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Telegram-herald., 1890-07-09
1T WAS GRAND.
The Knights OF FythIas Procession Beats
the Record.

the Record.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, July s.-Unques-
tlonably the grsndest procession, civic
or military, ever seen in this city, was
the Knights of Pythias parade, this af-
teruOou. IL took nearly two hours for
the procession 20 pass n given point
Careful estimates place the number of
men IN line at over SIX thousand
Nearly every regiment IN the United
states and Canada was represented.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-09
A MIRACLE.
One Of n Thousand Passengers on a
Wrecked Train Seriously Hurt.

MEADvuLE, Pa, July S.-The Mead
vile & Linesville excursion train, carry
ing the BaptistSunday-schoolo of Frank
lin, who picnicked at Connaut lake,
was wrecked at Watson's Run station.
this morning, injuring seriously but
one, Mrs. Clara Rowe, out of 1000 pas
sengers on board.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-09

Briekiayers on the Cable companys
power-house quit work yesterday, Oh
account Of complicated wage trouble
Mr. Bovine, president Of the company,
conid not be seen last evening, bat the
men said that the trouble was that Nna-
cent Bros. lost their contract by nDl
pushing the work fast enough. When
the company took the contract, wages
were due them from Vincent Bros. for
six hours, and according TO the rules 'ot
the UNION, they could not continue lo
work until the matter was settled.
Telegram-herald., 1890-07-09

coasuass o. sevsntArsss}
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-28
Court House Notes.

THE suit of Charles W. Schaffer against
Freshman & Co. for wages for extra work al
legged to be due is on trial before Judge Stowe
EMMA MCKEE yesterday entered suit
against Augustus Mol for damages for SANDER
A capias was issued for Moll's arrest.
THE suit of John Huckestein against the
Nunnery Hill Incline Plane Company for dam
ages for the destruction of roadway is still on
trial before Judge Slagle.
In the suit of the borough of Tarentum
against A. ]. Nellis and wife, an action ON
municipal lien, verdict was given in favor of
the borough yesterday for SAC 70.
THE jury is out in the case OF ]. P. Coursin
against William Malseed and Charles Price, an
action to recover damages for alleged injuries
to horse hired from Coursin by the de-
PENDANTS.
A BILL in equity was filed yesterday by the
McKeesport, Homestead and Trust Company
against John A Fox. An injunction is asked
tor to restrain Fox from selling a piece of
property to which the company asserts they
have a claim.
JUDGE STOWE yesterday handed down an
opinion on the motion for a new trial in the
suit of d. Cornelius against j. A. Hambay for
damages for the alienation of a wife's affections,
in which Cornelius was awarded So SEQ. Judge
Stowe stated that unless Mr.. Cornelius would
agree to remit all damages awarded him over
$500, new trial would be granted
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-28
THE SCRANTON SURVIVORS.

A New Military Organization Which De.
mnnds Rccognition-The Riot Reminis-
cences Brought Up by the Local VoIuH-
teers Engaged.
There is movement on foot to increase
the pension list beyond the widest thoughts
that Corporal Tanner ever entertained. The
heroes who went out to suppress the riots in
1877 believing that the residents of Allegheny
county are paying too heavily for the interest
on riot bonds have resolved to form an organi-
zation to be known as the Scranton Survi-
vors."
The first meeting took place last night in Old
City Hall with some IS present The meeting
was conducted with the utmost secrecy, and 1t
was only through seeing the meeting adjourn
at l2:45 A. NJ. that the of that the organiza-
tion having been perfected was discovered.
The Chairman was Colonel A. q. Dean. of
the Pittsburg Wire Works. Charles S. Black,
now Alderman of the Thirty-flrst ward, Secre-
tary.
A letter of regret was read from Major w.
A. McGee. as also one from Captain smes X.
Cormack, at being unable to attend, uut urg-
ing the work along. CORPORAL James Mcknight,
of the Fourteenth ward, made stirring ad-
dress which nearly caused an adjournment,
and Corporals George Fall and F. w. Hagan
followed.
Comrade 8. j. Paisley made long speech,
fayoring a general reunion. at some future
date, and the following committee on organiZa-
tion was appointed: Smith Shannon, of the
Fourteenth ward Chairman, Lieutenant James
Smith, James w. Piatt. Major ]. b. Steen and
w. H. DeWald.
The meeting adjourned subject to call of the
Chair
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-28
KEEPING UP HIS RECORD.
Sergeant McQuaide Makes Another Arrest
Thut is Considered Important.

Sergeant mcQuaide Makes Anotner Arrest
Tint is Considered Important.
Sergeant McQuaide, of the Twenty eighth
ward station house, made an arrest yesterday
evening which the police of the Southside have
reasons to believe will lead to important devel-
opments. Officer McQuaide was standing on
Carson street, when a man passed HIM. The
latter acted in a noticeably strange manner, and
McQuaide followed him into Van Ulam's
pawnshop 15OS Carson street. Here the man
tried to pawn a silver watch and an overcoat.
He was recognized as the man who had left
watch and an overcoat at the same place last
week.
Sergeant McQuaide Immediately placed
the man under arrest and took him to the
Twenty-eighth ward station house. There he
gave the names of William Mullen. Charles
Anderson and Martin Hawkney. He told an
unsatisfactory story concerning himself. He
gave the police the number of his room on
Grant street, where two yalises were found.
One contained a lot of variety stage costumes
and the other one had in it two watches, two
pairs of gold mounted opera glasses, one pair
jewelry of more or less value. some photographs
of women and small amount of money. One
satchel had the name OF n. ]. Beightley on it.
4 o,s copy of o5s the bylaws Of 6ors Grant amt
name of John Spier. A constitution of An
tioch Castle No. So, K. G. E., was made out in
the name of A. b. Moulder, 1914 Farmount
avenue. A handkerchief marked "W. II. NJ"
was IN one of the satchels. A ring be re the in
scription, Frank to Bella" and snugly nest
ling down In one corner of the same grip was
lock of blonde hair.
The police have strong suspicious that the
stuff was stolen. The prisoner said he was an
Englishman, and had no friends here. He said
he had worked in the Leisenring mines, near
Connellsville, but his hands were in them
selves pretty good evidence that he was mis-
taken. He was dressed in new suit of clothes
(not McGlntys) marked "Cumberland." He
will have a hearing this morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-28
THE TYPOGRAPHICAL ELECTION.
A Movement TO Consolidate the Onces of
Secretary Defeated.

A Movement TO Consolidate the Offices of
Secretary Defeated.
The official vote of the election OF officers and
delegates of Typographical Union No. 7 was
counted yesterday. In addition to the election
of officers vote was taken on proposed
amendment to the constitution consolidating
the offices of recording, financial and CORE
spon ding secretaries. 1t was defeated by an
overwhelming vote. Following are the official
figures of the vote polled:
Presidential Nick. McWilliams DISPATCH,
IVA; Anson Ramsey, DISPATCH, IA; John A.
Foster. Photo Engraving Co., 81; Calvin Wyatt
COnlnloner and GLdSStUoy ker, l2S. Vice Pres-
dent-Frank M. Harrington, Chronicle Tele-
graph, 2SS; Charles F.Warde, Builders Gazette,
2OS. Board of Trustees (three to elect)-Thomas
Brennan, american Manufacturer, 324; julius
Murdoch, Kerr & Co., 279; George d. O'Neill,
DISPATCH. 372; Richard E. Shortess, DIS
PATCH, 274. Recording Secretary-Benjamin
Fink, Chronicle Telegraph, 493. Corresponding
Secretary-Thomas b. Foster. Post 24l; Joseph
L. Evans, Chronicle Telegraph, 273 Financial
Secretary-R Baglin, Commercial Gazette.
24S; Thomas j. Dicus, Times, 265. Treasurer
Hugh Adams, Commercial Gazette, 397.
Sergeant at Arms-Frank L. Murphy CONNER
cidL Gazette 2Sl; Louis A. Herd, Times 2}0
Doorkeeper-Harry Dolan, DISPATCH, 3l2; T.
A. Boullt DISPATCH, 199. Judges of Election
(three to elect)-F. A. Lewis, Shaw Brothers,
$40; George R. Dabney, DISPATCH, 326; Joseph
johnson & Co., 231; j. w. H opkins Times 267
Messrs George Acklin, of the Press; L. r.
Lennon, of The DISPATCH, and John T. Nc
Coy, of the Leader, were elected delegates to
the International Convention, to be held at
Atlanta, Ga, in June next.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-28
JUST A WORD TO SAY.
The Botanical Society on n Couple of Very
Interesting Topics.

Interesting Topics.
The Botanical Society of Western Pennsyl-
vania met last evening, with President Hamil-
ton in the chair and about 40 members present.
Mr.. John A. Shafer gave an interesting ac-
count OF a botanical excursion made in COM
pany with Mr.. c. c. Mellor to Niagara Falls in
August, 1885, They found this an exceedingly
rich and interesting field, and the result of
their four days work there-principally in the
Canadian Park-was a collection of 5000 speci-
mems, comprising about 800 different species. A
large number of these specimens were exhibited
at this meeting and were examined with much
interest. After this Mr.. Mellor exhibited
number of stereopticon views of the Falls.
The society," during its business session,
passed the following:
"WHEREAs, The Academy of Science and Art
of Pittsburg has been duly incorporated hav-
ing among its objects the other societies of the
city of Pitt,burg;
Resolved, That the Botanical Society of
Western Pennsylvania desires to avail itself of
the advantages thus offered to it, and will CO.
operate in every way in its power with the
Academy, and the other societies mentioned, in
the promotion of their common object.
Resolved, That the committee of delegates
to the conference of the societies be continued.
and authorized to confer with the council of
the Academy as to further arrangements"
The following resolutions were also adopted:
Whereas, There appears to be a diversity of
opinion among those who have the matter in
charge as TO the proper location of the library
building which it is expected will be erected by
the muniticence of Andrew Carnegie. ESQ, IN
the city of Pittsburg, and which it is his ilten-
ton shall be the future home Of the Academy
of Science and Art,
Resolved, That while we declaim any right to
make any suggestion as to the location of the
library proper or other features of the proposed
building, We do most earnestly deprecate any
arrangement which would result IN placing the
part intended for the use of the Academy at
any place out of the present business portion of
the city which is Immediately accessible from
all points, and that it would be impracticable
for the Botanical Society, composed of men,
bers from all parts of the county of Allegheny
and of Western Pennsylvania, to hold its meet
ings out of that portion of the city.
"Resolved, That these resolutions be COM
municated to the commission having the mat
ter in CHARGE
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-28
ALLEGHENY'S CONGRESSMAN.

More Gossip ns TO the Candidacy of George
shirns III.-whnt His Friends and Rela-
lives Think About 1t Receipt of the
Rumor in Washington.
Nothing was developed yesterday in the
threatened Republican contest for Congress
in the Twenty-third district. One of the
friends of George Shiras Iii. declared to
the reporter that the rumors of that gentle
mans candidacy were true, and that a day
OF two would verify his statement. He said
a formal announcement was delayed for two
reasons, viz, certain news was to be de-
veloped and sent out from Washington City,
and Mr.. ShIras' final answer to his friends de-
pended upon two contingencies to be settled in
Allegheny City.
On the other band, rumor gained circula-
ton yesterday that a late investigation showed
Colonel Bayne to be so strongly intrenched that
young Mr.. Shiras had about decided to abandon
the idea of running this year. 1t was impossI-
bic to catch Mr.. Shiras in his law office all
afternoon. and when his father, George Shiras,
Jr.. was asked what were the prospects of a
full-hedged campaign for his nameSake, he re-
Piled that he knew nothing whatever about it.
He added that he did not think the story of his
sons candidacy was true.
John Chalfant and H. w. Oliver were men,
the persons who were in the Shlras movement.
Neither of the gentlemen could be found. In
the light of the events of the past few days the
story is now renewed that young Mr. ShiraS
refused to enter the race for a reelection to
the State Legislature because he wanted to be
candidate for Congress. When, away last
summer, members of the Legislature were be-
ginning to lay their plans for reelection, some
of the friends of Mr.. Shiras proposed to him
not to announce his withdrawal until late in
the campaign, as by such movement he could
prevent opposition TO his running mate and
colleague, c. w. Robinson. But both Mr.
Shiras and Mr.. Robinson refused to do this.
1t was believed to be the faIrest thing to all
parties concerned to announce Mr.. Shiras'
withdrawal early in the campaign, and SO that
he had intentions on Congress. Many people
say that the ease with which Mr.. Shiras can
carry the First Legislative district is an indica-
tion of how well he would run in the Congress
sional fight, for the First district is always one
of the big factors in that fight.
A Washington correspondent of THE DIS
PATCH telegraphs: kilograms received here
this evening, telling of the announcement in
THE DISPATCH of the candidacy of Mr.. George
Shiras Ill for Congress in the Allegheny dis
tTlct caused NO little commotion among Penn
sylvania politicians who could be found, but
naturally none of them cared to express an
opinion regarding matter which bore SO
closely upon the interests of the sitting men,
bers. Colonel Bayne could not be found after
the receipt of the news and Representative
Dalzell had nothing to say. He was utterly
ignorant as to any movement to oppose Colonel
Bayne for the nomination, and if the report
were true he had heard nothing of it,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-28
MUSIC UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
A Concert at Carnegie Hall That Pnnned Out
Poorly,

Under the auspices of the Merrill N. E
Church a concert was to have been given in
Carnegie Hall last evening, but the evening
developed hard trials and great trlbulations
for the Imperial Songsters." who were billed
as the performers. A reed organ OF ancient
make was the accompaniment provided. but
the organ was sick and the organist became
ditto. Then the male members of the Song
sters" struck and said that their reputation as
vocalists would be impaired. A MIR. Lovett
tried to bring back the recalcitrant singers,
and finally appeared and announced that he
"washed his hands, of the whole affair,
and backed out, lavlng his digits in the
oppressive atmosphere. VOciferous applause
from the handful of auditors brought him
back to announce that, SO far as he was con-
cerned it was good night" The remnants of
the songsters rallied bravely and went through
with several numbers, but the organ droned
along patiently and the discords were expansive.
GOOD Night, Gentle Folks sang the singers,
and a sticking key sounded a dismal echo.
There was al burst of vocal melody and the
KEY remained at bat.
Then the concert ceased, the wind went out
of the organ, and the key walled like the shrek
of lost soul. The dusky singers were all
right but the key was hoodoo. The hall cost
sl00 and the receipts were dispirlting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-28
MAYOR PEARSON'S ASPIRATIONS.
He Would be the Public Safety Chief of Al.
legheny City.

He wouId be the Public Safety Chief of AL.
legheny City.
1t is now stated that Mayor Pearson, of ALA
gheny, aspires to be the Chief Brown of ths
Northside. The pending census will throw
Allegheny into the second class, in June. as the
official figures will be furnished within 20 davs
after the census begin. There will then be the
departments and bureaus to fill, like those ex.
isting in Pittsburg, and even at this early date
the hustling for the places and contingent sal
aries has begun
Mayors Clerk Hunneshagan assured a DIS
PATCH representative last evening that Mayor
PearSon's friends are at work to make him
Chlef OF the Department of Public Safety, Mr.
Fearson being an acknowledged candidate. HIS
only opponent up To- date is Daniel L. Mulvey
the contractor. Mr.. MulVey sat in Select
council for four years, representing the First
ward, and his term expired two years since. He
is said to be backed by Mayor-elect Wyman,
whlle Mayor Pearson counts his principal
strength among Councils
For the Chief of the Department of Public
WorkS superintendent Armstrong, of the
Water Department seems to be without oppo-
sitlon. For Chlef Of the Department. of Chari-
ties very lively contest is on between Presi-
dent IrlmDle OF the present Poor Board. and
MAJOR Hunker, Secretary or the board. For
the bureau chiefs the men who hold the corre-
spondlng positions in the present dispensation
are sohdlfy1ng themselves as fast as possible.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-28
ARATHER QUEER STORY.
Thomas Sweeny Accused of an Attempt TO
Get Rid of His Baby.


Get Rid of His Baby.
Thomas Sweeny who lives at No. Il Seventh
avenue, and is employed in the engineering
and Steel Works, will be called
on to explain a strange story told
by his 2O-year old wife. AS Humane
Agent Berry man tells the story. Sweeny left
his place in the employ of the Pittsburgh Club
and went to Ireland ON vacation, nearly three
wears ago. He remained two years and during
that time he married a young Irish girl. He
left her there and came back to this city leay-
ing his wife to follow. About six months ago
he sent her money to pay her way across and
few weeks later she Joined him. Three
months since a baby blessed the union. Last
Monday Young woman called at the Child
ren's Aid Society in she Free Dispensary build
ing and asked the society to procure a home
for baby she carried with her. She said her
sister Mary Donnelly was its mother, but that
she was dead, and the child homeless. The
woman said she had cared for the child since
its birth but was unable TO do SO longer.
The society promised to get home for the
child and place for the young woman to work
for her living and she thankfully accepted each
offer and Withdrew. On "Wednesday Mrs
Porter of the aid society. called at II Seventh
avenue and told the supposed aunt of the baby
that places had been provided for them. The
young woman began TO cry, and confessed that
she was the mother of the baby and that her
husband had commanded her to 60 to the aid
society and tell the story and she had been
afraid to refuse. She also said her husband had
tried other means to force her to part with the
child.
The aid society put the matter into the hands
of the Humane Society, and Assistant Agent
Berryman took charge of it. Mrs. Sweeny
stated that her husband had professed willing
ness to pay the aid society for Its care of the
child but the society would not make any such
arrangements. Mrs. Sweeny npined that her
husband wanted the child disposed of and
would then desert her. She saws that if she can
get to her mother in Ireland she will take care
of the baby herself without regard to her hus-
band.
Sweeny take care of his wife and child or give
him the hot end of the poker.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-28
LOCAL ITEMS. LIMITED.
Incidents of n Day in Two Cities Condensed
for Rcndy Reading.

Incidents of Day in Two Cities Condensed
for Rcndy Reading.
INFoRMATIoNs were made yesterday before
Magistrate Brokaw by Mrs. NJ. F. Jackson, a
Southside fish dealer. and John Treinhauser, a
saloon keeper, charging Harry Moore with
stealing $50 and $50 respectively from their
places of business on election day.
JAMES PHILLIPS, the old man who was
picked up sick on the street by the police on
Wednesday night and who related story of
failures as clergyman and lawyer, was yes
terday sent to the City Farm by the Depart
ment of Charities.
THE public schools of Pittsburg and Ale
gheny will close to-day, and there will not be
any school session until Monday April I. This
is the annual spring vacation season, and is
granted to the pupils on account of the moving
season.
THE Pittsburg Car Service Association has
issued a circular to all freight shippers to tho
effect that after Monday next charge of 81
per car per day demurrage Will be charged for
the detention of cars after the hrst As hours.
FRANK HUGHES aged 80 years, a resident of
Homestead, was before Magistrate Brokaw
yesterday morning on charge of drunken
ness He was given some good advice and dis
charged on account of his extreme age.
A STILL alarm of fire was sent in to Engine
Company No. Is, at 730 o'clock last night 1t
was occasioned by a slight fire which originated
in a house occupied Dy MIS- OonneH- on Ihlr-
teenth street.
ELLEN CoNNELLY and Louis Meehan were
arrested in a board yard on Washington street,
near Fountain street, last night, for fighting,
and we're sent by Officer Cross to the Eleventh
ward station.
ABOUT 10 O. clock last night four Hungarians
were locked up in the Allegheny station house
for participating in free fight at Woods Run.
There were four Irishmen in the mix, but they
escaped.
JIMMY MULLIGAN, at the request of his
parents, was placed in the Allegheny lookup
last night. They want him sent to Morganza
because they cannot control him.
THE National Tube Works Company at Nc
Keesport has posted notice in their mills that
any of their employees who secure liquor IL
cense will be discharged.
THE contract for printing the receipts, books
and statements for the County Treasurer's
office was awarded yesterday to W. P. Bennett
tor S220
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-28
A MISSING MESSENGER.
Though His Name Is McGregor, He Is Not
On His Native Heath.

A meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Fourth National Bank was held yesterday and
at it was authorized the statement: "W. ].
McGregor's account is short some hundreds of
dollars The amount, however, is so small that
we would not arrest him were he In the city,"
McGregor has been messenger at the bank for
10 years, and has during that time had the full
confidence of his employers. He is 40 years of
age and has wife and four children living in
East Diamond street, Allegheny. He had no
authority to sign checks or pay money on them.
He was nightwatchman as well as messenger.
The disappearance is involved in mystery.
Had McGregor's intent been to help himself
extensively ne might have done so, as he daily
carried the cash to the vault after being
counted. 1t is thought he may have gone to see
a sick relative who lives out the Fort Wayne
Railway and his wife says she thinks he may
have been waylaid.
He has been missing since Sunday. Mrs
McGregor says her husbands home life was
pleasant and as the family is in comfortable
circumstances the idea of suicide does not gain
ground.