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How Pension Examiner DaYis Broke
Up Clearfield Preacher's Little
Game of Extortion.
A WEDDISG THAT DIDH'I COME OFF.
Ofie f the Jokes on James Whltcomb Eilej
That Beverted on the Man
Who Tells It
SOME GREAT BATH IK G IN SALT LAKE.
Realist and lanjhablo Blunder or a Sear-BicMed
Insurance ArtoL
Pension Examiner Davis, who i located
in the GoTernment building, is a man -who
has some rather peculiar experiences. The
other day he told this story:
"Some years ago I called on a Clearfield
editor, an old friend. 'When I was abont to
go he asked me if there were any other pen
sion examiners in that section. I answered
that I was the only man who had a right to
represent Uncle Sam in the territory.
" 'Well, he said, 'there is another here,
anold Winebrennarian preacher.'
"I concluded to look op the minister and
his record. I soon discovered that he was
in the habit of going to widows who were
receiving pensions, and claiming that he
understood they had secured them through
fraud, and he was sent by the Government
to investigate their cases. He usually con
cluded the transaction by extorting money
from the scared women. I telegraphed to
Pittsburg for instructions but they wired
me there was no law covering snch case,
bnt that I should publicly expose him as I
knew how to do. Tbis I did.
THE PLAN TJUFOI.DED.
"Going to one of the victims, I said it
was necessary for me to have her testimony
iu the next town, but as she was a cripple,
I told her the daughter, a pretty girl, who
was acquainted with the facts, would do as
well. The girl and I got into a sleigh, and
then I unfolded my plan. I began by
saying that she had her part to perform in a
little drama, and I was to play Benedict
and she the intended bride. She objected
"at first, but I assured her the ceremony
would never be performed, and she finally
consented.
"Arrived in the town where the preacher
lived we registered at the leading hotel, and
I confided the fact to the landlord that a
minister was desired, and a discreet one at
that. He named over several, but not the
man I wanted.
" 'Are there no others ?' I asked. After
thinking a minute he spoke of the old
Winebrennariun,and at once I said that min
ister would he desirable. The landlord sent
for him and then did what I expected he
wonld notify the neighborhood and a big
crowd gathered to see the ceremony. This
was what I desired.
ARRIVAL OF THF PREACHES.
. "Soon the old preacher arrived, and I
met him in the hallway where the people
were standing around. I was glad to see
him, and understood he was a very discreet
man. The old fellow wore his long coat,
and had his Bible in his hand.
"Where is the bride, he asked.
"Ah, she is preparing her toilet, and will
soon be ready. 'By the way.' I becau.
'while we are waiting, I understand yon are
a pension examiner, and as my brother
is trying to get a pension, possi
bly you can help him. He as
sured me he was a regularly
appointed agent, and had his authority at
home. I then questioned him closely, 'and
the crowd was becoming interested." I in
sisted on seeing his commission, and he
finally braced up and said that I didn't
think for one minute that a minister of the
gospel would jeopardize his reputation in a
community by doing crooked things. Then
I let loose on him, and the old man became
thoroughly frightened. The girl, who was
posted, made a strong appeal for him, and
after I had read the riot act as I never bad
before,I decided to let him go. He promised
to cease his operations, and I haven't heard
of him as pension examiner since."
BATHING 15 SALT LAKE.
First Experience of a Fiitabnrcer With One
ot Natnre'e Cariosities.
After the long ride of 300 miles over the
Denver and Bio Grande road, through the
Utah Desert from Grand Junction, on a hot
summer -day. Salt Lake and the city of the
same name are most pleasant sights. A dip
in its briny waters is indeed a lnxury. The
railroads have created Garfield Beach, and
here the good Mormons and the tourists go
down together into the saltv liquid. Not
quite so many people are to be seen there as
at Atlantic City, bnt the place is usually
crowded during the snmmer days.
Those who bathe in the lake should be
posted first to keep the water out of the eyes
and nose. To say that 16 per cent of it is
salt gives one no idea of its effect It is
when it burns the eyes to redness and almost
strangles you, if it gets into the throat, that
you begin to realize just how salty it is.
The first impulse of most bathers is 'to dive
head first into the water, and tbose who do
it from ignorance or sheer foolhardiness al
ways regret it with tears and violent cough
ings. The water itself is as clear as crystal and
the white sand in the bottom is as attractive
as the golden silt of the Atlantic. Yon can't
sink in the Salt Lake, and you float around
for hours lying in almost any position, pro
viding you keep your mouth out of the
water, bat even it ycur intents are suicidal,
and you choose to drown, yonr friends will
have no trouble to find you. The great
Salt Lake will carry you on its bosom as it
would a loe. and a dead body is not intrin
sically worth as much as a piece of timber.
HE WAS NEAB SIGHTED.
Hew nn Insurance Agent Mistook a Florist'
Annonnceznent for Hi Name.
There is a certain florist in Pittsburg who
has printed on bis window in big, black let
ters the words, "hardy plants a specialty."
The other day a near-sighted insurance
agent who is wide awake, however, and
always has an eye open to make an honest
dollar, noticed the sign, and mistaking it
for the name of the florist, walked into the
store and said:
"Is Mr. Plant here?"
"Mr. Plant," echoed the clerk. "What
Mr. Plant? Who is he?"
"Why. Mr. Hardy Plant," replied the
scent. Don't yon see the name Hardy
Plant on the window. Strange, indeed, that
a clerk shouldn't know his own employer."
Tnere was a general laugh all around, and
after the agent had taken off his spectacles
ana ruooea nis eyes thoroughly he dis
covered his error and joined in the chorus.
BEUEYES IS VACCINATION.
Captain Gray bpenks From Years of Ex
perience on the Health Board.
Captain Crosby Gray, iormerly connected
with the Pittsburg Board of Health, bnt
1 now engaged in Chief J. O. Brown's office,
is a firm believer in vaccination. The cap
tain knows something abont it, as he has
vaccinated thonsands of persons. He has
statistics which show that of those persons
who suffer from smallpox and have not been
vaccinated SO percent die, while bnt a trifle
over 1 per cent of patients who have been
vaccinated die.
iCaptain Gray found that where vaccina-
A MINISTEREXPOS
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tion caused sickness it was generally una to
the wearing of colored underclothes. The
dye got into the sore and so poisoned the
patient. In aome cases the result was
caused by the patient scratching the sore,and
thus injecting poison from the finger nails.
HOT A JOKE OH SUET.
X Little Event That Happened Whea Whit
comb Was Unknown t Fame.
"Before James Whitcomb Biley
known to fame." said a Pittsburg gentle
man yesterday, "I was introduced to him by
Bob Burdette, in Indianapolis. After the
introduction Bob took me aside and re
marked: 'Now, my dear boy, Biley is one
of the rising young men of the future, and
the world will hear from him. I would ad
vise you to cultivate him.
"Before we departed we had a very pleas
ant time, but I didn't see Mr. Biley for sev
eral years alterward, and then I noticed him
one day on a train bound for a little Hoosier
town. I remembered Burdette's words to
me, and here was my opportunity, I thought,
to renew my acquaintance with the poet.
After talking with him some time.and feel
ing I had made a good impression, I re
turned to my seat, and then it snddenly
flashed across me that his name was not
Eilev, but Mr. Whitcomb. It worried me,
and I went back and explained to Mr. Biley,
and apologized lor my blunder.
"Whitcomb never cracked a smile, though
his sides most have been splitting, as he
told me afterward. In the evening, while
sitting in the hotel, the whole thing came
back to me, and then I realized what a mis
take I had made. Of course a man under
such circumstances must feel like kicking
himself.
Several days after the event I saw Biley
sitting with several men in an Indianapolis
hotel, and going over to bim I told the joke
on myself to the crowd. 2To one enjoyed it
more than Biley, but 1 felt heartily
chagrined. I have never tried to make im
pressions on strangers since.
CUTTING BATES TO .TEXAS.
Now In the Time to Ship High Class Freight
to Southwestern Folate.
"The Texas rates from this territory are
badly demoralized at .present," remarked
an agent of the Cotton Belt road yesterday.
"Somebody is cutting rates. It began with
the slaughter in the rates on high-class
goods from the seaboard, andl it has finally
extended to Pittsburg. The cutting is now
being done out of this city on that class of
freight
"In other respects the Texas business is
very good. "We are carrying any number
of cotton ties from Youngstown and Pitts
bnrg to Southwestern points. The attempt
to fix up rates at the New York meeting
was not prodnctive of much good."
How Freight Varies.
Mr. F. J. Kennedy, of the Pittsburg and
Lake Erie Bail way, states that while ore re
ceipts are unusually heavy, on that road,
manufactured articles, fruit receipts and
merchandise shipments generally are very
light.
HAS A BALANCE Off HARD.
Satisfactory Financial Outcome of
the
Sabbath School Convention.
The Committee on Entertainment of the
late International Sabbath School Conven
tion held its financial meeting yesterday
morning at 11 o'clock, in the reception
room, City Hall. The secretary, Percy P.
Smith, reported he had approved every bill
contracted by the committee, and Chairman
Yoder submitted a report showing that all
of said bills had been paid. Mr. Yoder had
received from varions sources (861 77 and
had disbursed $829 61, leaving a balance on
hand of $32 26. The report was approved
and the committee discharged with thanks.
Chairman Gill reported receipts to the
amount of $1,303 75, and disbursements
reaching $1,251 26, leaving a balance on
hand of $57 49. All of.the. bills that had
reached him hadleen bald, and one bill un
paid would be settled, when corrected, and
there would be a surplus in the Entertain
ment Committee fnnd of abont $22. The
committee then adjonrned sine die.
CONSIDERABLE TO ATTEND TO.
A Busy Meeting Ahead for Oie.Federatlon of
Catholic Societies.
The American federation 6f Catholic so
cieties, Pioneer Diocesan Council, will meet
to-night in the Knights of St. George Hall,
Penn avenue. Considerable business is to
be transacted. President Gilson and Secre
tary Macnire have tendered their resigna
tions, and they are to be -acted upon. The
affairs of the Fourth of July parade are also
to be settled.
It is expected that delegates will be pres
ent to-night from bodies that heretofore
have had no connection with the Federa
tion. These come from societies both in the
city and in the small towns of the country.
SWOBS HE DIDN'T vbtt jo.
Bemarkable Affidavit Made Before an AN
derman by Charles P. Bernhard.
Charles P. Bernhard, of No. 69 Ohio
street, Allegheny, yesterday went before
Alderman McKelvey and made an affidavit
to the effect that he had never attempted to
commit suicide, nor had he been treated at
the Mercy Hospital for delirium tremens.
Bernhard was arrested at his home a few
days ago for firing a revolver twice, it was
then supposed,for the purpose of committing
suicide.
GOOD NEWS TO LOVERS OF MUSIC
The List Opened For Another Piano Clqb.
Mr. Alex. Boss, the manager of' the
Everett Piano Clnb. has just retnrned from
a tour among the piano factories of the East.
After a thorough examination of all the
leading pianos he has aeain selected thn
Everett as the best, and has contracted with
that company for another 350 pianos. Al
though compelled to pay the advance in
price asked by them, these pianos will be
lurnisned to club members at the old price,
$350. The list for the new club is now
open. Piano purchasers should apply for
membership at once and secure the low
price. Call and see the pianos or send for
circnlar to Aiykt. Boss,
137 Federal st, Allegheny.
The piano delivered on tbe $1 weekly
payments this week goes to Mrs. Byron
Van Fosen, Snyder st, Allegheny, on cer
tificate No. 88. ttsu
New patents from O. D. Levis, patent
attorney, 131 Fifth -ave.," next door to
Leader office, James Johnston, Bradford
knife; T. J. Hogan, Pittsburg, "airbrake;"
C. F. Hadly, Allegheny, process for manu
facturing gas; F. Grables, Allegheny, Pa.,
release valve for automatic airbrakes;
Isaac Fields and S. Bryan Butler, "weather
strip;" William Dunson, "gas burner;" M.
Blakely, Pittsburg. - "welding seams on
pipe;" W. H. Clark, Albion, Pa., "cash
indicator and register;" F. J. Baxter, Bax
ter, W. Va., gate; Stephen J. Adams, Pitts
burg, pipe ball, five -patents. United States
and all foreign patents procured. Over 20
years in the patent business exclusively.
Monday nnd Tuesday for Bargain.
30 pieces 22-inch surah silks; were 76c, to
go at 48c
Knable & Shusteb, 35 Fifth ave.
EchelscBXeMnrray & Co.
Upright pianos, $75, $150, $200, $250.
Square pianos, $50, $75, $100, $125.
Organs and melodians, $10, $20, $40, $60.
123 Sandnsky street, Allegheny.
Hemstitched black nuns veilings, re
duced from $1 to 75c a yard.
TTSSU HUOrB & HACKS.
Bargains
In trouserings, suitings and overcoatings st
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THE
FAIR FLYING FINGERS
Whose Speed Earn for Their Owners
Comfortable Livinjrs as
STENOGRAPHER OR TYPEWRITER,
And the Salaries They Can Command u
Experts in Pittsburg.
A GREAT HELD FOE WOMAK'S WOBK
The click, click, click of the machines
could be heard distinctly ere the door was
reached in the large hallway opening into
the pleasant little office of Iiucy Dorsey
lams, who in the past three years, by her
skill and rapidity in shorthand writing, and
her accuracy and promptness in transcribing
on the machine, has established a business
in this that necessitates regularly the ser
vices of two assistants, and yields an in
come not to be despised by any professional
man. The lady "-herself is of medium
height and slender build, with a bright, in
telligent face, and a business-like manner
that would inspire confidence in the most in
credulous, combined with rare gentleness
and refinement. She stops her machine
long enough to say:
"There are three perquisites for a success
ful stenography common sense, education
and a knowledge of the art. Withont the
common sense and education as a founda
tion a person cannot become a success in
this line. With a good foundation and a
thorough knowledge of the profession one
will have no difficulty in securing profitable
DEATH OF HENRY H. BYRAM.
A Well-Known
Pittsburg Newspaper
Peacefully.
The announcement of the death of Henry Herbert Byram, editor-in-chief of the Chron
icle Telegraph, at 130 yeiterday afternoon, was received with sorrow by his many friends.
Suffering from a lingering illness, his strong vitality succumbed to the dread disease at
last. Mr. Byram will always be remembered as a man who, through tireless energy, es
tablished himself among the foremost newspaper editors of the conntry. He was engaged
at one time on The Dispatch as city editor, and at different times was connected with
other daily papers of the city. The employes of the paper of which Jlr, Byram was
editor-in-chief unite in praising his kindly manner. J"
The deceased was born at Gardiner, Me., December 3, 1845. 'His father came to the
city when quite young. Henry engaged in the oil basinets, and afterward went to the war.
Betnrning, he started in business at New Bedford, Me., and then went to McKeesport,
where he began his successful newspaper career on a weekly. Later he became identified
with the press of this city. Mr. Byram helped to establish the United Press, and -was a
director of the Western Associated Press. He was well known la social circles, and was
an active member of the Pittsburg Press Club, the Lotus Clt of New York, and the
Dnqnesne and Pittsburg Clnbs, of this city. He was President of the Pittsbnrg Nata
torium, and had a number of other business connections. Hu'wiie was formerly Miss
Lillie Van Kirk, daughter of William "Van Kirk. The deceased tad two sisters, Mrs.
C. G. Hussey, wife of the well-known manufacturer, and Miss Eliza Byram. Mr. Byram
was the father of three bright little children, who will feel keenly the loss of their pro
tector. Mr. N. P. Beed has called a meeting of newspaper publishers for to-morrow
morning to take action on the death of Mr. Byram.
employment. The city is afloat with in-
competent stenographers, and business col
leges are turning out yearly hundreds of
young ladies and gentlemen who never ac
complished anything with their shorthand,
and the reason may be attributed to their
lack of education and the mechanical way
in which they endeavor to do their work.
SOME OP THE DUTIES.
A business man in dictating, does not gen
erally round out his letters 'very fully. He
gives just a scanty outline, but expects his
stenographer to fill in the unimportant words
and tnrn the abrupt sentences into euphoni
ous ones. He also wants an amanuensis
that will grasp the idea he wishes expressed,
and not chance the entire meaning of a sen
tence by the substituting of a word directly
contradictory to the one dictated, simply be
cause tbe notes are similar.
Neatness and dispatch are also desirable
and necessary, if one wonld be successful.
For a combination of such virtues business
men are willing to pay good salaries. But
amateurs begin their business life nn very
moderate salaries, $25 a month being con
sidered fairly cood by young ladies just
through with "their study, but who very
shortly command $40 and $50 if they are
competent to do tbe work required of them.
A salary ol $60 is considered very, very
good, and is paid to some young ladles here
in the city who have held their positions
long enongh to become thoroughly familiar
with their new employers' business, and to
become very rapid in correspond
ence, turning out any number ol
letters a day. The 'independents,' however,
outside of the court stenographers, make the
most money in this business, and the city
ha anynnmber of them. They rent an
office or go in with some attorney whose
work they do in payment for the office room,
and then'iake in copying and correspond
ence. There is no schedule in prices gov
erning work done in that way, but there is a
sort of an unwritten lawmaking 15 cents a
sheet, and halt that for a carbon copy the
usual charge, though, as 1 say, anyone can
do it for less if they wish to, or charge more
if tbey can get it. That does not include
legaljWork, which is always more, olten 50
cents a sheet, often double that amount, and
very frequently, in taking testimony, as
much is charged as the regular court ste
nographers charge $10 a day.
WHEBE THE MOST MONET IS.
"The position of court stenographer is a
Tery desirable one, as tbe salary is princely
and the labor not particularly hard, but for
one vacancy made by death there are
thousands ot applicants. It is very seldom
that a .court stenographer transcribes his
own notes. He usually dictatefjhem to
some one else, or reads them into a phono
graph, from which they are transcribed.
Over and above his salary he receives a
liberal compensation for every sheet tran
scribed, and in special cases involving vast
estates where there is no one to protest and
the costs come ont of the estate, he is
allowed to make his own charge. He im
proves the opportunity, bnt his charges
correspond with the attorneys, generally. I
substituted once in snch a case and received
$15 lor one day and a half, which was only
two-thirds of what was paid the regular
stenographer.
"There are not many ladies who do conrt
or legal work in this city and I think Hiss
PITTSBURG - DISPATCH.
Lyda Dolzell and myself are the only ones.
The most expert typewriters are Miss Ella
Canfield and Wiss Annie Newell, and to see
their fingers fly Is really wonderful. es
the field-is a promising One to enter, if well
equipped for the business, as the demand
for first-class woTk is increasing every day,
and the supply is not nearly eaual, but it Is
not a profession that can be acquired or fol
lowed without hard, brainwork and contin
uous study and practice. The study or
shorthand alone is equal to that of any for
eign language, and is splendid discipline
for the mind, beside being very fascinating,
especially after it begins to net a handsome
income."
HART HOLDS THE FOOT.
Tobias Kennedy Save He In Afraid to Re
tnrn to Bli Home.
Some interesting developments are ex
pected in the Tobias Kennedy case, the
opening chapter of which was given on
Thursday. Miss Mary Cole is now at the
home of the family on Benton alley, and
Mr. Kennedy is afraid to risk his life by
going back there. He, however, says she
must get out, but he does not know jnst how
he will manage it, as she has a life interest
in the property. Yesterday Mr. Kennedy
gave his version of Thursday's troubles.
"I never married a second time, although
I have been away trom home. When my
wife died she left her two children and the
five others which were born daring her
second marriage. She did not leave a will
and her children of.the first marriagewanted
to run the house. "Wben I attempted to
gain possession on Thursday Mary Cole
first tried to shoot me and then tried to kill
herself. After that she hunted for a hatchet
with which to smash my bead and when
she failed in that she tried to knock me
down with a chair. She was so excited I
did not know what to do, and when I asked
the neighbors to come in and try to quiet
her, they all said they were afraid to come.
lfc .
Man Passes Away
( She is now at the honse pretending to be
sice and my relatives will not allow me to
return for fear she will kill me. She has
no right there more than her interest in the
property. I don't know how to get her out,
but she has got to "go.
I was not arrested Thursday night. Con
stable McClnre simply placed the house in
charge of an officer.
NONE BUT AMERICANS. ON GUARD.
The Jr. O. U. A. 01. Protest Agninst the Em
ployment of Aliens In the Departments.
A committee representing the Jr. O. U.
A. M. of this city waited npon Mayor Gour
ley yesterday afternoon to protest against
the employment of Italian or other un
naturalized aliens by the Department of
Public Works. They stated that all the
councils of the order in this section had
passed resolutions in support of the protest,
and that the Patriotic Sons of America
would take similar action immediately. The
attention of the Mayor was called to that
section pf -the charter ordinance which pro
vides that none but American citizens shall
be employed upon city work.
Mayor Gourley advised the committee to
defer definite action until the return of
Chief Bigelow from Europe, but the gentle
men refused to make any promises.
C0BNEB STONE OF A TEMPLE.
Grand Procession to the New Church of Sis.
Peter nnd Paul.
Five thousand men will parade through
Station street at 3:15, this afternoon to Penn
avenue, to Highland, to Station street, to
Larimer aVenue, thence to the new church
of Sts. Peter and Paul, where the corner
stone will be laid with appropriate services.
Bev. Father Wail, of the Catherfr.i trill
dictate, assisted by Bev. Father Mauritius
of St Augustine Church. When finished,
the new temple of worship will be one of the
finest buildings of its kind in the United
States.
The Popular Cash Store.
You will not think of bnying a black
dress elsewhere this week, not when the 46
inch, $1 25 Henrietta is on sale at 79c. You
will not buy our 69o quality either, al
though it has never been matched by a com-
peutur. jLoe ircone will create a sensa
tion. See it, Thoenton Bsos.,
128 Federal st,, Allegheny.
The Time Baa Come
When all our medium and light-weight
suits must be sold. To-morrow we'll offer
extra bargains in men's suits and single
pants. Suits that we've sold up to last night
for $12 and very cheap at that will go to
morrow for $10. Jnst take a look at the
men's suits we are offering to-morrow for $6,
in sacks and cutaways. Other clothiers ad
vertise them very cheap at $12 all we want
for them is $6. Don't take onr word for it,
but come and be convinced. Bale starts at
8 o'clock to-morrow morning.
Pittsburg Combination1 Girthing
Co., P. O.O. O., cor. Grant and Diamond
sts., opposite the Court House.
I Bargains
In trouserings, suitings and overcoatings at
nwaims, 4H4 wood st, -
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10,
A TRIO IN TROUBLE.
Decision Reserved 'n the Case of the
Three School Directors.
THOUGHT HE WAS HATURAL1ZED.
Petition in Court to Dissolve the PiUsbnrg
Clay f ot Company.
SUITS AND APPLICATIONS ENTERED
A hearing was had before Judge Collier
yesterday on the appeal of Edward Wain
wright. Alderman Kerr and J. Lockhart,
all of tbe Fifteenth ward, from the decision
of the Justice of the Peace at Oakmont. On
the occasion ot the picnic at Hu'ton station
of the Fifteenth ward school.someoftheboys
while playine ball knocked the sphere into
a house and broke several articles. Infor
mations were made against the boys, and as
the picnio party was getting on the train
the constables essayed to arrest them. The
managers of the picnic, 'among whom were
Messrs. Wain wright, Kerr and Lockhart,
reiused to let tne omcers get ou tbe train.
A row followed and ended in the arrest of
the three gentlemen named. They were
given a hearing and fined $25 and costs each.
They appealed to court from the Justice's
decision, and Judge Collier heard them yes
terday. He reserved his decision. Messrs.
Wainwright and Lockhart are members of
the Board of Directors of the Fifteenth ward
school.
HE WASN'T A CITIZEN,
Peculiar Point Raised by a Tonne Man la
tbe Conn.
Four persons were naturalized in the
United States Courts yesterday. Apeculiar
question was raised by an applicant for
papers. The statute provides that when
any alien has complied with the first pro
vision, taking ont his first papers, shall die
before completing his naturalization his
widow and children shall be considered
citizens o.f the United States.
The applicant was over 18 years of age
when he came to this country, and claimed
that he should be declared a citizen, because
if his father had died he wonld have been
so, and it should hold good when the father
lives. His position was Aiot supported and
he took out his first papers.
FLOODED THE CELLAR,
Charged With Breaking- a Waste Water
Drain Near Spruce Street.
Snit was entered yesterday by Henry,
John and Martin Donnelly and Margaret
Hillman against Mary J. Shorts, Wm.
Greenleaf, Maria Wilson and Clilton Wil
son for damages. It was stated that on Au
gust 6 the defendants unlawfully entered
the property of the plaintiffs, near Laurel
and Spruce streets, and broke the waste
water drain.
The water from the broken drain ran into
the cellar and did considerable damage to
the bouse. They also broke down a fence.
A capias was issued for the arrest of the de
fendants. THOUSANDS DIVIDED.
Dissolution of the PUibburg- Clay Fot Com
pany Petitioned For.
A petition was filed yesterday asking for
a decree for the dissolution of the Pittsburg
Clay Pot Company, Limited. The company
was organized December 18, 1879, and the
resolution to dissolve the company was
passed by a majority of the stockholders
January 22, 1890. The assets were sold, and
all liabilities paid, and $160,000 remains to
be divided among the stockholders.
The petition was signed by William
Doyle, Chairman, A- H. Hersey, A. A.
Adams and William McMullen.
TO SUNDEE MARRIAGE TIES.
Points Raised In Suits for Divorce Pending
In the Courts.
In the divorce case of Mrs. Mary E.
Loughry against William M. Loughry, a
rule was issued yesterday for Loughry to
show cause why he should not pay money to
his wife for her support and for counsel lees
pending the suit.
In the divorce case of Andrew Wecker
against Annie Wecker, F. J". Gosser w'as
appointed commissioner. A. L. Pearson
was appointed commissioner in the case of
George Dutch against Ids Dutch.
WA NTS TO LEAVE f BIE0H
Wllllnm Williams Claims His Arrest
la
Illegal, and Asks to be Released,
A petition was filed yesterday for a writ
of habeas corpus to secure the release of
William Williams from the workhouse.
Williams was arrested on Washington
street, May 22, while quarreling with a
woman, and Magistrate GripD sent him six
months to the workhonse on a charge of
vagrancy.
Williams claims his imprisonment is
illegal, and aks to be released. August 13
was fixed for a hearing.
Waiting lor tbe Judge's Word.
T. M. Marshall, Esq., yesterday made an
application to court to have Messrs. Kelson,
Johnson, Harris, Seymore and Gootz, the
colored men indicted as accessories to the
murder of O'Hara, on Filth avenue, some
months ago, released on bail. District At
torney Johnston said he wonld agree to $500
bail in the cases of Kelson and Johnson, bnt
tnr tbe otners tne amount would be larger.
Judge Collier said he would consider the
matter.
Lines From Legal Quarters.
Judge Stotve yesterday granted a decree
for the dissolution of the Allegheny Natural
Gas Company.
Wixuah Hicket, who was convicted
recently of aggravated assault and battery on
Police Officer Peeples, was yesterday sentenced
three months to jail by Judge Collier.
JUDGE Acheson, of the United States Dis
trict Conrt, yesterday Issned a venire to Mar
shal Wlrrab to draw a petit jury for tbe Sep
tember term of tbe District Court wbicn will
be beld in Scranton.
FITTSBUBG IN THE BUSH.
Chamber ol Commerce Urging Congress to
to Wake Extra Appropriations.
Many were present at yesterday's meet
ing of tbe Board of Directors of the Cham
ber of Commerce. The necessity for the ap
propriation of $110,000 for thenew Govern
ment building was widely discussed, and
resolutions passed urging Congress to act in
the matter at once.
Bepresentatives Bayne and Dalzell will
he consulted iu regard to Hon. John H.
Bichardson, Captain William McClelland
and James B. Scott going on to Washington
to urge the passage of the appropriation.
A Pltubnrser's New Play.
"By Passions Wrecked," a new play
written by K. E. Dorente, ot tbis city, bas
been read to a party of professional! and
pronounced an able production. It will be
put on the road the coming season.
Bent to tbe Poor Farm.
Bertha Henbner, the girl who was found
on Center street, Oakland, on Friday night,
was yesterday sent to the Poor Farm by the
Department of Charities.
Artists, Teachers and Classen
Should send for onr catalogue on artist
materials. Discount to teachers and classes.
Mailorcers will receiye prompt attention.
Liberal discount on picture frames. Teeoa
MOWAH'fl Art Store, 153 Wylio avenue.
TTS6U.
- 1890.
DIDirX GET fTTR FEET WET.
Considerable Excitement Over the Sinking
of a Shanty Boat.
Quite a crowd was attracted yesterday
afternoon by screams coming from the
vicinity of the ferry landing, West End.
The cause of the outcry was tbe sinking of a
shanty boat in the Ohio river near the lerry
landing. Mrs. Pfeil, with several children,
occupied the boat. It was stationed about
eight feet from the river bank, and at 3
o'clock in the afternoon sprung a leak. The
leak became so great that in a few minutes
the boat commenced sinking.
Mrs. Pfeil and her children got out on
the deck and screamed for help. The boat
sank before assistance could be rendered,
bnt the "water was so shallow that the deck
was left high and dry, notwithstanding the
cries of Mrs. Pfeil that her children, who
were out on the deck, were drowning. The
crowd that gathered threw a board out, and
the family was rescued, not one of them
having even their feet wet.
THE FACTOBIES UNCHANGED.
More Details of tbe New Coflla Mnnofse
tnrers' Combination.
Jay W. Carnahan, of the Hamilton,
Lemmon, Arnold Company, returned
home yesterday from Bochester, N. Y.,
where he has been looking after the combi
nation of coffin manufacturers, which is to
be known as the National Casket Company.
He was too ill to talk mnch, but said he
did not believe there would be mnch change
in the nature of the factories, bnt that the
profits would come in the increased facili
ties for buying materials and selling the
finished work.
The trustees of the combination are:
William Hamilton and James T. Arnold,
of Allegheny; Jay W. Carnahan, of Pitts
burg; O. W. Chap'pel and John Maxwell, of.
Oneida, N. Y,; Benjamin Chase, Leo Stein,
Isaac Baum and John Stein, of New York.
THE SPIRITS DISTURBED.
A Crowd of Freight Car Revelers Arrested
in Allegheny.
Abont'7 o'clock last night seven men were
discovered haying a seance in a freight car
on the Pittsbnrg and Western Bailroad
west of Federal street. The rapping were
the pop of corks, and the spirits were con
cealed in 'two cases of beer, with the ex
ception of what was concealed inside the
men.
The fnn was at its height when Officers
Livingstone and Speer appeared. One held
guard over the car while the other called
the patrol, and the men were hustled to the
police station. There they were registered
as Frank McCnne, William George, Thomas
Andrews, Harry Scott, Frank Cornelius, C.
W. Brockie and George Koenick.
For the Benefit of the Pnbllo
The baths, Turkish, Bussian, needle, pri
vate and swimming, at the Natatorium on
Dnqnesne way, will from to-day, (Sunday)
on, and until inrtber notice be open all day
Sundays from 6 A. m. to 6' P. M. This will
be a'greatboon, blessing and benefit to hund
reds of our hard-working citizens who cannot
spare the time during the week to visit this
bathing establishment, whichxunder the ex
perienced management of Mr. Fred Good
wyu, has already achieved a phenomenal
success and wonderful popularity. The water
in tbe big swimming pool is always pare and
sparkling; there is at all times a noticeable
absence of rude or rongh actions, the clos
est and strictest attention is paid to all,
swimmers and non-swimmers alike, by the
most powerful and expert of swimming in
structors; everyone is provided with a dress
ing room, swimming trunks and towels free
of charge; no less than 100 lifebelts are at
the service of those who cannot Bwim; the
water is always at a nice agreeable tem
perature; there is no dirty, oily or mnddy
river water to bath in; over 250 bathers
can be accommodated at one time and ropes,
swings, rings and diving boards lend an ad
ditional charm to tbe thorough amusement
ot all. The Tnrkish baths are perfect in
everyway, the manipulators among the very
best in the conntry, and the service not to
be excelled. For extreme pleasure and
height ot enjoyment, take a Turkish batb;
it is the most refined, beneficial and enjoy
able habit of our advanced civilization. It
rests the weary and relieves the careworn,
prevents as well as enres disease, improves
health, strength and beauty, refines and ele
vates the moral nature br purifying and
ennoblinghe physical. For, comfort, ele
gance and courteous attention paid to its
patrons, the Natatorinm on Duquesne way
stands pre-eminent. Open every Sunday
from 6 A. M. to 6 P. m: Open daily from 7
A. M to 9 p. m. Tuesdays from 8 A. M. to
2p, m.. and Fridays from 8 a. m. to 6 r.
M. for ladies and children only.
An Experiment
To see how many yards of black dress goods
we can sell in a week. We are going to do
something that will create a sensation. Onr
competitors may think it an outrage, but
tbey will have to stand it one week. Mon
day will offer at 79c an all-wool black Hen
rietta cloth, 46 inches wide, that will match
any $1 25 quality in either city; it will be on
exnioition in tne oiacc goods department.
As a favor we ask you to examine it and
hnndredsof other bargains you will find on
onr counters. Walk throngh the store, see
now nusy we are ana note tbe prices, and
you, will be convinced that we are making it
qnite interesting for competitors at the cash
store. Thoenton Bbos.,
128 Federal st, Allegheny.
At the Cash Store.
Ask the shrewd, economical housekeeper
where is the best place to buy table linens,
towels and napkins, and the invariable
reply will be at Thornton Bros. What other
firm'in either city will sell you an all linen
towel, 25x50 inches knotted fringe, at 25c?
None. 500 doz. on sale this week. The
popular store. Thoenton Bros.. .
Allegheny;
Excursion to Boston, ORsss.
For the G. A. E. and others the Pittsburg
and Lake Erie B. B. will sell round-trip
tickets to Boston and return at $14 65 on
August 8, 9 and 10, cood to return until
Augnst 20, with privilege of having time
extended for return until September 30.
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12 cabinet photos, $1, or a life-size crayon
portrait, $3 50. Autreoht's Elite Gallery,
616 Market st., Pittsbnrg. Bring children.
Pittsburg and Lake Erie R. It,
Lake Chautauqua and return, tickets
good 15 days, $5. On sale Tuesdays, Fri
days and Saturdays. ihsu
BLACK silk warp benrietta, 46 in. wide,
worth 1 75, at $1 25 a yard; tbe best ralue
ever offered. Hugus & Hacke.
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The Time Has Coma
When all our medium and light-weight
suits must be sold. To-morrow we'll offer
extra bargains in men's suits and single
pants. Suits that we're sold up to last night
lor $12 and very cheap at that will go to
morrow for $10. Just take a look at the
men's suits we are offering to-morrow for
$6, in sacks and cutaways. Other clothiers
advertise them very cheap at f 12 air we
want for them is $6. Don't take our word
for it, but come and be convinced. Sale
stirts at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning.
PlTTSBDBO COMBllTATION CLOXKINO
Co., P. c; C. C, cor. Grant and Diamond
sts., opposite the Court House.
Wonld Ton Call It Robbery?
Gentlemen, if you paid $3 or ft for a silk
negligee shirt that we sell at $1 49, what
would you call it? Bobbery, of course. Sea
this fl 49 shirt, it's tbe identical one you
see marked in show windows at .$3 60 and
$4. Gents' flannelette shirts, 29c up; silk
stripes, 98c to 1 49. Largest line of gents'
negligee shirts at the caslvstore.
TnoKxxQK Bbos..
128 Inderal it, AUtgbear. .
ABW ADTERTISEMEKTS.
REFRIGERATORS
MARKED
AWAY DOWN!
Some lady asked us yesterday: "What'll you do with
your Refrigerators when the season'll be over?" We told her
that we wouldn't have, any at that time. And we won't not
if reduced prices will sell them. They surely will.
We have about 500 Refrigerators still on our hands.
We believe there are sooTiomes that need them. We think
there are 500 economical housekeepers who will be ready to
take them.
They go at the usual terms: r CASH or CREDIT as
it pleases you.
BABY CARRIAGES!
WHEEL 'EM OUT '
At Less Than Cost.
To take advantage of this offer but one thing is neces
sary: A BABY. As for the money, you can pay it in easy
installments. And such beautiful, tasteful and handsome
Baby Carriages! Three months ago they were considered
cheap for 50 per cent more than our present reduced prices. .
Our present building operations have crowded us so badly
that we must get rid of all bulky goods immediately. What's
more bulky than a baby carriage?
K H HCjT-
CASH AND CREDIT HOUSE,
92S-92BP enn Avenue
OPEN SATURDAYS TILL 10 P. M.
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BE "WISH
And take advantage of the reduced prices on Fine Kangaroo,
Tan and all Lightweight Shoes at
LAIRD'S
Mammoth -:- Shoe -:- Stores.. '
PRICES ILsTO-W"
Represent a clean saving of
TO 33 PEB CZEILTTI
20
On former low prices. Men's Fine Kangaroo and Tan Shoes
reduced from $4, $$ and $6 TO $2 90, $3 90, $4 90.
Ladies' Finest Hand-made French Dongola Shoes re
duced to $1 98, $2 48, $2 90 and 3 90.
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JStSi4&. I EETAIL
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GO TO'THE MAMMOTH HOUSE FUENISHLNG
EMPORIUM,
PICKERING'S,
The Oldest and Most Reliable House in the city to buy
FURNITURE; CARPETS ANl) STOVES,
For Cash or on Easy Weekly or Monthly Payments. -
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For the Hall, Parlor, Bedroom, Latest Styles, Choicest Designs,
Dining Room everything to furnish Best Workmanship and Positively
your homes complete. the Lowest Prices.
I-AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OF PRICES THAT DEFY
COMPETITION. Compare our prices with others before purchasing.-
PiCEBEJlTG'S,
Wholesale andBetail Dealers la Furniture, Carpets, Eta,
Cor, Penn Ave, and
P. S, Stores open until zo p. m.
3;
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STOEES
433
WOOD
8T.
Tenth St, Pittsburg.
on Saturdays.
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