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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
AswEEPING REFORM THREATENED,
But Local Sunday Law Enforcers as Yet
Know Nothing of It.

Know Nothing of 1t.
An afternoon paper stated yesterday that
another movement was afoot to enforce the
Sunday blue laws, and that it was the in
tention to make an effort to stop all work
not considered necessary. DISPATCH re-
porters made an effort to ascertain the scope
of the proposed crusade, but inquiry among
those usually interested in moves of this
kind showed that they were in ignorance of
the matter.
Rev. ]. n. Hays was asked if it was the
intention to endeavor to stop the iron mills,
street cars, electric lighting railways, etc.
He saId that he had not been apprised of
any such move as was said to be contem-
plated.
You are on the wrong scent" said he
81 belong to the Sabbath Reform Associa-
tion, and the move of which you speak is,
no doubt, the work of Law and Order ele-
ment, to which I do not belong Our
method is moral suasion. We make per-
sonal appeals to individuals and corpora
tions that violate the Sabbath, but there our
work stops. If more foreible measures are
to be adopted. know nothing of it,
Rev. DIR. Robinson, of the First U. P.
Church, Allegheny, an officer of the Re
form Association, was also seen. but could
give no further information than the others
Rev. w. F. Crafts, of New York, who was
credited with having made the announce
ment that something was going to be done,
was also unable or unwilling to give any
facts or figures, names or dates. Captain
Wishart knew nothing about it, and many
others, ministers and laymen, usually well
informed on such affairs, were in the same
state of Ignorance regarding the reported
revival of the statutes of 1894
kzIa Ii
the blue laws were inforced in that city last
Sunday. Ice cream dealers and butchers,
it is stated, were not permitted to deliyer
orders given them and paid for on Saturday,
and the only food articles allowed to be sold
were milk and ice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
The Position of the Printers.

Twelve printers and pressmen arrived yes-
terday to work for the employing printers.
Two of the men were induced to return, and
seven of last weeks arrivals were also sent
back, according to the committees report.
The strikers have issued circular covering
their position. They say that Sc of the 65
firms engaged in the business have recog-
nized the business of their demand by sign
ing the scale 1t is said that out of 17O men
who left work on the 1st six only ''proved
unfaithful.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
NOT A HAPPY COUPLE.
Escape Tar and Feathers in Beaver Falls
and Get I1o1nk Here.

Escape Tar and Feathers in Beaver Falls
and Get ,Bto,nk Here.
Albert Price all ,snnis wife, Sadie, were
lodged in the Twenty-eighth ward police
station last evening by Officer David H.
Smith for quarreling on Carson street.
They were both under the influence of
liquor. Price and his wife were placed
under arrest on charges of completely in the
Reese murder at Ebensburg, Pa, recently
but were discharged.
The couple claim Johnstown as their
home, but have been living on the Southside
for three weeks. They acknowledged to
Policeman Smith that they were at Beaver
Falls before coming here and had left the
town under cover as a number of citizens
threatened to tar and feather them on ac-
count of their actions. Mrs. Price has been
drinking a great amount of whisky lately
and as a result came near dying at the
lookup. She became unconscious and it
took some time before she could be restored
to consciousness.
She told Sergeant McQuaid that her hus-
band had kicked her few days ago and
that was partly the cause of her sickness,
but acknowledged that whisky was doing
her the greatest injury.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
A QUESTION OF PRICE.
schenley Tenants Preventing an Improve
ment of HardscrabbIe Property-They
Want More for Their Leases Than the
Railroad Coronopr IN Paw

Schenley Tenants Preventing an Improve
ment of HardscrabbIe Property-They
Want More for Their Leases Than the
Railroad Company Wants to Pay.
The sale of the Hardscrabble portion of
the Schenley estate to the Pennsylvania
Company is only awaiting the perfecting of
the minor details. These include the eyac-
uation of the tenants, and the position the
matter now assumes is that the tenants are
standing between the two parties to the
transaction.
1t has been an open secret for II months
that the Pennsylvania Company desired to
acquire the property, but there was limit
to the price it would pay for it. The cor
poration says it will not pay one penny
more for the property than it has agreed to
do under conditions, and if the tenants or
squatters seek to take advantage of the
company's desire for the property by plac-
ing exOrbitant prices on their tenures the
railroad will await their good pleasure.
The company proposes to construct a
subsidiary freight station and yards between
the tunnel and Second avenue, utilizing the
entire of the Hardscrabble property, which
lies between Shingiss and Try streets and
Second avenue. The necessity for addi-
tional yard room has been telt daily more
and more, and it frequently happens that
200 cars are standing between the bridge
and Mansfield, awaiting accommodation.
1t is also proposed to construct new pas
senger station at Fourth avenue, which will
be large and commodious. Chief Engineer
NJ. j. Becker, of the company, says that so
far no details have been prepared.
1t was suggested that the erection of
new station at Fourth avenue might be to
accommodate local trains on the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, run up there for the con-
venience of suburban residents along the
line. 1t was agreed that this would be
very desirable but the available yard room
was all required for handling freight An
other drawback to the arrangement is the
impossibility of laying additional tracks
from the Union Depot yards west. The
tunnel cannot be enlarged, and the two
tracks running throught it are laid as close
ly as possible.
The value of the Hardscrabble property
approximates 5000, ,OOC. The improvements
which the Pennsylvania Company will
make, when it obtains possession, will con-
siderably add to the character of the neigh
borhood and open the way for a regenera-
tion of the locality.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
A FIGHT OVER A PURSE.
Charles .Nighton Cuts His Partner Who In
terferes With His Scheme.

sNiShtOn Cuts HarGner w no In
terferes With His Scheme.
During fight among lot of colored
people in Yellow Row last night Nelson
Robinson was slashed on the arm with a
razor by Charles Nighton. The affair
occurred in peculiar way. Robinson and
Nighton had formed scheme to leave town.
In accordance with the plan Nighton
secured his wife's pocketbook containing
about S15 Mrs. Nighton did not discover
that fact until evening, when number of
visitors were present, including Robinson.
She accused her husband of taking the
money. He in return began to abuse her.
They were having lively quarrel when
Robinson stepped up and interfered. Nigh
ton then pulled out razor and cut Robin
son. Officer Roach. hearing the noise, en-
tered the house and arrested all but Nighton,
who took to his heels The officer caught
him half way across the Tenth street bridge
Mr. and Mrs. Nightou and six visitors were
locked up and Robinson was sent to the
Homeopathic Hospital. His injuries are
not serious. He lives in Manchester,
w. Va. =.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
Charters for I ocal Industries

Among the charters issued at the State
Department yesterday was the following /:
Ohio River Improvement Company, of
Pittsburg; capital stock, $50, 200; directors,
Alexander Morrison. of Beaver Falls; C.
Wettengell, of CHARTERS township; James
c. Russell, James F. NJ. Laughlin and
James S. kaufman, of Pittsburg. The
Pittsburg Gas Coal and Coke Company, of
West Virginia, WIS granted permission to
open a branch Office in Allegheny. The
Iron City Sand Company, of Pittsburg, was
granted charter; capital stock, $4,000.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
TOOK HIS WIFE HOME AGAIN.
Final Settlement of the Comstock Case Yes
terday Afternoon.

Alderman Braun was to have held hear
ing yesterday in the case of Cassius Com
stock against Mrs. Comstock and
her lover, j. H. Mansfield, the
latter couple having been found and ar
rested in Allegheny last Wednesday night
by the husband, who followed them from
Chicago. The case, however, was amicably
adjusted by the Squire and the suits were
Withdrawn. The defendants were taken out
of Jail to the 'Squire's office, and after an
interview with her husband the wife agreed
to go back home to Chicago with him.
They left the office, and it is presumed
she kept her promise. AS to 'Mansfield,"
which is not his name, the Squire told him
he had learned some bad tales about him
and he had better quit the town. He init
mated he would do so, and LETT the Office.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13

turning East over the Baltimore & Ohio.
He is a brother of the Major, and very like
him in appearance, even to the extent of be-
ing clean shaven. He said he knew very
little of Ohio politics, but felt that his
brother was making a winning fight.
William" he said, twill win" He
thought the New York Republicans would
have the best of their local fight m more espe-
cratic camp.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
A RnInor Rnn Dnun-

Report had it yesterday that leases on
the Liggett property, corner Smithfeld and
Diamond street, had been secured by NAM
moth business establishment. The Messrs.
Liggett denied the story and none of the
present lessees thought there could be anv
truth in it, as they are making preparations
to continue in business at their present
stands the coming year. One of them, in
fact, has a three years lease on his property
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
Strike in n Pine Mill.

The Oil Well Supply Company's pipe
mill at Frankstown closed down at 10
O'Clock yesterday morning on account of a
difficulty with the small pipe cutters. They
gave notice of demand for 10 cents hun
dred increase week, and struck yesterday
because the firm would not agree to it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13

toward Jones & Laughlins. This firm, it is
stated. has fenced in part of the alley be-
tween the two cross streets mentioned. II.
G. Newmeyer and Joseph Webb, property
holders, called on Alderman August Flach
to see what could be done. They were ad-
vised to consult an attorney.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
Sale of the oId Recruiting station.

The cd recruiting station at the corner of
Pedn avenue and Garrison alley will be sold
at auction on the 2Sth instant The sale
will be conducted by Deputy Quartermaster
General E. b. Dondy, of the United States
Army, under the terms of the act of Con-
gress indorsing the disposal of the property.
The property has a frontage of 100 feet on
Penn avenue and extends back to the river
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
= Child Drinks a Pint of Whisky.

Richard bitterly, the 3-year-old son of
Joseph bitterly, of the Twenty-fourth
ward, got hold of pint bottle of whisky
and drank it all before being seen. He
was found almost dead. A physician was
called and a stomach pump used to good eff
feet. The child was still in serious condi-
tion last evening, but his chances of recov-
erv are good.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
Plenty of Philadelphia Gas.

General Manager George H. Browne, of
the Philadelphia Gas Company, said yester
day that the company had as good supply
of gas in Allegheny as it had had for some
time. A new we'll from Moon township
was brought in yesterday, and the pressure
in the pipes ran from to 10 pounds. The
supply in Pittsburg was also good.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
Lumber Trade in a Bad Way.

Colonel w. w. Greenland, of Clarion,
and Quartermaster General of the N. G. p,
was at the Seventh Avenue last evening.
He said the lumber business was in pretty
bad condition, principally owing to the
effects of the strike of the building trades
There were good stocks on hand, and lum-
Der men were living in hopes of brisk times
next year
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
A New Type of Gun.

Thomas +. Barr, of the United States
Army, was at the Duquesne yesterday. He
says the Government is causing to be made
at Reading new type of gun which is
wrapped around with steel wire. He adds
it is reported to have three times the ten
sile strength of the ordinary gun and so far
has been satisfactory.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
Died From His Injuries.

William McDonough died at the
Homeopathic Hospital at 4 o'clock yester-
day afternoon, from shock and contusions
caused by fall from fourth story window
at Matt Cavanaugh's hotel, at the Point,
last Thursday afternoon. The deceased
was 18 years of age and lived at the Point.
The Coroner's inquest will be held to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13

That the results of 20-year Tontine policies
in the Equitable show greater profits than
under any other forms of insurance ever
issued. EDWARD A. WOODS, Manager,
IT'S SIG Market street, Pittsburg, Pa
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
Clocks for Wilmerdinp.

General Agent A. L. Henderson, of the
Western Union Telegraph Company, has
contracted with the Westinghouse Airbrake
Company for the equipment of the Will
merding shops with time service clocks
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
southside Ratification Meeting.

a large number of voters of the TWENTY
eighth ward held political meeting at
1903 Carson street last evening and indorsed
the Republican ticket. David Mcdonald
presided at the meeting
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
To stump Ohio for Campbeu.

Attorney j. A. Wakefield, of this city,
leaves for Ohio on Thursday to stump sew
eTal towns for Governor Campbell He
speaks that night at Columbiana, the next at
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13

PHYSICIANS recommend Iron City Pilsen-
er beer, ale and porter, because of their we'll
known healthy qualities. Order it from
any first-class dealer OF from the makers,
the Iron City Brewing Co. Telephone
1126
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
1t Is a Fact

That the Equitable has the shortest, SIM
plest and most profitable policy issued
EDWARD A. WOODS, Manager,
IT'S 516 Market street, Pittsburg, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13

That the Equitable is writing in Pittsburg
nearly double the business of any other COM
pany. EDWARD A. WOODS, Manager,
IT'S 516 Market street, Pittsburg, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
THE PEOPLES sToRE-FIFTH AVENUE.

Great Carpet Sale Commencing To-Morrow.
During this sale we shall sell line of the
best moquette carpets made The price
will be 81 25.
CAMPBELL & DICK,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13

IN our cloak rooms to S10O, jackets
every kind and the newest; you're sure to
be suited. Jos. HORNE & Co.'S ''
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13

New Jackets by Express Daily
In our cloak room. Come and see the latest
styles before buying.
Jos. HORNE & Co.,
607-621. Penn avenue
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
Angry at Jones & LauyhIins.

Citizens residing in Wrights alley, be-
tween South Twenty-ffth and South Twen-
ty-sixth streets, are becoming indignant
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
Sept, 1s91..5,911 !:
" iS90..3,967 !:
Increase. ..1,9A ::
Good Cooking

Is one of the chief blessings of every home.
To always insure good custards. p1ddinps
sauces. etc, use Gail BOrded eagle" Brand
Condensed Milk. Directions on the label.
Sold by your grocer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13
Ranking on His Brother

A. Mckinley, of New York, was at the
Monongahela last evening, subsequently re-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-13

VISIT OUR CLOAK ROOMS.
VISIT OUR CLOAK ROOMS.
VISIT OUR CLOAK ROOMS.
The critic., 1891-01-08
A s5O,OOO,00O SCHEME.
MIR. Plouden's Catch as Catch Can
Bouts with the Muse of History.

MIR. plouden's Catch us Catch Can
Bouts with the Muse of History.
Mr. Teller has introduced n bill (by re-
Iucst) for the relief Of the American col
ored people. 1t provides for the purchase
Of land in Lower California for the per-
inanent settlement of the colored people
Of the United States, who wish 10 settle n
colony there under the provisions of the
United States Government. The bill ap'
propriates S50,000,OO0 for this purpose,
which sum is to be returned to the Gov
eminent in forty years, with as small in
terost as possible" The bill was prepared
by the Afro-American Colonization Asso-
citation.
A long memorial drawn up by w, d.
Fluuden, vicc-prcsident OF the association,
accompanies the hill. Among the reasons
which have led him aud those who think
with him To conclude that they can do
letter by themselves than among the
whites, the memorial rccitcs the follow
ing Of particular interest "a the citizens
Il Washington;
hNow, gentlemen, | will call youratton-
iion to the District of Columbia, whore
yeur humble servant has lived since the
closing of the war. To Our knowledge
there have been eight or ten cOlored nlan
shCt down in the streets by police OH ''rS,
and The same number of cal0rol m N
Cillhhcd and hehten 80 severely by thA
police officers that they lay inscnsiblo for
three or four days at the hospital, and
Your humble servant has witnessed sDme
twenty colOrcd men who have bcan
clnbbcd SO seriously by police otlaars
that IL was n shame 10 sec them in court;
that some died from tho effect Of IT, l am
sorry TO see thai you constituted law for
ciuelty to animals and suffer the cruelty
that IL inflicted by the police officers of
this city on the negro; that goes 10 prove
10 US that you are carrying out the cid
The critic., 1891-01-08

A most charming wedding took place
last evening Mt the residence of the BRIDES
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Barstow, on Capitol
Hill. The couple married We're Mr.
Frank A. Harrison and Miss Emma j.
Barstow, the ceremony being performed
by Rev. Dr. j. Chester, pastor of the
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church. It
was quiet home event, only the imma-
diate friends of the family being present,
in all about twenty, Among them were:
Mrs. IIauck, Mrs. and Miss Hopkins,
Mr.. Hopkins, jr., Miss Jennie OHut, Mrs.
Wheeler, Mr.. and Mrs. Humphrey and
mother, and Mr.. and Mrs. lsdoll, The
brides costume was pearl silk and white
tullc, ornamented only by La France
roses, and she was unusually youthful
looking, pretty and yivacious, while the
grCom's smiling and pleasant countenancc
gave token OF his happiness. They were
the recipients OF many handsome
presents.
At the sound OF the piano playing the
wedding march the bride and groom en-
tered the parlor, and with impressive Cerc-
Inony were made man and Wife, u unique
feature being the placing of ioot-stO1l
for the couple to knoel on to receive the
benediction by two little pages, Miss
Oracle Humphrey and Master Harry
Barstow. After the ceremony the com
pauy partook Of bountiful repast, the
happy faces of those around the board
ovincing their enjoyment, After thl
spread some fine music was rendered hy
Mr., Reuben lsdell, and at II late hour Mr.
and Mrs, Harrison departed in Il carrias
for their new residence amid shower %
rice and general mcrriment, all unitln
in wishing them happy and prosperon
future
The critic., 1891-01-08
IN THE CRIMINAL COURT.
MIR. johnson, the Bogus, Meets Mr.
johnson, tho Renl.

Mr.. johnson, the Bogus, Meets Mr..
johnson, the Real.
An aged colorcd man, with only one eye
and deep scar on the left side of his face,
was the first prisoner brought up for trial
in the Criminal Court to-day. He was
William Johnson, who was arrested on
October o last ON the charge of violating
the pension laws. He was captured near
Bladcnsburg, Nd, and brought to this
city, where he was indicted by the grand
Jury for filing bogus pension claim.
In this claim Johnson represented that
he was soldier in Company A, Seventh
United States colored troops, and served
for three years during the war The APP
plication was wanting in SO many neces-
sary particulars that il aroused the sus-
picions Of Captain II. NJ. Taylor, special
pension examiner of the Pension Ofilce,
and he at once proceeded to an invcstiga-
ton, which resulted in Johnson's arrest.
In his claim the old negro had repre-
sentcd that he was wounded on the left
side of the face by shell, and that his
left eye had been knocked out by the kick
of mule. He also stated that there was
another William Johnson in Company A..
Captain Taylor could find but one William
johnson on the records, ana he was found
in Baltimore. When arrested the bogus
William johnson made confession to
the pension examiner, but afterward de-
nied'it.
The real William johnson was placed
ON the witness stand to-day, and he tcsti-
fled to the truth of the facts embodied in
| the pension application, but denied that
he had ever filed or authorized II to be
fled.