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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
CREATING NEW OFFICES.
Ordinances Providing for Fire Director
and a Court Officer Recommended.

Ordinances Providing for n Fire Director
and a Court Officer Recommended.
The Committee on Public Safety met
yesterday and affirmatively recommended to
Councils ordinances providing for Fire
Director at s., 900 a year, a Court Officer at
81, 500 year, and for the purchase of a
piece of ground adjoining No. 1 engine
house on Fourth avenue for not more than
$780,
Chairman Lambie. in answer to questions,
said he had received communication from
Chief Brown setting forth the necessity of
Court Officer to prepare police cases for
trial, and the great saving it would effect
Mr.. Treusch thought 81 200 a. year would
secure a good man. and made an amend
ment to that effect, which was defeated by
vote of 9 to 10. The ordinance was then
acted upon affirmatiVely, as were the others
presented.
Chairman Lambie announced the sub
committees of the Public Safety Committee
for the present year as follows: Sub Com
mittee on Health-Messrs. Donley, Treuscb.
Matthews, Brewster, Gallagher, Russell
and Brown, Chairman.
Police-Messrs. Rohrkaste, Groetzinger,
Lowry, Lambie, Frauenheim, Larkin and
Braun, Chairman,
Fire-Messrs. Taggart, Brophy, Wilson,
Metcalf, Hagmaier, Voight and Doyle,
Chairman.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
EARNINGS 40 PER CENT NET.
Annual Report of the PitIsburg and Western
Railroad Company.

Railroad Company.
Stockholders of the Pittsburg and West.
ern road met yesterday. The annual report
of the company shows that for the IL months
ending March 81, 1890, the gross earnings Of
Its railroad and leased lines were s., 1885,
ego so; net earnings. SS42, 1888 Oh, or about 40
per cent of the gross earnings. The increase
in gross earnings over the IL months pre-
yious was 81, ,282 33 and the increase in
net earnings $37, ,293 "a. The reduction in
the ore rate in May, 1889, was the cause of a
very heavy loss in the company's revenue.
The report further states that the narrow
gauge system was in such bad condition
on account of the light rails. and the traffic
had increased so much that it was decided
to relay the track with 40-pound rails and
40 miles have already been finished. Five
new locomotives and 800 new cars were also
ordered for the system. During the last
year 80 miles in siding, double tracks and
yards have been laid. The grades have
been reduced greatly, and the company now
has plenty of terminal facilities. With no
outlay OF money and the privilege to buy in
the future the road has leased the Ellwood
Short Line, a double track road, which will
make saving in distance of about three
miles and heavy reduction in grade at
Rock Point
During the year 16 locomotives and 300
cars were purchased and contracts were made
for 20 new freight engines and 800 new 80
ton gondola cars. They are now being de-
livered.
After the adoption of the report the follow
ing Board of Directors was chosen: Henry
w. oliver, President; John w. Chalfant,
NJ K. Moorhead, j. D. Gallery, William
II. Singer, of Pittsburg; A. ]. Thomas, s.
Spencer, Solon Humphreys and Charles H.
Coster, of New York.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
NO STATEMENT MADE.
The Westinghouse Electric Co. to Mako n
Transfer 10 the Manufa cturing Co.

The Westinghouse Electric Co. to Make n
Transfer TO the ufacturIng Co.
The annual meeting of the Westinghouse
Electric and Manufacturing Company was
held yesterday morning in the Westing-
house building at 9 o'clock and the Westing-
house Electric Company an hour later at
the same place. In neither case did the
management make statement of the con-
dition of the concerns and will not, so it was
stated, until a meeting is held AZ date not
yet fixed to formally transfer the property Of
the electric company to the manufacturing
company. The only change in the manage
ment was the substitution of Mr.. John
Caldwell's name for that of Mr.. G. H.
Jackson on the board of the Electric Com
pany.
The election for the Electric Company
board resulted: George Westinghouse, Jr.,
Henry L. Byllesby, Robert Pitcairn, j. R.
Mckinley, Calvin Wells, Charles S. Pease,
John Caldwell. Westinghouse Electric and
Manufacturing Company: President, George
Westinghouse, Jr.; Directors, Henry M.
Byllesby, Robert Pitcairn. G. II. jackson,
g, w. Hebard, j. r. McGinley. Calvin
Wells, 81, r. Garden. A. M. Byers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
SHE MARRIED A KING.
A Boston Songstress Found In Dom Fernundo
of spain n Faithful Husband.
Rrooklyn (Itizen1

A Boston Songstress Found In Dom Fernando o
of spain n Faithful Husband.
Brooklyn Citizen.]
Max Maretzek tells the story of the stage
career of Eliza Henzler, who become the wife
of the King of Portugal. She was the
daughter of a poor Boston tailor, who at
traoted the attention OF an opera manager by
her fine voice and well-shaped figure and
large brown eyes. When she became noted as
an opera singer Dom Fernando, the consort
OF Queen Maria della Gloria Of Portugal,
took her under his protection. Soon after
the death of his Queen ne created our Boston
girl Countess of Edia, and after paying due
respect to the Queens memory married the
Countess, otherwise Eliza Henzler. Her
husband being originally Prince of the
house of Coburg, the Boston tailor's
daughter became sister-in-law to Queen
Victoria, aunt of the Prince of Wales and
the present King of the Belgians, and
mother-in-law of the reigning King of
Portugal.
When Queen Isabella OF Spain was sent
into exile Bismarck tried to put Hohen-
zollern on the Spanish throne. Louis Ma.
poleon opposed it, with an eye to Bona
parte for the position. At the same time q
strong coalition OF the grandees of Spain
favored placing Dom Fernando Of Portugal
on their country's throne, with all the
chances in his favor. But while the
grandees were content to have Dom Fer
nando their wives declared that they
would never appear at court should the Pile
beian Bostonese be permitted to do the royal
honors. A compromise was proposed in
secret caucus--viz, to obtain from Plus TX.
divorce-but Dom Fernando, rather than
renounce Eliza Henzler, put away the
Spanish crown. Thus the indirect conse-
quences of heroic attachment were the
Franco Prussian war, the downfall of Ma
poleon Ill, the loss of Alsace and Lorraine
to France and the still uncertain future Of
Spain.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
THREE OF THEM IN ONE.
Branches of the Baltimore and Ohio, and
What They Did.

Branches of the Baltimore and Ohio, m,
What They Did.
The annual meetings of the stockholder
of the Somerset and Cambria, Salisbury
Railroad and the Berlin branch, three feed
ers of the Baltimore and Ohio road, were
held at the depot yesterday. For the Sails.
bury branch the following named officers
were elected: President, j. V. Patton; di.
rectors. J. B. jackson, Johns McCleave. W.
T. Manning, G. s. Wight, Charles Don
nelly, j. NJ. Schoonmsker, Thomas NJ.
Bayne; Allegheny; Francis Burns, Balti-
more; Secretary and Treasurer, j. B. Wash
ington. The only change made in the di-
rectorship was the selection of Colonel
Bayne instead of j. B. Caven, who was
transferred to the Valley road.
The Salisbury branch has always paid
we'll, and this year is no exception. The
gross earnings were S48, 1856 08; operating
expenses, S25, SOL 81; net earnings, S23,-
1888 II; expended in construction, 81, $40 04.
For the Somerset and Cambria the fol-
lowing named officers were chosen:
President, j. B. Washington; directors,
W. H. Koontz, Somerset; J. V. Patton, W.
T. Manning, G. s. Wight, Robert Garrett,
Baltimore; Mord Lewis, Clarksburg, w.
Va; Secretary, A. W. Black;
Treasurer, W. Fl. Ijams, Baltimore.
Mr.. Lewis was elected to succeed Welty
Mccullough, deceased. Last year the
Somerset and Cambria, owing to the Johns
town flood, came out behind, but this year
the results are better. The gross earnings
were $142, 1924 So; operating expenses, s135,-
Ga 49, net earnings, S6,7O9 II.
For the Berlin branch these officers were
elected:
President, j., B. Washington; directors,
Robert Garrett, W. H. Koontz Somerset;
s. A. Phllson. Berlin; s. Philson, j. V.
Patton, W. T. Manning; Secretary, A. W.
Black; Treasurer, W, H. Ijams. Superin-
tendent Patton and W. T. Manning took
the places of Welty Mccullough and Com
modore G.. B. White, of Washington, de-
ceased.
This is the one branch that never makes a
good showing. The gross earnings were
SS,119 9s; expenses, S14,634 70, leaving a
deficit of S6,5l4 81.
Secretary Black stated that the stockhold
ers talked of changing the fiscal year to
June 80, to agree with the time when the
Interstate commerce and State reports
must be made. The change will soon be
made on the entire Baltimore and Ohio
system.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06

with many farmers in Armstrong county
since IHE DISPATCH expedition started.
The majority of them have told him that
they favor the State Commission's plan, be-
lieving that ample limestone can be had
cheap enough to macadamize all principal
roads in Western Pennsylvania. Mr..
Reynolds says the Armstrong county farm
ers are mostly of the wealthier class. espe-
cially on the west side of Allegheny river.
My next letter will touch on the aericult.
ure question in the counties of Clarion. JEFF
ferson, Armstrong and Indiana. In the
meantime the wagon will continue its inves-
LEGATIONS of roads in Indiana, Cambria and
Bedford counties. L. e. SToFIEL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
counties lead to Punx'y. Every one just
now is in q horrible condition.
Benefits the Landlord.

counties lead to Punx'y. Every one JUST
now is in horrible condition.
Benefits the Landlord.
The Hotel Pantall does an enormous busi-
ness. Every drummer who drives to
Punx'y is SO thoroughly exhausted by his
drive that it requires q weeks rest at the
Pantall TO get ready to drive out OF the
town. That is the reason THE DISPATCH
has such large circulation at the Pantall.
The proprietor, ex-Sherif J. 5. Barr, VIII
bear out these statement.
The rain is giving us daily repetltlons OF
our Washington and Greene county mud
struggles, so it was utterly impossible to
make the trip from Punx'y to Kittanning
without q nights stop-over at SmicksDurg.
1t was tussle next day to reach hlttannlng
at all. The mud was deep, the clay was
thick and the sink holes numerous. The
horses were worn out when We reached kltt
tanning, This letter is sent back to Kit
tanning from Elderton, where we spent Sun
day, and am prepared to say that there Is
nothing redeeming in the condition OF the
roads in Armstrong county east OF Kitan-
ming, either.
A Limestone Region.
There is plenty of limestone in Armstrong
county, The veins are from B to 30 feet
thick, and in many places the outcropplngs
are on the surface, making it easy to get at.
Here and there all through Armstrong
county ordinary sandstone has been used on
the roads, making no Improvement what
ever, simply because no science was used IN
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
ADONIs DIxEYs SKILL.

Besides Behaving Well on tho Boards He il
Clever Man af Tricks.
Chicago Times.1
Adonis Dixey is master Of legerdemain.
The other evening he was entertaining a
few friends in a resort of the Bohemians,
when he secured halfdozen lemons and
the icepick from the bar and asked his
friends to step the length of the room and
pitch the lemons at him success
lively. The comedian easily succeeded
in impaling every lemon upon the ice
pick. One OF the party finally suggested
that the actor try the feat with an egg.
With some misgivings Adonis consented,
and, to the surprise of everybody, includ-
ing himself. he succeeded in driving the
pick through the center Of the egg without
otherwise breaking the shell.
'T wouldn't try that again without an ar
NOR on" said Dixey, as he mopped the per-
spiration from his brow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06

seen Tor board and wire fences have taken
The even 1000 miles and multiplied If hv
3,S40, and l swear to you we have looked
upon 3,S40, 900 separate and distinct fence
rails since your exploring wagon lett Arch
ibald's livery stable in Pittsburg. I
hope now YOU will feel easy about
our forced loan of 80 or 40 rails. Who will
miss them? Anyway, what are they worth
Why they cost $50 per J, 900 rails, or Sl92, =
600 for all that we have seen. I'll settle
with your conscience for you at o cents
apiece.
A Bit of Calculation.
'Now, tell me, these rails in II counties
OF Western Pennsylvania being u feet long
each and the 3.S40. 900 of them, therefore
having an aggregate length of 46,0SO, 900
feet, how far would they stretch around the
world If laid in a straight line by Chief
Bigelow -"
BucephRlus demanded a tightening of
reins at this point, and we all had to take a
hand lest be should lay us out in a straight
line, toes downward.
We took dinner yesterday at "Punx'v."
ms name does not appear on the map of
Bennsylvauia, but there il "Puux'y"
(wIth boom back of IT'D all the same.
Funxsutawney, as il is sometimes called by
strangers and mapmakers, is one OF the
most progressive towns between the JunIata
and the Ohio. Railroad centers are always
prosperous towns. Punx'y is ceuter-not
of railroads, but of bad, serubby and
treacherous country roads. All roads from
Jefferson Clearfeld, Armstrong and Indiana
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
NEW THoRoUGHFAREs FOR THE CITY.

Committee on Survey Recommends the
Opening of a Number of Streets.
The Committee on Surveys met yesterday
afternoon. Chairman Carnahan being con-
fined to his home by illness, his place was
filled by Mr.. O'Donnell.
The following ordinances were affirma-
lively recommended to Councils: Locating
Hays street from Butler to Sheridan streets;
Ruth street from Bailey to Washington
avenues; Shakespeare street from Putnam
street to Denniston avenue; Calliope street
from Rose to Reed streets; relocating the
north side line of Forbes street from Morris
street 2S5 feet eastwardly; Establishing the
grade of Rural street from Highland to
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
THE DEATH RATE FOR APRIL.
Mortdary Report for the Fast Month. and
What IL Shows.

mcrtuary Report for the Fast Month, and
What IL Shows.
The mortuary report for the month Of
April shows that the total number of deaths
during the month was 437, equal to death
rate of 21.S per 1000 inhabitants annually.
There were 100 deaths of infants under 1
year, and So of children between the ages of
1 and years. making 40 per cent of the
total OF the decedents 132 were of
foreign and 305 of native birth; OF
the latter % were colored. There were 63
deaths from and 159 cases of infectious dis
eases reported, about the same as the previ-
eds month. They were located as follows
Old city, 26 csses and deaths; East End,
Sc cases and 26 deaths; Southside, AZ cases
and % deaths; hospitals, deaths; 4 cases of
typhoid fever were reported in hospital
from outside the city.
The diseases were as follows: Diphtheria.
60, Is deaths; scarlet fever, 80, 3 deaths; ty-
phoid fever, 90, II deaths; cerebro-spinai
meningitis, Z, deaths. In addition to the
above there were 10 deaths from measles. 81
from consumption, AZ from diseases of the
nervous system, % circulatory, 139 respira-
tory, 80 digestive, and A from accidents.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06

The Board of Managers Of the Pennsyl-
vania Reform School at Morgsnza, held its
annual meeting yesterday, and elected the
following officers: President, Thomas
Wightman; Vice President, James Allison.
D. D.; Secretary, John N. Neeb; Treasurer
A. Il. Heating; Superintendent J. A.
Quay; Matron of Female Department.
Mrs. e. HI. Beacon; Steward, Alex. Ne.
MORAN; Physician, j. w. Alexander, II,
D.i Solicitor, Hon. George w. Miller.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
EATING NEXT THE SKY.
Restaurants Way Up on the Tenth Floor Are
Popular In New York.

Restaurants Way Up on the Tenth Floor Are
Popular In New York.
New York SUM-
When the idea OF top-story restaurants
was first put into practice in New York,
people laughed at it, and the managers of
the first one had to give big dinner every
day for so cents to coax folks up to their
place People have got used to living high
since then, and the sky-high restaurants are
very popular. The original one, in a big
building on Broad street, is still probably
the largest and most successful Of the sort
in the city. 1t is verv swell place now,
and you can spend as much money in as
little time there as at Delmonico's,
According to one well-known man, not
the least of the attractions of the sky-high
restaurant is their comparative inaccessible
ity to the fellows who loaf about the eating
and drinking places down below. Up in
the tenth story he meets only persons who
like himself, have come for a half hours
rest and little lunch.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06

NegIey avenues; Merrimac street from
Grandyiew to Virginia avenues; Kearsarge
street from Grandview avenue to Grace
street; Virginia avenue from Wyoming to
La Belle streets; Addison street from Gen.
ter avenue to Reed street; Calliope street
from Rose to Reed streets.
Ordinances vacating Castleman, Marbury
and Pitcairn streets were laid over until
plans are submitted,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06

Colonel A. 8. NJ. Morgan, Charles K. Ru-
pert, Alexander NJ. Black, james 8. Nc
Cord and ]. D. Gallery. Secretary A. 9.
HAIRY was not inclined to give up much.
BE said nothing was done outside of the
election of officers. No new cars will be
built. The company owns number which
it rents to shippers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
Aveteran Becomes Insane.

lAbednego Davis, veteran who was sent
TO the Erie Soldiers and Sailors Home
from Pittsburg, six years ago, has become
insane and will be returned 10 the poor au-
thorities here for care.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
Charged With Stealing . w.,.h.

Emma Gibbons, Of the Yellow Row, is
charged with stealing watch from Henry
Woolsey. Alderman McMasters will hear
the evidence to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06

WHEN the mucous surfaces of the
bronchia are sore and infsmed, DR.. D.
Jayne's Expectorant will afford prompt re-
Lief For breaking up cold, or subduing
a cough, you will find in it certain remedy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-06
Meeting of rho Chr Tru.t Comnnp,

The annual meeting of the PiEtsburg Car
Trust Company was held yesterday. The
officers elected were: President, A. M.
Byers; directors, Alexander Nimick,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-31

Not long ago before the Board of Pardons
came a venerable Irish woman, neat look
ing, motheily old lady, who asked for the
pardon Of her son, in Jail for some minor Of
tense. With her was her daughter, sweet,
shy girl, who stood besides the mother while
the latter, with tears streaming down her
cheeks, plead for her boy. The members Of
the Board were visibly affected by the scene.
When the mother had finished, the daught-
er, looking up shyly, said in voice scarce
ly above whisper: IF yez would take a
little money to let him free have matter
of ten dollars here, and she showed faded
old purse. The members Of the Board
blushed and frowned and told the girl that
in recommending executive clemency money
was not factor. The poor girl did not
mean it as a bribe Evidently she and her
mother had been paying out money to law
yers to secure the boys freedom, without
success, and they thought it would more
quickly effect their object if they paid the
Board.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-31
There Was a TabIeau.


Hotel Clerk-"Good morning, Colonel;
how did you sleep?p
Colonel" did sleep some, l suppose,
but ] was awake most Of the night listen
ing TO the snoring Of the man in the
next room. He is a good one at il. He
makes more noise than a steam whistle" F"
Another gentleman approaches.
Hotel Clerk Good morning, Major /:
how did you sleep?"
Major got to sleep occasionally
during the night, but there was a fellow
n the next room to me who snored as if
he was filling a contract to saw forty
cords Of WOOD before daylight. A. least
that's the way il sounded"
Colonel" That's just what had to
listen TO all night long. What is the
number Of your room?"
Major" Number %. What's the
number Of yours?7
Colonel And mine is number 23.'-
I,ras Sifiirgs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-31
President Harrison Wilde CandI-
date for denomination. and
Secretary Blaine VIII
Supporf Him.


General cIarkson hal q lengthy interview
with ihe President during the week on mat
terx connected with The political moyemtn
ef the future Those who are In con6den-
iial relations with the President no longer
hesitate to say that he win be a candidate
for denomination in 1891. Secretary Blaine
has also informed one Of his closest friencs,
within the past twenty four hours, thst he
will support the President for denomination,
and shall expect ali bis friends 10 unite with
him in that direction. The Secretary is
deeply interested in his diplomatic work,
which is not only congeniaI 10 his tastes but
is a less strain upon his energies and health.
1t is also known thai Mrs. Blaine is very
much ayerse to her husband venturing upon
another campaign, and is entirely satisfied
W th her present surroundings
Gen. Clarkson is interesting himself in
certain political matters which will have
more or less bearing upon the plans of the
party leaders in there preliminary stages
The financial problem is beginning to
grow more and more interesting as the pres
ent situation of monetary affairs becomes
better understood. The effort is to provide
a measure which will meet all the require
ments, and try TO psss il as speedily as pos
sible. 1t was intimated in Secretary Win
doms s Office to-day that the evident determi-
nation of Congress to do something to relieve
the financial situation is having beneficial
effect in keeping up confidence until action
could be taken. The troubles thus far have
not reached well established institutions do
ing legitimate business 1t is believed here
that the present Btringency will have the
effect of thinning out concerns which had
nothing to warrant their operations in the
beginning, and have been doing bluff bust
ness for purposes of speculation and possible
profits and success. The Secretary does not
think that the disasters will be general, but
that they viii be confined within the limits
indicated
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-31

Horace johnson, E Connecticut weather
prophet, who predicted the great blizzard oi
neatly three years ago, says that the coming
will be severe winter, and figures it out in
the following points The phenomenally
large hay crops of the country, the hard.
thick shells Of the crabs, thick corn husks,
the abundant fleece inside the husks. the
high and strongly constructed muskrat huts
and the heavy fur of gray squirrels. Coons
are unusually fat, too, and horses and cattle
have put on very thick coat of hair.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-12-31
Hold it to the Light.

The man who tells you confdentially
just what will cure your cold is prescrib-
ing Kemp's Balsam this year. In the
preparation of this remarkable medicine
or coughs and colds no expense is spared
to combine only the best and purest in
gradients. Hold bottle of Kemp's Bal
sam to the light and look through it no
tice the bright, clear look; then compare
with other remedies. Price SOC, and 81