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President of Common CouncII.

James Hunter, the wellknown President
of Common Council, was born in Allegheny
City in June, 1874, and his life is an ex-
ample of what hard work and perseverance,
will accomplish. He received public
school education, and finished 1t with a
term in the Iron City business college of
Pittsburg. After devoting his early life to
the cattle business, we find him promoted to
public office as an evidence of the esteem
in which he is held by his fellow citizens.
While member of the Councils he entered
into prosperous lime business. He is mar
ried to an Allegheny lady.
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chine shops of Pittsburg at the time the
"Monitor" gunboats were in process of con-
struction. He has been machine manu-
tacturer for number of years, prin-
cipaliy for steam and hydraulic en-
gines. Gifted with strong, inventive
faculty, he has, through untiring energy,
devised a score of Improvements that have
contributed to the triumphs Of American
engineering. 1t was through his efforts
that the Lowry engine was made success.
The invention of a water plug that could be
taken out for repairs without tearing mp the
streets owes its origin to Mr.. Armstrong,
who patented it in 1874 The double-seat
parallel-faced gate for shutting off water.
now in use all over the country. was in
vented by him. Among the other things to
which he has given his attention, is the
invention of cooling process that is to take
the place OF ice. 1t has been tried, and
proved to be q success.
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Clerk of Common CouucII.

Robert Dilworth, clerk of the Common
Council Of Allegheny City, was born on
the same street where he resides to-day in
Allegheny on May 26. 1S43. He attended
the public schools of Allegheny and gradu-
ated from the Iron City college. He learned
the trade of a blacksmith and at the break
ing out of the war enlisted in the Sixty-frst
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and was
severely wounded at the battle o Fair Oaks.
On his return to Allegheny City he became
clerk in the Recorders Office, and on January
!, 1886, was made clerk of the Common
Council, which position he now holds.
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A Contributes From Tex,..

Mr. j. B. Boswell, one of the best known
citizens OF Brownwood, Tex, contributes
the following item as his personal ex-
perience: After having suffered from
diarrhea for some time and having tried
different medicines with no good results, I
tried bottle Of Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy, which relieved me
at once. and recommend II to all who may
be suffering from this troublesome CONS
plaint." HThsu
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THE CITY OFFICERS.
Record of the Men Who Manage Al
leghney Municipal Affairs.
SOME ARE GRAY IN THE SERVICE,
And Have Risen From the Ranks to Re.
spOnsible City Positions.
NAMES OF THE PRESENT COUNCILMEN
Biographical Sketches Of the Persons Who FIJI th;
Most Responsible POsItionh

The story Of Allegheny would not be com
plete without dir, ctory Of the municipal
government at the present time. The name
OF the persons who are at the head of tht
various departments, together with the name
Of Councilmen, are given herewith. Bio
graphical sketches and portraits of tht
prominent officials are also given;
Mavor-James G. Wyman.
Mayors Clerk-Henry Hunneshagen.
Controller-James Brown.
Controllers Clerk-Charles E Brown.
Treasurer-Davd Macferron.
Clerk-R C. Macferron.
solicitor-George Elphinstone.
City Engineer-Charles Ehlers.
Superintendent Of Water Works-Ed Arm.
strong.
Superintendent of Parks-william Hamilton.
Street Commissioner, Eastern dIstrict-Geo.
MouL
Street Commissioner, Western District
William F. Meese.
Registrar and Clerk-Charles ]. Read.
Assessor Of Water Rents-Barton Grubbs
City Assessor-John c. Hetzel.
Chief Engineer Fire Department-Robert
Jones.
Superintendent Fire Alarm Telegraph
George W. Winn.
Superintendent Gas Department-Dav1d
Hunter, Jr.
Weighmaster of Live Stockholm Dalzell.
Weighmaster Herr's 1sland-Robert Dill
worth.
weighmaster Diamond scales-Charles Bas-
sett
Weighmaster Fourth Ward scales-Joseph
Stiernagel.
d Road Commissioner-HenryS Snaman.
Clerk of Select Council-R. 7. White.
Clerk Of Common Council-Robt DIlworth.
Clerk of markets-David Hastings.
Salt Inspector and Measurer of Wood and
Bark-Wm. Greenawald.
Wharfmaster-Chas.F F. Dittmer
Meat and Milk Inspector-John Lppert
Health Omcer-Jas. Bradley.
City Physician-T. L. Hazard.
Message Clerk-M. N. White
Collector Delinquent Taxes - Samuel C:
Grier.
Poor Board-Wm. f. Trimble, President:
John r. Watson, Secretary; VIM. P. Hunker
Clerk. Office, City Hall building.
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Tho Chief of Police.

A prominent name in the annals of Allie
gheny and one that strikes terror to the heart
of The evil-doer is John R. Murphy, Chief
of Police. Born in Allegheny be has re-
sided in that city for 81 years of his life. He
has served 10 years in the police service
and knows the pedigree of mum berless crooks
down to the finest details. His forte, as he
remarked himself, is fighting against all
crime in general aud the tough element In par
ticular, and he has rendered the city efficient
service in that line. For nine years be held
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homeless loafers. Here Pat Murphy some
times enjoyed a warm meal. One night,
placing some dried herring on the stove to
roast. he went scouting for bread. Bill
Bouden, the city policeman, got Whit Of
the cooking fish as he came down Federal
street, and tracing it to the stove in the
depot, he threw Pats supper into the street.
When Pat returned he made quite iuss
about the matter. Bouden, pointing to
sleeping tramp over in the corner, intimated
that perhaps he was the culprit. Pat i'm
mediately went for the lodfer, beating him
unmerciIully with his cane. He would
have killed the man if the policeman had
not rescued him. Murphy died at the Poor
Farm in 1876
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Lindsay & McCutcheon, where thew have
been for quarter ofa century. This firm
is also interested in the keystone Rolling
Mill Company and the Pittsburg Tube
Company. Mr.. Lindsay is q director of the
First National Bank OF Pittsburg, and
President OF the North Side Bridge across
Seventh street. He has served in Select
Council for 13 years and was elected its
President six years. which position he has
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chiet, and thus step by step worked himself
up until he stopped as chief Of the fire de-
psrtment. He has been in many accidents
in burning buildings, such as going through
floors and other dangerous experiences, but
was never seriously hurt in his long service
"The hottest place was ever in," he says,
"was in the railroad riots when the depart
ment was called to Pittsburg."
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Some Oueer spell,na.

The names of the principal rivers in the
county have undergone numerous ortho-
graphical changes. The Allegheny has
been spelled Allegheny, Aligani, Aligaina
and Allegany; the Monongahela, has been
the Mocconghehela, the Monongalia and
the Mohnongahala; the Ohio was first called
La Belle riviere, and afterwerd the Oyo,
while the Youghiogheny has been spelled In
every conceivable manner from Yoxlgeni to
Youghiogany.
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Clerk of seIscf Cauncii.

Clerk Roland T. White, Of the Select
Council, is the son Of the late D. N. White.
the pioneer journalist Of Pittsburg. Mr.. r.
T. White has served as clerk in Council
since '73 and is pronounced an expert. In
1868 be was elected Councilman from the
Fifth ward. A graduate from the Western
University, he possesses an extensive
knowledge that covers wide scope, en-
brasing everything that pertains to the du.
hespf his Office. He was formerly engaged
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President Of Select Council.

J. Il. Lindsay, President Of Select Coun-
ell, was born in the Third Ward, Allie
gheny, on January 8. 1S41, and after re-
ceiving q common school education he went
into the hardware business at Pittsburg,
under the firm name OF Lindsay & Co., in
which he remained until 1868, when he re-
linquished that business and started at No.
es Rebeooa street under the firm name OF
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The City Controller.

James Brown, City Controller, Is one of
the most popular officials in Allegheny. OF
an agreeable disposition, he is a general
favorite, and it could be truly said of him
that his "word is as good as mis- bond" He
is now in the 18th year of his service as
Controller. Fitty-six years ago he was born
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where. Young Andrew. however, had to
work, and was not pupil Of the school.
He was, however, associated with other
boys in a literary society. and he was a
nightly visitor at the old Anderson Library,
where he read the books which gave him
his education. This library years afterward
became the Public School Library, which
now stands just opposite the beautiful pub
lie library which the man, Andrew Car
negie, has given to Allegheny.
The father of Henry Phipps (the colleague
Of Carnegie in business and philanthrophy)
was known as ''the Big Shoemaker" of the
First ward. His shoeshop was the first
house in the row on Robinson street at the
lett hand corner Of Darrah street, where Mr..
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Delinquent of Tax Collector,

Samuel G. Grier is clerk in the Office of
Collector of Delinquent:Taxes ofAllegheny
City, which position he has occupied since
October, 1887. He was born in Allegheny
City in March, 1857, and received his edu-
cation at the public schools there. Previous
to the occupancy of his present position, be
was Tor five years Water Assessor, and then
Clerk of the Criminal Court for some time.
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Allexhanx City Elarnfious.

City datum, low water mark on Suspen-
sion bridge, Allegheny river. 60s.43 feet
above mean ocean level.
City datum, 124 feet above Lake Erie.
Highest elevation In city, Montana ave-
nue., Green Tree Hill, Tenth ward, 671 feet
above city datum, and 1360.43 iees above
mean ocean level.
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Superintendent of Parks

William Hamilton, Superintendent of the
Department of Public Parks, has never
failed of success in any enterprise he ever
seriously undertook. He has made the Allie
gheny parks beautiful garden spot of Ma
ture, He is thoroughly posted in all mat
tiers pertaining to the care ot the great common
in the heart of the city. and keeps abreast OF
the times In everything that relates to the i'm
provement of the department under his super
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tered the duties OF that public position to
the complete satisfaction of the community.
The result of his efforts in the direction Of
protecting the citizens from an epidemic
and preventing disease is seen in admirable
sanitary condition of the city. He fought
at Charlottesville and Fredericksburg in
the One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Pennsyl-
vania Volunteers under the Army of the
Potomac. Well known as a clever politi-
clan, he has gained numberless friends
through his courteous, friendly bearing.
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all his dealings. After salts actorIIv repre-
senting the First ward, Allegheny, in Select
and Common Councils, during which he
was made Chairman of the Police Commits
tee, he was elected Mayor over the most
popular Democrat in the sister CITY.
an honor well deserved, for he
was now in the full maturity
of his powers and in The development of
manly strength and beauty. The pro-
gressive element of the Republican party
are already speculating on advancing him
to higher positions in the gift of the people.
The Mayor is invincible in politics and has
never been beaten in contest He was but
33 years old when first elected to the
Mayoralty, and has now attained the age of
49, Though native of the Hub, he sought
for his wife one OF Allegheny's fairest
daughters.
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The City Assessor,

George G. Hetzel, City Assessor, was born
October 21, 1851, and has always resided in
Allegheny. He was appointed City Assessor
by the Councils, September, 1852. which
office he has held continuously since that
time. In his private and public Lie Mr..
Hetzel has been distinguished for business
capability,
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held since that date. He is a Republican
in politics and takes an active. part in all
movements conserving the interests of that
party. He employs about 300 men in his
iron works and takes a great interest in
their welfare and advancement. Mr.. Lind
say was married in this city to Miss Han
nah Lighthill.
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The City Treaaurer.

David MacFerron, treasurer, was born
November II, 1917. on Sixth avenue, oppo-
site Trinity Church, in this city. After re-
ceivIng as good an education as those primi-
tive times afforded, he became shipping
clerk In the warehouse of James Parke,
with whom he remained for 80 years. He
was for four years clerk of the City Councils
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The Whnrfmnatar.

Charles L. Dittmer, the efficient and
popular wharfmaster, is an Alleghenian, 80
years OF age. He was educated in Duff's
Business College, and made fine record in
the mercantile business. This is his second
turn as wharfmaster, and his reelection
demonstrates his unquestioned ability,
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Clerk OF Mark cts.

David Hastings, Clerk of the Market was
born in Plum township. in this county, on
February 2. 1888. and received his educs-
tiop in the Third ward schools. He then
learned the trade of carpenter. In 1873
he first received the position he at present
occupies as Clerk of the Markets. Mr..
Hastings Is a lifelong Republican, is
member Of the Jr. o. q. A. M, and was
married in 1861 to Miss Lizzie Wilson, OF
this CITY.
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'oOt passengers, over 10 years old,
INTERESTING TO TRANSFERS.
Those Who Are Exempt From the Payment
of Vehicle Licenses.

Those Who Are Exempt From the Payment
of Vehicle Licenses.
The rates Of vehicle licenses in Allegheny
City are as follows:
Each and every wagon. cart, car. dray,
buggy or carriage drawn by one horse. SO 90
Each and every one of the. above named
vehicles drawn by two horses, the sum
OI............... .........s .............. Il W
Each and every one of the above named
vehicles drawn by four horses, the sum
of. .............. ............ 1S 90
Each and every hack drawn BY two horses 10 90
Each and every omnibus and timber
wheels drawn by two horses. .......... Is 90
Each additional horse attached to any Of
above named vehicles, the sum Of .... 90
Licenses are due and PAYABLE to the City
Treasurer on the first day Of May of each year.
A penalty of 10 per cent besides fees and
costs is imposed by ordinance for AYsty
thirty days the same remains unpaid attc9
the first day OF May OF each year.
Parties in the rural districts and within
the city limits, using toll roads regularly in
passing to and returning from the streets Of
the built-up city, are exempt from vehicle
license,
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he held for four years, and on account of i'm
paired health resigned to engage in the pro-
fession of law. He was admitted to the bar
in December, 1885. and from that time until
his election as Librarian divided his time be-
tween the practice of law and newspaper
work. He was for several years musical
and dramatic critic of the Commercial Ga
zette, and was for about half year connected
with the New York Tribune. Most of last
year he spent in Europe pursuing special
literary and linguistic studies in Germany,
France and Spain, and spent large portion
of his time in the large Libraries of those
countries. He has knowledge of some ten
languages, and finds this knowledge Of great
advantage in studying the polyglott works
on photography SO necessary to librarian
in selecting books. Mr.. Stevenson is un-
married. His parents live in Washington,
Pa. His father. Rev. Ross Stevenson, D. D.,
and two of his brothers are Presbyterian
clergymen.
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OF Allegheny, from 1854 to 1858, and was
then elected treasurer. Up to this date he
has filled the Office of treasurer for 80 years
In connection with the performance of these
duties, Mr.. MacFerron was for seven years
Secretary of the Controller of Allegheny
City. Mr.. MacFerron has been Whig
and Republican since he first voted Tor
General William Il. Harrison, and was
present at the birth Of the Republican party
at Lafayette Hall on Wood street. He was
married In 1889 to Miss Mary E. Campbell.
OF Plttsburg, and both he and his wife are
in the enjoyment of excellent and robust
health.
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The street afterward being filled in, the door
of the house was below tie level of the pave
ment, three steps being necessary to get
down to it. The father OF the divers was
saddler and harness maker. He was q
man Of most excellent reputation.
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in Allegheny, and has resided in the city
through his boyhood and manhood. Mr..
when be was still young man,
and, though equipped with only
a common-school education, he established
an excellent reputation as a skilled work.
man. Later he became manager OF a coal
and coke business, and afterwsrd entered
the Office OF the City Engineer. His services
were then called into play as the City Con-
troller, which Office he took charge Of
August 1, 1872 He has had ell the degrees
possible conferred upon him in Masonry,
and is prominent member Of the organiza-
tim
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Allegheny Toll Road.

There are three roads within the limits of
Allegheny on which toll is collected. These
are the New Brighton turnpike road, the
Perrysyille plank road and the Saw Mill
Valley plank road.
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TIL. CITY Engineer.

Charles Ehlers was born In 1888, and
after attaining his rudimeutary education,
was engaged in various enterprises, learn
ing engineering. In 1879 he was elected, by
Councils of Allegheny City, City Engineer
of that municipality, and has occupied that
position since that date.
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PAT MURPHY's BIOGRAPHY.

Pat Murphy lived to be over 81 years
old. For over 40 years he was vagrant
and known to everybody in Allegheny. He
went creeping round the town keeping soul
and body together by patronizing free
lunch counters and getting what he could
at back doors. His attire was always
scanty, ragged and filthy. his face and
hands were never clean. Children delighted
in teasing him. At one time he lived with
his mother on Barefoot Square, First ward,
Allegheny But how they existed no one
knew. It was said they had but one pair
OF shoes between them. When Pat was
out, his mother had to remain at home.
When she was out, Pat was barefooted.
Pat ouce tried to reform. Lee Beckham,
druggist, gave him employment and he sur
prised everybody by abstaining for over q
wear. A sight or smell Of whisky was too
much for him. He fell to never rise again.
He never had any money, but he could
always get whisky and he could stand more
than would kill most men quickly.
= AN AWFUL DRINKER.
The old topers never slighted Pat. And
the citizens who knew him when young
man occasionally treated or gave him a
dime to get drink. Pat Murphy was sim-
ply harmless old fellow. Occasionally he
was sent TO jail, 10 Ine Worknouse anu 10 tne
poorhouse, from all of which places he
would escape, coming back to town and to
drink. He met with innumerable acci-
dents, vet lived to die in bed. He was
knocked down and trampled under horses
feet and struck by trains. An engine on
the W. P. R. r. threw the old man about
ten feet one day, and several seeing the ac-
cident, supposing he was killed, went to lift
the corpse, when he waved them aside, ana
rising to his ieet went to get drink.
Pat in early life was good company and
general favorite, especially with the girls,
one old woman telling me he could have had
the choice OF the room at any merrymaklng.
He was a splendid dancer.
Pat served an apprenticeship, learning
shoemaking with Web Glossy on Second
street (avenue), near Ferry street, moving
to Fourth street (avenue), next to United
States Bank. A few years after completing
his apprenticeship there. he went with the
army to Mexico. It was while serving IN
that war that he learned to drink, some OF
his friends claimed, but the fact remains
that when he was learning to make shoes he
drank great deal, and was even drunk
when he went to headquarters to enlist
A PATHETIC SUPERSTITION.
The story Of his education for the priest
hood 10 purely imaginary. His mother,
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in the livery business, then became weigh
master In the Second ward, which was then
the old stockyard, and later he became con-
nected with the Ohio and Pennsylvania rail
road, now known as the Pittsburg, 1T.
Wayne and Chicago.
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the position acceptably of Market Constable
OF Allegheny. On account Of his vigilance
and detective qualities he was appointed by
Mayor Wyman Chief of Police. He pre-
yiously held a position on the detective
force under Mayor Pearson, for three years.
He has a certain native shrewdness and
energy which sweeps away all obstacles.
courteous bearing, of remarkable courage
and great practical wisdom, Chief Murphy
has attained a wide popularity that will
always place him in the rank of leading
citizens.
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The Gas superintende eut.

An upright, honorable Alleghenian who
enjoys the utmost confidence OF the citizens
is David Hunter. Jr., Superintendent of the
Gas Department He was born in Allegheny,
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The Mayors Clerk,

Few people who have had occasion to en-
counter the pleasant and accomplished clerk
of Mayor Wyman. Mr.. Henry Hunneshagen,
will forget the business-like manner which
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A Baltimoresn by birth, George Elphin-
stone, City Solicitor for Allegheny, is the
pride OF this community. He 10 one Of the
most prominent lawyers Of Pithburg, and
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the city of Allegheny. He has attained a
high reputation for fair dealing and pro-
essional ability in his public and private
career which has won for him the respect
and confidence of ALL