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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
A HUNDRED MILES OF WIRE
Will Be Used to Make Changes in the Fire
Alarm System.

Will Be Used to Make Changes in the Fire
Alarm System.
Superintendent Morris Mead, of the
Bureau of Electricity, yesterday figured
that it will require more than 100 miles of
electric wire to carry out the changes in the
fire alarm service decided upon by Chief
Brown. There will be 80 complete circuits
instead of 8 as now, each circuit prepared
for Is alarm boxes More circuits can be
added when the city's growth demands it.
Chief Brown and Superintendent Humph-
ries put in yesterday afternoon looking
over the Thirty-first ward for new engine
house site. The last appropriation ordi-
nance provided for new engine houses and
equipment in the Thirty-frst and Thirty
fifth wards. Bids are now being received
for erecting the building in the Thirty first
ward, and the contract will be let as soon as
the lot is purchased. The Chief says he
will not buy lot except on paved street,
and will take his time to get the best he can
for the money.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
ARSENIC In THE DUMPLINGs.
Six Members of a southside Family severel,
Poisoned at Tab e.

Six Members of a southside Family Severely
Poisoned at Tab e.
The family of James Hogan, of No 81
South Fifteenth street, was seriously pois-
oned by arsenic in a peculiar manner yes
terday afternoon. Mrs Hogan made apple
dumplings for dinner, and soon after eating
the meal all who had partaken of the
dumplings became sick. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hogan and four of their five children were
affected, the only one who escaped being
the baby, about years old. DR.. w. j.
Riggs WAS called in, and Mrs Hogan told
him she thought the sickness was caused BY
the milk used on the dunn plings having
been slightly soured. The doctor therefore
gave some mild medicine and left.
The members of the family grew worse
rapidly, and were afflicted by great pain
and cramps The doctor was again called,
and believing that the symptoms were those
of arsenic poisoning, he asked if there was
any arsenic in the house. Mrs. Hogan then
recalled that she had recently bought ar
senic to kill rats, and had put it into q
small baking powder box in the cupboard.
When she was shown the box of arsenic and
smother box, slightly larger, containing
genuine baking powder, she said she had
used nearly two tablespoonfuls out of the
smaller box in making the dough for the
dumplingsL Strong antidotes were given to
the sufferers, and last night DIR. Riggs said
he thought all would recover
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
WANT COLONEL STEWART.

Fayette County's Chairman Writes That
the ColonePs Nomination Is Necessary.
Colonel Andrew Stewart, of Fayette
county, who was unseated by the late Con-
gresham Craig, and who is a candidate in
the Twenty-fourth district for the une1-
pred term in Congress, was in Pittsburg
last night He will remain in the city
until Monday next, when the Chairmen of
the Republican Committees of the four
counties in the district meet at the Monon-
gahela House to name a candidate.
Chairman Byrne, of the Fayette county
Republican Committee, writes that when
he comes to Pittsburg on Monday he will
insist upon the nomination OF Colonel
Stewart for Colonel Stewards own seat"
Mr. Burns writes that every Republican in
Fayette county is anxious to have Colonel
Stewart nominated. "His nomination will
unite all the Republican factions in our
county," says Mr.. Burns.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
MANY NEW CITIZENS.
Fifty-Five Foreigners NaturaliZed by
Judge Burlington.
ALL BUTONE CAN READ AND WRITE
Both Political Parties Arranging to Open
the Campaign.
A SCHOOL FOR VOTERS TO BE OPENED

Judge Burlington. in the United States
District Court yesterday morning, natural.
lied SO persons Each of the foreigners was
granted his second papers and each one
qualified as a citizen of the United States.
The applicants and their witnesses fairly
crowded the large court room, and the work
of examination consumed the morning ses-
sion Of the court The newly-made citizens
are all intelligent-looking men. The usual
questions were asked by the Court, and in
all cases where the applicants had children,
the Court suggested that their children be
sent to school.
All but three of those naturalized could
read English. ALI could write their names
but one.
OF the whole number % were Germans,
Italians, Russians, 4 Irish, 2 English, 1
French, Poles, 2 Austrians, 1 Swede and
2 Belgians. Among them were Roman
Catholic priest and Hebrew minister.
Most were young men, only two being over
so years of age. None Of the applicants
were refused papera
Many other naturalizations will be made
after the political headquarters are opened
by both parties in this city.
When the Republican County Committee
opens its headquarters in the Magee build
ing on Fourth avenue next week they will
have 1t equipped with voting school with
force of experienced instructors on hand
to teach voters the intricacies of the Baker
ballot law. The special object of the
school will be to acquaint the election
boards OF the county in their duties All
will be given the same privileges in in
struction, no matter to which party they
may belong.
One feature of the Baker laws operation
is that 1t requires considerable time for
each ballot, particularly in the case of the
coming Presidential election where the
tickets will be nearly half as large as an
ordinary newspaper. With "a man of ordi-
nary intelligence it will require from ten to
10 minutes to go over and properly make
his ticket. The result will be that the old
practice of a crowd of men rushing up to
vote as the time for closing the polls draws
near will be entirely done away with, be-
cause impossible under the new system.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20

and the robber tariff I consider Mr.. Nc
Kinley's tariff law only q grade less iniqui-
tous than the liquor traffic. The tariff is
only subterfuge to keep attention from
the real issue before the people, the liquor
traffic The Republican and Democratic
parties are twins; their only difference Is
the struggle for Offices Both are dishonest
on the tariff question, both are corruptors
of the ballot box. You Pennsylvanians
have great affliction in your Baker ballot
law. But as read the future, now that
prohibition has become a political issue,
there will be another John Brown, another
emancipation within our lives. 1t will be
the emancipation of the people Of this
country from the rum power, and God
speed the day."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
White
Crochet Quilts.

A large selection of good styles of
various grades to be closed out quick
ly at Csc, 75c, S5c and ooc each.
Very fine white Crochet Quilts,
full size, regular 81 quality, to 60
now at 81. About 100 of these will
be on sale this morning.
About 200 extra fine White
Crochet Quilts, full size, at SI.3s
each, former price was S1.65.
Still finer White Crochet Quilts,
best styles at s1.S5 and Sa.1o each
former price sa.a5 and Sa.5o.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
NOT WITH A 4O-FOOT POLE.

With the Judicial MIDDLE.
Judge Stowe went to New York last
evening to meet his wife and daughter on
their return from Europe. He declines to
serve as one of the commissioners to decide
the Butler-Lawrence judicial nomination.
Wallace and ex-senator John M. Greer, of
Butler are the candidates The Judge said
that John M. Robb had visited him in the
afternoon. He was sent in the interest of
the candidates, and tried to induce him to
serve.
The Judge replied that to begin with he
wouldn't be here on Monday, but he had
other and more welghty reasons for refus-
ing to touch the muddle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
THE DOG CATCHER BITTEN.

One Dog Rushes to thu Rescue Of An
other and a Suit Follows.
James McNally, one of the city dog
catchers, yesterday charged Nicholas Metz
before Alderman Kerr with keeping a fero-
cious dog. McNally and G. Washington
Alexander were driving up Lafayette alley
and in front of Metz's house they espied a
mongrel cur. McNally jumped off the
wagon and grabbed the dog. He handed it
to Alexander to place in the wagon. Just
then large st. Bernard dog belonging to
Metz and wearing a licensed collar bounced
out OF the yard and savagely attacked Nc
Nally. He managed to drive the dog off,
but not before his hand was badly mangled.
Metz was arrested and gave bail for hear
ing tonight
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
A SUCCESSFUL PICNIC
A Gathering at Ross Grove Nets the
Strikers About $4,000.

A Gathering at Ross Grove Nets the
Strikers About $4,000.
Homestead's striking steel workers and
their friends held picnic in Ross Grove
yesterday. Judged from any point of view
there is no doubt but what the function
was an unqualified success
The Homestead Advisory Board, who had
entire charge of the affair deserve unquaIi-
fed praise for the way the function was
managed. Acting Chairman Tom Crawford
and the Association did not infiict a pro-
gramme of cheap oratory and antiquated
speciality turns on the assembled multitude.
On the contrary they provided plenty of
good instrumental music, fine grove and a
liberal supply of refreshments of all sorts
and conditions As a natural sequence the
people put in their time enjoying themselves
When it was all over the Advisory Board
figured up that the profit of the day
amounted to almost S3, 900 and the people
returned to town in jubilant frame OF
mind,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20

Through an item in yesterdays DIS
PATCH, Mrs. Margaret Woods, of Butler
street, Eighteenth ward, called at police
headquarters to learn the particulars of her
husbands recent death in Stockport, Eng
land. Mrs. Woods, who is % years of age,
came to this country with her
husband 35 years ago. Eighteen years
ago he went back to England, 1eav-
ing her and nine children who refused
to accompany him. In England he amassed
a snug estate, which he willed to his wife
and the attorneys are preparing to turn it
over to her.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
THEY WILL NOT STRIKE.

Local switchmen ofthe Pennsylvania System
Are Satisfied.
Late last night there was rumor on the
streets that the switchmen of the Pittsburg
division of the Pennsylvania system in
tended to go out at midnight. Inquiry at
the Twenty-eighth street yards reveaTed the
fact that there was no truth in the story
The local switchmen are receiving fair
pay, SO they say, and as yet do not
contemplate inaugurating sympathy" or
any other kind of strike. According to
one of their number, the engineers, fremen
and telegraph operators of local roads will
decide to-day whether they will aid their
Buffalo brethren by striking. Last nights
rumor originated in the baggage room at
Union Station.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
Took the Root Beer Profits.

Thomas c. Smith, formerly bookkeeper
for j. A. Calvin, root beer manufacturer,
disappeared on July 8, and, his employer
states, embezzled 500 in cash. The embez-
element had taken place during the illness
of Mr. Calvin for several days previous to
Smiths departure. A brother of Smiths,
employed at Wood street trunk store, dis
appeared at the same time. The police are
looking for both, and expect to capture
them when they appear to claim insurance
money left them by their father, recently
deceased.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
PROUD OF A NEW ROAD

The Line Between Dubois and Clearfield
Was Badly Needed.
j. W. Greer. of Dubois, was in the city
yesterday. He says good progress is being
made ON the railroad between Clearfeld
aud Dubois. There was no line between
these two towns and the people were COM
PEELED to stage the distance across wilder.
ness. The road is a branch of the Buffalo,
Rochester and Pittsburg and will play a
prominent part in connecting the Beach
Creek road with this city. The new line
will open up lot of coal and lumber that
couldn't be taken to the streams
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
AN OLD PEDDLER GONE

Terence Smith, Who Sold Lamp Chimneys,
Dies in Poverty.
A man who was familiar figure in the
streets and about the residences of Allie
gheny died yesterday afternoon at the Gen.
eral Hospital He was Terence Smith. an
old Irishman, who had peddled lamp Chin
neys on the Northside Tor Is wears. He
was sent to the hospital by the Department
of Charities last Monday. He had become
too old and feeble to follow his vocation
aud was not able to pay his rent.
After being taken to the hospital he
seemed to break down altogether and grew
rapidiy weaker until he passed away peace
fully yesterday. Two sons and two daugh-
ters are said to live in New York.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20

Sneak thieves entered the residence Of
Joseph Weldon, on Margaretta street, East
End, last night, while the family were ab-
sent, and stole lot of silverware from the
sideboard, three umbrellas, gold headed
cane and several pieces of bric-a-brac from
the parlor mantel The police were notified
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS.

W. T. Roberts Goes to Newark to Make a
Speech for the Homestead Men.
w. T. Roberts, one of the Homestead
orators, left for Newark last evening to
make a speech in behalf of the Iocked-out
men. He said the length of his stay in the
East would depend on circumstances
"You can say" he said, THAT we will win
was very successful in the East. Not a
pound of armor plate has been rolled since
the men struck, and 1 know it. Superin-
tendent Skewis and Jameson, their crack
beam roller, Quit tonight" ["
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
Took Ills Own Part.

Harry Crawford, of Port Perry, a pattern
maker at the Homestead steel works, while
going to work last evening was hooted at by
a crowd of loungers. He returned to the
crowd and knocked man down. Harry
Carter, another one of the mob at once took
the part of the fallen man, and he also was
knocked down by Crawford. Then Carter's
brother-in-law, George Stockdill, and a
number of soldiers VINO were near at the
time interfered. During the fight Crawford
was badly used up.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20

Julius Dornberger and R. b. Harris,
alias Harrison, were arraigned before Mag
istrate Succop, of the Southside, last even
ing The former was charged with embez-
element and blackmail, while Harris was
given hearing on the last named charge.
The prosecutor is J. NJ. Hammel, promi-
nent Southsider, and the former employer
of Dornberger.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
81. xavier,s Academy, Beatty, ra.

This academy for young ladies will re-
open September L Parents and guardians
are earnestly requested to have their chill.
dren and wards present at the opening of
the session, as the classes will be formed
and the competition for honors commenced
at once. Carriage will meet the trains leav-
ing Pitrsburg at ! and $40 P. n every day
until September g.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
They Stole His SatcheI.

Hiram Feazer, q resident of Shelton,
Wash, reported to the police last night
that his valise, containing some clothing
and valuable papers, had been stolen from
the Union station. Mr.. Feazer went out to
get lunch, leaving his satchel lying under
one of the benches On his return the
satchel was gone
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
The Crowds Broken.

Superintendent Muth, of Allegheny, has
succeeded in breaking up the crowds that
have been in the habit of collecting around
the Woods Run depot Thirteen officers
are still on duty there, and will be retained
until all necessity for their presence is past.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
Candidate to suco.ed Chief Ehlers.

Robert McAfee, manager of the Woods
Run mill of the oliver Iron and Steel Com
pany, has consented to be candidate for
the position of Chief of the Allegheny De-
partment of Public Works, to be filled next
January. He was formerly select council
man for the Eleventh ward.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
Did Not Call n Meeting,

T G. Lamb, of Homestead, in q letter to
The DISPATCH, denies the statement made
by George Hatfield that Lamb called q
meeting of the mechanical department men
to consider proposition to return to work
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20

How she secured tenants for her vacant
rooms and she will tell you several ,adlets
inserted in The Dispatch's cent-a-word ad-
vertising columns brought them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20

SMALL in size, great results: De Witt
Little Early Risers. Best pill for constipation
best for sick headache and sour stomach
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
REAL ESTATE SAVINGS BANK, LINZ,

l01 Smithflsld Street, Cor. Fourth Avenue.
Capital, 500. 900. Surplus, $4,000.
Deposits of 81 and upward received and
interest allowed at per cent. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20

WHEN going to Canton. O., stop at the
Barnett House; strictly f1rst-class; refitted
and refurnished throughout. Elegant
sample rooms. Rates, 81 90 and 50 80.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20

SITUATIONS are frequently Obtained by a
small cent-a-word adlct. Tho Sunday DIS
PATCH il by far tho best medium for the
purpose.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
MafseiIIes Quilts:

All our present stock at reduced
prices now. The styles are all
choice and the goods perfect in
every respect.
The SI.5o qualities are now s1.Io.
The Sa.oo qualities are now S1.5o.
The s.. SO qualities are now s2.oo.
The $500 qualities are now s2.75.
The $500 qualities are now $3.50.
And proportionate reductions in
the finer grades of Marseilles Quilts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20

BUaINE Is sure, safe ana absolute de-
stroyer of reaches, bcdbugs and all insects.
trial will convince you. 25 cents.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20

Large fortunes can often trace their origin
to small deposits in the Peoples Savings
Bank, 81 Fourth avenue. You can open a
bank account with this bank by depositing
81. Interest allowed on deposits. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20

MR5. WINsLows Soothing Syrup reduces
Inflammation while children are teething.
26c =. -
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
Arc You Aware

This is the time to advertise your vacant
THE DIsPArcHf
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20

Poor Flour Won't Make GOOD Bread.
Everybody wants good bread. This is why
grocers receive SO many calls for and are
selling so much Of the celebrated "Rosalia"
and "Our Best" brands of flour. There is no
better flour in the world. The Iron City
Milling Company manufactures it. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20

ANoosTURA BITTERs, endorsed. by ply
sicians for purity and wholsesomenesa
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20

81 to Ohio Pyle and Return Tomorrow.
Special train leaves B. & o. R. R. depot at
6:05 A. II.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20

DR.. B. NJ. HANNA. Eye, ear, nose and
throat diseases exclusively. Once, 720 Penn
treet, Pittsburg, 70 ssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20

AsBURY PARK and Ocean Grove can't
boast of ono pretty woman according to
Crawford's letter to THE DISPATCH to-
morrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20

Special Excursions,

August 20, Niagara Falls and return,
special train at Sl5 P. NJ, tickets good
five days. .......................4 70
August o. Niagara Falls and return,
tickets good 10 days. Observation-Disclosures. 90
August %. Toronto and return, tickets
good 10 days.. ...:....................S 90
and return. ..........................5 - 90
August q, Cleveland and return, tickets
good five days. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 90
good five days. - 90
good i've days...........................6 6 90
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20
Low Rate Excursions to Kansas City, st.
Louis and Chicago Via tho b. & 0. R.R

Account the Knights Pythias Encamp-
ment at Kansas City will sell excursion tick
cts August 19. 20. 81 and %, good to return
until September l6 Rates: From Pitts
burg
To Kansas City and return, SIS.
To st. Louis and return, Sl3.
To Chicago and return, $40.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-20

Muslin
Pillow Gases
and Sheets:
Ready made and well made, good
muslin, and at these prices you buy
them for actually less than the cost
price of the goods by the yard.
PILLOW CASES:
4ax36 inches, 1oc each.
45x36 inches, nc each.
SHEETS:
Full size, SAC each.
Low prices also in all the made-up
goods in the finer to finest qualities
of muslins-and the best makes Of
muslins, too.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-05-07
A Rich Deposit.

"Kansas is going TO furnish more
material for the construction OF the
Worlds fair buildings then any other
state" said a gentleman at fine Cope
land last week. 1t was NJ. j. Well
slayer of the Acme Cement Plaster
company. At the little town OF
Gypsum, not far from Saliua, there
exists a wonderful deposit of natural
cement in vast quantities, but still
confined to one immediate spot. All
that is necessary to prepare this
material for market that is dug right
out OF the gound is 10 dry it, pulverize
it and put it up in bags. Then by a
simple mixture with water it forms q
hard cement capable of a very good
polish. Mixed also with sand it forms
an exceedingly strong plaster.
1t is used in all places where stucco
work and staff are used and is said to
be much more durable.
The gentlemen interested in the firm
say that it has already been used on
ali the Worlds fair buildings SO far
erected and that its excellent qualities
have almost completely changed
many of the plans of buildings. They
say they have contracted for between
800 and GOO carloads of the cement 10
be delivered on the Worlds fair
grounds. 1t will be used to a consider
able extent in the Kansas building.