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ROUGH ON BURGLARS.
Electricity Has Been Trained to Act
as an Expert Detective.
CANADA TO UTILIZE NIAGARA,
Fishermen Supplied With Bait by Means
Of Incandescent Light.
HEATING RAILWAY CARS BY WIRl



Electricity is SO mercilessly pressing the
burglar that it looks as if he would soon be
driven out of the business. Doors and
windows are now rendered as sensitive as
electric batteries can make them, and two
methods have been devised to prevent a
pane of glass being cut out and an entrance
made without moving the window sash.
One is to sink door spring into the floor
under the carpet directly in front of the
window, and at night place chair so that
one leg stands on the projecting brass rod,
forcing it down and keeping the alarm cir
cult open until some one moves the chair,
which L would be impossible not to do
in climbing through the windows Another,
and very effective way, is to lay piece Of
burglar alarm mating under the carpet in
front of any window to be protected.
Burglar alarm mating consists Of thin
strips of wood and springs, SO arranged that
any pressure on them closes the circuit.
These mats can be placed on the stairs or
scattered about the house, and as the carpet
covers them and there is not means of de-
tecting their presence it is nearly an i'm
possibility for anyone to move about the
house without ringing the alarm, even If he
could manage to effect an entrance.
The latest alarm system makes the vari-
GUS devices active or imperative by the SIM
pie pressure of a button. This operates a
drop that closes the necessary circuits for
putting the whole system of alarms in work.
ing order for the night. After this has been
done no one can enter the building, even if
the wires leading to the door and window
springs are in full sight. There is also a
silent alarm connected to the police station,
but if this circuit should become broken or
cut an audible alarm on the outside Of the
building still insures protection. This
alarm is so arranged that it will ring if tam
pered with from the outside. Verify, the
cracksman has fallen on evil days.
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ing" Eternal vigilance was the price OF
life and limb, and with two fagmen sta
toned at every crossing the accidents could
not be prevented
But this was not all. The impediment to
traffic and travel was serious matter.
Trains halted on the crossing blockading
them from ten minutes to a half hour at a
time in the busiest part Of the day. During
this wait the streets on each side of the rail-
road would be lined with vehicles, and men,
women and children waiting to proceed on
their way. When the train would finally
move over the crossing, the breaking of the
street jam was no slight task. The waiting
crowds and teams would meet, attempting
to make their way in opposite directions,
every one in hurry to make up for the de-
lay, and the confusion that followed was
very often attended with danger. When
the wagons proceeded across the track from
PEELED to stop, and the railroad company
suffered alike with the city.
When the Danger Was Worst.
The exit of the railroad from the center Of
the city on the west was a steep upgrade,
and the long heavy freight trains that
passed over the road required push engine
to get them over, and as a consequence they
were compelled to put on extra speed. Then
these trains would thunder along at ter
rife speed, crossing the streets so suddenly
that people and vehicles were frequently
unable to get out of the way. The railroad
officials fully realized the terrors of the
situation, paid the heavy damage suits that
were brought in the courts and were power
less to help themselves further. Heavy
freight trains would occasionally break in
two on the steep grade, and the rear section
would come laundering back at lightning
speed, without seconds warning to flag
men or people and rush across the crowded
streets. The scene at such time was one
of wild panic, people fleeing for their lives.
The railroad employees tell with horror
OF the terrible scenes and narrow escapes
which they witnessed. On one occasion
when train broke and the rear section
came back, it jumped the track on switch
at the entrance to the depot, knocked down
the brick walls and went crashing into the
waiting room, killing one man and injuring
dozen more. The people became very
weary of the dangers they were subject to,
and in 1877, 1873 and 1879 made an effort to
remedy the trouble, and a bitter conflict was
waged against the railroad company. The
Common Council was called upon by the
public to take some action, and an aggressive
policy was adopted by that body. Ordi-
nances were passed regulating the speed of
trains and fixing severe penalties for their
infraction. The railroad company could
not make time with their fast trains and
live up to the ordinance. Consequently
dozens of engineers were arrested, con-
victed and fined and the railroad company
was put to great trouble and expense
Despite these restrictions lives were lost as
frequently as before and the situation was
not bettered.
A Direct Appeal to Vanderbilt.
In 1879 public meeting was called by the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14
A SURPRISE BY PARNELL.
He Introduces Bill for Evicted- Tenants
| That Stands No Show.

He Introduces Bill for Evicted- Tenants
That Stands No Show.
rBY CABLE TO THE pIsPATCH.l
LONDON, June 13.-The report stage OF
the Irish land bill was concluded last night
and the measure will be read third time
Monday. But the way has not yet been
cleared for the free educational
bill. Mr.. Parnell last night sur
prised his late colleagues and followers
by formally introducing bill for facilitat-
ing the reinstatement of evicted tenants
The bill has not even been drafted yet and
there is not the remotest chance of its being
discussed, much less passed this session.
Mr. Parnell is well aware of all this, but
he also knows that the fact of his having in
treduced such a measure will furnish him
with useful weapon in the political strug-
gle of which Ireland will be the scene.
After Parliament has been prorogued, it
may be possible, too, to persuade the
evicted tenants that the bill might have
been passed had not Mr.. Balfour and Tim
Healy conspired to strangle it in its birth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14

slaughter do not exist, and there is not a
city that would not be rid of them. In all
of them the tracks of the great trunk lines
seem to cross the streets where traffic is
iveliest and it is wonder more people are
not killed than are. 1t is only by the great
est vigilance and precaution that the death
rate is kept down, and yet what a-slaughter
goes on each year.
The matter has become one of such great
moment to the people of the large cities
that are railroad centers that very soon
legislative action must be brought to bear
to put an end to grade crossing. The best
solution yet found for abolisbing them, and
one that has proven adequate in Rochester
and Buffalo, is
EIevating the Railroad Tracks.
For years and years, until 1883, Roches-
ter, n. Y, had grade crossings. But by the
concerted action of the people plan was
arranged whereby the New York Central
and Hudson River Railroad Company ele-
waited its tracks through the city, and where
accident every year, it is now very rarely
that person is ever injured by the cars,
and when he is it is by his own carelessness
and negligence.
So satisfactory to the railway company has
the elevation of the tracks proved in Roches-
ter, that it last year began the great task of
elevating its tracks through the city of
Buffalo, and by next winter that city will be
delivered from the dangers that for years
have menaced it. THE DISPATCH presents
herewith the facts of how the great work
was begun and accomplished that proved
such boon to the city of Rochester and en-
HANGED the value of property contiguous to
the ineof the railroad, that before was not
worth half the value it is to-day. Pittsburg
might profit by the example.
Two Flagmen at Every Crossing.
The New York Central Railroad runs
through the heart of Rochester, with its four
tracks, and every hour Of the day and night
passenger and freight trains formerly rushed
through the city, crossing at grade where
traffic was heaviest, and where pedestrians,
horse cars and vehicles were constantly
moving. Almost every day there were Sc
rious and many times fatal accidents to
people, wagons or horse cars, and the daily
papers at almost every issue had some fatal
ity to record from the ''deadly grade cross
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14
Electric Light and Eyesight.

Some very sensible remarks are made by
b. L. Webb in recent article on the eff
fects of the electric light on the eyesight.
Mr.. Webb says that unquestionably the
electric light is injurious to the eyesight as
many use it, and any other light would
cause the same trouble if used in the same
reckless fashion. Many people think be-
cause the incandescent lamp gives out COM
paratively little heat that they can safely
place the lamp right under their noses so as
to get the greatest possible amount of light
on their book or paper or work. They to-
tally disregard the fact that the light is also
sending its rays directly into their eyes, and
even the strongest eyesight cannot stand
that sort of thing very long.
If people used little more common sense
in disposing their electric lamps, so as to get
good amount of light on the object to be
illuminated and the minimum amount
shining in their eyes, there would be fewer
complaints about the electric light being
bad for the ewes,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14
An objection to Electric Roads.

From one or two New England towns
comes an objection to the overhead trolley
electric road, because they interfere with
circus parades. The parallel of these odd
complaints is to be found perhaps in China,
where steam railroads have been given up
under the pressure of sentiment that re-
garded them as impious, and where the tele-
graph is viewed with much dislike and sus-
picfon. Even Prince Bismarck has been
heard to condemn the telegraph because it
no longer allowed diplomacy to be unctuous
and deceitful
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14
Remnants of Carpets.

We have secured thousands of samples,
ends of carpet, from manufacturers. They
are put up ten to the bundle, or 2yards.
The price will be:
IL yards carpet for 81 sS, or 1870 per
yard.
IL yards wool for 50 48, or 2011c yer yard
IL yards all-wool for 50 SS, or 2415c per
yard
: Among these are the best all-wool Ire
mont and Lowell extra supers. This in
connection with our remnants sale to-mor-
row. See our 'ad'' on third page.
J. H. KUNKEL & BRO,
1347 and 1349 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14
Electrical Utilization of Niagara.

1t has been supposed that all the work
looking to the electrical utilization of
Niagara was being done on the American
side, and the truth is that so far the practical
operations have been confined to the New
York shore, where the borings have been
steadily pushed for some time by COM
pany which has 81, 100000 behind it. But
there is Canadian scheme also afoot, and
our cousins take so kindly to it that they
have already invested $500, 900 in buying up
some of the Niagara and Queenston Land
and Electric Company's real estate. The
broad idea involved in this Canadian project
is to tap the Chippewa river on the Cana
dian side, carry the water across country by
canal, a distance of about two miles, to the
Queenston Heights, and there discharge it
into the Niagara river as it swirls along
below, drop of 800 feet being thus secured,
which is double the drop obtainable at the
Falls
BY this means the company expect to
furnish not less than 100,0 900 horsepower at
Oueenston at the modest rate of $40 per
horsepower. A new manufacturing city Of
Queenston is to be developed on the magni-
fcent highlands traversed by the canal, and
as has been said, the plan is looked upon
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14
They're Elegant for the Money.

Here's an extra special bargain we viii
offer tomorrow: We place on sale 250 mems
cashmere sack suits, neat patterns, checks,
plaids and hair-line stripes, good, desirable
colors, dark grounds, with light mixtures,
ETC., for only S6 IS each. Recolleet that
these suits are only to be had on Monday,
P. G. c. c., Pittsburg Combination Cloth
ing Company, corner Grant and Diamond
streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14
HEBREWS IN SWITZERLAND.
A Campaign Against Them Likely to Be In
augurated Soon.

Campalgn Against Them Likely TO Be In
augurated Soon.
rBY CABLE TO THE DIsPATcH.I
LONDON, June 13.-Your Berne corre-
spondent writes that there are signs of an
anti-Jewish crusade in Switzerland in
the near future. Several cantons have de-
cided not to allow Hebrews to become nat
uralized citizens, and the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
recently induced the cantonal Governments
of fBerne and Argovia, apparently with pop
ular approval, to prohibit Hebrew butchers
from killing oxen in the Hebrew fashion.
The federal chambers have since declared
the prohibition to be illegal, as butchers
were simply carrying S1 out G the rites of their
heard on this matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14
THE MANIPUR LEADER SENTENCED.

Unless the viceroy of India Interferes the
Rebel Will Hang.
CALCUTTA, June 13.-The Senapati, sec
ond brother of the Marahajah and COM
mander-in-chief the Manipuri forces, has
been convicted of rebelling against the En-
press of India and of abetting the massacre
of Chief Commissioner James Quintin,
Political Agent st. G. Grimwood and other
British officers in March last, and has been
condemned to be hanged.
This sentence is, however, subject to con-
frmation upon the part of the Viceroy of
India
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14
CROSSING AT GRADE.
How the New York Central Elevated
Its Tracks at Rochester.
KILLINGS ONCE OCCURRED DAILY.
The People Forced a Reformation by Means
Of Public Meetings.
DETAILS OF A GREAT IMPROVEMENT

N these days
Of rapid tran
sit, W b e n
every State in
the Union is
combed
with lines of
railroad, the
subject Of the
"deadly grade
sing in
cities is one
of most vital
Importance to
tn e public,
whose lives
and limbs are
almost daily
jeopardized by
them. There is
hardly a city
in the Union
where these
plague spots of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14
ss-To Cleveland and Return-s3,

Via the Pittsbnrg and Lake Erie Railroad,
for all trains of Monday, June Is, and morn
ing trains of Tuesday, June 16. On Tues
day q special train will leave Pittsburg at
7:3O A. M, arriving at Cleveland at 11:30
A. NJ Returning, leave Cleveland at
p. M. Tickets good to return on all regular
trains until June 81 inclusive.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14
Railway Car Heating by Electricity.

It is reassuring to know that the "deadly
car stove," which has played such a CHASTITY
part in hundreds of tragedies, will soon be
no more seen in its place in the railway car.
An admirable system of electric heating for
cars has been invented, which is so cheap
and easily operated that its universal adop-
tion is simply matter of time. The rail-
way comnany on whose road this system has
been tested by course of practical work
speaks of it in the highest terms, and the
travelling public is not less gratifed at the
comfort and safety which is now assured.
After the sad experience of the dirty and
gaseous condition of the average coal-heated
car, the absolute cleanliness and absence of
odors, together with the even temperature
of car electrically heated, is revelation
in modern car heating.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14
men have gone to Lisbon prepared to give

men have gone to Lisbon prepared to give
large sums for land and mineral concessions
in the new territories assured to Portugal
by the convention with England, which the
Cortes has at length wisely ratified.
The Minister of Finance is highly de-
lighted to find Portugal actually possessing
marketable commodity not yet mortgaged
to its full value, and has pleasant dreams Of
financial equilibrium and even actual sur
plus in the course of time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14
%IHow It Happened

Scene l., Union station-Crowd struggles
to reach Allegheny Valley train.
Scene IL, Kensington-Crowd clamors to
buy lots.
Scene Ill, home again-Everybody hap
py, with a receipt for lot in his pocket
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14
Mrs. e. Barker, Agent, 61S Penn Ave-,

Desires to announce a special sale of
trimmed millinery on Tuesday and We'd
nesday, June 16 and II. On those days the
entire stock will be marked at prices as
follows: All hats SIS and upward will be
sold at $40; all goods formerly $40 and under
will be marked S. No old stock. ALI
reasonable novelties.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14

DUBLIN, May 13..The Dublin Gazette
contains proclamation to-day removing
the crimes act from operation in the coun-
ties, which was promised by Chief Secretary
Balfour.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14

with no small favor in the Dominion and in
Europe. There seems, in fact, to be no
good reason why it should not be carried
out, except the absence in Canada of large
market, such as is provided in America, for
manufactures:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14

OUR agent will accompany you any day
and furnish transportation to Kensington if
you will call at Room 80, No Sc Fourth
avenue. Come in time for the 1:30 P. M.
train from Union station.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14

10000 yards white and black laces at less
than one-third value. Just the goods now.
REFINING b WILDs, 10 Penn avenue.
25c to S5 90 yard-all prices.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14
PARNELL's ARCADIAN RETREAT.
A Reporter Discovered 1t and the Place Is
Now Up for Rent.

Now Up for Rent.
CBY CABLE TO THE DIsPATcH.l
LONDON, june 13.-Americans with an
inclination for houses with historical asso-
Citations may obtain very cheaply modest
suburban dwelling, in which Mr. Parnell
and Mrs O'Shea sojourned for several
happy months in 1888, until, as it was
supposed, an unchivalrous reporter discov-
cred who Mr.. and Mrs. Preston really were
and sold the news to a paper upon advan-
tageous terms.
Mr.. Parnen has never doubted, however
that the betrayer of his Arcadian retreat
was Timothy Healy, and the fact didn't in
crease the love between the two. The house
is now to let and the rent only $50 year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14
Vesuyius Pyrotechnics.

NAPLES, June 13.-The eruption of Mt.
Vesuvius continues. The flowing lava now
threatens to attain the observatory. The
principal crater is now throwing showers of
ashes
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14
CHINESE OUTRAGEs.

land to Put an End to Them.
[BY CABLE TO THE DIsPATcH,1
LONDON, June 13.-The rumor is current
that at to-day's meeting of the Cabinet Lord
Salisbury communicated to his colleagues a
proposal made by the French Government
for united action against China, with view
to putting stop to attacks upon foreigners
and to obtain compensation for victims of
recent outrages.
1t is not believed Lord Salisbury will
compromise England by joining in such an
adventure, especially as reporter has
learned that the Chinese Government has
promised to do all that can reasonably be
required of it in such matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14

MOORISH awnings, elegant patterns, brill
liant fast colors, at Mamaux 8. Sons, $50
Penn avenue,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14

WHICH is the most popular beer? Iron
City Brewery's, of course. Telephone 11S6.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14

BADGES for lodges and societies at Nc
Mahon Bros. 3 Adams, 81 Fourth avenue.
Su
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14
FINANCES OF PORTUGAL.

Not Quite So Bad Condition as Has Been
Generally Believed.
tBY CABLE TO THE D1sPArcH.l
LONDON, june 13.-A number Of English-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14
FOR REVEALING STATE SECRETS.

The Trial of the Frenchmen Who Talked
Too Much Star Chamber Affair.
PARIS, June 13.-The trial of Turpin,
Tripone, Feuvrier and Fasseler, who are
charged with revealing the secret of melin-
lite to the Armstrong Company and others,
was commenced here to-day.
The proceedings were conducted in pri-
yate,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14

Ascot yesterday, was caused by the funny
idea of holding court martial on the heir
to the throne. The field marshal is evi-
IDENTIFY not afraid, and the sanctity by which
he is hedged will save the General and lieu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-14

Hamburg-Amerfcan Officers Refuse to
Allow Scotland Yard Officials to Board
Their Vessel at Southampton-English
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-16
NEWS IN RRIEE.
A Condensation of Interesting Items ON
Various Subjects.

A Condensation of Interesting Items on
Various Subjects.
A falling tree killed Lincoln Patterson
near Rushville, Ind.
Mrs Kate Sellers, of Cincinnati, drop
ped dead while looking at fire
James Hughes, of Muncie, Ind, was
fatally injured by his $1,000 stallion.
TRULY Spaul, freight conductor, was
killed by an engine near Morehead, Ky.
The Duke of Genoa has been appointed
president of the Italian worlds fair com
mittee.
Young DR.. Z. A. Guilbert of Jackson,
Miss, suicided with morphine. No cause
known.
William Mead, Columbus co. carpen-
ter, was caught on a trestle and killed near
the Union depot.
The total amount of continued four-and-
a-halfs to date reaches $24 $4,000; redemp.
tions, S13,0O0,0J0.
Sir John Steel, r. S. A., sculptor to her
majesty for Scotland, is dead, He was
born in Aberdeen in 1904.
l.. r. Sammons, a wealthy farmer living
near Gienco, O., was caught stealing
wheat from neighbor-a widow.
Ile commercial AuNertlSef Du1idlnpi
New York, and several others adjoining,
were burned Tuesday. Loss $4,000
The big iron firm of Moorehead, Mclean
& Company, of Pittsburg have asked and
received an extension by their creditors.
Liabilities, about 100000; assets, Il $780,
coo.
Fred. c. Fitzsimmons desperate thief
who murdered Detective Gilkeson, escaped
from the Pittsburg Jail by saving the bars
of his cell door and scaling the wall. No
clew.
Half a hundred revolvers were taken
from the spectators of the trial Of Miss
Millie Pfanman, charged with poisoning
the wife and blowing up the house Of Jo-
scph Juvenal, at Armourdale, Kan.
The distress in the Volga provinces is in
tense. At Beuza women and children
wander exhausted, shrieking for food in
the market places. All the charitable so
ceties are dong the best they eau. Rus
sian corn merchants on the frontier are de-
spondent at the idea that the German
trade VIII find fresh channels, and never
return TO Russia.