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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-24
DEATH-BED CONFESSION
MADE BY THE INVENTOR OF THE ROLLER
FLOUR PROCESS.

He Says He Killed Gambler in Pittsburg
and FIed-wanders Around the Country
Tortured by Remorse-The Case is Not
Remembered Here.
A special telegram from Elmira, n. Y,
to THE DISPATCH tells the following
strange story, for which no corroborauon
can be found among the police officials and
sporting men of this city:
On October 26, Wilson w. Agar died at a
hotel in Elmira, Ny At the time of his
death he was penniless, although he had once
been millionaire, and his remains were buried
in the potter's field by the city authorities.
Agar went to Elmira about three months
previous. from New York. He was the in.
ventor of the roller process of making -four,
and at the time of his death was engaged in a
A story is told of confession he is said to have
made to friend at the hotel just before his
death. The story is that 20 years ago he lived
in Pittsburg, and the man who recently died
here in poverty was one OF the foremost busi-
ness men. He was addicted to gambling. and
had won and lost fortunes at cards. One of the
most reckless gamblers of the city was Charles
Selwiu. dangerous and desperate man. He
courted Agar's society with the object of win
ming his money. Finally one night, when
Agar was drunk. he was enticed into a
game of poker with Selwiu, and of
course lost rapidly. There were but two
other men in the room at the time, and as: the
hour grew late they left, leaving the two gam
blers alone Within short time Agar had lost
S20,0O0, and Selwin quit against Agar's protest.
A fight epsued, during which the men grap-
pied, and in the scufie Agar plunged dirk
knife which he carried, into Selwin's heart.
He then secured the checks and money given
the dead man and fled,
The police were never able to ascertain the
murderer, and Agar wandered about the coun-
try until he had lost every dollar he had.
Filled with remorse as death approached. he
rSNr,a N1rr-or (N1,,a
stock, the man who tells this story of the con-
fession, the dirk with which the deed was done.
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NOT A BIT OF BLOOD SHED.

Another Meeting of Anarchists at Which
the Proceedings Were Very Tame-Lucy
Parsons Addresses an Audience at New
Grant Street Theater.
The strictest Sabbatarian could hardly
have found an Objectionable feature in the
meek Anarchist meeting held yesterday
afternoon in the New Grant Street Theater.
There were no loud decorations. The only
display was a very plain table, on
which was pitcher Of water and glass,
with the dark visage of Mrs. Lucy Parsons
as a background for this simple picture.
Behind her were some innocent sea waves
painted on canvas-the last remnant of the
glories of the late lamented Clipper Theater.
In front was an audience, composd Of 150
people and Herr Fricke, who wore a red
neck kerchief. He rose several times dur
ing the address and walked about the room,
but there was nothing incendiary in his
movements. He was not urging his follow
ers to kill the monopolists.
In the audience were a number of de-
tectives and policemen in citizens clothes,
waiting only for an illegal move or a sedi-
tious word to place the wife of the dead An
archist again behind the bars, but none
came. Her only talk was history of her
sorrows and the ''oppressions" of the Gov
ernment and the capitalists. The meeting
closed quietly. Some of the men didn't
even put on their hats before going out, be-
cause they had not taken the trouble to re-
move them. A few local 1worshiperslof
Lingg and Spies made speeches, but nothing
was murdered save good Queens English.
Lucy Parsons LETT for Newark, N. j., last
evening, where she Is defendant in suit
on charge of melting a riot. She says
she doesn't fear the outcome, and it is only
a question of time until the American peo-
pie will experience a change in sentiment
and be found on the Anarchist side.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-24
WILL HONOR a CLAssMATE.

Students of the Western Pennsylvania Col
lege to Attend James Callers Funeral
The remains of the late James Henry
Caller who died at the Southside Hospital
Saturday night, will be taken to Beth
lehem, Pa, for interment this morning at
7:1O. The students in body and num-
Der of the professors of the Western Penn
sylvania Medical College, of which be was
a student, will attend the funeral.
Mr.. Callers late home is in Shippensport,
o. He was hardly % years old, but had re-
ceived a good classical education at the
Industry Academy and Sheffield Institute,
and was in his senior year at the medical
college. He was a very bright and thought
ful young man, and was considered leader
at the institution from which he was soon to
have graduated.
Mr.. Caller was stricken with meningitis,
and, as is often the case with students, his
system had been so impaired by close ap-
plication to his studies that he could not
bear up under the strain
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-24
HE PLAYS MANY PARTS.
THE MOST VERSATILE ACTOR EVER SEEN
IN PiTTSBuRG,

He Has Appeared in All Kinds of Roles,
From Garfield to John L. Sullivan-Ex-
pected to do Duty as the Late King of
Holland.
Probably the greatest all-arouud imper-
senator of the physical characteristics OF
man to be found in this city is dummy
that is now doing duty in a downtown store.
The origin of this versatile creation is in
some doubt, but for adaptability to any and
every emergency this dummy can give a cut
of "Yours for health, lydia E. Pinkham"
little and big casino in 11-point set-to.
The dummy made its first appearance just
after the death OF the martvred Garfield,
and amid all the trappings of woe gazed
steadfastly and solemnly at the sorrowing
multitudes as they passed by the window.
After respectful season OF mourning 1t
loomed up one morning as President
Arthur, hair and other points of re-
semblance to suit When Blaine was NOM
mated for President at Chicago Pitts
burgers found the dummy posing as the
Plumed knight, but the morning after
Cleveland's election was assured. like a
lightning change artist, it appeared with its
whiskers off and a pillow under its vest,
bearing a resemblance to Grover that was
hlghly reallStlc.
Grand Army Day has,been special occa-
sion with the dummy, and more than once
it has won the admiration of thousands, as,
in its suit of blue. with empty sleeve and
grizzled hair, 1t has leaned patiently upon a
musket, looking as if it might have gone
through the fiery ordeal from Bulls Run to
Richmond.
1t made quite hit for two or three days
during John L. Sullivan's period of greatest
fame, as, with hands up and fierce mustache,
it looked as if about to jolt some imaginary
enemy into eternity. From the prize ring,
wet with gore, it has been transformed in a
single night into as jolly an old Santa Claus
as ever gladdened the heart of childhood.
Once upon a time when the toboggan
slide had its innings the dummy was loaded
onto tobocgan and bundled up for at
least a weeks run, but a sudden thaw made
this bid for popularity something of fail
ure. On off periods, when people are out
of town on their summer vacations, the
dummy has been humiliated by wearing a
summer shirt, linen coat and palm leaf fan
and looking like common people, but
happily these engagements do not last for
ever.
The latest intention was to let the dummy
do turn at Thanksgiving, but the some
what unexpected death Of the King of Hol-
land last night will probably lead to hur-
ried change of programme, and it may be
safely predicted that it will next be seen
cold and stiff in the robes of royalty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-24
MAY Be BLOODSHED.
Colonel Hayes Says the Indians Are Quiet
West of the Rocky Mountains-He Has =
Good Word for the Young Mormons.

Colonel Hayes Says the Indians Are Quiet
West of the Rocky Mountains-He Has =
Good Word for the Young Mormons.
Colonel A. B. Hayes, editor of the Ogden
Daily Commercial, is at the Monongahela
House. He is an old newspaper man, and at
present represents Utah financial COM
pany in the East that Is trying to develop
the Territory. He:Ieft Ogden two weeks ago,
and in speaking about the threatened
Indian outbreak he said:
"There may be some bloodshed east Of the
Rocky Mountains, but there is no dan
ger west. In our country we have
the Utes, Bannock and Shoshonee tribes. I
remember before 1 left home had talk
with several redskins who came into town,
and they were not interested in the coming
of the Messiah They told me they were
satisfied, but il have no faith In the Indians.
They are a mean, treacherous, dirty set, and
even less to be trusted than an Italian. The
best Indian is dead one, and the most
effective method of treating with them is to
put their bodies under the sod. 1 saw
Sitting Bull in the Rosebud country about
two years ago. At that time his power was
broken, and he doesn't have much of a
following. Since then his influence has
grown less.
GAS for the Mormons, they are not a bad
class OF people. In the towns especially
they are not hide-bound, and they have
broken away from many of the old practices
of the church. In the country districts it is
true they do adhere closely to the old form
of things. 1 think in time the Mormon
problem will right itself. The younger men
in the church became much disgusted with
some of the doctrines and they have been
discontinued. As they brush against in
telligent Gentiles and see what they believe
in, the Mornons are beginning to break
away from the: Objectionable principles of
the church. Utah is destined to become a
good State. 1t is rich in gold, iron, copper
velopment Of It's resources"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-24
SYMPATHY MISPLACED,

Rose Blessing Escapes From the Twenty
Eighth Ward Police Station-She Was
Sick and Left Alone for Moment, and
Took French Leave.
Rose Blessing, wanted at Trenton, N. j.,
for grand larceny, escaped from the Twenty
eighth ward station yesterday morning. She.
in company with Jacob Blessing, was
captured on East street, Allegheny, Friday,
through telegram from Trenton.
Miss Blessing was sick when taken to the
station by Inspector McKelvy and Detective
Corrigan, and soon after was placed in the
Homeopathic Hospital to await the coming
of the Trenton authorities. Yesterday morn
ing Constable A. j. Clancy, of Trenton, was
on hand to take his two prisoners back with
him. Miss Blessing was brought over from
the hospital, and. as she was still suffering
intensely, Inspector McKelvy had her taken
upstairs, where she could lie down and get
ready for u preliminary hearing before
Alderman Succop.
1t was hardly five minutes after the
woman had entered the room assigned her
before she was sought to appear before the
Judge. When the door was opened the
room was empty, the woman having skipped.
Nothing was left behind to show just how
she made her escape, but it is supposed she
climbed out the window and reached the
ground by nearby lumber pile or a roof.
The woman was undoubtedly suffering
intensely from a very painful disease, and
how she could summon strength and forti-
tude to make her escape so completely as
not to be captured up to late hour last
night is perplexing. No one is blamed for
the escape. and the only thing that the In
spector is kicking about is that he allowed
his sympathy to control him enough to let
any prisoner out of sight of his minions as
long as there was breath in them.
As soon as the woman's escape had been
made known officers were put at all of the
bridges and at different points, and she
must still be on the Southside.
Mr. Clancy will leave for Trenton this
morning, with Jake Blessing, and return
for Rose if she is captured. The two Bless
ings have been mixed up in a number of
housebreakings and robberies in Trenton,
and are the ringleaders of gang.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-24
ALMOST A CENTENARIAN.
Catherine Glacken Passes a Mile Pos
Reached by Very Few.

Catherine Glacken Passes a Mile Post
Reached by Very Few.
The remains OF the late Catherine
Glacken, or "Aunt Carthy," as she was
tamiliarly called, were inferred in
St. Peters Cemetery, yesterday. The
funeral took place from St. Malachi's s
Church, Rev. Father Ward officiating
Miss Glacken was born in County Done
gal. ireland, and was SO years old. She re-
tanned all her faculties to an astonishing
degree up to the time of her death. She
ALWAYS had smile and was up and about
the house the day before she died. She
never wore glasses, and yet could see WE'LL
She was regular il her habits, and used to
say that she lived long because she never
allowed anything to bother or chase the
smile from her lace.
Miss Glacken has nephew in Philadel-
phia who is 101 years old.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-24
p1rrsBURG NOT EXACTLY ALONE
In Her Struggle to Get as Much Rapid
Transit as Possible.

Transit as Possible.
A. n. Broadhead, E. A. Bradshaw and
G. E. Maltby, of the jamestown Street
Railroad Company, are in the city inspect
ing the various electric systems before they
decide which one they will adopt. The gen.
tlemen are registered at the Anderson.
Superintendent Maltby stated that this
would be their last visit, and they would
come to a conclusion this time.
When they desired to change their motive
power. Mr.. Maltby said they went before
the City Councils to have it authorized,
but thev were so slow about it
that they secured their authority
from the State Commissioners They have
been operating the road for six years, and 1t
hasn't paid them. The municipality has
decided to lay road in opposition to them,
and some Cleveland people have organized
third company, but Mr.. Maltby claims
the latter wants blood money. It will thus
be seen that everything is not lovely In
jamestown street railway circles, and Pitts
burg is not the only city in which there is
war on this subject. -
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-24
SYMPATHY FOR A CRIPPLE.

Arthur Gray's Professions Are Not In Keep
ing With His Practice.
Daniel Dougherty, tailor, who lives In
boathouse near the Sixth street bridge,
reported to the police yesterday that about
o'clock in the morning he had been robbed
of new overcoat, he believed by Arthur
Gray, to whom and his wife he had been af-
fording shelter.
Detectives Robinson and Bendel went
after Gray. but did not find him until they
went TO Dougherty's boathouse. Gray had
returned and was declaiming boldly about
the villsiny of a man who would rob a
cripple. He weakened when arrested, and
disclosed where he had hidden the coat He
was locked up.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-24
ONE MORE VICTIM

Claimed in the Twenty-Seventh Ward by
the Diphtheria Fiend.
Mrs. Matte McCleary, of the Twenty
seventh ward, died of diphtheria Saturday
night. Her 7-year-old son died just week
before of the same diseas, and three weeks
ago her father died.
Mrs. McCleary's little son was one of the
six pupils OF the primary room of the st.
Clair school, all of whom died of virulent
diphtheria. Mrs. McCleary was formerly
Miss Davis, graduate Of the High School
and we'll known in the city.
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Two Horses Burned to Death.

A fire broke out in the bakery OF Henry
Miller, at 116 Spring Garden avenue, early
yesterday morning. The house and furni-
ture were damaged to the extent of s., 900,
and the stable, in the rear, containing two
horses, was also burned. Several houses in
the neig eighborhood were slightly damaged.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-24
Not Pittsburg's ..oyster Paddy"

A special to THE DISPATCH from Parker
City the other day stated that among q
gang of burglars operating there was
"Oyster Paddy" of Pittsburg. This is a
well-known young mans nickname. Its
owner now resides in Johnstown, where he
is engaged in business. The "Oyster Paddy"
referred to is not the original of that name.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-24
PULLED THE WRONG BOX.
Prisoners Captured in Soho Raids Have to
be Transferred.

be Transferred.
Officers Hilderbrenth, Metzgar and Rosen-
blatt made two raids yesterday afternoon at
Soho. The alleged disorderly house. kept
by Mrs. Mary Mccoy, at No. 515 Forbes
street, was the first visited, where Mrs. Nc
Coy and her two sons, James and Louis,
were arrested. The next house was that of
William Howard, at the corner Of Filth
avenue and Soho street, where six persons
were captured.
The officers made mistake and pulled
the patrol box at the corner OF Soho street
and Fifth avenue, which is in the Second
police district. Patrol wagon No. an
swered, and all the prisoners were taken to
afterward removed to the Eleventh ward.
A large crowd Of people witnessed the raids.
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Your Grandmother's Bread.

Do you remember the bread your grand
mother used TO make? It was the best bread
you ever ate. You never imagined that you
would get any more like it. But you can.
Marvin's New Palace bread is just that
kind. 1t eclipses everything else in the
bread line on the market. If you like de-
licious homemade bread, try it. You can
get it from your grocer. MwThs
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A Treat for Wilkinsburp

N. S. Williams, the well-known attorney,
is to lecture In the Williamsburg Academy
Hall, tomorrow evening. Mr.. Williams
possesses considerable ability as a public
speaker, and his lecture is expected to be
really ENJOYABLE
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-24
HUGUs & HAcKE.
NEW
PARIS ROBES
AND
COMBINATION
PATTERNS.

Great sale this week. The largest
assortment in the city, and at very
much under value prices. A grand
opportunity to secure choice bar
gains.
TO ILLUSTRATE:
Paris Robes, with Silk and Astra-
khan interviewer Trimmings, at
$50; worth actually S45 and $50.
Paris Robes, with handsome Silk
Embroidered, Braided and Astra-
khan Trimmings, at $40 and Sa5;
were s35 and $40.
Paris Robes, with elaborate trim
mings of Silk Embroidery and
Braidings, at $I2, SIS and SIS;
real worth, SIS to $50.
A specially attractive line of
Combination Dress Patterns, COM
prising the new Cameps Hair, As
trakhan and Rugged Effects, in as
complete color assortment of ex-
elusive designs, at $40 each; regu-
lar prices heretofore for same quail
tiles, S35 and $40.
We invite an examination while
the assortments are unbroken, there
being one or two patterns of a col
oring in each line only.
Cor. Fifth Ave. & Market St.
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One Thousand Dollars

Forfeit il fail to prove Floraplexion the
best medicine for liver complaint, dyspep-
sia. nervous debility, biliousness consump-
ton. 1t cures where all other remedies fail.
Ask your druggist for 1t. Sample bottle sent
free. FRANKLIN HART, New York.
MwFsu
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Note This Price

80 pieces black Drap DeEte, double width,
always sold at 75c, to go at SOC yard.
KNABLE & SHUsTER,
80 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-24

PRICES almost cut in two on plaid, fancy
and plain dress goods this week at Knable
& Shuster's, 35 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-24

100 PCS. dress goods that were 45 and 30
cts, to go this week at 25 cts, some 38 inches
wide. KNABLE & SHUSTER,
35 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-24

/ackets, CIoakS and Suits.

Every fashionable material, the
latest and best cuts and shapes,
superior in make and finish. This
applies to the Jackets, from Plain
Stockinets, Black Cheviots, dag
onals, Beavers, etc, plain tight
fitting or in all the variations, plain
or fur-trimmed, of the stylish Reef
ers. Long Garments, all materials,
new styles, plain and fur-trimmed-
Handsome Suits, in all the new
dress goods, new and stylish cuts.
Misses and Children's Jackets,
Cloaks and Suits, in prettiest ma
terials and prettiest styles. Infants
Outfits.
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b. q b,

Prepare for the holidays. Read our
display ad., this paper.
BoGGS s. BUBL,
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Note This Price.
80 pieces black drap DeEte, double width,
always sold at 75c, to go at SOC yard.
KNABLE & SHUSTER,
35 Fifth avenue
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-24
FHrs,

Finest Alaska Seal Garments,
Capes, Jackets, Mantles, Goats and
listers. Shoulder Capes in all
fashionable furs. Our Alaska Seal
Garments are superior in every
point of interest to consumers, not
the least important in their favor
being the very fair prices for
quality.
Inauguration Of tile H0I'-
day Season.
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Cor. Fifth Ave. & Market St.
no23-MwFsu
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I1S. H1RNE K E1..

6oo-6zI PENN AVENUE
no2l
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Dress TRIMMINGS.

Large and very complete assort-
ments of the latest Partisan and
Berlin novelties. Beautiful effects
in tinsel and stones. Fur Trim
mings of every kind.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-24
Laees.

Complete lines of everything
new. Black Drapery Nets, Lace
Flouncings and delicate, flmy fab
RIGS, in beautiful tints, for evening
wear. Materials for bridal cos
tunes and bridal wells. DAINTY
Laces for trimmings and for fancy
work.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-24

Every best manufacturer, either
of our own or foreign countries, is
fully represented in these immense
stocks of plain novelty Dress Goods
Almost unlimited choice, superior
qualities, excellence and exclusive
ness of styles are the points in favor
here. Exquisite Robe Patterns and
rich colored cloths made to our ex-
press order.
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Black Dress Goods

In all the novelty and staple weaves,
guaranteeing superiority of dye,
finish and general merit in every
yard of goods sold.
All the elegant smooth finishes,
as well as the rough and shaggy
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-24
Black Silks

In every best make, either domestic
or foreign, and in every desirable
weave. Our Black Silks are con-
ceded superior in value at the prices
to any ever offered in these cities.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-24

The Leading
Drygoods House.
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Everything seasonable. We to-
day open first special importation
of rich, embroidered Bed Sets,
sheet and pillow shams to match,
which show a choice assortment of
patterns, all entirely new effects.
These were made expressly for US
in St. Gall, Switzerland.