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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28
KICKING ON FIGURES.
Trouble Over the New Apportion-
ment Of Allegheny City.
SOME TAXABLEs NOT COUNTED
Several Wards Txpect to Lose Common
Councilman Apiece.
CAN'T GO BEHIND OFFICIAL RETURNS

There is likely to be q strong protest in
the Common Council of Allegheny against
the reapportionment, which was passed
upon by the Special Committee last Thurs
day evening. This reapportionment
reduces the number of Commoners
from So to 40 1t is based upon the
returns of the ward assessors as to the num-
Der of resident taxables in each ward, and
| many indignant citizens are coming for
ward to declare that the assessors have been
negligent in their work, and have not re-
turned as many taxables as there are in sew
eral of the wards. In some cases these re-
turns deprive a ward of an additional Coun-
Gilman by a very narrow margin.
At the meeting of the committee Thurs
day evening Councilman Armstrong asked
if the committee could not go behind the
returns, or whether they could not investi-
gate whether or not the figures of the ward
assessors were correct. Chairman Stauffer
said that he had talked with Solicitor FL
phinstone on that point, and the Solicitor
had said that there was no option; that the
sworn returns of the ward assessor as to the
number of resident taxables must be ac-
cepted. According to the Solicitor, there
is no option in Councils, but, notwithstand-
ing that opinion, there will undoubtedly be
hVeiy discussion az 'ne next meeting
A Councilman for Fraction.
The law requires that the total number of
resident taxables in a city of the second
oI.s. .h.,I \. d;r;d.d hn An ,nd +b.t IN.
o.A's """it w ui'.eu y, ~ Aru '%' VIZ
quollent snAil DC tne huhoef u PeoPie en-
titled to member OF Common Council,
with an additional member for resulting
fraction of three-fifths of the auotient. In
the case of Allegheny it was found that the
quotient was 739, and that the two-ffths
fraction was 443.
One of the cases where there is q strong
protest is the Twelfth ward. The ward
assessor returned 1,O25 resident taxables.
This allows only one Councilman, for the
number over 739 is only 1885, The returns
of taxables filed in the Office of the County
Commissioners show that there are /, 100 in
the ward, lust enough to allow a second
Councilman.
At the committee meeting the other even
ing Councilman Armstrong presented the
figures for the last State election. showing
that there were over LOO votes in the
Twelfth ward. Ever voter is a resident
taxable, and there are beside many other
taxables. such as widows and minor heirs,
who would swell the list. Mr.. Armstrong
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28
the suit The company has msekly pal
its taxes ever since.
DRoW NED l,46o D0aA

Report OF This Years Operations In the
Dos-Catching Bureau.
Clerk Johns, of the Department Of Public
Safety, made out a report yesterday Of the
work done by the dog catchers so far this
year. The dogs licensed numbered 4,647
males and 465 females The cash for these
licenses amounted to S5,5T. The
dog catchers captured 1,799 dogs
running at large without the
necessary plate, 32O of which were re-
deemed by the owners and 1,450 drowned.
There are "A dogs now held in the pound of
superior breed that will probably be
called for by owners. The catch
ers occasionally get hold of fancy
house dog or hunter, and those
they usually keep for several days to allow
time for the owners to come and redeem
them. Often farmers and others ask for
these impounded dogs By paying the
costs they are accommodated
It costs. the city 30 cents day to keep
the animals in fresh meat three times a
day, and this cost is paid by the owner
when he redeems his dog. NThe city has
been paid S161 30 in this way this summer,
and the total receipts for licensing and i'm
pounding has so far reached ,73S so.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28
AMENABLE TO CIVIL LAW.
Colonel Smith Says tho Armory Guards
Must Behave Themselves.

Colonel Smith Says tho Armory Guards
Must Behave Themselves.
Colonel Norman Smith, of the Eighteenth
Regiment, sent an officer to Warden Nc
Aleese to investigate the arrest of Private
Jones The officer, who did not want his
name used, had long talk about the affair
with the Warden and told him the parties
who had done the talking at the armory re-
garding the matter had no authority what
ever. They are there. as volunteers to
guard the armory and do not represent the
Eighteenth Regiment He regretted the
incident had occurred and said he knew
full we'll that every soldier over there was
subject to the law of the city the same as
anyone else and if they misbehave them
selves they should be punished for their
misdemeanors.
Jones was released from Jail yesterday by
Alderman Gripp on the request of Colonel
Norman Smith. Dr. Wiley, surgeon of the
Eighteenth. expressed his opinion if the
boys didn't behave themselves over there
the place ought to be raided.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28
RAISED A HICKORY POLE

Democrats OF the Fifth and Sixth Wards,
Allegheny, Plant Their Emblem.
The Democrats of the Fifth and Sixth
wards, Allegheny, yesterday afternoon
raised in the air their emblem of defiance
and memento of "Old Hickory" Jackson.
Early in the afternoon number of the
members of the Democratic organization of
the two wards gathered in the building at
the corner Of Market and Locust streets,
which they denote their wigwam. From
there they adjourned to the vacant lot ad-
joining, and in short time had erected a
tall hickory pole. 1t reached high in the
air and is a conspicuous object. When it
had been put in position, cheers were given
and that constituted the whole ceremony.
1t had been reported that meeting would
be held in the evening to dedicate the pole,
but none was held.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28
WANTS GRIFFITH FOR MAYOR.
Major Tyler and John W. Krepps to B.
Asked to Withdrew.

Major Tyler and John W. Krepps to Be
Asked to Withdrew.
Another meeting of the friends and ex-
Union soldiers interested in the candidacy
of William G. Griffith for the nomination
OF Mayor of Allegheny City was held last
night at 49 West Diamond street, ALLIE
gheny. Tlere were probably 40 or so
persons present, Captain j. K. Bar
bour acting as Chairman. Addresses
were made referring in complimentary
terms to the qualifications of Mr.. Griffith.
Among the speakers were Prof. McClel-
land, Captain Brauff Charles Sheriff and
Captain Morris. 1t was decided to have a
committee in each ward to man the
polls The Chairman did not make the ap-
pointment last night. 1t was further de-
cided to have a committee of five call
upon Major Tyler and John w. Krepps,
both Of whom are candidates for the same
honor, and try to induce them to withdraw
from the field. This committee will be ap-
pointed tomorrow.
Another meeting will be held next Sat-
urday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28
STRUCK BY AN ELECTRIC CAR
John Moore Has His Wagon Smashed and
Is Badly Hurt.

John Moore Has His Wagon Smashed and
L. Badly Hurt.
John Moore, while driving his express
wagon along Carson at Ninth street last
evening, was struck by Birmingham car
No. and seriously injured A wheel was
torn off the side of the wagon, the top
smashed in and completely turned over.
Moore was thrown to the ground, alighting
on his head and shoulders He was uncon-
scious when picked up and carried into an
adjoining house.
When examined it was found that he was
badly cut and bruised about the head and
shoulders 1t is thought his skull was frac-
tured. He was still unconscious last night,
and his condition considered serious BY the
attending physician. He was removed to
his home on Ninth street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28
LIQUOR LICENSES TRANSFERRED,

Thirty saloons Have Changed Hands Since
May List.
Judge Ewing yesterday granted transfer
of the retail liquor license of James Ward,
deceased, at No 1921 Penn avenue, to Mary
Ward, widow.
Applications were filed for transfers of
the retail licenses of Edward L. and Albert
B. Simons, No. 1850 Penn avenue, to Den
mis- Haggertv. and Christian Gerst, No. 1O5
Liberty street. Allegheny, to August S.
Hammond. This makes since May this
year "a transfers granted, 3 refused and
Withdrawn. This only exceeds last years
transfers up to tn e same time by or two.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28
ALL WERE NOT SUCCESSFUL

A Number OF WouId-Be Teachers Fail In
the'Course of Exa animation.
Out of the ia applicants for annual
county certificates for school teaching only
552 were successful in the course of II e1-
aminations held by County Superintendent
Hamilton and one special examination held
by Prof J. s. Koefer at Braddock.
This result was announced yesterday aud
is final. The course of examinations have
been going on during the summer vacation
and have aroused much interest There
will be no more special examinations held
and the aspirants who have failed will not
have another opportunity before next sum-
moi
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28
A MILK R0BBER ARRESTED.
A. Smith Taken Into Custody for Stealing
Milk From Railroad Cars.

Milk From Railroad Cars.
A. Smith, of the Southside, was arrested
yesterday by Detective Cook at the Pitts
burg and Lake Erie Railroad station for
stealing milk. The arrest was the result of
an investigation instituted after repeated
complaint had been made to the railroad
company by parties who had milk shipped
here for them. Detective Cook was put
on the case last week and had been
working on it ever since. The milk would
be put on the cars at the country stations,
but would never reach its destination. The
trouble had been going on Tor several
weeks, and the thefts were becoming so fire.
quent and bold that many complaints were
made by receivers 1t is expected that
other arrests will be made. Smith was
bound over by Alderman King in $500 bail
for hearing on Monday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28
Personal.

Mr.. W. F. Graham, who was for 20 years
engaged in the fur trade, on Wood street,
has resumed business in new quarters, cor
ner Fifth avenue and Market street (Vernor
his former friends and patrons. His special
ty is repairing. altering and fasnioning fur
garments and plush work generally, ut
prices much lower than can be obtained
elsewhere. Seal sacques, jackets and capes
made to order. Prompt work is promised,
and Mr.. Graham's long experience guaran-
tees satisfaction in every particular. An
artist cutter will be in attendance to cut
perfect-fitting dress patterns on the true
tailor system. His advertisement appears
on the fifth page to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28
he LOVES his GRIP.
A Traction Emp.oys Says It Ii very
HeaIfhfuI Exercise,

~ 1ruCuOn oayS ~ - bofy
HealthfuI Exercise.
"Give up being gripmanp exclaimed Q
well-developed gripman on the Fifth ave-
nue. line yesterday. "Never as long a.
have any strength left. OF course 1 ap-
preciate that the motorman's position is
much easier. but that il why wouldn't
have it. want and need exercise. Why,
if / would become motorman,
in year L would be metamorphosed into .
sickly dude. Gripping is a most healthy
occupation. Pat Farrell, who is WELL
known es pugilist in this city, gripped on
this road for several months, and declared
that it was the best exercise for developing
the upper portion of the body he had ever
INDUCED in. Some people are differently
constituted, but for man who is vigorous
and used to exercise, to give up the work
which calls his muscles into play to take .
soft snap, would be shortening his life by
many years. I'll stay just where am-"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28
Bad Ruptures.

Trusses made to or0er for cases Of large
hernia and satisfaction guaranteed. The
only factory west of Philadelphia. ]. W..
Thompson, of % years. experience, has
charge oi the fitting department.
ARTIFICIAL LIMB MANUFACTURING Co.,
9U9 Penn avenue, near Ninth street,
Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28
A Homestead Worker Hunting Trouble

A Homestead Worker Hunting Trouble.
Frank Warner was arrested at the Mer-
chants Hotel on Water street last night on
a charge of disorderly conduct Warner
was calling the guests names and refused to
keep quiet At the Central station he said
his home was in Philadelphia and that he
worked in the Carnegie mills at Homestead.
A big revolver. two quarts and . pint of
whisky were taken from him
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28
Hartman Held for Cont.

Alderman B. A. Hartman, of the South
side, who was prosecuted before Magistrate
Succop by Anton Lukuszewicz, appeared
before that officer yesterday and waived a
hearing. going bail for trial at court in the
sum of $500.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28
Their Annual Corn Ba Ike.

The Smoked Pudding Club will hold its
annual corn bake in Verner's Grove, Sep
tember g. This club has about $50 mem-
bers, which include many of the leading
residents of the Southside The day will be
spent in games and athletic sports Invita-
tions for about 300 invited guests have been
issued.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28
Now 81 900 Grand Piano for 85OO-Great
Bargain.

A splendid parlor grand piano made for an
English gentleman, but not called for for
family reasons has been secured by H.
Kleber & Bro, 5o6 Wood street. 1t is one OF
the sweetest toned and lovely grands ever
offered in this city. The cost is 81 600. and
1or the above reasons will be sold at u sacri-
fice-beiow manufacturers cost, viz, $500
with an additional reduction for not cash.
rare cnance snis 70 possess real grand
of the renowned Ernst Gabler & Bro, New
York, one OF the Oldest and best reputed
houses in America.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28
Breaking Up a Gang OF Thieves.

The gang of thieves who have been
troubling the West Penn road is being sue
cessfully broken up by Constable Mackey,
of the Eighteenth ward. Seven men are
now in jail as the results of the officers en-
deavors, and he is not through yet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28

Dou-herty Gets the Recommendation.
At yesterdays meeting of the Forty-third
Democratic Senatorial Committee Jerre
Dougherty was recommended for the candi.
dacy for Senator. This recommendation
was the only one made, as no other candi-
dates were in the field
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28
THE TIDE KEPT BUSY,
Three Trips Made Yesterday and . Large
Cargo of Provisions Taken Up.

The steamer Tide made three trips to
Homestead yesterday. 1t being Saturday,
only a small number of new men were taken
to the mills No one was allowed to loaf
around the wharf or on the Smithfeld
bridge through out the entire day. The
police were on guard both in the forenoon
and afternoon, while the boat was taking on
her cargo. The last trip in the evening was
to bring down the men now working in the
mills, to remain in the city over Sunday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28

BooKKEEPINa-See regular advertisements
in the instruction column.
WALTox Wootsxy, Expert Accountant
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28

Dr. B. NJ. HANNA. Eye. ear, nose ana
throat diseases exclusively. Once, no Penn
treet, Pittsburg. Pa. asu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28
SIB SUITS FOR %.

r. g. c. C., Clothfers, Cor. Grant and Dfa-
mond Ssrsets-Mondsy.
just to start the fall season and show our
advance styles to the public. we will soil on
Monday 500 mems fine sack and cutaway
suits at the introduction price of s5 suit.
The styles are small pin checks, narrow hair
lines, plain black cheviots and neat casst-
mere checks: you choice for only 50. We
make this offer for Monday only. Each and
every garment in the lot is we'll sewed,
stylishiy cut, trimmed and lined. SIS is the
regular price; take your pick at s6 each on
Monday. P. C. c. c., Clothiers cor. Grant and
Diamond streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28

DIAMONDS, watches, jewelry, silverware.
Rare bargains this week at Steinmann's, 1oo
Federal street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28

BUeINE kills reaches, bedbugs ETC., with
out peradventure of doubt. Is cents.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28

-IUGUS &
Z 1ACK E.
FALL, 1892.
Our early importa-
tions shown for the first
this week.
Exclusive novelties
in all departments.
New Colored and
Black Dress Goods.
N ew Iridescent
and Plain Colored Vel
vets, the latest color
ings and combinations
for trimmings a n d
dresses.
New Capes, Wraps
and Jackets for Ladies
wear.
New Table Linen,
Napkins, Towels, etc.
New Blankets, our
own make, White,
Scarlet and Gray.
New Elder Down
Comforts.
New Lace Com
forts and Portieres.
New Tapestries and
Drapery Silks.
The largest line of
Brass and Iron Bed
steads in this vicinity.
Beddingof allklnds.
Cor Fifth Ave. and Market S
au2s-nvyss
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-28
ROOMS.

If .yon desire to rent a good
room, or find a nice boarding
house, consult the Rooms To
Let" and "Boarae,s Wanted"
columns (ElevenA bags) to-day.
Some of the best houses in the
city are REPRESENTED.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-11-18
Lincoln as q Wrestler.

At the time the Lincolns settled at Goose
Nest Dan Needham was the champion
wrestler in Cumberland county. This
county joins Coles, the one in which the
Lincolns lived. Needham had often been
told that he would find his match in Tom
Lincoln's boy Abe, but he would boast that
he could fling him three best out of four
any day he lived" At last they met. 1t
was at a house raising on the Ambraw
river. "Raisin's" at that time brought
~"neighbors" from many miles around, and
l am told that at this one they came from
as far south as Crawford county, more than
forty miles away.
Thomas Lincoln came, and with him his
boy Abe. After the work of the day, in
which Abe and Oar matched handspikes
many times, a "rassle" was suggested. At
first Abe was unwilling to measure arms
with Dan, who was six feet -four and as
agile as Il panther, but when Thomas Lin
coin said, abe, rassle 'im," Abe flung off
his coat, and the two stood face to face.
Four times they wrestled, and each time
Needham was thrown.
At the close of the fourth round the COM
batants again stood face to face, Abe
flushed, but smiling, Dan trembling with
anger. However, one glance at the hon
est, good natured face of his opponent
cooled his rage, and extending his rough
palm he said, well, I'l be blamed!" Ever
after this they were warm friends. Need
ham survived Lincoln many years, and
though he was a strong Democrat he had
nothing but good words for Abe.-Century.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-11-18
Helping Out an Actor.

Mathews was always letter perfect, and
severe with the forgetful ones. Here is an
instance: I was once playing in Edinburgh
in "a Bachelor of Arts" A certain actor
was cast for the part of A%dolphus. Math-
ews, in the play, was his tutor. 1t was
necessary for the calculation OF the plot for
Adolphus to tell the story of his life to his
tutor. The scene arrived. He did not
know his part. He started and stumbled,
started again and stumbled worse, until at
last, thinking to get out of it, he turned to
Mathews and said, "Well er-if you come
into the next room I'll tell you the story"
Mathews caught him by the coat.
"Sit down, SIR" he cried, ''sit down.
There are some ladies and gentlemen in
this house tonight who would like to hear
you tell that story. Never mind me. Go
on"
well. err" began the youth.
Just So" said the irrepressible comedi-
an; "you wanted to tell me that you were
born"-
YES" faltered the youth.
And that after spending few years.
"Just So"
So Mathews filled out the whole speech
for him. When he had finished he turned
to the young fellow and in a voice of
thunder cried:
Nov you may 60 into the mex room!''-
Henry Irving in Strand Magazine.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-11-18
The Sense of Touch.

The sense of touch is the simplest, but
at the same time one of the most important
special senses of the human organism. 1t
is possessed by nearly all portions of the
general surface of the body, but finds it's
highest development in the hands.
The true skin contains multitudes of
nerve filaments arranged in rows of pa
pill@, about one-hundredth of an inch in
length. It is estimated that there are
10000 of these papillm in a square inch of
the palmar surface of the hand. The Gu
ticle is absolutely essential to the sensa-
ton Of touch, for when the true skin is laid
bare by a burn or blister, the only feeling
that it experiences from contact is one Of
pain, not that of touch. The cuticle shields
the nerve flaments from direct contact with
external objects. Touch is most delicate
at the tips of the fingers, and the hand is
n of the most important organs.
Button declares that with fingers twice
as numerous and twice as long we would
become proportionately wiser. Galen, how
ever. taught that man is the wisest of an
imals, not because he possesses the hand,
but because he is the wisest and under
stands its use the hand has been given to
him; for his mind, not his hand, has taught
him the arts. Exquisite delicacy Of touch
is attained by practice. Without it the
skill of the painter, sculptor and musician
would be rude indebtedness Miller's
Monthly.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-11-18
A Wicked Parrot.

An old woman walked into the rooms of
tho Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals the other day with a parrot in
a basket. Polly took a perch on u corner
Of the superintendent's desk. Cooking
one eye at his mistress he said, you're a
fool!" She paid no attention to this re-
mark, but went on to say that the bird
was sick and that she wanted him de-
stroyed. At this Polly exclaimed, you're
a liar" He followed this up with string
of oaths and vile phrases such as are not
commonly heard away from Hester street
and the Bowery. Then the old woman
burst into tears. Her brother was a sea
captain, and he had brought the parrot
from South America. 1t was the old
story. The sailors had taught it to swear
and use abominable language. Being an
exceptionally apt pupil its repertory of
"cuss words' and improper expressions
became surprisingly large.
The old woman received the gift of the
bird with delight, but presently it assailed
her with the most outrageous and abusive
epithets. Unfortunately she lived in a
house where there were many other lodg-
ers, and Polly did not hesitate to swear at
and villify them as we'll, calling them all
sorts of unprintable names. Thus he made
such a disturbance Inc occasioned so many
complaints that his mistress finally decided
that he must be killed, M brought him
to the society for that purpose. However,
Superintendent Hankinson refused to &C.
cede to the request.-New York Cor. Phil
adelphia Times.