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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
PRESENTS AT CITY HALL

Plenty of Kind Remembrances and Good
Cheer in the Municipal Building.
City Hall officials observed their usual
custom of giving their subordinates Christ
mas presents, and nearly every man in the
building received something Chief Bige-
low presented each of his Office force with
handsome presents and the clerks in his de-
partment each received . silk umbrella.
City Treasurer Denniston gave his clerks
each big turkey. Delinquent Tax Col
lector Ford remembered all his clerks, but
to his chief clerk, Joseph Lewis, he gave q
handsome gold watch.
The police officials and front Office men
all received more turkeys, umbrellas and
presents of various kinds than they knew
what to do with.
The employees of Assistant Superintendent
Of Highways Paisley presented him with m
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
GOOD THINGS ALL SOLD.
The Market Was Swept of All Its Stores
Yesterday.

The Market Was Swept of All Its Stores
Yesterday.
The market was flooded with people all
day yesterday and until late last night
Extra help was needed to take care Of the
increased patronage.
After IL o'clock last night the stalls
looked empty, and their keepers wore a sat
isfed look. Even at that late hour the big
houses were well-6lled, but there was little
choice. Long rows Of game that had been
displayed early in the evening were gone.
The fish markets were bought out and even
the ordinary meats were pretty well sold.
The little stands which fringe the build
ing did a big business yesterday. Nearly
everybody stopped at some one of them
and laid in a supply of nuts, candies or
fruits The Christmas tree merchants dis
posed of most of their stock, and the holly
vender was kept busy handing out bundles
of this holiday trimming.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
THIS Is COLD WEATHER.
Nothing Warmer Is Promised by the Signal
Service Man To-Day.

Nothing Warmer Is Promised by the Signal
Service Man To-Day.
Those who believe in the modern doctrine
that the earth is approaching the sun grad
ually and that the winters are growing
warmer and the summer hotter had their
faith in the theory rudely shaken
yesterday. The weather was cold
enough to suit anybody The keen
and nipping air made well-clad
people shiver. The icy zephyrs CONCEALED
the blood in the ears and chaied the hands
until more than one cried out with pain.
The lowest temperature was 10 degrees
above zero and the average Ii, which is 81
degrees below the normal The weather
promises to be just as cold to-day. This
will be pleasant news to the lovers of skat-
ing and the boys who like coasting, but the
families shy on natural gas, and they are
numerous, will be sorry to hear it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

tree with candies, books and presents for
all. With the elders it began in the way
of quiet little entertainments, receptions
and friendly gatherings. whsre old friends
meet and have word to say of the olden
days, when they, too, were young enough
to appreciate Christmas tree, q popgun or
a new pair of boots with copper toes
Giving, Not Receiving.
They are not in the receiving business
now, are these elders, unless it be a nice
little packet of cigars, or slippers, or some
thing more valuable, while the elderly lady
will be quite content with her bonnet, un-
less, of conrse, the giver should insist on
diamond or sealskin.
They are giving now, are these elders,
and giving freely, if the word of the store
keepers, jewellers and all business men can
be taken as fact, and this will be proven by
the little ones this morning, when all these
mysterious packages will be opened and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

spread forth to their surprise and delight.
The blizzard has no terrors for Pitts
burgers judging from the crowds in the
streets and stores on Christmas Eve. Every
body was on one errand bent, and that was
shopping. Every store was wide open and
crowded to suffocation. The jewelry, candy
stores and the express Offices did an especi-
ally heavy business
For the Inner Man.
The markets did big business in articles
for the inner man, such as turkeys and game
of all kinds, the noble American bird pre-
dominating Many filled basket destined
to grace the festive Christmas board to-day
passed through the markets last evening.
There was also brisk demand for holly,
mistletoe, Christmas trees and other decor
atoms The fruit men were not forgotten,
and they secured their share of the spoils
The toy man must have entirely sold out.
as every boy met on the street was armed
with rocking horse, wagon or drum The
express drivers could not have slept a mo-
ment last night if thev delivered even half
the goods in their offices and on the side
walks.
There were many pleasing sights to be
seen on the streets. Young couples were
seen, often accompanied by an evergreen
brush, with their faces shining with the Joy
within them, enough to make the crnstiest
old bachelor envious The husband was
there, carrying a market basket out of
which peeped big turkey fanked with
celery and such things There were happy
families, father and several of his young
est, all laden down with tov wagons, drums,
etc, making bee line for home.
The Street Cars Were Crowded.
The street cars were crowded and did Q
rushing business, and it was quite feat for
some OF the people to get on, laden as they
were, and when inside to save their pre-
cious packages from destruction.
At the different depots there was stand.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
ONE YEAR Of PROSPERITY
And Pittsburg Dutifully Celebrates
With Heavy Purchases.
MANY POCKET LADEN SHOPPERS
PoStOfices, cypress ufices and Marriage
Licenses Booming.
MIDNIGHT SERVICES AT TRINITY

Sweetness lcng drawn out might be the
youths description of Christmas this year,
as it is rather elongated. 1t really began
with dusk last night and will not end until
daylight Tuesday morning. There is some
thing so epidemic in either joy or sorrow
that they spread like wild6re through
human sympathy. Joy and happiness reign
Just now, when all the world is giving and
all the world receiving, and, Judging from
the throngs of well dressed, package-laden
hurrying people, Pittsburg has nothing to
want that prosperity cannot give.
The real season of pleasure with the chill
dren began last night, when many churches
and Sunday schools threw open their doors
to welcome both their scholars and passing
little strangers to q gorgeous Christmas
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

ing room only. Many were going long
distances to eat their Christmas dinner with
friends and relatives whom, perhaps, they
had not seen for years. Many of the rail-
roads did give any reduction in fares,
but the crowd seemed as big as in former
years Small boys were wrestling with
Christmas trees and velocipedes as big as
themselves, but they struggled bravely, and
finally successfully The employees of the
stores will sing a pean of joy, and so will
many other people. when the festive season
is over, Judging from their fatigued looks
last night
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
AN UNKNOWN DONOR.

A Woman Who Every Year Gives Presents
to the Poor.
Together with large package of chill
dren's books and toys, Chief Elliot of the
Department of Charities yesterday received
the following letter: s..
r. C. Elliot: .., ....s-... ......
DEAR SIR-Find herewith few little
things, which please deliver to some OF your
little folk, which 1 trast viii please and
make them happy. Respectfully,
A. FRIEND.
Every Christmas for the past five years,
this mysterious donor has sent something
for the children. Chief Elliot knows who
the person is, but at his or her request re-
fuses to give the name.
The children at the City Poor Farm were
not forgotten. Last night Santa Claus visi-
ted the Farm and left a gift and some candy
for each poor little soul. To-day the In
mates will gather around table loaded
with q toothsome Xmas dinner. There
will be 1000 pounds of turkey to start with
and all the pleasant trimmings will go with
it =. -sE %"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
A FEMALE PICKPoCKET,

She Secures a Purse With $50 in 1t at the
Market House.
Mary Eaby, of Lawrenceville, was ar
rested last evening on a charge of having
taken a pocketbook. The complaint was
made by Mary Turney, of Wightman's
Row, Carson street, Southside. She alleges
while at the market house she caught Mrs
Eaby in the act of taking her pocketbook.
She called an officer who arrested the
woman and took her to Central station.
The pocketbook which contained $50 was
found on her. She afterwards furnished
bail for her appearance at the hearing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
PREPARING FOB FEBRUARY 22D.
Committees Are Appointed to Arrange 70
a Big Parade.

Big Parade.
The Allegheny division of the Washing
tons Birthday Parade Committee met in
Common Council Chamber last night to ap-
point committees and make arrangements
for the parade. Delegates representing 20
councils of the Jr. o. o. A. NJ, two of the
Sr. Order five lodges of the L. o. L., two
of the K G. E and one council OF the D. of
L. were present.
The following Executive Committee was
appointed: William Herbert, R. H. Lore,
Samuel Lindsey. Robert Mcneil, Fl. c. Nc
Kee and Robert Gordon. The committee
will hold another meeting at the same place
on Saturday evening, January z. when all
arrangements tor the parade will be com-
rleted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
AMUSED THE CROWD.

One Persons Novel Idea of Transporting q
Big Christmas Tree.
Quite a novel Christmas sight was wit
messed on Fifth avenue yesterday afternoon
at 8 O'Clock on Fifth avenue cable car
bound for the suburbs. Somebody had
evidently found a new method OF trans
porting his Christmas tree home.
A gigantic Christmas tree was lashed up
right to the dashboard of the rear platform
and lowered majestically over the roof of
the car. It seemed to amuse the holiday
crowd immensely.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
TRAINS BADLY DELAYED.
Impossible to Make Schedule Time on Ac-
count of the Weather.

Impossible to Make Schedule Time on Ac-
count of the Weather.
Once more the through trains on the
Pennsylvania road were knocked topsy-
turvy last evening The Columbian express
is due in Pittsburg at 9 o'clock, but at this
hour the express had not vel
reached Altoona, and the dispatchers
did not know what was the matter. The
train was marked annulle6 on the bulletin
boards. The limited and last line also were
several hours late. The grumbling of pas
sengers resembled the rumbling of an earth.
quake, but the public must expect belated
trains when the travel is heavy and the
weather cold.
All the Eastern trains were crowded last
evening. Three sections of the fast line
were run to accommodate the people.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
WILL START 8 NEW PLANT,
A Pittsburg Glass Company Secures Control
of House at Beaver Falls.

A P1ttsburg Glass Company Secures Control
of House at Beaver Falls.
1t is reported that representative OF
the United States Glass Company has COM
pleted negotiations whereby this company
will secure control of the idle glass house at
Beaver Falls. The arrangements are that
the United States Glass Company rig up
the plant, make the necessary repairs and
start up the house at once. Three hundred
men will be employed and druggists goods
will be made specially. This company's
houses in this city has been devoted almost
exclusively to the manufacture of table,
ware, and it is thought tie plant at Beaver
Falls is intended to supply the deficiency
the concern has heretofore experienced in
this particular class of flint glass manufac-
ture.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS,

Chief Elliot VIII Make 1t So for at Leas,
One Family.
Chief Elliot, of the Department of Chari-
ties, will make one little home happy to-
day. During the week Mrs. Mary Can
ming, of the East End, called at the depart
ment for aid. She and her children were
starving and freezing. The case was in
vestigated and found to be needy one. o.,
Mr.. Elliot sent them the necessities
needed. He was interested in the case, and,
as he so often does, went into his own
pocket and bought the children Christmas
gifts. To-day he will see that the family
has better dinner than it has had Tor years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
ADetectixs in rrouhla.

G. D. Hammond was placed in the Allie
gheny lookup last night on charge of dis
orderly conduct Hammond claims to be
an officer of the Merchants Detective
Agency, of Pittsburg. He went to house
on Montgomery avenue with warrant for
a woman. She refused to go with him, and
IL IL alleged he drew Q revolver, and raised
a disturbance. Officer Holly arrested him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
Christmas at a Hospital.

Christmas was appropriately celebrated
by the patients and occupants of the Ho-
meopathic Hospital last night Every pa
tient and employe received present from
a Chrhtmas tree. Rev. A. w. Arundel
made q short address and music enlivened
the celebration.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
A Christmas Gift for Firemen.

The members of the Columbia Engine
Company, Allegheny, received hand
some Christmas present last evening. 1t
was in the shape of twenty beautifully
bound volumes comprising the works of
Charles Dickens, Alexander Dumas and
Victor Hugo The donors were Miss
Eugene and John R. CARROT, of Sandusky
street, Allegheny:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
Steel Company's Election.

The stockholders of the Columbia Iron
and Steel Company was held at Uniontown
yesterday. The officers elected were: Robert
Hogsett, President; James A. Searight,
Vice President; w. N. Kratzer Secretary;
NJ. H. Bowman, Treasurer; John K. Ewing,
c. Yeager, H. c. Rush, E NJ Butz and
Nathaniel Ewing directors
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
TOO CLOSE TO SUNDAY.

Yesterday Was Not as Good 3 Day fol
Marriage Licenses as Usual.
The number of marriage licenses issued
yesterday is unusually small as compared
with those formerly issued on the day be-
fore Christmas
Last year there were 81 licenses issued on
December "a Yesterday the number only
reached 40. This is accounted for by reason
OF Christmas falling on Sunday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

excellent crayon portrait of himself framed
and hung up in his house to surprise him:
The clerks in the City Assessors office
all received silk umbrellas from Smith
field street firm.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25
Yule Club Banquet.

Yule Club Banquet
The Yule Log Club, composed of a num-
Der of East End young men, had feast at
the Duouesne last evening. Covers were
laid for is, and music was furnished by .
local orchestra.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

DR. B. NJ. HAHNA Eye, ear," nose and
throat diseases exclusively. ONCE 720 Penn
street, Pittsburg, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

DR. JOHN CooPER, JR. Ear, nose, throat and
chest diseases. ONCE Westinghouse build.
ing, Pittsburg, Pa. Hours II \. ~ toEP
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-25

heau OF the transportation companies take
an active interest. In the case of the
American Express Company, the corpora
tion pays the annual dues tor its agent, and
Is glad 10 be represented in the trade organi-
cation. In Pittsburg the express agents
state that they are not given a chance to
work with other business people in the
Chamber Of Commerce.
Money Couldn't BE Better Spent
Mr.. Kingsburv in discussing the canal
said: 81 don't know anything about the de-
tails OF the project, but believe it will be
E good thing Tor the country and money
well spent. am not worried about the
feasibility of the scheme. That is a question
Tor the engineers 1 am in favor of any
Improvement that will help business"
II viii be remembered that some time
ago the Wells, Fargo Express Company
was forced out of Pittsburg. 1t leased the
express privileges from the Pittsburg and
Western road, but when it was purchased
by the Baltimore and Ohio.
the United States Company got pos
session. For a time the Wells.
Fargo Company intended TO maintain
It's Pittsburg Office by using the river to
Wheeling and the Wheeling and Lake Erie
road from that point, but finally owing to
the roundabout route the plan was aban-
doned This bit of ancient history is cited
tc show how competition is stif1ed in Pitts
burg. With a canal to the lakes and
navlcable. river to Cincinnati both cities
would be better off so far as transportation
facilities are concerned.
l. Y. Brookfeld, also a National Board
Of Trade delegate, sprained his ankle some
time ago, and has been unable to walk since
without crutches. Mr. Brookfeld believes
waterways should be built and the rivers
improved to hold down the railroads. 81
haven't looked into the Erie canal scheme"
be said, 'fbut 1 have heard considerable
about its object and it is good. OF course
everything depends on its feasibility. I
believe all our large rivers should be
utilized, and the work should be done
by competent Government engineerA The
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-15
SUMMONS.

TN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF LOS AN
i geles County, State of California.
Angeles County, County, State 81 of California, and the
filed IL in sa OF Los angeles
o. H. Churchill and William Riley, plaint-
ifs, VS.. Otiska A George, W. H. George, Harry
B. George, 8. L. Myers, defendants.
The people of the state of California send
greeting to: otiska A. George, W, H. George,
You are hereby required to appear in an
action brought against you by the above named
plaintiffs in the Superior Court of the County
of Los Angeles, State of California, and to
answer the complaint filed therein, within
ten days exclusive of the day of SER
yicel after the service on you of this summons,
where, within thirty days, or judgment by de-
fault will be taken against you according to
the prayer of said complaint .
of this court for the foreclosure of a mortgage
described in the said complaint and executed
by the said Otiska A. George and W. FL George
on the 10th day of August, A. d. 1883, to secure
the payment of their certain promissory note
of that date for the sum of eight hundred and
forty dollars and interest, payable to plaintiffs
one year after date, that the premises conveyed
by said mortgage may be sold, and the proceeds
applied to the payment of the amount of said
note and interest and costs OF suit; and in case
such proceeds are not sufficient 70 pay the same,
then to obtain an execution against said Otiska
A. George and W. H George for the balance re-
manning due; and also that the defendants and
all persons claiming by through or under them,
may be barred and foreclosed of all right, title,
| claim, lien, equity of redemption and interest
| and further relief Reference is had to COM
plant for particulars.
And you are hereby notified that if you fail to
appear and answer the said complaint as above
required, the said plaintiffs will apply to the
court for the relief demanded in the said COM
plant.
Given under my hand and the seal of the
Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles,
State of California, this 3rd day of Novem-
ber, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninety-one.
TsEAL L. H. WARD, Clerk.
By d. E. ADAMS, Deputy Clerk.
JONES & CARLTON, Attorneys.
D
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-15
La Grippei

The tendency of this disease toward
pneumonia is what makes it dangerous.
La grippe requires precisely the same
treatment as a severe cold. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is famous for its
cures of severe colds. This remedy
successfully counteracts the tendency OF
the disease to result in pneumonia,
provided that proper care be taken to
avoid exposure when recovering from
the attack. Careful inquiry among the
many thousands who have used this
remedy during the epidemics of the
past two years has failed to discover a
single case that has not recovered or
that has resulted in pneumonia. Fifty
cent and 81 bottles for sale by @. F.
Heinzeman, 222 North Main street.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-15
Notice for Publication of Time for
Proving Will, Etc.
No. 1891

No. 1891.
TN THE SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF
Il California, county of Los Angeles, IS.
In the matter of the estate of George w
Dumbe1l, Jr., deceased,
Notice is hereby given that Thursday, the
25th day of February, 1892 at 10 o'clock a. m
of said day, at the court room of this court, de
partment two thereof, in the city OF Los
Angeles, county of Los Angeles, and State o.
California, has been appointed as the time
and place for hearing the application of Anna
D. Dumbell, praying that document now on
file in this court purporting to be the last will
and testament of the said dt ceased, be admitted
to probate, that letters testamentary be issued
thereon to said petitioner, at which time and
place all persons interested therein may ap'
pear and contest the same.
Dated, February 6, 1892.
T. II. WARD, County Clerk.
By F. e. LOWRY, Deputy.
SMITH. WINDER SMITH, Attorneys for Petl
TONER. 2-14-1Ot
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-15
c. r. HErNZEMAN,
Druggist & Chemist
No. 222 N. Main st., Los Angeles, Cal.
Prescriptions carefully compounded day and
night. m22-tf
Notice for Publication of Time for
Proving Will, Etc.
No. $4,000.

No. 5000.
TN THE sUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF
i California, county OF Los Angeles-ss
Amestoy, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Friday, the
10th day of February. 1892, at 10 o'clock m.
Department Two thereof. in the city of Los
Angeles, county of Los Angeles, and state Of
place for hearing the application of Juanita
A. Gless, Antonio Amestoy and John B. Ames
toy, praying that document now on file
will and testament of the said deceased, be
admitted to probate, that letters testamentary
be issued thereon to said petitioners,
terested therein may appear and contest the
same.
Dated February 5, 1892.
T. H. WARD, County Clerk.
ByF. Il. LOWRY, Deputy.
SMITH, wINDER & SMITH. Attorneys for Peti-
tioners. 2-6 I'd