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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
STEALING BY WHOLESALE.

Detectives Find House In Mansfield Al
most Filled With Stolen Goods-ResuIt
of shoplifter's Industry-Arricles
Taken for Amusement.
Detectives Coulson, Robinson and Bendle
yesterday discovered house at Mansfield
literally filled with goods stolen from
Pittsburg merchants. On Saturday Mrs.
Annie Onnisoit was arrested in Fleish-
mans store on Market street charged with
shoplifting. When taken to the Central
station she resisted being searched, and it
took the united efforts of four officers to
hold her while a skirt of the regulation
shopliiter style, filled with pockets, was
taken off her. She refused to state where
she lived, but half return ticket to Mans
field was found in her pocketbook.
Yesterday morning her daughter called
at the Central station in search of her
mother, and the detectives, armed with a
search warrant took the girl with them to
point out the house. 1t is pretty little
two-story residence, elegantly furnished,
and the second floor almost completely filled
with all kinds of new goods, from which
most OF the private marks had been re-
moved.
Among the goods found we're 167 pack
ages of coffee. % dress patterns, 80 bonnets,
an organette and innumerable hats, dress
patterns, fine shawls, laces, ribbons, cigars,
underwear, pocketbooks. cans of jelly, kid
gloves, hats trimmed and untr1mmed,
curtains, satchels and variety
of other articles, worth between $500 and
$4,000. The detectives could not take it all
away. SO they filled big packing case and
brought it to the Inspectors Office, where
the goods are being exhibited for identifca-
ton.
TheOnnisoit family bears a good reputation
in Mansfield, the members always appear
ing well dressed and being regular attend
ants at church. They have been in this
country seven years. Mr.. Onnisoit, who is
miner, and makes about 81 day, denied
any knowledge of the goods being in the
house. The most peculiar find was that of
dozen photographs stolen from Pearson's
gallery two years ago, and which could have
been of no use to the thief.
Mrs. Onnisoit will have hearing before
Magistrate Gripp on Friday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
BIG ORDERS FOR PIPE.
Pittsburg Furnishes Material for
Outside Oil and Gas Lines.
THE TRADE OUTLOOK is BRIGHT.
improvements Contemplated by the
Premier Steel Company.
TIMERS STRIKE STILL UNSETTLED

There has been a surprising boom sprung
up in the wrought iron pipe business during
the pas. few days. The demands for this
kind of material are fully 80 days late this
season, owing, it is claimed, to the muddy
condition of the country roads, which pre-
vented hauling to any great extent. Within
the past week, however, the roads have dried
up considerably, and the pipe manufactur-
ers are overrun with orders.
A large order has just been received by a
city firm from the Marietta Natural Gas
Company for Is miles of pipe. The COM
pany's plant cost 5000. 900. Its main line is
to be of eight-inch pipe and the service
connections of six, four and three-inch ma
terial. A. w. Lewis, m anager of the COM
pany, has been in the city negotiating for
the material and making arrangements with
contractors for the work. Mr.. Lewis was
formerly Treasurer of the Manufacturers
Gas Company, of Bradford, and can boast
of some interesting experiences with the
Standard Oil Company.
The Greensburg Fuel Company has j ust
ordered enough 12-inch pipe to lay main
from the Grapeville field. The Matheson
patent joint pipe will be used.
DEMANDS FROM INDIANA.
Quite a number of orders have come in
from Indianapolis, and others are antici-
pated from various points in Indiana. 9. n.
Wilcoxon, General Manager of the Munsey
Natural Gas Company, of Indianapolis, is
in the city at present, negotiating for at
least So, 900 worth of pipe for his company.
The material ranges in size from to 10
inches. There are one or two other lines in
contemplation in the vicinity. of Indian
spolis, the material for which, will be sup
piled by local firms. Pittsburg seems to be
getting her share in this line.
Aside from these large orders from dis
tance, many smaller contracts have been
made within few days for lines for the
Washington, Westmoreland and Butler
county fields.
The prospects for orders for pipe for Ken
lucky are bright A new oil company,
composed of Pittsburg, New York and
Nashville capitalists has been organized,
with capital stock of $3OO,0 to operate
in the new Kentucky field. They will be-
gin operations Immediately. Ali the neces-
sary material, including castings, will be
taken from Pittsburg.
BRIGHT AND ENCOURAGING.
The outlook for the pipe iron trade is,
therefore, exceedingly bright and encour-
aging. The Manufacturers Association, atits
meeting in New York few days ago, voted
to maintain the present prices for another
month. The only disturbing feature in the
indications is the possibility of labor diff
culties, but the manufacturers are not an
ticipating any serious trouble. They do
not expect the men to ask for an advance in
wages. The only demand they look for is
one for shorter hours. and this will depend
largely on the result of the attempt made
by the National Tube Works employees.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
COKE RATES NOT GOING DOWN.
Mr.. Rainey Thinks n Reduction Woul,
Help the Furna cemen.

Mr.. Rainey Thinks Reduction Would
Help the Furnacemen.
W. ]. Rainey, the coke operator, came
down from the regions last esening and
registered at the Anderson Hotel. He says
he is one of the small fellows in the busi-
ness, and he follows in the wake of the big
ones. Mr.. RaIney has made some recent
purchases of coal land, and this summer will
build several hundred new coke ovens.
He doesn't think it would be good policy
to reduce the coke rates to help out the
furnace men. If the rates were cut the
prices of pig iron would 60 down proper
tionately. Mr.. Rainey, however, said he
would be willing to help them if it was
necessary. All his contracts for the year
have been made, and he supplies furnace
operators who use their product in their
mills, so that he does not believe his con-
sumers are suffering much from the depres-
sion in the pig iron market. His expert
ence has been that the iron ore men are gen.
erous, and they will not insist on the pound
of flesh.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
MIR. SPEALER TURNS soUEALER.
He is Arrested and Tells Where His Wife
bid Stolen GoOds

The Allegheny shoplifters continue to
furnish opportunities for the police. Philip
Spealer was arrested yesterday by Constable
Billings, charged with being accessory to
the pilterings of his wife. He is in the
lookup to appear on Friday with the
rest of the alleged offenders. Mrs.
Adam Knoblaugh, Of Troy Hill, was also
arrested. Her house was searched and a
lot of drygoods was discovered. She claimed
that a Mrs. j. Miller, living on Howard
street, had quantity OF Mrs. Speakers
goods. She had been under suspicion, and
a second search of the premises revealed
quantity of flowers. Mrs. Miller cried
vehemently. and said she bought the goods,
but she was arrested and taken before Alder
man McNulty, where she was balled by a
friend. Mrs. Knoblaugh was also released
on bail.
Mr.. Spealer turned squealer after his ar
rest, and told of some goods secreted in Con-
rad Young's house, on East street, where
Julia Spealer worked as a domestic. A
bushel of small articles was found under
the tubs in the laundry. Mrs Speakers
house was again searched and a new lot of
goods, taken there since her arrest, was
found. 1t is suspected that the place was a
regular 'fence." Constable Billings is now
sure of turning up something new in the
case right along.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
WANTED BY THE GOVERNMENT.
Reuben speers, of Allegheny, Arrested fol
Fraudulent Use of the Mails.

Reuben speers, of Allegheny, Arrested for
Fraudulent Use of the Mails.
Reuben Speers, who has an interest in q
billiard room at No. 80 South Diamond,
Allegheny, was arrested there last evening
by Detectives Coulson and Robinson, on
a telegram from Deputy United States
Marshal D. Pomeroy, of Lockport, N. Y.
Speers was locked up in the Central station
to await the arrival Of officers from New
York.
Speers is wanted for using the mails for
fraudulent purposes. but exactly what the
telegram does not state, and the prisoner is
reticent. He says, however, that he and
two men, Luke and Day, were in partner
ship in Lockport in the fruit and commits
sion business. They were all arrested, and
Luke was sentenced two and one-halt years
in the penitentiary. the others being ac-
quilted. Luke carried the case to higher
court, and was acquitted, as were the other
two. Luke and Dav have been arrested at
Buffalo, and will again be tried, together
with Speers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
MIR. HENRYs SIDE OF THE STORY.
The President of the Pleasant Valley Main
tains His Position.

The President of the Pleasant Valley Main
tains His Position.
President Henry, of the Pleasant Valley
Company, denied yesterday that the direc-
tors had asked him not to discharge any
more employees. 81 am running this road, I"
said he, "and propose to as long as I am
President of the company. I do not believe
that 70 of my men have Joined the Knights
ofLabor. do not think it would be pos
sible for them to do SO without me knowing
it." Mr.. Henry refused to say if any more
men would be discharged or not. He did
say, however, that he maintained his former
positive position in the matter, and would
not allow men employed by him to go into
the union if he knew it.
District Master Workman Evans said he
was glad that Mr.. Henry thought his men
were not organizing. "That's the way we
want him to feel just now," said he, ''But
1 know of Mr.. Henry being at the Pleasant
Valley end of the road at IL o'clock Satur-
day night, giving out instructions to the
men not to attend our meeting"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
NOT KNOWN IN PITTsBURG.
Man Who Suicides in Detroit Thought to
Have Friends Here.

MAN VINO suicldes in Detroit Thought 70
Have Friends Here.
Inspector McAleese last evening received
the following telegram from the Chief Of
Police OF Detroit:
John Kinney, of Pittsburg. died in Harper
Hospital here Please find brother-in-law, Mr..
Carson, saloon keeper, Forty-third street and
Butler. Proprietors Red Lion Hotel know
Kinney. What will relations do with body;
Answer quick.
Messrs. Thompson & Booth are proprie-
tors OF the Red Lion Hotel, and stated they
knew nothing of the dead man. Officers were
sent to Forty-third street, and found several
families named Carson in the neighborhood.
None, however, knew Kinney, or had been
in the saloon business or Knew of anyone of
that name who had been. An answer to
that effect was sent to Detroit.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
MAs0Ns GET AN ADVANCE.

The Union Withdraws From the B. and M.
]. U. to Form Another.
The Stonemasons' Union withdrew from
the B. and NJ. I. q. of America last Wednes-
day evening. Secretary George Jones said
that now they will try to form national or
international union of stonemasons for the
protection Of the craft. A convention will
be called in the near future.
The masons have also settled their wage
question for the year. The bosses granted
them an advance of l cent per hour, making
the wages 40 cents for that time, and all car
fare paid.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
TRYING TO SAVE HIS NECK.

A New Petition TO be Presented to the Par
don Board In Smiths Behalf.
Murderer Smith has not yet been told of
the adverse action of the Pardon Board in
his case.
His attorney, W. M. McElroy, is pre-
pairing new petition to the Pardon Board
asking for the commutation of the death
sentence. Mr.. McElroy says he has new
evidence and additional reasons which he
expects to have great weight with the Par
don Board
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
A Grand Piano in Carnegie Hall.

At the meeting of City Property Commit
tee in Allegheny, last evening, Mr.. J. r.
Hendricks stated that he would place a
Chickering Grand Piano permanently in
Carnegie Hall, if allowed to do so, free of
charge to the city, and only requiring a
moderate rent from parties renting the hall
and desiring to use the piano. The PROPOSE
ton was accepted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
THE CHEAPEST WANTED.
Allegheny Water Works to Advertise for
Bids for Fuel.

The Allegheny Water Committee met
last night, and requested the Controller to
advertise for bids for furnishing fuel to the
pumping stations. Some time ago the
Allegheny Heating Company put in a bid
for SIS. 900, and this was passed by Select
Council, but failed to go through the
common branch, as it was thought the bid
was too high.
An invitation was received to the tenth
annual meeting Of the American Water
Works Association, to be held in Chicago
from May 20 to the 22d. A resolution was
passed authorizing Superintendent Arm
strong to attend the convention, at the ex-
penSe of the city. Bills to the amount of
$40, 91S 20 were approved.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
Only u Wild Rumor.

1t was reported yesterday in labor circles
that the flint glass manufacturers had met
and advanced the price of lamps from to
10 per cent At the Office of the Manufac-
turers' Association the report was denied.
No recent meeting has been held for any
such purpose.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
Iucrenye of Half a NIiIIIou,

The business returns are beginning to
come in and indicate large increase. One
firm alone. Jones & Laughlins, which last
year reported 81 900, 900, this year reports
s., $50, SS7, and this does not include the
large Chicago business of the house, which
is exempt from taxation here under Judge
Slagle's decision.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
MARY WAS STAGE STRUCK.

So She Ran Away From Home, and Cannot
Now be Found.
Superintendent M. j. Dean, of the Anti
Cruelty Society, is looking for Mary Ku-
valsky, 14year-old girl, who has absented
herself from her home on Mif1in street,
Lawrenceville, since January II. Her par
ents have received three letters postmarked
Pittsburg, from the girl, in which she prom
ises to return soon, and she was seen on the
street at Easter.
The girl was stage struck and her parents
are afraid she has been led astray.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
LOOKING FOR MARY KUvoLsKY.

Agent Dean After IL Year. Old Girl Who
Is Missing From Home.
Agent Dean, of the Anti-Cruelty Society,
is hunting 14-year-old girl named Mary
Kuvolsky, who has been missing from the
home Of her father, Albert Kuvolsky, on
Mifflin street, since January 10. The girl
got stagestruck and appeared" several
times. A friend of her parents saw the girl
on Smithfeld street on the Saturday before
Easter. and since that day she has written
two or three letters to her mother, saying
she would be home in few days, and speak
fippantly of her excursion
The girls parents have been trying to
hunt her up and get her to return home with
out creating any publicity, but have now
turned the case over to Mr.. Dean.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06

report. 1t showed a balance in the treasury
of SIS, $50 81; the disbursements for the year
were S696 10. The reports were all adopted.
The new board of directors will meet next
Monday afternoon for organization, when it
is expected interesting developments will be
made public.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
THE ASYLUM SITE NOT SETTLED,

MIR. Schenley Admits the Force of Chief
BigeIow's Arguments.
Mr.. George A. Schenley had an interview
with Chief Bigelow yesterday on park mat
ters The gentlemen were mutually pleased
with each other. Mr.. Schenley admitted
that Mr.. Bigelow had presented some
forcible arguments against the park site for
the blind asylum, but said the matter had
not yet been decided.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
Boss Piasterers Will Organize.

A movement is on foot among the boss
plasterers in Allegheny to organize union
for the special protection of their trade.
They propose to take contracts only from
first hands and to establish a uniform price
for all work, which is to be 80 cents yard,
and no more.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
SAYS HE STILL HAS SAND.
Alvin JesIyn Davis Refuses to Sell His
New Theater Site.

Staub & Morris, who have been negotiat-
ing the theatrical "deal'' for Charles L.
Davis, calvin Joslyn) declare that every
thing points to his occupation of the Sixth
street property he purchased from the
Shields estate as theater. A letter was re-
ceived from Mr.. avis by the firm yester-
day, in which he efused to take an offer OF
SIC, 600 more than the purchase price.
Mr.. Davis stated that he had no notion of
parting with the site, and by way of prov
ing his assertions he notified them that a
large sum of money would reach Pittsburg
within few days, to apply upon the pur-
chase according to his agreement with the
owners.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
No Serious Trouble Expected.

The coke operators in this city do not be-
lieve there will be any trouble among the
workers that cannot be easily settled be-
tween the superintendents and the mems ar
bitrating committee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
LiGhl Coal Shipments.

Shipments of coal to the lakes have been
light so far. The contracts to supply the
Detroit and Milwaukee Gas Companies
have not been let. The operators ageed to
bid on 79-cent rate for mining and the gas
companies refuse to pay the advance asked.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06

night at meeting of the Mosaic and En-
caustic Tile-Layers' Union. The workman
who caused the strike presented the union
with an order on the firm for s. per week
until all his back dues and assessments are
paid. The strike was on about two
months.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
No TrnuhIe Exnected.

Alex. Beggs & Son have settled with
their marble and slate workers, and it is
not expected that the difficulty with this
class of workers will interrupt business to
any great extent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06

A meeting of the Grover Cleveland Demo-
cratic Society was held last night in Law
renceville. Five new members were pro-
posed and admitted. Speeches on tariff re-
form were made by w. J. Fitzpatrick and
Alexander Wilson.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06

The relatives of Edward Brickley, who
was recently sent to Dixmont, deny that it
was dissipation that caused his af1iction.
They say that severe attack of influenza
is to blame for his mental arrangement.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06

AFTER a sleepless night. use Angostura
Bitters to tone up your system, All drug
gists.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06

IT is true economy to buy the best. For
all washing and cleaning there Is nothing
that saves so much labor as Walkers Wax
Soap. It saves wear on everything, and
costs no more than common adulterated
soaps and goes twice as far. Ask for Walk
er's Wax Soap. TuwFs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06

TENNIS and outing fannels from 26c to 81
a yd.; largest and most complete assortment
in the city. HUGUs q HACKE.
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06

INDIA SILKs-Odd lengths containing
from II to % yds. each, "a in. wide, regular
S5c quality at SOC I'D.
TTSSu HUGUS g HACKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
Arr DeDarfmenf.

Art Department..
100 dozen eco inch) Monte bureau scarfs,
knotted fringe, reduced to SOC.
CAMPBELL g DICK,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
The Settlement Rniifisd.

The settlement of the tile-layers' strike
at G. 7, Herrick & Co.'s was ratified last
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
APRIL elk GALE
SPECIAL LOW FIGURES.
BLACK SILKS.

BLACK SILKS
Rich Gros Grains, Satin de Sole, Peau
de Sole. Royal Alma in all grades,
which we offer at lowest prices
We are also selling agents for the Gel
ebrated HASKELL SILKS. which are
not only fully warranted to wear well,
but are probably the best appearing
Silks for the price produced in the
world to-day. They range from 81 to
81 Is and upward.
As they come in solid black selvages,
they can be used edge to edge without
tracr,ve in grades which we offer at
81 90 to 81 50.
INDIA SILKS AT s5c AND Soc.
These we show in small. neat figures,
vines, etc.
INDIA SILKS AT 75c.
These are in great variety of design
and colorings, and extra values.
INDIA SILKS ATs1.
These are stripes, vines. etc, on q
superior grade Of cloth, in new and ele-
CANT designs.
FANCY SURAH SILKS.
ombre stripe surahs at SOC, 75c and 81
Very handsome for combinations.
ALL-SILK SURAHS
At 45c, 5Oc, Csc, 75c. S5c.
COLORED SILKS.
Extra grade Faille, worth 81 %, for 81.
Priestley's Silk Warp Henriettas at 81,
81 Is. Nuns veilings with side border
at very reasonable figures.
BIBER & EASTON,
;o5 and 5o7 MARKET STREET
mys-rTssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
CARPETS
AND
CURTAINS
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

| Wholesale AND RETAIL
We have this spring the largest and finest
selection ever shown west of
New York City.
10000
| 5000
Yards Administer. with elegant Borders to
match. at 81 IS per yard
5000
Yards Royal Wilton, new colorings, from 81 rs
10000
Yards best five;frame Body Brussels, from 81
10000
Yards Of Tapestry Brussels from SOC per yard
up
10000
Yards best all-wool Ingram from 600 per yard
up.
pet from 1215c per yard up.
1000
Rolls Fancy Straw Mattings at 81, 81 80 and IS
per roll, 40 yards to roll; worth double that
amount.
A complete line of Jointless Mattings IN
choice effects from So per roll up
Immense stock of English and American
Linoleum and Corticine, from SOC per yard up.
LACE CURTAINS
Splendid novelties just received. Special
importation and not to be seen elsewhere. This
is headquarters for Chenille and Turcoman
Curtains. No house west Of New York has as
full and fine variety.
Large variety Cornice Poles, with all Trim
mings, from 25c upward.
EDWARD
ER0ETZINEER.
627 and 6ao Penn Avenue.
Jobbers are invited to call and look through
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
LANSDOWNE.

This is new summer fabric, made of pure
silk and the finest Australian wool. 1t comes
in solid colors only. For fine dresses it is one
ofbe most popular fabrics for summer wear.
The shades are light gray, medium and dark
gray, wood browns amethyst navy, tans, and
also in cream, white and black.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06

These are genuine French goods, imported
only few weeks ago. costing about SIS to $50.
We offer the lot at s12 and Sl5.
They VIII be opened and on the Dress Goods
counter this morning.
1t will pay you well to see these to-day. They
are intended for the present season and for
midsummer wear.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06

Special attention is called to the stock Of all
silk Plain Grenadines. rich Brocade and Stripe
Grenadines, Black Crepe de Chene and the old
fashioned Hermann, half silk and half wool,
that will not slip or pull, and very popular
this season.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06

The same may be said of our Black Goods
stock, where you will find a very large variety
of thin goods and mourning fabrics, suited to
all classes of consumers.