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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-04
OUT ON THE WORLD.

Annie Bamon Comes to Pittsburg Without
Home or Friends Her Life Full of
Troubles-Refused Admission at Several
Charitable Institutions in the City.
Annie Hamon is at Central station with
out home or friends to go to. She is 20
wears of age, and has with her a baby a
years old. She came to Pittsburg Saturday
evening, and applied to several charitable
institutions, where she was refused admission
on account of the child. Miss Hamon is
bright, fairly intelligent young woman.
She was left an orphan several years ago,
ard soon afterward lost her brother, her last
relative She lived at Montour station, on
the Lake Erie Railroad, and after her
brothers death, earned living by sewing
and as a domestic. She ran away with a
railroader, who afterward deserted her and
went West.
She mas for some time had home with a
farmer, Vance Havs, near MOntour, but
saws she had TO milk seven cows twice
day in addition to the housework, and could
not stand it any longer. When she came to
town Saturday night she went to the Chris
tan Women'S Home. the Bethesda, and one
or two other institutions, but they would
not admit her with the child Agent
O'Bren, of the Humane Society, sent her
10 tine Central station, and Yesterday In
spector McAleese, after in vestigating the
case, turned it over to Agent Dean.
The girl is quiet, honest looking, and
spent the entire day yesterday reading a
little pocket Bible, which she says her
mother LETT her, and which she always
carries. She is anxious TO find work in a
family where her child will be tolerated, for
she says she will not give it up to any in
stitution while she has strength TO work
fnr IL
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-04
SOME HORSE TALK.
A Jockey Claims That Sunoi Can't Break
the Record of Maud S.

A Jockey Claims That Sunoi Can't Break
the Record of Maud s.
A number of fine horses from the Phila-
delphia stables of Robert Steel were taken
to Cleveland yesterday to be put up at the
combination sale. One of the jockeys said
he had seen Sunol this year attempt to break
the record of Maud S. The little mare made
the first half mile at the rate of 2:O4, but then
broke and'w all to pieces. The jockey
convinced him that Mr.. Bonner's wonder
can't keep up its speed for mile.
He said Allerton. an Iowa horse with a
record of 2.13, was great animal and had
lots of sand, but he required careful nursing
as his joints would stitfen over night He
expects to see Allerton lower his record.
however, this summer. He thinks Axtell,
in the hands of Budd Dable, will blossom
out once more as trotter. Axtell is pc
culiar horse, and so far his Terre Haute owner
has failed to understand him. Under proper
management he might be able to beat
his record of 2:12, but many followers
of the races believe he has seen his best
DAYS. Senator Stanford, of California, is a
great admirer of Axtell, and at one time
last winter spoke of buying him for his CAL
ifornia breeding farms. Axtell's speed
seems to have come TO him suddenly At
one time, with record of 2:36, he was con-
sideied an ordinary stallion. c. W. Will
Jams, the original owner, certainly has had
wonderful luck in securing two such fast
horses as Axtell and Allerton in succession.
The latter couldn't be bought to-day for
100000, and the former was sold for
S105. 600.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-04
WOULD NOT PAY THE INTEREST
Chief Elliot Declares Penitentiaries Useless
and Expensive.

Chief Elliot Declares Penitentiaries Useless
and Expensive.
"This world wastes an awful lot of
money" sighed Chief Elliot, of the Depart
ment of Charities, as he brushed aside pile
of mail and papers. "Why. there are in
stitutions in this city," he continued. SHAT
are breeding paupers like rats. People do
not know how to give. They think that if
they dive into their pockets on every
occasion they are doing work for
charity, when they are really spelling
the objects of their generosity. The
county makes a mistakes, too, in keeping
mp so many institutions for criminals. Why
not send such men to Alaska? Criminals
have made Australia one OF the greatest Of
the British provinces, while we keep on
sending them to penitentiaries and work
houses.
why. all the stuff that criminals steal in
Pennsylvania wonld not pay the interest on
the money it costs each year to run them.
They do not make the world any better.
Has any one ever heard of one of these insti-
tutions reforming a man? They go there
over and over. There are men who have
been at the workhouse scores of times. In
spite OF this they make as much fuss about
selecting Superintendent for that place as
if they were selecting President. Some
people are even ridiculous enough to say
that there is no one in Allegheny county
capable o. filling the place. It's nonsense"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-04
SNAKES SPOIL THE FISHING.
Warden Hague Says They Arc Unusually
Abundant This Spring.

Warden Hague Says They Arc Unusually
Abundant This Spring.
Fish Warden Hague has just returned
from a trip alongthe various streams. He
says that he has trouble warning people
that the fish laws won't expire until the
Both of this month. He says the streams in
Western Pennsylvania ought to be
stocked again with fish. Yesterday he
spoke of the matter as follows. "This
spring there should be $4,000 trout fry
placed in the various streams of Western
Pennsylvania. but it is almost too late now
TO secure them From % to 100 minnows
ought to be put in each pool near the head
waters and the larger number below,
'One thing though that is spelling the
fishing in this part of the State is the
abundance of water snakes. They live al
most entirely on minnows, and have seen
them swallow ish foot long. This year
they seem to be more numerous than ever
before. 1 think it is the duty of every fish
erman to carry a club or a small revolver
and kill every one of these snakes he sees.
Their numbers could be greatly thinned out
in that way. They spoil fishing wherever
they are to be found. for they will chase
fish until they catch it, and can 60 any
place that fish can"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-04
RAIDS WERE VERY FEW.
Speak-Easy Proprietors Could Not Get In q
Stock for Yesterday-The Wholesalers
Will Be Known To-Day, Which May
Help Them Ont,

Speak-Easy Proprietors Gould Not Get In a
Stock for Yesterday-The Wholesalers
VIII Be Known To-Day, Which May
Help Them Out.
Yesterday was an unusually slow day for
speak-easy raids. At police headquarters
the statement was made that this was be-
cause the source of the speak-easy traffic
was cut off on account of the fact that the
wholesalers are all closed up. The propr1e.
tors won't bave the same trouble next week,
as the wholesalers will be ready for duty.
The list of successful applicants is now in
the hands of the official stenographer, and
will be handed down to-day.
Special Officer Kelly, of the Southside
district. made raid on the speak-easy run
by Mrs. Ellen Monahan at 1882 Cary alley
about 1 o'clock yesterday, and Mrs. Mona
han and seven visitors were captured. After
the prisoners had been loaded in the patrol
wagon, in turning the vehicle, one of the
rear wheels caught in the gutter, breaking
the wheel and compelling the officers to
walk the prisoners to the station house.
When the procession reached Twenty-third
street one of the prisoners named Jenkins
took a fit. His partner, who was hand
cufed with him, assisted the officer
to carry him to the station. On their arrival
Inspector McKelvey released Daily for
giving his assistance at time when he
could have caused considerable trouble.
This is the second raid made on Mrs. Mona
hans place within five weeks. She Is
under bail for court on the first raid, and
will be given hearing to-day on the second
charge.
The police raided two alleged Hungarian
"speak-easies" at Soho yesterday. The
first one was that of Steve Harris, at the
corner of Second avenue and Canton street.
where the proprietor and ten Hungarians
were arrested. The other house was on
Lawn street, Fourteenth ward, where John
Norrisky. the proprietor, and six men were
captured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-04
Dress Goods Week Here.
DRESS GOODS.

A complete new line of 4o-inch,
ALL Wool, French Foule Cheviots or
Yacht Cloths, in blue and all other
desirable colors-strong and wear
able goods-just suitable for mount
ain and seaside dresses-5oc a yard
worth double.
New ENGLISH CHECK SUIT
INGS, genuine English tailor styles,
choice new spring colorings-4o
inches wide, worth regularly ST.
at 75c A YARD.
A new line, also, stylish English
Gray Stripe Suitings, choice styles,
AZ inches wide, worth 81 IS regu-
larly, price now 81 A YARD.
5o-inch English Stripe Suitings in
a taking diagonal effect. Grays-
genuine English worth 81 2s-to
sell now at. 81 A YARD.
French Crepons-leading wooden
fabric for summer wear-plain and
fancy weaves, in 20 choicest spring
street and evening tints-at 81,
81 as, 81 so and 81 IS a yard.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-04
RECORD OF A DECADE.

Tho Park Avenue Presbyterian Church
Celebrates Its Tenth Anniversary-It
Now Has Membership of $50 People
Supports Five Missionaries in China.
The tenth anniversary of the founding OF
the Park Avenue Presbyterian Church was
celebrated yesterday. Rev. G. w. Chal-
FAINT, the pastor, preached the anniversary
sermon. which included statistical report
of the church since Its foundation.
The Sabbath school was first organized in
Armory Hall, Frankstown avenue, Novem-
Der 1. 1880. Some time later five lots were
bought where the present church now stands
and chapel was built at a cost of 81, 500,
which was dedicated on April II, 1881.
The congregation was organized on April
% of the same year with 70 members. On
May Rev. Mr.. Chalfsnt accepted q call
from the congregation and began work
among them. In 1888 the present hand
some edifice was built at cost of S25, ,626 08.
The lecture room of the church was dedi-
Gated on Thanksgiving Day, 1883, by DR..
Agnew, of Philadelphia. The main audi
ence room was dedicated on September Z,
1884, by DR.. James Moffett Since the
dedication $4,000 has been spent on i'm.
provements and the church property is now
valued at $4,000.
The Sahbath-school at present has an en-
rollment of 450 and the Homewood school
200 children. The summary of the church
for ten years is as follows: Admitted on
certificate, 49O; on examination, 1913; dis
missed. 1853; died, "a; suspended, II; present
membership, $50; adults baptized, 67; in
fants, 226; marriages. 81; funerals, 245. Of
ph ha rte hovp ial hoIa
to other churches and 43 still remain. The
financial report shows that $1,000 was
given for missionary purposes and $40, 174
for the support of the church and property.
Five years ago Mission Church was or
ganized at Homewood under the present
Committee on Missions. A lot was pur-
chased at Homewood and Bennett streets.
and chapel erected to accommodate 450
persons and Rev. Charles L. Chal tant in
stalled as pastor. This mission has q men,
bership of so and at the Presbytery meeting
on Tuesday will ask to be made "a separate
The Park Avenue Church at
present supports five missionaries in China.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-04
Congressman Burrows Says Feeling
for the President Has Grown
Wonderfully in a Week.
P.&W. BOND ISSUE TO BE VOTED ON
T. A. Delamater Declines to Talk About
His Firms Troubles and Claims
lie Is Not Posted.
A JOCKEY BADLY DISCOUNTS SUNuL
Mail Bt1ts for strset Cars, or Messengers VIII Run
TO East Liberty.

Senator Stockbridge and Congressman j.
c. Burrows, of Michigan, were passengers
on the limited, going home last evening.
Since Mr.. Burrows was here a week ago,
attending the Americas Club banquet, he
has shaved off his mustache, and it has so
changed his appearance that he is hard to
recognize. He said he was delighted with
his reception in Pittsburg, and added that
it was one of the cities that required at
least a week, and not day, to see. He is
one OF the visitors to West Point this year,
and intends to stop here again in June while
on his way TO the military academy.
"Why, you seem to have fallen in love
with Pittsburg, Burrows" remarked Sena-
tor Stockbridge.
"Well, l am sure I will never fo-get my
visit to this city," he answered, land I
hope to return often. We had a good time
at the banquet, and the town is full OF good
fellows"
Since last week Mr.. Burrows thinks the
sentiment in favor of Harrison has grown
wonderfully. He has been in Washington,
and he feels sure the President will be re-
nominated. He wanted to know how many
tin-plate mills were in operation inrPitts-
burg. He hoped the local men would 60
into the business as soon as possible, to
demonstrate the wisdom of the tariff He
said the Democrats will make a fight on the
tin-plate duty. but he didn't want anybody
to be frightened bv their threats
Senator Stock bridge, who is a fne-looking
old man, claimed 10 be tired and hungry
BE said the political world was quiet, and
it was too far ahead 10 predict about 1892.
Mr.. Burrows thought the Pennsylvania Re-
publicans would make no mistake in elect
ing Dalzell President of the State League.
In reference to the Congressman's reported
candidacy Tor the Senate against Quay, he
remarked that the latter had a great many
friends in the State who would stick to
him
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-04
MACHINISTS' CONVENTION.

The National Association of the Craft Opens
Its Third Annual Gathering To-Day
Many Delegates Have Arrived-A Good
Showing in Their Personnel
The third annual convention of the
National Association of Machinists will
hold its opening session at 102 Fourth
avenue this morning. Mayor Gourley'will
extend the open hand of friendship and
welcome to the delegates, on behalf of the
citizens. and Rev. E. R. Donehoo will offer
a prayer for guidance from on high over the
deliberations of the assembly.
A majority of the delegates have arrived,
and when the proceedings open there are ex-
pected to be between 10 and 200 representa-
tives of the craft present. They are arriving
from every end of the country, and there are
also included delegates from Canada and
Mexico. The appearance of these men,
selected to meet In deliberation on measures
for the advancement and general good of the
trade is such as TO indicate that the machin-
ISIS organization is composed of men second
to none in point of physique, intelligent
bearing, manner and speech, and as evil
dencing signs of prosperity for their craft
in general and themselves In particular
The hundred or SO who had ar
rived yesterday passed the day in
roaming around the Gty and ad-
miring nature as she appears iq lovely, if
limited extent. in the Allegheny parks and
the entire absence of opportunity to pur-
chase cigar, or even a glass of lemonade
in either city was, as usual, commented
upon BY the strangers with whom such
everyday comforts are a matter of course in
their own towns.
The National Association of Machinists
has made rapid progress, both in numbers
and standing as an organization, within the
last few years. It is essentially an Amer
lean organization of the craft, and is
rapidly absorbing the members of the other
society, which is governed from England,
where it originated. The National Asso-
citation has now a membership of $4,000, 4
total it has reached since 1868, when it was
first organized,
The business before the convention will
be of a purely integral character. The
craft is working under nine hour rules,
remunerative pay, and the members are
stated to be content. The name of the asso-
citation will be changed from National TO
International to cover the widening scope of
its membership. The local committee of
arrangements has done some clever work in
preparation, and yesterday the delegates
were not slow in expressing their apprecia-
tion Of the efforts in this direction Of
President George w. Kirk, Mickael Blum
don and their aids.
There will be grand banquet on Friday
night at the Central Hotel, which is the
headquarters of the convention.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-04
SMALL SCRAPS OF LOCAL NEWS.

AT the annual election or officers of the Oak
land Rod and Gun CLUB yesterday the follow
ing were elected: E. F. Rusch, President;
Morris Mead, Vice President; II. g. Shoen-
berger, Treasurer; John H. Ruch, Secretary;
Sidney Jenkins and Andrew Freise. Directors.
LITTLE JOE ANNIs. who lives near Penn and
Twenty-eIghth streets, followed the parade
yesterday to the Southside and got lost. He
was sent to the Tweuty-eighth ward sta
tion, and as he had not been called for at a late
hour he was put to bed in the officers ward.
- THE pastors of all the Southside churches au-
nounced from their pulpits yesterday that the
meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society of the South.
side Hospital Will be held on Tuesday after.
noon at 2:30, instead of on Thursday. as previ-
ously announced.
SAMUEL THORN, Of Fulton street. has been
missing since April q. He is 35 has fair
complexion and smooth face.
ELIAS HER was sent to Jail for keeping a
ferocious dog. John WIlben claims the animal
took piece out of his leg.
CHARLES JONES was arrested on the South
side last evening on charge of beating his
mother. ga. y.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-04
FIGHT AGAINST DRINK.
Three Interesting Temperance Meetings
Held Last Evening.

Three Interesting Temperance Meetings
Held Last Evening.
The regular Sunday night temperance
meeting of w. c. 7. U. No. at Moorhead
Hall last night was largely attended. Ad-
dresses were made by Fred Fink, j. w.
Powell, Mrs. r. H. Jones and others. Mrs.
William Getty presided. The Sunday
night meeting at the Little Jim" Church,
Rebecca street, Allegheny, was led by
Joseph Hope. The speakers were Ii. NJ.
Brown, Gilbert McMasters, William Yeats
and William Blackstone. Several pledge
signers were obtained.
The Sunday night meeting of the Sons of
Temperance at % Federal street, Allegheny,
WAS addressed by j. Knapp, Of Texas, who
made an interesting address on drunkenness
in the Lone Star State
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-04
THOMAS HEWITT DEAD.

Wel1-Known Newspaper Man Taken
Away by Consumption-Gained an En-
viable Reputation in An the Large Cities
of the Country Where He Worked.
Thomas E. Hewitt. welEknown news
paper man, died yesterday morning at his
home on Forbes street. He was born In
New York City 40 years ago, and it was
there he began his newspaper work. In
1877 he came to Pittsburg and took
a position on the old Gazette, then
located at Sixth and Smithfeld streets.
He worked in this city at various times dur
: ing the remainder of his life, occupying re-
sponsible positions. At different periods he
held the position of city editor on THE Dis
PATCH, Gazette, Telegraph and Times
He was also telegraph editor for the Post
for number OF years, and editorial writer
on the Times Mr.. Hewitt was the founder
of the Pittsburg News Agency, and ran it
for several years. He also was the prime
mover in the reorganization of the Pittsburg
Press Club some years ago.
During his life Mr.. Hewitt was connected
with newspapers in every city of import
ance in the United States, adding to his
other brilliant faculties that of wide ac-
qualntance. Being a bright writer and a
man of exceptional mental ability he gained
reputation all over the country, and his
services were everywhere acceptable. His
last active work was in Chicago. He re-
turned from there year ago, broken down
in health and slowly dying of consumption.
The deceased leaves wife and one son,
about years of age. He also has brother
John Hewitt, who is Overseer of the Poor
in Jersey City. Funeral services will be
held az the home tomorrow evening, con-
Quoted by Revs. i. r. Donehoo and Charles
E. Locke. Wednesday the body will be
cremated, in accordance with the oite1-
pressed wish of the deceased.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-04
ACCUSES HIS COUSIN.
Frank Perrino's House Broken Open and
His Money Gone.

Frank Perrino's House Broken Open and
His Money Gone.
Frank Perrino, who lives at 1918 Liberty
street, wss robbed OF about $500 last even
ing, and Antonio Perrino, his cousin, is in
Central station charged with the theft.
Frank Perrino and his wife went out walk
ing about o'clock, locking up the house.
They returned in about an hour and found
the rear door had been pried open with a
hatchet, and trunk on the second floor had
been broken into. The trunk had contained
Pe~rino's money. but the money was gone.
Antonio had been boarding with. his
cousin, who alleges that he was the only
person who knew where the money was
kept. Antonio only had S. on him when
arrested about o'clock by Detective DEM
mil and Officer Oliver Peoples He denies
the theft and the police are investigating
the case.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-04
HILL FOR GOVERNOR.
The First News Message Ever Sent
by Writing Telegraph
CAME DIRECT FROM NEW Y0RE
A Test of the New System Was Made on
Long-Distance Work.
FAC-SIMILE OF THE HANDWRITING

The first practical test of writing
telegraphy on long distances was held be-
tween Pittsburg and New York yesterday
first news. message ever written. The in
strument in this city was located in the office
of J. II. Stevenson, above the Postal Tele-
graph office. In New York the work was
done from Room 16, at Dey street. AT
this end Il. Etheridge was the operator, and
at the other end the work was done by Max
Gump, son of General Manager W. E.
Gump. of the Writing Telegraph Company.
The wires used were the new copper wires
of the Postal Company between this city and
New York. That, of course, gave the
machine more favorable chance to show
what it can do. as the copper wire has about
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-04
DISTURBED THE CHRISTENING.

Allegheny Police Break Up Quiet Little
Woods Run Celebration.
The little son of Pat Duffy has started out
early in lie to bring sorrow on the heads of
bis parents. The child only appeared few
months ago at the parental mansion on New
Superior street, better known as Old Straw
berry lane. Yesterday was the day fixed for
lie christening. Friends from both cities
gere present, and the ceremony was carried
far into the night, as well as onto the street.
1t was then the officers interfered, be-
cause Jealous neighbors objected to so much
happiness III one particular spot. Officer
Coslett headed the opposition movement.
c. a. Welsh. Pat Murphy, Mike Failon
and James McFadden were caught. When
the trouble commenced, Mrs. Duffy caught
up the baby and ran. The officers followed,
hut we're compelled to give up the chase.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-04
THAT BOND ISSUE.
p. & W. Stockholders Will Vote for or
Against 1t To-Day.

p. s. W. Stockholders Will Vote for or
Against 1t To-Day.
The meeting of the stockholders of the
Pittsburg and Western road will be held to-
day to vote for the issue of bonds amounting
to 1900, 900 for improving the line. A. j..
Thomas, one of the New York directors and
representing the interest of Drexel, Morgan
& Co., arrived last evening and registered
at the Anderson. He will be present at the
meeting.
The proposition to issue bonds subject to
the approval of the stockholders was ordered
by the directors last March, and is part OF
the deal by which the majority of the stocks
was transferred to the Baltimore and Ohio.
As those who held the controlling interest
in the read were party to the sale, there is
no doubt the bonds will be issued. though
the minority holders are expected to file a
vigorous protect. After the issue of bonds
is decided some extensive improvements
along the line can be expected. The Baltl-
more and Ohio will soon be running its
through freight by way of Pittsburg.