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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
A PROTESTANT HOME RULER.

Mr.. McCalmont. of Belfast, Talks-He Ex-
plains Why Many of His Glass Oppose a
Free Government for ireland.
William McCalmont, of Belfast, ireland,
a felt manufacturer, is at the Duquesne.
Mr.. McCalmont is Protestant Nationalist
and a member Of the Irish Protestant Home
Rule Association. In this part of Ireland
is the stronghold Of the anti Home Rulers
Mr.. McCalmont, in short chat last night,
said:
There are number of business men in Bel
fast who are Home Rulers at heart, bue they
are in such position that silence is their only
fortune. If they declared themselves in favor
Of home rule, they would be boycotted at once,
and their business ruined. The people of Ul-
ster are prosperous and they see that their
neighbors in the South and West are poverty
stricken. Their principal reason for opposing
home rule is that they are afraid they will have
TO pay the bulk of the taxes to support the
Government.
lam thoroughly convinced that home rule
will triumph some day. The longer it is delayed
comes The Pigott forgerles would probably
have the effect to overthrow the Ministry, If an
appeal was made to the country; but l don't
believe the exposure will affect the working
for Liberal success are growing brighter; but
the time is not yet at hand. The Irish in the
South and West stick tenaciously to their land.
They know full well the fate that awaits
living in the towns and they soon sink. have
always advocated home rule, and feel that it
will come finally.
The people among whom I live hold Balfour
in high esteem. They like man who enforces
the laws, and his cruel treatment of 0'Brien
meets their appreciation,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
A LABORER'S DISCOVERY.
It Vividly Recalled the Loss of Life on Dla-
mond Street-Human Blood and Flesh
on the Debris.

It Vividly Recalled the Loss of Life on Dta.
mond Street-Human Blood and Flesh
on the Debris.
For several days past laborers and team
sters have been removing from the Monon-
gahela wharf, at the foot of Wood street,
the timbers, debris and twisted bits of iron
which were hauled there from the awful
wreck of the Diamond street buildings two
months ago. The stuff had all been piled up
in an immense heap.
Yesterday the men had gotten down
pretty well to the bottom of this heap. On
top the wood had become dry and white.
from continued wind or sunshine. but deep
underneath the rubbish was found damp and
clammy. Water dripping from above had
formed q slime which smelt something like
the wet walls Of an underground vault that
had never seen daylight. The moisture of
the ground made every little piece of board
so moldy that it was disagreeable to the
touch.
A fragment of a heavy beam had Just
been pulled out of the mass by a laborer.
1t was so Shiny that it slipped from his
hands and rolled over on the cobble stones
of the wharf A score of ugly bugs sped
off the surface of that side of the timber that
had pressed the earth SO long, and the sinu-
GUS fold of big, fat worm, wriggling out
of the fast-rotting edge of the wood, seemed
to send shudder over the workman's
frame.
STOPPING down he examined the beam
closely. Then he twisted 1t over and over. As
one side was turned up to the light the fell
low started violently.
He called the other men. They gathered
around the beam. Each stopped down to
see, and each involuntarily started back,
A sort of nervous dread seemed playing
with every laborer's fingers, and while
twitching about they kept away from the
timber.
There the group stood. Two-three-four
minutes passed away! Yet they dared not
touch the log, though their eyes remained
riveted upon 1t. The ugly bugs had now all
disappeared and the sickening worm had
left its serpentine wake in the mud These
could not so awe the men into that
superstitious dread. What was it then?
1t was blood-a long oval-shaped spot
OF crimson stain-a tuft of human hair
and caught upon. a jagged splinter, tiny
bit of human flesh.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
A SUCCESS IN KANSAS.
Members of the Lawrence Flambeau Club
Indorse Prohibition.


Indorse Prohibition.
Ex-Sheriff Carmean, A. B. Bordeaux, A.
Henley, and others of the Lawrence Cyclone
Flambeau Club, stopped over in the city
yesterday on their return from Washington.
This club carried off the first prize for the
finest pyrotechnic display in the night
parade; the Sedalia Club, of Missouri, won
the second, and the Acheson Club secured
the third.
All the members seen in Pittsburg yes
terday were strong Prohibitiouists, and
claimed that prohibition is a decided sue
cess in Kansas. Ex-Sheriff Carmean, who
helped to pass the law, said:
At the end of two years after prohibition be-
came effective, there was not an open saloon in
the State. We had some trouble with the
druggists, but the law was soon modified. SO
that it became exceedingly dangerous for them
to sell except within the requirements. Now
they must have permit, and make a registry
of all the names to whom liquor is Sold This
register is open to inspection. In addition, the
buyer must sign certificate and take an oath
that the whisky is needed for medicinal or
mechanical purposes.
The price of real estate has not decreased.
neither has business suffered IN consequence
of prohibition. In Lawrence when was
Sheriff they had nine policemen; now they
have three. In the police court there is hardly
a case of drunkenness in week, whereas
formerly there used to be at least 25 arrests for
this cause. A very respectable class of immi.
grants have come into the State, and the prohi-
bition sentiment has grown to such an extent
that no man with a character will sell whisky.
There is some sold by "bootleggers" and other
disreputable persons, but they are arrested as
soon as discovered.
A citizen from Acheson, very sensible
fellow, who refused to give his name, said
believe in prohibition, and know it has i'm
proved the State, but there is still plenty of
Acheson there are number of clubs Each
member buys key, and along with it he re.
ceives a card emitting him to so many drinks
none of the members are allowed to get drunk.
Occasionally the authorities ask them for fines.
and they pay promptly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
HARRISON SHOOK HIS HAND.
A Pittsburger Extricates One of the Presi-
dental Horses-How He Prevented a

A Pittsburger Extricates One of the Presi.
dental Horses-How He Prevented a
Probable Accident.
|. The following story was told q reporter
yesterday, the facts Of which seem to have
been overlooked at the general hustle of the
inauguration festivities in Washington:
"When President-elect Harrison went to
the Willard House to meet President Cleve-
land previous to their joint departure for
the Inauguration ceremonies, the horses in the
front of the carriage containing General
Harrison became frisky, and one of them
pranced and kicked to such an extent that
its legs became entangled in the harness.
The more the animal became entangled the
more it kicked, and the populace surround
ing the carriage stood almost breathless, ex-
pecting an accident would happen the next
moment
"John C. Stroup, well-known Pittsburg-
er, who keeps the "Bandbox" on Fourth ave-
nue., and who was also in the crowd, at
once jumped forward and fearlessly crawled
under the horse and extricated the animals
legs from the harness. 1t was a daring
feat, because the steed was very much ex-
cited, and kicked all the time Stroup was
under it. But Stroup, who is a very efficient
horseman, having been a professional
jockey at one time, succeeded at last and
quieted the animal.
"When Stroup had accomplished the ex-
trication of the horses legs, General Harri-
son came out of his carriage, and, taking
hold of Stroup by the hand, he shook it very
warmly and expressed his thanks and ap-
probation for his kindness.
John Stroup feels like big man since the
President has shaken him by the hand, and
he was heard saying yesterday that he had
never been paid so well for small service
as when he received handshaking from
General Harrison"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
AN INCREASED MORTALITY.
The Allegheny Death Rate Last Month
Greater Than a Year Ago.

The Allegheny Death Rate Last Month
Greater Than Year Ago.
The Allegheny Health Committee met
last night and Mr.. Bradley, the Health
Officer, denied the charges made against the
board. He stated that all the nuisances re-
ported had been promptly attended to, and
explained why he had allowed people re-
siding in Pittsburg to burn their garbage in
Allegheny furnaces. He said that before
the Allegheny furnace was built, they had
used the Pittsburg furnaces, and they were
now merely returning the favor.
A proposition from Detroit company to
dispose of all the garbage in the city was
ordered on file, and an ordinance author
izing the committee to maintain dumpboats
met with like fate
City Physician Woodburn reported III
deaths during the month of February,
which is 20.52 per 1000 inhabitants This
is an increase over February, 1888, when
there were 124 deaths, or 14.S8 per 1000 in
habitants.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
WILL NOT USE DOUBLE.DECKERs.
So the Fifth Avenue Line Decides-An All
Night Car Petition.

30 the F1ffh Avenue Line Dectdes-An All.
Night Car Petition.
The Fifth Avenue Traction Company,
after considering the subject, has decided
not to use double-deckers, as reported some
time since, the sharp curves in the road not
making it safe to run them. An extra con-
ductor would also have to be put on with so
much more expense.
As conductor stated last night another
thing against them is the class of passengers
that always congregrates on topof such cars,
splitting down and raising more or less con-
fusion. The winding stairway also obstructs
getting on and off quickly-the main factor
in obtaining speed.
A large number of the residents of Oak
land express their intention of getting up
formal petition, asking the company to put
on all-night cars, similar to those on the
Citizens road, horses being used while the
cable is being examined. As it is at pres
ent. a large number of those employed until
after the regular cars have stopped, or are
belated from some cause, have no alterna-
tive but to walk, no matter what the
weather
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
NoN-UsIosIsrs DISCHARGED.

The Musicians' Mutual Protective Union
As&N Has Another Victory.
The Musicians Mutual Protective Union.
has scored another victory in having an al
legged non-union orchestra employed at the
G.. A. r. fair on the Southside renlaced bv
a union band. When the band was hired
it was upon the supposition that the mem
bers belonged to the union. 1t was after
ward found that the union was the Allie
gheny County Musical Union. The Musi-
clans Mutual Protective Union objected to
their playing, and they were replaced by
the Mozart Orchestra.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
DID THEY USE A BILLY?

Two Young Men Charged With Assaulting
Boy In Allegheny.
Charles Stockdale, son of the late Cap
tain ]. 7. stockdale, of Allegheny, and
Harvey Pearl were arrested yesterday on a
charge of felonious assault and battery, and
Constable Billings, of Alderman Tatem's
Office, who made the arrest, said that the
young men were accused of beating son of
William Griffiths, of Lithgow avenue, over
the head with a handy-billy. The boy was
badly injured. The cause of the alleged as
sault is not known.
Young Stockdale furnished 81, 900 bail
for his appearance before the alderman on
Friday afternoon, but his companion was
unable to secure bail and is now in Jail.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
AT HIS LADY LOVE.

A Colored Damsel Refused TO See Her
Swain and Was shot At.
John Washington, of Millvale, was held
in $1,000 bail by Alderman Reilly last
night, for trying to shoot Cornelia Saunders
last Monday night. Both are colored, and
the defendant called upon the lady. Upon
the latter's refusing to see him, Washing
ton, it is alleged, fred two shots at her.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
Atan A..oclnts,s Fnnernl.

A number of the members of the Grain
and Flour Exchange met at their rooms on
Liberty street yesterday afternoon and at
tended the funeral Of F. Van Horn, one Of
their late members. The high esteem in
which Mr.. Van Horn was held was dis
played by the large attendance at the
funeral of business men who are frequently
detained from such occasions by business
engagements.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
A BALL PLAYER ARRESTED.
He Is Charged by the Police With Run.
ming a Poker Room.

William Kuehne, the well-known and
popular third baseman of the Allegheny
Baseball Club, was arrested early yesterday
morning for operating poker room in the
rear of the billiard parlor of Morris s.
Kuehne on Federal street, Allegheny. Sew
eral players were also arrested. The players
were each fined So and costs by Mayor Pear
son, but bail in the sum of $500 wss de-
manded far Kuehne, which was promptly
furnished.
Mr.. Kuehne says there was no violation
his establishment. which can be easily
proven at the hearing. He says few men
were in the room playing a friendly game of
cards. There was no "checkout," and Mr..
Kuebne says he never PLAYED q game of
cards in his life and knows nothing about
noker
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
Very Rndlx Rnrned.

City Physician Woodburn, Of Allegheny,
was yesterday called to see man at 1S9
Robinson street, named John Burns. This
is the man who was so badly burned at the
shanty-boat fire a few days ago and was
taken to the Allegheny General Hospital
He insisted on being removed and was
taken away at his own request. The physi-
clan claims that he is in bad shape and
should be taken back to the hospital or be
NAV lose his eyesiCht.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
Why the Receipts Are Less.

Mayor Pearson, of Allegheny, explains
the falling off in the receipts of the city by
saying that before the Brooks law went
into effect, $50 was charged for holding
balls, but since that time only 50 was re-
ceived for each ball, as no liquor was sold.
This made difference Of almost $1,000.
There was also falling off in vehicle
license of almost 81, 900. There were not as
many arrests during the year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
TWO SPEAKERS SECURED.

The Orators for the Washington Inaugural
Celebration.
The Washington. Inaugural Centennial
Committee has secured two orators for the
local celebration on April 80, General
Adam E. King, of Baltimore, and G. K.
Adams, President of the Cornell University
of Ithaca, N. Y, will be present and make
addresses. The latter has written letter
to George E. Kepple, Chairman Of the In
vitation Committee, that he will surely be
on hand.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
1T MUST HAVE SIMPLICITY.


Too Luxuriously Fixed.
Councilman Carr states that the County
Democracy. while fitting up its new quar-
ters in good shape, will not allow any of
the Duquesne Club style of patrician ele-
gance. Mr.. Carr says it is not democratic,
and is, or at least ought to be, an exotic on
Columbia's shores, and one that will never
propagate, unless under the culture of the
Republican party.
The Democracy, Mr.. Carr says cannot be
otherwise than democratic, and luxurious
surroundings are not its trappings nor ever
were.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07

The attention of amateur decorators is
solicited to call and examine our line Of fine
white china for decorating, which is now
complete. It embraces number of new
specialties which are to be had nowhere
else. Positively the handsomest line Of ele-
CANT vases ever shown. CHARLES REIZEN-
STEIN, 152 and 154 Federal ST., Allegheny.
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
He par.ed a Forred Cheol.

P. Roeder, butcher doing business on
Lacock street, Allegheny. complained to
the police authorities that a man had
passed forged check at his place Of busi-
ness. The check is for 81 40 and is signed
Peter Walter, Jr. Detective Murphy is
looking for the forger.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
BIBER & EASTON.

BIBER & EASTON.
NEW IMPoRTATIoNs NOW OPEN.
French Novelty Robes. Very stylish, COM
plete without other trimming. Take an early
choice SIC, So 50. SIS SIS $40 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 colors.
Spring Cashmeres in all the late shades.
Quality l, S6-inch, S715c. Quality 2, Seinch,
SOC. Quality 8 ss-inch. Csc.
Silk stock complete with the best attainable
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 and 81.
Armure Silks at 81, 81 Is. 81 50 and s.
Satin Luxors, 81 Is, 81 50, 81 rs ard 81
Double Twill surahs, 75c, 9Oc and 81.
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.
BIBER K EA6T1N,
sos AND 5O7 MARKET 81.
mhsgTsss
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
WHY MONEY is EASY HERE.
The $40, 100000 in Natural Gas Develop
mems the Cause.

Speaking of the topic that has. been so
much discussed this winter-easy money
Mr.. George I. Whitney states that it is
caused by the S2O, 200, 900 invested in natural
gas development, fully two-thirds of which
has been done by outside capital. Then the
large amount of money placed here at 411z@
8 per cent by Eastern capitalists has re-
lieved the old-time pressure on the banks,
leaving their entire capital free for merean-
tile, manufacturing and speculative busi-
ness to run on the 6-per cent basis, and
tempting some of them to compete at lower
rates.
This, Mr.. Whitney explains, is the reason
that, in all his experience as a business
man, he never before saw money so easy for
any considerable length of time in this city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
A Sudden Death.

The Coroner viewed the remains of Mich
olas Stiemmer, who died suddenly at his
residence, No. 1407 Bingham street, yester-
day, and decided an inquest unnecessary,
death having resulted from paralysis OF the
heart. The deceased was 6S years of age,
and was well known.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
To Strengthen the Order.

A big knights of Labor mass meeting
will be held at 'McKeesport next Monday
evening. The officers of D. A. 8 are deter
mined to build up the organization in that
section of the district Amongthe speakers
who will be present and deliver addresses
are Master Workman Ross, George DoVey
and John D. Hughes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
A Glass Firm Fails.

President Campbell. of the Window
Glass Workers Association, yesterday re-
ceived information that the Bellefonte
Window Glass Company had failed. He at
once went to the place for the purpose of
securing the men to go to Chambers & Nc
KEGS new glass works at Jeanneatte, where
they can find employment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
TheY ChanRed the Name.

The Cannonsburg Iron Company has
changed the name Of the concern to the
Cannonsburg Iron and Steel Companies.
Three of the members of the company have
refused to sign an agreement closing up the
affairs of the concern, and q committee OF
three stockholders was appointed to ascer-
tain measures for effecting that end.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
A Bic Order for sprInE..

Anderson DuPuy & Co., of this city,
have several large orders for spiral springs,
and the works are being operated to their
fullest capacity The company. is complet-
ing an order for 300 tons Of springs for the
2, 200 cars which the Pennsylvania Com
pany are building. This is probably the
largest order ever given for springs to any
one firm.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07

Our Direct Importation New Dress Trim
mings.
You may perhaps find as handsome goods,
but not at these prices.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
YOUNG THIEVES ARRESTED.
The Nineteenth Ward Owl Gang Broken Up
by the Arrests of Members.

Robert Dawson, Jerry Delary, Daniel
Rapp, Louis Rapp, Alexander Coyle, John
Slavin, William Thompson, John o 'Rouck,
Hugh Drum and William Campbell were
held for court last night under $500 bail
each for the larceny of 100 boxes of cigars
from the stable of Mrs. Richard Raw, on
Station street, Nineteenth ward.
Thomas Dugan, Harry Campbell, Early
Dunn and John Hardy were held under
81, 500 bail each for entering house at No.
352 Sheridan avenue and stealing collec-
tion of coins, silyerware, etc.
All the parties are boys, and are known
as the Nineteenth Ward Owl Gang"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
FOR HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

George GrOgsn Arrested for Knocking
Down a Man on Old Avenue.
George Grogan, of tEis city, was arrested
last night on charges of highway robbery
and aggravated assault and battery upon
Charles Stewart. The plaintiff was knocked
down and robbed on Old avenue, February
10. He alleges that Grogan was his as
sailant
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07

The officers and Board of Managers of
Allegheny Day Nursery desire to return
thanks to those who so generously contribu-
ted to the entertainment given In Old City
Hall, February %. 1t being impossible to
thank each contributor by name through
the daily press this general expression is in
serted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
A FreiGht Agents Illness.

W. George Gibson, freight agent Of the
Pennsylvania Company at Allegheny, is
lying at his home, at Shields Station,
seriously i'll.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
PIG IRON RATES GO UP.

The Reduction From the Valleys to Eastern
Points short Lived.
The pig iron rates from the Mahoning
and Shenango valleys have been advanced
to So 30 to New York and 81 30 to Boston.
The new rates will go into effect on the 18th.
No reason is given for the change. About
a week ago the Youngstown committee re-
duced the rates to So 20 and S4 20. The
same committee advanced them yesterday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
b. & B.

See our India silk offering to-day, over
500 pieces, our own direct importations and
exclusive styles, and see if you will not say
these are the choicest India silks. Low
prices and fine goods does the business.
BoGGS & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
Underaround Wires,

From the New York NorId.l
The telephone companies alleged that the
great electrical objection to underground wires
will be induction. This is apparent. Nothing
seems to be able to induce the companies to
put their wires under ground.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
b. & b.
India Silks To-day.

Such an offering as is not usually shown
27-inch goods, 65 and IS cts-then the choice
bargains at 45c, SOC, 81, 81 25. 81 so and
50 90. BoGGS & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07

Another Big Day In the India Silk Stock.
These India silks at IS cents. Sell at
sight. Come now for them.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-03-07
Pitt,burrers Get a Contract.

The Pennsylvania Construction Company,
of this city. has. received the contract for
the ironwork for the new Government
building at Denver. Col. The contract
amounts to $29, 700. L