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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
GILS0N'S HARD NERVE
A Notorious Thief Tries to Sell Some
of the City's Property.
SWEARS TO A PLAIN FALSEH00D.
Inspector McAleese Expects to Send the
Man to Riverside.
HE GIVES THE OFFICERS A BATTLE

Officer Burke arrested Jack ellison yester-
day in Joseph Stoltzer's saloon for one of
the boldest attempts at larceny that has been
recorded in local police circles for some
time. He was not taken into custody with
out hard fight, in which he was knocked
down, and when the doors OF the bastile
finally closed upon him, one OF the most
notorious members of the "Dirty Dozen"
gang that ever looked through prison bars
was Gagged.
A week ago yesterday ellison went to
Peter Schaefer, of No. 1884 Penn avenue,
and told him that he had pile of scrap iron
to sell. Schaefer went with him to see the
same, which was lot of castings used by the
city in certain street cutters and piled
at the corner of Seventeenth and Liberty
streets against the railroad wall. Schaefer
had some misgivings about the ownership of
the metal, but ellison assured him that it
was his, being city official, and offered to
go before an Alderman and make an
affidavit to this effect.
Accordingly they adjourned to Squire
Donovan's Office, in the Ninth ward, and
ellison took an oath that the iron belonged
to him, swearing that he gathered it along
LIE IlfeT DdDk. ATmeQ WIFI bnlS assurance,
Schaefer began negotiations for the lot, some
1000 pounds. ellison wanted 60 cents per hun
dred for it. but they finally agreed upon 40
cents the money to be paid as soon as the iron
had been weighed on the city scales at Tenth
street.
Schaefer then secured his horse and borrowed
a wagon of NJ. Sherman, a rag dealer at No. II
Seventh avenue. and in company with the
latter started after the purchase.
They had succeeded in getting on half
wagon load of the iron when Health Officer
Price came along and Sherman asked him if
he knew Of a city employe named ellison.
Price remarked tnat he did not, and after
hearing the story OF the DEAL warned the men
to be careful. as he was certain the man was an
impostOr, and that the castings belonged to the
city. With this warning the men at once uh-
hitched the horse. leaving the wagon there,
where it remains at the present time.
When Inspector McAleese was notified of the
affair he at once set sail for ellison. He was
not located until Tuesday night. when Officer
Ross RoIison arrested him near Sixteenth
street. a tussle ensued in which the officer
got the foot and ellison escaped, though not
until he had lodged four bullets from a 38
caliber revolver. The castings which Gibson
had offered for sale were of charcoal iron, one
of the most valuable kinds.
The prisoner is a most notorious character.
During the last 10 years he has put in a number
of terms in the worKhouse and has also been II
the penitentiary. The officers say that he has
His brother Larry is serving a six-year
sentence in the workhouse. He had a sister
who served a long time in this same insritu
tion, and Larrys wife devoted three years tC
the same cause. Members of the tribe have
also been arrested for keeping speak-easies
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
NOT WISHART,S KIND.
THE CREED OF A VIRGINIA coLoRED
POLITICIAN


John M. Langston's Definition of Law and
Order is of a High Characteristic May
Contest the Congressional Election in
His District
John NJ. Langston, the colored Congress
man from Virginia, arrived here last even
ing to attend the Law and Order Convention.
The official returns show that he was not re-
elected, but MIR. Lancston claims he had at
least a majority of 5000 and was counted out
He hasn't decided whether to contest or not.
In either case he never expects to sit in the
Fifty-secoud Congress, but he would like to lay
all the facts before the country.
Concerning the Law and Order Convention,
he said: MY creed is the Constitution and all
it implies, the Ten Commandments and what
Jesus taught in His Sermon on the Mount:
Down my way we are not opposed to the sale oil
cooling drinks on Sunday, provided they are
not alcoholic. l am in favor of the enforce
ment of law in its purest and highest sense. l
have been invited to address the meeting, and
suppose one reason is that am a temperate
man."
Mr.. Langston is very bitter against Malone.
He says his State is cursed with what he calls
a perpetuity of Mahoneism. possism so com
plete that nothing like ii Is known In the
North. Virginia Republicans blame Quay Tor
shelving the Federal election bill. MIR. Lang
ston says the Democracy of the South regarded
it as backdown, and it helped nightly to de-
fsa fsins the @ gS. IaTf sps
by 1892 He favors Federal
law that will apply to the whole
country, and will insure a free ballot that will
b fairly counted. He holds Malone responsi'
bic for the loss of most of the Republican Con-
gressmen in Virginia.
Mr. Langston thinks the financial furries of
the present will hurt the Democrats. They
made all sorts of damaging statements ABOUT
the Mckinley bill. and the voters believed
them
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20

The efforts of photographers who have
gained no individual distinction to climb
into prominence over the shoulders of their
sitters who have never left the head-rest
since they were "taken" are as peculiar as
they are futile 1t reminds the American
public Of the ''Hatters to Her Majesty" and
Butchers to His Serene Highness" seen in
European cities.
In this connection it may be we'll to state
that in G. Aufrecht's "Elite" photograph
gallery, 516 Market ST., there were 5000
photographs produced last week. He has
worked with Sarony, of New York;
Tabor of San Francisco, the two
greatest authorities on artistic photography
in the country, and by Mr.. Autrecht's
new glace process he can produce finer
likeness with better finish than any opera
tor in the country and at very much
smaller cost. AS far as being called upon
to act as an expert artist for notable people
is concerned he need only mention that he
has made likenesses which are still held as
souvenirs of Dewitt Talmage in Brook
lyn; Terrence V. Powderly, in Scranton,
and Dom Pedro. the former Emperor of
Brazil, in San Francisco. To-day pupils
of Mr.. Aufrecht are conducting prosperous
galleries in Chicago, Cleveland, Cincinnati
and Boston and the finer work required is
not excelled in New York, London, Paris or
Vienna.
The most difficult department of photog-
raphy, that of babies, is fully exempl1ied in
his groups, where no individual expression is
lost, but all blended into a harmonious
whole, pleasing alike to parents and friends.
No patron of a photograph gallery would
wish to see himself or his children repro
duced in the print as tine negative leaves the
camera. 1t is the artistic work in shading
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
WANTS THE REPORTS EARLY.
Mayor Gourley Sends Out Circular to the
Various Departments.

Mayor Gourley Sends Out Circular to the
Various Departments.
Mayor Gourley started in yesterday to stir
up the various departments for their annual
reports He is anxious to secure them as soon
as possible, as will be seen by the following
letter, copies of which were sent to the Central
Board of Education. City Treasurer, City Con-
troller, and the three city departments of Pub
lie Works. Charities and Safety:
report called for by section IS of what is known as
the Charter Ordinance at as early date after De-
Gem Der as yol can conveniently complete 1t.
The ordinance referred to provides that the re-
lures OF the department under your charge and
control.
/ shall be Obliged therefore, if you will make
your report as full and complete as practicable.
OF your necessities and requirements for the ensu-
The Mayors idea is to get the reports thus
early, in order that he may submit the facts to
councils at the last meeting in December. thus
giving the Finance Committee more time in
which to prepare the next appropriation ordi-
nance. Last year these reports did not reach
Councils until January 18, and in consequence
there was considerable growing from various
sources,
Controller Morrow, in speaking of the mat
ter yesterday afternoon, said: Although am
not obliged by law to make any report at all to
the Mayor when he asked me to send one in,
told him 1 would gladly comply. We will be
very busy for the first Is days in December,
fore the Both of the month. AS for the City
Treasurer, fail to see what he has to report,
as the affairs of his Office will be included in
nv statement"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
LIVELY CUTTING ARRAY
In Which Two Prominent AI1eghenians
Figured Yesterday Afternoon.

In Which Two Prominent A1Ieghenians
Figured Yesterday Afternoon.
George S. Hays and s. R. Rainey, cashier
and assistant cashier respectively of the Alle-
gheny Heating Company became involved in
quarrel yesterday. which resulted in Hays being
stabbed in the left breast and his arm cut, and
Rainey being arrested on a charge of felonious
cutting.
Hays says that Rainey was out collecting and
should have returned at P. M, but instead
did not show up until P. NJ. When he returned
Hays reproved him, and Rainev got mad and
reached for a revolver, when Hays grappled
with him. Rainey pulled out a steel ink eraser
and stabbed Hays in the left breast two or
three times and cut him on the left side. Hays
was taken to his home. The cuts are ugly ones,
but not considered dangerous.
Rainey was arrested. At the Allegheny sta
ton house he said that he did not reach for the
revolver at all. but was putting some bills in
drawer Hays. who was furious jumped past
Rainey and grabbing the revolver dealt the lat
ter blow over the left eye which nearly closed
that member. Rainey then used the eraser as
stated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
The Leading Plttsourg' fa''
Drygoods House. Thursday. Nov. %, 1Sso
JlG. HlRNE K El.E
PENN AVE. STORES.
IN THE CLOAK ROOM TO-DAY
We make special offers which
every reader should note. In
Black JACKETS,

all of the best makes, all desirable
and fashionable materials and most
stylish cuts and finish, we present
to-day special values at S., So, So
and $40 each.
In finer Jackets at all prices, in
Guiding those trimmed in Fur, and
also handsome Novelty Jackets, our
stock is very complete.
Handsome, new, stylish New
markets, all fashionable materials
and shapes, from $40 up to finest
garments made.
In very fine Carriage Garments
we have new and handsome
novelties, to be seen only in our de-
partment.
Cloth Wraps and Mantles, in
Black especially, all desirable mate
rials and shapes, suitable for elderly
ladies' wear.
Plush Jackets in only the best
makes of Plush, perfect fitting
shapes in the most stylish cuts, and
at extremely low prices for quality
special values, never before as
good offered, at $40, SI2, SIS and
SIS.
Stylish Refer Plush Jackets at
SIS.
Plush Wraps, in all sizes from 3z
to 46 bust, SI4, SIC, SIS, S22 and I'D
to $50 each.
Children's and Misses Jackets,
Goats and Dresses IN complete as
sortments of grades and sizes and
shapes. New and beautiful goods.
Fine Seal Garments, Shoulder
Capes in all fashionable Furs and
small Furs of every description.
The prices in our Seal Department
will be found to be exceedingly low.
We make special mention of our
large and complete line of stylish,
perfect-ftting genuine Alaska Seal
Jackets at SI25, s135, sI5o, sI65
and $500 each.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
ONE DAYS ACCIDENTS.

Three NI1shaps That Were Apparently Un-
avoidabIe and Very Unpleasant.
While shifting some heavy metal yesterday
John Adams an employe of the American Iron
Works. Southside, had his right leg broken
above the knee.
Charles. the 6-year-old son of +. F. Matthews
of Hazelwood avenue, was badly bitten by a
dog while playing IN front Of his house. The
dog was shot
avenue. East End, while playing at school fell
aud broke his arm.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
COMPLETED ITS WORK.
The General Grievance Committee Final
Adopts an Agreement.

The General Grievance Committee Finally
Adopts an Agreement
The committee of the Pennsylvania lines
west of Pittsburg completed its work yesterday
afternoon. and before leaving for their respect
i've homes last night the delegates gave out the
following notice:
To The Dispatch:
We, the committee representing the Pennsyl-
vania lines west of Pittsburg in session in Pitts
burg, desire to extend to you our thanks for fair
and courteous treatment while in the city, and
would say to you and the public that we adopted
an agreement and elected our committeeman to
transact any business that may arise during the
following year.
In addition the committee returned thanks to
the officials of the company for favors received.
One of the committeeman said last night that
the agreement contains complete list OF all
the grievances existing on all lines, and the
division Superintendents will be asked to sign
it. 1t is claimed that nothing but a fair and
equitable adjustment of all the Irregularities
and injustices is asked for, and plenty of time
will be given the Superintendents in which to
sign. The greater portion of the committee
left the city last night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
A CHANGE IN SPIKES.

Our Local Firms to Discard the Use of
Old Rails and Use Soft Steel.
Messrs Dilworth. PORTER & Co., limited, will
shortly cease the manufacture of spikes from
old rails and will turn them out from soft Bes-
semer steel instead.
A member of the firm said yesterday: This
change will take place about December l. 1t
was brought about by a resolution passed in
the last National Convention of Road Masters,
declaring the soft Bessemer spike the strongest
and most endurable. 1t Is stronger than iron.
However, such iron spikes as customers may
desire will be made of muck bar"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
PARNELL SHOULD RETIRE.

Mr.. Childers is Afraid He Will Injure the
Liberal Party.
c. E. E. Childers, the son of Hugh Chiders,
one of the leaders of the English Liberals
thinks that unless Parnell can vindicate his
record, he should retire from the leadership of
the Irish party. Unless he does, Mr.. Childers
fears the Liberal cause will be very much in
jured. The question has been referred to Glad
stone but IN the face of The facts he can't see
how the Grand Old Man could indorse his con-
duct
There is no doubt, he adds, that Parnell
through his conservatism, has done a great
deal for the Irish party. and Mr.. Childers re-
grets the unfortunate affair which may force
him into retirement.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
AFTER TIN PLATE MACHINERY.

Mr.. Niedringhaus Says Ignorance Defeated
the Republican Party.
Congressman Niedringhaus. of st. Louis, and
his brother, arrived in the city last evening and
stopped at the Monongahela House. He IS
here on a tin plate mission. but he was very
reticent about his plans He said the plant
would be located IN st. Louis, and the ma
chinery would come from Pittsburg. When
asked If he would build in this city, or if he
was interested in any of the local tin plate
schemes. he said he would not, nor is he in any
companies here,
Mr.. Niedringhaus remarked that he never
had been a candidate for office. Like Cincin-
natus, the people had sought him, and this time
they wanted him to run again. but he says he
could not be induced. He thinks the party
the mists clear away in the sweet by and by the
present order of things will be changed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
WILL HAVE THEM ENFORCED.

Inspector McAleese Takes Action Under an
Often-EiOlated Ordinance.
Inspector McAleese yesterday made an in
formation against r. Caplans of 81 Wylie ave-
nue., and his clerk, j. Cohen, for violation of
the ordinances relating to street and sidewalk
distractions. While going home recently the
Inspector found a fire burning in the street in
front OF the store which was locked up for the
night
suit was also entered against H. Breuning of
1913 Penn avenue, for obstructing the sidewalk
with boxes and against NJ. Maloney for block
aiding Cecil alley with wagons and scrap iron.
THIS is the second suit against Maloney
orders were issued by the Inspector for a
strict enforcement of the ordinances hereafter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
Still in Session.

The bodies of the Scottish Rite Masons con-
tinued in session yesterday and until a late
hour last night. The work yesterday was
knight of the East or Sword" fifteenth de-
gree and princes of Jerusalem" sixteenth de-
gree The chief feature last night was a
special rendezvous of Pennsylvania Sovereign
Grand Consistory, S. P. r. s., thirty-second
degree for the approval of petitions and con-
ferring degrees by communication.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING.
Some Who Travel, Some Who Do Not, and
Others Who Talk,

Congressman John B. Robinson returned
to Media last evening. He says he finds a
strong feeling among young Republicans
throughout the State against the reelection OF
Cameron to the Senate.
Henry Hall, of Mercer, went East last
evening to deliver a lecture. He said he ought
to write one on the ups and downs of politics,
particularly the downs
Among Eastern passengers on the Penn
sylvania road last evening we're William Finn,
D. P. Reighard, H. W. Oliver, Jr., and John H.
Ricketson and wife.
"A. A. Stevens, the Tyrone prohibition
leader, was in the city yesterday.
M. b. Norris, of Youngstown, is regis
tered at the Duquesne.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
Men Who Need Oyercoats

Read this, and profit by it. To-day we offer
ZOO mems Inequality overcoats at the low
price of $40 each. The lot consists of all
wool beavers, imported kerseys, elegant
chinchillas and fine meltons. These gar
ments are trimmed and lined with the best
materials, and worth S1S to S25, but $40 buys
one at ouE store to-day. Come early; first
comers get the best. Even if you don't want
to buy, call and see how very cheap we can
sell good clothing.
P. c. G. c., PITTsBURG CoMBINATIoN
CLOTHING COMPANY, cor. Grant and
Diamond sts.. opp. the Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
For Bows.

Is your boy hard on his shoes? If so, see
c. A. Venerable perfectly fitted, in the best
wearing shoe made-such shoe costs a lit
tie more, but cheapest in the end.
c. A. WERNER,
Fifth avenue and Market ST.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
QUAY's RESIDENCE.
A Report That the Senator Was to Buy q
House in Sewickley.

House in Sewickley.
A story was started some time ago that Sena-
tor Quay proposed to give up his home in
Beaver and move to Pittsbur. and. though it
was never confirmed, there were many who be-
lieved that there was more truth than fiction in
the rumor.
The statement was revived yesterday by re-
port that the Senator had purchased Cochran
Fleming's residence at Sewickley for $4,000. 1t
was said that he proposed to take up his resi-
dence there. c. L. Reno. the assignee of the
firm of Fleming Bros. who failed a short time
ago, says that he has no knowledge of Senator
Quay's intention to remove to Pittsburg. Of
one thing he was sure, and that was that there
had been no negotiations regarding the pur-
chase OF the residence by the Senator or any
one else.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
Good Cheer Awaits Appetite.

The ladies of st. Andrews Church, Ninth
street, will serve their annual lunch in the
society rooms on the first floor of the church
to-day (Thursday) and tomorrow. They
hope that the attendance may be as large as
in the past, and promise that the usual salts
faction will be given all who may attend.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
The Women Came Out Winners.

The vote on the women question" was taken
last night IN the Union M. Z. Church. Penn
sylvania avenue and Liberty street, Allegheny.
The women received 90 out of the l24 votes. In
anticipation of the result of such decision,
Dr. Holmes announced. "Oh, for a Thousand
Tongues as the closing hymn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
After a Window-Smasher.

An information will be made this morning
against the well-known Jack Welsh by Inspec-
tor McAleese, charging him with malicious
mischief. Welsh is wanted for deliberately
smashing in the windows and transom of
Joseph Stoltzer's saloon, at No. 2727 Penn ave-
nue., and then beating the proprietor because
he demonstrated,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
Pittsburg's Population.

At the present rate of increase Pittsburg
will have half million population in few
years, and every mothers SOD OF them will
eat Marvin's New Palace bread. They'll
get fat on it, too, Tor it's the sweetest, purest,
most wholesome loaf made. MwThS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
AN EXPLODED STORY.

Big Purchase of Property That Has Not
Materialized.
There have been rumors for some time to the
effect that the ground on which st. Peters P.
E. Church, the McTighe block. and in short all
the space between Grant street, Fifth avenue,
Cherry alleySand Diamoud street. was to be
purchased and great building erected thereon.
Nearly all the parties in interest, however,
deny knowledge of any such purchase.
The story as first told also included the vaca-
tion of Scrip alley, the projectors proposing to
add its width to Cherry alley and make it a
street
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
CARING FOR THE BLIND.
Liberal Subscriptions Made Toward the New
Asylum and School,

Asylum and School.
The Directors of the Blind Asylum met yes
terday afternoon at the schoolhouse. 333 Forty
second street, and made an inspection of
the building. Secretary Percy Smith reported
the following subscriptions Tor the past month:
William Thaw estate, 5000; Spang. Chalfant d
Co., $500; Samuel Hamilton. $3.50; T. A. Arm
strong, $3.50; George W. Dilworth, $3.50; Law
renee Dilworth, $3.50; z. Z. Knox, 500; c. F.
Dean. 500; Mellor & Hoene. 500: c. b. Shea,
500; ]. w. Arrott. 500: Colonel w. A. Heron
500; P Duff & Sons. $50; j. Caldwell. $50
A resolution was adopted directing the Ex-
ecutive Committee to ask the State Board of
Charities to indorse the application of the local
board to the Legislation for an appropriation
blind.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20

Is your boy hard on his shoes? If so, see
C. A. Verner-be perfectly fitted, in the best
wearing shoe made-such shoe costs lit
tie more, but cheapest in the end.
G. A. WERNER,
Fifth avenue and Market st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
For Boys.

Is your boy hard on his shoes? If so, see
C. A. Verner-be perfectly fitted, in the best
wearing shoe made-such a shoe costs a lit
tie more, but cheapest in the end
G. A. WERNER,
Fifth avenue and Market st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
24-Louvre-24.

We have the gloves to meet your price,
tan, brown and grays at 60c pair, per-
fect-ftting glove.
"a Sixth st.. sign of Golden Glove,
directly opp. Bijou Theater entrance. No
branch store.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
Fnr GiImnre,s Concerts.

The sale of seats for Gilmore's concerts on
Thanksgiving Day opened yesterday at s.
HamiltOn's in a way that indicated the ne
cessiJy of enlarging Old City Hall for the occa-
SION, Over 500 tickets were sold during the day,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-20
To Increase the Supply.

The Union Fuel Gas Company, of McKees-
port, has decided to put down 81 miles of u
inch main to connect McKeesport by new
route with the Philadelphia Company's Belle
vernon main.