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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
COSTLY FUNERALS
SAID TO BE WHOLLY OUT OF PLACE BY
REPRESENTATIVE CLERGYMEN

Many Carriages Hired by Those Who Cam
not Afford 1.-THE Occasion Often Made
HoIiday-Death is Robbed of Its
SoIemnity.
Councilman Robertson's advocacy of less
expensive funerals in connection with Mr..
responsive chord in the minds OF a number
of the clergy seen yesterday. Rev. Father
Sheedy has declared himself as champion
of reform in expensive funerals, and minis
tiers of other denominations also declare
against extravagancsin burving the dead.
Rev. Father Sheedy said that as early as
Bishop O'Connor's time, there had been an
effort made by the Catholic clergy to induce
their parishioners to be less extravagant in
burying their dead, but, has not abated
the custom of expensive funerals,
no matter how poor the parties
who have to foot the bills.
Father Sheedy said that the poorer the
family the more they were bound to have q
large display of carriages, and many a time
when one member of family died the
funeral expenses were not all paid until
another died. He does not believe in
making holiday of a funeral, and says
mrny times the solemnity of the occasion
is lost sight of. People now cali a coffin
casket and try to hide it with flowers. The
Cathedral, however has a rule that q pail
is thrown over the coffin, flowers and all
when it enters the church, preserving better
the solemnity of tine occasion and serving
better to bring to tine minds of the people
the seriousness OF death.
In regard to stopping funeral professions,
Father Sheedy thought that there should be
the right of way. In Dublin certain hour
in the forenoon and afternoon is set aside
for funerals, and funeral professions that
appear on the streets after that are liable to
be broken into by any person.
Rev. B. F. WiburH. OF the Walton NJ. E.
Church, is an opponent of extravagant
funerals, where the persons can i'll afford it.
He said he had noticed funerals with a long
line OF carriages, when the parties did not
have money enough to buy bread for those
of the family who remained. The under
takers often lose money on funerals of peo-
pie who are not able to pay for so many car
riages.
Rev. Mr.. Wilburn said he was heartily
in favor of reform in funeral modes. The
bereaved may show proper reverence
without extravaganza, and the living should
not be robbed or pecuniarily embarrassed
in order to have large funeral for the
dead
Rev. f. R. Farrand, of the Southside
Presbyterian Church, is also in favor of
less expensive funerals where people can i'll
afford to hire so many carriages.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
ST. JOHN BOBs UP.

He Stops in Pittsburg Long Enough to
Rest and Get a Square Meal.
The great and only John P. st. John, the
Kansas Prohibitionist, stopped at the St.
James Hotel for dinner yesterday. He was
on his way to New York, and remained
over for rest. He left on the eastern ex-
press last evening.
In frame he is as lank as ever, and, if
anything, is grayer than he was two years
ago. The time was when be never lost an
opportunity to talk on his favorite theme,
but yesterday he was reticent. He still
claims that some day prohibition will be
successful, and as for the original package
decision he was not surprised it was
rendered, and he thinks it will finally help
the cause he so earnestly is advocating.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
PREPARING FOR THE PARADE.
Allegheny Citizens Promise a Big Turnout
at the SEMI Centennial

Allegheny Citizens Promise a Big Turnout
at the Semi Centennial
The committee of Allegheny business men
in charge of the industrial parade at the
Allegheny semi-centennial met last night
in Common Council chamber. Chairman
Cruikshank was instructed to send cards to
the various business men to make disnlay.
Another meeting is to be held on Monday
evening, when positions in the parade will
be assigned.
A number of the men of Allegheny met
in City Hall last night and formed riding
club, which is to act as an escort for the
Chief Marshal a. the semi-centennial
parade. A. J. Chisholm was elected Cap
tain. Another meeting will be held to-
morrow evening. All persons who wish to
join the club are requested to send their
names to the Captain at 81 Esplanade
street.
August Locke has issued call for the
jewellers of Allegheny to meet in the Street
Commissioners Office, Allegheny City Hall,
at s o'clock this evening to make arrange
ments for taking part in the parade.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
SOLDIERS IN THE HOMES.
General Pearson Says 900 of the Veterans
Died Last Year.

Died Last Year.
General A L. Pearson returned last
evening from the quarterly meeting of the
Board of Managers of the National
Soldiers Homes, held at Boston. Chief
Justice Fuller is member ex-ofieio,
and he was present. The General
stated that all the arrangements
were made for the annual inspection.
There are seven homes scattered over the
country, and the full board visits each one
of them. The other members are now in
Maine examining the home there.
Speaking of the meeting General Pearson
said: "We could use more money if we had
it, but the House regulates the appropria-
tions, and they are inclined to cut down
rather than increase the amount. There
was no talk about increasing the number of
homes at present The number of aged SOL
diers in the homes is L, 800, but if those
were there who had gone home, but are
liable to go back at any moment, the num-
Der would be 5000. Last year 900 of them
died in the homes, and this Is a large per-
centage. 1t only shows that the boys are
getting old, and many of them are failing
fast"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
OWEN MNALLY AGAIN.

He is Given n Hearing in Allegheny for
Robbing Boarding Houses.
Owen McNally, who was arrested for
larceny in Pittsburg about week ago, was
taken to Allegheny and given hearing be-
fore Mayor Wyman on two similar charges.
He was held for court under $500 bail for
each charge.
The evidence was brought out that he had
taken gold watch from Harry Simmons at
Mrs. Stevenson's boarding house. 226 Fed
eral street, on June TO- A few days later
he took d valuable Masonic pin and some
underclothing from Mr.. Burreece, at Mrs.
Erbst's boarding house, 21S Lacock street,
Allegheny. At both places he hired rooms,
and, when he had become sufficiently ac-
quainted, gathered up what he could find
and left
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
NEW MANUFACTURING TOWN.
WestmoreInnd County TO the Front With a
Site for n Big Nail Plant.

WestmoreInnd County to the Front with a
Site for n Big Nail Plant.
A new manufacturing site has been Sc
lected along the line of the Southwest Penn
road, where a nail plant is to be erected,
and where a new town to be known as
Emens is to be built. The place is about
six miles from Greensburg and has good
water supply for steam manufacturing and
resident purposes
The Taylor Wire Nail Company is put
ting up plant for the manufacture of a
three-cornered wire nail. Three extensive
buildings will constitute the factory; one
for drawing the wire, cutting department
and warehouse and shipping department.
The machine for making the nails is a new
invention. The product is received
with great deal OF interest
and it is believed that the
three-cornered nail will eventually become
the standard nail of the world. The COM
pany has secured patents that give them
the control of the entire trade. About 600
men will be given employment by the new
works, and the new town of Emens promises
to be a lively neighbor for Westmoreland's
county seat.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
BRUsHTON's NEW SCHOOL.
A Lot Purchased and the Building to be Com
menced Mt Once.

Brushton is to have a handsome new
school building next year. A lot has been
purchased on Brushton avenue, and the
edifce is to be erected Immediately. 1t will
not be ready at the opening of the school
term, but it is hoped that the school will be
able to move In about Christmas. At present
temporary accommodations in four rooms are
being utilized.
olootad ~ Me- Eonn;a n Ra.oo e SrnoVi 20 1 1oaro
wood, principal for the ensuing year.
Teachers were chosen as follows: Misses
Lulu o. Ferguson and Ella Slater, OF
Williamsburg, and Miss Blanche Spence, OF
Shadyside.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10

And there is nothing SO distressing as to see
a funeral procession entering the burying
ground all broken up. Now, for instance,
say large funeral was on the way out Penn
avenue to either the Allegheny or st. Marv's
Cemetery, and it would have to give way to
probably four cars before it turned from
Penn avenue. The head of the funeral
would be far In advance of the rear, which
would lose considerable time in regaining its
former position in the procession. This has
charge Of"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
RELEASED AND REARREsTED.

Disturbing Element at n Colored Picnic
Having Considerable Trouble.
John Allen, colored, was released from a
60-day sentence to the workhouse yesterday.
He was Immediately rearrested and lodged
in Jail to await a hearing on charge of
pointing firearms.
Allen is the man who shot Jennie Holden
in the leg at Castle Shannon at colored
picnic few weeks ago when a colored man
was murdered. Jennie Holden refused to
prosecute Allen, but as Allen is considered
a bad man and fourished his revolver
around very freely at the picnic, he will be
tried on the other charge.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
INTO THE TIGERS LAIR.
Raid Made Upon a Reserve Township
Gambling House.

Raid Made Upon a Reserve Township
Gambling House.
County Detective Beltzhoover has made a
number of informations before Alderman
Reilly against several people who are run
ming gambling houses in the county, but be-
yond the city limits.
The first to be raided was the house on
East street extension, Allegheny, which is
alleged to be run by man named Hamil-
ton. On Monday night a raid was made on
the place and nine men CAPTURED, when
Hamilton was taken to the Allegheny lock-
up. He gave bail in $1,000 for hearing
next Monday. When the detective, with
Constables McNierney, O'Brien and Coax
ley, broke into the house the lights were
Immediately turned out and two men
jumped out of a window. The others left
their names as witnesses.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
AN UNFRUITFUL CONFERENCE.
Matters at the National Tube Works Still
Remain Unsettled.

Matters ut the National Tube Works Still
Remain Unsettled.
A conference was held yesterday between
Superintendent Pierce, of the National
Tube Works Company and the Mill Com
mittee. No agreement was reached, and
there is, therefore, no change in the situa-
tion at MeKeesport. The men still feel they
can force their terms, while the firm mair-
tain their former position.
The following new signatures to the scale
were reported yesterday: The Wheeling
Iron and Nail Company; Wallace, Mans.
field & Co., Irondale, o.; Delaware Rolling
Mill Company, Phillipsburg, Del. The
latter firm signed the Eastern scale, which
is considerably lower than the Western.
Amalgamated officials say the other COM
panies are signing with such rapidity that
no fears are entertained in regard to the
final action of the National Tube Works
Company
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
SHE REFUSED TO MARRY.
Miss Sew Driven from Home Because sh
Would Not Bow to Hymen's Altar.

Would Not Bow to Hymen's Altar.
Agent Dean, of the Anti-Cruelty Society,
developed another case of remarkable
cruelty in the arrest of Henry Sew, who is
charged before Alderman Warner with
neglecting his children.
Henry Sew lives on Thirteenth street.
Some time ago his wife died, leaving behind
her charming 16-year old daughter and
son two years her junior. The boy was put
to work for an Allegheny butcher and the
father collected his wages and, it is alleged,
spent the money for liquor.
For the girl was reserved worse fate.
Her charming form and pretty face attracted
many suitors. One her father declared she
must marry. She loved another and refused.
This angered him and he drove her from
home. She wandered about the city for a
time and finally found refuge in the Home
of the Good Shepherd on Troy Hill, ALLIE
gheny. Her father will have a hearing
today.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
FUNERAL DIRECTORS TALK,
OPINIONS ON A. r. KEATING's RIGHT OF
WAY RESOLUTION,
IL is Thought to Voice the Sentiments of
Some Railway CompaHy-Disintereste
Ones Say iT Was Entirely UncaIIed for
Lack of Sympathy Displayed.

IL is Thought to Voice the Sentiments of
Some Railway Company-Disinterested
Ones Say iT Was Entirely Uncalled for
ALack of Sympathy Displayed.
"A tour among the funeral directors was
made last night by a DISPATCH reporter to
see how they felt about the matter. No
person was met with who could discover one
redeeming feature about Mr.. Keating's mo-
tion. They were all of the opinion that
Mr. Heating showed a lack of sympathy
for the friends of dead persons who were
paying their last tribute to the memory of
some beloved relative or friend.
The first disinterested party net with was
Taylor Douglass, of Hamilton, Lemon,
Arnold & Co., the coffin manufacturers.
Mr.. Douglas said that from what be knew
he had always seen funerals turning out and
giving cable cars the right of way unless it
was an unusually large funeral, which
could not leave the car track without break
ing the funeral up, and leaving it in such
shape that it could not be gotten together
again until the graveyard was reached
when the carriages would come in sections
and arrive probably after the ceremonies
were over.
NO CONTROL OVER DRIVERS.
He stated that the funeral director had no
control over the drivers of carriages that
were not owned by the director These
would probably persist in remaining on the
track and delay cable cars, but from per-
sonal observation, he said, they invariably
turned from the track to allow cars to pass
An attache o j. j. Flannery's establish
men on Grant street, stated they mad charge
of some o the largest funerals in Pittsburg
and when it was possible they gave clear
track to the cars, but in some cases when the
funeral is within a lew blocks of the burial
ground this could not be done without
breaking up the procession.
A gentleman connected with Samson's
place, on Sixth avenue, said, in speaking on
the matter: 1.-THE cable cars should not
monopolize the whole street Just because
they have been granted the right of way by
Councils. The persons who advocate this
movement against funeral professions are
not evidently aware of the opinion held by
the people in common on this subject.
Funeral professions have been conceded
the right Of way for years, and think they
have begun at q very late day to stop this
time-honored privilege. The motion OF Mr..
Heating may probably voice the sentiments
of the cable car owners on this question, but
it does not speak for the community at
large. A long funeral procession may de-
tain persons riding on cable cars for some
little time, but lew people would begrudge
few minutes of their time to accommodate
the sorrowing friends of a dead person.
A DISTRESSING SPECTACLE.
"There is no reason for such haste, and
generally the carriages drive good trot.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
FOR THE SAKE OF EFFECT.
Boiler Makers Believed to be Making False

Claims on the Strike.
The boiler makers strike remains in about
the same condition, except that the men are
claiming two firms have conceded the de-
mands. 1t was reported yesterday that six
men had gone to work for Velte & McDon-
aid, the latter having conceded the de-
mands. A committee representing the
strikers went to the firms works in the after
noon to investigate the rumor, and then re-
ported to meeting of the men last night.
The strikers were in session in K. of L.
Hall until nearly midnight. 1t was claimed
by some that two firms had given in, but
the men refused to give out anything
officially.
The firms deny that any of their number
have given in. and it is the general opinion
among them that the men are making their
claims simply for effect.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
TENEMENT HOUSE BURNED.
Three Families Rendered Homeless by
FIames-A Fireman's Escape.

Three Families Rendered Homeless by
FInmes-A Fireman's Escape.
A three-story tenement house on Hender-
son street, Allegheny. was partially de-
stroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. 1t was
owned by Andrew Elliott. The damage
amounted to about $500, which was fully
covered by insurance. There were three
families in the house, but none of them
were insured.
Ed Harrigan, member of Friendship
Company, fell off the roof during the fire.
He caught on the spouting, and by display
ing his ability as an athlete managed to
swing in a window.
Gottleib Sells, who was on the roof when
the fire broke out, was almost suffocated by
smoke while trying to get down through the
garrett Considerable trouble was caused by
one section of hose bursting under the heavy
pressure.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
Denth of Mrs. Mary b. Martin.

Mrs. Mary B. Martin, widow of the late
Atkinson Martin, and who has resided here for
They were married in May, 1889. Three daugh-
ters, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Mcdowell, of Pitts
burg; Mrs. Clara K. Wells and Mrs Mary
NJ. Hamilton, OF Marietta, O., and sister,
Mrs Matilda Slonacker, of Jersey Shore,
survives. She was devoted member of the
M. E. Church. A few weeks ago she was
partially stricken with paralysis, but had
partly recovered, and her death was sudden
and unexpected. Her age was II years,
months and days. The funeral took place on
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock, the religious
services being held at the house ana conducted
by her pastor, Rev. d. M. Gordon. Inter-
ment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
A TROUBLESOME HORSE DEAD.
The Fallmaster Ends the Life of an Equine
Mischief Maker.

The Humane Society yesterday received a
message from the Fallmaster that he had
killed horse owned by E. NJ. Ferguson,
Esq, and carted it away.
This is the horse that caused the trouble
between Mr.. Ferguson and Assistant Agent
Bergman, which was subsequently carried
into several meetings of the Board of Di-
rectors of the Humane Society, causing no
end of disputes and hot words. The matter
was finally quieted by the directors with
drawing the information for cruelty made
by Agent Bergman against Mr.. Ferguson.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
ANOTHER HUNGARIAN ARRESTED.
He Refused to Answer the Questions of the

He Refused to Answer the Questions of the
Census EnumeratOr.
A Hungarian was lodged in Jail last night
on a warrant issued by United States Com
missioner McCandless, charging. him with
refusing to give his name, age or to answer
am other questions of Census Enumerator
w. S. Deemer, OF Shousetown, Crescent
township. United States Marshal Harrah
made the arrest. The Hungarian was very
stubborn until placed in cell, when he
said his name was John Scope.
This, it is thought. will lead to the other
Hungarians at Shousetown giving all the
information required for the census, but if
not Mr.. Deemer has instructions to enter
suit against every man who refuses.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
THE DEAL CLOSED Up.

Alvin JosIyn Now Owns the Sixth Street
Property.
Charles L. Davis, "Alvin Joslyn," yes
terday completed negotiations for the
purchase OF the Shields property, on Sixth
street, hand money paid and mortgages duly
executed.
Until within q day or two past, the ueoo-
tiation was not final, only forfeit money
having been deposited.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
BUGS IN THE BLOOD.

Peculiar Afiiction One May Catch From
Mosquito or FIen Bites.
Galveston doctors have patient on exhi-
bition, a colored man, who is afflicted with
fiIaria. In other words, there is a little
animal in his blood usually found in the
blood Of dogs. The blood was placed under
a microscope, where the little animals could
be plainly seen. They were about 1-50th Of
en- inch long and 1-3, 3,OOOth Of an inch thick
and transparent. They are said to be trans
planted from dogs to men through mosquito
bites and even flea bites.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
London Getting Giddy.

Twenty-seven hundred dollars is the
modest, or, perhaps, should say, immodest,
cost of the floral decorations used at a smart
ball recently given in house in Park lane,
London. This is touch beyond New York
extravaganza in the same direction. Verify,
the times are ripe
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
A GIRLS SCHEME
To Obtain Groceries on the Account of Her
Employer.

No Obtnfn GrOCerles on inc ACCOunt OF Her
Employer.
An information was made before Alder
man McGarey yesterday against Annie
Freund, servant girl employed by Mrs.
Budee, corner Carson and South Eighteenth
street. The charge is false pretence and is
preferred by Joe Wentzel, Carson street
grocer.
Mr.. wentzel says the girl got several
dollars worth of goods at his store, claiming
that she had been sent by Mrs. Budee each
time. When Mr.. Wentzel spoke to Mrs.
Budee of the matter she said she had never
sent the girl to the store without money to
pay for what she got. A warrant for the
girls arrest has been issued.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
B. & B.

Read display ad, this paper. There is
more here to the interest of your pocket
book than you think for, and if it was not
so. and the goods were not good, new and
desirable, SO many customers would not
daily patronize these stores.
BoGGs & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
Effort to Break the Strike,

P. j. Painters Sons & Co. have notified
the families ofthe striking clay OUT boys,
that ii the boys do not return to work within
five days, they must vacate their present
residences. The boys, however, show no
signs of weakening
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10

Ladies' White Lawn Wrappers nt 81 80.
A special bargain in our suit department
to-day; sizes 80 to 42; 81 30 only.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10

The keystone Bridge Company has CON-
pleted and shipped one of the largest girders
ever made in this country to San Francisco,
to be used In the erection of the new CITY
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
We Do Not Ask

If it is w-a-r-m enough for you, but we do
ask of you to protect yourself with para
sol. Prices just one-half, and complete
choice. RosENBAUM & Co.
Tbs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING.

Some Who Travel. Some Who Do Not, and
Others Who Talk.
Lieutenant S. P. Werlich, accompanied
bv his wife, is registered at the Duquesne. The
lieutenant will inspect Government steel at
Linden Steel Works.
Miss Violet NJ. Teller, of Syracuse. N.
v and Mr. Thomas Blalsdell, of Litchfield,
Conn. are visiting the family of 3. c. Christy,
on Paio Alto street. Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10

LAWN tennis fannels, new color effects,
stripes and checks, exceptional value. 25e,
3Oc and 4Oc yard, HUGUs g HAcKE.
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
Not n Headac che in n Barrel.

This refers to Wainwright's beer. 1t is
exhilarating and perfectly wholesome.
Telephone 5525. All dealers keep it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10

PRINTED India silks-those choice STYLES
and splendid qualities heretofore 81 25 a
yard, now 81. HUGUs & HACKE.
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-10
Auction Sale

Of 80 lots in Flowers plan, Hazelwood, Sat-
urday, July II, at 2 o'clock. Do not forget
q