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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-17
NEEDS MORE MEN.

Inspector WhitehOuse, of the Second Police
District, Asks for Larger Force-Pa-
trolmen Who Have Beats Four Miles
Long-The Work of a Year.
Yesterday the report of Inspector White
house. of the Second police district, was
forwarded to j. P. Brown, Chief of the De-
partment Of Public Safety.
In opening his report Inspector White
house calls attention to the diverse char
acter of the classes he has to deal with in his
district. The most serious work has been to
contend with the occasional rough characters
who visit the district and who use the outlying
wards of the city for the iudiscrimrnate drink
ing of beer and liquors. The persistent
attacking and following of the police
has broken up the practice, and that
conduct IS no more feature of the East
END district. No CON mbinations of thieves exist
in the district. nor has any thief his habtation
thore. so far as known. 1t must not be as
sumed, however. that no attacks are made by
marauding thieves. When first he took charge
of the district they were of frequent occur
renee because of the lax administration under
the old order of things, but an immediate
change took place under the new regime.
Ceaseless vigilance of all was required, and
thieving became dangerous. and in numerous
cases perpetrators of crimes were brought to
justice, and, by severe sentences, had the effect
of frightening all but the most dangerous char
acteTs from the district In this connection it
is suggested to Councils the necessity of a
greater police force for the district, to preserve
the order already maintained.
In round numbers, it is stated, the distriat
comprises 20 square miles of territory in
total of Is in the entire city. This thought has
evidently escaped those who object to an in
crease in the police force, and should be
brought to them with the proper realization of
the fact. Some stress is laid ON the amount of
walking which the patrolman is required To do
in covering his beat. Several beats are named
and their confines given to show their extent.
some being three and four miles. Without the
power of ubquitousnsss, it would be impossi-
ble with such large beats. for the officers at all
times TO be on hand when wanted,
The need of more men is imperatively set
forth. In the last ten years the population OF
the district has increased go per cent. and the
growth seems to be but commenced. The
force now consists OF IS men. Fifty more are
needed, and one-half of these should be
mounted.
The total number of arrests made in the dis
trict during 1890 was 1851. as compared with
2.Gll in 1889. During the year goods valued at
s., los were recovered and returned to their
owners. Nine poker rooms were closed, and
there are now gambling houses in the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-17
PREPARED TO POLL.
Lively Times Looked for in Alle-
gheny Among Ward Hustlers.
INDEPENDENT CITIZENS JOIN IN.
Twenty-Ninth Ward Men Excited by an
Anonymous Circular.
LITTLE INTEREST AROUSED HERE

The Allegheny Citizens Committee is
taking an active part in to-day's election;
not, however. as a corporation, for time
has not allowed of its being perfected, but its
members will hustle around and seek to
knock out every man whose record will not
come up to the proper standard of excel
lence.
In the Second, Third. Fourth, Fifth
and Twelfth wards a bitter fight will be
waged, and there Will be much talk
ing done before the result Is known. Smooth
bore tickets are out in plenty. especially in the
Fifth ward. and in some cases they may tell on
the result.
The fate of the waterworks scheme is said to
be already decided, and the expectation is that
it will be knocked out by toleraple majority.
The expenditure of S. 100000 is bigger con-
tract than most Alleghenians care to face.
1t IS rather curious what little is known
around the Allegheny City Hall of the progress
or makeup of the Citizens Committee of 90
No one there can even guess at its object; they
''have seen something i'll the papers," but don
know anything about 1t, From what one OF
the gentlemen interested in the movement
said yesterday, they will soon be afforded an
opportunity of knowing more of its purposes.
Our organization could not be completed in
time" he said, Ito act as a body tomorrow, but
the individual members will be at the polls and
use their influence to elect such men as will be
in line with the purposes of the organization.
We did not expect to organize in time for work
tomorrow, but every man who has given In
his adherence, and many hundreds who are In
sympathy with us, will work heartily for our
aims. There will be s2,000,00O spent in Allie
gheny within the next couple OF years, and
every taxpayer in the city is interested in
having such men elected as will see to their
interests. The organization will be pro-
ceeded with. and it will ultimately be
MI anaI hlS
the Citizens Committee in Philadelphia, which
has done good work for the city at large. The
only difficulty we now have is in selecting men
from each ward. We desire to do so proper
good men. all Of whom can be placed on the
active committee"
The interest in Pittsburg is unusually tepid,
as there are only school directors to be elected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-17
KILLED BY A LANDSLIDE.

Clara Fleming Struck by Rock Which
Crashes Through Panhandle Train
Her Neck Broken and Skull Crushed-A
School Girls Awful Fate.
Miss Clara Fleming, II years old, was in
stantly killed yesterday morning while
travelling on the Panhandle from her home
in Washington, Pa, to this city. where she
was attending school. Miss Fleming was
riding in the third coach of the Washing
tion accommodation, which, on account of
numerous small landslides, was running on
the westbound track, Just as the train had
passed the Point bridge boulder, weighing
about 200 pounds, rolled down the face Of the
bluff, crashing through the side of the car, and
struck Miss Fleming on the neck at the base OF
the skull. Her neck was broken and hcr skull
fractured. Death was instantaneous. The
flying splinters cut the cheek of Miss Baldwin,
another school girl.
The remains were taken to Sampson's and
after being viewed by the Coroner. were con.
veyed to Washington, a delegation of the dead
girls fellow students accompanying the body.
The Coroher held partial inquest and then
adjourned the case until this morning.
Miss Fleming was daughter of Mrs. Rosa
Fleming and granddaughter of N. s. Barns
Postmaster at Fairmont, w. Va, during the
Cleveland administration. The relatives OF
the family are numerous at Fairmont, the resi-
dence of Governor Fleming, of West Virginia
who is a cousin Of the unfortunate young lady.
Mrs. Fleming is highly esteemed In washing
ton. She had a millinery establishment there
ported herself, the deceased and two younger
SONS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-17
BOYLE WAS GOOD FOR 1T.

A Slick Swindler Uses the County Commits
sioner,s Name to Adyantage-He EN-
ployed Official Paper and u Facile Pen
A Long List of Victims.
Many of the business men of Fifth avenue
from the Court House to Oakland have been
made the victims of slick swindler during
the last few DAYS. From S5 to $50 was the
amount the gentleman secured from each OF
those he visited. The means he used was the
name of County Commissioner Boyle. The
man had secured some letter paper with the
heading of the County Commissioners. A little
note as follows would be written:
DEAR SIR-Please give Bill SIS until to-mor-
row evening, and will stand good for it.
yours u d. BOYLE"
In each case the note was addressed TO the
quaintance of the Commissioner. Many were
visited, and in nearly every case the request
was complied with.
When Commissioner Boyle heard of the mat
ter he at once pronounced it a swIndle- AS
result, Special officer Mclaughlin Is now
searching for the man. number of victims
have come to the front, and each had n note
with the supposed signature of Mr.. Boyle at
tached. A comparison showed them all to have
been written by the same hand, and descrip-
ton of the man also Tailed in each case.
Among the persons visited was John John Frey, ,
Thursday the man approached him with the
note asking for IS. He unhesitatingly gave it.
The next day the man appeared again, and
rendering a certified check on the First Ma
tional Bank for SIS asked for $40 more. Mr..
Freyvogle became suspicious at this. and de-
tanning the man by excuses started Tor the
Court House. He saw Mr.. Boyle. who said
that the signature was a forgery and the man
a swindler. Mr.. Freyvogle returned, but the
man had gone. Saturday the man returned
and he was again detained while an officer was
quietly sent for. Before one arrived, however,
he became suspicious and departed
w. II. Boyle, saloonkeeper. opposite the
market house, was another OF those visited, and
was out SO as result. John Greenhouse, of
Oakland, had also been visited and gave the
man money.
The man is described as about % years of
age, of medium build, light complexion and
light mustache, and wore light overcoat. His
name was not known, but it has been learned
by the police that he has been working the
same game in Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-17
SMALL SCRAPS OF LOCAL NEWS.

THE Allegheny High School Committee met
last evening and approved few bills.
THE Bureau of Fire will have balance Of
81 IA left from its annual appropriation.
DURING the past year. according to Surgeon
Mercurs report, 43 firemen were injured and
one killed.
JOHN SCHAFFER q years old, employed at
Pittsburg Foundry. mas been missing since
February 1t is not known whether he is the
victim of toui play or of love affair.
JOHN COATES, arrested in connection with a
Mulberry alley raid Sunday, says he was never
concerned in an assault and robbery, nor in
riot on a train; that he is industrious, and
works faithfully for living
THE German Evangelical Ministers Associa-
tSon of Pittsburg and Allegheny, at its meet
ing at the y. NJ. e. A. rooms yesterday dis
cussed the promises of the Father" and
heard reports from pastors assigned to visit
hospitals, Jail, workhouse. etc.
THE sem-monthly report of the Pittsburg
Association for the improvement of the Poor
shows % new applicants for relief and 562 fami-
lies aided, situations for IL days work secured
for o. children placed in Sunday schools and
9 in public schools. There was the usual mid
winter distribution of miscellaneous creatu re
comforts.
THE seven new cells at the Twelfth ward
station which have been in the course of con-
structIon for some time. have at last been COM
nleted and are ready for use. Owing to limited
space. the cells were built top of the old
tier. so that the station now looks very much
like prison.
THE residence of ]. B. Black, on Negley ave-
nue East End, was entered by burglars early
Yesterday morning. They gained entrance by
nryine open the rear door and succeeded IN
CARRYING of 4 lot of sllverware. consisting of
silver knives. forks and spoons, butter plate
and tray, valued at SIS.
yheny General Hospital met yesterday after
noon and organized for the ensuing year by
electing DR.. H. X. Beatty President; Dr. D. L.
Miller. Vice President. and DIR. A. L. McGrew
Secretary and Treasurer. A meeting will be
held next week at which the standing commit
taes will he named.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-17
no FUNERAL PAGEANT HERE.

General Sherman's Remains Will Pass
Through PittsDurg on the Train.
The remains of General w. 7. Sherman will
pass through this city on Friday morning, en-
route for 81. Louis.
Yesterday morning Mayors Gourley and
Wyman sent a telegram to Major General .. o.
Howard, who has charge of the funeral, asking
if arrangements could be made to take the
casllet from the train at the Union Depot ana es-
cort it through the city to the Southside station
To this message Mayor Gourley received the
following reply:
ITO the Mayor, Pittsburg:
ITO take remains from train at different
places would create delay. Any other marks
of respect that will not change the schedule
time may be offered, such as firing of minute
guns. Such is the expressed wish OF the family.
20. q. HOWARD, Major General"
At the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce
in the afternoon resolutions were passed in
dorsrng the proposed plan of funeral cortege
through the city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-17
SEQUEL TO THE SANITARY FAIR.
An Anniversary Last Evening That Recalls
Much of Interest,

An Anniversary Last Evening That Recalls
Much of Interest.
''The Sanitary Fair" Those words will re-
call memories thick and fast to the minds of
many The thousands upon thousands of Fed
eral soldiers entertained from the efforts Of the
ones in charge of that great patriotic expression
of interest in the "boys in blne' all remember
the fair" with grateful tenderness, and tho
many ladies and gentlemen who took part have
frequent occasion to revert to it even yet in
these times of peace-many with pain at the
recollection of the sad end of some
gallant fellow met there; others with
pleasure where fortune has dealt more
kindly with them and those recalled to mind
especially is that true of those who INDUCED In
wartime wooings' and were by the God of
Battles permitted later on to ratify the COM
pacts entered into while viewing, with way
ward eyes, the miniature naval fight going on
between the Merrimac and Monitor models on
the small lake within the enclosure, or framed
in whispered words uttered while heads almost
touched over some intensely for the moment
interestic relic displayed in the "Old Curiosity
Shop'-a place to be forgotten never.
Mary Allen. the bright and pretty daughter
OF Farmer John II. Allen, of East Bethlehem,
washington county, was one Of the most at
tractive attendants in the shop department of
the fair and it was while performing her duties
tnere that she met the handsome Charles
Machesney, one of the most popular young
men Of Allegheny During the continuance of
the Sanitary" that gentleman's heart and
purse paid their respects TO the shop" result
ing in the enjoyment usual upon such occa-
sions
The wedding which followed was private.
being witnessed by only a few, the officiating
clergyman being the Rev. DR.. John c. PRESLEY.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles Machesney now reside at
80 Beech street, Allegheny, in delightful
home where, last night, in the company OF
many friends. they celebrated the twenty-ffth
anniyprsarV n hai M bninp assisted
receiving the guests by their son, Allen Maches.
ney, and their two nieces, Mrs. William
Granger, of Forbes street, this city, and Miss
Critic Machesney, of Linmore, on the Fl.
Wayne road.
The tasteful decorations of the home were
the result of Ludwig's art; the music for the
dancing was by the Gernerts. and the caterer
who contributed substantially to the evening s
pleasures was Luther
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-17
MIR. M'CULLOUGH'S MILLIONS

Left to His Wife, Daughter and Son-in-Law
The Latter, Harry Darlington, to Re-
ceive 100000 Very Shortly-The Fro
visions of the VIII.
The will of the late Jacob n. McCul-
Tough, First Vice President of the Pennsyl-
vania Company, was filed yesterday for
probate.
The instrument is dated February 6, 1891,
and is witnessed BY Francis A. Nessly and
Louisa L. Davis. The executors appointed d
are Harry Darlington and John E. David
son, of Pittsburg, and J. T. Brooks. of
Columbians county, o. The value of the
estate is estimated at over 5000, 900.
In the will it is first directed that the ex-
ecutors pay and settle all lawful claims
against the estate as soon after the death of the
testator as possible. Mr.. Mccullough next gives
to his wife, Rebecca, absolutely. all household
articles ornamental and useful, also horses,
harness, vehicles, ETC., which may be at their
homestead at the time ot his decease.
To his sor-in-law, Harry Darlington, is be-
Queathed Sl00,0O0
testator directs that his wife Rebecca, and his
daughter Elizabeth, each receive. absolutely,
one-fourth OF his estate, the Same to be paid TO
them as soon as convenient after his death.
in lieu of DOVER
The remainder of the estate is given in trust
to the executors. Out of she annual income of
1t they are to pay all the expenses of admins
tratIon. etc., and the remainder of the income
is to be paid in quarterly Installments, share
and share alike, 10 his wife ana daughter, as
long as both Shall live. At the death of one
the whole of the income is to 20 to the other
as long as sne lives Should both his wife and
daughter die before all of the living children
of his daughter become OF age, the income is
to go, share and share alike, TO sIch children.
As soon as each Crandchild becomes OF age he
or she is to receive $4,000 as an advance from
| their inheritance, to be taken into account in
the final distribution.
After the death of the wife and daughter of
the testator, and when the youngest grandchild
shall have become Of age the estate is to be di-
vlded among them, share and share alike. II
one of the grandchildren should die before
that time, leaving issue. his or her share is to
be divided among those children.
If no grandchildren or issue of the same are
living at the death of the wife and daughter,
the estate is to be divided among the brothers
and sisters of the teStator, or their heirs.
Messrs. Darlington, Davidson and Brooks are
appointed executors. without bonds They are
given full power in regard to handling the
estate committed to their care, and to make in
yestments. etc, as freely as would the testator
himself In lieu of ordinary fees percent
l. ages, for compensation for their services, Oar
lington and Davidson are eacE to receive s., ,00C
year and Brooks $40 0OO year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-17
CRIMINALS FROM ERIE COUNTY
On Their Way to Serve Penitentiary, Work
house and Reformatory Sentences.

Sheriff W. o. MehI, of Erie county, in CON-
pany with five deputy sher1ffs, brought IL Erie
county prisoners to Pittsburg yesterday. They
all had received sentences at the Erie county
courts and were on their way TO the different
penal Institutions
Four of them-Thomas McManus, Charlie
McDonough, Henry Herbert and John Daily
were sentenced to the penitentiary. McManus
was sent for years and month; McDonough.
for II months; Herbert. for l year, and Daily,
for year and months. All except Herbert
were found guilty of larceny. Herbert was
convicted of forging several well-known Erie
citizens names TO checks. The following three
were sent to the wOrkhouse for terms mGn-
toned: William Thompson, months; Jacob
Pease, months, and John O'NeIl. months.
Thompson was found guilty of stealing game
chickens, Pease of exposing his person to
school children and ONeil OF resisting an off
Ger. John Reed, Sam Sheenan, Leo Fallett
found guilty OF larceny, and Walter Dut-
ton, of receiving stolen goods. were sentenced
10 the Pennsylvania Industrial Reformarory. at
Huntingdon, Pa. The last four men were
locked up in the county Jail yesterday, and will
be taken to Huntington to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-17
SOME NEW PRISON IDEAS.
Major McClaughry Introduces a Couple Of
Novel Plans.


Novel Plans.
Major r. w. McClaughry, General Superin-
tendent of the Pennsylvania Retormatory. at
Huntingdon. lectured last night to a small. but
representative, audience in the chapel of the
Trinity Church. His discourse related to the
management of prisons. and Major McClaughry
has a couple of ideas that seemed new TO the
local prison authorities who were present.
One of his plans is to have criminals SEN
fenced to penal institutions indefinitely instead
of for q certain period of years. He argues
that many of the men sent to prison for life
become thoroughly reformed within few
years, and with their liberty might become
ornaments of society but for the sentence of \
court that has no power to judge of the moral
condition of a mans mind or the capabilities of
his intenec;-he is retained behind the bars
until the end of his life.
Major McClaushry recommends the adop-
tion of the system of identification now in
force in France. by which a man can be de-
tected in 4 very few minutes, no matter how
many names he may have. This system pro-
vides for the measurement of the criminals
head, nose, fingers and feet said measurement
to be kept on file in the central Office under
control of the Government. When a criminal
Is arrested his measurement Is Immediately
taken and sent to the general office, where by
comparison, if he has ever been arrested be-
fore, his identity can be made certain.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-17
DETERMINED TO DIE.
Richard Alexander, an Old Sailor, Defeats
His Physicians Endeavors.

Richard Alexander, an Old Sailor, Defeats
His Physicians Endeavors.
Richard Alexander. of Dundee, Scotland.
died yesterday at the Allegheny Hospital from
injuries received by fall on the 9th inst. On
that date he was engaged in painting house
in Nc Kean's row on Perrysville avenue, when
the scaffold on which he stood broke and pre-
cipitated him to the ground. He had his
wrist, shoulder and thigh broken, and also re-
ceived severe internal injuries. After beng
taken to the hospital lie refused to allow the
bandages to stay on his wounds. and although
wat ched constantly by a male nurse night and
day contrived to further injure himself and
prevent his own recovery On one occasion he
deliberately rolled to the edge Of the bed and
dropped on the floor, doubtless suffering great
pain in his condition. but never uttering a
murmur
Alexander had been sailor and had been all
over the world, clrcumnavigating it several
times and had many tales to tell in conse-
quence. He was a single man, 81 years of age,
and has sister living in Chicago, the only rela-
tive he has. The Painters Union took charge
of the body and will endeavor to find the sister.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-17
MEDIUM M-PRICED
GINGHAMS,

In Scotch and American makes.
Medium-priced Scotch Zephyrs
in wonderfully good cloths, the
same class of patterns and
showing the same novel colors
as the Anderson's, such as the
new corn yellow, new blues,
wood browns, grays and novel
wool effects in black and red
plaids.
The American Ginghams are
better and more beautiful than
ever before. Especially pretty
patterns and colors for Chill
dren's dresses-soft, zephyr
like fabrics, and wonderful
value at 25c a yard.
The "a American Zephyr
Ginghams now shown in this
department are last years 2oc
quality. Remember the re-
markable value you are getting
for 15c a yard could not have
been had last season.
You will be surprised to find
last years most popular 4oc
patterns and colorings in this
years 121zc Ginghams. See
them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-17
IDENTIFIED BY HIS TOOTH.

Benjamin Cranes Body Recognized by a
Molar in His Pocket.
The body of man badly decomposed was
found in the Monongahela river, at the foot of
South Nineteenth street, yesterday evening at
6 O'Clock. 1t was identified as the body of
Benjamin Crane. 4 Welshman, who suddenly
disappeared from his residence on the South
side about nine weeks ago.
There was nothing on the body when found
to lead to its Identification. with the exception
of molar tooth in a pocket of his vest, which
the man had pulled a short time before his dis
appearance. The corpse was identified as that
of Cranes by Edward Thomas, with whom
Crane had been living at No. 20% South
Thirteenth street. Crane had shown Thomas
his tooth shortly before his disappearance.
Crane was unmarried and 81 years old. His
only relatives live at Woods Run, and they
have been notified of the matter.