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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-21
Did Not Employ workhouse Convicts

Edward Chester, who has just been re-
leased from the workhouse, is telling tale
about the management. Among other
things, he said Superintendent Hill was
hiring out convicts to individuals and firms
As one of the firms, he mentions H. j.
Heinz & Co., and says that 90 convicts were
hired to him at. 90 cents day. Mr. Heinz
was seen last night, and Indignantly denied
the story
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-21
Italians Going to EurOoe.

Another batch of 80 Italian with their
wives started for Europe last evening. The
exodus this year is unprecedented, and no
particular reason can be given for it, except
that the men have had a good summer on
the railroad and doing other contract work.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-21
A Blind Entertainment.

The Clipper Comedy Company, COM
posed entirely Of blind persons, will play
''The Broken jug, orr the Hero of the South
side comedy written by Joseph P.
Link. who is also blind, on Saturday. De
cember 12, at Turner Hall, Jane street,
Southside. The proceeds are for the bene-
fit of the Blind Musical Trio, Martin, Cane
and Link:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-21
The Amoskeag Engine Case Hearing.

Another hearing was held yesterday be-
fore Master George P. Hamilton in the
Amoskeag engine case. Messrs. Schueller,
Vandervelde and Brown gave additional
testimony on the test of No engine in
August. The test was made by pumping a
stream into a sand flat for one minuteSit
was afterward bailed ont with buckets: the
weight was II 40 5pounds, or ], ,1O1 gallons
The hearing then adjourned for one week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-21
The New Variety Theater.

Dick Sands, the clog dancer, who has
been in Pittsburg looking for site for a
new variety theater, said yesterday that a
real estate firm had secured the site and his
backer is expected here next week, when he
says active work will be begun. Mr.. Sands
will abandon the stage to manage the new
theater
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-21
Friedrich Rates Made Uniform.

A conference of the Pittsburg, Youngs-
town, Cleveland and Wheeling freight COM
mittees was held at the Monongahela House
Yesterday to consider the frebrick rates.
The main business was to line up a number
or intermediate points in the Middle States
and territory beyond Chicago with the bas-
ing places In some places it meant reduc-
tion in the tariff and in others slight ad-
vance. Since the basing rates were changed
a short time ago the brick rates have not
been uniform. Large quantities of bricks
are made in this locality and in Wheeling,
Bellaire and other points along the Ohio
river
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-21
False Economy

Is practiced by many people, who buy in
terior articles Of food because cheaper than
standard goods Surely infants are entitled
10 the best food obtainable. 1t is fact that
the Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed
MIX is the best infant food. Your grocer
keeps il.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-21

A large increase in the travel on the
Pittsburg Traction Company's line is re-
ported. As result there is shortage of
cars and the six trains of summer cars are
being remodeled for winter use. The Brill
Car Company, If Philadelphia, has been at
work putting side panels and windows in
the cars and they will be ready for service
by the first of next week. The seats will
be recarpeted and stoves placed in the
center of the cars. The seats in these cars
are in the center and the passengers sit
facing the side windows.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-21

SALOONISTS should be Christians and
they would do much good as ministers,
says Rev. George Hodges in THE DIS
PATCH tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-21

NEW ADvERT1sEssENTs.
The Leading Pittsourg Pa,
Dry Goods House. Saturday, Nov. 81, 1891.
| JOS. HORNE 4 CO.'S
PENN AVENUE STORaS
| A GREAT
BargainSale To-Day
CLOTH
LONG GARMENTS.
An unprecedented opportunity to
secure money-saving values in most
desirable and excellent warm winter
wraps.
Here are the principal items:
AT $3.50,
Usual Prices SIS, SIS and so.
A lot of Plain and CAPPED Newman
kets and Raglans, sizes 81 to "a, in
Broadcloth, Cheviot, Serge, Diagonal,
Beaver and Corkscrew, some lined
throughout, some lined to the waist,
some unlined; all colors and blacks.
AT So,
Usual Prices SIS and $40.
Plain Newmarkets in extra heavy
weight Beavers, Broadcloths and
Kerseys, all sizes, good styles, black
and all best colors.
AT $40,
Usual Prices s25 to s35.
A lot of plain Newmarkets in black
Broadcloth and Beaver, all best colors,
all sizes, lined throughout.
AT $40,
Usual Price SIS
A lot Of fine quality, all-wool black
French Beaver Raglans, all sizes,
from "a to 46; good styles and good
colors.
AT $40,
Usual Price So
A lot of Diagonal Cheviot Ulsters,
REFER front, full length Astrakhan
shawl collar, cuffs of same, five hand
some Soutache Braid Ornaments.
AT Sl2,
Usual Price $50.
A lot of fine French Beaver New
markets, all sizes, from 37 to 40,
London style fly front, high shoulders,
edged with wool Astrakhan; colors
Navy and Black.
AT $40,
Usual Price SIS
A lot of fine Diagonal Cheviot
Newmarkets, pleated back and front,
high shoulders, all sizes, from 81
to AZ.
AT SIS,
Usual Price s2S
A lot Of imported Diagonal Chew
| lot Newmarkets, sleeves of same
cloth or velvet, high shoulders, all
sizes.
AT S15,
Usual Price s4J.
A lot of very fine Broadcloth Ul-
sters, sizes "a, SO and SO, lego
mutton sleeves, in plain cloth or vel
vet, quilted lining, edged with Per-
sian Lamb fur; colors, Navy, Car
dinal and Gray.
AT $40,
Usual Price s35.
A lot of large-sized Raglans, in me-
dium weight Camels Hair Cheviot,
lined to the waist with satin Rha-
dame, sizes 3S to A.
AT S22,
Usual Prices $40 and s45
A lot of imported Cheviot Rag
lans, in styles especially suitable for
elderly ladies' wear, lined throughout
with silk serge; all sizes, 5S to 46.
AT S25,
Usual Prices s45 and $50
A lot of Camel's Hair Cheviot
Raglans, silk lining throughout,
Faille Francaise facing; all sizes.
Everyone of these garments is
made of excellent, wearable cloths,
in colors and styles the best to be Sc
cured, and the shapes are all good
and most desirable, and all tailor
finished.
This sale is continued to-day.
The first floor of our Cloak Depart
ment will be given up to it. Don't
fail to attend.
JOS. HORNE & CO.,
6o7-62I Penn Avenue.
no21
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-21

DIR. B. M.HANNA. Eye, ear, nseo and
throat diseases exclusively. Office, 40
Penn street, Pittsburg, Pa ssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-21

DEPARTMENTS on society, this stage,
music, sport, secret societies, the Grand
Army, education, etc, each in the hands of
experts, for THE DISPATCH tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-21
b. &B.

To-day open kid gloves-primrose and
golden rod shades BoGGs & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-21

SEE our novelties in fine neckwear.
JAMES H. AIKEN &; Co., 100 Fifth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-21

PROHIBITION 10 a failure but license Is
not Read Rev.George Hodges opinions on
the liquor question in THE DISPATCH to-
morrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-21

AFTER a sleepless night use Angostura
Bitters to tone your system. All druggists
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-21

MONKEYS have talked to Prof, Garner.
Read his description in THE DISPATCH
tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-21

TSERNHARDT is the best dressed woman
ia the world. Read the secret of her sue
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-21
Arrested for Stealing a Trunk.

LANGUAGE of monkeys, by Prof. Garner,
in THE DISPATCH tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-21

w. EvoN BoNNHoRsr, Cashier.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-12
Chile STILL PLUCKY
Not Satisfied With An Insur-
rection at Home Wants
TO Cuff Bolivia
Bolivia Recognized the Insur-
gents, and This Causes
Pumors of War
Bolivia is Not Willing and
Will Do All She Can
to Avert Disaster

NEW YORK, Aug. IA cablegram
from Buenos Ayres, is to the effect
that Chile was about 70 declare war
against Bolivia for recognizing the
bclligerency Of the insurgents in Chile.
The consul general Of Chile, Freder-
lex A. Bellen, when asked today what
he thought Of the probability Of war
with Bolivia, said:
81 do not think that war has been
declared. If it were, | would know it
very probably. Still, think that
Chile will proceed against Bolivia
little later. Just now she is not in
condition TO make war with Bolivia.
The majority Of the navy is in the
hands Of the insurgents, and Chile
could not reach Bolivia overland, be-
cause Of the great deserts and noun
tains. As soon as President Balma-
ceda gets his new ships, something
will he done, | think"
MelchOr ObarriCs, consul general Of
Bolivia, thought the same as Mr.. Bel
len. Chile hIs long had a desire for
the rich country in the lower western
edge of Bolivia, he said. "There is
untold wealth in the shape of guano,
nitrates, etc, In the vicinity OF the
Deserto de La Atacama, the Dcscrtos
| Nevados dc Los Angeles, and the
mountain ranges where the rich silver
mines are. Bolivia has now no sea
board, all her ports having been ceded
to Chile after the last war, from africa
down.
According TO our treaty, Bolivia re-
ceivcs Onc-half the duties collected by
the two countries, and il was to insure
them that the delinquency OF the in
surgents was recognized. Bolivia dis
tinctly stated, in giving that recogni-
tiOn, that she recognized the insur-
gents, whose navy commands most Of
the seapOrtS."
so Bolivia is in shape to go to
war?n
"Wcll, hardly. Her army consists
Of about 10000 men, but she has no
fleet. Previous to the last war she
had standing army Of about 1900. /
have no doubt that Chile will sooner
or later declare war. Bolivia, though,
VIII do all she can to avert it,"
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-12
LAKE PADDEN WATER
Extensive Improvements Being
Made About the Shores
of the Lake
Extension of Water Mains to
the Third Addition Nearly
Completed
A Few Things Noted During a
Quiet Day in and About
the Focal City

Lake Padden has been receiving a
thorough Oyerhauling at the hands OF
the City Water and Power company,
during the past two weeks. A force of
men has been employed in clearing
the margin Of the lake of all deleteri-
Gus matter, and as a consequence Il
great improvement is noticeable An
attempt was made to draw off pOr-
tiOn Of the water in the lake, but the
attempt was abandoned. After two
hydrants had been emptying them
selves into the bay for two days the
water in the lake was found to have
only decreased quarter of an inch
by actual measurement. There is a
great amount Of water in the lake,
more, In fact, than the average person
would think. In July the decrease
was only eight inches, aud the
weather, 1t will be remembered, was
exceedingly dry. Superintendent
Gillette, of the Water company, esti-
mates that II 200,OOO,0OO gallons of
water were withdrawn from the lake
its average depth would only be re-
duced two feet. At this rate there is
water enough in Lake Padden to sup
ply II city Of $4,000 people.
Work Of laying the water mains
through the third addition, is
nearly completed, aud in very short
time the residents Of that portion of
the city Will be supplied with good
water and plenty Of it.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-12
AN AMATEUR "LASSOIST"
The Throwing Was Easy, But the
Lighting" Was Disastrous

me Throwing was Easy, But the
Lighting" Was Disastrous
Among the many accomplishments
possessed by Harry Green is that of
using the lasSO with neatness and dis
patch, in the language of the shoe
makers sign. 1t is true he never prac-
ticed much until night before last,
when he went up to the Fairhaven
Transfer stables, borrowed "A rope, and
retired to the back yard and began TO
practice on blind mule, which Cody
has given the run of the rear prem
lseS. lie caught the mule few times
with much ease, and yesterday accom-
panied by a friend he started out TO
Gallagher's ranch, several miles be-
yOnd Lake PAdden, TO laSSO his pony,
which has been running wild there the
greater part Of the summer. A band
or iifteen or twenty horses Of diflerent
sizes and compilations were grazing
quietly. Among the number was his
own; he tried to coax il to come TO the
halter, it would not, and grim deter
mlnatiOn settled over his features
as dld also CoplOuS perSpiratiOn.
lie caught an aged Cayuse, and be-
Strlding his rOsinantc, like Don QuiX-
Ote OF renown, and seizing his laSso,
like some gauchO of the South Ameri-
can pampas, he rode at full speed, like
the Don at the battle Of the windmills,
and the lasSO sped with whirr
through the air and fell in "A graceful
fold over the neck of the fleeing pony.
The throwing was scientific, and with
the lasSO tightly wrapped about his
arm, he urged his cayusc onward; but
the other was too fleet, and in the
twinkling Of an eye he was dragged
horse du combat from the back OF his
steed TO the hard, cold ground beneath,
and had it not been for the tin ely
help Of his friend, his injuries would
have been serious.
He has done with lassOs, and here
after the wild free life of the cowboy
Of the plains will have no charm for
him. And he remarks teeiiBgiy that
he prefers lassies TO lassos.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-12
Notes

j. n. Selby and j. inward will open
a business college, September |.
The overland train did not arrive
until I O'Clock lost night.
About one hundred men are at work
slashing and ditching on the Guide
Meridian road.
The Epworth League are arranging
for the production Of the beautiful
cantata Ruth in the near future.
Billy Smith, agent for the Brown
Brewing company. severely injured his
hand yesterday while taking "A keg OF
beer from his wagon.
An interesting session OF the city
council is expected tonight. The de-
linquent taxes Of the Bellingham Bay
Improvement company will receive at
tentiOn, and 1t is stated that II the
company does not toe the mark suit
will be commenced forthwith.
A meeting Of the trustees Of the
Chamber Of Commerce was held Mon
day evening, at which the barrel fac
tory proposition Of l.. II. Wheeler, OF
Seattle, who seems TO be cOquetting
with every town and hamlet Of Puget
sound, principally for bonuses, was re-
ferred TO committee, consisting OF
Captain Bass, A. Mansfield and G.. C.
Iallfu0ar
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-12
his GAME DIDN'T WORK
How a Bold Man Tried to Iutlmidate
Hackman

A little gun play at the Ocean dock
yesterday afternoon relieved for few
brief, fiecting moments the usual
afternoon mOnOtOny which during
these feyerish times gathers like a
leaden pail about the water front.
The man and the gun, however, sub
sided too quickly to occasion any CON
siderable excitement. In fact few
knew that "A bad man behind fierce
looking revolver was trying to prove
himself Il terror. IL simply didn't
work.
Frank Goodrich is a bartender at
the TOntine saloon. That is TO say, he
was, but he left yesterday On the
Premier, and the probability Is he will
not return. Goodrich is "a smooth
faced, goOd-loOking chap, and it seems
is Il great deal deal worse than he
looks. He engaged hack yesterday
to take himself and two female friends
to the Ocean dock. Himself and
friends were safely conveyed 10 their
destination; they alighted from the
vehicle and Goodrich asked the driver,
+. Truax, the fare.
Zone dollar and a half" replied
Truax
mo, | guess not" said Goodrich,
tits hot day, just put 1t down on a
lump or ice, Pm off for Seattle. See?"
TruaX didn't see worth "A cent, and
grabbing small grip belonging TO
Goodrich he remarked that the grip
was worth, in his estimation, a dollar
and half, and he would hypothc-
cate It,.
GOodrich's hand sought his hip
pocket, and he drew his revolver
Truax stood firm, aud raising his whip
threatened the bad man with a blow
on the head If he did not put up his
gun.
Goodrich saw his hopes, like leaves,
were destined to fall very fast. His
bluff was a sweltering failure, and as
his right hand and revolver sought his
posterior pocket, his left sought "A dol
lar and half. lie found it, passed il
over, and tucking his smiling cOmpan-
ions one under each arm, he sought
the seclusiOn afforded by the Premier.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-12
ROMANCE OF A BARON
"A German Tramp in California
eceives a Windfall
in Time
A Half Million Dollars Enables
Wolfgang Ballestrom to
Keep Away the Wolf
An Old Story Dressed up in
New Form TO Suit
Romantic Tastes

SANTA CRUz, Aug. IA genuine
romance has Just eliminated here.
For three or four months two Ger
mans have been living here very much
like tramps with only "A miscral lie lit
Tie shanty in Blackburn gulch for a
home. one had inquired often at the
poStoilicc for letter for Wolfglng
BallcStrOm. At last the "letter that
he looked for" came on Friday, the
7th instant. IL was addressed to
Count Wolfgang BallcStrom and the
delivery clerk was doubtful If IL could
be meant for the shabby Individual
who applied.
Wolfgang said in quiet and gentle
manly tone, with a slight German ac-
cent: "ltis for me" He took the
letter and opened il in the presence Of
the postmaster and friend named
Adigcr.
The letter proved 20 be from the
German consul at san Francisco an
nouncing the death Of Wolfgang's
father near Berlin, Germany, aud the
Inheritance Of the estates and title by
WOllgang, who Is the eldest son.
The count took the news very
quietly and when the clerk said, Il
suppose you are very happy now"
''Oh, II IS very pleasant 90 have money
but am always happy
On Saturday a guodly-sizcd draft for
current expenses was received by the
man who has more than once asked
for food at the doors OF Santa Chra's
houses, and who has been supported
10y the Germans here.
The present Count Wolfgang Balle-
strom Is young man ~ 30 years, Of
good height, weighs 80 pounds, and
when subjected 10 modern improve
mcuts viii be- handsome and aristu-
cratic looking fellow. He speaks Ger
man and English llucntly.
His attorney here, Lucas +. Smith,
has had correspondence with Major
General Hallcslrum, administrator Of
the estate IN Germany, and has re-
ccivcd a certified copy OF the fathers
will, which bcqucaths half million
of property 30 Wolfgang. IL is some
what hampcrcd by restrictions, how
ever, as the young man has been wild
and 10 was feared he would squauder
the estate. He has wife in the East
from whom hc is temporarily scpar-
atcd. Count liallcstrum will soon 20
To Germany 10 assume the title and
take charge Of the estate Of his late
father
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-12

In railways Chicago has made i'm
mcnse progress. The city in 1880 had
only fifteen railroads. Today that
number has increased 10 twcnty-siX.
with a prospect Of It's soon being
thirty. The suburbs and suburban
residents have also taken part i'm the
general onward march. In 1880 resi-
dents Of the suburbs had only 2GO
trains for their accommodation. Now
they have go. Within the same de-
cade the mileage OF street car tracks
has increased from 40 to 3S7. The
street cars in 1880 were drawn by 2.4jO
horses: but it takes 5000 20 draw
them today. The cable, we may add.
covers moreover some sixty miles,
Chicago Equity.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-12
THE BEAUTIFUL QUEEN
Second Presentation of the Pleasing
Cantata

Cantata
The production OF esther" In all
the grandeur that might attach 30 it;
It's costuming and scenic accessories:
It's banquet and triumphal march.
would require much larger and more
complete stage than there is on Bel
| lingham bay, or even on Puget sound.
| outside OF the Tacoma theatre. But.
| considering the cOntractiOns to make
| IL lit the stage at Thistle's opera house.
which, though an excellent one Of its
size. Is not large enough for the de
mands OF such pieces, the Cantata
Esther has been twice given there in n
most satisfactory manner, 10 large
audiences Of excellent taste and quite
capable or Judging, Notwithstanding
the work was done by ladies and gen
tlcmcn entirely unused TO any stages.
beyond the rchcarsals that they have
had for the production.
Thanks 90 Mr.. Mayer as musical di-
rector and Miss Egglcston as the plan
istc, the music was almost perfectly
rcndercd-rcmarkably well rendered
indeed, when IL Is considered that some
or the singers Of leading roles know
nuJhlng OF music, as a science, but
learned their parts by ear and by
note. Besides. the acting was gcncr-
ally good. and in some Instances
up 10 the standard Of pro-
fcssional performers. For noyices
10 learn to sing correctly and act at
the same time. is no light undertaking.
but these people attempted 10 and sue
ceeded admirably. The concentration
Of the chOruscs, another exceedingly
dificult matter, was also charmiugly
achieved and the entire work was
excellent.
The cOsJuming Of the piece was
! snowy, tasteful and appropriate, and
IT was well set, while the scenes and
curtains were worked perfectly by
Mr.. Thomas, Of the opera house, who
has charge Of those matters in all The
entertainments given there.
Esther has taken much time and
hard work and no little expense. lut
its success has repaid all those who
were artiStlcally interested in It's pro-
ductiOn, and IL has ncttcd something
quite handsome 10 the Ladies Guild
OF ST. James Parish, for the bcncyo-
lent uses TO which the funds will be
applied, While 10 many who were en-
gagged in II IL has given hours Of
social pleasure lcaycncd by the anxiety
that comes Of "A desire 30 do the work
successfully.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-12
A BRINY TALE
A Quiet, Peace Loving Man Arrested
for Stealing a Boat

Aca Sb'osihb SOoN
Some two or three months ago II. w.
MOore's yacht Mermaid was supposed
TO have been stolen while in the pos
session Of Inspector Q. A. McLennan,
who was on a trip TO the islands. The
customs officers at the different ports
on Puget sound were notified to look
out for her. 1t afterwards transpired
that the boat had not been stolen, but
had simply broken loose from her
mOorings, and drifted ashore on Orcas
island. She was found all right, and
Mr.. McLennan notified the officers at
the several ports that the lost boat had
been recovered all right. This Is the
story. The sequel happened the other
day.
Captain Miller, of Chuckanut, a few
days ago borrowed the boat To 90 TO
Port Townsend. The voyage was
safely made, and on his return he hap
pened to put into little village up the
SOnnd called AnacOrtes. The officers
at that point are vigilant. They have
nothing else to do, and so soon as the
little vessel was tied To the wharf, the
captain and his companion were placed
under arrest, charged with stealing
the boat.
Here was a pretty kettle OF fish, a
nice how d'y'do from the bluc-cuatcd
officers. In vain Miller protested that
he had never stolen anything In his
life, save "A water melon or two on a
dark night years ago when he WAS
young and there was no one around 10
see. He asked them II he looked like
a pirate? They said he didn't. Did
he have any of the characteristics OF
horse thief? They thought not.
Did he look like one OF those mild
hammered men who have been known
to cut throat or scuttle ship? No,
but he had indubitably stolen the boat,
aud to prison he must 90, 10 be kept