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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
SIXTEEN THOUSAND MINERS INTERESTED

They VIII Strike if Their Leaders Demands
Are Not Conceded.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM To THE DIsPAroH.l
ALTOONA, Dec. 19.-To-day's session of the
Miners Convention adopted a resolution that
after January the price for mining coal in the
districts represented shall be so cents per net
ton the present price being so cents gross; also
that the checkweighman and all other assess
ments shall be collected at the offices of the
various companie>. The dead work scale
adopted at the August Convention was referred
forced
A refusal of the above demands by the oper.
ators will probably mean the immediate call
ing Que of 5000 miners represented by the con-
veDtion. Officers and an Executive Board were
elected,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
10000 Christmas Turkeys.

Arrangements all completed for about
q, 900 dressed turkeys, country dressed,
heads and feet of. entrails out; also, large
lot dressed chickens, ducks and geese, one
half to arrive on express trains, Tuesday,
December %, at Z A. NJ, the other halt,
Wednesday, December "a, at A. NJ. All
poultry will be country dressed and strictly
fresh, also price will be reasonable. Call
and leave orders early. JOHN FITE,
The Elgin Butter and Cheese House,
Pittsburg
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
DYNAMITE WELL THAwED OUT.

An Italian Completely Decapitated and
Other Damage Done.
ESPECIAL TELEGKAM To THE DISPATCH:
BELLEwooD, Dec. ia party of Italians
employed on the P. & N. w. R. r. near here
placed several sticks of dynamite on the stove
TO thaw it out, and in some way it exploded
A large hole was blown in the earth, and the
head of Frank Cassello, an Italian. was almost
severed from his body. Others were but
slightly injured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
A WOMAN BURNED TO A CRISP.
Her Daughter Also Severely Injured by the
EYr1oSion of

Her Daughter Also Severely Injured by the
Explosion of Lamp.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPAYcHI
PUNxsUTAwNEY, Dec. 19.-Mrs. Jennie Car.
letto, an Italian, 66 years of age living with her
daughter, Mrs. Jordan, IN Clayville, arose about
o'clock the other morning to build a fire.
While she was downstairs the lamp fell from
her hand and exploded. Her cries brought
Mrs. Jordan downstairs, but she could not get
into the kitchen on account of the fl ames. She
then rushed back upstairs and threw her chill
dren out of the window and then jumped out
herself, sustaining serious injuries, though the
children were unhurt.
Some men who noticed the fire broke open
the door and saved the house from destruction,
although the interior of the kitchen was badly
damaged. 1t was thought at first that Mrs.
Jordan would die. but she will recover, though
her mother was burned to a crisp.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
TOO LITTLE TO LIVE.

Death of One of the Smallest Babies for Its
Age on Record.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE prsPA1cH.:
WASHINGTON c. H.. o., Dec. 19.-Perhaps
one of the smallest babies for its age that ever
lived has just died in this city, it being the
child of W ad Underwood, "a worthless character,
now serving out years sentence in the Gin
cinnati Workhouse.
The little thing was over year old. When
it was S months old it weighed but three
pounds, and never weighed more than five.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
DRIVEN AWAY BY A WOMAN.

A McKeesport Constable Receives Dose of
Scalding Water.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.I
MCKEEsPoRT Dec. 19-Constable Piper to-
day entered the house of Benjamin Morgan in
order to conduct a constable's sale of house
hold goods.
A woman In charge of the house seized pan
of hot water and Piper was sent flying into the
street. He has taken out a warrant and will
arrest the plucky woman.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
A SECOND SUICIDAL ATTEMPT.

A Young Boys Unsuccessful Effort to Cut
His Own Throat.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcHi
DU BoIs, Dec. l9-Albert Keene son of
Thomas Keene; of Sandy township, who is
about l5 years of age, attempted to commit
suicide by cutting his throat The young man
cut cash from ear to ear down the side of his
neck. Another wound had also been inflicted
on the top of his head. The injuries are not
regarded as necessarily fatal.
The same young man had taken a dose of
aconite on Saturday of last week, but his life
was saved by powerful emetic. He had been
in poor health recently, and the supposition is
that his mind is affected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
THE PROPOSED TOURNEY.

Mr.. Meyers viii Write the State Experts To-
Day on the Matter.
George Meyers, the billiard agent of this
CITY, intends to write Mclaughlin, Burris and
Cine the Eastern billiard players to-day, to
ascertain whether or not they will take part in
a State championship billiard tournament IN
this city. If they will take part in the proposed
tournament Mr.. Meyers will convene meeting
of all the local billiard room keepers to find out
what amount of money they will contribute
toward the affair.
Mr.. Meyers says that he will put up $500, and
if six PLAYERS enter and put up $50 each that
will make S60l All that the local rooms will
then be required to put up will be S400. which
will make 81, 600 for the tournament. Mr..
Meyers thinks a tournament will be so success
ful hat the room keepers VIII receive their
donations bach.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20

Jimmy Mccoy. the local pugilist. is on deck
again. He called at this office yesterday, ard
wanted to know why nobody will put up purse
for him to fight any local man to a finish. He
states that he has no money, but that he will
fight Fred Wise TO a finish il anybody will put
up a reasonable purse. He also wants to fight
lack Hayes,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
Oriental Arts.

The last sale at auction of oriental rugs,
at IS Fourth avenue, will occur to-day at
1880 A. NJ. and 3 p. NJ. The stock includes
the finest pieces ever seen in this city, and
will be sold without reserve. The stock will
be offered at private sale for three days next
week. To-day closes the auction. and the
sales will commence promptly at above
hours.
HENRY AUCTION Co., Auctioneers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
THE WEATHER.
|
The United States Signal Service officer in
city furnishes the followlno:
SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN.

Rise in Temperature in Some Parts and a
Drop in Others.
PREPARED FOR THE DIsFATcH.l
The storm which was in Maine on Thursday
was central in the Gulf of St Lawrence to-
day. Northwesterly gales continued on the
coast from Hatteras. north. In the lake re-
gion, the winds had decreased. A storm of
moderate intensity was moving over Manitoba.
The high pressure areas in the North
and South united. They formed a
large area. extending from the Gulf
to Canada, with the center OF greatest
pressure in the lake region. FAIR weather con.
tinued in all sections. 1t was 100 warmer in the
extreme Northwest. The temperature rose 100
to 200 degrees in Texas. In the lake region.
Pennsylvania, New York and the New England
States decided fall of 100 to $40 occurred.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
River kilograms.
hAhCT ACAcSrdiuss
ESPECIAL TELEGRAMs. TO THE DISPATCH

ESPECIAL TELEGRAMS. TO THE DIsPATCH.l
MoRG GANTowN-Rivc 5 feet and stationary
Weather clear. Thermometer $50 at p. NJ.
WARnEN = River frozen. Weather clear and
cold.
CAIRo-River lis feet and falling. Weather fair
and cool.
WHEELING-River feet inches and station
ary. Weather cloudy and cold
ALLEGHENY JUNCTIoN-River 8 feet and sta
tionary. Weather clear and pleasant.
MEMPHIs-River rose inches. Weather cloudy.
NEW wORLEANS-Wcatherc clear and pleasant.
CINCINNATI-River 13 feet inch and falling.
Weather clear and cool.
ST. LoUIs-River on stand: 3 feet inch. Cloudy
and mild.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
A SANE MAN IN AN, ASYLUM.
Damaging Evidence Against the Defendant
in the Marlatt Trial.

in the Marlatt Trial.
NEW LISBON. Dec. l9.-S. R. Strong, Super
intendent of the Insane Asylum at Cleveland,
was on the witness stand to-day giving evidence
in rebuttal in the Marlait trial He said that
he had made special study of mental mala-
dies for the past 20 years. He spent some time
in describing the various kinds of insanity. af-
ter which he came down to Marlatt's case. He
stated that after a two hours conversation and
examination of the prisoner. and careful OBJ
servation OF his actions for two Gays in the
court room, he was prepared to say that Mar
latt was perfectly sound IN mind and body.
From his examination of the defendant he
does not consider llim an epileptic. Judging
from the present condition of his mind, the
medical gentleman said Marlatt has not exper-
fenced an insane frenzy within the past year.
The doctor does not believe in emotional insan-
lty. He was on the stand all dav, and his testi-
moDy was very strong against the prisoner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20

their parents to the match, AID they hled them
selves away to a little town near Latrobe.
The mother of the miss discovered their hid
ing place. She caught them at Latrobe in the
act of boarding train for some part of Ohio.
where the nuptial knot was to be tied. Instead
of allowing this she took the young people to
Greensburg. secured a license, and saw them
happily married.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
A WHOLE BOROUGH SINKING.
The Caving In of Mines at Parsons Creates
Panic in That Town.

SPECIAL TELEGKAM TO THE DIsPArcH.I
SCRANTON. Dec ia general settling of
the surface of the borough of Parsons. cause d
by cave-in at five different mines, threw that
town into state of great excitement yester-
dav. 1t affected several buildings about the
town, among them the stores of Kelly & Ward,
Golden & Walsh, Squire Cox. Thomas H. Jor-
dan, the Baptist church and several dwelling
houses. The business places in the affected
district were compelled to close.
The cave-in had been feared for some time,
and yesterday the settling was so marked that
the mules were taken out of the mine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
AN ENTIRE FAMILY WILL DIE.

A CoIored Domestic Poisoned Their Cof-
fee With Rough on Rats.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArCH.t
CLARKsBURG. w. VA, Dec. l9-The family
of c. A. Bond, consisting of himself, wife and
five children, are all expected to die before
morning, from the effects of taking rough on
rats administered by young colored girl, who
was employed as domestic in the family
agony.
The girl has been arrested. and has confessed
that she mixed the box of poison with the
coffee this morning, but refuses to assign a rea-
Son for her crime.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
Secondhand Pianos.

Chickering artist grand S275
Kranich & Bach, small grand. d........ 325
Sohmer square grand (good as new. .... 275
4. Nunns & Clark square. e............ 100
Estey organ g full sets reecs). ...... 81
The above bargains, and also choice
selection of the celebrated Henry F. Miller
pianos, at w. C. Whitehill's Music Parlor,
152 Third avenue sSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
PADDY MGRAw IN PUNXsUTAwNEY.
The Escaped Criminal Seen and Recognized
by an Acquaintance

IlIo I7sCdPeu CIIHIl1IiI SeeH anu ISeCUSnlZeu
by an Acquaintance.
ESPECIAL TELEGTAN To TIE DISPATCH,
PUNxsUTAwNEY, Dec. l9-Paddy McGraw.
the notorious criminal who escaped from the
Riverside Penitentiary about three weeks ago.
and who has not been heard from since, was in
PunXsutawney on Monday He was seen by a
man who knew him well and was spoken to, and
was recognized in turn,
Burgess Altman telegraphed the Warden of
the penitentiary and received tue reply that
there was reward on his head, and that he
should be captured by all means. Paddy how
ever, had undoubtedly shifted danger and has
fed,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20

FINDING one afternoon each week for
the sale of diamonds not sufficient to supply
the demand, 1 have decided to devote the
hour between 8 and P. NJ, daily, for the
sale of diamonds at auction at 533 Smithfeld
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
Diamonds.

Rarely beautiful rings.
Oddly grouped pendants,
Brilliantly matched earrings,
Carefully collected necklaces, etc.,
Emeralds. rubies, sapphires, diamonds, and
all semi precious Stones Stones and set
tings on hand and mounted to crafty your
own tastes, at Hardy & Hayes, jewelers.,
Silversmiths aud Art Dealers, 529 Smith
field street. -.-.-
'.Store open every evening until Christ
mas" .--~- IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
Cabinet Novelties.

Onyx and brass cabinets, onyx tables,
fancy lamps, pocketbooks. tobacco boxes,
match boxes, bon bons- and host of knick-
knacks, just the things for Christmas pres
ents, at HENRY TERHEYDENA
$50 Smithfield street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
Drove His Wife to Insanity.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.I
CANTON. Dec. 19.-Amos Fox, well-known
farmer. was convicted in Common Pleas Court
of assault and battery. His conviction so
preyed upon the mind of his wife that she be-
came a raving maniac and made repeated at
temots at self-destruction. ...
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20

CHRISTMAS sentiments from Harriet
Beecher Stowe, w. d. Howells, Ella
Wheeler Wilcox and other noted American
authors, in THE DISPATCH tomorrow. An
exclusive feature of great interest. Twenty
four pages.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20

For the best assortment of winter under
wear for ladies, gentlemen and children, go
to Arthur, Schondelmeyer & Co., 6S and 70
Ohio street, Allegheny. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
Ex-Governor Curtin Ill, but Recovering.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH!
BELLEFoNTE, Dec. 49, 9-Ex-Governor Cur
tin is recovering rapidly from his recent attack
of a congestive chill. which came on him while
in New York. His appetite is good. and, though
he has not yet be en- able to leave the house, he
is competent to attend to business.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
Plenty of Time.

Do you want crayon for Christmas or
cabinets? Come to Hendricks & Co., 6S
Federal street, Allegheny. They never dis
appoint YOU. Good cabinets 81 a dozen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20

Hops are mildly sedative. A glass Of
pure beer at bedtime insures pleasant sleep.
Families supplied direct by Iron City Brew
ing Co. Telephone 1186.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20

THE SECRET SERVICE of the United
States will be fully explained in THE DIS
PATCH tomorrow by ex-Chief John S.
Bell. New facts put in an interesting way.
Twenty-four pages.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20

DRESS goods. dress goods, dress goods at
25c, Doc, 75c and 81 a yard; no such assort-
ments or values offered elsewhere in this city.
TTSSu HUGUS & HACKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20

OUR stores will be kept open every even.
ing previous to Christmas.
BIBER & EASToN,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
B. & b.

To-day children's blue thibet fur sets,
S4 O0-entirely new this season.
BoGGS & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

n1 75O-oN HOLMES ST., NEAR FIFTY
Dle FOURTH. lot 20xl00: new frame house OF
rooms. hall and finished attic; side entrance,
porch: worth g 200; terms 500 cash, BALANCE IS
MCCARTNEY, 35o9 Butler st. de2o-s6wss'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20

FANCY plush and oxdized boxes; cheap
est at Rosenbaum & Co. IS, Market street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
For the Little Babes.

We have prepared a most cozy collection
OF children's buttons. Three new patterns
not before shown, in
Nugget,
Scroll,
Enamel,
at
HARDY & HAYES
Jewellers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers,
500 Smithfeld street.
"Store open every evening until Christ
mas IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
A STERN PARENT RELENTs.

She spoils Little Elopement, but Sees the
Couple Married.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArcH,
ScoTTDALE. Dec. IA ripple of excite
ment was caused at Everson by the discovery
of the elopement of John Orban and Miss Mary
Pepper. The two were refused the consent of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20

FINE embroidered night shirts for holiday
presents.
JAMES h. AIKEN & Co., 100 Fifth av.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
Rings. Rings. Rings.

All the popular combinations. We do
our own mounting. and we fatter ourselves
we have some different from. any shown
elsewhere. .-..-
Yellow Sarphires, Emeralds,
Pink Topaz, OIivines,
Black Pearls, Tourmalines,
Snake Rings, Jacinths,
Coraiine, Pearls,
Opal, and many others.
at
HARDY & HAYES,
Jewellers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers,
529 Smithfeld street.
"store open every evening until Christ
mas" IT'S
j. G. Bennett q Co.,
Leading
Hatters and Furriers,
Corner Wood street
and Filth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20
Roses for Christmas

American Beauty,
Jacqueminot. ---------.-.
La France,
Marechal Neil,
Mermet,
Bride,
Perle.
n. PATTERSON,
Al Sixth avenue,
Opposite Trinity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-20

DIR. j. y. ~ IIUOON, LIE SIELlaLlST
is not known by the mounds in the graveyard
but by the living monuments of his marvellous
treatment. DR.. Burgoon has cured the people;
lie is curing the people and defies- the world to
beat his wonderful record in cures of Tape
Worm. Catarrh. Cancer Scrofula, Stomach.
Kidney and Liver Troubles, Eczema. Rheuma-
tis,p. Male and Female Weakness Blood Taints
in short all chronic troubles heretofore con-
sIdered incurable Judge him by his works
His System Renovator is the grandest discovery
OF the age. At all drugstores, 81 per bottle or
six for SIS.
l25 Tape Worms removed In % months. AL
calls answered day or night. Telephone 359s.
dell.TTs ~ OHIO ST.. Allegheny City.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-15
FRESNO ITEMS.
Fifteen Feet of Snow Has Fallen on
Mount Raymond.

Fifteen Feet of Snow Has Fallen on
Mount Raymond.
FRESNO, January 14th.-For many years
DIR. Lewis Leach has had entire charge of
the County Hospital, buying drugs, rail-
road tickets, provisions, etc. He has been
in the habit of rendering bills, and the
Board OF Supervisors allowed the same un-
questioned, as he is man whose integrity
was unimpeached Lately the matter has
been agitated by physicians and others,
and to-day-th Board fixed his salary at
$3.50 per month and decided to advertise
for bids for medicines and other supplies.
This afternoon the residence of William
Harvey a prominent real estate dealer, sit
ueted two miles north of town, was totally
destroyed by fire. Loss, $1,000 1t was
partially insured. Fate seems against
Harvey, as he is still on crutches, the result
of runaway accident few weeks since.
The heaviest fall of snow has fallen in
the Sierras of Fresno county that has been
known for many years. At Mount Ray
mond it is fifteen feet deep, and it was only
by hard work that the houses of the village
were kept from collapsing. This great
snow fall will insure an abundance of
water for irrigation next summer.
City Attorney Merriam has just ren dered
an opinion that there is only one street
across the railroad reservation which be-
longs to the city and that can be used by
the people
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-15
He Has Called in Over Six lIillions-I
Silver Committee.

He Has Called in Over Six Millions-The
Silver Committee.
WASHINGTON, January 14th.-Secretary
Windom's call for 10 per cent. of the
am mount of public moneys held by The Ma
tional banks expires tomorrow. So far
only eighteen banks cut of 100 called upon
have responded.
The amount surrendered, however, is
far in excess Of the amount called for, as
some of the banks gave up the entire
amount held by them, and a number of
others surrendered all above the amount
necessary for the transaction of current
public business.
The total amount Of bonds purchased to
date in liquidation of these deposits is
Sc, Ill 500. The future course of the De-
partmeut in this matter will be deter
mined in a few days.
The National Executive Committee ap-
pointed at the st. Louis Convention met
here to-day A sub committee, consist
ing of Fitch, Pixley and Barbour, was ap-
pointed to draw up plan of work for the
Executive Committee to pursue during the
meeting.
A permanent bureau is to be established
i'll this city to look after the interests of
free coinage.
The committee of five appointed to
draw up and publish an address to
Congress and to the people will be
in attendance at the meeting, and will
probably issue their address Immediately
after comforting with the members of the
Executive Committee.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-15
ALONG THE PACIFIC COAST.
Fifteen Feet Of Snow Reported on
Mount Raymond.
GENERAL VALLEJO IMPROVING.
A Mail-Carrier Frozen to Death
La Grippe in Los Angeles
Death of W. I. Garrett.
GENERAL VALLEJO IMPROVING.
SPECIAL D1gPArcHEs TO TIE RrcoRD-umos.l
DEATH OF w. T. GARRArr.
A Fatal Attack of Heart Disease-A Sue
cessful Business Man.

A Fatal Attack of Heart Disease-A Sue
cessful Business Man.
SAN Francisco, January 18th. - This
morning about 10 O'Clock the death of
William I. Garratt occurred at his resi-
dence, No. 405 Sixth street, from heart dis
ease. A week ago Sunday night Mr.. Gar
raft complained of feeling i'll, but nothing
serious was expected from his illness. At
the time of his death Mr.. CARAT was sur
rounded by his family. He was 60 years
old
The deceased was one of San Francisco's
most prominent men, and has been identi-
fed with the city's growth since early days.
He was born in Waterbury, Conn, and
when child came with his father to the
far West. When 20 years of age he started
for California, arriving here in the spring
of 1850. He worked in the gold mines at
Nevada City for short time, but getting
tired of the work came to this city and en-
tered the foundry of G. W. Schultz. and
was admitted as partner after a months
trial.
In 1851 the partnership was dissolved,
Mr.. Schultz retiring and the entire man
agement of the foundry passed into the
hands of Mr.. CARAT. The same year that
he became sole owner he was burned out
and a short time afterward commenced
DuSlDSSS Ou I1dlleCh SlItSl, anu WAS dSdlu
burned out.
In 1866 he rebuilt at the corner of Market
and First streets, and after four years of
prosperity the foundry went up in smoke
for the third time. The loss sustained by
Mr.. Garratt at this time was heavy, but he
was not to be discouraged and few years
later erected the present foundry building
at the corner of Fremont and Natoma
streets.
During his life Mr.. Garratt held large in
terests in mining property, railroads and
steamboats,, not few of the latter bearing
the names of members of his family For
more than twenty years he has been an act
i've member of the Odd Fellows and Ma
sons.
Mr.. CARAT was an ex-President of the
Territorial Pioneers and Manufacturers
Association, and an active, esteemed mem
Der of the Chamber of Commerce. In poll
tics the deceased was Republican, and
represented this city and county in the
Legislature as State Senator between 1870
and 1874.
Mr.. CARAT leaves a widow and seven
cbildren-fve girls and two boys, all of
whom are grown, except two daughters.