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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18
HIS BOAT ANCHORED.
Captain james Gordon, an Old Riverman
and Pittsburg FinancIer, Gone Beyond
Recall-From q Grocer's Boy to . Ma

Captain james Gordon, an Old Riverman
and Pittsburg Financler, Gone BEYOND
Recall-From q Grocer's Boy to . Ma
poleon of Finance
Captain James Gordon died at his resi-
dence, No. 63 Union avenue, Allegheny,
Yesterday morning. of inflammation of the
stomach. He had been sick for about two
months, but it had only been within the
past two weeks that he was confined to his
bed.
Captain Gordon was one OF the best known
rivermen on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers
in his younger days, and later was con.
sidered a Napoleon OF finance in Pittsburg.
He was born in Pittsburg on June "a. 1924.
Early in life he was apprenticed to James
Baxter; the grocer and boat store man, Mt
Snrtn Smitnield ID. street ,,,a and First avenue
working for Mr.. Baxter. he. attended
night school for six months. This was the
extent of the education, of a man, who
builded one OF the largest businesses in
Pittsburg.
After working several years for Mr.. Baxter
and showing his ability as merchant,
ward bought Mr. Baxter's interests and
continued in business until his health failed
him. Then he sold out and entered the
coal and river business. He was an owner
OF coal boats and coal mines For number
OF years no one was better known on the
river between Pittsburg and New
Orleans than Captain Gordon. During his
life on the river, he designed and built the
famous towboat Coal Hill. 1t was a boat
ten years ahead of the age. His friends
laughed at him and said he was foolish. He,
however. demonstrated that he knew some
thing about shipbuiljing, for during the
many years after he left the river. boat
builders were constantly coming to him tor
ideas.
Some 30years ago Captain Gordon was made
an officer and director Of the Pittsburg
Insurance Company. At the time of his
hhe was the largest stockholder i'll the
company. He was considered one of the
finest fnanciers of Pittsburg, and the COM
pany he SO long managed owes its growth
and prosperity to him. He was also a stock
holder in many of the other financial insti-
tutions Of the two cities.
Captain Gordon was ever firm Repub-
ncan and took q great interest in both local
and national Politics. During part OF the
time the Allegheny City Hall stood where
the First ward, Allegheny, in Councils.
He was always public spirited man and in
everything identified with enterprise, Cap
tain Gordon could be found. During the
war he was one of the prominent members
of the sanitary commission, doing excellent
work. He had been a member of Masonic
Lodge, No. As. for over 40 years, being known
as the veteran member"
Captain Gordon was member of Christ's
Methodist Episcopal Church for a great
many years. He had ever been considered
a kind father, and his wife and eight chill
dren miss him much.
The interment will take place to morrow
afternoon at o'clock from his late resi-
dence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18

timable As soon as these other dams are
built all the tributaries of the Mississippi
will be navigable. The navigation of the
Muskingum is now complete up to Zanes-,
vile, and with these last necessary improve
ments freight traffic will be established on
tine feeders of the Fathers of Waters, which
will be gigantic in its proportions. These
boats can run the whole year round, except
during icy seasons, and on schedule time.
The proposed Erie Canal will be benefited,
and think after the four other dams are
built, the construction of this great ship
channel will come. As / understand it, the
proposed canal connects with the Ohio
river below Davis Island dam. This being
the case, the construction of the canal would
be all the more of a necessity after the
dams are built. There will be so much of
the freight, which heretofore went to the
lakes by rail, which must then go in some
other way, for the reason the river can carry
freight ut q lower rate than the railroads.
This will no doubt help the speedy con-
struction of the canal
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18
LOOKING FOR NATURAL FUEL.
McKeesporters Investing Money in a Hun
for Gas and Oil.


for Gas and Oil.
McKeesporters will spend considerable
money this spring in oil and gas ventures,
but this time the prospecting will be con-
Quoted along the Yough river. The Eliza
beth gas belt extends across the country to
Wildcat Hollow, back of Boston, and thence
along the river to Buena Vista, and it is this
latter territory which is to be developed.
The indications for getting good gas wells
there are such that men of money have con-
cluded to put down holes at various points
between the points mentioned. The gentle
men VINO will engage in this business are
Dr. c. III. Black, the inveterate driller; Sim
brothers, wealthy farmers: Poor Director
Frank Patterson and others. These gentle
men are now forming a company and will
at once lease all the lands they can. They
have already secured the lease on 800 acres
of the Patterson ground, the Henderson
farm, and other places. The stretch of land
mp Wildcat and 'Possum Hoilows has been
pronounced to be in the gas belt for some
time, and the prospectors expect to find as
good field as that near Elizabeth.
Derricks are rip for the two new wells of
Snee & Co. in the hollow near Bellevernon,
a short distance from the Edmundson WELL
which will pipe gas to the proposed new
wells.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18
CLEVELAND HAS THE CALL.

This Is Ex-Governor CampbelPs Opinion on
the Political situation-Democratic Pros
poets for Success Better Than in 1884
Some Rhode Island Experiences.
Ex-Governor Campbell, of Ohio, was a
passenger through Pittsburg last evening
for New York. He had little to say about
politics. He remarked that Cleveland
seemed to have the call now, and this was
the most significant thing he said. 1t was
suggested that the Rhode Island ticket of
Grover and himself would be a good one,
but Mr.. Campbell wouldn't hear of it.
He made an impatient movement with
his arm. as if he wouldn't have it. or it was
impossible. When asked if he thought the
Democrats could carry tine country, he re-
piled that the prospects were better than in
1854.
But wouldn't Hill knife Cleveland in New
York if the ex-President should be nomi-
nated?" was asked
Indeed. 1 don't know" ne answered,
wariy. 81 haven't seen Hill for some time,
and l can't say how he feels or what he
would do"
The Governor laughed as he recalled some
of his experiences while campaigning in
Rhode Island. He made three speeches, the
first one at Providence. He was scheduled
to speak the next day at Pawtucket, and as
the time drew near for the meeting he was
SIlll Ut tile NArraHanSeIG House. HOW lar
away is Pawtucket?" he asked the managers
nervously.
"Oh. about four miles," was the reply.
'We will start for there in a coach about
7:45"
The third speech was delivered at Lincoln,
six miles from Pawtucket. He was told
that he had spoken to nearly all the people
in the State at the three meetings. The
Governor added that three-fourths of the
population live within a radius OF six miles
of the Narragansett House. Still, Mr..
Campbell has good opinion OF Little Rhody,
and he doesn't think the Republicans have
much to brag over in the recent victory.
AT this point Major Mendenhall, superin-
tendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey,
Joined in the conversation. He was bound
for Washington. and the Governor and he
had known each other when young men.
"1n those days you were good Republican,
Governor" said the Major.
Yes" replied Mr.. Campbell. shat was
before l was married, and you and were
living in Butler county"
Major Mendenhall had been in the West
looking after his work. He recalled with
pleasure that he had delivered a lecture be-
fore the Engineers Society in Pittsburg sew
eral years ago. He asked about Prof.
Brashear and several other local scientists.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18
DONE UP BY THE AMATEURS.

Detective Stanton Explains Why He
Dropped the Elizabeth Robbery Cases.
Detective F. B. Stanton, formerly of the
Perkins Detective Agency. but now con-
nected with Detective Cook, chief OF the
special officers Of the Lake Erie road, is a
man much disgusted with country con-
stables. To them he Dlames the escape Of
the robbers that have been operat-
ing extensively at Elizabeth. Yesterday
he said: "In the latter end of Janu-
ary I was detailed to work up the Monon-
gahela Valley robberies I found another
detective there who, by Offering to work
with me, made me q great deal of trouble,
but in spite of this was able to ingratiate
myself with six of the gang. Then learned
It was but part of gang extending from
Uniontown, Pa. to Youngstown, o., and
from Greensburg, Pa. to Denniston, o.
The leader is James Bickhan,, known as
New Haven Jimmy. Ted O'Neil, who was
arrested for the Finleyville affair, was one OF
his lieutenants. Bickham has also been ar
rested. received a confession from one Of
them, William Rhody, which duplicates
them in a number OF local robberies. I
called on the local autho critics for assistance,
but they refused, and this man escaped"
The detective then described q chase
through several States for his man. and
makes the claim that some of the amateurs,
on account Of jealousy, aided the man to es-
cape.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18
DISTURBED THE SERVICES,
A Jail Prisoner Takes = Fit During De-
votional Exercises.

jail PRISONER Takes FIT During De.
votional Exercises.
The devotional exercises at the jail yes
terday were interrupted by an unusual Incl
dent. Rev. J. C. Taylor, a colored Baptist
preacher from Allegheny, was conducting
the services assisted by his choir and a
white lady whom he introduced as Mrs.
Perkins.
After the preliminary exercises Mr..
Taylor accorded Mrs. Perkins the floor to
address the congregation of Warden Nc
Aleese's bOarders. She had not proceeded
far in her discourse, which was directed
more to condemnation of her listeners than
to pointing them to salvation, when an old
timer in her unwilling audience fell over
in fit. The humor Of the situation was not
lost on many of the prisoners. A scarcely
audible snicker passed along the rows in
front of the speakeress, which only the re-
proving glance of the Warden restrained
from an uproariouS outburst.
The man who fell in q fit was John
Conroy, who has frequent attacks of them
and the other prisoners knowing this were
not surprised, but Mrs. Perkins seemed to
think the poor fellow was full OF devils,
and without changing her expression when
he fell, she turned toward him and calmly
began to pray that he be released from the
DEVILS bondage. This was continued for
several minutes until Conroy had been re-
vived, after which Mrs. Perkins resumed
the thread of her discourse which she COM
pleted in Is minutes. Warden McAleese
declares he will make some inquiries here
after when lady speakers come to address
his guests before they will be admitted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18
A SUCCESSFUL OPERATION.
Surgeons Remove the Appendix vermi
formis of an Allegheny LADY.

Surgeons Remove the Appendix Vermi-
formis of an Allegheny Lady.
Mrs. John S. Wilson, of Allegheny, went
to Altoona last evening to visit her mother.
The lady was carried to the train. and is
rapidly recovering from q successful surgi-
cal operation. A short time ago three AL
legheny surgeons removed the appendix
vermiformis. 1t is a part of the alimentary
tract that, like the spleen. seems toperform
no function and could easily be dispensed
with.
In rare cases seeds or other particles of
food lodge in the appendix. and can't get
out. Then the trouble begins, and the
patient suffers intensely. The removal of
the organ is the only remedy. For "a long
time physicians were afraid to perform the
operation, but as surgery advanced the doc
tors became bolder, and now the operation
is not considered as anything very wonder
ful. 1t is dangerous, however, and the slight
est defelation of the knife is liable to pro-
duce death.
Mrs. Wilson's husband is yardmaster in
Allegheny. He was removed from Altoona
year ago His wife is quite weak, but she
feels a great deal better, and soon will be re-
stored to perfect health.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18
THE FIRST ORTHODOX SYNAGOGUE
Scenes at the Laying Of tho Corner Ston.
of the Hebrew Temple.

SCeAcb at tho A<oyIHS "a tA0 SOTu0r StOn0
of the Hebrew Temple.
The corner stone OF the first synagogue
erected by the Hebrews in Western Penn
sylvania was laid yesterday on Washington
street. near Fifth avenue. 1t is to be known
as the Temple B'Nai Israel, and is to be one
of the finest synagogues west of New York.
and. when completed. is to cost s64 900.
There has been SIS. 900 alreads raised, and
the balance will be raised by the time the
church is completed on August Is. At
o'clock yesterday the congregation,
headed by the Montooth Band and Presi-
dent Morris Rosenthal marched to the
new church. Rabbi Mayer of the Eighth
Street Reformed Hebrew Church. conducted
the services and was assisted by Rabbi
Codeson. Rabbi Sahlinger, of the Tree OF
Life congregation, on Ross street, could not
be present.
In the corner stone were placed the daily
papers, history of the congregation, the
names OF the building committee, tablet
containing the Ten Commandments, some
American and some ancient Hebrew coins
DIR. Mayer in his address spoke of it being
the first synagogue to be erected by the He
brews, the others having all been purchases
already built He also spoke OF the persecu-
tion of the people in Russia sand of the liber-
ties they enjoyed in this country.
The church is to be of brick and stone and
is 56x95 feet and viii have a seating capac-
ity for ], 100 people. The congregation vi as
started in 1871 with II members and now has
membership of 90.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18

The statement Of the business of the Pitts
burg, Cincinnati, Chicago and st. Louis
Railroad Company, including the Little
Miami, for March is encouraging. There
was an increase In the gross earnings of
Sl74,75l Sc; increase in expenses. $l3S, 701 81;
three months of 1892 compared with the
same period in 1891 show nm increase of
$479.1 40 81 in gross earnings; increase of
1919, DOL 80 in expenses, and an advance of
$lOO l39 50 in net earnings
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18

A horse owned by William Magee, black
smith OF Forbes street, Oakland, ran out of
the stable yesterday n fternoon, just after be-
ing hitched to a sulky and before the driver
had taken his seat, The horse ran along
Forbes street toward the city and severni
people tried to stop it, but failed 1t ran all
the way to the city and dashed over the
bridge Of the Duquesne electric road ut Try
street, just escaping being hit by car A
second later the wheels of the sulky hit a
pole and were wrecked and a piece of one
shaft penetrated the horses side. 1t ran
down Diamond street with the shaft stick
ing there, and finally dropped and expired
near the market house.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18
Excursion to Washington and Norfolk.

A special excursion will leave B. & o. de.
pot, Pittsburg, Pa, for Washington and Nor
folk, A. NJ. Tuesday. April Is. From Wash
ington, excursionists will go by boat down
the historic Potomac river and great Chesa-
peake bay. Excursionists can visit Old
Point Comfort, Virginia Beach and Rich
mond. On Wednesday and Thursday a
limited number OF choice lots in the great
city OF Norfolk will be offered for sale at
very low prices. Fare round trip. only sll:
tickets good for ten days. For full informa-
tion. address Sloan & Co., No. l27 Fourth
avenue, Pittsburg. Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18
HUGUS&HACKE
LADIES'
dOAKS. -..

Our assortments comprise the latest
in styles, the finest in qualities and
most attractive values ever offered.
LADIES CApEs. black and colored,
in all the latest novelties and variety
of materials, from 81 upward.
CHEvIor CLOTH ULsTERs, with
deep military cape in Black, Navy
and mixed colored materials, from
$40 and upward.
LADIES CHEvIoT TAILoR-MADE
REFERS, we'll bound and finished,
BLACK ONLY, value $3.50; at s. each.
LADIES JACKETS, in black and all
the most worn colors, greatest value
ever offered at Sc.
Ladies extra fine IMPORTED COATS
in all the LATEST NOVELTIES, samples
of the best manufacturers, from $40
to S45 each.
An EXTENSIVE line of handsome
EMBROIDERED CASHMERE FIcHUs, all
prices from s.. 50 to very finest
LADIES MAcKINTosHEs, a COM
plete line of the best styles in all re-
liable qualities.
Second floor. Take elevator.
Co1: Fifth 1Ave. and Market ST.
apl7-Nwysv
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18
ANOTHER RAID ON YELLOW ROW.
A Disturbance at O'clock in the Morning

A Disturbance at 1 O'clock in the Morning
Results in Five Arrests.
There were but 20 prisoners before Judge
Gripp at the morning hearing in Central sta
tion yesterday. Norman Jacobs, a young
colored man, was fined $50 and costs or 60
days to the workhouse for keeping n disor-
derly house in the Yellow Row on Second
avenue. Officer Murphy had quelled dis
turbance there at l o'clock in the morning
and arrested the inmates, Robert Howard,
another colored man, ana three white
women, Nellie Jacobs. Maggie Filson and
Lille Britton. These were all sent to the
workhouse for 80 days each.
William Bushart paid n fine of $50 and
costs. having been obstreperous while
drunk at the Pleasant Valley car station on
Sixth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18
FINED A FLYER FOB A SONG.
How Teddy Dillon, the Prize Fighter, Got
Into Trouble.

How Teddy Dillon, the Prize Fighter, Got
Into Trouble.
Mayor Voegtly, OF Allegheny, had a set-to
yesterday morning with Edward Dillon, bet
ter known as Teddy" Dillon, the prize
fighter. As it was only in the police court it
was a peaceful affair. in which Dillon got the
worst Of it to the extent of So and costs
Dillon's crime was that of singing. He is
not q drinking man and as he is now in
training he is not even allowed to drink.
but late Saturday night he was walking on
Preble avenue and singing "The Picture
That Is Turned Toward the Wall" Officer
GucKert objected, but without any effect, as
picture or burst. The policeman still OBJ
jected but he had to call assistance before
lie could enforce his objection, and hence
the fine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18
wEARERs OF WHITE TROUSERS
Were Very Scarce on the Streets Yester-
day-Targets for Small BOYS,

day had great nerve. A few were noticed
on the streets, and they were chiefly colored
gentlemen. One young fellow with white
checkered trousers, light overcoat and a
big rose in his lapel, took a walk toward the
Point. As he passed down Penn avenue he
was greeted with broad smiles, but as he
drew near to the Five Points of Pittsburg
he was guyed numerically by small boys
and loungers. He was glad to return with
his spring suit slightly despatched from
mud Dalls and clods of street dirt. By the
way Pittsburgers have learned from ex-
perience to avoid very light colorfein
clothes. 1t doesn't pay.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18
stevenson.s Chances Grow Brighter.

Librarian Stevenson's chances for retain
ut to-niSht's meeting he is certain to poll 8
votes out of the l6, and he SAYS he is ready
to take chances Oh the second ballot. Even
If elected, the salary is likely to be cut, for
many of the Councilmen are opposed to the
idea of paying the librarian as much as the
Controller.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18
Results Counted.

1t is not what we are going to do, but what
we have done that counts in this practical
age. The Marshall Kennedy Milling Com
pany have doubled their capacity to meet
the demand for their famous Camelia and
Bayard Amber flour, and are scarcely able to
supply the demand. 1t has been proven the
finest, whitest. richest, most regular flour in
the world, and needs but to be tried to be
continually used.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18
Tho Tax is Surely or Tobacco,

Jacob Forman is locked up at Central sta
tion on suspicion OF having stolen a large
case of smoking tobacco worth about $25
He was arrested by Officer Ed. Crossan Sat-
urday while negotiating for the sale of the
stuff to dealer on Wylie avenue for dol
lar. Forman says he bought it of a man, but
it looks as If the case had been stolen from
depot. The box is marked &c, Pittsburg,"
and awaits an owner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18
His EMPLOYMENT Wa. Too Light.

Peter Ford, a sad-eyed citizen, appeared
before Magistrate Hyndman at the Four
teenth ward station house yesterday. He
had created disturbance at the keystone
mill with the night watchman. The evil
dence was trifle against him, and when it
was shown the Court that Ford was best
known as the ''Stargazer' of Soho, he de-
cided the employment was too ethereal,
and just to wed him again to earth he was
given 30 days to the workhouse.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18
how HE Returned A KINDNESS
A wire BrutalIy Treated by an Infuriatet
Husband.

One of the most brutal cases OF wife.bear-
Ing that has come under the notice of Magis=
trate Succop, of the Southside, was devel-
oped at yesterday mornings hearing. The
prisoner was Robert Bowen, who lives with
his wife and family on Frederick street.
At the hearing yesterday morning Mrs
Bowen testified on Saturday night her hus-
band came home intoxicated and COM
planned he had rheumatism. His wife got
some linament and rubbed him with 1t. but
the smarting of the linament had bad effect
on Mr.. Bowen's temper. as lie got out of bed
and grasping burning lump hurled it at
his wife's head 1t missed the mark.
enraged ut this the husband attacked the
wife and beat her until the front Of her
clothing was covered with blood from her
mouth. several Of her teeth being knocked
out. The wife managed to escape from the
infurated husbands clutches and summon
ing police had him arrested.
Mrs. Bowen also testified that her husband
had not done a stroke of work for the past
six months and she supported the family by
taking in washing.
Bowen will make barrels at CIaremont for
six months.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18
Bows Break Into a LIQUOR Store.

Last night about IL o'clock gentleman
notified officer Heddrick that he had seen
somebody crawling in a window in the rear
Of Thomas Pollard's wholesale liquor store
Eleventh street and Penn avenue. The Off
Ger hurried to the spot, in timo to see two
boys emerge from the window and make Off
in the darkness. He gave chase but they
escaped. 1t is supposed the boys were after
q bottle of wine, but were scared of before
they got anything.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18
A Busy Speak-Easy Dsy.

The speak-easies of Lower st. Clair town.
ship were in full blast yesterday. and as a
result there was regular stream OF pedes-
trians from the head of South Twenty-sec-
ond street incline. The police authorities
of the Southside were fearful of q riot, and
placed four extra officers at the head OF the
Incline. The result of this move was there
was very little disorder out that way, and
only two arrests were made.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18

that he was held up. by footpads on the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad, near Hazelwood
avenue, early yesterday morning, while on
his way home, and robbed OF his silver
pockets. The Inspector has description Of
the men,