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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
LAWYERS UP IN ARMS.

They Would Like Disputed Point Speed
lily Decided-Unsettled Condition of the
City Property Records-ResponsibilI v
That Is Hard to Place.
A good many lawyers are up in arms re-
garding the condition Of city property rec
ords in room on the fifth floor of the City
Hall, and it seems there Is a many-sded
dispute among q number of custodians, each
of whom is charged by the legal fraternity with
being the cause of chaos which, it
is said. is likely to cause trouble,
If not speedily set to rights. They say that
since the Court House fire, seven or eight years
ago, there is no other authority than is found in
that cockloft in City Hall, for the settlement
of property disputes likely to arise at any time
L. E. Cotton and Register Conner were heard
talking of the matter. They agreed that
the matter was vital one. From their
conversation it seems that city officials have
tossed the ball from one to the other until it is
smoking hot. and each would like to see it SET
tied, in order that someone may find it incunb-
ent on him to have the nuisance abated.
The members of this circle of contention
were named as follows: City Assessors Case
L2rkin and Hoerr. Controller Morrow, Chief of
Highway Department Bigelow and Superiu-
tendent of Public Property William e. Nc
Carthy. Mr.. Cotton said he had no knowledge
of the facts necessary for him in locating of
the blame, but in common with large number
of attorneys, he hoped the matter would be
stirred up BY publication, IN the hope that the
warriors could thereby be induced to bury the
tomahawk and set to work with a will to hunt
for remedy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
NO PITY FOR THE PIGS.

A Supreme Court Decision Against the
Rights of the American Hog-Rather
Peculiar Charge of a Judge in a Hog
Stealing Case.
The American hog, dear though he be to
the average American heart, which swells
with rage when Germany or France dis
eliminates against his flesh, is off color in
the Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania, and
Chief Justice Paxson voices the sentiment
of the Court in Stewart VS. Benninger. 1t
appears however. that Jacob Benninger kept a
very unruly breed of swine, according to the
assertion of G. B.-Stewar:.
Plaintiff and defendant are Clarion county
farmers. Beringer conrended that Stew
arts fences were not o, pig-proof, in
some places only "a feet high
aud in others deficient in ground chunks
having holes large enough for the largest
porker TO enter at pleasure without danger of
disarranging his back brIstles. Benninger's
pigs we're allowed to run at large, without
rings or yokes, and the jury found against him
for S24 80.
Chief Justice Pa1son says, in his opinion:
"According to the statement of the plaintiff
the defendant kept very voracious set of
hogs. They were suffered to run at large
without rings or yoker. They were of the
slab-sided, long-SnOuted, razor or sickle-hack
breed. against whose daily and nocturnal visits
ingy rapacious nature. and six of them at one
sitting devoured so pounds of paint, 30 gallons
of soft soap, four bushels of apples and five
bushels of potatoes, the property of plaintiff.
They raided the plaintiffs sprIng-house. upset
his milk crooks and wallowed in his
spring and for several years toraged
on his farm. having resort to his
corn. potatoes, rye and oats crops. to his gar
den and to mis- orchard and meadow. They OBJ
tanned an entrance by roofing out the fence
chunks and going under, or by throwing down
the fences or by working the combination on
the gate. These hogs were breachy, and the
plaintiff notified the defendant sever al times to
shut them up. and the last time told him that
if he did not shut them up he would; and the
defendant replied, shut them up and be -"
His Honor saws that this statement may be
exaggerated and the porkers' character painted
bacller than it really is, but after reviewing all
the legislation on the subject, and contrasting
early colonial days with the present, saws the
defendant has shown no statute which justifies
him in allowing his hogs to be free commoners,
and no such right exists at common law and
accordingly affirms the judgment of the lower
court
In this connection Law Librarian Digby finds
in the Lancaster LdU ReUie1O an instance of a
Judge who either had a higher opinion of hogs
than has Justice Paxson. or else had a very low
opinion of the jury he was charging. He said:
Gentlemen, you have heard the evidence
The indictment charges the prisoner with steal
ing pig. This offense seems to be becoming a
common one. The time has come when it must
be put a stop to; otherwise, gentlemen, none of
you will be safe"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
AFRAID OF HIMSELF.
Charles Kimp, a Wheeling SOmnam-
bulist, Comes TO PittSburg to Be
TREATED BY FATHER MOLLlNGER.
A Night Alone in Hotel Is Fraught With
Too Much Danger, So lie
SEEKS SHELTER IN CENTRAL STATION

Charles Kimp. well-dressed young man,
perfectly sober and of sound mind, with
plenty of money in his pocket, applied to
Sergeant Gray last evening for a nights
lodging in Central station. This was a
peculiar request, coming from a man of the
strangers appearance, and the Sergeant
asked for an explanation.
81 am a somnambulist, said Kimp, "and
1 am afraid that if go to a hotel may get
up in my sleep and either be taken for a
burglar and shot or walk out of window
and be killed. For this reason 1 want to
stay tonight in some place where know 1
will be safe"
The Sergeant put the man back in a cell,
gave him pillow and comfort to temper
the crudeness of the hard planks which COM
pose the only furniture of the apartment. and
then shut andeo!ted the heavy iron door. kimp
realiz ed that there was no danger of his dis
turbing the city by slumberous pranks and was
well satisfied with his surroundings.
Kimp is the victim of an aggravated form of
sOmnambulism, which prevents him getting
the rest demanded by nature. AS result his
system has broken down. and he came to this
city to be treated by Father Mollinger, of Troy
Hill.
In speaking of himself last night. he said: 81
am 90 years old, ami am mailer. This SOM
nambulism has brought me face to face with
death a number of times. until of late years
have been afraid to sleep unless l was hand
cuffed to my bedmate. When L was a boy
got up in my sleep one summer night and went
swimming in the river. The cold water
wakened me, and awoke to find myself bat
tling Tor life in the swift current of the Ohio
river. The surprise and fright unnerved me.
and should have been drowned had it not
been for some men tow of coal, who saw
me and pulled me from the water. Several
times 1 have climbed upon the roof of the
house and walked along the caves, where a
single mlsstep would have caused my instant
death.
MANY times have left my bed and started
down street IN airy costume. Once L was shot
at by man who thought [ was a practical
joker playing ghost. Fortunately he didn't hit
me. but he woke me up. On more than one oc-
casion 1 have been placed in embarrassing po-
sitioDs when sleeping in strange house. 1t
seemed impossible for Inc to stay in bed after
went to sleep, and people reused in the middle
of the night by my wandering footsteps we're
liable to shoot me first, on suspicion OF my be-
ing burglar. and discover their mistake too
late to do me any good.
cot course, my slumDers were not conducive
to rest, and the many shocks l experienced
when rudely awakened told upon my nervous
system and finally broke down my health until
l was compelled TO cease work. l have tried
every known remedy but without avail, though
hope to find relief in the treatment of Father
Molinger."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
PEOPLE WHO COME AND 60.

President Hughart, of the Grand Rapids
and Indiana road, was at the Duquesne yester-
day. Mr.. Hughart went East last evening.
He came to see the Pennsylvania officials on
private business.
Manager Johnston, of the Exposition
Society, went to New York last evening to look
up some new features for the fall show.
james B. Stephenson, of East Brady,
and Gus Heege, the actor, are stopping at the
Seventh Avenue Hotel.
H. Melville Bell, of Washington, and
Juan Garcia. of Havana, were stopping at the
Anderson yesterday.
-Bateman Goland and wife, o? Bradford,
are registered at the Monongahela House.
H. S. PelI, Of Akron, is at the Schlos-
ser.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
GOOD SEASON FOR LUMBER.

Heavy Rats From the Clarion River Arriv-
ing Every Day.
Lumbermen from the Clarion river are TAX
ing advantage of the spring freshets to float
their winter stock to Pittsburg. A dozen ar
rived in the city yesterday from this territory.
Most of the men stopped at the st. James
Hotel.
The weather has been favorable all winter
and the output of lumber from the northern
counties will he heavy this year. This week a
number of RATS expected, and the ALE
gheny wharfs will be lined with boards and
other lumber. The timber shipments of the
Allegheny Valley Road have greatly increased
Much of the lumber sent by rail goes to east
ern cities,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06

4o-inch Cotelines, in Tans, Grays
and Browns, at 81 % a yard.
42-inch Lupin's Velour de Chesse,
all new choice spring shades, 81 a
yard.
42-inch Crepons, plain or corded,
new street and evening" shades,
81, 81 %, 81 81 and 81 50 yarG.
52-inch Broadeloths, special
values, best Gray and Tan shades,
at 81 % and 81 80 yard.
Grand display OF the handsomest
and choicest imported Novelty
Suitings, the very Select" of the
assortments OF all best foreign manu-
fasturers.
Beautiful Challies, finest in cloth
and most exquisite in printing
hundreds and hundreds of styles 10
select trom-grounds OF every shade
and flowers OF every kind and color.
Full spring display in BLACK
DRESS GOODS. Cashmeres, Hen
riettas, Lansdownes, GlorIas, Veil
ings, Ettamines, Grenadines-ali
black fabrics suitable Tor spring and
summer wear.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
La Crime Cured.

Captain W. A. Abbott, a well-known and
much respected citizen of Des Moines, Ia,
has fully recovered from a severe attack of
"the grip" He took two 50-cent bottles of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and is enthu-
siastic in his praise OF that valuable medi-
cine. 1t afforded him much relief, he says,
and brought him through sound as before he
had the attack. Three of his children have
also had the disease and been safely pIloted
through it to complete recovery, by the
free use of this most excellent remedy. Nth
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
TROUBLE WITH CHEAP DRUNKs.
Country ConstabIes Find 1t a Losing Job
to Arrest Them.

Not the least of the woes of the unincor-
porated aggregation is the disposal of common
drunks, of which the village of CHARTERS is said
to contain a greater proportionate number
than any other town in Western Pennsylvania
As rule they haven't enough money to pay
their fines and if arrested must be sent to jail
in the absence of lookup in the village. The
county does not pay the costs in cases of
summary conviction and the constable Is be-
tween the devil and the deep sea. If he arrest
one he must bring him to jail and pay the cost
of carriage. Should the arrest take place after
the street and steam cars cease coming
to the city, the constable must hire
wagon and trust to luck to get
not only his pay for his work but cost of trans
portion out of the drunk, and the wagon can
not be gotten for less than 81, and CHARTERS
drunks rarely have any money left after get
ting comfortable.
If the constable neglect or refuse to arrest
drunks he gets the entire population on his
back, so only man of means is able to sup
port the dignity of the office and at present it
appears that it will soon afford the spectacle
of one Office seeking the man.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
PEOPLE WHO JUST MOVED IN,

Police Gathering Information That May Be
Useful for Future Reference.
Pittsburg police, under the instructions of
Chief Brown, are getting information about
every family who moved into vacated
houses during the past week, and are reporting
the results to headquarters. This action is
taken to prevent persons who are suspected of
running speak-easies or disorderly houses from
getting beyond the ken of the police. 1t is
also safeguard against the introduction of
thieves or criminals of any kind into the So
ciety of respectable neighborhoods.
The officers do not make the searching in
quiries required under the espionage system of
continental countries, but surely get the name
and occupation of the head of the household
and scan the visitors to the dwelling. The in
formation obtained isl reported to head
quarters, and it does not take long TO deter
mine whether the new arrivals are good citizens
or persons to be watched more closely.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
SHORT, SHARP SENTENCES

Imposed on Red-Eyed Offenders on Sunday
Morning-Results of Saturday Night
acknowledgements Gained Down, the
Thirsty Satisfied and the Humorist
Squelched.
The Sunday morning services at the
police stations were we'll attended by deep
ly-interested congregations yesterday.
When the police magistrates passed the
plate the responses were prompt and gener-
Gus. Many Of those who did not have any
money were so provoked that they retired
from the world for varying periods.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
POLICE AS PALL-BEARERS.

Funerals of Aged Citizens Call for the Aid
of Younger Mon.
One peculiar feature of the grip is the de-
mand for police officers as pall-bearers- The
disease has carried off many old and highly-re-
spected citizens and the pall-bearers are usu-
ally lifelong friends who also advanced in
years and are physically unable to perform the
manual duties expected. In many cases the
deceased is enclosed in a metal casket, the
whole weighing from 500 to !, ,20U pounds.
In this dilemma the aid of the police officers
has been sought to bear the actual burden,
while the pall-bearers act in an honorary
capacity. The police officers attend the funer-
al when off duty and as they are 4 stalwart set
of men, with semi-milItary air, and are
always well clad in unobtrusive hut neat citi-
zens' clothing. they have proven a success, and
the demand for them is constantly increasing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06

attacked suddenly on Friday night and is suf-
fering severely.
Consul Max Schamberg is still confined to
his house.
There Is no change in the condition OF Philip
Keller Sr who also has pneumonia. and his
sons last evening we're afraid he would not re-
cover. Colonel Boyer, of the Boyer Hotel, is
slowly improving.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
NEW BOILER INSPECTOR.

Governor Pattison Will Appoint Mr.. Traut-
er's Successor TO-Morrow
The term of w. H. Trauter of Greentree
borough, as Inspector of Steam Engines and
Boilers in Allegheny county, expires to-mor-
row. The Governor some time ago appointed
a commission consisting of Charles Lowe.
Superintendent Robinson, Rea & Co. David
McGarey, chief engineer at Zug & Co. IS mills;
j. A. Mccormack, the macbinist, and A. e.
Carley, the chief engineer. Jackson Building,
to recommend proper person for Mr. Trauters s
position.
The appointment will be made to morrow
and the successful applicant will serve for two
wears.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
HIS BROTHER VERY ILL.

A st. Louis Maker of Plate Glass Machinery
Suddenly Called Home.
John D. Rankcn, a st. Louis manufacturer
of plate glass machinery, was at the Duquesne
yesterday. He intended to remain here for
several days. but was called home last evening
by the serious illness of his brother
Mr.. Ranken has been in Florida for the last
two months. and he stopped over on his way
back to st. Louis to see some of he local pl ate
glass men. His firm furnished the machinery
for the Standard and CharleroI plants. He
saws the outlook for the business is good: Mr..
Ranken raves over the fine hotels of the orange
State,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
THE SCARE IS OVER.
Chicago People Thought the Uniontown
Failure Would Hurt Them.

Failure Would Hurt Them.
The attachment suits against the Columbia
Iron and Steel Company stirred up considerable
excitement in Chicago, where the company was
furnishing the structural steel for the Masonic
Temple now in the course of erection. 1t was
feared that the suits would interfere with the
completion of the building.
The suits had an attachment which ran
against those who were indebted to the COM
pany, and accordingly attachments were sworn
out against A. Gotlieb and the Masonic Fra
ternity Temple Association, as parties owing
the Columbia Iron and Steel Company. But
the association had paid for 1000 tons of steel
already furnished and had been notified by the
company that no more steel could be furnished.
Che troble in Chicago turned out 10 be simply
a difference between Mr.. Gotlieb. sub-cnn-
tractor and his material men. An extra force
has already been put on the temple and it will
Iron and Steel Company furnishes the steel or
not.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
BUT TWO HOMES DARKENED.
unday's Hours Passed With an Unusually

Sundays Hours Passed With an Unusually
Slight List of ccidents.
Notwithstanding the fact that yesterday was
a fair day, and there were large crowds on the
streets. only two accidents weresreported from
the two cities. They were as follows:
MoRRIS-Sampson Morris. cOlored, was
thrown from a horse yesterday afternoon
while riding along Butler street, near Fittieth
street. He suffered two severe scalp wounds,
but otherwise was uninjured. His wounds
were attended to in drug store in the vicinity.
Morris lives on McCandless lane, Eight teenth
ward.
MCGEE-John MCGEE, aged 40 years, was
struck by q train on the Pittsburg McKeesport
and Youghiogneny Railroad at Twenty-second
street yesterday afternoon. His skull was
fractured, and he was taken to the Southside
Hospital. He will recover.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
DRESS GOODS

Stocks. We have called them be-
fore the largest and most comprehen-
sive ever brought to these cities.
That is we'll understood. Now new
glories open in the development of
this grand spring exhibit, as scores
of beautiful new lines are to be
brought out first to-day.
Best of all, long list OF special
values" presented for special con-
sideration.
Fine Serge and Henrietta Braided
Robes, 10 choice designs, applique
effects. tinsel. etc., $40 to S24, the
complete line more than usual
quality at the various prices.
Stylish new Robe of Melange
Serge with fancy of shaggy eclipss
polka spots, very effective, all rich,
new spring shades, at S13 so each
have sold at $50.
A variety of other designs fine
Robes at Sl5 90, equally attractive,
both as to style and value.
52-inch extra fine English Suitings
in stylish checks, best spring color shil
ings, at 81 So yard-fully wo arson, a. ON,
81 90. # hal
wing
50-inch English Stripe and Check
Suitings, all new styles, at 81 25 a
yard-quality of cloth usually sold
at 81 so.
42-iuch French Croix Melange,
gray stripes, variety of shadings and
designs, at 81 ysrG-would be
good value at 81 %.
50-inch plain Gray Gloriosas, reg
ularly worth 81 80, to-day at 81 Is
syard.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06

ALL dangerous consequences from la
grippe are prevented by taking Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy as directed ior Sc
we're cold, il reasonable care is taken to
avoid any exposure that would tend to pro-
duce cold. Fifty-cent bottles for sale by
druggists. NTH
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
Arranging for the Dedication.

Yesterday afternoon the Directors of the ].
NJ. Gusky Hebrew Orphanage and Home for
Aged People met at the Concordia Club to
make arrangements for the dedication of the
building which Is now completed. They did
not care to make anything public at present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
Not Ordered Home,

1t was rumored about the Union depot last
evening that the Eighteenth Regiment had
been ordered home. The train dispatchers of
the Pennsylvania road thought they would be
amoug the first informed IL such an order were
issued. They had not been instructed to run
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
HUGUs & HAcKE

Unequaled are the bargains
and assortments that offer this
week in our Dress Goods De-
partment. In Paris Robes we
show an elegant line of novel
ties with beautiful embroidered
Appliques and Lace Effect
Trimmings.
French Suitings in CamePs
Hair, Cheviot and Homespun
Fabrics. Spots, plaids and
stripes in the long camePs hair
and rough effects.
Our assortments in these two
lines are entirely of exclusive
styles and will be marked this
week at prices greatly under
original values.
100 pieces of All-wool Suit
ings at soc a yard. Extra
value and styles rivaling in
effect goods of very much
higher price.
Three remarkably good val
ues in Colored Henriettas:
4o-inch at soc.
46-inch at 75c.
46-inch at ST,
In a full line of day and
evening shades.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06

IF THERE is a superIative for
the word ''complete" it would apply
properly to our
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
To Consider the Street Acts.

The committee of citizens appointed at Sat-
urday's meeting to consider the new street acts
will meet at the Mayors Office at $50 this morn
ing, and will report to the adjourned meeting
to be held at O'clock this afternoon in Com.
mon Council Chamber.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06

THERE is no danger of pneumonia fol-
lowing an attack of la grippe when Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is taken as directed
for severe cold and care is used to avoid
exposure. Fifty cent bottles for sale by
druggists. NTH
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06

At the meeting of the Builders Exchange to
be held tt lay. the committee appointed to take
up the proposition to erect an exchange build
ing will make its first report. There Will also
be about so new members received.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
Single Tax League Meeting.

The meeting of the Single Tax League at GA
Fourth avenue last night was largely attended
and considerable interest was manifested in the
subject under discussion. which was 'The In.
justice and Futility Of Tax on Personal Prop
erty."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
A Crime to Steal an Umbrella.

Magistrate Hyndman disposed of eight cases
at the Nineteenth ward police station and five
at the Fourteenth. At the Nineteenth ward
station Henry Hines was charged with stealing
an umbrella from the vestibule of John Man
sons residence, Penn avenue, Saturday night
At the Fourteenthward Station William Bowen
was sent 80 days to the workhouse for assault
ing Officer Cox while he was giving his testi-
mony against the prisoner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
Woke Up Priest to Borrow Money.
Costs to Thump a Conductor.

At the Seventeenth ward police station there
were ten cases. A. F. Kay was fined $40 and
costs and Daniel Hays So, for assaulting Thomas
Gaines, conductor of Citizens Traction car
12l on Saturday night. Kay refused to pay his
fare and was put off the car. He met Gaines
at the car stables and assaulted him there.
Hays interfered in the arrest of KAY and also
struck Gaines. John Smith was fined $40 and
costs because he refused TO stop cursIng and
shouting ON Laurel avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-06
Will Soon Break Ground.

A representative of the Steel and Iron I'm
provement Company. Interested in the new
Adams steel plant at Glenwood, says the
ground for the works will be broken within
the next two weeks.