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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
TIE DISTRICT QUARTERLY MEETING.

Standing Committees Are Appointed for
the Three Months.
The regular quarterly meeting of District
No. 8, X. of L., began yesterday morning
at 66 Third avenue; About 40 members
were present. Master Workman Dempsey
rendered his report for the quarter, which
showed the district to be In rather good
condition.
The following committees were appointed:
observation-disclosures Roden, 1877; William
Broisey, 2l26; W. J. McKeener, 7l9O.
Distribution-Wilson Weir, 1911: George
Gregory, 1888: james F. Mahoney, 49o7:
Master Workman's Report-C- Fl. M1llard,
1060l; George J. Snyder, 1851; John Aufder-
heide, 1862.
Finsnce-Frank vfncentA 2ls6: n. Green,
$780, G. Rothkey, 1851; A. Philips, 400
LAW. 8. McKeener, 71S0; W. E. Wood,
1851; James Roden. 157I
Resolntions-F. Boyer, 5000; F. Dreibrook,
1925 W. Broisey, 2l26.
Appeals and Grievances-I. N. Ross, 1888;
John Bivan, 1465; j. !. Carey, 7l90; W. T. Rey-
nolds, 2l26. .-,--
At the afternoon session., aside from the
election of two officers, there was nothing
but routine business transacted. The two
officers are George j. Snyder, Treasurer,
and Nathan Green, Judge Advocate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
THE sEvENTY-THIRD ANNIvERsARY
OF the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
to Be Celebrated.

or the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
to Be Celebrated.
The seventy-third anniversary of the In
dependent Order of Odd Fellows will be
celebrated Tuesday evening, April 26, at
the Auditorium on Penn avenue, near
Sixth street. 1t will be under the auspices
of the Third Battalion, Third Regiment of
Patriarchs Militant, and the Daughters of
Rebekah, and promises to be the largest
gathering of Odd Fellows and their friends
ever held in Western Pennsylvania. Can
ton Francy No. 56, of Toronto, O., will be
present as we'll as number of chevaliers
from Steubenville, Youngstown and Oil
City. The comforting of the degree of
Chivalry will be public and any one,
whether an Odd Fellow or not. upon pre-
senting ticket, which can be procured from
members of the cantons or at the door, will
be admitted
General j. 3. Nicholson and staff, of
Philadelphia, will stop at the Anderson.
Colonel w. Z. Marsh, Grand Master of the
State, will be the guest of S. w. Jeffries, of
the East End.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
A,ouippa,s Natural Advaptapes

The new town Of Aliquippa offers more
inducements for investing to the man of
small means who wants to see his earnings
grow rapidly, and at the same time be per-
1ectly secure than any other. Why? you
ask. Because it has the natural qualities
that are bound to maintain present and en-
nance future values. The nearness to the
busy towns of Beaver Falls, Rochester, New
Brighton and Beaver places it in touch with
an old-estab blished and thriving center: then,
too, its distance is not far from Pittsburg,
less than an hours ride; the natural situa-
tion and adaptation for manufacturing
town are unsurpassed. The first sale was
sufficient to predict its future. Ito lots sold,
then 20 more the two following days lots
yesterday and a steady stream Of inquirers
show the interest people have taken in its
prospects. The mills now being erected
will shortly be started, and the foundations
for others will soon be laid. The prices of
lots are not boom prices, but honest low
prices that in themselves insure an increase.
An investigation of the plans, etc.. at the
Office of the Alquippa Steel Company, room
so, Westinghouse building, will soon con-
vince you that an Aliquippa investment Is
one that seldom offers itself for security and
promise.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
CLOUDS WITH A SILVER LINING.

Ludwig Iesers Misery Brings Him Friends
and Brighter Prospects.
Although an inmate of the hospital at the
county Jail the prospects of Ludwig Iesel,
the German boy, the story of whose trials
was printed in THE DISPATCH few days
ago, are. growing brighter and it may
develop That his arrest was the best thing
that could have happened him. Rev. Ruof,
of the Smithfeld Street Lutheran Church, a
number of other clergymen and several
attorneys have investigated the boys story
and are doing their best to restore him to
liberty. They have succeeded SO well that
as soon as he is able to leave the hospital
the boy will be set free and the cases against
him withdrawn. Even Julius Gable, the
baker, who entered suit against the boy, has
become earnest in his desire to have him
released.
Mr.. Ruof will secure good home for the
little fellow as soon as he is able to leave
the Jail His condition is greatly improved
and though he is still in q painful condition
it will not be necessary to perform an am
putetion as was expected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
NEW ADvERrIsEMENrs,

The Leading Pittsbury. Pa,
Dry Goods HOUSE. Thursday, April q, ls94
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
DEATH IN THE GLASS,
John Hoffman, a Wealthy Iron
Worker, Stands Before a
Mirror and Puts
A BULLET INTO HIS BRAIN.
Weakened Physically and Mentally
by an Attack of the Grip.
HE COULD NOT STAND CRITICISM.
Walked From the Cheerful Supper Table to
End His Life.
A BULLET INTO HIS BRAIN.
HE COULD NOT STAND CRITICISM.
Walked From the Cheerful Supper Table to
End His Life.
OWNER OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

John Hoffman, one of the most prosper
Gus and well-known iron workers in the
CITY, committed suicide at his home in the
Thirteenth ward last evening by shooting
himself through the head with a revolver.
He was 5s years of age and leaves wife
and seven children.
The circumstances connected with the
case make it a very sad one. Hoffman
few weeks ago had severe attack of the
grip, but after partial recovery resumed his
work at Carnegie's Twenty-ninth street mill
where he has been employed for 13 years as
heater.
Ever since his sickness be has been suf-
fering from the usual effects of the disease,
complaining of weakness, prostration and
pains through his body, which, it appears,
partially incapacitated him for his work.
Worried by Criticisms of His Work.
For several days past Hoffman has talked
TO his wife about trouble he has had with
the manager Of the mill on account of the
way his work was performed. He had al
ways taken pride in the excellence of his
work, and the criticisms of his superior
caused by his inability to keep up to his
record seemed to depress him.
He maintained his usual cheerful manner
with his family, however, and they never
for a moment suspected that he contem-
plated self-destruction. He came home
from his work about 5 o'clock last evening
and when the evening meal was prepared
sat down with his family around him as
composed and pleasant as usual During
the meal he mentioned the trouble at the
mill to Mrs. Hoffman, but did not seem to
think any more Of it than on previous oc-
casions He ate but little, however, and
finishing his meal before the others got up
from the table and walked into the adjoin-
ing room.
Looked Death in the Face.
A moment later shot was heard. Hoff-
mans eldest daughter, Kate, rushed into the
room instantly. Her father was lying on
the floor, a bullet hole in his right temple,
and smoking 32-caliber revolver in his
right hand told the story. He was quite
dead.
1t was evident that the moment he en-
tered the room Hoffman had taken the re-
volver from the bureau drawer, and. stand
ing before the looking glass, had carefully
placed the muzzle to his temple and fired.
The family physician was hastily called, but
he said death had been Instantaneous. The
Coroner was notified and will hold an inquest
to-day. -.'' ...
The three-room cottage in which the
tragedy occurred was owned by Hoffman
and is situated on Chelsea street, Thirteenth
ward He also owned three adjoining
properties, had some money in bank and
was considered well-to-do. He was a large,
fne-looking man, devoted to his family,
popular among his friends, and a member
of several secret societies, among them the
A. o. U. w. and the Amalgamated Associ-
alton,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
DIED WHILE UNCONSCIOUS.

Alexander PEBBLES, Who Foil on q Pair of
Scissors, Received . Fatal Wound.
Alexander PEBBLES died at the Allegheny
General Hospital yesterday. He was the
young paperhanger who fell from a steplad-
der on pair of scissors one week ago to-
day. He lost great quantity of blood
from the wound that was made between the
seventh and eighth ribs, and was only con-
scious once for short interval after taken
to the hospital. His death was caused by
exhaustion.
The man was only "a years old, but is said
to have been physically perfect. He was
exactly feet and built in proportion. Cor
oner Mcdowell said he was the most per-
fect-looking man he ever saw. PEBBLES
home was in Scotland, where he has wild
owed mother.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
ECHOES FROM THE INJURED
Trackwalkers Como to Grief-Other Acct
dents Reported.

Trackwalkers Come to Grief-Other Acct
dents Reported.
Two persons were injured on the railroad
and several others hurt while engaged in
their daily occupations. None are serious.
The list follows:
TEAL-Martin Teal, aged 60 years, en-
ployed as q laborer. on the Pennsylvania
Railroad, fell on Thirty-ninth street last
night and broke his leg. Patrol wagon No.
took him to the West Penn Hospital.
PUaH-Charles Pugh, while working on the
tracks at Turtle Creek yesterday, was struck
by a shifting engine. Yracturing his skull
and breaking his arm. He was taken to the
West Penn Hospital
CoYLE-John Coyle, a 1aborer, fell from
ladder at the Braddock Steel w orks yester-
day fracturin2 his leg and arm. He was
taken to Mercy Hospital.
SroRKLEY-John Storkley, a laborer, had
his leg broken by a falling bar OF iron last
night, and was taken to his home, 3o47 Small
man street.
KIsHART-Charles Kishart, OF Allegheny,
was riding along North Diamond street
when the horse stumbled and fell on him,
breaking his leg. He was taken to the Allie
gheny Hospital.
GLIcK-William Click, a retail shoe mer-
chant living on Wylfe avenue, fell down an
elevator shaft at Laird, Ray & Co.'s whole
sale shoe store, Wood street, and received
number of bruises.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
AIKEN PARTIALLY TRIED

For Ejecting Constable Irwin From Chief
Murphy's Office.
Officer Frank Aiken was given partial
hearing before Mayor Voegtly yesterday
morning on charge of disorderly conduct.
Several days ago Constable Irwin came
into Chief Murphy's Office. There is a
standing order in the Office against Twins
admission, and when he came in Aiken
asked him If he had any business
to transact. Irwin gave him cutting
answer, and the officer proceeded to put
him out. A scuffie followed, in which Irwin
caught tine policeman by the throat and tore
his shirt and collar off He was then hustled
out of the building.
Mr.. Irwin had the hearing postponed
until to-day, owing to the absence of some
of his witnesses.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
TO RETURN THE WEAPON.
A Revolver Captured At Gettysburg to b
Sent Back to . Rebel Colonel.

A Revolver Captured at Gettysburg to Be
Sent Back to Rebel Colonel.
Captain D. r. Rodgers, of the Eighty
third Pennsylvania Volunteers, OF Butler,
Pa, was in Pittsburg last night. He had
with him revolver, relic Of the battle OF
Gettysburg, which he will send this morn
ing to Colonel r. M. Powell, of New Or
leans, late Colonel of the Fifth Texas, from
whom the revolver was captured. The re-
volver is handsome specimen. The butt
is of ivory. Upon one side is inscribed:
Captured from r. NJ Powell. Colonel
Fifth Texas, at the battle OF Gettysburg,
July 9, 1868.
On the other side is carved:
Returned to Colonel R. NJ. Powell, March
10, 1892 by Captain d. X. Rodgers, Eighty
third Pennsylvania Volunteers, Butler, Pa.
The revolver was captured by Captain
Rodgers from Colonel Powell in hand.to-
hand struggle over the rocks at DEVILS
Den. Powell was badly wounded in the
contest and was left among the rocks as
dead. Through correspondence with Rodgers,
however, he has fully established his iden-
tity, and has also identified the revolver
which he had pulled to fire, when it was
taken away from him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
TO CELEBRATE THE OPENING

OF Avery Colored College Slated for This
Evening.
The mass meeting of the United Ministers
Council, colored, of Pittsburg, Allegheny
and vicinity, to celebrate the reopening of
the Avery College, Allegheny, will be held
this evening at 8 o'clock. The meeting will
be called to order by Rev. DR.. r. S. Laws
An address of welcome will be made BY
Rev. j. H Trimble, after which the Rev.
j. A. Boydin, of the Presbyterian Church,
will be introduced as permanent chairman.
Rev. j. c. Taylor, Baptist, and Rev. G. w.
Clinton, Methodist, will act as secretaries
The object of the n; n;eeting will be to set
forth facts to show the re is no opposition to
mixed schools, nor crime in q separate
school for Afro-American youths The
benefits of a college industrial school, ETC.,
will be explained.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
STILL IN THE COMPANY.
Superintendent Rob.rts Only Intends tc
Take a Vacation.

Superintendent Robsrts Only Intends to
Take Vacation.
It had been reported in business circles
that Henry Roberts, General Superintend-
ent of the Oliver & Roberts Wire Company,
was about to sever his connection with the
company. Upon inquiry at the Office of
the company it was found that the report
was only partially true. One of the officers
made this statement:
Mr. Roberts has been working faithfully
and diligently for this company for over IL
years, practically without any rest. He has
Concluded to give up work for six months,
and will hand over the management of the
works to Robert Naysmith, who for lnany
years was his assistant, bus who resigned
three years ago to take the position OF Su-
perintendent Of the Allegheny County Light
Company.
Mr.. Roberts has not disposed Of any Of his
terest therein, as we'll as his position on the
Board Of Directors.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
WANTED TO HUG HIS WIFE.
A Husband Who Objected to Having His
Supper Interrupted.

A Husband Who Objected to Having His
Supper Interrupted.
George Jenkins and William Buford were
arrested on Penn avenue, near Twenty
eighth street, last night by Officer Miller.
The men were fighting desperately, and it
was with difficulty they were removed to
the Twelfth ward police station. At the
station house jenkins told the sergeant
that as he was sitting in back room in his
home on Jones avenue eating supper,
he heard someone talking to his wife in the
parlor. He went to the door just in time
to see Buford attempt to put his arms
around his wife. He ran in and caught
hold of him, but he broke loose and started
to run. After a chase of two squares he
caught him again and was giving him a
good beating when arrested. They will
have hearing to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
PUSHING THE DOUBLE TRACK.

the Mahonins River Nearly Finished.
The famous one-span, soft steel bridge on
the Lake Erie road across the Mahoning
river between Newport and New Castle is
nearly finished. The ties are now being
laid on the last span. The bridge was nee
essary to complete the double track of the
road. Its construction has DELAYED the
work for some time. The double track has
been laid from Pittsburg to Wampum and
from Youngstown to Carbon. The grade on
the short space intervening is almost COM
pleted, and in short time the Lake Erie
will have two tracks to Youngstown.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
AN OLD ORDINANCE DISCOVERED,

Mayor Gourley Learns That Weighmasters
of Coal Must File a Bond.
Mayor Gourley discovered yesterday that
an old ordinance requiring weighmasters at
coal yards to file a bond in s., 900 with the
city had never been enforced. The ordi-
nance has been in effect for years. Since
the ordinance providing for an officer to see
to the proper weighing of coal has been
fathered by Mayor Gourley and an officer
has been appointed to attend to this work,
the Mayor will see that the old ordinance
is carried out.
Yesterday he sent notices to all the re-
tail coal dealers in the city, some so in
number, that they would have to file their
bond with the city at once.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
THE ELOPERs MARRIED.

Carem, the Arabian, and Miss Marie Sarkis
Arrested in Wheeling.
Nadel Carem, the Arabian iewelry ped
dler, who ran away with Marie Sarkis, the
14-year-old daughter of an old Arabian of
this city, on Monday, was caught with his
companion in Wheeling yesterday. The
pair of youthful elopers were are arrested
there by the police on the strength of
Superintendent O'Mara's circulars, sent out
on Tuesday.
The authorities at Wheeling telegraphed
here last night that both were locked up,
but had already been married and exhibited
certificate showing that the ceremony had
been performed. The pair will be brought
back here to-day by Detective Robinson.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
Scotch-Irish Society Meeting.

A party consisting of a number of prom
inent members of the Scotch-Irish Society,
several of whom will be accompanied by
their wives, expect to leave next Tuesday
morning to attend the coming congress of
the society to be held in Atlanta, Ga, be-
ginning April 2S. Any others desiring to
join the party are requested to correspond
with John w. Echols, St. Nicholas build
ing, who will arrange for adding them to
what will be one of the most pleasant ex-
cursions of the season.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
A PASTOR MARRIED.

Miss NJ. wassmuth Welded to Rev. o.
Hangartner, of Bloomfield.
Miss M. Wassmuth and Rev. U. Hangart-
ner, of Bloomfield, Sixteenth ward, were
united in marriage last evening by Rev. F.
Rouff at the latter's residence, on Bluff
street. The bride is a well-known society
lady of Bloomfield, and the groom is the
pastor of the Evangelical Protestant Church
in that section of the CITY,
The ceremony was interesting and many
friends were present to extend their con-
rratulations
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
Coal. Coal. Coal.

Manufacturers and families supplied by
car load or at our retail yards. Our stan
dard. We guarantee standard coal and
standard weight (76 pounds to bushel).
broken size, for stoves and ranges best and
cheapest in the market. Railroad yards
only.
Fourth avenue and Try street, Panhandle
Railroad. Thirtieth street and Liberty ave-
nue.. Pennsylvania Railroad.
TTssU LAr1MER, MEYERS & Co.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
Amateur Photographer officials.

The Pittsburg Amateur Photographers
Society elected the following Officers last
night: President, W. S. Bell; Vice Presi-
dent, w. S. Glow; Secretary, James H.
Hunter; Treasurer, w. j. Hunker; Execu-
tive Committee, L. S. Clarke, c. c. Craft,
H. r. Moorhead, o. H. Darlington, w. S.
Glow; Committee of Arrangements, George
d. Kelsey, w. j. Hunker, 7. X. Gray;
House Committee, o. H. Darlington,
George D. Kelsey, H. w. Beymer, I. X.
Gray and c. c. Croft.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
Last of the Golden Gate Specials.

The third and last of the Golden Gate
specials on the PENNSYLVANIA road reached
Pittsburg last evening. A few more passen-
gers could have been put into the fine
yestlbule cars without crowding anybody.
The Pittsburg passengers were Mrs. Henry
Hayes, Mrs. NJ. r. Macintosh and the
Misses Macintosh. The route is by way of
Chicago, Omaha and Denver. On the re-
turn the party will come through Kansas
City and St. Louis over the Panhandle
The train is scheduled to be back in New
York May Il
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
Sons OF Temperance to Meet.

The quarterly session of the Grand Divi-
sion of the Sons of Temperance of Pennsyl-
vania will be held in the Curry University
Hall next Wednesday. Representative
men in the State, including General Lewis
Wagner and William McCoach, OF Phila-
delphia, will be here. There will be $50
delegates present and the object of the
meeting here is to devise ways and means
Of extending the order in this part Of the
State.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
Dedication or a Homewood Church.

The new Homewood Avenue NJ. E.
Church will be dedicated next Sunday. The
building cost ST., 900, and is of stone and
brick. 1t is Romanesque in design, and has
seating capacity of 500. The interior is
elegantly finished. the ceiling being yellow
panels in natural wood. The floor gradu-
ally rises from the rostrum, giving every
auditor good view of the speaker. The
old frame church adjoining will be fitted up
and used as a Sunday school room. The
sermon. will be preached by Rev. c. w.
Smith, and in the afternoon Rev. DR.. Miles
will conduct the services
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
Indians With a Grievance.

Chief Man of Silence and an interpreter,
Running Brook, of the Sax and Fox tribe
Of Indians from Iowa, passed through the
city yesterday bound for Washington. They
claim the whites have been encroaching on
the lands Of the tribe, and the Government
bought some of their reservation without
paying anything for it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
Afraid of the SMALLPOX.

The people in the Eighteenth ward are
suffering from a smallpox scare, and DR..
Fulton, the city physician for the district.
has been kept busy vaccinating the popula-
tion. The people are afraid OF the Poles
and Huns who fit about from place to place
in the ward.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
JESSIE ELOPED BY HERSELF.
Twelve-Fear-Oid George Was Detained b
Minions of the Law.

NIinions of the Law.
Superintendent O'Mara has been notified
by the Alliance authorities of very youth
full elopement which has just come to light
in. that city. George Vosher, aged 10. and
Jessie Howell, aged 13, became mutually
infatuated and laid their plans for an
elopement. Accordingly the loving pair
went to the depot, where George was ar
rested, but Jessie succeeded in boarding the
train unnoticed. She had with her SIS, and
it is thought she is now in Pittsburg.
George is heart-broken and asserts that
he will join his love. The girl is reported
as being small for her age, heavy set, red
cheeks, dark hazel eyes and dark hair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
Ther. win Hardly Be Another

There VIII Hardly Be Another Conference.
1t is very improbable that another con-
ference will be held between the committee
appointed by the striking bricklayers and
that of the bosses. Some of the strikers
have already gone to work and are getting
the wages they demanded of the bosses.
These men say that so far as they are con-
cerned the war can go on.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
To Help the Horne Along,

The Executive Board of the American
Federation of Catholic So cieties will hold a
special meeting Thursday, April 81, at Nc
Cures Hotel, No 1135 Liberty street. It
is for the purpose of assisting the Catholic
gentlemen who are engaged in furthering
the interests of the proposed Catholic Home
for Boys in this city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-21
Sent to His Homo in Cleveland

/ Walter Comstock, an old man formerly
employed by the street department of ALLIE
gheny, applied yesterday to the Depart
ment of Charities for assistance to 20 to
Cleveland, where friends of his are living.
He has been sick and out of work, and con-
cluded to return to his old home. He was
given a ticket.