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wait, in perfect ambush, until flock of ducks is
within good range. Then they both-there are usu-
ally two gunners in each "sinl1-box "-blaze away
with both barrels of their guns. The most scien-
tifc method is to fire barrel at them on the
water and the other as they rise in the air above
the smoke. II is not uncommon for as many as
fifty birds to be brought down by q single vollcy
of four barrels. To lure the fowl within range the
"sink-box" gunners use decoy ducks. Formerly
these were all made Of wood, and the gunners used
to carve them out by hand during the summer
But now hollow iron ones are mostly used. They
do not float as naturally as the wooden ones, but
they do not get full of shot-holes, and therefore
last longer and need less repairing thar the others
Sometimes as many 200 of these decoys are
used with O single "sink-box" and are scattered
over the water for half mile. They are usually
linked together by means of cords or netting, and
are gently drawn in toward the ambush, the
wild-fowl following them until within easy range
Some gunners use q sort of small cannon, with
long barrel, mounted on a swivel This throws
charge of shot five or six, perhaps ten, times as
great as an ordinary gum and slaughteH the fowl
wholesale. But it cannot be regarded as sports
manlike device, and should be dscountenanced by
all who love sport for sports sake
The bushwhackers' also work in pairs. Their
cra # is a Barneaat "sneak-box." small low.
lying, smoothly gliding craft. II also is masked
with screens or bushes, fastened around the gun
vale One man in the bow does the shooting
while the other at the stern steers and propels
the craft. They use wooden decoys. not more than
forty OF fifty in flock. and these are anchored
i'm a group. The men In the boat take their
place at some distance and wait for birds 70
approach the decoys. When a large flock has
gathered they urge the "sneak-box" down, to
within range. and the gunner fires one barrel at
them on the water and the other rs they rise to
fly Sometimes no decoys are used at ALL but
lowed to drift to whersYef dock Of birds IL seen.
OF aeutss thar are OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ~ boats
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-09
Rather a NUMEROUS MAN.
HE PASSED THROUGH FERRY GATE OFTEN
ENOUGH no BEwuLDDR BUT MOT TO CON-
VINCE THE TICKET EXAMINER.

vINCE THD TICKET EXAMINER.
at is a singular thing" remarked one man to an
other they made their way toward the ferry waiting
room, show long IL takes the average man to get
accustomed faces that he is seeing every day That
fellow at the gate makes me show my communication
ticket every time come through, though he sees me
every day. never have any trouble with the train
conductor, but that's because he is of unusual
intelligence. have met many conductors who would
make you show your ticket at every station would
never get to know you, even If you rode with them
twice day. That's the kind Of man that fellow at
the gate Is. It's awfuly provoking, when you're
running for a boat, to have to stop, unbutton your
overcoat and get your ticket out of your inside coat
pocket. I'm pious man, but it makes me swear
sometimes"
As the two walked about, waiting for the boat, an
idea struck the man who had been talking
1t would be interesting" said he TO see how many
times fellow could walk through that gate without
being recognized. Suppose We try It'll"
All right said his friend.
You 90 along and I'll ste nd here and watch,
The commuter went out through the wagon gateway
Into the street. lie returned through the passenger
gate and had to show his ticket He tried again. with
the same result He tried several times more, and
still the obdurate gateman failed to recognize him.
There We're few people going through at that tme and
1t was singular that his continued temperance
not noticed Persistence did, however have an effect
at last On the sixth trip through the gateway the
satekeeper stared at him in rather bewildcred man
ner On the seventh trip the gatekeeper gently
to himself, and demanded to the name OH the com
muter's ticket. The commuter permitted him to read
II and on reaching the waingroom said to HIS friend,
" He has found out my name. Lend me- your ticket
On the eighth trip through the gateway he showed
his friends ticket. The satekeeper swore loudly as
he approached.
"fve got you. said he, "you can't make game of
me. Let me sec the name on that Ticket
The commuter assumed an ar Of Indignation but
complied.
"Weli, Pm beat 'eNclamed the gateman as he
read the ticket And he scratched his head in per-
plexty.
What do sou mean by addressing such harsh
remarks to me?o asked the commuter.
well, I'll tell you, stranger said the gateman in
an apologize tone "you're the most numerous man
ever ran across. Chaps looking just like you have
for the last fifteen minutes, an began to think it
was some fellow making game Of me- But guess it
must be something the matter with my eyes, for l
see by your ticket that YOU'RE not the fcllcr was
layin' for"
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A prRArE BTRp

From The St. Louis Globe Democrat
EX-GOVERNOR william @. sterett Of Daliss, 1so =
says While fishing ana nnms'ns ssx 6svs inc
tine A strnon Was attracted by the sr and frantic
cries Of q sea gull A. ! looked sp sm under re
s slss wSen Down came sS and hs P.sss BE
after H. The fish had not gone ten RE, Iseo ~ so.sS
Upward with LIGHTNING spdy and ds sn sscE @
as q" - s', that fhe contents Of its stomach were
forced out Of its mouth and The pirate csngns
Ss s. :; a. 81, .,: a. aR Rs|s a SiS%t dh.
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THE FASHIONS.
BEAUTIFUL NEW JACKETS.

The Jacket remains the favoritc wrap for general
and it Ia exceedingly doubtful whether 1t will
be displaced BIZ any less compact and less
venient wrap. Rough shaggy cloths, stylish rough
securing cloths and smooth meltons are the materials
used chiefly this season by English taors who mould
these jackets TO the figure with armorlke severity
OF cut.
The most noteworthy feature OF the new jackets Is
their extreme length The shortest jackets made by
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practical results of science on which the
prosperity Of an industrial community is
fnundad

practical results of science on which the
prosperity of an industrial community Is
founded.
SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED.
But during these 10 years it should be
better known than 1t 10, not only that its e1-
istence has been q constant struggle with
poverty Uts income has at no time till with
in the past year reached one-ffth that OF
other American observatories whose reputa-
tion abroad Is similar) but that this long
struggle, during which it has been
forced to earn the means to carry on its re-
searches has never brought it (always with
exceptions already gratefully noted) the
contribution of Q single dollar from an in
divfdual in the community in which 1t
exists. It may perhaps be said that this
fact is not publicly known; and that it need
only be known to be fact no longer.
I could wish, then, to see better evidence
of the community's liberality in the future
toward this Observatory, for the community
will continue, I hope, TO have cause to
think 1t a subject Of just local pride; and
can hardly be wrong in speaking with this
frankness to respected citizens Of Pittsburg
and Allegheny, who are interested, not
only In Its past, but in Its future.
Since the above was written Prof Langley
has been awarded the highest astronomical
gift at the disposal of the United States
Government. Prof. Very, who ably assisted
him during his labors in Allegheny, now
ably directs this celebrated Observatory.
The library Of the Observatory now con-
tains about 1000 volumes; but this is still
very insufficient, as this number must take
the place. to this Observatory, Of all the
great public libraries, belonging to cities
elsewhere, to which other observatories have
ancess
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AN OLD LAW.
Ordinance Creating the Offices of Fire War
dana md Boil RinRer.

Ordinance Creating the Offices of Fire War.
dens md Bell Ringer.
Among the old records Of the borough Of
Allegheny the following quaint ordinance
is found:
Section BE It ordained and enacted by
the Burgess and Council Of Allegheny,
That annually hereafter each of the differ
ent fire companies of Allegheny, shall on or
before the 18th day Of January, in each
year, report the names OF eight persons to
the Council, Of whom four shall be elected
at the election OF the other borough officers,
for each company, to serve for one year, and
until others be elected; and In failure Of the
fire companies recommending individuals
for Fire Wardens, then the Council shall
proceed, without such recommendation, to
elect the said Wardens, four for each COM
pany; and the Wardens so elected shall
wear on their hats distinguishing badge,
aud also q staff Of Office; they shall bo pres
ent at all fires In the borough, and preserve
the apparatus from willful injury, direct
the protection Of private property, and re-
move tbe crowd, or any other obstruction
that may impede the successful operations Of
the frenen. -,
Section 2. That annually hereafter, at the
time Of eleeting Borough officers, tho Ceuh.
oil shall elect one suitable person a. Bell
Ringer, whose duty IL shall be 10 ring the
bell at such times a. tho Council may dl-
rect. lie shall also take charge OF the en.
engine and hose belonging 10 the borough,
and shall carefully preserve and clean the
apparatus, or any part thereof, as often %
he may be required 30 to do by the captains
OF the different fire eompaniesj for all OF
which duties he shall be entitled TO- the
yearly compensation Of go, to be paid In
quarterly payments.
: Ordained and enacted Into law this Goth
day OF January, A. ID, 1888
JOHN TAssEY,
President OF Council.
Attest George r. Riddle, Town Clerk.
Approved In Testimony Whereof have
hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal
of the Corporation to be affixed, January 20,
1888. HUGH DAVIS, Burgess.
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COTTON FACTORY RIOTS.
An Early Labor Diniculty in AlIesheny-Ths
Girls Struck on July 81, 1s4S. and
Assaulted Their Ovsrseers-Exciting

An Early Labor Dinicuity In AlIegheny-Ths
Girls Struck on July 81, 1S4S, and
Assaulted Their Ovsrseers-Exciting
Scenes.
After the passage of the 10-hour law, the
cotton factories closed. the owners asserting
there was no money in the business and that
they could not successfully compete with
Eastern factories running 13 hours. The girls
for some time were idle, and the wolf at the
door decided many Of them to 90 back to
work on the old time, thinking there
would be no opposition in their doing 50.
But they were soon undeceived, many Of
those Who had agreed with them changing
their minds, and when the Penn mills
surrounded the entrance to the mill,
demanding the discharge of those
ut work. When their demand was refused,
they attacked the building, forcing their
way inside and driving the employees out,
beside breaking some of the machinery.
The girls captured Mr.. Kennedy, one Of the
owners, and the crowd cried, "Drown himl
drown himP They were hurrying him down
the river bank when he was rescued.
The infuriated girls then formed in pro-
cession, marching from factory to factory.
Inc p0llce were powerless. The sherln
(Forsythe) could do nothing. Mr.. Arbuckle
in attempting to escape was caught at the
factory gate, and before he could get inside
the building was covered with mud. Mud
was the weapon Of the girls and there was
plentyiofit.
At the Anchor Mills the Superinten dent,
WIN. Blackstock, one of the owners, at
tempted to make speech to the girls, be.
ginning with the remark: "Girls, you should
be ashamed" when handful Of mud, well
aimed, struck him In the mouth, and he re-
tired.
The girls held meeting, and arranged TO
have parade on the Monday following.
They marched In procession with bands OF
music and bahhefs=s6tis Of the banners
carried BY young fellows .f5ld h6w) whe
would not care 10 have thslf names appear
IN That connection Aewi The girls marched
~ s86d efdsf, and we're enthusiastically
eheefed Al B6lHts on the tiHe Of march,
which led deWH through the First ward 70
The bar OF smekF Island, where thsT lls=
tened 10 speeches.
A leading PiltsbaFs editsF advised the
girls to light msHfHlly fsF their rights, AR
sp9thsesFF, In closing his hsFaRgae, eE=
claimed with a loud Veieei htf yen want .
maH=" when he was interrupted by some Of
the misehieVous girls with cries, "HsaIl
hesrl" when he concluded amid much
laughter, ito lead ysu call on -"
repeating his mama,
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PRIDE OF ALLEGHENY
Interesting Description Of the Cele-
brated Observatory There.
A MONUMENT TO LIBERAL MEN.
How 1t Introduced the System Of Time
Distribution
WHICH Is NOW In GENERAL USE.
It's Correct Clock Beats Are Now Heard In Far OF
Places

The Allegheny Observatory was founded
in 1860 by the subscriptions of citizens, in
duced to promote the undertaking by the
exertions of Mr.. L. Bradley, to whom the
inception Of public interest in the plan was
due. A building was erected, and large
equatorial telescope was procured, when
pecuniary difficulties arose to hinder i'm
mediate farther progress. In 1866 the dona-
tion of large sum by the late William
Thaw, of Pittsburg, with aid from others,
freed the Observatory from debt, and fur
nished means for q partial endowment,
whose income should supply its more urgent
future current needs. At the same time the
original contributors were induced. at the
solicitation of DR.. g. Woods, to convey their
title In the property to the trustees Of the
Western University OF Pennsylvania, con-
ditiohs1ly upon this property being re.
stfieted to the uses of the observatory, and
on the appointment and maintenance Of an
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along the west side Of Darragh street 10 the
Allegheny river. at tho former outlet OF the
Pennsylvania Canal, by sylvanus Lothrop,
James Anderson and Henry Blake In the
years 1926 and 1927. Mr.. Blake sold his
interest to Captain William Stewart and
removed to Greenup county, KY, having
there purchased two furnaces and O forge
from the Messrs. Shreves. Messrs. Lothrop,
Anderson and Stewart sold out their interest
In 1884 to JohL Bissell, William Morrison
and Edward W. Stephens.
The mill, having been constructed for the
exclusive use Of Juniata blooms. was ex-
tended by the latter firm to the manu-
facture Of iron by the pudding and
boiling process, and was the first boiling
furnace erected In Allegheny county.
Here, too, was also erected the first coffee
mill squeezer, under the personal superin-
tendence Of the patentee. Mr.. Burden, Of
The manufacture o! iron, nails and steel
OF the lowest grade, was successfully car
ried on by the latter firm and their sue
cessors, until the year 1859, when the site
becoming too limited for the growing de-
mands OF the trade, and the war of the
Rebellion threatening in the near future. it
was deemed advisable to dismantle the
works and wind up the business. The
machinery was sold to Messrs. Refs, Brown.
Berger and James Ward and was removed
to Niles, 0.
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Has been achieved by the physicians of the
Catarrh and Dyspepsia Institute, at 323 Penn
avenue, in the hundreds Of permanent cures
made since the commencement two years ago
Of their now immense practice.
AS they give their whOle time and attention
TO the exclusive treatment of eatarrh, dyspep-
sia and diseases peculiar to women, hence,
their success In making cures.
Every day patients apply at this medical In.
stitutiOn for treatment who have spent years Of
time and vast sums Of money with doctors and
medicines to no avail The most Of the patients
pepsla Institute, and all of the testimonials
published from patients cured, are from this
class, ard who had suffered from eataffh %
dyspepsia In lts worst fBfffi.
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AN HISTORICAL EVENT.
The First Game OF Baseball Ever Played In
Allegheny.

The First Game OF Baseball Ever PIayed In
Allegheny.
The first game of baseball in Allegheny
was played on the West commons late in
June, or early in July, 1860. 1t was new
game then, and with few rules to govern it,
more fun than money was the result
The Duquesne club, Of Pittsburg, played
the Allegheny club, OF Allegheny. The
members of the Duquesne club were f. B.
Darlington, W. G. Woolman, H. c. MUIR
dock, George Jenkins, o. Phillips, L. B.
Duff. Thomas Bakewell. D. Mccormick,
George Miller.
Members OF the Allegheny club were W.
J. Blackstock, Charley Cutler, l. B. Max
we'll, II. d. Moore, William Lockart, j.
Ever, T. M. Blair, R. Elton, james Nc
Brier.
The game was close one, in those days
scoring only ins and outs. The Duquesne
had 27 out and 81 runs. The Allegheny
club had 27 outs and 80 runs, winning the
game by /. There was another game alter
ward, but It was brought to a sudden close.
John A. Myler stole the ball and started
for Federal street, all the players following
10 recover the ball, ending the game.
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There are
many white soaps.
each
represented to be
"just as good as the Ivory"
They are not,
but like
all counterfeits,
they lack
the peculiar
and remarkable
qualities of
the genuine.
Ask for.
Ivory Soap
and
insist upon havino It.
IT'S sold everywhere.
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CASPER REELS HISTORY.
Hs was the First White Child Bern 10 Ress
Township.

He was the First White Child BerH 10 Ress
Township.
Casper Reel came to Allegheny county
in 1888 and In 1894 crossed the Allegheny
river. He took up tract of land In Ross
township where he lived till he died. Cas-
per Reel, Jr., claims to be the first white
child born in Ross township. He still lives
on the tract where he was born. The Reel
Brothers, of Allegheny, are sons Of Conrad
Reel, brother to Casper Reel, Jr. Conrad
Reel established 4 csrding mill in Perrys-
Vile in 1924, coming to Allegheny in 1S41
and occupying the second floor oil Samples
old woolen mill on West Diamond street,
which was afterward Eichbaum & Gard
ner's oil mill. The Reels moved from SAM
pe's mill to house belonging to t. A.
HIlliers, glider and frame maker on North
Canal street, finally purchasing the prop
erty, where they have been anchored almost
halt century.
The building on right, in sketch else.
where, is the rear OF the Methodist Episco-
pal Church, built in 1928 and known as the
"pew church" better known as the South
Common Methodist Church. 1t was torn
down in 1886, the congregation moving to
new church on Buena Vista street.
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AIissbspy Pension Beard.

The frst Examining Board Tor Pensions
isss s Allegheny city va. constituted g 3D. In Sal
Huselton, james MoCann and Q. u. King.
The board, ~ now constituted, consists OF
DR.. W. q. Huselten, PRESIDENT DR.. j. X.
Beatty, Secretary DR.. W. j. Laagalt,
Treasurer. The board meets for the eIami-
nation Of applicants for pensions at No, 40
West Diamond street, on Wednesday Of
each week, between the hours of 10 o'clock
A. NJ, and 8 o'clock p, NJ.
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comments upon the won
derful progress during
the past half century in
all that goes to make s
city, and asks that the
merchants and manu-
facturers will close their
places Of business and
observe the day as a
holiday. The Mayor,
in his proclamation to
the citizens, says:
WHEREAS, On Thurs
day, July II, 1890, the
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Whisky In Hor Wenther.

Milwaukee Sentlnel.1
A doctor writes to this paper to warn per-
sons against drinking whisky In hot weather,
as it only makes them warmer. This re-
calls the answer OF drinker to that same
advice. "When I get full Of liquor" he
said, ''I don't care continental how hot
am"
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AN OLD DEED
For Part Of the Ground on Which ALE.
gheny Now Stands.

TUT Far' OIL INC 'round on which Alle-
gheny Now Stands.
In 1772 the Indians were induced IN civ.
mn manv of their no.s..s;ons 4, tbi, - .e
pei. ri WIS part VI
1ennsylVanla. Iney oeeoed to white man
stonds nort;o,, .f 49,. s..J -"
us' "A Poi'ion Vi tue ueeo Wnlcn ne
got is recorded in the Court House at Bed
ford under date of Sentemher 10 ITO r.
ia "a foiIows. 40 A''N' ~
90
oHANT'
NOW therefore that we under or within
our names to be set and have mn. onr rrarrs
the frst or N. ,s,ioninr h. ~ =, ~ s,',ns,
sns 80. 80 "'skns 70 one ot the cnieis
anu tne otner TWO deputys OF tho said Six
Nations, do giveand grant to the said Garret
Pendergrass, his heirs and trustees forever our
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CUNARD LINE-NEW YORK AND LIv-
" ERPOOL4 VIA QUEENSTOWN
Pier 10 North river; Fast express mail service.
Gallia, July 10 m SerVia, August 9, noon
Etruria, July IL, q m Erruria, Aug. 16, a m
Anrania, July 26 noon Aurania, Aug. %. l0a m
Umbria. Aug.2 500 a m Bothnia Aug e. 2pm
Cabin passage-S60 and upward, according to
location intermediate. SIS and $40. Steerage
tickets to and from all parts o. Europe At very
low rates For freight and passage apply TO the
companys office. Bowling Green, New York.
Vernon H. Brown & Co.
]. ]. MCCORMICK, $50 and 4ol smithneld
street. Pittsburg. je30D
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ANOTHER LIVING TESTIMONIAL
Mr.. Charles q. Haag corner BldWsl and
Franklin streets, Allegheny Is another living
testimonial 20 permanent cure made by these
specialists. He had ringing sounds In bis ears.
His nose was continually stopped up, so that
he had TO breathe through his mouth. He had
pain over and about his eyes. IL was with
great difficulty that he could clear his throat OF
the tenacious mucus that dropped down from
his head. In fact his throat became so much
involved that bis neck became stiff, producing
cracking sounds when he turned his head. His
sense of hearing began 20 fail. and he gradually
grew worse until cough set in.
Reading In the papers Of the success OF the
cataIIh specialists at 1913 Penn avenue, In max.
ing cures he took a course Of treatment and
became cured. He adds: This Is to certify
that l have been cured rs above stated. I
hereby sign my name,
"CHARLEs G. HAAG."
Remember the place, 1923 Penn avenue.
Once hours 10 A. NJ to P. M, and to r. u.
Sundays. IL to4P.M.
Consultation free toalL Patients treated sue
cessfully at home by correspondence. Send
two 2eent stamps for question blank and ad.
dress all letters to the Catarrh and Dyspepsia
Institute. 323 Penn avenue. Pittsburg. MwF
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A PIONEER PLANT.

The First Iron RSilins Mill Efsctsa In ths
7 City Of Aiisshsny.
The Jahista Rolling Mill was built on
the lot extending from Robinson street
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David Donaldson,
William McCandless,
II. Sellers Mckee,
William Rhodes,
John Walker,
II. Buhl. Jr.,
Winn Shiras,
George Shiras Ill,
George Rudolph,
Charles Dahlinger,
NJ. K. Gillespie,
Henry Mcknight,
VIM. NJ. Scaife,
L. Wertheimer,
Frank Weyman,
George Marshall,
Wilson Miller,
c. c. Baer,
Harry Patton,
William Cain,
William Gibbs,
]. A. Grier,
w. B. Rodgers,
o. McCrury,
d. +. Henry,
D. NJ. Watson,
W. W. Sauers,
Andrew Paffenbach,
Charles Holmes,
A. Hartje,
Ross Drum,
William Wilcox,
James Wilcox,
Scott Ward,
A. Lawrence,
Theo. SprOul,
George Shea,
Joseph Shea,
L. Wales,
Alex. Mcclure,
]. V. Scaife.
Frank Dorhman,
William Jamison,
DR.. Simpson,
Max Klein,
/. q. jenkins,
William B. Scalfe,
James Stewart,
Frank Anshutz,
Robert Knox, Jr,
John Seifert,
Allen Hall,
George A. Kelly,
A. M. Marshall,