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THE PITTSBTTRGF, DISPATCH, SUNDAY, MAT -11, 1890.
5
THE SKIES CLEARING.
Prospects for the Scotch-Irish Con
gress Kow Much Brighter.
ENOUGH MONET WILL BE RAISED.
The Pounder of the National Orcaniiatlon
Explains Its Objects.
collect 'He also announced that M. "W. Ban
kin, or the Commercial National Bank, was
the treasurer of the iund, to whom money
conld be sent.
The meeting was then brought to a close
by a motion to adjourn.
A CITIZENS' COMMITTEE TO HELP
Colonel T. T, "Wright, of Nashville, who
enjoys the distinction of beinj: the founder
of the National Scotch-Irish Society, spent
yetterday in this city and left for his home
last night. He is a hale and hearty South
ern gentleman of the almost extinct "old
school," and is a delightful companion to
meetr He had come hurriedly to Pittsburg,
fearing that the congress meeting in this
city was imperiled by the inertia, now re
placed by energy. It was to Colonel Wright
that Mayor Cregier, of Chicago, addressed
the invitation to come to Chicago with the
whole outfit
The founder of the society has an extreme
interest in the success of the Pittsburg meet
ing, but alter a tour around the city, accom
panied by Colonel J. "W. Echols, and a full
statement of the condition of the prepara
tions, Colonel 'Wright was very much re
assured, and returned to Nashville satisfied
that Chicago's services would not be neces
' sary this time, although the "Windy City is
promised the next meetine of the society.
OBJECTS OF THE MOVEMENT.
Colonel Wright made a brief explanation
of the objects of the Scotch-Irish move
ment, which is sure to prove of interest to
the public in general, and especially to
"Western Pennsylvania, which has often
been called the "hot-bed of Scotch-Irishism."
He said: "It is a great mistake to
imagine that the Scotch-Irish Society is des
tined to perpetuate racial distinctions which
might prove mimical to tne patriotism mat
everv American should feel. "We accept a
condition that nf our honorable ancestry
and do not seek to create race prejudice.
The Scotch-Irish Society was formed in
order to create history. On the paces of our
couctrv's records we find the achievements
of the Pilgrims, the Knickerbockers and the
Lord Baltimores, but there would never
have been a country here if it had not been
for a AVitherspoon." Look at the long line
of American Presidents of this lineage!
The War Departnirnt records show that
Pennsylvania and North Carolina lost more
soldier lives in the settlement of the lost
cause than any other States on cither side.
Both of those States are the strongest in
point of Scotch-Irish representation.
OXE WORK TO ACCOMPLISH.
"Further than that, the Scotch-Irish So
ciety aims at accomplishing much in the
live present We want to bring together
the North and South. Legislation will not
do it, but a social union and acquaintance
will. To give vou an instance. Corooral
Tanner was our most honored guest at the
Columbia meeting last year. The old and
shattered soldiers who wore the grav clus
tered around him, and when he had finished
speaking, covered him witn flowers. There
is tiie solution of the problems which our
national authorities are at work upon in the
way of the Federal elections bill and other
measures. Mason and Dixon's line has
been eradicated by law, but not in senti
ment, nor will itbe untif in social handclasp
sectional issues are buried and obliterated.
We want to place ourselves in the van of
the crusade acainst immigration. Our na
tional digestion has been phenomenal, but
so violent strains upon the assimilating
power nas Drougnt on a Daa case of national
dyspepsia. Shut off the flow of undesirable
immigration and there will be an immediate
improvement There are educational and
corrective measures which we hoDe to insti
tute, and" it will be seen that the s'peakers at
this meeting will take advanced ground
upon all the topics and questions of the dav
and hour.
KUNNING ON SCMHEE TIME.
Chances Made by I lie Rnllrondi Tn Ulna
Effect To-Day An Effort to Mako Better
Time Church Trntm That Many May
Miss for Awhile.
At one minute past 12 o'clock last night
the new summer srhedules on most of the
local roads went into effect The Lake Erie
is generally behind the other roads for a few
days, becanse it has to run its trains to make
connections with the Nypano, and the latter
line, like other systems, usually is not ready
with its schedule until the appointed time
arrives.
One thine noticeable about the local ac
commodations on all the roads is the quick
ening of the time, and in some instances ad
ditional trains are provided. This has re
sulted from cable and electric road compe
tition. The railroads have decided to try a
more liberal policy to win back the local
traffic, if possible.
The Baltimore and Ohio road comes to the
front with some changes. The through trains
between this city and Baltimore will be ves
tibuled. The day express, from the East,
will arrive at 7:35 r. si. instead of 8:55. The
Bissell accommodation will get here
at 4:30 p. M.. rather than' 3:50.
In leaving, the West Newton ac
commodation will start at 10:30 A. M. in
stead of 10; the TTniontown and Cumberland
express at 1:10 p. m. instead of 1 o'clocK.
The Wheeling mail will leave at 9:35 A. M.
instead of 9:40, and the Cincinnati and Chi
cago express at 7:45 p. M., 15 minutes later
than formerly. The express trains to Chi
cago and Cincinnati will be run through
solid, with Pullman buffet cars on the day
train and sleepers at night For the ac
commodation of people why may wish to
spend Sunday in Wheeling, a Sunday train
will be put on for the snmmer, leaving here
at 8:30 A. M. and returning at 10:15 P. M.
On the Pennsylvania road no changes are
madeintherunningo. through trains, except
that the 1 o clock express in tne alternoon
will arrive at Altoona at 5:45, instead of 6 p.
M. Chief Train Dispatcher Cnlp says that
no local trains have been added, but the
time of every one of them had been quick
ened. In many cases the changes are
not much, and the present time of
leaving at both ends of the line was main
tained wherever it could be. The two Sun
day trains that leave the Union depot at
12:30 and 12:45 will depart five minutes
earlier. People going to church to-day are
liable to miss these trains if not careful of
the time.
On the Panhandle no changes were made
in the through trains. A new local train
wasjint on to Bridgeville on the Chartiers
branch, leaving here at 10:10 at night
A NEW CLUBHOUSE
To be Occupied by the Linden Club,
of the East End.
A NEAT AND TASTY STRUCTURE
For the Enjoyment ot Members,
Families and Friends.
Their
FUf.L DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDING
HE Linden Club, the
newest organization in
the East End, will
throw open its doors on
the 29th instant, and
extend a hospitable
welcome to about 500
invited guests. The
home of the club is
almost completed, and
there is nothing want
ing to make it a place
of amusement and en
joyment second to none
in the two cities. The
club was organized in
-November at a small gathering of well
known East End citizens who happened to
meet, and the idea of a family social club
was suggested. A meeting was called and
a preliminary organization formed without
much discussion. Within a few weeks a
large plot of ground was purchased at the
corner of Linden and Meade streets. Before
December 1 the contract had been let and
the erection or the house begun. The com
mittee was composed of Messrs. D. McK.
Lloyd, J. B. McCIintock and D. P. Black.
The plans for the building were made by
F. C. Sauer, and the contract price was es
timated at $15,000. Contractor Enfield
4fs
In
ished in light blue, with a chocolate border.
The furniture will be oak and the windows
will be draped with damask curtains.
On the first floor, in the rear, is the bowl
ing hall. There are three alleys, each 74
feet long. "
The building will be lighted by electricity
and heated by. natural gas. There will be
no sideboard or restaurant connected with
the house, the idea being to make the club
a purely social family organization. Chil
dren will be allowed in the clubhouse in
the afternoons, but not at night
Gernert's orchestra will furnish the music
for the opening night and the house will be
decorated with exotics and rare plants.
The club has about 160 members at present,
with the following officers: D. K. McK.
Lloyd, President; Joseph K. Cass, Vice
President; F. M. Laughlin, Secretary; D.
P. Black, Treasurer; Directors, J. E.
Schwartz, E. M. O'Neill, J. B. McCIintock,
T. A. Gillespie, C. A. Chipley, M. J5. Col
lins and A. M. Jenkins.
TITMAN BEING TRIED.
The Alleged Young Postoffice Rubber's
Case Taken Up in its Turn.
SHEEHAN'S ESTATE TO BE DIVIDED.
The Bight of School Boards to Allow Well
Drilling Questioned.
NEWS GLEANED FK0M THE COURTS
EANDALL CLUBHOUSE IMPEOVEMENTS.
LOOKS A SUCCESS.
"It will be a grand thing for this great in
dustrial center to have such a meeting in its
midst. Tou will have men here who will
see what is going on here and return home
filled with wonder. I am astonished at the
amount of work Colonel Echols has accom
plished in preparing for the event and am
quite easy as to the success of the meeting in
this city."
The "public meeting, called by Mavor
Gourley, in the interest of the Scotch-Irish
Convention to be held in this city, and
which was held in Old City Hall yesterday
afternoon, was prolific of more business than
it was of the public. The latter did not turn
out to any great extent, but the spirit shown
by those who did was sufficient encourage
ment to warrant a prophecy of success for
the convention.
On motion of W. A. Herron, Mayor
Gourley was made chairman of the meeting.
In taking his seat he stated the objects ot
the meeting, with which he was in hearty
accord. The members of the local commit
tee were present, and he called on Bev. L N.
Havs, its chairman, to state them more
fully.
Dr. Hays expatiated on the merits of the
organization composed of the Scotch-Irish
of the country. He said its members were
the representative men of the country.
They were true and loyal. Pittsburg, he
said, the center of a district of Scotch-Irish,
and might be called the backbone of those
in this countrv. He then spoke of what
the local organization wanted to do. They
expected many noted people here from all
parts of the country, among them Senator
Bieckinridge, of Kentucky, Governor
Campbell, of Ohio, and a large delegation
composed of members of Congress. Chief
Justice Agnew's essay on the Scotch-Irish
would be read at the convention, and
altogether, the proceedings would be very
interesting.
If BED MORE HELP. .
The speaker then said the prospects had
grown so large that it had become hard to
stand under and the local committee had
decided on this meeting for the purpose of
arousing more enthusiasm in the cominc
convention, and wanted annmberof leading
citizens appointed as a committee to act
with the local board, to enable them to
raise funds, and thereby make the thing a
grand success.
Dr. Allison then moved that the Mavor
appoint committee of citizens of both
cities, to act and co-operate with them. J.
McF. Carpenter, Esq,, in seconding the
motion, suggested that there be not less than
25 men from all branches of trades and pro
fessions, named on the committee. Colonel
Echols suggested that they be "live'" men,
becanse there was much hard and active
work to do before the convention is held.
He said that the invitations that had been
sent out had been accepted right and left,
and as yet nothing had been done for the en
tertainment of guests in the way of provid
ing lor hotel and other accommodations,
viewing sights, and all that. He hoped
there would be no "dead timber" on the
committee, and he became qnite indignant
at the apathy displayed by those who should
be heart and soul in the movement, but who
evidently cared little for the matter, and
showed it by staying away lrom the meeting
yesterday.
MUST SAT THEY'LL WOEK.
Mayor Gourley then suggested that the
local committee send him a list of names
comrxued or men of both cities who would
likely act with him, and he would send out
announcements of their appointment to
morrow. It was decided the plan was a pood
one, and those appointed will be asked
whether or not they will serve. If not, oth
ers will be appointed.
Bev. George' W. Chalfant of the Finance
Committee, reported that collections had al
ready been made aggregating $1,500, and as
much more had been promised, but had not
been gone after. He said the monev could
be gotten if somebodv would .o..";t.ti.
wanted xaea on the committee who could
Its Quarters to be Enlarged and Appropri
ately Furnished.
The Bandall Clnb, at No. 73 Sixth ave
nue, is about to add some very desirable
room to its quarters. The club is in a three
story building, and has handsomely fur
nished apartments running the entire
length of the second and third floors. On
the first floor, however, it has only two
small rear rooms, one a sort of business and
smoking room, and the other a "sideboard."
They are reached by a long, narrow hall
from the street. The large room which oc
cupies the greater part of the first floor,
fronting on Sixth avenue, has been occupied
by John if. CI u ley, the painter and dealer
in plate glass, glass and metal signs. Mr.
Cluley has vacated and the club has secured
this large room.
The club has been increasing in member
ship, and its treasury is in good condition.
The social musicale in Old City Hall
Wednesday evening will bring in a good
sum. The club, therefore, feels prepared to
remodel the large front room and furnish it
handsomely. It will be a parlor and recep
tion room and will make the quarters complete.
AIT EXPLOSION OF SEWEB GAS.
All the Windows In Deshon's Hold Com
pletely Smashed.
At 4:05 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the
manhole over the sewer in the middle of
Eleventh street and Spring alley blew up,
causing a terrific explosion. A sheet of
flame eight or ten feet high shot out of the
sewer, burned for a few moments and then
extinguished. Nobody was hurt by the ex
plosion, but all the windows in the Eleventh
street side of Desbon's Hotel were smashed.
It is supposed that a leak in the artificial
gas main caused the explosion. There is
a main running along Penn avenue, and it
is supposed that this communicated with
the sewer. The tops of the sewer drains at
the corner of Penn avennc and also at Spring
alley were blown off, and mud and dirt
scattered in all directions. Portunately
there was nobody passing at the time and
no damage was done. The top of the
Eleventh street drop was blown up into the
air about 50 or 60 feet. An explosion oc
curred at the same place about 6 o'clock
last Monday morning, bat no damage was
aone at tne time.
SEABED HIS LUNCH WITH THEM.
Into Very
Clubhouse, as Seen From Penn Avenue.
HABHOHY SAID TO BEIGK
Bcltvecn the Old and New Members of the
Blind Asylum Board.
Colonel J. M. Schoonmaker stated yester
day that the first meeting of the new Board
of the Blind Asylum would be held at 4
o'clock to-morrow at the Young Men's Chris
tian Association parlors, calls having been
issued by the Secretary for that time. The
harmony existing between the majority of
the old board and the new members is per
fect, and everything that has been done is
thoroughly indorsed. Mr. A. M. Marshall
will resume the Presidency without any
doubt, and the other officers will not be
changed. H. K. Porter and Colonel Schoon
maker resume their places on the board, and
it is now hoped that everything will proceed
more auspiciously than ever.
Mr. G. A. Schenler was made acquainted
with what is to be done in the future, and is
in fnll possession of information as to the
troubles of the past and is equipped with
specific information for the benefit of his
mother, who is still depended upon to come
to the rescue with an available site.
pushed the work so rapidly that the build
ing will be completed" in all particulars in
time for the opening.
DESCRIPTION OP THE BUILDING.
The clubhouse, a very handsome struct
ure, stands within 50 yards of Penn
avenue, on the lower side, and is
within a stone's throw of Homewood
station, on the Pennsylvania railroad.
It is two stories high, with an ad
ditional story iu lront tor the use of serv
ants, etc. The style is a modern finish of
Queen Anne, built on the colonial plan.
The main entrance is on Linden avenue.
Mounting the porch steps the visitor finds
himself, at the doorway, looking into a wide
vestibule, with a view of the stairway lead
ing to the second floor. To the right of the
main entrance is the parlor. This room is
finished in bine, the walls being a light
tint Light is obtained from six windows,
opening onto the porch. A unique, large
Two Little French Waifs Fell
Good Hands.
Yesterday morning Alderman Kerr, of the
Fifteenth ward, was the recipient of a visit
from the Mesdemoiselles Cherois, aged re
spectively 8 and 6 years. The little sisters
wanted to know where their home was, and
seemed deeply distressed. Mr. Kerr took
them under his protection, and gave them
bread, milk and butter galore. It was a
touching sight to see the hardened ex-news-Paper
man sharing his simple lunch with
the pretty little maidens.
Meanwhile the Alderman's Constable had
been scouring the ward for news of the chil
dren's relatives. Toward evening his efforts
were successful, and ths Cherois' parents
arrived at the office to claim their offspring.
THE HINDOO POLITICIAN PAINTED.
An Interesting Lecture Under the Auspices
of the Lincoln Republican Clnb.
The first of a serie s of free lectures, under
the auspices of the Lincoln Bepublican
CI ub of Lawrenceville, was given last night
at the club rooms, No. 4409 Butler street
Bev. W. P. Oldham, pastor pro tem. of the
Butler Street M. E. Church, was the
speaker. His subject was: "Politics in
India."
Mr. Oldham is a native of India and his
discourse was quite interesting. He out
lined the history of India, the condition of
the people, the discontent of the farming
class, and concluded by stating that protec
tion to industries -there would make the
country great
STABVIrTG IN A STEANGE CITY.
A Destitute German Family Passes the Night
In the Central.
Charles Bichter, a German, with his wire
and four small children, arrived in the city
last night without a penny in their pockets
or friends to care for them.
Mr. Bichter, who speaks very good Eng
lish, stated that they arrived in New York
on Wednesday from Germany and were ad
vised to come to this city, and had just
enough money to pay their fare. They were
given quarters at the Central station.
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A CABLE B0AD FOB BUTLEB.
A Company With a Capital Stock of 818,000
Chattered Xesterday.
The Butler Traction Gompany was char
tered at HarrisKurg yesterday with a capital
stock ot 518,000. The stockholders are John
S. Craig. Theo. Sproull, Allegheny; W. P.
Lloyd and W. J. Crawford, Pittsburg:
Andrew G. Williams, J. H. Sutton and
David Osborne, ot Butler. It is the inten
tion of the company to build a street rail
way in the thriving borough.
Fireplace in Reception Room.
Rbenmatiam.
Few diseases cause more pain and suffer
ing than rheumatism; persons afflicted with
that disease, or who have friends troubled
by it, will, we believe, be delighted to learn
that it can be cured. The following from
Mr. J. A. Stum, Des Moines, la., is only
one of the many severe cases that have
prompuv yielded to Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, Mr. Stum says: "I suffered with
the terrible disease for four weeks and used
everything I could think of without success
until I commenced using Chamberlain's
Pain Balm, which gave me almost immedi
ate relief. Ianxnow perfectlv well from it
lor stilt joints 1 never saw its equal, and
take great pleasure in recommending' it to
my friends and all others who may be af
flicted with rheumatism.
Por sale by E. G. Stucky, 1701 and 2401
Penn ave.: E. G. Stucky & Co., cor. Wvlie
ave. and Fulton st; Markell Bros., cor.
Penn and Faulkston aves.; Theo. E. Ihrig
3610 Filth ave.; Carl Hartwig, 4016 Butler
st; John C. Smith, cor. Penn ave. and
Main st; Jas. L. McConnel & Co., 455
Fifth ave., Pittsburg; and in Allegheny by
E. E. Heck, 72 and 194 Federal it; Thoi.
B. Morris, cor. Hanover and Preble aves;
F. H. Eggers, 172 Ohio st, and P. H. Eg
gtrs & Son, 199 Ohio st and 11 Smithfield
street
open fireplace, finished in hard wood, is one
ot the ornaments of the parlor.
To the left of the main entrance is the
library. It will be furnished in wicker and
oak, the walls being tinted in a beautiful
shade of yellow. A wide stairway leads
from the side door to the auditorium above
The house is so arranged that visitors can
leave their carriages and enter the ballroom
witnout passing tnrougn any other part of
the building. In the main reception room
is a large fireplace, built into the wall, sur
mounted by a heayy stone slab. It i's an
original work of art, and is set off in stucco
work.
Leading from the hall to the floo above
is a broad staircase. It is eight feet wide
and the ascent is quite easy. At the first
landing the light shines, and glistens
through three large stained glass windows.
At the head of the stairway one finds him
self in the upper hall leading to the theater.
For the Newsboys' Home.
Tickets for the baseball game to be given
by the Commercial Travelers' Protective
Association for the benefit ot the Newsboys'
Home on May 24, were issued yesterday and
1,000 have already been disposed of. It is
expected that between ?500 and 1,000 will
be realized for the worthy object by this
game.
One Way to Brenk Up Housekeeping;.
Katherine Donahoe, sister of Thomas
Donahoe, had a hearing before Alderman
Bichards yesterday afternoon on a charge of
surety of the peace, pre'erred bv her
brother, who testified that his sister'broke
the furniture and several windows in their
house on Boss street She was held under
?300 bail for court
The Nicholson postoffice case was resumed
in the United States Court yesterday morn
ing. Marshal Barring brought 19 witnesses
into court tor whom attachments had been
issued. George Hinckley testified that the
postofSce at Nicholson had been broken into
and some money and a revolver were taken
from the money drawer, the night of the
postoffice robbery. He identified the re
volver found on Morris, alias Spragne, as
his.
Edward Van Garder, who lived near the
station at Nicholson, identified the hatchet
found in the postoffice.
Burt Conrad, a cousin of Casterline,stated
he had a conversation with the latter in jail.
Casterline admitted he had been with Nich
olson on the night of February 6, and told
the witness to tell Sprague not to swear
against him and he would see him through.
The defendant's attorney asked the witness
it someone had not been schooling him. The
witness denied the insinuation, but ad
mitted that he and Casterline had been
arrested five years ago for breaking into a
store, i
HAD BEEN IX NICHOLSON.
James Jaquish was acquainted with Cas
terline, and bad met him in the Wilkesbarre
jail. Casterline told him he had been in
.Nicholson that night, but had nothing to do
witn the robbery.
Eddie Blakeslev testified that Casterline
came to his hj use February 6. -The witness
left Casterline in Nicholson at 8 o'clock in
the evening.
Walter Billings testified he saw Caster
line in front of the postoffice on the night of
February 6, and was with him up to about
9 o'clock.
Attorney Smith outlined his defense to
the jury. He claimed that by the testimony
submitted Casterline could not have been
present at the robbery; that Thomas, who
had pleaded guilty, was innocent, and an
alibi would be proven for Titman.
Frank Banght was the first witness for
the defense. He is an nncle of Casterline,
and testified that his nephew was employed
by him, bnt had taken a day off on Febru
ary 6.
HIS PARENTS TESTIFY.
In the afternoon Mr. Alexander Titman
and Mrs. Ellen Titman, the parents of Ern
est Titman, one of the defendants, testified
that their son Ernest had come borne about
6 o'clock on the evening of February 6 with
James White. He took supper and then
left with White. He returned alone be
tween 8:30 and 9 o'clock the same night, and
went to bed. He was in bed when his par
ents arose in the morning.
Miss Lizzie and Miss Amanda Titman,
sisters of the defendant, corroborated the
testimony of their parents, and Miss Blanch
uicuson and Miss Ijillie Gorman told a
similar story. William Titman, a brother
of the defendant, testified that he was at the
Academy of Music on the night of February
6, and returned home at 11 o'clock, where
he found his brother in bed. James White
testified to taking supper at Titman's house
February 6. A writ of habeas corpus was
issued for Elmer Dalzell, who was in the
Allegheny county jail and was needed as a
witness. He was brought into court and
testified that he was in jail awaiting trial on
a charge of larcenv. He staled that he
heard Thomas, the defendant who pleaded
guilty, say he was not at Nicholson and
knew nothing about the robbery.
Camp et al (2); H. H. Robinson et al fjrdo
Denvo, alias Picolo.John Connell, alias Connor,
John Shay et al, G. George, Georce Brnckner,
Alex Smith, alias John Smith, Jack Neville.
Washington Downey et al, James drain.
France Bafferty, Patrick Adams, Frank
Smith. Lee Stewart. Elizabeth Murray, Jacob
KimeskI, John Gartner, Edward Renner ot al;
James Longhead, George Holmes, tt Wood
run', Barbara Mangus, Giles Collins et al (8);
Phoebe Collins (9), Snsie Dnnseath (3).
Notes From the Courts.
J. T. Lazeae yesterday was admitted to the
bar.
Judge Ewiwo yesterday confirmed the ap
pointment of Harry Beltzhoover as County De
tective. Fbank Crime gave $1,000 bait yesterday,
for trial Thursday on a charge by Mamie Ham
ilton, agea 14 years, under tne act oi iw, sou
was released from jail.
George wittmee received a verdict for
$600 In his suit against Allegheny City for dam
ages for injury to property erased by the open
ing of Calitornia avenne.'
AN order of Court was made yesterday fixing
May 16 for the first hearing before Commis
sioner J. D. Sharer In the case of the contested
election of Mayor Wyman, of Allegheny.
James R. Mellon, the owner of property
fronting 250 feet on Center avenne. Twentieth
ward, yesterday filed an appeal from the assess
ment of the Board of Viewers on the Center
avenue sewer. He was assessed $1 26.21 per
foot front, and claims it is excessive.
A. J. Forksha yesterday entered suit
against Stephen Thompson and John Moore
for $5,000 damages. Ho alleges that on October
28, 1889, they arrested him without causcand
lodged him iu Central station. He was dis
charged the next day by Magistrate HcKenna.
TnE Iron City National Bank yesterday filed
a petition asking for an order to compel Will
iam C. Borland, assignee of Joseph H. Borland,
to file an account. The assignee was appointed
January 21, 1S89. and, it is stated, has sold con
siderable property and received large sums of
money for J. H. Borland, but has tiled no ac
count. The petitioner Is a creditor ot Bor
land. John McDonald yesterday filed a bill in
equity against Harry McDonald and John It
Snodgrass. He claims that ho owned a one
fourth interest in the steamboat Beaver, the
balance of the interest being held by the de
fendants. Harry McDonald kept the accounts
and monev. and the plaintiff alleccs that he re
ceived nothing, and there is due him his share
of $12,000 of the boat's earnings. He asks that
the defendants be compelled to give an accounting.
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MODEL
Housefurnishing Emporium
SKEPTICS
Are particularly invited to call and convince themselves of the
decided advantages to be derived from patronizing
this liberal and broad-gauge house.
CANNOT ACCEPT THE FLACK
Sir.
Had to Do Without an Umbrella.
Shortly after 4 o'clock yesterday after
noon a young man named Charles Forse
walked into Gusky's store, and picking up
a gold-headed umbrella started to walk out
with it. Officer O'Hara was in the way,
and placed Mr. Forse in the Central station.
.BrlfthHATTB ESTATE TO BE DIVIDED.
Jndge Unnklus Says tho Child Frobnbly
Died in Keoknk, Iowa.
Judge Hawkins, of the Orphans' Court,
yesterday handed down his opinion and de
cree in the contest over the estate of the late
Thomas Sheehan, of Sharpsburg. His find
ing is that Mrs. Sheehan is the widow of
Thomas Sheehan, but that Julia Mary
Mitchell has not supported her claim to be
the daughter of Thomas Sheehan and the
estate must be divided among the collateral
heirs of Sheehan. The estate is valued at
about 520,000. The history of the case was
published several times in The Dispatch.
Judge Hawkins reviewed the1 mass of tes
timony in the case in a minute and thorough
manner, showing conclusively that the girl
had not proven her claim and that in all
probability the Sheehan child died in Keo
knk, Iowa. He commented at length on
the remarkable memory displayed bv the
claimant, who remembered details which
ocenrred when she was three and one-half
years old and after a lapse of 30 years.
She also claimed to recognize Garrett Gib
bons in the courtroom, not having seen him
for 30 years.
EEP0ET OF AN APPRAISER.
Samuel Moodr Refuses the Position of
Assistant Postmaster.
Samuel Moody, the district passenger
agent of the Pennsylvania Company, who
was offered by Postmaster McKean the
position of assistant postmaster, has finally
declined to accept the place. It was sup
posed that he would hardly take the office,
as the Pennsylvania Company was prepared
to make it an object for him to remain in its
service. For some time he has been con
fined to his home by illness, but on Friday
he came to the city and visited the postmas
ter, informing him that he could not take
the place which was kindly offered. He
expressed his appreciation of the honor
done him by the tender of such an impor
tant office, but his business interests de
manded that he should remain with the
railroad company.
Postmaster McKean said yesterday that
he was entirely undecided as to his choice
now, but that a selection would be made
very soon. Winfield W. Colville. a high
Mason and the corresponding secretary of
the Americus Club, is reported to be a likely
man for the position.
TICKET WSS TO MEET.
Chaoses to be Made in ths Constltntlon of
the International Association.
Captain J. J. McCormick will go to Cleve
land to-morrow to attend a meeting of the
Executive Committee of the International
Ticke't Agents' Association. The Captain
states that some changes are to be made in
the constitntion and by-laws, and the com
mittee will do the work. Their report will
be submitted to the association for its ap
proval at the annual meeting to be held in
Denver in August Tnere are some bene
ficiary features connected with the organization.
MOUNTAINS OF FURNITURE!
A re here for you to choose from. But it is not the quantity
that we hold up as an inducement to attract your patron
age. We believe good quality and low prices are
far more important, and it is in these two points
where we simply outrival and outdistance
all so-called and self-styled competitors.
If you want to furnish your Par
lor, Chamber, Sitting Room,
Library, Dining Room,
etc., fail not to see
our truly match
less variety
OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE.
wnr Thompson's new tore
OCEANS OF CARPETS!
Are you a judge of Carpets? Most people are not, and
the whole matter resolves itself into one of having confidence
in the dealer. This shows the value of patronizing as tried
and trusted a concern as Keech's. A little child can here
buy the finest Body and Tapestry Brussels, the choicest
Gobelins and Moquettes. the best Ingrains and Velvets, the'
most desirable Oilcloths, Linoleums, the most select Rugs
and Mats Yes, and buy them as cheaply as the most expert
purchaser.
Volumes He Will Prize.
James P. Burke, the stenographer of the
United States Courts, has received from
Andrew Carnegie autograph copies of Mr.
Carnegie's works, "An American Ponr-in-hand
in Britain," "Around the World,"
and "The Triumph of Democraey."
A Pnrrot for thn Zoo.
Mr. M. Deibold, of Oakland, yesterday
presented to the zoological garden, to be
kept in Schenlen Park, a large African par
rot. The bird is now in the hands of Capt
ain Mercer and James McKnight, and is a
beautiful specimen.
Figures In tbe Dull Mnnnfaciurlna; Com
pnnj's Settlement.
P. H. Miller yesterday filed his report as
appraiser of the interest of W. W. Young
and James Young iu the DnfF Manufactur
ing Company. W. W. and James E. Young
withdrew from the company and transferred
their interests to John M. Patterson. They
each held fourteen-eightieths of the com
pany'sstock. The other members refused
to admit Patterson as a member of the firm,
and they were unable to agree on the price
and value of the transferred interests.
Miller was appointed appraiser. He re
ported that the total assets of the company
were $37,834 85 and the liabilities 514,430.
The interest of the Youngs he valued at
$11,117 30.
Our Specialty First-class goods at
bottom prices. M. G. Cohen, diamond ex
pert and jeweler, 533 Smithfield street
New Patents. O. D. Levis, office No.
131 Fifth avenue, next door to the Leader
building, sends us the following new patents
just issued to Pittsburg inventors: David
Evans and A. W. Adams, portable bottom
for coke ovens: Gporge Westinghouse, Jr.,
alternating current electric motor; Dith
ridge & Co., lamp for burning kerosene oil;
C. L. Bnrrcb, Allegheny, road cart; George
McQuiston, Merlinsburg, Pa., nut lock.
IT. S. and foreign patents procured20 years
practice. Office open every evening until 9
o clock.
Auditorium and Stage.
Too Can Save Monev at Jas. SIcKee's.
Diamonds, watches, jewelrv, silverware.
fln clocks, secret society emblems, etc., 418
Smithfield street
InrntitK' Fnrnlablnc;.
We are showiiir many special things in
long cloaks, $2 25, $2 85. $3, $3 25, $4, $5.
Flannel wrappers, ex. values, at $1 85, $2,
$2 50, $3, $i to $7.
A. G. Campbem, & Sons. 27 Fifth ave.
NEW and choice designs added almost
daily to our black lace flouncing and drapery
net department We show the most attractive
assortments in tbe city.
TTSSU HCOUS & HACKE.
Fine Watch Repalrlae a Specialty.
Jas. McKee, 418 Smithfield street "the
I By; Clock," below Diamond street -
The latter is 63 feet long by 40 feet wide
clear of the stage. It is finished in hard
wood, with a hard, smooth floor, and the
ceiling is of oiled fellow pine.
IS THE SMOKING P.OOM.
To the right of the niaiu exit of the thea
ter is the smoking rootn. A door from the
smoking room leads to the billiard room.
The room is finished in dark blue and gold,
with a beautiful Grecian border. Large
plate glass windows will give an abundance
of light to the billiard room and afford a
magnificent view of the surroundings. To
the north is Boulevard place, with its
many shade trees and rows of pretty houses.
In the dim distance Homewood Park can
be seen, and back ot it'are the tall trees of
Lincoln Hill.
Sliding doors separate the billiard room
from the social room, which will be fur
nished in wicker. This room will be used
by the laties for meetings. It will be fin-
Pnrlor Carslo Baltimore.
Handsome Pullman parlor cars are at
tached to the B, & O. day express leaving
Pittsburg at 8 A. u. daily. The entire train
runs through to Baltimore via Washington.
making direct connection with parlor car
train for Philadelphia.
Slnslln TJndrrnrcar.
Do not fail to visit this dent during our
special sale. Just received 100 doz. ladies'
drawers, 50c, worth C5c; 50 doz. skirts, 75c,
worth 90c: 50 doz. skirts, $1 48, worth $1 75.
A. G. Campbell & Sons, 27 Fifth ave.
Are Tod Flttinr TJp Tonr Hornet
Take a look at the artistic mantels, both
wood and slate, shown by James C. Thomp
son, 640 Libcrtv avenue.
a ithe ponrr to settle.
The Rights of a School Board to Allow
SlnUInc or Wells.
A bill in equity was filed yesterday by
Mary, A. B. and J. C. Young against L.
M. Hale, A. Smathers and the School Board
of Robinson township. It is stated that the
School Board granted to Hale the right to
sink oil and gas wells on an acre ot ground
comprising tbe school property. It is al
leged that this is illegal, and that tbe
School Board exceeded its power, not hav
ing the right to use the property for any but
school purposes.
Hale has started to bore a well, and an
injunction to restrain him and his foreman,
Smathers, from continuing, is asked for.
The school property adjoins that of the
plaintiffs.
Grocery Is Always Crowded.
15J lbs. granulated sugar $ 1 00
16 lbs. clear white sugar 1 00
Ctioice sugar corn, per can oc
Solid packed tomatoes, per can 8c
Choice peas, percan 6c
Choice string beans, percan 6c
Choice apples, per can Cc
Choice blackberries, per can 6c
French peas, per can 10c
Extra fine French peas, percan 15c
3 lb.-can asparagus 18o
3 lb. can California white cherries.... 20c
3 lb. cans Bartlett pears. 15c
Fine table peaches, per can 14c
Extra fine table peaches in heavy
syrup... I8e
Lemon cling peaches, per can 25c
3 cans finest apricots 50c
1 can greengage plums 15c
4 lbs. California raisins 25c
1 lb. London layer raisins 10c
lib. evaporated apricots, I0c
1 lb. California peaches 10c
5 lbs. Carolina rice 25c
71bs. rolled oats 25c
15 lbs. pearl hominy 25e
7 quarts green peas 25c
12 boxes bag blue....'. 25e
8 lbs. large lump starch 25c
12 boxes best parlor matches (200s).. -12c
Choice coffee, per lb 20c
Choice Orleans molasses, per gallon.. SSc
Prime sugar syrup, per gallon 35c
10 lb. pails home-made preserves 1 00
301b. pails jelly (all kinds) 1 25
30 lb. pails choice apple butter 1 35
Goods delivered free to all parts of both
cities. To those living out of the city will
prepay freight on all orders of $10 and up
ward. Send for catalogue.
M. K. Thompson.
301 Market street, corner Third avenue.
Wholesale and retail.
ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING
HOUSEFURNISHING GOODS,
Refrigerators,
Ice Chests,
Ice Cream Freezers,
"Water Coolers,
Stoves,
Ranges,
Tinware,
Woodenware,
Crockery,
Queensware,
Silverware,
Cutlery,
Lamps,
Clocks,
Pictures,
Bric-a-Brac.
All of these goods are here at their best and you will
find the prices right, too.
Ilns Yonr ilange Given Ontf
If so yon should buy one of wrought steel.
Take in our exhibit.
James C. Thompson, 640 Liberty avenne.
The best variety of dress trimmings, at
710 Penn ave., EeiningS; Wilds.
Grist of the Divorce Mill.
Suits for divorce were entered yesterday
by Annie C. Myers against H. F. Myers,
and Annie Caskey against Walter Caskey;
desertion was alleged. A divorce was
granted in the case of Thomas A. K. Car
lisle against Anta M. Carlisle. E. S. Car
penter was appointed Commissioner in the
divorce case of Annie Alsop against Thomas
Aisop, and W. A. Blakely in the cane of
Thomas McKinsey against Sallie McKin
sey. "
Mondnj'a Trial Mm.
Common Fleas No. 1 Allegheny National
Bank vs Bailey et al: Biggert vs Reed; Williams
vs Kotnemund; Stack vs Flagle et al; Mcln
tyre vs McCandless; Kulin vs Russell Manu
facturing Co.; Phillips vs Allegheny Citv;
Jamiion vs Echols et al: Montacue vs Holme's;
AicorKie vs menaney et ai; verona Dorougn
vs Strond; McKay vs McKay; Barnhart vs JIc
Kalllp fe Co.
Common Pleas No. 2 SteWe vs Malone:
Jlall vs Citizens' Traction Company; Schulz vs
Pittsburg, McKeesport and Yonghlogheny
Railroad Company; Seavey vs Feilbacb; Ellis
VS Blackburn.
. Criminal Court Commonwealth vs Mollis
Infants' Fnrnlshlngi.
Special line of Afghans at 85c, fl, $2,
$2 50, $3 25, 54, 55, ?6 to $10. These prices
include every style of the most extensive
line shown in Fittshnrg.
A. G. Campbell & Sous, 27 Fifth ave.
Kednced Prices In Watches Tills Week.
Jas. McKee, Jeweler, 418 Smithfiel'd
street, two doors below the Dispatch office,
"tho Big Clock."
A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL STOCK
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BABYCAJRRIA.GfES I
There is nothing clumsy or old-fashioned about our Baby
Carriages. They are representations of the latest ideas and
most graceful and substantial makes. Nor will you find any
fancy profits tagged on these goods. We claim to sell Baby
Carriages from 20 to 30 per cent below every other houseliji
the city, and it takes but a very brief inspection on your par
to bear us out in what we say. Mothers, before investing in
a carriage for baby, see our styles and learn our figures.
Black Silks A
black gros grain and
and 51 25 a yard.
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superior quality of
faille francaise at SI
HUQTJS & HACKE.
I took Cold,
I took Sick,
I TOOK
result:
I take My Meals,
I take My Rest,
AND I AM VIGOROUS ENOUGH TO TAKE
ANYTHING I CAN LAY MY HANDS ON ;
settine fitt too. for Scott's
Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil
and riypophosphites 01 Lime and
Soda NOT ONLY CURED MY IlIClp-
icnt Consumption but built
ME UP, AND IS NOW PUTTING
FLESH ON My BONES
at the rate of a found a day. i
take it just as easily as i do milk."
such testimony is nothing new.
scott's emulsion is doing wonders
daily. Take no other.
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Ladies' Spring Wraps, Capes and Jackets.
Popular Styles! Popular Qualities! Fopnlar Prices !
Men's Spring Snits and Overcoats.
First-class Qualities ! Fashionable Styles !
Bottom Prices!
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