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SHOT INTO THE CROWD.
James Roney Placed on Trial for
the Murder of Peter Tierney.
ARGUED THE HIGH STREET CASE.
Suit Against United States Marshal Harrah
to Recover for a Lost Boat
SPARKS FROM THE FORGE OF JUSTICE

James Roney was placed on trial in the
Criminal Court yesterday for the killing Of
Peter Tierney. The history of the case |,
that on the 1st of last April young Tierney,
with number of other boys, was engaged
in a stone fight on the hillside above
Twenty-ninth street. The boys had been
fighting nearly all day, and some time
during the afternoon James Roney, who
lives in the neighborhood, and whose
house had been in constant state of bonn
bardment, came out and fired two shots.
One of the shots struck Peter Tierney in
the right knee, and as a result of this wound
he died on April 10 in the Homeopathic
Hospital from lockiaw.
Arthur Steele and Charles Brown, two OF
the boys engaged in the fight, testified to
the facts as stated above, and also that Mr..
Roney fired two shots DIR. r. B. Tindell,
Cf the Homeopathic Hospital, testified to
the boys death from lockjaw.
For the defense James Ronev, the defend
ant, testified to going out of the house to
chase the boys away, when he found re-
yolver lying on the ground. He picked the
revolver up and fired one shot into the al r
to fiighten the boys. They pelted him with
stones, and in putting up his hands to pro-
tect his face the pistol was discharged, the
second time the bullet striking young
Tierney.
Mr.. E. NJ. Bigelow, Chief of the Depart
ment of Public Works, Mr.. J. p. Andrews,
j. H. Hunter and others testified to Roney's
good character, the defendant having been
in the employ of the city for Is years.
In the arguments to the jury William
Reardon, Esq, asked for a verdict of ac-
quittal on the ground that the killing was
an accident. District Attorney Burleigh
asked that the defendant be convicted of
voluntary manslaughter. Judge Ewing
charged the jury and explained the law to
them.
When the jury retired they were told
that the court would reconvene at s o'clock.
Shortly after that hour the verdict was
brought in. The jury found Roney guilty
of voluntary manslaughter and recon-
mended him to the extreme mercy of the
court. The prisoner was at once remanded
To iail
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-11

or explosives, except those permitted by the
allowance books, to be brought aboard The
/ order is o result Of the recent explosion in
the forehold of the Atlanta.
Willie. the 5-year-old son of John Red
ding, of Trenton, N. j., was bitten by q dog
ON august last and has just died OF HYDRO
phobia Two of his brothers who were Bit
ten at the same time are i'll, and the greatest
fears are felt regarding their safety.
The Department of State has just issued.
for tie information of exporters q new edi,
tion Of the new Dominican reciprocity ar
raneement containing an alphabetical list
of ali articles of American product or manu-
facture entitled to free admission into san
Domingo.
j. b. Craigmiles, editor of the Brison
City, n C., Times, is in Jail at Atlanta charged
with forgery. sunday night he attempted
suicide with morphine. Craigmiles says a
young lady, well known in Atlanta society,
is the cause of his trouble. lie denies the
forgery charges
The Citizens Executive Committee on
the National EncampmeDt OF the Grand
Army of the Republic, to be held in WASH
ington next year, has decided to recommend
the second week of October as the date for
holding the encampment, and this action
will be laid for approval before Commander
in Chief Palmer and the National Council Of
Administration at a meeting in Washington
to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-11
Trial Lists for To-Day.

Criminal Court-Commonwealth VS. Henry
and Barney Huser and w. j. Graft (murder)
B. NJ. Neely, John Hanna, David Bradford,
Charles Heinrich, Bridget Harmon, Mrs. A.
Cain, William Glenn, Charles F. Goldstrom,
henry Weber, Thomas Paisley, Ross Roris on
Oliver Peoples Dallas Bumbaugh.
Common Pleas No. Edgar VS. Edgar Lef
kovitz VS. Shapiere, kincey VS. Sauer, Wells
ct al VS. Mcdonald & Co., Clever Admr VS.
Gray, Watson VS. Mcintyre ct al, Hadley VS.
Luther, Cummins VS. Pearestine, Fuller VI
Morris, Larimer VS. Meter, Meek VS. Liddell.
Common Pleas No. 2-Hegner VS. Peoples
Mutual Accident and Insurance Company,
Havy VS. Thomas, Commonwealth for use VS.
Busch Bros. & Co., McDonough VS. Citizens
Traction Company, Ratajewski VS. Gunsall
ct al, Tanney ct al VS. Tanney, Altenbaugh
VS. Penn Globe Gas Light Company, Reiss VS.
HUFF, Luce VS. Citizens Traction Company,
spielman VS. Pittsburg Traction Company.
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A BADLY MIXED HOMESTEAD DEED.
A Strange Building and Loan Case Brought
Out in Court.

A Strange building and Loan Case Brought
Out in Court.
Sidney Fuller yesterday filed bill in
equity against the East End Homestead
Loan and Trust Company to compel them
to give him deed to some property. The
property was owned by Sidney Mcclure,
who owed the loan and trust company q
balance on it, and to secure the company he
gave them deed to it. Mcclure owed
Fuller money, and when Mcclure died
Fuller issued an execution. Tho property
was sold at Sheriff's sale and Fuller bought
it. To complete his title he offered, he
alleges, to pay the company the balance
owed by Mcclure and obtain from them
deed. They refused his offer and asserted
that the property belonged to them. Fuller
now asks for decree that the deed from
Mcclure to the company was mortgage or
security only for money loaned, and that
the defendant be compelled to give him a
deed to the property upon the payment of
the balance of the loan to Mcclure.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-11
Injured at the Natatorium.

The suit of Brady S. Richardson against
the Pittsburg Natatorium, is on trial before
Judge Collier. The suit is for damages
for injuries received by Richardson by fall
ing into plunge bath at the Natatorium.
Richardson was taking Turkish bath and
in going from a warm room to the shower
bath, he slipped and fell into the plunge
bath, breaking one of his ribs. He alleges
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-11
=. Procure it Before Leaving Home.

NJ B. Kilborn left the West and settled
in Orange Valley, New Jersey. He now
finds that his favorite remedy for Group is
not sold there and is anxious to get sup
ply. Here it is in his own words: "Can
you let me know if Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is to be got in New York City or is
sold by any one in New Jersey? I want to
get some; it being the best remedy can
find for Group. Since leaving the West
have not required any, but cold weather is
coming on and 1 may need it and am only
sorry did not bring some with me-" For
sale by druggists. wsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-11
SWEPT AWAY BY THE FLOOD
Marshal Harrah Asked to Paw for the
Steamer Robert McC1eary.

MarsIlaI Harrah ASKED 10 FaV IUr tHt
Steamer Robert McCleary.
The case against Marshal Harrah to re.
cover damages for the loss of a steamboat,
swept away In the flood of 1889, was taken
up before Judge Acheson in the United
States Circuit Court yesterday, The Mar
shal had seized the steamboat Robert Nc
Cleary in an admiralty suit in the District
Court James +. bravo, William B. Rod
gers, Charles II. Bingler and Mrs. Elizabeth
McCleary held q mortgage against the boat
for s., 900.
While the boat was in the Marshal's pos
session it was tied to the piers of the Herr's
Island bridge. There came the famous rise
of 's9 and sank the steamer. The plaintiffs
brought suit to recover damages, alleging
carelessness on the part of the Marshal in
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-11

tieing the boat. The defendants counsel
asked for non-suit on thu grounds that the
loss was sustained purely Through an act Of
Providence, but the Court overruled the
motion. The case will be continued to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-11

The Farmers Deposit National Bank
Invite the public to call and examine their
new safe deposit vaults Information con-
cerning the renting of boxes and deposit of
valuables cheerful1y given. MwF
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b. y b.

Well sell you best Alaska seal coats
ut saving to your pocketbook. See them
at $3.50, $175 and 5000. The new shapes and
perfect fit. BoGGs & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-11
Its Excellent Qualities

Commend to public approval the California
liquid fruit remedy Syrnp OF Figs. 1t is
pleasing to the eye, and to the taste, and by
gently acting on the kidneys, liver and
bowels, it cleanses the system efrectually,
thereby promoting the health and comfort
of all who use it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-11
Notes From the Courts.

THE case of James Stratton VS. VIM. Bell an
action on a contract is on trial in Common
Pleas Court.
G. N. ROBERTS & Co., secured a verdict yes.
terday against Wilson ana Phillips for S5s 81
Oh book account.
A DIVORCE was also granted. in the case OF
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-11

HE made his wife smile when he brought
home fine Crayon Portrait Of himself from
Juvene Elite Photo Parlors, 516 Market st.
WE
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-11

SIMENS children's shoes are the cheap.
est and best. Have look at them. "a
Ohio street, Allegheny, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-11

JAMES H. AIKEN & Co.'S neckwear dis
play, 100 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-11
Portraits for Christmas Presents.

This month, handsome 8x10 frame with
every doz. cabinet photos. Also genuine
crayons at special low prices.
LIES STUDIO, 10 and 70 Sixth st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-11
Aufrecht, the Eminent hotographer,

Is doing large business at his new and
only gallery, u Fifth avenue, Pittsburg,
because of his fine cabinets at 81 per dozen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13
LINCOLN's BIRTHDiY.
The Republican Club of New York commem-
nrafes the S2nd Anniyersary.

NEw YoRK. Feb. 12.-1he fifth annual din
ner If the Republican Club. commemorative
of the eighty-secOnd anniversary Of the birth
of Abraham Lincoln. was held at DelmonicD's
tonight The speech of the evening was that
Of Hannibal Hamlin 10 the second toast, The
surviving standard bearer Of lsb0.' He re-
celved an enthusiastic reception. He said
lie came 10 do homage To one IF
the greatest men the world had ever
known leaving his home at the hazard Of his
health He came 10 pay tribute 10 Abraham
Lincoln. He was not an educated, but q
learned man. The world was the school from
which he graduated--hls professors the men
he met and from whom he learned his humau-
ity. The speaker continuing, said: II am
young IN epuhlcanlsm, though old In years,
but am grleyed al the action OF some OF our
Congrrssmen. They cast shadow over my
later days. l am grieyed ut the dis
honesty and degradation OF some OF
our Senators" He hoped the club
would cooperate with nim 10 secure the pas
sage of law 10 make the birthday Of Lincoln
nstioral holiday, similar 10 that of Washing
ton In "A low vuice he concluded "kemem-
ber can see the boys IN blue as they march
In their solitary beats in the eternal camping
ground. and can hear their voices telling US
to do by lincoln as they would do had God
changed IN his wisdom our relative posi-
tons
Congressman Mason. Of Illinois. who sat
next 10 Nr. Hamlin. said that he and Senator
Higgins. of Delaware. who was also present.
had decided to at once introduce bill in Con-
gress to make Lincoln's birthday national
holiday. Rev. II. T. Wayland. Of Philadel.
phis. delivered an interesting address on the
toast Abraham Lincoln"
Among the letters Of regret was one from
General Sherman. dated January Slst. which
simply stated that he would be unable to
attend.
Congressman Mason, of illinois. responded
TO the toast The Republican Party he
said I'VE are standing in the shadow of a
great gIies. and Nhennan stands balancing
between the here and tine hereafter. He was
the GREAT CAPTAIN next a. Grant nearest TO
the hearts u the people, Other speakers
were. Senator Higgins. of Delaware; hou. j.
NJ. Thurston, Of Nebrssss Hon. Henry G.
Robinson. of Connecticut; and Hon. Wilbur
+ Saunders Of Montana.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13

imitation. Herein iscer'ainly apalpable adyan-
tage t. the workman. 10 the builder, and 10 Ilis
patron. But the value Of 3 trade school edu-
cation is not thus limited. The apprentice
not only becomes better workman by means
OF the education and discipline OF such
school. but that very process must also tehd
10 make him better citizen. While he learns
the things which give him an understanding
Of his work and fits his mind and brain 70
guide his hand he also stimulates his percep-
ton OF that high service which his country
claims Of hIm as a citizen.
For this service be and all OF us have
placed in our hand the suffrage OF freema u
Il il only faithfully used when It's exercise
represents full consciousness OF the respon-
si6ilities and duties which its possession iIn,
poses. and when II IS guided and controlied
bv a pure conscience and by thoughtful, in-
telligent. and independent Judgment.
Neither walls theatres. p0rches. nor sense
less equippage makes States, but men who are
able 10 rely upon themselves.
AS concluding thought. let me suggest
that though the builders OF the United states
may erect grand and beautiful edhccs when
shall be monuments Of their skill and eYi-
dences Of our nations prosperity, their work
ia not well done nor their duty wholly per-
formed unless. in pursuance OF their contract
of citizenship. they Join with all their fellow
countrymen in building and finishing in beau
tiful proportions the grandest and most COM
manding of all earthly structure-'Our Coun-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13
BURIED IN THE RUINS.
Over Twenty workmen are the Victims of an
Explosion.

QUEBEC, Feb. U-About 945 O'clock this
morning the bolie il the Quebec Worsted
Coinpany's factory, al Hare Point. exploded,
completely destroying the engine and half Of
the building. large number Oh employees
were buried in the runs
The works Of the company had been closed
down for two weeks while the boilers and
machinery were being OveThauled and re-
ttted. Operations were 10 have been resumed
this morning. and about three hundred If the
operatives we're on hand, but owing 20 some
cause the machinery Was not started
and they were dismissed. Most Of them
fortunately went back to their homes, but
many remained about the building, number
keeping in the vicinity OF the engine room for
the sake Of the warmth. About 945 o'clock
there was sudden explosion. which com
pletely wrecked the engine and dye house.
and demolished Il large part of the main
building. The noise of the explosion WAS
heard All over the city. and soon great crowd
gath cred about the scene.
The work Of resculng the buried III the
ruins and recovering the bodies OF the dead
was at once commenced The tiTe brigade
was summoned, but fortunately the horrors OF
fire were not added - the calamity. la the
great excitement which prevailed II WAS I'M
possible TO get a reliable list of che killed and
injured. and this may not be obtained until
the ruins are thoroughly examined Several
persons who were thought 10 have been IN the
ruins have turned up, having left the mil be-
fore the explosion. About twenty dead have
already been taken out besides rs many badly
injured.
The cause of the accident is not yet known,
but II is thought some pipes may have been
frozen while tht fires were out. and 40 caused
"a stOppage when the steam was gotten up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13
New Foundland Want. Reciprocity.

OTTAWA, ONr.. Feb. l2.-New Ioundand
has already declared foi reciprocity with tue
United States The Governors speech at the
opening Of the Legislature at 81. Johns to-
dav announced that reciprocity treaty had
been concluded between the colony and the
United States and it only awaited the assent
of the Imperial Government. The Govern.
meut. in behalf of the colony. complains Of
the DELAY Of England in giving her assent, as
well as complaining that the proposals OF the
British Government Tor q settlement 81 the
French shore question have not been favor
ably received by France.
After the speech was read both houses
went into session and passed a resolution call
i'm. upon the British Government 70 assent 10
the reciprocity treaty az cnce. Ihrse Is much
willingness on the part Of England TO assent
10 the reciprocity treaty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13
VOL. 5.-NEW SERIES, NUMBER ).

letter, saving it is another evidence Of Cleye-
lands courage and honesty.
kerresentatiro Flower praises the eX-Prtsl-
dent, and even some Of the lammGnY men,
beTs commend him
Frank Lawler. Of Chicago says the letter
ought 10 nominate Cleveland. as he shows
that he had rather be right than be Presi-
dent"
AZ showing the prominence and vast in
fluence Of Cleveland. not for years LAS any
a terance of any man created such cOfnmOtion
IN political circles as this letter. Ills fUendg
say reaction viii soon set ia and upon sober
second thought. the Democrats Rill Ddmit
that Cleveland is right II is long time be-
fore O Re- meeting of the convention and by
that time the country Will have seen that
Cleveland planted himself upon sound inan-
cial grounds. That is now lheir dependence
10 check the rush Of sentiment against hm.
Among the rumors relating to the pu' iished
letter alleged % have been addressed by
Henry WattersOn to Governor Hill 70 tnat the
letter was actually written by Watterson. hut
never mailed that II was written and submit
ted 90 leading Democrats ~ an expression Of
prevailing Democratic sentiments. but that
upon reflection it was not sent y Hill.
CAPITAL NOTES.
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs
to-day ordered q favorable report on the
House bill % incorporate the Pacific Cable
Company The bill Il reported win an
amendment u reduce from 1JO 900 T. l5O.-
600 tine amount 10 be loaned the company
10y th. Government for fifteen years after the
cable line is completed.
A postOiiicc has been establishedat Antlers.
Necklenbwg county. with Betty NJ. Gill az
poetmistress
The House Committee on the Judiciary to-
q iy adopted unanimously report Of the sub
committee that investigated allegations Of
corruption in the United States Court re-
commanding the impeachl 70 Of United
States judge Boornan. Of the Northern Dis
trict Of Louisiana. for converting 20 his per-
soual use the moneys paid into his court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13
PRICE TWO CENTS.

of deputy marshal said he. and has gone
out of town. Knowing what do II the des-
perate character of the Whisky Trust. know
that no man Is safe who crosses their path
DO you think an attempt would be made to
kill Dewarlp II certainly do. He will be
closely guarded. and do think they will ind
out where he is.
Since January 10th Gibson has written sew
eral letters TO Dewar. and sent him several
kilograms. All those are in the possession of
the authorities. The letters" SAID Mr..
Hart. contain nothing tangible in and of
themselves. Tie plot however, IS limited az,
and IN view of the f,cts they are valuable
evidence. Gibson. in his letters. frequently
admonishes Dewar that he was not using the
dispatch he ought in the matter"
DzcoY LETTER TO GIBSON.
Last Monday the Department dictated a
decoy letter to Gibson. having Dewar TO
write the letter. The letter was 10 the effect
that he (DeWar) had made several attempts TO
carry out the plot. and had failed on account
of the character of the liquid. He said that
he though, il had lost its virtue. He in
structed Gibson To come 10 Chicago Wednes-
day and bring new bottle Of the stuff. lie
also told him 10 bring evidence. that he in-
tended to pay him for the job Gibson an
swered by telegram that he would come to
Chicago Wednesday morning The grip
NAt'A bAhT'H iftiltA NhtH HF wa NiALNA''t
contained a shirt. n few collars, bottle Of
liquid. and one hundred shares of whisky
trust stock assigned TO Dewar
II was part of the deal to pay Dewar in part
with stock. and Gibson evidently brought the
bon Is to show Dewar and spur him on to DO
the deed. What is the nature Of the huid:"
u think il is sulphuric acid and phosphorus
know that as soon as il is expos ed for mo-
ment TO the air it will ignite. In the Oox
which Gibson gave TO Dewar IN January was
a section Of gun-barrel partly filed with
oakum and gun cotton" What il the na-
tuIe Of the explosive in the barrel beneath the
oakumyn II don't kuow.r
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13
An Ola C,nfhIng Firm rRils.

Noah Walker & Co, consisting of Messrs. S.
HamiltoN Cauqhy and Noah Walker, one OF
the oldest clothing establishments in the
limited States. and The pioneer ia their line OF
business. made deed Of trust tonight for IN,
benefit of creditors. Thetrustees sled a bond
for sI25. 600. When Mr.. Noah Walker died
in 1875. the Mes'rs caughy were maze ed ooa a,us
~ 800 oOo. but which the trustees IA pro-
cecdine lately taken against them. the court
stated was not worth above soc .o9O
The failure is probably due TO the proceed
mos referred TO. The firm had two branch
houses. one in Washington and one IN Peters
burg, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-13
Foreign Note. Of Interest.

In the House Of Commons Yesterday the
bill 10 permit widoweI 20 marry his deceased
wife's sister passed It's second reading by a
vote of z02 to ij5.
It is reported On excellent authority that a
WHOLESALE expulsion of Hebrews from Noeo-
yssk and il en1rOns has been caused oy the
Russian authorities
Heavy snow storms were reported last night
in the North Of Scotland. All the railway,
trains were delayed by the snow. The wind
wa blowing gale in the IRISH Sea. Many
vessels were running into port tor 'hel;er.
4 dispatch from Buenos Ayres to London
saws that information received from the Rio
de la Plata districts shows that locus-s AMI
drought have reduced the maize cop TO q
quarter Of what the crop was IN lseO
At the Madrid A,beDeum last evening
Premier Canoyas del Castillo read an erudlte
and interesting paper on the discovery OF
America, giving many curious tcts concern,
Columbus. This is the first II series of
lectures by sayants on the SUBJECT ot Ameri-
ca.
The body of Mr. Freeman n; Morse, United
States Consul General in London from isbl 10
1870 who died on February 9Th at Surbiton,
Surrey. where he had resided since 1870. was
inferred Yesterday ia the churchyard OF 81.
Nary's parish church. Long Dlt;on.
Elaborate preparations are being made in
Havana for the reception on their return
home OF the Cuban delegates wnO Were sent
10 Spain TO represent Cuban interests IN tue
negotiations looking to q commercial leaty =
between Spain and the United States with
reference tO Cuba.
The Noyosi saws that King Alexander Of
Serya. who is now about hfteen years Of age,
and who succeeded 20 the Seryian throne upon
the abdica'ion Of his father. King Milan, on
March 6, 1889 is suffering from dangerous
chronic malsdy, which fact the regents. NM.
Ristiteh, Belimsrkovitch and Protich, keep as
secret ~ possible.