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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-12-23

good That Is the case with DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. They're tho smallest In
size, tho mildest in action, but the mosb
thorough and far-reaching in results. They
follow natures methods, and they give help
that lasts Constipation, Indigestion, Bilious
Attacks, Sick and Bilious Headaches, and all
arrangements Of the liver, stomach and bowels
arc promptly relieved and permanently cured
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-12-23

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had allowed himself to be made q
scapegoat Now she had her answer.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-12-23
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-12
LOOK OUT FOR THE COMET.

A New One Visible Here With an Opera
Glass-win Grow Much Brighter-An-
nounced at the Academy of Science
Last Night
A comet, visible in this section with an
opera glass, is wandering around through
the heavena Prof Brashear announced it
at the meeting of the Academy of Science
and Art last night The professor was down
on the cards for talk about his recent trip
through the great scientific workshops of
Europe, but just before he went to the
meeting he received telegram relative to
the comet and he made that the leading
feature of his talk. The message came
from John Richie at Harvard College,
stating that the comet, bright one, had
been discovered in the nebule of An
dromeda, one of the stars in the great
square or Pegasus. 1t lies northwest of
the great square and is visible almost
directly overhead in this country at about
8 o'clock in the evening.
From telegram received a few days ago
from Prof. Berberich, of Berlin, Prof
Brashear believes it to be the Biela's comet,
which astronomers supposed had disin-
tegrated into meteors. If it is the Biela's
comet, Prof Brashear says. it will become
much brighter and be visible here for con-
siderable time. He gave an interesting
history of that famous comet 1t was dis
covered in 1926 by NJ. Biela, an Austrian
officer, having q revolution requiring six
years and eight months to complete. A
French scientist announced at that time
that the comet would cross the earth's path
in 1882, producing great alarm in France, it
being predicted that the globe would be de-
stroyed by the collision. 1t passed the
earth 30, 000,0 900 miles away. 1t returned in
1845, In two parts, widely separated. In
1852 it again appeared, the two parts being
1, ,25O, 900 miles apart. Since then it has ap-
peared several times, but greatly diminished
in magnitude, leading to the belief that 1t
had disintegrated.
Prof. Brashear's talk about European
workshops mainly showed the jealousy
with which they were guarded from visitors
for fear their secrets would be stolen. In
visiting them he had found them far be-
hind America in every respect, and saw
nothing to steal. He was greatly disap-
pointed at the back number indications he
found at the famous Greenwich observa-
tory, which he described as q scrap heap.
The French and Germans were far ahead
of the English, but no. up to the Amer
leans
Prof Keller followed with an interesting
talk about Mars, including drawings taken
recently of that planet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-12
EoTH WERE SURPRISED.
John Manchester surreptitious1y Enters

John Manchester SurreptitiousIy Enters
His Fathers Works and Is Arrested.
For some time past William Man.
chester, of the firm of Manchester
& Son, boiler manufacturers at Twenty
eighth street and Spruce alley, has been sys-
tematically robbed of valuable brass cast
ings, patterns and scrap. Officer Sam Miller
was detailed on the case, and has been
watching the foundry closely for the past
two weeks. Last night about 8 O'Clock, as
he was standing in the shadow of the foun-
dry door he saw man come
hurriedly down the street after
glancing around nervously to see if he was
observed, lift the grating off the coal hole
and crawl in. Officer Miller waited until
the man was we'll inside, and then, opening
the door with a key which he had pro-
cured from Mr.. Manchester some time ago,
went in. He saw dim light in the Office,
and upon reaching the door he heard some
one moving around within. Without o
moments hesitation he opened the Office
door and grabbed the intruder before he
could make any resistance. He then turned
up the light and to his surprise discoy-
cred that his prisoner was none other than
John Manchester, the son of the owner of
the foundry. Young Manchester tried to
pass the matter off as joke, saying that he
had only gone in to stav all night, not wish
ing to go home Despite his assurances,
entreaties and threats, he was removed to
the Twelfth ward police station and
locked up.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-12
BETS ON THE sOUTHsIDE,

How the Republicans Are Paying for De-
feat on That Side of the River.
The Southside is having an exciting time
while election bets are being settled. Last
night Constable Lindner, of Alderman Nc
Gsrey's Office, who bet on Cleveland with
Luke O'Brien, was given ride over the
principal streets in wheelbarrow.
The men employed at Ihmsen's glass
house had joll6cation. Previous to tn e
election the Republicans and Democrats
employed in the factory entered into a
wager that whichever party lost should
hire band for parade of all the men
over the Southside streets. The parade
took place last night, and red fire was
burned in abundance.
On Wednesday evening the Snee Club
celebrated their champions supposed vic
tory by having a mock funeral in mild
sort of wayfor Steele. Relying on official
figures to change the result, the Conkling
Club has hired an old hearse and two of the
ugliest mules the Southside can produce for
a Snee funeral which is to take place as
soon as the official count is completed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-12
WHISKY OR DEATH.

Rash Act of a Veteran With Ffrst-Class
War Record-when He Was Refused
Liquor He Slashed His Throat With a
Penknife.
William Warncck, an old soldier who
lives at 447 Rebecca street, Allegheny, at
tempted to commit suicide yesterday morn
ing BY cutting his throat with . penknife,
because he had been refused whisky. Sew
eral years ago Warnock had stroke which
left him with his left leg paralyzed. Short
ly after he applied for a pension and was
granted S12 month. Since then he has
spent most of his time in drinking and his
family has been unable to do anything with
him. The authorities were appealed to and
he was sent to the workhouse several times,
but the officials there finally refused to take
him and he was sent to Jail.
Last week Warnock was released. He
called on Major Tyler and requested ad-
mission to the Soldiers Home at Dayton,
saying he was tired of spending his time in
Jail. The Major at once made out the ap-
plication papers.
About three hours atterward Warnock
had again gotten into trouble, and was
back in his old quarters He was released
yesterday morning, and going home de-
manded whisky, which was refused him.
Without warning he drew his penknife and
slashed his throat three times. He just
missed the jugular vein, but several
of the smaller veins were severed. DR..
Pitcairn was summoned and succeeded in
stopping the flow of blood. The doctor
said that Warnock was in no immediate
danger, although he was weak from loss of
blood. At Major Tyler's Office it was
learned that the application for Warnock's
admission to the home had been received
yesterday, approved and a ticket pur-
chased to send him at once, there being
nothing left for him to do hut sign the
papers
Warnock is well known throughout ALLIE
gheny and has an excellent war record. He
enlisted in Company E, Seventh Regiment,
Pennsylvania Volunteers, in the three
months service. At the call for volunteers
for three years he enlisted in Battery F,
Independent Pennsylvania Light Artillery,
October s, 1861, and was discharged October
8, 1864, having served the entire time. AS
soon as he RECEIVERS from the effects of his
rash act he will be sent to Dayton.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-12
A MADMAN'S PLUNGE.
On a Train Going 35 Miles an Hour
He Dashes Through a Window.
MIRACULOUSLY ESCAPES DEATH
Then Waves His Eat at Pursuers and Tries
to Get Away.
MONEY TROUBLES DROVE HIN CRAZY

The charm which is said to surround the
life of a lunatic was illustrated yesterday.
Herman Hitty, an unfortunate but vigorous
imbecile from Somerset county, leaped
head first through a car window and landed
on his head, yet escaped serious injury.
The train was moving at the rate of 35
miles an hour. 1t was the Baltimore and
Ohio train which reaches this city about Q
in the afternoon. Hitty was in charge of
Steward Miller, of the Somerset County
Home, and a cousin of his who lives at
Myersdale. They were taking him to Dix
mont
Hitty was quiet and gave his guardians
no trouble when first put on the train. The
changing scenery along the road seemed to
attract his attention as the train whirled
along. until he finally dropped into what
appeared deep sleep. Just beyond Lay
ton station the steward, who had purchased
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-12
TO BEAuTIFY THE STREET,
Hamilton Avenue Property Owners Wan
1t Lined With Trees.

Hamilton Avenue Property Owners Want
1t Lined With Trees.
Property holders along Hamilton avenue
have determined that it shall be one of the
handsomest streets in the East End. Dur
ing the past summer it has been widened to
so feet and paved with asphalt The
dwellings along its mile or more of length
are neat and tasty homes, mostly occupied
BY the owners. 1t is expected the Duquesne
Company will have cars running upon the
street in two weeks 1t is now proposed to
plant row of trees from one end to the
other on both sides between the curbstone
and sidewalk. In order to secure uni
formity and lessen the cost, the property
holders will meet in the Homewood school
house Monday evening to decide upon the
character of trees to be used and place the
contract with one firm. 1t is expected the
trees will be planted at once, SO they may
have q good start by spring.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-12
APPROVE A COMPROMISE.

Allegheny Finance Committee Accepts the
Offer of the Street Railroad Companies
City Solicitor Elphinstone's Opinion on
Stock Distribution-Barred by Statute
The Allegheny Finance Committee last
night considered the claim of the city
against the street railway companies The
subcommittee reported recommending
compromise with the companies
The charges against the Pittsburg, Alle-
gheny and Manchester Traction Company
amounted to S15643 73 The Manchester
Company offers as a compromise Sc, S6S SO.
According to the opinion of the City So
licitor the statute of limitations would bar
all claims prior to 1886. The amount that
it would be possible tor the city to collect
would be S3,175 o.
The charges against the Pleasant Valley
Company and its branches, as per auditors
report aud the company's report for 1892,
amount to S2S,874 81, covering period of
IL years; the statute of limitations, would,
if taken advantage of, bar large portion of
above claim. The Pleasant Valley Railway
Company offers in settlement in full to
July 1, 1892, S14, 500. The committee rec
commended the acceptance of the sum of
S21, 1868 SO offered in compromise settlement
Of all claims up to July l. 1892.
The matter of stock dividends was not re-
ported as the City Solicitor has not as yet
rendered an opinion on the subject The
committee also recommends that a special
committee be appointed to prepare an ordi-
nance to cover the street car question for
the future.
City Solicitor Elphinstone here gave as
his opinion that the stock issued to the
stockholders at the time OF the reorganiza-
tion of the companies was not in the nature
of dividend and therefore was not taxable.
Mr.. Lewis moved that the City Solicitor
draft resolution for Councils. as the recon-
mendation of the Finance Committee, set
tling the claims on the basis recommended
bv the subcommittee. This motion was
adnnted
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-12
Gum Made of Fried Starch.

The preparation of the gum used on post
age stamps was once the work of solitary
individual who declined to disclose the re-
cipe of his secret, even to the Government
which employed him. He always did his
work alone, in room carefully locked to
prevent intrusion. An Inquisitlve official,
however, fearful that the secret might be
lost, in case of the mans sudden death, en-
ployed a sweep to creep down the chimney
while the gum-maker was at work. The
sweep discovered the mystery-the splen-
did gum was nothing more than fried
sterch
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-12
HIS HEART NOT RIGHT.

John Stricher Haunted by Peculiar
Insane Delusion.
John Stricher is locked up in the Twenty
eighth ward station suffering from peculiar
type of insanity. He will be taken to the
insane department of the City Poor Farm
this morning. He is haunted with the de-
lusion that someone is trying to kill him.
He says the doctors want to cut him up and
fix up his heart which is divided into %
pieces He says his head is all right, but
that there is something wrong with his
heart. He has been in demented condition
for the past two weeks, but has been violent
for only the past two or three days. His
father could do nothing with him and had
him arrested.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-12
TO FORM A NEW CONGREGATION.
Church Members Object to Being Preached
to in the Welsh Language.

Church Members Object to Being Preached
to in the Welsh Language.
The English members of the Welsh Con-
gregationalist Church, on Sidney street,
Southside, will hold a meeting tonight to
decide whether they will secede and form a
new congregation. They claim their
children cannot understand the Welsh
language and they want the services con-
Quoted in English. The only question is
whether a new church would be selt-sup-
porting, the members having fully ex-
pressed their determination to flock by
themselves. Rev. Mr.. Jones, of Philadel-
phia, is expected here next week to organize
the new congregation. 1t is thought there
will be enough additions from other
churches on the Southside to insure success.
Dr. John Edwards will preach for them
once every Sunday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-12
A Long List of New Books,

The following new books have been re-
celved at the Pittsburg Library: "Calmire, "
''The head of the Firm" Mrs. j. II. Rid
dell; 'The Story of Penitent SOUL" Ade-
line Sergeant; Adventures of Sherlock
Holmes" A. Connan Doyle; 'The
Nobler Sex" Florence Marryat; ''Pier-
ette and the Vicar of Tours. /"
II. de Balzac; "Mr. Fortner's Marital
Claims" R. M. Johnston; ''The Footpath
Way" Bradford Torrey; "From the Arctic
Ocean to the Yellow Sea-" Julius NJ. Price;
''The Byzantine Empire" C. W. c. Oman;
"Paganism Surviving in Christianity" A.
H. Lewis; Distinction, and the Criticism
of Beliefs" Alfred Sidgewick; "Glean-
ings," gift to the women of the world.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-12
AN ASSURED SUCCESS.
The Press Club Benefit the Finest Ever
Given in This

The Press Club Benefit the Finest Ever
Given in This City.
A number of the highest priced seats for
the Press Club benefit, bought by parties
who favor the project, have been returned
with the explanation that they cannot at
tend, and asking that they be resold for the
same benefit This fact adds much to the
sympathy in which the affair is held, and
also gives number of people, who would
otherwise be unable to attend, chance to
get them.
Subscriptions are swelling daily and are
coming IN large quantities. Manager
Wilt of the Grand Opera House, has kindly
permitted Messrs. Frye and Hamilton, of
the James Reilly Company, to appear in
their famous speciality, through the courtesy
of Mr. Reilly's manager, James E. Orr.
The entertainment will undoubtedly be the
best ever seen in Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-12
Mems
Winter
Underwent.

The leading makers of the world
and their best goods. You're
wrong if you imagine you have to
pay more to get the best and most
reliable kinds. You know you do
not if you have been buying your
Underwear OF US. On the con-
trary, you get the best makes at
lower prices than similar qualities
cost you elsewhere. You know
that, too, if you've been buying
your Underwear here.
Our specially is the finer to fin
est sorts, in Wool, Siik-and-Wool,
Merino, Pure Silk and All-Wool.
But we offer the best values you
ever bought in low-priced goods
Merinos at soc per garment and
Natural Woods at S1.oo and S1.zs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-12
The Woman in the Moon.

It seems not to be generally known that
the regal ''man in the moon," who for ages
has been looked up to as sole ruler
of his planet, shares his throne and divides
his honors with the loveliest semblance of
woman. Use good opera or field glass.
Be patient; some fail to- find her at first
The face is in profile and looks toward your
left as you gaze, occupying half the surface
of the moon; the hair dark and coiled
rather high; her throat and neck are radi-
antly beautiful. Beyond her profile is
seen the dark face OF man, looking straight
forward
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-12
Charged With Neglecting Her Children.

Charged With Neglecting Her Children.
Secretary Dorente, of the Anti-Cruelty
Society, entered suit before Alderman Kerr
yesterday charging Elizabeth Gillespie with
cruelty and neglect of her four children.
She lives in Spring alley near Twenty
eighth street, and it is alleged is in the
habit of getting intoxicated and does not
provide food for her children, allows them
to run around without sufficient clothes,
does not pay any attention to sending them
to school and beats them in a shameful
manner. She was arrested last night and
held for a hearing next Monday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-12
A lIadman's Dash for Liberty.

A Madman's Dash for Liberty.
Hardly had Miller turned his back whom
Hltty threw off his disguise and jumped to
his feet. The boy understood the situation,
and fearing the madman would break for
the door, grabbed him by the arm. Hittv
made no outcry, but with one well-directed
blow sent the boy sprawling on the floor
Then he kicked his apple basket, sending
the fruit flying in every direction. Before
anyone realized what had happened, Hitty
then stood up on the car seat, and, posing
himself for an instant like diver, made a
desperate leap headfrst right through tine
window.
1t required less time than it takes to tell
1t for the whole incident, and the crashing
of the glass was the first intimation that
his guardians had of the madman's feat.
The train was just prssing through a cut
and it was supposed Hitty's mangled body
would be found lying against the embank-
ment when the train was stopped and the
crew ran back. The first thing they saw
when they alighted, however, was the mad
man standing on the embankment waving
his hat in demoniacal glee and cursing those
who had detained him.
Again Attempted to Escape.
AS they approached he turned and en-
deavored to break for the woods, but was
soon overtaken and placed aboard the
train. His injuries consisted of a severe
scalp wound and bruises about the body. A
Pittsburg physician dressed him up, much
against his will, and later he was success
fully taken to the Dixmont hospital
Hitty belongs to a respectable family in
Somerset county and he had some property
of his own when he married. His wife also
owned considerable property in her own
name, and while she lived Hitty was a
happy man. All this was changed on her
death two years ago. Her death was a
severe blow to him, but when her relatives
went into court, contested his right to her
property and won their suit, it completely
unsettled his mind. It was found after her
share had been taken he had almost moth
ing left and he was placed in the County
Home insane department. Recently his
relatives kindly decided to place him in
Dixmont in the hope of effecting cure.
1t is thought probable he can be cured in q
few months with proper treatment
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-12
Using Birds as Ornaments,

For every rare bird that becomes part of
a woman's hat at least ten have died. The
destruction of parent birds during the nest
ing season of course entails death by starva-
tion upon their helpless young ones.
Many of the birds shot at are either wound
ed so badly that they escape to die unseen,
or are SO mutilated as to be useless for dec
Grafton. Surely after this statement reflec-
tion must show every woman that the fash
ion is simply barbarous
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-12

MEMS GLOVES.

Price.
MEMS GLOVES.
19c for warm cashmere gloves, worth 4oc.
24c for Scotch wool gloves worth SOC.
39c for oil tan heavy working gloves, worth
75c.
500 for plain top lined kid gloves, worth 81.
75c for f1eece-lined, ,fur-top kid gloves, worth
81 80.
ACC for lined or unlined buckskin gloves,
worth 81.
CSC Tor best double buckskin palm grip
mems gloves, worth 50.
LADIES AND MISSES GLOVES
21c for ladies' cashmere gloves, worth loc
49c for ladies' f1eece.lined gloves, worth
81
3sc for ladies' black cashmere gauntlets,
worth 75c.
25c for ladies' cashmere mittens, worth
60c.
l9c for misses heavy cashmere gloves,
worth 35c.
l9c for misses warm wool mittens worth
85c
lOc for infants mittens, warm and durable.
KAUFMANNS'.
KAUFMANNs'.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-12
CRUEL POLITICAL DISA1
MENTS.
DISAPPOINT-
No Disappointments With KIebers' Pi

No Disappointments With Klebers' Pianos.
The only consolation afforded in these
piping times of war and Waterloo defeats
Is furnished by the sweet music OF the
Christmas pianos and organs exhibited at
H. Kleber & Bros, sos Wood street. 1t acts
like a charm upon the embittered resentful
feelings OF political enemies, and heals all
wounds, makes the rouSh places plain, and
ing the splendid instruments at Klebers'
you'll learn the full import of the words,
"Good Will to Men," Several pianos for
Christmas gifts have already been sold by
the Klebers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-12
A BLANKETY AFFAIR
That'1 Warm 1t Up for Certain De

Thatn Warm 1t Up for Certain Dealers
Three thousand pairs first-class blankets
and robes are on tn e programme for to-day
to 60 at about half price. Read and see.
These blanket offers will make competitors
run for "cOver."
300 pairs 4-lbs. gray blankets, CSC per pair
500 pairs fine white blankets, 79c per pair
$50 fine plush robes, different colors, at
81 S.
100 fine goat robes. full size, plush back, at
So 75
1000 good quality wooden horse blankets at
75c.
800 heavy, square horse blankets at 6sc.
1900 comfortabIes at 69c, sec and CSC.
KAUFMANN.s
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-12
The Height of Orizaba.

Mount Orlzaba, or Citlaltepetl, in Mex
leo, has been measured trigonometrically by
Mr.. ]. T. Scovell, with the result that its
height is fixed as IL, S,314 feet Popocatepetl
is about 700 feet lower, and unless Mount
ST. Elias is found to considerably exceed
Russels estimate of Is, 100 feet, Orizaba
must be considered the highest summit in
North America
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-12
EDITH ROSS
Grand Scotch Concert.

The remaining seats for the concert in
Carnegie Hall next Tuesday evening can be
secured at Messrs. Campbell & Dicks office
IS Fifth avenue.
All indications point to a full house, SO
that those who are anxious to enjoy n light
out delay.