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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-02-20

Per week by our improved Club
System. The cases in our Watches
are fully warranted for 20 years.
The iupEeulrnis are Elgin aud Wal
than, reliable and we'll known. The
Watches are Hunting case or open
face, Ladies' or Gents size-stem
windcrs and settlers, and are fully
equal in durability, service and ap-
pearance to any $50 Watch. We
sell one Of these Watches for 625
cash. and send to any address by
Express, with privilege Of examin-
alton: Os by cur Club system at VI
per week. One good reliable
AGENT WANTED in each place,
Write for particulars.
EMPIRE WATCH CLUB co,
d Park Row, New York.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-02-20

Rutherford johnson were represented by
Ma; n J. >erlaht;her dress was green trim
med With Idta md Oats: .airt fFinvt1l with
corn: hat Of oain ann ni.)p; banner u blue
with gilt leitercd inscription. .R.AIhs rftrd 4
johnson. deal>rs In -four. feed. seeds wood
and pOta, ocs." immcd with corn and oats and
small bags OF feed.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-02-20
He Sent Eighty Miles for It.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
lOUtSNyllE. Ky, NEW Y06K. nv
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-02-20


well knows brands Of ]. NJ. Macoy's
Cresco Roller Miila were visible, the
gold coin and the siives leaf. Her
dress was trimmed with oats and corn,
Flour sacks formed her banner.
Lomas Bros, hardware. was repre-
sented by Mrs. c. ]. Harlan, who
wore a black silk trimmed as follows
brass chain necklace, epaulettes o.
wire tea pot stands, cuffs of small til
articles, handsome door bell rosette
on belt lrung occasion4il.,, front O
skirt festooned with brass chain dra
perry, two ivory handled dessert knive:
on right panel, large carving knife Oh
left panel, bottom of skirt trimmes
with tea spoons, back ornamente'
4 with wire dish cloth and shears, ha
trimmed With small scissors, etc
Banner shield Of bright tin, border
cd with polished copper, points deco
rated with tic rossltes; Tomas Bros
Hardware was printed in gilt on tn
shield, the banner pole wooden rak
around the teeth of which was artist
cally eltwined barb wire, above whic
was attached i small copper tea kettle
| Following in order comes Mss Mat
tie Bowers: her costume Of biass re
ses set off to advantage panel {
feathers on the right side, the left b.
ing looped up With ring, jaunt
red turban with wing afRament VIZ
worn. She appeared for W. /
Owen. whose name and business ";
in gilt letters on red plush banne
| Miss Carrie Dale bearing a blae
banner with the inscription "W. !
Barker, Breech of Promise Cases
Specially" was next to respond. HI
black dress was trimmed with lawyer
phrases and certificate to practice a
ranged on the front, lawyers blanl
forming panel on side and larl
"bsisi" on back. Quite appropriate
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
CUT INTO PIECES.

Terrible Death of Prof. Stephenson aI
HazelwOOd-HIs Remains Scattered
Along the Track for Some Distance by n
TraIn-An Old Teachers Fate.
One of the oldest teachers in the Pittsburg
schools was killed about P, M. yesterday.
l. was Prof. Isaac N. Stephenson, prin-
cipal of the Lawrence School of the FIT.
teenth ward, who was run over on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Hazelwood.
Prof Stephenson was on his way home and
had alighted from a train shortly before s
o'clock. As he was crossing the track he
was struck by passing train and cut to
pieces under the wheels. His remains were
found on the track just after the train had
passed and were taken to an undertaking
establishment. His watch had stopped at
nine minutes to o'clock, the time of the
accident.
Prot. Stephenson leaves a widow and four
children residing at Hazelwood. He was 81
years of age, and has been connected with
the Pittsburg schools since 1856. He was
formerly principal of the Grant school, and
was succeeded there by II. I. Gourley, the
Mayor-elect. He was also principal of the
HomeEood and Williamsburg schools for
short periods, and has presided over the
Lawrence school for eight or ten years.
The Coroner was notified of the case, and
will hold an inquest tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
STATUS OF THE LIBRARY.

Why Visitors Have TO be Excluded, No
Matter Who They Archie S25O.OOO
Worth of Pictures Being Returned
Citizens Praise MIR. ScoIt's Executive
Management.
Concerning the statements that some
friends of Mr.. Carnegie were refused ad-
mittance to Carnegie Free Library yester-
day, as alleged by the order of Mr.. James B.
Scott. that gentleman said yesterday:
81 really fail to see why Misrepresentation
occasionally takes the place of truth when
fact the Carnegie Free Library is absolutely
in the charge of the City Property Commit
tee, of Allegheny, and nobody is to be
allowed access to the building until the
status of the permanent control is
established. Ny presence there yester-
day is simply due to the fact that
the Commission is responsible for
$3.50. 900 worth of pictures loaned BY our
citizens to the Art Committee, of which Mr..
Joseph 2. Woodwell is chairman. The pic
lures wera removed from the walls yester-
day and we're being packed for transfer to
the owners. 1t would be pretty how dye
do if the public was allowed to tramp
around the building with a quarter of
million dollars worth of paintings lying
around on tine floor. have no connection
whatever with the library and am only in
attendance there along with the members of
that art committee until the pictures are
safely returned to their owners next week.
When that is done the traces of the opening
will be cleared away and the library will
await the pleasure of the Allegheny Coun-
cils."
Mr.. VIM. Witherow, proprietor of tine
Hotel Duquesne, said of the opening last
evening: 81 have seen a great many public
occasions in various parts of the country, but
must say that never saw such superb
management of every detail of great oc-
casion than was exhibited there. There was
not hitch from beginning to end of the pr
gramme. The audience was seated in a most
careful and methodlcal manner, the enthu-
sias m was infectious and the applause was
well-Iimed. The music and oratory fitted
with great nicetv. and more admirable sue
cess could not be imagined. Colonel j. M.
Schoonmaker occupied the seat next to me,
and his opinions we're as strongly expressed
as my own. On all sides hear the warmest
praise of Mr.. James B. Scott's executive
ability as shown in the management OF the
opening"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED.
Incidents of n Day in Two Cities Condensed
for Ready Reading.

Incidents of Day in Two Cities Condensed
for Ready Reading.
THE Marion Improvement Company elected
the following officers yesterday at its office, lbs
Water street: President, T. M. Jenkinson:
Treasurer, ]. A. Elphiustone: Manager, @. r.
Maclerry; Directors, 7. NJ. Jenkinson, j. A.
Elphinstone, s. n. Barb, G. Kimberland c. R.
Maclerry, ]. A. Rodabaugh and William Wat
kins.
WILLIAM REYNOLDS, the Unknown engin-
eer of Municipal Hall, was thrown from his
horse on Smithfield street in front of the build
ing and seriously hurt. His knee cap was split
and one leg broken. Mr.. Reynolds was re-
moved to the West Penn Hospital where his
injuries were dressed.
SERGEANT JAMES NJ LEWIS, ,o1P hiladelphia
passed through the city yesterday with ten
regular army recruits bound for jefferson Bar.
racks Mo. They were joined at the Union
depot by six additional from this city.
CITY H HALL was deserted yesterday except
BY the ever. faithful Controller and his assist
ant clerk Virgil L. Adams both bOlding up the
city financial record ana figuring how to defeat
the deficiency.
THE removal of the RUNS OF the ill-fated
Wiley building was commenced yesterday
under the direction of Murphy Hamilton
who will erect three large commission houses
on the lots.
OPPORTUNITY was taken of yesterday being
holiday to clean MP the registry and money
order departments Of the Postofhce.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
now TO SEE STRAIGHT.
Two Eyes Are Better Than One

There are hundreds of people who cannot
see an object with both eyes at the same
time and yet are not aware of the fact. In
whatever degree, it is crooked
eyes," Ii the DETECTION is but slight, two
objects of the same are seen where but one
should be. Ii great, the deformity is
noticeable to everyone, and the fact OF the
eye being entirely out of the proper line of
vision soon loses its power of vision from
loss of exercise. It is sin to allow a child
to grow up with It's eyes crooked, causing 1t
not only to loose the sight of an eye, but to
be the butt OF ridicule by its companions.
thus lessening its self-esteem and embitter-
ing its life. No person who has had the de-
formity corrected has ever regretted it.
The case of the son of Mr.. John Flaherty,
of Walkers Mills. Pa, but ten years of
age, will illustrate the ease and simplicity
of the operation in skilllul hands. After
dropping into the eye solution of cocoaine
four times in ten minutes, the little fellow
took his seat in an easy chair, and in less
than two minutes DR.. Sadler had completed
the operation without a motion to interfere
on the part Of the patient He called at the
Office, S04 Penn ave-, a few days later, to say
that it had been sore slightly the next day
only, and that all concerned were highly
pleased.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
SOME SERIOUS CHARGES

Made Against Labor Leaders by the Strikers
at shOenberger's NTnI-PoIicemen still
Guarding the PrOperty-Imporrant Meet.
ing of the Strikers.
A meeting of the strikers from Shoen-
berger's mill was held at Imperial Hall last
night, and important developments were the
result. Nearly 100 men were present.
Chairman Lysett, of Trustworthy Lodge,
presided, and stated that the object of the
meeting was to secure the sanction of the
strikers to make test case of one of the
arrests that had been made.
The Chairman stated that upon seeking
legal information he had been informed that
it was unlawful to arrest a man who merely
walked the street and obeyed the law.
A vote was then taken on the
question and all were in favor
of having such a test made. Definite ac-
ton was deferred, however, on the course to
be adopted, until the next meeting.
A general discussion of the situation of
the strike arose. The course of President
Weihe, of the National Amalgamated Asso-
citation. and District Vice President Sullivan
was severely criticised. 1t was claimed
that they had catered to the interests of
Shoenberger & Co., and had treated
the .members of Trustworthy Lodge
unfairly. One of the head officers, it was
claimed, had acted in an underhand method,
while acting in the capacity of an agent of
Trustworthy Lodge, and had gone so far as
to accept money to ruin the lodge. The pub
locations in the Labor Tribune of William
Martin were denounced as misleading, and
presented but one side of the question.
Several of those present stated that they
were afraid to go home, because their homes
were near the mill and since, to be seen in
the vicinity, meant certain arrest.
The report of alleged collusiOn. between
one of the officials of the Steel Workers
Association and Shoenberger & Co. will, no
doubt, create a sensation among the men,
bers of the Amalgamated Association. To
let such rumOrs go uncontradicted will
breed unending discord in certain quarters
and steps will probably be taken to dis
cipline those who are dissatisfied with the
settlement made.
Messrs. Weihe and Martin maintain that
there has been no official or legal strike at
the mill, while the men insist that their
cause is Just and should be sustained. The
company is running its mill almost to its
full capacity, and it is hard to foretell what
course the strikers will pursue. Four police
men are kept constantly on guard at the
place, and will see that no overt act will be
committed:
A visit to Mr. Martins house late last
night ell cited the fact that he was not at
home. One of the inmates of the house
stated that it was not definitely known where
Mr.. Martin was, but he was probably out of
the city and could not, therefore, be seen
in reference to the matter.
The next meeting of the men has been ar
ranged to take place on next Tuesday after
noon, and important developments are looked
for.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING.
Some VINO Travel, Some Who Do NOT, and
Others Who Talk.

Some VINO Travel, Some Who Do MOI, and
Others Who Talk.
Mr.. William G. Foster and wife, of
P.ttsburg, who spent several days in st. Fran
els last week, left on Thursday for Key West,
Fla, ana Havana. Returning they will take in
St. Augustine and Jacksonville, and then pro-
ceedh omeward.
Mr.. George Richards, Of Grafton, ex-
member of the Legislature, celebrated his 39th
birthday yesterday by giving reception TO his
old friends and associates. He was made the
recipient of many presents as mementoes of the
occasion.
Mrs. Senator Quay and two young
daughters were passengers on the Eastern ex-
press last night returning to Washington. Mrs.
Quay came TO attend the wedding of her
niece at Sewickley.
Special A0Npt Hampton Houghton, OF
the Pennsylvania road, who has been laid up
for week with la grippe, is able to resume his
duties once more. His friends are glad to see
him on the streets.
Mr.. E. G. W. Dietrich, the well known
architect of New York City, was here last
week on business. and stopped with his mother.
Mrs. j. S. Dietrich l47 Second avenue.
Mr.. K. Solomon, of Guskys', leaves for
New York and other Eastern cities this even
ing. He contemplaJes returning about March
Is
Miss Stella Kevan, of Sherman avenue,
who has been visiting il Philadelphia for the
past three months, returned home last evening.
John z. Spofford, of Boston. and J. M. i.
Reed, of Oil City,are stopping at the Duquesne
Hotel
Mr. W. DeWolf leaves this morning
for the East, to return in about three weeks.
Senator E. E. Robbins, of Greensburg,
was in the city yesterday.
Harry Metzgar went East last night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
SWEETS TO THE SWEET.

Pittsburg Ladies' Fond Of Candies-NatrOns
as Well ns School Girls Call il Me-
cessity-A Pretty Girl's Practical Choice
of Sweetness.
With a lead-me-not-into-tempt ptation sort
of feeling a reporter, in the interest of the
public, sauntered into a fashionable confec-
tionery store yesterday afternoon. A
confectionery store is rather sweet
place to visit, but dangerous to the digestion
and to the heart of a susceptible mortal, for
''sweets to the sweet" is a motto the clerks
in such an establishment are constantly
verifying.
By personal observation in the course of
an hour, and conversation with one of the
clerks, some very sweet information was OBJ
tanned regarding the sweets that
young ladies affect. ''TheY prefer a
mixture, in buying pound of
candy" said the young man, "French can
with candied fruits sprinkled in literally.
Regular customers? Well, should think
we did have them. We learn to know
their favorite candies; in other words,
their likes and dislikes to T, and it is sur
prising how much confectionery a well-de-
veloped girl can consume.
''Nor is the enjoyment of candy confined
to the younger generation. Some
married women are inveterate
candy consumers. One little matron comes
in here every time she passes and buys
box. Sometimes she will remark: I have
some at home, but thought would get some
more for lear 1 might need it,
Yes, need is the word she
uses, as if it were really necessity to her,
and she is dreadfully pretty little creature,
too, lovely complexion, bright eyes, good
teeth, and general appearance that contra
diets the statement that candy is unhealth-
full"
During the conversation customer after
customer had entered the store, and number
less boxes had been filled with
choice candies by the salesmen,
when in tripped a charming
little blonde, accompanied by tail, dark
gentleman. Designating her favorite
candies with few words and one or two
graceful gestures, she conVersed with her
companion while her wishes were material
izing. The salesmen presented the neatly
covered gilt-corded box to the gentleman
He, turning to the young lady,
gave it to her with the remark:
ga testimonial to the fact that I'm sweet
on you" Not in the least disconnected the
young lady retorted: ga substantial kind
of sweetness; like to have men sweet on
me in this way"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
FIRST TAUGHT THE Bland.

Centennial Anniversary of the Denth of the
Able de PEpee-A Characteristic CeIe-
bration by Pittsburgers-Au Interesting
Object Lesson.
Ths centennial anniversary of the death oi
the Able de FEpee was celebrated last even-
ing in the chapel of st. Andrews Protes-
tant Episcopal Church, on Ninth street.
He was the first teacher of the blind in
France. 1t was he who formulated the first
sign alphabet for the deaf and dumb, which
has since been improved upon, until the
present complicated but highly expressive
system Is the result.
Last evening there were about 20 persons
present, of whom at least 90 were deaf.
Throughout the exercises of the evening an
imated conversation was carried on, not
only by persons sitting side by side,
but by men and women separated
by the entire width of the
chapel Strange to say, unlike converse
tion at the theater, it did not interfere with
the exercises, and interrupted no man who
was intent upon the words of the speaker
The conversation was carried ON by the sign
language, and was silent.
J. c. Balls rendered history of the Able
de pEpee and of the work which he had
done. As he proceeded with his gestures his
thought was translated into English speech
by Mr.. Stewart, the interpreter connected
with the Institute for the Deaf and Dumb,
at Edgewood.
When the lecture was concluded, B. R.
Allabaugh. the supervisor of the institute,
gave an interesting object lesson on the black
board. He wrote questions, to which a deaf
boy 10 years old wrote the answers. One
thing noticeable in this and the following
exercises was the excellence of chirography
shown by the deaf and dumb pupils. Two
bows Of 9 years were then called to the black
board. Mr.. Allabaugh described, in sign
language, the shooting and cooking of
rabbit, and asked each boy to write the
story on the blackboard. One boy wrote:
"a man saw a rabbit. He killed it. He
cooked it and ate it for dinner" The other
wrote: "a man saw rabbit. He shot it
and ate it for dinner" Similar interesting
exhibitions were given by the lads. A goodly
collection was taken for the proposed State
home for aged deaf persons, to be established
somewhere near Harrisburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
A VERY QUIET MEETING.

An Allegheny Firm Reported ~ SELLING
Nom Union Cigars.
The meeting of the Central Trades Coun-
ell last evening was well attended. Joseph
L. Evans presided. John Coyle and James
Bakewell were admitted as delegates from
Thomas Marlowe Lodge, No. Sc. A. A. Of
1. and s. W. The Secretary was instructed
to write to the authorities Of the American
Flint Glass Workers Association in refer
ence to glass workers at Tarentum having
houses built by non-union workmen. A
communication was received from Cigar
makers L. A, 1874, regarding Morris 3
Kuehne selling non-union cigars. A COM
mittee was appointed to see Mr.. Kuehne in
reference to the matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
DRUNKARDS OF CHILDREN.
The Work which is Being Wrought by the
jug Business.

The Work Which is Being Wrought by the
jug Business.
Inspector McKelvey delivered some forci-
BILE remarks last night on the evils of the
slug business" as conducted in different
sections of the Southside when three boys,
none of whom were over IA years, were
brought into the Twenty-eighth ward station
on charges of drunkenness. One of the
lads, the smallest, and probably the most
youthful of the three, was carried from the
wagon into the cell room in the arms of one
of the wagon men. so helpless was his con-
dition. He was bleeding from cut over
the eye, inflicted by the watchman of Cum
ningham & Co. glass factory, so they said,
who struck him with lump of glass.
The two boys who were able to talk de-
MED that they had been drinking liquor,
but the little fellows appearance indicated
otherwise.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
ASSAULTED A SICK NAN.

Turned Out on the Street While Suffering
From Typhoid Fever.
Antony O'Brien was arrested yesterday
evening on a warrant from Alderman Lohr-
mans office, sworn out by John Warbroat,
changing him with assault and battery.
The information alleges that the prosecutor
was boarder at O'Brien's house on Carson
street, and when he fell sick with ty phoid
fever and became in arrears with his board
bill, O'Brien took him out of bed and put
him into the street.
A relapse followed the eviction, and War.
broat is still in hospital as the result. A
hearing will be held on March 3.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
THE MANIA FOR GUM CHEWING.
A Manufacturer Says More of the Article
Used To.Dn Thnn Ever.

Manufacturer Says More of the Article Is
Used To-Day Than Ever.
The demand for chewing gum, says s. A.
Jones, manufacturer, in the st. Louis
Globe Democrat, is on the increase every
day. 1t appears as if every man, woman
and child has taken the fever and has be-
come slave to the despotic gum chewing
habit. The people at Chicago chew more
gum than any city in the Union at present,
while st. Louis is fast falling into the wake
as prize gum chewing city. but I some
times ship 10000 pieces of gum in one day
to jobbers in this city, which speaks for the
extent of the chewing habit here. The two
principal varieties of gum are one for gen.
tlemen made from Panama importations,
which is good for whisky breath, and the
other OF more delicate composition, and
which the ladies favor. The ladies variety
is made from California fruits.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
Fortunate Inventors.

Bigdon & Higdon, patent lawyers, 90 Fifth
avenue. Pittsburg, and St. Cloud building,
opposite Patent Office, Washington, D. c.,
report the following patents granted this
week: Pittsburg-J. w. Davv, insulator;
same, rail for elevated ways; J. H. Dixon,
tool attachment; W. S. Sims, roll; R. h.
Soule, car-heating apparatus, and steam
trap; H. H. Westinghouse, pressure indi-
Gator for air-brake apparatus. Allegheny
J. G. Beckfeld & A. Schmid, gas engine,
etc.; M. A, Michales, mining machine
Altoona-W. o. Dunbar, journal box for
car axles
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-23
DRUNKARD'S HALLUCINATION.
The Popular Belief That They See Snakes !.
Grenf Mistake.

The Popular Belief That They See Snakes Is
n Grenf Mistake.
A man came to the dispensary the other
day, says DR.. Frank Heitzig, in the st.
Louis Globe Democrat, suffering under the
hallucination that he was surrounded on all
sides with cherries. He was the victim of a
continued devotion to whisky favored with
cherries preserved in marachina. The pre-
valent idea that jim-jams always takes the
form Of snakes is a mistake. The halluein-
atious that beset victims to alcoholism are
innumerable. l was called once to see
man who imagined that stream of bouton-
nieres was pouring through a hole in the
ceiling of his room, threatening to suffocate
him. Another man was haunted by an old
gray goose. A large fat man believed him
self a bounding gazelle. The appearance of
snakes and demons only occur in rare cases,
but whatever the deluslon the mental tor
ture is the same.