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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08
THE LEADERS IN CHARITY.
New Ofic ers of the Society of the Improve
ment of the Poor.

New Officers of the Society of the Improve
ment of the Poor.
The annual business meeting of the So
ciety for the Improvement of the Poor was
held yesterday afternoon in the Dispensary
building and the following officers elected:
President Mrs. w. a. Heron: Vice Presi-
dents, Mrs. L. NJ. Harding, Mrs. Thomas
Ewing and Mrs. William Thaw; Treasurer,
William r. Thompson, Secretary and Super
intendent, Mrs. J.. E. Lippineott; Assistant
Superintendent, Miss 4. L. WiImorth
Board of Managers-Mrs. John Arthurs,
Mrs. Josiah Cohen, Mrs. II. C. Bi1gs Mrs.
John Dunlap, Mrs. NJ. Kuhn. Mrs. J. Il.
Dunlevy, Miss SalIie Speer, Mrs. Thomas
hart, Mrs. William H. Ewing, Mrs. William
Frank, Mrs. S. +. Lippincott, Mrs. l.. VI.
Harding, Mrs. William \. Heron. Mrs. W.
II. House, Mrs. J. b. ID. Needs, Mrs. Archibald
Mcbride, Mrs. j. T. McElroy, Mrs. A. II. Duff,
Mrs. J. c. Paul, Mrs. Fred Mckee, Mrs.
Samuel Mckee, Mrs. 5. A. Reed, Mrs. a. W.
Rock. Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs. William Thaw.
X. s. Waring, Mrs. Charles Zug, Miss Sarah
Bissell, Miss Jane W. Magee, Miss Margaret
Speer, Miss Annie Williams.
Advisory Committee-David Robinson.
Levi Harris. NJ. d.: Rev. Z. p. Cowan, d. D.:
Rev. ". j. Reid ID. D.; f. A. Titzmiller.
Finance Committee-CharleS j. Clarke,
Joseph Horne, II. Kirk Porter. James W.
W. A. Heron, George X. Stevenson, William
f.. Schmertz, i. NJ. O'Neill.
The annual public meeting will be held
on Sunday in the Fourth Avenue Baptist
Church.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08
A STREET ACT TEST

To BE Made on the Improvement OF Man.
MON Alley - The Supreme Court viii
Probably Decide the Case Before the
End of January.
The first of the regular test.suits to deter
mine the constitutionality Of the new street
law will come mp soon. To-day Chief Bige-
low will advertise for proposals for grading,
paving and curbing Mannion alley. from
Hawley TO Liberty streets. The ordinance
authorizing the improvement passed Coun-
ellis several weeks ago. The contract must
be let within GO days after Councils act and
this time will be up December Is.
On that day Chief Bigclow will open the
bids and award the contract. Suit will then
be brought by the property owners 10 re-
strain the work, on the ground that the act
under which il is done is contrary to the
constitution. Chief Bigelow and Controller
Morrow had conference on the matter yes
teriay and selected the above named
thorcughfare as the one on which test
suit should be brought. The improvement
will be small. but will answer the purpose
as well as some large contract. Special
hearings will be given the case in both The
lower and Supreme Courts, and it is ex-
pected to have the question settled by the
latter part of January. A decision on the
curative act will doubtless be had about the
same time.
Until the Supreme Court has passed on
these acts nc street contracts of any i'm
portance will be let. This was decided
several weeks ago by Chief Bieelow, Con-
troller Morrow and Mayor Gourlev. A
number of contracts had then been awarded
by the Chief and would have gone to Coun-
ellis for confirmation had it not been de-
cided at conference that it
would be upwise 10 make the
city responsible for any more work until
the street law had been declared consti-
tutional beyond doubt. This delay in
street Improvements practically amounts to
nothing. as it comes in season when the
weather permits of little work anyhow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08
AN OLD PITTsBURGER's VIEWS.
Frank Wall Has Few Words to Say
About the Value of Poor Farm Land.

Frank Wall Has Few Words to Say
About the Value of Poor Farm Land.
Frank Wall. of Kentucky, who formerly
owned the land on which Walls station
now stands, and in whose honor the place
was named. has been visiting in Pittsburg
for the last two weeks. He returned to his
Kentucky home Yesterday morning, Mr..
Walls is an intelligent Irishman, and is
well known in this section. Though quite
old, he is still strong and vigorous, but his
hearing is failing him. Mr.. Wall likes the
climate of the blue glass region, and he
revels in raising fast horses. He owns
Nellie Pitcher and Egra, two fast Young
runners Nellie won several races last
summer, and she will be entered on a num-
ber of tracks next summer.
Mr.. Wall still about 100 acres left at
Wall. The bulk of his land was sold to the
Pennsylvania road for yards and a round
house site. He is interested in the poor
farm deal and saws he was amused to read
in THE DISPATCH the claim of council
man that good farming land can be bought
for 500 per acre within seven to eight
miles of the city. Mr.. Walls said he would
like to know where it is located. Recently
he was offered as high as 81 500 per acre for
some of his land at Wall. 1t wouldn't do
for poor farm, and Mr.. Wall thinks the
city will have to pay good price for Its
pround
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08

am reported as having been called into a
conference with Mayor Wyman on the sub
ject, but it is untrue. He did not call on
me and have never spoken to him about
the matter. L was asked if would be
candidate if the Mayor withdrew, but said
no. l repeat it now. The person who
asked me was friend of the Mayors and
mine, but don't believe he spoke to me on
the Mayors authority. / am a candidate
for the Legislature only, and will do all L
can to secure my election thereto.
1t is known that Mr. Wertheimer blames
Mavor Wyman with having defeated him
when Mr.. Wertheimer was a candidate for
the Legislature two years ago and it is un-
likely that he would be called in, as re-
ported by friends of the Mayor, to take any
part in scheme looking toward boom Tor
the latter, for delegate or any other posi-
ton
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08
INJURED THE STATE.
Tennessee MUS Wait Four Years Before
the Convict System Can Be Abolished.

Tennessee MUS Wait -Four Years Before
the Convict System Can Be Abolished.
r. w. Cantrell. private secretary for
Senator Bates, of Tennessee; Internal Col
lector A. Mum, of the Nashville district,
and Ellwood Acres, Washington Insur-
ance man, were passengers for the national
capital last evening. Mr.. Cantrell says the
disposal of the convicts in Tennessee is still
a great problem. Most of the prisoners re-
leased by the miners in the eastern part of
the State have been recaptured 1t is not
likely that the Legislature will take any ac-
tion at the next session, as the penitentiary
contract was made for six years and the peo-
pie who have right to the service of the
convicrs are Eot willing to give itup. -Four
wears of the contract remain to be worked
ou. Mr. Cantrell says that the system will
be abolished as soon as the contract expires.
The unfortunate affair in the mountains
with the miners has prevented lot of
home and foreign capital from being in
vested, and it retards the growth of Eastern
Tennessee.
In his State Mr.. Cantrell thinks the SEN
timent is for Cleveland, and the people are
not giving much attention to the silver
question.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08
STILL AFTER WYMAN.
More Sensational Charges to BE Brought
Against the Mayor.

More Sensational Charges to be Brought
Against the Mayor.
The Allegheny Reformers have deter
mined to enter more suits against Mayor
Wyman. The charge will be that he col
lected fines and did not turn them into the
city. The only case that has been made
public vet is that of Kittie Hodie, alias
Kittie Howard, who was arrested for keep
ing disorderly house and whose case was
marked in the blotter as discharged. She
claims that she paid 500 fine, and has prom
ised that she will appear as witness. SIM
liar cases are said to be in stock and affi-
davits to substantiate them have been
secured Informations will be made before
long and at the same time the gambling
house cases will be taken up.
A neat scheme which the Reformers in
tend to work is to include the claim that
Wyman received money from the Exposi-
tion Park management with more recent
charges In this way the Mayor will be
compelled to either stand trial on the former
charge or bear the odium of pleading the
statue of limitations. When the cases are
brought, it is claimed, the most sensational
although not the most criminal matter will
be brought out.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08
RETURNING IMMIGRANTS.

I'll =
Chief Elliotand Inspector Layton Are Send
ing Back All Who Come Under the
Head of Paupers-One Romantic Story
Peculiar Point to Be Decided.
The major part of Chief Elliot's time just
now is taken up in hunting out pauper. I'M
migrants and shipping them back to where
they came from. In this work he IS as
sisted by Inspector Layton, who has kept
the authorities at Washington busy attend
ing to his wants in this line. Three pauper
immigrants were discovered within the past
week, and last night were sent to New
York, and from there will be shipped TO
the ports they came from. These people
are, Annie Miller, 81 years old, who comes
from Germany; Michael Levendorski, from
Russia, and Annie Paggi, from Italy. They
were all found to have been suffering from
incurable ailments when they were shipped
to this city.
In the case of Annie Paggi there is some
thing of a romance. The woman's maiden
name was Annie Castogo. and her parents
are very well to do. She married man
named Paggi, who proved to be worthless.
The parents finally disowned the daughter
and the husband left her and came to this
country. The wife afterward Joined him
here, but was soon again deserted, leaving
her with two children. Mrs. Paggi then
became charge on the Department of
Charities, and as she was clearly pauper
Immigrant was shipped back to her parents
in Italy.
In looking up these cases Chief Elliot
has encountered a rather knotty problem
which he has been unable to solve, and
which has been sent to Washington for an
opinion by the Attorney General. The
question concerns child born in this coun-
try, the parents being recently arrived
pauper immi rants here in violation of the
laws. and who are to be sent back to the
country from whence they came. The point
is of what Government can the child claim
protection. Many people have been con-
suited on this feature, and as the opinions
differ tine decision of the Attorney General
will be anxiously awaited.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08
AN ESTATE GOING TO IRELAND.
The Usual Order of Things Reversed by q
Will Just Probated.

Ordinarily we hear of fortunes crossing
from Europe to this country, but here is a
case in which the arrangement is reversed,
and the person who leaves the estate was
lately one who might have been termed an
oil princess. Attorney S. B. Donaldson yes
terday filed for probate the will of Sarah
Kerr, late of Robinson township. Testa-
trix, who died possessed of some property
on the Steubenville pike, on which there
was one of the oil belchers of the McCurdy
field, gives all she possessed to Martha Full
lerton, daughter of Daniel Mccoy, Nancy
Reed. daughter of Margaret Given, and
Catherine and Margaret, daughters Of
Nancy Mckee, deceased, in equal shares.
, The bencfciaries are all in Ireland, if
alive, and the testatrix directs that if they
are dead the property is to be divided
among their heirs. The names of those who
are to get it are unknown to the executors,
but it will not likely be a difficult matter
to find them. The executors are Rev. j. d.
Turner and William n. Kerr, the latter of
Murdoch, Kerr & Co, printers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08

George Kelly, j. X p. Duff, A. B. Steven
son. E. P. Douglass. T. H. Davis.
A motion was adopted for the appoint
ment of committee on arrangements to
prepare an address to persons suitable for
membership, and to make arrangements Tor
meeting of the organization in hall to
be selected by them on Saturday, Decem-
Der 49, and to prepare an outline for con-
stitution and bylaws. MessrS Sipe, BrIen,
McGirr, Kerins, Snee, Boyce, Moore, Large
and Douglass were appointed. A finance
committee, composed of Messrs. HuckesteIn,
Iams and Jordan, was also appointed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08
Conspicuous by His Absence.
Telegraph Wires Now in the Pos.oh,ce.

The Western Union Telegraph Company
yesterday erected q neat little booth in the
new postofice, which will be opened within
few days as branch Office for the con-
venience of the public. The booth or Office
is located just in rear of the Postmsster's
Office, on the Fourth avenue side of the
building and is being provided with desk
and other conveniences. The Postal Tele-
graph Company. which also secured the
privilege of placing booth on the Third
avenue side of the building. will have it in
position in few davs. Postmaster Nc
Kean originated the idea for Pittsburg. He
saws other big cities have branch telegraph
offices and they. largely patronized. The
department itself uses the service frequent
ly enough to justify branch in the post
nffice
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08
FLOPS TO PROTECTION.

Colonel John ". Echols, Known as DEM
ocratic- Campaign Orator, Sees the
Falacy of Free Trade-He Will Prob
ably Take tile Stump for the Republican
Ticket in '92.
Attorney John W. Echols, the politician
and campaign speaker, who las done service
for the Democratic party in many States OF
the Union, has jumped the free trade traces
and announces that hereafter he will advo-
cate protection as a stalwart Republican.
The change, he says, has been made after
study, in which he reached the conclusion
that in tariff lies the salvation of the South
and the continuance ofNorthern prosperity
During the Delamater-P Pattison campaign
Mr.. Echols was one of the speakers that
kept up the agitation in interior counties.
Besides Mr.. Echols is known throughout
the country as leading member of the
Scotch-Irish Society. 1t is tor Georgia $
sake that Mr.. Echols has become Repub-
1ican, and in an interview yesterday gave
his reasons.
Georgia is suffering now as it never
has since the war;" said he. 81 have
Just received a letter that there is no
sale for cotton. There is little manufactur-
ing for the farmers to fall back on, no work
can be secured, and all that is in sight for
the coming winter is idleness and suffering.
The system there is such that everything is
mortgaged to the merchants. Even crops
are attached as they spring from the ground,
and the people all live from hand to mouth
with the frequent experience OF some one
grasping the hand:
THE remedy for this is the introduction
of manufactures. There is no place in the
country betteysa adapted to manufacturing,
and with Higher protective tariff new
works will be assured. The country is filled
with rapid streams as we'll suited as those OF
New England for power. The Republican
party is the party of protection, however.
and it will win in '92 on that ground.
"Will you go on the stump for the Re-
publican candidate for President"
SIT is very probable that will, and if so
it will be where L am best acquainted-in
Georgia"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08
Trunks Filled With Silver.

: What noble gift for Xmas. This is
carrying out an old English idea to fit the
house we'll with sterling silver for the table.
This would make a gift that would be an
heirloom in the family for generations. If
you think of the above, call on Hardy &
Hayes and see the notable collection they
show, from $40 to $500. A beautiful trunk
can be fitted up for $3.50, making moderate
price and very handsome gift, at
HARDY & HAYES,
Jewellers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers,
TTF 529 Smthfield street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08
Thrown Out by a Conductor.

Israel Rombach, a Russian who has only
been in America seven weeks, will enter
suit fer $4,000 damages against the Pitts
burg Traction Company. Yesterday after
noon he was thrown from a car and had his
arm broken. The story he tells is that he
had a basket, and that after paying his fare
the conductor demanded cents more.
Rombach refused and was thrown from the
car while in motion. He claims he did
not understand just what the conductor
,rat1ted
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08
A coJNCILMAN'S QUARREL
With the Man Who Assisted His Daughters
E1opement.

E1opement.
Yesterday afternoon Councilman Matt
Cavanaugh and Frank Burns had a fight in
the saloon of Larkin * Heck in Diamond
Square. Burns went into the saloon and
took drink. Cavanaugh was there with
some friends, one of whom asked Burns
TO drink with them and Cavanaugh OBJ
jected to the invitation. The men soon
came to blows and Burns threw whisky
glass at Cavanaugh, who, it is alleged, drew
a handybilly and struck Burns in the face
with it. The men were then showed out in
the street, where the fight was continued
and a crowd of several hundred people
gathered about the place.
Officer O'Harra appearing, arrested Burns,
but Cavanaugh ran. Burns was locked up
in the Central station. He is the same man
who was alleged to be an accomplice in the
clopement, or attempt at it, Of MIR Cava-
naugh's daughter some three weeks ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08
BEN BUTrERWORTH SAFE.
The Fight That Was Being Made Against
Him Practically Dropped.

Him Practically Dropped.
The fight of the Catholic organizations of
the country against ex-Congressman Ben
Butterworth,i it is now believed, will amount
to nothing. The resolutions condemning
Mr.. Butterworth's expressions passed by
the Columbus Club, of Pittsburg, were for
warded to the Worlds Fair Commission at
Chicago. Resolutions of the same character
passed by other Catholic organizations were
also sent to the commission. In reply to
their resolutions w. Ii. Griffin, Secretary
of the Columbus Club, some time ago re-
ceived from James NJ. Shepard, Secretary
of the Worlds Fair Commission, letter
acknowledging the receipt of the resolu-
tions and promising that they would have
the consideration of President Palmer upon
his return from Washington.
Nothing has since then been heard from
the commission and the Columbus people
inclining to the belief that no action will
be taken in Mr.. Butterworth's case, and
that the assault he made upon Catholics
and the Catholic Church must go unpun-
ished
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08
Gasoline Explosion in ALLEGHENY.

A can of gasoline exploded yesterday at
the home of William Zenfers, Thomas street,
Allegheny. James and Mike Murphy were
both badly burned. The house caught fire,
and Mrs. Zenfers and a child were taken
from second story window. The fire was
put out before much damage was done.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08
washerwoman,s Alleged Theft.

Seymour Boyle entered suit against Mary
McCally yesterday before Alderman Leslie
for larceny. Boyle, who resides on Forty
second street, engaged the woman to come
after she left he missed gold watch which
he had left in his vest pocket. Officer Ford
arrested the woman at her home in Straw
berry alley. The watch was found in her
nossassion
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08

Give an Eider-Down Comfort.
Bargain prices, "a, S4 30 and S. each.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08
HANDSOMELY REMODELED.
improvements Made at the Store OF r. Hay
& Son, Allegheny.


& Son, Allegheny.
This well-known and popular firm, being
fully in accord with the spirit of progress
prevalent in this vicinity, have contributed
their share to the Improvement of Federal
street by handsomely remodeling their large
store. The design for the new front was
specially originated by Aston & Heckert,
of this city, and was executed by Redding
Baird & Co., of Boston, Mass. The design
is of the renaissance period, the wood work
of natural cherry, finely finished and very
elaborately carved. The front windows are
all of first quality plate glass, occupying
the entire width of the building, less the
door space, which has been judiciously ar
ranged at one side, thereby allowing the
largest possible area of window space Tor the
display of goods. Above the carved tran
SOM bars, running across and around the ell
tire front, are loaded transom lights of i'm
ported French crystal. The border is of
Venetian glass and the center clear crystal.
The yestibule and the end and back of the
show window are faced with large beveled
mirrors, which endlessly multiply the al
ready enormous display of elegant footgear
At the angle ofthe window turning from the
street to the door is superbly carved
griffin nearly four feet high, which may
Justly be considered the most artistic feature
of the new front. This show window has
been pronounced the handsomest in the
shoe line in Pennsylvania, and it must be
gratifying to Messrs. f. Hay & Son that
their efforts have been so manifestly sue
cessful in these improvements, which have
judges, the entire effect being SO excellent.
Gallinger. Jeweler.
C+;ll ot the old stand 1000 Penn avenue
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08
Good Cooking

Is ore of the chief blessings of every home.
To always insure good custards, puddings.
sauces. ETC., use Gail Borded Eagle" Brand
Condensed Milk. Directions on the label.
Sold by your grocer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08
B, q B.

To-day, 500 yards extra fine soft and
extra quality white Japanese silks, %
inches wide, 65 cents BOGGS 6 BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08

EVERYBODY likes "Squeezers" PLAYING
cards. Ask for Triton brand, double enain-
eled All dealers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08

LADIES and gentlemen's umbrellas for
holidays. SMILEY & Co.,
% Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08

THE eighth wonder, "Chemical Dia-
monds. :" Exquisite gems
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08
HANDK ERCHIEFS.

Make your selections early, get just what
you want and avoid the rush.
Ladies' Hemstitched Initial Handker-
chiefs, special values ut lac and 25c.
Ladies' Fine Embroidered Hemstitched
and Scalloped, 25c, soc, SIC, 40c, zoe up.
Special offerings i'll Fine Embroidered
Handkerchiefs ut 51c. 6)c, 75c, 81.
Embroidered Silk Handkerchiers, 25c, SOC,
50c up.
Gents Hemstitched Initial Handkerchiefs,
25c. soc.
Gents Silk Initial Handkerchiefs, SOC, 81.
Gents Hemstitchpd Colored Borders, ex-
ira values, at lOc, i219c, 15c, 1sc, 25c up.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08

AFTER a sleepless night use Angostura
Bitters to tone your system. All druggists
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08

CHEMICAL Diamonds" Who has
them? Wonderful gems!
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08

FUR rugs, robes and gloves.
SMILEY &. Co, % Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08

LADIES sable capes.
SMILEY & Co.. % Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08

CHEMICAL Diamonds. What ART
they? Watch for them.
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WANTS TO BE A LEGISLATOR.

Councilman Wertheimer, of Allegheny,
Makes His Position Perfectly Plain.
Emanuel Wertheimer yesterday unequiv-
ocsIly declared himself out OF the national
delegate fight in Allegheny. Said he: 81
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08

Holiday Neckwear for Boys.
Handsome line. New shapes. 25c, Soc,
5Oc.
A. G. CAMPBELL & Sons, q Fifth ave-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-08

CHEMICAL Diamonds" Who has
them? What are they?
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Crayons Free Until January I, 1898.
A life-size crayoh free with dozen cabi-
nets at Aufrecht's Studio. Il Fifth avenue.
Come early.