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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
A FRENCH BANQUET.
The First Pittsburg Dinner With Toasrs
Delivered in French.

The First Pittsburg Dinner With Toasts
Delivered in French.
The first bandaet of the French Circle of
Friendship, composed principally of Bel
gium glassblowers, was held in Odd Eel
lows Hall, Southside, last night. This So
ciety, the organization of which was noted
exclusively in The DISPATCH at the time,
was started about two months ago, and has
about 45 members. 1t was started for the
purpose of educating and clevatlng the
French citizens of the city, and last nights
gathering was only one of many of the same
character to be provided for the members.
The members were out en- masse. Their
were also several invited guests including
Arnold Schneider, the Consular agent Of
Belgium, located in Pittsburg, Attorney
Stengel and two or three Southside busi-
ness men. The menu is said to be the first
French bill of fare ever presented to Pitts
burg public. The dinner was served by
members Of the society. President Joseph
DuShane acted as toast master and the
following toasts in French were presented:
"The Progress of Pittsburg," by Joseph
Meyer; "The French" by VIM. Weibie;
''Tne Bar" by Attorney Stengel; THE
Ladies'" by Eugene Vetter; Language"
by Mr.. Arnold Schneider. During the
evening President DuShane was presented
with a neat badge by Oscar Falleur on be-
half of the society.
1 The French Circle of Friendship holds
fortnIghtly meetings in Druld's Hall, on the
Southside. Last nights pleasant affair will
no doubt be the means of adding several
new members to the roll.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
WARDEN BERLIN's REQUEST.
He Asks the Prison Board for Two Addis
tiOnaI jail Keepers.

He Asks the Prison Board for Two Addis
fIOnaI jail Keepers.
The regular meeting Of the County Prison
Board was held yesterday afternoon. In
order to meet the increase in the number Of
prisoners, Warden Berlin asked for the
assistance Of two extra men, one for the day
and one for the night relief In support Of
his request the warden submitted a state
ment showing the number Of prisoners
handled at the Jail during the past three years.
For 1887 he showed 1916 prisoners received,
with an average daily maintenance Of 137;
for 1888, ), $40 prisoners, with an average
Of 165 maintained daily; in 1889, 1907 pris-
oners, an average maintained per day Of
100. Since he went into Office, five years
ago, in spite of the increase in work, there
has been an increase of but one man to his
force. The force now consists oftTo men on
day watch in the cells, two men on night
watch in the cells and the Warden and
Deputy Warden, six in all.
Coroner Mcdowell approved the request,
calling attention to the recent suicides in
the Jail. The request was referred to the
quarterly committee. The warden notified
the board of his appointment of Mr.. Sofel
as deputy warden. It was referred to the
quarterly committee.
The affairs of the committee for the quar-
ter were laid over until the regular meeting
one month hence,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
THE SILSBY TEST.

Chief Jones Refused TO Make a Statemen:
About twas the Gauge Covered With
a Cloth f-The Tanks Are in Readiness
for the Contest.
Yesterday Chief J. o. Brown received a
letter from John Vanderveldt, dated at
Omaha, Neb., saying that he had to be de-
tained on business for some days yet, but
would probably arrive at Pittsburg on Sun
day evening or Monday morning. The
Chief is anxious to have the test concluded
so as to have it widened from the working
engines of two cities to those of the world,
which might be considered as a world s
fair test of the best engines, which. Chief
Brown will demand shall control the choice
Of fire apparatus for the Pittsburg Fire
Bureau in future purchases.
An examination of the tanks yesterday
showed them to be feet inces in diam
eter and 5 feet inches in depth, said to
contain 81 barrels, or about 1.700 gallons,
standard measure, 80 gallons to the barrel
capacity. This at the rate of $50 gallons
per minute, the throwing capacity claimed
as an average run for the irst-class Amos
keag, would empty the vat provided, if the
supply held out about every two minutes.
Confidence rises every day in the ability of
the Amoskesg engine at No. 2 engine house
to win the battle, and if the supporters of
the Silsby engine will call at No. 2, or
engine houses in Pittsburg with 800, more
or less, to back the rotary performance,
it will be soon taken up, which is
more suggestive of a ring than any
other system of pumping power they say
that is known.
The latest reports regarding the Silsby en-
gine test was that the first class engine to
contest with the city Amoskeag at No. 2 en-
gine house was tried yesterday morning at
10 o'clock, taking from the tank which she
will use at the test. The result is slightly
clouded, according to the account of man
who was present in the first place, because
the water gauge was covered with a cloth
during the trial, and in the next, because
the water was never lowered more than four
inches in the tank during the
continuance of the trial. With
out knowing the amount of water con-
sumed or the pressure made, there was no
chance for the onlooker, who is a practical
fireman, to say what the engine could do.
Chief Jones, when called upon in refer
ence to the above, hesitated for several
moments before replying, then said: ''I
suppose Pete Snyder gave you that. saw
a lot of the Pittsburg- boys down on the
wharf within a few moments after we got
there
"What we want to know, Chief, is why
the water gauge was covered with cloth?''
The Chief laughed slyly and said: "Well.
I guess that's our business. If they are
anxious about the figures on that gauge,
guess we will keep them to ourselves. I
haven't got anything further to say"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

bitter fight for the control of Trinity Church
in the future.
The possibility of a coalition with st.
Peters P. E. Church congregation seems to
be entering into the matter. There are some
members of Trinity vestry who favor the
amalgamation Of the two congregations pro-
viding certain financial stumbling blocks
are removed. 1t is almost impossible to Sc
cure an authorized interview from members
OF the congregation. The above history of
affairs has been CLEANED from various indi-
viduals during a term of several weeks.
The suit brought by Mr.. Maxwell was
prepared by one of the most prominent law
yers of the city who is a member of the con-
gregation. 1t is believed to be the precur-
sor OF bitter contest. Service of the sum-
mons to appear before Magistrate Gripp was
made upon various members of the Vestry
by Mr.. Gripp's constable. The writ was
made returnable on February Is. Being
the next day after st. Valentines Day a
highly colored ecclesiastical valentine will
be awaited with interest.
Rev. Samuel Maxwell has been over four
years rector of Trinity Church, coming
from Youngstown, O., where he held pas
torate for IL years. Prior to his coming
there had been bitter contest over the act
ing rector's retention, and Mr.. Maxwell
was agreed upon as a compromise candidate
against Mr.. John II. Shoenberger's dissent.
An endeavor was made to see Vestryman
Henry G. Hale late last night, at his resi-
dence, Ellsworth avenue, East End. Tine
gentleman had retired, but sent word that
he was not to be interviewed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
THE POLITICAL MILL,
Democratic Primaries and Numerous
Suggestion Meetings.
BAILEY WILL BE THE NOMINEE.
Republican Leaders Rather Pleased With
Their Prospects.
GENERAL APATHY IN VOTING SHOWN.

The Democratic primaries were last night
a little more apathetic, if possible, than
those which preceded them for the Republi-
can candidates. The feeling was regarded
as generally in favor of Judge Bailey as the
maYoralty candidate, and the attendance at
Wednesdays convention in council cham
Der is expected to be large. This is ac-
counted for by the few places in which any
votes were cast, and the possibility of max
ing capital at the convention by staying
away from the primaries and appearing as
unpledged delegates.
A call at the County Democracy head
quarters showed gathering of some 80 of
the faithful awaiting returns. William J.
Bremen, who was present, said that there
were some 139 districts, and returns up to
IL P. NJ. had been received from the First,
Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth. Sew
enth and Fourteenth wards. He said the
indications were that Judge Bailey received
the Endorsement of the united Democracy,
considering the interests of the best ele-
ments of the Democratic party and the
people in general. He admitted that the
primaries were a mere formality, and all
present coincided that the nominations of
E. S. Morrow and J. s. Denniston for Con-
troller and Treasurer, respectively, would
be Endorsed by the convention.
Visiting Republican headquarters of the
City Executive Committee yesterday, the
influx of people all day long was simply
marvellous. The members of the committee
present from time to time said this was the
first time in the leading week in the cam
paign in which such unanimity was dis
played by the Republican party, and such
an adherence to the nominations avowed by
the people visiting.
When the fact was stated that it was
almost certain, barring the usual contin-
gencies of a Democratic Convention, that
Judge Bailey would be the nominee for
Mayor on the Democratic ticket the general
opinion was given from the people present
that the Republican campaign managers
would much prefer Judge Bailey to any
other Democratic candidate. The Graft
Bennett case, combined with the O'Leary-
LarkIn-Giles victory or control of the
primaries, and the failing health of the Dem
ocratic nominee, that Gourley's majority
would be working one in every respect.
Everyone seemed jubilant over the prospects
and certain of the results.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

The scenes of daily occurrence reminded
one of the days OF 1845 and the Pittsburg
fire. As to the list of losses paid and to
whom there is, Secretary Kremer has in
formed me, a complete record in the hands
of the State Flood Commission. It will
probably be published one OF these days.
But am prepared to deny most emphat-
ically that the South Fork plan prevailed
in the Conemaugh Valley distribution. The
cases are not analogous. The money in the
South Fork case happened to fall into the
hands of men whose looting proclivities
would put Captain Kidd TO the blush. In
the general relief plan no money was placed
in the hands of citizens for distribution, but
was paid out by the proper officials in the
proper manner"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
WORKING FOR THE TICKET.
Republicans of the Thirty first Ward Will
Pull Together for Victory.

Republicans of the Thirty first Ward Will
Pull Together for Victory.
A meeting of the Republicans of the
Thirty-frst ward was called last night for
suggesting ward ticket to be voted for at
the primaries, February 8. The meeting
pledged itself not only to support, but
work for the election of the whole Republi-
can ticket. Resolutions were adopted con-
graduating the Republicans on the nomina-
tions made at the recent conventions, and
cordially giving Mr.. Gourley the support
due q representative and honest business
man.
Major Joseph F. Denniston and E. S.
Morrow were also made the recipients of
congratulatory resolutions on the integrity
and efficiency with which they had already
filled the positions to which they were
elected, and the axiom was implied that the
best way to hold good servant was to keep
him at work.
Resolutions were further adopted relative
to the purchase of an engine house site on
Allen avenue and disappearing Of Council
man Nisbet's action in the matter. The
following nominations we're therefore made:
For Alderman, Charles s. Black; Select
Council, John Eichleay and Andrew Bin
der; Common Council, Louis J. Fritz;
School Directors, Richard L. Jones and
Richard Hubster; Assessor, Joseph Davis.
AS this was only a suggestion meeting there
is plenty of time between his and next
Saturday to get other Richmonds in the
field
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
ward Democrats last night.
Mr.. Collins is the present incumbent.
A SCHOOL BOARD FIGHT.

Thirty Third Ward Republicans Want q
Larger Representation.
Thirty-third ward Democrats held theil
primaries in the Monongahela school house
last night. The following ticket was sue
cessful: Alderman, Thomas Keenan,; Com
mon Council, Constantine Gallagher; School
Directors, Michael CawIey and Albert
Ward; Constable, John Farley; Assessor,
Bernard Short.
There will be a fight in this ward for
School Directors. Messrs. Keenan, and
Wards terms expire. Ward is a candidate
for reelection and Mr.. Cawley desires to
fill Mr.. Keenan's place. The Republicans
are making a hard fight for the election of
at least one Of the following candidates: B.
W. Stauffer. Eli Corbley and Harry W oods
Timothy Colder is the only Republican on
the board at present. and Stauffer and Corb-
ley will make the fight for the Office.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
COMING WEST.

Washington Is HustIinE for a New Steel
Firm to Locate There.
Messrs. John Slater, 1. w. Mitchell, E.
F. Atcheson and Colonel J. B. R. Streator,
business men of Washington, Pa, came to
the city Yesterday to confer with some East
ern manufacturers with view to inducing
them to remove their mills to Washington.
The securing of the Tyler Manufacturing
Company, from Boston, has only whetted
the commercial appetites of the enterprising
citizens of Pittsburg's small but ambitious
neighbor.
Mr.. Tyler said YESTERDAY that he knew of
anxious to remove to Western Pennsylvania.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
TWENTY-NINTH WARD.

Republicans Put Up Ticket Against Demo-
Gratis and Independents.
At the suggestion meeting by the Repub-
licans of the Twenty-ninth ward, in the
Bedford school, last night, the following
named persons were selected to form the
ticket to oppose the Democrat and the In
dependent ticket, headed by F. C. Bein-
hauer for Alderman: Common Council,
John Moschell; Alderman,J Martin Shafer;
Assessor. Fred Fieger; School Directors,
two to be elected, DR.. I. W. Douvan, Gus
Kreil, Frank McCurry and Charles Evans;
Constable, Lindsey Davis.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
DIED FROM PERITONITIS.

Result of the Autopsy on the Sudden Dea th
of Joseph McMullen.
Coroner Mcdowell yesterday afternoon
ordered an autopsy on the body of a man
named Joseph McMullen, who died under
peculiar circumstances at the Homeopathic
Hospital. The autopsy was held last even
ing, and the discovery was made that the
mans death was caused bv peritonitis and
inflammation of the stomach.
McMullen was brought to the hospital
from a house in the rear of 1923 Penn avenue
in an unconscious condition. The inquest
will be continued tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING.

Some Who Travel, Some Who Do Not, and
Others Who Talk.
Hon. Edward D. Graf, of Worthing-
ton, Pa, was in the city yesterday. Last even
ing he departed on the limited for Duluth,
where he has large real estate interests.
-Ex-Coroner William Clawson, who has
been very i'll for several weeks with typhoid
fever, is now improving. His friends expect to
see him out in less than fortnight.
-Drs. K. G. Scott and A. P. Hamill,
eminent specialists, Of Cleveland, are 4t the
Hotel Schlosser. They are here on profess
sional business.
Captain Paul Boyton, the rubber-sult
natatorialist, is in Pittsburg, looking after
his summer tour and arranging tor An ex-
hibition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Officers Installed.

The Retail Grocers' Association have in.
stalled their new officers: President, John C.
O'Donnell; Vice President, W. q. Willett;
Recording Secretary, Henry Daub; Cor
responding Secretary, w. j. Mcdonnell;
Treasurer, j. H. Friday; Agents, r. C.
Dalzeil, A. F. Sulzner and c. C. Cutler.
The agents reported the collection of 1926 50
from delinquent members. The association
will remove to the third floor of 529 Smith
field street on April l.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
A Snnd Enunfar

OF So mems suits is the attraction we offer
for tomorrow. Cheviots, corkscrews, cassi-
meres and piques are among the lots. Mon
day they sell for s. suit. Our aim is to
supply the public with good, stylish cloth
ing at low prices, and the way we are crowd
ing our store with customers shows our sue
cess. To-morrow-S8 suit sale.
P. G. G. O., cor. Grant and Diamond
sts., opp. the new Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

Colonel Hardy Lewis Pappun, who is
best known as Little Sum-" United States
interpreter, and two other chieftains of the
Kaw tribe, by name Blue Horse and White
Moon were at the Union depot yesterday on
their way back from a business conference
at Washington. Colonel Hardy is of the
opinion that it will not be long before the
dime-novel Indian or any other kind of In
dian will be unknown.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
TROY HILL CARS STRUCK.

Two of Them Smashed Into by Penn Ave.
nue. Cable Cars.
Two accidents occurred at Sixteenth street
and Penn avenue shortly after o'clock
last evening. Cable car 2O4, while coming
in from Lawrenceville struck the rear of a
Troy Hill car at the Sixteenth street cross
ing. The latter car was badly broken and
, two men, whose names are not known, were
thrown from the platform and severely
bruised.
A short time afterward another similar
accident occurred at the same place. Cable
car % ar ran nne0 I[Oy notF aF car ana nearly
iniured
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
He Has Only Eight Toes.

Albert Dawson, a teamster employed at
the East Liberty stock yards, fell from the
seat of his wagon yesterday, the front wheel
passing over his right foot, crushing two o
his toes. He was removed to his home on
Frankstown avenue. where his foot was
dressed,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Evans Boosts shannopiu.

Mr.. Nat Evans says he has been 4S years
in the oil business, and after trip through
the Shannopin field, pronounces it the best
in the United States, not excepting the old
Bradford field, and says the product ia
worth so cents barrel more than that of
Washington county. He says he expects to
hear Of larger wells than ever yet struck,
and thinks they will be in the vicinity Of
Dawson farm.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Crushed bHa Cable Car.

Joseph Young, aged 81 years, while cross
ing the street at Twenty-eighth street and
Penn avenue last night, was struck by q
cable car and run over. His foot was Sc
verely crushed and several scalp wounds
were inflicted. The injured man was re-
moved to his home on Thirty-seVenth street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
A Watch at Stake.

W. Il. White, of Allegheny, was yester-
day charged with larceny by w. Il. White,
of Pittsburg, before Alderman McMasters.
The P1ttsburg man alleges watch belong
ing to him was delivered by an express
company to the Allegheny man. When he
called for it yesterday the former, he
claims, wanted S15 before he would deliver
If
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Must Have Been Thirsty.

Michael McGraw, who lives on Webster
avenue, made an information before Alder
man Richards yesterday, charging Frank
Colbert with surety of the peace. 1t is
alleged by McGraw that Colbert threatened
to shoot him because he refused him drink
of whisky. A warrant was issued,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
FIFTH WARD ENDORSEMENTS.
At Young Mems Meeting Ir Was Decided
to Vote for GOurIey.

to Vote for GOurIey.
A young mems meeting was held at the
Hancock Schoolhouse, Fifth ward, last
night. with about IS voters present, to con-
slider the action to be taken in the city
campaign. The consideration that the ward
was regarded as a Democratic one was
urged, and after discussion the following
Endorsements were made as a matter of
policy: For Mayor, Henry 1. Gourley;
Select Council, John J. Reilly; Patrick
White, Common Council; Con. Saxton and
Michael Daily, School Directors; John J.
Carney, Constable. The proceedings of the
meeting were furnished by John Jones,
Third district, Fifth ward.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Chinese New Year Celebration.

The Chinese will celebrate New Year to-
morrow evening by giving suppers to their
Sabbath school teachers at the Second o. P.
Church and Rev. J. W. SproulI's church in
Allegheny. They will supplement the en-.
tertainment by an exhibition of frecracker
manipulation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Increased Travel.

The 5-cent fare order went into effect on
the cable roads yesterday, and the conse-
quence was large increase in travel. It's
big thing to be able to ride FIVE miles for
8 cents when you can do it in half an hour.
The change will necessitate putting more
cars on the roads.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
TWENTY-EIGHTH WARD.

Republicans Hear Names to be Voted ON at
Next Saturdays Primary.
The Twenty-eighth ward Republicans held
suggestion meeting in the Birmingham
schoolhouse last night and received the
names of the following persons to be voted
for at the primary next Saturday: Select
Council, Hugh McCurry, John Hennessey;
Common Council, James Finn and W. T.
Rohrkaste; School Directors, two to be nomi-
mated, William Wigman, II. F. Olnhausen,
D. Z. Barton and Joseph Hipkins.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
The Teachera' Guild,

At the meeting of the Pittsburg Teachers
Guild yesterday afternoon in the Grant
School, Principal Riddle, of the Minersville
school, read paper on "Change in the
Methods for Examination in G Grammar"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02

Allegheny Police Committee met last
night and approved the payroll of the
police department, which amounts in the
aggregate to nearly 81, 200. As police funds
are exhausted, the money will have to be
borrowed. Mayor Pearson has made arrange
ments to that end.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Still In Jail.

Alderman Porter and Constable Elijah
Sheppard are still in Jail, but will ask the
Supreme Court for an allocatur and try and
get out on bail until next October. Mr..
Porter is hopeful of new trial and an ulti-
mate acquittal, but Sheppard is not so san
inn
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
A Doctor Remembered.

DR.. John Osborne, of Homestead, was
presented last Friday with a gold headed
cane and new silk hat. The gifts came
from a host of friends and admirers. The
doctor was surprised, but he responded in a
speech, and entertained his guests royalty,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Announcement In a Week.

The committee appointed at the Presby-
terian Synod, on Friday, to appoint time
for convention called for the purpose of
inviting all Christian churches into one
great body will make its announcement
within a week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
SIXTEENTH WARD.
Republicans Nominate Candidates without
Any Friction.

Any Friction.
The Republicans of the Sixteenth ward
met last night in the headquarters of the
Republican Tariff Club, and nominated a
ward ticket. The meeting was well. attended
and was presided over by Marshall Nc
Clean. The following ticket was named,
with but little opposition:
Common Council, Oliver A. Waggoner;
School Directors, William Price and Calvin
V. Willy; Constable, Samuel Bowden. A
take immediate steps toward the paving of
Ella, Etna, Taylor and Thirtv-ninth streets.