GBIPEIUO FREE, They Are Exonerated From Blame for the Disaster on Wvlie Avenue. EESULT OF THE INQUEST Held Upon the Bodies of Henry Apel and Ward Rnffner. IN ORDINANCE RECOMMENDED To Gire the TntiHc Fafoty Department Control of Parades. THE CORONER'S CHARGE TO THE JURT As a result of the verdict rendered by the jury yesterday in the cable car acci dent on "Wylie avenue last Saturday night, Coroner JIcDowell is preparing an ordi nance to be presented at the next meeting ol Councils regulating parades on the streets and requiring persons in charge of inch turnouts to secure permission from the Department of Public Safety. The jury in its verdict on the deaths of Henry Apel and "Ward Kuflner says: "from the evidence we find that it was accidental and exonerate Gripmen Gledhill and Richard ion Irom all blame and further believe that if proper arrangements had been made with the Central Traction Company said accident could have been avoided. "We would further recommend that an ordinance be pased Dy Councils that for all demonstrations of any kind whatever the Department of Public Safety have charge of routes and make all arrangements for stopping cars, etc., for the better protection of life, limb and property ot the community at large." A Crowd at the Inquest. The was a larce attendance at the inquest yesterday. Among the witnesses were the rripmen and conductors who ran the cable cars 51 and 64 down "Wylie avenue on that fatal trip. John Spratt testified that, though not present at the time of the accident, he ex amined the tracks afterward for oil, but lound none. He found that the Center ave nue switch had been greased. Henry Gledhill, gripman on car 64, the one which first ran into the marchers, testi fied that his car was running along all right until he tried to stop at Tannehill street. "When he taw the club ahead he threw ofi bis grip, put on the brake and rang the bell. The first club turned ofE He found the Drake would not hold and threw it off and gripped the cable. Then seeing the danger ahead he released his hold upon the rope and put on the brake again, using sand. Seeing it was no use trying to stop he opened the window and yelled. A lien tenant of one ot the clubs yelled at him, "Stop that car." He yelled back, "My God! I can't stop!" "When he did finally ret the car stopped he assisted in pushing .it back off young Henry Apel, but when car No. 51 ran Into his car he hurriedly took oS his cap and badge and started home, intending to go to a police station and give himself up. A policeman was waiting for him when he got home. Gledhill said his brakes had previouslyheld all right on the hilL The Wheels Slid on the Kails. Steven Richardson, gripmaiu,or No. 51, testified: "I first saw the clubs ahead aV Crawford street. Such a heavy smoke arose from their torches I could not see the car below them. "When 1 got close enough, taw the crowd on the track I put on the brakes and opened the sand pipes, but be fore I reached Fulton street the wheels were blocked and sliding. I could do no more. I have been on the road two years and this was my first accident. The hill at Fulton street is the worst place to stop on the road. Both the sand boxes on my car were wonting ireely." F. O. Shonert, conductor on car No. 64, said there were 54 persons on the car. His evidence corroborated that of Gledhill. Conductor Pimm's evidence, of car 51, was also corroborative. "W. T. Taggart and John Spratt testified to examining the tracks after the accident There was plentv of sand on the rails from Townsend to Fulton streets, but none above except in a few spots. "Where the Fulton street electric line switch is the rails were greased. Daniel Crowley, the drum major who led the procession down the hill, testified to the orders he had received. Just belore the accident he heard Captain Brown's whistle. It meant "look out for cars." Just as he looked back he saw the cable car plowing through the company. It was Crowlev's first night out as drum major. His orders were to keen a lookout for cars, but his view was obstructed. The testi mony of several members of the club cor roborated Crowley as to hearing Captain Brown's whistle. AViIl Prepare for Parades. "Superintendent Smith, ot the Central Traction Company, testified to reliability of the crews on the two cars. On the stand he stated that the company bad received no notice there would be a turnout or some preparations for safety would nave been made. Mr. Smith stated his purpose of asking Chief Brown to notify the company in the future of any expected parade, and when so notified he would make arrange ments eo such accidents will be impossible. In his address to the jury the Coroner trove to impress the members with the deep responsibility resting on them. The Ian of city and State, be said, gives the street railway companies the rieht to traverse the streets oer which their char ters give them rights, unmolested by any person, but with due regard to the safety ot the public. Cautioning the jurors against being influenced br any comments they may have heard or read in regard to the ac cident under consideration, the Coroner continued: "I would suggest that you treat the question of an arrangement for demon strations upon the highways of the county, as since this rad accident another similar one has been chronicled in our midst. This, of course, you are not to consider fnrther than as I call your attention to it. But the time has arrived when some specific ar rangement should be made by which the life and limb of the pedestrian upon the streets, as well as the traveling public upon the cars of the traction companies should be protected, and through some authority other than the assumed authority that wn are daily called upon to notice by the var ious organizations and associations that traverse onr streets. Necessity for Police Herniations. "I would suggest that yon take the ques tion into consideration ol a proper ordin ance or ordinauces being passed by the Councils of the two cities by which an ar rangement lor all demonstrations of every kind should be made with the Departments of Public Safety so that full protection could be afforded to the citizens and passe n r;n upon the cars during such demonstra tions. 'l'ou will see, gentlemen, that yon have the right and it is your duty to present in vour finding what disposition should be wade of the gripmen In charge of cars 54 and 51, as appears from the testimony. "Whether or not their actions were such upon the night of the accident as careful, prudent and careful men. If they were, yon have the right to say whether you -exonerate said motorman from any blame. If ' vou believe that the action of either or both was' tardy, derelicj or without due caution whioh men in their positions should exercise, then you should so find, so that the matter may be properly certified to the grand jury, and that they may be dealt with according to law." " After his charge to the jury the coroner submitted to them a copy of an opinion handed down bv Judge Green, of the Su preme Court, fn the suit for damages of Carson vs the Federal Street and Pleasant Valley Passenger Railway Company in January last. One of Cars'on's wagons was dren on the company's -tracks and tras struck by a car, the driver not having looked nor stopped to see if a car was com ing. A Decision by Justice Green. In reversing the lower court and denying the claim, Justice Green points out the law as to the rights of railway, companies "The street railway," he says, "has become a business necessity in all great cities. Greater and better facilities and a higher rate of " re be ing constantly demanded. The movement of cars by cable or electricity along crowded streets is attended with dancer and renders a higher measure of care necessary, both on the part of the street railways ana mose using the'streets in the ordinary manner. It is the duty of the railway companies to be watchful and attentive and to use all reasonable precautions to give notice of their approach to crossings and all places of danger. Their failure to exercise thecare which the rate ot speed and the condition of the street demand is negligence. On the other hand, new appliances, rendered neces sary by the advance in business and popu lation in a given city, impose new duties on the public. "The street railway company has a right to the use of its track, subject to the right of crossing bv the miblic at street intersec tions; and one approaching such a placeof crossing must taue notice oi it anu exercise a reasonable measure of care to avoid con tact with n movinc car. It may not be necessary to stop on approaching such a crossing, lor the rate ot speed oi me most rapid of these surface cars is ordinarily from six to nine miles an hour; but it is nec essary to look before driving on the track. Most Not Knn Into Dancer. "If, by looking, the plaintiff could have seen and so avoided an approaching train, and this appears from his own evidenOe, he may.be properly noh suited. It is vain lor" a man to say lie looKeo. ana iistenea wno walks directly in lront ot a moving loco motive. , The jnry occupied nearly an hour in reaching the verdict. "When it was an nounced, the Coroner dismissed the cable car man, who had been held under bail since the nccident. Relative to the ordinance he intends to introduce, the Coroner last night said: "I have talked with Chief Brown abont it, and he agrees with me. It will not be the purpose of the bill to interfere with the rights of any American citizen, but to pro vide for tbVsafety of the public, My idea is that the matter be placed in the haudx of the Public Safety Department,. to whom auy organization desiring to parade must apply lor a permit, giviug the entire route, the time of parade and number of men to be in line. "With such an understanding, ac cidents could be entirely avoided. As it is now, the street car companies can't provide against accidents, because they dop't know anything about them until their cars meet them on the streets." FUNERAL. OF JOSEPH HOBHE. ' Simple bnt Impressive Ceremonies at the North Aienue 31. . Church. The simple bnt impressive service of the Methodist Episcopal Church marked the interment of the remains of Joseph Home yesterday afternoon. A short service was held at the family residence on Bidwell street, Allegheny, after which the remains were taken to the North Avenue M. E. Church. The edifice was filled with prom inent men and women of both cities and the employes of the firm of which Mr. Home had been so many years the head. Rev. C a Holmes, D. D., Rev. G. "W. Izer, D. D., and Rev. J. W. Miles conducted the ser vices. Drs. Holmes and Izer made short ad dresses on the life and works of the de ceased, merchant. After the churoh services the body was privately interred at Allegheny Cemetery, the pallbearers consisting of old employes at the Home retail and wholesale stores. DIDN'T GET ANT BEPOBTS. Fruitless Meeting of the Coal Exchange to Dlscnss the Strike. A special meeting of the Pittsburg Coal Exchange was held yesterday to hear the latest reports from the idle mines np the Monongahela and to discuss the question of river encroachments. No reports were ob tained, however, as but one member of the Investigation Committee was present, and he had received no information since the last meeting. A member of the exchange, said he had received authentic information that 50 men have started to work under Forsythe at the Fourth pool at the reduced rate. The subject of river encroachment was vigorously discussed. Rivermen have de termined to prosecute all persons who have been filling up the river banks. DID'T PAT THE TAX. A Saloonkeeper Charges a Broker "With Embezzlllng S216. Henry Hays, who does business as a broker in different lines of goods, was com mitted to jail yesterday by Alderman Mc Masters to await a hearing on a charge of embezzlement. The prosecutor is C. H. Hartman, a Manchester saloonkeeper, who says that on the 9th of August last he gave the defendant $216 to pay the Government tax on five barrels of whisky which he purchased in Kentucky, and that instead of paying the tax the defendant ap propriated the money to his own use. There will be a hearing in the case on "Wed nesday next. i IH VBY FAD HEALTH. Several Cases of Diphtheria, hut the Gen eral Conditions Are Good. Ten new cases of diphtheria and seven of scarlatina were reported to the Bureau of Health yesterday. Of these three cases of diphtheria were reported from the Eigh. teenth ward. The other cases are scattered throughout the city generally. There has not been a case of smallpox re ported for over a week, and according to the officers of the Bureau the health ot the city is considered very good. Enlarging the Competition. Controller Morrow yesterday returned from his trip to-the East, where he went lo arrange for the hearing of the city's appeal in the Dauphin county courts against the State tax on the railroad compromise bonds. "While in Philadelphia he arranged with several printing firms to bid on the trien nial assessment list of 1892. Pittsburg printers are also expected to bid, but with Philadelphia competition it Is expected lower prices will be secured. The last pub lication of the list cost $7,000. Another Big Business Block. Heeren Bros., the wholesale jewelers, took out a building permit yesterday for their new house at Penn avenue and Eighth street. It is to be of stone and" brick, 50 feet front by 160 feet deep on Eighth street. It is to be seven stories high and sur mounted by a steeple 16 feet high, and will run up into the air a distance of 127 feet The cost will be 5120,000. Foa a nobby double-breasted sack over coat yon must go to Solomon A Beuben's. Their stock Is Immense. Styles rnperiorana prices right. TSrK..f THE COOK HALL WAS COOL He Tells a Straight Story -Against Bis Former Associates. ADMITS BEIRe A MURDERER, A Toung Woman Saw for $20,000 DuugM for Breach, of Promise. WANT TO BET ABIDE A BHERIFTS BALE , The trial of John Hughes and Mike Cole man, charged with the robbery of five post offices was resumed in the United States District Court yesterday forenoon and waa continued ntil to-morrow, when the prosecution expects to olose its side of the case. Cook Hall took the stand again against the defendants. The registers of the varions hotels where the fonr men had stopped were shown Hall and he identified their signatures as made by him. The dates were April 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23,24T37and29. A great deal of his testimony was given on cross-examination. The attorney for the defense triedTiis best to trip Hall, but the witness was cool and collected and never varied in his original story and never grew confused. He coolly admitted that he had been in the penitentiary twice, once for murder and once for larceny, bnt when he was asked if he had not run a gambling house in Johnstown, he refused to answer. Trying; to Confuse Cook Hall. Mr. Breene Did you not promise me thatyou would go on the stand and swear that Hngbes and Coleman were innocent? Mr. Hall No, sir, not just that. . "Did yon not say that yon had been made a promise of a light sentence"lf you would go on the stand and say that you and Dowd committed these robberies?" "No, sir, the Government made me no sneh promise and I made no such state ment." "Don't yon believe yon will get a lighter sentence by this confession?" "I certainly do, but I- have received no gromise. All Mr. Lyon told me was that e thought it would be best for me to plead guilty." "Didn't yon always say yon wonld go on the stand and say these defendants were in nocent?" Be Only Asked for Information. "No. I asked yon what effect It wonld have if I did. I did not say I would do so." "Did yon not say yon had friends who had enough influence to secure yon a light sentence if yon pleaded guilty and make a confession? "I may have said so." This concluded his testimony and the wit ness lett the stand as cool as when he went on. Jennie Nixon keeps a hotel in Bntler. She identified Hall and Hnghes as Hamil ton and Raymond, and said they had stopped with her. several times between April 10 and April 23. 'William Cooper, a merchant tailor of Bntler, said he had met Hall, Dowd and Coleman April 11, in front of his store. Several other witnesses identified the de fendants and testified that they had seen Hall, Dowd and Hughes around Butler, between April 7 and April 18. Court then adjourned until 10 a. M., Monday. BBADPOBD'S BEBTSBCX DIF2BXES. His Attorney Says He "Wants to Apply Xm a New Trial In the Criminal Court yesterday John Bradford, convicted of manslaughter for the killing of Henry Floyd, was brought np for sentence. His attorney, ! M. Mar shall, however, asked that the case go over as he intended to move for a new trial. This announcement waa something of a sur prise as it waa generally considered that Floyd was fortunate in not having been con victed of mnrder In the first degree. Mr. Marshall takes the position that if Bradford is given a new trial he cannot be convicted of a higher grade of crime than he has been. His case was allowed to go over for a week. John Hennessy was sentenced 60 days to jail for obstructing the service of a legal tiMKsis TT fa nnir nini a tan mnntka' UlUVbflSi 4-s-w uvn BV-U vu U4VUIUB sentence Tor felonious assanlt and battery on Constable Lindner, and this makes a year -altogether. The other sentences imposed yesterday were: "William Smith, attempted robbery, two years and six months to the workhouse; Mary Anderson, concealine the death of her child, five months to jail; Samuel Ritcher, Adam "Walker and ti C. "Walksr, assanlt and battery, four months to jail each; Frank O'Neill, illegal liquor selling, 550 fine and one year to the workhouse. BEYER SUITS FOB DITOXOZ. One Man "Whose Married UTe Was Fan of Excitement. Seven suits for divorces were entered yesterday." Attorneys "Whitesell & Sons filed the case of Charles Milbert, of Beltz hoover borough, against Annie Milbert, They were married July 10, 189a He charges that in April. 1891, she drove him out He also says that when he married her she was the lawful wife of "William Bell, who was still living, and that she represented to Milbert that she was single. She was prosecuted for bigamy in April, 1891, and was sentenced SO days to jail, which she served. The other cases were: Angust Klinznig 'vs Clara Klinznig, desertion; Carrie O. Lawton vs Jeff H. Lawton, cruelty and desertion: Mary Heyman vs Joseph Hey man, desertion; Matilda Jones vs Daniel Jones, desertion; Margaret Henderson vs James Henderson, desertion, and Lena Eitterly vs Peter Kitterly, desertion. POSTPONED THE WEDDIHO Now the Xady Loses Her Patience and Sues for 930,000. Mariana Romanowska, by her father, Frank Romanowska, yesterday entered suit against Paul Long for 120,000 damages for breach of promise of marriage. The plaintiff was 18 years old on March 23, 1892. She alleges that in July, 1889, she and Lang became engaged. They were to be married after Easter in 1890. He, however postponed it until Ootober, 1890, then to after Easter, 1891, thenlo Novem ber, 1891, and then to after Easter, 1892. He still did not marry her and now refuses to do so. This she claims has damaged her ?20,000 worth. Fighting Over a Switch. The Citizens' Traction Company filed a bill in equity yesterday against the Pitts burg, Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company, applying for an injunction to re strain the latter from laying a switch at the corner of Sixth street and Penn avenue. It is claimed that the defendant company proposes to cut the road of the Citizens' Company and remove entirely the width of the crossing, both the slot and track rails and substitute some kind of a cast iron con struction. This, it is claimed, wonld weaken the Citizens' road at that point Galrln Is Befnsed a license. Judge Kennedy yesterday refused to transfer the liqnor license of the Economy restaurant to James Galrln, tbe ball player. He gave as a reason that the license was transferred last June, and the present in tended transfer looked like a speculation. Two XntercattBs; Trials Btn4. The trial of Colonef A. L. Hawkins, Lieutenant Ooloael J.B. B. Btreator aad !? .' PrrrSBTTR(J DISPATCH,' Assistant Surgeon "W. & Grim' for the pun ishment of -Private lams, of the Tenth Regiment, during the Homestead troubles, has been fixed for next "Wednesday. On the same day James Molntoshand Mrs. Jennie Marsh will be tried for the larceny of jewelry belonging to the late Gamble "Wier. ' COULDN'T SEE THE GOODS. Eastern Creditors of an Insolvent Wylie Avenue Merchant Want to Set Aside a Sheriff's Sale Didnt Have a Chance to Bid Intelligently. ' M. Herzberg, an "attorney from Phila delphia, yesterday filed in Common Pleas No. 3 a petition asking to have set aside the Sheriff's salt of the effects of M. Supowitz, a clothing dealer. Supowitz was one of the hall dozen dealers who failed within a week, each having a number of Eastern creditors. Mr. Herzberg stated that he was here in the interest of "Wilson, Mitchell & Co., credi tors ot Supowitz. He referred to the con fession of judgments by Supowitz to certain preferred creditors, the issuing of execu tions and the advertisement of the Sheriff's sale for October IS at 10 A. m." On that day, five minutes before 10 o'clock, Herzberg went there withthe in tention of becoming a bidder. The store was locked and a crowd outside. The time passed and several who .intended ta bid went away thinking the sale had been "post poned. At 10:45 o'clock the doors were opened and the Deputy Sheriff announced the sale would begin. Inside canvas screens were stretched and, it is asserted, the more valuable part of the stock of clothing was concealed from view. Herzberg and others wanted to examine the stock with a view . to pur chasing but they were denied. Supo witz, however, and a man named Skirball one of the execution, creditors, were allowed to go behind the scenes and examine the goods. Aa a result others could not bid intelligently, and Skirball purchased nearly the entire stock. Herzberg now asserts that the sale realized less than if conducted properly, and that the stock was sold alone in the interests of those to whom judgment was confessed and was fraudnlent as to the other creditors. In consequence he asked that the sale be set aside. The Court issued a rule for cause to be. shown why the sale should not be set aside, and stayed further proceedings in-tbe mean time. A LONG LIST 07 OFTEHDERS To Be Tried Before Criminal Court Judges Next Week. The following cases have been set for trial in th'e Criminal Courts next week: Monday Commonwealth vs John Kllnk ner (2), Martin and Mary Clifford. L Bars key, Benjamin Thomas, William Walters, Fred Teufel (2), Patrick Drlacoll, Stephen Holman, Charles Holmrn, Charles C. Ram sey, James Hunter, JobA Reeay.M. Smer kbec, Jacob Seltz. John Helm, Coleman Mulkcrln. M. Muklerin. Joseph Sonr. Anton Blnme, F. E. Dean, Louis Schwab, John Hover. Rebecca J. Alueo J. Albert Nixon, J. Van Montgomery, Nicholas Augustine. Juines Murray, Thomas McKenna, Sarah Parker, Edward Barnard, Andrew Wasin skle, Barney Connors, James J. Daley, Will iam Shelsugert, Maggie Shefsugert, James Connors, William Hughes. , Tuesday Mary Lee, Jean Baptlste, Alfred Danvorine, Fritz Kuthcauipe, Henry Gelse, E. J. Moore, Wm. Alker. Dallas Eyers, Jacob Mosberger, Lizzie McGarry, W. C Wentz, Christ Hauck (2), Lebana Steele, Jobn nrz doner, John E bhanahan. Wednesday David and Hannah Grass man (murder), O. A. Meredlth.Grace Brown, James Mcintosh, Jennie Marsh, Henry Gra ham, Wm. Ludgate, James Jones, George Mortaugle, Sr., John Bnrke. Harry Buss, James A. Taylor, J. B. B. S treat or (2), A. L. Hawkins (2), W. S. Grim, Charles Wertz, Samnel Weimer. , Thursday Frank C. Reed (S), Casper Copemeyer. Frank C. Dean, AUoe L. Dean, Samnel MoEwen, Jobn McFarlnnd, Elmer Seppe, Christopher Livingston, MarV Noak, Edward Wilson, Hannah Wallace, William Weed, Frank Domdrowsky, Annie Fieoman, Moses Jappee, Jobn Magraw, Jan Slkes. James Clark, Frank Blutt (3). Friday Joseph Greenewaid, W. A. Car ver, Catherine Welsh, Mary C. Price, Mary Urban, James Damson, Thomas bmith, George Varley, Jobn Varley, Charles Low rey, Amelia Williams, Doc Horner, William J. Bnsb, Oliver Woodwortb, Jackson Moore, Mary Barnert, John Zakierskey, -Robert Allison. ' . , Monday's Trial list. Common Pleas No. 1 Badel vs Beglna; Baislg ft Ccvs Covel & Cat Schmertz rsfAg gett; Aronson vs Rosenthal et al Cnatfleld etal vs James: Forsythe va McKeesport Workintrmen's Co-operative Association; Globe Furniture Company vs Ingram et alt Slnnott& Co. vs Bauer; Carey vs Carey; Bichey vs MoMann; Gallagher vs Carlisle; Dun" vs Patterson et al; Haymaker vs "Mc Cauley; Murray vs Bright; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs Shannon. Little LegalBrlefj. lit the suit of J. C Dioken against James Carr, an action on a contract, a verdict was civen yesterday for $400 S8 for the plaintiff. The will of the late Mary C. Irwin, of Al legheny, was filed yesterday for probate. She gives $5,000 to the Home for Aired Prot estant Women and $2,600 to the Women's Christian Association of Pittsburg and Al legheny. Ik the suit of Doherty Bros, against Beth lehem congregation of Pittsburg, an action on a mechanic's lien to recover for work Eerformed on tbe defendants' church on ogan street, a verdict was given yesterday for $4,000 for the plaintiffs. Iir the United States District Court yester day the grand Jury returned true bills against Andrew D. Miller, charged with shipping refined petroleum on a steam boat In packages not having distinctly marked the name and description of tbe ar ticlo contained therein, and against P. Hart, for dealing in oleomargarine without pay ing the Government tar. , ATTACKED AS OFFICES. Patrolman Dawson Is Terribly Beaten by Two Men. Patrolman C. "W. Dawson, of the "West End, was attacked yesterday by Henry Helphar and his son, David, and brutally beaten. He has three ribs broken, and is badly bruised and cut, He was thrown down, tramped upon and kicked by the two men. He is 70 years old, and bis chances lor recovery are poor. Compaint bad been made at the Thirty sixth ward police station by Mrs. Helphar that her husband had threatened to kill her, and she wanted him arrested. Her hus band heard of it. and lay in wait for Officer Dawson, who had been detailed to make the arrest. As he came into the house Dawson tripped and fell. Helphar, who was stand ing behind the door, jumped upon him and beat him terribly before Dawson could help nimsclC Helphar's son also helped him. Dawson arrested both, however, and sent them to the police station. They were held for court to await the result of the officer's injuries. ALLBQHtmr BEPTJBLIOAl? PABADX. The Chief Marshal Makes Arrangements for Next Saturday Night, Arrangements have been about completed for the Bepnbllcan parade In Allegheny on Saturday evening, October 29. Chief Mar shal "W. M. Kennedy has made his appoint ments and selected bis officers J. A. Mc Laughlin to be Adjutant General, and George N. Lacock, chief of stafi, withT. B. Morris as marshal The colors of the first division will be red, of the second whjte, and ot the third blue. Each division will carry at its head a marker of the respective colore. A long list of aids has been seleoted, and all the Bepnblicans in the two cities are expected in line. liquor and Cigar Store Bobbed. The wholesale lfqnor and cigar store of Henry Heck, on Penn avenue, was robbed late Friday night and several boxes ot fine cigars and abont 10 quarts of liquors stolen. Officers arrested James Sullivan, aged 19 years, who.waa intoxicated, and afterward confessed to the crime. He was held for court. . "LvkxaPiacV Low prloee. Ferjartle ularaaPlperA.CUrk,ll Fourth avenue. STJNtfA?,' OOTOBBR "38; SCALDED HER MOTHER. Maggie McDermitt Throws Boiling Water on an'iged Parent. SHE IS NOW SUFFERING TERRIBLY. Two Tears ijro In a Quarrel With Her Son Jler Arm Was Broken. JAMES, ELLIS FIXED FOR CRUELTY "Word was received by Agent O'Brien of the Humane Society, yesterday of an alleged case ot cruelty and brutal scalding of a mother by her daughter in Bobinton township, near Idlewood. Mr. O'Brien went ont to investigate the matter yester day. He says he found one of the most terrible eases of cruelty that has ever come to his knowledge. He has such strong evidence that proceedings will be instituted at ooce. Mr. .O'Brien In describing the case last evening said: "When I arrived on the ground I fonnd the people talking about the trouble in the family of John McDer mitt, who lives a short distance out in the country. I went ont to the farm and fonnd bis wife in great trouble. She was in a cri t ical condition from burns received from having boiling.water poured over her neck and shoulders. The skin had all peeled off and Mrs. McDermitt was suffering terribly. Her daughter Maggie, who was charged with the deed, was there but would say nothing. Says They Want Her Farm. "Mrs. McDermitt said that she owned the farm and the rest of tbe family was try ing to force her to give it to them. There were two boys and two girls. The father was still living, and all had left 'to work elsewhere except one girl. There was con stant quarreling in the family, when they returned home, which was not often. Mageie, who was about 30 years old, spent most of her time in Pittsburg, and returned home to Temam only a few days at a time. "A few days ago she returned home and began quarreling with her mother about her brother. Charges and. counter charges were made when the two almost came to blows. A pan of boiling hot water was sitting on the stove, when Maggie seized it and dashed it over her old mother. The water struck her ou the head and ran down over her shoulders, scalding her till the skin all peeled of The hair on tbe back of her head all dropped out, and she suffered terribly from her wounds. Dr. Foster was called in, but conld do little to relieve her sufferings. She is still in a critical condi tion, as the wounds will not heal and blood poisoning may set in. Her Son Broke Her Arm. "Mrs. McDermitt, from all accounts, has always had a great deal of trouble. About two years ago she got into a fight with a son and had her arm broken. Since then the course of domestic events have not run smoothly and life has almost become a bur den to the wife and mother, as her children are against her and she has little to comfort her in her old age. . "I will go out to the place again to-morrow and complete collecting information on the case, so as to begin proceedings against the daughter, who has so cruelly fought and neglected her mother. The neighbors are reticent, as they do not care to take sides in this quarrel. I intend to push the case to the end and'find out who is the guilty party." v WHIPPED HIS LITTLE NEPHEW. James Ellis Arrested for Taking a Boy From Bed and Whipping Him. James Ellis, ot Lawrenceville, was given a hearing yesterday before Alderman Aurim, of the Thirty-sixth ward, for cruelty to 'his' 9-year-old nephew, whom he had, adopted. The information was made by Agent O'Brien, of the Humane Society. The evidence developed a story that showed the faithful performance of duty by the little fellow was rewarded by one of the most cruel of whippings. The little bov had lost his mother and had gone to live with his uncle, who lives in Lawrenceville and works in Singer,Nim ick & Ca's "West End mills. He had been in the habit of allowing the boy just so much time to bring him his supper and return home. Last "Wednesday evening the boy was a few minates late in returning home. "When he arrived from work at 3 O'clock in the morning and learned of the boy's 'tardiness he took the little fellow from bed and whipped him till his lees and back were raw. The Humane Agent made an investigation, and had him arrested. As it was his first offense and on promise that he would treat the hoy kindly, he was left off by paying 20 and costs. REPUBLICAN W0BKBBS MEEl . "The largest Session of the County Com mittee Since the Campaign Opened. The regular weekly meeting of the Rs pnblican Connty Committee was held in Council chamber yesterday. The attendance was larger than at any meeting since the opening of the campaign. Chairman Gripp announced that he expected every member of the committee to be present at Old City Hall next Wednesday to hear Congressman Keed, of Maine. He said the hall had betn so arranged that 3,000 could be seated, and he desired some 300 vice presidents to fill positions on the platform. He asked that the prominent citizens of each district, es pecially the country districts, be named as vice presidents. He urged every member 10 woric to get tne people out to hear Jilr. Beed's initial Dubllc speech here. The Chairman also called attention to the meetings to be held at MansGeld on Thurs day, when several city clubs will attend, the meeting at Turner Hall, Butler street, on Tuesday, when John Dalzell speaks, and the McKeesport meeting on Tuesday week. Next the Chairman called attention to the lmDortance of learning how to vote at the voting schools established in various locali ties. He said the County Commissioners had agreed to IdSj the booths to any one who asked for them, .and he urged the mem bers to set tbem up in their several districts. Captain Sid Branff, of Allegheny, stated that the party was working in harmony there and expected the usual majority. Oh, what stacks of underwear Solomon 4s Buben are showing. They have tbem from the low but reliable grades up to the finest imported silk. Looking Alter Tour Furs Tays handsomely. If thoy show signs of long service bring them to No. 707Fenn ave nue, where tbey can be re-shaped, Te-dyed, cleaned, etc., and all this at a small ontlay or cash. Tour fur garments will look as good as new after I have handled them. Wm. Grabowskt, Practical Furrier. 707 Penn avenue. Tbi pants department of Solomon Euben comprises everything imaginable in the line of trousers. All can bo fitted. The long and tbin, as well as tbe short ana stout. Sohmer Pianos Sohmer Pianos. The best because tbey last n lifetime. To be bad at the music store of J. M. Hoffmann & Co., 637 Smlthfleld street. SOLOKOK ft Bubeic's mlzhty stock of over coats has amazed tbe puhllo. As one ex pressed himself: "Here is the plaoe to get your overcoat." Tbi solid stiver teaspoons at sS per set are the finest offered anywhere. Go to Scein mann's, 105 Federal street, for the best. Solokov ft Rubih'j pants department can not be equaled for the magnitude of stook and diversity of styles. Every garment new. tlft-Beanttful solid gold ladles'. Wg-ln watches at Btelamannjs, 1M Federal street. 1892.-; 14 Tf- RESULT OF CARELESSNESS. Charles DeConrse Had His Bight res; Badly Crushed in the Anderson Elevator A Drummer Polled the Bope Before the Boy Was Inside. Charles DeConrse, tbe colored elevator boy at the Anderson, had his right leg crashed yesterday, the resnlt. of the care lessness of C L. Minshall, a Cincinnati drummer. Minshall got on the elevator to go to his room on the 'third floor. He thoughtlessly pulled the rope, supposing the boy was all right. DeConrse was clos ing the door, and the sadden start threw him of! bis feet. The.right leg was still out of the car, and it caneht between the ele vator and the first floor. The limb was frightfully mangled from the knee to the hip. and later was amputated at the Homeo pathic hospital. Minshall, it appears, did not discover the boy's peril until he was aroused by the poor fellow's cry of pain. Then the drummer waa so badlr frightened that he could do nothinsr. When the elevator was brought down Minshall sank into a chair exhausted. His face was ashen and his eves Tolled wildly, Near him lying on the floor of the rotunda, writhloz in , pain, was the poor colored boy. A crowd gathered around the injured lad and he was soon taken to the hospital. Minshall went to the Central station and gave his name. His mental suffering 'was sad to behold. He walks to his room now, and it is doubtful if he can ever be indnced to enter an elevator again. He is a quiet roan, and the clerks of the hotel who know him well give him a good reputation. DeConrse is about 21 years old, and hails from Baltimore. Late last evening he was resting easy. ABE HAVING HABD TIMES. Sharpsbnrg Soeak-Easles Must Close or They Will Be Prosecuted. Burgess Dethlips, of Sharpsburg, has issued a notice to all speak-easy proprie tors to close up or they will be prosecuted. The majority of them are located on Sec ond, Third and Bridge streets, and it is said that one or two of the larger ones sell more beer than the'licensed saloons of the town. So much complaint has been made recently that the Burgess is determined to stop all illegal sales within the limits of the town. INVITED TO LECrUBE. Joseph D. Weeks Will Address the Seniors and Juniors on the Tax Question. Joseph D. Weeks, editor of the American Manufacturer and Iron WorM, has accepted an invitation from Prof. J. Q. Adams to deliver a lecture before the seniors and juniors of the University of Pennsylvania on taxation. His subject will be the "Tax Commission; Its Organization and Work." Mr. Weeks expects to deliver the lecture next Wednesday or Thursday. Whatever Ton So, Look over your furs now. Wh lie yon can be J served on snore notice now, sucu cannot ue the case later on, when tbe rushhas set in. Bring yonr lurs without further delay. I will reshape, redye, or simply clean them whatever is needed. But tbey will look like now earments again, and it will cost you only a trifle. ' Wjr. Gkabowskt, Practical Farrier, 707 Penn are. It is getting cold do not put it off any "longer buying an overcoat lor yourself or boy. Solomon & Knben have thousands of tbem. Diamond studs, rings, lace pins, earrings. Stelnmann's, 1C5 Federal street, the place for genuine bargains. Doti't fail to see Solomon ft Bnben's splendid assortment of trousers. Ton will find grades, qualities and finish equaled only by the best merchant tailors' product. Extra sizes a specialty. . $ ii n mnr n No word in the English tongue means more that is endearing than the little word "Home." It is rich with sacred recollections. Joyful in present pleasures and happy in anticipation of future delights. John Howard Payne, in his immortal song, sings of it as "Home, Sweet Home," "Be it erer so humble" but John Howard Payne probably never dreamt of the possibilities of a home established under such advantageous conditions as those afforded by MURPHY BROS. CO., RELIABLE INSTALLMENT HOUSE, ' NO. 27 SEVENTH STREET, NEAR PENN AVENUE. By our system of EASY PAYMENTS no home need be Humble nor even Plain. By a policy of liber ality, unequaled by any other installment house in Pittsburg, we have solved the probkm of BUYING MUCH ON LITTLE MONEY. We have demonstrated to the people that well-made goods at low prices, on long terms 'and small first payments, of credit, are our special features. We help to make MODEL HOMES not by gift enterprises or other doubtful means, but byr jelling ota patrons honestly made goods. H Stoves and General Home Furnishings AT LOWEST PRICES. SMALL PAYMENTS. It is easy to make assertions on fullest detail to give the best-made house in Pittsburg, and JLSSTJK,Ei DPOSITIVE SA.TISFJLOTI01sr, Hundreds of patrons will testify to the truth of these statements. We have become known as the ONE PRICE! We offer a stock unrivaled in variety. $ 12 WORTH 50 cts. CASH, 50 eta. WEEKLY $ 25 WPRTH. .' $1.00 CASH, $1.00 W UriiKT,-? $ 50 WORTH $2.00 CASH, $2.00 WEEKLY $ 75 WORTH $2.50 CASH, $2.50 WEEKLY $100 WORTH :.-.$3.00 CASH, $3.00 WEEKLY INSPECTION INVITED. NO ONE URGED TO BUY. , COURTESY TO ALL CALLERS. A PLEASURE TO SHOW GOODS. . lNVfc.Si IUATS7 ribHUKh, YUU fUHbtlftSt. mm cvcreii tarn t uun 3i7iE.m vviimim -'', ,vrzf n-'sv i ' 'jt"mbb9 r NEW ADVERTISEMENT. TljLE PENNY LA FOR THE RAINY DAY Might just as well stay dry if it isn't properly invested LOOK TO SAFETY, but don't be so hide-bound in your conservatism that you-won't know a good thing when you see it A SAVINGS BANK IS A, GOOD THING, but they have been known to fail. STOCKS AND BONDS they're good v things, but Land Is the Best of All. It can't run away. It can't default If your v location's right and the price within reason don't worry; land will make you rich. Speak ing of location, there's no new town better located than prosperous KENSINGTON On Allegheny Valley .Railway. 18 miles from Union Depot Pittsburg. We own the property and are busy developing it On June 1, 1 89 1. it was farming land; to-day, 16 months later, it is an INDUSTRIAL CENTER, has 7,000 POPULATION, its workers are paid more than $100,000 in WAGES per month. Its GREAT FAC TORIES are in operation, others are being built and more will follow. You don't want to BUY YOUR LOT after-the ''improve ments" are( all in! Come in now. Values rise as improvements and people 'come in. KENSINGTON has every resource to sup port the new population. Call at the office of IE KENSINGTON If fiOMNT CO., 1 No. 79 Fourth Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Get FREE TRANSPORTATION to Ken sington and return. Investigate, consider, and if you do you'll purchase, provided YOUR RAINY DAY PENNY AWAITS SAFE AND PROFITABLE INVESTMENT. OC23-6S OO - munr L ns MOT paper we do more. We pledge ourselves to live up to our promises to tUmiJl stock in the market for less money and on "RELIABLE. INSTALLMENT ONE POLICY! ONE BEAUTY, STYLE and FINISH, well THESE TERMS TO crasin cpdmtimv oinnw ownwiinii ; 1111111 9 ooot?ett 9- &' -?rii more favorable terms than any otaar; HOUSE ! ii TREATMENT! made, substantial and in extenihr1 AXiL: - M- k ?&ihsssssl ' ItLssB -,':i8iss1 bsBBB '4sBBBBBt ssss .. m m 4 H -i
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