v THE PITTSBUEG-DISPATCHSUN.DAT. JUNE 1. DISPATCHSUNDAT. 1S90. -- I t KILLS WITHOUT PI TVliat tlie Inventor of Electro cution Has to Say. A CUBRENT MOYES SO FAST That tbe Man is Dead Before the Serves Have Time to Act, SOME CHATS WITH OTHER PEOPLE Harold P. Brown, the -New York electrician who purchased a Westinghouse alternating machine for the State to kill Kemmler, the condemned murderer, was at the Duquesne yesterday. Jlr. Brown is still a young man, but the local concern tackled a fighter when they undertook to down him, as it has discovered since. He is the constructing engineer of the Pittsburg and Birmingham road, and came on to see what progress was beinsr made with the work. He returned to New York last even ing. Mr. Brown, with the metropolitan re porters, hat a reputation for reticence, but he talked very freely yesterday. Said he: "They-call mr the executioner, but that doesn't make any difference. I am going ahead with my work as if nothing had hap pened. This delay in the execution of Kemmler, I have no doubt, is the, work of the Westinghouse people. They have tried in various ways to have it stopped, and so far have failed. I still claim that the alternating system is the most deadly. Only the other day a little bootblack was killed in New York by such a current by coming in contact with an insulated wire, and the insulation was not faulty either. ABUSED FOB HIS WORK. "I have been abused roundly by the local people here for my connection with the Kemmler affair. They tried to ruin my business. I had a hard time of it getting a machine. The company refused to sell one when it knew What it was to be used for. When the State committee came to me I suggested that they buy one that I knew had killed a number of people by accident, and after some maneuvering it was finally obtained. "Now, as to death by electricity, it is absolutely painless. I have experimented with it enough to know, and had one per sonal experience that convinced me. 'When the Chicago railway exhibition was held, a few years ago, I met with a painfnl acci dent. An electric shock threw me against a revolving belt, and I was pretty badly hurt, as I discovered afterward. I received a powerful charge, and tbe current burned the flesh on my hand and body. I was con scious through it all and felt no pain what ever. In fact, I didn't believe at first that I was injured. But for some years before this event happened in my life, an Illinois dentist was in the habit of administer ing electricity instead ot an. anaesthetic in pulling teeth. He got the patient to bold the handles of a common medical battery, and while he was being gently shocked the teeth were pulled, and he dian't know it. The theory is that the electricity shocked the nerves in the lower part of the body and so occupied them that the sensation produced by extracting the teeth did not reach the brain at all. DOESN'T KSOW -STOAT HIT HIM. "When a big machine is used, and a man receives a full shock, he doesn't know what hit him. The electricity travels so much faster than nerve force that the sensation of pain never gets to the seat of consciousness. The victim is dead before the pain begins, and of course if there is no consciousness there is do pain. One peculiar effect of elec tricity on the body is that it coagulates the protoplasm. Alter a current passes through a nerve it appears to be disintegrated and broken up. The outer covering drops eff like a sheath, and the parts of tbe nerve be come visible. This feature ot its ac tion I bave often seen demonstrated on the lower forms of life. If you take an amolba, which is one of the simplest ol animals, notbing but a mass of protoplasm without any apparent organs, and put it into water, and pass a current of electricity through the liquid you can see tbe animal contract and draw itself together, showing that it has this coagulating effect that I speak of. "Kemmler is t.atisfied to be killed in this way, bnt then h is imbecile, almost a brute. The only objection people have to it is the thought of being put out of existence by such a forcible power, but it you get a good dose of electricity you won'toknow what struck vou. I00KTNG FOB A DLNflKR. Ex-Concresimnn Brnmin Has an Experience In Getting Something to Eat Ex-Congressman Brnmm, of Schuylkill county, accompanied by his wife, was in the city fora short time yesterday. Hedclivercd the oration at Johnstown on Decoration Day and came to Pittsburg to see Depart ment Commander Joseph Denniston, of the Grand Army. Mr. Brunim was unfortunate enough, to get into a hotel where they close the dining room early in the afternoon to give the cooks a better chance to get supper, and when seen he was kicking because he couldn't get any thing to eat It is useless to try to talk to a hungry man, and be straightway sought a house where meals are served. Mr. Brnmm, it will be remembered is the famous Green back Republican, who held sway so long in Schuylkill county. He said yesterday he would never be a Democrat, but he was afraid tbe bottom had dropped out of his district He intimated that in his opinion it had become hopelessly Democratic. The 'scheme of the Farmers' Alliance to establish granaries and issue currency lor 80 per cent of the value of grain deposited, did not strike his fancy. "Such a plan," he said, "would be classifying the people, and issuing money that would benent only one class. That would never do." HAY INT110DTJCE GAS. Pnllman Anxtonti to Cbnnge the Feel In His Die Cnr Works. S. S. Bemer, the architect, and G. Bush man, chief mechanical engineer lor the Pullman Palace Car Company, registered at the Anderson yesterday. They returned to Chicago last evening. The visit of the Pullman brothers last week to Pittsburg to see the head of a local electric concern, is now explained. It was not for the purpose of forming a car trust, which George Pullman denied, but Mr. Bemer said they were sent here by the com pany to look into the merits of fuel gas for manufacturing purposes Some time ago the company tried to use gas, hut failed. They couldn't make car axles with it,but they propose to repeat the exper imentc, and if tbe axles can be made they fiel sure that the gas will answer all other purposes required. If the experiments are success.'nl a large plant for making the cas will be built Hustling for Place. Ex-Congressman Oscar Ii. Jackson, of New Castle, registered at the Monongahela House yesterday. He received the indorse ment of his county for Congress, and he hopes to secure the nomination, though there are candidates in the field irom tbe other counties in tbe district Db. B. M. Haitita. Eye, ear, nose and throat diseases exclusively Ofhce, 720 Peon street, Pittsburg, Pa. fi&Stt PICNICS IK THE PASS. Permission Enailr Obtained, bnt Dancing nnd Beer-Selling- Are Barred. Chier Bigelow, of the Department of Public Works, has ordered work to be com menced to-morrow on the grading of the Forbes street entrance of SchenUy Park through the 130-foot strip presented to the city by Mr. John Steel. It is expected that the driveway will be graded and paved with asphalt within two weeks. It is said that Mr. Steel, who is cashier of the Free hold Bank, bought six acres of land through which the entrance is opened, for $21,000. The ground on either side of the driveway, wbich is 600 feet long, is to be laid out in building lots, and is expected to bring all the way Irom 5100 to, $1,000 per toot front At the lowest figure the prop erty would bring 5120,000, and probably much more. Chief Bigelow hopes to have most of the drheways in the park completed by July 4. Panther Hollow is now looking beautiful, and needs but tew improvements. Several bridges will be thrown across it, and rustic seats will be placed where they will do the most good. Chief Bigelow has alreadv granted two permits for picnics in the park, and expects that a number will be held there on Inde pendence Day. This permission is granted by Chief Bigelow upon application from any Sunday school or private party, the only provision being that there shall be no danc ing, nor shall beer be sold. A IAB0B OF LOVE Offered to n Detective by a Jinn Who Tblnke lie Una Been Swindled. Detective Fitzgerald received a letter last night from S. S. Moorhead, ol Derry sta tion, on the Pennsylvania Railroad, asking nim to work up a case, the reward for which would be all the detective could make out of it Moorhead had been dealing to the extent of 5 with the Royal Glove Manufacturing Company, of Cincinnati. He had answered one of their advertisements for an agent to sell gloves, sending them $5 for an outfit, which he says is not worth anything. Other agreements made by the Royal Company have not been carried out Moorhead wants the detective to proceed against the com ninr. hut is narticnlar to sav that the fees for his trouble must be secure! from the.de- fendants in the case As Fitzgerald is kept busy earning a living for himself, he has decided that he cannot take charge of this case. A WOMAN BLOCKS A EAHE0AD. She FeriUts In Iijlnff on tbe Track la Front of Bloving Trains. A colored woman, presumably demented, has been delaying traffic on the Wheeling division of the Baltimore and Ohio Bail road for the past two days. She has been wandering between Whitehall and Curry station, and whenever a train approached wonld jie down on the track with her neck on tbe rail. Thi necessitated 'stopping the train or mussing up the track, and from motives of humanity the former course was taken. Yesterday morning a freight train was stopped barely in time and the bact of the woman's dress was torn out, but without injuring her. The woman refuses to answer any ques tions put to her, and the only time she volunteered any information was when one of the train men shared his lunch with her. She then said she had not eaten for two days. The womin is about 30 years old, and neatly, but plainly clad. ESCAPED FB0H M0BGAKZA. Tbe Folic Looking for Two Runaways From tbe Reform School. The police were notified last night of the escape of two boys from the Blorganza Re form School. They were Howard Harvey, aged 14, committed from Etna borough, a lad of medium size, light complexion, blue eyes and long, thin face; Emanuel Canuti, aged 14, an Italian, home Fifth avenne and Washington street, the only peculiarity about his appearance being a missing upper front tooth. Both boys wore the prison uniform bine jeans pants, blue shirts and straw hats. Canuti escaped a few weeks ago, but was caught and returned. The Reform School pays a reward of 510 lor the arrest and re turn of each fugitive. FOUGHT OVER THEIR WORE. Two Twelfth Wnrd Men Have n Little Falling Ont. William Dickson made an information before Alderman Warner yesterday, charg ing Joseph Harper with assault1 and bat tery. Both live in the Twelfth ward. On Thursday they were at work repairing the Jones avenue sidewalk. An altercation con cerning the work arose, and the plaintiff came off with several small injuries, which he claimed were inflicted bv tbe defendant A hearing will be held Tuesday evening. A LIVELY FIGHT WITH POLES, Ont u FIncky Policeman Lands Ills Mnn In tbe Cooler. Yesterday afternoon several Poles en gaged in a fight' on Twenty-fifth street Officer Miller approached, and at sight of him two of the contestants fled, but one re mained and made an attack on the officer. A lively fight ensued, in which the officer came off victorious and had his man lodged in the Twelfth ward police station. The arrested man gave his name as J. Wasto. LOCAL ITEMS. LIMITED. Incidents of n Day In Two Cities Condensed (or Ready Rendlnc Bey. Prof. Hiset Alexander White, of the Washington and Lee University, a dele gate to tbe Scotch-Irish Convention, will preach in tbe Second Presbyterian Church, Allegheny, at tbe morning service to-day. Next Wednesday tbe Allegheny Library Committee will consider Librarian Stevenson's report ot the Eastern trip. To-morrow tho Committee on Parks and tbe Police Committee will hold their regular monthly meeting. A verdict of accidental death was returned yesterday in tbe case of Mrs. Mary S. McClaln, who was killed Friday, at Wilkinsburg station. The Coroner's Jury recommended that safety gates be placed at the crossing. TriE term of Postmaster Daniel J. McCarthy, ot Braddock, expires on July 1, and the indica tions are that tbe fight to seenre the appoint ment between George F. Smith and C. H. Sheets will be hotly contested. Commen ciko to-morrow tbe general delivery window at tbe postoffice will be kept open night and day, seven davs a week. lho stamp win dow will open at 6:30 A. M. instead of 10 o'clock, as heretofore. John Hagoeett and Delaware Carter bave entered cross-suits for mayhem and assanlt and batterv before Alderman Kerr, as tbe re sult ot a fight CoiiMEciKO to-morrow tbe fare for the through trip on tho Second avenue electric line will be reduced to 5 cents. Fire new cars will be put on tbe lino boon. The officers and directors ot the Dollar Savings Bank had a dinner at tbe Schlo;ser last evening. Tbe annual meeting of tbe bank was held in the afternoon. Rev. Father Hicket, ot tbe St Thomas Catholic Church, Braddock. is suffering from paralysis, and it is .feared ho will lose the use of bis right arm. The result of Wisbart's crnsade against Mc Keesport merchants for selling on Sunday will be the resnlt of closing of all stores there to day. The Eleventh ward' police bave started a crnsade aga.nst corner-loafing A number of arrests for this offense were made last night Governor Cautbell, of Ohio, thinks that his Bute has become Inevitably Democratic, and his party bopes to keep It there always. As alarm from box 43 about 4 o'clock yester day afternoon was caused by a chimney fire in tbe rear of No. 291 Fifth avenue. The Public Safety and the Finance Commit tees will meet to-morrow afternoon. JILTED BTHERXOTER Lizzie Miller Ends 'Her Life With' an Ounce of Paris Green. SHE KEPEKTS HER RASH ACT, And Fights tbe Agonies of Death for A'early Nineteen Hours, ' A EOMANTIC SOUTHSIDE SUICIDE. "Hiss Lizzie Miller died at the South side Hospital, at 2:30, from the effects of paris green. She was 23 years old, and re sided at 2114 Carson street. Her parents live at Springdale." The above ap peared last night on the "reporter's docket" at the Twenty-eighth Ward station-house. In those few lines there rests a tale of romantic suicide that yester day caused a stir of excitement all over the Southside, and is seldom paralleled for in teresting details. Lizzie Miller was well known on tbe Southside, aud had ah excellent reputation. For some time she lived with the family of Mrs. Al Boise, South Sixteenth street and later was employed in the Southside laun dry. Last Monday she left tbe laundry, and was employed by Mrs. Budee, of South Eighteenth and Uarson streets. Friday morning she left the lat ter place about 7;30 o'clock, and said she was going to a picnic at Kinney's Grove, and as she left she told Mrs. Budee that if she should be brought back with her head broken, Mrs. Budee must not .be sur prised. She also said, earlier in the morn ing, that she was troubled over some stories that had been told about her. She did not return, and when the news was spread last evening that a girl had committed suicide, Mrs. Budee laughed and said: "Maybe it's my girl; she has not returned." And sure enough, it was. NOT A PICNIC FOB HEE. Instead of going to the picnic, Lizzie went to her former boarding place, Mr. A. Herb's, 2414 Carson street, and said she had come on a visit She seemed depressed in spirits all day, and in the evening said she wanted to write somp letters, and sat up after tbe others had retired. About 11:30 o'clock the young people of the house came home from the picnic John It. Daniels, one of tbe picnic goers, also a boarder in the house, saw Lizzie in the dining room and went in to borrow a pen. She looked deathly pale, and he noted the fact, but ehe refused to tell him what was the matter, until about 12 o'clock, when she admitted that she had taken paris green. She cautioned him not to tell, and said she was homeless and for saken, and had wanted to die After she had taken the poison she re cretted the act She had vomited and told Daniels she would soon'be all right She cot an ounce of paris green abont 7:45 in the evening at a nearby drugstore and took it soon after in water. Mr. Daniels leit hrr in the dining room and went to another room for a moment When he came down he found the door open, and rushing out side found her lying insensible in the alley. He carried her into the house, and ou her calljni for water, gave her some. He then got her a rocking chair and a quilt, and she said she would be all right and would sit up. Daniels went to his room, and abont 4 o'clock screams awokethe girls of the house. They went down and found Lizzie writhing in agony. She had fought erim death with all her strength, but it was mastering her. DIED IN GREAT AGONY. Dr. Kerr was quickly summoned and did what he could. About 11 o'clock yesterday she was tiken to the Southside Hospital. She was wholly conscious until tbe time ot her death, at about 2:30, and suffered in tensely. At the hospital she said that stories had been circulated about her and they bad reached the ears of her lover, and she had received a letter from him; he had forsaken her and she wanted to die. "August." the youne man. boarded at the place where she took the poison. She had ioved him dearly, and went back to see him once more before she left him forever. She had written two letters and mailed them, one to her mother, Mrs. Meyer, of Springdale, and one to her brother. The mother and a sister visited Semmelrock's undertaking rooms last evening, where the body was removed, and an affecting scene was witnessed by those present. The crowd of peopie that "had been passing through, gazing with morbid curiosity on the girl, was dispersed and the relatives given the room. The girl lay in a plain coffin, her eyes partly closed, and a smile on her lips, as though her last thonghts were of her, lover. Her mother said the letters read that she had no one to care for her, and was home less and forsaken, and ere. they received the letter she would be rid or her troubles by the aid of paris green. , Mrs. Meyer had married a second time. Her daughter did not like the 'arrangement, and left borne. She could not stand the re ports which had been falsely circulated about her until they came to her lover's ears, and had taken the poison. The body was viewed by a deputy coroner last night, and will be interred in the Sharpsburg cemetery this afternoon. A WIFE'S JEaLOUST LEADS HER TO DESTROY HERSELF WITH PARIS GREEN. She Thought Her llusbnnil Wna Too Intl mnle With n Beaver Fnlls-Yonng.I.ady lie BInmcs n PhTsIeinn With Tolling; False Stories to Ills Wile. Shortly after 11 o'clock last night "the residents in the vicinity of Jackson street, Allegheny, were startled by the sound of hurrying footsteps rushing down the street and the low murmur of excited-voices, emanating from a crowd of neighbors that blocked tbe sidewalk in front of No. 141, the residence ol Mr. H. M. Nurse. The cause of the excitement was another domestic tragedy, and a sa3.sequal to the story of a husband's unhappy flirtation. Mrs. H. M. Nurse had attenfpted to take her life by poisoning herself, and when the horrified neighbors arrived on the scene she was writhing in terrible agony. A few minutes before, Mrs. Nurse had some words with her husband, and, losing control of herself, she suddenly darted awav from the parlor, where the altercation occurred, and, rushing up stairs' to her room, I locked nerseu in the apartment. SENT ON A TERRIBIB ERRAND. "I can't do anything with lier," said Mr. Nurse. "You go up and quiet her." A low, bitter, cry sounded Irom above, and at the command of Nurse, a boy, who was in attendance, hurried up the Stairway to Mrs. Nurse's room. He forced the door open, and started back aghast as he beheld the form of the unfortunate woman lying prostrate on tbe floor, her white face distorted with pain, aud a bottle of paris green lying beside her that told its own sad story. The Doy called ex citedly to Mr. Nurse, who sprang inimedi atily up the stairs into tbe room, and com prehending tbe situation at a' glance, dis patched a messenger for the Allegheny Gen eral Hospital ambulance. The circumstances that led to the rash act of Mrs. Nurse are told in the words of her husband himself, who divulged the cause gf all tbe trouble to a Dispatch representa tive immediately afterthe occurrences nar rated above had taken place. A TALE Or JEALOUST. H. M. Nurse is an installment agent in house furnishing goods, doing business at tbe corner of Sixth avenue and Grant street, and is an attractive looking man. He said last'night: "I have a branch office at Beaver Falls, and whilt down there, met'a young and prepossessing lady. Miss Ionian. She, her sister and mother, became intimate ac- ?uaintances of mine, bnt purely on a riendship basis, and not, as stated in the Beaver Falls paper a few days ago, as the intended husband of Miss Inman. I noticed that her infatua tion was growing, and stopped all further proceedings at once, but a certain doctor on Eobinson street, Allegheny, filled my wire with faUe accounts of my relations with the Beaver Falls lady, and in consequence, the first thing I knew, Mrs. .Nurse had a warrant issued for my arrest I went to Ohio for a few days, when my friends tele graphed me that my wife said she believed l was true to her and snouio return home, whicbldid. Soon she-began atiradeof abuse against me,and oneday struck me on the head in the office with a paper weight. To-night she renewed her tirade of abuse, and her mind becoming unbalanced she flew up stairs to poison herself before I knew what she was doing." Mr. Knrse has been married 10 years, and has a little boy two years old. Up to a late hour last nizht tbe suffering mother was lying on a hospital bed, in a critical condi tion. Tbe attending physicians have ad ministered powerful antidotes, but grave fears are entertained for the woman's re covery. OKLY HTCH BY INCH. Stnyton Storms nnd Occupies Another of Wymnn'a Ouiposrs. The Stayton-Wyman contestants for the Allegheny Mayoralty met again yesterday, in Commissioner John D. Shafer's office, and indulged in an extended pow-wow, in which Mr. Shafer filled up the intervals by suggestions, and wielded the oil can. He used the lubricant to such good effect that no friction was encountered from the objec tions of Messrs. Bennett and Ferguson. Mr. Brennen had nothing to do but assist in clearing the way for further work, and a stranger to the cause of meeting would have supposed that it was a mere friendly confab among gentlemen of leisure preliminary to a pleasant excursion. The excursion proposed was one to the Mayor's office in Allegheny to examine cer tain data contained, or at least supposed fo be, iu .the ballot boxes in custody there. To-morrow afternoon was fixed for the pro posed visit It was agreed that what was considered material micht be taken awav by Mr. Shafer and kept by him as long as-. needed lor the purpose of the investigation. It begins to look as though the starter had gotten things in proper shape and that the flyers will now get off at the word "Go." CAUGHT BETWEEN BOILS. A Sonthslde Mill Worker Badly Squeezed Ills Recovery Donbtfnt. William Schrady, employed at Oliver's South Fifteenth street mill, was caught be tween the rolls and a pile of iron yesterday afternoon. He was severelylnjured inter nally and had one leg crushed. Schrady lives on Seventh street and Mint alley, Southside. His recovery is doubtful. John Bradford, a laborer employed at the Homestead mill, was brought to the Mercy Hospital yesterday suffering from a iract ure of the right leg which he received by a large piece of timber falling on it John Scott, aged 9 years, who lives in Poplar alley, was bitten on the right arm yesterday afternoon by a large dog, owned by Mr. Pryer, of Arch street The boy's arm was badly torn. Don Wright.a 12-year-old boy, fell from a rait at the loot of McFadden street, Alle gheny, yesterday. He was resoued with con siderable difficulty by a man who happened to be rowing past at the time. Edward Goughen. of South Sixteenth street, fell off the Pittsburg and Lake Erie trestle yesterday, and broke his left arm. EHTEETAIHT50 THE SCOTCH-HUSH. A ProErnmme of Old nnd New Melodies nt tho Cnrnegle Hnll Uecllnl. The free organ recitals at Carnegie Hall are growing in favor rapidly, and are being taken advantageof each time by an increased number of music lovers. The programme yesterday afternoon was a very select one, consisting, for a great part' of Scotch and Irish songs and ballads, with just enough other selections to make the whole a pleas ing combination of the old and new in music. Leonard Wales, the organist of the city, was in his best mood, and was heartily en cored at the end of each number. The Scotch-Irish delegates present were de lighted. GOING FOB TEE ASSIGNEE. The Drposltors or llio F. nnd M. Bank Wnnt to Know Uoir Accounts Stand The depositors of the defunct Farmers and Mechanics' Bank held an indignation meet ing at the Humboldt scboolhouse, Southside, last evening. They are indignant that they do not hear more substantially from John H. Sorg, the assignee of the bant, and want to know tbe reason why. If Mr. Sorg had been present bis ears would have tingled at tbe talk about the manage ment of the bank's accounts. x A committee was appointed to see Mr. Sorg and get some information regarding the bank's accounts, and another meeting will be held Tuesday evening at the same place. SHE HAS NOT ELOPED. Mrs. I. N. Snodgrass Denies a Knraor Which She Snys Is In Circulation. Mrs. I. N. Snodgrass called at The Dis patch office last evening to deny the rumor that she had eloped with Mr. Harry Hill. She claims that the report was spread by her husband, from whom she has separated, and his friends. Mrs. Snodgrass resides at No. 108 Twenty-fifth street and her husband at No. S045 Smallman street Mrs. Snodgress deprecates her husband's selection of a companion for her, as she doubts that his earning capacity is equal to her spending ability. THE LOSS IS 81,000. Mnyor Wymnn's Stnblo Destroyed by Fire I.nst Evening-. Fire broke out in Mayor Wyman's stable nearKilbuck street, Allegheny, about 6 o'clock last-evening. An alarm was sent in from box 73, and by the time the fire depart ment responded the flames had gained quite a headway. 'The fire was kept from spread ing to the adjoining buildings, and the Mayor congratulated the firemen on their good work. 'The loss will probably amount to 1,000, fully covered by insurance. It is not known how the fire started. WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING. Some Who Travel. Some Who Do Not, and Oibers Wbo Talk. Frank Hatton passed through the city yesterday Westbound. He says the Stalwarts are gaining In strength, and be claims It won't be long before they once more dominate tbe Bepublican party. C. S. Kelnliart, the artist, who arrived In New York last week from Paris, will remain with his family for a fow dais at the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. C. C. Mellor, at Edge wood. Mr. and Mrs. It. H. Gibson, of Alle gheny, will leave in a few days for an exten sive trip through Denver and other Western cities. D. K. Lean, the well-known engineer, has cone on a business trip to Seattle and San Francisco accompanied by bis son Ronald. Harry W. Porterfield, of Oil City, will be married to Miss Lena Benzino, of Penn avenue, this city, on tbe 10th instant. Mrs. J, M. Gusky, accompanied by her sister. Miss Jenny De Wolf, has returned to the city from a visit to the East. Harry Scribner, of the Oil City Blizxard, accompanied by his wife, are the guests of Pittsburg friends. PROBING FOR FACTS. Trades Assembly Committee Investi gating the Jeannette Case. THEIE REPORT WILL SOON BE MADE. Tinners Hold Another Unfruitful Confer ence on the Strike. MINERS' TROUBLES A'OT TET SETTLED At the meeting of the Central Trades Council last night the committee appointed to investigate the alleged proposition to settle the Jeannette case for 85,000, reported progress. One night last week the com mittee went to the Southside and took the testimony of two important witnesses. One of these, it is said, testified to haying received the proposition through his attorney. The offer was to the effect that for a considera tion of 3,000 sufficient evidence was not to be presented to convict the defendants. Another witness is quoted as having said the proposition was laid before the Council of L. A. 300, bnt that body refused to con sider it. The committee said in its report last night that it would be able to make a final report on the matter at the next meet ing. The committee appointed to draw up res olutions setting forth the reasons leading to the offering of a resolution by one of the members in council in connection with the Jeannette trial reported the following reso lutions, which were adopted: TnEIK OPINION Or A JTJDQE. Whebea s. The acquittal of James Camp bell, William Blickeraud others, on tho charge ot having been Instrumental in bringing foreign glassworkers to this country, was so cured through the Instruction of Judge Mc Kennan, wbo held that an actnal contract must be nroven. and Whereas, Judge McKennan did not regard the sworn statement of James Campbell, made before Major McCallin, as admissible evidence, or as haying any connection with the charge. Resolved. That while we intend to cast no reflection upon the personal intecrity of Judge McKennan, wo cannot but hold that bis ruling was not in accordance with the law. Resolved. That in view of the advanced ace of Judge McKennan we respectfully ask Presi dent Harrison to place him on the retired list The following resolutions were- also adopted: Whereas, The miners employed in tho mines of the Scott Haven district, operated by William L. Scott have for years been subject to the brutal tyranny and creed of the oper ators, forced to submit to the infamous system of "pluck-me stores." onned by said W. L. Scott, and to work for a less rate tban that fixed by the scalt; therefore, be it SYMPATHY FOB SCOTT'S MINERS. Resolved, That the Central Trades Council of Western Pennsylvania do hereby extend sympathy and encouragement to the oppressed miners of Scott Haven, in their heroic and noble struggle for honest and fair dealing.. Resolved, That the said W. L. Scott merits tbe condemnation of all true friends of organ ized labor, for his bitter antagonism of tbe same, and for the oppressive manner in which be always deals with his employes. The trouble between the M. M. P. IT. and the K. oi L. was not settled. The Executive Committee reported that they could not settle the difficulty until they secured from the Musical Union the names of people who had been suspended from their organization, so their dues could be paid and have withdrawal cards issued to them, as this is the basis of settlement proposed by the Musical Union. The matter was lelt in tbe bands of the Executive Committee. Thomas Baldwin, Peter Cunningham and Hubert Mecheral were admitted as dele gates, and the council adjourned. NO SETTLEMENT TET. A Fruitless Conference Between Journey men nnd Boss Tinners. Committees from both the journeymen and boss tinners went into a session yesterday, bnt failed to arrive at any settle ment Both committees were supposed to be empowered to act in 'the matter, but neither expressed a willingness to surrender their position as taken at the outst art , The tinners hold a meeting to-day at 2 P. M., at 537 Smilhfield street, at which it is expected something will be done. A. Rasner, of Rasner & Dinger, and John McElroy, of McElroy Bros., were seen last night. They said it developed at the con ference yesterday that the Workmen's Com mittee had not full power to act as it was supposed they had, but that they wanted to know what the bosses would do so that they could report back to the union before finally settling the matter. The power of the Bosses' Committee ended yesterday and nothing more can be done now unless a new com mittee is appointed, and this cannot be done until the meeting of the association next Friday evening. The master tinners say they have secured an admission from the journeymen that the strike is irregular and contrary to the con stitution, and they will do nothing now unless the men show a willingness to make concessions. They are anxious for the men to have an organization, as it in protection to both sides, but tbey want tosee the busi ness conducted according to the provisions of their constitution. A SEBIOTJS MUTEES STEIKE. Many Workmen Leaving; Irwin, Others SaflVring From Idleness Inquiries about the Irwin miners' strike yesterday developed the fact that the situa tionremains unchanged, with the probability of an indefinite stoppage. The strike promises to be really more serious than previous ones, owing to the fact that the men who were most active in demanding the advance, have left town and secured work at other mines, while those remaining idle, largely men who are not in sympathy with the rest, are compelled to suffer serious loss rather than seek work outside the West moreland and the Penn Company mines. These men, although in the majority, are thus forced to remain idle, fearing to "blackleg." 'BHP'UHP'Bn xo 'run OFJETCEES. President Rao Asked to Settle tho Dend Work Scnle Difllcal.y. The delegates from all the miners in this district met yesterday again to take action on the report of the conference committee and the rejection by the operators of their scale for dead and day work. President Rae and Secretary'Watchorn were both present, and a full explanation of the situation was given to them. At the afternoon session the national offi cers were asked to take the matter in hand, and to try to settle tbe difficulty with the operators. A conference will be held early in the week. President Rae expressed him selt as believing tbe matter would be ar ranged without any trouble. Tbn Scale Will be Ready. The Amalgamated Association Wage Com mittee continued its work yesterday. It pro gressed so far as to insure a completion of the scale by to-morrow evening, ready to be submitted to the convention on Tuesday morning. Mew K. ofL. Assembly. District Master Workman Evans went to McKeesport last night to organize an assem bly of the K. of L. He has been working up an interest among the workmen there for some weeks, and the prospects were for a large and prosperous assembly. Work on tbe Foundation. Seventy-five men are at work excavating at Peters' Creek station, on the Pittsburg, Virginia and Charleston Railroad, near Coal Valley, for the Mendelssohn Piano works. l'iOO Galllnger'a 1106 I'ena Ave. Guns, guns, guns, guns, 'guns, guns, at GalliDger's, 1200 and 1103 Penn are. Wflu THE HOSPITAL EliTEBTAIHMEHT. Indications Folnt to a Goad-Sized Fond for tbe West Fenn. The committee having in charge the ar rangements for the coming military exhibi tion for the benefit of the West Penn Hospi tal are pleased with the shape the affair is assuming. They have aimed to raise $10, 000 in an exceedingly novel manner and the indications are that the fund will reach $15, 000 rather than f 10,000. Every railroad centering in the city has made a rate or (1 from all points within a radius of CO miles and donate the entire proceeds irom trans portation to the hospital fund. It is expected that the attraction will be of such a character as to draw more than 10,000 people into the city. Brigadier Gen eral J. A. Wiley has consented to be here, and it is thought General Hastings will also be present Thomas J. Stewart, Past Grand Commander of the G. A. R. of Pennsyl vania, will receive the flag to be presented by Mrs. John A. Logan, who will be in at tendance. The great attraction will be the Marine National Band, under the leader ship of Mr. Soussa. It is seldom tbe Ma rine accepts engagements outside of Wash ington, and would not have come to Pitts burg but for the fact that part of the money to be raised is for tbe benefit of the old soldiers cared lor in the West Penn Hos pital. The committee is much encouraged at the interest taken in the affair, and the willingness with which all who have been asked contribute toward its success. C0MPLETIUG THE ASSESSMENTS. Water and Business. Tax 'Books BelnK Turned Over to tbe Treasurer. Water -Assessor Miller yesterday com pleted the work of assessing water rents for 1890. He will turn his books over to the City Treasurer to-morrow morning. The Board of Assessors' books should also be turned over to-morrow morning, the rule being that they should be in the City Treas urer's possession by June 1, but there are ten wards not finished and the books will not go over until Monday, evening or Tues day morning. FlnedAH Aronnd. John Conley, Martin Duffey, John Lees, and Mrs. Mary Nolan.of Butler street exten sion, had a hearing before Magistrate Hyndman yesterday morning, on a charge ot keeping disorderly houses. Conley, Lees and Mrs. Nolan were fined $25 and costs, and Martin and Duffey $50, which they paid. Illness Delays a Contest. The Carr-Peiffer contest for tbe Common Councilmanship of the Twenty-seventh ward was halted yesterday by the illness of the Commissioner, John S. Eobb, Jr. The necessary documents are all in the custody of the Commissioner, and progress is ex pected at the next meeting. Pennsy Summer Excursions. The Pennsylvania road has just issued a tasty little pamphlet giving information about summer excursion routes. It is hand somely illustrated and furnishes the rates to all the points of interest. Dnily Excnrnlons to tbe I'nriflc Canst, Via Kansas City, Council Bluff, Omaha, St. Joseph, Leavenworth or Sioux City and over the Union i'acihe, "the overland route," to Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, Taconia, Seattle and-Victoria. Tickets are first class, and good to return over the Union Pacific, or any other direct route at any time within six months, and are good via Denver and Salt Lake City in either or both directions; also good to stop off at all other points west of the Missouri river. By the payment of an additional fare before starting, California passengers can return via Oregon and Wash ington points, or vice versa. Round trip tickets with limit of 90 days are sold via Union Pacific to points in Montana, Idaho and Utah and to Colorado points, good to retnrn until October 31. Excursion and one way tickets via Union Pacific system are on sale at all'offices in Pittsburg and through out Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. For rates of fare, maps and full information, call on or address H. E. Passavant, or Thos. S. Spear. T. F. and P. Agent, 400 Wood street, Pittsburg, Pa. mttssu An Edncntor of Itlaslc The idea in inventing tbe iEolian was to make an instrument that a person could play without the years of practice made necessary by the piano and organ and at the same time to have it in no way mechan ical, but capable of the most delicate shad ings of tempo and expression entirely at will of the performer. The drudgery of learning to play is the incessant practice necessary to enable a person to manipulate the keyboard, while the pleasure derived from giving the music feeling nnd expres sion. This understoodit was reasoned that if the execution could be done for the player, and the tempo and expression left under his control, the desired result would be achieved. The iEolian is an embodiment of these Ideas, and upon it, with one week's prac tice, a person with no musical education whatever can become a really fine per former. The great feature of the instrument is the high class of music it performs. The catalogue embraces nearly 5,000 pieces, in cluding the symphonies, operas and over tures of all the great masters. The rendi tion of these pieces is wonderfully accurate, and serves to make the jEoliau a wonderful educator for both old and young. The many thousands having musical taste and innate ability, but who are unable to give the years of practice necessary to enable them to perform with the accuracy de manded by their correct ear and cultivated taste, are with the iEolian able to gratify thcirlove of music and play for themselves any and all classes of music. One of the most remarkable things about tbeEolian is its peculiarly beautiful tone. It is not like the piauo ororgan, but resembles more than anything else a small orchestra with its various parts. Messrs. Mellor & Hoene, 77 Fifth ave nue, are the sole agents for this wonderful instrument, and extend to all interested a cordial invitation to call at their warerooms and hear it They are also general whole sale nnd retail agents for the celebrated Hardman and the Krakaner pianos, which are known throughout the world for their excellencies. New Patents. O. D. Levis, Patent Attorney, 131 Fifth avenue, next door to Leader office, sends us the following new patents, just issued: F. H. Talman, device for coiling metal rods; M. J. Piker, mortising machine; P. A. Turner and Hal C. Boss, glycerite of men thol; "W. J. M. Kelsy, paper bag; H. Mil ler, design for glassware; E. W. Benly, forging machine; Thomas Heonell, hasp and hanger; C. M. Cartchain, car coupler; Samuel Trcthernay, machine for cutting circular plates, all of Pittsburg and Alle gheny. United States and foreign patents obtained. Over 20 years practice. Judge Lawkence, of the Supreme Court of New York, has just decided that Dr. S.JG. B. Siegert & Sons have the ex clusive right to the trademark and nameof Angostura-Bitters, and granted them an in junction against C. W. Abbott & Co, of Baltimore, restraining them from using that name or. putting up goods in imitation of the Angostura Bitters. Keller's Cate will be situated on first floor 642 Smithfield street to-morrow. Strass burg beer. Men's hummer Welsht Underwear. French balbripgan 75c, worth 91; f 1 qual ity in stripes, grays and unbleached worth 91 25. A. G. Campbell & Sons, 27 Fifth ave. Rend This. Surah silks, all colon, including blacks, 34c; 25-inch India silks, 59c Stile begins Monday, June 2. Kkable & Shusteb, 35 Fifth ave. Keller's Catk will be situatld on first floor 642 Smithfield street to-aorrov. Strass burg beer. 1 JUST OffiT TEAR AGO. Tale of Two Entirely Different Trips Taken to Johnstown. NEWSPAPER MEN HATE A REUNION And BeTlsit the Places Where They la bored and Suffered. HOW THE STRICKEN C1TI IS GE0WING Through the gathering dusk of May 31, 1889, a special train stole out ot the Union depot, changed across tbe intersecting rails, and rushed with headlong speed along the track toward tbe East In the single, swaying car, which formed the train, sat a handful of Pitts burg reporters, silent and apprehensive. Vague news of Johnstown's awful fate had been flashed over tbe wires, and these few newspaper men formed the vanguard of the great press 'army which was soon to pour into that ill-fated city of the Conemangh. Heedless to tell how these pioneers found the object of their quest; needless to repeat that woeful tale which the world already knows so well. That wild trip by special train, along the flooded valley, was but the beginning of hardships innumerable for tbe reporters who made it, and for those who followed them. Sleeping in wrecked limekilns, or rat haunted mill garrets; tramping through mud between hnddled corpses, or up to their knees in the seething torrent; eating when they conld get for food, and not infrequently half famished with hunger; such were the lives of the reporters wbo made such memor able excursions to Johnstown during the May and June of 188"9. AX ENTIRELY DIFFEBEUT SCEKE. A very different scene was presented nt theUnion depot yesterday when over 40 Pitts burg newspapermen, with a host of guests, principally ladies, boarded another special train, drawn by the same engine which last year conveyed the earliest flood reporters to Johnstown. The occasion was a reunion of the reportorial and editorial staffs of Pitts burg papers, in memory of tbe trials and labors ol the press during tbe flood. On this latest 31st of May there was no furious rush, of the special along the Penn sylvania Railroad tracks to Johnstown; no dread of lurking danger weighed at the heartstrings of these holiday-makers. Iu tbe two coaches, and tbe combination smok ing car, laughter and small talk resounded merrily, while from the dining and kitchen cars in the front, came the sounds of busy preparations for lunch. Then, too, the trip was not made through the twilight, but be neath the full glare of a glorious summer sun. The train started at 8:10 A. sr., and rolled leisurely out of the depot yards, quickening its pace but little while passing through the suburban districts. Pretty orange-colored badges were distributed by Messrs. W. S. Connelly and A. S. McSwigan, the respect ive Chairman and Treasurer of the Beunion Committee. Then everybody settled down to quiet enjoyment; reminiscences of tbe flood and comments on the exquisite wood land scenery of the Conemangh being rife in the coaches and smoking car. Many laces well known in the news paper profession were recognized among tbe excursionists. The most prominent among the guests were: Colonel Thomas E. Watt, Messrs. J. B. Scott, E. D. Smith, and Francis Guffy. Hr." Robert Pi team, Super intendent of the Pennsylvania Railroad, who had kindly supplied the special train, was unable to accompany tbe party. OUT OP THE EUINS. About 10:15 A. si. Johnstown was reached, and as the train ran into the Union station many were the expressions of snrpnse from reporters who had seen the shattered city. The marvelously rapid growth of second Johnstown from the ruins of the first astonished them considerably. Indeed, when the party lelt the train and scattered over the city, it was amusing to note how reporters, once very wise in the topography of tumble down streets, were wholly at fault regarding the newly-built thoroughfares. It was too late for the newspaper men to at tend the memorial services beld in the diff erent churches, hut they visited many old scenes and old acquaintances during the interval preceding lunch. Lunch was served on the cars at noon. Mr. Albert Menjou, of the Hotel Duquesne, was the caterer, and under his direction, it is hardly necessary to say, the lunch proved a splendid success. Lunch over, the city and suburbs were aeain traversed. Much hospitality was shown by the residents, in spite of the fact that so many of their houses were draped with black. OX THE EETCEX TRIP. At 4 o'clock tbe train left for South Fork, where a short stay was made, after which began the return trip to Pittsburg, perhaps the most enjoyable part ot the whole excur sion. The sun had sunk almost to the horrizon; the air was deliciously cool; it was that pleasant hour, " 'Tween the gloamin' and tho mlrlc Wben tbe kye come bame.' The shadows lay darkling down the long glens through .which the train raced a madcap race with the foaming mountain stream. Overhead, on either side, swelled wave upon wave of foliage, the towering bluffs being clothed to their summits with trees and brushwood. Lounging back in their cushioned seats, the excursionists were swept by Johnstown and Latrohe, along the sinuous Conemangh and down through the East Liberty valley, into the heart of roaring Pittsburg again. So the reunion ended, as all snch delightful things must end; hut those who had partici pated in its pleasures, did not part without a solemn covenant-to renew the pleasant ex perience when the 31st of May again comes round. Tbe North Amcrlenn Delivery Company, Which is a chartered company, located at No. 19 Seventh ave., will on Monday morn ing start an opposition company to the Anchor Express and Campbell & Davis. The equipment is without doubt superior in every particular to any express company in either city, and the main object is to make prompt deliveries in both cities, and to this end they will make three trips daily to East End, viz: at 11 o'clock, 3 o'clock and 6 o'clock. This will no doubt give the people ot East End much better facilities for having packages of all kinds delivered. This is something that the East End people have been wishing for for some time, and as this company is thorounhly responsible and backed by some of the best business men of this city, there ;s no doubt but that it will be a great success, and we wish them every success. As said before, this company is thoroughly reliable, and with the responsible men connected with it we do not see why the people ol this city should not eive them a trial. Their telephone is No. 1931. Their men will all be uniformed. That High Medical Authority, The New York Lancet, in speaking of the Turkish bath, said: "As a luxury those who have never tried it can form no idea of the delightful sensations it produces." There's no need of onr best citizens going East to go through a course of Turkish baths wben snch an elegant establishment as the Pittsburg Natatorium is in their midst. It is to be thoroughly understood that the es tablishment is strictly first-class In every particular and that on no account are objec tionable persons', male or female, admitted. Keixixo & Wilds. Cases of new goods arrive daily. Dress trimmings. 710 Penn avenue, Pittsburg. Ltjcerxe awnings, one of the best styles. Mamaux & Sow, 639 Penn ave., Pittsb?rg. Keller's Cafe will he situated on first floor 643 Smithfield street to-morrow. Strus burg beer. v v KBW--ADTERTISKMJarr. MARSHELL, " -; THE CASH GROCER, WILL SAYE YOU MOHEY. Tomatoes, 4 Cans, 25c. Now, don't be afraid. Tbese are good to matoes. They are not thin and half water. ROOT BEER FREE. We owe an apology to our friends. Wo hail expected to have matters In sbapo to give eaca customer a glass of Boot Beer. But thing! failed to connect and we could not get ready before last Saturday. However, there will ba no trouble In the future and EACH CUS TOMER WILL NOW GET A GLASS O BOOT BEEB IfBEE. Come and see us and try a glass. W win do you good. We will loosen up your liver, warm the cockles of your heart and make yon feel so good ana Benevolent you will think you are s second Carnegie or Chris Magee. If you can't come, send for our large weekly price list and order by malL Wo will sallyoti a bottle of Galvin's Boot Beer Extract and with a little sugar and bops you can make six gallons of Boot Beer. You can then sit und your own vine and flu tree and "Wlshart' everybody could be as happy as jou. Orders amounting to $10, without counting sugar, packed and shipped free of charge to all points within 200 miles. Examine our price list for our grand spscla. offer to out-of-town trade. It Is tba greatest chance you ever bad to save money. MARSHELL. 79, 8i, 83 AND 95 OHIO ST., Corner Sandusky, Allegheny. The largest grocer trade In the State, and with one exception, the largest In the "United States. ei THE GREAT ' REMNANT SALE vC-A-RfE-T-5-:- will continue untilJune 1. Remnants ot Ingrain-:, 12 to 30-yard lengths, at 20 to 50c a yard soods tbat retail at 40 to 75c Remnants of Taoestrv Brussels. 6 to 30-rard lengths, at 40 to 60c a yard goods that retail at 75 to 90c Remnants of Body Brussels, 6 to 40-yard lengths, at 65 to koc a yard goods tbat retail from 81 to Jl 50. 1000 Tapestry Bugs, at 60 to 75 cents each. , 00 Body Brussels Bugs, at 80 to SO cents each. 200 Ingrain Art Squares, all wool, at 53 and S6 50 tba regular price for these is 510. Tbese goods are all on first floor. EDWARD ERDETZ1NBER. 627 and 629 Penn Avenue. myZa-TTSStt A FEW OF MANY JUNE BARGAINS. Wo have ust placed on salo a very large and choice assortment of Gents Outing Shirts, made up from French Flannels, Madras and Zephyrs. These are all in choice new patterns, perfect: shape and workmanship, at 11, Jl S7, (1 50 and up. HOSIERT For ladles and children, fast hlack with fancy tops at 25c and 30c. Fast blade Lisle Hosiery, 40c and 50c SilK Hosiery, In black: anl colors, 75c to tZ 75. GENTS' NIGHT SHIRTS.' Extra value at 75c Plaited front Muslin. Night Shirts at 85c Night Shirts, with wblta and colored embroidery, cut very full and long, and in every respect first class as to material and workmanship, at SL MEN'S DRESS SHIRTS. Onr TJnlaundried Shirts at SI each, or tares for S2 75, Is probably tho best value ever of fered. Tbese are mado expressly for us out of, tbe very best materials, with hand-made but ton holes, reinforced back and front. They are pronounced by all buyers as the perfection of shape and finish. Our Laundried Shirts embrace all the new Ideas, among wbich wo call attention to our Plaited Fronts and Satin Stripe P. K's at II 00. Boys' Star Flannel Waists at 11 to J2 are tba perfection of fit and comfort. Also Chintz and Percale Waists in new Ideas and designs. Men's fancy stripe Balbriggan Underwear at 75c English Balbrlgean Underwear at 50c Gauze Underwear at 25c 50c 75c Medium weight Wool Underwear at 50c 75c, JL II 60. Ladies' Black Silk Underwear. Black Lts! and Cotton Underwear at 60c 75c and up. MUSLIN UNDERWEAR, Fine Cambric Lace Trimmed Gowns, Jl 50 to J6. Corset Covers, Jl. Jl 25. Jl 85, up. 6PBING JACKETS AND WBAPS. Stockinet Jackets, low, medium and fine grades. Corkscrew, Diagonals and fancy weaves in all newest shapes for ladles and misses. Take elevator for cloak rooms. BIBER & EASTON, 505 and 507 MARKET STREET. Jel-TTSSa THE DISPATCH B.USINESS OFFICE HAS BEEN REMOVED To corner Bmltnneld and Diamond sta, ' - 811117' u H throat diseases exclusively. Office, 720 Peon W street, Pittsburg, Pa, fi&Stt J Be. - 1 I - 1 $ '.ftsMslssslssssssssissssssssssssssssssssssssU aallftt : IIIM u ji
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