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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
THE VALUE OF LIFE.
Willie Irwin to Ask for s30,OUO for
the Death of His Parents,
BURNED In THE DICKSON FIRE,
At the Corner of Ninth Street and Penn
Avenue Few Weeks Ago.
SUIT WILL BE FILED TOMORROW

A suit for $4,000 damages growing out
of the burning of the Dickson block, at tine
corner OF Ninth street and Penn avenue, q
few weeks ago, in which Two people were
killed, will be fled in Common Pleas Court
tomorrow afternoon.
George C. Wilson and David McCann.
attorneys for Willie IRWIN, are preparing
the papers in the case, and will ask for the
above amount for the death of the boys
father and mother and injuries to himself in
the fire. The defendants in the suit will be
DR.. John Dickson. mis- vile, Mrs. Sallie
Dickson, and daughter, Miss Agnes, reputed
owners of the property.
The fire, which occurred a short time after
midnight, it will be claimed, secured such
headway as to prevent escape, as the build
ing was not properly prepared for fire.
At first it was believed that the woman,
only, perished in the flames, as it was
claimed that the man had been seen on the
street. However, search Of the building
revealed his charred remains ON the third
floor.
His Parents Both Found Dead.
Mrs. Irwin was found dead at the foot of
the stairway leading from the second to the
third floor. Her body was covered with
plaster which fell from the ceiling. It was
supposed that she fell down the stairs in her
attempt to escape and was so stunned as to be
unable to get away.
The boy, Willie Irwin. was rescued and was
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
MORE OF THE AGONY.

Two More Witnesses Examined In the
Amoskeag Engine Case.
The hearing before Master George P. Ham
ilton in the SUIT against the city the Amoskeag
engine case was continued yesterday afternoon.
Only two witnesses were examined.
Thomas Manning, an engine manufacturer
and repairer Of engines, of Cleveland, O., testi-
fed that in long experience and q thorough
knowledge of the mechanism of the various
manufactures of ire engines he considered the
Amoskeag the best flre engine in the market,
being superior in workmanship. construction
and durability to any other made, especially in
a city like Pittsburg where all engines were Of
the same make, repairs were simpliied and
cheapened.
John Vandeveldt also of Cleveland, who will
be remembered as the judge selected by Pitts
burg in the proposed engine test with Allie
gheny about year ago, gave testimony which
practically corroborated that of Mr.. Manning.
While admitting chat he was probably preju-
diced In favor of the Amoskeag engine, hestes-
titled that the principles of mechanism used in
the Amoskeag had been demonstrated to be in
advance of other fire engines and were superior
in practical results whenever tried.
Both witnesses testified that they would will
ingly pay S425 more for an Amoskeag engine
than for any other of the same class that being
the amount claimed by the plaintiffs as being
paid for an Amoskeag over the next bid.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
CLEVER DETECTIVE WORK.
Inspector McAleese and Detective McTighe
Catch Two Burglars by Blood Marks.

Inspector McAIeese and Detective McTighe
Catch Two Burglars by Blood Marks.
The fine work of the city detectives is seldom
made public in the police reports An instance
of it came up yesterday when George Derry
and Charles Robinson were held for robbing
the store of W. Z. Lippincott on Smithneld
street.
The story back of it is that when Inspector
McAleese and Detective McTighe went to
work on the case they found the store had been
opened by someone breaking the glass beside
the lock and then pulling back the bolt. In
breaking the glass the thief had cut his hand,
for there were number of drops of blood both
at the door and at the desk from which the
money was taken.
They at once arrested George Derry, porter
at the store, because he had slight cut ON the
back OF his right hand. The man did not have
am money, and denied having stolen any. He
said he had stayed with Charlie Robiuson all
night on Wylle avenue.
Robinson was then arrested. and told that
Derry accused him of stealing his money
Tie man fell into he neat trap at once and
said Derry's money was safe, and that Derry
had asked him TO take care of it, search Of
R0binsons place was made, and $50 In cash
found. Even the money was stained with
blood, and therefore both men were held for
burglary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
WHERE SORROW REIGNS.

and Is Instantly Killed-Death in Front
of the Engfnes-NIinor Injuries That
Kept Doctors Busy in Both Cities.
An unusually large number of accidents
were recorded yesterday. There were a
quintet of deaths from various causes and
long list of dangerous, though not neces-
sarily fatal. injuries.
DIBELBEIs-John Dibelbeis, aged 30 years.
was instantly killed yesterday. near West
Liberty. by large oak tree falling Oh him.
HALL-Albert fall, colored man employed
at Arnheim's stables, on Second avenue,
dropped dead yesterday afternoon.
UNKNOwN-An unknown man. about So years
of age. was killed instantly, last night, by a
shifting engine at the Nmteenth street crossing
of the Allegheny Valley Railroad.
MCCLINToCK-H. McClintock, a freight con-
ductor on the Pennsylvania Railroad. fell from
his train at Spring Hill yesterday afternoon
and was instantly killed.
ScoTT-James Scott, a resident of Natrona,
was struck by passenger train on the West
Penn Railroad at Natrona yesterday and in
stantly killed.
MoilAHoN- Michael McMahon had his feet
crushed at the Pittsburg Locomotive Works
yesterday bv piece of iron falling on him.
MooRE-Emma Moore, employed by E. II.
II Hennessy. of Allentown, turned on the gas in
the stove before she applied the match. She
KREILMAN-John Kreilman, of No. 22I4
Penn avenue, had both feet crushed by the fall
of heavy tile.
GoRMAN-John German had two fingers
crushed yesterday be getting them caught in
the elevator at Moorhead- NJ cClcan's mill.
CARso-Thomas Carso fell off a 3O-foot scat
fold at Oliver Bros. & Phillips mill Woods
Run, and fractured his left shoulder blade.
WYLIE-The 3-year-child of Mrs. Wylle of
Fortieth street, was struck by Citizens Trac-
tion car No 2l5 and badly cut about the head.
MooRHEAD-PETGEN - A Central Traction
car collided with a wagon at the corner of
Fourth avenue and .Smithfeld street. Albert
Moorbead and W. LtPergen were thrown out
and badly bruised
PooLE-James Poole had his hand crushed
at the French Spring Works.
MCKENNA-A team attached to Dain g.
Dashbach's wagon, became frightened on
Second avenue, and running off, collided with
an electric car John b. McKenna, the driver
of the wagon, was thrown out and badly
bruised about the head.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
WILL GO TO WORK TODAY.
Tile Layers Win Their Strike for Sho1
Hours and More Pay.

Tile Layers Win Their Strike for Shorter
Hours and More Pay.
The tile layers strike, which has been in
progress for three weeks or more is finally
settled. and the men will 60 to work to-day.
All the local firms except Bissell & Co. have
signed the scale. Those signing are the Pitts
burg Thing Company, Star Encaustie Thing
Company, Allen & Co., Graf & Co.. Beggs &
Co., Young & Co., Thompson & Co., Hall Bros,
PEBBLES Co.
A. Parsons and James MCGOWAN, two MEM
bers Of the organization EMPLOYED by Bissell d
Co., called at THE DISPATCH Office to make a
statement In relation to the attempt of the
Building Trades Council to break up their
union. They say they were organized March
IL. lSS9, and that they have supported organized
scale does not expire until February Is they
came out in sympathy with the Tile Layers
Union
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
A WIFE AT EACH STATION.

mony in Two Different States.
Solomon Selig was arrested yesterday for be-
ing too much married and also for perjury.
The prosecutor is Frank Milan, and the case
was brought before Alderman McMasters.
The allegation in the case is that Selig,
through perjuring himself. succeeded in mar
ryIng Miss Kate 7. Milan, in October. 1855
when he had another wife living at Iudianap-
oils, Ind. 1t is also alleged that Sellg left
PIttsburg few weeks after his marriage with
Miss Milan and did not return unit, December.
1890 When he did a charge of bigamy was
entered against him, and he left for Indiana.
Reuuisition papers were issued, and he was
brought back. He was arrested by Constable
Heiuer yesterday at the Court House when
entering bail for his appearance at the trial for
bIgamv.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
CAR INSPECTORS UNITE.

Another Department of Railway Employees
Are Organized.
The car inspectors of the two cities have or
ganized themselves into an association known
as Pittsburg Lodge No. i, Car Inspectors Pro
tective Association.
For some time the car inspectors of the two
cities. and especially those employed in the
Pennsylvania Railroad and Ft. Wayne yards
have been complaining about certain irregular
tiles in connection with their work. Some of
them wanted more pay, others wanted shorter
hours and third class had various grievances
against their employers. But they were unor-
ganiZed and could not make demands with any
assurance of winning. The new organization
was formed with 80 charter members. its object
being to advance their own interests and those
of their employers and the public, and to secure
the employment of the most competent men in
this particular. and very important department
of railway service.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
HE'S NOT A POLICEMAN NOW.
How a Southside Bobby Terrorized the Peo-
pie on His Beat.

How Southside Bobby Terrorized the Peo-
pie on His Beat.
James Cawley, a sub-policemau. was detailed
to the Pine street beat Tuesday night Barney
Smith, the regular man. being sick. About II
o'clock the same night a crowd of men burst
into the Twenty-eighth ward station and said
they wanted Cawley arrested. Henry Reeves.
one of the number, said that eight men were
sitting in Lorenz Mantz's saloon, at the head of
South Eighteenth street, when suddenly both
doors opened and Cawley came in, and demand
ed to know what was the trouble. He was told
there was no trouble, and Mantz told him to
leave, when CawIey whipped out his revolver
and proceeded to make things lively. He finally
went outside, but threatened to exterminate
the first man that showed his head. The men
were nearly scared out of their wits, and finally
escaped BY back door.
Lieutenant Johnston went to the spot, and i'm
mediately took Cawley's badge of, telling him
to consider himself suspended
Mrs. George Knnkel, whose place is at the
head of South Eighteenth street, said Cawley
walked into her Kitchen and said he was hun
cry and wanted something to eat. She never
saw him before. He had his appetite appeased.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
TO ARRIVE TODAY.
George Westinghouse, Jr., VIII Have Some
thing Interesting to Say on Affairs

There seemed to be some increase in conf.
dence yesterday in the Electric Company CON-
passing its difficulties, but generally there was
a disposition TO await the result of Mr. West.
inghouse's Eastern trip. That gentleman will
arrive this morning. and during the day will
have some important statements to make, The
report of the local creditors committee on
placing preferred stock will be submitted to-
dav.
Mr.. Westinghouse is well known as being of
a very sanguine temperament, and his latest
advices to friends here point to a firm belief in
his ultimately weathering the storm. He re-
ports good success in the East and this is re.
ported as reassuring by his friends. since the
strongest antagouism evinced toward the West
inghouse interests is from that quarter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22

surprises, to say
nothing of the
large amount of
important bust
ness that was
undertaken.
The feature of
the day was the
election ofoMcers,
it having been
almost universal
ly thought that
there would be
som e radical
changes In the
executive g list.
Master Workman
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
NOT AFTER BLOOD THIS TIME.

Hollow-ware Makers Meet and Talk Over
Trade Matters.
The hollow-ware manufacturers held their
quarterly meeting at the Seventh Avenue
Hotel yesterday. The gathering was more
orderly than the one last summer, when some
of the members were intent on having the
scalp of firm that had been cutting prices and
not living up to the rules of the combination.
w. N. Barrows, of Philadelphia, said nothing
of anv Importance had been transacted. and
the question of prices had not been considered,
but this is how the members of all these COM
binations talk.
Colonel "A. G. Patton, of Columbus, is Presi-
dent of the association, and was present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22

handed down the ladder to Henry c. Campbell.
the lamp manufacturer, who took charge OF
him for the time being. Later when the full
resnits OF the trs were known, the boy was
sent to the residence of E. G. Godfrey BROTH
er-in-law OF Mr.. Dickson. who lives in Oakland
Square He was well cared for there for quite
wnlie. put was afterward sent to the home OF
his aunt Mrs. Fair, at Erie.
Mrs Far was appointed Willie's guardian By
the Erie county courts last week. and she since
sent Mr.. campbell the power of attorney to
settle up any business in this city that might be
Of interest to the boy. Sir. Campbell will
doubtless act as Wllle's hest friend in the suit
for damages. Messrs. Wilson and McCann
were given the case and Immediately began
preparingIt.
Confident of Having a Good Case.
Mr.. Mccain was anxious to have the matter
kept quiet for the present. but said that the
case would be fled about o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. At present they are waiting for
further particulars from Erie and then the case
will be filed.
The case will involve some of the finest points
of the law and will be watched with great in.
terest The boys attorneys believe they have
their case founded on solid ground and are
going to make a good strong fight for the boy
The allegations i'll the main are that The proper
arrangements were not made to guard against
nre. Mr.. McCann intimated yesterday that an
attempt might be made to settle the case with
out il coming to trial at all.
Irwin aud his wife were the janitor and ianI-
tress of the building in which they were
burned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
Idle for Want of Coal.

Work has been temporarily suspended at the
works of ]. Painter & Sons. in the Wat End.
and 800 men are consequently idle. The pud-
ding department was closed yesterday. the
firm claims. on account of the scarcity Of coal,
owing to the strike of miners In the coal and
coke regions. The mill has plenty of orders,
and the shutdown is expected to be only tenn
porary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22

and Harry E. Spei-
del, of 1868. were the
candidates. Hoech-
stetter had been
promised the sup
port of more than
a sufficient mum.
Der of votes to
elect him, but
when the cork
workers got a can .
didate in the field, 2
they began to I
hustle for support !
ers. Hoechstetter
had worked hard
against Mr.. Evans,
and when this fact
A--
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22

meeting for the pur-
pose OF ascertaining
their position in ref
erence to the union
of statesmen lafely
organized in this city
under the Fedora
tion of Labor. 1t was
reported to the dis
trict that some of the
b u ilding Trades
Council had been as
sisting the union.
This Is the union
which resulted from
the late strike of the
salesnlen. Mr.. Gem
pers was written to,
but he said he could
have NO jurisdiction
in the case. as the
new union was q
branch of an inter-
national association.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
FORMING AN ASSOCIATION.
Hinge Men Meet Here to Find Out the Con
tiition of the Trade.

01t1On OF the Trade.
A number of hinge manufacturers met at the
Anderson yesterday to compare notes and find
out the condition of the trade as the Secretary
stated. He said the hingemakers were not or
ganized, and there was no intention to form a
combination or advance prices. 1t is under
stood from an outside source that the hinge
men are trying to form an association as other
iron men have done. The Secretary stated that
the trade was fairly good, and the makers were
doing all they could to maintain prices.
About 10 firms were represented. Among
those present were James Lindsay, of ALLIE
gheny; Edward Gilmore. North Easton, Mass,
and w. II. Hart New Britain, Conn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22

Master Workman L N. Ross. on Tues
day, February 10. she will have the hearty
congratulations of all who know her. This
pleasant ceremony will be performed by the
Rev. c. E. Locke. of the Smithfield Street M.
e. Church, after which the happy couple will
field of labor to assume higher responsibilities.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22

UeCaI1e hHUWn, ne MIX LuttTU n FOUeW,
lost Evans dele the Retiring. Secretary.
gates, allowing Speidel to win by the same ma
jority that was given to the Master Workman.
As on evidence of his fitness for an important
position in the district Mr.. Dempsey was re-
elected Worthy Foreman without opposition.
The principal offices being filed, the re
mainder of the election passed off quietly.
John ID. Hughes was opposed by John Eastley
for treasurer, but the former was elected by
vote of q to 10. The new Executive Board Is
as follows: i. n. Ross of l. A. 1880; John Fer
neau. 1874; Frank Vincent, 2l26; Fred Stoehr.
7l90; John Eastley 2946. and &C. Groomes,
49N. Trustees, Frank Vincent, L. A. 2l26;
James Slauson 1907 and G. J. Snyder. 49U7
The next thing the district proceeded to do
was to place itself on recod as being in favor of
enforcing the principles upon which the
Knights of Labor are built and some aggressive
work is indicated by the passage OF number
of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
A Big Roll Broken.

The mill of Howe. Brown & Co., at Seven
teenth street, was compelled to shut down yes
terday on account of a broken roll. A section
of iron lodged in the rolls, and before IL could
be removed the iron chilled. In taking it out
the rolls were broken, entailing loss of from
500 to $500.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
A TRIO OF DIsAPpEARANcEs.

Wanderers From Both Cities That the Po-
lice Are Asked to Find.
Fred Nestle was reported to the police last
night as missing. He is "a years old and de-
mented.
Matt Thorne, a carpenter about 81 years old
living on Mt Oliver, has been missing since
January II.
Lewis Taylor, l7-year-old boy, has run away
from his home in the East End. 1t is supposed
he is Ioafing about some of the pool rooms.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22

Special To Let Lists To-Day.
Homeseekers will find both rooms and
houses offered in abundance to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
White China

For amateur decorating. Our annual clear
ance sale is now on. We offer special bar
gains to close all our odds and ends for
few days only. Many things at less than
half price. Come early.
CHAs. REIZENSTEIN,
152, 154 and 156 Federal st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
Allegheny Republicans Organizing.

Al1egheny RepuDncans OfgahIzing.
The Republican Ward Committee of the
FIRST ward, Allegheny. met and organized last
evening at the residence of John 8. Edgar Re-
becca street, Allegheny. Mr.. Edgar was elected
Chairman and e. w. Neeb Secretary. 1t was
decided to call the ward suggestion meeting
for the evening of February at the school
house. 1t was recommended that the primary
elecriop be dispensed with.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
A Johnstown Iron Worker Missing.

Mrs. John u. Ryan, of JohnStown, yesterday
made inquiries Ut police headquarters regard
ing her husb;vhd, who disappeared from his
bone at MoxeIt on November s, 1890. He was
a boss roller III the johnson Iron Works Of
that place.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
TrusAes.

Trusses made to order for bad cases of
rupture and satisfaction guaranteed. Only
factory west OF Philadelphis.
ARTIFICIAL LIMB MF'G Co.,
900 Penn avenue, Pittsburg, Pa,
]. W. Thompson has charge of the fitting
depa rtmenf ~
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22

CALAMITY-To lose your quarter when
you. are running for DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
LOOKING AFTER DEBTORS.

Lawrence Bank Trustees Enter Suits on Two
Promissory Notes.
The Fidelity Title and Trust Company as
signees for the Lawrence Bank. yesterday en-
tered suits against Samuel +. Patterson and DR..
]. Nj. Patterson to recover $2S. 453 on two
promissory notes. The notes were for Sis. 500
and IS, $50 respectively. and were made July 10.
1859. by Samuel +. Patterson and endorsed by
Dr- I. M. Patterson. They were payable go
DAYS after date. but were protested and have
never been paid.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
LOOKS MORE SERIOUS.

The Strike at Bakers Chain Works Throws
Out Score of Furnaces.
The boys strike at Bakers chain works has
proven of a more serious character than was at
first supposed. Twenty-Five furnaces are now
idle on account of it, and the boys who are de-
an increase of 20 cents a day say they
will not return until they get the advance.
Mr.. Baker said yesterday he was not worryina
about the matter. and thinks it will not be long
until the boys are back at work at the old
wages.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
n. a. Week. 81. 81.

Fine cabinet photos 81 doz. for this
week at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery, SIG Mar
ket street. Come early; rain or shine, bring
the children. Only one week. Tell your
neighbor of this.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
To Satisfy the Statesmen.

The first one provided for committee to be
appointed to visit L. A. SOC to notify them that
Smithfeld street furnisher hasa non-union
establishment A circular was ordered to be
sent to be sent to all local assemblies and other
labor organizations in Western PENNSYLVANIA
Eastern Ohio and West Virginia, reciting the
circumstances. This action is said to be IN &C
cordance with an agreement signed by the mer-
chants and the statesmen.
Another committee was appointed to visit
the Building Trades Council ut their next
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
Making Some Changes.

Arrangements are being made to add q large
2o-ton converter TO the Allegheny Bessemer
Steel Mill at Duquesne. The works will be
closed down about February to make the nec-
essary changes and additions.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
LEADERS OF KNIGHTS.
District Assembly 8 Holds Its Annual
Election of officers.
EVANS AGAIN MASTER WORKMAN.
Tilers Gain Their Demands for Shorter
Hours and More Pay.
DAILY GRIST FROM LABOR CIRCLES

Yesterday was an eventfui day for d. A.
8. K. of L. The first quarterly meeting of
the new year was held, and it was full of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22
b. & B.

Annual remnant sale Friday, this week.
Read display cad" this paper.
BoGGs & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-22

ANGosrURA BIrTERs are the most efics
cious stimulsns TO excite the appetite.
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