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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
DAMAGE TO WAREHOUSES.

Heavy Losses Discovered, but the Firms
Are Observation-Disclosures Out Penn
Avenue Surrounded by Water-Property
Floating in Stores.
In the district west of Tenth street and
north of Penn avenue, to the river, the losses
bv damage to merchandise is very heavy
This territory abounds with large wholesale
and retail stores, produce houses and ware
houses, and where the warning that high
water would prevail was unheeded, great
damage resulted, as the water here reached
its greatest height At different points on
Penn street and in the several streets leading
to the river, the waters had reached as high as
four and six feet IN many establishments, and
business houses were deserted with the excep-
ton of one or two watchmen.
On both sides of Liberty street the cellars of
all the houses were filled with water, and a
tour among the different business men dis
the losses very large in the aggregate.
An enyloye of Thomas McGowan, the COM
mission merchant. stated they had suffered no
loss, as they were fortunate enough to get all
their stores out of the cellar. At Caskey &
Keally'5 it was stated that the firms loss would
amount to about 500.
At the Iron City Produce Company nodam-
age of consequence was sustained. AT Berh-
man & Co.'s. the firm had 5000 bushels of
potatoes covered by the water in their cellar,
but they think they will not lose anything un-
less IL gets very cOlQ. AT w llllaln b. hea :, no
damage was reported. At BeisteIn, Reiter &
Co., Oh Seventh street, member of the firm
stated that the loss about Sl,20O.
They were under the impression that the
waters would not reach their establishment,
and made no attempt TO remove their goods
until it was upon them. AT the PiEtsburg
Storage Company's offices it was stated That
the firms loss would range from $500 to s., 600.
Their merchandise was IN no way damaged and
the loss arises from the extra labor and sus-
pension of business. At Dilworth Bros. the
water entered The basement of their roasting
works which necesSitated rhe shutting down OF
this department. The water did not enter
their cellar and no damage was incurred. At
Haworth's DewhuEst's place no loss was sus-
tanned.
At ". II. Keech & Co.'S, MIR. Nuter stated
no damage was done.
Henry Berger. the furniture dealer, stated
that his loss would probably amount to So 600.
AT Jos. Horne d Co.'S wholesale and retail
stores, Fleishman 4 Co. and several large down
town firms declined to estimate their loss.
These firms are accustomed TO storing great
Quantities of merchandise in their Easements
and the rapldiIy with which the waters rose
as well as look into the cellars of their build
ings disclosing quantities of goods floating
ABOUT warrants the assertion that great damage
resulted.
At T. j. Gillespies the loss is estimated at
Sl0C0. At G. Kimherland & Cos. and Stewart
d. McIlvane the loss will be, comparatively
Ig
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
SHOT IN THE TEMPLE.
Seven Men Arrested for the Probable MUIR
der of Daniel Quincy

Seven Men Arrested for the Probable MUIR
der of Daniel Quincy.
Daniel Quincy was probably fatally shot last
night by colored man, VINO IS yet has escaped
arrest.
Quincy is white man. " years of age, and
lives OH Twenty-second strcet He is employed
by the Pittsburg Transfer Company. Last
night he was standing talking to two colored
men in front of August Aufbacker's poolroom
on Penn avenue between Twenty-eighth and
Twenty-ninth streets, when one Of them shot
him with small revolver. the ball OF which
lodged in his left temple. He was taken to the
West Penn Hospital. and the physicians say
he cannot possibly recover. He was still un
conscious ar o'clock and sir ing slowly.
The police at once began ro look the matter
up and arrested seven men, all colored, that
were in the poolroom. They were taken to the
Twelfth ward station and locked up. Their
names are A p. Davis Charles Ross Moses
Green, George Brown, Thomas Dutch, Philip
Callan and John Adams They all deny any
knowledge of the shooting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
A SERIOUS BLUNDER.
The Lighting of Gas Main I'M Allegheny
Causes Fire.

The Lighting of Gas Main i'm Allegheny
Causes a Fire.
Residents of the upper part Of Allegheny
thought the new city of the second class was
doomed to destruction by fire last night Some
one very foolishly lighted the gas as it escaped
through the leak in the main at Herr's
Island, which was caused by the sweeping
away of the bridge at that point, and the fe rec
flames shot up in the air over hundred feet
high.
A row of frame houses near by caught fire.
and an alarm sent in from box 106. Engine
Company No. s arrived in time to prevent the
destruction of the buildings, but the gas
created such intense heat that it was necessary
for the firemen to remain at work all night to
save the property.
The light in the sky attracted curious sight
seers from nearly all parts of the city. who
thought the city must certainly be going up in
flames by the block But when they discovered
they were fooled they wore equally as mad as
the firemen were who were given an al-night
job through the thoughtlessness of the person
who fired the gas.
At 6:l5 yesterday morning the water caused
the lime in James Hunters lime works,
River avenue. to heat and set fire to the build
ing. AS it was surrounded by water. all that
could be done was to let it burn, there being no
,tir& boats i'll either Pittsburg OF Allegheny.
The building burned to the waters edge, and
the loss is estimated at s., 600
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
PICKED UP BY THE POLICE.

H. ]. WALL is accused of forgery'by James
Munn. Hearing to-day.
LIZZIE KINDLE was arrested last night on q
charge of keeping a speak-easy at No. 279 Sec
ond avenue.
JESSE PAvEY has been held for court on a
charge of running speak-easy at No. As
Fourth avenue.
HENRY REwYTEL and John Simons were
arrested yesterday for fighting overithe posses
sion of horse.
GEORGE HOLMES, James Brooks and Henry
Wilson. all cOlored, we're arrested last night
while squabbllng on Wylie avenue.
THOMAS KANE is charged with surety of the
peace by Edward Champion, who claims that
Kane. while in the penitentiary, sent him
threatening letters. kane asserts that he is
being prosecuted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
sHARpsBURe AND ETNA SUFFER.

Both of These Towns Are Half Buried in
the Flood.
Sharpsburg and Etna share in the general
wreck. Half of those towns are under water.
The flood yesterday reached Tenth street, in
undating all the houses from Bridge on both
Main. South Main aud Clay streets. The Bap-
tist and English Lutheran churches are par
TALLY submerged, and the German Lutheran is
tottering on its foundations.
The iron mills in both towns, as well as the
glass houses. are sEut down by the flood. The
fires are drowned out in the pumping station.
and consequently water famine is on and
there is no protection in case of fire. The
water in different parts of Main street was
from five to eight feet deep.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
ALONG WATER STREET,
The Supply Men Had Time to Move Goods

The Supply Men Had Time to Move Goods
From the Cellars.
The cellars of all the establishments along
Water street were filled with water, and the
sidewalks are lined with great piles OF all kinds
of merchandise. Huge steamboats, were moored
lust beyond the street line on the wharf and
The scene along the entire MonoDgahela wharf
was very animated.
Gangs of workmen were engaged in removing
goods to places of safety, and coffer-dams were
constructed TO hold lumber and other floating
goods within the limits of safety. The loss Of
merchandise along this street Is comparatively
small.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
FIGHT ON A RAFT,
During Which John Hines Has His Skull
Fractured by Stone.

A number of young men constructed a raft
on Fourteenth street yesterday, and placed a
keg of beer on it. They amused themselves
floating around the streets in the vicinity of
beer. After having finished the beverage, they
began throwing driftwood at passersby. One
piece struck John Hines, of Etna street, on the
CHEEK, cutting him severely He picked it up
and threw it back. striking one of the men,
This reused the ire of the men on the raft and
they began throwing stones at Hines. One
struck Elm on the head knocking him insens-
BILE. The parties made their escape.
Captain Dick Brophy happening along re-
moved Hines to his own home on Pike street.
where it was found that he was suffering from
a fracture of the skull. The assaIling parties
are unknown, but Hines thinks he'could recog-
niZe them. He will be kept at the house Of
Captain Brophy until able TO be moved to his
own home.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19

out heat, while two feet of water in the yard
added to the gloom Of the place.
The mills and factories along this section are
all under water and considerable damage VIII
ensue. Brunot's Island. Davis Island dam and
Neville Island are under water. and the resi-
DENTS excepting those on the highest part of
Neville Island had to get out There were
some narrow escapes from drowning and heroic
attempts at rescue, but no serious casualties
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
WITH THE THEATERs.
The Bijou in Good Shape and the Duquesne
Will BE Open Tonight.

The Bijou in Good Shape and the Duquesne
Will BE Open Tonight.
The Duquesne Theater was knocked out by
the water. and the Biiou was cut off. Neither
house held 4 matinee yesterday, but the Biiou
gave a performance in the evening. This house
will have a matinee this afternoon, at which
the tickets for yesterday will be good The
Duquesne management will have the house in
shape to-day, and will be open tonight.
Holders of tickets for the Wednesday perform
ance can exchange them at the box office for
any other performance during the remainder of
tho week.
The Duquesne is not damaged very much.
and outside of the loss in business they will not
drop great deal of money. With the aid of
a block and tackle the SIS 5000 dynamos were
kept above the water and were not injured
The electric wires are out of place, but 1t won't
cost much to repair them. The seats were
moved out of the .parquet. and the property OF
the minstrels is stored on the stage, high and
dry above the food The big pump is expected
to have the house clear of water by this morn
ing, and it will soon be dried out By extra heat.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
SMALL SCRAPS OF LOCAL NEWS.

A. T. DENNIsToN, of the High Explosive
Torpedo Company, has moved his family from
Butler, and will make Pittsburg his home in
the future.
THE cake and candy sale for the benefit Of the
Fruit and Flower Mission has not been post
poned on account of the flood, but will be held
in the chapel of the First Presbyterian Church,
to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
MANY PECULIAR SIGHTS
Witnessed on Citizens Traction Cars Out
on Penn Avenue.


on Penn Avenue.
Penn avenue, between Twenty-ninth and
Thirty-second streets, presented very pecul-
lar and animated scene yesterday. The water
at Thrtieth street was almost four feet deep
though this did not prevent the Citizens Trac-
ton Company from running its cars. Passen-
gers were obliged to stand on the seats while
the car slowly dragged it's way for distance of
fully LOCO feet through the flooded streets. In
several instances the cars were loaded beyond
the capacity of standing room on the seats. and
many, occasionally women, were obliged to
stand on the floor in fully, II inches of water.
An occasional passenger also sought room on
the rear bumpers. which were much below the
water line, only to be immersed to his knees in
the icy water.
children were congregated at either end of the
miniature lake cheering the cars and passen.
gers as they emerged from the water, and en-
joyed the sight of an occasional half-drowned
passenger.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
A JoHNsToWN VICTIM
Turns Up at Central Station, After Many
Vicissitudes, and is Welcomed.

Thomas Bell, a survivor of the Johnstoyn
food in May. 1855, was given a nights lodging
at the Fourteenth ward station last evening.
Previous to the flood Bell was well-to-do mill.
wright in Johnsrown, with wife and five chill
dren. The food swept away his house and he
was the only one left of his family Disheart.
ened, he left Johnstown and went to Buffalo,
where he worked in leather and belt factory
until the factory was burned down.
He then went to Kittanning, where he
worked for awhile. He next drifted here ar
irving yesterday, in search of work. With no
money or friends he sought the statlon house
for lodging. When he entered he was at
once recognized by Sergeant Hendrick. The
two had been comrades in the cavalry service
during the war and had not met for five years.
When Bell had told his story he was given the
best lodging the station afforded He still owns
a lot in Johnstown, but says il would take more
than the value of the lot to restore it to good
condition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
UP-9IVER PACKETS RUNNING.

The Water Now at a Stage to Permit
Their Leaving on Time.
The stage of water in the Monongahela river
and the swift current running since Monday
night prevented the river packets arriving and
departing on time. The down-river packets
that are out of port are all tied up at different
landings along the lower river and will not ar
rive for some days.
The j. G.. Blaine is the only up-river packet
in port. The boat arrived yesterday morning
having been tied up since Monday night at Du-
Quesne. Captain Cox stated last night that the
Blaine would start for Morgantown this after
noon on time and that the following packets of
their line would arrive and leave on time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
KNEW IT WAS COMING.
Reptilians Warned by Nature That the Flood


Reptilians Warned by Nature That the Flood
Was Booked.
The snakes and frogs are out. Previous to
an earthquake it is said that what we in our
pomposity style the lower animals show signs
OF excessive fear. and thus warn humanity of
impending destruction. 1t would seem that the
reptilian order has been apprised that meteor.
illogical or seismic screw is loose somewhere.
On Tuesday night the frog orchestra tuned up
in the rural districts and on Saturday last Jo ohm
Southwark killed black snake seven feet in
length in Alfred McCahe's woods, in Moon
township.
The snake was an easy prey, being so rheu-
matte that efforts at both fight and fight were
abortive. The grounding is evidently prophet
natur8.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
Famine TO Follow the Flood.

As II flood and fire were not enough for one
week, famine is to be inaugurated at the Harry
Davis Museum tonight az 10 o'clock. Elmer
Collins will commence at that time to exist 30
days without food. Judge McKenna viii swear
in the four medical students and THE DIS
PATCH representative who are TO act watch
ers, aud MIR. Collins will make his start.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
KEEPING THEIR HOMES AFLoAT
Joboat Inhabitants Hustling to Keep From
Being Stranded Ashore.

Being Stranded Ashore.
Now that the rivers are receding the occu-
pants Of the joboats which line the river banks
have quite a struggle to keep their homes
afloat. 1t requires constant watching to keen
the boats from grounding as the water goes
down. Some of the boats have already been
left high and dry, and in all sorts of positions.
one boat, in particular. with its bow on
pile of metal at an angle of 45 degrees
1t is a usual occurrence with the people and
they don't seem to mind it much. They level
up the boats wherever they land by means of
props and stones and await the next high water
with the utmost indifference.
Inspector Mckelvy related story of the in
difference OF these people. He said while
walking along the river bank one day and
noticing the number of children playing aronnd
the boats, he asked If they were not in dancer
of being drowned. The answer was rather
startling: "Oh. that don't make any differ
ence."
'It youngs.er drops in and is drowned
said the Inspector. nothing is ever said; be-
sides it saves funeral expenses. There are
more deaths that occur in that way that are nor
reported than youshave any idea Of"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19

bridge of the Fit. Wayne Railway during the
past few days a fortune would have been
realized.
1t was the only bridge on which the main
part of each city could be reached without
terriage of some sort
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
Death of DR.. Hugh Wright.

DR.. Hugh Wright died at his residence, No.
Cliff street. yesterday morning 1T 3 o'clock. at
the ripe age of 81 years. The deceased physi-
clan was the father of Homer Wright, of Col
Inns & Wright. britannia manufacturers OF
First avenue, and well known and esteemed in
the city. The funeral services viii be held at
his late residence at o'clock tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19

Better Protection Recommended.
The Coroner's Jury, in the case of Miss Clara
Fleming. killed by landslide on the Pam
handle. yesterday returned verdict of acci-
dental death. but recommended that better
profession be afforded passengers on the PAN
handle Railroad.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
THE MILLS STILL CLOSED.

A Fall of Seven Feet Needed on tho South
side to Open Them.
The water receded very slowly last night. and
none of the many mills along the MonongaheIa
river front the Southside attempted to re-
sumo operations.
The employees of the Clinton mills are still
lying idle, and they will not be able to get back
TO their posts before tomorrow afternoon. A
fall of at least seven feet will be required be-
fore the water will leave the floors of the mills.
A similar state of affairs exists at the Oliver
Bros. mills. and work will not be resumed there
before tomorrow night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19

ONLY pleasant results follow the use OF
ales and beers of the Iron City Brewing Co.
All dealers keep them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
Ynn WANT II

Of course you do, the best table cake made
Marvin's California fruit biscuit, new,
sweet, delicious: just the thing to keep con-
stantly on your table. Ask your grocer for
it, and insist on him getting it for you if he
don't have it in stock. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
NEW DRESS GOODS.

Both in American and Foreign
makes of goods we are now show
ing large advance spring purchases,
many exclusive styles, especially in
the finer goods, which may not be
seen again this season.
Special values in American Plaids
at soc and 75c yard.
Special values in lightweight I'M
ported Cheviots, 40 inches wide, at
ooc yard, worth fully 81 IS. All
best shades, including gobelins,
tans, browns, greens, grays, wina
and blues.
Also lot of Serges, AZ inches
wide, at 9oc a yard, worth 81 IS.
A line of Serges, in a fair line Of
shades, 46 and so inches wide,
worth 9oc and 85c a yard, will selt
at Csc yard.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19

A HIGH-GRADE beverage is the Pilsner
beer, brewed by the Iron City Brewery.
Kept at frst-class bars.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19

AFTER sleepless night, use Angosturl
Bitters to tone your system. All druggists
. TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
Al oo-UntiI MAY 1-s3 30,

~ cabinet photos, or one life-size crayon
for IS so at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery, SIG
Market street, Pittsburg. Use elevator.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19

YOUR eyes need attention? See Pro-.
Little, with Biggs & Co., Jewellers. Consul
tation free. ThFs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
b. & B,
Peoples Store, Fifth Avenue,

Misses spring jackets to-day, black, navy,
tans and gray. BoGGs & BUAL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
DOWN AT WOODS, RUN.

Plants Closed Down and the Islands all
Submerged.
The residents of Woods Run did not fare
much better than their city friends. The low
lands below Preble avenue were submerged,
and the occupants Of houses lost no time In
seeking shelter. The prisoners in the Pen had
to take their share of what went and do with.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
AN UKcoLLECTED FORTUNE.

Thousands Who Passed Free Over the Ft
Wayne Railroad Bridge.
Bad there been toll taken on the railway
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
HATCHET AGAINST KNIFE.
Two Intoxicated Men Fight q Duel and
Both Will Die.

BLUFFToN, ALA. Feb. I'D. Good and
Ford johnson had a terrible cutting duel to-
night Good cut Johnson's left eye out with
hatchet and cut into the bones of his face sew
eral times.
johnson cut Goods throat with a knife.
Both will die. They were drunk and alone.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19

The Peoples store, Filth Avenue.
For bargains in ribbons attend our ribbor
sale. CAMPBELL & DICK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19

Special To Let Lists This Morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19

) Special To Let Lists This Morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
1t ST. Each.:

Over ID dozens best Print Wrappers,
Mother Hubbard shapes, desirable
colors, that never sold for less than
81 80.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
1t ST. IS Each:

over dozens Printed Cotton Otto
man Cloth Wrappers, full front,
Princess back, waist lined, fully
worth 81 10.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19

We call attention again to our
new stock of Boys Star Shirt Waists.
New styles for spring and summer
I89I-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
1t 81 so EaeA..

Over dozens good Satine Wrap
pers, choice styles, that never sold
under 81 and 81 25.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
WASH GOODS WRAPPERS,

They will be found this morning
at the entrance of the Cloak De-
partment. Just new and fresh, new
patterns and new styles.
Such bargains may not be met
with again this season.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19
1t 81 IS Each:

Over 9 dozens good Flanneletre
Wrappers, choice styles and ex-
traordinary quality OF cloth, that
never sold under 81 50.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19

Pittsourg. Pa,
Thursday. Feb. Is, 1891.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-19

The Leading
Dry Goods House
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-02-06
CAUGHT IN THE CORRIDORS.

The bill for the removal of tie capital
drawn on Monday last by c, H. Glider
sleeve did hot suit and hence on yester-
day Neili B. Field CT Albuquerque drew
another one, so the New MEXICAN is in.
formed.
Col E. W. Eaton, secretary Of the board
Of regents of the school Of mines, w. s.
Williams, the able editor of the Chieitain.
and G. A. Robinson, the efficient sheriff
of Socorro county are in the city and about
the council and house: however they are
not much interested 10 the capital removal
business, but want something nearer
home.
1t is asserted that the Albuquerque del
egation in the capital is here on private
business; and nothing but private busi-
ness.
Hon. G. F. Easley says he is opposed
to the agitation of the capital removal
question and to the attempted removal ;
he will make fight for Santa Fe.
The new county out of the eastern parts
of Mora and Colfax is taking shape. The