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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-18

pulling the load, tho standard being
willingness to obey the word of COM
mand, stcadiness and ability IN pro-
portion to the weight of the team.
Such ell inducement would stimulate
action and result in more careful and
thorough preparation of the heavy
horse for the duties his special breed
ing renders him SO competent and
suitable to perform. .-rIndiana Fur.
mcr. -!
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-18
Missed His Calling.

Author-Mary, have made mis-
take in my calling. I'm not an author,
but born chemist. lR
Authors Wife-What makes you
think that, Horace !?
Author-Weil, every book I writs
becomes . drug on tho Market
rPnck.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-18

GRASS SEED FOR A RECLAIMED SWAMP.
For such ground as this the follow
ing varieties have been found most
suitable aud satisfactory: Timothy,
red top, fowl meadow, orchard,
meadow fescuc, yellow oat and peren-
NAL rye grass. OF each, five pounds
per acre. To get satisfactory
growth of the grass the seeds should
be thoroughly mixed, leaving cut the
timothy, which, being heavy, should
be sown by itself last. TO distribute it
evenly. The land must be made fine
and smooth, and after the seeds have
been sown the surface should be
lightly narrowed with a sloping- tooth
harrow having thin teeth. IL any
clover Is desired sow, last of all, five
pounds each of asike and white
clovers. Such seeding affords the
best of hay and excellent pasture.
The seeds should be sown by them
selves and without grain, as early in
the spring as possible. The early
sowing and the covering of the seed
almost certainly secure successful
catch. h.-[New York Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-18
FOR FARM AND GARDEN.
PRUNING FRUIT TREES LATE.

Whatever pruning of bearing trees
is done ought TO be finished while
buds are dormant. This promotes
vigorous growth, while the fruit
bearing will prevent 1t from becoming
too vigorous. But young trees, slow
In coming into bearing, may some
times be advantageously pruned after
their leaves have started. 1t checks
growth of wood, and If very severe
may lessen vitality of the tree. But
after bearing is established the tree
may he made vigorous again by
liberal manuring. - -CDoston Guilt
vator.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-10
PAYING FOB THEIR PLEASURE.

DAVID SURRAN, living at 1881 Smallman
street, was arrested by officer Dodson last
evening for abusing his vile.
JUDGE GRIP yesterday sent Charles Mey-
ers 30 days to the workhouse for drawing a
pistol on n man named Finglebam at the
Union station.
THOMAS WHITE, for trying to break into
the house OF F. Maroney, at the corner OF
Penn avenue and Thirtieth street, was fined
$40 and costs yesterday.
MICHAEL SULLIVAN was fined $40 and costs
yesterday for throwing stones through the
window of W. J. Larley's house on Twelfth
street and threatening to kill the inmates.
ALBERT THOMPSON was arrested last night
by Officer McGorem. Thompson was mixed
up in fight at Nineteenth street Saturday
night. and the police have been Watching
for him.
HARRY O'NEIL was arrested at Thirty
fourth street last night by Lieutenant Orth.
O'Neil was intoxicated and was throwing
stones through the windows of the Good
Hope Baptist Church.
CHARLES SEDwIcK was arrested at the re-
quest Of 8 woman named Matte Green. Both
are colored. She alleges that he entered her
house on Twenty-ninth street and carried of
pocketbook containing several dollars.
GEORGE KANE was fined S. and costs by
Magistrate McKelvey for coming home
drunk on Saturday night and smashing his
monstrated with him Tor his waywaydness.
OFFICER KErTER found Mike Donohue lying
drunk on the steps of the old postof1ce
yesterday morning, with portion OF his lip
almost bitten of. The man was sent to
Central station, whore DR.. Meyer sewed four
stitches in the wound. He had probably re-
ceived 1t in a fall.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-10
EVERY MAN WILL TURN OUT.
The Battalion of Catholic Knights Will
Parade on Columbus Day.

The Battalion of Catholic Knights Will
Parade on Columbus Day.
A meeting of the Battalion ofthe Catholic
knights Of st. John was held yesterday at
ternoon. Considerable interest was At
tached to the meeting in view of the an
nounced intention of Duquesne Command
cry, one of the subordinate commands of
the battalion, not to participate in the Co.
lumbus Dav celebration on account Of Chief
Marshal Denniston not having named a
Catholic among the principal officers Of the
parade.
The representation of Duquesne Com
mandery said that body had not officially
decided to refuse to parade. There had
been a meeting of the commandery and
some discussion among the members. 1t
was the sentiment that resolution should
be prepared and laid before the battalion and
this resolution had been given to the press.
At previous meeting the battalion had
decided to participate in the parade. There
was no inclination on the part of the gentle
men at yesterdays meeting to reconsider
the action, but on the contrary the repre-
sentatives of the several Communicates that
make up the battalion, reported that they
would turn out to a man and do all in their
power to make the celebration a success.
Considerable regret was expressed that the
public had been given the impression that
the knights of St. John had even contem-
plated any other action. The probabilities
now are that this order will make stronger
showing than it would have done under
other circumstances.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-10
RURAL VOTERS AROUSED.

Some Interior Counties VIII Take Chances
on Smaller Ballot.
Representative Sam Cochran, Of Kittan-
ming, left for the East last evening. He
will stop at Harrisburg first to gather all
the information he can about the printing
of the Baker ballots, and from there he
will 60 to Philadelphia to consult Chair
man Reeder. Speaking of the muddle
Mr.. Cochran said: 'I think there will he
newspaper talk is stirring up the voters.
The problem of printing the ballots is
viewed with alarm in Armstrong county.
The Commissioners will decide on Tuesday
what they will do. Some time ago they
wrote to Wright, of Allentown, who does
the printing for the county, about the
preparation of the ballots, and he replied
at once that he couldn't do the work.
some counties like Erie and Berks have
made arrangements for smaller ballot
The Commissioners are willing to take the
chances. In Berks county the ballot was
submitted to Chairman Wright, and he gave
it as his opinion that shorter ticket would
hold. am going East to see what can
learn about it. Our county printer says he
can issue ballot 46x22 inches. In Arm
strong we have no Prohibition, Peoples
party or labor candidates, and there is no
necessity for such a big ballot as pre-
scribed."
Mr.. Cochran is candidate for Speaker in
the next House. He SAYS he is waiting
until after the election to begin work. He
thinks the country will combine against
Philadelphia again, and if this is done he
considers his chances are very good.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-10
LIVED IN A CAVERN.
Scott Robinson Plays Hermit on
Monument Hill, Allegheny.
CARVED A HOME OUT OF THE ROCK.
Arrested on Suspicion of Raiding Cellars
for Provisions.
HIS RETREAT LOCATED BY CHILDREN

Scott Robinson, colored vagrant, was
arrested yesterday morning in cave on
Monument Hill. Allegheny, by Detective
johnson. For some time past the residents
in the vicinity of Thomas street, which
runs along the slope of the hill, have been
missing provisions and small household
effects. 1t was at first thought an organized
gang of petty thieves was committing the
depredations
Yesterday morning Ely Herdley, Of No.
IA Thomas street, was treated to an unpleas-
ant surprise. Sometime during the night
his cellar was entered by tearing of the
wire screen, and the window being loose
easy access was gained. All the edibles
were taken, together with q coat, shirt and
an alarm clock. .The only thing left for
Sunday dinner" said Mr.. Herdley, "was
bread, ,and we were entirely dependent upon
the generosity OF our neighbors.
Upon making known his loss he learned
from the children of the neighborhood that
a colored man had been living in cave on
the hillside about 200 yards from his house
the past three weeks
Had a Snug Hiding Place.
He called upon Superintendent Muth and
entered complaint against the man. Muth
detailed Detective johnson to investigate
the case. johnson after hard climb up
the steep hillside found the hiding place of
the suspect, who at first refused to go with
him, claiming he was unable to move. He
was finally persuaded to accompany the de.
tective to the Central station.
The location shows a careful selection by
its occupant, and its construction was evil
dent all the work of his hands. About
100 feet above Rebecca street Thomas street
circles about the hillside. Fully 100 feet
above Thomas street and about half way to
the summit of the hill, just benin clump
of bushes which conceals the entrance,
Robinson constructed his habitation.
Hewn Out of the Rock.
The opening was originally about 18
inches wide and feet high, but portion
of it has been removed. The cave is about
Z feet long, feet high and 3 feet wide at
the widest part. 1t formerly was shell
wing of rock. It's occupant had dug out the
rock, which he utilized to build q
front to the retreat. On the top layer
board was placed, to which was
attached piece of burlap which hung
down like curtain and effectually kept out
the keen night winds. Two pieces of
scantling were propped against the root on
the inside of the wall to prevent it from
falling upon the hermit. Altogether the
quarters are rather snug.
Robinson was first discoverd about three
weeks ago BY some of the children of the
neighborhood who were playing on the hill
side and accidentally found the entrance to
the cave.
Nothing was thought of it at first until
provisions and other articles began to
mysterioubly disappear, and avisit to the
cave was made. Robinson told those who
called that he was sick and lame and un-
able to move out.
Robinson has figured in police circles be-
fore. He was recently released from the
wOrkhouse. er
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-10
AT ST YARD.

These would be good value at 81. so yard
they Will go fast to-day at 81. Perhaps
you will not find very large choice Of
them if you put off coming to Tomorrow.
Nor in big lot-tully 20 different styles
genuine English Sultings, 80 inches wide,
Stripes and Checks, new designs, on Black,
Brown and Navy Blue grounds, at 81 a
yard. They will 60 fast to-day. They're
choice in style and extraordinary values.
We are pushing Plaids-because We know
they are fashionable and because We know
we have the right styles.
Plaids in great variety of rough Chew
lot and Scotch effects. Poplin Plaids, Poin-
titles and Tartans, in styles and colors suit
able for all people and purposes. Prices
from the good 40-inch imported all-wool
Plaids at SOC and 75c yard up to the
widest and best qualities
A new line of lancy Wave Suitings. i'm
ported, all-wool, in two different styles and
in ~ different new colors, at SOC yard.
Regular price 75c. The 81 grade of the
same goods we make 75c yard to-day.
New Navy Blue Storm Serges, 3S inches
wide, at SOC yard. Also complete lines In
all the wider widths and finer grades of
these popular goods.
CamePs Hairs are getting many calls
people asking for them. They are so good
ANYWAY that our advertisements have not
been putting them forward much. Com
plete new lines of them at 75c, 81, 81. 25 and
ST. yard.
PLAIN Epingalines and Bengalines, IN Is
to 20 different new shades In all the grades,
from 81 to g 25.
Complete lines of the rich Novelties in
Epingalines and Bengalines in self-colored
figures and stripes, and in Changeabie
Epingalines.
New ehangeable and two-toned effects in
Velour Russo.
Extra values in German Wool Henriettas,
46 inches wide, at 75c, S5c and 81 yard.
A new full yard-wide Black and Colored
Silk Warp Henrietta at 75c-quality that
never before sold below 81.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-10
SOLID IN BLAIR COUNTY.
Editor Bell Says the Republicans vii
Have Big Majority.

Editor Bell Says the Republicans VIII
Have a Big Majority.
Managing editor Frank Bell, of the AL
toona Gazette, the Republican party organ
in Blair county, was a visitor in the city
yesterday. The political situation in Blairl
county, he says is favorable to the Repub-
lican candidates and the majority will be
not less than the usual 1000.
''The population of Altoona is composed
mainly of workingmen," said Mr.. Bell,
'tand their sympathies are with the Home
stead and Lawrenceville strikers, but they
don't take any stock in the statements that
politics had ANYTHING to do with those
troubles. In fact, the Democratic papers
there are honest enough to acknowledge
that no political party is responsible for the
labor difficulties and they have frequently
stated an attempt to associate them will
have boomerang effect The same senti.
ment is general among the people"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-10
HUGUs & HACKE.
LADIES'
FUR GARMENTS.

We show a line
ranging from the most
popular priced to nov
elites of the highest
grade, comprising all
the new styles of Jack
cts, Nantes, Capes.
Storm Collars, includ-
ing the new Cleopatra
and Princess styles,
Mufs, Boas, etc., in
all the fashionable
Furs, Mink, Stone
Martin, Persian and
Russian Sable Neck
Scarfs.
We call particular
attention to our Alaska
Seal Garments, the
most attractive line we
have ever shown. The
styles are distinctive
and unexcelled, hand
somely finished, quail
ties the very best and
every possible advan-
tage in price guaran-
teed.
The Russian Wat
teau Cape and Box
Coat are two entirely
new styles this season.
Kersey Beaver dag
al, Cheviot and
Fancy Cloth Jackets,
Wraps and Capes for
Ladies, plain an d
trimmed, in a large as
sortment of the most
recent styles.
COR. FIFTH AVE. AND MARKET ST.
oc9-nwRsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-10
A TOWBoAT BURNED,
The Steamer Robert jenkins Totally De

The Steamer Robert jenkins Totally De-
stroyed at Port Perry.
The big towboat Robert jenkins, owned
by I. M. jenkins & Co., was totally de-
stroyed by fire Saturday night. No lives
were lost, though one of the deck hands
escaped only in time to save his life. The
boat was used temporarily for towing be-
tween the Fourth pool and Davis Island
dam, and had just been repaired at an e1-
pense of $4,000. She was tied up for the
night with four flats at Port Perry, IL miles
up the Monongahela river. The fires were
all out at the time.
Mr. T. M. jenkins said last night that the fire
doubtless started by spark from locomo-
tive on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Rail-
road, which is but few feet away, and,
there being a strong wind, was easily
famed into flame. There were six men
on the. boat: Captain George Farrell;
George Lyon, engineer; Henry Siddel,
mate; the steward, two fremen and one
deck hand The hull sank into 16 feet of
water and broke apart before sinking. 1t
is feared that the machinery is rendered
worthless.
The Robert Jenkins was built at an e1-
pense of $26, 200, and was worth when de-
stroyed about $50, 900, and was not insured.
Nothing was removed from the boat.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-10
TO INSPECT D1KEs.

Efforts to Be Made to Improve the Ohio
Channel to Cincinnati.
United States Engineer R. r. Jones, who
has been in the city a few days for the pur-
pose of securing a boat in which to take
observations on the river between Pittsburg
and Cincinnati, as reported, chartered the
Edna last Friday, and will start this morn
ing.
Captain Jones. says the trip is for the
purpose of inspecting the dikes and dams
between here and Cincinnati; to take i'm
mediate steps for the general improvement
of the channel, and to secure measurements
for Government work that may have been
overlooked.
He will be accompanied by Lew Speer as
pilot and Captain John A. Wood.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-10
HANGED ON A SPIKE.

Terrible Predicament of a Man Who Tried
Cross Ditch.
Shortly after o'clock last nigh. Officer
Hutchinson, of the Allegheny police force,
found man hanging by the chin to spike
in plank lying across sewer ditch on
Island avenue, near California avenue. The
man was unconscious, and was taken to the
Allegheny General Hospital, where he was
identified bv his son as Charles Bechtel.
aged 80 years, of 161 Adams street. He
had been drinking during the day, and it is
supposed that he had hung in the ditch for
a long while, as he was seen in the neigh
borhood early in the evening.
The spike cnt an ugly wound underneath
the chin which may prove fatal. Up to a
late hour last night he had not recovered
consciousness.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-10
TROUBLE WITH AN INCLINE.

The St. Clair Plane Not Running-Unsatis-
factory Service Displeases the People
Patronage Had Greatly Fallen Of
What One Man Has to Say,
For the second time within the past two
weeks the St Clair incline plane, at South
Twenty-second street, stopped running last
Thursday and has not been running since.
The people of the Twenty-seventh ward are
compelled to walk up the hill, and are
making great complaint about the position
in which they are placed. As there is no
other way to reach the hill top than by
q rough tootpath, it makes it all the more
difficult for the people to reach the city.
About all the residents of this district are
employed in the mills and have to make two
trips day.
1t was reported last night that the in
cline had stopped running because the
foundations of the boilers and d1ums were
beginning to give way. Another report
had it that there was dissatisfaction IN the
management. There is little prospect at
present of the incline being started for
some time. The people are very impatient
and charge that this has been brought on by
negligence on the part of the company.
George Story, In speaking of the matter
last evening, said: 81 have been living on
the hill for the past five years. When 1
came here the incline did large business.
but since then the patronage has fallen off
so much that OF late the plane has been
used as little as possible. This has been
brought about by the lack of accommoda-
tions and neglect on the part of the conf
pany to comply with the public demands
Why, of late it seemed as though the COM
pany did not care how things went. Cars
ran very irregularly and the service was
plant to the proper officials, I think a
change would have been made If the in
cline was run properly, it would be pay.
ing venture, as there are large number of
people to be reached at the top of this
plane. A great fuss is being raised now
since the cars stopped running and 1 would
like to see something done soon. What
that something is no one seems to know"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-10
WEST END POKER PLAYERS.

The Police Have Lively Time Chasing
Gamblers in the Thirty-Sixth Ward
The West End police are troubled with
gang of boys and young men who spend
Sunday in playing poker. Yesterday a
crowd in Gorman's stable was chased twice,
but none captured. Spies were stationed
around and as soon as the police would 90
ing out of the windows Is feet from the
ground. After being chased once the
players left so hastily that nothing was
taken away and a pot of 6S cents was found.
This playing has been going on for some
time and the police are now determined to
break it up.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-10
SILkS.

This department was never so full of new,
fashionable and desirable goods.
New small Broche Figured Silks for af.
ternoon Dresses
New Plaid Silks, special qualities, at 75c,
Soc and 81. 25 yard.
Plain Crystal Silks, the genuine silk and
wool fabrics, in 40 different shades, for
street and evening costumes.
See the new '.Nacoise" Silks, high
novelty, in 10 different styles, in white and
colors, for entire suits.
New Silks for Wedding Gowns are Peau
de Cygne, on dull and rich new effects in
Crepes and Crystals, in cream white and
delicate colorings.
Extra values in 27-inch Plain and Colored
Indias at 65c, and 23-inch Figured Indias at
75c yard. In evening shades
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-10

thought the troops will all be removed
from Homestead on Saturday next if there
is no disturbance in the meantime. The
Colonel gave the deputy sheriffs last even
ing to understand that the camp was not
lookup, and for time refused to receive a
drunken prisoner. He only did so with
the understanding that in all similar cases
the prisoners Will be taken to the borough
lookup
The big saw of the 23-inch mill was in
operation all day yesterday, and there were
generally more signs of activity around the
plant than is usually the case on Sunday.
Religious services in the mill have been dis
continued, as the men can attend churches
in the borough if they so desire.
veloped in camp. In ga" Company alone
four men are sick, and reports are con-
stantly being received of soldiers who have
gone home stricken with the fever.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-10
REPUBLICAN CHANCES GOOD,
General Hastings Banks on West Virgins
and Connecticut.

General Hastings Banks on West Virginia
and Connecticut
General D. H.. Hastings and his wife
reached the Duquesne last evening from
Sharon. The General is on stumping
tour. He will be in New Castle tonight,
Butler tomorrow, Baltimore Thursday and
Philadelphia on Saturday. He has been in
West Virginia and Connecticut. He thinks
both States will 60 Republican, and he
bases his hopes on the enthusiasm dis
played and the character of the people who
attend the meetings
The General laughed about the ballot
complications, and he wonders if it will be
possible to hold an election at all. He
added that under present conditions it was
doubtful if they could have the tickets
printed for Center county, and this is his
baiiiWick.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-10
The Leading Pittsburg, Pa,
Dry Goods House. Monday, Oct 10, lssl
JOS, HORNE & CO.'S
PENN AVE. STORES
OVER 100000 WORTH
FALL AND WINTER
DRESS
GOODS

Now on our shelves and counters in
our big Dress Goods Department
more than you will find in 3 or a Or
dinary Dress Goods Stocks in these
cities.
This is the most extensive stock we
have ever had, and is made up of a
larger variety of styles and weaves
and different fabrics than were ever
before displayed in these stores in
any past Fall Season.
We intend to do bigger business
than ever and do it quicker, so we
have marked this entire enormous
stock of goods, from the lowest
priced up to the finest fabrics, at the
smallest prices such goods were ever
before sold for. We believe every
body is willing to save little money
when they are guaranteed perfect sat
isfaction as to qualities. You can
save money now on every yard you
buy in our big Dress Goods Depart
ment
On the center table we place
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-10
FOUGHT HIS CHILDREN.

Larry Seibert Returns Home After Two
Years and Gets Into Trouble.
Larry Seibert, of the West End, was ar
rested Saturday night by Officer Donaldson.
He is puddler and lives on Main street,
but had been away from home for the past
two years. His family still retained the
home, and got along as best they could.
His wife is lying sick at Youngstown and
his children are keeping house.
Last night Seibert returned from the
South and at once began to abuse his FAM
lily. His daughter, who works in Kauf-
manns', came home with her weeks wages
He demanded them. On being refused he
began to beat her with the rung of chair
His son interfered, and they began to fight.
The police were notified and Seibert was ar
rested. Judge Succop sent him to the
workhouse for 80 days.