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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
C0LL1DED WITH THE LAW.

NICHOLAS Iodine, an 11-year-old boy, was
arrested on Market street yesterday for dis.
tributing handbil1s in violation of an ordi-
nance.
EDWARD WELSH was arrested on Penn ave-
nue. last evening and locked up as suspi-
cious character. He was found acting sus-
piciously in the stores.
j. W. PATTON, who was charged with en-
bezzlement by j. j. Freund, the Southside
merchant, has had the case Withdrawn by
paying the amount alleged to have been en-
beZZled.
THOMAS BAKER, who lives on Swope street,
East End, was arrested last evening by
Officer Schaffer for creating a disturbance
at his home. He was locked up in the
Nineteenth ward station.
HARRY BRADLEY, of Allegheny, is charged
with abusing his mother, by C. B. Manley.
He was arrested yesterday, but the officers
had a lively time getting him. The young
man barred the doors and windows.
GEORGE HOLMES, a colored man, was locked
up in the Eleventh ward station on q charge
of being q suspicious person. 1t is alleged
that Holmes was caught coming out of Nc
STEMS grocery store, ON Wylie avenue, with
half dozen cans of fruit under his coat.
MIKE Finn was arrested in Brownston
last night and locked up in the Twenty
eighth ward station house on charge of
larceny. He was arrested by Officer Reich,
but the officers at the station house had no
information as to the nature of the case.
MIKE MILLIGAN and james Hawkins were
arrested and lodged i'll the Twelfth ward
station last night for acting disorderly on a
Citizens Traction car. The prisoners re-
fused to pay their fare, and when the con-
ductor attempted to put them off they as
saulted him.
JOHN GREGG and Jacob Ward, two of the
men who raised the disturbance in the club
room at South Twenty-first and Sarah
streets, week ago, had a hearing before
Magistrate Succop last night. On the charge
of disorderly conduct they were fined S25
and costs; on the charge of misdemeanor
they were held for court and on the charge
of aggravated assault and battery they
were held for a further hearing. Another
accomplice is to be arrested
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
JILES In HIS OWN DEFENSE.

He Wanted to Resign as Jury Commits
sioner, and Has Drawn No saIary-He
Will Insist on the Rights of the Minor
ity Party-The Committee Fight.
Jury Commissioner John Jiles was in
dignant yesterday at the announcement
that Judge Slagle contemplated filling the
Jury wheel next week. Mr.. Jiles alleges
that the movement against him is political
one, instigated by enemies in his own
party.
''The case of my enemies is desperate
one,' Mr.. Jiles said. 81 want to assure
them now that have the votes and will be
elected member of the State
Central Committee. Their abuse of
ME is to my mind satisfactory
evidence that l. will be elected They know
that have the best of them. As for the
courts assuming the duties of my office 1
want TO say that by vote of the people 1
was chosen the representative of the minor
ity party on the Board of jury Commits
missioners, and under no condition will 1
allow a Republican Judge to interfere with
my work. l will submit to no interference
or suggestions from Judge Slagle, as I will
personally do the work of my office at the
proper time.
''The charge made against me that am
now holding three offices does not amount
to anything. When was appointed to
clerkship in Harrisburg L arranged to
resign my position as Jury Com
missioner of Allegheny county. Judge
Ewing then prevailed on me to
withhold my resignation. He argued that
one place would not interfere with the
other, and he was uncertain whether any
successor if appointed could legally draw
the salary. / told him that from a politi-
cal standpoint it would be unwise in me to
hold the two Offices, but still he contended
that should not resign. Notwithstanding
Judge Ewing's protest, I rendered my resig-
nation last April. The resignation was not
accepted. renewed my oath of Office last
week, and will proceed to the work OF draw.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
FIELD EATS ONCE MORE.
HE HAS NO LONGER ANY FEARS OF
BEING POISONED.

Warrant Made Out on the Forgery In
dictment - Other Similar Charges E1-
pected-Ihe Hearing as to Young Fields
Sanity Set for Wednesday.
NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-[Sp Special. district
Attorney Nicoll sent warrant for the ar
rest of Edward NJ. Field to Warden Dunlap
at Ludlow Street Jail to-day. The warrant
was issued on the Indictment for forgery in
the second degree which was presented by
the grand jury yesterday. With the war
rant went instructions that it was not to be
served unless Fields friends put up $50, 900
bail required in the civil suit brought by
Robert E. Dietz.
To reporter Mr.. Nicoll said there was
nc need for hurry in the arraignment of
Field on the second indictment, and that
the grand jury might continue its investi-
CATION into the books of the firm of Field,
Lindley, Wiechers & Co. on Monday. 1t
was also said in the District Attorneys
office that other indictments might be
found. Rev. Henry NJ Field, the uncle of
Edward NJ. Field, called on Mr.. Nicoll this
morning and talked about his nephew's
mental condition.
Field got the papers this afternoon, and
read of the issuing of the second warrant
and its delivery to Warden Dunlap. but he
said nothing to anybody. The Warden said:
''He is getting over his fear of being
poisoned, and now eats heartily. Once in
while, however, he insists on the Warden
or one of the keepers tasting fod from his
plate before he will eat They humor him.
This and his brooding. the jail officials say,
ha Nn1 ovvfd hot ho ic nnta
He answers questions nationally.
A telegram was received this morning
from Odle Close, the Supreme Court Com
missioner appointed to investigate Fields
sanity, setting Wednesday for the hearing
which Was to have gone on to-day at White
Plains but was postponed because of the
illness of Mr. Close
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
Protection WIN Be the Candidate.
THE NEW DEMOCRACY.
by the New Element in Party Manage
ment-The Plan Adopted-O@cers of the

A Permanent County Organization Formed
by the New Element in Party Manage
ment-The Plan Adopted-Odicerso Of the
Association.
The new Democratic organization known
sociation, met yesterday afternoon in the
old University building, with Colonel Levi
Bird Duff in the chair. W. A. Sipe, ESQ.,,
stated that an address had been sent to
Democratic voters and he had received sew
eral letters from prominent Democrats, in
which they expressed their sympathy with
the movement. Mr.. Sipe further stated
that wrong impression had gone abroad as
to the object of the association,
and that the new organization was
for the purpose of overturning
the County Committee and the overthrow
of its Chairman. Such was not the case.
The object of the new association was rather
to help the County Committee and not only
heal all factions, but to get out and increase
if possible the Democratic vote. The pres
ent association was the outcome of dis
cussion in May last and was to show that
the Democratic party of Allegheny
to the Republican kite. The speaker
would say, however, that if in the future
the association became strong enough and
the Chairman of the County Committee was
arbitrary or Objectionable, then they might
take hand in electing one. The present
purpose of the organization, however, was
to educate and foster the Democratic vote.
Mr.. Sipe then presented constitution
for the government of the association,
which was adopted section by section.
The new constitution starts out in stating
the object of the association, which Is the
fostering and education of the Democratic
voters and the interesting of all voters in
the principles of the party. 1t provides
for the election of officers and members, the
latter to be elected on a two-thirds vote of
the members at a meeting, and the former
to be elected annually by ballot. The con-
stitution also provides that all candidates
for membership must be of good repute,
and the initiation fee is fixed at so cents
The meeting then went into selection of
permanent officers, with the following re-
suit: President, Levi Bird Duff; Vice
President, Alderman John Burns; Secre-
tary, P. M. Carr. Treasurer, Frank H. Hop
per.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
Price Of Fine Jellies Never Varies.

Consumers would like to know why pre-
serves and fine jellies are no cheaper this
year than Shcy were last season, when fruit
was scarce aad sugar high. The argument
of dear materials can't be used any longer,
for fruit was plentiful this summer and the
best sugar can be bought at % pounds for
81 Large quantities of fruit were pre-
served and made into jellies, but the store
keepers manage to maintain the old prices
and pocket the profit. A clerk in one of
the leading grocery stores said yesterday
that the price of fine jellies seldom varied.
The grocers find it to their advantage to
keep up the rates. This is only one ex-
ample of how combinations squeeze con-
sumers
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
A WANT OF MONEY
Is Said to Be Saving Chief Murphy From
Investigation.

Is Said to Be Saving Chief Murphy From
Investigation.
The Allegheny reformers have good
reason for not pushing their charges against
Chief Murphy. 1t is lack of money and
no way to get it. The auditors have gone
as far as they can with the books and the
only way to get after Murphy now is to
send detectives ont and collect evidence
with regard to his connection with gam
bling houses. 1t is claimed that Chief
Murphy has systematically levied tribute
on unlawful establishments, but claims
without proof won't stand in court, and
proof cannot be secured without money to
send the mer to get it.
1t was proposed to get Pinkerton detec-
tives, and the matter even went SO far that
there was some correspondence with the
agency. Everything was arranged and the
detectives were about to be secured when
some one asked where the money was to
come from. The question is still ringing in
the ears of the reformers Although the
Reform, Association has been making big
bluff, it is stated that, as an organization, 1t
has not put up cent of money. Individual
members have contributed to secure attor-
neys to push the case against Wyman, but
he is the only man they are After and they
do not propose to give anything to hire de-
tectives to get evidence against Murphy.
Like the Straghtouts, it looks as il the re-
formers will perish for want of cash.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
The Woods Lunacy Inquiry.

Commissioner McClay and the jury ap-
pointed to test the mental condition of John
Woods, attended by the counsel on both
sides, visited the residence of DR.. Nc
Cormick, on Mt. Washington, yesterday
afternoon and had a pleasant chat with the old
gentleman. The jurymen interrogated him
respecting his management of his affairs and
drew him out in friendly way generally.
The old gentleman is somewhat deaf and
little depressed by the weight of II
years, but some people expressed the
opinion that he was about as wide awake as
people of that age ordinarily are, and he
does not appear to be fretting very much re-
garding the ordeal he is undergoing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
BlBER & EASTON.
YOU WILL FIND

Fancy Blankets for Bath Robes, at s5 to
S14. These are beauties, in all the choicest
colorings with attractive borders.
Silk garters and suspenders in new and
choice effects
Rare bargains in Nottingham Lace Cur
tains. 85c, 81 and up, per pair. Irish Point
Lace Curtains in medium and finest grades.
Lace Bed Sets at 81 25, 81 50 to 81.
A bargain in Portieres at "a 80, worth S6.
These are heavy fringe-each end with wide
dado border. Ga Chenille Covers at SIC; "A,
"a Covers up to 12-4 Covers, in wide
variety, at lowest prices.
Fine Damask Cloths and Napkins, in sets,
from to 4-yard lengths, from SO 30 to S25;
extra grade Bleached Damask, ~ inches
wide, with napkins to match, 81 per yard;
extra grade Cream Damask. all linen and
very heavy, at 40c. Special bargain in
62-inch Table Linens at Soc per yard. We
show beautiful patterns in this line.
Novelties in Ladies' Neckwear, Gloves,
Hosiery and Underwear, Leather Goods,
Pocket Knives, Scissors, Shopping Bags,
ETC., in unrivsled assortment at lowest
prices.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
FOUND DEAD AT HANNAHsTOWN.
A Great Murder Mystery Cleared Up by q
Braddock Doctor.

Friday evening the body of an unknown
man was found dead. on the roadside near
Hannahstown, about three miles from
Braddock There was ball in his head,
and it was believed he had been murdered.
The BODY was taken to McMoterten's un-
dertaking rooms. He was about feet
inches high and weighed 165 pounds.
His complexion was sallow and his
hair iron gray. On his body was a silver
watch numbered 260,72 He was well
dressed.
Coroner's Clerk Grant Miller investigated
the case yesterday afternoon, and later Cor
oner Mcdowell went up and held an in
quest. Mary Craig testified that the man
had fallen dead on the road near her house.
The Coroner then ordered a post mortem,
which was held by DR.. E. o. Anderson.
He developed the fact that death
was due to rupture of the heart and
that the wound in the head was caused
by the man falling on the road.
Chief of Police Spangler produced a
photograph of Adam Filler and letter
Just received from his wife, at Washington,
d. c., which charges him with desertiop.
There was marked resemblance between
the picture and the man, but not enough
to lead to the conclusion that this was the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20

On Tuesday evening there will be BAN
quet at the Grand Hotel in Beaver Falls,
at which the Councilmen of all the towns in
that portion of the Beaver Valley and the
directors of the various bridge companies
will eat and drink to the prosperity of the
electric railway company. The affair will
be elaborate, the railway company officials
having it in charge. Mr.. jolly said yester-
day that he supposed there woutd be some
toasting and responding, but that the order
of the day would be eating, drinking and
having good time generally.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
Not Known How He Was Injured.

A man named Allen was found by some
people at Union avenue and Ohio street,
Allegheny, lying On the pavement in a
semi-unconscious condition last night. He
was cut across the forehead and his left eye
was considerably bruised. He had appar-
emily been drinking. The patrol wagon
was summoned and he was sent to the Allie
gheny Central station, where an effort was
made to learn from him how he suffered his
injuries. He refused to answer and be-
came SC impertinent that he was locked up.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
Officers of the Pittsburp Press Club.

The annual election of the Pittsburg
Press Club was held yesterday. The result
was as follows: President w. H. Gutelius;
Vice President, Hon. John NJ. Neeb; Treas
urer, w. A. Doak; Librarian, E. ID. Win
genroth; Directors, d. E. Davis, Richard
Collins, A. S. McSwigan, c. c. Moore and
John L. Steele; Membership Committee,
John s. Collins, Charles Danziger, Will
Locke, j. j. Benitz and F. w. Bell.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20

ing juries in the regular way at the proper
time. have not drawn the salary of the
office since I resigned, and I do not intend
to, so that it will be seen that the charge
that have been holding too many offices is
not well founded.
''The assertion that the administration is
opposed to me is false. If Mr. Harrity did
not want me to 90 into the contest he could
have said so, and that would have ended it.
I am in the fight and will win it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
A German cIubbed by a Pole.

Fred Ewalt, German resident of Jones
avenue, was a sorry looking sight when he
presented himself at the Twelfth ward sta
tion last night. His face and clothing were
cover ed with blood, and he exhibited an
ugly wound on his head In explanation
Ewalt stated that he had been attacked BY
Valentine Molosky, Pole, who beat him
over the head with club, having no provo
cation for the act Molosky was subse-
quently arrested
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
LOCAL ITEMS BOILED DOWN.

YESTERDAY 4 man walked into Mrs. E. J..
Harrison's home, 50 Sandusky street. Allie
gheny, and carried off clock.
THE Irish Nationalists, of Homestead, will
give a ball at the Fifth Avenue Opera Hall,
Wednesday evening, December %.
The residents of Shaler township are
making an attempt to be annexed to Mill
vale borough This will give Millvaie a
population of Z, 500.
NEW and stronger bumpers are being
placed a. the ends of the tracks in the Union
station. The old ones we're badly shattered
by collisions with trains.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
WOULDN'T PAY AN ASSESSMENT
Forty Members Of the Southside Lotus Club
OuI< the nr~uu;1~tion

The Lotus Club, on the southside, which
enjoys the distinction of including among
its members many of the most prominent
politicians and citizens in that section of
the city, has recently suffered heavy loss
in membership. The club has been carrying
a bonded Indebtedness, and short time ago
it became necessary to pay off about s., 500
of this debt. An assessment of $50 per
member was levied. About 40 of the MEM
bers objected to paying the assessment and
dropped out
"A rumor was started during the week that
the members were leaving the club, because
the indebtedness had been incurred at the
last camp, and that part of the $50 assess
ment was to wipe out the debt. This was
denied by the members. After losing 40
the club still has about 100 left.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
Pennsylvania Putting in Telephone.

The Pennsylvania Railroad has estab-
lished a telephone station in connection
with the dispatcher's Office at the Union
depot. The lines will be run to all the
freight and passenger offices as far out as
Williamsburg, and be connected with the
city central. ,An Office has been erected on
the depot roof, and three operators will be
employed. The line will be ready for oper-
alton this week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
He Knows George W. ChiIds.

Detective Shore arrested two men yester-
day on charge of vagrancy. They were
lettering about the Diamond and were
highly indignant, declaring they had only
arrived in the city yesterday. One of the
men said his name was James O'Brien, that
he was a molder and lived in Cincinnati,
and the other gave his name as Thomas
Duke, and said he was printer from Phil
adelphia, claiming George W. Childs, of
that city, as an acquaintance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
Worked the Shell Game on Him.

Detective Mclaughlin arrested David
Goggins yesterday, charged before Alder
man Hyndman by John Garrity with de-
frauding him out of SIS. The prosecutor
alleges that Goggins induced him to stake
that amount of money on what is known as
the "shell game, p" that is, betting that he
could guess under which of three shells a
pea was hidden. He failed to guess cor
rectlv and lost his money, and then brought
the suit. The occurrence took place last
Saturday at the Homewood race track dur
ing series of foot races.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20

An alarm from station 24S at 7:15 last
evening was for fire in the three-story
brick dwelling of Thomas Marshall, of the
firm of Marshall Bros, at the corner of
South Highland avenue and Elder street.
The fire started in back room on the third
floor, and was caused by defective fue.
The room and portion of the roof were
badly damaged. The loss amounted to
about $500, covered by insurance. Mrs.
Marshall, who is inclined to nervousness,
was made i'll by the excitement. Her con-
dition is not serious.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
Fought About Paying for Drinks.

Joseph Ludwig and Robert White were
arrested last night by Officer Elmer and
lodged in the Eleventh ward station on
charge of disorderly conduct The officer
claims the prisoners got into dispute over
paying for several drinks in Wvlie
avenue saloon and fight occurred in which
White received slight cut with a knife on
the side of the head. Ludwig was badly
used up; his right eve was closed
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
STILL FOR .DALZELL.
Prominent Pittsburg Republicans
Deny Any Deal With Quay.
MAGEE DEFINES HIS POSITION.
The New Democracy Effects Permanent
County Organization.
CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR IN ALLEGTr'-Y

The official announcement that Congress
man John DalzelI will enter the contest for
United States Senator created considerable
comment in political circles yesterday in
Pittsburg. Before the announcement many
of Mr.. Dalzell's friends and supporters
we're uncertain in the matter, and Senator
Quay's supporters were content in the be-
lief that Mr.. Dalzell would continue in
Congress and would not plunge into the
broad, uncertain field for Senator.
Mr.. Dalzell's announcement set the poll
ticians to thinking, and but few, if any of
them, were able to satisfactorily solve the
political problem brought about by it. II
the Pittsburg leaders were confused yester-
day they did not show it. Notwithstanding
their recent combination with the Beaver
statesman, they all announce in the most
positive way that they are for Mr.. Dalzell
for the Senate.
The Position of c. L. Magee.
No one is more pronounced in his sup
port of Mr.. Dalzell than is G. L. Magee.
He has for years been closely associated
with Mr.. DalzelI in politics and business,
and he saws he will stick to the Congress
man in his ambition to the United States
Senate.
"Ot course I am for Dalzell for the
United States Senate" Mr.. Magee said last
night. 81 went to school with Dalzell, and
1 have been his friend and supporter ever
since"
~Can Mr. Dalzell beat Senator Quay?"
was asked.
Gas I understand it, he is not fighting
Mr.. Quay. He is endeavoring to be elected
to the United States Senate"
'tIn the event of two Republican candi-
dates for Senator is there any likelihood Of
electing Democrat to the place."
Certainly not. The Republican ma
jority In the mex. Legislature will be so
large that there will be no chance for
Democrat. If Mr.. Blaine should happen
to be the Republican candidate for Presi-
dent there is no telling where the Repub-
Gcan majority in this State will end"
''But if Blaine is not a candidate?"
Protection VIII Be the Candidate.
'Then, sir" Mr.. Magee went on, 'the
protection to American industries will be
the candidate and he is always stronger
than any of them. In any event the next
Legislature will be so strongly Republican
that there will be no possibility of electing
Democrat to the Senate.
There are other Republicans who did not
enjoy Mr.. Magee's confident view of the
coming fight They say that Mr. Dalzell
has entered the fight to keep Mr.. Quay
from being returned to the Senate, and they
believe that if he gets the support of the
administration he will be able to accom-
plish just what he wants Mr.. Dalzell Is
expected in Pittsburg early next week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-20
Arrested as Possible Diamond Robbers.

Edward Montague, of Martin street, AL
legheny, and John Dawson, of Robinson
street of the same city, were arrested early
last evening by Detectives Steele and John
son, of Allegheny, upon request of the
Pittsburg police authorities. The latter
desired their arrest upon suspicion that
they were implicated in the Wilson iewelry
store robbery on Fourth avenue on Friday.
The arrested men were placed in the AL
,legheny lookup, and Superintendent Weir
was notified. Until a late hour last night
to see if the men were the parties wished.