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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17

THE J. A. BlackInore is due at Cincinnati TODAY.
THE II. X. Bedford left at noon yesterday for
Parkersburg
natl packet to-day.
THE Hudson left at4P. NJ. YESTERDAY for Cincin-
natl with fair trip.
CAPTAIN W. W. O'NEI. arrived home from
Louisville and Cincinnati yesterday
THE George Shira-. John More. and Voya ger
passed Point Pleasant with empties for this mort
Yesterday
THERE is very little coal ready for shipment and
fewer boats in port, and the indications are thai
very little coal wilg out on tie coming rise.
SPECIAL meeting of the Coal Exchange was
held Yesterday morning and committee appointed
to draft suitable resolutions the death of CO..
onel Merrell.
REPORTS from up river poi is Indicate there will
he barge rise by this evening. Some rivermen
predict coal boat stage. The marks at last rr.
port show feet inches
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
baseball Notes,

Ed SEWARD is going 10 try his arm once more in
Cuba.
CHARI LEY KING. the pitcher, Will leave for st.
Louis in few davs-
ONE club at least has no Tor the ''only kel.''
How the mighty have fallen
WALTER BURNIIAM is likely to come West to
manage Minneapolis next season.
JACK BOYLE got $40 week in \ foundry few
years ago. But oh what difference now.
FRED PFEFFER's threat about starting new
League in opposition 10 the old ones ought TO ter
rify all The magnates out Of the buslnsS.
JoF QUINN haS beer heard from on the question
of. sacrifice hits ana he told Ben. Armstrong
MY idea In regard 10 this scoring of sacrifice hit
ting l. that instead of giving batsEan base MT
for two sacrifices make his time at bat one time
less for each sacrifice Ia the infied only. As the
man who hits the ball out in order 10 bring in Il
run or advance man. il possible. hits the ball for
general results he should NOT he given the same
credit his scientific brother who sacrifices
he inf
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
YESTERDAYS HOTEL ARRIVALS.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT W. W. O'Nei,
Elizabeth: }. N: BartSer. Peoria; W. j. Ser
rill; Philadelphia;,f s TODD, R9ehester j.
| York: Mrs. W. j. Hitchman, Mt Pleasant;
| Miss Hitchman, Mt. Pleasant; DR.. A. W.
| Crawford and wife, Emlenton; George A.
| Boston; J. K. Hoblitzell, w. 7. Hoblitzell
| and wife, Meyersdale: H. Manks. W. E. Hud-
son. New York: I. J. Behan, Rochester.
DUQUEsNE-AlDert Akus, Washington: L.
A. Hart. Cincinnati: Frank Clifford, Toledo;
| N. F. Clark and family, Oil City; L. Kraus,
Sh field; W. ). Chatham, Roanoke: Reuben
Rosv Ra WarFsn heFot ehSsss PnOn, e Gornns Pan
ANDEEsoN-R. II. Palmer. New York; T.
| II. Mikel, Philadelphia: T. j. Dundon, Col
umbus; J: NJ. Coburn, Baltimore; H. c.
SWEET, Boston; W. f. Crandall, Rochester;
c. NJ. Campbell, Denver: James Brown,
sillon; J. H. Ohlsaat, Milwaukee,; d. c.
Bower New Lisbon; L. S. Brock and wife,
Morgantown.
scHLossER-W. II. Coen, Indianapolis: S.
C. Powell: New York; Mrs. j Mclean, Gin
Smith and wife, Blairsville: Ed Noble, Jr.,
,johnstown; J. J. Walsh. Wheeling; NJ.
Sholl, Ogden.
81. James,; n. Hough, williamsport; Z.
Allen and wife, Enfield: j. NJ. Tavlor Cleve-
land: W. B. Albeit, Eureka; NJ Nugent,
Reynoldsville; B. Moffett, Franklin; j. D.
Steel, Bradford; G. Rogers, Brookville; c. s.
Pitts, Queenstown; H. J. Smith, Knapp's
Creek; William Fulton, Delmont; William
Price, Hollidaysburg.
SEVENTH AvENUE-L. A. Banks, Cleveland:
Colonel W. W. Greenland. Clarion: j. r. Nc
Farland, Harrisburg; G. H. Morelfouse, Har-
risburg: H. c. Shroyer, Altoona: II. c. Litch
and wife, Mrs. Henderson. BrookvilIe; f. j.
Graft, Bairsville: George W. Wheeler H. NJ
Bell, w. 8. Dougherty, Indiana: H. II. Robin
son, Salisbury; W. H. Brinkerhotf, Corners
willie.
ST. CHARLEs-W. L. Williams Greensboro:
Oscar Becker, jackson: z. o. Johns, Union
town; Rev. William Miller and wife, Leech-
burg: S. B. Montgomery, Philadelphia: p L.
Siske, Boston; NJ. jackson and wife, Olean.
A. Danville, Bangor: H. c. Bunks, Cole
brook; Z. J. Hoover, Ursina; A. NJ. Baker, c.
W. Paul, Baltimore.
CENTRAL-Dr. A. Enfield, Bedford; J. NJ
Brian, Baltimore: c. l.. BalZer, Shanksville
}. E. Crawford, Sheboygan; Chas. Smith,
Cniontown: Mrs. C. A. Mestrezat, Mapleton
Z. T. Herd. Brownsville; J. F. Knuff. Johns
town; G. P. Wright, r. T. Sinner. G. W.
Christie, Indianapolis: G. W. Brown, Youngs
vile: John Coleman, Scio
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
People Who Come and Go.

Charles A. McFeeley, an insurance man,
left for Bradford last night
J. B. Rinehart, the revenue agent at
Waynesburg, is stopping at the St. Charles.
George McCague, one of the freight
agents for Carnegie, Phipps & Co., went to
New York last evening.
John I. Lane, travelling passenger agent
for the Baltimore and Ohio road at Wheel
ing, was in the city yesterday.
Charles Jackson Jersey City horseman,
passed through the city last evening bound
TOR Lexington.
Judge Mellon left for Kansas City last
evening. He is interested in q law suit
against an incline plane company.
General Asa w. Jones, of Youngstown.
and James c. MCGUIRE, u postoffice inspec.
tor, put up at the Duquesne last evening.
w. f. Clark, the Standard representa-
tive in Oil City, is registered at the Du.
quesne with his family. They expect to re.
main in the city for several days.
Mrs. Senator Hearst and Miss Jeanette
Peck, a sister of the artist, were passengers
last evening going to San Francisco. Miss
Peck is u close friend of Mrs. Hearst.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-[Special 1.-The follow.
ing Pittsburgers are registered at hotels:
II. M. Baldwin, Earles; S. r. Baldwin,
Earles; Miss Bradley, Sweeneys; E. L. Clark,
Hoffman; d. p. Corwin and wife, Grand; j.
W. Elliott. Grand; J. S. Graham, Earles; r.
s. Marshall Brunswick; l.. S. Mistman.
Earles. w. q. Paid, Windsor; T. NJ Rees'
Astor House; S. r. Smyth, Astor House: T.
A. Warren, Grand Central; II. II. Westing-
house. Windsor: p. Zimmerman and wife,
Hoffman; p. J. Bummell, International: w
c. Coffin, Jr., St. Denis: r. 7. Hamilton.
Ashland House; W. A. Hamilton, Ashland
House; NJ. Kaufman, Astor House; H. W.
Minnameyer, Metropolitan: T. Shelton, Nor
ton House; F. L. Youngs, Earles Hotel.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
MORE TROUBLE FOR DETECTIVES.
mother Man in the Perkins Agency In
dicted at New Castle.

NEW CASTLE, Dec. 16.-[Spectal. 1.-The Per-
kins Detective Agency. of Pittsburg, is hav-
ing hard time of it in this county, another
indictment issued to-day making the fourth
against members of the agency in Lawrence
county. just before noon to-day Attorney
William c. Hans. of Sharon, made an infOr-
nation before Alderman Leslie here charg
ing Mark Donnelly, member of the agency,
with aggravated assault and battery.
Last January three young men, James
Leslie. e. W. Hans and Jacob Genkenger, of
this city, were in Sharon, where they met
Donnelly and had some words with him.
Returning to this city, they went to the
Opera House, where Donnelly is charged
with striking Leslie on the head with billy.
Attorney Hans wrote J. NJ. kimball, Superin-
tendent of the Pennsylvania Company's
lines through here, demanding the discharge
of Donnelly, vino was acting special de-
tective on the road This Mr.. Kimball
promised to do. This was never done and
the suit Is the result.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
REVENGE UPON WHITECAPs.
Seven Well-Known New Castle Men Ar
rested for Assault and Battery.

rested for Assault and Battery.
NEW CASTLE, Pa, Dec 16.-[Specidt. Last
June several masked men visited the house
of James Cameron, In West New Castle.
They broke into the place, placed chain
around Cameron's neck and dragged him
into grove, where they gave him an un-
merciful beating and compelled him to kneel
never again taste Intoxicating liquors.
The victim appeared to pay little atten-
tion to the matter. but began quiet hunt
for the perpetrators of the outrage, and rs
informations against Lode Sam and James
Smith, Charles and Harry Sargent, Abe
Prim and William Lyman, whom Cameron
charged as being the masked men who beat
him. The parties, who are well known here,
were at once arrested and held for a2gra-
yateu assault and battery.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
The Dean Murder Trial Nearly Ended.

BEAVER, Dec. 16-[SpecidL + Considerable
medical testimony was introduced to-day in
the Miller-Dean murder case by the defense
to show that man who had received vio-
lent bi ow uDon the head sufficient to cause
a pnnctured fracture, might enter the hou g
as did the prisoner Miller; procure re-
.volver cross the street and shoot without
being conscious of his actions. Miller had
previously testified that his mind was
blank from the time the blow was struck
Late this afternoon the taking of testimony
closed. A first degree verdict is not e1-
pected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
The News From Below

WHEELING-River feet inches and station
AIRY. Departed - Andes. Cincinnati: Batchelor,
Pittsburg; Lizzie Bay, Charleston; Ben Hur, Par
kersburg. Cloudy.
up and Andes down. Little Kama .ha falling.
Courier up for Wheeling. Hornet No. 2 up with
empties. Hawk left for Cincinnati with seven
bargcs coal Engine - Cook left this afternoon for
Wheeling to BRING ouS the LouiI, tied up to repair
shaft.
CARIc-No arrivals or departures. River Il.
feet and rising. Clear and cool
CINCISNATI-Rivcr is feet inches and falling.
Departed-John X. Speed. Memphis; Henry VI.
Stanley. kanawha. Clear and COO.
MEMPHIS-Departed-Nor for New Orleans
River I0.l feet and rising. Clear and COOL
ST. LoUIs-Arrived-None. Departed-City of
Savannah Tennessee river. River rising slowly;
guage feet inches. Cool and clear.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
Results at Gutenberg.

GUTENBERG, Dec. 16.--The track was dry
and fast
First race. six furlongs-Claymore first: Ottawa
second; Naboclish. third. Time, lis.
second race five furlongs-Inferno. first; Sir
Grarge. second; Ballarat third. Time, 1:a.25
Third race. seven furlongs-Manhansett first:
Bitten. second: Emperor Ohio. third. Time. I:eg.
Fourth race. six and one-half lffurlongs-Autocrat
first: Void. second: Badge, third. Time, 1:2l
Fifth race five furlongs-Azrael, first: Meuthol
second; Catlan. third. Times. !. .03.
sixth race, one mile-Perld. first: Chartreuse
second: Duke John, third. Time, I:445..
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
No CIemency for the oleo Men.

WASHINGTON, Pa, Dec. 16.-ISpeciai. 1.-The
announ cement in this city to-day of the fact
that Governor Pattison had finally refused to
extend any clemencY TO the 81 grocers and
butchers who had been convicted of selling
oleomargarine. has created considerable un-
favorable comment.
The men say Governor Pattison is trying
to hold the farmers votes by Furnishing oleo-
margine sellers Nevertheless, they will nav
their fines and costs, amounting in all to
s. $50 %.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
BURGLARS PUT A FAMILY TO SLEEP.
The Dwelling of an Altoona Man Well
Soused With ChlorofOrm.

HE Dwelling OF an Altoona MAN WelI
Soused With ChlorofOrm.
ALTOONA, Dec. 16. Especial last evening
at least two members of the skilled gang of
burglars which operates in this city secreted
themselves in the cellar of W. II. Rhodes
dwelling. The family retired, not knowing
of the thieves presence, and with some diff
Guilty they were awakened this morning
from sound sleep into which they had been
thrown by liberal doses of chloroform.
An investigation showed that the thieves
lay quiet until all members Of the family
were asleep, and then going up stairs, began
bers of the Rhodes family. The fluid was
thrown over the transom in one case, while
with Mr.. Rhodes they used violence to force
him to remain quiet The masked men then
made a thorough search of the house. taking
many valuables, including nearly $1,000 in
cash and notes from under the pillow on
which Mr.. Rhodes slept.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
The CpEnown's Reply,

Tic Jeanette unknown writes this paper
stating that he is not III McClel.ands class
as pedestrian, and therefore won't join in
any sweepstake to run him. The unknown
wants to run Hamil from l to 100 miles. The
unknown also states that he is not Dan
Mason, hut will run Mr.. Robinson 100 miles
i'll any good rink.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
The Train Wrecking Case.

New LIsBoN, Dec. 16.-ISpecial. AFTER se-
curing a jury in the Garfield train wrecking
case, Prosecuting Attorney Smith asked for
q postponement, owing to the detention OF
Claude Perkins in New Castle. and the sick
ness of another important witness Attorney
Anderson strongly objected. stating that
Garfield was being prosecuted instead of
prosecuted. Judge Nichols continued the
case until the witnesses could be present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17

Messrs. Moreland and Lewis were the con-
testanrs last night in the local billiard tour
nament. Mr.. Lewis, the scratch man, gave
Moreland 20 points out of 200, and the latter
won the game by 5 points. The game was
very close throughout, and evoked great
deal OF interest among the audience.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17

PARKERsBuRG, Dec. 16.-SpeciaL l-Rev. G.
K. Dawson, of this city, formerly pastor of
the Methodist Episcopal Church South, of
Huntington was, after trial of several days,
formally expelled from the church and 81.
fenced as minister Of the gospel tonight.
The trial was before the Quarterly Confer
ence, and the CHARGES were falsehood and
immoral conduct. The trial has been in
progress many months, Rev. Mr.. Dawson at
first denving all charges and claiming that
he was the victim of mistaken identity
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
What Upper Gauges Show.

ALLEGHENY JTNCTIoE-River feet inches
and rising. Cloudy ana cold.
MoRGANTowN-River feet inches and station
AIRY. Cloudy. Thermometer 40 at p. n.
BRowNSynLE-River 5 feet and stationary
Cloudy. Thermometer 3io as5P. NJ.
WARREN-River 6.S feet. Light snow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
Would You Lik, Diamond Earrings:

Our present stock is the largest we have
ever shown. Over 100 pairs of carefully
selected stones; all perfect cut; free from
flaws; white and blue white; bright snappy
goods. Nice assortment Of sizes; small me-
dium and large; prices $50 to $1,000. An
inspection invited. Open evenings.
e. p ROBERTS & Sons,
Cor. Fifth avenue and Market street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
PROBABLY A MURDER.
Washington County Desperate Assaults
Storekeeper at Ten Mile.

WASHINGTON, Pa, Dec. 16.-ISpecia, Jim
Sheppard, a tough character of Ten Mile,
entered the general store of Noah Horn in
that place yesterday, drew a big knife and
began slashing Horn over the head. Shep-
hard then escaped to the woods. At first it
was thought Horns injuries were not Sc
rious, but to-day he grew suddenly weaker,
and is now reported to be dying.
Several attempts have been made to ar
rest Horns assailant, but they failed. he
being armed and known to have said he
would not be taken alive.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
A Big Coal Land Purchase.

McKEEsPoRT, PA, Dec. 16-[Special Am
other block Of coal land on the Youphio-
gheny has been purchased by Western
coal firm. and extensive works will be
leo acres, known as the Robinson coal
land, located at Douglass station The mr.
cbasers are the Ellsworth Coal Company. of
Chicago, and they have options on the
entire ]. 100 acres.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
THE MuRDERERs OF MICHAEL QUINN.
A Pastor VIII Try to Convince the Pardon
Board Who They Are Not

BRADDocK, Dec. l6. - Especial Through
the efforts of Rev. DIR. T. n. Boyle, pastor Of
the First Methodist Church, an appeal is to
be made to the Board of Pardons that the
lives of Todt and Sabol, two Of the con-
demned murderers of Michael Quinn, might
he saved from the gallows. Next Monday
DR.. Boyle accompanied by Burgess Russell
and Squire HoltZmann, will leave for Har-
risburg to present their case to the Board.
DR.. Boyle has secured q chain of evidence
that shows that there is doubt that Todt
and Sabol are really guilty, oe were even
present when the crime was committed.
Rev. DR.. Boyle will pay expenses connected
with the trip from his private purse.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
Sterling Silver Articles

For Christmas. Our stock is so comprehen-
sive that it can only be appreciated when
seen. Gifts for men a specially, at
HARDY & HAYES,
jewelers.,
529 Smithtield street.
Three doors from City Hall.
Open every evening till Christmas.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17

nual convention of the Master Painters and
Decorators Association of Pennsylvania
will be held in this city January u, l3 and
H. The sessions will be held daily, with
probably $50 delegates in attendance. Ar
rangements for the convention were conf
plcted to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
RIVER NEWS AND NOTES.
Louisville tcms-Ihe Stage of Water and
the Movements of Boats.


LOUISVILLE, Dec. 16.-Business good. Weather
clear and cool River falling, with feet 10 inches
in the canal feet inches the falls and IL feet
inches at the foot of the locks. Captain W. W.
e'Seii Sr left for Pittsburg last night. Depart
ures-For Cincinnati. Big Sandy: Carrollton, Big
kanawna; Evansville. James Guthrie.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
Choice BriC-a-Brac.

Coalport, Crown Derby, Doulton, Royal
Worcester and all other celebrated factories.
useful and ornamental shapes and designs
not shown by other hoxses
Jos EICHBAUN s. Co.
IT'S 4S Fifth avenue,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17

HAS mother got silver tea set? IF not,
why hasn't she, when it can be purchased
of us so cheaply? X. SMIT
Cor Smithfield and Liberty and 81 Smith
field street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17

FATHERS eyes are getting dim. Why
not buy him pair of gold glasses for
Christmas gift, at X. SMIT's,
Cor. Smithfield and Liberty and 81 Smith
field street?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
Win FIGHT Next NAV.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 16-Peter Jackson has
signed the articles OF agreement for his light
with Frank Slavin and forwarded them to
London. They agree to fight 20 rounds with
four-oumce gloves at catch weights for a
purse of Sl0,001 The contest is to taee place
at the National Sporting Club on May ~
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
An Oil Operator Badly Hurt.

PARkERsBURG, Dec. 26.-[SpeciaL i Fred
Park, the well-known oil operator of WASH
ington, Pa. was badly hurt Mt a hotel here
last night. He struck against sharp pro-
lection from the wall, disiocating his hin
Joint
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
Morrissev Makes an Offer.

Patrick Morrissey, the McKeesport sprin-
ter, writes tEis paper to ths effect that as
several sprinters want to run him, he will
run +. AnoD, Culbert, or White, of Soho on
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17

even terms, or will take two wards start IN
100 yards from Dashbach for 500 side. An
answer through The DISPATCH will he at
rended to.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
I ] 'c.r,,.%. ,m
You Cannot Pass By

Our window display of Over
coats without missing some
thing you ought not to miss.
Our Homemade Overcoat
stock is the envy of the trade
and the admiration Of all who
see it. We are offering a
handsome Homemade Black
Melton Overcoat at $40; fine
Imported Kersey at S12;
Double X Melton at SIS;
Chinchihas at S12 and SIS;
Beavers at $40, S12 and SIS.
These are surprisingly low
figures, but there is just as
much occasion for surprise in
the matter. of material and
make, for both are as near
perfection as it is possible to
get them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17

MEMS craven tan walking gloves at 81,
worth 81 75 To-day.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17

You need never fear heavy, unwhdesom
bread if you use Minnehaha flour as di
rected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17

HOLIDAY presents, embroidered silk sus.
penders. JAMES II. AIKEN & Co,
100 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
Merchant Tailoring,

Or making clothing to order.
We have without doubt the
largest selection of piece
goods in this city - look
in our window - see the
display of elegant suit
ings for making to order at
$40 and SIS. Gems per-
feet daisies. We guarantee
excellent fit and hrst-class
Workmanship.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
Diamond Cluster Rings.

Many people have told US we have the
handsomest stock in Pittsburg. We would
like your opinion about it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17

529 Smithfeld ST., 3 doors from City Hall.
Open every evening till Christmas.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
THE WEATHER.
TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL.

PITTsBURG, Dec. 16.-The United States Weather
Bureau officer in this city furnishes the following:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17
Painters and Decorators to Nee.

HARRIsBUno. Dec 1s-ISpsciaLl- 1.-The an
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-17

Sold by JOSEPH FLEMING & SON, Drug
gists, 4l2 Market st., Pittsburg. sel9.rTa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-08
JOHN II. PACKER,

Sunbury, Penn, July John b. Packer died suddenly
Of heart failure this morning Mr. PacBeT was the eldest
Of Samuel j. Packer, and born in Sunbury OIL
March o. 1924 At the Of fifteen years he was EN-
poyed engineer the survey OF the Wcomisco
Canal and aerward the States exploration Of the route
between Harrisburg and Pttsburg. which after
ward constructed the Pennsylvania Railro1d. lie was
admitted to ~ bar in lS4l and he became promi
profession, and at the time Of his death stood
at the head of in central Pennsylvania. In 1919
he elected to the House OF Representatives, OF the
Pennsylvania Legislature and he reelected in 1867
At this Mr. Packer the youngest member of that
body. While a member OF the Legislature, Mr. Packer,
after long struggle succeeded in having passed bill
Incorporating Susquehanna now Northern Cenral
Railway Company, and It larsey through his nstru
mentality that road built In 1857 he elected
president Of the Bank Of Northumberland the First
National Of Sunbury and he remained at the head
OF this institution up the time OF hts death In 1888
Nh. Packer was elected Congress the Republican
ticket and he reelected in 1870 1872 and 1874 but
declined unanimous denomination in 1876. In 1854 Mr..
Packer married Miss Mary NJ. Cameron niece of Simon
Cameron.