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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
END OF A NOTORIOUS swINDLE.

The Perpetrator of the HuIIess Oats Fraud
Now in Prison.
BELLEvILLE, ONT, Dec. Chichester
W1lmont Yorex, we'll known in connection
with the hulless oats scheme, has been ar
rested in Bremen, Germany, under in
structions from the British Vice Consul
there, on a charge of forgery.
With his retirement from the hulless oats
business ends one of the biggest frauds ever
successfully worked on the farmers OF
Ontario, and one which caused an endless
amount of hardship and litigation. Yorex
will be extradited by the Bank of Com
merce.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
Suicide of Grimshaw, the Chess Player.

LONDON, Dec. PA telegram from
Whitby, Yorkshire, announces the suicide
OF Walter Grimshaw, the eminent chess
player. He cut his throat this morning
with razor. No reasons are assigned for
the deed
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
STGHING FOR SUNSHINE.
Londoners Not in Love With the Poetical
Christmas Weather.
rBY CABLE TO THE DIsPATCU1

fBY CABLE 10 THE DIsPATCHl
LONDON, Dec. 27.-Londoners have ar
rived at the conclusion that the good old
fashionaed Christmas belauded by story
tellers and versifiers is an impudent fraud.
They have been shivering and groaning
under it for a full month, and consider
themselves competent to form an opinion on
the subject. The temperature is too low
and the death rate too high to suit their
modern tastes.
Above all, they pine for sight of the
sun, which has been scarcely seen for weeks
past. In Westminster absolutely no sun
shine has been registered since November 26.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
APostoffice Robbery.

FREDoNIA, KAN, Dec. 27.-The post
office at Buffalo, 10 miles north of this city
was robbed of its entire contents last night
No clew to the robbers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
THEY FOUND IT LOADED.
A Military Cadet Accidentally Shot and
Instantly Killed.

STAUNToN, VA, Dec. 27.-This evening,
at Prof. Cables Military Academy, A. X.
Hathaway, aged 10 years, of Dennison,
Tex, was accidentally shot and instantly
killed by James Whitworth, aged II, of
Sulphur Spring, Tex.
They were playing with an old pistol, A
caliber, not knowing one chamber was
loaded, when it exploded, the ball entering
under the boys chin and coming out at the
top of his head. Both were students at the
academy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28

LADIES jackets,s REFERS, etc. Our as
sortment cannot be excelled nor prices
equaled. HUGUs g HACKE.
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28

CASH paid for old gold and silver at
Hauch's, No. 295 Fifth avenue. Tusu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
a SKATING PARTYs DISASTER.
The Ice Breaks and Many Persons Fall
Through and Drown,

LONDON, Dec. 27.-The ice broke to-day
on the River Avon, at Portobello bridge,
Warwick. There were thousands of skaters
on the surface at the time.
A panic followed, and there was rush for
the shore. Many persons broke through
and were rescued with difficulty. Several
disappeared under the ice and were drowned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
AN AFRICAN DISCOVERY.
Evidence of Former Mining Population
Found in Mashonaland.
rBY GABLE TO THE p1sPArcH.1

IB1 CABLE TO THE DIsFATCH.I
LONDON, Dec. 27.-The Mashonaland
prospectors report that in that remote part
of Africa, until recently almost unknown
to Europeans, they have found evidence of
former occupation by large mining popu-
lation, as shown by the remains of extensive
alluyial works and shafts and excavations
forlsmall rich leaders, quartz from which
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28

has been ground on large slabs of granite
rock.
The round stones used as crushing rollers
lie about in hundreds, partially hidden by
the accumulated soil and tropical under
growth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-06
A TAILENp COLLISION.
A Fifth Avenue Car Runs Into Another and
Does Some Damage-The Penn AVsnus
Traffic said 10 be IncPeaaine.


Fifth Avenue Car Runs Into Another and
Does Some DamaEe-The Penn Avsnus
Traffic said 10 be InereasinG.
Yesterday afternoon at o'clock an acci-
dent, which was fortunately unattended
with injury to anyone, happened on the
Fifth avenue traction line through tailend
collision between two cars. A car had left
Smithfeld street crossing, but on getting
halfway up the hill was brought to a stand
still through the inability of the gripman
to properly manipulate the lever. He sue
ceeded, however, in preventing his car from
running down hill again, and waited the
arrival of the car following him to help
him up.
The gripman of this car, understanding
what was required of him, took firm hold
OF the rope and went up hill with a full
head of steam. Nearing the stalled car,
however, instead of easing down and
slowly approaching the rear end of the
first car to close with it and shove it for
ward, he ran into it full tilt, smashing
the rear platform Of the stalled car, making
the conductor and the passengers jump, and
demoltshing the wood work and glass Of his
cab. The passengers in both cars were more
or less shaken up and several descended
rather than trust themselves any longer to
the operator. When the stalled car reached
the Court House, the gripman, probably in
order to make up for lost time, ran down
grade with brakes of, and with momentar-
lily increasing speed. The pace at length
became SO rapid that a passenger, seeing q
wagon about to cross the track, called out
to the gripman to put on the brakes, which
he did.
A gentleman who was on the first car, but
who alighted rather than continue his Jour.
nev to Oakland said:
The new men are doing very well, in that
they have not yet hurt anybody. It will take
them some time, though, to run with the
regularity and security of the old hands.
The new men seem to think 1t sufficient to
ring the bell when they see anything in
their way. and they don't slacken speed un-
til they are almost into the obstacle. think
the management should give them hint to
be more careful going down hill and when
nearing crossings. have seen one or two
narrow escapes lately that were only pre-
vented from becoming serious through good
luck"
1t was stated yesterday that the traffic on
the Penn avenue line has become consider
ably increased since the strike. Workmen
are patronizing it, and there seems to be an
inclination among residents of the East End
to get home over that line or by the Penn
sylVania Railroad.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-06

But to return to the Condition Of q big
stock Of Dress Goods that must 20 to the peo-
pie before January expires.
The tocs1n sounds-BARGAINS.
Thousands of yards in one grand mark-down.
at the popular price Of 5Oc-goods that were
9Oc, 81 and 81 25.
624n. Armure Cords reduced from 81 rs TO
A21
5Oin. Diagonal serges reduced from 81 50 to
81 Is
42in Whip Cord ssrgss reduced from 81 to
75c.
42in. Double Grain serges reduced from 81 25
to 81 10.
And 50 on. Could I'LL columns specifying. The
entire stock gone through.
Even the fine qualities of Stripe and Plaid
Cameps Hairs now from 81 to 50 a yard. have
been redueed-some Soc, some 75c and some 81
. yard from former prices
Even the hne English SuitingS lust as hand
some as ever, just as stylish and tust as desira-
BILE in every way, butcaught by this grand gen.
eral mark down, are now 50 yard, where they
were S.
Even the fine English Suitings. in single nat
tern lengths, exclusive and elegant that were
20 and $50, are now SIS and $50. New ones can
be no more select or better, but to close these
out In the general cleaning up we give dozen
or so people chance to save the making of the
dress.
Handsome English Style suitings, so inches
wide, at Sl-only few pieces left
Fine French Broadcloths, thoroughly sponged,
Now 81 so and 50 yard,
Were 81 and 81 so yard.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-06
BARRIERS TO FORM A UNION.

They Fear the Increase OF Five.Cent Shops
and Will Unite TO Keep Up Wages.
The General Committee of Organized
Labor had up before it on Saturday night
matter pertaining to the payment Of
journeymen BARRIERS.
There are two organized bodies Of the
trade in the city, one called the Boss Bar
bers' Association, which includes the boss
BARRIERS Of the Lawrenceville district, and
excludes the jourDeymen, and the other, the
BARRIERS Protective and Beneficial Associa-
ton, which includes the working BARRIERS
and hairdressers. The scale of wages paid
by the bosses varies, and ranges from So and
"a per week with board to 81 and S12 per
week without board, the latter figure repre-
senting the highest wage paid in union
shops. The grievances brought before the
General Committee by the BARRIERS Pro-
tective and Beneficial Association includes
q complaint against 5.cent shops being al
lowed to continue, and regarding the in
equalities of the wage scale. There are only
three 5-cent shops IN the city-one near
TwentY-ninth street; one between Thirty
second and Thirty-third streets, and one on
Wylie avenue. It is said that the Journey
men employed therein are paid better wages
than in most of the regular 10-cent shops.
The grievance consists mainly in the
statement that men employed in non-union
shops are paid better wages than in the
others, rates ruling from So to SIS per week.
In one non-unlon shop, whereat a reporter
was operated upon, the men receive 81 per
week and board, the latter equivalent to IS
per week, and also are paid percentage on
every head of hair cut and chin shaved over
a certain number.
The fact that the bosses and journeymen
are associated together debars the latter
from obtaining hearing from the General
Committee of Organized Labor, since the lat
ter does not regard the association as labor
organization. The result of this condition
of affairs is that movement is being puton
foot among the journeymen to form union
with the object of establishing a uniform
basis of wages and doing away with the 8
cent shops, on the claim that any spread of
the latter will tend to reduce or keep down |
the rate of wages.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-06
LOCAL ITEMS. LIMITED.
Incidents Of a Day In Two Cities Condensed
for Ready Reading.

Incidents Of Day In Two Cities Condensed
for Ready Reading.
THE Pennsylvania Railroad Company are
repaving their freight yards from the Twenty
eighth-street roundhouse to the freight depot.
A large number of men are at work on the lob
No inconvenience will take place In the run.
ming Of the various trains.
CHAPLAIN MILLIGAN Of the Western Pen.
itentiary, conducted services at the County
Jail yesterday afternoon. Prof Slack and
the choir of the Sixth U. P. Church, Of Alle-
gheny, furnished some very fine music for the
occasion. Miss Nettie Slack officiated as or
ganist.
MICHAEL THOMAS. Of No. 146 Preble ave.
nue., Allegheny, fell from the front platform of
a Union Line street car at the corner of Frank
lin and Allegheny avenues, Saturday night.
The front wheel passed over his right foot,
crushing bis instep and infiicting painful in.
jury.
THE sylvania Rod and Gun Club, Of ALE
gheny. held a meeting yesterday and elected
the following named officers for the ensuing
year: President, +. NJ. Reel; Vice President
J. A. Reel, Jr.; Secretary, T. ]. Roney; Treas.
urer. H. G. Reel; Captain, Jerry BoulIt.
MAGISTRATE BRoKAw fined Michael Eckert
$40 and costs for beating John Mather with
beer glass in house on Mary Anne street.
JOHN MATcHE, of the southside, was sent
to the workhouse for two months for beating
his wife with a rope.
CHARLES GATES of Walls station. was
committed TO jail yesterday on q charge Of lar.
ceny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-06
THE ELECTRICIANS STRIKE.
The Executive Council of the Federation
Now CousIderiuR the Matter,

The Executive Council of the Federation
Now Considering the Matter.
A delegate from the Electrical Union has
gone to New York to lay the facts in con-
nection with the strike before President
Gompers. Pending his return no further
action beyond that already specified in these
columns will be taken.
Secretary Martin, of the Amalgamated
Association Of Iron and Steel Workers, Is
also in New York in his capacity as a
member of the Executive Council Of the
Federation of Labor. While Mr.. Martin
is not in New York purposely in reference
to the strike of electricians, 1t is expected
that he will take an active part in deciding
what action, if any, the Federation will
take in the matter. He is fully cognizant
of the questions at issue between the light
company and its men; the reasons which
induced the latter to strike without consult
ing beforehand the council of the Fedora
ton, and can explain very fully the case to
the council. 1t is thought that definite in
structions will be forwarded from New
York on Tuesday. Considerable CORE
spondence by letter and telegraph has al
ready passed between. the union and the
officials in the East.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-06
A BRILLIANT NEW LIGHT.
II is Said to Leave the Incandesceut silly,
at n Tythe of It's COst-WIIl IL RevOlus
IIouIze TIlumIuatfuuP

II IL Snid to Leave the Incandescent Silly
at Tythe of It's C0st-WIIl Il RevOlu.
JIonIze InumInatIOue
Inventor w. J. Norton, of this city, has
just invented light that is said to beat the
electric incandescent light "all hollow"-a
light as intense, and as accurate in its illumi-
nation of colors, as the sun at noontide.
Moreover, it is alleged to be the cheapest
really bright illuminsnt the world has ever
known; for it is claimed that 500-candle-
power light of the kind in question can be
run at the nominal cost of 1 cent an hour.
Mr.. Norton has for years been diligently
engaged in developing this Illuminating
wonder. Recently he permitted few capt.
talists from Beaver county to witness ex-
periments with his device. These tests
proved so successful that a temporary and
private company was soon formed to patent
and develop the brilliant idea.
The light in question is essentially q
chemical discovery rather than meohani-
cal idea, and consists of a peculiar tape
that is led by simple clock work. While
it is peculiarly adapted to street or other
stationary purposes of illumination, yet it
is said to be also applicable to portable or
hand lamps; and. while in point of intensi-
ty it is not surpassed by electricity, its
light is much softer and far easier to the
eyes. 1t feeds ITSELF requires neither pipes,
wires nor other connections, and in sizes may
be produced from 300 to z, ,O00-candle power.
1t is absolutely non-explosive, emits no
smoke or Objectionable vapor, is applicable
to anv purpose, and can be handled with
equal safety by q child as by an adult.
New York parties are already taking q
lively interest in this light, and certain
railroad men, alive to its peculiar advantages
for cars, are keeping q close eye upon it.
In case Of q collision or other accident
to q train on which it was used, it would
instantly extinguish itself, while it creates
ouly trifling heat, though lit for 10 hours.
The Phoenix Glass Works Company, of
Phillipsburo, has been for some time past
experimenting on various lamps to suit it in
this line, and seems very sanguine that it
may yet demonstrate itself the coming
light of the age.
Hitherto the great disadvantage of artif-
cisl light, for store purposes, has been that
by none could delicate colors be distin-
guished; but by this light not the slightest
in this respect is experienced.
Though letters patent have been applied for,
yet further experiments are being prose-
cuted, and within few weeks it is conf
IDENTIFY anticipated that some of these inter-
esting lamps will be submitted to public in
spection. Up to the present time, the entire
has been conducted in a very
quiet way.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-06
NO EFFECT HERE.
The Advance Of 90 Per Ton on Pig Iron
Does Not Interest PittsburE.

The Advance Of 90 Per Ton on Pig Iron
Does Not Interest PittsburE.
Judging by the telegrams sent out from
New York Saturday. it would seem that the
iron manufacturers in the East are unusu-
ally excited over the January circular Of
the Thomas Iron Company, in which that
firm states that an increase of 81 ton on
No. and No. 2 pig iron has been made,
President Clarke, of the Thomas Iron Com
pany, states that the increase is largely due
to the fact that English manufacturers have
all they can DO to supply the home trade,
and will have no iron to ship to America.
American manufacturers will not come in
competition with the English, and the de-
mand in the United States is steadily in
creasing.
A prominent pig iron manufacturer was
seen at bis residence in Allegheny last even
circular would have on the local trade re-
piled;
Every little, indeed. The prices here are
largely dependent on the supply and de-
mand, and the price varies nearly every
day. No Pittsburg firm makes contracts as
far ahead as the Thomas company. To tell
the truth, the quotations of the Thomas
Iron Company are scarcely noticed by Pitts
burg manufacturers. There isIa great de-
mand for pigsiron now, and many furnaces
which have been shut down for a long time
have recently been started up again, and all
will have as much business as they can at
tend to for some time to come"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-06
AN EPIPHANY SERMON.

Father Eeeson Draws Practical Lessons
From the Feast.
The Rev. Father Neeson, rector Of st.
John the Baptist Church, preached yester-
day, at high mass, very practical sermon.
He said the ancient Magi teaches our
present day Christian lesson, by obeyinp
command which they received from Al.
mighty God. These days people are so ant
to question divine authority, and ask one
another what God means. Said the Rev,
Father: Let US offer God as the ancient people
did the gold Of charity, the incense Of
prayer, and the myrrh of self denial.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-06
REVlVIEG THE CUSTOM.
Solemn High Mass Will be Sung the First
Sunday of Each Month.

Solemn High Mass Will be Sung the First
Sunday of Each Month.
An old custom was revived at st. Paul's
Cathedral yesterday morning. In future
solemn high mass will be sung in the church
the first Sunday of each month. This is the
usual custom in all Catholic Cathedrals
throughout the world, but has been obsolete
in this city for the past 20 years or more.
The service for some reason was dropped at
the demise of the late Bishop Domenec and
was never revived. When Father Wall was
appointed rector of the church he concluded
70 re-establish the custom. Owing to the
great amount of work at the church for the
few priests he could not do SO at that time
and deferred the matter until the beginning
of the new year.
The mass was celebrated yesterday by
Father Tob:n, of the Holy Ghost College
Father Molyneaux was deacon, Father Con-
way sub-deacon, and Father Wall master Of
ceremonies.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-06
STOP YOUR GOSsIPIEG.
Rev. Farrand Gives His Congregation Some
New Year Resolutions,

Rev. Farrand Gives His Congregation Some
New Year Resolutions.
Rev. F. R. Farrand, pastor OF the South
side Presbyterian Church, preached last
night on the subject: Turning Over New
Leaf" His text was: "a prudent man
forseeth the evil and hideth himself, but
the simple passeth on and are punished"
Mr.. Farrand laid down quite a number of
New Year resolutions, which be recon-
mended to the members of his congregation
Is wise ones to adopt. He emphasized the
value and importance Of new-formed reso-
buttons. Among the resolves pointed out
was one to stop gossiping. "No young man
wants to marry q gossip" said he. ''When
you hear anything about your nelghbor, find
out If It is true before you tell it to Others
Then IL 1t is true, decide as to whether It is
kind Of you az friend to tell It. If Il does
uot stand these tests keep It 70 yourself"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-06
HAD A QUARTET.
A Pleasing Feature Introduced at the
Eou-.L Ax,,.,,. rn.-A

A Pleasing Feature Introduced at the
Fourth Avenue Church.
The Fourth Avenue Baptist Church had
an additional attraction yesterday in its
musical service, which was most pleasingly
conducted by quartet composed Of Pitts
burg young men. The charm of music and
its power for good have been acknowledged
and felt in all times and among all men, and
quartet is composed of Mr. Richard Cam
non, first tenor; Robert Smith, second tenor;
John Horner, first bass and director, and f.
H. Simpson. second bass They are engaged
regularly by this church in the future. The
sermon was preached by the Rev. w. W.
West, assistant pastor of the church.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-06
YIELDED A LARGE RETURN.
How a Drummer Won a Pile on n 25-Cen
Investments

How a Drummer Won Pile on n 25.Cent
Invsstments
A few weeks ago a traveller for Fahnes-
took & Co., with friend, was standing in
the Seventh Avenue Hotel discussing the
probability of getting prize through lot
terry ticket, which they held in partnership.
They were approached by a friend named
stOvey, another travelling man, who asked
to get into the joint stock company. They
assured him that the company was limited,
when he offered a bonus in the shape Of
liquor refreshment, which was also refused.
Finally the applicant was admitted to equal
rights in S. worth of the most predetermined
kind of chance on payment Of % cents to
each Of the charter members.
A few days ago the three shareholders de-
clared dividend of 1888 331S, the ticket
having drawn s., 500.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-06
BAND OFFICERS ELECTED

The Cathedral Musical Organization Sc.
lects New Oficials.
At a meeting Of the Cathedral Band, held
yesterday, the following officers were
elected:
President, John Cummlns; Vice President,
Thomas Campbell; Secretary, p. A. Stierheinn:
Treasurer, Thomas ]. Archer: Leader, P. Dan
hart; Assistant Leader, John Forester; Di-
rector, ]. Roar; Drum Major, J. A. Dixon;
Business Manager, James Hally.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-06
Landlords

Should see that their agents have the fol-
lowing qualifications before giving them
their property for management:
Responsibility, Experience
and Facilities.
Ali these you have in Black & Baird, 95
Fourth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-06
DEATHS on THE RAIL.

The COlOred Porter Who Got ON the Wrong
Train Died Yesterday.
John Clinton, the colOred porter on the
Pennsylvania Railroad, who got on an
Allegheny Valley car by mistake, about two
weeks ago and was SO severely injured, died
at the West Penn Hospital yesterday morn
ing.
Frank Rutgers, aged 13, was run over and
crushed by freight car at Creighton station
Saturday afternoon. He lived only IL
hours. He resided with his parents in
Tarentum
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-06
is THIS WIRE DEAD?
II Ii is Not 1t May Kill Some Pedestrian on
Ross Street.

In view Of the statement made by several
citizens that there are no dead wires in
Pittsburg, and that made by Morris Mead,
Chief OF the Bureau of Electricity, to the
effect that there are, and must go, an in
vestigation was made by DISPATCH re-
porter yesterday. The result as the find
ing OF several dead wires. One of these,
like McGinty, is so very dead that 1t is
trying to bury ITSELF the lower end hanging
within six feet of the middle of the street,
to the danger of both mems and horses
eyes. 1t hangs at the corner OF Ross street
and Diamond, and has hung SO for a couple
of weeks, directly in front of the Jail and
about % feet south of the beautiful bridge
of siphs