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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-11
THE COMMITTEE HERE.
Representatives of Railway Organizations to
Consider Grievances.

Representatives of Railway Organizations to
Consider Grievances.
About a dozen of the general grievance COM
mittees of the Brotherhoods of Locomotive En-
glneers, Trainmen, Firemen, Swltchmen and
Order of Railroad Conductors of the Pennsyl-
vania lines west of Pittsburg, came
into the city late last night, and
went directly to the st. James Hotel.
Among them were W. c. Williams and E.
Phalen, of Columbus, representing the south
west division; w. B. Lancaster, John Maloy
and George Felker, of Logansport, Ind, repre-
members of the committee will arrive this
morning and a meeting will be held at either
the st. Charles or Seventh Avenue Hotel.
1t was reported yesterday that the commit
tee would present a schedule of wages to Gen
eral Manager Woods and ask for the investiga-
ton of certain grievances against some of the
officials. Two or three of the committeeman
were seen last night and the substance ofwhat
they said follows:
1--WE are not in shape to give you details: if
you come around tomorrow evening we will
not all he here until tomorrow, and then there
will not be much done until we organize. There
will be 4 conference with the officials, and 1t
will be at least week before our work here is
done. In regard to the readjustment of wages on
the Lake Shore road. it took effect last Satur-
day, and the Baltimore and Ohio also increased
the wages of their employees, to take effect on
November i6.
None of the men would say whether or net
charges against officials are to be investigated
but from the general drift of n conversation
that was going on within hearing of the re-
porter, it is safe to say there is something
lively in the wind.
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Sl3. 203, 40l 81
wIPING OUT THE DEBT.

The above list contains a number of remark
ably fine investments. such as would be eagerly
snapped up to-day. Consequently there is no
great rush TO sell. Still persons holding securi-
ties which will mature shortly, such as water
bonds, some of which will mature in 1893, are
willing to anticipate that date for a considera-
tion. in order that they may take advantage of
a favorable opportunity to relnvest This suits
Controller Morrow, as he desires, SO far as pos
rible, to purchase the bonds in the order of na-
turity.
Since Controller Morrow began purchasing
bonds, in May. 1883, s654, SO have been bought,
exclusive of S62 900 invested by order of Coun-
ellis. From May l. 1855. to January 81. 1889,
1926, 375 worth of bonds were called in and dur
ing the fiscal year of 1889 sl66 SOC was applied to
the sans purpose. Up to date this year Sl62, 200
worth OF bonds have been called IN, of which
ST.. 600 were purchased In October and 81, 400
in the first ten days of this month.
Since the sinking fund was created in 1881
the Indebtedness Of the city has been reduced
from Sl4 500 600 to about So 500 90 or at the rate
of half a million year. In 10 years. therefore,
if this is kept up, Pittsburg will not owe a dol
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-11
FRATERNAL GREETING.

Congress of Beneficiary Secret Societies to
Open To-Day at the Monongahela
House-War is Probable-List of Dele
gates Who Have Arrived.
The meeting of the National Fraternal
Congress. which begins to-day at the Monon-
gahela House, promises to be extremely in
terestng.
The body is composed of 35 fraternal
orders and represents 1,250,000 persons.
About 90 delegates are expected to be
present. The organization came into ex-
issence in 1886, at Washington, D. c. 1t is
composed entirely of fraternal orders, which
pay sick and death benefits
Inc interesting part of the programme will
be when the applications for membership are
taken up; There are several such applications
which will be favorably acted upon. among
them being the Fraternal Mystic Circle of
Columbus. o.: the Home Circle of Canada, and
the Independent Order of Forresters But
there are others which will cause quite ripple.
Several orders which pay out in five, seven or
ten years would like to enter the ASSOCIATION,
but they will doubtless be denied, the present
members considering that they are not eli
gible.
Mr.. N. S. Boynton, of Port Huron. Mich,
Supreme Record Keeper of the knights of
Maccapees. was one of the early arrivals. He
is also Chairman of the Committee on Statis-
tics and Good of the Order. Yesterday. in re-
gard to the admission of the paying OUT
societies, he said:
They will certainly not be admitted because
they are of an entirely different class Of organ
izations. They claim to work under ritual
and to hold regular meetings but we don't want
them in. We don't like them because they are
speculative, depending upon the misfortunes
OF some of their members to benefit those who
stay in. If all their members were to stay in
the full term they would be unable to live at
all. Then there is always trouble arising with
such orders ana we don't care to have it mixed
up with our association"
The present officials of the Fraternal Con-
gress are: President, DR.. ID. H. Shields, of
Hannibal. Mo-; Vice President.A. R. Savage, of
Lewistown, Me-; Secretary, o. NJ. Shedd. of
West Pouohkeepsie, n. Y; Treasurer. George
Hawkes., of Philadelphia. The change in the
Offices will probably not be great
The orders embraced in the association have
paid out $500 COO 600 in benefits within the past
% years. of which go 900 was paid out last
year. The oldest order is A. U. U. W.. which
was organized soon after the war, and all other
beneficial organizations are somewhat similar.
Following Is the list of arrivals up to mid
might: Royal Arcanum-W. o. Robson.
Supreme Secretary; Charles +. Loring. Senior
Vice Regent; j. J. Miller. Esq, Pittsburg. A.
o. U. W.-D. L. Shields, President of the con-
gress: John j. Acker. Legion of Fl Honor-Adam
Samuel Klotz Senior Vice Dictator. Pilgrim
Fathers-J. Z. Shepard. Assistant Insurance
Commissioner of Massachusetts. Heptasophs-
S. A. Will. Equitable Aid Union of Columbus
B. w. Seaver. Fraternal Mystic Circle-D. E.
Stevens, Supreme Mystic Ruler. Knights of
the Maccabes-N. S. Boynton. Supreme Record
Keeper.
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A VICTIM OF GREED
Puts Up Thirty Cases for an Imitation
Express Money Order.
HE WILL KNOW BETTER NEXT TINE
Than to Trust Stranger Who is in q
Hurry to Catch Train.
HOW HE WAS TAUGHT A GOOD LESSON

"Cash that7 Give me $50 on it?" The
speaker, well-dressed stranger, accom-
panied his laconic query by proffer of
what purported to be an American Express
Company money order for SAG 53 He was
addressing the keeper of u thriving retail
shop not far from the Union station.
"Hurry-if you can," impatiently urged
the stranger, as the shopkeeper ran the
order through his fingers and ntently eyed
the numerals on the face of the slip of
paper.
"Thirty dollars? But this is for m ore
than that. Why don't you go to the ofice?"
nervously asked the storekeeper.
"Do you want me to miss my train?" was
the almost angry retort. 81 forgot about
this pesky little order until just before L
came in here. But If you haven't
got the stuff to lift it I'll wait till I get
to New York. I'd let you have it for 80
cases. just to be rid of it. I can't spend it
very handily in that shape. Here, give it to
me-" He reached for it, but avarice had
calculated a profit of over SIG for the
accommodation, and the storekeeper smiled as
he opened his money drawer and counted out
the cash. The stranger hurriedly pocketed the
proceeds and hustled off trainward, followed by
the watchful paper shaver's complacent
chuckle.
A few moments later Manager NJ. B. Valiant,
of the American Express Company, had his
attention called to something unusual at the
money order window, where the cashier and a
citizen were having an animated dialogue. 1t
was the shaver. He was there to reap the re-
ward for his generosity.
'Oh, what are you giving usF' was the
| cashiers protest when the order was presented
That's not worth anything. What d'you say7
Gave $50 for it? Well, if that amt richl Mr.
Valiant. look here minute" The manager
said:
This is only an advertisement, my good
man. You see it is marked here on the face
| right above the amount of its svalue-"minIature
| fac simile" in red ink. On the back H. X.
| Brooks, to whose order it is supposed to be
drawn. has signed receipt for the full pay
ment. He is the manager of our Money Order
| Department at Chicago. Why, look here. on
| the foot is the advertisement of one of our
| East End agents. Surely, you didn't get taken
| in on this. did your But the gentleman with
| the chuckle had corked it for future use and
| was simply seeking the door to the street.
'Shan show you genuine" but he was
gone before the manager could finish his offer
| to exhibit an order blank of which the advert
! isement was but reduced lithographc copy
| about one-third the size of genuine order.
Actually that mans avarice must have been
| something remarkable" said Mr.. Valiant,
some moments later to a representative of
| money will ride to the"
"Are soon parted" hastily broke in the cash.
ier, his desire to correct figures even extending
| to those of speech.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-11
CAPTURED A HIGHWAYMAN.
Samuel Cameron Arrested for Holding Up
People on the Railroad Bridge.


People on the Railroad Bridge.
Detectives Fitzgerald and Robinson effected
an important capture yesterday afternoon.
when they arrested Samuel Cameron and
landed him in the Central station.
Last. July John Hagerty was robbed of SIS in
money and a gold watch valued at Sl25 on
Duquesne way, under the Fit Wayne Railroad
bridge. This robbery was reported to the
police authorities and Detectives Fitzgerald
and Robinson detailed to work the case up.
These officers made thorough investigation of
the matter and while they had reasonable
grounds upon which to arrest Samuel Cameron,
who is employed in the central grain elevator.
they concluded to wait and secure clearer
evidence.
Yesterday afternoon detectives visited the
elevator and placed Cameron under arrest.
When searched the watch stolen from Hag-
gerty was found in his possession. The prisoner
attempted to explain how the watch came into
his possession, saying that he had taken it from
Mr.. Haggerty. who was very drunk, in order to
keep it for him.
The police authorities think that they have
succeeded IN capturing the man who has been
guilty OF the many highway robberies COM
mitted in that vicinity within the past six
months,
Cameron is married and has wife and FAM
lily of four children living on Washington ave-
nue., Allegheny Mrs. Cameron called at the
lookup last night and was greatly affected by
her husbands arrest,
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A MYSTERY SOLVED.
Two Innocent Bits of Paper and What They
Really Portended.

Two innocent bits of paper lay on the clerks
desk in the Prothonotary's office one day last
week. They were each marked ''prRcipe for
summons" which simply meant that a we'll
known gentleman named in both would have
to 'come into court" 1t was not until yester-
day that they received their rightful explana-
ton. in statements of the complaints of whose
arrival they were the heralds. 1t seems that a
certain very wealthy gentleman, who resides
in a beautiful house on the banks of the Ohio,
is charged by the executor of his fathers estate
with owing the estate 81. 400 on promissory
note and a balance of S400 of purchase money
for certain lot of ground which he bought
from his aged father shortly before he died
last spring. only paying him 500 at the time the
deed was signed and made over to him.
That was the burden of complaint in one of
the papers The other one said that this same
gentleman, about 25 years ago, had induced his
widowed sister to break up her home and go to
the home of their parents to reside, promising
that if she did so he would, as his contribution
to the care of his father and mother paw her
an annuity of Sl00. the same to run on accumu-
lating until both the old people would be dead,
when the whole accrued sum would be paid
over to her by him. Now that both parents are
dead he has been asked to make good his
promise and has refused to recognize it. For
that reason suit was brought by the woman who
brings the action. and claims that since she
kept well her part of the agreement he should
be kept to his.
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THEIR WORK ENDED.

The Allegheny County Independent Repub-
Iican Organization Dissolved.
FIThe Executive Committee of the Independent
Republican organization of Allegheny county
met yesterday, audited the accounts of the
campaign and adjourned sine die. Propositions
we're made looking to the continuance of the
organization. but this was not considered neces-
sary or advisable. The opinion was general
that the specific purpose for which the organi-
zation had been formed having been accom-
plshed. there was no necessity for further
agitation outside of the Republican party lines.
The members of the committee expressed
themselves as gratified with the success of their
work. and the difference between the vote cast
for Delamater and that cast for Watres, they
say represents the strength of the Independent
movement in Allegheny county.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-11
Values in Black Silks.

Beyond doubt the best values in new, per
feet black silks ever offered in these cities
Brought direct from the most reliable and
most renowned makers of our own or foreign
countries. We secure the best possible rates,
and goods going through intermediate
hands cannot possibly be sold for less
money, if perfect. We invite especial at
tention to the values we offer in failles, gros
grain, satin regence and brocades. Do not
buy elsewhere until you have compared the
values we offer.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
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Concert of Scottish Song.

Carnegie Hall will ring to the music Of
Scotia's sweetest ballads on next Monday
evening, 18th inst. The following gentle
men are exerting themselves in the sale oi
tickets so as to ensure well-filed house
D. S. Thompson, 159 Federal street; Doug.
las & Mackle, 155 Federal street; John
Young. 81 West Diamond; A; Leggate & Son,
Fifth avenue; j. W. Drape & Co., 12S
Fourth avenue, and A. Kirk & Son, 91O
Duquesne way. This will be emphatically
a night in Scotland. n
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-11

That Drew Forth Many Exclamations of Ad
miration YESTERDAY.

That Drew Forth Many Exclamations of Ad-
miration Yesterday.
Beautiful, lovely" exclaimed stylishly
attired little lady to her gentleman escort
Yesterday afternoon as the display of chrys-
anthemums in Florist Patterson's window
on Sixth avenue attracted her attention.
''Do you think SOP" was the reply; "to
nv mind the chrysanthemum is rather a
bold flower"
mot in the least, just a bit dashing,
that's all, came from the lady's lips with
such a convincing emphasis that the gentle
man admitted his treason as gracefully as
possible, and to make amends for it, invited
her to enter the store and select such of the
nodding blossoms as pleased her fancy.
That she found considerable difficulty in
doing without taking the whole window
full, for each and every flower was perfec-
tion of its kind. And there so many kinds,
the "Glorisum," gorgeous in its golden
beauty, the "Mrs. Hardy" purity itself in
its whiteness, and any number of others
showing tints from deep purple to delicate
lilac, and from crimson to rose color. Truly
Mr.. Patterson has the most beautiful chrys-
anthemums ever seen in the city
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-11
ELEVENTH WARD LEFT OUT.

Hopes of an Engine House Meet With q
Chilling Blast.
The resolution for the purchase of a lot in
the Eleventh ward for the erection of an en-
gine house was laid on the table last night by
the Allegheny City Property Committee. A
hot fight was made for the removal of the
signs which have decorated the yard in front
of Carnegie Library. The matter was referred
to a subcommittee.
City Organist Leonard Wales was instructed
to give free organ recital on Thanksgiving
night. The Women's Association of the U. p.
Church asked for the use of the basement of
Carnegie Library for q supper for the benefit
of the Orphans Home, on December IL and IL.
The matter was placed in the hands Of a sub
committee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-11
The LOYAL LEGION.

Old Army Officers to Hold Their Fall
Meeting Here This Week.
The fall meeting of the Loyal Legion will be
held here this week. Several of the Philadel-
phla members arrived yesterday. The organi-
zation is composed of ex-army officers The
banquet will be given at the Duquesne Club
tomorrow evening. Governor Beaver, Colonel
J. p. s. Gobln, General Louis Merrill and a
number of other officers will be present The
Philadelphia delegation will come in a special
train and be welcomed by Mayor Gourley.
General Wagner, Colonels Vanderslice and
Elliott and Captain Richler, of Philadelphia,
here.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-11
WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN.

Charles McKenna Gives the Outcome of the
Alaska Affair.
Charles D. McKenna. ESQ.,, returned yester-
day from Europe. Regarding the refusal Of
Capt. Gen. B. Murray, of the Alaska. to allow
Catholic priests to hold services on the steamer
he said:
"Our protest which was sent to the officials
of the Guion line has been answered by an
apology on the part of the company and every
thing is satisfactory. The officials say such
thing shall not happen again. 1 am sorry the
matter became public, for we were treated
handsomely by the officers of the Guion Line
and we had no desire to hurt their business"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-11
Found Dead in Bed.

William Powell, an aged colored man who
was well known in Pittsburg for many years,
was found dead in his bed at his home the
MorEingside road near the Sharpsburg bridge
yesterday morning. He was about IS years old.
and lived in Pittsburg for 81 years. He had ac-
cumulated a competence. and of late years has
devoted himself to inventing mechanical de-
vices, several of which were patented.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-11
Pudding Iron With Slack Coal.

At the Vesuvus mill at Sharpsburg, an ap-
paratus is in use by which iron is puddled at
one-half the cost of its production formerly
The basis of the new heating plan is simply
black coal, and the combustion is forced by the
introduction beneath the CRATE bars of super
heated steam. The output is from 500 to $50
pounds to the heat.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-11
Sailed Up Salt River.

The Delamater Guards. a colored organiza-
tion from the hill district, to the number Of rs.
have gone on trip up Salt River. The club
started last night, headed by Captain Charles
Miller and dismal drum corps, and made a
parade of the principal streets, the members
wearing plug hats, linen dusters and carrying
satchels. Securely fastened in each hat was a
Salt River ticket, while their banner reminded
the public that they would return in '92.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-11
THE ART GALLERY READY.

h. s Stevenson and Bryan Wall Members of
the Jury.
Bryan Wall and H. S. Stevenson were ap-
pointed as jury on art by the Subcommittee
on Art of'the Carnegie Library. They have
power to appoint a third artist They are to
decide on the standard of the pictures which
are to be admitted to the art gallery The
committee are now ready to hang any pictures
that are presented and il is understood a num-
her OF prominent Aneghenians have paintings
to donate.
In an informal discussion it was the opinion
Of the committee that no one will be allowed to
exhibit pictures there for the purpose of max
ing sale.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-11

LADIES long wraps, extraordinary bar.
gains, newmarkets, ulsters, etc., that were
SIS to $50 now S. and $40 each.
TTSSu HUGUS & HACKE,
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STOPPED BY A SILL.
A Supposed Attempt to Wreck a Pennsyl-
Vania Train.

wanna Tram.
When one of the Pennsylvania accommoda-
tion trains was coming in last evening, the en-
gineer discovered large log on the track near
the Point of Rocks not far from Brinton. 1t
was placed on a sharp curve, but fortunately
did not cause a wreck. 1t delayed the train
about ten minutes until it was removed. The
break on the engine was broken by running on
the obstacle.
The train crew claim that somebody had tried
20 wreck she accommodation, but the ofhcials
think the sill fell on an east bound train.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-11
FERDINAND YOCUM MAY DIE.

The Result of a Row Over Political Differ
ences After Election.
Ferdinand Yocun, of the Southsde, who
was kicked by Henry and William Hass during
an alteration over the result of the election,
was last night reported to be in a very precari-
Gus condition.
His injuries are thought by some to be of a
nature that may result in death.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-11
Music Teachers

And others who buy sheet music, music
books, instruments. etc., will save money
and learn something interesting by sending
a postal card asking for our large 40-page
catalogue free, containing cut rates on all
musical goods. Address Will L. Thomp-
SON & Co., No. 259 Wabash ave-, Chicago,
Ill IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-11
No Gas at Woods RIM.

Just after the second heat at the Pork
house, MILL at Woods Run, yesterday morning
the gas was shut off suddenly in the finishing
department, and the mill had to close down for
the remainder of the day. The firm attempted
to discover the cause, but could get no satisfac.
ton from the company.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-11
Officers Doing Good Work.

The officials of Typographical Union No. 7
are said to be making great headway in the
matter of strengthening up offices where
"plate matter" is used. Three such Offices
have been arranged satisfactorily within the
past few days.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-11
Strike at McKniebt,s Foundry.

The men employed at Wharton McKnight's
foundry. on Penn avenue, went out on strike,
Saturday because of the employment of pom
union man named Voltz. Mr.. Mcknight is
credited with asserting that he would nail up
his shop for year before he would accede to
the demands of any labor organization.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-11

The phenomenal growth in popularity
of the Everett Piano surpasses that of any
other make. 1t is estimated that there are
two Everett's to one of any other make sold
in these cities. TTsu
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A Cancer's Grim Work.

The funeral of Mrs. Edward Moves occurred
yesterday afternoon. Tie cause of her death
was a cancer in the left lower limb. The mem
Der was amputated, but that did not prevent
the work of the cancer. The case of Mrs.
Noyes attracted the attention of the medical
profession from all over the State.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-11
Without Reserve at S5 Each.

All trimmed bonnets and hats ranging
from S8 to $50 left over from our last open
ing and trimmed since 20 be sold out on
Tuesday and Wednesday at S. each. A
chance for bargain.
HORNE & WARD. Al Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-11

CABINET photos 81 90 per dozen; good
work; prompt delivery.
LIES POPULAR GALLERY, 10, 12Sixth st.
TTSu
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Many Complaints Against Stewart.

Fourteen complaints have been made against
F. NJ. Stewart, the book agent, who is charged
by John Dwyer with obtaining money by false
pretense. Stewart will have hearing before
Alderman Gripp tomorrow.