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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
FRAUD Is CHARGED.
Ohio Tobacco Dealers Go to Law Over an
Assignment of Property.

Ohio Tobacco Dealers Go to Law Over an
Assignment of Property.
CINCINNATI, Dec. %. - The Brooks
Waterield Company, the big tobacco ware
house men, have filed suit in the United
States Court against George E. Waterfeld,
of Felicity, o., whom the firm
charges with attempting to defraud them.
The petition alleges that Waterfeld is in
debted to them in the sum Of $1,000 %, and
that knowing he was insolvent, he, on No
vember Z, assigned all his real estate to H.
P. Williams, William q. Richey, A. j. Nc
Gohan, S. f. Waterfeld, George w. Rice,
Charles E. McGohan. Edward L. Titus,
George w. Day. P. S. Gothurman, and
Harry J. Gibson, Of Ohio, and William
Waterfeld, OF Kansas, who are made party
defendants in the suit.
All Waterfeld's real estate and business
interests have been attached and a receiver
asked for to take charge of his property,
also a special master to take testimony in
the case. Waterield is in no way connected
with the Brooks Waterfeld Company, the
similarity of names giving rise in the trade
to the impression that he is. He Is simply
a customer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
THE CRICKETERs' PROPOSED TRIP.
Chicago Authority Thinks a Pittsb ur
PLAYER VIII be on the Team.

Chicago Authority Thinks a Pittsb urg
Player VIII be on the Team.
The proposed trip of all-American
cricket team to England next year is now be-
coming the leading theme among amateur ath-
letics. There is considerable speculation going
on as to who the players selected to 60 will be.
4 gentleman from Chicago stated yesterday
that he thought Pittsburg would be repre-
sented on the team. The gentleman said:
THE Chicago cricketer, DR.. Ogden. is my per-
sonal friend. and he told me a few days ago
ago that Mr.. Macpherson, of Pittsburg. would
likely be on the team. 1 think DR.. Ogden will
be one of the selected, and certainly Mr.. Mac
pherson ought to be. DR.. Ogden also spoke
very highly of Messrs Penn and Horn of Pitts
burg.
There are many good cricket authorities be-
side DR.. Ogden who claim that Pittsburg
should be represented on the team. If players
are to be selected on a question of merit, then
certainly this city will have a representative
on the ii. and if that is done it is safe to say
that Pittsburg will not be disgraced by the man
or men selected, because there are several
good players here. The truth is if the team is
to be all-American in reality, it is difficult to
see how Pittsburg can be overlooked.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
LOCAL BASEBALL GOSSIP.
Some Significant Statements Made Regard
ing Players That May Play in Pittsburg.

some slSnlnCant statements Made Regard
ing Players That May Play in Pittsburg.
Regarding the desire of the Cleveland base
ball club TO exchange McAleer for Fred Carroll.
a gentleman interested in the local club said
yesterday: Il don't think the exchange will be
made. Of course, l am not talking officially.
because Manager Hanlon has not been con-
have 4 frst-class Outtield and don't see how
we viii be in need of McAleer Beside l am
strongly in favor of retaining Carroll here and
at any rate to exchange HIM for McAleer would
not be a good deal. Depend upon 1t Carroll is
q ball player ami if we part with him 1t will be
very difficult, indeed, TO get his equal in return.
Il has money invested in the club and feel
confident that he will be in good playing form
next season"
Referring 20 other matters the same author
ftv continued: Il do not anticipate any trouble
about salaries for next year. All the plavers I
think, are willing to accept slight reduction
Tor next season at least. Oh yes am aware
that we may have some difficulty in securing
BierDauer, as the Associations will lay claim to
him. We may not get him, and if we don't
you must not be surprised if Sam Iaroque is
retained as our second baseman. Some yery
influential local magnates are inclined to KEGS
LarOQue. and he is undoubtedly a great player
think there Is a desire to keep him in prefer
enc5 to securing Pfeifer''
The above statements are guile significant
from a local baseball point, and were made by
a gentleman VINO is in 4 position to know
whereof he speaks. Nothing officially will he
publicly said on the matter until permission
las been giver every club to sign players
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
Tri-State Breyities,

THE storm has greatly interfered with bust
ness at Youngstown.
CLEMENT c. JAGGARD. one of the oldest
ana best known citizens of Altoona, was buried
yesterday.
THE Presbyterian Church at White Haven
near Wilkesbarre, was almost destroyed by fire
last night.
Two men answering the description of the
murderer Wilson, who escaped from the Belle.
fonte Jail, have been arrested.
JAMES BOOTH, living near Newcomers
town. o.. was shot and killed yesterday BY
Henry Morley, one of his farm hands.
CAPTAIN ). II. GAGELEY. of the Third
United States Cavalry. who had charge of the
police force at Johnstown during the food. is
now conducting a recruiting office at that
place,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29

ESPECIAL KILOGRAMS TO THE DIsPATcH.I
MoRGANTowN - River feet and stationary.
Weather cloudy. Thermometer. .2o at P. NJ.
WARREN-River frozen. Weather cloudy and
cold.
BRowNsvILLE-River feet inches and fall
ing Weather clear. Thermometer, 200 at p. N.
WuEELING-River feet inches and falling.
ST, LoUIs-River 8 feet 8 inches. Weather
warmer and clear.
MEMPms-River rising. Weather clear.
VICKsBURG-River falling. Weather clear and
cool.
LoUIsvILLE-Riverf falling: II. 10 feet in canal; 9
inches on falls; 27.3 feet foot of locks. Weather
clear.
CINCINNAT1-River 81 feet inches. Weather
clear and cold.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
THE RAILWAY PRESIDENTS.
Their Next Meeting to be Held at New York
and Not Chicago.

Their Next Meeting to be Held at New York
and Not Chicago.
NEW YORK, Dec. 28-The journal of
Finance says: "The date for the meeting
OF the railway presidents to complete the
organization of the new association has been
changed from January to January 5, and
the place of meeting has also been changed
from Chicago to the Windsor Hotel in New
York City.
In response to President Miller's tele-
gram asking if it would be convenient to
hold the meeting in Chicago on January 6,
it was found that quite a number of the
railway Presidents some of them repre-
senting the largest lines in the country,
could not conveniently attend a meeting on
that date and in that city. As a re-
suit OF this, conference was held on
Friday between some Of the largest
interests involved, and kilograms were sent
ont asking if the fifth OF January and the
Windsor Hotel, in this city, would be a
convenient time and place for the meeting.
Saturday responses were received asserting
to the change, and the call was issued by
wire by Mr.. Miller, naming the changed
date and place.
The best judgment of those most deeply
interested Is that at this meeting the new
agreement will be unanimously adopted,
and be put in force at the earliest practical
BILE day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
Wanted a Longer Sentence.

Magistrate Succop had only five offenders
of the law to deal with, and disposed of
them in short order.
John Remlingen kicked because Magis-
trate Succop only intended giving him 30
days tor going home drunk and raising a
row. He said if the Magistrate couldn't do
better than that he could keep his old work
house. He was accommodated with three
months.
Michael Suegal became so dazed over the
beauty of the falling snow that he jumped
into the middle of large drift and after
playing around awhile fell TO sleep. He goes
five days to Jail.
William Willsteln was also full of liquor,
and in words abused his sick father and his
aunt, for which he was assessed $40 and
costs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
THE JAMIsoN FAILURE.

Proposition Made to Creditors by the
Philadelphia Bankers.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.t
INDIANA, Dec 2S-Judge Harry White has
received letter from B. K. Jamison d Co., OF
Philadelphia, through Assignee Thompson. in
which it was stated that it was considered ad.
visable to seek an extension from creditors, and
place settlement of business in the hands OF
trustee. instead of an auditor. The belief was
expressed that if this course was adopted the
bank would pay dollar for dollar on their liabil.
tiles. The firm agrees under such an arrange
meEt to pay one-Lalf the indeb tedness in one
year, and the other half in two years longer.
The explanation made in support of .he plan
is that il the assets were allowed to mature
they would be sufficient to meet all the liabili-
ties. but if the matter is rlaced in the hands of
an auditor. his fees would greatly decrease the
assets, while trustee would in two years be
able to bring the affairs of the firm into very
fair shape. Judge White thinks the PROPOSE
tion Will be accepted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
A DEMENTED wANDERER,

He Frightened Women and Children, but
Was Finally Caught.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM 10 THE DIsPATcHI
WILMoT, Dec. 2S.-Constables Ellis and
Stahl, of this place, have just succeeded in
capturing supposed wild man. who has been
wandering about this vicinity for several weeks
soaring women and children. When caught
the man was roaming about the farm of Daniel
Kreighbaum. and he was only secured after a
hot chase.
He is large man with matted hair and red,
bushy beard, and his clothes are mass of rags,
tied to his body with strings. He gave his
name as Dennis Crowley, and his place of resi-
dence Manches England. He said he
was part English and part Irish, and had been
examined him and pronounced him demented.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
HAS GONE TO CANADA.

Sudden Disappearance of a Well-Known
Johnstown Builder.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,
JoHNsTowS. Dsc. 28-Narcisse Bergeron, a
Frenchman, who since the Hood has been doing
business here as architect and builder, departed
suddenly the other day leaving numerous
creditors. Mr.. Bergeron had attained a good
reputation in his line of business and was con-
nected with the building of some of the finest
structures in this place.
Among those who will lose the heaviest is
Thomas Broderick. for whom Bergeron was
erecting fine hotel on Iron street. Broderick
had paid Bergeron several thousand dollars on
account, and now is obliged to pay those who
furnished materials in addition. Ben Thomas.
of Iron street, is also out 81 900 for money ad-
vanced. Bergeron's wife received telegram
from him, simply saying Gone to Canada"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
HERTY WINS THE RACE.

Only Four Men Make Five Hundred Miles
in the st. Louis Match.
ST. LOUIS Dec. &-The go-as-you-please
match which has been in progress at the Nata-
torium the past six days, was finished this
evening at 10 o'clock. Herty being the winner.
OF the men who entered Hart, Noremac,
Nolan, Horan and others dropped out during
the match, and they will be given a benefit to-
morrow evening.
The winner will receive about ST. 900 and the
other three men who made the distance of 500
miles will get about $500 each. Following was
the score at the finish: Herty, SIS; Moore, 500:
Messier, sos; Golden, 500; Campana, $50; Nolan,
426; Howley, 325
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
HOLIDAY WEEK WEDDINGS.
Two Kittanning Couples Who VIII be United
in a Few DAYS.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM To THE p1spArcr

SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsp ArCH;
KITTANNING, Dec. 2S.-On Wednesday. De-
cember 81, Mr.. w. NJ. Swingle, late Principal
of the public schools here, and Miss Lydia,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Schmauk, will
be united in marriage in st. Johns Lutheran
Church, Kittanning.
At o'clock Thursday afternoon. at the
First Presbyterian Church. kittanning, Rev.
j. Il. Sutherland, D. D.. pastor of the First
PRESBYTERIAN Church, Pittsburg. assisted by
the Rev. H. L. Mayors. will pronounce the
words which unite in marriage Rev. ]. II.
Sutherland. pastor of the Second Presbyterian
Church. and Miss Bessie. eldest daughter of
Mr.. William Gates. A large number of guests
have been invited. and these weddings promise
to be the social events of the season.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN.
Zero Temperature Prevails in Several Of the
| States.

Zero Temperature Prevails in Several Of the
States.
The storm which was central atEastport on
Saturday increased in force. 1t passed rapidly
northeast in the track of vessels sailing be-
tween Europe and America. Dangerous north
westerly gales continued in New England and
on the North Atlantic coast The high pres
sure area in the West displaced the
storm conditions in the lake regions.
The cold wave lowered the tenn
perature in all the States east of the Missis-
sippi. Zero temperature prevailed in Maine,
New Hampshire and Vermont; Rockliffe. Can
ada, had 16 degrees below zero. A storm of
slight intensity was developing in Manitoba.
Light snow fell in the lake region and in West
ern New York.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
ELECTRIC RAILWAY WAR.
The Adams Company to Push Infringement
Suits With vigor.

Suits With Vigor.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2S-As announced in
these dispatches Friday last. legal war in
volving millions of dollars, is to be inaugu-
rated by the Adams Electric Railway Com
pany, this week. A meeting of the stock
holders of the Adams company will be held
tomorrow or Tuesday at which the capital
stock is to be increased to $1,000, 600. From
a stockholder of the local company it is
learned that the suits will be brought
against the street railway companies using
any Of the electric railway systems infring-
ing upon the Adams patents.
The first of these suits will be brought in
Boston. An eminent lawyer OF this city, it
is said, has already been engaged to prose-
cute the claims OF the St. Louis company
and it is confidently expected that the Bos-
ton suit will sustain the claim. Should this
resuIt be reached injunction proceedings
will be instituted against all electric street
railway systems in the United States.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
CGMMUNIsTIC ANARCHIsM.
That is the Title johann Most Now Gives
to His Views.

That is the Title Johann Most Now Gives
to His Views.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Herr Johann
Most lectured on "Communistic Anarchism'
in beer garden here last night. He had
only 80, auditors, and several of them were
anything but Anarchists. One of his hearers
was so unanarchistic that he interrupted
Most several times, abusing him and his
ideas roundly. Most's speech was as in
offensive and mild as one could make from
his point of view.
Most came here at the invitation of the
Independent Labor Association, which
meets in Maennerchor Hal, l,.and it was ex-
pected that he would speak there, but the
Maennerchor and some other organizations
which use the hall are so opposedto Anarchy
or "Communistic Anarchism. as Most calls
his doctrine now, that they would not allow
the lecture to be delivered there, so at the
last minute other arrangements had to be
made.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
Sears Scores a Tennis Victory,

BoSTON, Dec. 2S.-P. S. Sears was the victor
in the first of the games in the JUNIOR tennis
handicap tournament which was played at the
Boston Athletic Associations hall yesterday.
His opponent was Il. w. Lodge, who was easily
defeated, the score being to 8 and to for
the two sets played. The next game in this
tournament will be between II. G. Otis and A.
p. Gardner, and will be played on "Wednesday
az noon. The only remaining game SO far ar
ranged is scheduled to be played on next Sat
urday at noon, by DR.. e. c, Haven and p
Manchester, but DR.. Haven has been suffering
from an injured ankle and may withdraw from
the tournament
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
Bad Prospects for Football.

The prospects for football games during the
next few weeks are very poor indeed, and it is
Likely that the clubs composing the Western
League will decide this week to postpone their
games until next month or February. A mem-
Der of the Allegheny Athletic team said YES
terday: 1t is toolishness to think of playing
while there is much snow on the ground
There are i've games scheduled for New Years
Day and / predict not one of them will be
played. 1t is impossible tor all the games to be
played and it would, therefore, be wise to re-
solve To postpone the entire lot until the
weather is more favorable. If this is not done
our new league will be jeopardized"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
PITTSBURG, Pa.

PITTSBURG, Pa.
Fine Cigars put up in fancy style; also
beautiful Meerscbaums, besides about 500
other kinds of Pipes of every kind and
variety. Beautiful Smokers Sets, all at
rock bottom prices.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
FOUND DEAD IN HIS ROOM.
The Untimely End of Cleveland Salesman
in a Wheeling Hotel.

Ihe Unt1mely End OF a Cleveland salesman
in a Wheeling Hotel.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.i
WHEELING, Dec. 2S.-About 9o'clock this
morning Manager Ross, of the Hotel Windsor.
made the CHASTITY discovery that w. R. Hender-
son had been dead in his bed in room No 10
since last Friday night. A big gas fire was
blazing in the room and decomposition had al
ready set in. Henderson came to the hotel on
the 10th inst, as a representative of McKim &
MckIm, of Cleveland. Eo had plenty of money
and made no effort to do business, drinking
heavily every day. He would sit about the
hotel for hours, moody and detected, and was
evidently greatly worried about something.
Friday night he came in covered with snow,
and at once went to his room, not being again
seen alive When the room door was burst
open to-day Henderson's body was found in bed
with all its clothes on except the coat An
empty chloral bottle was by his side. In his
pockets were found life insurance policies ag-
gregating $780, His home is in Ann Arbor,
Mich
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
Tapped the Keg En- Route.

About o'clock yesterday morning six
Hungarians were walking along Penn ave-
nue. near Twenty-ninth street. They were
singing, and two of them were carrying 3
keg of beer. When they got to Twenty
ninth street they tapped the keg, and after
indulging in the contents for a snort time
commenced quarreling and finally fighting.
Officer Bagby and several others made a raid
on the party, and after a lively fight ar
rested them. At the hearing in the morning
each were fined IS aud costs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
Good Trotters in Demand.

There is an unusual demand at present in
and about Pittsburg for good young trotting
horses. During a conversation yesterday.
Henry B. Rea said: Several gentleman are on
the lookout for good youngsters. never knew
good horses to be in such demand here as at
present / met a gentleman on Friday
who was trying to buy two young trotters, and
he had been unable 10 get them. This proves
that well have a great JroUting season next
year. 1 expect that we'll see quite a number of
Pittsburg horses in the $50 class next season.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
COUNTERFEIT SILVER.

A Good Many Bogus Dollars Passed Upon
People of Wheeling.
rsPEcrAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.y
WHEELING, Dec. 2S.-It is very probable
that the ItalIans arrested in Pittsburg for pass
ing counterfeit money are the same who
worked off a considerable amount of the spu-
rious coins in Wheeling few weeks ago. The
number OF Italians making purchases here
made theI success easy.
The dollars all bore the date of 1880, and it
took very shrewd expert to detect their bogus
character. They were made, it is sad of Bab-
bitJ metal, washed with silver. which was then
tarnished by artificial means SO that they
looked as much like real money as they sound
ed. The gang did not stop here long.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
BURNED BY GASOLINE.

An Exploding Retort Seriously Injuries a
Scranton Man.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcB.:
SCRANTON, Dec. 2S.-A gasoline retort in the
cellar of William Blume, wealthy manufact-
urer, exploded to-day with a force which shook
the house. Charles a son of Mr.. Blume, was in
the cellar at the time trying to repair the re-
tort and he WAS terribly burned.
When Mr.. Blume reached the cellar he found
it in flames. Blazing gasoline was running
over the floor, while his son, who was tempo
rarily blinded, was running about like mad
man. Neighbors rushed in and prevented the
destruction of the house.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
TROUBLED BY vANDALs,
Their Mark is the Holy Land Stone Of
Talmage's New Church.


NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-Dr. Talmage is ex.
periencing considerable trouble in finishing his
new tabernacle. The contractor is behindhand.
unpro )itious weather has caused unlocked for
delay, an accident destroyed several carved
stones and the relic hunters have haunted the
building with mallet and chiseI in search of the
stone that was brought from Palestine by the
preacher.
The stone from the Holy Land has been a
pane to the workmen employed about the edi-
nee. Master Carver John Doanelly said that
misguided relic hunters had defaced three
pieces OF carved stone, each one believing that
ne had spall from the heTalded stone. At the
Conclusion of each raid of vandsls Carver Don.
nelly was forced te renew the work and OBJ
llterate as well as possible the work OF destruc.
ton At length the annoyance became un-
bearable and the cornerstones were boxed with
heavy timber.
1t Is said that DR.. Talmage has the covered
stone IN his own house. and will have it dressed
and placed in position about the time tn. new
tabernacle is formally opened. The chips made
in dressing will be sought after by collectors of
relics.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
A FEW PEOPLE WHO TRAVEL.

&C. W. Mackey, of franklin, went to
to New York last night. Mr.. Mackey said he
knew OF nothing new In trusts.
Judge Theodore S.. Wilson, of Clarion,
was at Seventh Avenue yesterday.
John Mcmillan, iron man from Chi
cago is at the Schlosser.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
Two Trifing Fires.

There were two alarms for small fires sent
in yesterday afternoon. The first was boz
35, at 1890. caused by some hot grease boil
ing out OF skillet on stove at 131 Wash
ington street; no damage. The other was
box 242, at 8 o'clock, which was for chim-
ney fire on Station street, East END.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29

TOLEDO Dec. 2c.-AIlen w. Thurman, Presi-
dent of the American Association. and Chris
Won der Abe arrived in town tonight to confer
with President Ketcham. of the Toledo club,
with view 20 getting Toledo out of the Asso-
citation. The conference will take place to-
morrow. They will propose that Toledo with
draw peaceably and intimate that if Ketcham
declines Toledo will be squeezed out in some
other way.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-29
sHENANGo AND PITTsBURG.

Consultation to be Held at Erie as to Its
Lake Terminus.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH1
ERIE, Dec 2S.-General Huidekooper and
Colonel Dick. of the Pittsburg, Shenango and
Lake Erie Railroad Company, will meet the
Board of Trade here tomorrow evening. The
company has not decided as to its lake ter
minus as yet, and can get to Lake Erie at Elk
Creek, near Girard. Erie's well protected har-
Dor holds out great inducements.
There is a movement on foot here to give the
company free right of way from the Nickle
Plate to the lake. The soft coal trade at Erie
and the Shenango and Pittsburg ore trades are
important items to the new COMPANY.