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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
FRENCH DOCTORS DOUBTFUL
They Place but Little Faith In the Koch
Consumptive Cure,

They Place but Little Faith In the Koch
Consumptive Cure,
rBr CABLE TO THE D1sPATcH.l
LONDON, Dec. 6.-There seems to be less
enthusiasm over DR.. Koch's consumption
remedy just at present than there has been
before since the discovery was first
announced. Whether this is due to
the natural reaction that follows upon
any sensation, or whether it is partly
brought about by the death OF the girl
at Innsbruck from the effect of inocula-
ton, it is difficult to determine.
The medical faculty of Paris, which con-
vened to-day to listen to the reports OF the
physicians who went to Berlin to report in
the matter, sat down upon Koch rather hard.
Although the Paris newspapers have been
jubilant this week over the fact that the
famous Germans name was originally Cog,
and that his ancestors were French people,
who fed from France after the revocation of
the Edict of Nantes, the Paris physic ians
came to the conclusion that it was still
difficult to decide the therapeutical value
of the remedy, the extent of the dose not
having been established nor its efficacy
proved, and that it was necessary to
avoid resort to the remedy for pulmonary
or vlsceral tuberculosis until its
complete tests had been effected. Never
theless Berlin is still the'Mecca of thousands
of consumptive pilgrims and interested
physicians, who are coming from the ends
of the earth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
THE RANDALL CLUB MUSICALE.
Promises to be a Most Successful and
Pleasant Entertainment.

Promises to be Most Successful and
Pleasant Entertainment.
Great preparations are being made for the
Randall Clubs Annual Musicale to be
given at Old City Hall, Wednesday even
ing. The club is pushing the arrangements
in their usual energetic manner, and a
grand success is already assured
Prof Weiss and his famous Great
Western Band will excel themselves in
musical numbers on the programme. The
club never fails to introduce some pleasing
novelty to give variety to the entertainment.
Old City Hall is being carefully and
tastefully decorated and put in Or
der for the occasion, and the
lovers of music, as we'll as those
who love the pleasures of the dance are GER
tain to find enjoyment to their hearts con-
tent. On the occasion OF the festival last
year the chairs in the hall were arranged in
their usual order, and it required some time
to remove them and clear the floor for dane
ing. This year the center of the hall will be
left vacant for promenading and the chairs
arranged along the sides. By this means
no delay will be occasioned.
The dressing rooms for ladies and gentle
mep have been carefully looked after, and
will be in charge of competent attendants.
The club caterer will attend to the refresh
ment table, and the members generally will
devote themselves to the comfort and enjoy
meut of their guests. That all who attend
will have delightful evening goes without
saying.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
OPENING OF THE FAIR.

Programme for the First Night of Battery
BIS Entertai inment-The Hall Beauti-
fully Decorated With Flags and Bunting
Sure to be q Success.
Everything is now in readiness for the
opening night of the fair and bazaar to be
given by Battery B at its armory, corner of
Fifth avenue and Miltenberger street. The
men in the battery have been working hard
to decorate the hall, and have succeeded
famously. The Exposition Society gave
them the use of the decorations used at the
P1ttsburg Exposition, which, with flags of
all nations and large amounts of other dec
oration material, has transformed the large
hall into very pretty place.
The local shopkeepers have given q lib
eral supply of articles to be sold at the fair,
and everything else tends toward a success
financially as we'll as artistically. The pro-
gramme for the opening, which is to-mor-
row night, follows:
l. Assembly y...............By Battery Buglers
;. Opening address. His Honor. Mayor GOuriey
g. ''Star Spangled Banner Chorus of 20 voices
BY choir of the Second Methodist Protes-
tant Church of Pittsburg.
4. Recitation, They Have Put no Flowers
g. Solo. "The Red, White and Blue". Miss
Louise Loomis. ........... Chorus of 20 voices
BY choir of the Second Methodist Protes-
tant Church of Pittsburg.
g. Vocal solo, ''Flower of the Alps"-Wek-
erlin. Miss Mamie B. Hammer
T. Solo, Marching Through Georgia..
.................. Mr.. G. B. Thomson
Chorus of 70voices by chor of the Second
M. P. Church of Pittsburg.
8. Saber drill, by squad Of Battery B under
command of Second Lieutenant
r. G. Kimmell.
D. "Han Colum bfa". "........Chorus OF 10 voices
By the choir of the Second Methodist
Protestant Church.
TO- Vocal solo, "Who KnowsT'-Cowen...
...............M Miss Mamie B. Hammer
IL. America" ca"...........C Chorus Of 70 voices
BY choir of the Second Methodist Protes-
tant Church of Pittsburg.
IL Gun drill .DeLachments from Battery
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
STEALING ROPES FROM RATS.
One Firm Loses 500 Worth of Lumber
Which Floats Away.

Which Floats Away.
During the past week or two the firm Of
Mcclure & Co., who have large lumber
rats in the Allegheny river between Twen-
ty-second and Twenty-eighth streets. have
been much annoyed by thefts OF ropes used
on the RATS.
Friday morning when Henry Rupp, who
has charge of the rats, went to the river he
missed an unusual amount of lumber and
ropes. He noticed that in several places
the person who had taken the ropes did not
wait to unite them, but cut them into
small pieces. Rupp visited all the second
hand rope dealers in the city and notified
them to send for him in case any one would
bring the rope to them. Yesterday morning
Rupp received word from Mccullough &
Smith that man named William BARLEY
had taken wagon load of rope to their
place. Rupp went to Alderman Nc
Kenna's Office and made an Information
against BARLEY, charging him with larceny,
Constable Sweeny accompanying him.
Rupp went to Mccullough & Smith and
identified the rope as that which had been
taken from the RATS of Mcclure q Co.
BARLEY was taken before Alderman Nc
Kenna and in default of 81 900 bail was
committed to Jail for hearing next FRIDAY.
It is alleged that Mcclure & Co lost nearly
$40, 900 worth of lumber on account of the
ropes being stolen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
IMPORTANT CONTEMPT TRIALS.
The Case Of Peasley and Counselman to G.
Before the Supreme Court.

The Case OF Peasley and Counselman to Go
Before the Supreme Court
CHICAGO, Dec. 6.-In the United States
Circuit Court this morning. the attorney for
Treasurer Peasley, of the Chicago. Burling-
ton and Quincy Railroad Company, ap-
peared and presented petition for writ Of
habeas corpus for his client.
Mr.. Pessley was fined by Judge Blodgett,
Of the United States District Court: for re-
fusing to testify before the Federal Grand
Jury, or to produce the books of the COM
pany, in connection with the alleged grant
ing of rebates by the Burlington road to
certain shippers in violation of the inter-
State commerce law, and was ordered COM
mitted until the fine was paid. Another
similar case, that of Charles Counselman,
the Board of Trade man, Is pending before
Judge Gresham, and it is understood that a
decision in both cases will be rendered Mon
day.
In the pursuit of their business, the
smaller dealers have found that few heavy
firms on the Board have been able to secure
rebates from railroads on grain shipments
from Western points to this city which en-
abled them to sell grain at rates which
would ruin sthe smaller ones. 1t is this
which has made business on the Board for
several years Improbable for any except
the heavy dealers and the lucky specula-
tors
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
MRS. CARNEGIE IMPROVED.
Her Illness Takes a Favorable Turn, and
She Will Recover.

Her Illness Takes a Favorable Turn, and
She Will Recover.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcHI
NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-The condition of
Mrs. Andrew Carnegie, the wife of the iron
king, who has been confined to her home,
No. 5 West Fifty-frst street, from a severe
attack of typhoid fever, since November 25,
was much improved this evening, and her
physicians now have no doubt but what,
with careful nursing, she will pull through.
DR.. F. S. Dennis and DR.. Jasper j. Jane
way are in attendance. DR.. Janeway re-
mained all night at the Carnegie residence
for the last four nights.
DR.. Dennis called at the house at o'clock
this afternoon and after seeing his patient,
expressed himself more than satisfied at her
condition. He said that she was much bet
ter than be had expected she would be, and
that he was confident that she would soon
regain her strength. DR.. Janeway was also
surprised at the improvement in Mrs. Car
negie's condition and his favorable reports
have relieved the lady's friends consider
ably. Mrs. Carnegie was resting comfort
ably this evening and was able to see one or
two friends.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07

any further waste. The reckless e1trava-
gance which has been in progress has been
compared to using Maud s in pillow field
and appropriating for the grossest of pur-
poses fuel which is designed for the heat
ing of sick rooms and the cooking of beef
steaks. Were there not good reasons the
company might now be charged with incon-
sistency in trying to confne the supply TO
strictly domestic uses.
THE CoMPANY's SUPPLY.
The company has in use II wells in the
Thurston field. the supply of which it is
pouring into the Columbus main. Some of
the wells are very weak, the main portion of
the gas coming from three or four. The last
six holes which have been drilled have
proved to be ''drys," and it is this that has
led to this distrust which has overtaken the
company. The company has three more
wells under way, and expects within the
next week or two to have reached the proper
depth. when they will be blown in. If they
should be failures the field will be aban-
doned.
1t costs from Sc, 900 to $4,000 to sink a
well, and the company thinks it has about
all invested in holes that is necessary.
Should the coming wells be great gushers
the spirit of the company, as we'll as of the
consumers, who have been under so heavy
an expense in making preparations for the
use of gas, will revive. The plumbers are
about the only people who are ahead on the
venture. Although the company gave ex-
tended notice by publication that it would
accept no further contracts for furnishing
gas after November /, the plumbers have
led citizens to believe the supply was all
right, and there are now hundreds of houses
piped and ready for the use of gas. though
no gas is forthcoming. 1t is expected the
fate of natural gas for Columbus will be de-
cided within the next few weeks, and atten-
tion will then be directed to the manufac-
tured article.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
THE MODEL FIRE ESCAPE.
1t Prevents a Wall From Falling After the
Big Fire.

It is peculiar fact that the fire escape in
the alley at the rear Of the fire which con-
sumed Maginn and Jenkinson buildings is
the only thing that stands there to-day in
tact and uniDjured. 1t is Of the kind known
as the Rieseck's Safety Fire Escape, which
is stairway constructed around two verti-
cal iron columns. 1t is bolted to the building
at intervals along its entire length, but may
be erected without depending on the build
ing for support. The tiremen said yester-
day that the only portion of the rear walls
of the burned buildings which remains
standing does so only because of the support
it receives from the Rieseck's fire escape.
All other parts of those rear walls fell.
1t is fact that one can nov ascend or de-
scend that exterior stairway as readily and
easily as he could before the fire. 1t Is abso-
lutely intact-not step missing or broken,
nor bolt drawn from either the wall or the
structure itself. Its condition is explained
by the fact that it is constructed around two
stanch iron columns, which are deeply and
firmly imbedded on base of building so i'm
movably as to not only support its accom-
panying stairway in a vertical position, but
also to act as a brace for high wall from
which all other preventive of its falling
have been Withdrawn.
Another commendable feature of the Rie-
seek hre escape Is that II can De erected be-
tween windows, thus avoiding the necessity
of covering and shading them and shutting
out the light. There is no danger, therefore,
of descending persons being cut off by smoke
from windows passed. 1t is constructed with
no steep runs. Its grades are all easy, so
that any child or aged person can descend
with ease and safety. Itoccupies very little
room on the building with which it Is con-
nected and is much more an ornament than
an unsightly object when put in place.
The Pittsburg Safe and Lock Company,
corner Madison and River avenues, ALLIE
gheny, constructed the fire escape in ques-
tion and its condition, after the recent fire,
attests the manner of its being put in place.
1t is said to be fully as cheap as any in the
market, while 1t is stronger and better look
ing and complies in every respect with all of
the requirements of constantly safe escape
from the dangers and ravages of fire.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
BOUND TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE.

A Small Fire on Market Street Causes Two
Alarms to be Turned In.
The alarm OF fire from box Is at o'clock
yesterday afternoon was occasioned by the
discovery of fire among some packing
straw in the cellar of the building occupied
by T. G. Evans & Co. as queensware
store, at the corner of Third avenue and
Market street.
Owing to the dangerous buildings where
the fire was two alarms were sent lu, but toe
extra engines were not needed. The fire is
supposed to have been caused by carelessly
thrown match, and the loss entailed will not
amount to 500.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
THEY CAPTURED A BAROH.
The Portuguese Get the Better Of the British
South African Forces.
,BY CABLE TO THE DIsPArcRi

yBY CABLE TO THE DIsPArcR.i
LONDON, Dec. 6.-Telegrams from Cape
town state that a fight took place at the
beginning OF last month between the Portu-
guese and the forces of the British South
African Company in Manicaland. The
latter had the best of it, and proudly con-
veyed to Fort Salisbury a real live Portu-
guese baron. Most people predicted some
thing of the kind would occur as result of
Portugal's rejection of the treaty with Eng
land. By that treaty Manicaland was
recognized as within the Portuguese sphere
of influence, but by the rejection of the
treaty things reverted to the statu quo.
The operations of the British South
African Company make interesting read
ing. Its little army of 700 stalwart and
energetic young Englishmen has marched
a thousand miles and more right through
Msshonaland without coming into hostile
contact with the numerous warlike and
powerful nations which lay in its path, and
taking Manicaland in the rear, has calmly
gobbled up that country also. Mashonaland
is full OF gold, and great rush has CON-
menced, which bids fair to empty civilized
South Africa of its younger and more ad-
venturous men. Manicaland also is said to
be teemIng with minerals, and the South
African Company is prepared to fight for it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
INDIAN IMPosTER EXPOSED.
A Squaw Who Pretended Ability to Wor
Miracles Loses Influence.

A Squaw Who Pretended Ability to Work
Miracles Loses Influence.
CHAMBERLAIN, S. D., Dec. 6.-In the
hostile camp of Tied Dog, on Wounded
Knee Greek, lives Mrs. Eagle Horn. This
squaw pretended to be able to perform mira
cles, and said she could make the Indians
bulletproof and prevent them from being
harmed in any other manner.
Porcupine, a leading Iudian, offered HIM
self as subject on which 10 prove her mys-
terious power. 1t was arranged that he
should mount his pony and fight against the
entire band. Mrs. Eagle Horn "blessed"
Porcupine, but while he was mounting his
pony his revolver was accidentally dis
charged, infiictIng severe wound IN his
leg. A panic ensued, and Mrs. Eagle Horn
was denounced as an impostor. Such ex-
poses as these will do much to put stop to
the Messiah craze
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
LAFAYETTE CLUB RECEPTION.

Everything In Readiness for q Brilliant Ar
fair at Turner Hall.
The final arrangements for the third an
nual reception of the Lafayette Club Tues
day might were completed at special meet
ing at the clubhouse, Watson street, last
night The reception will be held at new
Turner Hall. Forbes avenue, with Toerge's
Orchestra Of ten pieces in attendance. The
club is composed of well-known hill society
gentlemen, who have gained enviable repu-
tations as social leaders. The two precede-
ing receptions were very brilliant affairs and
were largely attended.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
Headquarters for Eyeglasses.

Robert Bruce Wallace, the late manager
of the Fox Optical Co.'S establishment in
this city has become proprietor of the Pitts
burg Office and factory.
This company is noted for the superior
quality of their goods, make an exclusive
specially OF spectacles and eyeglasses, hand
ling no other kind of goods whatever. Each
pair of glasses made specially for the patient
and a neat, accurate and comfortable fit are
always assured.
All lenses for filling oculist's orders and
all spectacle and eyeglass frames are made
in their own factory, 624 Penn avenue, Pitts
burg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
CO-Operativo.

Thea. and P. Tea Company wish all
users of teas. coffees, baking powder and
condensed milk to bear in mind that bY pur-
chasing from them they participate to
large degree in part of the profits, which
they give away in presents of beautiful
clocks, crockery, chinaware, glassware, tin
ware, woodenware and household articles
too numerous to mention. Besides sharing
the profits, no other house can give you the
same quality of goods at anything like the
prices. The panel picture "Playing Grand
mother" will be given after December 15
to Christmas to those who buy one pound of
tea or two OF coffee,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07

by the law officers of the Crown. that every
citizen, unless physically incapacitated, is
bound to assist the police when called upon.
The decision, which is authoritative, was
given in the case of man who declined to
help policeman to carry violent prisoner
to the nearest lookup.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
whether or no it be aided by the Imperial

The Fort Salisbury Company's head
quarters in Mashonaland is situated on an
open breezy upland, 1900 feet above the
sea, a level plateau; is splendidly watered
at all seasons and admirably adapted for
Europeans. 1t is claimed that the soil is
better than the best corn-growing tracts in
the United States. Attention is at present
concentrated upon gold. The prospect is so
alluring that Englishmen are freely boast.
ing of their intention to eclipse the record
OF American progress westward. But it has
its drawbacks, which include the certainty
of fierce struggle with natives, used to
fighting, and the probability of filibustering
conflicts with the Portuguese.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
Funeral of Mrs. Sarah Mckee.

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Mckee oc-
CURED yesterday afternoon in steubenville.
Mrs. Mckee was the mother of the late
Arthur @. Mckee. The lady died Thurs
day morning at the home Of her sister, Mrs.
Doty. Mrs. J: 7: Luton, Of this city, is 0
sister of Mrs. Mckee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
Got Into Very Hot Water.

Contino Gaitana, an Italian laborer whose
home is at Webster, on the McKeesport and
Bellevernon Railroad, got into row with
man on Fridayevening who threw bucket
full of hot water in his face, scalding him
badly. He was taken to the Homeopathic
Hospital yesterday afternoon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
ANOTHER TRUST FORMED.

1t Aims to Control the Worlds Supply of
Yellow Pine Lumber.
MACON, GA, Dec. Ga trust has been
formed by all the leading lumber concerns
of the State to control the worlds supply of
long leaf yellow pine.
It is an immense combination, involving
millions of dollars.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
A Big Drygoods Corporation.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, Dec. 6.-The Secre-
tary of State to-day issued license of incor-
-poration to the John V. Farwell Company
at Chicago; capital stock. 81, ,000, 900, to en-
gage in general drygoods business
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
Official Vote of Wisconsin.

MADISON, WIS, Dec. 6.-The official
count of the vote in Wisconsin, completed
to-day, shows that Peck, D., for Governor,
received 160, 1888; Hoard, B., 132, ,06S; Alex
ander, P, II ,246; May, L., 5,447.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
THE WATER OF LoURDEs
Being Tried by the Duke of Norfolk for bis
Crippled Son.
nT CABLE TO THB DIsPATcH.l

LONDON, Dec. 6.-The Duke of Norfolk,
hereditary Earl Marshall OF England and
chief Catholic peer, is now at Lourdes with
his crippled SON. He has been there twice
previously upon the same sad errand. But
heretofore the miraculous waters have had no
effect upon the lad. The Dukes faith, how
ever. is abundant and has within the past
week been strengthened by signs of apparent
Improvement in his sons condition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
A ptphtheria Epidemic i'm Minpesot.,

CRooKsTER, MINI, Dec. Gan cpl
demic of diphtheria is reported at Lessor,
20 miles east, with 20 cases and three deaths
SO far, and the disease spreading.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
Greatest Clothing Sale on Record

Now going on at the P. G. c. c., Pitts
burg Combination Clothing Company. corner
Grant and Diamond sts., OPP. the Court
House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07
Fine Parlor Clocks

For So. SO and S12. We show an elegant
line Of clocks, including, bronze figures, at
Hauch's Jeweiry Store, No. 295 Fifth av.
WFSu
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Giving Fine Umbrellas Away.

Only two more days of Kaufmanns' great
English gloria umbrella distribution. Every
purchaser of mans suit or overcoat or
lady's cloak or wrap of $40 or more will be
presented with one of these desirable um-
brellas. KAUFMANNS, Clothiers,
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CITIZENS MUST ASSIST.

An Authoritative Decision Given by the
British Court.
tBT CABLE TO THE DIsPATcH.l
LONDON, Dec. 6.-It has been decided in
the British court this week, and confirmed
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07

Maginn Ready for Business After the Fire.
All orders for crackers and confectionery
will be promptly filed from my factory,
Church avenue, Allegheny.
e. MAGINN
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-07

Is Kaufmanns' Young Folks Annual, sold
in bookstores at 81. Kaufmanns give it
free of charge to every purchaser of boys
suit or overcoat or girls cloak.
KAUFMANNS.
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REV. s. MAXwELDs RETURN

To America After Spending the Summer In
Europe.
Mr.. Thomas G. jenkins has received a
letter from Rev. s. Maxwell, formerly rector
OF Trinity P. E. Church. The letter was
written just before Mr.. Maxwell sailed
from Europe, where he spent the summer,
and he is probably in New York now. He
will come to Pittsburg Immediately.
Mr.. Maxwell has so far not decided what
he will do in the future. but will doubtless
remain in this city until he makes a de-
cision,