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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
WHAT THEY'LL REPRESENT.

"But because the ~ well-known citizens
OF Allegheny county whom Mr.. Carnegie
designates as the coadjutors of the city fathers
do not happen to be members of the Council,
does it follow from that that they are not repre-
sentative men-or, if you please, representa-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
RUN DOWN BY A CABLE CAR,
A Six-Yenr-Old Drops From n Wagon
Under the wheeIs-Mnny Minor Acci-
dents Yesterday In the Mills and Work.

A x.Yenr-Old Drops From n Wagon
Under the wheeIs-Many Minor Acci-
denis Yesterday In the Mills and work-
shops.
Another accident occurred on the Fifth
avenue traction line yesterday. This time
the victim was not killed. Harry Minger,
aged years, residing at No. 10 Gibbon
street, was stealing a ride about 4:30 o'clock
on the hind end Of a wagon. When near Pride
street the driver tried to strike the boy with
his whip and the lad dropped off the wagon.
Car No. 30 was behind the wagon so close that
Minger could not get out of the way of the car
The pilot struck him and knocked him down.
The front wheels passed over his legs crushing
them badly. He was removed to the Mercy
Hospital.
Thomas Haley employed at Floyd Com
panys mill on Second avenue, was brought to
the Mercy Hospital suffering from compound
fracture of the right leg, which he received by
a large pile of scrap iron falling on it
George Schultz, of No. lbs Lacock street.
Allegheny, fell from the scaffold at the new
Bellfeld Church, a distance of 70 feet. break
ing his right leg and dislocating his shoulder
blade.
James Dolan, 40 years of age, employed at
Morris foundry Twenty-third street, Lad his
foot severely crushed by an iron plate.
A wagon belonging to Rowbottom Brothers,
plumbers. broke down at the corner of Wash
ington and CHARTERS streets. Allegheny. The
driver. named Thomas, was thrown from the
seat, and alighting head first on the street, re-
celved bad cut on his forehead.
James McAleer, yardmaster on the Ft. Wayne
road. was struck by train while standing on
a track near the station. He had several ribs
broken and one arm crushed.
John Mcclure. brakeman on the Allegheny
Valley Railroad had his left arm severely
crushed and was injured internally while coup
ling cars at Forty-third street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
PROGRESS OF SCHOOL WORK.

The Average Attendance Almost Equals
the Number of PupiIs-some Changes
in Books and the Course of Study-Two
More Teachers Allowed.
The regular monthly meeting of the Cen
tral Board of Education was held last even
ing. Principal Wood, of the High School.
reported for the month Of March total
enrolment Of 659 pupils. with an average
attendance of COS. The report of Superin-
tendent Luckey for March showed the total
number of teachers in the schools to be SO
males and 573 females. The enrolment OF
pupils was 25,SS6 and the average attendance
q, 25l.
The Committee on Text Books and Course of
Instruction recommended a list of books for
the course of instruction in the sub-districts
and High School for the school year COM
mencIng in September, 1890 The studies are
the same as last year, with the exception OF
substituting Shephard's chemistry for Averys
and adding Raymond's Orators Manual, Die
Schonsten Deutsch Lieder and Book No. /,
Union series of physiology and hygiene.
The Finance Committee reported the dis
bursements during the month to have been
SS7, go 10. leaving a balance in the appropria-
The report of the High School Committee,
submitting plans for alterations in the High
School. and recommending change in the
course of study; commencing Greek in the "B"
year was received. The committee also re.
ported that they had received and accepted
the resignation of Miss Lizzie Jillson, teacher
of drawing. Miss Emmons was chosen to sue
ceed her.
DR.. Kearns submitted resolution to the
effect that corporeal punishment is not needed.
Action was deferred. An additional teacher
was allowed for the Hiland avenue and Preble
avenue school.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
LAID TO REST.
Young O'Hnra Inferred and the Murderers
Held for Trial.

Young O'Hara Inferred and the Murderers
Held for Trial.
The inquest on the murder of John O'Hara.
shot on Fifth avenue last Saturday night, was
held yesterday afternoon. The colored man,
Weems. the circumstantial evidence against
whom has been fully reported IN THE DIS
PATCH, was held by the Coroner on a charge of
murder, while his companions, William Harris,
George Kelsey, William johnson, Charles
Gance and Frank Seymour were held as access
ories to the fact.
The remains of the murdered man were laid
to rest yesterday morning in st. Mary's Gene
terry, and the funeral was very largely attend
ed. The services were held at the Cathedral at
8 A. M, where the requiem mass was celebrated
by Rev. Father Wall.
An inquest was held yesterday on the deaths
of the two Italians. Antoni Reffsa and Michael
Di PAUL., who died from what was alleged to
have been beating they received at Stops
Ferry, on March l6. DR.. ]. 6. McCandless
held post mortem on Di PAUL. at the morgue,
and found Two slight knife wounds in his back.
He believed he died of Inflammation of the
bowels. and not from any external injury
Reffsa. however, died from an abscess of the
brain, caused by a scalp wound. Reffsa was
cut and hit on the head with stone. The
prisoners were identified as the ones who did
1t by Francisco Di Paul.. and the inquest was
adjourned until Friday afternoon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
AGAINST THE INSTRUCTIONS.

Supplementary Bills in the Marine Bank Case
to be Presented To-day.
The date for the argu ments on the bill in
equity of the ci ty against the Marine National
Bank to compel them to close up their area
ways has not been fixed, but probably will to-
day. City Attorney Moreland and Chief Bige-
low have decided to include all manner of side
walk distractions in the bill, and have the
suits all argued at one time so as to definitely
settle the question of the city's rights and
powers in the m attor. To this end the City
Attorn ey is preparing thirty or more supple
mentary bills in equity. covering each kind OF
sidewalk obstruction, such as stairways, rail-
ways. cellarways. doorsteps, balconies. sign
boards, ETC., and parties having such obstruc-
tions in front of their property and extending
on the sidewalks without regard to whom the
individuals may be, will be made parties to the
different suits.
The intention is to prevent any possibility of
claims that favoritism or politics had anything
to do with the matter. and at the same time to
have the authority of the Chief of Public
Works fully established in the premises These
supplementary bills will be filed either to-day
or tomorrow, and then the court will be asked
to set the date for the arguments.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
THE VALLEYS ANNUAL MEETING.
Good rowing Made In Increased
Freight Receipts.

A Good o w l q Made In Increased
Freight Receipts.
The Allegheny Valley Railroad Company
held its annual meeting yesterday. The Board
of Managers elected are Henry ID. Welsh,
George b. Roberts, Joseph N. Du Barry John
p. Green. A. J. Cassatt, N. P. Shortridge, Will
lam A. Patton. Charles Z. Spear and B. II.
Rube.
President Henry D. Welsh's report showed
that the total earnings of the road during the
year 1889. were s., ,3699 985 go. an increase over
1888 of 7l,020 81. The earnings were from
freight at stations. sI,667, 1856 98 miscellaneous
freight, $40, $50 o.; passengers, S603,575 O6,
press. S24.l30 l3; miscellaneous passengers,
$29. 1872 IS, and United States mail, telegraph
and rents s24. ISL IS.
The total expenses for the year 1889 were
81 32 5SS s. an increase over 1888 of S174 SOL l6
The expenses were entailed follows: Con-
Quoting transportation, S409, ,594 25; motive
power. s321.716 81; maintenance of cars. s163,-
932 p; maintenance of way, 1892, 702 Is; and
general expenses, sS4.643 80. The net earnings
for the year 1889 were S997. 1896 9o. an increase
over 1883 of sy6. 469 81 The increase in oDer-
ating expenses was .Ss per cent. The deficiency
in income to meet all liabilities was S289, 1853 49,
The total deficit December 81. 1889, was 81, ST.
573 08
Superintendent McCargo made some in
teresting statements about the running of the
road during the past 10 years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
THE DIAMOND WIDENING,

As Also That of Cecil Alley, to be Attended
to Week After Next.
The Board of Viewers will send out notices
this week to the property holders on Diamond
street and on Cecil alley for them to appear at
the office of the board and hear the final report
on the widening of those thoroughfares The
Diamond street case will be presented on the
Oath inst. and Cecil alley the day following.
When the report of the board was presented
on these two improvements last month quite a
number of objections were raised against the
benefits assessed ana damages allowed, and
several little errors were pointed out, upon
which the board has made partial revision of
the report and the figuring is now going on. 1t
is expected that every possible point has now
been considered and that the report is as near
correct and will come as near pleasing every
body as it can be MADE. The intention is to
present the reports in Councils on the 2Sth inst
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
COULDN'T GET A QUORUM.

p. & w. Directors Adopt Resolutions
About Treasurer Campbell.
A meeting of Pittsburg and Western direct
ors was held yesterday. but a quorum not be.
ing present, nothing was done outside of adopt
ing series of resolutions about Secretary and
Treasurer Campbell, deceased. Vice President
Anthony ]. Thomas was here and he added
his denial to President divers that the P. &
w. had not bought the Toledo and Delphos
and had no intention.
The fact Is that the road is carrying such a
heavy floating debt that they can't buy any
thing. and it is claimed by some that the man
sgement is trying to wreck the line.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
GATHERING BOYS STRIKE.

Police Protection Applied for at Hamilton's
Glass Works.
The gathering boys in w. H. Hamilton &
Co.'s glass works. corner Twentieth and Rail-
road streets. struck yesterday for an advance
of wages. They became so boIsterous that the
firm decided to apply for police protection.
Four officers will be placed on duty at the
plant this morning.
1t was expected that the strikers would
march up to the works of ]. T. & A. Hamil-
ton, corner of Thirty-sixth street. and try to
force the gatherers out there. Two officers
will go on duty there also this morning. The
company is advertising for new gatherers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
NIMlCK GIVES HIS ANSWER.
He Says he VIII Not Do wIthout the Greas
Western Band.

President Nimick of the National League
Club sent reply to NJ. NJ. P. U. COMMITTEES
yesterday in regard to the engagement of the
the Great Western Band to play at the opening
games. Mr.. Nimick stated that the club had
made a contract with the band and they would
keep II. He furthermore stated that he has
been assured that the band is a union orraniza-
tion and he cannot annul the contract
Master Workman Ross of d. A, No. g. called
on Mr.. Nimick and informed him that the mem.
bers of the band were recognized as uni on
men and they were the only union of profess
siOnal musicians in the city. He offered TO
escort the President up to Labor Hall where
the charter Of the Musicians 'tAssembIy was on
exhibition. Mr.. Ross SO fully convinced Presi-
dent Nimick that the band was all right, that
the latter gentleman thought 1t unnecessary to
N. P. U. will now try to make 1t hot for the
League.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
0'BRIEN WILL INVESTIGATE.
The Directors of the Humane Society Dis.
cuss Dixmonr Hospital.


cuss Dixmonr Hospital.
The Board of Directors of the Humane So
ciety met yesterday. A discussion on what
should be the proper course, if any. in taking
steps to collect acts concerning the abuses and
acts of cruelty alleged to have been committed
by attendants at Di1mont Hospital towards
patients in their charge, was the principal busi-
ness transacted.
The question that every one wanted to have
answered was whether or not the Humane So
ciety had any right to demand an investigation.
1t was discussed for several hours and resolu-
tions to the following effect were adopted:
The agents of the society were instructed
to obtain information connected with the al
legged abuses and report at the next meeting.
General Agent OBrien said he had in his pos
session considerable testimony bearing ON the
management of the institution at Dixmont
Some was from patients who had recently been
and some was the testimony of sane
persons who have interest in distortng
facts.
Mrs. Helen Stieren, Mrs. F. E. Schenk and
Mr.. F. II. Null were elected to membership In
the society. The contributions received were
from F. M. Null, s.; Mrs. julius Groetzinger.
81; Misses NJ, Ella and Cornelia Groetzinger, 81
each; Mrs. Helen StiereE and Mrs. F. K.
Schenk. 81 each.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
B. & 0. APPOINTMENTS.

j. III. EppeIsheimer Succeeds MIR. Caven rs
Local Freight Agent. ~.g
Superintendent Patton, of the B. & O., yes.
terday issued a circular announcing some new
appointments:
N. F. Apgar, agent at Gastonville, vice A. H.
Yetter, resigned; H. Y. Browning. agent at
Ambleside. vice A. w. Bauman, transferred;
NJ X. Lentz, agent at Hooversville. vice A. F.
Link, resigned; J. N. Grassland, agent at Glen.
wood, vice Frank E. Shallenberger. resigned;
A. w. Bauman, acting agent at Washin gton
vice w. c. King resigned; ]. 81. Eppelsheimer
agent at Pittsburg, vice ]. B. Caven, resigned
April l.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
ALL WILLING TO MOVE.
The Proposed Shift of Offices in the City
HILL.

One or two moves are as bad in their effects
as nre, is an old saying. and so Chief Bigelow,
of the Department of Public Works. seems to
think with regard to the proposed changes of
official headquarters through the City Hall.
Everybody seems both willing and anxious to
move, and the Mayor would be pleased to have
the three offices grouped on the second story
in the City Attorneys part of the building.
The City Attorney is willing to exchange his
present quarters for the Office of Gamble Wier,
and the Mayors present private office. The
City Clerk, under the new arrangement, would
get the Office at present occupied by Chief Clerk
Gray of the Department of Public Safety
This would place the Department of Public
Safety on the ground floor, occupying the may
orally rooms throughout
Treasurer Denniston, who wanted the whole
fat on that side of the building for office,
including paying receiving and private depart
ments, is somewhat disappointed, but as Mr.
Bigelow has taken no move in the matter, the
question will be let drop.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

1t may be in your parlor, your library,
your kitchen, diningroom or bedroom.
We have just what you want to put on over
the old broken plaster, and it will stay. EN-
bossed metal ceiling plates. Expressly for
residence ceilings.
Neat, beautiful artistic and in almost end
less variety of design.
If you are building, and don't intend TO
put all your money on the outside, send for
our illustrated catalogue and see what We
have got for the interior.
A. NoRTHRoP & Co.,
Twenty-third and Mary streets, S. S., Pitts
burg, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
HIS DAUGHTER INSANE.

Councilman Binder Convinced That Mrs.
WeiizelPs Mind 10 Affected.
Councilman Andrew Binder stated last even
ing to DISPATCH reporter that he considered
his daughter, Mrs. Weitzell, afflicted with
temporary insanity. "She has accused herself"
he continued, 'of faults and even crimes of
which her relations can prove beyond all man.
ner of doubt that she is guiltless The half-in-
coherent manner in which she talks convinces
US that her brain is affected.
Anything that medical aid can do shall be
done to cure her. She has been acting curl
ously ever since the birth of her last child"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
Tie Inclined Plnne War.

The war between the Pittsburg and Mt.
Oliver Inclined Plane Company and the Pitts
burg Inclined Plane Company was again before
the Master, D. F. Patterson. Esq, yesterday.
A. l.. Schultz was cross-examined but Welded
nothing new, and Daniel Berg vas examined
by the plaintiff ON the subject of his having
done some work for plaintiff in the matter of
securing right of way.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09

A VISIT to the largest wall paper house
in the two cities, that of John S. Roberts,
Ala Wood street, will convince those desiring
to paper their homes. that the stock to be
found there is most perfect in every sense.
All grades of goods being represented from
the cheapest to the very highest class of
goods to be found in the country, and at the
lowest prices. An invitation is extended to
all those who appreciate nice work to call
and examine this fine line of wall paper.
JOHN S. ROBERTS,
414 Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
OFFICE OF PITTSBURG AND
WESTERN RAILWAY Co.,

ALLEGHENY, PA, April s. 1890.
At meeting of the Board of Directors of
this company, this day held, the following
minute was directed to be entered on the
books of the company
1t is with great sorrow we record the
death of 81. D. Campbell, the Secretary and
Treasurer of this company, which occurred
mously bear testimony to Mr.. Campbell's
strict devotion to duty, his loyalty to this
company, and to his great sense of RESPONSE
bility regarding the important interests
committed to his charge; and to his worth
as man.
HENRY w. OLIVER, President.
T. j. CRUMP, Secretary pro tenn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
CAPTURED In WHEELING,
A Negro Who Acknowledges Having Cut n
nIan In Pittsburg.

Shortly after A. NJ. to-day an officer will
leave Pittsburg to take back an old offender
from the tender care extended by the Wheel
ing officials under advice by wire from In
spector McAleese. He forwarded a request to
arrest William Reed, colored, on a charge of
larceny, and the Wheeling officers secured a
brawny looking darkey answering the de-
scrlption sent. The prisoner at first denied
with great stress that he was implicated in any
larceny case, but afterward admitted under
pressure that he had been concerned in a cut
ting case in Pittsburg a short time ago.
The police authorities of Pittsburg last night
telegraphed to hold the man, and he agrees to
return without a requisition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
A LARGE FREIGHT CAR.
tits 43 Feet 3 Inches Long. and VIII Hold
aFuII Lond of Chimneys.

n Fall Lond of Chimheys.
The largest freight car ever seen In this city
was sent out yesterday on the Lake Erie Rail-
road. 1t was shipped by the Peerless Lead
Glass Company, and contained shipment Of
lamp ehimneys for Denver. Col.
The car was st. Louis, Iron Mountain and
southern 9,7T5 and was brought here by the
Missouri Pacific Pittsburg agency tor this
special shipment. 1t was built Tor furniture
and other bulky freight, and it is likely the cars
VIII be used hereafter for the shipment Of
chlmneys. The car is 43 feet 3 inches long, %
Ieet 51nches high and feet in width. The
cp capacity Of the car is 10000 pounds. About
ioVOO pounds Of window glass could be put in
II, Dut only one-ffth of this amount OF lamp
cniinneys could be shipped. The minimum
"elgnt on car loads OF chimneys Is loOOO
pounds, and an ordinary car cannot hold thus
nelgnt OF cnimneys. This will make the car
valuable to shippers of glassware.
George a. Macbeth said yesterday that the
prices on enimneys were about 16 or II per cent
Lower tnan they had ever been before. Several
factories, ne SAID, had shut down on account Of
the poor Gondltion of trade, and several more
would follow their example
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
MORE POLICEMEN NEEDED.

The Norfhside Expects Soon TO Have Much
Better Protection.
Mayor Wyman believes that Allegheny City's
great expansion and growth of population re-
quire an enlargement of the present police
for ce, which now numbers 81 patrolmen and IA
hurry-up wagon employees. The new Police
Committee will be requested by Mayor Wyman
to report ordinance increasing the police
between 25 and 80 men.
There is a sentiment in favor of the change
in Councils although there is great curiosity
upon the Northside to see how much attention
Councils will pay to the wishes of the Mayor.
Although Messrs. Wyman and Hunter buried
the hatchet in public Monday morning. there
are rumors that the handle is sticking out of
the ground, ready to be exhumed upon a mo-
ment's notice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
FLATS FOR FIFTH AVENUE.

The Work of Spreading Out PitfsburE Pro-
crossing Rapidly.
The Inspector of Buildings yesterday issued
permits for nine new buildings. The only ones
of Importance were as follows: Mccormick,
scaife & Co.. five-story brick warehouse, TOXIC
feet, corner Second avenue and Chauncey
alley, First ward to cost SIS, 900.
Mrs. NJ. McTighe, two brick four-story build
ings. at Nos. 5O2 and 504 Fifth avenue, to cost
$4,000. The first floor of these buildings will
be used as storerooms and the upper floors are
to be arranged in flats, with all conveniences
for private families
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
UPRIGHT PIANO, S225.
Square Piano, S175, PnrIor Organ, SIS

Square Piano, S175, PnrIor Organ, S55.
An excellent 7L octave upright piano
with latest improvements, elegantly carved
rosewood finished case and excellent tone,
fully warranted for six years for 1925, cover
and stool included. Also splendid square
Grand piano, cost originally $500, for S175,
ana tirst-class 9.stop parlor organ for Ss5.
These rare bargains at the music store Of j.
M. Hoffman, & Co., 537 Smithfeld street.
Sohmer pianos. Colby pianos and Hallet &
Cumston pianos at the most reasonable
prices.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
SETTLING THE GLASS SCALE.
The Pressed. Ware Branch Was Arrange

The Pressed Ware Branch Was Arranged
Yesterday-No Trouble Expected.
A conference between the tableware glass
manufacturers and the Scale Committee of the
American Flint Glass Workers Union was
held yesterday in the rooms of the former in
the Stevenson building, 1t took all day to
settle the pressed-ware scale. A great many
eliminat1ons and additions were made, but
nothing of importance was changed
The engravers' scale will be tackled to-day,
and tomorrow they will try to settle the iron
mold list. No trouble is expected to result
from the probable changes. Several of the
changes wanted by the manufacturers will
have to 60 before the annual convention of
delegates of the American Flints in June
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-09
COMMENCING CENSUS WORK.

Special Agent Edwards Appoints His Asso.
cintes md Gets Down to Work.
Albert ]. Edwards special agent of the
Eleventh Census. has commenced the work of
collecting statistics regarding the recorded in
debredness in Allegheny, Washington. Fayette
and Greene counties. 1t will take about three
months to complete the work.
The present associates of Mr.. Edwards in the
work are James s. Woodwell, of Williamsburg;
John L Carson, of West Alexander, and Frank
r. Fleck of Allegheny.