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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
BUSY DAYS FOB UNCLE SAM.
Holiday Presents Keep the Postofice En-
ployes on the Go.

Holiday Presents Keep the Postoffce EN-
ployes on the Go.
Yesterday was one of the busiest davs in
the history of the Pittsburg Pcstofice. Up
until yesterday the work had been increased
but little, but yesterday the rush COM
menced. In the earlier part of the day the
matter received was principally for points
outside of Pittsburg, but toward evening
the local mail grew heavy. At the
central Office and all the stations
all the subs and extra employees were put at
work and kept going at double turn. To-
day it is thought the work will be heavier.
The new cancelling machine that has been
received was started for the first time, and
was of great assistance. 1t will cancel
$4,000 letters and postal cards an hour, do
ing the work of six men, and the labor
thus saved was utilized in sorting and dis
tributing mail
Tonight there will be an extra delivery
bv carriers from to 10 O'Clock. The dis
tribution will be from the. main Office and
also the stations, but only to the residences.
Everything that looks like Christmas gift
will be rushed TO its destination. On SIM
day the carriers and box windows will be
open from A. NJ. TO 5P. NJ The general
delivery will be open all day and night as
usual
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
Save Money, and Still Get the Best.
MelIOr & Hoene, ~ Fifth Avenue.

Chickering, Hardman, Krakauer, Vose &
Sons, Kimball and many other makes OF
pianos. An immense stock in rosewood,
French and American walnut antique
oak, mahogany and other fancy woods, is
daily arriving
In magnificence of design and finish Of case
they surpass anything heretofore shown
In tnis market. Rich, chaste and beau
tifuI
In our line we carry the largest and most
magnificent stock in this section of the
country. Our display is now greater,
grander and more complete than ever be-
fore. Everything we sell we guarantee to
be as absolutely perfect as can be made.
Our prices are most reasonable considering
quality and durability. Old pianos and
organs taken in exchange, New pianos
rented and rent applied en- purchase.
Full line of low price pianos and organs.
Cash or installments. Catalogues and
full Information free to any address.
Large line of Peloubet chlur organs
always on hand. Open this evening.
MELLoR & HoENE, Founded 1881,
Warerooms, u Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
HaniIton,s Holiday Sales

Open this evening unit
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
THE SONGS OF YALE.
Students Render the Glees and
Catches of Their College and
CAPTURE A LARGE AUDIENCE.
Carnegie Hall Crowded With the Fest
People of the Two Cities.
AUDITORS GREEDY FOR MORE MUSIC

If The audience which filled Carnegie
Hall last night had had its way the Yale
boys would still be singing to the tune of
the light guitar. AS it was the concert
wound up at 1890 after an average of two
glees had been sung for every one upon the
programme, and the Banjo Clnb had re-
sponded to as many encores. That is the
sort of impression the Yale Glee and Banjo
Club made.
1t takes q battalion of college boys to
wake up the sort of audience that made
Carnegie Hall last night look like flower
garden. Kid gloves must have been split
by the dozen. The audience was something
like the sky over Pittsburg yesterday; it
was cloudy with black dress coats; for snow,
there were e1panses of shirt bosom; here
and there the sun broke through in the
eyes of beauty, and there were enough
dresses of blue, as there were cerulean
patches in yesterdays winter sky, to please
any Yale man. 1t was very pretty sight,
especially from the galleries, which were
also well filled.
In every row almost distinguished citi-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
BUT ONE CRUST LEFT.
The First Application for Aid From the
amily of striking Miner.

The First Application for Aid From the
anlily of Striking Miner.
Mrs. James Campbell, wife of a striking
miner at Elizabeth, went to McKeesport
yesterday with a pitiful story of her own
and her neighbors' sufferings for food, fuel
and clothing in this severe winter weather.
She talked iptelligently of the situation,
saying all their troubles arose from the
strike, and that want in its most dreadful
shape Is being felt in many homes. She
sad the people involved in this strike had
been on the verge of absolute suffering for
weeks but while the weather was not so
cold they we're able to conceal their condi-
tion from the outside world, in the fear that
If their straits were known the operators
would hold out to compel their men 10 go to
work at the reduced rates
This is the first application for aid that
has been luade to the poor authorities at
Ncheesport. The woman said she had one
piece Of loaf of bread left in the house for
her hungry ones, and not another morsel OF
anything to eat
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
SLATE REPORTED FIXED.
Who the Lucky Ones-Are Is as Great a
Mystery as Ever-A Lively Conversation
in Which Controller Morrow Comes Out

Who the Lucky Ones.Are Is as Great a
Mystery as Ever-A Lively Conversation
in Which Controller Morrow Comes Out
About Even.
A pleasing calm may now settle-over the
political situation in the CITY, as it is
stated positively that the slate has been
fixed just who fixed it, or how it was
fixed, is a secret until the time comes when
1t is deemed best to let the story slip.
The Republican primaries take place lust
one week from to-day, and some lively
hustling will be INDUCED in by several can
didates for the Mayoralty who haven't yet
heard of the slate lately decided upon.
Even those who have heard are doing lust
as much guessing as they did before. as
nothing definite is known of even single
name on the ticket Of course the usual
surmises are INDUCED in, the result being
that every name heretofore mentioned is
again run in, so that none are left out in
the general surmises as to the people and
positions on the ticket.
''You can say" said q well-known poll
tician and Court House official, ''that the
slate has been decided upon, and, though
there may be skirmish in the convention,
it will go through" What the all-im-
portant names were the gentlemen would
not say.
Controller Morrow is having what he
says is pleasant holiday time in answering
queries regarding his candidacy Late yes
terday afternoon a city employe entered
Mr.. MorrowIs office with this bold state
ment:
II hear you are going to'be Controller
again?"
mo. SIR" responded Mr.. Morrow. 'T
have been Controller again a few times, and
this time I am out of it. "
But the Democrats are going to lndorse
you?"
II will positively decline"
But the Republicans are going to in
dorse you also?"
Il will write letter to both conventions
positively declining to allow them to use my
name, said the Controller. ~
But they won't pay any attention to
Then, sir, I'll appeal to the public. I'll
write letter to the people telling them how
L stand and that will not accept the nomi-
nation"
Write to the people, bosh. When you
write to the people you write to everybody,
you."
Then, sir, I'll-I'll-" but the Con-
Eroller never said what he would do, so the
opJect OF his wrath escaped.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

of the strike was only question of a few
hours Then we ascertained from one of
the rollers that the strike had been declared
of, and we went to Beaver Falls because
there was chance to secure higher wages.
We went on such short notice that we did
not have time to consult the officers of
Honor Lodge, had we so desired. But we
were violating no rule or law of the Anal
gamate1 Association, and there was no
necessity of consulting any of the officers of
any lodge. We are not now filling the
positions of union men who would other
wise have been taken back, as many of
these men have secured places elsewhere.
In conclusion we want to say that we went
to the meeting of Honor Lodae last Satur-
day night to explain our positions in this
matter, but we were denied admission, and
no opportunity has ever been afforded us to
show that we in no way violated any rule
or law of the Association"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
TROUBLE IN THE FAMILY.

A Husband Charges His Mother-in-LaW
With AssauIting HimSA Lively Scene
in Business Ofce-TaIking of Divorce
Proceedings.
There will be a very interesting assault and
battery case before Alderman Reilly this
afternoon. A husband of eight months is
pitted against his mother-in-laW. The
parties are Charles Anderson, the coal
operator, and Mrs Margaret Henderson,
wife of q. G. Henderson, the Seventh ave-
nue. Wholesale druggist.
Mr. Anderson married Miss Henderson
last May, and ever since his mother-in-lav
and ne have not been getting along too
smoothly. Soon after we were married,
said Mr.. Anderson yesterday, "she called
at my otflce. Her husband was with her,
and she said she wanted an explanation of
some OF my actions. Mrs. Henderson ac-
cused me of doing things unbecoming hus-
band. l denied the charges, but she in
sisted there was plenty of proof. It turned
out later that it was another man. These
little fights kept up, and finally the Hen
dersons made my wife go back to their
home. They said had treated her brutal
ly. She says not
Several days ago 1 got q letter from
Thomas Marshall telling me my wife in
tended to apply for divorce. 1 do not see
on what grounds she can get it. Wednes-
day Mrs. Henderson came to see me. She
took seat close beside me and asked me
what intended to do. 1 told her there
was nothing to be done, as they
had applied for a divorce. 1 added
that if my wife did not secure
one would This seemed to make her
mad. She caught up a heavy ruler lying
on the desk and struck me across the nose. %
Mr. Anderson here displayed q much
bruised member. "She then jumped up
and started toward the door," continued
Mr.. Anderson. Gas she went she grabbed
a paperweight from my desk and threw it
at my head. My brother George tried to
quiet her and she knocked him down. FL
nally after hurting an ink bottle at me she
left the Office.
81 had grown tired of these calls and her
treatment and thought it would be better
to enter suit against her,"
NERVOUS headaches promptly cured by
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
KNEW KoIKIKG ABOUT THEM

Ex-President William Weihe Denies All
knowledge of the Poison Cases.
William Weihe, ex-President of the
Amalgamated Association, returned home
from Philadelphia yesterday. He had been
at the convention of the American Fedora
tion of Labor, and after its adjournment
spent some time visiting Eastern mills. He
was pleased with his trip. When asked
about the Homestead poison charges, he
said: These charges were made after 1
LETT the city. All L know shout them is
what read in Eastern papers. can't saw
whether they will amount to anything, as L
know nothing about them"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
HAS NOT SOLD OUT.

1t Is Denied That the Westinghouse Com
pany Has Left Its Contract.
The report that the Westinghouse Com
panv had sold out their rights to the con-
tract for lighting the Worlds Fair to the
Edison Electric Light Company is denied
by that company as containing not yes
tige of truth. In this connection George
Westinghouse, JE, was seen yesterday. He
said the story was without foundation.
THESE reports, said Mr.. Westinghouse,
"are evidently put out in the interests of
the General Company to prevent large
number of customers from. transferring
their business to the Westinghouse Com
pany." S. D. Greene, Assistant General
Manager of the Edison General Electric
Company, said that he had not heard from
Chicago concerning the alleged deal, and
therefore could give no information on the
subject.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
Through Trains DELAYED,

Owing to the heavy travel and the cold
weather the through trains on the PennsyI-
vania road are badly demoralized All the
trains from the East were late last evening.
The Columbian express was two hours be-
hind, the way and mail trains were several
hours slower than the schedule, and the
fast line was annulled and came in as a Sec
tion OF the Chicago limited Ever since
the time of the Columbia was changed to
benefit Pittsburgers, this express has been
lsIe, and soon will be regarded as a Jonah.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
CAUGHT IN THE POLICE NEE

AUGUST BLUME, of Dunbar, is in jail for
selling liquor without paying q Government
tax.
JAMES GILLIGHAN cut Edward Kane on the
forehead and wrist with knife in a fight in
Masters alley last evening.
THOMAS WHITAKER, of the Calling Gun.
charged with criminal libel, was relea sed
from Jail yesterday on 81 900 bail.
RICHARD JONES was arrested at Carnegie,s
Thirty-third Street mills last night AZ sus-
picious character. He had on q coat like
those worn at the workhouse and he told
the men in the mill he had escaped from
Claremont.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
The Woman Identified.

The woman found in the hallway of 125
Fourth avenue yesterday morning bv
Letter Carrier Linderman, was last night
identified as Mary Cecilia Wallace, about
IS years old, who recently was hired as
janitress of the building. She lived with
Mrs. Eta Beven, of 1861 Rebecca street,
Allegheny. The deceased was the widow
of an old soldier. An inquest will be held
to-day
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
Prizes Won by Many.

The Lotus Club, of the Southside, held
the first of a series of social entertainments
for the members last night There were
contests in various games and the following
S. Jones, S. w. Church, Fred Benz, z.
Ernwein, R. K. Stanley, L. Rohrhashs,
Henry Olnhaudeir, H. Rectanus and A.
ErnWein
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
Sixth Ward Suggestions.

At meeting of the Democratic Com
mittee of the Sixth ward, Pittsburg, last
night, it was decided to hold the sugges-
tion meeting at the Forbes school house
Friday evening, December 30, at 7:3O
O'Clock. The candidates to be nominated are
Assessor, Constable, two School Directors
and the election officer of each district
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

The people of Millvale are greatly
alarmed over fire in a cinder bank which
is 800 feet long and 300 feet wide and
nearly 80 feet deep. The fire started about
a month ago, and has been gradually in
creasing since. Trenches will likely be
dug around the pile and the fire flooded,
as it is menace to the surrounding prop
erty to remain as it now is.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

to possess Even this song was re-de-
manded, and so the last verse was done
over in whispered pantomIme. The last
number was the regulation finale. bright
Colleg Years." with its stirring patriotic
sentim ent: ''For God, for Country and for
Yale"
After the concert most of the audienc ce
and their entertainers went across the river
to the ball at the Pittsburg Club.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
A Professional LITTER.

The Allegheny police learned yesterday
that the woman who was arrested for steal
ing goods from Boggs & Buhl on Thursday
is q professional shoplifter, and that her
real name is Mrs Louisa Logan, instead of
Louisa Rusler Her room was searched
and many articles that she had stolen were
found. She will probably be given hear
ing this morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
Stopped Work in the Mill.

The large steel hammer at divers FiE-
teenth street mill got out of order yesterday
and could not be got into working order
during the entire day. The entire plant
was practically brought to a stand, as the
workmen could not continue their work
while this part of the mill was suspended.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
Texas Rates to Be Restored.

For several months the freight rates to
Texas common points have been in a state
of topsy-turvy. Indeed, this is their nor
NAL condition. Occasionally the railroad
companies meet and bury the hatchet, but
it isn't long before somebody digs it up.
The wire nail rate from PIttsburg has been
cut from 81 cents to 43. Now the railroads
serve notice that they will meet January
and restore rates on a new basis. a grand
shaking up is promised.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
Thomas c. Martin Killed

Thomas c. Martin, formerly well known
in the baking business in this city, was
killed yesterday afternoon at Mcdonald
station by being run down on the Pittsburg.
Cincinnati, Chicago and ST. Louis Railroad
He was about 30 years of age and leaves a
wife and four children living in Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
Highway Robbery in Pittsburr,

Thomas Kinney, of Westmoreland
county, was Thursday night knocked down
and robbed of $40 BY Mike Montague. The
robber was caught and the money secured.
The assault occurred at Penn avenue and
Fifth street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
NO CHANCE TO EXPLAIN.

Members of the Amalgamated Association
State Their Position.
The members of Honor Lodge of the
Amalgamated Association at New Castle,
who went to Beaver Falls, having been sus-
pended by the association for so doing,
have stated their position in letter which
says: "We were informed by one of the
rollers at Beaver Falls that the surrender
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
His Charges Too High,

John w. Van Malta, of Erie, was lodged
Jail last night by Deputy United State.
Marshal CARRIER on a warrant charging him
with receiving and retaining excessive
compensation for prosecuting pension
claims
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
A Telegraph Operator Under susniciou

A Telegraph Operator Under Suspicion.
M. S. Gates, who claims to be telegraph
operator from Steubenville, O., was ar
rested at Kaufmanns' store yesterday after
noon as suspicious character On the
prisoners person was found some papers
belonging to Mrs Horton, of Wylie ave-
nue., which are supposed to have been
stolen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
Union Temperance Meeting.

The Union temperance meeting will be
held in the rooms of the Keeley League to-
morrow evening, beginning 7:30 Francis
Murphy and Prof Weeden are in Rhode
Island and can't be present as expected.
Speeches will be made by the old-timers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
The Guards VIII Be There

Attorney General Greenland was in town
yesterday. He said the State Guard would
attend President Cleveland's inauguration.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

SEND for catalogue and price list Of all
kinds of wines, liquors and cordials to Max
Klein, Allegheny, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

SPECIAL display of Christmas novelties in
silk umbrellas and canes at James H. Aiken
& Co.'s, 100 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

On our second floor. We have over
fifty pianos and organs. We want
them all sold-"every one"-by the
25th of December. They range at fol-
lowing prices: Pianos, from SIS to $500;
organs, $25 to $l25. More than half OF
these instruments are perfectly new.
Come in and see and hear them. We will
give to you on easy payments. They
will make beautiful Christmas gift.
S. HAMILTON,
81 and 90 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

SUEDE mousquetaires OF all the colors of
the rainbow and black, IRON 81 up.
LOUVRE.
"a Sixth street, directly opposite BJOu The
ater
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
CAUGHT AN OLD JAILBIRD.
AP1ckpocket Who Has Spent the Last Five
Christmas Days Behind Bars.

Christmas Days Behind Bars.
Police Inspector McKelvey yesterday
afternoon arrested Jack McCurdy. He was
caught at the corner of Fifth avenue and
Smithfield street with his hand in a
woman's pocket The prisoner was recog-
nized as an old offender, who has served,
according to the Inspector, more or less
time in the penitentiary. When arrested,
McCurdy plead for his liberty, saying that
it would be the first Christmas he spent out
side the penitentiary in five years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
b. &B.

Large lot gents navy blue white polka
dot silk muff1ers on sale this morning.
Scarce and i'll great demand.
BoGGs & BUHL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
GOOD SECONDHAND ORGANS FOR
$40.
Henricks Music Company, Ltd.

HeHIIChs MuSIc OOIhPdny' LIus
We have q number of second-han organs
in good condition which we will sell from
so up. Good chance for cash buyer and
those desiring payments will have easy
terms offered.
Open in the evenings.
HENRICKs MUSIC Co., LTD,
l0I and lO3 Fifth avenue,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

DE Wits Little Early Risers. Best pill
for biliousness, sick headache, malaria.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
Pure Food PRODUCES.

Miller Bros, 1872 Federal street, Allegheny.
sell only the finest and purest of groceries
reasonable. Goods delivered everywhere,
Send for price list.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

CLOSING out all our ladies' silk handker-
chiefs less than cost to-day. LTTTELL's,
208 Smithfeld street
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
The Leading PrrrssURe. Pa.
Dry Goods House. Saturday, Dec. "a, 1892
JOS. HORNE & CO.'S
PENN AVE. STORES,
OPEN TILL 8 O'CLOCK TONIGHT
Saturday
The Last and
The Big Day.
All stocks in all departments re-
plenished-store in full opera
ton until 9 o'clock tonight.

IlOH uuIll y y ClOCk IO-QlSnL.
Special Holiday prices on fine
Furs, helped by the cold weather,
have made wonderful increase in
the business of this department.
You can buy to-day and tonight
Fur Sets, Fur Mufs and Fur Capes;
finest Alaska Seal Skin Mufs, Capes,
Jackets and Goats, and elegant fur
lined and trimmed Jackets, Capes,
Mantles and listers at lower prices
than ever before. So near Christ
mas now-just bring the favored one
in and have the garment tried on so
she can have it to wear tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

DR. B: M. HANNA. Eye, ear, nose and
throat diseases exclusively. ONCE 79OPenn
street, Pittsburg, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24
Have You Forgotten Anything?

If you have, we shall be open until II
o'clock this evening. Come in and see us.
HARDY & HAYES, jewelers.,
629 Sm1thfield street,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

WEST VIRGINIA development as 1t will
affect Pittsburg, its natural. metropolis, a
feature of TEE DISPATCH to-morrov.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-24

Secondhand 'Uprights" for S135 and Up.
Mellor & Hoene, "a Fifth Avenue.
Several excellent "uprights" for sale,
only slightly used. Will be sold for $i35
and up. Cash or payment. see these
pianos. Open Saturday evenings
MELLoR & HoENE. Founded 1881,
Warerooms, n Fifth avenue