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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-23
MAR5HELL,
THE CASH GROCER
WILL SAVE YOU MONEY.
LANDSLIDES.

This appears to be a season OF
landslides. Our political Messiah,
Matthew, Quayled before his land
slide and hied himself up Salt River
a-fshing.
We had a landslide of mail or
ders during the past week which
overwhelmed US. We Quailed not,
however, but hustled around, got
more clerks and kept our head
above the food. If any of our
friends have been disappointed in
not getting their goods when they
expected, and have entertained seri-
Gus notions of coming after our
scalp, they will please bear with us.
We have increased our force of
clerks so largely We feel safe in
promising to offend no more-or at
least not before the next landslide.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
SHE GOT A NEW HAT.
An Incident of Real Life In the City
of Brotherly Love,
From tie philadelphia aqmrer.


From tie Phiiadelphta Inquirer.
A Sunday afternoon couple were
passing up Broad street when the gale
was blowing its strongest yesterday.
He was evidently stalwart young
workingman and she looked like shop
girl. At the corner of SAMSON street a
mighty puff of wind ripped her broad
brimmed hat from its insecure fasten-
ings, carried it fifty feet in the air and
let it drop near the front of the Lafay-
cite Hotel, where dudish- appearing
young man was sauntering along with a
natty little fox terrier at his heels.
The dog pounced upon the headgear
and before his master could call him off
had made sorry wreck Of it. Across the
street on the jump came the girl and her
escort, her hair streaming in the wind
and her skirts swishing. She burst into
tears as the owner of the dog handed
the damaged hat back to her and she
endeavored to pull its feathers and rib
bons into shape. He hesitated mo.
ment or two and then said; II am very
sorry, Miss, but / am quite willing to
pay for the harm that has been done. +"
She made him no answer except to
sob louder than before. He drew out
his pocket book, selected a teu-dollar
bill from it and offered it to her with
the question: rs that sufficient, miss ?"
81 guess so,' she replied, as she
took the money and went on up the
street with her young man.
THAT hat wasn't worth two dollars
and a half" was the sage comment OF
an elderly lady whs was among the peo
pie attracted te the scene.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
Honses In A1exandrIa. Va.

9-story brick dwelling, 13 rooms, with
Office annex and large side lots; situate on
cor. Duke and st. Asaph sts,; lot 7SxS9.
$500.
3-story and back building dwelling, con-
tanning l2 rooms and bath; lot 70x90; sit
uate No. Ga Prince st.
4G2 Price, $4,000.
3-story and back building brick house,
containing 13 rooms; situate on southeast
cor. Prince and Patrick SITS.
452 Price, $500.
4-story brick dwelling house, built In the
most substantial manner, containing 20
rooms; size of lot 52x1l2.
391 Price, $6,500
2-story and back building brick house,
containing s rooms, situate on Columbus
ST., near Prince.
4S3 Price, So, ,400
49s-3-story brick dwelling nouse, con-
tanning 10 rooms and all modern improve
ments; large side yard; situate on cor.
Washington and Cameron sts., opposite
Old Christ Church, Alexandria, Va. This
is the best situation in Alexandria. Price,
$4,000. Terms-0ne-third cash, balance
one and two years.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08

advertisements Vader thts head, four lines or
esS 25 ctnts for one iHSertiOa so cents for three.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
A RICH BEGGAR.
a Blind Mendicant who is Reputed
to BE Worth $4,000.

to BE Worth $4,000.
From the PAtddelDhia TnQuirer.
Probable the richest professional
mendicant in this country is the blind
man whose face has become familiar to
all the habitues of Chestnut street dur
ing the past three months, which is
about the length of his most recent
visit to this city. He must be quite 60
years old, and his face is SCARED with
the marks of smallpox, and his bat
tered black Derby hat and the faded
brown overcoat that he wears have been
long in service. He guides himself
slowly down the crowded thoroughfare
with his stick, and makes no appeal for
aims other than that which is conveyed
by his wretched appearance. Yet
Blind Johnny" as he is known in the
circles of his profession, is said to have
at least $1,000 or $4,000 invested in
tenement houses in Baltimore from
which he realizes 8 or 10 per cent. an
nually, and he is supposed to have as
much more cold cash slowed away in
some hiding place known only to him
self.
He has been seen in every city from
Washington north and between Boston
and Chicago, and rarely spends more
than three months in any one place.
He always travels by rail at the cheapest
rates of fare, but never attempts to beg
on the trains. When he goes to Balti.
more, which he does at least once a
year, he makes personal inspection of
his property and has conferences with
regular agent who collects his rents.
On these occasions he usually indulgcs
in weeks debauch, at the end of
which he is off on the road again. 1t is
probably true, as it is said of him, that
he knows the principal streets ofevery
great city as well as any resident and
can pick his way through any throng.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
A WOMAN POISONED.
The Drug Alleged to Have Been Given
Her by Jealous Girl,

The Drug Alleged to Have Been Given
Her by Jealous Girl.
Last night about 10 o'clock as Officer
Jennings was passing along M street,
between Thirteenth and Fourteenth, he
found colored woman lying in an un-
conscious condition. He had her taken
to the Office of DR.. G.. w. ii. Fitch,
1913 M street. The doctor at once con.
cluded that the woman was suffering
from the effects of poison and she was
sent to the Freedman's Hospital, where
she had periods of consciousness aud
gave her name as Nancy Kinney. She
stated that her home was in George
town, and said she had been up town to
attend little social gathering given by
one of her colored lady friends and
that they had passed very pleasant
evening.
One of the girls who was there be-
came jealous on account of the atten-
ton shown her by certain colored
man. This girls name was Lizzie
Dake, and Nancy thinks that she ad-
ministered some drug in the beer they
were drinking. This morning she was
still suffering from the effects of the
poison, but the chances are that she
will survive.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
A MAYNARD GIRL.
She Ran Away From Home and wa
Arrested for Vagrancy.


She Ran Away From Home and was
Arrested for Vagrancy.
Lizzie Cross, colored girl IA years
of age, was before Judge Miller today
on charge of vagrancy. The girl
has been living with her aunt, Mrs.
Mary Saunders, and has had very
comfortable home. About three
months ago she took notion in her
head that she would not stay about the
house and since that time has been
perpetually running the streets.
She ran away from home last Thurs
day and has not since been seen by her
aunt or uncle until she was brought in
the Police Court to-day. The girl
would not answer the questions of the
Judge or give any promises as to what
she would or would not do in the future.
She will probably be sent to the House
of the Good Shepherd.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
THE NEW CABLE LINE.
The Test Eminently SuccessfuI--Wa alt
ing for Minor Machinery.

ing for Minor Machinery.
The running of the new Seventh
street cable yesterday afternoon, as
published exclusively in TIE CRITIC,
was for the double purpose of testing
the cable and stretching it. Officials of
the road said to-day that the delay in
running the grip-cars and coaches is
caused by the non arrival of lot of
grip.pulleys for the cars. These are
now en- route and when they arrive the
road will be put in full operation. The
tests were eminently successful, both
as to the giant machinery in the power
house, at the foot of Seventh street,
and the seven miles of steel cable.
The constructing engineer said to a
CRITIC reporter that the Washington
outfit is the most complete in the United
States.
The present drivers on the Seventh
street horse cars will be instructed by
experienced grip-men from other cities
in the duties of handling the grip levers
and the present conductors will be re.
tanned as such.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
THE SHOOTING OF MRS. BARNETT.
Her Alleged Insane Son brought Up
in tho Police Court.

Her Alleged Insane Son brought Up
in the Police Court.
Cornelius Barnett, the demented son
Of Mrs. Julia Barnett of S15 New Jer-
sey avenue, was before Judge Miller
this afternoon. represented about the
same appearance as when in the dock
q few days ago. lie was attired in
about the same manner and his every
action indicated his insanity. He was
questioned by Judge Miller as to
whether he did or did not occasionally
beat his mother, and he admitted that
he had done so on several occasions.
How about the shooting p asked
the Judge. Cant you tell me who
shot your motherY
Barnett positively declined to say
anything about the shooting and would
answer no further questions. He acts
in the same manner with all others who
approach him on this subject.
Judge Miller referred the case to the
Secretary of the Interior and Barnett
will be sent to the asylum. Mrs. Bar
nett is still in the hospital and probably
will be there for some time yet She
still maintains that her son had nothing
to do with the shooting and persists in
laying it on Harrison, the colored man,
who has not yet been apprehended.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
AROUND THE BASES.
Gossip OF the Ball FieId--MiscelIa-
neous Sporting News

Gossip OF the Ball FieId--MisoeIIa-
neous Sporting News.
The local team yesterday had no
trouble whatever in easily defeating
the Williams College team in q one
sided game, the only redeeming feature
being the heavy batting of Gleason's s
colts. Every man on the team, except
Bader, made two or more hits and most
of them were vicious line drives to the
outfleld. Mace pitched very credit
able game, only five hits being made
off his delivery, and he was well backed
up in the field. HilPs excellent work
at third and O'Brien's at second were
the features of the game outside of the
batting.
To-day, If the weather permits the
Boston Leaguers will play at Atlantic
Park. Clarkson and Bennett will
probably occupy the points for the
visitors, and Maloney and Riddle for
the home team. The colts propose to play
lively ball, and ii the celebrated League
club carries away q ball 1t will know it
had to work for IT,
The Georgetown and Lehigh College
teams played tie game yesterday, the
score standing 6 to 6 To-day the
Georgetowns will cross bats with the
Williams College boys
Cancel is captaining the Boston
team.
The championship season begins on
the 10Th in the major leagues and the
Brotherhood and Atlantic Associations.
Whistler seems to be getting around
all right and is playing an excellent
first base.
The Phillies easily defeated the Ath-
letics yesterday, "a to TO-
The Buffalo Brotherhood team is
said to be practicing daily. 1t needs to-
and IL II practiced twice day it
wouldn't hurt the team.
Unless the Brotherhood clubs put up
that $4,000 guarantee they will be
open to the suspicion that it was bluff
AS matter of fact the whole thing
was bluff that was called unex-
pectedly.
Mccoy is rapidly recovering from the
injury to his leg, and will be played in
one of the games this week.
indianapolis will be forced to do
without baseball this year, and live on
the recollection Of what might have
been had 1t been permitted to remain in
the League.
An effort is being made to organize O
Virginia League and it ought to prove a
success. There are number of good
baseball cities in the Old Dominion.
Although widely circulated reports
of the immense crowds at the Brother
hood games in Boston aud st. Louis
were sent out, nothing was said about
the Philadelphia game, which was wit
messed by only 400 persons, while 5000
saw the League team.
Columbus has signed new pitcher
named Ford, late Of Chattanooga.
Hewett is not the only man in base
ball who is having trouble with the
labor organizations. The Philadelphia
Carpenters Union has boycotted the
Brotherhood Club there for not en-
ploying union men on the work on its
grounds.
The new pennant unfurled by the
Brooklyn IN. ~ Club is q handsome
burgee in red, white and blue. The
field is white, with blue border con-
tanning forty-two blue stars to repre-
sent the Union. The words Champions
of the American Association, 1S90,'
are in red letters in the centre of the
flag, preceded by eight red stars, one
for each club in the Association.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
Grading the streets.

The Commissioners to-day ordered
that contracts be made for grading at
cost not TO exceed ten cents per cubic
yard as follows: With @. ii. Eslin, on
Fifteenth street northeast, between B
ard G, $500; James f. Barber, parking
on square 1856, $685.; +. s. Lamson, in
Anacostia, $500; II. L. Holbrook, on
California avenue, 5000 1t was also
ordered that i street. from Twentieth
to Twenty second, be repaired at esti-
mated cost of 81 l,S7620 from the ap-
preparation for current repairs.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08

yention day Mr.. Cox, en- route to the
depot, saw sight he will never forget.
Looking up street early in the morn
ing the tall, muscular form Of Mr.. Lin
coin was seen walking slowly. In his
LETT arm he held a tile child and with
the other hand he vas leading another
child perhaps O little older.
Mr. Lincoln was 50 tall he was
obliged to lean toward the little one,
and was walking in that strained posi-
tion, with his rugged features lighted
up with smile as he amused the
children. The man whose name was
in few short hours to be on the tongue
of the civilized world, played along the
sidewalk of the little Illinois city, with
apparently as little concern as though
such matter as a political convention
had never entered his mind
In the Chicago vernacular, so far as the
Worlds Fair is concerned, that city has rot
there with all four feet. If what certain
paragraphers say about Chicago feet be
true, this Is the most serious thing that has
yet happened to the Worlds Fair.-LJe.
Getting It Down Fine.-Young Ameri-
can-"Father, Mr. Sflvertongue said Presi-
dent Harrison was not the President OF a
party. What did he mean by that" Old
American--He probably meant that Harri-
son is only President of family.-PUck.
Agitated Young Bridegroom immedi-
ately after the ceremony)-Serena, shall
shall I-shall we-shall we kiss
self.possessed Bride (her third expert
ence)-It is my usual custom, William
Chicago Tribune.
was shocked as well as amused last
Sunday to hear minister in one of the
Columbus avenue churches allude to "the
two great Italian singers who had been
among us-Patti and Salvini. ."-Boston
Record.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
A GINGERBREAD BAROMETER.
The Curious Device of Partisan
RouIevnrd Stroller.

The Curious Device of Partisan
Boulevard Stroller.
From ne AiDidndch'de y Atsitsr.l
1t is nothing more or less than the
figure Of general made of gingerbread
which Clavette buys every year at the
Place du Trone. When he gets home
he hangs his purchase on a nail You
know the effect of the atmosphere on
gingerbread. The slightest moisture
renders 1t soft; In dry weather, on the
contrary, 1t grows hard and tough.
Every morning on going out Clavette
asks his servant:
"What does the general say p
The man forthwith applies his thumb
to the figure and replies:
THE general feels flabby about the
chest; you'd better take your UNI
brella."
On the other hand, when the symp-
toms are hard and unyieding," our
worthy colleague sallies forth in his
new hat,
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
THE CUSTOMARY DENIAL.
General C1arkson Laughs at Anoth o
Runner Concerning Him.

General Clarkson Laughs at Anoth or
Runner Concerning Him.
A dispatch was sent out from this
city last night stating that First Assist
ant Postmaster. General Clarkson would
retire from his position on June L; that
he was tired Of the drudgery of the
place and his resignation would shortly
be prepared to take effect on that date.
When General Clarkson read the
story this morning he laughed heartily,
and said to CRIr1o reporter: There
is nothing in 1t. A great many people
think they know more about my bust
ness than I do, and when some writer
lacks material for story he sends out
the report am about to resign. There
is no foundation for the article.''
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
For a Worthy Object.

Commencing this evening, worthy
entertainment and bazaar for the benefit
of st. Dominic's Church debt will be
given at st, Dominic's Hall, Sixth and
+ streets southwest, to continue three
evenings. 1t will be managed by the
Church Literary Association and will
be enjoyable, like former efforts Of this
CONGREGATION.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
AFTER sToUTENBURG's SCALP.
Is Change to lie Made at the wash
iDgtOn Asylum?

ingtOn Asylum?
A rumor was current at the District
building to-day that change was soon
to take place in the management of the
Washington Asylum (workhouse and
poorhouse). These institutions are
now in charge of Intend
ant Stoutenburg, against whom
charges have been preferred from time
to time. 1t is said that Senator Ingalls,,
chairman of the Senate District Com
mittee, is interested in the matter, and
has indorsed a Unknown Kansan for
the place.
1t is also said that communications
rejecting on the management of the
institution, have been filed with the
Senator. Some of these were furnished
by ex.prisoners and employees.
Commissioner Douglas said to a
CRITIC reporter to-day that he did not
remember about Kansas applicant
for the place, but that Senator ingalls,
may have indorsed such person.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
PICKPOCKETs AT THE RACES.
An Ex- Detective Says They Are Hay-
ing Things All Their Own Way.

ing ThIngs All Their own Way
A well known eX- detective of Wash
ington said to-day that the race track
has been infested since the opening day
with some of the flyest pickpockets in
the country. "They work the crowd
for all they are worth" he said.
AS instances he cited the fact
that Mr. Andrew Gleason was
relieved of $40 In cash; that two
diamond pins were stolen, besides other
articles taken by the light. fingered
gentry, One of the pickpockets is said
TO be "Spotty," we'll ll-known New York
character
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
The widow of General Crook.
From the .nsmphis Aralaachs.

T TUT VIC sT1WVTEIo 3TFWTWI'VWV'
The proposed pension of $4,000 a
year to the widow of General Crook
should be doubled and passed by a
unanimous vote of Congress. General
Crook was no dudish martinez relying
upon influence" to keep him in soft
places, but a sturdy, hard fighting,
hard thinking soldier who had seen
more service than almost any other
man of his rank in the Army. He
earned more than he received in life
and his widow is entitled to something
more than scant justice.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
Permits to Build.

Permits to build were issued by In
spector Entwisle to-day as follows: w.
A. Cohill and George w. Ferrell, 1112-
TIA / street southwest, two brick dwell
ings TO cost So, 200; jackson Humphrey,
one brick to cost $1,000, square 974,
rear of Tenth street southeast, and
Charles Becker, one brick dwelling,
341S Prospect avenue, to cost $4,000,
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08

BY the order of Secretary Noble, w.
B. Douglas of the General Land Office
has been dismissed for appropriating
the entry for patent to 112 acres of
valuable mineral land in Minnesota
while the question of title to the land
was being considered by the Depart
ment. Secretary Noble also criticises
the action of the attorneys in the case,
Messrs. Harrison, Herring IL Seymour,
who were acting for the grantees, and
says that their unprofessional conduct
should be inquired into.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
Mnkn de Cnt seek.
Fom he Nan York Sun.

We will pay for all the gin and gin
ger ale that MI, Dorman b. Eaton can
dlink during the next twelve months If
that venerable hero will promise us
faithfully to stop writing letters about
civil service reform. They don't agree
with the health Of our cat.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
ovER-zEALoUs OFFICER FRAZIER
Again Turned Down" for Interfering
With Horse Owners.

With Horse Owners.
Officer Frazier of the First Precinct
had another victim in Police Court to-
day for violating the horse mart ordi-
nance. This time it was farmer from
Montgomery County, Md, named
Green.
Mr.. Green drove his team up on
Tenth street, and Frazier approached
and asked him if he wanted to
sell one of his horses. He said
Yes" whereupon Frazier told
him to come along and he
would see about it. He TOOK him to the
First Precinct and had aw lrrant issued
for him. Judge Miller said that the law
was not intended to cover such cases as
this and Green was discharged.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
Houses at Falls Church, va.

a new cottage, situate only minutes
walk from Falls Church stations, w. & O.
r. r., Va, containing rooms, bath, pan
feet. Price, $500. Terms easy.
ALSO--A new cottage, situate only 5
w. & o. r. r., Va, containing, parlor,
dining-room, kitchen, bedrooms, bath,
servants room and attic. Price, $500.
Terms easy.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
The Charges Against Police omcers.

The recommendations in the cases of
Policeman Burdette, tried for assault
ing Officer Fitzgerald in the station
house on New Jersey avenue, and Fitz-
gerald for using insulting language in
reference to Mrs. Burdette; also the
case of officer j. w. Howell for enter
ing a bar.room while on duty, have
been returned to Police Heaquarters by
Commissioner Hine.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
Taking a Mean Advantage.
From he NolJolk Ne,cs

ITUWt NC NVIJUFh NtWN'
The NeCs never kicks on the Herald
when that paper gets scoop" on it
in a legitimate way, but when the
Herald, in its issue of March 21, an
nounces a birth on March % 1t is taking
advantage of "inside information" in a
manner that it hadn't ought to.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
When fragile woman signs, deploring
Tho charms that ouicltIv fade aNvaV

" HVII ITNHHU NUIIIHH 0IIIIoi UtI7TVTTHB
The charms that quickly fade away
What power the bloom OF health restoring,
Can check the progress of decay?
The only aid that's worth attention,
For pains aud ills of such description,
Thousands Of women gladly mention
'Tis "Pierce's Favorite Prescription,
The price of this royal remedy, DR.. Pierce's
Fayorite Prescription, Is but one dollar
Specific for all those chronic ailments and
weaknesses peculiar to women. The only
medicine for such maladies, sold by drug
gists, under a positive guarantee from the
manufacturers, that it viii give satisfaction
or money refunded. See guarantee on bot
lie wrapper, Large bottles ". Six for 50.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
Morkinc FOR Mr. ARNOLD

A movement is on foot among the
friends OF Mr.. Samuel E. Arnold, who
was recently removed as superintendent
in charge of the workhouse building,
TO have him reinstated. He is a brother
Of eN Police Lieutenant Arnold.
The Washington critic., 1890-04-08
Coughing

rs Natures effort to expel foreign SUBJ
stances from the bronchial passages.
Frequently, this causes inflammation
and the need of an anodyne. No other
expectorant or anodyne is equal to
Ayers Cherry PectOral. 1t assists
Nature in ejecting the mucus, allays
irritation, induces repose, and is the
most popular Of all cough cures.
"Of the many preparations before the
public for the cure of colds, coughs,
bronchitis, and kindred diseases, there
is none, within the range of my expert
ence, so reliable as Ayers Cherry Pee
toral. For years was subject to colds,
followed by terrible coughs. About four
years ago, when so afflicted, was adj
vised to try Ayers Cherry Pectoral and
to lay all other remedies aside. / did
so, and within week was well of my
cold and cough. Since then / have
always kept this preparation in the
house, and feel comparatively secure"
.-- Mrs. L. l.. Brown, Denmark, Miss.
"a few years ago I took a severe cold
which affected my lungs. had ter
rible cough, and passed night after
night without sleep. The doctors gave
me up. 1 tried Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
which relieved my lungs, induced sleep,
and afforded the rest necessary for the
recovery of my strength. By the con-
tinual use of the Pectoral, a permanent
cure was effected. ."--Horace Fairbrother,
Rockingham, VT.