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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
Fancy Goods.

Royal Worcester ware,
Royal Hungarian ware,
Brown ware,
and other celebrated wares; beautiful pieces
with fine decorations
Marble busts and figures, vases and statu-
cites, in copper and silver
bronzes; onyx tables, UNI
brellas, bisque figures
and busts,
Candelabra; great variety.
Lamps, piano and stand, something very
nice
HENRY TERHEYDEN'
Jewelry Emporium. $50 Smithfield street.
Open every night
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
The News From Below.

wHEELING-River I feet inches and rising.
Departed Hudson, Cincinnati: Scotia, Pittsburgh
Courier Parkersburg; Bedford, Pittsburg. Snow
ing.
MEMPHIs-Departed-K Adams. for Arkan.
sas City: l. N Houck. for Ohio river. II. H. Clark
for ST. Louis River ii feet inch and rising. Clea7
and cool.
PARRERsBURG-Ohio feet and falling. Littls
Kanawha falling Hudson down. Congo due up.
Ben Hur for Parkersburg.
CARIo-Arrived City of Paducah, Ohio; Cheros
kee St. Louis. River IL feet and falling Clear and
cold.
CINcrNNATI-River IA feet G inches and falling.
Fair and cool. Departed-keystone State, Pitts.
burg.
ST.. LouIs-Arrlved and departed-None. River
rising slowly; feet. Clear and cold.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

AND it is the Association that is charged with
"treachery.''
LOOK out for Pfeffer's new league that is TO
knock out all other leagues.
THERE are letters at this office for James Border
and James Brady the ball players.
DIRECTOR KERR. of the local club, is very anx-
ious about the distribution of players.
FRED PREFER ought certainly to be satifed now
that he is not destined to become baseball mag
nate.
DELEHANTY says: 'Let the other fellows jump
contracts; i want no more OF that business IN
mine.'
THE Mike McDonaldites have surely been given
TO understand that they know little about base
ball affairs.
THE confessions of the Chicago McDonaldites
go to show that the Association was in an ex-
tremely rotten condition and very near a collapse
THERE is a great deal of talk about starting
Southern League, but talk is about all IT amounts
TO. The cities of the South are SO tar apart, and
railroad fares high. that all clubs would quit n
big loser if salaries not down to the 81, 00o-a-
month limit,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
People Who Come and Go.

Charles King, the famous ball pitcher,
left last night for st. Louis, where he will
remain a month. He will then return to
Pittsburg month, when he will go into
training for next season in New York. He
plays with the New York club next season.
J. X. Ewing, Jr., and his brother-in-law,
B. B. Howell, both of Uniontown, were at
the Monongahela House last evening. Mr..
He has. however, no information of the Sec
retary's political disposition.
Charles H. Mckee, the Pittsburg attor-
ney left for the East last night. He refused
to say whether he was going to Washington,
Harrisburg or Philadelphia.
Emmet Queen, the oil man, returned YES
terday from Virginia, where, with DR.. JOS
eph Dixon, he spent two weeks hunting.
The party killed two deer and wildcat and
an abundance of birds.
Colonel J. NJ. Ried and wife, of Connells-
vile, were shopping in Pittsburg yesterday.
The Colonel is an extensive coke operator.
He says the coke business is fairly active.
C. G. Ross, of Clarion; George McLain, of
Chambersburg, and Jacob Croft, banker of
Blairssville, are at the Seventh Avenue
Hotel.
W. P. Castleman, clerk at the Mononga-
hela House. left Yesterday for his home in
Louisville, KY, to spend the holidays.
F. L. Fry, distiller of Manor, Pa, and
D. L. Dillinger. the distiller of Ruffs Dale
Pa, were in Pittsburg yesterday.
Louis De Soulles, Superintendent of the
Percy Coke Works, south of Connellsville,
was at the Schlosser last night.
Miss NJ. Uhl, of Somerset, Pa, was at
the MonongaheIa House yesterday. She is
the daughter OF Lawyer Uhl.
G. T. Braden, General Superintendent of
the National Transit Company, is at the
Seventh Avenue Hotel.
Alonzo Loring, of Wheeling, President of
the Benwood Iron Works, is at the Monon-
gahela House.
DIR. I. P. Klingersmith, of BlairsvilIe,
Pa, was in Pittsburg yesterday on busi-
ness.
D. A. Scorlor and wife, of Ebensburp.
Pa, were among the visitors to Pittsburg
yesterday.
T. n. Barnsdall, the well-known oil
operator OF Bradford, Pa, is at the Du-
Quesne.
w. H. Klingensmith, an attorney of
Greensburg, is at the Seventh Avenue
Hotel.
William Boyd, contractor of Johns
town, Pa, is at the Hotel Duquesne.
G. W. Vandergrift, of Parker City, is in
Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
GREENIEs GET A GOLD BRICK.
Two West Virginia Countrymen Lose $4,000
on a Very Ancient Dodge.

on a Very Ancient Dodge.
MARIETTA, Dec. F.-[Special. 1.-Two broth
ers named Smithson, living near Sisters
vile, w. Va, were taken in here this after
noon to the tune of 5000 by the venerable
gold brick swindle. They were steered here
and to the st. Clouu Hotel this noon by a
man named James. Upon reaching the
hotel James inquired for man named Cole,
at the same time handing the clerk a card
on which was written: 81. j. Cole, United
States Government Assayer."
The suspicious of the hotel people were
aroused, and a watch was placed on the trio
In their room was an imposing array Of
chemicals, while on the table lay the tradi-
ditional 'gold brick This brick had evil
IDENTIFY assayed to the satisfaction of the
Smithsons, who soon hastily left the place
with the brick in their possession. Cole i'm
mediately drove out of town. The police
had been notified but we're slow in arriving.
They only succeeded in landing the capper,
James. The Smithsons were also found at
the depot They were paralyzed when told
they had been taken in, and acknowledged
they had loaned the men $4,000 on the
worthless article.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

H. Browns Sons, O'NeH & Co.. T. NJ, Jenkins q
Co., W. W. O'Nell Coal Company and 5. s. CIunin
Co. Altogether from /. .O00 900 to co., COZ bushe
will be sent out. The marks at last report showe
feet inches and rising slowly.
TIE C. W. Bachelor left for Cincinnati yester.
day with fair trip.
THE II. X. Bedford will leave at noon to-day fca
Parkersburg and intermediate points.
THE Cincinnati rivermen met yesterday and
rassed suitable resolutions the death OF Colonel
Merrill.
T. NJ JENKINS Co. will send out the Robert
Jenkins with a tow to meet the Frank Gilmore.
They will exchange tows at Wheeling.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
A FORGER PLEADS INSANITY.

Hilton Claims That He Was Once an Iron
Manufacturer Near Pittsburg.
MANSFIELD, O., Dec. T-[SpecidL John
Hilton, who pleaded guilty some time ago to
forgery, was sentenced to-day to one year in
the penitentiary. Hilton forged check for
$3.50 and passed it last August. He says he
has relatives in Western New York, and at
one time was engaged in the manufacture of
iron at Hutton, near Pittsburg, but was
bankrupted by the treachery of his partner.
He attributes the forgery to temporary in
sanity caused by tumor in his head, which
was taken out by physicians since the pris-
oner's Incarceration.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
Diamonds.

Diamonds.
AL sizes, selected and mounted to suit,
for
Pendants,
Studs,
Ear Rings,
Rings,
and others at
HARDY & HAYES,
Jewellers,
529 Smithfield street,
Three doors from City Hall
Store open every evening till Christmas
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

MCKEEsPoRT, Dec. E.-[Special. Thomas
Bank of McKeesport began bleeding at the
nose last Saturday and has bled continually
since. Tonight physicians believe they
have succeeded in stopping the bleeding,
aud say the man will probably live. Select
Councilman Oliver Black was similarly at
tackled few days since, and the bleeding
was not stopped for three days, Mr.. Black
being then nearly exhausted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
Results at Gutenberg.

GUTENBERG, Dec 1.-THE track was frozen
hard to-day.
First race, five furlongs-Zenobia first, Faustina
second, Little Fred third. Time, 1:02.
Second race, six and one-half furlongs-Rialto
first. Melanie second, Rambler third. Time,1 liza
Third race, five furlongs-Early Blossom frst,
Fourth race, one mie-Drizzle first Text second,
Nirgie third. Time, I:i3I.
Fifth race, six furlongs-Flattcrr first. GanDler
second. Fleurette third. Time. 1:lsA.
sixth race. seven furlongs-Firehy first, Sparling
second, Baylor third Time, 1:D14.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
WE ARE READY,
For What?

To supply you with fine piano for
Christmas for from S175 up For cash or
installments. Brand new, with fine stool
and cover. New and secondhand pianos
and organs; all makes, all prices. Come
and see us. MELLoR & HOENE,
''Palace of Music, u Fifth avenue
Open every evening
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
A Mystic. Shrine Temple in Rrie,

ERIE, Dec. T.-[SpectdL IA dispensation
has been granted for n temple of Ancient
Arabic Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine in Erie
The Mobiles selected the name "Zem Fem. :,
The title selected Is one of the three names
of sacred places to the Arabs. and it signifies
"Hoiy Well" Fem Fem Temple has rs
charter members.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
The Victims of the Wreck Doing Well

LIMA, O., Dec. F.-[Speciol 1.-The three
passengers injured In the wreck of the
Pennsylvania limited yesterday, and who
are still here at the Hotel French, are all
doing nicely. Arrangements are being
made by the railroad company to give the
Mrs. F. S. Dunn, of Seattle, WASH, were NOT
SO badly injured as at first supposed
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
NOVELTIES
In Silver

In Silver
Bracelets, Hair pins,
Buckles, Vinaigrettes,
Chains, Whistles,
Match safes. Bon bons,
Glove members, Snuff boxes,
Puff boxes, Purses,
Cigar cases, Soap boxes,
Stamp boxes, Toilet boxes,
Glove boxes, Handkerchief boxes,
and many other nick-nacks. at the jewelry
house of Henry Terheyden. No. $50 Smith
field street.
Open in the evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
A PHILANTHROPIST ILL.
John erich, Who Built Homes for NIcKees-
port Workingnep, Has the Grin

port WorEingmen, Has the Grip.
McKEEsPoRT, Dec. II. - [SpeciaL] - John
erich, one of the Oldest residents of the city
and generally known for his benevolence, is
suffering so severely from grip that his life
is despaired of. He is nearly so years of age,
and is the father-in-law of Mayor Tilprook.
For many years Mr.. Grich has sent hun
dreds of dollars to foreign missions, besides
giving literally to churches and starting
many young men in life. The old gentleman
has also become famous throughout this
section for his benevolence in building
houses for workingmen. 1t was his hobby
to erect hundreds of dwellings, which he
sold to workingmen on long time, the speci-
fications and agreements being that the
tenants only Fay him for the actual cost of
land and houses. For these and many other
kindly acts the gentleman is generally be-
loved.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
The Fort Pitt Souvenir Spoon.

The handsomest souvenir spoon in Amer
ica-an excellent Christmas gift. Tea spoon
So, coffee spoon 81 Is each. Mailed to any
address. Sold only by
E. p. ROBERTS & Sons,
Fifth avenue and Market street.
Open every evening. MwF
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
South Fork Folk Afraid of Johustown

JoHNsrowN, Dec. H.-[Special.l 1.-The appli-
cation of the South Fork Fishing Club for a
rule to show cause for a change of venue in
the suits entered against it here for flood
damages was granted, and to-day motion
was made.by the plaintiffs asking them to
file their plea within ten days.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
Silver Brushes, Mirrors, Vhisks,

Combs, manicure sets, shaving mugs, cigar
boxes, TASKS and host of silver novelties
for lady or gentleman; latest styles. Mod
crate prices at
E. P. ROBERTS & Sons,
Fifth avenue and Market street.
Open every evening. MwF
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
Picked Up on the Levee.

AS was stated in THE DISPATCH there is a fair
barge rise in the river with n chance for coalboat
stage. There is. however, very little coal awaiting
shipment, as the last rise about cleaned out the
landings of what was left of the first shipment of
the season. A few firms will endeavor to send out
tows among whom will be Jos. Walton & Co., W.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
He WANTS A PRIVATE CEMETERY.

A Dangerous Lunatic Who Tried to Kill
His Mother Caught Near Youngstown.
YOUNGSTOWN, Dec. F.-ISpeciaL ALEX
ander Charters, of Austentem, was Jailed
here to-day, having threatened to cut his
mothers throat.
Charters is insane and imagines that it is
his duty to kill all his neighbors and start a
private cemetery. He will be sent to the
Cleveland Insane Asylum.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

Our Entire Store Open To-Morrow Night
And every night next week to P. NJ. until
Christmas eve-plenty of light, plenty of
clerks. Jos. HORNE & Co.,
607-621 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

The local billiard tourney was continued
last evening. really interesting game was
played between Eschallier and Sipe. The
former was in receipt of As points, but at
1hat it was thought that he had a very poor
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
Holiday Tidies and praperx sc.rfs

In val, antique, Oriental, Point de Paris
and japanese; the low prices on them will
please you. Open till 9 P. NJ. until Christ
mas. A. G. CAMPBELL & Sons,
25 and q Fifth avenue,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
Pittsburgers in New York.

NEW YORK, Dec. H.-[Special. 1.-The follow
ing Pittsburgers are registered at New
York hotels: C. Ammon, Belvidere; G. R.
Buchan, St. Denis Hotel: R. G. Evans, Met
ropolitan; J. H. Purdy. Astor House; O. L.
Richardson, Grand Hotel; F. s. Smith. ST.
James Hotel; L. Weller, Astor House; Z. c.
Bradley, Normandie.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

WE have complete line of silverware
for the holidays, which we are selling cheap.
X. SMIT,
Corner Smithfeld and Liberty and 81
q Smithfield street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
hairs! Chairs! Chairs!

Chairs! Chairs! Chairs! Chairs!
The largest assortment.
The most reasonable prices.
The best in quality and finish.
At Henry Berger's,
642 and GA Liberty ST., near Sixth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
Holiday Jewelry.

New pins, rings necklaces, buttons,
chains, bracelets, studs, ETC.; no fancy prices
on them. Open evenings until Christmas
A. 6. CAMPBELL g. Sons, 25and q Fifth av.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
Bargains In Ladies' Gloves.

All the best makes 75c to 50 so per pair.
Going to-day by dozen lots
Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
Fire and Thieves

Visit when least expected. You can have
perfect protection for papers and valuables
in the safe deposit vaults of the Farmers
Deposit National Bank, 66 Fourth avenue
Boxes rented at IS and upward. Separate
apartments for women. MwF
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

chance to win. Sipe did not play in his
usual form, and was beaten by 200 to i6a.
The winners average was l 1913 and his
highest run Is. Sipe's average was 1918
and his highe st run g.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
THEY ARE WELL PLEASED.
Local Ball Club Officials Think That the
Settlement Makes Things All Right

Settlement Makes Things All Right
When the directors of the local club re-
ceived word yesterday afternoon that the
Association and League had fixed up their
trouble they were delighted. Vice Presi-
dent Kerr was pleased at the settlement and
aaid the prospects for a good season in Pitts
burg next year were excellent. But he was
opposed to paying any money to clubs that
had been dropped, simply because he saw
no sound reasons in their claims.
He had not learned anything rega riding
what is to be done with the players, but he is
certain that Pittsburg will have good men.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
Gentlelnen's Solid God

Hunting stem winding watches, handsomely
engraved. with Elgin or Waltham move
ment, only $50 at the great special sale.
KINGSBACHER Bros,
516 Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

East Liverpool and Wellsville street rail-
way was opened yesterday afternoon with
great ceremony. The Councils of both cities,
with the city officials, took prominent parts
in the display.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
RIVER NEWS AND NOTES.
Louisville Hems-Ihe Stage of Water and
the Movements of Boats.

FsPECIAL TELEGRAMS TO THE DISPATCH.1
LOUISVILLE, Dec. 7.-Business good. Weather
cool and clear. River falling, with feet inches
the canal feet the falls. and Is feet inches
at the foot OF the locks. Departures-For Cin-
cinnati, Fleetwood; Carrollton. Big Kanawna;
Evansville. Tell City; Memphis John f. Speed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
xrho+ Unnar Canoes Sbov

ALLEGHENY JUNCTION-RtVer IL rect ana stS-
tionary Cloudy ana cold.
MoRGANTowN-River feet inches and station.
ary. Cloudy. Thermometer $50 at ) P. NJ.
BRowNsyLLE-River 5 feet inches and sta
tionary. Cloudy. Thermometer 20 at P. N.
WARREN-River 6.6 feet. Cloudy and cold.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
Diamond Studs,

From H-karat up 20 3-karat stones, cheaper
than ever known, at Kingsbacher Broa'
special sale, SIG Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
Gentlemen's Gold Filled

Watches, hunting case, warranted for 20
years, with either Egin or Waltham
movement, at S13, at Kingsbacher Bros. ,
special sale, 516 Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

Our Entire Store Open To-Morrow Night
An every night next week to 9 P. NJ. until
Christmas eve-plenty of light, plenty Of
clerks. Jos. HORNE s. Co.,
607-621 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

Fast Liverpool Has a Street Railway.
EAST LIVERPOOL, Dec. H.-[SpeciaL 1.-The
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18
THE WEATHER.

: For Western Pen1,syl-
yania and Ohio: Fair, except
iqht local snurs on the lakes.
North ,rinds, shifting to
East and So,tth. Warmer
By Saturday morning..
For West Virginia: Fair;
East uiads. Warmer by
Saturday morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-18

TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL.
PITfsBURG, Dec. 1.-THE United States Weather
Bureau officer In this city furnishes the following
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1891-05-01
BEHIND THE SCENES.

"A Family Skeleton" is the name of a
new farce comedy which will be seen
on the road next season.
THE Doctor" is the title Of new
farce comedy, by Charles Townsend,
which will be produced at an early day.
Mime. Materna has been having a
grand ovation in Paris, where She has
been singing the music of Mendelssohn
and Wagner.
Eugene Oudin and his wife, Louise
Parker, will appear together in some of
the prominent drawing rooms at Lon
don this season.
Miss Louise Allen, who made hit
with her kangaroo dance in ''Dr. Bill, +"
has been engaged TO play with the "Hoss
and Hoss" company next season.
Miss Olive Gates, who graduated from
the New York Lyceum School of Act
ing last season, has been engaged as lead
ing lady of the new stock company at
the South Street theater in Philadel-
phia.
Wilton Lackaye, the hero in "The
Power of the Press" has been criticised
for wearing his mustache in the scene in
Sing Sing prison. Mr.. Lackaye, how
ever, is correct, as all well behaved prs
oners serving their first term are allowed
one month before discharge to let their
hair and beard grow.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1891-05-01
Another Lincoln Man Over Four Score.

Mr.. Russell was born in Casey county,
ny, on the 18th day of March, 1911.
Ills parents, shortly after his birth,
moved near Hustonville and he has
lived there up to the present time, Tex
cept in Boyle county a short while,
when young He is a farmer and re.
sides now where he las lived continu-
ously for 80 years. His parents were
Nirglnlans they came to Kentucky from
Hanover county, near Richmond, on the
noted banks of James River. in the year
1910 His father, soon after locating in
Kentucky, volunteered in the war of
1872 and remained in actual service /
years and died at the age OF II years.
The subject Of this sketch was married
to Miss Letha Carpenter, daughter of
Henry Carpenter, on the 18th day of
September, 1892. She died Nov. 25th,
1856. Their union resulted in Schidren
only now living, % grandchildren
aud / great-grand children. He never
owned or carried pistol in his lie,
never played cards and has ALWAYS been
regarded by his neighbors as an honest,
peaceable and law-abiding citizen. He is
a member of the Christian church, Hus-
tonville, Ky. In politics. while the
Wing party was in existance, he belong
ed to it and since the war has been a
conservative republican. His weight is
now 200 pounds, is in exceedingly good
health and if any OF your spry widows
should become enamored by this "pho-
to" and would like to live in the West
End, please send him postal.
The above sketch was furnished by
Mr.. j. NJ. Cook, OF Hustonville, to whom
We return thanks.