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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
KILLED BY A CHILD.
Little Catherine Kopp Dies Week
Alter Being Struck by
STONE THROWN AT HER BY A BOY
Coroner Mcdowell Takes the Testimony Of
the Parents.
RESULT OF A QUARREL OVER MATCHES

Stone-throwing has caused the death of q
girl in Millvale borough, and little boy is
lying very low from the same cause.
Coroner Mcdowell began an inquest last
night on the death of Catherine Kopp, aged
Z years, who died at her home in Millvale
borough on Thursday of injuries isflicted by
boy who threw a stone at her, striking her
on the temple. The father. mother and sis
ter of the child and a neighbor, Mrs. Caro-
line Brunner, were examined.
From their testimony it appears that the
little girl had been sent ont BY one of the
boarders at Mr.. Ferdinand Kopp's house to
buy q box of matches on the evening
of the 22d inst. She returned
few minutes later. with her
head badly discolored and bleeding from a
cut in the right temple. She said boy
named Whitley Torgiss, of about her own
age, had struck her with lump of coal be-
cause she would not give him the matches.
The child did not seem 10 be seriously hurt,
and was sent to school next day, although
she complained of severe headache until
Monday. She came home from school that
day sick and complaining of the pain in
her head. DIR. Sullivan was called, and,
according to the testimony, he was unable
to tell what the trouble was because the
symptoms were not fully developed. He
visited her twice day until she died, ON
Thursday last.
The testimony of the child's father
showed that she was his favorite child,
and he had given up his work in the
mill TO attend to her wants from the time
she was put to bed. The mother testified
that the Torgiss family had paid no atten-
tion to the little girls injury, and did not
come near the house until after her death.
The Coroner decided to continue the in
quest until 2 o'clock this afternoon, when
several children who saw the little girl on
the evening of her injury will be called to
the stand.
Walter Keay. who lives near the Kopp
residence, has a fractured skull, and is in a
very serious condition, but may recover.
As he was returning from school last week
he passed two playmates who were quarrel
ing. A stone was thrown which struck the
boy on the head and rendered him senseless,
and he has not yet regained consciousness.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
THINK THEY CAN STAND IT.
Two Men Willing to Go Without Eating for
80 Days for 1000.

Two Men Willing to Go Without Eating for
80 Days for 81 900.
The offer of Manager Davis, of the Fifth
Avenue Museum, to pay 81, 600 to any man
that will fast for 80 days, has already borne
results. Mr.. Davis reported yesterday that
two candidates for the honors and the money
had put In an appearance at the museum.
One of them was from Greensburg. He
gave the name of Samuel Linton, and said
he had gone as long as six days without
eating and thought he could go the full
month. Another was young physician of
this city who gave his name, but declared
he had not fully made up his mind, and did
not care for publicity until he had consulted
with his friends.
The contest will be conducted in an up
righs way and a committee of four will
watch the faster night and day. They will
be sworn and care will be taken to select
wellknown citizens. Physicians will also
be in attendance. 1t is possible that the
contest will be inauguratei with two fasters.
Mr.. Davis still expects others will enter the
novel contest.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
SMALL SCRAPS OF LOCAL NEWS.

Two bay horses owned by John Boyd, the Al
legheny livery man, ran away on Beaver avenue
Yesterday, and bumped into 4 street car, break
ing the buggy pole and slightly injuring one Of
the horses
CAR No. on the Central Traction line went
off the track at Fourth avenue and Grant street
yesterday morning. delaying traffic on that line,
the Second Avenue Electric line and Short
line. 1t was the second accident on that line
within "a hours.
THE friends of ex-Ald derman Porter are circu-
Iating petition for his release from the peni-
tentIary. The petition states that he is IN bad
health. and will die if he is notspeedily freed.
MRS. s. MCKEE and Mrs. William McCreery
have issued an appeal to the public for fur
niture, carpets. ETC.. to fit mp the rooms in the
new addition to the West Penn Hospital.
THE flag on the postoffice was at half-mast
yesterday, and the building was draped with
black bunting. out of respect to the memory Of
Secretary Window.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
FOUND BESIDE THIS TRACK.
William Braithwait Discovered in an Un
conscious Condition at Hutton.

William Braithwait Discovered in an Un-
conscious Condition at Hutton.
William Braithwait, a well-dressed young
man, about IS years of age, was removed to
the West Penn Hospital about s o'clock
last evening in patrol wagon No. 3. He
was brought down from Edgwater, a station
near Hutton, on the Allegheny Valley Rail-
road, by the express shortly before s O'Clock,
suffering from internal injuries and severe
fracture of the skull. He was in an uncon-
scious condition.
The conductors of the train on which he
was brought from Edgewater, stated that
the young man was found near the railroad
track in an insensible condition, the infer
ence being that he was struck by train.
He was still in an unconscious condition at
the West Penn Hospital until IL o'clock
last night, but the physicians there enter
tain the hope that he may recover. Braith-
wait is the son of a well-known contractor,
and lives with his parents at Hutton.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
THEY SIGNED The PLEDGE.

Eighteen Men Bid Farewell to Drink at the
Standard Theater.
A large number were present last evening
at the Dunn temperance meeting in the
Standard Theater, New Grant street. The
meeting was opened with an address by
Miss Susan Jones, of the Moorhead Union.
She was followed with speeches by Joseph
Wittenberg and G. n. McMaster
An eloquent appeal was the closing ad-
dress of Mr.. Dunn. At the conclusion of
the address, about Is men and boys signed the
pledge. The series of meetings will be con-
eluGed tomorrow evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
WANT JOBS FROM UNCLE SAM.

One Hundred and Thirty-Two Applicants
and No Places Vacant.
The Pittsburg postofice officials will hold
civil service examination on Tuesday.
They will put 132 candidates through their
PAGES and see how fast they can trot from a
civil service point of view.
All these people are desirous of obtaining
positions under Postmaster Mexican, and
possibly one or two could be induced to take
that gentleman's position. As Mr.. Mexican
is not prepared to resign, and as he does not
expect to have any vacancies in the office,
the prospect before the candidates is very
gloomy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
BOTTLES CLASSIFIED.
Freight Agents Regret That Mr.. McCague L.
Quitting the Business.

Freight Agents Regret That Mr.. McCague Is
Quitting the Business.
The Pittsburg Committee of Freight
Agents met at the Lake Shore Office yester-
day to consider the question of making
through rates to st. Paul, but the matter
was postponed. .-....
The committee appointed on the classif-
cation of bottles reported. There are so
many kinds of bottles that some were not
classified, and when shipped were given the
glassware rate, which is higher than the
bottle schedule. All varieties OF bottles are
provided for now.
George McCague, who leaves the Lake
Shore to-day to take position with Carne-
gle, Phipps & Co., resigned the secretary
shipof the committee, and j. p. Orr, of the
Pennsylvania Company, was elected to sue
ceed him. A resolution regretting that Mr.
McCague was leaving the railroad business
was passed unanimously.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
NOWHERE TO GO.

Necessities of q City Ofice for the Ale,
gheny County Home.
Hannah Diamond was sent by the De.
partment of Charities to the County Home
at Woodville yesterday. She is over so
years of age and is suffering from asthma.
She has lived out the Perrysville plank road
since 1861. First she applied for relief to
the Allegheny Poor Board but was sent to
Pittsburg. and, after great deal of trouble,
a place was found for her at the County
Home.
Almost every day there are similar cases
turned up. but as there is no one in Pitts
burg to represent the County Home it throws
too much work on the Pittsburg DEPART
ment.
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will not be another delay, but settlement
must be reached Immediately.
STILL IN CONVENTION.

Miners Pass Some Very Important Resolu-
tions--want the Gallagher Bill Extended
to tho Bituminous District-Will Ad-
journ To-Day.
The convention of miners spent nearly the
whole of yesterday considering legislation
for their craft. The first they did was to
pass the following resolution, reported by
the special committee appointed at the
previous days session:
WHEREAS, On the morning of January q,
1891, there occurred catastrophe almost un-
equaled for loss of life in the mining annals Of
the United States; therefore belt
Resolved, That this body representing the
miners of Western Pennsylvania, extend the
hand of sympathy and benevolencc to the
widows and orphans of this deplorable calam-
ity,
Resolved, That the sympathy of this body
take practical shape, and that 1t be made man.
datory on all delegates to this convention, on
returning to their respective mines, to call
meetings to take action on the following
propositions:
Resolved, That all unions in Western Penn
sylvania be called upon to contribute such
financial assistance as lies in their power, and
that the funds SO collected be forwarded to the
proper authority, Peter Wise, Scottdale.
Resolved, That we indorse the appointment
by the House and Senate OF this Common
State mining laws, the amendment and en-
forcement of the same the cause Of miEe dis
asters and to suggest means for their preven-
tiou.
Resolved, That we urge the commission to
visit the various mining centers OF the State
to hear testimony and gather data from miners
and others qualified to give Information per-
tanning to the same.
Resolved That this convention direct tel
egram to be sent to State Senator Thompson,
Chairman of the Investigating Commission, re-
questing said commission to give the fore
going favorable consideration.
Another resolution was passed calling
upon the Legislature to extend the Gallagher
bill, passed two years ago, relating to the
anthracite region, to the bituminous region
as we'll. This bill requires an examination
as to competency before any digger can hold
a situation in a mine
The delegates discussed the Monongahela
strike and the eighthour movement further,
and declared their intention of remaining
firm for the advance, which, to consider
everything, amounts TO about 40 or 30 per
cent. The convention, which has now been
in session longer than usual, will continue
its business to-day, when officers will be
elected and delegates to the Columbus con-
vention chosen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
ITALY AGAINST AFRICA.
An Argument in Which Hoe Played
Big Part

An Argument In Which Hoe Played a
Big Part
An Italian banana vender, whose want of
English prevents the possibility of his name
becoming known, occupies bunk in the
Allegheny General Hospital, nursing
scalp wound made by a hoe welded BIZ a
lusty son of Africa. The Italian was pass
ing up Henderson street. and, seeing gang
of men working on house, went over, with
the expectation Of making few sales. The
workmen decided 10 have little fun, but it
resulted disastrously for the man from
sunny Italy, as he got the worst of an argu-
ment with colored hod carrier.
The colored man was arrested later in the
day, and gave the name of Henry jenkins.
The italian is not dangerously injured. His
scalp is divided against itself, but his skull
remains intact.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
MEXICAN MINE OWNERS.

A Party of Three Visit the United States to
Inspect Machinery.
Angel Zoraya. f. Hidalgo and Juan B.
Blanquez, manager of the st. Rafael Mining
Company, of Mexico, are at the A nderson.
Mr.. Blanquez SAID they were silver mine
owners and operators and came to A merica
to study American mining methods and
machinery. They have been through
the West, and will return home By way of
Birmingham, Ala. .. 81, -.
The gentlemen we're we'll pleased with
what they saw. Mr.. Blanquez says the
American machinery for crushing the ore
is away ahead OF the Mexican device.
There is plenty of silver in Mexico, and the
operators would like to see free coinage
adopted in the United States.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
FIRED OUT THE GAS.

Coal VIII Hereafter Be Used at the AIle-
gheny City Farm.
At the regular monthly meeting Of the
Allegheny City Poor Board yesterday, it
was decided to discontinue the use of natur.
al gas at the Farm.
Major w. P. Hunker. the Secretary, pre-
sented his annual report showing the aver
age number of inmates Of the city Home to
have been 254, at an average weekly cost OF
81 "a per inmate. The expenses for last
year we're $50, ,201 80.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
THE LAST DAY OF GRACE.

Westinghouse Preferred Stock Cannot Be
Purchased Later Than This Afternoon
The Local Creditors Committee has fin
ished its work and made report to Mr..
Bannister, but the figures are kept secret,
awaiting the return of Mr.. Westinghouse.
He was expected yesterday. and as ne did
not arrive he is looked for to-day. To-day
will he the last is which stock will be for
sale, but the full report may not be ready be-
fore Monday. Considerable OF the preferred
stock was sold yesterday.
It is understood that the work of the
Creditors Committee was emineutly satis-
factory, otherwise it would have continued
on duty until to-day instead of making the
report Thursday evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
HELD FOR STEALING BRASS.

Toker and Schaeffer Go to Court, Mccall
lister Is Discharged.
John Toker, jerks McCallister and John
Schaeffer had hearing before Magistrate
Hyndman last evening, on charge of lar
ceny. Special Officer Mclaughlin, with
several members of the Keystone Iron Mill,
of Soho, testified that the defendants were
implicated in stealing brass scrap from the
mill.
Toker testified that he had taken several
pieces OF brass. Schaefer said all he had
done was to furnish them with q bag to
gather scrap. McCallister proved to the
Magistrate that he had nothing to do with
the robbery. Magistrate Hyndman dis
charged McCallister, and held Toker and
Schaeffer for court.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
MEMS MACKINTOSHES.

One lot Genuine English Mackintoshes,
plaids and plain colors, that were $40 and
SIS. reduced to SIS.
One lot Genuine English M1ckin-
toshes, plains and neat checks, dark COLI,
ors, that were $rA SIS and $I6, reduced
to $40.
One lot Genuine English Mackin-
toshes, plaids and checks. that were Sis,
$40 and S7s, reduced to SIS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
A Reinstatement Anticipated.

A gentleman closely connected with the
John Phillips case said yesterday, that he
was confident Mr.. Phillips would be rein
stated. 1.-THE investigation clearly showed
said he, THAT Phillips should never have
been expelled, and the only thing the Exc
cutive Board can do, that 1 can see, is to
reinstate him."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
ASSUMING NEW ROLES.

Two Persons Who Are Paid to Please the
Public VIII Now Please Themselves.
William j. FIannery. who assumes an
important character in 'The U. S.
Mail' under the name Of William Jerome,
will be married this A>ining at the st.
Charles Hotel to Miss Sylvan Blanche
Leopolde Wade, who is known in the profes-
sion as Miss Fontainbleau.
Mr.. Jerome and Miss Fontainbleau played
together last season in ''The Fakir." The
strong glare of the footlghts ripened their
love, they became engaged to be married,
and Miss Fontainbleau retired to private
life at the end of last season. A few days
ago she came to this city, and to-day she
will assume the role OF a matron.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
READY TO RETURN.

James Fannon Arrested a Few Days After
He Leaves the Penitentiary.
James Fannon was arrested yesterday by
Officer Malley or Penn street for picking a
lady's pocket. The theft was witnessed by
James V. Jenkins. who raised an alarm,
causing Fannon to drop the pocketbook and
start away on run. Officer Malley started
in pursuit and captured his man. landing
him in Central station. The pocketbook
was recovered.
Fannon is noted as crook in police cir
cles and has been but short time out Of the
penitentiary, where he served a four-year
term for burglary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
COMING IN BY HUNDREDS.
About Two Thousand Liquor Applications
Expected.

About Two Thousand Liquor Applications
Expected.
Applicants for license to sell! liquor are
coming forward in considerable numbers
these days, and some predict that there will
be more than 1000 in the county. There
were 143 applications filed yesterday. Ex-
Sheriff Hunter SAYS that at least 10 per cent
OF the names are new ones, and that most Of
them are for retail license. He also states that
the impression gains strength from day to
day that enough saloon licenses will be
granted and distributed SO as to break mp
the speak-easy business, it being seemingly
impossible to wipe out their business so long
as there is demand for their stock.
1t is thought that fair distribution Of sa-
looms will destroy the speak-easy monopoly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
BOUND FOR SYRACUSE.

International Union of Stonemasons VIII
Meet Monday.
The Stonemasons' International Union of
America will hold its first annual convsn-
tion in Syracuse, N. Y, beginning next
Monday -..a,
William McGregor, Patrick Collins and
Christ Bonans will represent the Stone
masons' Union of Pittsburg there and will
leave this morning, in company with Mr..
George Jones, of this city, who is Secretary
of the International U nion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
DRUNK OR DsMENrED.

Trying to Determine the Condition Of a
Man Who Was Noisy.
NJ. j. Mshon was sent to Jail yesterday on
a charge of disorderly conduct Mahon was
charged with acting disorderly at the St..
James Hotel on Thursday night.
At the hearing yesterday morning before
Alderman McKenna, it could not be proven
whether the man was intoxicated at the
time. This gave rise to the suspicion that
Mahon was demented. He was then COM
mitted to Jail until further Investigation
of the case could be made. SSsv
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
THE FUND Is GROWING.

Contributions Flowing in for the Mammoth
Mine Sufferers.
R. D. Layton is still receiving subscrip-
tions for the sufferers by the Mammoth
mine disaster. Among the first to put his
name down for a contribution was Robert
L. S. Ward, of Roberts street, who was the
first subscriber to the Johnstown fund.
Mr.. Layton will ask every Sunday school
in the State to take up a collection week
from tomorrow for the relief of the sufferers,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
Barrains in Children,s Department.

One los in children's jackets, sizes 4, 6. 8,
10 and IL years, that were S6-reduced to S3.
One lot light weight coats. sizes to 16
years, that were 50. $40 and s12-reduced to
%.
And all children's dresses now at greatly
reduced prices. Jos. HORN & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
ANY Kind of a Nose,

Prof Little. the expert optIcian, measures
the nose for frames as we'll as examines the
with Biggs & Co., Jewellers, Smithfeld and
Sixth av. wThS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
r, j. Vankirk Missing,

The Southside police are looking for r.
j. Nankirk, of Bennett station, who has
been missing from home SINCE Wednesday
Vankirk is 81 years old, of medium build,
has two fugers of his left hand, and had on
dark clothes
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
A New China Company.

An effort is now being made to organize
company in this city to manufacture the
higher grades of china and porcelain ware,
and those leading in the movement feel con-
fdent of success
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
Took Too Much Morphine.

Henry J. Beecher, aged 80 years, died
suddenly at his home, No. 40 Market street,
yesterday morning, and the verdict of the
Coroner's jury, at the inquest last night,
was that death was due to an overdose OF
morphine, to which the deceased had been
addicted
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
Industrial Items.

YOUNGSTOWN puddlers struck against hard
iron yesterday.
THE flint bottle trade is still rather quiet and
stocks are mounting up.
THERE were 81 strikes in the country during
the present month. most of them victorious.
THE Novelty Glass Company. of Fostoria. o.,
will likely be ready for operation by the middle
of next week. 1t is an 1Ipot furnace.
The Single Tax League will discuss the
question, "Will the Adoption of the Single Tax
Secure to Labor Its Full Earningsf' to-
morrow.
E. r. WALLACE, formerly with Carnegie,
Phipps & Co., has established commission
business in brick, iron and steel, with head.
quarters in the Lewis block.
THE buckeye Novelty Glass Company, Of
Bowling Green, o., will be sold next Wednes-
day. The sale Is Eecessitated by the passage
of the anti-lottery bill, which has knocked out
several manufacturers of novelties.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31

BY calling Hello. 1885," you can order
the finest ales and beers for your family's
use. IRON CITY BREWING COMPANY.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
Another Postponement.

The Ihmsen case, which was to have been
settled yesterday, was postponed again until
to-day. Master Workman Evans says there
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31

ADD 20 drops of Angostura Bitters to
every glass of impure water you drink.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31

DE-. B. NJ. HANNA. Eye, ear, nose and
throatdiseases exclusively. Office. 720 Penn
street. Pittsburg, Pa sS5su
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31

CORNMEAL is a healthy food and makes
pretty compilations; Ellice Serena tells all
about it in THE DISPATCH tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
Spot Scarfs.

New in mems furnishings department to-
day. Jos. HORNE & Co.'S,
Penn Avenue StoreS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31

READ Robert Louis Stevenson's opening
South Sea Island letter In to-morrow's big
DISPATCH.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
MEMS UNDERWEAR
Reducea..

Steel Mixed Merinos from ooc to 65c.
All-wool Scarfs from ST. to 7sc.
Fine Came"s Hair from ST. IS to 7sc.
All-wool Scarlet from ST. IS to ST..
All wool Scarlet from ST. so to Sr 25,
All-wool Scarlet from So to ST. so.
Finest Camel's Hair from So to ST. 90.
Finest N. & N. B. Merino from So 90
o So.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-31
SPOT
SCARFS
5oCENTS.

A brand new display this morn.
ing.
The first real Spring Opening of
Mems Neckwear.
A special purchase, entirely new
styles, and extraordinary values.
Tecks and Four-in-Hands.
BARGAINS FOR MEN:
Guyot's French Suspenders at
35c.
Gloves at reduced prices.
Smoking Jackets, still a nice as
sortment all sizes, away under
value.
Mems Cashmere and Merino n
Hose, in which we can show only
the smaller sizes (o15 and a few
sizes each way), that were soc and
6oc a pair, reduced to 25c a pair.