THIRTEEN ARE DEAD
By Far the Most Traqic Day in the
Five Years' Experience of
Coroner McDowell.
A GIRL'S DESPERATE SUICIDE.
Temporarily Insane on Religious Subjects,
She Ends Jler Life by Hanging,
Leaving a Peculiar Letter.
STRANGE XEGIiECr OP A BURNED MAX.
EtTtrallfct Death on the Kailways. and Thtre Were
Many Minor Crimes and Casualties.
Coroner McDowell had a very buv Christ
mas. "In all niy the j ears' experience as
j Coroner," he said Ian night, "I hue never
t experienced such a day as this one. Thir
teen cases were reported and partially in
restizated to-day. .Tust come with me and
I will show you a sad sight," and leading
the way to the little back room in the
Morgue he said. "There are tix victims
five of whom were killed on the
railroads the other by a mine explosion. Of
the other five, four hae been sent to their
homes, and the fifth is at Smith's establish
ment in Alleghenv. The first on the list is
a suicide, and a young girl at that. Karly
this morning wc weie notified that Bertha
3'rogner, a servant of H. P. Boyd, 148
Bncna Vista street, was found hanging dead
in the cellar. It was very evident trom the
evidence thathersuicidc wasprcmeditated."
Details of the baicidr.
The children were up bright and-early.
anxious to inestigate what was in their
stocking-. They came to their father's
room nd complained of a strong smell of
gas. I'pon investigation it was discovered
that a bracket had been broken on close to
the wall in the kitchen and the full volume
l of pas was pouring into the room. Bertha
tould not be found in her room and a
"further search revealed her body hang
ing dead in the cellar. It was cut
down immediately, but life was extinct,
She had also slashed herself across the
wrists with a knife, evidently with the in
tention of bleeding to death. The follow
ing letter was found in her pocket. It was
written in German, and she intended to
f-end it to her uncle, Gustavc Gabos. 130
Jackson street, but for some unknown
reason failed to do so. It reads:
.Hear Tarnit. fcUter and Friend and all Mr Dear
Btlotd Ones, and Vnclc and Aunt Cabo:
You must cTcuse me that I make such a
dreaiv Christmas as 1 liave. brought j ou. I
was detci mined to Miicide. I hai c not yet
paid the me enper, .o please pny lnm. Iet
Mary tell linn what I have. owith it what
you wllj. forgive nie my den r, if I have
wronged jou, Do not accuse anonc
cm my account, because it is my own
lanlt. I h.ie thrown awa the meicy
or God in despaii, and without it I cannot
live That is the verdict of the Bible, and
M) 1 sec destruction ahead. JIather than
tail a burden to the uoildl place myself be
fore the eternal Jude. My entire Hfs 1ms
"been a desert. The dear, good patents let
them not grieve It happens once that a
person mnst die, therefore fatcwell. X kiss
jou all a thousand times. Excu-e me, I
cannot do otherwise. Faiewell. Hektua.
Io&ati9on Kelljrions Subjects.
Mr. Uoyd adanced the theory that the
j;irl was evidently insane on religious sub
jects. For the patt week or two she had
been praying almost continually and saying
that the was a poor sinner. She was 22
years old and single. Her body was removed
to her uncle's icsidence at 130 Jackson
street, Alleghenv.
.lames Corrican was the next case re
ported to the Coroner. Corrigan was 31
years old and single and lived in the rear of
3231 Venn avenue. He had evidently been
out celebrating, lor he was heard going up
the Mairs by members of the family in an
erratic manner, and in the morning his
body was found at the foot of the stairs
dead. No one had heard him falling, and
when found his head was doubled under the
body with hi neck broken.
Joseph Miller, aged 30, and Peter
Sclmnit, aged 32, two Mav miners, in com
pany with two others, left their boarding
house at "Willow Grove to come to the citv.
The entirp party were run down by a train
on the Panhandle Miller and Schmidt
were instautly killed, and the other two in
jured. The injured men were seut to the
Mercy Hospital, and the bodies of theother
two taken to the Morgue.
John Dougherty, ;ed 4."!. of Camp Cope
land, pnd Peter MoAnually, aged 40, of
Duquesne. were killed ba train on the
Pennsylvania road near Snisvale about
midnight The two men were at the resi
dence oi a cattle dealer named McKeever
about 11:50 o'clock making a part pavment
onja cow that each had bought. "They
started lor home together. The body of
Doughert was found about midnight and
that of McAnnallv about 3 o'clock. They
were both removedtothe Morgue where thev
were identified by Mrs. Dougherty yesterday.
A Most AflecUng scene.
The scene was very affecting. Dougherty
was literally cut in pieces and had been
Fcwn up in oil cloth. Mrs. Dougherty im
mcdiatelv upon seeing him fell across the
.body in hystercs and had to be removed to
the adjoining room. An effort was madebv
the Coroner to notify Mrs. McAnnalv at
Dyouesne. but there was no telegraph office
open and other communication was cut off
by reason of it bing a holiday. Dougherty
leaves a widow ami three children and Mc
Annallv a widow and eight children.
John McGraw, accd 70 years, a watchman
at the Twenty-third street station of the
Pittsburg, Virginia and Charleston Pail
road, was struck by a train and instantly
killed about midnight. The body was re
moved to his late residence, Xo. 2214 Carey
alle. He leaves a widow and grown up
family.
Patrick Kelly, aged GO, who resided on
rifteenth street, Homcstejd, left home yes
terday morning about !t o'clock to get
shaied. In attempting to cross in front of
a train on the Pittsburg, Virginia and
Charleston road he was struck bv the train
and injured so severely that he died about
noon at the West Penn Hospital, where he
had been remoed. The body was taken to
liis late residence yesterday afternoon. He
leaie a wife and grown up family
The next case whs George Moflaur, who
died at the Mercy Hospital yesterday after
noon from the effects of burns received in
an explosion of gas in the mines of the
Itainhow Coal and Coke Company on Wed
nesday. A Flagrant Case of Neglect.
"This," said the Coroner, "is the most
" flagrant case of neglect I ever encountered.
Here is the record from the Hospital, re
ceded from the Central police station.
Upon inquiry o the police officials
I was told that the man had
walked into the Ontral station com
pletely wrapped up in a blanket. He
was accompanied by a countryman of his
own, and the only thing the man could say
in Knglish was 'Hospital. Superintendent
"Wier at once telephoned to the Mercy
Hospital for the ambulance, and the man
was removed to that institution. That a
man in the condition Moflaur a, should be
sent here without a medical attendant, or
even notifying any of the different institu
tions that he was on the road, and to be
ready to receive him, is and outrage and
I propose to make a thorough
investigation of the case. I have sent lor the
manager of the works and .will certainly
make every endeavor in my power to find
out why they should dump such a case on
us without any warning whatever. There
is no doubt in my mind that that man died
from the exposure. The very idea of a man
walking through the streets in his condition
when every care and attention sbouldhave
been given him is appalling. The face of
the dead man presented a horrible appear
ance, the flesh being-burned to-a crisp
and that he was even able to
walk is a miracle. I will find
the true inwardness of this case and see if
such an outrage can be perpetrated," and
the Coroner's eyes snapped in a manner
that showed he meant what he said.
Possibly Another Selr-Destrnction.
While Sergeant .Sitzler, of the Twenty
eighth ward station house, was on his way
to work last night he was given a vest by
the toll receivers at the 'south end of the
Tenth street bridge which had been found
on the bridge early in the morning.
On searching the pockets a small note hook
was found. The leaves were all blank with
the exception of one, on which
was written: "I have committed
suicide." This statement was signed
by what appeared to be "John Smith,"
although the last portion of the name was
almost entirely illegible.
The vest was found by a little son of
Elizabeth Morgan, who lives at 1411 Bing
ham street, while he was crossing
the bridge. He turned it over to
the tollkeepei?, and they in turn gave it
to the police as stated. Sergeant McQuaide
started an investigation lat night by in
structing all the night police to make in
quiry about the matter and learn if possible
who had committed suicide, if anyone. Mr.
McQuaide said he did not believe the man
had signed his proper name in the book,
although late last night a woman reported
to Officer Gribben, that a man named Smith,
Ining in the vicinity of South Third street,
had not been ,3 1 home since Thursday night
Two Killed by Freight Trains.
"William Curdy, who lives at Garfield,
acrass the rhcr from Bolivar, ell off a
freight train near !N inevah yesterday morn
ing and received injuries from which he
soon afterward died. His right arm was
cut ofl and his legs were badly crushed.
Chirles Montgomery dropped from an
east-bound freight train near Blairsville
yesterday. Both legs were cut off, and he
expired almost instantly. He was 17 years
old and li ed in Alto'ona, where his body
was sent for buriak
The Coroner yesterday received the re
port of the autopsy held by Drs. Creaven
and Bnrleigh on the body of John Xaffey,
of the Southside, whose death was thought
to lun e been due to an assault made on him
in a Soho speak-easy. The autopsy showed
that death was " caused by cerebral
hemorrhage of the brain, which
rould occur from natural causes.
The Coroner, however, is of the opinion
that Jjafley was struck by some instrument.
When found he was bleeding at the nose,
mouth and ears, and the marks on the left
ear were such that led him to believe came
from a blow. Besides the bridge of the
nose had a cnt which might have resulted
from a fall which also blackened the left
eye. A thorough investigation of the case
will be made to-day.
CHRISTMAS CAROUSALS
Canse Three Serious Catting Affrays and a
1'alr or Usly Assaults Two Are Likely
to Become Murders Station nouses All
"Well rilled.
Saloons made money yesterday andpolice
stations were crowded with drunks. Heel
ing men and an occasional woman were not
unfrcquent sights about town, and street
fights were numerous. It was far from a
quiet Christmas. In the downtown dis
trict the situation was worse, of course.
The horses of Xo. 1 patrol wagon
were kept on a continual run, and were un
hitched only when too tired, sweating
animsls were then taken out and fresh
ones put in. Xo. 1 wagon covers all the
territory between the Point and Grant
street, and many a mile of block stone lies
between its patrol boxes and Central station.
The latter place had a business-like air
about it all day, and at midnight there
were 0 guests within, and still
coming in quick succession by ones,
twos and threes. A. similar state of affairs
was found at other station houses all over
the two cities. The record.ot fights and as
saults for the day was exceptionally heavy.
Broken heads were everywhere and Police
Surgeon Moyer had his hands full.
Stabbed in the Stomaclu
A probable murder was committed yes
terday in Allegheny. "William Collins, an
engineer of a towboat, has been arrested
and is in the Central police station of 'Alle
gheny to await the result. About 0
o'clock in the morning William
Chadwick went to the towboat of John
Diffle, at the foot of Greenw ood street, to
attend the loading of some coal. Collins,
the engineer, began to assist him work, but
in a short time became involved in a quar
rel. This terminated in a battle, during
which Collins drew a knife and cut Chad
wickon the arm twice, on the right leg
twice and in the stomach twice. Collins
then left the beat and went to Pittsburg.
Chadwick was tiken to his home, 15 Market
street, where he was attended by
several physicians. His condition was
pronounced serious. The wounded man is
married and 30 years old.
Last evening Collins was arrested on
Market street, Pit'sburg, by Detectives
Steele and Johnson. He is about 40 years
old, and makes his home on the boat.
A fight occurred last evening at a. Hun
garian boarding house, 143 Main street, Al
legheny. 'As a result three Hungarians are
at the Allegheny General Hospital. One
of them has a crushed skull and will likely
die. The boarding house is conducted by
Oscar Moltze, and among his boarders were
seven Hungarians. ' guring the day
the latter drank considerably and
were generally quarrelsome and had
ireducnt fights. But peace was restored
after each occurrence until about 8.30
o'clock. At that time the men arranged to
go to Pittsburg. They started out the back
dcor and upon getting into the yard a con
troversy broke out and terminated in a gen
eral fight. This continued for quite a while
and became so fierce that knives were drawn
and stones used with marked effect
Hacked Dp With Knives.
A report of the progress of the fight was
civento Officers Moreland and Dieble and
three of the parties were, arrested. They
were Albert Durskinaged 28 years, M. G.
Bergerdik, aged 22 ears, and John Kofsto,
aged 23 years. They were "taken dire'et to
the Allegheny General HospitaL "Durskin
and Bergerdik were severely cut about the
face and hands and Kofsto was
cut similarly. He also had his
skull criished in at the back. This injury
was the result of a cobble stone that was
thrown at him. The men who were injured
declined to giye the full particulars of the
case, but claimed that G. Martini, a lellow
boarder, was the only one who drew a knife.
Jack Boyle was arrested yesterday after
noon by Officer Summerville and locked up
in the Eleventh ward station on a charge-of
aggravated assault and battery. It is al
leged by the officer that Boyle with several
companions got into a fight wittfS lot of
Italians iu Poplar alley yesterday after
noon. They were all under the influence
of liquor, and in the tcuflie Boyle picked
up a brick and struck Antoina Brolinio on
the head, cutting a terrible gash: He was
removed to the Eleventh ward station,
where Police Surgeon Moyer dressed his
head.
Emanuel "Williams,-colorc6T, aged 20 years,
was probably fatally cut last evening. Ha
was one of a number of colored men who
had gathered at 6:30 o'clock at Fairfax and
Tioga "streets, iu Homewood. They had
been drinking considerably during the day
and were generally quarrelsome. Officer
Coleman approached and ordered them to
disperse. They refused.and the officer arrested
Lewis Williams. While taking him to the
patrol box Williams fought desperately,
but was safely landedain the wagon.
Determined to Do Damage.
While the officer was attending to this the
men about the corner continued their
quarrel, and Albert Tillman drew a large
knife and cut Emanuel Williams across the
stomach, inflicting a serious wound. Officer
THE '
Mahon arrested Tillmau. The latter on the
road to the Nineteenth ward station
threw the knife from the wagon.
The wounded man was taken" to the Mercy
Hospital, where his condition is pronounced
as very serious. He boarded at Martha
Cooper's, Xo. 7302 Fairfax street, and is a
laborer. He.resided until a short time ago
at Martinsburg, W. Va.
There was a small sized riot in the neigh
borhood of Webster avenue and High
street, "between 10 and 11 o'clock last night.
Two men whose purpose, itis thought, was.
robbery, entered the laundry of Ye Song on
High s'treet. The taller ot the. two at once
assaulted the Chinaman, dealing him a ter
rible blow in the face. Ye Song yelled
loudly for help, and this had the
effect of frightening the mgn
off and attracting a crowd. One
in attempting to escape jumped on a pass
ing car, but was captured by Officer"!? older.
The other man got away. As the wagon
was about to leave with the prisoner .a
brick was hurled at the officers, coming
within an inch of striking Wagohnian
DeihL The excitement for a time ran very
high. The prisoner gave his name as John
Smith. Ye Song was terribly battered up
about the face, and while his'brnises were
painful. Surgeon Moyer did not consider
them serious.
At 11 o'clock last night there were 30
prisoners in the Twenty;eighth ward station"
house. They were all common drunk "and
disorderly cases, with the exce'ptiom of a
woman iii a demented condition, whe could
not tell her name.
GAVE THEM LIBERTY.
Polico Magistrates Deal Kindly With
Christmas Morning; Prisoners Drunks
and Disorderlies Let Go and the More
Serlons Offenders Touched Up Lightly.
Many prisoners before the Police Magis
trates yesterday morning got their Christ
mas gifts in the shape of light sentences
or release. This was particularly the case
at Central station, where all but one of 22
prisoners were allowed to go free by
Magistrate Gripp. The exception was Pe
ter O'Neill, arrested for attempting to rob
Joseph Given in an alley ofl Seventh ave
nue. He was held over for further hearing.
Magistrate McKenna heard 39 cases at
the Twelfth ward station. Leon Wimpsky
was fined $j and costs for being disorderly
on Sixteenth street Michael Hough got
drunk, went to his house on Nineteenth
street, beat his wife and tore things up gen
erally. He paid S20 and costs. John
Spencer got into a fight on Jones avenue
and on the interference of an officer, he
turned his attention to him and endeavored
to thrash him. He was sentenced 10 days
to the workhouse. Sam Dean, arrested for
fighting on Penn avenue, left a $30 forfeit,
and failed to materialize at the hearing.
Albert McCoy, who insisted on shooting a
revolver on Penn avenue, paid ?25 and
costs. Lizzie Taylor paid $10 and costs for
being drunk and swearing on Penn avenue.
Thomas Burns "went in a house on Second
avenue Christmas eve and toTe up things
generally. He paid $25 and costs. Thomas
Jones acted disorderly at Ninth street; he
left a 530 forfeit and did not show. up at the
hearing.
Magistrate Leslie had a very light hear
ing at the Seventeenth ward station. John
Cole went to a ball at Turners' Hall Christ
mas eve, got in a fight with some meri ahd
wa& arrested. He will rusticate at Clare-
mont for 30 days. Jane Leith broke a
store window at No. 4618 Penn avenue and
attempted to abstract some goods. She was
arrested and sentenced 30 days to the work
house. Magistrate Succop had about 15 cases be
fore him. He was rather lenient with the
prisoners, discharging all he could with
reason and making a record on his docket
that it was done on account of Christmas.
Eight persons were disposed of in this way.
There was only one case of special import
ance. Late Thursday night a fight occurred
at South Third and Carson streets, in which
Charles Carney was seriously injured.
John McGee, John Smith, John Horan and
Carney got into a dispute. Carney was
knocked down and kicked in the lower part
of the abdomen. All fonr were arrested and
taken to the Twenty-eighth Ward station
house, but it was fonnd Carney was injured
too seriously to remain there, and he was
remoed to the Southside Hospital. It was
feared for a time he was fatally hurt, but
the physicians in charge succeeded yesterday
in improving his condition so that he will
recover. John Horan was fined 810 and
costs at the hearing and the other twp who
are supposed to have done the kicking,
were held over to await the result of Car
ney's injury.
Magistrate Hyndman, of the Second
Police district, surprised all the prisoners
arrested in his district Christmas eve by
discharging them all.
MINOE CHBISTMAS ACCIDENTS.
Mrs. Dopahne Badly Hnrt by Being; Thrown
From a Runaway Bis
Mrs. Donahue, of No. 15 Luster street,
was driving along Forbes street in a buggy
yesterday afternoon, when the horse took
frieght and dashed across the Duquesne
electric bridge at Old avenue. At Boss
street the buggy was upset and the-occupant
thrown out When picked up it
was discovered 'that Mrs. Donahue suffered
some bad bruises about the face. After re
ceiving medical treatment the injured
woman was removed to her home. The
buggy was demolished.
A man was brought into the 'baggage
room of the Union station about noon yes
terday, apparently in a dying condition.
Dr. Hamilton gave him something tpre
lieve his stomach, which he did freely.
When the Homeopathic ambulance
drove up the fellow" suddenly jumped
to his feet, and astonished the
baggage smashers, by running, down
Liberty street He was was drunk, and
thought the ambulance was the patrol
wagon, and lfe had sense enough to make a
break lor liberty.
TWO TKINTENDED SHOOTINGS.
William Lees Wonnd His Bister and Ed
ward Fallow Himself.
William Lees, aged 18 years, accidently
shot his sister aged 16, yesterday afternoon,
at his home on Beach street, Allegheny,
He was playing with a Flobert rifle and
unfortunately it was discharged, the ball
inflicting a scalp wound on his sister's head.
He was arrested but last evening Superin
tendent Mutli, convinced of the shooting
being an accident, released him.
Edward FalloHj of No. 34 Nixon street,
Allegheny, shot himself accidentally in"the
right thigh while examining-a revolver at
his home yesterday afternoon. The wound
is not a serious one. Dr. McMuIlen at
tended him.
Officer Donovan, of Allegheny, had his
ankle broken yesterday morning. He was
in pursuit of some men who had been fight
ing and while crossing a field at Wood's
Bun, fell into a cellar excavation.
midnight cotting affray.
An Italian Slashes Away at a Barber With
Bis Penknife. '
Abont midnight William Fierst, a barber,
was cut on High street by an Italian, Charles
Santonio. The two got into a dispute, and
the Italian drew n penknife and slashed at
Fierst's abdomen, but struck too low and
caught him on. the leg, cutting an ugly gash
air-inch deep and four or five mcheslong..
Both men were taken to the Central sta
tion,rhere Dr. Moyer attended the injured
man. V.
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PITTSBURG DISPATCH,
YOICES OF THE WELSH
Blend Once More in the Glories of
the Christmas Eisteddfod.
THOUSANDS ATTEND THE FEAST.
JL Perfect Eendition of Tanning's Great
Songofthe Yikings.
HOMESTEAD WON THOUGH ITS MASCOT
The sixth and the most successful
Eisteddfod ever known in Pittsburg -was
held yesterday in Old City Hall. In the
afternoon there was a good crowd, and in
the evening fully 2,000 people listened to
the great musical contest at this time
honored festival. Over $500 were given
away in prizes, and though the entire
country was admitted nearly all the prizes
were carried offby Pittsburg and McKees
port peopled
Out of this meeting is destined to grow
an organization which will shed more honor
on Western Pennsylvania. A great choir
is to be formed, which will take part in the
International Eisteddfod to be held in Chi
cago during the World's Fair in 1893. To
this end last night President Albert J. Ed
wards, of 3t. David's Society, appointed
the following committee to perfect the
organization: D. W. Llewellyn, Chair
man. Will J. Jones, Secretary; T. W. Mor
gan, Prof. John Pritchard',.David Francis,
Joseph D. Jones. David Boberts, Owen
Jones, Ivor Zacharias, William J. Davies,
Fred W. Edwards, Morgan Davies, Bpw
land Jones, Samuel Ingram and Robert H.
Davies.
Xot Time for All Aspirants.
The number of the contestants was so
large that in the morning the adjudicators
had to cut out many of the weaker aspirants
in order to complete the programme with
out the necessity of an all night session.
The judges were D. Gordon Thomas, of
Philadelphia, musiq; G. H. Humphreys, of
TJtica, N. Y., poetry and translations, and
Bev. D. B. Kichnrds, Sharpsburg, recitation
and speeches. John Prichard was the ac
companist At the afternoon session J. L.
Lewis w.is chairman. Miles Humphreys
was to have been conductor, but owing to
the ill-health of his wife his'place was filled
by A. J. Edwards, who also" occupied that
position in the evening. After an address
of welcome y President Edwards, Chair
man Lewis made the following speech:
To me has been assigned the pleasant duty
of expressing on behalf of St. David's Be
nevolent Society a 'welcome to this, the
annual Eigteddlod of the Welsh people of
this locality. Thetefore we who live here
giye you greeting and warmly welcome you,
either as performers or spectators, in this
friendly rivalry, this contest in declamation,
poetry and son, which as aninstitntion had
ltsorfcln in unrecorded days. Itsobservance
has been among the pleasant things in
Welsh practice and Is useful In preserving
the history, tiaditions and fables of a people
who-aie renowned for their love of home,
for their instinctive religious character,
for their patriotism and warm friendship.
A Feature or Welsh Character.
The love of the Fatherland, which Is so
dominant in the German heait, is nonothe
less a feature of tho Welshman's character,
and surely every generous person-of what
ever nationality, if lie has any poetry or
music In his heat t, must sympathize In the
sentiment which prompts a people to keep
alivo the lovely traditions, the beautiful
stories ana the poetic customs of their
country. Within the past 90 days I h.id the
immense good fortune to have enjoyed,
along with my wife, a coaching trip through
Wales. Our drive took us thiough 11 of the
12 counties wttich constitute the principality
of Wale, and I now poes a memory
stored with precious recollections of scenic
be.iuty. loveliness and thrift.
Still do 1 see before me Blivl, Landudno,
tho vale of Clydd,athe vale of Conway,
Bettys-v-coed, the pass of l.lanberfa arid
that most lovely of all valleys, renowned In
sonsr and story, viz: the Vale of Llangollen.
I also retain vivid memories of the lovable
old town of Abervswith, tho delightful
towns of Newtown, Brecon, Builth and many
others, oven down to Cardiff, and these aie
fileasaut things to be borne with me while I
ive. Whilo traveling through that
wonderously beautiful country, where
the melodious numbers of a thousand
Ivric poets have flowed with the
ripplin? grace and musical reverberations
of the Clyde, the Dee, the Wyo and tho Usk,
I was so thrilled with the beauty of tho
scenery and the pleasant, social manners of
the people that, next to America, nowhere
on eaith would I rather claim a land as my
birth-land than old historic, poetic, musical
and patriotic Wales.
'Friends, on behalf of St. David's Benevo
lent Society, we extend to ou who have
come from a distance the hospitable wel
come of brethren. We bid you join with ua
in this friendly rivalry and sentiments of
good fellowship which have always
marked the annual meetings of the
Welsh at their Eistedfodds. Come,
then, and join In the musical and
intellectual table which is this day spread,
and when we have separated lot this senti
ment thrill our hearts, that next to the
glorious land where wo now are. and which
we believe to be Infinitely superior In its
laws, opportunities and possibilities, our
hearts turn fondly and loving v to the songs
and stoi ies, loves ana friendships of lovely,
greeu Wales.
First on the Programme.
The opening song, a bass solo by Morris
Stephene, was an able effort. - Next came
the competition on the baritone solo, "Song
ofHybrias, the Cretan," and the 85 prize
was carried off, as well as the praise of the
audience, by Henry Bees.of Soho. Several
bright poems on "Obedience" were pre
sented for a prize of 55, which was won by
David M. L"wis, of Alliance, O. Na
thaniel Williams,' pf Pittsburg, recited
"Cleddyf yr Arglwydd a Gideon," and
carried off a prize of ?8 from four compet
itors. The competition in the baritone and
soprano duet, "I Feel Thy Angel Spirit,"
was a rare musical treat. Fred, and Rose
Thomas, of the Southside, carried off the
prize of 10.
The next competition was in an oration
on "Ymreolaeth l Gymru." which bv inter
pretation means "Home Rule for Wales."
The prize was S3 and was carried offby
Owen Thomas, of Sodom, O., who reflected
honor on the people of Youngstown by his
competition yesterday. Besides the one he
won he stood second "in four others. Mrs.
Samuel Ingram, of the Southside, won the
prize in the alto solo "Oh Promise Me."
Mrs. John Evans, of Allegheny, was the
winner in the competition on "Darllen
Byrfyfyr."
The Contest of the Afternoon. .
Then came the great contest of the after
noon for a purse of $100 for the best rend
ition ot Fanning's "Song of -the Vikings."
The competitors were the McKeesport
Choral Union, D. Harry Davis, director;
Superior Choral Union, Woods' Bun, John'
Richards, director; Mansfield Valley Choral
Union, T. L. Bees, director; and Soho
Choral Union, William Morgan, director.
They battled bravely to win approval from
the muse of song and the adjudicators, and
every bit of life and passion in this famous
composition was brought out. The Mc
Ksesport choir sang first and there was but
one voice It was as if thejvast wealth of
melody came alone from the director's
baton, so perfect was the" unison, and on
each swell of this grand song the audience
half rose to greet it, and when it passed,
felt sorry at the going. The others took
their turn, but the nearest oue was the
Soho choir, which stood second.
During the afternoon Prof. Thomas gave
several solos and each was enthusiastically
recalled. He is a baas soloist of world-wide
fame.
In the evening the hall was crowded from
end to end. There. were over 2,000 people
Present The opening address was made by
Ir. Edwards who was followed by T. C.
Jenkins, President of the evening session.
He said:
It affords me much pleasure to meet you
again, and on this the great day of our
Christian year recognized by etery son
and daughter of Wales as being the anniver
sary of the birth of the Son of uod. Xo raco
or nationality moie fully accept the teach
ings of Christ in their simplicity as they are
handed down to us through the four apos
SATURDAY, DECEMBER
tles and evangelists, Matthow, Hark, Luke
and John.
A Very Devotional People.
There-are no-people so largely devotional
as are the Welsh and their descendants, or
where tho percentage of active members or
communicants of the different Protestant
denominations Is as large. This is owing
largely, as many claim, to our heritage
the love of music and this is what has
brought you together here to-night. From
the cheerful countenances I see in the
audience before me'l am given to know that
tho cares and trials of life are not resting
heavily upon you. You aro here for an
evenings' enjoyment to hear the choirs sing.
So am I.
In the absence of D. L. Davies, Morris
Stevens gave the opening song. Robert S.
Davis gave the song '1 Love Thee So,"
written bv. Dr. W. T. English and Gilden
R. Broodberry. Other competitors were
not in it and Davis carried off the prize.
Mrs. Ingram was the successful competitor
on the recitation, "APsalm of Life." Then
Prof. Gordon Thomas sang an original com
position, "I Leave for Philadelphia in the
Morning" and took the house by storm. As
a penalty he had to Bing a number of se
lections "from operas before the audience
would let him rest
In the competition for the beat rendition
of "Pilgrim's" bv.a male chorus, for a purse
of $50, the Pilgrim Chorus, of Pittsburg,
was the first to sing, but the baritone fal
tered in his solo and their pilgrimage for
the 550 is not ended. Next came the Soho
Chorus, which also stumbled in its solos and
lost Then came the braves of Homestead,
under the leadership ot Benjamin Francis.
He was too short to see over the piano, but
with the assistance of a chair he rose to the
occasion. Numbered among his men was a
black Welshman of African extraction and
he proved a mascot The chorus was fault
less and the little director carried ofl the
$50.
Even Pnzzled the Adjudicator.
In the competition on the solo "In Old
Madrid' the audience received a musical
treat The adjudicator was at a loss to de
cide where the prize belonged, and divided
the money between Mrs. Mudgling, of Al
legheny, and Miss Rose Thomas, of the
Southside. T. C. Jenkins gave a purse of
$3 to Mrs. Mary A. Davis, of Soho, the
other contestant.
In the competition for a prize of 515 for
a poem on, "Wisdom," the judge decided
none of the compositions worthy of a prize.
The great contest of the evening followed.
It was on Handel's "Worthy is the Lamb."
The contestants were the Homestead United
Chorus, and the Choral Union of the South
side, Superior, Mansfield Valley. Fifth
avenue, McKeesport and Soho. The ad
judicator said' he had never heard such a
contest and for a time the prize hung be
tween the Fifth avenue and the Soho
choruses, but finally fell to the latter The
purse was $250, and a gold medal was given
to Director William Morgan.
Then the anthem was once more given by
the united choruses, under the leadership
of Prof. Thomas. Then from' a thousand
voices burst the jiatiennl anthem, "Hen
AVlad Fy Nhadau," and the Eisteddfod of
1891 was ended.
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AN OAKLAND FIES.
The Fnrnltnre Store of Hammer & Co.
Horned arly Christmas Morning.
A fire broke out in the furniture sf ore of
Hammer & Co., at No. 3806 Fifth avenue,
Oakland, abont 3:30 yesterday morning. The
flames spread rapidly, and set fire to the
Inery stable of J. K. Smith, adjoining.
The furniture store was badly damaged.
The loss ou the stock will amount to $3,000,
partly insured. The furnituie bwlding'is
a one-story frame, about 25x60 feet, owned
by Mrs. Robert Wiggens. The loss on the
building is about $1,000.
The livery stable is a frame structure 40x
200, and when the fire broke out it contained
20 head of horses. The horses were saved
with all the carriages, buggies and harness.
Mr. Smith's loss will amount to about $200.
The large, three-story brick building
on the corner of Oakland avenue, next to
the furniture store, was also badly scorched.
The rear roof was partly damaged. Mrs.
Wiggens owns the building which is oc
cupied by Donovan's restaurant The build
ing is damaged to the extent of $500. No
insurance.
Adam Lickart, a. shoemaker, occupied a
part of the livery stable. His tools and a
small stock of shoes and leather were
burned. His loss will be about $100.
Woods Wants His Horse and Wagon.
John Woods yesterday gave John Bulger
$8 25 to purchase and sell some poultry in
Pittsburg. He also loaned him a horse and
buggy. Bulger came to Pittsburg and
bought the poultry. He then met Barney
Meenan, a personal acquaintance, and with
hira drove out to Thirty-third and Small
man streets, where several sales were made.
Bulger states that some rowdies surrounded
his wagon and he fought them. Meenan
disappeared with the wagon. Now Bulger
is charged with larceny.
An Alleged Salt for Separation.
A Springfield, O.', telegram to the Phila
delphia Hccord, says: D. W. Semple, a son
and heir of the late William Semple. of
Allegheny, Pa., the millionaire railroad
owner and buijder, agreed before a Phila
delphia minister, November 28, 1876, to love
and cherish Mrs. Adella Semple, but all
Akron is now buzzing abont his alleged
infidelity. His wife has sued for separa
tion. A pretty young tyewriler, Miss
Maud Gaskell, has been the destroying
angel in the domestic tragedy.
To Recommend a District Judge.
There will be a meeting of the members
of the county bar, irrespective of the bar
association, in the rooms of the association
in the Court House at 2 o'clock this after
noon, for the-purpose of deciding on what
action will be taken in the matter ot recom
mending a candidate lor District Jndge to
the President
BowRer's Prfrclon Delayed.
HAERISBUEG, Dec. 25. Special In an
interview to-night, Governor Pattison said
he would not issue a pardon to Absalom
Bowser until he heard officially from the
xsoara or 1'araons.
CTtI.lSIE, (he Senator from Kentucky,
has consented to an interview for THE DIS
PATCH to-morrow. He discusses the tariff
and silver Issues, the Speakership and other
topics of national interest.
Talse Econbnly
Is practiced by many people, who buy in
ferior articles of food because cheaper than
standard goods. Surely infants are entitled
to the best food obtainable. It is a fact that
the Gail Borden "Eagle" Brand Condensed
Milk is the best infant food. Your grocer
keeps it.
Holiday Goods Marked Down.
The balance of our fancy goods marked
down one-half and less. Must be sold at
once. Rosenbatjm & Co.
Bednction Until January 1.
We will make our best cabinets for $1 00
per dozen until January 1 of anbody at No.
77 Fifth avenue, Aufrecht Gallery.
After a sleepless night use Angostura
Bitters to tone your system. All druggists.
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ON THE JKJRTHSIDE.
For the convenience ot advertisers, THE
DISPATCH has established
A BRANCH OFFICE
AT .
107 FEDERAL ST., ALLEGHENY,
Where advertisements will he received up.
to O P. M., for insertion the next morning.
The new office will be kept open every day
except Sunday. ,
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PITTSBURG FEASTED.
Christmas Is Generally Gelebrated
Throughout the Community.
SCENES ON DOWNTOWN STBEETS.
Elaborate Lunches Served by the Prominent
Hostelries.
MUSIC A FEATURE IN THE CHURCHES
Christmas comes but once a year. The
little children who awoke yesterday morn
ing and clapped their tiny hands for joy
over full stockings of candy and presents
will wish that it came oftener. The man
who howls for the ice pitcher at 6 o'clock
this morning will be glad the day is over,
and thankful that it won't occur again for 12
months. Innocence and folly tell the story.
Joy and jags prevailed but the formerruled.
All holidays are thoroughly appreciated
in Pittsburg, and a short period of rest is
always welcomed by the nervous, energetic
people who live at a high tension. Christ
mas, however, has peculiar charms, for with
it comes the giving and receiving of fiifts.
This beautiful custom was maintained yes
terday, and put everybody in a good humor
from the start.
Remembering Those Usually rorgotton.
The-poor were not forgotten, and saddened
hearts were relieved and comforted through
the noble work of charity. The weather
was not perfect, but nobody growled about
that If the air was soggy and it was a
little damp underfoot, this did not deter
pedestrians from tramping the streets.
After the Christmas dinner was eaten,
the dyspeptics started out lor a walk to
help the overworked stomachs dispose of
the plum pndding, and the boys and girls
were glad of a chance to cultivate each
other's acquaintance. The narrow side
walks were, crowded all day long. A
number of people from the rural
districts came in to attend the theaters and
hear the singing a$ the Welsh Eistedfodd.
The play houses did a good business.
Standing room only was written on the
signs displayed, but the theaters would
have done better if the day had been colder.
The air was warm, and it was really pleas
ant to gad the town,"and look at the pretty
shop windows.
The Difference In the Morning.
Some of the boys gazed on old John Bar
leycorn too long, and ate saner kraut and
other indigestible things until nature re
belled, but the dear fellows couldn't resist.
With souls iull of regret they will swear
off for another vear to-day, or vow not to
take a drink within the county lines for 12
moons.
There was football at Exposition Park
for the athletically inclined, and those who
witnessed the tame saw a good contest. For
some reason the railroads were more de
structive than usual, and n.earlya dozen
lives were lost under the grinding wheels.
Whether too much Christmas was respons
ible or not for the result, it is no comfort to
those who mourn the dead. But, taking it
all toeether, Pittsburg has no reason to re
gret the celebration.
CHRISTMAS AT HOTELS.
A Feast of Fat Things Served at the Local
Honses for the Epicures The Lunches
at the Leading Resorts Disappear in
Short Order.
The dinners at all the hotels yesterday
were elaborate. The Monongahela House
and Anderson led with the fullest bill of
fare. The menu cards lacked no
delicacy of the season. When, a
house serves quail, venison, pheasant,
duck and the old reliable turkey
with any number of side dishes, the epicure
must be hard to please who can't find some
thing to satisfy' nis appetite, uame is
plentiful and cheap this year, no thanks,
however, to theame laws, and the quality
is first-class. A great crop of grain seems
to bring with it a full supply of birds ahd
four-footed animals of the forest There
were plenty of delicious meats on the tables
yesterday, and the plum puddings were rich
and jtalatable.
The dining room of the Monongahela
House was neatly decorated with flowers
and green plants, and the dinner was ex
cellent. Ever since this famous hotel was
started the Christmas dinner has been a
feature. Captain S. S. Brown, the proprie
tor, established a new rule this year. All
the employes of the house were
given a present in money in proportion
to position and salary. John W. Mackey,
the California millionaire, has for years
given his men a gift of a half month's
salary at Christmas, and now Captain Sam
Brown sets an example of his generosity.
The menu card at the Anderson was very
pretty and artistic. The words "Merry
Christmas," were worked in old gold and
crystal on an inside leaf. Each card was
ornamented with a bow of some bright
colored ribbon. On the outside cover was a
partial view of a banquet table with the
wine bottles and glasses full of good cheer.
The lunch of young pig and turkey at the
Duquesne was devoured between 10 o'clock
and noon. At 1 o'clock the platter was
cleaned up, and the porkers had disappeared.
The luch was served early, and while it was
in progress the barroom was. crowded with
people. Wine flowed freely," and all agreed'
that it was a jolly way to 'eat a Christmas
dinner. '
There was a display of triumphs of the
culinary art yesterday at M. Albert Men
jou's Cafe Royal such as Pittsburg has
never seen before. Five French cooks had
been at work for a 'month past preparing
the monumental dishes for yesterday's ex
hibition. In the main room of the cafe
these edifices of sugar, and spice and all
that's nice, were set up at 9 o'clock, and the
public took such interest in them and
the delicacies which five white-aproned
cooks sliced up and 16 waiters
distributed, that by 2 o'clock there re-
maineu oniy me rujus oi no less man o'j
dishes, ranging from elaborate center pieces
to comparatively simple truffled pheasants,
boned turkey, chicken and quail. All the
noted epicures of Pittsburg were on hand to
Temember Albert's good health, and drink
it, too, and not less than 1,000 people ad
mired the cookery, after sampling it
Among those who attended as art critics, as
it were, were many hotel people, some of
them Mr. Menjou's old associates. A rep
resentation of the Bartholdi statue, in
sugar, which remained on exhibition all
day, was a fair sample of the whole dis
play. M. Menjou got lots of compliments.
IJT THE C0TJHTEY DISTRICTS.
The Rural Lads Spend the Day Trying to
Catch Rabbits.
The rural districts employed Christina
much in the usual way, but there being no
snow the boys did not get as many rabbits
as usual. Only those who could get the
animals on the run had any success as the
hunters were obliged to start them from
their farms by the aid of dogs. The boys in
the vicinity of Remington repaired to the
Kansas schoolhouse and by dint of ringing
the bell at frequent intervals for some
hours, succeeded in gathering a large party
and they spent the day playing oasebaLl
and kicking football.
The Presbyterians of Coraopblis cave
their usual juvenile entertainment on.
Christmas i.ve ana the little people en
joyed it to the utmost, many of them dressed
as'browntes playing the role of Santa Claus
in the distribution of sweetmeats.
Alderman McKenna Remembered.
The P. J. Dohohne Club, of the First
ward, held its annual reception yesterday.
When the festivities were at teir height
Alderman Donohuo suddenly called the
assemblage to order, and in a neat speech
presented Alderman McKenna with a hand
some diamond scarf pin as slight token of
regard from many friends. The Alderman,
although taken by surprise, responded in a
happy manner.
AT THE CITY CHTJ3CHKS.
Mnslcal Programmes and Sunday School
Entertainments Were Enjoyable.
Christmas was duly celebrated at many
of the leading Pittsburg churches. A large
crowd was out at the 5 o'clock mass at St
Paul's Cathedral, and those -at later hours
were well attended. At St Peter's Church
an .elaborate musical programme was ren
dered. At St. John's K. C Church and St.
Andrew's Episcopal special attention was
also given to the musical features.
At many of the other churches scattered
over the two cities there were Sunday
school and other entertainments, at which
the younger element enjoyed themselves
largely. Particularly was this the case at the
Methodist Protestant Church at Fifth and
Marion, where the features of last even
ing's entertainment were especially pleas
ant THE NEWSBOYS AT DIHNEB.
Lively Scenes at the Third Annual Ban
quet at the Home.
The third annual dinner of the News
boys' .Home on Old avenue was given yes
terday from 11 to 1 o'clock, and a royal,
merry Christmas time was had. Seventy
boys, the majority of whom were "newsies,"
and 15 girls, were seated at the tables and
indulged themselves in the choice repast
Turkey, chicken, cranberries, candies, nut
and other good things were spread
and enjoyed. Everyone there was cared for
and befriended. None seemed to regret the
absence of a parents' home, because they
were indtilced in the delicacies of tho holi
day board and shared in the good will and
spirit of the day with an enthusiasm, loyal
and grateful.
The dinner was given by W. B. Thomp
son, Charles Lockhart, James J. Buchanan,
C A. Kitzmiller, J. B. D. Meeds, James
W. Drape, S. S. Marvin & Co. and J. P.
Hanna. A gift was received lrom Mrs. S.
Stewart, of Kidze avenue, Allegheny, con
sisting of a cap for each of the boys.
A REMEDY MOST BE FOUND.
Patrons or Traction Lines Will Not Submit
to the Continual Overcrowding A Re
ply to the Remarks Hade by Chief
Brown Fntnre Possibilities.
The people of the Southside rejoiced yes
terday at the intelligence conveyed to them
through The Dispatch that more cars
were to be placed on their line. The views
of the magnates of the roads in the other
sections of the city were by no means as
satisfactory to those directly interested.
One well-known East End citizen said:
"Chief Brown, who, by the way, is a di
rector of the Duquesne road, makes some
remarks which would be ludicrous were, it
not for the fact that the arguments advanced
are used to cover the evident intention not
to provide any better accommodations for
the traveling public Mr. Brown says that
there is no possible remedy for the crowded
cars because there are too many people.
The city surely should not complain ot too
large a population. We all hope and ex
pect that there will be more people here in
the future, and such will surely be the case.
Then what is to be done? Are the cars to
become more and more crowded and still no
remedy? v
"But there will be a remedy," the gen
tleman continued. "If the street railways
now in existence cannot possibly handle the
people there will be more street railways.
It might be necessary to adopt the elevated
system. Or, possibly, the managers of the
Pennsylvania Company may have their at
tention called to the unique views of Chief
Brown and take steps to secure a depot in
the.business center where they could handle
those people unable to get on tne cars to
and trom the East End. The 'no seat, no
fare' plan may not be as perfect in practice
as in theory, but it would not hurt for Coun
cils to try an ordinance of that kind. If it
did not prevent crowding it would stir the
companies up to doing something that
would."
Other patrons of the traction lines ex-
.sa&. wivutiivo ... c 0.U...... a..a..i, amu .
ail unite in aemanaing mat someming oe
done at once in the interest of public safety
and comfort
BIBER & EAST0N.
OUR ANNUAL
CLEARANCE SALE
Previous to stock taking. All must go
WITHOUT KESEBVE.
OUR TRIMMING ROOM
You will find here ladies' and genta
handkerchiefs, gloves, hosiery, underwear
trimmings, eta, all at reduced figures.
Some are odd lots, some are slightly soiled.
The price will make them go quick. ,
OUR DRESS GOODS
AND
SILK STOCK '
Kepresent the choicest production of Eu
rope and America. Many entire lines at
fully one-half former values.
BEAUTIFUL FRENCH ROBES
And combinations at 50c on the dollar.
Deep cuts made in our
CLOAK AND SUIT-DEPARTMENT.
All made up goods.
All fur goods.
All fancy goods
i
Invite the inspection of prudent buyer, -
BIBER & EAST0N,
05 AKD 507 MAEKET ST.
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TJ. and S.
Special Sale of Pure Silk Hosiery.
We offer for the holiday season a. rare as
sortment of Pure Si'k Hose, in black and
colors, at greatlv reduced price: $2 quality
for $1 60; $2 B0 quality for 11 75, or three pairs
in box for (5. The colors are red, gray,
bronze, pink, sky blue, nile green and pure
white.
ULRICH & SPENCER,
Specialties in Hosiery and Underwear for
Men, Women and Children.
642 Penn Avenue
Open Saturday Evening1- de9rrs
THE
HT) 1 TlfTIT T?mm "arm A,r rurnaces
,and
CIJiDEUEtLA RAXGES AND STOVEd.
UAS KAXGES AXD BIIOILERS,
oeS-ra S08 Wood (treat Plttsbuxg.Fa J
KXTT ADVJtKlISMH F.M1S ,
The Leading Pittsburg, Fa.
Dry Goods House. Saturday, Dee. 58, 18M.
JOS. EOiE k C0.'S
PEM AVENUE STORE!
TO-DAY,
TO-DAY,
TO-DAY,
TO-DAY,
We offer for sale
our entire stock of
Christmas Fancy
Goods, including all
the handsome and
elegant, useful and
ornamental novel
ties that have
pleased thousands
and sold by scores
of dozens during
the .season, such as,
Glove Cases,
Handkerchief Cases,
Handkerchief Sachets,
Silk and Kid Novelties,
Stationery Boxes,
Comb Cases,
Scrap Baskets,
Pin Cushions,
Paper Racks,
Toilet Sets,
Catchalls,
Photo Holders,
AT
1
2
And
Less than half
Former prices
TO-DAY,
TO-DAY,
TO-DAY,
TO-DAY.
JOS. H0RNE & C0M)
. 607-621 PENS AVE.
P. S. Also odd pieces in
silver.
dtS
CARPETS :
-AT-
REDUCED PRICES.
f
Our Entire Line
MOQUETTFS
At 75c, $1, $1 15, Sf 25.
All Latest Styles.
With Borders to Match.
All our Wilton, Azminster and
Body Brussels Carpets reduced to
correspondingly low prices.
LARGE LINE
DAGHESTAN RUGS
-AND-
FUR RUGS.
At Special Prices.
EDWARD
GR0ETZINGER,
627 AND 639 PENN AVENUE.
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Wedding Invitations, Catling Cards, Etc-
W. V. DERMITT & CO.,
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