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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09
THE DEADLY OIL CAN

Once More Gets In lis Awful Work-Proba.
bfy Fatal Accident ON the Souihside-A
Polish Woman and Her Husband the
Victims This Time.
About 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon
Mrs. Michael Petriz, Polish woman living
at No. 124 Enon alley, Southside, attempted
to light FIRE by pouring kerosene oil from
a can upon burning wood, with the usual
result. The can exploded, and the woman's
clothing became ignited from the burning
oil which scattered over the room. The
poor woman was Immediately enveloPed in
flames, and rushed from the house scream
ing. Her husband ran to her assistance,
and was burned badly about the face and
arms while trying to tear the burning gar
ments from her.
The woman fell insensible upon the
ground on reaching the street, and was only
resuscitated after considerable work by q
physician who was passing at the time and
went to her assistance. She was horribly
burned, the flesh on her hands and arms
stripping of like q glove. She was re-
moved to the Southside Hospital, as was
also her husband. The hospital physi-
clans state that it was one Of the worst cases
they ever met with, and that her death is
only question of a lew hours. Her hus-
band is burned badly, but will recover.
Inspector McKelvy took charge oil Mrs.
Petriz' six young children, intending to
turn them over to the Department Of Char
ities, but on ascertaining that the fathers
injuries would not likely prove fatal, he
gave them in charge Of Mrs. Bingley, who
lives in an adjoining house.
An alarm oil fire was sent in, but before
the department arrived the flames caused by
the burning oil had been extinguished.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09
A STATUE FOR Mr.. sHIDLE.
HOW HIS FELLow.mAsoNs WILL HONOR
HIS MEMORY.


Il VIII be Made of Fine Marble and When
Finished Will be Paced In the New
HnII-A Perfect Model Already Made
A Beautiful Work.
The Masons of this vicinity, or rather Of
Allegheny county, are having prepared at
considerable expense life-sized statue Of
the late Geter G. Shidle, which will be
placed " hen completed in the vestibule of
the new hall on Fifth avenue.
The cost of the work will be betrayed by
Masonic contributions. Mr.. Joseph Eich-
baum is President and Lee s. Smith Secre-
tary of the committee having the matter in
charge. The statue will be made of fine
white marble and the work will be done by
A. e. Windsor 8 Co., of Allegheny.
The model is already completed and rep
resents Mr.. Shidle in a very familiar posi-
ton, which he always assumed when he
arose to speak. He is standing erect, the
right hand grasping his closely buttoned
coat over the breast, while the let one ia
hanging by his side and resting on the
pedestal. Mr.. Eichbaum watched the work
ON the model from day to day, and he said
yesterday that Mrs. Shidle pronounced it
the most perfect likeness she had ever seen.
Mr.. Eichbaum stated further that the statue
would be completed in the course of ten
months, and the expense will be borne by
Mr.. Shidle's fellow members, who take this
method OF paying tribute to his sterling
worth.
Mr.. Shidle was one of the most prominent
Masons in Western Pennsylvania and was
highly respected by all who knew HIM. At
various times he was honored by his organi-
zation with the best offices in its disposal.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09
MEETING WITH SUCCESS.

southside Protests Being Heard By the
Water Compnny-The supply Never Was
Better Than since the Ciiizens Began 70
Kick Against such Treatment.
The citizens of the Thirty-ffth ward met
again last night to map out their plans OF
procedure against the Monongahela Water
Company, and to take evidence from proper
ty owners of the ward, which will be pre-
sented to the Water Committee OF Councils.
The meeting was largely attended by the
property owners.
The only business transacted was done by
a stenographer, who took the testimony of
% representative citizens from different
parts O. Duquesne Heights. The testimon y
set forth what has already been published
in THE DISPATCH about the insufficient
and impure condition of the water supply.
Several who reside in the higher districts
testified that at no time have they been able
to use their hydrants. The testimony taken
will be reduced to type-writing and laid
before the committee of Councils Monday
afternoon at O'Clock by Messrs. McGeary,
Reitz, Moran, Gearing, Sehurer, O'Brien
and Holiday, who compose the Citizens
Committee of the Thirty-flth ward.
1t is stated that the water supply in this
district was never better than since the
meeting OF citizens held Monday night
The pressure has shown a marked increase,
but whether the company that supplies the
Southside has realized that it must do some
thing to better the service, or whether the
increase is due to something over which the
company had no control, is question.
The people of Duquesne Heights are
thoroughly aroused, and they will push the
matter to a final issue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09
DEATH IN STRANGE FORMS.
Horrible Accident in n Brickyard-Minor
Msbaps Of Yesterday.

Horrible Accident in a Brickyard-Mino
nI,sbaps Of Yesterday.
William Rickhou>e, aged Is years, who
lived at No. 10l Fortieth street, died from
the effects OF injuries sustained at McGraw's
brickyards. Thirty ourth and Liberty
streets, yesterday. He was employed at
the yards and engaged at work near the
earth grinder. He stepped too near the
brink of the pit that contained the grinder
and ell in. His cries attracted the atten-
tion OF some of the other workmen, but be-
fore they could be of assistance Rickhouse
was horribly crushed. He was taken to the
hospital, where he died shortly after.
Mathew Malcoun, aged 26 years, died at
the Mercy Hospital last night from the e.
fects OF fractured skull. He was employed
at the National Tube Works, OF McKees-
port, and on July 26 he was running hook
up on telegraph when the pulley jumped
off striking Malcoun on the head, badly
racturing his skull. He is single, and his
parents live at McKeesport. The Coroner
was notified.
Irwin Werner, aged % years, emplo yed at
the Westinghouse Machine Works, Twenty
fifth street, had his leg broken by falling
IRON a scaffold yesterday afternoon. He
was removed to the West Penn Hospital.
james Patterson, a brakeman on the Pan.
handle Railroad, mad his right hsnd crushed
yesterday while coupling cars at the Union
depot.
John Callen died from the effects of iniur.
les sustained last Sunday by attempting to
jump on a train at Jacks Run, on the Ft,
Wayne road.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09

neutrality-suspicious. young 5-years-old a
conductor meets with on his trips, and the
young men of u years and under, whom ne
forth into beard.
81 met very deliberate case of beat
lately. There was some kind OF g. ring ngnt
at Cresson, and at that station one badly
used up man-he might have been one OF
the principals-boarded the train, getting
on at the rear end. didn't notice him ior
some time, until one of the brakemen came
to me and told me of his being on the plat
form. He had no ticket and refused to pay
his fare. said should have to hand MIN
over to the authorities at Altoona. Pulllng
into the station locked the front door OF
the smoker (he had fixed himself there) and
beckoned to an officer as we ran in. we
searched the cars when the train stopped,
but could find no trace of our man. we
then learned from one of the passengers. that
he had jumped from the window and got
away. De rdbeating without tickets is not
so easy now. because a traveller must have
ticket before going through the barrier"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09
THE ASSEMBLY DISMISSED.
Painters Wind Up Their Business and En-.
Joy q Picnic.

Painters Wind Up Their Business and En-
Joy a Picnic.
The General Assembly of the Brother
hood OF Painters and Decorators concluded
its sessions yesterda-, and in the afternoon
the majority of the delegates attended a
picnic at Silver Like.
TheiprincIpal work done by the conven-
ton consisted OF revision OF the constitu-
tion and bylaws, whereby kindred trades
would be entitled to membership. 1t is un-
derstooh that tine sense Of the convention
generally was averse to letting in men to
membership who were little better than
skilled laborers. Before the prop ,sed
changes bec"lne a law a two-thirds vote of
all the members must accord With them.
The row between local unions Nos. 10
and 15 created considerable unpleasanrness.
The members against whom charges were
made were censured, and the affair general
ly smoothed over.
The officers elected for the ensuing year
are: General President. G.. A. Thompson,
of New York; General Secretary-Treasurer,
j. T. Elliott, Baltimore; Edward Peile-
tier, First Vice President, Montreal; C. l..
Cole, Second Vice President, Erie-all re-
elected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09
LABOR AND LEVITY.
How Workers Would Benefit by the
Establishment of Clubs
FOR PASTIME AND INSTRUCTION
Prescription Glass Workers Granted o
Material Advance.
PAINTERS WIND UP WITH A PICNIC

II don't see why Pittsburg should not be
as progressive in the matter as Philadel-
phia." re emarked a clergyman of the Epis-
copal Church yesterday.
The observation was drawn forth by an
inquiry as to whether the Episcopal Church
in this city would inaugurate workingmen's
clubs as was being done in the East, and
more especially in PhIladelphia.
" am acquainted with the principle on
which such clubs are established" contin-
ued the gentleman, "and think they are
very much to be desired. Here the thou
sands OF toilers in our mills and factories
are without the opportunity OF passing q
spare hour or so in glancing over the papers,
dippi ng into an instructive book or anus
ing themselves with such facilities as club
life affords. Not the least benefit derived
by the members in such clubs is from the
course OF lectures and general instruction
which form part of their system. I am
sure that if such clubs are inaugurated here
they will meet with support both from the
churches, the public at large and the vast
body of workingmen, whom they are In
tended to benefit"
OBJECTS OF THE MOVEMENT.
"The movement on foot in Philadelphia for
some time 10 regard to establishing work.
mems clubs has eliminated in the organiza-
tion of the United Club and Institute OF
Philadelphia At meeting of the pro-
moters a constitution was adopted, whose
first article set forth its intentions and pur-
poses to be for the object OF affording facili-
ties for social intercourse, recreation and In
struction. Gambling and betting is strictly
tabooed. A small initiation lee entities
members-who must be over IS years oi age
to all the privileges of handsomely
equipped gymnasium, and the reading rooms
with their newspapers, magazines and choice
library of current literature, as well as
standard works. The idea in these clubs is
to make the toiler perfectly at home, while
providing him with opportunity for amuse-
ment, instruction and advancement.
ROOM FOR IT HERE.
"The Philadelphia churches, irrespective
of denomination, have Joined hands in
tabIishlng such q club rs a commence
ment, and it can hardly te denied that the
same opportunity presents itself here as in
this city.
"Another feature which it is proposed to
add to the undertaking is that OF forming q
semi.co-operative society. Members would
be able to purchase all their clothes, iuel,
furniture and household furniture through
the club and thus get them at reduced
figure. The plan is found to work we'll In
Boston. where the Wells Memorial Associs-
tion operates along this line with much
success.
''I look to see such organizations obtain a
foothold here. and ! can say that they will
receive the support oil the Episcopal church
anyway" concluded the clergyman, who at
present wishes his name withheld.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09
CLASH IN THE HIGH SCHOOL.
Present Style of Selecting Substitutes Dis
approved By the Committee.

Present Style of Selecting Substitutes Dis
approved by the Committee.
High School Improvements came up be-
fore the committee at last nights meeting
in the Central Board rooms. Bills amount
ing to So, $50 were passed. o. this, $3.50
was the final payment to H. L. Kreussler,
the contractor, for building the addition to
the High School. Grammar, composition
and comm ercial geography were added to
the curriculum of the commercial depart
partment. Prof. Wood was requested to
make out a schedule oi his classes and
teachers, and report to the Chairman of the
committee on or before August %. Here
tolore il has frequently occurred that regu-
lar teachers were sick and substitutes had
to be hurriedly selected for their places
when the school term began.
This way OF doing things is not in har-
mony with the ideas of the committee and
they wish to be informed beforehand wheth-
er any substitutes are to be selected or not
this year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09
Clothing Sla ue htrred.

To-day is your last chance. You will be
able to buy good, honest-made clothing
nearly for nothing. 1t will be to your in
terest to come as early in the day as you can
you are aware, Of course, best things always
go first. Please take note at the prices in
our large show windows. Mems shepherd
plaid suits S.. worth SIS
Fine imported worsted frock suits, regu-
lar price SIG, now IS. Mems worsted, dag
onal and cashmere suits reduced from $22
to $40.
Store open tonight till II o'clock.
PITTsBURG COMBINATION CLOTHING
Co., p. q. G. c., cor. Grant and Diamond
sts., opposite the Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09
FIVE DAYS FOR THEFT.

Three Boys Whose Parents Thought They
Would Benefit by n Lesson.
Alonzo Bliss, Leopold Gaus and Andrew
Ebbert were committed to Jail for five days
each yesterday by Alderman Doughty.
They were given hearing last night on a
charge of willful trespass, preferred against
them by Special Officer Sch f3er, o. the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. They
are mere boys and were accused of entering
on the company's property at Thirtieth
street to steal fruit from q train on siding.
The parents of the defendants were pres
ent at the hearing but refused to pay their
fines, stating that slight imprisonment
would be beneficial to the boys.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09
THEY GET 8 PER CENT INCREASE.

This 10 the Reauli of the Request Of the
American Works Enginrers.
In the matter OF the advance in the wages
of the mlllwrights and engineers in the
American Iron Works, settlement was ef-
fectrd on Wednesday. The men concerned
were the blooming wipers, boiler tenders on
the tunnel line, the engineer on the Corliss
engine on mills Nos. 8 and 6, the engineers
in the bolt factory, on No. 10 shears, the
skull cracker, all the yard enyinemen, the
engineers on the small engines, on the 26-
inch mill, and the engineer on mills Nos. 8
and g.
The men were granted an increase over
last years rate. which would average about
per cent. The scale had been presented to
the convention or action, but had been re-
ferred to the mill lodges.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09
GOT HIS wAsHEE.


Chinaman Charged Customer With Rob-
berry, But II Did Not Hold.
Last night San Lee, q Wylie avenue
laundryman. was before Alderman Rich
ards to answer charge of trover and con-
version preferred by Thomas Nelson. Mel.
son had some clothing at Lees laundry.
The Chinaman had been robbed recently
and refused to give up Nelson's goods, in
timating that he had committed the rob.
berry. Nelson then brought the suit and at
the hearing last night verdict was given
in his avor.
In the meantime Lee had told his woes to
Alderman Richards and wanted to lodge an
information against Nelson, which the
Alderman refused to accept.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09
COMPELLED HER TO ACCEPT.
Tho Method an Oil DriIler Took TO Escape
PAYING Costs.

Tho Method an Oil DriIler Took TO Escape
Paying Costs.
George o. Hara, oi Ellsworth, was arrested
yesterday on warrant from Alderman Nc
Nulty's Office, and placed in Jail. He is
charged by Superintendent Dean, of the
Anti-CrueltY Society, with abusing his vile
and child.
Some time ago O'Hara employed Gustins
Wasser, of Gerst alley, as a domestic and
then refused to pay her wages. She sued
him. He then forced her to take the money
due her, and threatened to have both her
and her father placed in Jail if she did not
accept. By this means he escaped the pay
ment OF costs. The girl then told how he
abused his wife and had threatened to kill
his child. The In ormation against him re-
suited from her story and he will have .
hearing to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09
CLEANED OUT THE HOUSE.

He Sold the Furniture While HIS Wife Was
In the Hospital.
A report was sent into the Anti-C Cruelty
Society yesterday that John Hutchinson,
who is employed at the Westinghouse work,
on Twenty-6.th street. had been ill-treating
his wife. Mrs. Hutchinson, it is said, is de.
mented, and her husband has been in the
habit OF allowing her TO wander rom neigh.
Dor to neighbor.
A short time ago she had to be sent to the
West Penn Hospital, and while she was
there her husband sold all her household
effects. She was discharged from the hos
pital because her husband refused to pay for
her care. Superintendent Dean will inves-
gate the case to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09
A DIsAGREEABLE ORDER.
stocLmeu Di-plenred With n Pennsylvania
Arrangement.

stockmeu Dlrplenred With n Pennsylvania
Arrangement.
The PennsyIvania road has issued an
order that herea ter all stock trains from
the East Liberty yards to New York shall
consist of 30 cars, the running time of
which will be 26 hours, and to Philadelphia
35 cars will be carried. The stock must be
loaded between 9 p. M. and A. NJ. The
drovers object to the arrangement, and the
commission men have started protest
which is being generally signed and will be
sent to the officials of the company.
The new order puts the stockmen to great
inconvenience, and unless IL is revoked they
threaten to transfer their business to other
roads The local agent said he didn't know
why il was done, but the order will be en-
forced.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09
STILL CHEAPER TO LIVE.
The New Conn Combine Does Not Intend "a
Reduce Prices.

The New CONN Combine Does Not Intend to
Reduce Prices.
The story by wire yesterday to the effect
that combination OF three Of the largest
coffin manufactures in the country had been
affected at Rochester, was confirmed last
night by Brice Lennon. Mr.. Lennon is q
member of the Pitt,burg firm of Hamilton,
Lennon, Arnold & Co.. which is one of
the largest firms in the pool. The new cor
poration is known as the National Casket
Company, and has a capital stock of
$1,000, 900.
Mr.. Lennon said the report was true in
every respect. The combination was made
because competition had almost ruined the
trade. By means of this one company they
expect to manufacture cofins and under
takers supplies at much lower cost. The
prices will not be reduced, but better mar
gin will be left TOR the manufacturers. Mr..
Lennon said he was not at the meeting.
and therefore did not know the details OF
the combine. The other members of the
firm are expected home to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09
MOTHERS ARE PROTESTING.
Merry. Go. Rouuds X, ep the Children o.
Tan I,1fe M NiRhf.

Merry. Go. Rouuds| X, ep the Children Out
Too L.t- at Night.
Superintendent Dean, of the Anti Cruelty
Society, was visited yesterday by u large and
earnest delegation OF women from Soho, who
desired his assistance in matter OF consid-
erable worry to them. Some time ago the
proprietor of a ''merry-go-rnund" planted
his tent in Soho, and straightway the young
girls and boys o, thatdistrict became 'stuck" "
on the machine, and st ~ ont until late at
night to attend the gay whirl.
The mothers did not object So much to the
late hours of the boys as TO the young girls,
and wanted to have things changed in that
respect. Superintendent Dean will look up
the matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09
NOW FOR BOSTON.

The Grand Rush of G. A. 4. Men VIII
Commence To-Niahf.
The great rush of Grand Army men for
Boston will commence tonight. The fare
at the last moment was reduced 81 30, and
is now s13. This fact has induced a number
from this section to go.
A special train, having on board 700
people. will leave the Baltimore and Ohio
depot at 6 o'clock this evening. Post 12o
will have over 800 alone, with the G. A, r.
band; Post Il will have 100, and with Posts
SO, 50 and number OF smaller ones the
above number will be made mp.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09
NO ORDINARY HOTEL MAN.
A Guest Who Forgot His Watch, but
Wasn't Ratified About Il.

"a rather peculiar thing happened in this
house to-day" remarked a clerk at the
Seventh Avenue Hotel, yesterday. "An old
gentleman lett a fine watch lying in his
room, and didn't miss his timepiece until
this afternoon, and after he had walked
around Tor good part OF the day. One of
the first impulses of most men, you know,
is to reach Ior their watch, and its absence
from the vest pocket would soon be dis
covered. Not so with this man, and 1
wonder what kind of citizen he is. e1-
pected to see him rush up to the desk
breathless as the majority OF men would,
aud ask us if we had iound it, hut he did
not even do that. When he did come he in
quired about it in an ordinary way as ii
nothing had happened, and for once I was
disappointed. He was not one of the
ordinary hotel men,"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09
They Obi ct TO Water.

Mrs. Anna Howells and Matthias Keck
have entered in ormation against John Teid-
man for throwing water-Mrs. Howells for
throwing water over her and Keck Tor delug-
ing his wi e. JohL Teidman, Jr., and Ada IN
Eckert have counter charges against Mrs.
Keck. The parties live on Millwood ave-
nue.. There will be hearing on Monday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09
ROW ON A STREET CAR.

The Participants Find Resting Place In the
Allegheny Lookup.
George Clam ana George Sawyer were
arrested about o'clock yesterday afternoon
on charge Of disorderly conduct, and con-
veyed to the Allegheny lookup.
Both became involved in fight on q
Union Line street car at Washington and
Fulton streets, Allegheny, and finally ended
in fight. The conductor called Officer
Lang and had both men arrested.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09
A HOTEL FOR MoRGANTowN.

Proposed Scheme to Build stenm Yachts
TO Ply on the River.
A telegram from Morgantown announces
that Pittsburg capitalists propose to erect a
$3.50. 900 hotel in that town and have built a
line of steam yachts to ply between the two
cities.
No one in Pittsburg seems to know who
are interested, and the scheme is not gen.
orally credited here.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-09
SAVED FROM THE KNIFE.
Lizzie Murray's Relatives Have TO Hustle
for Her Remains.


Lizzie Murray, the girl found last week
on Fifty-second street dying with consump-
tion, passed away at City Farm early
Wednesday morning. Miss Murray had
only one sister, Mrs. Thompson, of the
East End. Word OF her death was sent to
her brother-in-law on Fiftv-second street.
He did not notify Mrs. Thompson until yes
terday, aud as result the remains Of Miss
Murray were given to the doctors.
Al noon yesterday Mrs. Thompson ap-
near d aud demanded the body of her sis
ter. The physicians were telephoned, but
said the body was in pickle. They, how
ever, agreed to give up the remains for
burial. and after search among the other
subjects, the remains were found and sent to
her relatives.