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inn the peculiarly virulent attuse to which
schoolmasters are subjected While serving
with the colors. The younger Prussian
officers are accused of exhausting their am
ple stock or billingsgate whenever a school
roaster comes before them for drill, ana of
taking exceptional means of degrading them
in the eyes of other recruits. The organ of
the Prussian schoolteachers describes in its
last number the experience ol IS school
masters while serving with the 'colors lasf
month. One day. in the presence of the
whole regiment, a young lieutenant ad
dressed the 23 gentlemen as follows: .
You lubberheaded schoolmasters will do
well to take special pains, now, or I will
stretch your sheepshanks nntil the fat runs
out of them." Later on the same day the
lame officer walked up to a portly member
of the schoolmasters' company nnd loured:
"Well, you fat beast, Co you want to lounge
tbont and get fatter here."
A tew days alterwara, during parade, an
other officer standing near the schoolmaster
recruits shouted to a comrade: "To-day 1
met a stupid brute of a schoolmaster, Mho
saluted and then stared at me like uu ox at
a barn door." Then, turning to the schoo'
masters, the officer added: "I cannot tirili
you, your snouts stick out so terribly. You
can tall; and talk, but you are the stupidest
lot of blockheads I ever bad the misfortune
to look at."
A Bare list or Fet Xames.'
The periodical then gives a list of tho epi
thets which one of the unfortunate 23 pre
served in his diary as specimens of the
names applied to him by officers during
drill. The list is arranged alphabetically,
and would do credit to Rabelais. In it are
found the expressions '"rhinoceros," "boar
liound," "canton," "sheepshead," "devil,"
and some 50 or 60 more.
"Interesting experiments in training war
dogs are in progress on tire Tempelhofer
and Brix. The work is done by non-commissioned
officers, under the occasional
supervision of a lieutenant. The system of
training is elaborate and difficult, and often
enough the results are utterly unsatis
factory. But a small percentage of the dogs
tried are accepted for military service,
and of those accepted the majority prove
to be failures, in consequence ot the impos
sibility of suppressing their natural tend
ency to bark whenever an enemy ap
pioacbes. In the present work on the Tem
pelhofer field the dogs are taught to tegaid
black or blue trousers as German and
friendly, and red trousers as hostile. About
half of the trainers wear French uniforms,
scold the dogs in French and cuff them or
whip them. The dogs are taught thus, in a
snort time, to mstmguisn Detween f lencu
and Germans durinc daylight, and to give
the alarm whenever a French uniform
comes in sicht. They are taught to give tne
alarm whenever anybody approaches at
night, the distinction between friend and
foe then devolving upon the nearest sentry.
Dogs Trained for Messenger Service.
Training doas for messenger service has
been found to be much easier than training
tl.cm for picket duty. The couriers are
s-elected luvanably from the females, as
they aie quicker and less likely to loiter
along the road. A sergeant at Templehofer
field told a reporter that his dogs bad
learned to hide behind hedges or to crouch
out of sight in ditches w nenevcr anybody
cui-ie along the load, and then to continue
their journey with renewed speed as soon as
the danger of detection was 07. The mes
senger dog wears a light iron collar with a
t-it-.nl 1 l,ag attached for the dispatcher
The sicatcst difficulty, the sergeant said,
bad been fouud in accustoming the dogs to
artillery. At the first discharge of cannon
usually thev bolt. After having onco been
accustomed to the reports of firearm', how
ever, he -aid. the dogs weio the most cour
ageous soldiers, and ran without quailing In
thfl thickest of tho tight.
Ihe Geiman spitz has been found most
available foi the service, on account ot Its
intelligence and endurance. The best color
lor facilitating the concealment of the mes
senger dog has been found to be grav, and
therefore gi-ay-hairod dogs are selected
whenever practicable. A good many Scotch
collie- have also been pressed into the serv
ice, and a few St. Bernards This latter
vaiietv is employed exclusively by the Red
Cioss Field Service, and hence "it is asserted
that in tho next war there will be no possi
liilitv that anv wounded will be overlooked
on the battlefield.
A Fakir Ilakes in Fat Fees.
The medical profession of Berlin Is greatly
siiated by tho presence of Golam Ivader,
an Indian oculist, w ho says he can make the
blind see. Golam Kadcr has established
himself in a room in the Friedrichstrasse,
audtheio he displays himself daily, amid
Oriental splendor ot apparel and lurniture, 1
i srrtar cronus oi persons wuo nave
l'rnulit blind lriends for treatment.
t'tla in ICader says lie has a diploma from a
-umersity in Singapore, but nobody has
been aide to learn anything lurtlmr about
the diploma or university. The physicians
oitiiecity and many newspapers demand
that tus police ai rest Golam Kader as an
impostor. Meantime Golam ICader is le
ceiviug lees as last as he can take them in.
in tho litigation between the Xorthern
.Sil.ige Association and the North German
l.ioi-d, as legards the wrecked steamship
E.dei, the couit has ordered tho steamship
cni.ipani to pay over 257,300 marks, with in
terest at 10 per cent since last April. The
condition is imposed, however, that only
the L'idci and the gloss Ireizht can be dis
trained. Each side in the litigation must
pn its on u costs. The contention of the
fealtaje Company was that the whole prop
rt of theAoith German Lloyd could be
let led on for the money. The North German
J. tend contended that only the ship and
gi oss cargo could be touched The decision,
theiefoie, was a partial victory for the
steamship ow ners. The wreck of tho Eider
will be sold at Southampton, probably So
t ember 29 Nothing like the cost of salvage
w ill be realized.
RIVER 3IEX PROTEST.
They Want the Old Dike at Logstown Re
paired Col. Stone Wants the Govern
ment to Buy the Allegheny 1'ostofflce
Site at Once.
Congressman W. A. Stone went to Wash
ington last evening with a committee of
cral "nen to urge the Chief Engineer of
Itivers to repair the old dike at Logstown
rather than build a new one according to
Major Stickney's plans. The latter is a
stubborn man and inclined to have his own
way.
Ills projected dike is an experiment, but
be guarantees that navigation will not be
Intel fared with. The old dike was a success,
and tliis is why the mermen want it le-
.ailed. The committee lelt over thn Balti
nmie ami Ohio Uoad and consisted of
Captains John A. Wood, W. W. O'Xeil and
Jnn.es A. Henderson. Colonel Stone goes
along to introduce the navigators and lend
his influence to their cause
While in Washington ths Congressman
will visit Secretary Foster, and take up the
subject of bu iug a postoffice site for Alle
gheny. "Something ouirnt to be done at
once, continued the Colonel. "'We are not
afraid of the Democrats coming Into power,
as the appropriations for the fcito and build
iue have Deon passed. Councils selected
the location, corner West Diamond
and Ohio streets, as the best.
What Seci etary Foster should do is to
either buy the properly or proceed to have
it condemned and its value assessed by a
jiuj. 1 understand the Secretarv thought
the price asked was too high, butl am told
it has been l educed to a satisfactory limit.
It is not true that C L. Magee has a cent in
i ested in the property. A few davs ago
this fact was sent out from Washington as
the reason why the site had not been pur
chased. Mr. Magee is a director ot the Fi
delity Title and Trust Company, which is
trustee .for the woman who owns tile prop
ertv. That Is the extent of Sir. Magee's in
terest. I feel sure that something will be
done in a short time."
GLASS MEN FOE IHDIANA.
A Party of 28 Belgian Workers Headed for
Xloosier Towns.
Since the steamship companies have re
sumed carrying steerage passengers the
sight of immigrants around the Union depot
is becoming lamiliar once more. If these
foreigners do not'bring cholera germs with
them to ravage the country m the spring all
will be welL About 200 French and lialgians
reached Pittsburg yesterday bound for the
West. In the party e.-e 23 men, supposed
to be Belgian glass workers, and some or the
people that Inspector Layton tried to keep
out of the country under the contract labor
law.' The men had tickets for several glass
tonnsln Indiana. "The balance of the im
migrants left over the Ft. Wayne for the
A'orthw est.
AN IKP0EXAHI SESSION.
The Western Executive Committee of the
Charity Board to Meet.
The Western Executive Committee of the
Rate Board of Charities will meet at the
Duquesne Hotel at 10 o'clock to-morrow
morning. The object of the meeting Is to
receive applications for State aid from the
arious institutions in the western part of
Pennsylvania whoso managers think they
are entitled to a shire of tne public funds.
The State Board of Charities passes on all
such applications and reports to tb i Legis
lature, and the Western Execu e Com
mittee has been given that port of the
work originating m this viclni' The re
port must be ready for prcs' i when
the Legislature meets la -Jar
UNDERCLOSEGUARD
The Jurors in the Critchlow
Case Spend a Yery
Dull Sunday.
JUDGE KENNEDY'S CASE
To Prevent the Possibility of Any
Tampering With the Jury.
ATTORNEYS HOLD A CONFERENCE.
Discussing the Evidence and the Defense to
Ee Adopted.
HANI THTNESSES TET TO BE CALLED
The jury in the Critchlow murder case
spent Sunday in the big granite pile on the
hill. The 12 men have been prisoners,
practically kept under lock and key, since
the trial began Friday morning. They seem
to be a patient and willing set of people,
but their confinement is growing irksome,
and several times thev complained on Sat
urday of the snail-like progress being made.
Judge Kennedy agreed with them, and re
minded the counsel that time was precious
and the pressure of business in the courts
is heavy. However, the gravity of the case
is realized, and there is no disposition to
hurry up anybody.
Mr. Brennen' cross-examinations were
long drawn out, and occasionally some, of
his colleagues were heard complaining
about it, bat the little attorney is not al
lowing any point to escape that can be
turned to the advantage of his client Major
Montooth remarked in explanation that in
the first days of a murder trial the cross
examination should be thorough and is nec
essarily a little tedious, but alter the case
has progressed awhile the evidence becomes
cumulative and less time is taken in sifting
it
The Jury Carefully Guarded.
Very rarely is a jury held in the Court
House over Snnday. Such an event hap
pens only in important cases, and where a
verdict is not rendered on Saturday. The
Court and lawyers are disposed always
to get through in time for the
men to return to their families.'
So far as appearances indicate the members
of the Critchlow jury are all married.
Judge Kennedy, while he does all he can to
make life pleasant for them, is very strict
and they are not allowed many privileges.
Their meals are served in the dining room
adjoining the jury room and they sleep in
the 12 beds provided in the Court House
far such emergencies. No one is allowed
to talk to them privately and the tipstafi is
not permitted in their rooms. ' He sits out
side and the door is locked. When a jury
man want; to come out he knocks and
the door is opened. The daily papers
are religiously kept away from them.
The time was when judges looked
over the dailies and cat out euerything per
taining to the trial. The clipped papers
were then passed to the jurors, but that
rule has been abandoned.
"ot Allowed to Attend Church.
Judge Kennedy is determined in the trial
of the case that no one on either side can
find any iault so far as the conduct of the
jury while off duty is concerned. The
Judge on this ground refused a petition
asking for the privilege of going to church.
The jurors suggested that they would like
to attend the services in the jail, but this
request was denied with the other.
Judge Kennedy said it wouldn't do,
for the preacher might make gome
comment on the case. In ordi
nary murder trials, where so much
is not at stake as in the Homestead cases,
the jurors are lrequently permitted to take
their meals in a separate room in the hotel,
and an officer of the court is placed over
them to see that no tampering is done.
It became apparent to the jurors early
on Saturday that thev would have to make
the best of their cpnonement in the Court
House on Sunday. What is worrying them
now is, can they be released in time for
Thanksgiving. They are willing to give up
a Sunday, but they don't want to miss the
holiday. leather than have such a thing
happen, Judge Kennedy will hold evening
sessions. The prosecution finished its pre
sentation ol the case Saturday evening, and
the length of the trial now rests with the
Attorney Burleigh Satisfied.
District Attorney Burleigh is satisfied
w ith his work. The story of the riot from
the Pinkerton side has been told, and
Stewart, his best witness, testified that be
saw Critchlow firing a gun at the barges
from behind the barricade.
The evidence was discussed a great deal
on the streets yesterday. The testimony of
Stewart is considered damaging, but the
opinion appeared to be that at best the
Commonwealth had made out only a case of
manslaughter. It is surprising how eageilv
every detail of the trial is read by all
classes. The greatest interest is taken in
the case. It is noticed that the jury Is on
the alert, and none of the members are
caught dozing, as frequently happens in
other trials.
William Beardon occasionally creates a
ripple when be tackles a witness on cross
examination in his breezy way. lie stands
upmost of the time, by the wav, and Is al
ways a picturesque fltrure, with his Ion,; in
dex finger pointed either toward the wit
lieASor the jury. His aim was to show that
the witnesses lor the prosecution were not
disinterested, and he tiled to prove that
they are paid by tho Carnegie Company.
Once Saturday evening he produced a sen
sation by remarking audibly, "that he only
wanted the truth told." Mr. Burleigh was
on his feet in a minute and protested
vehemently against the use of such lan
guage by Mr. Heardoru A frown clouded
Jndsre Kennedy's face, and he said sternly
that he would not permit such remarks.
The Judge and the attorney had several
tilts, ana the latter furnished considerable
amusement for his colleagues.
Good School for Young Attorneys.
District Attorney Burleigh was tired out
when the court adjourned Saturday night
II o wrestled with the Garvin case for the
greater part of the week, and he said he was
getting a surlelt of murder trials. He
thought the Homestead cases would be a
good school for young lawyers, and if It
were possible he would like to turn over
some of them to the Junior members of the
bar.
The attorneys for the defense spent yes
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terday In consultation at the Mononeahola
House in the rooms of Argo and Erwln.
Major Montooth, W-J. Brennen. John F.
Cox and Thomas M. Marshall were also
present They went over the evidence
carefully, and noted weak 'places. Just
what defensive line will be followed was
not decided. Mr. Brennen, when asked aftor
the meeting what they Intended to do, said:
"We have not come to any conclusion.
We will have a good defense to make. What
witnesses we will call or how many has not
been determined. It will depend largely on
their testimony. I am Inclined to think
there will be a number, however. I don't
believe the cross-examination or the Com
monwealth will be as long as ours. Our
course was to ask a great many
questions to show the interest of the
witnesses in tho case. The Plnke,rtons,
you know, are paid swearers, and we aimed
to bring out this fact to the jury. I noticed
where one of their number, speaktng of the
detectives bclore-the Senate Investigating
Committee, said: 'They aie the scum of the
earth and 1 wouldn't believe one on oath.' I
am sorry that statement was not made a few
davs before the tiial commenced for the
information of the jurymen."
One ot the attorneys lorthe defense stated
that their objection to the drawing or the
Jury on account of irregularities in loldlng
the slips had already borne fruit, as Judge
-Ewing has Issued instructions about placing
names In Jthe wheel. The point was raised
for its effect on the Jury and pnblie. The
subject as pretty thoronghly discussed on
the streets, and surprise was expressed that
some of the tickets were folded once and
others twice. It is safe to say they will be
uniformly folded in the future.
,SIX MEN BURNED
By an Explosion of Xayiral Gas at the
Oliver Iron and Steel Company's 'Woods'
Run Mills None Are Fatally Injured
The Damage Slight
An explosion of natural gas occurred at
the Oliver Iron and Steel Company's lower
mills, Woods' Run, Allegheny, about 10
o'clock yesterday. Six men were painfully
but not fatally burned. The firm quit using
natural gas some time ago. A new con
trivance lor saving gas had lately been in
troduced, and the millwright, Michael Mc
carty, was instructed to prepare one of the
furnaces. While engaged at the -work ves
terdaywlth a gang of men the explosion
took place.
Mccarty said last night that he could not
account for the explosion. The men were
busy about the furnace. When it occurred
ono man, Charles Eosensteel, was Inside.
He said that he supposed that in working
the cap was removed, which allowed the gas
to escape. There are about 2,000 feet of the
pipe in and around the works, but it Is not
connected with the main, and McCartv
thinks the gas was what had accumulated
when shnt off.
I he Injured men are: MJohael McCarty.
millwright, burned about the hands; Jacob
Martzor, hands and face burned; John Kee
nan, hands burned: Charles Rosensteel,
hands and face burned, and two Hungar
ians, names unknown, slightly burned.
Martzof and Rosensteel were burned the
worst, hut will be able to be out in a few
days. The men were all removed to their
homes nearby and their injuries dressed.
An alarm of fire was sounded when the at.
plosion occuned. but the department did
not go into service.
IKADED A BABY FOB BAGGAGE.
Peculiar Experience of a Young Colored
Girl on a Train.
Eosy stokes, a young colored girl, walked
Into the Central station yesterday morning
carrying a year-old colored baby, for which
she had no use. Miss Stokes'"home is.at
Boanoke, Va. She has a sister living here as
a servant, and she herself 'wanted to come
to PittBburg to live. Some time ago she en
gaged to come to work for Mrs. S. S. Mar
shall, who resides on Linden avenue.
Allegheny, and on Saturday left ber home
In Roanoke by the Baltimore and Ohio road
for this city. A strange woman boarded the
train durintr the day and sat down in the
seat with Miss Stokes. She also was col
ored and can led with ber a little colored
girl. Before long the two women had be
come qnite sociable and confidential.
The stranger learned Miss Stokes' drstina.
tion. At Uarrisburc she asked Miss Stokes
if she would look a. tor the baby while sho
went out to buy it a pair of shoes, tho
child having none on Its feet Before the
stranger returned the train started and
Miss Stokes was loft with a baby on her
care traveling to a stranze city. After a
time Miss Stokes dlscoveied that a bundle
of her clothes and an umbrella were miss
ins and concluded the strange woman had
taken them in exchange for the baby. When
she arrived here she took the little one to
the police station and told her story to Ser
jeant Grav. He took the waif in and sent
word to Officer Adams, of the Hnmane So
ciety, and later that gentleman took It to
the Home for the Friendless in Allegheny.
B0TTLEBS TO MEET HEBE
Abont 500 Expected to Take the City and
Enjoy Themselves.
The American -Bottlers' Protective Asso
ciation will meet in Pittsburg this week.
The session will begin to-morrow. About
500 delegates are expected, most of whom
will come In to-day. They will bail from all
parts ofthe country. Headquarters will bo
at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. Both bottlers
of temperance and alcoholic drinks are
members of the organization. Some busi
ness will be transacted, but nothing of Im
portance. The main object Is to cultivate
good feeling among the members.
The officers of the association are scheduled
to arrive this morning. They are Secretary
William Merkhins and President Charles
Znlg, of St Louis. J. Lebkushner, or St
Louis, is Secretary or the Missouri delega
tion. Cincinnati will be well represented.
THE WHISKY CONSUMPTION.
Americans Manage to Get Away With
75,000,000 Gallons Yearly.
Emanuel Wertheimer, the Allegheny
Councilman, went to New York last even
ing. He said it was pretty generallv con
ceded that Mayor Kennedy is eligible to
succeed himself and he will no doubt be re
nominated. Speaking of the whisky business Mr.
Wertheimer said the production is about
equal to the consumption. The amount of
wnisky consumed in the 'United States
yearly is 75 000,000 gallons. Mr. Wertheimer
lauzhed and remarked that the figures were
larze, but people who could see some of the
waiehouses woq'd not be surprised at the
amount The manufacturers aim to keep
on hand about 125,000,000 gallons In bond.
LOST IN THE MOUNTAINS.
Sergeant McCnrry Ketnrns From a Yery
Eventrul Vacation.
Sergeant William McCnrry, of No. 8 police
station, returned yesterday from a week's
vacation in the mountains near Unlontown,
where he was hunting with George Trell
wyn. Sergeant McCurry started out alone
on Wednesday morning for a short trip
among the hills and gott lost. He was not
found until the evening of the next day. He
says at the time he was almost starved and
had about given up all hopes of ever seeing
home or friends again. .Ills clothes were
nearly all torn off by the underbrush, and
he caught a bad cold, from which he has not
recovered.
Snow In New York State.
C. A. Balrd, traveling passenger agent for
the Queen and Crescent road, returned last
night from a trip to New York State. He
says when he left Jamestown in the morn
ing the snow was five Inches deep and the
weather very cold. Mr. Balrd states that
the prospects ,lor Southern business this
winter are very bright
The guaranteed cure for all headaches is
Bromo-Seltzer 10c a bottle.
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A PUZZLING' TRAGEDY.
Coroner and Doctors Mystified Over
Peter Spankler's Death.
HE WAS, POISONED AND SHOT.
Chemical Analysis Required to Show
What hnded His Life.
TBE BAKER'S WYE FOR A LONDON GIRL
A mystery which is puzzling the physi
cians and the Coroner surrounds the case of
Peter Spankler. His death at the Alle
gheny General Hospital on Saturday night
was briefly noted in yesterday's Dispatch, J
out it was not until last evening tne pecu
liarity of the case was developed. Spank
ler was a well-developed, good looking
German, 26 years of age. He has only been
in this country a short time, coming from
London, where he had lived for eight years,
and made his home with John Schultz, at
the Farmers' Hotel, out at the end of East
street, Allegheny.
'Last 'Friday evening John Hoffman, a
butcher living in Reserve township, a half
a mile back ot Millvale borough, wasjlriv
ing home from market when he saw Spank
ler stagger along the road and fall over
into a shallow ditch." As he was within 100
feet of his home Mr. Hoffman drove his
team into the stable and secured a lantern.
He found the young man lying unconscious
in the ditch just as he had ialleD. A silk
handkerchief was bound around his head
and he was breathing heavily.
Thought the Man Was Drunk.
Hoffman decided the young fellow was
drunk, and calling his hired men had thtm
carry him into the barn 'and make him
comfortable on a bed of straw. In a few
hours, supposing the effects of the liquor
had worn off, Mr. Hoffman endeav ored to
arouse Spankler. He was surprised to find
the man was in worse shape than he ore,
and in pulling the handkerchief from his
head, saw a gaping wound over the right
eye.
Burgess Reed, of Millvale, was summoned,
and he, arranged to have spankler sent to
the hospital. With him was sent a pint
bottle or a white liquid resembling water,
none of which had been used, and a seven
shot revolver, with two emnty chambers,
was found in. his pockets. It was nearly
midnight when the patient reached the
hospital. The physicians found the wound
on the forehead had been prodnced .by a
bullet In extracting It they found it had
not fracturod the skull, and was not le
sponsible tor his dying condition. A,
iurtner examination satisneu tnem opanx
ler was suffering from an overdose of opium,
but lift i2tri Tint resnnnd to treatment for
that poison. Ho died without recovering j
consciousness Saturday night
Killed by a Mysterious Poison.
An autopsy was held on the body by the
hospital physicians yesterday to determine
the cause of death, but it only mystified
them further. An analysis of the dead
man's stomach will be required to establish
the real cause, except that it was by poison.
The stomach contained little of anything,
but there was a Uple clear through the tissue,
which had evidently been caused by a strong
ncld. What this acid was the doctors don't
know. There weie no symptoms of opium
poisoning visible after death, yet the ante
mortem symptoms pointed to opium as the
cause.
Spankler was a baker. There Is a romance
in his life or which comparatively little is
known. John schultz, with whom he has
lived since comimr to till connty, waa a
native ofthe same town in KreisKreuznacb,
Germany, whore Spankler was born, and
knew his familv well. Since Ills coming
here recently Schultz wonld accept no pay
from Spankler because he had been unable
to secure employment The young man
was not anxious to find work, spendingmost
of his time wandering through the country
district back or Allegheny.
He Xioved a London GlrL
He spoke several times of a young girl he
had fallen in lovo with in London, but who
had ceased to correspond with him, and he
was anxious to return to see her. Some time
ago he wrote to his mother in Germany for
$400, presumably to enable him to make the
trip. Tho'inoney did not come. Hehad
been expecting it lor two weeks. purlng
that time he became melancholy ana, while
he told few ofthe details in connection with
his love affair, frequently referred to it
Last Tuesday afternoon he left the house
remarking to Mrs. Sehnltz that he believed
he would shoot himself. She thought he was
Joking and thought nothing further about
it until she heard or Ills death yesterday
morning. None of his friends ba4 seon
Spankler after he loft Schultz's hotel on
Tuesday. Mrs. Schultz cannot believe the
young man took his own life, although she
admits the bullet wound on the forehead
looks like it. The Coroner is pnzzled over
the. case, and Intends to investigate thor
oughly to ascertain where the young man
was from the time of his disappearance
until he was found dying by the roadside.
ON THEIE MUSCLE.
The Police on Saturday Night Encounter
Several Tough Prisoners.
The cool, crisp weather of Saturday seemed
to have put a number of men on their mus
cle. Fights were frequent on thestteetsand
in the' barrooms. 'William Kreller, while
intoxicated, about 11 o'clock Satui day night
tried to break into a house on Lacock street.
Being caught in the act by Policeman Sutler
he struck the officer and kicked him in the
stomach. He wasHned $25 and costs.
William Boddy and John Powell got into
a drunken fight on East Diamond street,
and when Policeman Sezarth attempted to
arrest them they both turned on him and
knocked him down. "The officer sot up, nnd
by freely using his mace on the heads of his
assailants soon made them willing to be ar
rested and taken to the lockup without re
sistance. They were each fined $25 and
costs.
Watson Hamilton and John Schultz went
into the maiket house shortly before 11
o'clock Saturday night, and undertook to
run the place to suit themselves. When
Officer Lang tried to ariest them Schuliz
struck him in the face with a. large fish.
Schultz Mas fined $25 and costs, but Hamil
ton was let on by paying the costs.
Martin Auction and John Kay wood bad
an altercation in Dugan's saloon, on Penn
sylvania avenue, Saturday night, and Kay
wood was knocked dow'n. Anction paid a
fine of $10 and costs and Kay wood was dis
charged. Lewis Fridel and John Kenning
each paid $5 and costs for fighting on Fed
eral street George Jones, ot Sheffield street,
went borne about 2 o'clock yesterday morn
ing badly intoxicated, and beat and abused
his wile and children in a brutal manner.
He was arrested and confined in the lockup,
and having no money to pay his fine of $25
and.costs was sent to the woikhouse loi'6J
days.
At the Twelfth ward station house there
were also quite a number arrested for fight
ing. A mil Heuck, John Rife, Adam Uor
mack and Steven Nobel were fined $3 and
costs each for quarreling on Fourteenth
street. James Kamka and Frank Bolish
were arrested lor fighting on Penn avenue.
Etmka resisted and kicked Officer Kelly lu
the stomach, for which he was fined $10 and
costs, while Bolish was released upon the
payment or $5 and costs.
Mtohael Faugh was given 30 days in the
workhouse lor fighting on Eleventh street
Dad Bodkin was arrested for hitting a man
named John McCune over the head with a
beer glass in McCoy's saloon. He was fined
$20 aud costs. James Murray was given 30
davs to the workhouse lor acting disorderly
in Hazel's restaurant on Water street and
breaking dislies.
INSTRUCTING SWITCHMEN.
John Downey Says Strikes Fail Through
Lack of Interest
John Downey, of the Switchmen's Broth
erhood, was in tbe city yesterdoy. He
Attended a meeting ofthe local lodge and
explained some, changes made in the con
Btltutlon. Mr. Downeg said the affairs of
tho order "are quiet and the' switobmen
have not had any trouble since the Buffalo
Talking about the settlement of the
Homestead difficulty he said: "The failure
of so many strikes is not due to tbe power
-of money or the use or Finkertons, but
Tack of interest on the part of the working
people, iv ny, coper cenioi tne population
is made up of tbe laboring classes, and they
surely ought to be able to control the other
15 cent The workmen do not realize their
strength, and they must pull together before
they will win." t
p .
Salvatioh Oil is a certain cure for head
ache, toothache, earache, etc Only 23 cents.
- a Scandal htsoho. -
Serious Charges Against a Prom lnent Bus"
ness Man's Yonng Wife A Weil-Known
Heal Estate Agent In the Case She Is
Locked Up.
Mrs. Ida Matheis, the young. wife ot a
wealthy Soho butcher, is a prisoner in Cen
tral station charged by her husband with a
serious offense. A well-known real estate
agent, who Is concerned In the case, was also
arrested on a similar charge and is out on
$1,000 ball. . i
The arrests weie made on Saturday after
noon at the request or Mr. Mathels, who had
followed his wife to a house- on Fourth ave
nue, near Grant street, and then notified the
police. Detectives Robinson and Fitzgerald
went to the house, and going to a room on
the second floor, forced open the door and
found tho couple within. They wbto arrest
ed at once. The hearing will take place this
a ternoon. The real estate agent gave his
name as G. W. Westroth, aud the police will
not give any other. '
Mrs. Mathels is about 130 years of aze and
her hushaud neaiiv twice as old. She is his
second wife. His first died a few years azo.
Not longafterwaid he wentto Europe and
in Germany met bis. wife. She claims she
objected strenuously to being married to a
man so much her senior, but her parents in
sisted and she was (orced to comply with
their wishes. '1 hey weie united at once
and she came homo with him. From the
first their lelations were not of the ideal
sort More than six months ago a baby was
born to Mrs. Mathels. Since that time tho
couple occupied separate apartments.
Mr. Mathels is one of the most prominent
Hebrews in the city and his meat business is
probably the laigest. Ho has several grown
children, two o his sons beim; associated
with him in business. Yesterday ho caused
his wife to be supplied with meals from a
downtown restauiant hut declared his In
tention of punishing her for lierlndlsctetion.
A BAILB0AD E0BB0B AVERTED.
An Express Train's Path Blocked by a
Crowded Electric Car.
A terrible accident was averted in Mc
Keesport Saturday night by the engineer of
the Washington express on the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. As -an 'electric car was
crossing the railroad tracks at Fifth avenue
and Locust street the trolley escaped from
tho wiie and tho car came to a standstill
directly across the westbound track. The
car wits filled with people, mostly women.
In tho momentary silence following the
stoppage of the car the roar of the express
as she thundered down toward them caused
every face to blanch. Belore the frightened
occupants of the car could move or-oven
give expression to their fear; the train
swung around the sharp curve at thatpoint
and the headlight or the locomotive hot 100
feet away met their view. A panic followed.
Each passenger attempted to escape-first.
The women screamed and all struggled to
get away from what seemed lmpendinir de
struction. In a moment the danger was all over. The
engineer had seen the imperiled car and
made a mightv effort to stop bis swift
moving train. The pilot was Just eight reet
from the car when the wheels of the big"
engine ceased to levolve. Barring a few
bruises caused by the wild rush to escape,
not one aboard the car was hurt.
TEAVELIKG IN SIYLE.
A Runaway Boy From Altoona Canght on
the Chicago Llmlted.
Willie West, a 12-year-old boy, ran away
yesterday from his home in -Altoona, and
was arrested here on the Chicago limited
last evening. The youngster bought a ticket
to Pittburg, and was traveling in great
style. His father is an engineer in the air
brake department of the Altoona' shops.
About a ball hour before the limited arrived
Special Agent Houshton received a telegram
from the father describing the boy's hatand
coat He had no trouble in picking him out
irom among the passengers.
Willie was locked np in Central station,
and his father will take him home to-day.
The boy when caught had $1 10 left He was
nicely dressed, aud refused to say wny he
had run aw ay.
DELATED BY WBECKS.
A Bad Collision Between Two Coal Trains
on the Panhandle.
The express from St Louis was three
hours late last evening, having been,delayed
by a collision between two coal trains near
Newark. It was a very serious affair, but so
lar as could be learned nobody was injured.
The engines came together with a rush,
wrecking a number of cars and scattering
the coal over the tracks. The engineers and
fiiemen jumped 1 1 time to save themselves.
LThe expi ess train was run back to Newark,
where the passongers took supper.
.The way train from the East was two hours
behind time also. Both these trains bring
the newspapers from East and West The
Union depot was crowded all evening with
disappointed people, waiting for the Sunday
Journals.
TIED HIS HOBSE IN WATER,
John Scanlon Will Be Charged "With Cruelty
to Animals To-Day.
A horse was found yesterday by the police
standing in 21 inches of water in the exca
vation being made for a church, corner
Center and Liberty avenues. The poor
brute had been tied Saturday afternoon,
and was suffering from the cold. It was
removed to Dr. Emmerling's stable. John
Scanlon, a contractor and the owner, soon
ai rived, when ho threatened to sue the
officers lor taking the horse without his
consent. He was told to shut up, and Hu
mane Agent O'Brien will be asked to charge
him with cruelty to animals this morning.
Scanlon claimed the horse was sick, and he
intended to cure it by keeping it in the
water lor 24 houis.
Held a Ratification Meeting.
The Democrats of Greentree borough held
a ratification meeting Saturday night on the
place of August Haller. The Young Men's
West End Cleveland Club, escorted by the
Iron City Band, marched to the place and a
number of citizens of the West End went in
carriages. Speeches wero mado by Patrick
Foley and August Haller, music was furn
ished by tho band and le'res'iments were
seived. The West End club did not return
until an early hour j esterday morning.
Hurt in a Runaway.
George Pngert a wellidiiller, was driving
down West Carson street Saturday after
noon, when his horse took fright at a train
passing on the Panhandle above the street,
and started. It turned tbe corner, and on
Main street collided w ith a coal wagon be
longing to Dan McDonald. Pagert was
thrown out his head was cut, and he was
hurt aBout the back. Tbe buggy was broken
so it will never be of any further use, and
the horse was cut about tne legs. Pasert
was ablo to ride to his homo in. Char
tiers. A Much-Wanted Man Captured.
Steve Fan'ion was arrested last night by
Special Officer Unterbaum. A month ago
he got into a fight at Soho with a man
named Mallet and Patrich Lynch. Tbe
former had a part of bis nose shot off by
Fannon, who at the same time pounded a
hole in Lynch's bead with a stone. Charges
of aggravated assault and battery and
felonious shooting were made against him
befoie Magistrate Uyndman.
PEOPLE COMING AND G0INf
K. J. "Wymond, of Aurora, and Tobias
Bluinenthal, of East Liverpool, registered at
the Monongahela House Inst night
C. H. Balsley. ot Connellsville, E D.
Miller, and J. C.'Weller, or Somerset, put up
at the Central last evening.
John J. Sullivan, of Warren, and George
L. Pearson, ot New Castle, are stopping at
the Anderson. .
Hiss Alice Raymond, the cornetist, re
turned to her home in Washington last
evening.
D. B. Doty, of Greensbure. was in the
city yesterday.
James O'Neil, the actor, is at the Seventh
Avenue Hotel.
Pittsburgers in New York.
Hew York, Nov. 20. 5pectaZ. The follow
ing Pittsburgers are legistered here: II. W.
Andrews, Gilsey; E, K. Bennett, W. Hamil
ton, Westminster; W. J. Charleton, G. Ham
ilton, G. D. Heisey, H. P. Warden, Imperial;
W. E. Chessman, Morton; G. E. Crone, G. D.
Ueisur, Grand; K. G. Evans, H. H. Wllkow
sky, Metropolitan; S. N. Liter, Westminster;
J. M. Hyde. F. Lewis, Sturtevant; C V.
Krautti Hoffman; J. L. Lewis, A. Menjou,
Holland: J. Ludwhr. H. W. Willson, St Ste
phens; O. Miller, Kormandie; C. C. ilarasav,
Murray Hill; L. C. Noble, Marlborough: J.
Steinberg, Holland: J. P. Tlndle. St James:
A. H. Chllds, Miss Singer, 1'ifth Avenue.
PAYING 'QUIET CALLS.
The Police Visit'a Number of Speak
Easie3 Yesterday.
BEINNIE DEVINE WAS ON THE LIST.
Lizzie Simmons, Who Dispensed
Select, Is Not Overlooked.
to the
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OTHERS WHO PAT $100 AND TRIMMINGS
All over the city yesterday and late Sat
urday night the police were keeping their
eyes open for speak-easies. Their efforts
were rewarded, and a number of these illi
cit dispensers are in a fair way to spend the
winter months at Claremont.
The fourteenth ward is plentifully sup
plied with these quietly-conducted dram
shops. Saturday night the efforts of De
tective Nick Bendel, Lieutenants Duncan
and Cramer and a half dozen policemen
were directed against these law-breakers.
Brinnie Devine has been sort of a king
among speak-easy keepers, and his; place on
Bates street has been long envied by
all his competitors. Brinnie has met
his Waterloo, however, and Bhortly
will have to stand trial in court The offi
cers made -this their objective point, but
made the raid too early fn the evening to
'catch many customers. It was before 9
o'clock that the posse sailed 'down upon
Brinnie's shop. His business house is a
two-story building with a finished base
ment and at the rear there is a one-story
shed. The salesrooms are in the basement,
and guests are admitted through the shed
door.
A Boy Acts as Lookout
The officers quietly gathered in the rear
ofthe place, bdt their movements were 'not
cat-like enough. A boy, who is connected
with the house, either heard them coming
or was on the sued roof as a sort of a look
out. At all events, he was there, and had a
p'entiful supply of cobble stones.
When the attncklng party tried to
enter the building the "lookout" com
menced dropping rocks down- in their
midst. One of the stones played
catch with Detective Bendel's mous
tache as it descended. The officers all got
into the shop without being hurt, and in his
barroom found Brinnie ana John Murphy.
The latter. Lieutenant Duncan says, is a
"runner," or a man who circulates among
the boys and drums up trade for the house.
A good Sunday trade must have been ex
pected for the oar was well stocked. There
were 16 eighths and IS. quarter barrels of
beer, beside a barrel of poi ter, ,whlch was on
tap, whilo a bnise ice chest was well filled
w lth liquors. The basement was fitted up
exactly like a saloon. Along one side of the
place was a regularly constructed bar, rail
ing and all. The beer was drawn from
spigots and the numerous other flttinzs and
trimmings were there, even to a bountifully
supplied lunch counter.
Brinnie was In the lockup last night,
but the police said the"place was dolng'a
good business even in his absence.' It was
not disturbed, but will be formally closed to
the public, later.
Sometimes Convenient to Be Fat
Mrs. Lizzie Simmons came in tor a share
of the attention Saturday night Lizzie is
a rather well-constructed lady, weigh
ing 2J0 pounds, who has been en
tertaining a few choice fiior.ds
at her home on Neville street She was
quite particular to whom she gave liquid
refreshments. Licutenaat Duncan" rapped
softly on her back door and Instantly there
came a feminine, "Whose thereT"
John,"answered the Lieutenant
"John who?" came from the inside of the
door.
"Oh, you know, Lizzie: don't talk so loud,
the neighbors will hear," was the reply.
Lizzie opened the door several inches and
caught sight of brass buttons," then closed it
with a bang. Sbe threw herself against the
door and Lieutenant Duncan could not
budge It One by one the officers came to
his assistance, but it was not until five big
policemen used their united strength that
the door was forced open. Lizzie was in sole
control of the house, and she was taken to
the Fourteenth ward station. There were
about a dozen cases of beorand considerable
liquor m the shop. Mrs.,Simmons was fined
$100 and costs. '
Mrs. Annie Liner, who trades at 737 Forbes
street was another victim. It cost her $100
and trimmings to settle with Judge Hynd
man yesterday mor.ilng.
Last night Mrs. Annie McCnllough, the
proprietress of a place on Forty-ninth street,
was arrested. Bridget Sparrow and Ben
Crib were also secured after some resist
ance. VICTIMS OF A EAID.
Magistrate Leslie Deals Ont Some Heavy
Fines on Offenders.
Magistrate Leslie handled 18 cases yester
day. Police Caplain Brophy Saturday night
raided tbe gambling house or F. H. Brown,
in Almond alley, and arrestad the proprie
tor and seven visitors, Dick Carter, James
Miller, Warner Grade, Sam Davis, Fred
Mumell, Thaddeus Hall and Bobert Booker.
Brown was fined $25 and costs, and the rest
with tho exception of Davis, who was dis
charged, weie fined J and costs each
John Meenan was fined $10 for beating his
mother. Thoma McfJIImi got a dose of $50
lor kicking an officer in the stomach. James
Smith was fined $.15 for smashing a buggy.
Fred Dechtel, a 15 vear-old boy, was picked
up as a vagrant. lie IS out of Morganzaon
parole. The case was held over.
The Mnslc Made Him Mad.
John Saskocb, while passing along Mc
Kean street last night, heard Frank Savoc
playing a tunc on a concertina. Not liking
the music, he went in nnd struck Savoc.
The latter smashed him in return. Saskoch
got a battered face and into the station
house for his pains.
Burned by not Metal.
By the overturning of a ladle containing
hot metal in Painter's Mill yesterday,
James Cooner, a helper, was so badly
burned on the riirbt root that he required
medical attention before being removed to
his home.
Under the Car "Wheels.
Coroner McDowell was notified last night
Patrick Conway had been killed by a rail
road train, at McEecsport, Saturday nteht.
He was 31 years oi age, and leaves a wife in
Ireland.
JOHN J. FBEUND'S
Popular Store on the Sonthside Winter
Garments for the Ladles.
The "Commercial Palace," corner Seven
teenth and Carbon streets, Southside, is a
busy place these days, and John J. Freund,
the genial proprietor, is one of the busiest
meichancs in the city.. The commodious
building is completely filled with new
goods. The cloak department is especially
inviting. The large stock of ladies' and
misses' Jackets, cloaks and wraps has been
selected with great care. Fur capes, muffs
and all kinds of fur trimmings are there,
too, in gland variety. Mr. Fieand is a tire
less woiker and his knowledge of business
has been acquired through years of experi
ence. He appreciates tbe fact that tbe pub
lic buys where reliable goods are sold at
lair puces, and those dealing with Mr.
leuud can bear testimony that his margin
orpioflt is extremely low on every article
he sells. The business of tho "Commercial
Palace" has steadily grown, and to-day it is
ono of the most substantial mercantile
houses in Pennsylvania.
Mellor & Hoene Have Sold Pianos
Since 1831.
Tnelr prestige in tho trade gained by ex
perience and ripe judgment, and the superb
pianos and organs sold by them. Durable,
reliable instruments only. Cash or install
ments. Send for catalogues, etc., to 77 Fifth
avenue.
Some One Carries the Risk.
Who carries tho risk on your life? If you
are not insuied your wife and children are
carrying it If your store burns down with
out insurance, you have carried the risk
and Have to bear the loss. If you die with
out insurance your family has to bear the
loss. Don't let them carry the risk any
longer. They can't afford It.
Besides, you get your benefits in 20 vears
anyway. That is, 11 you insure in the Equit
able Life Assurance Society.
Edward A. Woods, Manager,
51G Market street, Pittsburg.
Small in size, great in results: Do Witt's
Little Early Risers. Best pill for constipation
best for sick headaohe and sour stomaou.
Kmjmjmtmm
FOR THEIR WELFARE.
The Eighteenth Annual Meeting of tnefl
East Liberty Branch Y. M. C. A. Held
Last Night An Address iy GeneraLSec
retary Douglass.
- Fully 1,500 people gathered in the East
Liberty Presbyterian Church last night to
attend the -eighteenth annual meeting of
the East Liberty branch of the Young
Men's Christian Association. After the
usual opening voluntary and anthem by the
choir, Bev. J. P. E. Kumler, D. D., read a
selection from the First Psalm. Bevs. Bus
sell, Glvier and Smith also took part in the
exercises.
Tho annual report was read by Mr. Peter
Dick. During the past year 242 new mem
bers were added, bringing the total enroll
ment up to tot. Three hundred and seventy
six classes for physical exerslse,witb a total
membership of 6,337, were conducted. An
average ot 70 visitors were received each
day, make a total of 17,278. Five entertain
ments and lectnres, with- an attendance of
1,382, were held. The rooms were open 313
week days during the year ana the total at
tendance for that time was 36,730. an average
of 117 a day and an increase over last year of
15,m
'two hundred and seventy-eight books
were issued 'from the library, and 290 re
ligious meetings wero held during tbe year,
with a total attendance of 3,630. The bovs'
department is gf owing rapidly, comfortable
rooms, well managed and" well lighted, have
been provided, and the association is clear
of debt and without a cent Inthe treasury.
During tne year $1,850 has been received in
contributions aud $1,650 In membership fees,
besides $260 received from the young men
for box rent, making a total or $3,760, which
sum has been expended for the running ex
penses or the Institution.
Following the reading of the report came
an address by Mr. Walter C. Douglas, gen
eral secretar ot the Young Men's Christian
Association or Philadelphia. He said: "Tbe
Young Men's Christian Association is In
tended not lor a church but for a Christian
home, where a young man may spend his
evenings free fiom the contaminating in
fluences to be met with on the streets, in cor
cert halls and the thousand and one other
places whose doors are always open to en
saro the unsuspecting."
Bnrled Prom Ills Son's Home.
Tbe remains of John Wells, who was found
dead near the Allegheny City Home on
Saturday, will be buried from tbe residence
ol his son, Charles W. Wells, Geneva utreet
at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The Coroner's
certificate attributes the death to "heart
clot, exposure and neglect"
Pittsburg & Lake Erie It It .
Leave Pittsburg at 7:00 A. M., Central time,
arrive in Cleveland at 10.35 a. m., and Chicago
at 9.00 r. x. Leave Pittsburg at 11:15 a. xu
arrive in Buffalo at 7:30 p. M.
HUGOS & HE.
UPHOLSTERY
DEPARTMENT.
Brass and Iron Bed
steads, Cribs and Bas
sinetts. The most
reasonable prices and
the- largest collection
shown in this market.
BLANKETS.
Our own special
make, strictly all wool;
none better can be had;
white, scarlet and gray;
prices notably low.
Our i Blankets
at $5 per pair are an
extra bargain.
California Lamb's
Wool . Blankets, all
prices from $6.50 to
$30 per pair.
Chenille Table Cov
ers, handsome rich
colorings, with tassel
fringe trimmings, 500
new designs opened
this week,- $1" to $5
each.
COB. FIFTH AVE. USD MABKET ST.
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SIMEN'S DOOMING
HOE DARGAINS
Children's patent leather tip
ped spring heel shoes worth
85c, $1, at 65c, 75c and 85c,
sizes 8 to 10.
Misses' cloth top spring heel
shoes, sizes 11 to 1, at$i, reg
ular price. $1.50.
Boys' lace shoes, sizes 3 to 5,
at $1.
Men's lace shoes, sizes 6 to
11, at $r.
Ladies' Dongola button shoes
at $1.
Ladies' flannel lined shoes
at $1.
Ladies' flannel lined slippers
at $1. '
Men's fancy velvet slippers
50c
AT
G. D. SIMEN'S,
78 OHIO ST., ALLEGHENY, PA.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
The Leading
FlttsDurg, Pa
Monday, Not. 31, 'j39Ji
Dry Goods House.
JOS, HOU & COS
PENN AVE. STORES.
Greater
Bargains
IN
Dress
Goods
Than we have ever before offered largo
purchases of desirable and fashionable new
Dress Goods just placed on sale this morn
ing. In addition to the special lots below
mentioned, which we are positive are
cheaper than anything you ever bought in
the way of Dress Goods, pleaie remember
that onr entire stock of fine Imported Nov
elties, in suit lengths and individual pat
terns, are now selling away below the usual
price. Although this fact has been known
by those who have been baying here for
some time, we mention it again for the
beuefit of others who have not
This sale affords you the double advanU
age of getting exclusive styles of finer Dress
Goods and at same time getting them for
less money than yon ever heard of on equal
goods.
These bargains cannot be duplicated!
A lot of Lupin's 46-inch celebrated
French
Cashmeres,
Abont 60 pieces of them, in all the Terr
latest and most fashionable shades of green,
browns, blues and other winter colors, that
will be sold (this lot only while they last)
at the unusual price "of 75c a yard. They
have never been sold for less than 51.
Extremely stylish French
Cord
Velours,
Full measure, 46-inches wide, superior qual
ity of goods, in a choice range ofthe very
latest and most stylish colors, also at 75c a
yard, but these goods have never sold for
less than 5L50.
A lot, also, of
SGOtGh
Tweed
Effects, good styles and colon, goods made
to sell at L50 a yard, are offered this morn
ing at 75c a yard.
Complete line ofthe new winter shades in
Paris
Gords,
A very stylish new flat wide-wale Cord, 48
inches wide, made to sell at 5L25, are to
day 75c a yard.
A lot of new
Serges
AND
Cheviots
In navy blues, greens, browns, garnets and
other desirable winter colors. 42 to 44
fnches wide, at 75c, $1 and ?L25 a yard,
each grade selling much below the usual
prices.
Just to make things lively in the
BlaGK Goods
Department
"We offer this
pieces 46-inch
morning twenty-five (25)
BlaGK
s French "Wool
Henriettas
That were never put on a-retail counter
under $L50, are to-day """
$1.00
A yard .
They are goods made by the best of tha
famous French manufacturers, whose pro.
ductions are noted for their superiority of
fabric, finish and wearing quality. Don's
fail to take advantage. We cannot dupli
cate these goods when they are gone.
You have still a full choice of ihadei is
those Silk-faced, fancy-figured
Velvets,
50g
A yard worth 75c
gain in Silk
An equally good b
-Velvet
Art $f.OO.
JOS. HORNE & CO..
609-62f PENN AVE.
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