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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
PROTECTING PURCHASERS
From the Short Measures of Hucksters
Pretending to Be Farmers.

From the Short Measures of Hucksters
Pretending to Be Farmers.
Complaints have been numerous in the
West End lately of the manner in which
hucksters have been doing business. Yes
terday Sergeant MeCurry. of the Thirty
sixth ward station. stated that several parties
had complained to him of two hucksters in
particular, who had sold potatoes on short
measure and bad eggs without measure
When returning from dinner yesterday he
met the two in question and asked them
where they hailed from. One said he was
from Banksyille and the other first said he
was from the city, but afterward from Phila-
delphia. On being asked to show their
license to peddle, they produced vehicle
license. They then claimed to have their
peddlers' license at home.
The Sergeant placed them under arrest for
violating city ordinance and took them to
the station house. They gave their names
as Thomas Hart and Samuel Semple. In
spector McKelvey gave orders that they
could be released only on forfeit of 500
each. He stated that complaints were so
numerous that there must be stop put to
the cheating of innocent purchasers. The
men will be given hearing this morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
DROPPED SIXTY FEET.

Gus Johnston's Terrible Fall From the
California Avenue Bridge.
Gus Johnston has worked on a good many
bridges in his time, and has had several
dangerous falls. but he beat his own record
yesterday when he tumbled from the bridge
in course of construction on California ave-
nue., Allegheny, to the cobble stones be-
meath on Mcclure avenue. The distance is
Just 60 feet. When picked up he was un-
conscious. He was taken to his home on
Shady lane, where it was found that he had
sustained a compound fracture of the left
leg 1t is not believed that he suffered any
internal injuries.
Johnston was employed on the Ohio con-
Meeting bridge from the time it was begun
until its completion, and during that period
he fell from the structure three times. His
injuries on those occasions were not suffi-
cient to deter him from returning to work.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
SENATOR JONES' LUCK.
A Man Who Has Made and Lost Several
Fortunes, but Is Now Rich.

A Man Who Has Made and Lost Several
Fortunes, but Is Now Rich.
Senator Jones, of Nevada, expects to be
in Pittsburg this week to look after some
private business. A gentleman in speak
ing of the Senator last evening said: Jones
Is an example Of man with tremendous
luck. If other men had his good fortune,
they could go out on a race track, bet on
anything and win. The Senator has sew
eral times during his life lost every cent he
had; didn't even have a house left, but he
has always managed to retrieve his losses,
and to-day is immensely wealthy.
with what 1 call his luck, he is also
possessed of much shrewdness, and he has
made his money by catering to young men.
Always affable and easily approached, a
good listener, he is every ready TO hear
about scheme in which dollars can be
made. A good business man, his advice Is
freely given, and if he won't back your
plan he will at least give you letters of in
PRODUCTION to his friends. No matter what
the outcome, whether you win or lose, you
are sure to be friendly to Jones. Years ago
he advised a young man to invest in Los
Angeles property, and he lost heavily. The
young fellow then went to Alaska and
through him Jones secured those fine silver
mines in that country which yield him,
am told, as much as $3.50, 900 per month. He
is old now and rich"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
NOT HUNGRY any MORE.
Elmer Collins Gettin.: Quite Used to Going
Without Rood

Elmer Collins Getting Quite Used to Going
Without Rood.
At 10 o'clock last night Elmer Collins
commenced she seventeenth day of his fast.
II am feeling quitelwell, he said, "apd if
the weather permits viii take 3 drive to-
morrow morning. I would prefer to walk,
but the GocJo,s object, ana under nv articles
OF agreement they have the say. Do 1 feel
weak? Give ne your hand, " and he gave the
reporters hand squeeze that sent the blood
tngIing through The fingers. was that
sre2A?'' he asked, and then laughed hearth
IL. Il have never felt hungry since the
second day." be continued. ''The craving
let me thea, and 1 hope it won't return.
Nv stomach feels trrt-ciass."
The bulletin OF the medical attendant last
evening was as follows: weight, 1867
pounds e. total loss OF 121l pounds); teu,-
perature, 9S1&i pulse, -; respiration, 18; Is
ounces OF wafer taken since noon."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
A PORTRAIT OF SHERMAN

Presented to the Americas Club by s. L.
Schoonmaker Yesterday.
The regular meeting of the Americus Re-
publican Club was held last evening. Eight
new members were elected and several ap-
plications for membership received
A deviation from routine business was
caused by the presentation of handsome
portrait of General Sherman to the club by
S, L. Schoonmaker, a member. The presen-
tation speech was made by Colonel Reed,
and responded to on behalf of the club by
Colonel Ewing. Both gentlemen in their
speeches paid fitting tributes to the dead
General. A vote of thanks was then
rendered Mr.. Schoonmaker by the club for
the present
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
THE ORDER A TRIFLE OLD.
Peter Flicker Disobeyed and Will Answer
for Misdemeanor.

Peter Flicker Disobeyed and Will Answer
for Misdemeanor.
Peter Flicker, Miflin township resi-
dent is under bail to answer a charge of
misdemeanor at the next tenn of court
This case is a peculiar one. During 1889
and 1890 Flicker was a road supervisor IN
Mi film township. On September %, 1869,
the Court of Quarter Sessions, of Allegheny
county, ordered that a certain road known
as the Butler Milk run road be opened
near where it crosses the West Run road
and leads to Cochrane's road. W. S. B.
Hays, of Munhall, alleges that the order of
the Court was placed in the hands OF Peter
Flicker in 1889, So that the road could be
opened.
Flicker, it is said. did not open the road.
A charge of misdemeanor was made by W.
S. B. Hays before Alderman Reilly yester-
day against Flicker, and he entered $500
bail shortly after for court.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
KLEBERs' PIANOS TAKE THE LEAD.
No One Can Compete With the Klebers

No One Can Compete With the Klebers.
Everybody knows that the Messrs. Kleber
& Bro. sell half dozen pianos and organs
for every one sold by the other music deal
ers. The reason is simply because they keep
none but the very best instruments-none
but what they nave thoroughly tried for
more than generation, and which are fully
warranted for eight years. In no music
store in the entire country can be found
such magnificent variety of pianos as at
Klebers'. For instance, the great Steinway
and the famous Conoyer planOs-the stand
ard makers of the world. Then, the won
derful Opera pianos, whose newly invented
Angel Echo pedal, third pedal, are Great
ing quite sensation wherever they are
known. Nothing can compare with them
for richness, volume and sweetness of tone
and immense durability-except the Stein
way and the Conover. Thousands of Opera
pianos have been sold in Pittsburg and
vicinity. and all that have bought them
bring their friends to Klebers' store and
urge them to buy an Opera. The extremely
reasonable price at which they are sold, and
the easy time payments given, make the
Opera by all odds the most desirable piano
for the great mass of the people. Klebers'
store is 506 Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
& Boy AND a DIAMOND.

The Former Locked Up Awaiting an Ex-
PLANTATION About the Latter.
Fred Lee, 4 15-year-old boy, was among
the prisoners at the Central station last
night. Lee was arrested yesterday morning
by Detective Fitzgerald while trying to
pawn a diamond ring in Smithfeld street
pawn shop. The boy stated that he had
purchased the ring from drunken man on
Federal street, Allegheny, giving him so
cents for it.
Lee was employed at George A. Kelly's
drugstore, and he appears to have been pur-
Ioining numerous articles from there as
search Of his home revealed a lot of stuff
taken from there The ring found on the
bow has SIX small diamonds in it and is
valued at about $50.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
SUPPORT FOR THE STRIKERS.

The Central Trades Council Protests Against
the Treatment OF the Coke Strikers-A
Grievance Against Quarrymen-other
Routine business.
The Central Trades Council met last
night Seven new delegates were admitted
as 2 result OF tie open meeting of two weeks
ago. A decided stand was taken in relation
to the coke strike by the passage OF the fol-
lowirg resolutions:
WHEREAS We believe that the leaders OF
the strikers IN the coke regions are being ha-
raised fur the purpose of breaking the strike
and licensing the men 10 commit overt acts,
therefore. be Il
Resolved. luat We protest against such ac-
t.on Of tie moEopOlisuc coke manufacturers.
and believe The prosecution Is the result of
pssccnceIveG Intention to force the men into
such position that will eventually lead those
uuaCquaillcy with our laws to commit some
deeds IHat WIZ divert public sympathy from the
justice OF their demands
Resolved. That We, The Trades Council of
W eEteru PcElsy ylyauia. commend the men for
the orderly manner Ia which they have con-
Quoted the uiihJu.ts SO far and hoping to see
them win victory. we pledge them our moral
support.
A communication was received from TIE
Beaver valley Trades Council III regard to
the grievance against the quarrymen, Mel.
son & Hausou, cf Hazeldell, Pa, who, it is
claimed, have violated their contract with
their employees.
A circular from the Paper Carriers Union
requesting an Endorsement of that union,
was .avornbly acted upon and the delegates
instructed TO pa5rouiza union carriers.
committee rom the German Trades
Council. IL behalf OF the convicted working
men in the recent trouble at Braddock, came
before the council Considerable discus
sion relative to the conviction was held, and
by request Of the committee, a committee OF
the council was appointed TO meet the Ger
man Trades Council next week to consider
what action will be prOpei.
The question OF holding another open
meeting WAS referred TO the Executive
Board, with instructions 10 arrange pro-
gramme and report al the next meeting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
ARRESTED FOR A KID.

John Driscol Caught With Stolen Property
in His Possession.
About o'clock last evening J. T. John
ston, of S06 Carson street, complained to
Officer Dickson that some person had stolen
a young goat from his stable. A short time
afterward the officer noticed John Driscol
carrying something bulky under his coat
He gave chase and caught him at South
Tenth street, and discovered that he had the
lost goat.
Driscol was unable to account for his pos
session of the animal, SO he was sent to the
Twenty-eighth ward station on a charge of
larceny. The goat was returned to its owner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
strangers. There are so many strangers al
WAYS arriving"
The Wal, at the Union Depot.


The Wait at the Union Depot.
Nothing is known of what transpired be-
tween the pair on arrival 1T the depot. The
wait between trains is half an hour, and the
Chicago section runs through IRON the ar
rival side. Whether the man wlllfully
gave the girl the slip by misleading her
as to the time OF departure and went
on TO Chicago carrying both tickets
with him, or whether the girl may
have lost her way, and unable to make her
self understood, been left behind while her
companion was carried on to Chicago, are
questions which remain matters of con-
lecture.
ESThe girl must have been around the depot
from g o'clock or Thursday morning till she
committed the fatal deed in sheer despera-
alton at 430 next morning. She had had
nothing to eat since leaving New
Jersey, for she refused to take anything
from her companion, and so must have. been
without food altogether, for The 30 kopecks
found in her pocket were useless to her.
Let any young girl imagine herself In
strange country, of whose language she
and not knowing where to turn for
succor, deserted by her sweetheart and be-
ginning 10 feel the pangs Of hunger, and
she can find some excuse tor the unfortunate
fate Of the young Russian exile.
Knew Her Father in Russia.
The account of the suicide published in
THE DISPATCH drew the attention Of the
Russian and Polish colony to the affair.
Yesterday afternoon tailor employed by
Pittsburg merchant called at the morgue
and recogrf1 zed the body as that Of the daugh-
ter of his old cmploye in Warsaw.
lie said that her father WAS Superintendent
OF a railroad and well to do. The Russians
are subscribing among themselves to bury
the remains and are TO meet this afternoon
at the morgue to arrange for burial The
address on the slip OF paper left by the
girl Is stated by Mr.. Jagdmann to be the
number of 4 room in a house whose land
lords name Is AS stated. In Russia, he
says. houses are known by their landlords
name, and the residents rooms by numbers.
lie says that Block is not a Russian
name, and NAV be the name fsOme relative
the girl wished notified as her own. The
Coroner yesterday cabled to the address,
mentioning the affair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
GREAT MUSICAL EVENT.
Franz RumineI Coming

The music lovers of our city will be de-
lighted to hear that the distinguished pian-
list, Franz Rummel, has announced two
piano recitals, to be given at Old City Hall
on Monday evening, March 16, and Wednes-
day evening, March Is. Herr Rummel is
one of the few panists who have attained
the highest and fullest development of their
difficult but beautiful art He is an artist
in the full sense OF the term, and his reeitals
have produced veritable sensation among
connoisseurs in Boston and New York.
Tickets and programmes can be had in few
DAYS at b. Kleber & Bro. S, No. sos Wood
street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
Settled at the Hearing.

The cases Of Mrs. Jennie McGraw versus
John McGraw, for assault and battery, and
John McGraw versus Eliza Riley, Tor lar
cenv of some clothing, were before Alder
man Succop last evening. Both cases were
settled amieably. Mrs. Riley proved it was
Mrs McGraw who had hidden the clothes,
and Mr.. McGraw said he did not know he
had abused his wife, and promised not to
dc SO again.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
HUGUs & HAcKE
DRESS SIUFFS.

Accustomed as are our patrons to
finding here each season "the
worlds best" we believe we have
never shown so uniformly hand
some and desirable collections as
now.
The popular textures, Cheviots,
CanePs Hairs, Tweeds and Home
spuns, we show in exceptionally
attractive assortments, novel new
designs, Notified, Flecked, Disgo-
nal and large spots in the long
Camels Hair or Boucle effects, all
the leading colors; including the
warm tinted Grays, Browns, Mignon-
cite Greens, etc.
Plaids, Stripes and Checks, also
in Cheviot and Homespun Fabrics,
in great variety of new styles and
colors.
Of Serges, both of French and
English makes, our lines range in
price from 81 to s. a yard, are ex-
cellent values and complete in color
assortment.
We direct special attention to our
new importations of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
A GREAT BARGAIN,
Fine Upright Piano-&175.

A magnificent 7115-octave upright piano,
with latest Improvements, full iron frame.
splendid action, excellent tone and hand
somely carved case. This instrument was
used but a short time, and will be sold, fully
warranted, for S1T5, with elegant plush
co YER and stool. A great bargain at the music
store of j. NJ. HoFFMANN & Co.,
537 Snithfield street.
Agents for the celebrated Sohmer pianos:
also the superb Colby pianos and Schubert
pianos.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
BRIDGE TO HERR'S ISLAND.
Plans Being Prepared for a Substantial
Structure From Allegheny.

PIans beIHS ETePaTeu IoT SuDstahtlaI
Structure From Allegheny.
City Engineer Ehlers, of Allegheny, is
considering plans for a new bridge to Herr's
Island, which will be much more substan-
tial structure than that which was swept
away by the recent flood. That bridge cost
5000, while the new structure, if the ideas
OF the City Engineer are carried out, will
cost about $50, 600.
The plan for the new bridge proposes to
cross above the tracks of the West Penn and
Pittsburg and Western roads, thus avoiding
all danger OF accidents from grade crossings.
AS the bridge will be of great benefit to the
roads, it is proposed to ask them to bear
portion of the cost.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
yerestchagin May Visit pittsburc.

Artist John W. Beatty yesterday received
a letter from President Sutton. of the Amer
lean Art Association, saying that there is at
least 4 probability that Verestchagin, the
great Russian painter, may visit Pittsburg
tomorrow or Tuesday Should Mr.. Verest-
chagin come he will be rendered fitting
receptlon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
FISH WARDEN HAGUE GETS EVEN.

The Men Who Had Him Arrested for Steal
ing Seine Are Captured.
George H. Grady and James Stevenson,
OF Sewickley, were arrested yesterday by
Constable Sherry on warrant charging
them with violating the fish laws. Both
gave bail before Alderman Richards for
hearing. The Information was made by
Fish Warden Hague last month, who
charged that they used seine in the Ohio
near Sewickley, and that the fish they
caught were given to boys of that village.
The defendants, 1t is claimed, fished for
amusement and not profit. This is the case
in which Mr.. Hague was arrested charged
by the defendants with stealing the seine
and the grand jury ignored the bill.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08

HAVE you seen our stock of diamonds,
gold and silver watches. jewelry, ,silverware,
bronzes, etc., etc.? If not, please call and
compare prices and quality. Courteous
treatment guaranteed.
A full line of musical instruments always
on hand. n. GALLINGRR's,
WFsu 1900 Penn Av.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
Arrested for Ticket Specializing.

Jacob Schafer was arrested last evening
trying to sell six seats to the Bijou Theater
at an advanced price. This is in direct
violation OF city ordinance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08

THE art and taste, the style, nlagnifcence
and promptness with which hats are trimmed
in Kaufmanns' new millinery department
will be nothing short of revelation to the
ladies of Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
Is 1t Fairylaud?

That's the question you'll ask yourself
when entering Kaufmanns' new millinery
department, to be opened to the public to-
morrow. It's veritable bower of beauty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
Cor. Fifth Av. and Market St.

N. B.-Black Goods-Our new
assortments of Spring and Summer
Styles and Fabrics opened this
week.
mhStNwrsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08

DIR. B. NJ. HANNA. Eye, ear, nose and
throat diseases exclusively. Office, 72O Penn
street. Pittsburg, Pa s&su
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
GRENADINES.

Elegant assor:m ent in All Black, of
Plains, Stripes, Brocades and Spots,
in Black with Colored Stripes and
Black with figures of Broche, Dres-
den and Pompadour colorings.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ENTIRE NEW LINE

ENTIRE NEW LINE
CARPETS
CURTAINS,
The largest stock ever opened west Of
Nsw York City.
The very latest designs in all grades Of
English Royal Wiltons,
American Wiltons,
Scotch Administers,
Moquettes and Gobelins,
Wilton back Velvets,
English Body Brussels,
American Body Brussels,
Tapestry Brussels,
Agra Ingrains
And Three-Plys.
Full line of Lace, Silk and Turcoman
Curtains
Ours being the largest exclusive Car
pet and Curtain House west of New
York. designs can be found here not OBJ
talnaDle elsewhere.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08

You Should Read the Rent Lists
Tomorrow in The Dispatch if you are look
Ing for house. Mondays and Thursdays
are special rent days.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08

FINE watch repairing, lowest prices, a
Ha ueh's, No. 295 Fifth avenue. WFSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
REAL ESTATE. INSURANCE.
Myer GaIlinger,

Yoder law building, corner Fifth and Wylie
avenues. Telephone, 1907. Take elevator
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
A FEATURE
OF Great Interest to Renters

Of Great Interest to Renters.
The special rent lists appearing Mondays
and Thursdays in this paper are very help
full to home hunters. Look at them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08

IF your complaint is want of appetite, try
Angostura Bitters before meals. TTssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
SURAH SILKS.

The best foreign and domestic nanufact-
ures now shown by us in Verywide assortment.
from low to high grades, in black and color5.
We call special attention to our unsurpassed
values at Soc Our extensive line of double
warp Surahs at 65c. A very superior grade OF
Ainch Surahs at Soc.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
MAR5HEEl,

WILL SAVE YOU MONEY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-08-22

slate-colored garments are surely rich
looking, my dear, and the mahogany
color under my tail is much more FASH
ionable than the vulgar and gaudy or
ange which they wear in such abun-
dance. They pretend to take their col
ors from the livery of Lord Baltimore,
and suppose. If the truth were known,
they even use his coat of arms"
Mr.. Robin did not enjoy this gossip,
and SO, meekly remarking that he
thought they would find their neigh
bors very pleasant people when they
knew them, he few away.
As it is not the nature Of envious and
Jealous persons to try to remove the
cause Of their hateful feelings, our
friends did not go to call on Mr. and
Mrs. Oriole, but watched and criticised
everything they did, and spent half
their time trying to think how they
could outshine them. Mr.. and Mrs.
Qsiels aos heying re aliphtsst ~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-08-22
The Effort Of Appropriating Ground
Rent to Public Use.

To appropriate ground rent to public
uses by means of taxation would permit
the abolition of all the taxation which
now presses SO heavily upon labor and
capital This would enormously i'm
crease the production of wealth by the
removal of restrictions and by adding
to the incentives to production.
It would at the same time enormously
increase the production of wealth by
throwing open natural opportunities.
1t would utterly destroy land monopoly
by making the holding of land unprofit-
able to any but the user There would
be NO temptation for anyone to hold
land for future increase in its value
when that increase was certain to be
demanded in taxes No one could at.
ford to hold valuable land idle when
the taxes upon it would be as heavy as
they would be were it put to the fullest
use. Thus speculation in land would
be utterly destroyed, and land not in
use would become free to those who
wished to use it.