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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
SMALL SCRAPS OF LOCAL NEWS.

REV, ]. F. REGIS CANEvIN will deliver
lecture on "The Catholic Church and the Col
ored Race" at Holy Trinity School, corner of
Fulton street and Center avenue. on Sunday
evening. The proceeds are for the benefit of
St. Benedict, the Moor's Conference of St.
Vincent de Paul.
THE great Verestchagin collection of Russian
paintings is proving Irresistible attraction at
the Carnegie galleries in Allegheny the attend
ance being SO per cent greater yesterday than
on the day of opening.
J. H. OURsLER, of Lowell street, has been
awarded the contract for furnishing head
stones for soldiers graves during the present
year.
The Riley trial Is expected to close tonight
Mr.. Riley will be put on the stand to-day.
THERE are still some census enumerators in
this city who havo not vet been paid.
FIRE in Morris Foundry. Twenty.third
street, did $50 damages last night.
THE Sharpsburg Lutheran Church will be
dedicated on the 18th inst.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
THE FIRST CLIMAX

Reached in the Move Against River Channel
Observation-Disclosures to Be Launched
Next Week-A Very Lively Meeting of
Rivermen to Formulate Plans.
After many months of agitation and prep
aration the rivermen are about to reach the
first climax in very important movement
by launching upon the turbulent judicial
stream series of suits in equity against river
obstructonists.
The first suit to be launched will be chris
tened The United States versus the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company" and further
operations will all depend upon the results of
the trip.
United States Engineer Arras has been gath
ering testimony and formulating his plans for
proceeding against all persons or corporations
who have obstructed the channels of the rivers
in and about the port of Pittsburg. and is now
ready for business, United States District At
torney Lyons only waiting for few formali-
ties before launching the first big test suit
early next week.
A gathering of forces was had in the District
Attorneys office yesterday TO sitt the evidence
and close up the breaches before bringing the
suit. Among the rivermen present. represent
ing strong money interests, were Captains John
ONeil James McCloskey, Rodgers. James Gil
more, William Crump, W. j. Gaul, Joseph
Gould and Joseph Walton.
Engineer Arras had prepared a map showing
the original bed of the MOnongahela river
from the SmIthfield street bridge up to the
Panhandle Railroad bridge. The rivermen
present, assisted by the map, pointed out the
obstruc1ons and gave evidence thereon. 1t
was asserted that from Grant street TO the
Tenth street bridge, the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad had encroached 200 feet upon the he'd
of the stream and built tracks thereon. The
greatest obstruction is at the railroad bridge.
The latter bridge is SO constructed that boats
can pass only under one span. The rlvermen
said that it was nearly impossible to 90 any
boating at this point. Numerous instances of
stoppages, when there should have been clear
water, were cited. One riverman SAID he had
a boat sunk at the bridge when the water
marked feet inches in the channel
The rivermen, Engineer Arras and District
for some hours, and when they adjourned it
was announced that the suit would be entered
last night against the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road However. q second meeting was held
later in the day and the plans changed some
what.
The plan submitted by Engineer Arras only
showed the encroachments on the river up to
the Tenth street bridge, whereas the
rivermen said that the company was
also hlndering navigation above that
point Therefore it was considered
best to add to the map and embrace the other
obStructions to prevent the necessity OF two
suits The new map will be ready and the suit
entered early next week.
The Pittsburg and Western Railroad, it is
said has encroached very materially upon the
bed of the Allegheny river and will in turn
come in for a dose of law. There are other
corporations interested all along the two river
fronts, and altogether the present move will
result in some very lively legal contests.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
WILL OPEN RAUHS DEFENSE.

Hon. John Dalzen to Take Hand in the
Pension Bureau Investigation.
Next week Hon. John Dalzell will commence
the defense of Pension Commissioner General
Green B. Raunl in the House of Representa-
tives.
Ever since the charges were preferred by
Congressman Cooper. last summer, General
Raum has been at work on his defense 1t
was charged against him that lac made the en-
ployes o. she Pension Bureau each take stock
in the Universal Refrge1ating Company of
which he was president. The books. however
have been examined. and only four or five
people connected with the Pension Bureau
hold any s. ocE, and all the money was paid
when the stock was issued.
Another charge was that the system of the
Universal Refrigerating Company was a fraud
and that the claims made for the refrigerine salt
were impossibilities. In order 10 dIsprove the
charge General Raum decided TO have the
merits of his system tested IN some of the
prominent cities of the country by men who are
known TO be among the leaders in business
circles, ia order to determine the commercial
value Of tie system. These tests were in
charge of j. w. Miller. Two have been conf
peted one in Pittsburg and one in Wheeling,
and the report states that the systom has done
all that is claimed for it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
STOPPED BY THE STATUTES.

GEORGE II. GLOVE is charged with wife
beating.
HATTIE KILGoRE has been committed for
trial for cutting Lanra Mcdonald.
WILLIAM SMITH is charged with tapping
Saloonkeeper ]. E. Donovan's till for 81 So
WILLIAM Cox paid SO and costs yesterday
for keeping disorderly house on Grant street.
CHARLES SCHACoFF of Jones avenue. is
accused of getting drunk and beating his
parents.
EDWARD DIEHL will be tried in court for
bu1glarlzing Joseph Martins saloon, No. S23
Penn avenue.
SEVEN Southsiders have been arrested for
cruelty to animals for their participation in
dog fight at White Hall Saturday.
JOHN TAPsoN. Adam Vonter and John Bo-
cola Huns have heen arrested for stealing
coal from Latimore's coal yard in Soho
FRANK MosTER, Of Bloomfield, says his II
year.old daughter is incorrigible, and wants
Alderman Donovan to exercise his authority
MICHAEL BRoDRICK had a hearing before
Alderman Succop last night on a charge of
robbinc Ellen DaIlv, an old lady living at No.
23Il Sidney street. of 500 last Saturday night.
Alderman Succop reserved his decision until
tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
THE ACCIDENTS OF A DAY.

Five Persons Injured in the Two Cities, One
of them Fatally.
Several persons met accidents yesterday,
one of them proving fatal, as follows:
JOHN CoNNERs-Last Tuesday John Con-
ners living on Nineteenth street, was struck
by train on the p. R R., and yesterday he
died from his injuries.
MARY LIPPA Mary Lin
part OF Troy Hill, Allegheny. was run over by
q delivery wagon and had one leg SO badly
fractured that it may have TO be amputated.
SAUL Vol TZ-Saul Votz employed at the
Porter Machine Works, had both legs terribly
scalded by the bursting of a steampipe.
ECKHART koB KEL-While Shedding. 10-year-
old Eckert Korbel. of A Villa street, Ale
gheny, had his head badly injured.
j. P. SHUMAN-J. P. Shuman. of 613 Fifth
avenue. fell on the sidewalk on Butler street,
breaking his right arm.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
RATES NOT HIGH ENOUGH.

Furniture Makers Meet to Advance Prices
of Chairs.
The furniture makers of the State met at the
Duquesne yesterday to consider the question
of advancing the price of chairs. About ten
manufacturers were present, and they were
very active. The makers claim that the price
of chairs is too low, and they will make an
effort TO brace up this branch of the trade
good rates for their furniture. They put un
the prices and have been maintaining them
The buyers of chairs, however, think they are
high enough.
the meeting
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
WOULD HAVE IT OPEN.

How John Phillips Would Like to Have His
Case Disposed of.
John Phillips. the expelled member of L. A.
800, K. of L., whose case is to be re-opened to-
day or tomorrow before A. w. Wright, of the
General Executive Board, said yesterday he
was ANXIOUS to have the matter settled one wav
or the other. He would be willing to have an
open investigation SO that the public might
have an opportunity to hear the evidence, but
that matter must be settled by Mr.. Wright and
the chances are therefore against an open in
vestigatIop.
Quite batch of mail arrived yesterday at K.
of l.. headquarters for Mr.. Wright, but he did
not get their himself, although Mr.. Phillips and
his counsel, George Davey, waited for him all
day. He will certainly be here today The
papers in the case came two days ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
GONE WITH MONEY AND A LOVER.

Michael Newburger, of the Southside, Look
ing After His Wife, Children and $500.
Michael Newberger, who resides on Mission
street, at the head of the South Twenty-second
street incline, yesterday reported to the South
side police that he had been robbed of 800
marks. or 500. Newberger was at a loss to
know who had stolen his money, and could find
no person to accuse of the robbery until he
learned that his wife, boy years old and
girl u years old had disappeared rather sud-
denly.
Newberger said his wife had left while he
was at work at Cunninghams glass factory
and from what information he could get from
his neighbors, he thinks his wife has left with
a young man who lives in the same ward that
be does. Newberger describes his wife as 80
years old, ) feet inches in height brown hair
sIoutly built and has two warts on one of her
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
WILL BE SETTLED THIS MONTH.

The Supreme Court Will Hear the Alle-
gheny Case on Saturday.
City Attorney Elphinstone, of Allegheny. has
placed another feather in his cap IN securing
the consent of the Supreme Court to hear the
appeal from the decision of Judge Slagle in
the Allegheny mandamus case on January q.
The petition prayed to have the case adj
vanced on the list, so that the city will know
whether it will have 10 elect a new Mayor the
next election in February. Mr.. Elphinstone's
petition was at once granted, and the questions
of whether the Select Councimen and the
Mayor go out OF office will be decided before
the close of the month.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
FAILED TO DO BUSINESS.

The Philadelphia Company Directors Wait
ing the Return of Interested Parties.
The Board of Directors of the Philadelphia
Company held a meeting yesterday afternoon.
1t was given out before the meeting that the
members of the Executive Committee, to have
charge of the company's business during the
recess of the Board of Directors, was to be ap-
pointed. Such action was postponed on ac-
count of the absence of Messrs. Westinghouse
and Calvin Wells.
When the meeting was out number present
were seen and said that nothing had been done
of importance. and that another meeting will
be held tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
HE WILL NOT INTERFERE.

Mr.. Weeks Has Nothing to Do With the
Proposed Eastern Shutdown.
At the office of Joseph D. Weeks it was de-
MED yesterday that he was In the East in con-
nection with the shutdown of the blast fur
naces in the Mahoning Valley. 1t was given
out there that he represents the Western man,
ufacturers, but does not interfere with the
business of the Eastern people.
However, it is not improbable that the East
ern furnacemen will close down. as those in the
South and West have been compelled to do,
owing to the extremely depressed condition OF
the pig iron market. Over 200 tons OF the
product were sold in Philadelphia the other
day for 81 s.. and it is proposed to shut down
until the supply is entirely exhausted SO prices
can be put up again.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
TANNERS STILL MEETING.
Arranging Selling Rules and Trying to Fix
a Minimum Price.

The tanners syndicate in the harness leather
department Of the trade is still meeting at the
Monongahela House, but little information of
what is being done can be obtained from any of
them. They are trying TO set the minimum
price for the different grades OF leather, below
which the makers who have signed the agree
ment are not permitted to 60.
The association was formed in Indianapolis
last November. Each member has put up
heavy collateral to obey the rules
Ex-senator George II. Anderson of this city,
is the Commissioner appointed to settle all dis
putes. and there is no appeal from his decision
The success of the organization has been such
that the tanners of other kinds of leather are
clamoring for admission, and members are
being admitted all The time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
A NEW RESTAURANT.


Caterer Merjou Will Go Into the Business
on Fifth Avenue.
Albert Menjou, the Duquesne caterer. quits
the house to-day. He has rented No. 70 Fifth
avenue for three years, and will open first
class restaurant there April He is uncertain
whether he will call it the Cafe Royal or Men,
jou. He intends to provide banquet hall and
private dining rooms in the rear. He will fur
nIsh business lunch at noon and table d'hote
dinner at q O'Clock during the winter months.
IL It Is possible TO secure Il ladies' entrance
from Fifth avenue, the latter will be provided
with dining room.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
DRESS GOODS BARGAINS
To-Day,

To-Day.
All-wool tricots at 25c.
40c quality mohairs 25c.
SOC quality plaids at 32c.
Fine French cashmeres Acc, and hundreds
of other equally interesting values, in
medium or high-priced dress goods. Never
such golden opportunities offered buvers of
these cities. Jos. HORNE Il Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
VIII Settle This Week.

The ironworkers' strike remains unsettled
Some of the men returned to work yesterday.
under protest, and it is thought the difficulty
will be arranged this week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15

WIZ 11uuCdtoI'
Secretary Reisfar. of the Central Board of
Education. is now corresponding with Mrs. j.
NJ. Van Wagner, of Kingston. n. Y. trying to
make arrangements with her to come to Pitts
burg and take the position of supervisor of
drawing in the public schools. This office was
created at the meeting of the Central Board of
Education Tuesday evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15

Yesterday the Duquesne Traction Company
put in tie connection at Fourth avenue and
Grant street. which closes all the tracks in the
lower part of the city. The track is also being
laid on the bridge which connects Old avenue
and Forbes street. In the East End week of
good weather will see the lines completed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
GROWTH OF STREET RAILWAYS.
A Car Builder Says Last Year Was the Best
in the Business.

IN the Business.
John A. Tackaberry, of New York, a mem
her of the firm of john Stephenson Company,
car builders, stopped at the Monongahela
House yesterday. He was on his way home
from Cleveland and remained over here to see
the Souble-truck cars on the cable roads, His
company made the single-trLck cars for the
Pleasant Valley line.
Last year, he said was their hest since they
have been in the business. The growth of
street railroads in the United States has been
remarkable The cable road is not being sup
planted by the electric. but many of the latter
are being put in where they will answer the
purpose. In Cleveland the electric roads on
the outskirts of the city run II miles per hour.
In New York, Mr.. Tackaberry said they were
talking of putting double-truck car the
Third avenue cable and a single truck on the
Broadway electric road.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
Special Auction Sale of Diamonds,

Thursday, Jan, Is, at 2 P. NJ, we will
have special auction sale of fine diamonds
and precious stones. The goods are all Of
the finest quality and newest designs of
settings. NJ. G. COHEN,
Diamond Expert and Jeweler, 533 Smith,
field street. wrhSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
Are Gradually Winning.

The Tile Layers Union held another meeting
yesterday, at which it was reported an addi
tional firm had signed the scale.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
The Passenger Said Never a Word

The city fallmaster's wagon, driven by John
Schneider was thrown over 15-foot empank-
ment on Greenfield avenue yesterday afternoon
by a balky horse. The wagon had a dead COW
IN 1t at the time. The horse and driver escaped
uninjured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
Withdrew His Case.

The difficulty at the mill of Chess, Cook &
Co., on the Southside. was settled yesterday by
the discharged empIoye Withdrawing his case.
1t is not known however. when the mill will re-
sumo operations, as the firm is not rushed with
work.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15

ONE THING BETTEH.-There is just one
thing better than houey cakes, and that is
dreamed honey cakes. Marvin makes 'em,
and you can get them from your grocer.
Tbs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
Bargains in Ladies' and Children's Hosiery.

Soc goods reduced to 25c and 35c pair,
and 75c goods reduced to soc pair; must
close out surplus lines before annual stock
taking, and this makes the buyers golden
opportunity. Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
Excursion to Cincinnati, o.

The Baltimore a2d Ohio Railroad will
sell excursion tickets to Cincinnati, O., at
rate S11 90 'or the round trip. Tickets good
for return passage until February 8, 1891,
inclusive.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
MANUFACTURERS MEET TODAY.

the Condition of Trade.
A meeting of wrought iron pipe manufac ctur-
ers will be held IN New York to-day. A number
of local manufacturers will be present, and the
general condition of the trade will be the sub
ject for discussion.
1t is hard to say whether there will be any
changes in prices or not. The mills have not
been rushed lately. New orders have been
scarce, although the outlook is encouraging
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15

If your complaint is want of appetite.::tr
Angostura Bitters before meals. TTssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
Forgot to Draw Their Interest.

The tightness in the money market is being
shown in a strange way in the City Treasurer's
office. People are presenting coupons for in
terest on city bonds that was due away back in
the sixties. The supposition is t1at Inoneyed
men are all carefully examining their securi-
ties, and have discovered the overdue coupons
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15

EYES examined and glasses adjusted to
suit detective eyes. Prof. j. T. Little,
Graduate Optician. Smith field and Sixth
avenue. TThF
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
Inspecting the Electric Lights.

The subcommittee on Gas, of Allegheny,
with the two experts appointed. met last night.
They made tour of the electric light plant on
Braddock street and inspected the work thor
oughly. They will make report at a meeting
of the general committee later.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
HEAVY CURTAINS,

CHENILLE, ETC.
At 50 so each:
One lot of single Chenille Curtains,
3yards long. 4s inches wide, plain. or
with dado or frieze and long tasseI
fringe, reduced from s8 pair.
At 81 each:
One lot single Chenille Curtains. 8
yards long and As inches wide, plain,
OF with dado or fr1eze and long tassel
fringe, extra fine quality and beauti-
full designs, reduced from SIS a pair.
Also large and varied lot of heavy
Chenille Curtains, plain or with dado or
frieze, very fine qualities, elegant designs,
at s., s., SS and S12 per pair, reduced fully
33T per cent.
Special bargains in Swiss Tanbour Cur
tains, Swiss Muslin Curtains, Irish Pointe
Lace Curtains, Sash Curtains, Silk Cur
taips, Madras Curtains, Sash Curtain
material by the yard, Dining Room Table
Covers, Piano Covers, Eiderdown Pillows,
etc., etc., all reduced fully 3313 to so per
cent under regular prices.
Our customers and friends should not
neglect to take early advantage of this most
favorable opportunity, as it is seldom that
such a grand chance to buy Curtains. etc.,
of superior qualities, at these low prices, 10
met with.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
Bargains.

Lovely party dresses of muslin, de Sole
and Chiffon in evening shades.
PARCELS & JONES, 90 Fifth avenue.
IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15

More Bargains To-Day in the Wash G oods
Department,
Including choice styles 4Oc black henriettas
at zoe. Jos. HORNE & Co.'s,
Penn Avenue Stores,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
NO FIGHT BETWEEN THEM.
Salesmen's Assembly Will Not Recogniz,
the New Clerks Union.

the New Clerks Union.
Local Assembly 1907. K. of L.. composed of
salesmen, met in their hall last night, but there
was no fight over the new organization known
as Union No S. of the Retail Clerks National
Protective Association.
1t was stated at the meeting that the new
union was composed partly of men who are
under heavy penalty in 1907 for having worked
during the recent strike, and for that reason
members of 4907 will not work with any mem
bers of No. s. There will be no fight. but the
one will simply refuse to recognize the other.
1t is also stated that the membership of No.
is l6 instead of 60
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
The Homeliest Man in Pittsburg'

And others, call on druggists for free sample
bottle Kepp's Balsam, the best cough cure.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
A GRAVEYARD MYSTERY.

The Body OF an Infant Found on Top of a
Coffin.
Mrs. Adam Wilbert, of Southern avenue
yesterday directed that the remains Of her hus-
band. who died two years ago, be disinterred at
the West Liberty graveyard for burial at an
other cemetery. When the grave was opened
a soap box was found on the coffin.
\ grave digger said the box contained the re-
gala of a secret society. Mrs. Wilbert doubted
this ana had the box opened, when the body of
Z babe, just beginning 20 decompose, was found.
The mailer will be investigated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15

Dravosburg have formed a protective associa-
tion. by which they will deal with their en-
ployes, and will also assist each other.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15

Big Sales in Ladies' Muslin and Cambria
Underwear.
Always fresh and live bargains in this big
department.. We never knew such enor-
nous sales as we are now having.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15
THE MAN OF MANY NAMES.

Detectives Still Unable to Learn Anything
About the Mysterious Counterfeiter-
He Dons Another Title for a Change
Bound Over to Court.
The United States detectives are still at
sea as to the identity of the counterfeiter
who was arrested Monday night for passing
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-15

spurious coins on
Penn avenue. He
was given another
hearing yesterday
and committed to
jail for court in de-
fault of 81. OUO bail.
The man is ap-
, parently well ac-
quainted with the
different streets of
the city. Yester-
day morning he
volunteered the in
formation that his
name was James
w. Clark. instead
of John w. Clark.
as he had stated
the daY before Ha