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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
That Philadelphia Gas Bill Again.

Controller Morrow held conference yes
terday with Superintendent Wilcox, of the
Bureau sf Water Supply, and representa-
tive of the Philadelphia Company, relative
to the difference of figures in the Philadel-
phia Company's bill to the city and the
statement of Indebtedness as furnished to
Councils by Mr.. Wilcox. The difference
amounts to some $4,000, and when the bill
and the statement were presented to Coun-
ellis both were referred to the Controller for
adjustment. He called the two gentlemen
named into consultation yesterday but only
heard their statements, and the matter is
no nearer decision than before. The Con-
troller says he will not report to Councils
on the matter next Monday as he had ex-
pected, but will probably report at another
meetinp
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
THEY DIDN'T KNOW NEAL.
How Mckinley Got Several Republican
Schemers into Trap.


Schemers into a Trap.
Colonel James Neal, Chairman of the
Ohio Democratic State Committee, tells a
good story, in which Major Mckinley and
himself played prominent parts. Two years
ago Campbell, then plain mister, made a
speech in a small town near Cincinnati. At
the close of the meeting. the Town Clerk, a
lifelong Republican, got up and said, Mr..
Campbell was right, and henceforth he
would vote the Democratic ticket The
Republicans didn't like the conversion. for
it was heralded broadcast, and it had its ef-
feet The next day Major Mckinley was
scheduled to speak in the place, and the
party workers determined to offset the
slight advantage the Democrats had gained
Going down on the train on the following
day, Mckinley and Neal met, and they sat
in the sam. scat discussing the outlook as
friendly politicians will When near the
town delegation boarded the car to meet
the Major and act as an escort They knew
him at glance, but they little dreamed
who sat by his side After an exchange of
greetings the leader of the party said to Nc
Kinley: Have you seen the papers this
morning?"
Eyes"
''See about the City Clerk floppine?"
'Yes," and the Major playfuily nudged
Neal to keep quiet.
well, We don't propose to leave that
pass" continued the spokesman. 1--WE
have made arrangements for two Repub-
licans who are not very well known to get
up and declare themselves after YOU have
made your speech"
Couldn't you make the number six"
suggested the Major. 81 like to see things
done up in good style"
"Oh, certainly" was the reply.
ALLOW me to introduce you, gentlemen,
TO Chairman Neal, of the Democratic Com.
mittee," said Mckinley at this point
The schemers were paralvzed for a mo-
ment, but they soon recovered. After a
good laugh all around one of them said: az
guess we won't have any Democratic flop
pers at the meeting to-day"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08

Peter Dana, an old resident of Lawrence
vile, has returned to the city after an ab-
sence of AZ years. In conversation with
Alderman Burns he said he had left when
the gold fever struck the town in 1S49
leaving wife and one child. On arriving
in California what little money he had was
lost. He said he would have written home
but was ashamed of himself After wan
dering for about 30 years he finally settled
down, and after making several good in
yestments succeeded in making enough to
live comfortably. David Strain, an old
resident of the district, was sent for, and
soon recollected Dana. From him he
learned that his wife had been dead for
many years, but that his son was still liv-
ing. He spent the night with Alderman
Burns, but started out yesterday to find his
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
A Very Clever Saloon Cat,

Did you ever see Get climb over lot of
glasses on shelf behind bar? In a GER
tain local saloon they have member of the
feline tribe that owns the place At clos
ing time every evening Tom climbs up on
the counter and eats the crackers and
cheese which the free-lunch fends have
left behind. In front of large
mirror number of fine wine glasses are
arranged in the form of a pyramid. The
counter, for that matter, is full of delicate
and down again without breaking piece
beats the skill of juggler Not long since
Tom was chasing mouse. The little fel-
low took refuge on the shelf With one
spring the cat landed there also, and the
spectators expected to hear mighty crash
of glass. The cat, however, knew his busi-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
THEY WALLED SHERMAN.
Two Uncouth Workers Wanted to Know

Two Uncouth Workers Wanted to Know
Why He Removed Collector Arthur.
Colonel Donnavin, an old Columbus
editor, was seen BY a DISPATCH man re-
Gently not far from Pittsburg. He is full of
good stories and is in his element while re-
calling crowd with some funny tale. ''I
want to tell you," he said, ga little incident
that happened while Sherman was Secretary
of the Treasury. He paid visit to small
Ohio town, and among others I called on
him, as I knew the Senator very well.
General J. S. Jones and 1 were present
chatting with Sherman, when two un-
kempt individuals, without knocking on
the door or other ceremony, bounced into
the room. I recognized in one of them a
well-known ward worker, a man with
to speak of. His first break was: Senator,
me and nv friend here want to know why
you removed COLLECTOR Arthur
"Arthur afterward was elected Vice
President But you ought to haze seen
Sherman. His brow contracted with wrath,
and the wrinkles stood out like whipcords.
Jones and 1 suddenly had business else
where and hastily bid the Senator good
morning.. Now comes the best part of the
story Sherman recently had the man VINO
asked the question appointed postmaster of
the town. 1 mentioned the fact to one of
Sherman's friends, and when 1 told him
who the new postmaster was he remarked
that it wa, good thing Sherman didn't
know it. never learned how the Senator
dismissed his visitors that morning but he
was very angry. If the old man knew he
had helped one Of them to Office he woald
turn green.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
him, and it is not difficult to. gain an entree
even to the social circle.
o'DAY SUCCEEDS RocKEFELLER
The Buffalo OIL Man Easily Touched by q
Sorrowful Tale.

The Buffalo OIL Man Easily Touched by q
Sorrowful Tale.
Few people know that Daniel O'Day, of
Buffalo, is now the head of the Standard
Oil Company. Rockefeller is sick and will
probably never be able to attend to busi-
ness again. Mr. O'Day has bought house
in New York and is preparing to move
there to take charge of the Standards 5
affairs, He has always been one of the best
men in the company and Rockefeller
leaned heavily on him for advice and sup
port. Several years ago Mr.. O'Day was
preparing to withdraw from active life and
enjoy his remaining DAYS in leisure when
the death of his wife occurred Then the
magnate plunged back into business to
drown his grief, and now he is in command
of the Standard.
Old oil men tell a good many interesting
stories about Dan O'Day. Archibald and
he have been the strong men in the concern
for some wears. Their temperaments and
methods are quite different. Archibald is
easily ratified, but nobody ever heard of
O'Day losing his head. This is one of his
striking peculiarities. The Buffalo man
can Withstand any kind of persuasive argu-
ment, but a pathetic appeal or a touching
story always reaches his heart Some years
ago the Standard lost considerable oil
around Bradford through the carelessness of
employees. One day a tank broke and
about 1000 barrels of grease ran away.
O'Day happened to be in town, and he gave
orders to find out who was responsible for
the accident and to discharge him on the
spot. He added that too many accidents
had happened and it was time to
make an example of somebody. The one
directly responsible for the loss was man
who had large family. He was told to go
without further ceremony. Thenthe work
man hunted up O'Day to tell him how it
occurred.
81 don't want to hear anything about il, )"
the latter replied. ''The company has lost
great deal of oil through carelessness and
it must be stopped. L might as well begin
with you and make an example for the
res"
'But I haven't any money and large
family" pleaded the man. ''Don't dis
charge me-
This put different phase on the matter,
and the generous O'Day told him to go
back to work and be careful in the future.
1t is needless to say that the employe never
gave any cause for complaint after that.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
Poterie Didn't Get ANY Monev.

j. D. Ramsey, one of the attornies for
George Poterie who prosecuted W. F. Aull
and w. F. Casey for conspiracy, takes issue
with the statements published on November
g. Mr.. Ramsey says: .It is true that the
jury at the suggestion of the Court returned
verdict of not guilty and divided the costs
between the parties-a Scotch verdict, i. e.,
Guilty, but not proven The pleadings
were defective, which was no fault of MI.
Poterie," Mr.. Ramsey also says that the
statement that Mr.. Poterie received 81, 500
sis absolutely false, as he has never re-
ceived cent from said company for his in
terest." He further states that Poterie had
been hoodwinked, being unable to read En-
glish, and that the end is not vet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08

By the "WilliamesVacuum System" with
out back pressure upon the engine. Guar
anteed advantages-Saving power, and 25
per cent and over of coal compared with the
pressure system, removal of cracking OF
hammering in pipes, increasing efficiency of
the heating system. Send for new descriptive
catalogue to Warren Webster & Co., 491
n. Third street, Philadelphia,
Patentees and Mfrs. of Webster Vacuum
Feed Water Heater and Purifier.
MWFSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
An INTELLIGENT DOG,
A Terrier That Says Grace at the Table Be
fore Commanding to Eat

A Terrier That Says Grace at the Table Be-
fore Commencing to Eat.
"Tell me of what earthly good New
foundland is" said George Harris, dog
fancier, yesterday. "Give me bull terrier
every time. They are gentle and intelli-
gent, and children can play with them with
out any fear of being bitten. The large dogs
are lazy and full of feas With New
foundland in the honse, a burglar could en-
ter and carry away the safe, and run no risks
of detection.
81 have a bull terrier that wouldn't sell
for good deal of money. The dog is very
knowing, and if grace is not asked at the
table, she will jump on chair and put up
her paws in a prayerful attitude. When
she wants to go out for promenade and
happen to be wearing slippers, she brings
my shoes to me and looks up in my face, as
much as to say, Isn't it about time we
were going?' She will pick up simple
tricks very quickly, and have taught the
terrier to do number of things that shows
a remarkable degree of intelligence for a
dumb brute"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
BLOWING

Never accomplished any
thing. Simple statements
suit simple cases. Trade
can't be caught with traps,
and those who set them are
generally 'tripped up" This
week we are making a special
drive with our own make
Black and Green Cheviot
Overcoats. They've been
going fast but as we want to
make them 60 a little faster
we are offering them at $40.
It's a price you couldn't re-
sist. If you buy such an
overcoat at this price you
confer a favor on yourself
We have other tempting
offers. For instance, ask to
see one of our light color
Worsted Overcoats at IS.
These goods are well made,
in the height of style, faced
with silk and are genuine
bargains.
We don't blow much. We
are not constructed that way.
AS seeing is believing, sat
isfy yourself and ask to see
these special bargains.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
Fined for Watering Milk.

Alderman Means, of the East End, yester-
day fined William Brown, of Arnold,
Robert Quinn, of Parnassus, e. j. Brinker,
of Latrobe, $40 and costs each on a charge
of adulterating milk sold to retail dealers
in this city. The defendants are all dairy
men and Meat and Milk Inspector Nc
Cutcheon was the prosecutor. Ten gallons
of milk sold by Quinn and ten gallons sold
by the other two defendants were thrown
into the sewer because unfit for use.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08

Mr.. T. D. Evans, architect, has completed
the plans for adding three additional stories
to the large building of I. Jackson s. Brc.,
clothiers. 954-956 Liberty st. The work will
be commenced as soon as possible. This
enlargement will give the firm over 80, 900
square feet of floor space, and is necessi-
tated by the growth of business during the
past year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
Don't Miss It

Call at the P. G. G. c. on Monday. The
great sale of mems winter suits and over
coats is now going on. One dollar buys
three dollars worth of clothing. The public
amazed and delighted with this sale. We
bought the goods at one-half manufacturer
cost and we are selling at about one-third
regular prices. Good reliable clothing.
Everything guaranteed frst-class.
&c. c. C., Pittsburg Combination Cloth
ing Company, corner Grant and Diamond
streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
Talk of the Town.

Two large show windows literally packed
with loose diamonds and also mounted in
ear drops, lace pins, hair pins, bracelets,
pendants, necklaces, rings and studs.
The elegant display and sale will con-
tinue all this week, and cordially invite
the public to examine these fine diamonds
on which pride myself of being the first
direct importer in this city. Ny thanks
for the liberal patronage bestowed upon me-
personally and assist purchasers in their se-
lection.
Persons so desiring can call now and
make their selection for the HOLIDAYS and
have the goods laid away free of charge
NJ. j. SMIT,
81 Smithfeld street,
TTSsu Opp. New Postofice
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
Comets, COrnetR.

Persons desiring cornet either Of first or
second quality will always find a full
assortment at H. Kleber & Bros, No. 5O6
Wood street. They carry the various
grades of the Empire, Slater-Distin,
Courtois and Besson makes and are selling
them at reduced prices. Also full line Of
band instruments in stock. Store open
every Saturday till 9 P. NJ.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
They Dread Cold Weather.

Persons subject to muscular rheumatism
have good reason for dreading the cold
weather of the winter months They will
find much relief, however. if not perma-
nent cure by applying Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. 1t promptly relieves the pain, and
in many cases has effected permanent cures.
For sale by druggists. wsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
SPECIAL CHANCE TO SECURE A PIANO
CHEAP.
Fine Upright Piano-S2OO.

A magnificent ~ octave upright piano,
with latest improvements, handsomely
carved case and excellent tone, will be sold
fully warranted at 5000. Also several good
square pianos at exceptionally low figures.
A splendid chance to secure piano at low
figure. j. M. HOFFMAN, q Co.,
537 Smithfeld street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
THEY ARE NOT sAVAGEs,
Charles Abel Doubts Many of the Chilean
Outrage Stories.

Outrage Stories.
Charles Abel, who spent considerable
time in South America in the work of ex-
tending and cementing commercial relations
between Pittsburg and that part of the
Southern Hemisphere, takes the story of
Chilean outrages on American citizens with
grain of salt. Mr. Abel states
that the portion of Valparaiso in
which the fight occurred is one into which
no prudent person would knowingly and
voluntarily go, as it is the lowest of the
slums where little indulgence in ardent
spirits is enough to insure fight at any
time, regardless of the nationality of those
involved; such place as may be found in
the purlieus of any seaboard city, and for
that matter in any large interior city.
Mr.. Abel says the South Americans, as q
rule, are generous and warm hearted and
not at all prone to brutality, and where the
visitor is a gentleman and can talk their
language, they instinctively warm toward
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
Celebrates Its Twenty-Fifth Anniversary

The twenty-fifth annual meeting of the
Y. NJ. c. A. will be held tonight in the
First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Theodore
Cuylor, D. D., of Brooklyn, will make the
address: The association was organized in
has membership of $500, with four
branches in different parts of the city. The
building now occupied at Seventh street
and Penn avenue was built at a cost of
100000, and is the property of the associa-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
Big Removal Sale.

Wishing to dispose of all our stock before
removing to our new building, 81 Market
street, we will sell everything in our line at
less than cost price. Remember, this will
only last for three weeks, as we expect to
occupy our new store about November 10.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
FREE TRAINS TOMORROW

To and From the New Town of Blaine.
Get tickets, maps, price lists of lots and
full particu ars at 100 Fourth ave-
THE BLAINE LAND IMPROVEMENT Co.
MTuWThFsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
Did You Gaf Ona

OF the fine frames given with every dozen
of cabinets at Hendricks & Co. 's,6s Federal
street, Allegheny? See them every day
this week. Cabinets 81 co.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08

ness, and he lighted so gently as to scarcely
move any of the pieces. He caught the
mouse, too. and was given glass Of beer
for his care.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08

FITs-An hts stopped FREQ by DR.. Kline.s Great
Nerve Restorer. No fits after first days use. Mar
yeious cures Treatise and = 90 trial bottle free to
Fit cases. DR.. Kline, sa1 Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
Dress SuitA,

For good-ftting dress or business suit
leave your measure at Pitcairn's, 434 Wood
street. ThSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08

As an inducemen: tor you to try our teas
we will give you pounds white sugar with
every dollars worth Of SOC, 40c, 50c and 60c
tea, or pound Of cut loaf sugar with every
pound of tea
Goods delivered free to all parts Of both
cities To those living out Of the city we
will prepay freight on all orders Of 80
and upward to any station or landing within
100 miles of Pittsburg. Send for price list.
NJ. r. THOMPSON,
301 Market street. opposite Gusky'A
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
Stylish Suitings,

Trouserings and overcoatings, and moderate
prices, at Pitcairn's, 434 Wood street.
Thsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08

MAY TRULY BE CALLED
THE MANUFACTURING CITY
OF THIS VICINITY.

Now is the opportunity of a life
time to make money.
Buy lots now while you have the
chance at present prices and can be
suited in location.
Any kind of business that you
may wish to engage in will pay
there.
Building houses now, either to
rent or SELL will pay there.
Don'tput off buying, as property
is steadily increasing in value and
the coming of the Chambers Glass
Company will make such demand
for lots to supply homes for the
thousands that must live there, that
they will soon be taken and present
prices advanced.
No advance in prices will be
made at present by the company.
To those who have visited
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
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 II Sixth st.
MwSu
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TBS choice roasted Rio coffee. 90
40 TBS Butler county buckwheat. 90
20 TBS English currants. ts................ 1 90
16 TBS large Valencia raisins. ..... 80. 90
II TBS choice evaporated apricots. 1 90
IL lbs large German prunes. .......... 1 90
10 lbs white clover honey 1 90
sack choice Amber -four. .......... 1 %
cans condensed milk 90
cans corn beef (2-fb cans) .......... 1 90
10 TBS dessicated cocoanut. .. 90
10 cans fine French peas ....1 90
6 cans apricots (3-fb cans) )............ 1 90
6 cans white cherries (3-b cans). 90
20 cans good sugar corn. l 90
12 cans early June peas 90
TBS best chewing tobacco. ........... 1 90
~ TBS best pipe tobacco. 0c
100 best mold tobies. s.................. rs
90 tbs choice Carolina rice. ............ 1 90
25 TBS Pearl barley 90
25 lbs cod fish, 90
35 TBS rolled oats 90
so boxes Scent bag bluing. ........... 90
80 bars white floating soap (7-cent
Size .......... ................... W
18 bottles good catsup. 1 90
60 TBS washing soda. a................... 1 90
20 TBS best washing powder. in pkgS, 90
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08
Baby Cleveland Isn't in II Any Nor.

When you gaze upon the fine photographs
taken by Mr.. Aufrecht at his new and only
gallery, " Fifth avenue, for 81 per dozen.
Bring the children.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08

RAILrNGs, counters and shelving.
HAUGH& KEENAN,,
su 80 and "a Water street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-08

The erection of these works will
be commenced tomorrow, and
pushed to completion without de-
lay. With the addition of this
enormous plant
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MwSu
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-14
mETRoPOLITAN BRIEFS.
The Dark Side of Life in New YoI
 Told i n a Kexu Sen1encea

The Dark Side of Life in New York
 Told in a Few Sentences.
 NEW YORK, Sept. 13.-The dark side of the metropolis to-day has the following briefs:
 Georgiana Broadhead, a young woman, through despondency, committed suicide by swallowing carbolic acid.
 William Hoag, of Greenville, N. J., while returning home this morning was struck by Jersey Central railway train and instantly killed.
 Henry vogel of No. 162 Lewis street, hung himself to cross-beam in his shop to-day. Cause, despondency over money losses.
 John Morris, colored, while drunk, jumped from fve-story tenement house and was smashed to pieces.
 Patrick Harnett, in the same condition, performed the same feat and escaped with few bruises, his fall being broken by a convenient clothes line.
 Moritz Frank of 106th street killed him. self with revolver today. There is no known cause.
 Henry Meyers, aged fifteen, dropped a revolver to-day while carelessly handling it. It exploded inficting fatal injury.
 Charles Kurtz of 161st street was shot in the eye by careless sportsman near the Lackawanna railway bridge on the Hackensack Meadows. He was taken to the hospital in an unconscious condition. John Bauman was found unconscious in pool of blood in his apartments in Hoboken. Mrs. Rulte, fellow tenant, had used @ carving knife on him during g Ouarrel