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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-30
ON A RUNAWAY CAR.

Exciting Experience of n Piftsburg Iron
Manufacturer ON a Pullman Sleeper
Chasing a Locomotive Down Mountain
side-A Fight for Life.
An iron manufacturer of this city had Q
thrilling experience on the Pennsylvania
Railroad, few days since, that so far has
not found its way into print. Ee had
engaged ten sections in sleeper at Phila-
delphia for himself and family, but by some
mistake the first section of the train, to
which the party belonged, pulled out of the
Philadelphia depot before the family ar
rived. There was hustling for few
minutes and another sleeper was
found and put into the second section,
and, as there was no time for proper
makeup, the sleeper was placed next the
tender of the locomotive. ALI went well
enough until the train had come some dis
tance down the western slope of the mount
ain, when the manufacturer happened 10
notice that the car was running at terrific
rate of speed. Turning to look for the loco
motive he was horror stricken to see it
scudding away like the wind trying to keep
out of the way OF the train, and the engineer
making frantic motions for something to be
done.
The passenger seized the brake wheel, and
was further Mortified to find the chain
broken. By this time the engineer, seeing
that the passenger had sense enough left to
act, slowed the locomotive until the flying
train came within ear shot and called to the
iron maker to run into the layatory and
turn the valve on the airbrake. He obeyed.
but found the door locked and some one in
side who refused to open the door.
There was no time for explanation,
so he kicked the door in and
caught the valve just as the irate occupant
was getting in good fighting trim. The lat
ter then comprehended the situation and
gave over his beligerent demonstrations.
The speed of the train was slackened sufi-
ciently to allow it to connect with the loco
motive, and repairs were made. The trouble
with the engineer was that the coupling had
pulled out of the sleeper, and adhering to
the tender made connection dangerous while
high rate of speed was maintained, as the
force of contact probable was question too
delicate to tackle under such circumstances.
This is the explanation of why fast train
on the Pennsylvania Railroad was four
hours late q few mornings since. The hero
of the sleeping car was too nervous to allow
his transacting any business the day of his
arrival
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-30
CHAPTER I.

sT'm afraid Mrs Piggin will have to
CO." said the rector.
Mr.. Sowerbutts, stout. middle-aged
farmer, grunted his dissatisfaction. The
other members of the Little Pujdington
school board offered no opinion.
"Yes; think we must give the old lady
a quarters notice, and get rid Of her." con-
tinued Mr.. Dowthwaite. "She is terribly
behind the age; there's no doubt of that
The school has earned hardly any grant for
the last two years."
Mr.. Sowerbutts gave another grunt,
meaning to expr ess thereby his contempt
alike for Mrs. Piggin's grant-earning pow
ers, the grant, and the educational depart
ment.
"T expect in another year the inspector
will bring down the wrath of the depart
ment upon us in earnest. Perhaps they
will dissolve the board and order the cleo
tion of a new one."
..That won't do, nohow," said Mr.. Sower-
butts decisively.
''Then Mr.. Sowerbutts moves that the
present holder of the Office of school-mistress
be invited to resign, and that the chairman
be requested to insert advertisements for q
new teacher in the Church Times, and other
newspaper" said Mr.. Dowthwaite, making
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-30
FIGHTING A MONOPOLY.
Chicago Druggists Combine to Reduce the
Charges for Telephones


Charges for Telephones,
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO TKK prsrAroH.t
CHICAGO, August 29.-The 700 druggists
of Chicago have taken the telephone
monopoly in hand and propose to break its
power. At present telephone costs Si25
per wear to ordinary subscribers, with an
extra charge, of course, when it is used for
the accommodation of several. The drug
gists. after much deliberation, have organ
lied stock company under the corporation
laws of Illinois with capital stock
of 81, ,000. 900, and, by some means
which have not yet been fully ex-
planned, they propose to furnish telephones
TO all comers at the uniform rate of
$75 each. Mr.. D. b Dyche, who has taken
a leading part in the movement said to-day
that with 5000 subscribers at S75 the enter
prise could not but be a success. He be-
iieved that the druggists, with their friends,
could easily obtain that number, and once the
company was fairly on its feet its patron
age would be assured. When asked
whose patents be proposed to use, be re-
piled: "I do not care to say. The Bell
patents expire in two years. and then any
one can manu- facture telephone"
"Do you intend to wait two years before
putting mp wires?"
81 cannot answer that question author
itatively," was the reply; ''but il will re-
quire time TO construct conduits and develop
the plant GENERALLY; but that the enterprise
can be made to pay at s75 per year, have
no doubf" "
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-30
PITTsBURG CAPITAL GOING WEST.


WestinEhouue nnd others Investing In Chi.
cago Street Railways.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIspArcH.1
CHICAGO, August 29.-The people who
are interested in the proposed Chicago and
Lake Shore Electric Railroad Company are
not yet ready to show their hands, and
their identity is still unknown, but there is
no doubt that George Westinghouse, OF
Pittsburg. is the leading man in that part
of the syndicate which halls from the Gas
City. The charter of the company has not
yet been taken out, though the formality
of taking subscriptions for the entire cap
itsl stock has been gone through with. A
gentleman who is interested in the project
said yesterday that this is the first instance
in which Pittsburg capital has ventured to
take up Chicago passenger railway scheme.
Philadelphia capital operates the railways
in the North and West divisions, and under
its management both have been made to
WELD enormous returns on the money in
vested, but up to this time Pittsbprg money
has steered clear of this class of investment.
Real estate seems to be preferred above
everything else by Pittsburgers. They
figure quite numerously in syndicates for
the purchase and subdivision of acre tracts.
One resident of Western Pennsylvania has
been in the real estate market so long and
has gone in so deep that his Chicago
properties are estimated as worth
about $4,000. 900. With reference to
the electric railway it has not yet been de-
cided whether 1t will be on the surface or
elevated. An elevated line is preferred,
butif that form is chosen it seems to be i'm
possible to get to the business center of the
Southside. 1t is understood that a number
of Chicago capitalists have taken stock in
the company, and a charter will be applied
Tor early in September. The Mayor and
City Law Department propose that pro-
viso shall be inserted in the charter requir-
ing the company to pay for its franchises by
giving to the city every year per cent of
its gross income.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-30
A F00T-PAD SHOT DEAD
BY SQUAD OF PURSUING POLICE.
MEN IN INDIANAPOLIS.

Qaick Retribution Followed Ed. Quinlan,
Amer Holding Up n Travelling Man
Identified In Death BY His victim-A
Hor skirmish.
INDIANAPOLIS, August 29-Last night
at IL o'clock, ]. w. Wise, who sells goods
for firm here, was held up by four high
waymen at the corner of New York and
Missouri streets, and relieved of S86 in cash.
Each man held a cooked revolver at Wise's
head, and one of them who seemed to know
him, said: Come, pony up, Wise, we know
you've got the money!" Mr.. Wise was
badly scared and hastily transferred his cash
to the robbers, but as soon as they sneaked
away he started for the police station where
he arrived in q short time aud related
his experience. Captain Campbell imme-
dlately got together squad OF police, in
cluding Sergeants Whestly and Buscher,
Detective Quigley and several patrolmen,
and went to the Big -Four crossing of Massa-
chusetts avenue. Captain Campbell sus-
pected that the robbers would endeavor to
leave town on an outgoing train, and sta
toned his men there awaiting the COM
ing of the north-bound Big -Four ex-
press. The train was tagged on its ap-
slowed up three or, four men jumped
on the west SIDE and started to run. The
officers called to them to halt, but they did
not obey, and revolvers were brought into
requisitioa. Eight or ten shots were fired
and one of the men threw up his hands and
fell to the ground. He was picked up and
carried into Girton's undertaking establish
ment when be was laid on the floor. There
he was identified by Captain Campbell as
being "Joe" Quinlin, railroader
by occupation. who resides on English
avenue, and he was also identified by
Mr.. Wise as being one of the men who had
held him up short time before. Police
Surgeon Hodges and a priest were tele-
phoned for simultaneously. and both reached
Girton's at the same time, but before either
could minister to the wants of the diving
man, he breathed his last a few minutes be-
fore O'Clock.
He was left at Girton's to be cared for, as
no friends or relatives appeared. It is not
known who fired the fatal shot, as several
officers were shooting at the same time.
Quinlin's record is not of the best, but his
punishment was certainly greater than his
crime. The men who jumped from the train
with Quinlin were all arrested and gave
their names at the police station as William
Walton, George Stephens. Ed Gallagher
and Joseph Scott Mr.. Wise could not
identity any of them as being in the party
that robbed him, but they will be held for
investigation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-30
HAD NO MONEY THERE.

of George ID. Kelly.
George D. Kelly, of the firm of Kellys&
Beecher, the advertising agents OF No.
"a Fourth avenue, was yesterday charged
with false preteace before Alderman
McMaster's by Benjamin F. Harris.
Harris claims that Kelly rendered him
check drawn on the Fifth Avenue Bank
in payment of an obligation, which was re
jected at the bank because the firm OF Kelly
& Beecher had no money on deposit.
Kelly gave bail for hearing on Money.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-30
TEMPORARY QUARTERS
To be Occupied By the School Children Of
WiIkinsburR.

To be OCCUPIED Dy the scnooi Cntidren oi
Williamsburg.
The public schools in Williamsburg will
open on Monday, September 8, in the fol-
lowing quarters: Rooms Nos. and 2, in
the jsnitor's building on the school ground;
Nos. 8, and 3, in rooms adjoining st.
James Catholic Church, on Franklin
street; Nos. 6, 7,8 and 8, in Johnston s
Hall, ON Ross street; Nos. 10, II, 10 and 10,
in the Reformed Presbyterian Church, on
South street; Nos. IA, 10 and 16, in the
United Brethren Church, on Ross street.
These places have all been kindly offered
without compensation by the owners. The
pupils of the Third ward, with the excep-
ton of those in rooms 15 and 16, will be fur
nished quarters in their own ward, which
will be announced later.
The work on the new school building is
progressing rapidly, and is expected to be
ready for occupancy by December next.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-30
sEvENTY-sEvEN DEATHS.

A Big Decrease In the Number Over the
Same Week Last Year.
The number of deaths during the week
ending on the 23d instant, as shown by the
mortuary report, was II, as against 95 for
the corresponding time in 1889. From
diphtheria there were 9 deaths; typhoid
fever, 8; pneumonia, 8; diarrhoea, 8. of
which FIVE were choleraic; bronchitis 2; con-
sumption, 3.
OF the total number, SO were children less
than years of age and % of those were un-
der year. The East End led the other Sec
tions Of the city with 33 deaths; Southside
and Old City, Is each.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-30

manner outlined by Mr.. Butz, and If Pots
dam sandstone is not fire proof, give up
some OF our ideas regarding style, and get
back to first principles. so far as they can be
ascertained, in the building art, and use
what the builders in the plain of Shinar
used-bricks instead of marble, granite,
iron or sandstone. If niggardly in the mat
ter of space, then we must sacrifice looks or
take the consequences.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-30
-PERIsHED IN THE FLAMES.
Unable TO Escape From n Burning Hotel,
n Woman IL Roasted A live.

UnabIe 70 Escnpe FFom u bufnfnR HoteIs
Woman IL Roasted Alive.
PORT HURON, MICH, August 29.-The
Tunnel House, large frame hotel at the
Sarnia entrance to the st. Clairriver tunnel.
was burned last night. and one of the female
employees, unable to make her escape from
the upper rooms, was burned to death. Two
men who were in the house at the time can
not be found, and it is feared that they also
met their death in the flames.
The house was big wooden building, and
was occupied by the diggers and shovelers
in the tunnel. 1t was surrounded by little
houses, also filled with laborers, and it was
a wonder that the fire did not spread farther
and that more people were not burned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-30
CHAPTER II.

In the course of month the new school
mistress entered upon her duties The
village children regarded her with mingled
admiration and awe as she came into the
little schoolroom for the first time in her
spotless morning gown. The dress was
only Of cotton, but it was neatly, even
stylishly made. They gazed with wonder
and delight as Miss Crawling oomtsmptu-
ously flung poor Mrs. Piggin's cane into
the empty fireplace; and. they promised
themselves golden days for the future
In that particular. however, they were
disappointed. The new teacher. they soon
discovered, was not to be trifed with. They
had TO work harder than they had ever done
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-30
WITH FALSE PRETENsE.

The Dollar Bank Denies That Mr.. Gordon
Had an Account There.
G. W. Gernert, of No. $40 Fifth avenue,
yesterday made an information before Alder
man McMssters against B. Gordon. of No.
1874 Fifth avenue, charging him with false
pretense, alleging that the defendant pro-
cured a bill Of goods from him on the
strength of representation that he had an
account with the Dollar Savings Bank.
This proved to be not true, hence the suit.
He will have hearing on Monday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-30

Southside boom and in order for it to do so
it must be up to the times in all things
A number of others expressed their views
but did not bring out other points than those
given, with the exception Of one suggestion.
1t is stated that it would be a good plan to
have regular meetings, say once each month
and matters of importance could then be
presented for consideration.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-30
DISASTROUS TIE-UP IN BRICK.
Deadlock I'm BuIldipg Threatened II There
In No Change.

NEW YORK. August 29.-The members
of the Building Materials Association. at a
meeting held here this afternoon, reviewed
the situation in the brick tie-up, and were
despondent over it. One of the conclusions
reached was that the present strike is one
of the most disastrous which has occurred in
this city for many years, embracing as it
does almost every class of labor.
Next week, IL there is no change, work on
all buildings will have ceased, as by that
time the supply Of brick will be exhausted.
1t Is feared that three of the building trades,
who have time contracts, will suffer very
much.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-30
spEER,s HEARING ADJOURNED.
He Was ON Hand but Mr.. Biggs, the Jew.
eler. Wns Absent.

eler, Was Absent.
The hearing in the case Of A. r. Speer
who is charged by J. M. Stoner, clerk for
George W. Biggs 8 Co., jewellers, with the
larceny by bailee Of two diamond rings,
which was set for yesterday afternoon be-
fore Magistrate MeKenna, was postponed
until Wednesday afternoon next.
The cause of the postponment was the alb
sence of Mr.. Biggs from the city The de-
fendant with his counsel, Clarence Bur-
leigh, Esq, were on hand ready to proceed,
but were satisfied to allow an adjournment.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-30
TO the state Rucampmsnr.

Major Joseph f. Denniston started for
Gettysburg last night to attend the Depart
ment Encampnent which opens there to-
day and over which he will preside. Only
the delegates went down last night, but
great many of the veterans will start to-
night and tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-30

THE Steubenville (O.) Female Semi
nary will open September II. For csta-
qogue apply to DR.. Reid.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-30

NEW fall dress goodsi New fall dress
TTssu HuGus q HAcKK
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-30

4 00H AT the Voting and Price Essdv
kOON - dnnouncenses,t on the Fourth
page Of fhts ssue Of THE DL6PAZUH,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-30

NOVELTY plaids and stripes, the very
newest fall styles and colorings, extra value,
~ inches wide, Too yard.
TTssu HUaUs & HAoKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-30
ExcursIon 10 Ohio Pyle

Tomorrow, via the B. & o. r. r. Rate
81 90 the round trip. Train leaves at 500
"a
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-02-15

Bishop John H. Vincent delivered
an able lecture to large and appre-
ciative audience on Monday evening
last. His subject, among the
Heights" was admirably handled,
and from the beginning to the close
of the evening Bishop Vincent held
the undivided attention of all present.
On Tuesday evening Bishop Vincent
gave short address at the Eighth
street NJ. E. church, and reception
was held later in the evening at Col.
Roots, in honor of the distinguished
gentleman and scholar.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-02-15
Gard of Thanks.

The Womaa's Exchange desires to
extend most appreciative thanks to
Lieut.. Hoops of the arsenal, for the
interest, kindness and forbearance
which characterized his efforts while
drilling the young ladies'; to Miss
Lura Brown for her literary discrimi-
nation and originality of thought; to
Maj. John D. Adams for lights S.
Navra for the use of Dishes Prof.
Williams for his beautiful song and
valuable assistance so cheerfully rem
dered; to all of our young ladies who
made the Carnival what it was-a
success; to Mrs. A. E. Carroll for
her patient forbearance under such
perplexing and arduous duties, for to
her exquisite taste and keen judy
ment was due the success of the
beautiful scenic effect of the Court of
Famous Women. To many others
we are greatly indebted for assistance
and patronage, but especially to our
friends of the press, the strong power
which carries us at all times through
trying scenes.
Mrs. LoNGLEY,
Mrs. BEAUoHAMP,
Committee.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-02-15
Bucklen's Arnioa Salve.

THE BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruices, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chibains,
Gorns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cuIes Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guaran-
funded. Price % cents box. For Sale by
w. H. Halliburton, wholesale and retail drug
gst.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-02-15
"True Merit Always Wins. !"

and foreign papers about the glorious
future of Arkansas. her natural re-
sources, her abundant forests, pro-
ductive soil, delightful climate, great
mineral wealth, etc. She has at
tracted a great deal of attention
lately, and almost every train brings
within her borders, persons DESTROYS
of choosing suitable locations for
homes.
Little Rock, as the capital city, re-
ceives her share of notice, and many
questions are asked concerning her
various industries, what of her bust
ness prospects, and her business men?
1t is with considerable pride that her
citizens point to the thoroughly reli-
able and well-known "Fashion En-
porium," No. 206 Main street, as
the best illustration of the old adage
"True merit always wins" The gen.
tlemen connected with this elegant
establishment have achieved success
of which they may be justly proud.
Their record for reliability cannot be
excelled.
Coming to our city several years
ago, bringing with them experience
and good judgment, they at once de-
cided on a line of action which they
have followed closely ever since.
They determined ogive to the citizens
of Little Rock and the State of Ar
kansas the benefit of the Eastern
prices. To this end they have Sc
lected with great care, in person, the
choice line of goods always to be
found on their counter, thus placing
before a discriminating public the
latest and most approved styles in
dress fabrics, house-furnishing goods
and wearing apparel. AS natural
result, this firm soon became known
as leading in prices, and this reputa-
ton, once established, has been well
sustained. Not only do our citizens
recognize the fact that every pur-
chase made of F. P. Gray is money
saved, but they feel assured that they
have the best the market offers, at
bedrock figures. So popular have
they become throughout the State,
and so fairly have they dealt by those
favoring them with orders, that there
is constantly increasing demand for
their goods, and to give correct es-
innate of the extent of their city and
country trade would be to place on
record astounding figures. For quite
a time they occupied l20 Main street,
but their constantly increasing bust
ness made it necessary for them to
remove to more commodious quarters,
where they could display TO advan-
tage their well selected stock.
Notwithstanding their increased
facilities, they still find it absolutely
necessary, from time to time, to un-
load their counters to make room for
their new goods, which are constant
ly arriving. Just at this time they
are offering special inducements to
customers purchasing at their mid
winter sale, as they are determined
to sell rather than carry over to the
next season. All their wooden goods,
blankets, cloaks and other desirable