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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
PLAYS A DOZEN AT ONCE.
Wonderful Performance of a MANNED Negro
Musician of ST. Louis.
ST. Louis Post-Disnafch

Wonderful Performance of a MANNED Negro
Musician of ST. Louis.
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.l
From little distance it sounds like 8
good-sised summer garden orchestra, but on
closer observation it is found to be but one
darky, and not a whole one at that. He
can be found any summer evening seated on
a platform in one of the summer gardens
playing from three to a dozen musical in
strunents at once, and keeping good time,
and playing the tune all the while His
name is Benjamin Franklin, although in
his younger days he was called Benjamin
franklin Dixon.
Benjamin is musician by nature, and
has been playing music all his life. When
quite small boy living with the family
which raised him in the suburbsof Jefferson
City he one day got hold of an ordinary tin
harmonica, and in very short while found
that he could play any tune he might hear
One night Benjamin went home and
found large dynamite sky-rocket in his
room, placed there by rival. Benjamin
took it up to examine it and as he did SO it
exploded in his hands. ALI the fingers ex-
cept two were either blown away or sub
sequently amputated by a physician. The
two fingers left are now twisted and stiff, in
capable of moving Independently. The
young woman who was the cause of the
affair promptly married the injured man and
took care of him during the whole time that
he was laid up.
When he was able to get about and use
the stumps of his hands little, Franklin
found that he could still play a little
although he had but two stiff fingers.
Nothing daunted he began all over again
and now is able to play almost as easily as
before. His ingenuity came to his assist
ance to great extent and now he is master
of the harp. horn. harmonica, base and
snare drums, triangles, bell, and pipes. He
has these arranged about him SO that he
can play on all, or a part of them at will.
Around his neck is brass and leather con-
trivance which holds all of the wind instru.
ments he plays upon, so that by bending
his head slightly he can reach them with
his mouth. Under one foot is an electric
button which connects with the snare drum
and electric bells.
On his left stands the big bass, which he
plays along with the cymbals by means of a
chord fastened to his left elbow. On the
other side hangs the triangle, which he
operates with his right elbow, moving in and
out in chicken wing fashion. On his head
he fastens frame with bells upon it, which
he shakes at the proper time. While he Is
going through all these motions with his
arms, head and feet he carries the air he is
playing on the harp, which is fastened to
the same framework as the wind instruments
It has been nearly two years since he was in
iured, and he now finds but little difficulty
in playing any tune with all the accompani-
ments.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
THREE STATES IN BRIEF.
Condensed Items of Live News From Town
and Country Round Abouf.
Srorrn A r Y ia tn hayefva terworks

Condensed Items of Live News From Town
and Country Round Abouf.
SoorTDALE is to havefwaterworks.
A TRAMP attempted to assault a Canton
girl. If he is found he will be lynched.
JAMES HARE was fatally injured yesterday
by the caving in of a bank at the brickyards at
Radbaugh, Pa.
JOHN T. ROBERTS. of Findlay, O., was
killed by q train yesterday. His mother will
arrive from England on Tuesday.
CLARA CALDWELL was berrying at Brinton
station, when she was attacked by five-foot
blacksnake After fight the girl killed the
snake.
d. s. COURTNEY, of Pittsburg, has pur-
chased from the Standard the timber on IS OOO
acres of land in West Virginia. Nearly s. OOO.
900 was paid for it.
THE Grangers' National Exhibition will
open at Williams Grove. ID miles from Harris
burg on Monday, and will continue for week.
A number of prominent speakers have been
secured.
RAvENswooD. w. VA, will contest the pay
ment of its subscription of $50, 900 to the
Rayenswood and Spencer Railroad II in
claimed that the railroad failed to comply with
the conditions made.
! CATTLE drinking the water of the Loyal
hanna creek near Greensburg are dying
from the effects of vitriol in water coming
from manufacturing establishment, The
Board Of Health has been notified,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
An Il ".

Captain A. Med. Taylor, who has charge of
the iniuiatory team in Industry Lodge No. ., is
proud of his success SO far and is making some
of the sister lodges hustle.
Grand Master Workman Maloney has made
his appointments for his deputies. and it would
be well for some of them to start In soon, as
some lodges need Instructions
o. b Detchen has withdrawn by card and
Joined the order in New York State owing to
his having situation in New York City. He
was formerly member of No. 25
Bloomfield Lodge Mogullians No. l3411Sldon't
propose to take back seat for the weather and
will have regular jOlliicauon Thursday even
ing next which viii be up to the regular stand
q rn-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
Ar the Cash Store.

Best dress surah, Acc up. Heavy gros grain
silk, SOC, "A inches. Silk drapery nets. 49c.
46 inches wide. All the new shades Of
dollar henriettas at 69c. The new buretta
plaid all-wool goods for fall. on sale at acc.
500 doz. towels, 25I50 inches, knotted frinpe.
25c. Don't miss this towel bargain. Poneee
drapery, double width, at age. All sum-
mer goods must 60 this week and next. See
the prices we are making. Whether Won
buy on time or NOT, cash prices are interest
ing here. THORNTON Bros.
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General Lodge Notes.

Eagles Day. at Atlantic City, August =,
promises to be big event.
The Sons of Temperance will give another
antainment this evening at 6S Ohio street, Al
,egheny.
The third annual reunion of the Golden
Eagle Castles and commanderies of Central
Pennsylvania will be held at Clearfeld
Wednesday, August 90
From reports already received the parade of
Golden Eagles. at Williamsport, Monday, Sep
tember ], will number 10000 men. 1t will be
the occasion of the third annual reunion of
the SusQuehanna district
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
Il Was Loud.

"what do you think of my new suit"
asked Blithkins, as he entered Smithkins'
store the other day.
every stylish, answered Smithkins with
out looking up.
"why, how do you know" asked Blith-
kins In surprise. II don't think you've
seen it yet"
mo; but I heard it."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03

THE advance in silver has caused an ad-
vance in sterling and silver-plated ware. I
would advise my friends and customers to
make their purchases at once and avoid
paying the advanced prices. M. G..
COHEN, Diamond Expert, Jeweler and Sill
yersmith. 533 Smithfield street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
Order of TontI.

Brother w. J. Russell and wife are at At
lantic City enjoying the ocean breeze.
Brother John Weber is spending his vacation
in Europe and will take In Switzerland and the
Alps.
Christen Lodge No. 34s. Order of Tonti. the
most enterprlsing lodge of this city, had six ap-
pIicants for membership last meeting five Of
whom were present and duly elected They
have during the last week received over IL
PROPOSITIONS of membership
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
Daughters of Liberty,

Margaret A Dushane Council, Daughters of
liberty No. IS, of the o. o. A. NJ was organ
ized May p Since then the council has in
creased 50 in membership that its present hall
Dleasant hall, corner OF Liberty and Elias
sstreet. Sixteenth ward. All members of the
council are requested TO attend Thursday even-
Ing, August 2, ~ this 10 the regular initiation
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03

sS- Display advertisements one dollar per
square for one Insertion. Classified advertise
nents on this page. such as Wanted, For Sale
To Let, ETC.. ten cents per line for each fnser-
tfon and none taken for less than thirty cents
Top line being displayed counts as t,Oo.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
Wasn't N Breatb of Wind

Teacher (after explaining the points of
the compass)-Johnnie step to the window
and tell me if smoke is coming from any of
the chimneys.
Johnnie (at the window)-Yes, marin.
Teacher-Now, tell me which way the
wind is blowing.
Johnnie-Perpendic'la
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
EXCURSION TO CHICAGO
Via B. & O. r. II.

For triennial meeting of Patriarchs Mill
tant at Chicago, August 3-10 Round-trip
tickets will be sold at low rates, via B. & o.
r. R., on August 2, 8 and and at especially
reduced excursion rates on August 8 and 6.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
PENSIONS

For ALL SOLDIERS who are now disabled
whether disability is due to the service or not.
For ALL WIDOWS of soldiers who are not on
pension rolls For minor children and depend
ent parents. Increase of pension for soldiers
pensioned at less than So per month. Pensions
for all or no pay. ALI who believe themselves
to be entitled should, without delay, write me.
JAS. BRYAR, JR., Pittsburg. Pa.
p. y. Box 724 ie2qllS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03

= ENGLISH mohair brilliantine, 40-inck
wide. all the new and choice colorings. 25c
a ward, worth Soc. HUGUs & HACKE.
TTsSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH

ttlG TIL S0Unu DiOt - Osi
BRANCH OFFICES.
FOR THE sOUTHsIDE NO. I4l2 CARSON
STREET.
BRANCH OFFICES ALSO AS BELOW, WHERE
WANT. FOR SALE, TO LET, AND oTHES
NTADVERTISEMENTSW WILL BE RE-
CEIVED UP To P. n. FOR INSERTION.
Advertisements are to be prepaid except where
advertisers already have accounts with TIE Dis
PATCH
PTTTsBURG
THOMAS MCCAFFREY, 35J9 Butler street.
EMIL g. STUCKEY. 24th street and Penn ave
z. G. STUCkEY &C0., Wylie ave. and Fultonse
N. STOKELY, Fifth Avenue Market House
J. W. WALLACE. 6l2l Penn avenue.
OAKLAND.
McALLISTEk & SHEIBLER. 6th av. q &Atwoodst
JACOB sPOHN. No. 2Carson street.
ALLEGHENY.
A. J. KAERCHER, SO Federal street.
H. j. MCBRIDE. Market House, Allegheny
FRED II. EGGERs. I2 Ohio street.
+. Il. EGG ERS SON, Ohio and Chestnut SITS.
J. F. STEVENSON. Arch and Jackson streets
THOMAS MCHENRY, Western and Irwin aves.
q. w. HUGHES. Pennsylvania and Beaver aves.
fEhhY M. GLEIM. Rebecca and Allegheny aves.
L. K. NORRIS 6s6 Preble ave.
MlLLVALE BOROUGH.
W. W. FLOCKER, Stationer. No. Grant ave.
sHARPsBURG.
C. BELLMAN. stationer. s1s Main st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
AUCTION SALES.

A UCTION SALE OF A LARGE CON-
N SIGNMENT Of new and secondhand
furniture and carpets TUESDAY MORN
ING, August 5, at 10 o'clock, at No. 31I
Market st. These goods are all first class and
were removed from an East End residence for
convenience of sale. Elegant body brussels,
moauets and velvet, hall, room and stair car
pets. carpet lining, stair rods and pads, STEP
ladder, water filter, music rack. pictures, fine
plush parlor suit, odd chairs and rockers, Sec
retary bookcase, ehiffonier, wardrobes. walnut
hall rack, hair and husk mattresses. bedding,
marble top dressing cases and washstands bed
steads, springs, fine chamber suits, card tables,
buffet. fine sideDoard. leather dining chairs,
extension table, china closet, decorated toilet
ware, folding bed Turkish couch, bed lounge,
tenders, rugs, clocks, curtains, shades, orna-
ments, cornices, comforts, blankets, kitchen
table, dishes. glassware. etc.; also at same time
and place. consignment of parlor suits. en-
bracing English rugs. French tapestries,
crushed and silk plushes, brocatelle and hair
cloth. These suits must go as owner is in need
of monev and orders us to sell. HENRY
AUCTION CO., Auctioneers. au3-7l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03

SENATORS surprised at the low figures
that will purchase fne mirror at J. J.
Fuchs, ITO Carson.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
BUSINESS CHANGES.

NOTfCE-J. g. sCHEINMAN rs No
IN longer connected with the undersigned,
and will not be responsible for any debts or
any business he may do.
JOHN W. WEST,
au3-55 Excelsior Bldg, city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
EDUCATIONAL.

A LLEGRENY ACADEMY FOR BOYS
n Special attention to college preparation;
private classes for ladies' with privilege enter
Ing Wellesley on certificate; opens September /.
B. W. MITCHELL. A. NJ, Phi. D., Principal, 50
Arch ST., Allegheny, Pa. au1-83-wFsu
MEDIA (PA.) MILITARY ACADEMY
Nl for Young Boys, $40 year; number lin.
to 30; careful training. Sbortlidge Media
Academy for Boys and Young Men, $500 year;
courses in chem, for bus. or college. Illust.
circs ready. SWITH1N G. SHORTLIDGE,
Media, Pa. jy30-66
TOLY GHOST COLLEGE-CLASSES RE-
be examined Sept. l and 22 Special depart
ments, without extra charges, for bookkeeping,
actual business. shorthand, typewriting and
German. Address, for catalogue and particu-
REV. JOHN T. MURPHY. c. s. sp.,
jyl9-77-Su President.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
s1-UuriI september 1, 1890

II cabinet photos, 81, or liie-size crayon
portrait. s3 30. Aufrecht's Elite GalIerk.
BIG Market St, Pittsburg. Bring childYeh.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
MEETINGS

OTICE-THE MEMBERS OF PITTS
IN BURG Lodge No. 50. N. A. of NJ, are re-
Quested to meet for the purpose Of attending
the funeral of our late brother Sidney Bates,
corner Thirty-fourth and Smallman sts., on
SUNDAY, August 8, at 3 P. M. auS-95
A o. F. OF A.-THE OFFICERS AND
N. members of Court Good Intent 5S78 are
requested to attend the funeral of the late
Brother Sidney Bates, on AUGrST 8, at 2:30
o'clock, corner Thirty-first and Smallman
streets. Memt ers of sister courts are invited to
attend. BY order of
BENZ. CUTLER A. MARYLAND,
au3-54 Secretary e. r..
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03

LOST.

II OST - SO REWARD - BLACK AND TAN
IL bitch; very small; answers to the name OF
Puts. Return to No. 81 TWELFTH ST. and re-
ceive reward. No questions asked au3-I5
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FOR sALE-1mpRovED REAL ESTATE
SUBURBAN Residences.

ONLY sI,6oo-HoUsE, SIX ROOMS, EMS
~ WORTH station, seven miles down Fort
station; a bargain to close an estate. A. Leg
GATE & SON, 81 Federal ST., Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
PENSIONS.
PATENTS,
PENSIONS.

An soldiers who are drawing less than % per
month to call ON or address me at my office and
file their claims under the late law. E. w.
WHITE, Psnsion Agent. % Fourth ave. Pitts.
burg, Pa au&H
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
FOUND.

EOUND-BUT OUT OF 2O2 PERSONS EXAM
Il INED last week whose sight was beyond the
help of spectacles, while we surprised and graft
fed scores of others by the improved condition Of
their eyes on Deng properly fitted by us: exami-
nation free of charge. CHESSMAN-MANNlON
Expert Opticians AZ Federal ST.. Allegheny. Best
81 spectaces on earth. au?-48-W6Su
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
Suburban Residences.

ENMSwORTH RESIOENCE-THE PROPERTY
~ OF the late j. @. Thompson; choice resi-
dence at Emsworth two acres forest trees and
handsome brick dwelling, 13 rooms. stable, etc.:
only sl4 oo0 A. LEGGATE & SON, 81 Federal
street, Allegheny. au3-ST'
" "1LkINSBURG-A GOOD NEW TWO
W STORY frame dwelling Of six large rooms
ana ana two finished attic rooms; good cellar, hall.
not ana cold water, bath. nat. gas, severed, mont
ana pack porch. side entrance; lot s5xl56 to alleys
~ i noo pe completed by August 1890; price only
},IG; }S NY; rDggest bargain ever offered. j. 3,
coofEk d CO.. ls5 Fourth ave. aus-5s'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03

VILLA ST-COR. BASIN ST., NEAR SPRING
GARDEN AVE, Allegheny, desirable
frame houses, one rooms other rooms and fin
ished attics. etc. lot 25 feet by 245 to an alley;
rental s5OO yearly; price a, 200: good Investment
ALLIES & BAILEY, l64 Fourth ave. Tel. I67.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
FOR sALE-IMPRovED REAL ESTATE.

FOR sALE-IMPROvED REAL ESTATE.
City Residences.
"OUSEs-LINE OF WYLIE AVE. CABLE;
III two frame houses almost new, five rooms
each, water and natural gas, sewerage. etc.: rent
for $3.50 per wear: lot 3Sx55 cheap at g. 600: terms
to suit. BAXTER, THOMPSON & CO.. 1862 Fourth
ave. aus-66-TTssuF
TUNNEL ST.-LoT 4oxso, WITH LARGE
Il brick dwellings; rented for 81, $50 per year !;
excellent investment; rapid nhancement; n
bargain. BAXTER, THOMPSON & CO., 1852
Fourth avenue. au3-65+
oO 7OO-A BIG BARGAIN ON LINE OF
SDAe Wylie ave. cable, good two-story brick
and third floors; inside w. c., cellar, both gases
side entrance outside shutters etc call soon and
get our new list. j. X. COOPER CO., 1S5
Fourth ave. aus-5S+
O1 45O-oN LINEOF WYLIE AVE CABLE,
SDl3 new two-storv frame dwelling of four
large rooms and attic, good cellar. hall, water,
side entrance, sewerage, and all Improvements;
good level lot SxS5 TO alley: call and get our list.
j. X. COOPER CO., 1856 Fourth ave. au3-5S+
oO 1904 BIG BARGAIN ON LINE OF
eDeDe Wylie ave. cable, a new two-story brick
dwelling of five large rooms and finished attic;
good cellar water, side entrance and all conven-
ience; lot 20x12 to 50-1oot street. j. K. COOPER
& CO., l35 Fourth ave. au3-58+
ca 5OO-DIRT CHEAP--BRICK HOUSE 8
Of, rooms. hall. BATH inside shutters, hot and
cold water, all modern improvements: good
stable: must be sold. ID. BEHEN q SON. 4ll2
Penn ave. au3-35'
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HnzeIwood hesidencea.

HnZeIwood hesidences.
MANSION PLACE GLENWOOD-GRADED
VI streets, sidewalks. city water, convenient
to b. & D. r. r. station and Second ave. electric
cars fare, SC; houses and lots for sale on monthly
payments If desired. GEORGE g. BURGW1N,
$50 Fourth ave. jy30-25-TTssuF
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RESORTS.

DARK PLACE HOTEL, sEWfCKLEYC
L Twenty minutes from city; two minutes
lent location; delightful surroundings: all city
comforts, open the wear round. Call on or ad-
dress W. H j. MCKELVY Prop'r iy3O-46
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03

OAKDALE STATION, PA
" 1.-THE Oaks" furnishes first-class summer
boarding Inside closets. Bath rooms with
hot and cold water on every floor. Terms
reasonable. On Panhandle railroad II miles
west of Pittsburg. jy27-l1-TTSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03

0RAIG GsTREET-QUEEN ANNE EREslDENCE
" IL rooms, reception hail. front and side
porch, bay windows. balconies, slate mantels
tile hearths, all modern conveniences, including
both cases. electric lights. etc.. lot 5oxl42 to 20
foot alley; will be sold cheaU: easy terms. BAX-
TER, THOMPSON CO., 162 Fourth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03

CALL To SEE THE AUTOMATIC TYPE
" WRITER; writes without ribbon; self-inker
self-spacer, light and substantial: call to see the
household engine: runs the sewing machine, ven-
tilates the house, rocks the cradle, fans the baby
does the churning. etc.; coming, the compressed
air fruit preserver; keeps lruit, milk and meats
without the use Of ice; call or send for circular;
der. etc. G.K. FLOWER, uo Fourth avenue.
PtttsburR, 1e22-6l-Nssus
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03

HOTEL GlLSEY, OCEAN END OF
H Connecticut avenue Atlantic City.
Orchestra, electric bells. underdrained
OPEN MAY /.
ALEX. NJ. OPPENHEIMER
my2S-56TTSSu
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FOR SALE-LOTs.

City Lots.
80 FEET FRONTING ON FIFTH AVE.
i is minutes, from Court House, at as
per foot front; corner property, and ground lays
well; a bargain. BAXTER, THOMPSON & CO.,
1852 Fourth ave. au3-65F
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
Allegheny Lots.

c - 5000 ACRES-A BEAUTIFUL PLOT OF
tDC, level ground, fine orchards, vineyard,
small fruits aud shade long frontage. nicely ele;
and 6U19 Penn ave. au2-S"
oO75 EACH-THERE'S MONEY IN THIS-25
sDA large lots at Jeannette minutes of K. r.,
in midst OF buildings; better,property offering
price one-half less than now being realized for
lots one-half less valuable CHARLES SOMERS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
ALLEGHENY Residences.

A RICH ST., ABOVE SAMPSON ST.-2-STORY
IA frame dwelling rooms, finished attic. etc.;
stable rear: lot 20 it. by 100 to Veto St. also ad
joining lot 20 it. by 100: at bargain to In
vestors See ALLIES & BAILEY, l64 Fourth ave.
Telephone l67, au2-4F
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-29
FIGHTING OVER mARBuaY STREET.
Mayor Gourley VIII Look at it Before
Taking Any Action.

1dhlHS any ACIoH'
Mayor Gourley has another street vacation
ordinance to sign, and as there are opponents
to the measure. he will be compelled to make a
personal investigation of the case before
deciding. A portion of Marbury street. Four
teenth ward, is the street in question, and the
Mayor will go out on the ground to examine
the premises on Friday.
The ordinance for the vacation of Marbury
street was presented with petition signed by
Mary Tate and Buelah and Esther Little, all
relatives of City Attorney Moreland. their OBJ
ject being, it is said. to secure the settlement
OF an estate. A remOnStrance signed by NJ.
Mawhinney, ]. G. Dicken and Eliza Stewart,
the latter also relative of Major Moreland,
who is opposed To the settlement, was filed
against the ordinance.
The ordinance passed in Common Council,
but was opposed in the Select branch for nearly
a year, falling to pass twice for want of legal
majority. 1t was finally passed by a narrow
margin at last Mondays meeting. The street
in question lies between Forbes street and the
river, and while the portion of it to be vacated
is very steep, it was very expensive street TO
open as most of its length it was cut through
solid rock. The street is but little use to any
but those who live upon it. and as it cannot
ever become much of thoroughfare. and as
the estate represented by the petitioners gave
the ground it occupies for street. they believe
they are not asking too much when they want
it back.
Mr.. MawhInney owns property on the street
which he claims will be seriously damaged If
the street is closed up. He called on the Mayor
Yesterday. representing ]. q. Dicken and Eliza
Stewart as well as himself and warned the
Mayor not to sign the ordinance, threatening to
sue if he did. Major Moreland also called and
requested the Mayor to look over the ground
ture. The Mayor agreed to do this, and will
give the matter careful consideration.