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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION.

Thomas Shaw Says 100000 Miners Have
Been Killed in American Mines.
Thomas Shaw of Philadelphia, mining engi-
neer and gas expert. arrived at the Anderson
last evening for the purpose of attending
meeting of the Monongahela Mining In
stitute. to be held in the Court House to-mor-
row morning The subject under discussion
will be how to prevent mine.explostons and
Mr. Shaw has been invited to speak. He said
there are 800, QUO miners in the country. and l00
600 have been killed in accidents; 30, 600 alone
lost their lives in the mines of the British Do
minion during the reign of Victoria up to date.
The importance of detecting dangerous gases
is apparent.
Mr. Shaw denies that he is trying to have
bill passed in this State to force his safety ap-
paratus on mine owners. He claims for his
system that it will detect the gas record the
percentage in the air and that any man can be
He adds that because it will cost
some money to put it In mines the
operators are opposed TO it and prefer to use
the old Davy lamp which is not guarantee of
safety. The Coliery Engineer has bitterly
attacked his system and claims it is useless.
Colonel W. P. Rend. the coal operator, was
at the Monongahela House last evening. He
denounced Mr.. Shaw's apparatus. and insisted
that he was trying to get the Legislature to
force it on mine owners. He said MIR. Shaw
was a theorist, and that practical miners and
engineers have shown where his system is very
defective. Colonel Rend said he wanted none
of the Shaw safety appliances.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
MANY SUDDEN DEATHS.
An Unusual Amount of Business for the
Coroner Yesterday.

An Unusual Amount of Business for the
Coroner Yesterday.
Coroner Mcdowell will have quite number
of sudden deaths to investigate to-day. II. b.
Love died at the Mercy Hospital yesterday
morning. Love was taken to the hospital at
ll:S0 A. NJ and died within half an hour. He
had been suffering from typhoid fever and his
family, at his home on Lombard street, were
unable to properly care for him. His death
resulted from heart failure, caused by the
fever and the excitement of moving him. An
inquest was declared unnecessary. Love was
% years of age and single.
Patrick Campbell, aged 62 years. died at his
home, No. 6S Poplar alley, yesterday morning
No physician had been in attendance. and the
Coroner was notified. Campbell had been SUI
fering from prostration. ETC., due to old age for
some time, and an inquest was unnecessary.
Coroner Mcdowell was notified last night
that a woman had been found dead in bed at
her home, No. AZ Adams street, Allegheny. Her
name was not given.
George Henkel, a laborer aged about 81
years. died suddenly at his home on Browns
VILE avenue yesterday afternoon. He had been
suffering from Brights disease, which it is
thought caused heart disease. He leaves wife
and three children.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
ALL AID WAS REFUSED.
westmoreland County Won't Care for Her
Poor in Pittsburg.

Westmoreland County Won't Care for Her
Poor in Pittsburg.
Yesterday afternoon a worn, haggard little
woman appeared at the Department OF Char
ities and was given some money and load of
coal was sent to her house. As she left. Exam
liner Hoffman remarked:
There is another instance of the heathsn
methods of country poor boards. That is Mrs.
Sarah Thomas. She lives at Four Mile Run.
She formerly lived at Scottdale, where her
husband died last August, leaving her with six
children to care for. The oldest was only Il, and
the youngest blind babe of Il months. In DC
tober she came to the city in the hope of making
q living for her family, but sickness prevented
this. AS they belonged in Westmoreland
county we wrote to the poor board there for
permission to give them outdoor relief. The
only answer received was that the family could
go to the Westmoreland Almshouse, but they
would not pay for any relief given them in
Pittsburg. It would be cruel to put the family
in the poor house, because with little assist
ance they would be able to get along We have
done as much as we could, but only last week
the blind child died and was buried by the
neIghbors. We will continue to give her re-
lief. but these outside poor boards should be
compelled to use at least little humanity IN
the exercise of their powers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
PRETTY BADLY FOOLED.

Detective Robinson Springs a Trap on
Money Beggar.
Professional human parasites who make "a
business of stopping gentlemen on the street
and pleading the long drunk' story for the
price of reviving bowl will do well hereafter
to steer clear of Detective Robinson. The la:-
ter was accosted in the od-time way by John
Mcmahon, on Market street. yesterday after
noon. He wanted 25 cents.
"CertainIy," said the detective with a genial
smile. II always like to help the old boys
out. have no change about me, but come
along up to my office and Pn see what can
do"
Mcmahon unsuspectingly followed, and in
five minutes learned how the clank OF cell
door sounds from the inside.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
BUT LITTLE IN A NAME.

The Town of Acmetonia Ruffied Over the
Election of Constable-It Is said to
Rival in Many Respects Some OF the
Tough Places of Ancient History.
The village of Acmetonia, in Harmon
township, is said to have achieved a reputa-
tion in the line OF toughness not exceeded in
ancient times by Babylon, nor more modern
times by Natchez, under the hill"
HelPs Hollow, in Beaver county. 1t Is
said to be nest of gambling hells
and Illegal liquor sellers In 1889
a constable was elected, but there was dis
pute as to whether his commission ran one or
three years. Last year the constable decided
to go out of business and so the place had no
prosecuting officer and the hells spoken of are
said to have, in consequence, hourished like
willows by the water side.
This spring Henry F. Robinson was elected
constable, and the lava biding part of
But now the Clerk of Courts refuses to issue
Robinson a commission. He yesterday called
on attorneys j. d. Watson and Daniel Harri-
son for guidance. and they instructed him to
get his certificate of election and y surety, and
come back when they will have judicially de-
termined whether there is a vacancy, and if no
one is authorized to fill the office, have the
court appoint Robinson.
1t is stated there has been riot in Acme
tonia, and it could not be quelled until officers
were brought from this city. 1t is said that,
though within the hearing of Cathedral bells,
the decent people Of Acmetonia are less pro-
tected from ruffianlsm than are the frontier
towns of the Wesr.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
AFTER RAMsEYs SHOES.
Only Three Men Pass the Examination for
Gas Jpspector,

Only Three Men Pass the Examination for
Gas Inspector.
The Gas Inspection Examining Board, ap-
pointed by the Court to examine applicants for
the position of Gas Inspector for Allegheny
county. held the examination yesterday after
noon and evening. The board is composed of
Prof Francis C. Phillips. of the Western
University; J. B. Larkin. and w. L. Scaife.
Their duty was to examine the applicants as to
chemistry and the measurement, ETC., of gases
to see if they were competent to fulfill the re-
Quirements of the law.
The successful applicants were given cer-
tificates as to their capability, which enables
them to apply to the Governor who makes the
appointment. There were but four applicants
yesterday two of whom were successful. The
successful ones we're Robert Mckinney and
James W. Patterson, who were given GER
ti1cates. The appointment is for three years.
The office is paid in fees William Ramsey Is
the present incumbent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
STRUCK A WOMAN.

Jack Sheridan in Jail for Assaulting Matte
Alton.
At an early hour yesterday morning, Jack"
Sheridan, a well-known young man, assaulted
Matte Alton, a young woman at No. 81 Second
avenue. They had some hot words, when the
girl turned away and Sheridan struck her on
the back Before she could get away she was
struck on the abdomen and fell.
Sheridan was arrested shortly after, and
taken to Central station. At 10 o'clock Inspec-
tor McAleese made an information against
him, charging him with aggravated assault
and battery. on which Magistrate McKenna
sent him to Jail to await the result of the girls
injuries. She was resting easily last night,
and, unless Inflammation sets III, will recover
in few days.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
A PECULIAR DISPUTE.

President weihe Settles Difficulty at
Joliet, Illinois.
President Weihe. of the Amalgamated Asso-
citation, arrived home from the West yesterday,
where he had been for over a week in the in
terest of his organization. He had a peculiar
dispute to settle at Joliet.
The men there have sliding SCALE and when
time for the annual adjustment came around
the men submitted one authority on prices,
while the firm submitted another, and dis
agreement resulted.
Mr.. Weihe succeeded in getting the matter
cago where he paid a number of official visits
among the lodges.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
VICTIM OF THE FIRE.

Mrs Kupperman Dies From Injuries Re-
ceived When Her Home Burned.
Mrs. Rachel Kupperman, who was seriously
burned at the fire at her home on Forty-second
street, Tuesday morning, died at l0:3O o'clock
yesterday morning at the West Penn Hospital,
where she had been removed. Coroner Nc
Dowell was notified. and will hold an inquest at
II o'clock this morning.
Hers will probably not be the only death re-
suiting from the fire, as two of the children
burned are in a very critical condition and are
not expected to live.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
For Men to Read.

To-day we make the following offer: We
will sell mems black cheviot sack suits for
s.; mems cashmere suits for S.: mems mel
ton spring overcoats for S.. Those who
want to avail themselves of this chance
come at once. We have ali sizes from 80 TO
48 breast measure. These garments are all
new, we'll made and not the trashy goods
usually advertised.
P. C. c. c., PITTsBURG COMBINATION
CLOTHING COMPANY, corner Grant and
Diamond streets, opposite the Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
C0NJUGAL INFELICITY.
Very Young Southside Couple Who Have
Had All They Want of Welded Bliss.

A Very Young Southside Couple Who Have
Had All They Want of Welded Bliss.
John Harris, aged 19 years. and Lizzie Harris,
a year younger. of 262l Sarah street. are a
couple who discovered that marriage was a
failure before they had been Joined in wedlock
quite year. John is under $500 bail for court
to answer a charge of desertion preferred by
his wife. The latter also charged him with
assault and battery committed against her in
January, but on this point Alderman King re-
served his decision.
Mrs. Harris alleges that her spouse was given
to looking too kindly into other feminine eyes
than hers, and Mr.. Harris admits that he raised
his hand against his wife, but only the
provocation Of having mashed potatoes thrown
in his face. William Harris, Johns father. ex.
pressed the opinion to the Alderman that his
son should be released. and his daughter-in-law
feel grateful for the home he gave her.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
SAVED BY KoCH,s LYMPH

A Denver Physician Who Claims the First
Cure Made in America.
J. P. Masterson, well-known Pittsburg
printer, is under treatment at the Koch Hos
pital, Denver. for consumption. In a letter to
friend in this city he says that he is getting
along nicely, and expects to leave the hospital
with two sound lungs instead OF one.
Mr.. Masterson writes that Dr. Meuer. who
has charge of the hospital was the first ply
sician in America to turn out patient cured by
the Koch treatment-that is, SO far as the anni-
hilation of the bacilli is concerned. The doc
tor went to Berlin soon after Koch announced
his discovery apd made athorough study of the
lymDh.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
NEARING THE END.
Only Two Days of Hunger Between Collins
and His 81 900.

Only Two Days Oh munger between Ooihns
and His 81 900.
Utterly prostrated in body, but strong -willed
as ever, Elmer Collins last evening entered
upon the twenty-eighth day of his fast. AS the
clock sounded 10 p. M, he turned to the med
ical attendant and remarked, ut will take a
small-sized miracle to keep me from winning
that 81, O00." When Collins rose. shortly before
noon yesterday, his condition was: Weight, ia
pounds; pulse, 72; temperature, IS; respiration.
IT, These figures remained unchanged at the
p NJ examination During the night and
forenoon Collins had taken 16 ounces of water.
Up to p. N. yesterday he drank lS11 ounces of
water.
Collins is unable to walk without help and
hardly able to stand unsupported. He seems
to spend most of his time doing in his big arm
chair the sides of which he hugs very closely.
His voice has fallen away to remarkable de-
gree and his watchers have some trouble to
distinguish his remarks. The craving for
water which attacked him on Tuesday has SUBJ
sided, and he says that he endures but little
thirst
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
LOOKED LIKE HIS COAT.

Elmer Parkinson Must Tell Where He Got
His Outer Covering.
Elmer Parkinson was arrested yesterday
afternoon by Officer Crehan at Frankstown
and lodged il the Hazelwood police station on
a charge Of being a suspicious person. 1t is
alleged by the officer that James Dolan. the
proprietor of The Central Hotel at Vanderbilt
Fayette county. had an overcoat stolen from
his hotel about two months ago. while Parkin-
son was stopping at the hotel.
Yesterday William Cannon, a friend Of Mr..
Dolan's. recognized the coat on Parkirson's
back and told the officer to arrest him. Cap
tain Mercer telegraphed to Ar. Dolan last
night and Parkinson will be held until an
answer arrives
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
DON'T LIKE TO BE FOOLED.
Normal School Of1cials Think Legislators
Are Too Inquisitive.

Normal School officials Think Legislators
Are Too Inquisitive.
]. H Holt Bellefonte; A. C. Baldwin, Ian
caster, and X. Patterson. Philadelphia, one of
the House appropriation committees, took din
ner at the Anderson yesterday. They had
visited the Slippery Rock and Clarion Normal
schools. Both institutions want $50 900 apiece
to build model schools and make extensions.
Mr. Baldwin remarked that some of the peo.
ple interested thought the committee was too
inquistive. but he said it was their business to
learn all the facts, and il could only be done
by asking questions. Mr.. Patterson would
give no opinion about what the committee
would recommend, but the indications are that
the bills, with many Others will be buried.
The Augmentation Committee has not yet
finished its work, and they hardly know where
they stand.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
MORPHINE RUINED HIM.

Sad Story Of q Man Found In Court House
Vault
A man giving his name as Thomas Johnston
was found in one OF one vaults of the Court
House yesterday and lodged in Central station
as a suspicious character. He was discovered
by Carson Mercer, Superintendent of the build
ing, crouching in the corner of the vault be /.
meath the Recorders office. He admitted that
he had slept in the place for several nights.
He admitted that the name he gave was an
assumed one, and said he was the son of we'll
to-do physician and had himself been in the
drug business. He contracted the morphine
habit and it had dragged him down. The
mans appearance was that OF one who had
seen better days and he talked and looked like
an intelligent and educated man, though now a
physical wreck.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19

81. r. DeMiIt q Co., has given for publication
statement to the effect that they have received
about 100 boxes of American-made roofing tin,
made by P. H. Laughlin & Co.. Apollo. Pa.
The quality. they assert, is generally excellent.
and some of the plates equal to the best i'm
ported. The prices are little less than for the
corresponding weight and quality OF imported
in
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
Caring for the Children.

Mrs. W. H. Price and Mrs. Fl. C. Campbell
went to Harrisburg last evening to furnish in
formation and look after the appropriation
bills for the Children's Aid Society of Western
Pennsylvania. Mrs. Campbell is the Secretary.
She said she might do q little temper ance work
while there if the opportunity prese ted itself.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
Patton Is Amused.

General Manager Patton, of the Pittsburg
and Western road, is amused over th e state
ment that Chief Engineer Douglas, of the Bal
timore and Ohio, would soon be here to go over
the former road to look over the grades and
see where Improvements could be m ade. ~
know all about the grades, to my SORROW" he
remarked. Some OF these newspaper stories
are funny"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
Must Keep His Family.

Alderman Warner fined John Smith SO and
gave him a severe reprimand for cruelty to his
wife and children. He was sued on the same
charge soEe time ago before Mayor Wyman.
He was released then when he promised to pay
a weekly sum to support his family. He failed
TO keen his word.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
Aerial Navigation.

Prof. ]. Renard. of Paris. will have his new
airship at Old City Hall from II to IL to-day.
where an experimental test will be made OF the
apparatus. Prof. Renard will give public ex-
hibition of what he claims for aerial navigation
on Friday evening at the same place.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
VIII Go to Camp Earlier.

The flint glass workers will get away to
camp earlier this year, as the manufacturers
have decided to close June ], instead of July /,
as heretofore. The shutdown, which was pre-
dicted in The DISPATCH a few days ago, will
continue three months instead of two.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
New Chief Clerk.

H. C. Perdu. formerly bookkeeper at the
Duquesne, has accepted the position of chief
clerk at The Seventh Avenue Hotel. He will
enter on his duties to-day. Mr.. Perdu is pop-
uIsr man and will be appreciated in his new
nositiOn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
Additional School Teachers.

At "a meeting of the Sixteenth ward, Howard
district, School Board Miss Lillian Geedhill was
chosen an additional teacher. Mrs. Bushfield
and Miss Stangert were elected substitutes.
Miss Gardner has resigned, TO take effect April
L but her successor was not chosen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
win Hold Out for the Advance.

The bricklayers held q special meeting last
night and heard report from the conference
committee to the effect that no concessions
had as vet been received from the masters.
They were instructed to hold out for the ad-
vance of 81 cents day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
81 oo-Until May 1-ss 90.

u cabinet photos, or one life-sizs crayon
for So 90 at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery, 516
Market street, Pittsburg. Use elevator.
MTTSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
Notice Carefully,

Hendricks 3 Co. give you - elegant cab
inets for 81. photographs are exactly as
advertised. Don't put off until too late,
but come at once. 6S Federal street, ALLIE
gheuy. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19

The Handsomest and Brightest Cloak and
Suit Department,
And the largest stock of stylish jackets and
suits for ladies and children, is here.
Jos. HORNE & Co.,
609-621 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19

Highest Novelties in Millinery,
Jackets, suits and neckwear at Rosenbaum
& Co.'s opening to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
Easter Millinery Opening.

We are showing large lines of the finest
hats and bonnets, made from French mate
rials, and selling at So, So. $S, $40, S12, S15
and upward. Hundreds to select from.
JOS. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
SPECIAL TO LET LISTS TO-DAY.

MOTHERS will fnd Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup the best remedy for their children.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19

Beautiful Easter Cards, Booklets and Nov
elites.
Our stock is replete with fine goods
many exclusive designs.
Jos. EICHBAUM 8 Co.,
48 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19

IF your complaint is want OF appetite. try
Angostura Bitters before meals. TTsSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
TRAMPs ON. THE MOVE.

Farmers and People Living in Small Towns
Complain of Their Thefts.
Special Agent Hampton Houghron, of the
Pennsylvania road, says the tramps are be-
ginning to move from the South and are
swarming, along the line of the road. A few
are arrested for riding on cars, but they usually
give the road wide berth.
The farmers and people living in the smaller
towns complain of depleted hen roosts and
robbed spring houses. but the average tramp is
generally satisfied when his hunger is appeased
and his thievery goes no further.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19
REAL ESTATE. INSURANCE.
NIyer Gallinger,

Yoder law building, corner Fifth and Wylie
avenues. Telephone, 1907. Take elevator.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19

USE o'Keefe's 30. K" Shoe Blacking.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-19

THE ERA
SPECIAL SALES
CONTINUES AT
EDWARD
GROETZINGER'S
THIS WEEK.
TAPESTRY BRUSSELS
GO OUT
WITH THE TIDE.
100 rolls Tapestry Brussels Car
pets, consisting Of three grades,
about 20 different styles in each
grade, at 25 PER CENT LESS
THAN PRESENT PRICES:
At 50c, sold at 65c.
At 65c, sold at Soc.
At Toe, sold at 81.
These goods were bought last fall,
and the rolls are freshly opened.
Like our other Special Carpet Bar
gains, the above patterns were not
reproduced this spring.
Special Ingram Sale
Will continue for a few days
longer:
so pieces at Soc, sold at 45c.
so pieces at 40c, sold at 60c.
100 pieces at 6Oc and 65c, sold at
85c. This lot is best Lowell
extra supers
The Place for Bargains
627 and 629 Penn AY.
wAll goods iobbsj at lowest
Eastern prices.