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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
AN EXPLOSION OF GAS

Causes the Wreck of a House, Resulting in
Loss of S3,5OO-A Mystery as There
Were No Pipes in the House.
BY an explosion of gas at 6:10 o'clock last
evening the residence of William Sellers,
on Cassatt street, was demolished, causing
damage of over s., 500.
The house was two-story brick with FIVE
rooms, owned by J. +. Good, of 213 Bedford
avenue. At the time Mrs. Sellers was wash
ing the supper cishes, while her sister-in-
law, Miss Sellers was sitting in front of the
kitchen fire. A rumbling noise was heard
in the cellar and terrific explosion fol-
lowed, which blew the entire front out
of the house. The two women rushed out
of the back door and thus escaped injury.
The stairs leading from the dining room to
the second floor were badly wrecked, while
the kitchen wall was blown out and all the
windows in the house smashed. The furni-
ture in the parlor and upstairs bedroom was
completely demolished.
The explosion was attributed to gas, but
just how it got into the house was somewhat
of mystery, there being neither natural
nor artificial gas in the house, and Mrs.
Sellers stated that there was no light or fire
In any part of the house other than the
Kitchen. There are two gas mains on Cas-
satt street belonging to the Philadelphia and
Peoples companies, and 1t is supposed the
gas leaked into the cellar from one of these
mains.
MIR. Sellers three children were visiting
In Allegheny Yesterday; had they been at
home loss of lite might have resulted. An
alarm was turned in from box sc, hut the
fire was e1tinguished before the arrival of
the engines
Assistant Building Inspector Brown Wis
tied the scene shortly after the explosion,
and after an examination condemned the
building. The building was valued at
s, 500, and Mr.. Sellers loss will reach
nearly 81 900. There was considerable ex-
citement in the neighborhood over the ex-
plosion. The people say that the gas mains
leak so badly that the boys often ignite the
gas on the streets for snort
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
WILL VISIT WHEELING.
Uniformed Rank, q. A. NJ, to Parade With
the Juniors of West Virginia.

Uniformed Rank. q. A. M, to Parade With
the Juniors of West Virginia.
The State Council, Jr. o. U. A. M, of
West Virginia, has extended an invitation
to the United American Mechanics, the uni
formed rank OF the Jr. o. "A. NJ, to visit
Wheeling, W. Va, on Saturday, February
81, to act as the escort of the State Council
of West Virginia during the parade of the
Jr. o. U. A. NJ. on that day. The COM
manderies from here will go in body, leav.
ing Pittsburg at noon Saturday and arriv-
ing in Wheeling at 80 P. M. in time to
take their position in the line of parade.
1t is expected they will take about $50
members in full uniform. Returning they
will leave Wheeling at 7:30 P. M, arriving
in Pittsburg at $50. The invitation to the
Pittsburg order is signed by Samuel r.
Warffuel, State Councillor of West Vir-
ginia, and John d. Hall, State Council
Secretary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
DEATH LEFT HIM FRIENDLESs.

Little John McCauley Tells a Sad Story to
the Police.
There is 13-year-old boy at the Central
station who gives his name as John Nc
Cauley, and says that he is an orphan, with
out home or money.
The boy states that his father died two
years ago on Perrysville avenue, Allegheny,
and after that he went 10 live with his aunt,
Annie McCauley, at No. "a Stewart street,
Allegheny. About six mouths ago his aunt
died, and since that time he has been roam-
ing about the streets, living as best he
could. The boy said that he had relatives
in the city, but just where they live he does
not know. An effort will be made to find
his relatives.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
FOR THE FIRST POLICEMAN.

Indefinite Address on Letter Asking for q
Colored Mans Arrest.
Last night letter was received at the
Central station addressed as follows: First
Policeman, Pittsburg, Pa. P. NJ. Please
hand this letter to reliable one. Import
ant.
The letter was opened by Inspector Nc
Aleese and examined. 1t was dated Mill
vile, Jefferson county, w. Va, and was
signed by Mrs. D. Hope. The writer de-
sired the officers to look up Andrew Ross, a
colored man about 80 years old, who was
supposed to be living with white woman
whose maiden name was Annie Harris, who
is about 80 years old. The writer further
adds that the woman is married and left her
husband in Millville about two years ago.
Mrs. Hope concluded her letter by inform
ing the police that if they succeed in find
ing the recreant couple they will be we'll
paid for their trouble.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
STEPNIAK AND RUSSIA.

A Talk About the Nihilists That is Sure to
Be Interesting.
People interested in Russia and the Nihi-
lists of that country will on next Wednes-
day evening have an opportunity of hearing
lecture by Sergius Stepniak. man who
for the best years of his life was in that
country, and now he is an outcast. His talk
is directly against the oppression of the
Cars subjects, and he tells no uncommon
story in the most tragic manner and with
telling oratory. His theme is intensely in
teresting, and the man is one who com ma nds
ones attention.
The lecture is to be given Wednesday
evening. at Old Citv Hall, under the
auspices Of the Press Club.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
FORCED TO HIRE A HALL.
The Allegheny Authorities Refuse to Ac-
commodate a Petitioner.

The Allegheny Authorities Refuse to Ac
commodate Petitioner.
w. X. Freid, of Allegheny, author o,
"America's New Idea," upon questions OF
political economy, has been petitionei by
the heads of all the labor organizations, the
newspapers and leading business men, to
publicly give his views more fully. He pc
titioned for the free use of Carnegie Hall.
but the City Property Committee, of ALE.
gheny, refused to grant his request Mr..
Freid's friends will secure Lafayette Hall,
announced soon.
The action of the Hall Committee is criti.
cised, as the signers of Mr.. Freid's petition
represent all the workingmen's organize
tions in the two cities.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
A MYSTERIOUS CUTTING,

Found Bleeding to Death.
Albert Carter, colored man employed at
the Black Diamond Steel Works, and living
on Smallman street. near Thirtieth street
was found in bed by his wife at noon yester-
day with cut on the right leg. A pool of
blood had formed under the bed, and Carter
was unconscious.
When Carter was restored to sensibilitv
by physician, he was utterly unable to ac-
count for the wound, and the whole matter
is deeply shrouded in mystery. Carter. re.
covered sufficiently to go to work at
o'clock this morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

purposeless talk. The motion was carried
unanimously and will be reported to Coun-
ellis.
Mr.. Cochrane then made q motion to the
effect that the City Solicitor be instructed
to prepare an ordinance providing that the
representation in Council be based on the
same number of resident taxables as that of
Pittsburg.
Before celebrating on the matter it was
carried, and when some of the Common
Councilmen, notably Mr.. Mcdonald and
Mr.. Hunter, saw what was done they OBJ
Jected, but 1t was too late, and the commit
tee adjourned before the matter could be re-
considered. If the ordinance is adopted it
will cut down Common Council one-half.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
SOME CANDIDATES SUGGESTED.
Two Republican Ward Executive Commit
tees Give Preferences.

Two Republican Ward Executive Commit
tees Give Preferences.
At the suggestion meeting of the Twenty
eighth ward Republican Executive Com
mittee, held in the Birmingham school
building last evening, the following named
persons were selected as candidates for the
offices named: School Directors, William
McGarey, A. K. Duff and j. D. Thomas;
Assessor, Frederick Feiger; Assistant AS
SCISSORS, Andrew Hauenstein, Emanuel
jackson and Richard Perry. Primaries
next Saturday.
AT the suggestion meeting OF the Twenty
sixth ward Republican Executive Commit
tee, held last evening at the Humboldt
school building, the following persons were
named as candidates for the primaries next
Saturday: School Directors, Henry Franz,
Robert w. Blaze, James Penney, John w.
Duff and John NJ. Clark; Assessors, John
n. Jarrett, Charles Miller, David Baldwin,
John NJ. Clark and Adam Metz.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
TEMPERANCE MEETINGS TONIGHT

At the Standard Theater and at the Little
Jim Church.
The second rally of the signers of the
pledge at the Dunn temperance meeting
since its commencement will be held at the
Standard Theater this evening, beginning
at 7:45 o'clock. The Moorhead choir will
furnish the music. Mr.. Dunn will deliver
the leading address, and short speeches will
be made by men who recently took the
pledge.
The usual temperance meeting will be
held tonight in the Little Jim" Church,
Rehecca street. Allegheny, commencing at
7:45 o'clock. The meeting will be conducted
by William Blackstone, and addresses will
be made by Gilbert NJ. McMaster and others.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
HUGUs & HAcKE
NEW GOODS.
LINENS.

Our very extensive Spring assort-
ments We believe will be of inter-
est to all housekeepers.
Splendid values and complete
lines of Bleached and Loom Table
Linens, Cardinal Table Damasks,
Fringed and Hemstitched Table
Sets, Lunch Cloths, SO and ID Nap
kins, Towels, Hemstitched Sheets
and Pillow Cases, Sheeting and Pill
low Case Linens in all widths, and
choice assortment of Sideboard
and Dressing Case Covers and Sets,
Splashers, Table Center Pieces,
Fancy Work Crashes, ETC., etc.
EXTRA VALUES.
100 pairs of Hemstitched Linen
Pillow Cases Same grade of Linen
sells regularly at 75c a yard), size
22Hx36 inches, at 81 IS a pair.
500 dozen Pure Linen Huck
Towels at SC apiece.
500 dozen Pure Linen Huck
Towels at I21zc apiece.
200 dozen Pure Linen Damask
Towels, knotted fringe,at 25c apiece.
SILKS.
Everything in Black Silks, from
a soc Surah to So yard Bellou.
All the latest novelties in Colored
Silks and Crepe Du Chenes for
Ball, Dinner or Street Dresses.
SHAWLS.
The balance of our Winter stock
of Heavy Double Shawls at greatly
reduced prices, to close.
81 ones at So 50.
S. ones at So 50.
Cor Fifth a wa e. M,~I-o4 c.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
ST. DAvID'S SOCIETY BANQUET
To Be Given at the Seventh Avenue Hotel
March2.

To Be Given at the Seventh Avenue Hotel,
March2.
The ninth anniversary of the st. David's
Society, of this city, will be celebrated by a
Banquet at the Seventh Avenue Hotel on
March 2. Invitations have been extended
to number of distinguished Welsh Amerl.
cans from various parts of the country who
are expected TO be present. Among them
are Hon. Thomas L. James, ex-Postmaster
General; William Dean Howells, the
novelist; Rev. D. Parker Morgan, of New
York; Hon. Samuel Griffiths, Hon. W. 7.
Davies. ex-Lieutenant Governor, and Judge
Noah Davis, of New York. :.
The committee in charge of the affair is
one which insures successful and enjoya-
BILE occasion. 1t is composed OF Ivor
Zacharias, David W. Harris, D. N. Rich
ards, D. d. Roberts, Thomas Morgan, Ed
ward Humphreys and T. E. Jones.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
ROBBED AT A RECEPTION.

Guests of W. Devices Wood Looted by a
Wen-Dressed Sneak Thief
A bold robbery was committed last even
ing at the residence of w. Devices Wood.
corner of Marion and Forbes streets. The
regular Saturday night reception was being
held. During its progress a thief entered
the house and secured sealskin sscque,
several overcoats, diamond breastpin and
a pair of silver bracelets. The matter was
reported to the police.
1t is presumed that the thief was we'll
dressed, else he would readily have been de-
tected
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
AS BLIND AS THE sTEED.

Troubles of Andrew Green, Who Was
GuIled in Horse Trade.
A charge of false pretense was entered be-
fore Alderman McMasters Yesterday against
Thomas Devine by Andrew Green.
Green claims that Devine sold him a
blind horse that was worthless. Devine,
he alleges, represented to him that blind
horses could pull more than those with good
ewes. On this recommendation Green paid
S35 for the horse, and subsequent events
proved that the horse could hardly move
itself.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
TWO ARRESTS MADE.

Hungarians Charged With Throwing a
Bottle Through Car Window.
On Thursday. while the limited was pass
ing Bens creek. near Gallitzin. some one
threw whisky bottle through window
which struck Mrs. A. Keeie on the fore
head, making IA painful cash. Special
Agent Hampton Houghton, of the Pennsyl-
vania road, went to work on the case, and
yesterday he arrested two Hungarians,
charging them with the effense. There is a
third one yet 10 be caught.
Mr.. Houghton says the circumstantial
evidence is strong against them, and he
feels sure he has the men who threw the bot
tie. They were drunk, and were seen near
the place about the time it occurred.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

Mr.. j. f. MASTERS, cashier for Emmi,t
& Co.'S Bank, Waverly. O., says: "I con.
slider ChaInberlaiu's Cough Remedy the
best 1 havs ever used. Alter using several
other kinds without benefit tried it, and it
quickly cured me after years of suffering
with an obstinate cough and throat trouble. ;'
wSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
CRAPS WAS THEIR GAME.

Six Colored Men Captured in an East End
Brick Yard.
Captain Mercer and Special Officer
Sweeny, with several officers, made a raid on
Finley's brick yard, on Frankstown avenue.
East End, last night. Six colored men were
arrested and locked up in the Nineteenth
ward police station.
A number of complaints have been re-
ported from that neighborhood in regard to
colored men congregatiug every Saturday
night and engaging in shooting "craps" and
gambling. They always have large sup
ply OF beer on hand, and in this way the
night is spent. When the officers arrived
last night the game was in progress and sew
eral sets of dice were captured by the police.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
The Dangerous Huns.

Three drunken Hungarians created some
excitement on Central Traction car at the
end of the line yesterday afternoon. They
refused to get off and rushed at the conduc-
tor with revolvers, which they fred in the
air. The conductor skipped, and SO did the
Huns.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
SCHOOL OFFICERS IN TROUBLE.

Principal Waitman and Director McGriffith
Charged With Assault and Battery.
Elmer Waitman, principal of the Taren-
tum public schools, and Mr.. McGriffith. one
of the directors, have been charged with as
sault and battery by Mrs. Lea Murray be.
fore Alderman McMasters. A hearing will
be held on Monday.
Mrs. Murray has son about 10 years
old attending the Tarentum schools. She
claims the boy was unnecessarily beaten
with rod by Mr.. Waitman aud then
thrown down stairs by Mr.. McGrifith.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
AN INFANT ROBBER,

Little Henry Coll Tries to Tap NIiIkman's
Till.
A little fellow about 13 years old named
Henry Coll was arrested by Officer Shultz,
of Allegheny, last evening, on the allega-
tion that he had attempted to rob the till OF
a milk cart on Preble avenue.
The boy made the attempt in all serious
ness, but there was nothing in the till to
steal but an old psssbook, and he took that.
He was locked up for MAJOR Wyman's dis
posal to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

PREVENTS PNEUMoNIA.-The prompt
use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will
prevent a severe cold from resulting ID
pneumonia. Bear this fact in mind. wan
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

HOLIDAY goods in shape OF diamonds.
watches, jewelry and musical instruments
arriving daily. Largest line of music
boxes. GALLINGER's..
Mwsu 1900 Penn avenue, 1900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

ANGosTURA BITTERs are the most efica
cious stimulant to excite the appetite.
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

Is Your Agent Advertising Your Property?
See Mondays To Let Columns in The
Dispatch.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

DR.. B. M. HANNA. Eye, ear, nose and
throat diseases exclusively. Office, 100 Penn
street, Pittsburg. Pa s&su
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
Have You Rented YETI

You will find Special Toilet advertise
ments describing rooms and houses that
may exactly meet your requirements in
Mondays Dispatch.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

HOUSEHOLD goods packed for shipment.
HAuGH 8 KEENAN,. 3S and 81 Water st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
ELECTIONS,

PITTsBURG. Pa, January "a. 1891
EfLECT1ON-THEAN OF
IL the stockholders of the Allegheny County
Light Company will be held at the office Of the
company, room %, Westinghouse building,
Pittsburg. on TUESDAY. February 10, 1891, az
o'clock P. NJ, for the election of nine directors
and the transaction Of any other business thas
may be necessary.
ROBERT D. McGoNNIaLE, Secretary.
ia29N --E - "
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
MARGHELL,
THE CASH GROCER,
WILL SAVE YOU MONEY.

WILL SAVE YOU MONEY.
Marshell has become quite a family in
stitution and is known ali over Western
Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio and West Vir-
ginia. His large mail order trade brings
him in close contact with the people of al
most every town and hamlet in these Sec
tions and his Agencies in different towns
form the nuclei for still further coneentra-
tion Of trade. In order that you may know
where TO find him, we will give list OF the
different Agencies:
ALTOONA-W. L. Gault. Agent, -lO4 -Four.
McKEEsPoRT-L. A. Moon, Agent. 9ls
Walnut street.
sCoTTDALE-w. R; Bishop. Agent, Null
berry street, corner of High.
CONNELLSVILLE-M. j. Bishop, Agent
Apple street. two doors from Pittsburg street.
FREEPORT-J. D. Walker. Agent.
UNIONTOWN-C. L. Tracy, Agent Nor.
BRADDOCK, HOMESTEAD and JEAN
NETTE-H. H Harris, Agent.
OUR CITY AGENTS ARE:
EAST END-John s. Warren.
SOUTHSIDE-John Young
WYL1E AVE and MINERSVILLE-WfI
sHARPsBURG. BENNETT and ETNA-
MANCHESTER and WOODS RUN-A. A.
Gibson.
If families living in any of these districts
will kindly send their address to the store
or notify the agent he will call on them
regularly for their orders.
Ii parties who live at places where we
have no agencies will kindly mail US 4 DOS
tai card with name and address, we will send
them large weekly price list and deliver
their goods free of charge at their railroad
station.
Our trade has become so large we have
made arrangements to issue 10000 PRICE
LISTS EVERY WEEK and if you want to
consult your own interests you will
join the immense throng who already buy
from and swear by
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

Cor. Fifth Ave. & Market St.
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-03-27
THE ROSE OF CHATHAM
By MAURICE THOMPSON

Copyright All rights reserved.l
under some strange .ecessiTy which ~:
babe him to make any inquiries until
such time as she should choose for en-
tightening him voluntarily. Deep in his
heart he suspected some connection be
tween his unknown antagonist and the
occurrence at the house, but his suspicion
could not take any definite form.
Soon after his recovery and return to
camp he was sent in command of de-
tachment to point opposite Whitemarsh
island, some six miles from Savannah,
which would have prevented him from
calling on Rose. even if he had felt it the
proper thing to do under the circum-
stances.
AS Maynard convalesced he proved
himself man OF most cultivated and in
sinuating manners. The master and the
mistress of the Fenwicke mansion be.
came quite fascinated, spending great
deal of time in his company listening to
his well told stories of adventure by land
and sea in many parts of the world.
Even Rose, although she could but
cordially despise him. oftentimes lent
captivated attention to his variations.
He treated her with such marked and
refined respect that it was impossible for
her to show her real feeling toward him.
though the longer he stayed the more
distasteful he became to her For her
fathers sake she was very kind in word
and manner to this man, chatted pleas
antly with him, played and sang for him,
even read aloud to him when he begged
her to. She did not note the looks of ten
der admiration with which he began
to follow her, nor did she dream that in
his heart he was permitting passion
for her to take deep and powerful hold
His face had been very handsome before
the swordcut had left its hvid streak,
and even now it was impressive, if SOHO
what sinister, in its expression.
With the cunning of man whose
nature both by gift and training makes
him detective he saw that Rose was a
rebel, although not word on the sub
ject had ever fallen from her lips in his
presence. Her character, however, was
q guaranty to him that she would not
betray him, knowing that to do it would
be sure to compromise her father in a
very dangerous way. Feeling secure at
this point, it pleased him to linger at the
Fenwicke mansion after he was quite
well Of the wound from Prescott sword
The seclusion here was perfect, the
household atmosphere quite agreeable,
and than thara yuas Rose yyhaSa fall
superbly turned figure and charming
face were fascinating him more and more
every hour.