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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
TWO AGAINST ONE.


School Teacher and Director Arrested for
Assault and Battery.
A hearing was held in the case of Lea Murray
versus George Wertman and Mack Griffiths,
charged with assault and battery on 12year.o
George Murray before Alderman McMaster
yesterday afternoon. Wertman is public
school teacher IN West Deer township and
Griffiths is one of the directors of the same
school. The allegation is that Wertman un-
behavior. when the boy got the best of the
teacher and Griffiths was called on to render
assistance.
The Alderman reserved his decision in the
case until tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
DEATH OF ]. G. BACKOFEN.
One of the Best Known of Pittsburg's Cit
izens Passes AWAY

One of the Best Known of Pittsburg's Cit
izens Passes Away.
]. g. Backofen died yesterday at his home on
Sheridan avenue, East End, aged 81 years. He
was well-known Pittsburger since 1888, and
was born in Nuremberg Germany. In 1885 Mr..
Backofen started the Pittsburg Courier, Ger
man paper, which he conducted for number
of years. He was one of the incorporators of
the German Library Association in 1s49; a
leading member OF the Smithfeid Street Ger
man Church: one of the foupders of the Dollar
Savings Bank, and was connected with several
financial and insurance companies. He was
Consular agent for several European powers
at one time, and was also known as one of the
oldest members of the Odd Fellows and the
Masonic fraternity in this section.
MIR. Backofen was staunch Republican. but
declined to hold office. He retired from busi-
ness a number OF years ago and was the father
of six children. among them being George W.
Backofen, of Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
a NEW ENGINE HOUSE.

Chief Brown to Open the Station on Mt.
Washington Next Monday.
Chief Brown. in company with Superintend-
ent Weir. went over to Mt. Washington yester-
day to inspect No. engine house. They ex-
pressed themselves well pleased with the house,
and it will be opened next Monday.
The house has all the modern conveniences,
the fire engine being in the front part of the
building. and the patrol wagon in the rear with
oell rooms attached. Chief Brown. in speaking
of the new house, said that the last hose car
Tiage has been purchased for the city. He will
advertise next time for hose wagon. and it
Will be placed in the Mt. Washington house.
He considered the ordinary hose carriages too
heavy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
CAUSED BY DIPHTHERIA.
Coroner Mcdowell Sets at Rest Rumors
About the Death of J. f. Zimmerman

Coroner Mcdowell Sets at Rest Rumors
About the Death of j. f. Zimmerman.
Coroner Mcdowell was notified yesterday OF
the death of Joseph F. Zimmerman. aged @
years, at his home. No SO Alpine avenue. Allie.
gheny. Last Saturday Zimmerman's throat be-
came sore, and he laid off work. His throat
getting worse. he went to physician, who pre-.
scribed for him. He took very little of the
medicine and ulcers formed in his throat. On
Wednesday night he died.
Some Of the neighbors conceived the idea
that the medicine given Zimmerman had
caused his death. and reported the case TO the
Coroner. An investigation was made. and it
was developed that it was q case of dIphtheria.
Blood poisoning had been caused by the ulcers
in the throat and resulted in death. The medi-
cine given was In itself harmless. The investi.
cation exonerated the physician from all
blame, and an inquest was decided unnecessary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
JUNIORS SECURE A DAY.

Anniversary of Bunker Hill to Be Me-
chanics' Day at the Worlds Fair.
Fred ]. Shaler, former business man on
Carson street, Southsidc. who has been in
Chicago for eight years. returned yesterday to
locate permanently as the local agent of the
Masonic Endowment Fund. MIR. Shaler is
also prominent member of the Junior Order
United American Mechanics. having served as
State Council Secretary of Illinois since its
organization. He was one of committee that
went before the Worlds Fair Committee and
induced the Commission to set apart the anni-
versary OF the battle Of Bunker Hill as Junior
day.
The National Council is expected to be in
session IN Chicago at that time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
FOR SMASHING THE WINDOW.

Four Men Held for the Accident by Which a
Nashville Lady Was Hurt.
Hampton Houghton. of the Pennsylvania
road, SAID last night that the four men con-
cerned in breaking the window of the limited
at Ben's creek. near GalItzin, ard by which
Mrs. McKeever, of Nashville, Tenn, was in.
jured, as already reported in The DISPATCH,
had been arrested and lodged in jail to await
trial.
They had been drinking in a saloon at the
creek, and coming out with bottle among
them fell TO Quarreling as the train ap-
preached. One Of them, in drunken Il t. had
fired the bottle at the train. with the result
mentioned
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
BLACK BEAUTY's STORY.

A Philanthropic Lady Distributing Books
to Pittsburg Liverymen.
Mrs. Henry Asthalter, wife of the well-known
Southside physician, has secured large num-
ber of copies of the book "Black Beauty; His
Grooms and Companions" which she is dis
tributing to liverymen and others who have a
number of horses under their care. The book
is styled the Uncle Toms Cabin of the Horse"
and in well written and interesting story, tells
of the unintentional improper treatment of the
horse and how he should pe cared for. The
book is issued by the Humane Society, and
Mrs. Asthalter purchased them for distribution
IN Pittsburg.
She has already given away several Dozen
and persons having charge of 4 large number
of horses can secure q copy by addressing her
at 1929 Butler street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
THE SUICIDE IDENTIFIED.
Mysterious Stranger Says the Astor House
Victim Was a Mind Reader.

A Mysterious Stranger Says the Astor House
Victim Was Mind Reader.
NEW YORK. Feb. 5-The body of the man
who called himself Fred Evans, of England. was
identified this morning by a stranger. Accord
ing to the stranger. who was careful not to give
his name, the dead man registered under his
own name. Frederick Evans was . well-known
mind-reader whose operations were chiefly con-
fined to the Pacific SLOPE and whose former
residence was San Francisco
In support of this statement, the stranger
produced a photograph of the dead man and a
letter written by him with his signature Both
corresponded exactly to those of the suicide.
young wife in San francisco. Evans killed
himself in the AsIor House late Monday night
by cutting his throat with a razor. Before doing
SO he took the lining out of his hat, cut the tab
off hisishrt, destroyed all his letters and papers
and in every other way endeayored to make his
Identification as difficult as possible.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
TWO FATAL ACCIDENTS.
One Child Burned to Death and Another
Killed by Street Car.

Killed by a Street Car.
There were two fatal accidents yesterday and
one that is expected to have fatal ending,
while the larger portion of the other accidents
consisted of broken limbs. This is the list:
MARGARET O'TooLE - Little 5-year-od
daughter of Lawrence O'TooIe, was fatally
burned at her home, Woods Run, Wednesday
night while playing near the fire.
JOHN RYAN-At Zugs Mill John Ryan was
so badly crushed about the thighs and injured
internally that he may die. he lives at the
corner of Thirteenth street and Mulberry alley.
FRANK EBERLY-Frank Eberly, of BoQuet
street, is at the West Penn Hospital, suffering
from a fractured leg received by falling from a
ladder.
GEORGE DoNLEY-While coupling cars on
the P. V. & c. r. r. at Ormsby station, Brake
man George Donley had his arm fractured by
a coupling pin falling upon it.
GUS BEARY-Gu' Beary, of Woods Run,
fell OH the icy pavement and broke his leg.
BARNEY LARKINs-Wbile walking on Car
son street yesterday, Barney Larkins fell and
broke his leg.
ROSCOE MAXwELL-The Coroner was noti-
ned last night that Roscoe Maxwell, a p
mOnths-old boy, had been run over and killed
by street car at McKeespOrt
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
TROUBLE AT A BREWERY.

The knights of Labor Want the Use of Union
Brick Continued.
There are signs of trouble at the brewery Of
Frauenheim Il Vilsack. The firm is erecting an
addition to the Iron City Brewery, and, it is
claimed non-union brick are being used. Mas
ter Workman Evans, of District Assembly g. K.
of L.. will have a consultation with the firm to-
day for the purpose of adjusting the matter.
The first story is up. and three others are yet
to go up.
with union brick. He understands that the ma
teria is now being furnished by Speer q
Whitmer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
RANDALL CLUB IN SESSION.
The Society of the Members Highly Appre
ciated in Harrisburg.


ciated in Harrisburg.
The mcnthly meeting of the Randall Club
was held last night J. E McCrickert presiding
and D. c. Cawley, Secretary. A vast amount
of routine business was done and there was
animated but good-humored discussion. Chief
Marshal McCrickert reported the kind of time
the members had at Harrisburg ut the inaugu-
ration of Governor Pattson, and among other
things presented a statement from the Lochel
House certifying that nothing was due, that
the society of the club was ample pay for she
space 1t occupied. The communication was
arprecIatively received.
The Board of Trustees reported the clubs
business for 1890, and the board was authorized
10 engage musical director 10 train members
so that they could entertain on occasions when
the club meets for enjoyment Twenty-three
new members were elected. A vote OF thanks
WAS gwen Marshal McCrckert. z. n. Guthrie,
Captain ]. b. Streator. J. K. Jacobs and J. ].
Fletcher, first. second and third lieutenants,
and Z. W. Stevens sergeant, for services at
Harrisburg. and another to Hons. William
Finn, John n. Mech. Charles W. Muehlbriner
and DR.. hrOesen for courtesies extended.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
AROUSED FROM HER TRANCE.

The Amboy Girl Who Slept Year Says She
Was Conscious All the Time.
AMBoY, ILL.,. Feb. 5.-Miss Grace Gridley.
of this place, has just awakened from her pro-
longed trance. AS the result of religious ex-
citement she went into q comatose condition
nearly year ago, and continued in that state
up to the present time, taking no food during
all that time except a little in liquid form.
She has now regained the use OF her muscles
and is IN u fair way to recover. She says she
was conscious all the while, but was unable to
make the fact known to her friends. She re-
peats conversations which occurred in her hear
ing during her trance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
FINEST IN THE WORLD.
Morris W. Mead Talks of the Fire and Police
Electrical Service.

MOTIFS W. hIeaO lalkS Oh tne Ire anu fOtlCe
Electrical Service.
Morris w. Mead, Superintendent Of the Bu-
reau of Electricity, arrived home from the East
last night. For the past week he has been in
New ork and Philadelphia examining the
workings of some of the latest electrical appl-
ances in the police and IRE alarm systems. The
object of the visit was to see some of the cleo
trical instruments. which are to be placed in
Pittsburg in practical operation.
Mr.. Mead says that when the Pittsburg
Bureau of Electricity Is completed next summer
it will be the finest equipped electrical fire and
police system in the world. AS the new system
will last at least for 30 years, arrangements will
he made so that the system will be able to cover
all the territory the city may acquire in that
time.
The old instruments will be taken care of so
that in case of the instruments being destroyed
the old appliances could be operated temporar-
lily in another room. The city of Brooklyn will
copy Pittsburg's system.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
Glass Men Still in Session.

The glass and crockery men continued their
business in the Monongahela House yesterday.
Discussion hung principally on the system of
charging for packages. and the custom of SELL
ing to tea, powder and other dealers on their
'gift" plan. A strong speech was made by
State Senator n. 3. Scott, of Wheeling.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
IUMBLING OVER EACH cTHER
Id Their Easerness to Get Licenses to Sell
Liquors.


Liquors.
There was no chance for gossip in the office
Of the Clerk of Courts yesterday, for applicants
for license TO sell liquor almost tumbled over
each other, and to save time most of them had
the even change to pay the fee. There is nothing
new in regard to the speculation as to who will
hold the License Court this year. for while it is
not certain that Judge White will preside
there is no denial of the statement that be has
been slated. All that can be authoritatively
stated is that appearances indicate that enough
applicants will present themselves by o'clock
tomorrow night to assuage the thirst of the en-
tire county. provided they are properly distrib-
uJed. So far the distribution cannot be salts
factorily ascertained, as the clerks haven't had
time TO classify and credit localities. 1t is still
thought applications will run something over
1000. possibly more.
There were 1851 applicants last year. There
will be fewer asking for wholesale license this
year, but more in the "jIgger" trade than last
wear
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
A PHENOMENAL GROWTH.

The Receipts of the Postoffice Increased 10
Per Cent Last Month.
The report of the Pittsburg Postoffce for the
month of January will show that from the sale
of stamps. postal cards and stamped envelopes
alone 500. 1l3 67were received. The correspond
ing month OF last year only showed a total of
s47,l7O A. The increase is s7,9I3 g. or almost Is
per cent.
remarkable one In showing the great growth of
Pittsburg. He was especially pleased from tn
fact that, although the receipts st the Clearing
House were lower than usual last month, the
number of stamps sold shows there was no ac-
tualtdiminutlon of business.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
A STIR IN GLASS CIRCLES

Caused by the Recent Advance In the Price
of Nitrate of Soda.
The South American troubles and the conse-
quens advances in price of nitrate Of soda have
crea.ed a little stir in glass circles.
Local manufacturers, however. say they
have a sufficient supply for immediate use, and
as these frequent revolutions generally are of
short duration, they hope to see the price re-
cede before they are again on the market.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
A VALUABLE TESTIMONIAL.

The Retiring President of the Tariff Club
Presented With a Watch.
The regular meeting of the Young Mems Re-
publican Tariff Club was held last evening with
a large attendance. Mr.. Ii. P. Ford, the new
President. presided for the first time
The event of the evening was the presenta.
ton of beautiful gold watch to Thomas NJ.
Mcfarland. Esq., the retiring president The
watch is valued at $3.50.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
THE FAYERwEATHER WILL CASE.

A Witness Testifies to the Dead MiIlionaire's
Unsound Condition.
NEW IoRK. Feb. SIN the Fayerweather
will case to-day, Elizabeth r. Joyce. witness
to several codcils of the will which gave mill
ions TO charity. said that on November Is, Mr..
Fayerwether was not able to converse.
He answered the formal questions by nod
ding his head and could hardly use his hand to
sign. She did not consider him of sound mind.
He was evidently dying at the time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
FED BY HIS COMPANIONS.

How Joseph Fresh Eluded the Police and
His Parents for Two Weeks.
Joseph Fresh, aged 13 years, who has been
missing from his home on Sylvan avenue for
the past two weeks. was found by his mother on
Second avenue. near Frankstown, last
night. Mrs. Fresh brought the boy to the
Fourteenth ward police station and had him
locked up. She then went to Magistrate
Hyndman's office in the East End. where she
made arrangements to have the boy sent to the
Reform School.
The police have been looking for the boy
since he left home. but he managed to hide
about the mills along Second avenue and re-
ceive his food from his companions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
PREPARING LARGE PLANS.

Work On the Pennsylvania Plate Glass
Works Nearing Completion.
Dixon, Woods & Co.. are progressing rapidly
with the work for the Pennsylvania Plate
Glass Company at Irwin. and expect to have
the plant ready for operation in about two
months.
They have also charge of the plans and sreci-
fications for George A. Macbeth & Co.. new
l5pot furnaces at Ellwood, Ind.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
Statistics on Strikes.

Il. L. Eyrle, of the Department Of Internal
Affairs, was in the city yesterday collecting
statistics on strikes and lockouts for a report
to be published about July Is These reports
have only been made every FIVE years. but Mr..
EyrIe thinks hereafter they will be made
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
Nominations by Taxpayers.

The Taxpayers Protection Association of the
Twenty-ninth ward met last night in the Bed
ford school building to nominate ward candi.
dates. The following were selected: School
Directors, George Smith and Theodore Weber:
Ward Assessors, Frederick Schmunk, Michael
kittenger and August Krine, and Constable,
John Langenbacher
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
CHEMISES:

Of fine French Percale, Handmade
Sacque Chemise, handsomely embroid-
ered-price, 75c.
Of fine French Percale, Handmade
Band Chemise, beautifully embroidered,
with cluster tucks-price. 81 to s2.
OF fine French Nalnsook, Handmade
Chemise, in many new ideas of drawn
work, cluster tucks, feather stitching,
etc., in price up to 81 So
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
Sad Story of a Un,ontown Girl.

Lucy Sullivan. l4-year-old girl, was taken
from a disorderIy house OF Second avenue last
night by Inspector McAleese. Her home is in
Uniontown, where she alleges she was led
estray by prominent citizen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
AN OLD KANSAS BANK sUsPENDs.
The Assets Thought to BE Amply Sufficient
to Cover the Debts.

to Cover the Debts.
WICHITA, KAN, Feb. 5-Just before the
hour for opening this morning the following
notice was posted on the door of the First
Arkansas Valley Bank here:
''To Our Depositors:
Payment temporarily suspended. owing to
the impossbllity of making collections and in
ability to procure finds at the present time
from our correspondents and to the great
strngency now prevailing"
The assets of the bank are said to be more
than twice sufficient to pay all liabilities, which
are about $4,000. The bank was the oldest in
Southwestern Kansas
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
An Institution Postponed.

The institution of new council Of the Daugh-
ters of Liberty, which was to have taken place
at Mansfield tonight. has been postponed until
next Friday evening. On that evening about
80 members of the order will GO to Mansfield,
accompanied by the National Councillor ]. w.
McCleary, who will have charge of the institu-
~
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
Where the Peonle Died.

The mortua-y report for the week ending
January 81 shows 4 total number of 81 deaths,
as compared with los during the corresponding
week of 1890 There were "a deaths in the Old
City, "a in the East End, Is on the Southside
and Il at the institutions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
TWO NEW CRUISERS BEGUN.

One Is the First Ironclad Ever Built In a
Maine Yard.
BATH Me, Feb. 5.-The keel of the first
ironclad ever built il Maine was laid yesterday
that of cruiser No. at::the Bath Iron Works
- The keel for cruiser No. was also laid to-
day, and the work of construction will go
rapidly forward.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
GOWNS:

Handmade Gown, with turnover
collars, cuffs to match, yoke of fine
tucks and briar stitehing-price, 81.
The same, but with handsomely en-
broidered ruffie on neck and sleeves, at
the same price.
Handmade Gown, with solid yoke of
fine cluster tucks and briar stitching be-
tween, finished with embroidered rufie
around neck and sleeves-prices 50 %
and 81 so.
Handmade Gown of fine French
Percale, solid yoke of fine tucks, fn-
ished with an elaborately embroidered
rufle around neck and sleeves and down
the front
Handmade Gown, in soft finish, fine
French Nainsook and Cambria, beauti-
full in design and perfect IN finish, all
new styles, in price from So to s11.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
TWO MEN INJURED

BY Collision Yesterday Morning at New
Florence.
The fast mail westward. No. 2, on the Penn
sylvania Railroad, ran into freight train at
New Florence yesterday morning. The en-
gineer and fireman were badly injured, but are
likely to recover.
The collision was caused BY the freight train
pulling out on the main track without orders.
No. 2 docs not carry passengers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
Going Back to Coal.

The Howard Plate Glass Works at Duquesne
is taking out its natural gas fixtures and will
use coal as fuel hereafter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
A HATMAKER,s SUDDEN DEATH.
He Weighed 300 Pounds, and His Body Is
at the Morgue.

A hatmaker named S. II. Hippel died sud-
denly last night at boarding house OH Maddox
alley, near Penn avenue and Ninth street. The
residents of the house say he has been drink.
ing heavily for some time past, and it is thought
his death was the result. "a .....
He was employed at Grabowsky's hat store
at 7G Penn avenue, and came here some months
ago from Toledo, .. He was abnut so years of
age, and weighed some 800 pounds. His body
is at the morgue, and an inquest will be held
to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06

(All handmade and hand-embroidered
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06

CREAM ale never tastes better than when
the weather is cold. The Iron City Brewery
makes the finest. At all dealers,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06

ALL leading Pennsylvania rye whiskies
at 81 per quart or six squarts for S., at Max
Klein's. MwFS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
DRAWERS:
(Finished.)

Of fine French Percale. trimmed with
tucks and feather stitching-price 81 so.
OF fine French Percale, more elab-
orateIy worked than the frst-price 81
and 50 80.
OF fine French Nainsook, trimmed
with rich new embroidery-price So rs,
S4 and IS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
Unfinished

o. fine French Percale and Nainsook,
all handsomely trimmed with tucks,
scallops and embroidery, in price
from 81 to So %.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06
SKIRTS:

OF iue French Percale, plain scslloped,
with deep embroidery-price 81 s5.
OF fine French Percale, deep ruf1e,
elaborately embroidered, in price from
So to So IS.
Finest French Lawn, richly trimmed
in variety OF choice styles of en-
broidery, feather stitching and lace,
handsomest and best goods made, at
81 80 Ga special bargain) and from %
to $50 each.
The items given above merit your imms-
diate attention, as they are all special
values.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-06

USE the best. it is the cheapest. "Klein's
Silver Age Rye" MwFs