& - T&E PITTSBURG DESPATCH. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER "Si, 1890.' FWEONLYHADTHEM President O'Neil Makes Up a Team of Ball Plajers That May be in Pittsburg. A LIST OF THOROUGH CHAMPIONS. Joe rriddy Makes a Business-Like Offer to Kun Smothers, of Brownsville, a Uace of 125 lards. .A LIELLI LOCAL SPKIST HANDICAP. Fugunts Amcge t Saut Scttne it Buffilo Otaenl Sjortag Keirs o! Un Day. Xow that the new local ball club is or ganized speculation is rife as to who the players will be. Presideut O'Xeil 'was iu the center of a band of enthusiasts yester day, and while he declared that no effort whatever would be made to sign new men for the local club until general orders were given, he talked very confidently regarding the players who will be here next season. He talked very significantly about Fred Carrol, and it would not be unsafe to say that the big hitter will be here next year. After several cranks had made up a team on paper the President took a hand and said: i ".Now let me give you our batting order; that is, as I would like, and tell me what you think of it. Supposing we had a team to go the plate in this order: Hanlon, c f.; AVard. S.S.: Beckley, 1; Van Haltrei. 1.; Miller, 3; Carroll, c, Bierbauer, 2; Burke, r.; Staley. p. Xow what's wrong with that cine? Don't tell me we cannot get the men. AVe never know what we cin get until e trj. and e must have good men. We must uae"them, and tint's all there is about f." Mr. O'Neil was reminded that the Associa tion would antl3ierlauer,antl lie said: "That's allrigUt. We want him also. But bear in miud I am not si inc that the lot I uave mentioned lithe lot ue are mm to cet. 1 amonlysaj ins that it would be a great team. Well, we will hate some hall plaserMicxtear." Mr. Ximick and President O'Neil hid quite a long conversation about base nail matters, and the lormer wished the new President ecrr success. After the Iiclidaj s are o er President U"cil will tate a trip, ana as a result the new club may be much the better for it. IX "WAS A FAKE. Some Bnflalo Sports Play a Xlce Scheme to Catch a Young 3Ian. Bcffalo. Dec. 23 Oae ot the most bare faced fakes in pugilistic history according to those who were interested in it, was the fight on Wednesday night between Ed Gorman, formerly of Philadelphia, but lateh a resident or Uuttalo. and an unknown backed b Robert Wright, of Detroit. There were four rounds at Irving, X V , and Gorman knocked out the unknown oasilj. The inner history of the affair shows that it was plauned to victimize Kobert Murplij. a clerk at the Gcnesre Hotel, who bad recently fallen heir to 11.000. Any. waj. Murphj lost J7.O0O, his diamond pm.goId w atch 4nd chain, Tes:dcs receiving tho "double cross," as sporting men call il That the affair was cut and dried for this purpose became so notorious that Murphy has placed his cae in the hands of a lawjer to endeavor to recover the inane he lost. He first thought of com mitting suicide, but when he learned that the spurts were boasting of the easy victim he made. Murphy changed his mind ai.d 'will spend the ret of his inonc to get even. Pugilist Gorman is accused by .Murphy of suggesting the scheme to him. Previously foiLt dead game sports had decided that Murphj. who was silent partner in a pool room and was making lots of money, had too much ot it and would be better off with a few tbousand less. The deal was easily arranged. The Buf falo inen went to Detroit and arranged with right to furnish an unknown. Wright sent a challenge to the Buffalo newspapers agreeing to back an unknown be had agiinst any light weight in America for $1,000 a side. ABOUT SPEIKTISG AFFAIRS. Tom Hammond's Backer Talks of aSSOO Sprlut Handicap Open to AIL Mr. J. Wake, the backer of Tom Hammond, was in the city yesterday. Mr. Wake is an enthusiast on sprinting and thinks he has a good runner in Hammond. The latter and Tom Nichols rnn at MonongahelaCity New Year's Day. Nichols being conceded four yards' start. Mr. Wake declares the Tace is for "blood" and it is likely to be a trooa one. If Mr. Hammond wins be will run Smothers, the latter conccd.ug four yards start in 100. Eunncaconiersation Mr. Wake Mated that a soon as a cinder track is built in Exposition Park he will give 590 lor a .print handicap. "The handicap will bo honest,' ho slid. ,l'lie sporting editors of Pittsburg can select the bandicappersand'that will show we mean to do right. There are manv cood sprinters in and about Pittsburg non. We have nch promis ing joungsters as femothers and Joe Priadv and the old timers like Smith and Shcehan. I will ruu all risks and offer S000." Without doubt Mr. Wake is in the right direction. There is cery Indication that spruit races in Pittsburg next jear will be popular mid any handicap with unknown quantities like Joseph Pruldy and Ionian smothers in them will snrelv be attractive. A race between the two last named would, certainly be inter esting, although it might not pa the backers of either to have tbcin race against each other. JOE PEIDDY TO SMOTHEES. The Pittsburger "Wants to Rnn tho Speedy ItronnstllleMan 125 Yards. Joseph Priddr.tbe local sprinter, lett the fol lowing statement and S30 at this office yester daj. The statement explains itself: "bin 1 am informed that 1 Smother, of Brownsville, wants to run me a race of 100 yards for a hat and a bet. To come dovn to real business, I put up a forfeit of 50 to run Mr. Smothers a race of 123 yards for $250 or $509 a side and a hat four weeks after signing articles. I am aware that Mr. Smothers is an extraordinary runner for 100 yards, and surely he won't object to run mo 125 yard". It he and his friends mean business they will prove it by covering in forfeit and selecting a date to sign articles. According to custom. I will meet them at The Dispatch office on any date they may name." llowen and Gibbons Ma Figlit. New York. Dec 23. There is every indi cation of the match between Austin Gibbons, of Patterson, and Andy Bowen. of New Or leans, being made. Jim Gibbons telegraphed Bowrn jesterday that he would agree to eiery thingm the articles of agreement with the ex ception of the wcighing-in clause, which states that the men chnnld weigh in at the ring side. Jim Gibbons thinks that the change in climate may make It more difficult for Austin to get to weight, and he would like to have the advan tage of the four hour' If the match is made the men will hgut at 133 pounds for a purse of 12.000 bpfore tne Audubon Athletic Club, of New Orleans, ill March. Austin has fully re covered from his recent sickness and will be able to be out in a day or two. Horseman Coxey In Town. Mr. Coxey, the well-known horseman from Ohio, was at the Hotel Anderson yesterday. Mr. Coxey. as stated 1n this paper some time ago. has bought a stock farm iu Kentucky for wuii.li ho has paid S32.000. He will have one Of the largest stocK farms in the country. Besides his well known valuable stock he intends to bny more first-class stallions and brood mares. He spoke highly of the trotting prospects for next year. To-Morrow's Football Games. It is intended to try and play the football games scheduled for to-morrow. The following i to-morrow's schedule: East End versus A. A. A.; Braddoclc versus Eureka: Lawrpncevllle versus Homestead; McKeesnort versus Ehaner; McUonild versus Allegheny Thistle. The first named gamo will he at Exposition Park; the others will be on the grounds of the first named contesting clubs. An Attachment Against Magnate. The Second National Bank, of Allegheny, yesterday issued an attachment against J. P. O'Neil and W, A. Nimlck, garnisheelng any money in their possession belonging to H. R. Brown. The writ is on a judgment obtained against Mr. Brown for $1,532. Messrs. O'Neil and Nimicklast erening stated that they knew nothing about the natter and that they had no moneys belonging to H. R. Brown. A Proposed Big Dog Show. rfrrxiAL teleciulm to the disfatcu.i Yousgstowx, Dec 23. President Belmont, of the American Kennel Club, has appointed John A. Logan, Jr Chairman of the committee to examine into the matter of a bench show to be held daring the World's Fair and to report at the next meeting of the club to be held in February, 1S9L Shortstop Billiards. CniCAGO. Dec 23. Tho Brunswick-Balke-Collcnder Company has offered 1,000 in prizes to be played for by the shortstop bllllardists. Carter, Cotton, Magginll and Ives. Others can enter if they please. An emblem of the short stop championship will also be offered. The games are to be the H-incb balk line. Sporting Notes. There has as yet been heard no objection to Kai.sas City's claims on Jack Pickett. CONGIlESMAX-ELECT JOHN T. -MITCJIEL is the President or the Wisconsin Horse Breeders' As sociation. Jockey "hed Tahal has slsned a contract to ride for Messrs. Campbell & fl alcott next year at a salary of IJ,(iU0. THE Brooklyn Players' League club owes John Ward fl coo and ilanaecr Ulnrles A ard 11,500. Of course it will be paid in good time. A local sportlnp man called at tills office yes terday and stated that he will bet ?100 that Fltz slminons defeats Dcmpey. The bet can be ac cepted at this office. President J. P. O'Netli, emphatically denies tint he has wired Manager JIanlon instructing the littcrto enrape V ard or am bod else to play next yiar in the local club. 1 he Kentucky Association, at Lexington, the Louisville Jockev Club and Latonia Jockey Club hat e again combined to run a scries of stakes sim ilar to the Jack Pot stake this year. Jack A1CM4STUIS, the old Brooklyn ball club trainer, handled the St. Paul Kid. and siys that be Is the last prize fighter he will train. He ac cepts his Princeton position January 1. 1 he rumors of deals and trades lor players have about as much truth In them as the reports of ex act attendance published lu connection with the crowds alteudlug last summer's games. Jimsiie Ke-oard. the bt. Paul Kid, claims the leaihrr-welglit championship, but he will yet h-netoinict Franklc Mclingh, Tommy Kelly, the Harlem Spider and Mart; Flaherty, of Boston. George II. .Middlctox has sold tne famous dannle gray gelding. Jacl. 2:104 to J. Malcolm Forbes of Boston, for 5.0ou. frorbes will keep Jack lor driving and win not enter him In races. JollNT. Brlsii, of Indianapolis, savs there are twoof the be-t business men In the National League that he cvir encountered. One Is A. G. Spalding, the other is Frank De II. Bobison, of Cleveland. Joe GouDAiin. the Australian heavy weight, who recently JVmght I'eter Jackson an eight round draw, writes to the JUuiTrated Aeics that hcnilW-oiiie to America and light Peter Jaclson toa finish before any athletic club 11 a suitable purse is oft ired. TuEboncsof the great sire. Electioneer, having had all the flesh prutlousli removid therefrom, have bicn sent to fcu Francisco, where the skele ton is to be arllcWatcd In a manner correspond ing to that or Lexington, now on exhibition in the Smithsonian institute, at Washington. IT Is a strange fact that SaU ator, the greatest 4-year-old. or the most wonderful horse, for that matter, that was c cr on the turf, won but $25 000 this ear, $10,000 of which was from the match race with 'lcuiir. Numerous horsps. much inte rior to alAtor, hate won double that amount. Old Jack Phelps orFulham, known tunany b tho sobriquet or "Honest John,;' passed qniet lvawai tills (saturda) morning, after heln,; laid tip for a couple ot months,attherlpeoldageof 86. For many tears he officiated as judge of the Uul versity and other amateur boat races, lie was a. particularly at tit e man. and game to the last, be ing w lthtn 12 months of his decease, ready to scull .lUiune ten ears his junior the 'betweeu bridges" course. London lltfertt. BosTOX boat builders are buy filling orders for Phltadc'phia, Chicago, bt. Louis, ban Fraucitco and local oarsmen and they predict a lively bolt ing season In '91. llat y has an old Harvard eight oared shell which he Is renovating for the tx-la-warc Boat Crub or Chicago, and expects to receive an order from that elub lor a new eight, lie is about to plank a new single for Fred bastrichof bt. Louis and will later build a single compromise for .Nelson, ofliuxbury. He lsjust startlnga sin gle for Lou g. or ban Francisco. and Is tobegln work shortly on a single Ior.lIillTOonley,of booth Boston. Llakc lias two singles completed, with the exception oi the outriggers. One of these is for 'ilastu-. Kogers. ot Worcester, and the other is for Al llaniui. In the shop there Is a slngleall completed and waiting orders from j.aulan. for whom It was built, itlakci also h is a single for Gates, of the Lakeside Boat Club of Worcester, and one for 11. C lilacklngton, of the Itarragau&etts of Protidencc. K. I in processor construction. lie lsjust starting on a double for the Vesper Boat Club of Philadelphia. BAXXEB KEAN A FEBJUBEB. Representatives of Both Bradstrcet and Dun Testify Against Him. Chicago, Dec. 23. Durin; the hearing in the Count Court ot the suits against Banker S. A. JXean, Lewis Donne, a repre sentative of the Bradstreet agency, exhibited a written statement made by Keau in June, 18S9, in which he claimed a capital of 5110, 000, with M. G. Bragdon, Jlorton Cnlver ana D. AY. Kean us special partners. This was in direct contradiction of IMr.Kean's sworn statement yesterday, to the effect that he had never made a writteu statement to a commercial agency "When shown the paper to-day, Mr. Scan was obliged to acknowledge his signature. Frank M. Douglass, of Dun's commercial agency, testified that on June 15. 18S9, Keau made to him a written statement to the effect that his (Keau's) personal assets were 8191.C0O, with an indebtedness of only ?16,000. The balance sheet of the bank on June 1, 1889, showed assets aggregating 1,335,000 and a surplus ot 10,868. Herbert Hammond, an Iowa banker, flatly contradicted statements said to have oeen made by Kean to the commercial agencies that Hammond had invested 550,000 in Keau's business. It was true, Hammond said, that Keau had asked him to become a partner. UNITED IK DEATH. A Fort Wayne Young 3Ian Kills His Sweet heart and Himself. Fokt "Wayne, Dec. 23. "Wesley Tullis, a prominent young business man of New Corydon, a town 40 miles south of here, shot and instantly killed Miss Verona E. Travel this morning, and then committed suicide. Tullis has for a long time been paying at tention to the girl. Her mother objected to the match. This morning he entered the grocery store kept by Mrs. Travel and asked the girl, to marry him. She referred him to her mother, who ordered him out of the house. He drew a revolver and shot "Verona through the heart. He then turned upon her mother, firing at her twice without ef fect. Tullis then blew ont his brains and fell lifeless upon the dead body of the girl. A CASE OF EEMAEKABLE VITALITx. A Texas Railroad Victim Recovering From Many Wounds. San Antonio, Tex., Dec. 23. Count Herman Dalweigb, who was badly injured bv the International and Great Northern Kailway train in this city, December 4, is in a fair way to recovery. His case is a marvel to the medical pro fession. His skull was broken in three places, his eye almost Knocked out, his spine injured and one arm badly broken, but he has regained perfect consciousness and will in all probability recover. To-day in the District Court his attorneys filed suit against Receivers Eddy and Cross, of the International, for $25,000 damages. STAMPED HIM TO DEATH, Sickening Result of a Barroom Bow in Dan ville, Va. Danville, Dec. 23. A shocking trag edy occurred here to-day. Edward Enoch, a railroadman, and James Gravett, a carpen ter, were in a saloon and both under the in fluence of liquor. They began to quarrel about some trivial matter, and Gravett insulted Enoch, when the latter knocked him down and literally stamped him to death with his heavy boots. Gravett's face was crushed, and he died al most instantly. Enoch was arretted. HOW P0IHTEES WEBS SE0TTBED. A Cincinnati Safe Burglar is Identified as an Imposter. Cincinnati, Dec. 23. John Conner, who was arrested last night on suipicion of being one of the sale blowers tbatseenred $5,000 in bonds a few nights ago from the safe of Mr. Buxham, was identified to-day by Mr. Buxham as the man who called the day before the burglary'and 'pretended to be sent to examine the steam heating apparatus. CREMATED BY THUGS. A Horrible Murder and Robbery is Committed in a Village. THE VICTIM IS A STATION AGENT. The Cause of the Bolivar Wreck is Still Yelled in Mystery. TWO STEIEES AT WHEELING SETTLED rSrECIAI. TTLEOrULM TO TBI niSPATCH.1 Findlat, Dec. 23. A horrible. murder, accompanied by sensational details, was committed at an early honr this morning at the little village of Bays, a station" on the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Bailroad, just north ot this city. The victim was John Brennan, the 17-year-old. son ofx Cap tain James Brennan, of the Findlay police' force. Xoung Brennan was the telegraph oper ator and agent at the station named, and yesterday collected all the money due the company at that point, preparatory to turn ing the office over to his successor, he hav ing resigucd his position in order to accept a place with the Staudard Oil Company in this city. Last night, with over f200 in his possession, young Brennan went with three companions to sleep in a small trame build ing near the depot at Bays, and at 6 o'clock this morning the building was discovered to be on fire. i- "When the residents of the town reached the burning structure, the three companions of Brennan were found on the outside. They reported that they could, not awaken the young operator, and thathe had perished in the flames. As It was 'known that he had some money in bis possession, this was not believed, and foul play beinc suspected, tlie three were placed under arrest, and are now in -tlio Wood County Jail. The charred remains ot Brennan were taken from tbe building, but notbiuc indtcatinz money was found on Ins person, but the body was in such a bad state that it was impossible to ascertain whether be had been killed or chloroformed, or either, before tho flre His remains, which are unrecognizable, were brought to this city and will be interred to-morrow. The people hero say that he wasmut dered, and that the three young men now in jail are the guilty parties. Their names are not obtainable at this hour, but excitement runs high in the community, and every possi ble investigation will be made. THE WBECK STH.L A MYSTEBY. The Trucks of the Fated Car Connected and in Good Condition. STZCIAI. TELi-GRAM TO THK niSPATCB.t Mansfield, Dec. 23 The Coroner, who is taking tbe testimony as to tne cause of the ac cident at Bolivar, has beard a huruber of wit nesses. AH but one testified that the ill-fated train was running at tbe rate of 12 miles per hour, one Mr. Hall stating that it was run ning at a high rate of speed. The Coroner stated at the time that he was unable to de termine whether or not the accident was caused D v the rails spreading. Engineer Jack son, who has the reputation of being one of the best on the road, testified that the average rate of trains crossing a trestle as, about 12 miles per hour, but that bis train was Ave minutes la'.e that dav.ind that he was mhningat about the rate of 18 miles per hour. He stopped his engine as soon as ho bad an intimation that tbe coach was onTthe track. The trucks of tbe wrecked, coach were ex amined. Tbe wheels were in good condition and ever thing connected, even after the jolting they had received, and there was no flaw in any of the flanges of the wheels, hence the cause of the truck leaving tbe track still remains a mystery. t A VICTIM OF MELANCHOLIA. A Botler Young Lady Probably Succeeds in Killing Ilerself. IFrZCIAL TELKGltAH TO TUB DISPATCH.", Butler, Dec 23. Miss Julia Whitmlre. daughter of 1'cter Whitmire. of Oakland town ship, attempted suicide at her home at noon yesterday. Tie family were entortainlnc guests at dinner, and arter preparing the meal, and while the others were eating, Julia went to her room on tbe second floor, and taking a buildoc: revolver from tbe bureau, sent a bullet into her right temple. The ball entered the skull and came out botneen the eyes, inflicting a wound Which the attending physicians say must prove fatal. Tbe only cause known for the rash act was melancholia, from which she bad been suffer ing slightly for some- time. Tho Whitmire family is well known and highly respected. This unfortunate young lady was a favorite in tbe community, and as her parents arc well to do, she lacked nothing that would contribute to her personal enjoyment. She is 24 years of age. TWO STEIKES AND OUT. Tho Two Glass "Works Contests at "Wheeling Satisfactorily Settled. IBrECIAL TELEOKAM TO TIIE DISPATCH. Wheeling, "Dec 23. The strike at tho Elson Glass "Works is over. President Smith came down from Pittsburg and had a conference with-themen in thoi.- hall. A committee was appointed to wait on the manacer. W. K. EI son. which was done, and the matter settled satisfactorily to both sides. Work at the plant has been resumed. Tbo strike at the Crystal Glass Works has also beon settled. The men have been in structed to go to work, and that they will get no benefit for the time they were out. The or ganization, however, does not seem to have full control of the workmen. Under their rnles they are not allowed to strike until tbe Execu tive Jnard fails to adjust their grievances, and the members of the company are yet to bo heard from. A CLEW TO A HISSWO BOY. Two Men Claim Th.it They Saw and Talked "With the Kunaway Lad, tSPKClAL TELEOKAM TO THE DISPATCU.J YoungStown, Dec 23 A slight clew was obtained this afternoon to Wright Sexton, the young lad who disappeared a'week azo to-day from his home in Poland, thfs county. Two men weriS found who claim they saw the. boy here last Wednesday and conversed with him, but did not know that bis parents Hero search ing for him. The parents feared that be had perlsned in a snowstorm last Monday night. A thorough search is being tnadont the city to-night, as it is thought he mav bo with some family who is not aware that be is being searched for by his heartbroken parents. BURGLARS' BOOTY UNEARTHED. A Number of Trinkets Found Hidden in an Abutment. IBrECIAL TELEOItAM TO THE DISPATCH.1 McKeesport. Dec 23. While Patrick Leonard, boss of a Baltimore andphio Railroad ganc,.was walking along the road this morning be fqund stored away between'ibfc rocks of an abutment a lot of rings, watches, etc Tbe goods are of a cheap quality, and it is thought a robbery has been committed upon some traveling vender. DED'AT THE DINING TABLE. An Ohio "Woman Strangled by the Bones of a Chicken. .- I6PECIAL TELEGRAU TO THE DISPATCH. Lima, .Dec 23. Mrs. Franklin B. Ripsen beck, living near Vaychpsville. nine miles north of here, met with death by "strangulation to-day at tbe table. The family bad chicken for dinner, and while eating she swallowed a .portion of tbe neck. Two bones stuck in bectbroat, and after undergoing severe torture she died lu spite of all efforts to save her life. t HE DIED BY HIS OWN .ACT. The Verdict of a Johnstown Jury in- the Charles Clayton Case. IRPECIAL TELIQllAM TO THE DISPATCH.! Johnstown, Dec 23. A Coroner's inquest was held this evening to determine the manner ot death of Charles Clayton, whose bones were found In a sewer a few days ago, 13 months after his mysterious disappearance. -Tbe conclusion reached is that be either fell or threw himself through a heited pipe of the furnace into the sewer. CRUSHED BY HEAVY LATE. A Seottdale .Benedict Has His Honeymoon Rudely CritShort. IFFECUI. TJSX.TO It AX TO THE DISPATCH. I SCOtttjaxe. "Dec. -aiTnomas Goswick, -an employe of the Dexter mines of J. K. Stauffer A Co., was Instantly killed this afternoon by a fall of slate. His body was crushed into an al most shapeless mass. Goswick was married only a short time ago, and his young wife is almost crazed uith grief. v A T0ENAD0 IN OHIO. One Killed and Several "Wounded Under a Fallen Building. , SPECIAL TELEOIIAM TO TUB DtSPATCH.l Akbon, Dec 23. A tornado struck the new syndicate town of Barperton, Ave mllfc south of this city at 3 o'clock this afternoon. "The only building destroyed was tbo new shop ot the Crcedmoor Cartridge Company. All of tbe brick work bad been finished and the carpenters wero at work on the ridge pole when tbe wind came and cut down the walls to tbe first story ma twinkline. Several men were at work on top at the time and were thrown in a heap of brick and timbers. John Tripplett, of Newport, aged 23, was in stantly killed, being crushed by the fall. Frank Stuver, ot this city, was injured internally, bis ribs being crushed in the region of the heart condition critical. Louis Kannalla, of this city, bad his leg broken, rib? broken'and shoul der dislocated; may not recover. Isaiah Lower, of New Portase, was injured internally and on tho baJk of his head serious F. F. Homer, of this city, bad a lez and a,rm injured; Frank Mallory, of Xafayette. leg and arm injured and shonlder.dislocatcd; Horatio Leih.New Port age, arm injured and body seriously bruised. The loss on the building is fully $25,000. A COMING CONGRESSIONAL CONTEST. Tho Papers Served Upon the Successful Candidate, Colonel Stewart. rSPECIAL TELEGRAM TO TIIE DISPATCH. 1 . Washington. Dec. 23. Colonel Andrew Stewart, who was recently elected Congress man for the Twenty-fourth district, was in town to-day and bad with him the notice ot contest served by A. K. Craig, the Democratic nominee The notice devotes tbe greater portion of its space to tbe alleged frauds- in Allegheny and Washington counties, and reputable men in al most every precinct are cbarged with having voted llloeally. In this county alone the list contains the names of 1,053 so-called illegal voters. A BOGUS PHYillCIAN ABEESTED. He Impersonates a Pittsburg Doctor and Collects Money. Woostek, Dec 23. Sheriff Horzasr, of Ash land county, arrested a noted swindler and bunko man hero this evening and started for Asbland to-night, Tbe crook gives bis name as H. H. Johnson, and has been representing himself as Dr. Kline, of Philadelphia, and Dr. JlcEvery. of Pitts burg. Ho has. i list of a nnmbcr of patients treated by Dr. Kline in Ashland county, and has collected considorable money of his pa tients. PAST OF A 'VILLAGE BTJBNED. A Church, a Hotel and Four Stores Are Totally Destroyed. rSPECIAL TELEGKAM TO TUB DISPATCH.! Bramwell. "W. Va, Dec. 23. News from Graham, nine miles from here, states that Sunday afternoon tbe Methodist Church, Piedmont Hotel and four stores were burned. Loss 550,000, partly insured. Tbe lire caught f rota a defective flue in the churcb during a festival. THREE BTTBGLABS CAUGHT. Some of the Booty ot a Robbed Store round in Their Custody. rSFECIAL TELEGKAM TO THE DI8FATCH.1 YoUNQSTOWN, Dec 23. Daniel Donohue, William Quinlan and Frank Dugan were jailed this afternoon, charged with burglarizing tbe store of Herman Van Dusen and taking over $100 worth of goods. Part of the property was found in their pos session. TrI-Stale Brevities. The Southwest Uas Company is drilling a new well near Scottdalc John Tatlok, of Sutersville, who was shot a few days ago, cannot recover. The Westmoreland Coal Company is sending miners to Irwin from Shamokin. Fkask" Zebley committed snicldo at Dun bar, Monday night, with a revolver. He had been twice rejected by his sweetheart. In tbe trial of a Johnstown case yesterday at Harrisbuig, Judge McPherson dceided that a resident of one ward !is ineligible to the office of Alderman of another. A Boston man named Goodrich was encour aged to spend four months of bis time in YoungStown with a view of establishing a shoe factory there, but the only substantial benefit be claims be received was J100. He now threatens to bring suit against certain parties, saying, "Some one will have to nay the fiddler." A number of parishioners of a Lutheran Church at Cherryvilie near Easton, have been arrested for desecrating the parish graveyard. Recently the church abandoned the practice of burying the dead in rows and substituted the plot system. The minority raided the cemetery, leveled new-made graves and endeavored to restore tbe old appearance of tbe ground. FAT FEES LOST. Now Jersey Surrogates becking to Redress Their Wrongs. Jebsey Cut, Dec 23. The Surrogates of the 21 counties of New Jersey are seriously affected by the filing of wills of rich men who die in their respective counties in the Chancery Chambers at Trenton. Sur rogate Dusenberry, of Essex county, has lost over $8,000 ' In fees recently .by the filing or the wills of S. R. W. Heath, Judge John McGregor and Alfred L. Dennis ontsule of his county. Mr. Heath and Mr. McGregor were millionaires, and Mr. Dennli is believed to have left a fortune of fully $3,000,000. It is likely that tbe Surrogates of New Jersey will soon hold a meeting and take steps to pre vent this filing of wills out-ida of the county in which rich men lived and died. The Legis lature will be asked to pass a law to protect the Surrogates and those who have claims against millionaires' estates. DTF.D WITH ITS MASTER, A Faithful Parrot That Could Not Live "vrtthout Its Owner. Trenton. N. J.. Dec 23. Henry Grube, whose death occurred last Thursday at Pater son, N. J., owned a pet parrot named Henry. Tho bird was a fluent talker, could converse in several languages and was greatly at tached to Its master. During the latter dajs of Mr. Grube's .sickness be frequently. reminded oolly of bis apnroaclnnc deaib. Polly listened attentively and awaited results. On the day Mr. Grubs died tbe faith ful polly showed signs of drooping, and grad ually grew worRO until the very hour of the interment of its master, when it fell off tbe perch dead. Tbe parrot was 5'-' years old, and a remarka bly bright and chatty bird. THE WORLD IN SIX BLOCKS. As an Illustration of How Cosmopolitan Our - c Cities Have Become. Talk of cosmopolitan cities, New York and Chicago are more truly cosmopolitan to-day than any continental cities, said Dr. Miller in a lecture at St. Paul. England has its ale house, Ireland its whisky shop, France its dance bousps, Germany its beer garden, and China its opium joints, bat in New York you can find them all within a radins of six blocks. . Each nation. has its favorite decoction, but the American will drink everything he can lav his hands on. "We hare appropriated the vices of the earth. Her Advertising Fake. Bo3ton Herald. Mrs. Leslie Carter, who is making a suc cess ot "The Ugly Duckling," is famous for the elegance ot, her nightgowns. They are of India and China silk, richly embroidered and fashioned in princess style. Pale blue, cream, corn color and pink are among the favorite shades. Boys Presented With FIno Watches by Kanfmanns, the Clothiers, To-Day. With every purchase of boys' clothing made at Kauimanns' to-day, a fine nickel, stem-winding and stem-setting watch will be given free of charge. These watches have excellent movements and are guaran teed reliable timekeepers. A handsome' gilt chain, too, will accompany each watch. Boys, it takes .Kanfmanns to. give you a really costly and desirable present. Mr ' WWf THE WEATHER. Fok Western Pennsyl vania, West Virginia and Ohio: Fair "Wednes day and Thursday; Northwesterly Winds, Colder, With a Cold Wave. Pittsburo, Dec 23 1SML The United States Signal Servioa officer in this city furnishes the following: Time. Titer. Thr. S:O0P. m 28 Maximum temp.... -Its Minimum temp 34 Kanse..." 12 Mean temp -10 Halnrall. 00 8.00 A. M. 10:00 A. M 40 11.00 A. H , 43 12:00 M i 2:C0r. u. 41 S:00F. M 41 SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN. A Cold Wave "Makes Its Appearance in the Northwest. IPItEPAUED FOR THE DISPATCH. The storm from over Lake Superior was cen tral yesterday in the St, Lawrence Valley near Montreal. It had developed great energy, though the precipitation was remarkably small' Behind tbe storm in the Lake region the wind blew dangerous gales from tbe southwest. The high pressure area in tbe South bad partly disappeared into tbe Atlantic A second high' pressure of great magnitude was advancing from - the Northwest. Fair weather prevailed in all the States, Tbe tem perature rose slizhtly in tbe Eastern States and decidedly in tho loner Mississippi Valley. A cold wave appeared in the Dakotas and Minne sota, where the temperature was 2. Im mediately over tbe American Hue at Minnesota the mercury registered 10. Biver Telegrams. rSPECIAL TELEGRAMS TO THE DISPATCH.1 MOHGAHTOWM River 11 feet 15 Inches and fall injf. Weather cloudy. Thermometer, 46 at 4 P. 21. Bhowxsville Klver 13 feet 6 Inches and fall ing. eatber clear. Thermometer, 39 at 5 r. II. WABBEX-Kiver 1.5 feet and falling. Weather cloudy and cool, LOUISVILLE Klver rising: TX feet In canal; 5 feet 2 Inches onfalls; 12 lect at foot of locks. Business good. Weather clear; cold wave flag up. AEW Obleaxs Partly cloudy and pleasant. Caieo lllver 9 feet and falling. Clearing and cool. ALLE"HENYJONcno!f River 7 feet 9 inches and rising. eather cloudy and cold. iieelixg Biver 11 feet and rlslnc slowly. Weather clear and cold. Cincinnati Klver 15 feet 8 inches and rising. Weather clear and cola, St. 1.0UIS Klrcr up 3 feet 6 Inches. Weather clear and colder. AFTER THE STRIKE LEADERS. A Railroad Company Prosecuting Two Men for Intimidation. Chicago, bec 23. The cases of the Chicago and'' Eastern Illinois Railroad against ex-Freight Conductors Joseph Stack ley and Charles McCurdy, for intimidation, came up in court bere to-day. The defend ants were bound over to the grand jury. Stackley and JlcCurdy were the men who, it is charged, ordered all employes of the Eastern Illinois to quit work on account of the reiusal of the company to have three brakemen on every freight train. As it is the avowed intention of the railroad com pany to prosecute both men to the end, the case is attuctirig the attention of railroad and labor people throughout the country. A WRECK DEBCRD3D AT SEA. An Abandoned and Disabled Ship Seen Off Cape St. George. Tacoma, Wash., Dec 2J. The Captain of tbe ship Ericcsen reports having passed, December 19, 30 miles off Cape St George, an abandoned ship with main and niizzen masts gone The vessel was standing in for shore when last seen. It is believed that the shin was the C. F. Sargent, which, is reported as having re turned to Port Townsend with some sails blown away -and the Captain injured. THE WORLD'S FAIR ART BUILDING. The Consulting Architect at Work on a $1,300,000 Building. CHICAGO, Dec. 23. Consulting Archi tect Koot, of the World's Exposition, began work upon the plan ot the $1,200,000 art palace this morning. There will be 4J acres of floor space. The width will be 200 feet, and it will be 500 feet long and two stories in height. The first floor will be devoted to sculptures and decorative arts, curiosities, etc., and the second to pictures. A Proof of Honesty. Texas Sittings. Colonel Yerger Look here, Sam, my cigars disappear very mysteriously. I am afraid you Sam Johnsing No, sab, yon are mis taken. I bas a whole lot of fine cigars stowed away in my trunk Irom de cenner man I libbed wid before you hired me. The Last Word. Munsey's Weekly. Bobby Is every word in this dictionary, pa? Peckley I guess not. Every little while a new word comes into the language. Bobby What's the latest word, pa? Peckley Your mother will tell you, my son. She always has the last word. "-1 ; To-Day! To-Day! To-Day! Grandest Xmas bargains ever offered in the city in chiuaware, glassware, bric-a-brac, lamps. Thousands of novelties to se lect from. Katjfmanns. Violets and Koses. Lilac and Ijjily-of-tbe-Valley And all the choicest flowers to be had at this season of the year. N. Patterson. 41 Sixth avenue, Opposite Trinity. Cluster and Diamond Kings, All kinds', All prices, All sizes, All combinations, at Hardy & Hayes', 629Smithfield street .New Building. Store open everyevening till Christmas. For the Holidays. ' We have made special arrangements for a very fine assortment of the CnoicESi Cut Flowers to be had at this season ot the year. See that you place your orders early. u N. Patterson, Opposite Trinity. 41 Sixth avenue. Xmas Stick Fins. Flies, Bugs, Beetles, Twists, Hearts, Pearls, ' Moonstones, at. , Hardy & Hates', ,Jewelers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers, . C29Smithfield street. ' Store, open erery t-etcning- till Christmas. A GRANDFATHER AT 3& The Life Koinanco of a Pole and His Youth ful AVlfe. Simon Shulberg is only 36 years old, bnt still he is the grandfather of two children and the father of 11 more. He has an aunt 107y ears old, and his grandfather is but two years younger, says a reporter of the Philadel phia Press. Both of these centepanana are living in the southern part of Poland, known as Has-Poland. When a young man under 20 years of age, the officials would force him to enter the army. This was exactly the strait in which Shulberg lound himself in his 15th year. Ho was in love with a 16-ycar-old girl, a distant relative, and was determined to marry her. They had grown up under the same roof, and each had picked the other out as mate for life. It he entered the Kussian army he would only receive a ruble, about 67 cents, per .month, and he saw that he could not support his wile on such a paltry pittance. He went to the rabbi and told him of his predicament The rabbi iniormed Simon that tbe canon of the Hebrew faith forbade a ouug man under age to marry before his eldest sister. Simon had a single sister, who was older than he. Finally the rabbi decided to marry tbe two children, and tbe ceremony took place Aj'ril 12, 1879. Several necks later the young bridegroom shipped his bride in a wagon and sent her across the German border. Then lie pre pared to fly from the country. In the middle of the night he jumped a horse and made a break for the border, which was ten miles distant. The soldiers gave chase, but Simon reached the little stream that divides the two counties first. Jumping into the stream he swam across and was safe in Germany. He rejoiued bis child-wife at an appointed place, and the two fled to London. There Shulberg worked as a shoe finisher for seven years, at the end of which time he sailed for this country. Sixty-One Horses Cremated. Fort Wayne, Dec. 23. The Easlside barn of the Fort Wayne Street Railroad burned last night. The building was totally destroyed and 61 horses were burned. Total Joss, 520,000; insurance, 510.000. LE1G-AI Statu of Pennsylvania, j K. County of Alleg iieny. s 03" Personally beforeme, aNotary Public forthe Commonwealth ot Pennsylvania, resident in Pittsburg, in said county and State, appeared John T. Moss, wbo, being duly sworn according to law. deposes and says that be is the distiller at tbe John T. Mojs distillery, Westmoreland county, In tbe Twenty-third district, Pennsyl vania: tbat he has been engaged continually in tbe distillation of whisky since 1S56, and that tbe "Silver Age" rye whisky distilled by blm for Max Klein, of Allegheny City, Pa., is double copper distilled and absolutely pure rye and barley malt. cB'gncd. J JOHN T. MOSS. Sworn and subscribed to November G. A. S. 1890. Signed. MARSHALL H. RENO. Seal. Notary Public The above needs no comment It speaks for itself. All goods guaranteed strictly pure and at lowest prices. MAX KLEIN. S2 Federal street, Allegheny, Pa. nol9-MWF GRAND DISPLAY HolidayGoods L. GOLDSMIT & BRO., Leading Jobbers in TOBACCO, CIGARS and PIPES, 705 LIBERTY ST., PITTSBURG, PA. Fine Cigars put up in fancy style; also beautiful Meerschaums, besides about 500 other kinds of Pipes of every kind and variety. Beautiful Smokers' Sets, all at rock bottom prices. OC19-MWF :Tiie New Perfume! Freeman's HIAWATHA Registered. J a rare combination that pleases everyone. The J ! most deliahtfuf Perfume ever nrnduced. Trv iL ! i FREEMAN'S FACE POWDER. Medicated. Free! fromPoisons.APerfectBeautifier.Druggixts,iz:5 l On Market St.:FIeinlD7&boii, 412; Moerecli'i, 2IItlor-J i renew & uo., lis; jucikcsnairs, 431, isyti", i; un. 1 Grant St OrlMtli , 301, McGann'a, cor, 6tb, Oil Centre. I Atb.: Nonrse a, 190, SchwiItier'n,2S3r On Wjlla JUe.: I J. Deck's, 1W, Schucbmann's,34", Murky u Co.. cor. 1 rmion: un renn Ave.: Kimmci &uo .soi: tiicDers, -121; McCallouxh a, 1300; Starky's, 101, also 2401,. I Hyatt's, 5121 EMe a, 6009, RauMn a. cor. 6th; On 5th , Ave.:Kearnfl,l61 Stolcely'a 355; hchaefer s, 3S0,Ilirfg'M '3610, Finkelpearl 8, 243, I.(c. Madls.n Ave. anrl33dfet.;( ' McCminel & Co.,cor. Vine On Frank (town Ave.; Free-, bloc's, 231; Hettdfituu , 300, On Smlthfleldht: Eggeri , 'Jo son. 11: pnnnpNiie riiarmacr. mc: J. Ketr. jr..Mj: On Canon: Wiegel's, 1806, Herman's, 1924, Urtx-n 1, 2129, Uray'i, 2335 -.. bltler u Zrlxler, 2631; HUTto'a, 1 2904, GrelnelBcn'n, "46 Vf., Koch , cor. 12th, On Butler 'Lange'a, 3601; Hartwl;,40IC, On Main. Jlontsomerj'a, '192, Swearer's, enr ttabaxh Ave.. Emanuel's, 117 21 'Aye; White U KetlenKrer. IQi Fulton; Lniannel to 1 Aathes.234thAie.:W U Iteck'a.3 H-rron.a.so 33lht. , 1 opp. 13th Ward bcliool, Apchor hetuedy Co., F.Ilorty and , - 4iQ,uamDrm) ri,6i CtniiOii, unariener tf " nasuinsion 1 ' Are . Potter s. 110 Sarah 8t . a so 81 Arllncton Are , Zoellr's, 19ih and arh Troth a, 45 Amanda At , mer Aye.; Hamilton s, Walnut and Bellefuute; tlaw-i ' morn's uuqnesne Mucnts ' IN ALLrUHENT CITY. - On Federal St: Hcck'a 72 alno 194, Elsenhels", III, Mo i Brides rh&rmaclea cor. Ohio, atso 198 Beaver Are.; On j , RebecraSi-;HIxeiitwiurb,65,Neelr 4M. Ou Heaver , l jLTe.iriecK'8, iti',uicf s, a?, un umo u. tiaerinKa, 123.F. U. Eeerrs. 172 Glamarr's. 234 rsrci aisSnn. 299. ,On Chesnnt Mraesalry s, 20. Walthcrs.64 also 171; ( ,Oriilba m Co., 86 Lacock;aMo-ri,26 McClnra Are.) D. Haerlng's, 115 Juniata; roster's, Ykhlngtnn Are. I and Fremont, Steitz's, 157 Fenn A ve.; Arnwr's.57 Taylor; i I uirrya, Arcn ami jacicsan; juaiigoia s, et uo-wrj, mart's, 28 Anderom, In Ftna. Srhultzs, 2C0 Bntler. i Wholesale; W. J. GllmoreJk Co : A. C Hendcrponr L. II. I Harris Draft; Co.; Q. A. Kelleyio Co., Schwartz, Ches-i i wrlrht to Cherry. i rVVJVAArtrtrtAWVATVVVVVVVVVAAAAVl ocH-dO'-ws IS THE STRONGEST. Hose Oesouie without Horse stamped Inside. Price of 6 lb. Srjped Blanket, 3160 " "81b. n " 6M " "7 lb. Square " 6 00 " "91b " 6.00 Sold by all dealers. WM.AYRES & SONS, PHILADELPHIA. Ak to ee tlie 30 other styles 6A Hone Blankets. se3 6J-WS The Coa That Helps to Cure The Cold. The disagreeable taste of the GOD LIVER OIL is. dissipated in Of Pure Cod Liver Oil with HYPOPHOSPHITES OS X.ITvm -AJTX3 SOISA. The patient suffering from CONSUMPTION, nnoivcHiTis, cough, cold, on WASTIftG DISEASES, may take the remedy with as much satisfaction as he would take milk. Physicians are prescrib ing It eTerywhere. It is a perfect emulsion, and nonderf ul flesh producer. Talse no other Horse BLANKET OTTO 1LSI0H NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. 'Make Your Holiday Purchases at the EC IE .A. ID Q,TJ .A-IRTIE IRS FOB ALL THE LEADING BRANDS OF Champagnes, Clarets, Sherries, &M2& rM RYE - la VWHlSKEY2 Ports, 8r , ALSO A COMPLETE STOCK OF- HOLMES, GIBSON AND FINCH WHISKIES, ALL AGES. W. H. HOLMES & SON, 120 Water Street and 158 First Avenue, Pittsburg, Price List upon application. Telephone 305. del5-151-JlWFSu GIFTS THAT ABE USEFUL, APPROPRIATE AND IN GOOD TASTE. OUR. STOCK OP NOVELTIES suited to the season is still com plete, and late buyers will meet with no disappointment at these countera Extra clerks have been employed and patrons can rely upon prompt service at any hour of the day. No fancy figures on Holiday Goods here- It will be to your advantage to see stock and note prices before purchasing elsewhere. Look over this list, which, of course, doesn't contain one-hundredth part of the many good things offered for Christmas tide: FANCY GOODS. Derby Silver Articles, Smoters' Sets, Elegant Albums, Oxidized Boxes, Handkerchief Cases, Jlouchoir Cases, Shaving Sets, Toilet Sets, Cigar Cases, Card Cases, Lap Desks, Fine Vasjs, Fine Ornaments, Table Covers. ' UMBRELLAS. Over 3,000 pieces to selsct from. All pretty and at popular prices. Silver Handles, Ivorr Handles, Gold" Handles, Natural Wood Handles, Fine Horn Handles, Celluloid Handles. CLOAKS GREATLY REDUCED. "What more sensible gift, or one that will be more appreciated, than a stylish winter garment for mother, sister or sweetheart? In our Cloak'department prices have been cut down regardless of first cost. Come and see. Seal Plush Sacques, $14 85 to $29 75. Long Wraps from $3 to $50. , .Children's Cloaks, $150 tor 12. - Infants' Cloaks, $2 to $15. ' """ " " " f i Our line of Gents' Fine Neckwear is unsurpassed. Over 300 differ ent styles to chpos9 from. Dress Shirts in great variety. Suspenders from 25c to 82 50. Hundreds of other useful and ornamental articie3 we can't enumerate here. ROSENBAUM&CO., 510-514 MARKET STREET. 20 Per Cent 10 RESERVATION E inaugurate one of the in the history -of the CLttTIUIG TRADE. From to-day, and until further notice, a CLEAR, CLEAN ALLOWANCE of 20 Per Cent off your purchase of READY-MADE or MADE TO MEASURE CLOTHim The regular selling prices are marked in plain figures on each garment; you just pay 20 per cent less than you see on the ticket. The determination is to turn the goodsinto money. It's the same in Boys' and Children's Clothing. NOTE THIS FACT : We do not wait until the win ter is oyer and your wants all supplied to make this Big Break in prices, but just when the-season of cold weather is here. EXAMINE 0DR PEERLESS STOCK, and see if we don't meanjust what we say. You want the best! This is your chance. WANAMAKER& BROWN, COR. SIXTH ST. Wood Street China House, . Opposite St. Charles Hotel. WE ABE now prepared to show the largest stock of .VBBNOH CHINA DINNER SETS(our own importations), BEAUTrPUL CHAMBER SETS, ELEGANT CUT GLASS, ROYAL WORCESTER, DOUL TON, ADDERLEY and many other famous makes of Fine Pottery, and invite inspection. R..P. WALLACE & CO., 211 "WOOD STREET AND 102 Brandies, Gins, Sauternes, Etc. - a HANDKERCHIEFS. Handkerchief, Initial, Handkerchiefs, Silk, Handkerchiefs, Hemstitched, Handkerchiefs lor Gentlemen, Handkerchiefs, Embroidered, Handkercbiels, Lace. KID GLOVES For Ladies, For Gentlemen, For Children. Silk Mittens, Woolen Mittens, "Woolen Nubias, Woolen Caps, Silk Caps, Trimmed Hats, Trimmed Bonnets. de3 OF M KIND, most 'extraordinary sales AND PENM AVE. de22.D AND 104 THIRD AVENUE. - Discount. Cr . i .i. ?fi v, jreftafi: