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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-21
,relln Depart.

Prices Greatly Reduced iu Umbrella Depurt-
ment To- Day.
Fine quality genuine Windsor silk UNI
brelIas, 26-inch, new goods, were "a, 81 30
and S.. your choice to-day at So. In oxi-
died silver, and bright and satin finished
sticks. Other good bargains.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-21
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Phiiadephia ..............0 : i 8 G 8 Ill
SUMMARIZE runs-Pittsburg, 2; Phila-
delnhia T. Two-base hits-Sunday. Clements.
Three. base hIt-Decker. Home runs-Burke.
Mayer. Stolen bases -Roat. Hamilton. Allen.
Double play-Burke and Myers. First on balls
Roat, Kelly Berger, Hamilton. Thompson, 2:
Clements, .; Allen, yickery. Hit by pitched ball
Kelly Berger, McCauley. Struck out-Decker
Roat. kelly, Burke, 2; Ylckery,Z Wild pitches
Baker, /. Time-2:oO. Umpire-Powers,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-21
ESPECIAL rELEeRAM TO THE DISPATCH.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAh TO THE DISPATCH
NEWARK, June 20.-There is every
chance OF the circumstances of foul and
desperate murder committed in this county
over 80 years ago, coming to light. The
human skeleton found by William Hughes
few days ago, five miles east of here. Is
supposed to be that of the victim. The find
brings to light the disappearance some 80
years ago of a Pennsylvania who had gone
to Hanover to purchase dairy cows. In
1853 or a little later, the man stopped at
tavern in Hanover, kept by man named
Coons. His visits we're frequent, and
his business always kept him with plenty of
money on his person. John Hoyt, better
known as sGovernor Hoyt, also kept place
there. that had a bad reputation for drunken
orgies, and there was strong suspicion that
cOunterfeiting was carried on to some extent.
The place was isolated and by no means at
tractive to the traveller. The stock drover also
frequented Hoyr's. and one evening about sun
down, he, with two well-known characters left
there in buggy, coming toward Newark. He
was never seen again, his disappearance being
complete. No intelligent account of his
whereabouts could be gained from the men
Who were last seen with him. The mans
horse was found concealed in the bushes in the
rear of where Mr.. Hughes residence now
stands, while the buggy was found in
yard opposite, though all efforts to
find some traces of the man were fruitlsSs.'
The hesQSpositio9 isthat- -be-was murdered and
ths finding OF the skeleton near the scene re-
calls the event forcbly to some old residents.
They think beyond doubt.the bones are those
of the missing Pennsylvania, and that the Two
men who were last seen with him knew what
became of him. II was but a short time after
this that one of the men purchased farm near
the place. and who is still living there to-day
The other man is known to be living in Mis-
souri, to-day.
Within the past few years Marshal Griffith
has been frequently solicited to learn some
thing of the missing man, but all his efforts
were fruitless The skeleton found all
doubled up and lying on its side, and will be
closely examined, as it is thought some indica-
tion of murder and clew to the guilty party
ma " he lparnpd
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-21
ALLEGHENY soLoNs DO BUSINESS.
The Common Council Settles the SEMI
Centennial Matter.

The Common Council Settles the SEMI
Centennial Matter.
The Allegheny Common Council met last
night. An ordinance authorizing the issue
of $1O0, 900 of 20 years per cent renewal
bonds, issued to pay bonds that have fallen
due, was passed.
The 5000 appropriation for the semi
centennial celebration was passed. The
matter of supplying Allegheny with pure
water from wells was referred to the COM
mittee. The grading of School street was
referred. The ordinance to add 81 new men
to the police force was passed.
The other ordinances passed were Tor the
opening of a street from Harrison street to
Taggart street, Second ward; a sewer on
Hamiltonstreet, vacating part of Marshall
street, changing the name of Strickler alley
to- Nv ood street. A resolution awarding the
contract for 500 locust posts for the Park
Committee to w. II. Cullen at SO cents per
post, was adopted The ordinance ior the
grading of Kerr street, against which there
was remonstrance, was indefinitely post
poned.
Mr.. Thompson protested against Councils
meeting at 8:45 instead of the time called,
7:30. Mr.. Parker remarked that the mem
bers did too much work outside and not
enough in the Council chamber.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-21
Sporting Notes,

THE Acmes play the PhiIlipsburgs to-day.
j. PALMER 0'NEILL left last evening for Phila-
delphia.
MARTIN SULLIVAN has played in rs consecutive
games without an error.
THERE will be two games al Philadelphia to-day
with the Pfttsburg N. l.. team.
Mr. o'NEILL expects to nnd q number of ball
players In Philadelphia awaiting his inspection.
W. H. DoBLE, the veteran horseman, celebrated
his 10th birthday Thursday. and was the recipient
OF many congratulations.
PITCHER CHAMBERLAIN is reported to have been
released by st. Louis to Columbus, the considers
tion being less than 81, GOO.
THE Greensburg Gun Club will give q trap
shooting event Friday, the 9th. Eight sweep
stakes and one prize shoot is the programme
r THE Hancock School nine played a game with
the Rossdales at the picnic Thursday, the former
winning "a to IA. The features of the game were
the batting and catching of Adams and fielding OF
Short.
challenge to fight Jake Kilrain, George Godfrey
Ed Smith in the Gladstone Club, Providence.
or the Parnell Club Boston, If either will put up
purse Of 81, 20O.
mile run 10 the programme of events to be de-
cided at the cham pionship games at Staten Island
on the 2Sth inst. The entries for this event will
close on Saturday.
made by the Gladstone Athletic Club for a battle
with Billy Dacey. The latter is willing to meet
Hopper for the purse or any other man whom the
club may select to pit against him.
PITCHER HUGHES of the BROOKLYN IN, LD
Club, has not reported since Q week ago Monday
President Byrne is retlcent as to his proposed
will be made to answer for his absence.
'SHoRrY'' FULLER and Sweeney, OF the st.
Louis Browns, had fist fight which resulted in
Sweeney missing the train for Toledo. The
will probably be the next one released. Won der
Abe is having very hard time of 1t.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-21
THE TRAIN BROKE.
Serious Accident on the Pennsylvania Road
Near Bedford.

Serious Accident on the Pennsylvania Road
Near Bedford.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcHI
BEDFORD, June 20.-Last night two heavy
freight trains running as first and second sec
tions were going south on the Bedford division
Oh the Pennsylvania Railroad when the first
section broke on the top of the Buffalo Mills
grade, and the rear part of it ran
down three miles at a speed of more
tnan 40 miles an hour. Meeting the
second section, which was running at high
rate OF speed on a sharp curve, the result
was general smashup of several cars and the
engine. -Four men we're in the caboose OF the
broken train, all asleep, and not aware OF the
terrible danger which they were in. All four
were severely injured, and one Of them named
Joe Martin died to-day from his injuries.
The engineer and fireman of the second
section saw the approaching cars In time
to jump and escaped with slight injuries, but
Albert Little, a brakeman who was on the
engine. was buried under the engine and
burned to death almost instantly. william
Kiser, flagman, was severely injured Dy De-
ing burned from the escaping steam.
The accident was the fault of the men In the
caboose of the first section. If they had been
awake they could have stopped the runaway
cars. No blame is attached in any way TO the
men in charge of the second section. Passenger
traffic was not seriously delayed, and trains are
now running ON time
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-21
THE WEATHER.
The United States Signal Service officer in
this city furnishes the following:
River TeleRrums.

ESPECIAL TELEGRANs TO THE DIsPArcH.I
CINCINNATI-River 10 feet inches and rising.
Weather clear. Thermometer 81 degrees Ar
rived-Andes, Plttsburg.
MEMPHIs-River rising. Weather clear and
warm.
EvANsyILLE-River is feet 5 inches and falling.
Weather clear and pleasant.
CAIRo-River "A feet $40 and falling. Weather
cloudy and hot.
MoRGANTowN-River feet 6 inches and sta
tionary. Weather clear. Thermometer so at
P. Nj.
BROWNSVILLE River feet inches and falling.
Weather clear. Thermometers at P. NJ.
wARREN-Rver 2-10 foot and falling. Weather
clear and warm.
WHEELING-River feet inches and falling.
Departed Elaine for Pittsburg. at A. NJ; Sher-
ley, for Pittsburg, at IA. NJ: Ben Hur, for Par
kersburg at P. NJ; Bachelor, for Cincinnati, at
4P. NJ. Clear and warm.
ST. LoUIs--Riyer stationary; gauge marks Id
feet inches. Weather clear and hot
LOUIsvILLE-Rlver falling, feet inches In the
canal feet inches on the falls and is feet
inches at foot Of locks. Business good. Clear and
pleasant.
ALLEGHANY JUNCTIoN-River Ieet 10 inches
md faI in
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-21
LATE NEWS In BRIEF.

Heavy electric storms prevailed in Missouri
| yesterday.
The threatened outbreak of the Cheyennes
has subsidized.
Expert burglars cracked the safe of L. M.
Biller, at Kansas City. They secured 81, lO0
-BIoodhounds were used Yesterday in a hunt
for six escaped convicts at San Antonio, Tex.
The Iowa Railway Commissioners have pro-
mugated their joint rate tariff, to go into effect
July4
The Morris lottery bill in the Louisiana
Legislature passed to a third reading by vote
OF " to "a.
The United States ship Kearsage has just
celebrate the 18th anniversary of the sinking
of the Alabama.
The King of Dahomey is negotiating with
France for the establishment of peace between
the two countries.
Fritz Pulors was hanged at Quebec yester-
day for the murder of his wife. two children
and mother-in-law. ..
"A cargo of ice has arrived at New York
from n orway. 1t is the first Norwegian ice i'm
ported in ten years. -...-
The Union Liner Owego made the trip
from Buffalo to Chicago in 81 hours 16 minutes.
Fastest time on record.
Trouble is expected with the seal pirates in
she Behring Sea. Revenue cutter Corwin has
been ordered to that point
Guy Harris, ls. who, two years ago. eloped
With lO-ye3r-OlQ susie w alk6r was TemaITleQ
yesterday at Columbia. s. c.
The London Chronicle numerically scores
Stanley, the African explorer, and dubs him as
being filled with self-conceit."
Judge Shiras' decision in the famous River
land case. at Fort Dodge. Ia, will stand. The
Settlers Union gives up the Tight
English and American capitalists are on a
tour of inspection over a proposed through
line from New York to Australia.
-Four deaths by drowning have occurred
within the past twenty-four hours at Peoria,
Ill Mystery surrounds two of the cases.
I'm the case of the Cotton Belt train robbers,
which is in progress at TeXarkana. Ark, the
evidence is conclusive against the prisoners.
John B. Lotus is charged with being the
head and front of a deep.laid scheme to de-
fraud the German National Bank at CIncinn ati
out of $1,000
Judgment for over $500 600 was given against
the City of New Orleans yesterday in the JAN
nus Myra Gaines case. The case has been in
the courts for the past 40 years
The jury In the case of Corcoran and Alder
man-elect McAbee, of Chicago. charged with
alleged wholesale election frauds, returned a
verdict acQuitting the prisoners yesterday.
Colonel Sir Edward Ridley Colhourne Brad
ford, Political Under Secretary tor the India
Office has been appointed to succeed Mr.. Monro
as Chief of the London metropolitan police
force.
The Court of Cessation, at Sofia has con-
frmed the sentences passed upon Major Panitza
and the other conspirators who were found
guilty of attempting to overthrow the Govern
inent of Bulgaria.
Woodbury., N. j., postoffice Many shots we're
exchanged with the police. One was captured.
The others got away with a lot of letters, $500
in cash and $500 in stamps.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-21

of slow moving freight near Beaver FAILS and
had one leg cut off,
THE Jury in the case of Henry Bopp, Of
Canton, who murdered Moritz Grether on the
I'd of April last, returned a verdict of guilty OF
murder in the first degree.
OFFICIALS of the Mansfield. o., Reformed
Presbyterian Church say that Rev. ). A
George has plead guilty to the charges made
against him aud has left the place.
THE reverend kleptoman1ac M. L. Fulch,
who has been on trial in Reading for larceny,
has been discharged. The jury failed TO agree
Ten for conviction and two for adqu1ttal.
FAITH CUR1sr WILLEr was released from
the Washington county Jail yesterday. where
had been serving term for wife desertion.
He secured his release under the insolVent
law.
In the suits brought for usurious interest
against the First National Bank of New Castle,
Attorney Gardner. for plaintiffs. asked judg-
ment yesterday in $4,000 because the bank
authorities had not filed an affidavit of defense.
AN elderly gentleman, named Olden, coming
from some point in the West to visit his aged
mother at Harrisonburg. w. Va, fell from
Baltimore and Ohio train yesterday. His head
was cut of and his body literally chopped to
pieces.
BY the accidental throwing of pair OF
clamps, John Koenig was struck in the wind
pipe and received injuries which will prove
fatal Henry Salinger, the thrower. and lei
low employe in the glassworks at Newark, o.,
is crazed with grief.
JAMES NJ. HARRIS, of youngstown, who for
the past six years has been passenger agent Of
the Pennsylvania company, was appointed
chief clerk to Assistant General Passenger
Agent Luce, at Chicago. Robert McLain has
been promoted to the vacancy.
MRS. CHARLES c. MCKEE, of Clintonville.
has han tad IN a n
preferred by Mrs. K. 8. Merriam widow of the
Cljntonyille merchant who recently committed
suicide on account of scandal affecting his
name and that of Mrs. Mckee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-21
GILDED SILVER HALF DOLLARS.

Arrest of a Popular West Virginia Lady as
IN Issuer of Counterfeit Coin.
ESPECIAL TKLEeRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.i
HUNTINGTON, June 20-A rather remark
able criminal case was decidad before United
States Commissioner Tavener at Parkersburg
to-day. The defendant was Mrs. Gertrude
Russell, a young married woman of great per-
sonal beauty and member of a wealthy Law
renee county family. For some months past
numerous instances have occurred on both
sides of the river in the vicinity of this city
when parties applied to furnish change for $40
gold pieces have found themselves in the po-
session of g1lded silver half dollars after COM
plying with the request. For long time it
could not be decided who the very slick crook
was, but ten days ago Mrs. Russell went into a
local bank and attempted the trick, which
failed.
She was arrested and had her preliminary
hearing to-day, being defended by Ex-Governor
j. B. Jackson and three other prominent attor-
neys. She was held for the Federal grand jury
in 81 900. The defendant tainted when the an
nouncement of the result was made by the
Commissioners. The case is a remarkable one.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-21
CRUSHED ON THE LAKE ERIE.
A NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS REPORTED IN
his VICINITY.

Frank Aubretz Dies From His Injurles-A
German Woman FrighrfuIly Burned In an
Explosion - Michael GreeuawnIt Hus
Both Legs Cut on:
Frank Aubretz, an italian about 16 years
of age, was brought to the West Penn Hos
pitsl last evening from Stoop's Ferry.
Both of his legs and one arm were terribly
crushed on the Lake Erie Railroad about 8
o'clock in the afternoon. 1t was found
necessary to amputate both of Au-
bretz's legs in the hopes Of saving
his life, but is proved fruitless,
for shortly after he died. The Coroner was
notified, and will hold an inquest to-day.
Another case was brought to the hospital
last evening which will likely have fatal
termination. J, w. Morris, married man,
81 years Of age, employed on mine car at
the Mansfield Coke and Coal Company's
mill, was crushed, and suffered severe in
ternal injury while making coupling.
Caroline Stanson, German woman OF
Elrod station. on the Baltimore land Ohio
Railroad, was brought to the Homeopathic
Hospital yesterday suffering from severe
burns received at her home yesterday morn
ing. She was fairly roasted, the flames burn
ing off all her clothing,
The only information that could be
gained from the unfortunate woman was
that she and her husband had both been
burned by an explosion at their home. Her
husband is also in serious condition.
Michael Greenawalt fell under train
near the Pennsylvania freight station yes
terday, and had both legs and one arm cut
off. He is German about 65 years old, and
can't live
Frank Gross, laborer employed at the
Edgar Thomson Steel Works, was brought
to the Mercy Hospital yesterday afternoon
suffering from a fractured thigh, which he
received by large wooden beam falling
on it.
Daniel Davis, an employe of the Penn
sylvania Tube Works, had his wrist severely
cut by piece of Jagged iron yesterday. A
point of the falling iron penetrated his
wrist, puncturing the radial artery, making
the wound a serious one. He was taken to
the Homeopathic Hospital.
Thomas Murphy, mill worker, was
brought to the Homeopathic Hospital yes
terday afternoon with painful and daa.t
geEous woupd/in the left side of the abdo-
men. 'Hewas employed about the rolls and
in some way his tongs were caught in the
rolls the handles being whirled around with
such force s to drive them through the
abdominal wall
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-21
ADJOURNED FOR ONE YEAR.
The Funeral Directors Association VIII
Meer in Willinmsport In 1891.

Inc Funeral directors Association VIII
Meet in Willinmsport In 1891.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcHI
ERIE, June 2O.-The ninth annual session of
the Funeral Directors Association of Pennsyl-
vania came to a close to-day as far as business
was concerned. The association will meet in
Williamsport next year. A committee was ap-
pointed to take steps toward getting the asso-
citation Incorporated. A committee was also
appointed to act with the State Board Of
Health to secure legislation. At the election
of officers the following were chosen:
President, Josiah s. Pearce, of Ardmore IRE.
elected); Vice Presidents. E. K. Bright, Of
Northumberland; James Lowrie, of Allegheny,
and ]. G. Weldin. of Downngton; Secretary, 6.
Chandler Paul. of Philadelphia; Treasurer, B.
Frank Kirk, of Germantown; member of Ex-
ecutive Committee, M. E. Gage. of Williams
port; Delegates to the International Conven.
tion, which meets in Omaha in October.
Messrs. E. T. Hall. of Titusville: E. K. Bright,
of Northumberland; W. H. Hazlett, of Scran-
ton; James Lowrie, of Allegheny: j. G. Weldin,
of Downington: r. E. McClintock, of Lewiston,
and M. P. Greenland, of Warren; Alternates.
Robert Innis, of Bodine; D. H. Collock, of
Philadelphia; NJ. E. Gage. of Williamsport, and
M. F. Leslie. of Pittsburg. The rest of the time
will be devoted to excursions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-21
LOCAL ITEMS. LIMITED.
Incidents Of a Day in Two Cities Condensed
for Ready Reading.

A HEARING will te held to-day, in Allegheny,
In the case of George Mcclellan, mill worker,
arrested yesterday on the charge of negiecting
his family. Anti-Cruelty Agent Deans says the
defendant cruelty abuses his wife and two chill
dren.
REV. A. W. MANN will hold services for deaf
mutes in the chapel of Trinity Church to-
morrow at 1870 A. M. and 8 P. NJ. On Monday
at % A. M. he will open the fifth convention of
the Pennsylvania Association Of Deaf Mutes.
The Rev. DR.. H. T. McClelland, OF the
Western Theological Seminary, will preach in
the New Brighton NJ. E. Church tomorrow
evening The pastor. Rev. DR.. Watkins, will
preach in the morning.
yJosEPH H. MAY, who assaulted Captain
Bell in the Allegheny Mayors Office, apoloaized,
and the Captain yesterday Withdrew his suit
against May.
TIE Emerson Union of the w. c. 7. U. will
meet tomorrow afternoon at $50 in the Gen.
tenary Church. corner of Wylie avenue and
kirkpatrick street.
DR.. GARDINER. of No. al wylie avenue, is
held for court in 81, 900 bail for advertising
prohibited specialties.
LEON GosCUs was committed to Jail, charged
with perjury and assault and battery by Alder
man Laman last night.
THOMAS WALLER was sent to Jail last even
ing bv Alderman Leslie. His wife charges
him with beating her.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-21
Tri.State Brevities.

WARREN must go dry" this year, as it has
during the previous three.
Pool at Irwin and secured s14U
ALBERT bERKLEY, brakeman, had an arm
crushed at Greensburg. Amputation will be
necessary.
G. r. CREIGHTON, Southwest brakeman,
fell from his train at LarImer station and had
his left leg badly crushed.
NATURAL gas exploded in Washington, Pa,
yesterday. IN the new residence of John Nc
Keown. Careless servant girl.
Two more indictments have been found
against the accused almshouse officials in Potts
vile. Bribery is the crime charged.
A T-YEAR-oLD Italian water carrier ON the
Pittsburg and Lake Erie fell under the wheels
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-21

Brooklyn, 1O-CIevelapd. 8.
CLEVELAND, June 20.-Garield was an easy
mark for the Brooklyn IN. L. team to-day.
attendance 600 Score:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-21
MISCELLANEOUS SPORTS.
SUGGEST A TRIAL.
Tho California Club Wants to Know II Prize
Fighting IL ILLEGAL.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 20-President L. r.
Fulda, of the California Athletic Club, acting
under the instructions of the Board of Direc-
tors, has written a letter to Attorney General
johnson, in which he calls attention to the
recent communication of Governor Waters, in
which the latter requested the Attorney Gen.
eral to take action against the athletic clubs
which gave sparring exhibitions between pro-
fessional pugilists. President Fulda declares
there is nothing illegal in the exhibitions given
by the California club, and suggests that action
be commenced in the name of the State against
the club before one of the Judges of the Su-
perior Court in this city for the purpose of de-
termining whether or not the clubs franchise
should be forfeited on the ground that it has
suffered and permitted an illegal act.