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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1889

Page

2

Finance Committee Clash with Controller Morrow Over Sinking Funds

A fierce split emerged between the city Finance Committee and Controller Morrow after his annual report. Key disputes focused on outstanding taxes, sinking funds investments, and bonds. The committee accused the Controller of unapproved investments and questioned the accuracy of his statements while defending their own handling of tax collections and fund allocations.

Finance Committee of Councils Morrow Finance Committee Keating Council Will

Woman Seeks Divorce After Severing Child Custody

A Pittsburgh area report describes a wife of Rev. Mr. McFarland planning divorce as she severs ties with one child and pursues possession of the other. She previously fled with her mother to Allegheny then followed her husband toward Ohio. She observed his departure by train and sent agents to the residence to reclaim the child in dispute.

Ohio Butler County Sene Nee

Milk War Sparks Stand Off Between Dealers and Creamery

Yesterday both sides claimed victory as 176 gallons arrived at the Fort Wayne depot with 22 tons going to the Chartiers Creamery. Dealers plan a 109 Grant street meeting to form a union, aiming for a uniform price in Pittsburg and Allegheny.

Chartiers Creamery Company Fort Wayne Allegheny Creamery Company Peter Hermes In 2 Pittsburg Grant Street

Sam Small Voices Sympathy for Pennsylvania Prohibition

Sam Small sat in the Smithfield Street M. E. Church audience during a temperance meeting and voiced deep sympathy for Pennsylvania's constitutional amendment. He urged handling the issue within the fundamental law, aligning with keeping politics separate. He cited Georgia as an example of local prohibition and warned a national defeat would delay nationwide reform. Delegates and alternates were announced for the Reds tonal convention meeting at Pittsburg March 15, listing W. C. T. O. delegates and numerous named ladies and escorts.

Sam Small Smithfield Street M. E Pennsylvania Georgia Swift Pity Ia A.M. Baflie S. E. Gemill A. F. Sryce

State Lines Railroad Company Holds Annual Meeting

The stockholders and directors met at the Baltimore and Ohio station to discuss Recommence work on the projected line from Baltimore to Uniontown. If resumed this summer the 2 mile segment will open rich coal fields and feed the B&O Pittsburg road. Directors elected include J B Washit E B Smith W T Manning Johns McCleave W M Clementa. J W Patton was named President and J Washington Secretary with W H liams as Treasurer.

State Line Railroad Company Washington Baltimore and Ohio State Line Baltimore Uniontown Eens West Virginia Aon Mosown Pittsburg Road J. B. Washit E. DB. Smith W. T. Manning Johns McCleave Pittsburg W. M. Clementa J. W. Patton J. Washington W. H. Liams

Lighted Court House Tower Impresses Beholders

The Court House tower glowed with electric light last night. Superintendent Mercer said the lamp had 200 candle power, but observers felt the glare was not the full 100 power. The view was beautiful and reminiscent of moonlight through ruined Coliseum portals.

Court House C. Mercer Coliseum

Four Day Pleasure Trip of Creighton Glass Stockholders

A combined pleasure and business excursion by Creighton Glass Company stockholders rode a West Penn Railroad special train to Ford City and Creighton. The group visited mammoth plate glass works, held a routine meeting in Creighton, and returned the same day with a luncheon on board. The trip left yesterday morning and arrived back at 7 PM, with all participants expressively pleased by the day’s industrial sights.

Creighton Glass Company Ford City Creighton West Penn West Penn Road West Penn Railroad

James Callerys Will Probate Filing Reveals Bequests

The will of the late James Callery president of the Pittsburg and Western Railroad was filed for probate. Dated February 2, 1880s, it leaves 1000 to the Little Sisters of the Poor Allegheny City, provides annual or monthly interest compounds to his mother sister Catharine Ford and sister Maryene Sean, and directs the remainder to wife Rose A. Callery with his sons James D. and V. Callery as executors without bond.

James Callery Pittsburg and Western Railroad Little Sisters of the Poor Alleheny City Catharine Ford Maryene Sean Sarah Wakeline Fearly Rose A. Callery James D. and V. Callery

Detectives sue for balance on Quinn case services

Detective G. B. Perkins sues C. G. Dixon to recover 6167. the balance claimed for detective work in the Peter F. Quinn case. The suit claims total charges for hire, cab, telegrams, hotel bills and related costs reach 1125. Perkins also sues W. T. Chaffee Poe ten ren fers for items in other cases and wiring Goatees.

G. B. Perkins C.G. Dixon Peter F. Quinn Perkins Messrs W. T. Chaffe Ee Poe

Temperance Ladies Disposed of Their Money Yesterday

The County W C T A ordered payment of 100 to B OC Christy Esq for License Court services and 200 for commemorations related to a quarterly national convention to be held at City Hall from April 24 to 27.

B. OC. Christy, Esq Ae Comenataen Aoa En Speeiaeeste

Builders' Well on Woods Farm Fails Oil Theory

Builders' well on the Woods farm drilled through sand to 38 feet of fair to medium sand but found no oil. The test aimed to prove a Southwest outlet from the Patton field, but the oil theory was not supported by the results.

Worms Work Soil In Year Through Earthworm Study

A博 detailed lecture by Prof W J Jackman of the School on earth worms describes their value to farmers as they process soil and aerate beds. Darwin's long worm experiments, worm burrow behavior, and leaf end burial show how worms fertilize and undermine stones. The Iron City Microscopical Society plans its annual soiree at Old City Hall with microscopes, slides, and displays.

Nature Iron City Microscopical Society W. 8. Jackman Darwin C. C. Mollor W. J. Prentice Gornon Ogden Pittsburg Female College Allegheny Cemetery Rom N Elery Herbert Walker

Railroad executives converge as time convention heads east

J. 3. Frey of the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railroad leads a party into Sedalia en route to New York for a railroad officials convention. A. B. Starr and C. P. Atmore accompany him with James McCrea also joining for the gathering. Freight and timetable standardization discussants, the group notes recent expansion including a Dal as to Lancaster Texas branch line, 100 miles of new steel rails, 12 new bridges and 15 locomotives.

J. 3. Frey Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad Sedalis New York A. B. Starr Fort Wayne Road Allegheny C. P. Atmore Louisville and Nashville Road Louisville James McCrea Pennsylvania Company Frey Missouri Pacific Dalas Lancaster Tex Carnegie Bessemer Works Hannibal Boggy

Accident Injures Philadelphia Broker at Traction Power House

E C Markeley and four Philadelphia brokers inspected the Citizen's Traction Company power house near the forks. Markeley slipped in the pit and burned his hand trying to grasp a hot steam pipe, sustaining severe injuries while others looked on.

E. C. Markeley W. H. Longwell A. H. Dingell James H. Harper George A. Huhn Philadelphia Citizen's Traction Company Markeley

Dam No 7 Condemnation Hearing Disputes Cost Figures

The condemnation proceeding for Dam No 7 continued with Colonel Roberts testifying a cost of 108000 dollars and treasurer William Bakewell citing 177000 dollars. The discrepancy over the dam’s value is raised as evidence closes today.

R. B. Carnahan Roberts William Bakewell Omas McGowan

Pittsburgh Freight Committee Postpones Rates Action

At yesterday’s Pittsburg Freight Committee meeting no changes were made to freight classifications rates. Discussion on recognizing Texas differential rates was postponed until after the central committee meeting held in Chicago. The outcome depended on whether action by the ree agents would be concurred with.

Pittsburg Texas Chi‘atne Ree

Warmcastle Named Likely Collector for Western Pennsylvania

A Washington dispatch reports Mr B D Warmcastie of Pittsburgh has been fixed upon as the Collector of Internal Revenue for the Western district of Pennsylvania. The dispatch notes uncertainty about the city residence and hotel stays amid the confirmation.

Washington 8. D. Warmcastie Pittaborg Pennsylvania Ube

Homeopathic Hospital year in review achievements and finances

The Homeopathic Hospital reported 1,269 treated in the year ending April 1 with 317 paying and 952 free. Peak census 111, daily average 85, death rate 5.85 percent, 8 births and 75 deaths. Free service issued 20,170 prescriptions and 1,247 marginal dressings. Receipts totaled 45,973.77 against expenses of 52,009.02. An endowment fund, with about 12,000 on deposit, is planned, aided by a 3,400 income from a roll of honor. Fidelity Trust chosen as endowment trustee.

Homeopathic Hospital Wood Street Kent School Anniing Wm. Metcalf Ladies’ Association G. L. McCoy Fidelity Trust Company George T. Purves L. H. Wizard Metcalf George Hodges J. H. Bailey D. L. H. Williams George James Boyd Frank Semple W. A. Herron George H. Anderson John W. Herron William Metcalf M. K. Moorhead George L

The New Iron Scale Proposed by Amalgamated Association

Secretary Martin of the Amalgamated Association collects scale suggestions from all lodges for a pamphlet to be mailed. A vote will determine the wage scale for next year with likely slight modifications to the present rate.

Martin Amalgamated Association

Mutual Boycott Threat Shakes Local Salesmen Union

Master Workman Ross leads Salesmen's Assembly in seeking signatures on the annual scale. Most have signed except Southside groups including John Friend John Gray N T Stuckey Hemingway McCormick and Hernardi. Ross warns that if all fail to act union men will move from local to regional assembly and urge a boycott of establishments that do not sign.

Workman Ross Salesmen’s Assembly John Friend John Gray N. T. Stuckey Hemingway & McCormick Hernardi J. Ross Boycot

Miners Idle as Reports of Resumption Proved Groundless

A Duis- Patch report claiming a quick restart at Monongahela river mines is dismissed as misinformation. All mines will stay idle and coal at present supply and demand will not resume for a year. Cincinnati and Louisville are not expected to exhaust reserves for six months.

Monongahela River StraScinnat Louisville

Tin Mining Missions to Durango by Pittsburg Group

J W Trimbath, a tin miner, left for Durango Mexico to oversee the Pittsburg and Mexican Tin Mining Company plant. The venture, backed by Pittsburg businessmen, aims to develop the Mexican tin territory. Trimbath, an experienced Cornish miner, long sought Cornwall mines and now believes these Mexican deposits are among the finest discovered.

J. W. Trimbath Durango Mexico Pittsburg and Mexican Tin Mining Company Pittsburg Trim Cornwall England

East End Enthusiasm Prompts April 30 Demonstration Plans

Businessmen and East End secret society members approve a large April 30 observance with sermons in all churches and music by a combined East End orchestra. The gathering names many groups and lists 6 finance committee members and a general committee meeting set for Saturday night at Holmes Commandery rooms.

East End Fareka Cornell, Jr. O. U. A. M EL McCull D Vision K. of P Golden Esght Patriotic Sons of America Ancient Order Knights Mystic Chain American Legion Honor Grand Army of Tars Samuel J. Holmes Peeches Rominen Akers Tiaren x Encire East End William Hates A. Batchelor Samuel Allen Eli G. Normecatt D. Coma J. Bradley William G. Gish D. Cleland E. Meyer

New Lake Huron Freight Rates Announced

The Pittsburgh and Lake Erie and New York Lake Erie and Western rail lines yesterday posted new lake rates to East Thommen points with effect on the Lithrine City St Clair and Port Huron routes. Rates shown include 0 0 0 cents per 100 pounds for several classes with iron and steel moving as fifth class in less than carloads and sixth class in carloads. The rail rates exceed lake rates by five to one cent depending on class.

Pittsbury Lake Erie New York Rine City St. Clair Port Huron Asa Ase Ie Parant Bettis Ruste Miaies Ouseaesa Sasche E Toland Stewnee

Great List Brings NYC Contracts to Skea Musical Event

Charles E Lock the musical manager visited the city yesterday with contracts from New York for a major festival at the Skea venue. Featured artists include Smee Ita Lehmann Herbert Foerster Von Dosahott and J Tenors Kalischee Perotti Obe Campascher violinists violists and conductors Jerr Anton Seidle and Carlae. The Metropolitan Opera House orchestra will join, with members from the Boston Symphony Club and Theodore Thomas orchestra.

Charles E. Lock Reales Bing Pee Skea Ae Artista Smee Ita Lehmann Herbert Foerster von Dosahott Kalischeee Perotti Pines Campascher Obe Boudix He Ductors Jerr Anton Seidle Carlae Site Montropolitan Opera House Will Ve Hoston Symphony Club Theodore Thomas’ Orchestra

Ground Broken for Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge

Ground was broken yesterday for the rapid erection of the Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge to connect the Fort Wayne and Panhandle lines at Neville and N stations. President G B Roberts of the Pennsylvania Lines gave instructions in the city last week.

G. B. Roberts Pennsylvania Lines City Ohio Fort Wi Panhandle Neville and N Stations

English Mission Plans Open at The Point in Pittsburg

A small group of Christian workers in Pittsburg aims to open mission schools for the poorer classes modeled after London missions. Led by H L Lancaster, rooms on Second Avenue will host day and evening activities including books, lectures, and Sabbath services. An English helper, L G Allanson, volunteers, with initial funds targeting $200 for furniture and rent.

Pittsburg On Mission London England H. L. Lancaster Organization of the King’s Sons Second Avenue Lancaster English Church Army King’s Sons L .G. Allanson Pitts and Ald

Real Estate Agents Debate Moving Day Change

Twenty agents meet at the Chamber of Commerce to consider shifting moving day from April to May. The group backs May 1 but debates lease terms and year ahead renewals. A committee is appointed with plans to report May 7 on landlord views and a possible real estate exchange.

Alex. Liggett Chamber of Commerce L M. Pennock D. P. Black W. Black H. D. Wilson George Schmidt Jacob Alles R. Wilson Will

Duquesne Post G A R Holds War Memorial Meeting

An open meeting of Duquesne Post No 209 G A R celebrated the surrender of General Lee. The event took place in the Union Veteran Legion hall on Sixth avenue with veterans, ladies, and friends present. Comrade C M Hea presided and remarks honored Appomattox with prayers, readings, and commemorative addresses. Apollo Quintet provided music as stories of the war times were shared.

Duquesne Post Lee The Union Veteran Legion Sixth Avenue Pittsburg Gas Company Grand Army C. M. Hea M. B. Riddle R. E. Lee Apeen Sant Edward J. Slagle Serveere Department Samuel National A. L. Pearson W. RB. Cowl Kk, Thompson BH Parkinson Appomattox Apollo Quintet J. W. Patte A. R Ain Hall Geoee

Diamond Robbery At Glass House On South Twenty first

A break in at D C Cunningham’s window glass works on South Twenty first allowed thieves to steal several diamonds and a glass cutting machine. Diamonds recovered. one accomplice, driver Cunningham, detained. Police alerted. interiors of the shop were not fully explored by the robbers.

D. C Cunningham

High School Committee seeks extra grant for janitor house

The committee urged the Central Board of Education to ask Councils for 20 feet of Bedford avenue basin property to build a janitor residence on school grounds. Mr. Phelps opposed, citing risks of open council intervention. The board set April 30 school session 8 AM to 12 PM to involve students in the inauguration centennial events.

Bedford Avenue Basin Central Board of Education Phelps Central Board Adams Nesbit Elps Washin

Boat Cuts Loose Woman Cries for Help on Allegheny River

A group of men cut loose a shanty boat at Madison Avenue moorings on the Allegheny River waking Mrs. Schwarsbeck who shouted Police Murder. John M. Andrews fired several shots to signal for aid as bystanders pursued the fleeing vessel. Police are investigating the incident.

Madison Avenue Allegheny River

One Dollar a Week Plan Forms Pittsburg Co operative

The Pittsburg Homestead Co operative Association met in Morton Hunters office and organized to offer laborers a dollar a week toward home ownership. Officers elected include Colonel J S Foster as President John E Geisenheimer as Secretary and Theodore deet naets as Treasurer with a slate of local names and supporters.

Pittsburg Ahs George P. Letehe G. W. and Me Shoner F. W. Burford Prencek W. Ball Albert Paffenbach

Extending the Valley Hopes Rail Line From Sligo to Clarion

A Clarion committee met Allegheny Valley Railroad officials to pursue extending the line from Sligo to Strattanville via Clarion. The delegation consisted of J. F. Brown A. B. Reid and Mathew Arnold who spoke with stockholders and planned to present the case in Philadelphia where directors meet next week.

Clarion Allegheny Valley Railroad Sligo Strattanville Messrs J. F. Brown A. B. Reid Mathew Arnold Philadelinese

Accidental Death Trial of H Wilson Over Monongahela Rope

H Wilson stood trial in Criminal Court for causing two boys deaths at the Monongahela House on October 11. A coroner jury found criminal negligence but the court acquitted on the murder and manslaughter charges after a ten minute jury deliberation. other indictments of involuntary term were also found not guilty with costs charged to the county. The case involved a free escape rope breaking and witnesses describing the boys’ fall.

H. Wilson James Duddy Michael J. McHugh Monongahela House Wilson John S. Robpe Thomas Marshall George C. Wilson Jaball

Judge White Opens License Court Hearings Today

Judge White resumes operations in the License Court to hear wholesale dealers and brewers with expected lively sessions. Captain Wishnurt seeks witnesses and warns of strong evidence from temperance groups against several applicants. The item blends evocation with advertisements and song-like verses.

Judge White Bite Wishnurt

Local store proclaims low prices and quality value

A storefront ad boasts no circus ads and promises low prices and high quality. It markets $10 and $12 suits, 100 styles, cutaways and sacks, plus $4 cashmere jerseys. The copy cites Kaufmanns' Cloak and a Grant and Diamond corner near the new Court House.

Kaufmanns’ C Department Cor. Grant and Diamond Sts New Court House Kaufmanns P.C.C. C

Retail Ads Highlight Bargains Across Fifth Avenue

The ad section touts Dollar Suede gloves at 65 cents at The People's Store with multiple Fifth Avenue addresses. It promotes cloak departments offering silk bound jackets at $5, wide assortments of skirts and undergarments, and mentions cash for old gold and silver at Hauch's.

People’s Store Fifth Avenue CamrBetyt & Dic Hueys & Hacer MWFS Cass Hauch’'s Fifth Ave Hauch's

Will of John Mader of Allegheny Probate Filed

The will of John Mader of Allegheny was filed for probate after a self inflicted crisis. It was written in German and dated December, and translated reads that he bequeaths his entire property to his wife Kataring who helped him acquire it. The document notes his intention to certify and record the will following his death by self harm.

John Mader Allegheny Kataringane Joseph M

Successor to President Windom Named at Tehuantepec Meeting

Colonel James Andrews arrived home from New York and said a meeting would be held within two weeks to elect a successor to Secretary Windom. A railroad man will likely be chosen.

James Andrews New York Tehuantepec Shi Ieee Ie Hansen Windom

Rasdall Club Social Complete Lineup

The Rasdall Club announces a social tomorrow night featuring performances by T. J. Fitzpatrick Basil Brenen Frank Melda F. W en and J.8 Murray who will sing selections.

Rasdall Club T. J. Fitzpatrick Basil Brenen Frank Melda F. Wen J.8 Murray Selec Ons

Cough Syrup Ad Warns of Early Disease Signs

An old advertisement sketches cough as the first whisper of illness and urges early action. It promotes Kidd’s Cough Syrup for coughs colds sore throat influenza and hoarseness, saying it is pleasant and affordable, prepared by Fleming Bros in Pittsburgh.

Philadelphia Company To Declare Regular Dividend

The board of directors will meet today to declare the regular monthly dividend of 1 percent.

Philadelphia Company

Horsford's Acid Phosphate Endorsed by Doctor McWilliams

Dr J J McWilliams of Denison Iowa reports extensive use of Horsford's Acid Phosphate for nervousness and dyspepsia and says it is unrivaled for those conditions. He also notes success in treating sleeplessness with very gratifying results.

J. J. McWilliams Denison

Fashionable suits and house cleaning goods advertised locally

The ad touts $10 and $12 suits cut in cutaway and sack styles with 100 options at PCC C corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House. Mas Grundy promotes calico wrappers dusting caps sunbonnets infants cloaks at reduced prices. Busy Bee Hive at cor Liberty market advertises more.

Grundy

Campbell & Dick Sell China Matting At People's Store

Campbell and Dick at 83 85 8T and 89 Fifth offer china matting at 350 dollars per roll of 40 yards or enough to cover a small room for 150 dollars.

Campbell & Dick People's Store

Rev Sam Small Lecture At Smithfield M E Church Tonight

Rev Sam Small presents his life story in a forceful lecture at Smithfield Street M E Church tonight. Public notices advertise fashion bargains from Kaufmanns Cloak Department and Mull cap sales, plus clothing and wine sales from local merchants along Fifth Avenue.

Sam Small Smithfield M. E Smithfield St. M. E

Spring Styles Fill City Cloak Room In Fashion Show

A large lighted showroom showcases the latest Paris fashions in ready-to-wear dresses, suits, and wraps. The cloak department on the second floor features spring wraps, Empire and Directoire styles, beaded mantles, and a vast array of fabrics and colors for everyday wear and special occasions.

New Spring Dress Goods and Silks Displayed

A long advertisement touts a dainty collection of Suita Blouse Waists Coats and Jackets in current styles and colors for infants and children. It highlights prices on suitings from low rates to premium fabrics including all wool cashmeres and novelty silks with extensive colorings and finishes.

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