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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-13
SUED FOR CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE.

A Railroad Company Prosecutes Its En-
ployes for Causing Wreck.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.t
SCRANTON, November l2-The New ork,
Ontario and Western Railroad has brought suit
against Thomas Kerns. the conductor, and
William Smith, the engineer of the wildcat
engine which ran into passenger train near
Carbondale Wednesday evening, causing a
fatal accident.
The charge is criminal negligence the COM
plant being that the men violated the rules of
the company, and that the accident was the
result.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-13

EVERY music teacher and every pupil OF
music should be a subscriber to one of the
Everett Piano Clubs, thus securing strictly
frst-class instrument at greatly reduced
price. Send your name to the manager.
Alex Ross. 137 Federal street. Allegheny.
Inquire for particulars, or call and see the
piano, TTSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-13
ASSAULTED AND ROBBED.
a Marble Dealer Held Up While Crossing
Maryland Mountains.

maryland Mountains.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE pIsPArcHI
BEDFORD, November l2.-Last night, while
Upton Amiek, marble dealer of Cumberland,
Md, was crossing the mountains between New
Enterprise and st. Clairsville, this county. h.
vas held up by two men, who after assauitipg
him with hand billy until he was unconscious
robbed him of Sl63 and gold watch
From the appearance of Amick he must have
received a terrible beating. Annex had lust
made some collections which leads him to be-
Geve the robbers were not strangers, but can
rot recollect of anyone being around when he
received the money.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-13

THE Turkish baths at the Natatorium
open day and night. This for the accommo-
dation of the public. Ladies' days: Tues
days from A. NJ. to 2. P. NJ, Fridays from
8 A. M. to 6 P. NJ.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-13
Gas Rates Advanced,

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.7
WHEELING, November l2.-The Natural Gas
Company of West Virginia has announced an
advance in rates of per cent to domestic con-
sumerS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-13

OF Commerce to take steps to secure a sub
scription of 500 900 from this city to the stock
of the company.
The proper steps were taken to lay the
matter before the authorities.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-13

REFREsHMENT and invigorating quail
ties are found in the fine beer brewed by the
Iron City Brewing Company.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-13

CAMELs' hair rough novelty dress pat
terms; choice line of these now so much in
favor fabrics just opened.
TTSSu HUGUS & HACKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-13
p1rrsBURG CAPITALISTS IN WHEELING.
sbev Ask for Subscriptions of 100000 to
Build Railroad.

ESPECIAL TELEGkAA TO THE DisPArcH-i
WHEELING, W. VA, November R.-Presi-
deut Charles Meyran, of Pittsburg, of the
Pitisburg, Canonsburg and State Line Rail-
toad and H II. NIeman, A b. Paul and A. E
Enccop. of Pittsburg, directors of the company
hnet this afternoon in the rooms of the Chamber
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-13
Winter Opening To-Day

Choice selection of costumes-ladies' suit
parlor. PARCELS & JONES,
20 Fifth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-13
FURNISHINGS!

window display FURNISHINGS
menta nj
we Furnishings
in
Furnishing ever brough to
Our o al
em are a varied
and"C "DrandC o1ars and way in
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-13

JAMES ARCHIBALD d BRO,
LIVERY AND SALE STABLES,
96 and IS Second avenue. between Wood and
Smithfield streets
Carriages for funerals, S. Carriages for
operas parties, etc, at the lowest rates All new
carriages. Telephone communication,
my6-90 IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.

NEW ADV
B. e B..
|MPORTA 7 and DESIRABLE!
Beyond the ordinary storekeeping way Of
selling usually. A big lot of new double
width
Dress Goods and Suitings!
Plain CamePs Hair-Colors and Black,
Checks and Stripes-in Tailor Suiting
styles, Plaids, Cheviot Effects, etc.-all these
45 CentSI
5O-inch English and Scotch suitings, 95c
o$275
New 5o-inch AsTRAKHAN PLAIDs,
blacks and colors, 81 25 to 81 80.
Choice Imported Plaids, 75c, 81 and 81 25.
Rear of D-ess Goods Room for the Plain,
All-wool, Double-width, 36-inch
SUlTING CLOTHS
At 3oc-Navys, Myrtles, Browns and
Garnets.
The Great Special
SILK SAIE!
A wonderful success. The nice goods at
such prices produced results.
Another Silk bargain added:
Figured Silk Crepes!
Elegant goods-over Is choice evening
shades, with selEcolored figures, at 81 30 a
yard, that sell at 81 75 and 50 in silk de-
partments generally.
Our large and choice line of
Evening Silk Fabrics
Lace Draperies, Grenadines,
Gau7eS, Etc-
At Lace Department, are bringing us the
business. PRICES, of course, have much to
do with it. We see that they are less-as to
styles and qualities that we submit to your
approval-and it is great pleasure to have
so many ladies indorse our selections.
CLOAK ROOMS.
FUR CAPES, ALASKA SEAL
JACKETS AND COATSl
Sales phenomenal. As many sold in a
day now as we used to sell in week. The
large and magnificent assortment, the best,
the newest shapes-novelties as well-and
the prices-hundreds having been con-
tracted before the recent large advance in
seals and other furs-place US in position to
make it interesting for you-if you want
the best Alaska Seal, London dye-25-inch
Jacket to 40-inch Long Coat.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-13
SILK SALE!

Gau26S, EOc-
At Lace Department, are bringing US the
business. PRICES, of course, have much to
do with it. We see that they are less-as to
styles and qualities that we submit to your
approval-and it is great pleasure to have
so many ladies indorse our selections.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-13

ID REPRESENTED IN PITTsBUK(i IN IslI
ASSETS ssl71, $685.
Insurance Co. Of North America.
Losses adjusted and paid By WILLIAM L
JONES. 81 Fourth avenue ia20-s2D
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11

MASON and the Union are in sore
trouble about having money locked up
in Washington instead OF its being circus
lated freely among the people in bust
ness. This is their charge against the
last administration. What is this ad :
ministration doing2 Taking the money
out OF the pockets of the people when
they wish it to use in business and to buy
the necessaries OF life, and putting it into
the pockets OF the eastern manufacturers,
so that even the government gets but a
small portion of 1t. The high takers are
the last people on earth who should talk
about letting money circulate among the
people. They steal it under form of
law 80 that the millionaire manufacturers
of the east may get richer still, and then
pirate about keeping the money in circu-
latiOn.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11

TIVE republican grand mass meeting, -
which was extensively advertised for last
Friday, did not prove very successful. &C
coIding to reports. Gov. Filter, Con-
gresham Gest. Hon. G. Y. Chandler and
Captain J. M. Turnbull were all sdver>
tised TO be present, but not one of them
put an appearance. They secured a
couple OF substitutes, however, as Hon
Isaac Clements, government pension
agent at Chicago, and State Senator
Matthews, of Urbana, arrived from PeO-
ria on the noon train and spoke in the af-
ternOon. The crowd was estimated at
ten or twelve hundred, but the speakers
failed to create any enthusiasm We
were out of town that day and failed to
secure any report of the speeches, but
leading democrats say there is no necess-
ity for meeting to counterhalance tina;
of the republican grand rally. Rush
vile Times.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11

the party was landed at Kansas City. It
took deal of trouble for the two eompa-
mics of the Third regiment doing escort
duty to keep the enthusiastic crowd from
fairly overwhelming the distinguished
party. In carriages and through streets
lined with people shouting their welcome
the party was finally deposited at the en-
trance of the Coates house, where they re-
tired to rooms prepared for then. and
rested a few minutes, then going 10 the
private dining room. where dinner was
served
Dinner at the Coates House.
The president sat at the head of tie ia
Bile, with Maj Warner and Gen. Smith at
his left hand and eX-Mayor Allen and
Mayor Holmes on his right. The secretary
of the navy sat at the foot OF the able,
with Ex-Governor Crittenden and Mr..
Nave The president excused himself
after the second course In leaving he
said that he was sorry to cause even this
temporary interruption, but all would
understand his desire to pass few h ours
under his brothers roof. He very n uch
appreciated, he said, the hospitality OF the
business men of Kansas City. He had
never visited the city before but he had
heard of it. 1t had teen we'll advertised.
daughter and applausel He could see
by the dim light of the streets as he drove
through that it realized all that was
claimed for it. Applause In conclu-
sion he would say that he hoped all of its
dreams would be realized.
A Visit to His Brother.
The president then retired from The
room and leaving the hotel, was driven to
h., -, IS l., IL
where he spent more than an hour In
the meantime at the dinner Secretary
Tracy in response TO a toast spoke of
Kansas City as the empire city of he
Mississippi valley. Speaking of the lie
velopment OF the navy he said that he
believed there was a general dema nd
among the American people for its in
crease and improvement. His predeccs
sor had had the assistance of both Demo.
Gratis and Republicans in carrying out a
policy of improvement and he was glud
to say that his experience had been the
same. prolonged applause
Reception at the Board of Trade.
The president came to the hotel before 6
O'Clock aud accompanied the party 10 the
board of trade The crowd gathered
there was enormous and the pre,ldeu
was crowded and jostled IA great deal a.
he went up the steps. When he reached
the head of the great stairway he wa.
warm and tired and in no condition &
speak. So when the a>semhlage below
called for "a speech and would not be sat
istied without it he simply thanked the
people of Kansas City for the cordiality
of their reception. The president then
stood for halt an hour at the head of the
stairway while the crowd came up one set
ofsteps and shaking hands with him, went
down he other stairway.
In Route for ST. Louis
The crush WAS fearful and several la
dies tainted from the intense heat A lit
tie before 10 p. m. the PRESIDENT an
nOunced that he must 20 and the recep-
ton was cut short. The president was
met At the station by party OF distin-
guished ~. Louisans. who were to act as
the escort to their city. Shortly after IL
o'clock the presidents train left Kansas
City for st. Louis.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11
SOME MORE SICK ThlEvES-
They Steal Raised Lottery Tickle
and Now Feel Very Melancholy.

They Steal "a Raised Lottery Ticket t,
and Now Feel Very Melancholy.
LANSING, Mich, Oct 1.-Two weeks
ago Ben Deeves, drummer for New
York iewelry house, was showing a lot
terry ticket around Lansing, claiming
that he had won $500 While showing the
ticket in a saloon it was stolen from him,
and Denves had half a dozen people ar
rested. Thursday il transpired that one of
the gang that took the ticket, and sent it
to New Orleans to be cashed, received it
back with the word Bogus" stamped
across its face. 1t appears that the num-
Der on the ticket had been raised to make
1t identical with the number on the win,
ming ticket. The gang that stole it are
very SORE, and the police would like to in
terview Deeves to see how much he knows
about the raising" business
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11
A Ripe Old Age

J. Fl. Holcomb and wife. of Belcher-
vile, Texas, have celebrated their fifty
fifth wedding anniversary. and are still
hale and hearty. The secret of their
ong life and good health Is that they
correct any slight silment promptly, and
in that way avoid serious sickness. Like
most everyone else they are more fire.
quently troubled with constipation than
any other physical disorder To correct
this they take St. Patrick's Pills in pref
erence to any other, because, as Mr.. Hols
comb says, They are a mild pill. and
besides. keep the whole system in order
We prize them very highly" For sale
by Hartz & Bshnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11
Portugal Is sill Kicking.

PORTUGAL, Oct. ll.-Reports have been
received from the East African coast that
Portuguese gunboats have formed naval
Gordon across the mouth of the Zimbesi
river. An effort, it is said, will be made
10y the offering of passive resistance to
prevent the passage of she British stern
wheel boats. should they attempt to ascend
the river. These stern wheel boats have
been constructed by the British govern
ment with IA view To overcoming the OBJ
stacles TO navigation presented by the
dangerous bars and shallow waters of the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11

MR'NAPOLis, Oct. 1.-THE American
Board yesterday adopted the report
on examin alton of candidates for
missionary work. Hereafter the can
didate for mission will state
in his own language his religious
beliefs If these views are considered by
the prudential committee to he in conso
nance with those of the church, the can
didate is accepted. 1t will be seen that
this system is elastic and that the board
may in prudential committee elected
yearly, reflect its own views on the probi-
tIun question
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11
Want This Cruel War Ended.
1T RAINsO HUMAN REMAINS.
Further Horrible Finds in the Vicinity of
DupOnt's Mills.


DupOnt's Mills.
WHMlSGTOS, Del, Oct. 11.-Gradually
the scattered remains of the unfortunate
victims of the recent powder-mill explo-
SION are being gathered from an area of
several miles. A farmer living two miles
from the scene of the accident was star
tied a few minutes after hearing the re-
ports by the descent of bleeding, LAGER
ated human hand at his feet. Wednes-
day evening two men were passing
through n wood, about a mile and a half
distant, when one of them stumbled over
portion of mans face--the nose, mus
tache. and lower jaw.
Other Shocking Discoveries.
They AT once looked around for other
traces of n body, and they saw in tree
three ribs and II small quantity of flesh.
Such finds have been made all around the
neignbornnOd, but in the majority of
cases scarcely handful of flesh could be
picked up IN one place. Enough has not
been recovered to make the weight of a
good sIZ ID man
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11

Texas family has "a colored servant
VINO "hIie very attentive to her duties,
mas never been known to give anybody a
eiVii answer. Purely as an experiment,
the lady Of the house bought her a new
cai'oo dress and gave it to her, saying. al
am glad to have the pleasure, Matildy, OF
giving You this dress
Ter mout hab had dat pleasure long ago
u yer had had any regard TO my feelings, "
was the gracious reply.-New York Ledger
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11
Dougherty was . Reformer.

BRDoKLYN, Oct. Thames Doughert Y
was yesterday taken before the Flatbush
justice of the peace, who committed him
to the Raymond street Jail until his sani-
ty is looked into. The prisoner told DR..
Ashford that he intended killing all the
doctors at the asylum and also the charity
comm issiOners. for the purpose of bring
ing about a reform 40 that sane men
could not be captured on the streets and
placed in the insane asylum
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11

harrington tells some touching anecdotes
IN illustration of the devoted attachment
OF the Irish peasantry to the gentry-an
attachment, however, which sometimes
became embarrassing, as when a faithful
gamekeeper, hearing his mistress say of a
gentleman she disliked, Il wish the fell
lows ears were cut ofTr' took few bows
with him and brought back Dennis Bod
kin's ears in large snuff box" which.
with JOY in his eye" he placed in the
hands of his mistress. Spectator.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11
The Engineer Was Killed.

OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 1l.-At Pacific juno
ton, Ia, yesterday switch engine with
caboose attached WAS derailed by a mis-.
placed switch in the Kansas City, st. Jo-
seph and Council Bluffs yards yesterday
morning and was run into by a west
bound freight train. Engineer James
Clark, of the switch engine, was killed
and 10th engines badly wrecked.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11

THE New Orleans Times Democrat
says, speaking of the tariff iniquity
The reekiug injustice of this measure
toward the consumers of the United
States, its glazing sectionslsm, and its
rank and offensive fsvoritism toward the
manufacturers OF the east. combine TO
make it easily the most ubiquitous fiscal
law that has ever been imposed by mar
row minded and psrty.spirited govern
ment on an overburdened and long-suf>
ering people.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND. we are told.
was much disturbed about the surplus,
but, according to Billy Mason, the surplus
was no trouble TO the republicans. They
found means of getting rid of it and
would have done so had it been huns
dred times as large
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11
DILLON AND o'sRleN MISSING.
The Two Irish Leaders Just Skip for
America.


America.
LONDON, Oct 1l.-When the court at
Tpperary opened yesterday there were
two of the defendants who were non est
il ventus. Dillon and O'Brien were the
III ssing ones, and although their counsel,
Healy, said nothing as to their where
ah1uts, II was soon reported that they
had concluded to go to America on their
money raising tour. Balfour to the con-
trsry notwithstanding. Healy contented
himself with arguing against the crown
cou nsels motion that the bail be forfeited,
Healy'- grounds being that once in court
the bail bond had no further effect. The
jus ices thought otherwise and the Land
league will pay the bond.
How They Got Away.
1t is believed that the fugitives went to
Havre, and took a French steamer from
there Tor the United States. The London
papers comment variously on the incl
deur. The Tory papers say it was an igno-
min ous stampede just as the battle was
beg nning and the Liberal papers rejoice
at the way the government was tricked in
spite of the shadowing of the two men.
The Chronicle says the government didn't
try 0 stop them-just let them run if
they so desired. Tue disappearance Gre
ated great excitement and also great re-
joicing in Ireland, especially at 1ypperary.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11

LONDON, Oct. ia circular has been
issued by the government in which the
recently published reports of the pres,
ence with fatal effect of epteric fever
among the men of the Grenadier guards,
stationed at Bermuda, is denied. The
circular says that but one death has oc-
Cured among the GUARDS since they left
Ems land
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11
II. Couldn't Cu.s the Magistrate.

LONDON, Oct. 1I.-At Croydon, in Sur
rey, Lord C.lhir was arrested Thursday
for making threats against a neighbor
Thursday night he slept TRANQUILITY in n
cell in the police station, hut on being ar
raigned in court yesterday morning he
took up II position at the solicitors table,
and standing there freely cursed the po-
lice magistrate. His lordship is believed
to be insane. He was, however, SEN
fenced to the workhouse by the outraged
magistrate
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11
Advertising for Zig Gnns

WAsHISGToN CITY, Oct IL. Advertise
ments for proposals have been issued
from the war department under the pro-
visions of the Notifications bill for furn-
ishing the ordnance department of the
army with twenty five eight inch, fifty
ten inch and twenty five twelve inch steel
guns and ammunition for their test; all
to be of American manufacturer
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11

IT is said the president intends calling
a special session of congress about No.
vember II, or as soon after the elections
are over as possible Wonder il this WIS
not done to accommodate Mr.. Gest who
is in feverish state to get that back pay
bill passed? If so it seems to show what
n grip our congressman has on the admin
istration. Seems, Madam, nay, it is
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11
us,ZV.

-, NO" DON'T get WOODY, young man -
Inc speaker was one who might be typified
as gentle gazelle," and twas ON the
Deach at Sausalito, across the hav
Woozy has caught the town. Future
iexlcographers will have TO put "woozy''
IN thelr dictionaries, but when it comes To
uehnin9 the word they will get decidedly
WOODY. Arizona Republican
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11
Some Mistake.

Snarpwit-i have IA neighbor whom /
want to drive out, 80 can get his property
cheap. have tried keeping chickens, dogs
and parrots, but without SUCCESS. A neigh
Dor Of yours, however, tells me You have a
pet which he Will warrant to clear "A neigh
bOrhood of inhabitants in less than no
time, but ] forgot to ASK what it was. Have
you any particularly noisy parrots or any
thing Of that kind
Suburban Woman-Indeed haven't
anything at all except a little kitten. There
must be some mistake. Jane Janet The
baby has walked up. Go to him quick
Good News
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11
Forced 10 Leave Home.

Over go people were forced to leave
their homes yesterday to call at the drug.
gist's for free trial package of Lane e
Family Medicine. If your blood is bad,
your liver and kidneys out of order, il
you are constipated and have headache
and an unsightly complexion. don't fail
to call on any druggist today for free
sample Of this grand remedy. The ladies
praise it. Everyone likes it. Large size
package so cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11

THE upholders of the Mckinley bill. to
deceive the people. take small article and
show that II has only been increased a
few cents. They wish the people to close
their eyes to the fact that few cents
may be two hundred per cent in some
cases. The two cents increase is just as
misleading as general averages.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11

Mr.. MASON ir said to have been very
amusing at Moline when speaking about
raw material being admitted free. And
Mr.. Macon is very amusing when he is
telling the people that the more they pay
in taxes the better they are of. Taken
altogether Mr.. Mason is. an amoosin' little
cuss."
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11
Double Murder i'm Wisconsin

ASHLAND, Wis, Oct. 1L-Alexander
Bartleson and his son squatted on a claim
near Republic, which was claimed by a
man named Nellis. There were frequent
alterations between the two, and the lat.
ter had often threatened Bartleson's life.
1t has evidently been carried into execu-
ton. as party of prospectors. coming 10y
chance upon the cabin, found both father
and son murdered. Nellis has disap-
rod
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-11

PARIS, Oct. ll.-An explosion occurred
yesterday in the Pyrotechnic school at
Bourges, which is a leading center of
military and industrial manufactures and
capital of the department of Cher Five
persons Were killed and forty injured by
the explosion. The dead were blown TO
pieces The disaster was caused by the
careiessness OF workman who was FILL
ing q shell with Melinite