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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-14
HUNTING FOB JOHN HUNTER.
The Assistant Fire Chief Said to Have Been
Dismissed. - 90

There is still much talk in Allegheny as to
the whereabouts OF Assistant Superinten-
dent john Hunter of the Fire Bureau. 1t
was stated yesterday that he bad been
placed in a hospital, and it was even said he
was taken there in a patrol wagon. super
intendent of Police Muth denies this. but
there are very few who take any stock in
the story that he is in the East.
Peter Schotzman. foreman of the Grant
Engine Company, who has taken hunters
place asserts that Hunter has been dis
missed. Chief Murphy, however, says he
only susnended Hunter for two weeks and
shat he Will have his position back when he
returns.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-14
MUSICAL CHRISTMAS GIFTS
At 81. Kleber & Bros.

Az n. hIeDer q br0A
Mandolins- celebrated Washburn's.
Guitars-The celebrated Washburn's.
Music boxes-The elegant Mermod Freres.
Banjos' and mandolins-KleDer's ''Spe-
cialty."
Cornets-Higham's Besson and Courtoi's.
Guitars-Arion, Keystone and Lakeside.
New violins from 81 to 500.
Fine old violins from 500 to 5000.
Vocal and instrumental folios at Soc and
81.
Kleber Bro. s are the exclusive agents for
the above well-known and guaranteed
makes, and these can be had only at their
store, No. 506 Wood street. Store now
open every evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-14
A Narrow Escape From Death.

Charles Plowmaker made narrow escape
from death on the Smithfield street bridge
Saturday night. He was crossing on Bir-
mingham car No. IA, which was so crowded
that he had to stand on the steps. When
near the middle of the bridge he was pushed
off, and was caught in the narrow space be-
tween the car and the side of the bridge.
He was badly squeezed, and when released
1t was found that his arm was broken and ho
was internally injured. He was taken to the
Homeopathic Hospital, where his injuries
were dressed and he was then sent to his
home at Jeanette. Plowmaker is glass;
blower and former resident of the Southside.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-14
Four Boys and a jag in a Cell.

Bud Purt William McClelland, Harry Hill
son and Walter Burke were arrested about 5
O'Clock yesterday afternoon on Federal
street. near Robinson street, Allegheny, by
Officer Loughrey and sent to the lookup
charged with disorderly conduct. They
were well dressed and between the ages OF
II and 20 years. They were Quarreling, and
became so noisy that q citizen called the Of
ficer and ordered their arrest. One OF them
claimed his watch had been stolen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-14
Santa Claus Visit

Marvin's nick-nacks, animal cakes, Christ
mas toys and cocoa bon-Don macaroons for
the little folks. Christmas toys have rings
attached to them, and make beautiful Christ
mas tree decorations. Order them from your
grocer. Don't let anybody make you believe
that other crackers and cakes are as good as
Marvin's. Make the test yourself and be
convinced, MwF
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-14
Broke Sunday and q Carriage.

S. a. Alpern and Isaac and Simon Swartz,
three Hebrews, were arrested on Wylie
avenue yesterday. They were driving reck-
lessiy, it is said, and ran into O carriage with
their own wagon and did considerable dam
age. A jug OF whisky found in the wagon is
the 81 5neir
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-14

Visit when least expected. You can have
perfect protection for papers and valuables
In the safe deposit vaults of the Farmers
Deposit National Bank, &c Fourth avenue.
Boxes rented at s5 and Upward. Separate
apartments for women. MwF
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-14
Another Government Inspector Hare.

announcer Governments inspector Here.
7. F. Townsend, a Weather Bureau inspec-
tor, came to Pittsburg yesterday to inspect
the Pittsburg station. He says the bureau
has been greatly improved since it was
transferred to the Agricultural Department
His visit to this city, he stated, does not in.
dicate that there is to be tidal wave of re-
form in the Government offices in this part
of the State.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-14

Work to BE Commenced in the Spring.
Mr.. Schlosser says the work of remodel
ing and enlarging the hotel will be COM
menced in the spring. The plans have been
partially improved. but there are so many
heirs to be seen that it will take some time
to decide what improvements will be made.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-14
For HOLIDAY Gifts.

"Chemical Diamonds" mounted in solid
gold and set in jewelry of every description.
X. SMIT, Sole Agent,
Corner Liberty and Smithfeld and S11
Smithfeld street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-14

ALoT of Indian blankets, beautiful color
ings, new designs, at 81 % pair; worth 50.
For couches Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-14
A Roval Holiday Gift.

Have you heard the wonderful self-playing
Wilcox & White organ yet? Only at H.
P. Ecker & Co.'S, Is Fifth avenue. Store
open till 8 o'clock.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-14

GiImore's Band Tomorrow.
This wonderful band will give two con-
certe in the Auditorium Tuesday, matinee
and evening. Popular prices.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-14
Positive Bargains.

Everything goes in the way of fancy
slippers. 1000 pairs to be sold at 75c, at
Simen's, IS Ohio street, Allegheny, Pa
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-14

SUITS to order SIS and up and pants s6 at
Pitcairn's, 434 Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-14
Christmas Panel.

1.-THE Home Guard" If you wish to
secure one of these beautiful panels, you
can do so by purchasing one pound of tea,
one pound of baking powder, or two pounds
of coffee at any of the stores of the Great
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co.:
"a Fifth avenue, Pittsburg.
1913 Penn avenue, Pittsburg.
4314 Butler street, Pittsburg.
6127 Penn avenue, East End, Pittsburg.
1903 Carson street, Southside, Pittsburg.
126 Federal street, Allegheny.
128 Fifth avenue, McKeesport.
Fire and Thieves
Visit when least expected. You can have
perfect protection for papers and valuables
in the safe deposit vaults of the Farmers
Deposit National Bank, &c Fourth avenue.
Boxes rented at S. and upward. Separate
apartments for women. MwF
Portraits forChristmas Presents.
This month, handsome 8x10 frame with
every doz. cabinet photos. Also genuine
crayons at special low prices.
LIES STUDIO, 10 and IL Sixth st.
Mwsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-14
cirar Moisteners. smokers, Stands, Etc,

In oak, mahogany and walnut; plain,
trimmed with silver and bronze in beauti-
full styles.
JOSEPH EICHBAUM & Co.,
MwF 4S Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-14
CHRISTMAS.

Our present stock is very large and
very choice, and we are now making
prices that are attractively low. 1t
will be very much to your interest to
purchase your linens here and at this
time.
The items named below will be
found, as are many others not men
toned, superior in style, as we'll as
superior in quality of cloth to any
that can be offered you elsewhere at
as low prices.
BY THE YARD:
Bleached Damasks, a variety of good
designs, all new, at soc and 65c a
yard.
66-Inch Irish and Scotch Bleached
Damask at 75c yard. Napkins
to match, 2oxao inches, $3.50 per
dozen; a3x23 at s2.25 per dozen.
6S-Inch Irish and Scotch Bleached
Damask at Soc a yard. Napkins
to match, aox2o inches, at 81 a
dozen; a4x24 inches at S. adozen.
7z-Inch Irish and Scotch Bleached
Damask at 81 a yard. Napkins
to match, 2oxzo inches, at 81 a
dozen; a4x24 inches at So a dozen.
Your purchases of Linens will be
put up in boxes and kept until called
for.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-14

Gallinger, Jeweler.
Still at the old stand, 100 Penn avenue.
Call and see him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-14
BLEACHED DAMASK

(Put up in boxes).
Cloths, 2I2 yards az napkins), So 50.
Cloths, e114x211 yards (l2 napkins), 81
Cloths. 2915x21l yards 12 napkins), s..
Cloths, 2115x2511 yards 12 napkins), s6.
Cloths 2x3 yards 12 napkins), "a so.
Cloths, 2x3 yards (12 napkins), IS 30.
Cloths. 2x3 yards (12 napkins), 81 50.
HEMSTITCHED DAMASK
CLOTHS AND NAP
KINS IN SETS:
MADE in Austria).
(Put up in bo1es)
S., Sc, 81, So, S1o
PER SET.
Finer grades to finest in all best
makes from Ireland, Scotland and
France.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-14
TOWELS,

25c to 81 EACH.
A great variety of patterns in
Hemstitched Tray Covers, Sideboard
Covers, Scarfs, Squares and Doylies,
plain or stamped.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-14

MwF
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1891-11-12

In ordinary accounts Of bull-fghts
you hear OF the sickening sight Of dis
emboweled horses, and bleeding men
and butchered bulls. This went on
with ever-changing fun, shouts and
laughter, but no one was either hurt or.
got the cocardes. Whoever thinks it is
merely joke to 60 down into one Of
these enormous arenas and snatch. the
TINY rosette from between the horns Of
q beast who has been trained all his
life to keep him from getting it, will
find that he has a large piece Of work
cut out for him. For fun Provencal
trll-fght beats q pantomime. For dam
ger and experiences IL Is far ahead Of
anything lever saw. AS it goes on
every Sunday IN the summer time an
over Provence, Frenchmen regard II as
too common an affair to be wortt, de-
scription- Foreigners, never going there
at the proper seasonthe summer and
autumn never Or scarcely ever see III
And even down in Ia Camargue, on the
banks Of tile Rhone, IN little towns,
III Of which save Aigues-M ortes are
unknown, the courses, like baseball
matches, arc held every fcte-day. They
nre the sporlsof the peope. and have
much more rracter ID The smell
toxns' 'ozcpA l'cnnell. III g ,nt,i:x.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1891-11-12
THE GERMAN BARBER.

He Has an Adventure and some Advice
Which He Thinks OF Public Value.
You need not touch my hair-it's all
right, said the reporter; and I'm in a
hurry
well, den, I'll choost comb it a leedle
NIT der BRUSH replied the German
barber, fund dot will gif me dime to
tell Ieedle story, alretty.
"Humph, from the reporter.
''It's apowd guns und shooding und
dings, said the barber. You know l
vos gwite fond, all der While, of going
shooding leedle in der country ovid.
Veil Veil, IL IL de Something's, no matter xot it
vas, der monkey barber by der negst
chair gifts crazy to tfoneder same dings:
/ call dot fellersder monkey barber be-
cause he is all der while making an ass
by himsclluf.
$50, it vos lasd Fourt' Of Chuly vot he
gets himselluf gun und oxblains dot
dings. Crate Caesars ghostl vot a
pounding did gif dot Teller when ] got
him by der woods! Dot makes my sides
sphlit when / dink abowd it alretty. Z
"What did you pound the poor fellow
for?'
"'Look here, poy,' / says to him. I
will allow you to vent init me shooding
on conditions dot | Club der stuffing
ovid of you if you shall yonce point der
barrel of dot gun anywhere at me
der whole dime We are OVID.
Dots all right, he says; If I
boint him at you. you can done vot
yousyont to NIT me-, Veil, We had not
been fife minutes from der cars ovid,
When he swings around so as to boint
exactly my face der muzzle of his gun
down. Right away bicked up Won of
my shoes NIT der foot on der inside,
und gate him Something's which occu-
pied his mind by der way of der seat of
his drousers. alretty."
"'Vot dots for?' he Inquired.
"'You pointed by me dot gun, sayt
swell, it amt loaded.
".Ain't loadedr shouded. 'Grosser
Himmel. dots vot for ] kicked you
Dose guns which amt got loaded are
der only vons which are dangerous.
All der peoples which git demsclluf
killed init guns in dimes of beace are
all der dime getting shot nit unloaded
vons. dots When | began pounding
him 'You chack-donxey,' ! sayt if
der gun yos loaded till der powder vos
running ovid of it, wouldn't care vot
you done init it, but if You shall ever
boint an unloadcd gun at me again,
md don't got killed. by Chiminy
IIooky, I'll make you swallow der bar
rel.
Make dot in der SIM bapcr, alrctty,"
said the barber, .'und maybe peoples
will find Something's owd. amt tn.
Y. Sun.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1891-11-12
OUR YOUNG READERS.


Aratella Atkias WAS her name.
And Dover VAS her dwelling.
4tise things stse hated most In lifo
Were geography and spelling.
She fen asleep With q book m her hand SIS.
~ sApa afeRshrtfE was on fhr ocean,
sobbag about iii sight OF land
WITH a curious kind Of motion.
rho land she saw was the Sandwich isles.
They were made 81 home made bread,
With slices oil ham laid between
Very good the inhabitsnts said
Then Arabella Atkins sailed away
TIL she came to tho coast OF Japan.
Where she felt a breeze that made her sncexe,
For everyone carried q fan.
And all she saw as she walked the streets
We're Japanese fans and umbrellas.
so she sailed across TO the opposite shore,
And cniiedson the Chinese fellows,
The people there all seemed to be cracked
For China, you know. Is fragile
knd they all ate rice and hunted mice
In 4 manner amazinglyagiIe
ArabelIa Atkins skipped along
On the top Of the Chinese wall
TIN she came on o sign which read "Pek In. Z
But she couldn't peek In at all.
For a voice she knew In tones severe.
Said: .Bound the state OF Maine.
No longer Ia China. poor Arabella woke,
And sighed ''rm at home again"
.-Ellen Douglas Deiand. IN Iiarper's Young
People.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1891-11-12
FITTING THE FAULT.
How Husband Punished His Wife

How Husband Punished His Wife In
Company.
A certain woman Of fashion conspic-
uous in Washington society. whose in
trinity OF temper has given rise to very
interesting gossip occasionally, figures
in quaint little story.
A short time ago she was entertain
ing at supper. lady o. her acquaint-
ance, when it CHANGED that there was
placed upon the table small pot OF
chocolate. The hostess of the occasion
is very fond of the beverage in ques-
ton, partaking of it every evening Of
her life Unfortunately, the servant
had neglected to make more than the
usual quantity, which was just about
sufficient for single cup. According
ly, when the guest was asked If she
would have some, she hesitated mo-
ment and said no. Whereupon her en-
tertainer. flushed with anger at the
contretemps, and, rising from her seat,
deliberately poured the contents Of the
chocolate pot out of the window.
This was embarrassing for the lady
entertained, to say the least Of it. OF
course, however, she pretended to take
no notice. merely glancing slyly at her
host, who made the third person at the
repast, to see if he evinced any CON
seriousness respecting the proceeding;
But he only smiled slightly beneath his
mustache and made no remark.
Presently he asked her if she would
have some chicken salad, of which a
big dish-full made the principal feature
among the viands
II thank you, no" shc replied, mere
" because she had preference for
something else.
Immediately, as If it were matter
of course, the host picked up the
chicken salad and threw it dish and
ali out through the window into the
garden.
Its way we have here" he re-
marked, calmly.
Nobody said anything for quite Eve
minutes afterward, but the extreme
availability exhibited by the hostess for
the rest Of the evening led the visitor
to imagine that the lesson Thus given
was not without certain domestic
usefulness Philadelphia Press:
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1891-11-12
AMERICAN cHARA oTERIsTIcs.
A scotch view OF Physical and Mental
Changes.


A scotch View OF Physical and Mental
Changes.
The nervous effects OF the rapidity
with which men and women live in the
new world are accentuated by influences
of climate A certain delicacy OF feature,
grace Of movement, neatness OF pose,
distinguishes both the mental and
physical products of the country. Its
literature, like its beauty, belongs to
nervous, highly strung, keenly suscepti-
BILE organizations. American artists
are dexterous in management Of lights
and shades, they dispose of sketches
-upon the canvas with the cleverness OF
French masters. American poets call
up graceful images in graceful words.
and invest common life with an air OF
refinement American thought IS apt
to be superficial. Their thinkers rare
ly think thing out; they are suggests
i've rather than forcitle, tSey play
with their difficulties as cats play with
mice; they rarely grapple with
problems and squeeze from them their
life. Their theologians expatiate on
creeds which are networks Of dog
matte mysticism. or compounds OF
Puritanism with transcendental scnti-
ment. American humor is rarely OF .
rollicking kind; it il dry. not rich; me
rather than deep; sublet not broad ~
depends upon quick perceptions q
analogies or upon exaggerations OF
facts rather than upon broadly comic
sensibility. Americans have produced
no PLAYS which deserve the name, and
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1891-11-12
"A LITTLE NONSENSE"

Gigantic Lady to policeman -s.Sir,
can you see me across the street," Po-
liceman-''See yez across de straate Is
Il? Sure, mum, can see you a milo
off. Outing.
Maid lat one o'clock in the morn
ing)-"Get up, Herr Professor. There's
thief in the house." Professor
TELL him that I'm not at home. -
Fiiegende Blaetter.
Arabella-..Why is Mis- Passee SO
proud?" Isabella--ssWell, there are
two hundred million engagement rings
in the world, and she has one of them. -
Jewellers Circular.
How would you define
> love letter." Benedict-"A love let
ter is thing that ten years afterward
you generally wish you hadn't writ
ten. philadelphia Record
-She--"You never hear of women
cashiers running off with their en-
ployers' money" He--.N often, but
when it does happen they take the em-
ployer, too "--S Society Journal
-s'I say. waiter" exclaimed an Inn
patient customer, 1--WE been here a
full hourl" 1--WE been hero since
seven this morning. answered the
waiter. "Tiresome. amt it?. -Phila-
deiphia Record.
Mary desperately )-s'Don't Won
ever feel sleepy" He Cranky --.sWhy,
yes; am sleepy now, but. Mary
But what?" He thoughtfully--sI don't
like to gosto sleep while you are trying
~ xkas So. W \
AN Unfamiliar Word. III. A. Cede
'sWhat'd We buy for birthday present,
ef you was me7'' What do
you think of a manicure set.n H. 4.
Cede- Gosh, mani It's for a gal, an
she never saw a sick day in hcr life. -
Jewellers Weekly.
He Would Take It - MY daughter
says you kissed her. roared old Harix-
ms. 4 took kiss, yes, sir said
Chappie, .but II the young lady desires
! shall return it She does so desire.
sir, cried Harkins, puclkering his
mouth, give it TO me- Truth.
Clients'Yo our fee is exor bitant It
didn't take you day to do the work. :
Lawyer-"It is nv regular fee. am
not charging you for time, but for the
cost Of my legal education. Z Client
We'll, give me receipt for your legal
education, SO that the nextfcllow won't
have to pay for It too. "
Pat fare yer good in arithmetic,
Mike?, Mike--ssOi am We'll,
III We had tin dollars. an Oi axcd yer for
the lend Of foive. how much would "
hov left?" Mike (strongly Tin dol
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1891-11-12
BOOK AGENT AND BULLDOG.

Fierce Was the Fight. But short and the
Agent Had the Last Laugh.
The story teller was book agent,
nevertheless enjoyed listening to him,
as he reeled off the yarn something
after this style:
Down in Jones county lives a farm
err who used to keep bulldog for the
special purpose of soaring away book
agents and tramps. who, otherwise, :
he declared, would poster the life out
of his wife and hired girl. -
Tiger was the dogs name and the
mans nature.
NOW, IL there was any one thing
that Tiger enjoyed 1t was live, long
legged, sound-lunged book agent, one
who could run and yen. His rather
melancholy countenance would light
up the instant he caught sight of one
of thesegentle beings ambling up to-
ward the front door Then he would
quietly slide in under the front stoop
and calmly await the approach of his
unsuspecting victim. When the book
agent was within ten feet of the first
step out would spring old Tiger with a
savage growl. The frightened agent.
with yell of terror, would bound
backward and start on bee-line for
the garden wall But before he could
take three bounds old Tiger, with n
low, chuckling growl Of pleasure,
would fasten his sharp teeth in the
seat of his trousers and hang on until
the farmer and his two hired men came
with crowbars and grinning faces,
pried his jaws apart and set the captive
free.
s'All this learned from one who
had recently been there
1.-THE CORY tale set my heart in a
tumult Of indignation and determined
to teach that bulldog lesson. i pro-
cured three pounds of the strongest
cayenne pepper obtainable. fastened 1t
firmly in the seat of my trousers my
second best and thus loaded walked
boldly up to the home Of the cranky
farmer nnd carnivorous bulldog
..As swung open the gate ! saw old
Tiger dodge in under the front piazza
/ walked boldly on and when within
about ten feet Of the first step with a
blood-curdling growl old Tiger sprang
for me. Hi was an awful sight, with
his wide Open mouth full of cleaning
worries, and turned and ran for all
was worth. had not made three
Jumps before felt jerk and heard a
ripping. tearing sound, and then my
ears were greeted with howl Of pain.
I then knew tilt the bulldog had
gotten his eyes nose aud mouth I III Of
my second best trousers and cayenne
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1891-11-12

Gends had lent him thcss tppgues.:
Fciawed at his mouth, roticd over beds
Of rare flowers. demolished costly rosa
bushes, fnrhcd double somersauIts
backward and forward and practiccd
all kinds Of astounding gymnastical
fcats. At last one Of his gyrar
TONS landed him on the back
-stoop In q moment. the xwiiI barrel
was tipped over and the farmers
wife and hired girl were upset In its
contents. Great then, was the confn-
sion for few moments During this
melee thought it best to decamp and
turned and walked happily and tri-
umphantly away The last glimpse
caught Of the dog as passed over the
brow Of the hill, found him rolling over
: lot Of clothes that had just been laid
ont upon the grass to dry.
THE next day called again to note
results and to reap my reward.
sThe moment stepped within tho
yard saw the bull dog, with head
down and tail between his legs, start
like a streak Of spotted lightning for
the barn, whence, ever and anon, long
drawn, agonizing howls reached my
ears.
when once in the house was
treated like king. The farmers wife
and hired girl had not had a chance to
talk with a book agent for six months,
and consequently were almost wild
with delight to see me. The old lady
bought twenty dollars worth of books
cash down, the hired girl had me write
in her autograph ALBUM where mono
but her dearest friends were allowed
to scribble; and when atlast was COM
PEELED to 60 the dear old lady gave me
her blessing in trembling voice and q
bible, while the hired girl, as she hid
her streaming eyes in the folds Of her
not over clean apron, begged me to
send her my photograph and lock Of
my auburn HARM. Y. Herald.