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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
BAD FOR BOTH MEN.
John Smith, of Sewickley, Refuses to
Show his Ticket, and Is
BADLY USED UP BY TRAIN HANDS.
Conductor Bear Swears He Was Trying 10
Cut I'd. Cavanaugh, Who
LOSES IN Arm In coMINa TO rEsrlRl

A case with very peculiar complications
was heard before Mayor Wyman, OF Allie
gheny, yesterday morning. About o'clock
on Sunday morning. a colored man, John
Smith, who lives at Sewickley, was found
lying on the Fort Wayne tracks at Wash.
ington avenue. He was sent to the lookup,
and yesterday morning related story to
the Mayor which would appear to demand
Investigation. Smith said that he boarded
the midnight train for his home, and ad-
mitted that when the conductor asked for
his ticket, he, in drunken humor, refused
to give it to him. The conductor then
tried to put him off the train, and finally
succeeded in doing so, with the aid Of .
couple of brakemen. but not before. Smith
alleges they beat him to an unmerciful
extent
A Badly Beaten-Up Man.
Smiths appearance bore out his state
ments regarding thesbeating His face and
head were badly cut and very much swollen,
and an examination of his wounds by
doctor developed that his skull was frac-
tured and his tongue split. The doctor ex-
pressed the opinion that the mans injuries
were serious and might prove fatal should
srysipelss supervene.
James Bear, the conductor Of the train,
testified that Smith had tried to cut his
companion, a brakeman named Edward
Cavanaugh, who ia now lying in the West
Penn Hospital. Cavapaugh came up to the
city yesterday morning about o'clock to be
present at the hearing and tried to jump of
the train at Marion avenue.
Fell Between Two Of the Cars.
In doing so be fell between the cars and
sustained such injuries as necessitated the
amputation Of his right arm. He also re-
ceived severe injuries to his head, but the
report received from the hospital this
morning says that he was doing well and
would likely recover. He Is % years Of
age and belongs In youngstown, o.
In view Of the peculiarly Of the case,
and the fact that Cavanaugh, whom the
conductor charged Smith with trying to
cut, was unable to appear, Mayor Wyman
discharged Smith, remarking that, perhaps,
he had suffered enough already. Smith
walked away with some difficulty and
made his way home.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
OFFICERS USED UP.
A Gang Tries to Rescue Prisoner and q
Rough Fight Follows.

A Gang Tries to Rescue Prisoner and .
Rough Fight Follows.
A small-szed riot occurred at the corner
of Station street and Frankstown avenue
about midnight on Saturday in which half
a dozen police officers and about 30 people
took part. 1t appears that Peter Schrott
was acting disorderly in pool room near
the corner, when Officer McNalley cautioned
him to keep quiet. This angered schrott.
and be began calling the officer names. who
then placed him under arrest and started Tor
the patrol box. As McNalley crossed the
street with the prisoner n number Of his
friends closed on the officer and tried to
take him away. McNalley called for assist
ance, and Officers Albert Mercer, Bruce and
Mahan answered. The crowd had by this
time swelled to about 30 people who wanted
10 take hand In the fight.
Stones were thrown Ut the officers, one Of
which struck Officer Mahan on the back Of
the head, infllcting an ugly wound. Officer
Mercer had O finger badly bitten and Officer
McNalley received Q stunning blow from
Schrott In the face. The officers fually
succeeded In arresting Schrott, William
Stefer and Charles @. Wilhelm. At the
hearing yesterday morning Magistrate
Hyndman fined them each S25 and costs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
FACTIONS COMING INTO LINE
Collector Martin, Of Philadelphia, Predicts
Republican Victory.

Collector Martin, of Philadelphia, Predicts
Republican Victory.
David Martin, Internal Revenue Col
lector at Philadelphia, and Jacob Wilde
more registered at the Anderson yes
terday. Mr.. Martin managed to elude
reporters, and left for the Quaker
City last evening. Local politicians
think he had also been paying friendly
visit to Beaver with Senator Smith, and
this is probably the truth. Mr.. Martin is
recognized as Quay's right hand man in
Philadelphia. Every effort is being e1erted
by the leaders to bury the hatchet, and unite
on the State ticket next fall. To friend
Mr. Martin said the party would succeed in
the coming election, and the political trend
was 10 harmonic all antagonisms and
show an unbroken front in the Presidential
fight.
With Mr.. Magee's acknowledged friend,
Senator Smith, spending Sunday at Beaver,
and the sudden appearance of Collector
Martin in Pittsburg. it does look as if an
agreement is being patched up between the
leaders
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
GOOD LOCAL MARKETS.
What an observant Stroller Has Seen in
Early Morning Walks.

What an observant Stroller has Seen in
Early Morning Walks.
II 20 To bed these days at 10 o'clock. re-
marked gentleman last evening, ''and I
am up every morning at daybreak. It 10
the only way to live, and take q walk
before breakfast. am fond Of strolling
through the markets, and must say that I
daily see ss 6ne O lot of vegetables and
fruits exposed for sale in Pittsburg as In
any OF the marts OF the world. wonder
where the garden truck comes from. Straw
berries can be had now by the bushel.
ut is amusing to me 10 watch the early
tipplers in Aearch of drink. I can tell
them q mile off by their walk, and as
the saloons, under the Brooks law,
don't open until 6 o'clock. II you
are walking the streets before that
time you will often spy men trying
saloon doors and swearing when they
find them locked. am inclined to think
that some topers gad the streets all night
trying saloon doors in the vain hope thar
they might get another glass"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
CREATED SOME TALK.
Mr.. Martins Offer From the Amalgamatet
Association n Current Tonic

MIR. Martins Offer From the Amalgamated
Association Current Topic.
The announcement made exclusively in
yesterdays DISPATCH that William Mar
tin had received. certain propositions to
take an Office again in the Amalgamated
Association was probably the chief topic of
conyersation among mill workmen.
Mr.. Martin was seen. but he declined to
talk about the matter. He did not deny,
however. that such q, proposition had been
made to him, and while he did not express
himself on the matter, his manner OF con-
versation indicated that II the members OF
the National Lodge want Mr.. Martin In the
association the proposition must come from
the association as q body, and not from In
diyiduaIs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
JUST A NEIGHBoRLY sEANCR,

A Charge Of Felonious Assault and Battery
the Consequences, However.
John Hulligan and Thomas Murphy are
neighbors, but they do not live in peace
and harmony with each other, as neighbors
should do. They live on An alley between
Forty-seventh and Forty-eighth street,
below Harrison street, and have been
unable to get along together for some time.
One day last week quarrel occurred
between the ladies OF the two households
over the hanging of a clothesline, and Mr..
Murphy sailed forth from his domicile
with blood in his eyes. He was met by
Hulligan, and when the fracas was over
Murphy had blood drawn from his nose
and several cuts on his head. In conse-
quence, he has preferred charge Of felon.
ious assault and battery against Hulligan
before Alderman McNeirney, who COM
mitted him to Jail for hearing tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
SEWER GAS THIS TIME.

Burned in an Explosion.
An explosion Of sewer gas occurred In the
house of Frederick Keeier, No. 221 Center
avenue. yesterday morning, badly burning
Mr.. Keefer and his 3.year.old child. About
10 o'clock Mr.. Keefer went to the basement
to light fire. He detected peculiar odor,
but paid 10 attention to 1t.
The instant he struck match an ex-
plosion followed, burning Mr.. Keefer and
his child badly about the face ana head. A
physician was called and the WOUNDS
dressed. The burns were very painful. but
not dangerous -
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
WANTED TO SEE THE WORLD.

Two Little Runaway Boys From Altoona at
Central Station.
Frank Bowden, aged 10. and Harry
Singer, aged 10, were arrested at the Union
depot yesterday afternoon. They ran away
from their homes at Altoona several days
ago and arrived in Pittsburg on q freight
late Saturday night. Bowden gave his
home as No. 30S Fourth avenue and Singer
No. 8 Ninth avenue. Both were taken to
Central station. u
The boys claim to have been enticed to 60
old boy, who afterward led them to Pitts.
burg and lett them. Both boys were sent
back home last night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
THE WORK OF TEMPERANCE.

The Several Meetings Were Very Well At
tended Yesterday.
The regular Sunday night temperance
meeting Of the Sons OF Temperance was held
last night at their hall in Allegheny. Mr..
Mooney presided and introduced Andrew
Bruce, N. Re9prd, Mr.. Swoger and others,
who denounced the traffic in rum. Next
Sunday the meeting will be addressed by
M. D. Grove, lately from England, who
will talk on the same subject and illustrate
his lecture with several charts.
The w. @. 7. u, OF Allegheny, also held
o meeting at their hall on Beaver avenue,
which was addressed by Mrs r. Woods
and Mrs. A. Napp, Of Texas. The meeting
in Moorhead Hall was O large one and
pledge signers were sufficiently numerous 10
encourage the managers. Good speeches
were made by Mr.. Yates, Of Mansfield, Mr..
Hyde and others.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
PAINTED FROM LIFE.

A Picture Of General Grant Which Has Be-
come Valuable.
A. M. Sloan, of Greensburg, has a pict-
ure Of General Grant which he prizes very
highly. 1t was painted from life by an
artist who afterward fell into hard ways,
and was unable to pay his rent. Mr.. Sloan
and friend went to his rescue and put up
the money. The other man accepted the
Office furniture in payment, and Mr.. Sloan,
rather than have nothing, concluded 10 take
the picture of the General.
The painting was an excellent portrait ex-
ecuted when Grant was not famous. The
picture now adorns Mr.. Sloan's law Office in
GreensDurg, 1t attracts q great deal of at
tention, and since the death of the General
he has been offered a large sum of money
for it. He says cash will not induce him to
part with the painting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
TOO RAPID FOR THE PARK.

Mcknight for Fast Driving.
George w. horton, Myer Samuels, James
Bovard and William Taylor, four young
men, were arrested by Superintendent Nc
Knight and Park Officer Miller yesterday
morning, at Schenley, Park, and lodged in
the Fourteenth ward station on q charge Of
fast driving. The boys claim that one of
the horses driven by George horton became
unmanageable and ran over steep bank.
horton and Samuels were thtown out, but
they escaped uninJured. The officers
allege that when the horse went over the
bank the boys were trying to take rear cut
to get away from them. They will be given
o hearing this morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
FIRST OF THE SEASON.

A Mad Dog on the southside Causes Con.
siderable Excitement
A mad dog was the cause Of considerable.
excitement and of collecting large crowd
Of people at the corner Of Carson and South
Sixth streets, last night. The dog, valu-
Ible one, was owned by a family ed
Armstrong. About 8 o'clock the canine
was lying on the street, when it suddenly
began irothing at the mouth and rolled
about the street in q manner that nearly
frightened the nie out o. the residents.
A number of children were playing about
te street at the time, but the dog did Lot
atssk them. An officer was finally called
AeuNe dog was shot.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
Couldn't Hold a Meeting.

The Hebrew Association met yesterday
afternoon IT'S Fifth avenue. The object Of
the organization is to relieve the Hebrew re.
iugees Of the Old World. Nothing Of i'm
portance was done, owing to the slim at
tendance. A committee was appointed to
see all who are interested in the movement,
and an effort will be made to have o meeting
in the near future with larger attendance
and something definite done.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
soRT oF WOODEN HORSE.

A Young Lady Whose Ears Deceived Her
ss to What Was Burro.
The delegates to the Machinists' Conven-
tion, the past week, included ten from the
Lone Star State. A, couple Of them were
walking along Smithfeld street the other
evening, and one of them, as they ap-
preached group of girls, was relating to
the other his experience with burro, as
the Texans call their horses
"sWhat q funny man." exclaimed one of
the girls, as they passed. Fancy man
trying to ride 4 bureau" =
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
A. Saving to Manufacturers.

An interesting experiment was recently
made In Pittsburg mill. Several ingots were
rolled Into blooms, billets and plates. and
not any scrap to speak Of was sheared of
the articles when finished. Here is q saving
ofthousands Of dollars every year for the
mill owners and increased wages for the
vorkmen, ais the average waste in steel
ingot is 80 per cent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
New school at sharpsburr.

A new schoolhouse. to be equal to any in
this end Of the State, is to be built by st.
Mary's congregation, ut sharpsburg, at q
cost Of $50, 900. There was somt fear that
the work could not be commenced this sum-
mer. but az 1t is thought that the strike may
not last long. work viii be started a. soon
~ ppssibls,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
A ,setsas Glass of Immigrants.

Nine, carloads Of immigrants, about $40
people. arrived at the Union depot last
evening. They consisted Of Germans
English, scandinayians and some Italians,
and were better looking class than has
appeared for some time. At least 100 re-
NAMED in Pittsburg. The Germans and
Swedes took q bee line for Western farms.
Most Of the Italians stopped here
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
HIs Body Cut 70 PIeoes.

Squire Love, Of wilmerding, notified the
Coroner Yesterday that the body of John
Mclaughlin, all cut to pieces, had been
found on the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks
at Wilmerding, early yesterday morning.
The case will be investigated to-day. 1t is
supposed Mclaughlin had been walking on
the track Saturday night, and was struck
by train without being noticed. as the
body looks az if several trains had passed
over it. He lived at Turtle Creek.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
DOING SMALL BUSINESS.

New County Bridge at Neville Island Has
Little Patronage.
II the Neville Island boulevard is not
soon laid out the island will be forced to do
its business by river. 1t is said that all the
objectors have ceased active opposition, but.
like the mud forts that Napoleon found so
hard to halter down in Egypt, the present
listless, passive attitude of the hitherto oh
jectors is more difficult to overcome than
their activity, which had some defined
bounds.
The new county bridge has been COM
pleted and 1t does 30 little business for want
Of the proposed road that il wouldn't pay
the salary Of the toll-taker.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
Now ohureh At Hom...s.d.

The German Catholics Of Homestead have
begun the erection of house Of worship
alongside of their parochial school. which is
almost finished. The church will be known
as the st. Francis German Catholic. The
buildings are erected on the site recently
purchased from Caynssie, Phipps E Co
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
HUGUs & HAcKE.
THIS WEEK

A fine assortment of India and
China Silks, Black Grounds, with
small, medium and large Figures in
Jardinere and Pompadour effects,
at 81 and 81 as a yard.
Novelties in Crepe du Chens
Dress Patterns, black and colored
ground, with woven figures, very
desirable for evening dresses.
Over hundred styles in Striped
and Checked Habutais in washable
colors, at 75c and 81 yard.
Four Special values in White
Pongee and Habutais, at soc, CSC,
75c and 81 a yard.
FRENCH CHALLIS.
The very best qualities and the
choicest colorings in great variety
of beautiful new designs, at ssca
yard.
Cor. Fifth Av. and Market St.
,.nsiaxxss,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
Z Kicked by . Horse.

Nicholas Eckert was kicked i'm the face
by horse in Allegheny and Knocked in
sensible. He was riding down Ohio street,
when wheel came off the buggy and the
horse tried to run away.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
Ton workhouse Applicants.


offenders to try. The Magistrate was in a good
humor over new oil well. but that did not pre-
vent him from imposing ten workhouse SEN
tences Robert Roberts, for fighting on Water
street. got 80 days. Charles Gardner and Maria
Gardner got the same sentence for street
night on Second avenue. John Haley had gone
to Powers bottling house on High street, and
being drunk, offered to fight He assaulted
Powers son and began to smash things In the
house. A 8Qdays' sentence was administered.
ROBERT Duny assaulted number Of pedestrians
on Second avenue before he was arrested. He
got 20 days for mis- fun. George Adams went TO
Alderman Cahills office, on Wylie avenue. TO
get hearing in suit against him, but he was
drunk md began to make things lively. He
had picked up the Alderman's Ink bottle and
was about to throw it when arrested. A SEN
sence OF ~ days was imposed.
on Fulton street Saturday night. She had gone
to meet him, but he was drunk and In an ugly
temper. Duke McLsughlin got 30 days for
ly conduct and Martin McCue 30 days for fight
ing on Diamond street.
-
The Victims In Allegheny.
Mayor Wyman had 80 cases to dispose Of at
the morning hearing in Allegheny yesterday.
nfee men were before hi% who bad been in
shot. They were Elmer Larmer, Dave,
alias Bunny" Saulters and Charles
Reed: Larmer was drunk when
"
attacked Oficer Kelsch, who had him in charge.
Dougherty kicked the officer and finally threw
stone, when Kelsch fired his revolver. The
Serous @ u.s. wound M Mayer w Wyman 10 nned % Iarmer %
S25 and the other two $50. A. Mason, colored.
was fined IS for following little Emma Ley on
James street. The child said he had followed
her before and had spoken TO her.
Officer Schultz was asleep at 2 o'clock yester.
day morning at his home, on Third street, when
some Of his neighbors living At 1s2 on the same
dents Of the vicinity could not sleep. He arose
and went to the place, put the whole crowd Of
nvs people under arrest and appeared against
them at the hearing, testifying that they had
and carried on in . disgusting manner. Two
women in the party were let 20 and the men
were fined IS each.
Light Business Over the River.
At the Twenty-oighth ward station yesterday
Magistrate succop had nine cases to dispose
of. Three Of these cases were from the
upper southside and Six In the West End.
This ID the lightest Saturday nights work on
any Importance was that Of Theodore Barr.
arrested for smashing the windows In Mary
Longs house, on Enon alloy. Theodore has
only been out Of the workhouse for few days.
and he was sent back to his old quarters for
six months.
Assaulted . Saloonkeeper.
Magistrate succop had only seven cases &c
the Thirty-sixth ward station yesterday morn
ming James Davis and Thomas King were
fined % and costs for assaulting Charles Sellers,
the West End saloonkeepsr. James o'Brien
was held over on . charge OF larceny. The
other cases were common.
IS
Very Small Doings.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11

|gRkahaaaiia
SAMPLE SALE.
Our grand purchase Of the entire line Of
samples of
LACE CURTAINS
DRAPERY
From one of the largest dealers In the coun-
try has arrived and is now on sale.
We cannot give you any idea of the great
Bargains that are in store for you. You
must come and see. We have
500 Curtains, one, two and
three of a kind, at asc each.
400 Curtains, one, two, three
and four of kind, at 35c each
or 67c per pair.
500 of another lot at 4oc
each.
Other lots of single Curtains, single pairs,
one and half pairs and two or more pairs
at very low prices. They are all pice, clean
samples without imperfections.
Samples Of Chenille Portieres and Drap-
cry, with fringe, ~ yards long 10 8 yards
long, at from 25c to 81 % each. This is an op-
portu nifty offered to the PIttsburg public for
the first time to get fine Art Scarfs at about
one-tenth their value.
Sample pairs OF Chenille Portieres at ~
per pair, worth $40, s12 and $14.
NOTE-Our Misses and Children's Mil
linery Opening will take place on
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
MRS. {. WEI55ER
435-MARKET Stay
my4.MwY
Thu TT. Pitt"
5lUVENIR 6PllN.
The most original in design. and greatest his
torical spoon in America.
TEA SPOON. 90
TEA SPOON. GOLD BOWL. 80
TEA SPOON, ALL GOLD..... 100
Sent postpaid on receipts Of price.
Patented and sold only BY
E. P. ROBERTS & SONS,
FIFTH AVE AND MARKET st.
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
IN. THE POLICE COURTS.

Plenty Of Common Drunks, but Few Serb
ous Cases-A Wife-Beatsr Goes to the
Workhouss-An Allegheny Policeman
Arrests His Neighbors
Hearings at the various police courts in
the two cities yesterday morning were mot
made up of any very serious- cases. But
there were plenty of ordinary drunks and
disorderlies to give the magistrates several
hours work.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
Very Small Doings.

There were lS common cases at the Twelfth
ward police station yesterday morning. Atths
Seventeenth ward station two cases were dis
posed of.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
Assaulted . saloonkeeper.

Magistrate Succop had only seven cases &c
the Thirty-sixth ward station yesterday morn
ming James Davis and Thomas King were
fined % and costs for assaulting Charles Sellers,
the West End saloonkeepsr. James O'Brien
was held over on charge OF larceny. The
other cases were common.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-11
J15. H0RNE K El.'H

PENN AVE. STORES