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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
ONE WAY OUT OF TROUBLE.

A Suggestion Offered the County-AoW
Public Buildings Could Be Well Sup
piled With Natural Gas-The County al
Its Own Gas Company.
A little incident, or rather series OF Incl.
dents, occurred in the Court House during
the late cold snap. which some people who
pay enormous prices for natural gas, and,
instead, are supplied oxygen and nitrogen
mainly, hope may in time influence the
courts when they come to deal with ques-
tions in dispute between gas purveyors and
consumers.
The supply furnished the Court House
became very short, and employees hustled
to keep their blood in circulation early in
the morning. BY and by the steam gauges
began to show less and less pressure as the
minutes dragged along, and finally it was
found necessary to give the elevators rest.
This, however, was rather relief than an
aggravation to all who we're able to walk,
as the exercise was grateful. Superintendent
Mercer was in hope that he could get
through the day, but by II o'clock the
recording angels began to COM
plain that their fingers were too
cold to handle their pens, and they could not
write well with gloves any more than eat
can catch mice in gloves. The ladies
resoluted and protested, and finally donned
their wraps and went home
1t is suggested that the county might fur
nish its own gas to the Court House, and at
no very great cost, either. 1t could buy a
roarer within ten miles of the city,
say at cost of $4,000, with
considerable of acreage to drain.
and could lay main sufficient to answer all
its purposes for many years, for Sc, 600 more,
and the entire cost would not be more than
$4,000. 1t could sell $4,000 worth of
per cent bonds, so that it could have an
abundant supply for Court House. Jail and
all its institutions, at cost of $500 year.
which would be much less than its fuel at
present costs.
There is enough natural gas within 10
miles Of the city going to waste to supply
the county and leave it large supply,
while the present outlook is that in short
time the buildings, which are justly the
pride of the county, will be as dingy as was
the old Court House. The cou nty, also,
could exercise the right of emine mt domain
in its own limits
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
DIFFERENCE IN GRAPES.

Bought ut Quick Sales in New York on q
Fcw Samples.
There is difference in grapes" re-
marked 7. Barcky last evening, as be held
up two tempting bunches of Malaga
grapes. To all appearance the grapes
looked alike, and under the touch
were hard and full. But one grape, when
il was eaten, had a tough skin, the seeds
were large and the interior was habby with
little taste, and when eaten had somewhat
OF the effect of persimmou on the mouth.
The grapes from the other buach were Just
the opposite. They were full of juice, and
had good favor.
"Oniy first-class judge of grapes can
tell the difference" said Mr.. Barcky.
These grapes are bought in the fall at quick
sales. and the buyer must be rapid and
Understand his business. At the auction
places in New York the chairs are arranged
in an ampitheater about an elevator. A
specimen barrel of the grapes is dumped
out and handed up to the buyers The
auctioneer names the quantity and quality,
and you are given a minute or two 10
taste, make up your mind and state
another sample produced. In this rapid
manner the grapes are sold without being
seen, and much of the business is done on
faith. II the grapes are not properly pre-
served, of course, they won't be good, and
much depends afterward on how they are
slowed away,"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
FUN WITH AN OLD LADY.

She Lost Her Umbrella, but Kind.
Hearted Conductor Found 1t.
81 had considerable fun with an old lady
the other day." said Pennsylvania con-
ductor last evening. "Just before my train
pulled out 1 had occasion to 90 into the
depot, and I saw her at the window
very nervously buying ticket for Altoona.
Her faded cotton umbrella fell from under
her arm, and l waited 10 see if she would
pick it up. In her excitement she forgot it,
as supposed. and took it to the train with
me and put it in the baggage car.
"Soon the old woman discovered her
loss, and when I came around for the
tickets she mourned about the umbrella.
She hadn't travelled much. and knew little
of telegraph wires. oh, I'll get it for you,
I replied merrily. I'll telegraph and I
reached up and touched the bell rope.
You shall have your umbrella at
the next station No trouble for me to get
it in the baggage car, and in due course of
time, and with all the mystery possible, 1
came in with the faded umbrella and asked
her if she owned 1t. At the sight of it she
grabbed the handle, but then the wonderful
manner in which it had been restored over
came her. Her tongue was loosened and she
broke us all up with the odd questions she
asked about the telegraph wires."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
was taken. as no further conference has
been arranged
A WHOLESALE SUSPENSION.
Nearly Two Hundred Men Laid OF Yester.
day at the Ft Wayne shops.

Nearly Two Hundred Men Laid OF Yester'
day at the Fl Wayne shops.
AT the Ft. Wayne shops in Allegheny,
150 men were suspended yesterday, leaving
only 20 men now employed IN the repair
shops. This action was brought about by
the proposed removal OF the shops to Con-
way, where roundhouse for the accommo-
dation of 100 engines is in the course Of
erection, while but four stop there now.
Since the completion of the Ohio connect
ing bridge, the matter OF changing the
divisions has been under consideration.
Through freight is run directly from Wall
to Conway, and it has row been decided to
change the divisions SO that instead of Al
legheny being a terminus. they will run
from Wall to Conway, and from Conway to
Crestline instead of from Allegheny to AL.
lance, and from Alliance to Crestline.
1u the future about 800 men, who were
formerly located in Allegheny, will be en-
ployed at Conway, and nearly 200 trainmen,
who lived in Allegheny, will be compelled
to move to Conway.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
Easter Monday, To-Morrow.

Boys seem to thrive better than any other
class around Easter; it's the holiday when
they are rigged out with new clothing. Our
boys short pants suits. sizes to IA, at So %
and 81 90, are grand value. Neat, new and
nobby patterns to choose from in checks,
plaids, stripes and mixtures. Every boy re-
ceiyes as present toy stem-winding watch
and chain or long lash whip with silver
whistle.
P. C. c. c., PITTsBURG COMBINATION
CLOTHING COMPANY, corner Grant and
Diamond streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
DoNEED THEIR THINKING CAPS.
Owners of Oil Lands Wondering Why They
Get Such Good Bonuses

Owners of Oil Lands Wondering Why They
Get Such Good Bonuses.
There ls vast amount of speculation
among people in the vicinity of Bridge
vile regarding the probable views of oil
men, and their designs regarding that
territory: Graham, Potts & Robbins, and
the Forest Oil Company have been operating
in, apparently, testing way. The former
have completed five wells on Miller's run,
aud the latter one on James Herriott's
farm gasser, one on the Collins mill
property, one on Webster Morqan's
property, one on the farm of the late DIR.
James Donaldson, ana one on Mrs. DR..
Gilmore's farm.
As tie operators pay from $50 to $50 an
acre bonus, and yet claim that the territory
Is only capable of small wells, property
owners-some of them at least-have put
their thinking caps on, and have come to
The conclusion that there is something there
that operators do not care to disclose at
present, as they (the land holders) say If
the territory is no better than operators re-
port il, 1t isn't worth the bonus they pay.
Some think there will be no more develop
ment than operators can avoid until oil is
either at better price than at present. or that
1t Is part of shut-in movement to keep
Gown surplus.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
5PP0STTE CITY HAIL
...... ..s q. e SIG
SMITHFIELD.
ASSERTIONS

The key to our popular success
Is, there are no disappointments as
to style and character of our
goods, and the prices in every in
stance are pronounced surprising
" low. We are not offering train
loads Of undesirable garments, but
we do truthfully assert that we
have the choicest stock and most
complete assortment of reliable,
stylish and artistic Clothing ever
before shown in this city. It has
come to be generally understood
that our Merchant Tailor Misht
and Uncalled-For Garments keep
their shape better, the Innings wear
longer, the buttons are sewed on
stronger, the colors Of the fabrics
are more reliable and the wearers
get more comfort and satisfaction
out of them to the dollar than is
found elsewhere. Reliable Spring
Overcoats, thoroughly good Busi-
ness and Dress Suits and meritor-
ious Merchant-Tailor Made Cloth
ing is the special attraction at our
Parlors, and you should not fail to
call and inspect our stock for an
Easter Suit. We use no "hook or
crook" to sell it, brt we guarantee
in good faith every garment in our
house to be absolutely as rep
r es n ted, hone estly trimmed
throughout, carefully sponged, cor
rect in style and as good value, if
not little better, for your money,
than is furnished by any house
throughout the city. They cost no
more than badly-made garments
that you buy at the ready-made
clothing houses, and you will find
our prices ONE-HALF the mer-
chant tailors' prices and oftimes
less than half
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
A FREIGHT BOOM EXPECTED.

The Reduced Iron Rates VIII Go Into
Eject TO-Morrow.
Iron shippers are holding back their
freight Tor the new rates to 60 into effect
tomorrow, Since the reduction was an
nounced nothing in this line has been
shipped except what had to 90. IF the
freight agents were paid on commission
many Of then would now be walking around
on the proyerbial uppers. However. the
boys have been paid fair salaries and thew
expect TO make up for their extended vac:.
tion and soft snap in the near future. Local
representatives Of Western roads are looking
for a big boom tomorrow.
Commercial Agent Hall, of the Rock
1slard, never loses his smile and he claims
he never does bad business out of the fer
fitOry. He states that traffic is picking M
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
THE ANNUAL CONVENTION.

Flint Glass Workers Begin to Prepare for
the July Session.
The Flint Glass Workers Unions are be-
ginning to prepare for the next annual con-
vention, although the session is more than
three months ahead. During April dele
gates will be nominated, to be elected at the
first meeting of the Unions in May.
Last year the convention was made up of
PIT delegates. 80 OF whom went from the
Pittsburg district. This year there will be
230 in the convention and Allegheny county
will furnish 20 of this number. The session
will be held in Steubenville, and one of the
important matters to be considered will he
prospective attempt Oh the part of the glass
packers, who now have an independent
organization, to secure admission to the
union.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
New Patents.

o. d. Lewis, Patent Attorney, 131 Fifth
avenue, Pittsburg. Pa, sends the following
new patents: Henry Aiken, Pittsburg, Pa,
mill appliance; w. C. Beckwith, Fostoria,
O., railway signal torch; A. 3. Bishop,
Medina. O., fifth wheel for wagons; Edward
Bourne, Allegheny, Pa, gas stoves; A. G.
Cochran. Stauffer. Pa, coke oven; B. Arons,
Pittsburg. Pa, yoltaic diamonds, trade
mark; Patrick York, Washington, rope
clamp. United States and ell foreign
patents obtained. Established over 20
years,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
STRUCK THE WRONG MAN.

Mr. Eaton Trips Up an Innocent Looking
Charity Swindler.
Mr.. Eaton, of the Department of Chari-
ties, put stop to a swIndling charity
scheme Friday evening. A little boy came
to his home with letter signed by Mrs.
Dadt. The letter stated she lived on Spring
alley near Twenty-eighth street, was q
widow, sick and had seven children to sup
port. She begged for aid and said God
would reward anyone who assisted her
Mr.. Eaton doubted the story, and when he
questioned the boy he became confused and
said that two of his brothers were called
james. Mr.. Eaton kept the letter and had
the case investigated yesterday. It was
found that Mrs. Dadt did not exist.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
Easter Monday, To-Morrov.

Boys seem to thrive better than any other
class around Easter; it's the holiday when
they are rigged out with new clothing. Our
boys short pants suits. sizes 4 to IA, at 50 %
and 50 50 are grand value. Neat, new and
nob5y patterns to choose from in checks,
plaids, stripes and mixtures. Every boy re.
ceives as present a toy sten,-winding watch
and chain or long lash whip with silver
whistle.
CLOTHING COMPANY, corner Grant and
Diamond streets
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
BLoCKADED THE SIDEWALKS.

Nine italian Fruit Vendors on Liberty Street
Arrested in Bunch.
Yesterday afternoon Officer Conwell made
a raid on a lot Of italian fruit dealers on
Liberty street who had blockaded the side
walk will, their wares. The names of those
arrested are Mike Moss, Anthony Kitta.
Cursor Gioo, Edward Abe, John Fretz, Ed
Praham, Mike Long, John Mona and Lunga
Warge.
They are accused of violating city ordi-
nance, and they put up forfeits of SIS each
for their appearance at the hearing this
morning
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
a PLAsTERERs' COMBINE.

Contractors Of the Monongahela River
Towns Form an Agreement. '-
The contracting plasterers OF Charleroi,
Monongahela City, Bellevernon, Lucyville
and California have formed combination
and have agreed upon scale of prices for
the next year. Any contractor violating
the agreement shall be fined $500, and any
contractor who failed to sign the agreement
previous to yesterday must pay an initiation
fee Of $50.
The contractors have also conceded the
demands of the journeymen plasterers and
hodcarriers, which we're So 90 and 80 80 a
day respectively.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
Industrial Notes,

SECRETARY DILLON. of the Flint Glass
Workers Union. is home from Tifiin, O.. where
be settled a difficulty in Bearty's factory. Pres
ident Smith is at Corning.
THE headquarters of the Duquesne Traction
Company were removed from the Freehold
Bank to the car shops on Neville street. 1t il
thought now the road will be in operation be-
fore July.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
PREPARING FOR THE BANQUET.

The Americas Club Will Meet in the q. s.
Court Rooms.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Americus Club will be held next Saturday
evening in the United States Court room
in the postofice building. This will be the
first meeting of that political body since the
Wood street fire, where the old rooms were
destroyed.
At that meeting chart of the seats at the
annual banquet will be given to the men,
bers. Plans of the new rooms in the Free
hold Bank building will also be submitted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
NEW STEEL PLANT.
W. II. Nimick and Others BuiIding Cold

W. ii. Nimick and Others Building Cold
Rolled Works at Sixtieth Street.
Application will be made on Aprl 81 for
charter for the "Cold Rolled Steel Com
pany," a new concern which already has
its plant nearing completion at Sixtieth
street and the Allegheny Valley Railroad.
". Tyson. % Jr.. ". j a Howard. S-Ji Jr.. and and
Samuel 3. Shoemaker. The capital stock
of the company is 500, 900. The plant will
cost about $1,000, and will turn out all
descriptions OF cold rolled steel.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
Bad Roads Can't Knock 1t Out,

There is one industry in the rural dis
tricts that even bad roads cannot depress to
any appreciable extent. and that is, that of
setting up delegates for political con-
ventions. The candidate who has already
begun treating can travel cross lots if there
be no other way to get to the house of man
who is like to make reliable delegate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
PAATALOONS

That were made for S., our
price S. 50.
That were made for So, our
price $3.
That were made for s., our
price S. so.
That were made for So, our
price So.
That were made for $40, our
price S..
That were made for S12, our
price $6.
That were made for $14, our
price 81.
~ All alterations to i'm.
prove a fit done free of charge.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29

Goods delivered free to all parts of both
cities. To those living out of the city we
will prepay freight on all orders of $40 and
upward to any station or landing within 100
miles of PiItsburg. Send for price list
N. Il. THOMPSON,
S01 Market street and SO Third avenue, op-
posite Gusky's.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
Worked Like a Charm,

The new train of four high rolls described
in TIE DISPATCH some weeks ago, were
put into operation at the Homestead plant
OF Carnegie Bros. & Co., on Friday. 1t
worked entirely satisfactorily. The new
armor plates for the Government are to be
made on this train.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29

and that his iron aud glass shipments are
good. Agents say that the mills are SO
situated this year as TO turn their large Or
ders out almost as fast as received, leaving
no reserve stock to be shipped later. The
fact is, there has been a dearth Of con-
tracts
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
Very Quiet During Holy Week.

"This has been a quiet week for the ho.
tells" said clerk of one of the local houses
last evening. SIT shows that men will at
least try to be good for short period.
Drummers have always recognized this
trait of business people, and during holy
Week they usually lay off expect to see
trade revive next week"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29

Mrs. Kate Cordell and Mrs. Beezie Har-
ries, of 279 and 2S3 Second avenue. respect
lively, are indignant over the report that
their homes are "fences." They unwitting.
ly purchased some articles from Forsyth,
who was arrested for theft at Tarentum, but
claim they did not know tue articles were
stolen
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
Heinz Versus Lutz.

In the suit brought recently by H. J.
Heinz Co. against Lutz Bros. Tor infringe
ment of the Heinz Co. label which they use
on their keystone Brand Preserves, the mas
ter has filed report recommending the issu-
ing of an injunction against the defendant.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
COnfrInafinn

New styles, new ideas in children's con-
irmation photographs; II elegant cabinets,
81. Come to Hendricks & Co., 6s Federal
street, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
The Body WIN Not Re Crema,ed

The relatives of the late Charles Arbuckle
decided yesterday that his remains should
not be cremated. Funeral services will be
held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
residence of his sister, "a Sherman avenue,
Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
BuIldInrJ :, Trade. Council.

The Building Trades Council held q
meeting last night. The fight over the
representation from the painters consumed
good portion of the time. The eight hour
demands were also discussed. but no action
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
Do yOu Eat2

Iwant to prove to all my friends and Gus
toners that while work tor my own inter-
est don't forget theirs. First to cut prices
down; last to put them up, and strictly first
class goods, is my aim. Send for April
price list and special offer slip.
l will give with all regular orders Of ten
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29

Fine Chickering square piano at $3.50;
fine Mel1or & Hoene piano at 500; parlor
organs. Chapel organs and all styles OF new
upright pianos at less than cost, at Broad
berry & Eyth's, 440 Wood street. Selling
out to quit business.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
Beer as o Beverage

Increases in favor every year, and the out
put Of the Iron City Brewery keeps on the
increase, too. Sold by all dealers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29

YOU'LL be sure to like our cream ale if
once tried: Call Iron City Brewery, tele-
phone 11S6, and order some.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29

USE O'Keefe's 0. X. shoe blacking.
O'Keefe & Co.. chemists, 7oS Smlthfeld
street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29

IRON CITY beer pleases everybody by its
fine favor aud pleasant effects. Dealers all
handle it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29

ARE you going to have reception? Ken.
nedy furnishes everything.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
Spring Suitings.

suitings,. trouserings and overcoatings al
Pitcairn's 434 Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
Stylish Suitings.

For a good-ftting dress or business suit q
to PItcairn's, 434 Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
USE

Iron City beer.
You're certain to like It,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29

That were made for $40, our
price $40.
That were made for $25, our
price $I2.
That were made for $50, our
price SIS.
That were made for $40, our
price $40.
That were made for $50, our
price SIS.
That were made for 500, our
price $50.
That were made for $40. our
price SIS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-29
Uncle Sam

Still collects duty on sugar. Thompson 8
New York Grocery sells sugar duty free.
So here goes
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1891-06-19

First dam Bette Kinkead by Contractor t934,
sire Of DR. West 2 ~. Contractor was ,'re4 ly
AiaN tull brother 10 Orange Glri 20, by Handle
tonian 40 Con tractors dam Lady G-dhcy by
Green's Hamhlettnian So, full brother % y o.Un-
teer and Sentinel. Ajax sired in 90 list
Second dam full sister TO ID. Monroe 1>.tt by
Jim Monroe s35 sire Of Lady Monroe GA hitty
Bates TO- Monroe Chief asa and - 90 80 list.
Jim Monroe by AleNancers AhdaI'ah IS