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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-10-21

Tammany seems bent on devising some way OF
evading some provisions of the new Ballot law
if it he possible thing &c do so. The latest plan
is to practise triokery in the folding Of the ballots.
as to which the law is clear and explicit The
idea in folding them IS to make the ballot truly
secret by making 1t difficult thing for any cleo
ton official to see the names and learn how man
has voted. Tammany wants to fold them 50 as to
make this easy. 1t is Characteristic Democratic
trick, and others like it will probably crop ont
in the next fortnight, or at any rate on election
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-10-21

The Peoples Municipal League has done well
to direct the attention of the citizens of New
York to the manner in which the operations
of the Excise Department are carried on. it
NAY be ovsstatsWent to say that the Xerx
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-10-21

Daniel N. Lockwood the Democratic candidate
for Congress- In the XXXIId District, is now on
his way home from Europe. There is no account
ing for tastes. But it will strike the average
philosopher as passing strange that ieiio~-oeihg
should think It worth while to cross great ocean
during tempestuous season, taking the fisk OF
sea-Gckness and icebergs. just Tor uhe sake OF
seeing himself handsomely defeated at the polls.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10
orrrcrAI-p1rrsBuRe.
VIEWERS REPORT

On tho opening of Forbes street. from Boyd
street to Diamond street.
10 the Select and Common Councils Of the
The undersigned, Viewers of Street Improve
ments In the city of Pittsburg, appointed by the
Court OF Common Pleas of Allegheny county.
ana authorized by an ordinance passed on the
z4th day of February, A. d. 1891, copy of
wnlch is hereto attached, to appraise the dam
ages sustained in the opening of Forbes street.
from Boyd street to Diamond street, in the city
OF f1ttsburg, and make an assessment therefor
under the provisions of. and in accordance
with an act of Assembly of the Commonwealth
OF pennsylvania, entitled "An act relating to
streets and sewers in cities of the second class
approved the 10th day of May, A. D. 1889, re-
spectfully report:
That having been first duly sworn and quail
NED according to law, they proceeded in the m an
to discharge the duties of their appointment;
and having given the notices required BY said
act, they viewed the premises and heard all the
allegations and evidence of the several parties
claiming damages, and after full consideration
tnereof find that no owner of property has
sustained any damage by reason of said i'm
provement; that, after ascertalning the whole
OF the same upon the properties benefited by
said Improvement, and caused plan to be
made, and prepared statement, as required
Dy said act, and having given to the owner of
each lot ten days notice of the time and place
OF meeting. they met on the 18th day Of August,
A. ID. 1890, at the Office of the Board of View
ers. in the city of Pittsburg, heard all COM
plants and evid dence, and after full consldera-
tion thereof, present the following report,
entitled to pay as the proper proportion OF said
cost
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10

MEDIA (PA.l MILITARY ACADEMY
wi for Young Boys, s4U0 year; number lin
Academy for Boys and Young Men, $500 year;
courses in chem, for bus. OF college, HIust.
circs. ready. SWITHIN @. SHORTLIDGE.
a: a.; sAarysrdgraduate) Media, Pa,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10
DIVIDENDS.
OFFICE OF THE

OFFICE OF THE l
STANDARD UNDERGROUND CABLE Co.
WESTINGHOUSE BUILDING,
August 80 1890 ]
dividend No. 1.-THE DIRECTORS OF
IL this company have this day declared 9
dividend of ONE AND A HALF PER CENT
out of the earnings for the quarter ending
August 30, payable October ], 1890. Transfer
books will be closed from September 18th to the
Both, both inclusive. Checks will be mailed
to stockholders.
se3S9-w ELMER L. WHITE. Treasurer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10
PENSIONS

For ALL SOLDIERS who are now disabled,
whether disability is due to the service or not.
For ALL WIDOWS of soldiers whe are not on
peusion rolls For minor children and depend
ent parents. Increase OF pension for soldiers
pensioned at less than So per month. Pensions
for all or no pay. All who believe themselves
to be entitled should, without delay, write me-.
?. o. Box ia ie2plW
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
OUT TO-DAY
THE SEASON.

OCTOBER PART.
Contains the newest Paris fashions and the
most elegant designs in Fancy Work; Review
OF Novelties; ColOred Plates; 33 Flat Paper
Pattern; and a large number of Illustrations of
Dress and Needlework. This part also contains
an Extra four-page Fashion Supplement Of
Newest Designs.
All Newsdealers. 80 cts per copy.
THE EINTERNATIONAL NEWS COMPANY
81 and IS Duane Street New York,
One door East of Broadway. se9-S3
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10

Display advertisements one dollar per
square for one insertion Classified advertise
melts on this page such as Wanted For Sale.
To Let, etc, ten cents per Tine for each fnser-
tiofl and none taken for less than thirty cents.
Top line being displayed counts as tioo.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10
Farms.

ENARM-SACRIFICE. ONE OF THE BEST ANN
H. most desirable farms in the State, situated on
raroads JOG acres 100 acres In high state of cul-
barn, cannot be surpassed in choice fruit sueh as
peaches. apples, pears cherries, etc., two acres
strawberries, abundance Of blackherries. rssn
berries, currants, Russian apricots, Japan plums
ounces etc, 500 grape vines, 50 choice var1eties
front nd e1cssiIn9 t1roaT fa,t,,aiie iie OF water
as owner wishes to retire. ROOM Excelsior
building, Sixth and Grant St sea-os
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10

EARh-1o6 ACRES, GOOD HOUSE. 8 ROOMS.
Il barn, new spring house; most com plete fruit
farm in state; on river and railroad, one bouris
Tids from city, ED. WITTIsH, 40 Grant ST.,
4NeVutk.. ees-p
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10
TO LET.
City Residences.

KEATING ALLEY-NO. I, NEAR ROBERTS
IN ST., new brick house, two minutes from
Mylie ave cable cars, six rooms, finished attic.
inside W. c. rent, els per month. Inquire Of Nc
QO1 PER MONTH-CHOICE 2-sT0KY BRICK
tDHl dwellings. seven rooms each. bathroom,
nat. and art gas, laundry and cellar, inside shut
ters good sewerage. etc., one minute from Wyl1e
avenue cable line and eight minutes from new
postoftice. See BLACK & BAIRD, s5 Fourth ave.
se6-20t
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10
Allegheny Residences.


HoME-ONE OF THE FINEST-SANDUsKY
III St., Allegheny, near parks. elegant modern
brick dwelling of 10 rooms bath rooms, 2w. c.,
laundry. both gases marble mantes and hearths,
artistically papered: everything complete rear
porch, side entrances; lot 29Xll5: will be sold on
easy Terms. BAXTER, THOMPSON & CO.. 1852
Fourth ave. se7-I44-wFsu|
MAPLE AVENUE-ALLEGHENY- NEW
vi Queen Anne frame dwelling containing six
rooms and finished attic. large reception hall bath,
inside W. c., furnace, large porch, large lot ele-
CANT view: price low. SAMUEL W. BLACK &
CO., SO Fourth ave. se6-5U-MwS+
CHERMAN AvE.-NO. q. FRONTING THE
= Allegheny Parks; cheap: at auction the
premises, Wednesday, Sept. u, at O'Clock P. NJ.
For full Information see w. A. HEBRON &
SONS, so Fourth ave. sel0-65-wFs
"ASHlNGToN ST., ALLEGHENY DE
w SIRABLE residence, lot 54xI75 to Church
ave-. all conveniences, will be sold easy terms
at bargain to close an estate. All particulars of
W. W. MCNEILL BRO, l52 Fourth ave, se5-3s
Suburban Residences.
PELLEVUE-SEVERAL NICE DWELLINGS
- In the thriving borough of Bellevue from
Il, 500 to f5, 900 each. A. LEGGATE SON 81
Federal ST., Allegheny. se7-l3Is
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10

PITTsBURG, PA. August 30 1890.
OEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
y CEIVED at the office of the City Coutr OIL
Ter until 2P. N. on THURSDAY, September II,
police station, also repairing sidewalk at No.
Spollce station and cementing cellar Of No.
police station.
Plans and specifications for said work can
fleets, hamilton building
Bond In double the amount OF bid, with two
sureties, must accompany each proposal, said
bono TO be executed before the Mayor or City
The Department OF Awards reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
J. O. BROWN,
se1-@ Chief Department Public Safety.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10
REWARDS.

PEWARD-A LIBERAL REWARD AND Nc
LII questions asked for return of diamond horse.
shoe scarf pin taken from room at Anderson Hote
if left at HOTEL OFFICE. selO-79
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10
Business Properties.

Business Properties.
EOUNDRY-COMPLETE. NEW, FOR GRAY
IL iron and steel castings; situate on Ohio river,
with level lot of five acres. boat landing, two
competing railroads: station on premises; rail-
road switch into works; close to Pittsburg; all
facilities necessary to compete with anybody;
superior location ana advantages; open hearth
furnace cupalos. gas generators, ETC., ETC.;
ties; sure paying Investment to anybody who
understands the business and resident citizens
ready to take interest in concern with able
management. ED WlTTISH, 40 Grant street,
Plttsburg, Pa. se6-23-Mwssu"
MACHINE SHOP-WTTH The NECESSARY
WI machines. tools and fixtures; situated In the
business center of the city; this is rare oppor-
tunity for jobbing business. For particulars ad-
dress p. o. BOX l0S3 se6-4f
MO. 5o5 BUTLER ST., FIFTEENTH WARD
IN the best business location in the ward; lot q
xl0o IT, with large store building; at present oc-
cupied by Geo. UetZ as shoestore; frame dwelling
on rear of lot; this valuable property will be sold
very low and on easy terms. Particulars Of THOS.
MCCARTNEY, 35C9 Butler. sel0-s3-ws*
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10
LOST.

OST-ON MONDAY, GOLD RING, WITH
IL SO BIC. '80'' engraved on front and
TT on back. Return to 19 TAYLOR AVE,
Allegheny. Reward. selQ-52
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
IN Sealed proposals will be received at the
office of City Controller until TUESDAY, the
10th day of September, at o'clock P. M, for the
following:
GRADING, PAVING AND CURLING.
Cliff street, from Fulton street to Gum
street.
Plans and specifications can be seen and
blanks for bidding can be obtained at the gen.
eral office. Department of Public Works.
Each proposal must be accompanied by
bond, with two sureties, probated before the
Mayor or City Clerk
right to reject any or all bids
E. NJ. BIGELOW,
Chief of Dept of Public Works.
PITTSBURG, September s. 1890 se5-M
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10

CD SOO-EAST END INvEsTMENT-GOOD
o-e lot, 25Xl37A to 20-foot alley, substantial
brick house, 22x32 large rooms, hall, front
porch full width of house. cellar under whole
house: nice frame in rear, rooms cellar, natural
gas, city water. good sewerage; 10 per cent in
come from rentals; value steadily advancing.
CHARLES SoMERS & CO., 3l3 Wood ST.. 60ls
Penn ave. selO-4S-wsus
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10

RESORTS.
HOTEL IMPERIAL, ATLANTIC CITY,
Ill Maryland ave. Directly on the beach.
Open all the year. Handsomely furnished; heat.
gas, electric bells; cuisine unexcelled; receives
200 guests. Terms, $40 to SIS per week; 50 10 So
per DAY: Pittsburg patronage solicited. G. W.
kENDRlCk. aul7-9SD
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10
Enst End Residences.

So SOO-A NICE EAST END HOME, COM
tCO9 PLETE in every respect; rooms, vesti-
bule. S-foot hall, pantry, china closet bath.
laundry, front and back stairways and porches,
b. and c. water. gas for light and heat. wires for
electricity, sliding doors, slate mantels, tile
hearths, furnace; nicely improved ground, 40xl37.
good wide street, near p. X. K station. CHARLES
sOMERS CO., SlS Wood ST., 6ul9 fenn ave,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10
WANTED.
Rnoms. Rouse.. &c.

HoUsE-FURNIsHED FROM OCTOBER
III until April /, in Allegheny, facing parks.
m ust have II rooms or more: best of references
given; state location and rent per month. Ad-
dress LOI,K BOX 6s5 Pittsburg, Pa. seIO-6l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10

DOSITION-BY YOUNG MARRIED MAN:
i competent and reliable book-keeper office
man, salesman or collector best OF references and
bond II necessary. Address AMBITION, Dis
pdtch ONCE. se9-G
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10

CARRIAGE DRIVER-DAIRY MEN, FARM
- hands. labOrers 81 70 per day: woman cook
tlO per week.; , dining room girls, dishwashers
laundress, cooks, cham bermaids, house girls
MEEHAN'S, 545 Grant ST. ses-p
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10

DOOMS-SUTTE OF SECOND-STURY ROOMS
III ON Penn ave., with board and home COM
forts in private family by gentleman and wife;
party will be permanent. Only those of superior
social standing need apply to PERMANENT. 2.
q. box sos, city. seS-4l
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-10

SOLDlERS AND SOLDIERS WIDOWS TO
y apply for pensions through the agency of
j. H. STEVENSON a CO., 100 Fifth avenue Pitts
burg. This can be done at their office at the
following places: Alderman Foley. Braun, Stork,
Caller and Notary Wefterhousers, Allegheny, or
Alderman Aurin, Belnhaur, Doughty, Bell,
Means, Pittsburg: Hoffman. Braddock; Squire
Fields, Mckeesport. au24-D
S0 TEAMS-APPLY ON WORK, CORNER
~ south ave. and School St, Allegheny.
BOOTH FLINS. se0-70
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-05
THE CENSUS ROUTINE.
But Three More Enumerators Give Up
from WEAKNESS OF tho Task.

But Three Moro Enumerators Give Up
from WEAKNESS OF tho Task.
The work OF taking the census of this town
has now settled into a routine. At Mr. Muir
rays headquarters in Eighth street it was
reported yesterday that the enumerators had
all protlted largely by their two days expert
ences. and were accomplishing very much
more work In q given time than when they
began. There were no complaints Of rough
treatment made yesterday by enumerators.
Three moro enumerators gave UP their Jobs
walked in at Q o'clock in the morning. each
with his portfolio under his arm. One OF them
pleaded chis and fever 1t was an old trouble
he said, which had come on with redoubled
energy since he had begun his wearisome task
OF asking folks questions. The other two also
said they were sick, and made out such good
cases that Mr. Murray excused them Their
places were filled from the reserve force.
The feature OF the day at the headIuarters
was the swarm OF visitors. The clerks estimste
that at least 1000 people called At times the
space allotted to visitors was crowded to suffo-
cation. With verylfow executions, the callers
their leisure, and have ready when tho emu
m6rator called. Between 5000 and 1000 fam
lily blanks were given out during tho day. IL
everybody would provide himself with blank,
great deal Of bother when the enumerator calls
around, and would besides, save tho hard
worked enumerator vast deal OF time and
labor There are enormous stacks OF blanks
at 1875 Eighth street. which citizens can have
requests persons who I'LL out their own blanks
not 10 return them to the office bur TO keep
them at home until the enumerator calls.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-05

On May 10 Surrogate Ransom granted an
order in behalf OF Theodore d. Steele. reGuir-
ing the Rev. NJ. j. Doherty assistant pastor of
the Catholic Church Of tho Holy lnnocents. 10
show cause why lie should not pay over certain
moneys to Mr. steele or DO committed for con-
Tempt Father DoAerty ut that timo was on his
way to Europe. for an extended vacation. lie
Is the executor for the estate OF Mrs. Catharine
Darragh, ono OF his parshioners. who died
four years ago, leaving her property-a tcne-
ment house at 1872 West Twenty ighth street
to her two grandsons. William and James r.
liyRn. both minor Tnre0 years ago Mr.. Steele
was made guardian ad Item. and he SAYS HAT
he ma" been endeaNoring ever since to obtain
SUFFICIENT money ! ON the executor to nay lie
living expenses II the children who are now
IN Pittsburgh with an aunt. lnthsr No"nrty's
lawyers say that tho taxes aud repairs eat I'M
me INCOME derive iron; the, tenement
Mr.. Steele said yesterday that no would now
put In an application TO ohtan an accoupting
from no agent Of The property. or ask thai
rather Doherty be removed from his executor
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-05
MONEY FOR NEW SCHOOLS.
But the Board of Estimate and ApportIon.
mont DELAYS on tho WashinEIon Arch


The Board OF Estimate and Apportionment
did not have its anticipated row over tho En-
else Commissioners appropriations, because
the estimates Of that department were laid
over for Tax Commissioner Coleman's exami-
nation. But there is every indication that
Comptroller Myers will be heard from whom
the figures come UP to-day. as he objects to
the amounts asked for inspectors salaries. and
will use some of the testimony taken by the
Fassett Committee TO back up his objections.
Commissioner Koch was on hand yesterday to
combat the Comptroller. and tho testimony
will be there to-day.
The Board authorized the issue of school
bonds to the amount OF $1OS.0OO for q school,
house site at Eighty-ffth street and Madison
avenue. 100000 for ground for an addition to
the Greenwich Avenue school, and sl2,99O %
for school furniture. A request for $4,000 for
o site In l3sth and lS9th streets between Will
Comptroler's report that $4,000 would be
matter.
The Comptroller also delayed the appropria-
ton OF slS7,OUO for new school house at
Tenth avenue and Ninety-thrd street. because
when hs t the p h; were 9nenei one for lI2noO
by the School Board on the contractor plea
that he had made n mistake. The Comptroller
thought that he should have beOn held to his
figures or made to pay n forfeit, and laid that
similar action in reference to the bids Tor coal
had resulted In the acceptance Of u bid $4,000
above the lowest one
Fire Commissioner IIowland hllns sup
ported by handsome Chio' bonner in full uni
SIX engine house sites up town. The request
was referred to Mr.. Coleman.
The Comptroller had tho lay-over motion
worked on him whom he asked Tor an appro-
priatiOn for six more clerks In tho Payroll de-
Iartment. on ACCOUNT q tie increase OF work
caused by the Weekly PAYMENT act.
A letter from Tpl NIT
tee asking that $lSjOO be Appropriated to the
Park Commissioners for "rolaying pavement
cnrbing AMI sidewalks. furnishing granite
blocks building refugees and putting In ioun-
datons for the arch was laid over, rs Mayor
Grant, wanted to know what tho subscription
" For the arch" was not iully sRlisfactory
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-05
JERSEY IN EARNEST:
Tho Alleged Ballot Fraud Criminals to be
Tried by Struck Jury.

| Tho Alleged ballot Fraud Criminals to BIZ
Tried by u Struck Jury.
Oliver Stringham and Peter j. Cassidy two
more Of the indicted Jersey City election Off
GERS. were arragned in the Court OF Sessions
before Judge Lippincott. yesterday. and were
bailed in the sum OF 50 900 each.
Where are the others p asked tho Judge
referring to the indicted men who are still at
large.
II don't know, sir" replied the Clerk OF the
| court.
How many are there to come In ?" asked
the Judge.
81 think. four more" the Clerk answered.
Judge Lippincott talked with his associate.
Judge Hoffman. a moment and then called
Constable Zeller to him. Notify Sheriff
Davis" he said. that the Court wants to see
him."
" The sherif1's sister died on Monday" said
Zeller., and the Sheriff is attending her
Tell his assista Mt to come" said tho Judge.
sharpiy He added. as the constable started to
G save =. me court room tho sheriff has had ten
does not intend to sit day after day to arraign
=. Constable Zeller, reported in a few minutes
that he could not find Under sheriff McPhilips.
ROOM friends. Of the Indicted officers They
their friends were 10 be prosecuted in earnest.
They were made more certain OF this q little
later. Judge Lippincott. Prosecntor Winfield.
man went into the Judges private office and
were coseted together for nearly an hour. The
POLITICIANS stayed around the court room and
talked over the situation. At the end OF an
hour Judge LippinSott resumed MS se4t r. the
and htemus came out OF his office. The Prose-
cut9r walked around in front OF the Judge and
-, May it please the Court In tho case Of Jacob
MoRchell, J. Thorn De Raney. james Hart, and
Thomas Fallon, election officers in tho First
ssPiraoy, desire to apply tor a struck jnry. The
teTest that 1t is made necessary"
deceed TSsd a. fbnts IN "a. very
piieatlon is an entirely proper one. The Court
grants the publication and rule may be en-
tered to that effect on the record"
A. inc politicians looked dismayed. They left
tho court room at once. and stood around out
side the building and talked together.
Under the order for struck Jury Judge Lip
zens as panel. The prosecutor will 80 lect
twelve to strike of. and the defence twelve.
and the Jury will be selected from the remain
ing twenty four This takes tho drawing Of the
the man whom the election officers relied on
for protection. Prosecutor Winfield declined to
TAX about the cases after the eourtladlourned.
every man Indicted. They will be tried In sets
OF tours under the indictment. II has been IN;
derstood that. in case the first cases tried did
would be dropped. IX-JudEe Hoffman, who Is
IN the employ OF n committee Of citizens to as
siSt IN the prosecution said 10 SuN reporter:
made test cases, but every indicted man will
De tried, and CONVICTED. too
The trial OF ,Moschell. De Raney, Hart and
takes sixteen days under the New Jersey law
TO select and summon struck Jury.