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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
-BRADFoRD's sENT1BCH DErRR1Hn
His Attorney Says He Wants 10 Apply for
New Trial @s

His Attorney Says He Wants 10 Apply for
New Trial ss
In the Criminal Court yesterday John
Bradford, convicted iof manslaughter for
the killing Of Henry Floyd, was brought
up for sentence. His attorney, T. M. Mar
shall, however, asked that the case 70 over
as he intended to move for . new trial
This announcement was something Of sur
prise As it was generally considered that
Floyd was fortunate in not having been con-
victed ofmurder in the first degree. Mr..
Marshall takes the position that If Bradford
is given new trial he cannot be convicted
of higher grade of crime than he has been.
His case was allowed to 60 over for week.
John Hennessy was sentenced 60 days to
Jail for obstructing the service Of legal
process He is now serving . ten months
sentence for felonious assault and battery
on Constable Lindner, and this makes .
year altogether.
The other sentences imposed yesterday
were: William Smith, attempted robbery,
two years and six months to the workhouse;
Mary Anderson, concealing the death of her
child, five months to Jail; Samuel Ritcher,
Adam Walker and G G. Walker, assault
and battery, four months to jail each; Frank
O'Neill, illegal liquor selling, $3.50 fine and
one year to the workhouse.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
Little Legal Briefh,

In the suit Of J. c. Dlcken against James
Carr, an action on q contract, q verdict was
given yesterday for $400 So for the plaintlff.
The will Of the late Mary G. Irwin, of Al
legheny, was fled yesterday for probate.
She gives s., 600 to the Home for Aged Prot
estant Women and $2,500 to the Women's
Christian Association Of Pittsburg and Al
legheny.
IN the suit Of Doherty Bros. against Beth.
lehem congregation of Pittsburg. an action
on mechanics lien TO recover for work
performed ON the defendants church on
Logan street, a verdict was given yesterday
for a, 900 for tho plaintiffs.
In the United States District Court yeeter-
day the grand jury returned true bills
against Andrew D. Miller, charged with
shipping refined petroleum on q steam.
boat in packages not having distinctly
marked the name and description of the ar
ticlc contained therein, and against P. Hart
for dealing in oleomargarine without pay
ing the Government tax.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
A LONG LIST OF oFFRHDERs
To Be Tried Before Criminal Court Judges
Next Week.

To Be Tried Before Criminal Court Judges
Next Week.
The following cases have been set for trial
in the Criminal Courts next week:
Monday-Commonweal VS. John Klink-
ner ~, Martin and Mary Clifford. L. Bars
key, Benjamin Thomas, william Walters,
Fred Teufel (2). Patrick Driscoll, Stephen
Holman. Charles Holman, Charles c. Ram
sey, James Hunter, Joha Reedy, M. Smer-
kbec, Jacob Seitz. John Helm, Coleman
Mulkerin. NJ. Muklerin, Joseph Sorg, Anton
Blume, F. E. Dean, Louis Schwab, John
Hover. Rebecca j. Algeo J. Albert Nixon,
James Murray, Thomas McKennas sarah
Parker, Edward Banford, Andrew Wagin-
skie, Barney Connors, James J. Daley, Will
lam shefsugert, Maggie shefsugert, James
Connors. William Hughes.
Tuesday-Mary Lee, Jean Baptiste, Alfred
Danvorine, Fritz Ruthcampe, Henry Geise,
E: J; Moore, VIM. Alker. Dallas Eyers, Jacob
Christ Hauck la). Lebana Steele, John kurz-
dorier, John 4 Shanahan.
Wednesday-David and Hannah Grass.
man (murder). o. A. Meredith, Grace Brown,
ham, VIM. Ludgate, James Jones, George
Mortaugie, ST., John Burke. Harry Buss,
james A. Taylor, ]. B. r. Streator (2), A. l..
aawkins G2l. W. s. Grim. Charles Wertz.
Thursday-Frank c. Reed ts). Casper
Copemeyer. Frank C. Dean, Alice L. Dean,
Samuel McEwen, John Mcfarland, Elmer
seppe, Christopher Livingston, Mary Noak,
Edward Wilson, Hannah Wallace, William
Weed, Frank Domdrowsky, Annie Freeman,
Moses Jappee, John Magraw, Jan Sikes
James Clark, Frank Blutt (3).
Friday-Joseph Greenewaid, W. A. Car
ver, Catherine Welsh, Mary c. Price, Mary
Urban, James Dawson, Thomas smith,
George varley. John varley, Charles Low.
rey, Amelia Williams, Doc Horner, William
j. Bush, oliver Woodwork, jackson Moore,
Mary Barnert, John Zakierskey, Robert
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
SEVEN SUITS FOR DIVORCE
Ono Man Whose Married Life Was Fun Of
Excftemenk

Ono Man Whose Married Life Was Fun Of
Excitement
Seven suits for divorces were entered
yesterday. Attorneys Whitesen B Sons
filed the case of Charles hilbert, of Beltz-
hoover borough, against Annie hilbert
They were married July 10, 1890 He
charges that in April. 1891, she drove him
out He also says that when he married
her she was the lawful wife of William
Bell, who was still living, and that she
represented to hilbert that she was single.
She was prosecuted for bigamy in April,
1891, and was sentenced 81 days to Jail,
which she served.
The other cases were: August Klinznig
VS. Clara Klinxnig, desertion; Carrie G.
Lawton vs. JEFF II. Lawton, cruelty and
desertion: Mary Heyman W Joseph Hey
man., desertion; Matilda Jones vs. Daniel
Jones, desertion; Margaret Henderson VS.
james Henderson, desertion, and Lena
Kitterly W Peter Kitterly, desertion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
FUNERAL OF JOSEPH HORNE
Simple but Impressive Ceremonies at the
North Avenue NJ. + Church.

Simple but Impressive Ceremonies at the
North Avenue NJ. + Church.
The simple but impressive service of the
Methodist Episcopal Church marked the
interment of the remains of Joseph Horne
yesterday afternoon. A short service was
held at the family residence on Bidwell
street, Allegheny, after which the remains
were taken to the North Avenue M. E
Church The edifce was filled with prom
inent men and women of both cities and the
employees of the firm of which ME. Horne
had been SO many years the head Rev. c.
c. Holmes, d. D., Rev. G. w. Izer, d. D.,
and Rev. j. w. Miles conducted the ser
vices. e,e
Drs Holmes and Izer made short ad-
dresses on the life and works of the de-
ceased merchant
After the church services the body was
privately inferred at Allegheny Cemetery,
the pallbearers consisting of old employees
at the Horne retail and wholesale stores
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
Her Son Broke Her Arm.
WHIPPED HIS LITTLE NEPHEW.
James Ellis Arrested for Taking . Boy
From Bed and Whipping Him.

James Ellis Arrested for Taking . Boy
From Bed and Whipping Him.
James Ellis, Of Lawrenceville, was given
hearing yesterday before Alderman
Aurim, of the Thirty sixth ward, for cruelty
to his 9-year-old nephew, whom he had
adopted. The information was made by
Agent O'Brien, of the Humane Society.
The evidence developed story that sho wed
the faithful performance of duty by
the little fellow was rewarded by one of the
most cruel of whippings
The little bov had lost his mother and
had gone to live with his uncle. who lives
in Lawrenceville and works in Singer, MINI
ick & Co. 8 West End mills. He had been
in the habit of allowing the boy just SO
much time to bring him his supper and
return home. Last Wednesday evening
the boy was few minutes late
in returning home. When he arrived
from work at 3 o'clock in the morning and
learned of the boys 'tardiness he took
the little fellow from bed and whipped him
till his legs and back were raw. The
Humane Agent made an Investigation, and
had him arrested As it was his first offense
and on promise that he would treat the boy
kindly, he was left off by paying $40 and
coata
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
COULDN'T SEE THE GOODS.

Eastern Creditors Of an Insolvent Wylie
Avenue Merchant Want to Set Aside .
sherin's sale-Didn,t Have q Chance to
Bid Intelligently.
M. Herzberg, an attorney from Phila-
delphia, yesterday fled in Common Pleas
No 8 petition asking to have set aside the
Sheriff's sale of the effects of NJ Supowitz,
clothing dealer. Supowitz was one of the
halt dozen dealers who failed within q week,
each having number of Eastern creditors
Mr. Herzberg stated that he was here in the
interest of Wilson, Mitchell & Co, credi-
tors Of Supowitz He referred to the con-
fession of judgments by Supowitz to certain
preferred creditors, the issuing of execu-
tions and the advertisement of the Sheriff.
sale for October 15 at 10 A. NJ
On that day, five minutes before 10
o'clock, Herzberg went there withthe in
tention of becoming q bidder. The store
was locked and crowd outside. The time
passed and several who intended to bid
went away thinking the sale had been post
poned. At 10:45 o'clock the doors were
opened and the Deputy Sheriff announced
the sale would begin. Inside canvas
screens were stretched and, it is asserted,
the more valuable part Of the stock Of
clothing was concealed from view.
Herzberg and others wanted to examine
the stock with 4 view to pur-
chasing but they were denied. Supo-
witz however, and man named Sklrball
one of the execution creditors, were allowed
to 60 behind the scenes and examine the
goods. As Q result others could not bid
intelligently, and Skirball purchased nearly
the entire stock. Herzberg now asserts
that the sale realized less than if conducted
properly, and that the stock was sold alone
In the interests of those to whom Judgment
was confessed and was fraudulent as to the
other creditors In consequence he asked
that the sale be set aside.
The Court issued rule for cause to- be
shown why the sale should not be set aside,
and stayed further proceedings in.the mean
time
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
IN VERY FAIR HEALTH,

Several Cases of Diphtheria, but the Cen
eral Conditions Are Good.
Ten new cases of diphtheria and seven of
scarlatina were reported to the Bureau of
Health yesterday. Of these three cases of
diphtheria were reported from the Eigh-
teenth ward. The other cases are scattered
throughout the city generally.
There has not been case of smallpox re-
ported for over week, and according to
the officers of the Bureau the health of the
city is considered very good.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
DIDN'T GET ANY REP0RrA

FruitIess Meeting of the Coal Exchange to
Discuss the Strike.
A special meeting of the Pittsburg Coal
Exchange was held yesterday to hear the
latest reports from the idle mines up the
Monongahela and to discuss the question of
river encroachments. No reports were OBJ
tanned. however, as but one member of the
Investigation Committee was present, and
he had received no information since the
last meeting.
A member of the exchange ,said he had
received authentic information that 30 men
have started to work under Forsythe at the
Fourth pool at the reduced rate.
The subject of river encroachment was
vigorously discussed. Rivermen have de-
termined to prosecute all persons who have
been filling up the river banks
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
POSTPONED THE WEDDING,

Now tho Lady Loses Her Patience and
Sues for $4,000.
Mariana Romanowska, by her father.
Frank Romanowska yesterday entered suit
against Paul Long tor 1000 damages for
breach of promise Of marriage.
The plaintiff was 1S years old on March
%, 1892 She alleges that in July, 1889,
she and Lang became engaged. They were
to be married after Easter in 1890. He,
however postponed it until October, 1890.
then to after Easter, 1891. then to Novem-
Der, 1891, and then to after Easter, 1892
He still did not marry her and now refuses
to do so. This she claims has damaged her
$40, 900 worth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
SCALDED HER MOTHER.
Maggie McDermitt Throws Boiling
Water on an Aged Parent.
SHE Is NOW SUFFERING TERRIBLY.
Two Years Ago in Quarrel With Her Son
Her Arm Was Broken.
JAMES, ELLIS FINED FOR CRUELTY

Word was received by Agent o'Brien, of
the Humane Society. yesterday OF an
alleged case OF cruelty and brutal scalding
Of mother by her daughter in Robinson
township, near lakewood. MI. O'Brien
went out to investigate the matter yester-
day. He says he found one of the most
terrible cases of cruelty that has ever come
to his knowledge. He has such strong
evidence that proceedings will be instituted
at once.
Mr.. !O'Brien in describing the case last
evening said: "When arrived on the
ground 1 found the people talking about
the trouble in the family of John McDer-
mitt, who lives short distance out in the
country. Iwent out to the farm and found
his wife in great trouble. She was in a cri t.
ical condition from burns received from
having boiling water poured over her neck
and shoulders. The skin had all peeled off
and Mrs. McDermitt was suffering terribly.
Her daughter Maggie, who was charged
with the deed, was there but would say
nothing.
Says They Want Her Farm.
''Mra McDermitt said that she owned
the farm and the rest of the family was try
ing to force her to give it to them. There
were two boys and two girls The father
was still living, and all had left to work
elsewhere except one girl There was con-
slant quarreling in the family, when they
returned home, which was not often.
Maggie, who was about 80 years old, spent
most of her time in Pittsburg, aud returned
home to remain only few days at time.
"a few days ago she returned home and
began quarreling with her mother about her
brother. Charges and counter charges were
made when the two almost came to blows.
A pan of boiling hot water was sitting on
the stove, when Maggie seized it and dashed
it over her old mother. The water struck
her on the head and ran down over her
shoulders, scalding her till the skin all
peeled off, The hair on the back Of
her head all dropped out, and she suffered
terribly from her wounds DR.. Foster was
called In, but could do little to relieve her
sufferings. She is still IN critical condi-
ton, as the wounds will not heal and blood
poisoning may set in.
Her Son Broke Her Arm.
''Mrs McDermitt. from all accounts, has
always had great deal of trouble. About
two years ago she got into fight with son
and had her arm broken. Since then
the course of domestic events have not run
smoothly and life has almost become bur-
den to the wife and mother, as her children
are against her and she has little to comfort
her in her old age.
II will 60 out to the place again to-mor-
row and complete collecting information on
the case, SO as to begin proceedings against
the daughter, who has so cruelty fought and
neglected her mother The neighbors are
reticent, as they do not care to take sides in
this quarrel. intend to push the case to
the end and find out who is the guilty
party"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
ATTACKED AN OFFICER,
Patrolman Dawson Is Terribly Beaten by
Two Men.


Two Men.
Patrolman G. w. Dawson, of the West
End, was attacked yesterday by Henry
Helphar and his son, David. and brutally
beaten. He has three ribs broken, and is
badly bruised and cut He was thrown
down. tramped upon and kicked by the two
men. He is 20 years old, and his chances for
recovery are poor.
Complaint had been made at the Thirty
sixth ward police station by Mrs Helphar
that her husband had threatened to kill her,
and she wanted him arrested Her hus-
band heard of it. and Law in wait for Officer
Dawson, who had been detailed to make the
arrest. As he came into the house Dawson
tripped and fell Helphar, who was stand
ing behind the door, jumped upon him and
beat him terribly before Dawson could
help himself Helphar's son also helped
him. Dawson arrested both, however, and
sent them to the police station. They were
held for court to await the result Of the
officers iniuriea
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
DID'T PAY THE TAX.

A saloonkeeper Charges a Broker With
Embezziling S216.
Henry Hays, who does business ss .
broker in different lines of goods, was COM
mitted to Jail yesterday by Alderman Nc
Masters to await hearing on a charge of
embezzlement The prosecutor is G.. H.
Hartman, q Manchester saloonkeeper,
who says that on the 9th of August
last he gave the defendant S216 to pay the
Government tax on five barrels of whisky
which he purchased in Kentucky, and that
instead of paying the tax the defendant ap-
propriated the money to his own use
There will be hearing in the case on We'd
nesday next
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
ARE HAVING HARD TIMES.

SharpsburY Spesk-Easies Must Close or
They VIII Be Prosecuted.
Burgess Dethlips, of Sharpsburg, has
issued notice to all speak-easy proprie-
tors to close up or they will be prosecuted.
The majority of them are located on Sec
ond, Third and Bridge streets, and it is
said that one or two of the larger ones sell
more beer than the licensed saloons of the
town. So much complaint has been made
recently that the Burgess is determined to
stop all illegal sales within the limits Of
the town.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
Fighting Over q Switch.

The Citizens Traction Company fled .
bill in equity yesterday against the Pitts
burg, Allegheny and Manchester Traction
Company, applying for an injunction to re-
strain the latter from laying switch at
the corner of Sixth street and Penn avenue.
1t is claimed that the defendant company
proposes to cut the road of the Citizens
Company and remove entirely the width of
the crossing, both the slot and track rails
and substitute some kind of cast iron con-
struction. This, 1t 10 claimed, would
weaken the Citizens' road ct that point
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
MONDAYS Trial List.

Common Pleas No. l-Badel vs Regina,
Raisig q Cows Covel & Co; Schmertz vs. Lig-
gett; Aronson VS. Rosenthal ct al; Chatfeld
ct al vs. James: Forsythe VS. McKcesport
Workingmen's Cooperative Association;
Globe Furniture Company vs. Ingram ct al,
Sfnnott & Co. VS. Bauer; Carey VS. Carey;
Richey vs. McMann; Gallagher vs. Carlisle,
Dun VS. Patterson ct al; Haymaker VS. MO
Cauley; Murray vs. Bright; Common onwealth
OF Pennsylvania VS. Shannon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
COOK HALL WAS COOL.
He Tells . Straight Story Against
His Former Associates.
ADMITS BEING A HURDERER.
A Young Woman Sues for $4,000 Damages
for Breach Of Promise.
WANT TO SET ASIDE A sHRRIFFs SALE

The trial Of John Hughes and Mike Cole.
man, charged with the robbery of Eve post.
Offices was resumed in the United States
District Court yesterday forenoon and waa
continued Vntil tomorrow, when the
prosecution expects to close its side of the
case. Cook Hall took the stand again
against the defendanta The registers Of
the various hotels where the four men had
stopped were shown Hall and he identified
their signatures a. made by him. The
dates were April II, IA, Is. 16, II, 10, 10,
%, A,27 and %.
A great deal of his testimony was given
on ross-exAnination. The attorney for
the defense tried his best to trip Hall, but
the witness was cool and collected and never
varied in his original story and never grew
confused. He coolly admitted that he had
been in the penitentiary twice, once for
murder and once for larceny, but when he
house in Johnstown, he refused to answer.
Trying to Confuse Cook Hall.
MI Breene-Did you not promise me
that you would 60 on the stand and swear
that Hughes and Coleman were innocent?
Mr.. Rall-No, sir, not just that
'sDid you not say that you had been
made promise of . light sentenceif you
would 60 on the stand and say that you and
Dowd committed these robberies?"
'tNo, sir, the Government made me no
such promise and I made no such state
ment"
"Don't you believe you will get lighter
sentence by this confession?"
ST certainly do, but have received no
promise. All MI. Lyon told me was that
he thought it would be best for me to plead
guilty."
'Didn't You always say you would 60 on
the stand and say these defendants were in
nocent?"
He Only Asked for Information.
'No. asked you what effect 1t would
have If did. did not say would do
so."
"Did you not say you had friends who
had enough influence to secure you . light
sentence sen lse If you pleaded guilty and make q
81 may have said So"
This concluded his testimony and the wit
on.
Jennie Nixon keeps hotel in Butler.
She identified Hall and Hughes a. Hamil-
ton and Raymond, and said they had
stopped with her several times between
April 10 and April %.
William Cooper, q merchant tailor Of
Butler, said he had met Hall, Dowd and
Coleman April II, in front of his store.
Several other witnesses identified the de-
PENDANTS and testified that they had seen
Hall, Dowd and Hughes around Butler,
between April and April 18 Court then
adjourned until 10 A NJ, Monday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
AIIsaHANY REPUBLICAN, PARADE

Tho Chief Marshal Makes Arrangements
for Next Saturday Night
Arrangements have been about completed
for the Republican parade In Allegheny on
Saturday evening, October %. Chief Mar
shal W. NJ. Kennedy has made his appoint-
ments and selected his oficers-J. A. Nc.
Laughlin to be Adjutant General, and
George N. Lacock, chief of staff, with T. R.
Morris Is marshal
The colors of the first division will be
red, of the second white, and OF the third
blue. Each division will carry at its head
. marker Of the respective colors. A long
list of aids has been selected, and all the
Republicans in the two cities are expected
in line.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
Another Big Business Block.

Heeren Bros, the wholesale jewellers,
took out building permit yesterday for
their new house at Penn avenue and Eighth
street. 1t is to be of stone and brick, so
feet front by 150 feet deep on Eighth street.
It is to be seven stories high and sur
mounted by a steeple 16 feet high, and will
run up into the air distance Of 127 feet
The cost will be S120, 900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
Enlarging the Competition.

Controller Morrow yesterday returned
from lis trip to'the East, where he went to
arrange for the hearing of the city's appeal
in the Dauphin county courts against the
State tax on the railroad compromise bonds.
While in Philadelphia he arranged with
several printing firms to bid on the trien-
nial assessment list of 1892. Pittsburp
printers are also expected to bid, but with
Philadelphia competition it is expected
lower prices will be secured. The last pub
LEGATION of the list cost 81 ZOO.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
Liouor and Clear Store Robbed.

The wholesale liquor and cigar store Of
Henry Heck, on Penn svenue, was robbed
late Friday night and sev eral boxes of fine
cigars and about 10 quarts Of liquors stolen.
Officers arrested james Sullivan, aged 10
years, who-was intoxicated, and afterward
confessed to the crima He was held for
court.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23

Asuistant Surgeon W. 8 Grim for the pun
ishment of Private Iams. Of the Tenth
Regiment during the Homestead troubles,
has been fixed for next Wednesday. On
the same day James Mcintosh and MrA
Jennie Marsh will be tried for the larceny
of jewelry belonging to the late Gamble
WieI
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
Whatever You Do,

Look over your furs now. While you can be
served on short notice now, such cannot be
the case later on, when the rush has set in.
Bring your iurs without further delay.
will reshape, redye, or simply clean them
whatever is needed. But they will look
like new garments again, and it will cost you
only trifle. WIN. GRABowsKY,
Practical Furrier, 707 Penn ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
Looking After Your Furs

Pays handsomely. II they show signs Of
long service bring them to No. 707 Penn ave-
nue.. where they can be re-shaped, re-dyed,
cleaned, etc, and all this at small outlay
Of cash. Your fur garments will look as
good as ne " after have handled them,
WV. GRABowsKY, Practical Furrier.
707 Penn avenue.