the place to hold union services If
such be thought advisable
Rev. D. Jones, of the First NJ. P. Church,
writes his willingness, and Rt, Rev. r. Phelan,
to say am in favor of such services for many
reasons; but unless it is generally observed, 1t
will do more harm than good. will willingly
Join in the services"
Rev. E. R. Donehoo heartily co-operates, and
will hold services in the Eighth Presbyterian
Church; Rev. c. V. Neeson, of the Church of
st. John, favors the idea, and hopes for uni
formitv of action in the Roman Catholic
Church, and many others write OF their plea
sure in agreeing to the idea. . o..
On that day the mass meeting will be held
in Central Rink, and Major E. A. Montooth
and either ex-President Hayes orJ. D. Cam
eron will deliver the oration.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
WHISKY AND CARE.
Something Wrong With the Saturday Night
Combination Evidently.

Something Wrong With the Saturday Night
Combination Evidently.
Justice Gripp looked sorto' lonesome yes
terday morning when, after the eighth case
had been disposed of and he had shouted
''next, in a mechanical sort of way, the
Lieutenant said in an apologetic tone:
''That's ALL"
''That's ALL" said the Court with surprise.
"Where's-where's the rest?"
"There amt none," was the reply, with
more JUNCTION than grammar, and in sheer
amazement His Honor said swear word,
then gave himself ten days for contempt of
court.
The captain has wrestled with the blaze
boozer for nigh unto 40 years. but never
before had he seen such light Sunday
morning hearing, and never before had the
holy day passed without at least one man in
the cells, but yesterday was red-letter day,
and he was obliged to call up for company
his memories of an interminable array Of
vags, thieves, robbers and thugs of days
gone by.
The eight cases were easily disposed of.
Emma McIntire was drunk, dressed up,
and glad of it, but Der fun only cost her 81
when she told the court he looked just like
her youngest handsome son.
j. G. Carol was disorderly at in the
morning, which is vastly different from be-
ing disorderly at any other hour. They
had it in for him, but the gentleman qui-
etly forfeited his $50 deposit, and Bob didn't
know whether he was sorry or glad when be
gathered it in.
Len Kendall drunk, d. +. pleads guilty
was the official record, but in justice to
Kendall it might be said that d. f. simply
means defendant.
Teddy Desmond, fighting at ball on the
hill, discharged. The court had been there,
and handed doYn an opinion that it would
make the angel Of peace fight.
James Hamlin wouldn't leave Kate's
house, wherever that is, and his affection
for Catharire cost him just S6 40. A couple
more combinations of whisky and care were
easily disposed of, and the court left Cap
alone in his glory.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
WRECKERS AT WORK.
An Ugly Trestle Wreck on the p, v. & c.
Near Belle Vernon-Fifteen Cars Piled
One Upon Another in Falling.

An Ugly ITestie "reck on tne Fss We "a S'
Near Belle yernon-Fifteen Cars Piled
One Upon Another i'm Falling.
One of the worst freight wrecks that has
ever occurred on the Pittsburg, Virginia
and Charleston Railroad happened Satur-
day about midnight at Maple Creek trestle,
near Belle Vernon. Fifteen cars of mer-
chandise were piled one on top of the other,
but fortunately nobody was killed. One of
the brakemen saved himself by jumping,
but was slightly bruised.
The railroad employees think the accident
was caused by train wreckers, but for what
purpose they could not say. The train,
which was No. Al, going West, was rolling
along at the rate of about %
miles an hour. Near the trestle
the engineer discovered an obstruction
on the track, but too late to stop his train.
He reversed his engine, but as he did so it
struck the obstruction. The engine jumped
over it; but, as soon as the first car struck,
the coupling between it and the engine
broke.
The engine ran along the ties, while the
ears began to pile on top of the obstruction.
Some of them went over the embankment
and the contents of the cars were scattered
all over the ground.
A wrecking train and crew were sent to the
scene of the disaster. 1t was late yesterday
when the tracks were cleared enough to al
low trains to pass. 1t was found that the
obstruction consisted of several large ties
placed across the rails. The detectives of
the company will investigate the case. 1t
is appalling to think what might have been
the result had this been passenger train.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
ON THE LOOKOUT,
A Union Depot Agent Declines to Change a
Suspicious Bill.

A Union Depot Agent Declines to Change a
Suspicious Bill.
The ticket agents at the Union depot are
held responsible for all losses incurred
through their own mistakes or negligence.
To protect themselves they are constantly
on the lookout.
Last evening a fellow stepped up to the
window and wanted $50 changed. His ap-
pearance was against him, and the agent
said he hadn't that much money in change.
The other clerks were notified, and as he
tried each one Of them he received the same
answer. The fellow walked away, growing
about "chump office, and declaring that
he would go on the train anyhow without
ticket
why, haven't you change for $50 in this
Officer" asked an astonished, but innocent,
passenger.
Certainly we have" responded the
agent; "but don't trust him. am not a
money expert, and the bill may be coun-
terfeit, tor all know"
After time, however, the agent took the
money, and the suspect was happy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
PARALYZED AT MIDNIGHT.

The Venerable Janitor of the Eighteenth
Regiment Stricken Down.
Captain Norman M. Palmer, janitor at
the Eighteenth Regiment headquarters. No.
90 Fifth avenue, was seized with stroke of
paralysis and fell to the pavement in front
of that building about midnight. He was
taken to the Homeopathic Hospital in the
patrol wagon.
He is about 70 years of age, and has been
janitor for the regimental headquarters for
several years. Yesterday he was not feel
ing well, and during the evening one of the
officers of the regiment invited him out to
have cup of coffee. He was unable to
eat anything, and was just returning to his
room in the building when he was seized.
His condition at midnight was critical.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
A NEW STREET BILL.

Mr.. Lafferty Will Soon Present One, Which
Is Considered Perfect.
At the meeting of the Councils this after
noon they will be asked to approve new
street bill for this city, which will be pre-
sented to the Legislature by Mr.. Laferty.
1t is intended to take the place of all bills
now in existence referring to streets in any
particular. 1t was carefully prepared by
Controller Morrow and City Attorney
Moreland, and they say 1t will stand the
severest tests in the courts.
1t follows very closely the act of 1864,
with the notifications shown to be neees-
sary by Supreme Court decisions. It will
make changes in nearly every class Of
street legislation now in force.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
ATTRACTIVE HOMES.

A Lnwrenceville Rector Gives Advice TO
Parents of Young Men.
Rev. W. n. Webbe, rector of st. Johns
P. E. Church, corner Main and Butler
streets, delivered an address on the subject
of elbow to Keep Young Men Out of the
Saloons" last evening. He pointed out the
great temptations of the city and the saloon
and advised the parents to make the home
attractive to the boys and to provide inno-
cent and entertaining amusements for them.
A large audience was present and paid
close attention to his remarks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
MANY ADDRESSES MADE.

Temperance Meetings Held in Various Parts
of the City.
A meeting was held in the interest Of the
Constitutional amendment at University
Hall, on Sixth street, last evening. Mr..
John W. Moreland presided. A large au-
dience was present and manifested much in
terest in the exercises. Addresses were
made by William Worth, ESQ.,, A. M.
Brown, Samuel McCord, Esq, "Broad-ax"
Smith, Jacob Reese, Charles Robinson and
William Wormlindorf, DR.. Harry Bullen,
Captain J. X. Barbour and others.
The Moorhead Union, W. c. 7. O., held
large meeting in their hall last evening.
1t was presided over by Mrs. M. j. Allen.
Addresses were made by Charles Tussey,
Captain S. P. Borlsnd and james Warner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
THE NEW LINE READY,
From To. Day Jones & Laughlins Commence
TTso n,x,,,

From To- Day Jones & Laughlins Commence
to Use Their Own Gas.
The Jefferson Natural Gas Company has
finished its line from Jefferson township to
the American Iron Works, on the South
side, and the connections will be made to-
day with the pipes in the mills.
Jones & Laughlins' contract with the
Philadelphia Company will not run until
next April; but the mills have been so fire.
quently short of fuel lately that the firm
has decided to bring its own gas into the
place at once.
The new line is eight miles long and is
composed of 16 and 12-inch pipe. The
company has already three wells in, each of
them showing an average gas pressure of
500 pounds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
LIZ Resulted In Deafh.

Mrs. Maggie Matchett, who was burned at
her home, III East street, Allegheny, on
Saturday night, died at the Allegheny
General Hospital yesterday morning. She
was carrying a lamp and slipped and fell.
The lamp exploded and set fire to the bed,
assistance reached her. She was "a years of
age. The Coroner will hold an inquest this
morning,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
HUNTING A PR0DIGAL.

A Letter From Germany to Find n Girl
Named Hnggermnnn.
Mr.. Louis Nielander, of Bedford avenue,
had letter forwarded to him from Castle
Garden recently inquiring after girl of II
named Haggermann, who left Wuerzberg,
Germany, about year ago, in company
with doctor named Luther, who, it is al
legged, absconded and took to flight.
The girls parents are very anxious to find
their daughter, fearing she has been ILL
treated. 1t is stated that Luther will not
be disturbed if the girl will disclose her
identity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
NEW GERMAN DAILY.

The Evening Paper VIII Be Started II s35,.
600 In Stock il Taken.
Several hundred German citizens gather
ed in the American Protestant Association
Hall, corner of Ninth and Liberty streets,
last night to discuss the feasibility of estab-
fishing German evening paper.
1t was decided If S35, 900 worth of stock
is subscribed the paper will be started. Over
$50 shares at $5 each were taken at the meet
ing. Another gathering will be held soon
on the Southside,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
Prohibition Argued.

"a Plea for Prohibition by an Agnostic, 4"
was argued by Harry Hoover in Maltby
Hall yesterday. He at first dealt with sta
tistics, but said the main argument against
prohibition was that it did not prohibit,
and, besides, it was a blow at personal
liberty, but on the whole, he argued, a
change could not make things any worse
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
Public Temperance Meeting.

Colonel L. F. Cole, of Wisconsin, will
lecture on the Constitutional amendment at
Braddock tonight, under the direction of
Bessemer Lodge of Good Templars. A pub
lie meeting of all interested in the pro-
hibition amendment will be held immedi-
ately after the lecture. The latter will be
for the purpose of selecting delegates to at
tend the county convention to be held in
Lafayette Hall, this city, on Friday. the 18th
inst
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
SOME WILL REMONSTRATE.
The w. C. II. o. Doesn't Pin Its Entire Faith
Upon the Amendment.

The W. c. 7. q. is in quandary as to
whether remonstrances will be filed against
certain applicants for license or not. Some
of the ladies are greatly in favor of it in
order to be on the safe side should the
amendment fall through, while others are
equally convinced that no division Of the
forces should be made, but that all should
concentrate their efforts upon the Constitu-
tional amendment.
The probabilities are, however, that no
matter what the decision arrived at during
the coming week, there is no doubt that
some unfortunate saloonists will be con-
fronted as usual with formidable array of
names,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
CABLE CARS DELAYED,
An Accident ON the Citizens Traction Line
Hinders Travel.

AAinucrs AEhscis
Reluctant church-goers will have as an
excuse for non-attendance last evening the
fact that there were no cable cars running
at church time, and that they waited for
car until it was too late.
As car No. 100 on the Butler street divis-
ion was about to pass from the Butler street
cable to the Penn avenue cable at the Forks
of the Road, about o'clock last evening,
the gripman failed to pick up the cable on
time. The result was that there was a
grand tumble. The grip got wedged in the
conduit, and the car was thrown from the
track. 1t required two hours work to get
the grip out Of the slot.
Meanwhile no cars on the two divisions
of the road could pass either way. The de-
lay was annoying as it occurred at a busy
time Of the day, for Lawrenceville has lots
of church people.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
Would Not Pay His Fare,

A. Reed, of Lawrenceville, quarreled
with conductor on the Citizens line cable
car yesterday. He insisted he had paid his
fare, and the conductor claimed he had not.
He began to act disorderly, when the con-
ductor called an officer and had him az
rested.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
A MelI.Known Glasshlower Dead.

Simon Mertel, well-known glassblower,
from the Southside, died yesterday morning
at Marion, Ind, where he had gone to last
October to work in the newly established
Estep glasshouse. His family, however,
still live on the Southside. Mertel is the
fourth member of the Window Glass Work
ers' Association that has died within the
last two weeks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
In the Arbiters' Hands.

Max Moorhead left for Harrisburg last
night. He stated that the sale of the locks
of the Monongahela Navigation Company
was in the hands of the arbitrators, but that
he had the right to appeal from their deci-
sion, if it didn't suit him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
The Paramount Question.

The usual very well attended temperance
meeting was held in the Moorhead building
yesterday afternoon. The music was con-
Quoted by Mrs. Duffy, and after Scriptural
reading by Mrs. Jones, Chaplain of the
union, several well-known speakers ad-
dressed the meeting upon the paramount
question.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11

Muskets, Carbines, Swords and sabers,
And great lot of other goods, at almost any
price to close out before April 1, when we
will remove to 706 Bissel block. ...
j. II. JOHNSTON, 621 Smithfeld st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
Old Ruhhiall ON Fire

A lot of rubbish in the cellar of Lindner's
store on Carson, near South Nineteenth
street, caught fire yesterday, and a still
alarm was sent to the engine house. The
blaze was extinguished without much
damage.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11

Joseph Blatney, 7-year-old boy was at
the Seventeenth ward station house last
evening waiting for someone to claim him.
The little fellow was found wandering about
the streets of Lawrenceville.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
OakIand's Temperance Mass Meeting.

A temperance mass meeting will be held
in the Oakland NJ. E. Church tonight at
7:30 Addresses will be made by Clarence
Burleigh, Esq, Major w. c. Moreland and
7. D. Chantler and others. Good singing
will be feature.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
Left His Home and Family.

A man named Steele, living on Forbes
street, near st. Agnes Church, left home
last Friday with s35, and has not been heard
of since. His family are in destitute cir
cumstances, and are anxious to learn his
whereabouts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11

EXTRA good values in black cashmeres,
at 5Oc, 6Oc and 75c per yd.
MwFSu HUGUS q HACKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11

CHOICE styles all wool spring dress
goods, in stripes and plaids, new colorings.
MwFSu HUGUs g HACKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11

INvALIDs call at 11O2 Carson ct. and be
cured free of charge.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11

A NEW line of our famous S5 jackets now
opened. Come at once before the assort.
ments of sizes are broken.
MWFSu HUGUs & HACKE,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11

CONSTITUTIONAL amendment mass
meeting at Liberty Hall, East End, tonight,
7:30.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11
A CAR RAN OVER HIM.

An Injured Man is Refused Admittance to
His Boarding House.
John McDermott, boarder at John
Lyons place, on South Sixth street, was
run over by car 13, of the Birmingham street
ear line, on Saturday night. The man had
his arm badly cut and also sustained
scalp wound. The boarding house keeper
refused to- take the injured man into the
house, but Policeman Charles Gusnther
carried him in and left him on the sofa.
The officer states that the man had been
boarding with Lyons for over two years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11


from foreign and domestic manufactur-
ers, in good to best qualities and at
very close prices. Large advance i'm
portations in
WOOLEN DRESS FABRICS
Arriving every day. Fancy Plaids,
Single and Cluster Stripes, Check Suit
ings and exquisite colorings in Paris
Dress Robes in the popular Empire and
Directoirs styles.
New spring colorings in Atwood
American Dress Goods, in PIalds,
Stripes, Plain and Mixed Color Suit
ings, Ss to so inches wide, at Soc yard
not only a very large assortment, bu'
very good value and every yard new
Several cases newly imported
PRINTED INDIA SILKS,
Finest French Printings, in exquisite
colorings and designs exclusive to this
department, from 81 rs to So so a yard;
many of these beautiful fabrics in single
dress pattern lengths. Our stock also
includes special values at lower prices,
in new styles and coIorings. &C.
New Fancy Striped and Plaid surah
Silks In latest and ultra shades, for
making up with the new French Cash.
mer es and plain weave wooden fabrics.
A bewildering array Of patterns and
colors In
SCOTCH GINGHAMs,
In addition to our already enormous
stock, from 25c to SOC yard, and the
best American Ginghams also are here.
together with the new French and
American Satines of best makes, all as
popular prices.
New arrivals in choice styles in EN-
broideries, narrow edges, medium
widths, skirtings and nouncings. Prices
conceded to be lower than ever before.
White Goods, Yokings, Reverings,
Nainsooks, Check Mulls; also, special
bargains in Linen Laces and in Trim
ming Laces, Drapery Nets and Fine
Lace Flouncings. Increased business in
fUsLIN UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENT
Is due to the especial good values and
large variety.
Entire stock of Ladies' Long Cloth
Garments, listers, Raglans, Newman
kets, and also Short Cloth Wraps ss
greatly reduced prices. Another ship
msnt Of the celebrated
DUMFERMLINE DAMAsK LINENS
Cloths and Napkins to match, now on
sale--the best goods for the money 70
be had.
Now Is the time to make frequent
visits to the store; the new goods win
interest you on every hand.
IuI. llulllSL u LII. y
PENN AVENUE STORES.
ssitxv,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11

Liver complaint cured free at 1102 Car
son St, Southside.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-11

YoY can buy two bottles of Salvation Oil
for 30 cents, look to your interest. Try it.