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Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Friday Evening, October 6, 1899

DOINGS OF THE CITY POLICE

  "Foxy" Miller, charged with disturbing a religious meeting, will have 
a hearing before Alderman Raymond at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
  John N. Bradley has made information before Alderman Raymond, 
charging Mrs. Charles Springer with abusing his daughter by whipping 
her.
  The case of William Goon, charged with false pretense, before 
Alderman O'Toole, was settled yesterday by the defendant paying the 
costs and refunding the money.
  Richard Shantz and John Lehle, charged with larceny by bailee, were 
held for court by Alderman Stephens yesterday afternoon.  In default of 
bail, they were taken to jail.
  John Gummo, claiming he is old and unable to work, made information 
before Alderman Raymond, under an act of legislature, passed 1895, 
against his son, John Gummo to compel him to support him.
  Arthur Steel, Harry Hart, Benjamin Brown and David Fowley will be 
given a hearing before Alderman Raymond on Saturday evening on the 
charge of disturbing the peace and quiet of Samuel B. Tipton.
  Karl L. Peitsch was the plaintiff and John Lehle and Richard Shanz 
the defendants in a larceny as bailee suit heard before Alderman 
Stephens yesterday afternoon.  The defendants sold a horse belonging to 
the prosecutor and appropriated the proceeds to their own use.  They 
were held in the sums of $200 and $400 respectively for court.
  A. A. Reigh, the liveryman, has made information before Alderman 
Raymond against John Gochenour and "Red" Hinton, charging them with 
cruelty to animals and disorderly conduct.  It seems that the two men 
hired a team of horses from Reigh and getting two of DuBois' gay 
females to accompany them started to take a drive.  They beat the 
horses.
  Yesterday afternoon James Gallagher, while drunk, laid down on the 
railroad tracks between two cars standing on the siding near Eleventh 
avenue and Eleventh street.  Noticing that Gallagher was in a dangerous 
position, Thos. Wier, the candy dealer, telephoned to police 
headquarters and Patrolman Harlow was sent to remove him.  When the 
officer arrived, he found Gallagher fast asleep.  While he was being 
led away to the patrol box, an engine began shifting the cars under 
which Gallagher had been lying.

LATE NEWS PARAGRAPHED

  Mr. H. A. Shaffer returned home this morning from Pittsburg.
  E. S. McMurtrie of Huntingdon was a visitor in the city this morning.
  Billy Major, clerk in G. M. Metz's cigar store is gathering wild 
cherries in the vicinity of Bellwood today.
  Cloyd Heck was treated at the hospital today for a lacerated wrist 
caused by being struck by a piece of steel.
  Miss Margaret Killen will speak on Sunday morning and evening at the 
Christian and Missionary Alliance hall, Green avenue and Ninth street.
  Alexander Stewart, janitor at the railroad offices at Eleventh avenue 
and Twelfth street, went east last night on General Superintendent 
Wallis' car.
  While at work in the glue shops of the Pennsylvania railroad this 
morning, Samuel Graham had the index finger of his left hand cut off by 
a circular saw.
  Mrs. Dr. W. S. Ross, accompanied by her daughter, Mary, and a sister 
of the doctor, left on day express for Philadelphia, where they will 
visit friends for a few days.
  Mr. A. T. C. Bunnell, representing the Jones-Sampson Machine company 
is in Altoona, instructed the machinists in the upper shops how to use 
machines purchased from his firm.
    Miss Hallie Gilliford, one of the most popular and charming young 
ladies of Spruce Hill, Juniata county, who has been enjoying life among 
Altoona friends for the past three weeks departed for her home on the 
2:05 train this afternoon.
  Mrs. J. M. Faber of 209 Twelfth street, entertained last evening, in 
honor of her mother and brother, Mrs. Carrie and E. R. Marquart of 
Harrisburg.  The evening was pleasantly spent in social intercourse and 
a toothsome lunch was served.
  Miss Gertrude Shields, the expert stenographer, of this city, has 
been requested by Democratic Chairman Riling to accompany a party of 
campaigners over Pennsylvania in the capacity of official reporter.  A 
flattering offer has been made to her and she will probably accept it.  
Miss Shields was the official reporter for the Jenks part in the 
memorial touring over the state a year ago and her work then 
demonstrated that she had no superior in her profession.

THE GLASS FACTORY.
Work in the Plant is Progressing Favorably.

  Work in the various buildings of the Altoona Glass company is being 
pushed forward as fast as circumstances will permit.  Rain and not 
being able to secure material for the work have been the principal 
drawbacks.  The warehouse is under roof and the superstructures of the 
flattening and cutting houses are completed.  The foundation walls for 
the blow house are laid and ground has been broken for the gas 
producers.  The coal wharf is ready, and for some weeks the siding from 
the Hollidaysburg branch road to the warehouse has been completed.  It 
is altogether probable that that January 1, 1900, will see glass turned 
out.
  The glass works, when completed, will be composed of these buildings: 
Batch house, 55x55 feet in size; blow house, 70x170 feet; house for gas 
producers, 80x50 feet; flattening and cutting houses, 98x130 feet; box 
factory, 45x50; warehouse, 50x137 feet; roller sheds, 20x70 feet; 
boiler house, 20x20 feet; besides smaller buildings.  The coal wharf is 
sixty feet long.

QUARTER SESSION COURT
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON'S SESSION.

  In the case of Harry and William Weest, bartenders at the Grand 
hotel, Altoona, charged with assault and battery by Martin Higgins, the 
jury after deliberating for five hours, found the defendants guilty in 
manner and form as indicted.
  A. V. Dively, attorney for defendants, made a motion for arrest of 
judgment for the
reason that no sentence could be imposed in the case because the 
indictment charges that the offense was committed Sept 6, 1809.
  T. H. Greevy, private counsel for the commonwealth said the date was 
a clerical error and could be amended.
  His honor said he would hear the arguments at an early day.
  George Dougherty pleaded guilty to assault and robbery.  Sentence 
deferred until sentence day.
  In the case of Frank Doran, who was jointly indicted with George 
Dougherty, a nolle pros was entered.
  In the case of Hayes Snyder, charged with larceny and receiving 
stolen goods, Mr. Cartwright, an employe of the railroad company, 
testified - I met the defendant, Hayes Snyder, at my house, on the 
evening of September 13; he came there just as we finished eating 
supper; he and I went to the Schilling House and drank some beer; we 
left there and walked down to Ninth street and stood on the corner, 
talking; I heard the clock strike 9 just as Snyder left me; he went 
eastward; I went into my home, 827 Sixth avenue, and, while winding the 
clock, noticed it was 9:30 o'clock.
  Mrs. Beaustow testified - I reside at Kettlemont; the defendant is my 
brother; he was at my house on September 13; I gave him a $5 bill and 
some small change.
  Mr. Gunter, a witness for the Commonwealth, was recalled and he said 
Mr. Snyder had told him he owned the wheel for two years.
  The jury found the defendant guilty of larceny.
  Samuel Goldsmith, an 11 year old Altoona boy, pleaded guilty to 
stealing jewelry from W. F. Gable and Co.'s store.  His honor sent the 
youth to jail until next Saturday when he will be released.
  The case of Robert W. Jones, an Ebensburg merchant, charged with 
obtaining credit from Armour & Co. by false representations, was 
continued until January sessions.  The Cambria county bar was well 
represented in this case.  J. W. Leach, S. A. Meyers and George W. 
Reade, of Ebensburg, and W. W. Atkinson, of Johnstown, appeared for the 
defendant, and Donald Dufton, of Ebensburg, and R. W. Smith, of 
Hollidaysburg, are private counsel for the commonwealth.  Mr. Atkinson 
resisted a continuance and said that this rich and powerful concern 
wanted to harass defendant and by a continuance force a settlement.
  Jury sworn in case of George Strayer, charged with assault and 
battery upon John McAllarney, who said that on the evening of September 
22, as he was coming up Eighth avenue from Fourth street, Altoona, he 
passed the defendant and another young man, both intoxicated.  They 
said "Hello," and he did not answer.  The defendant then struck him in 
the neck.
  The defendant said he did not know McAllarney and never saw him until 
he came with the officers to make the arrest, and did not assault him.  
Jury out.
  George Smay submitted to the charge of larceny.
  The prosecution against Henry Eckard, of Roaring Spring, for 
interference with an officer, was called for trial this morning.

THIS MORNING'S SESSION.

  In the case of George Strayer, charged with assault and battery upon 
John McAlarney, a resident of Altoona, the jury found the defendant not 
guilty.
  George Reed, a defendant in a charge of assault and battery, failing 
to appear when his case was called, his recognizance was forfeited.
  Wm. Boyles pleaded guilty of larceny and was sentenced to pay one 
dollar fine, costs of prosecution and serve ninety days in jail.
  F. Fox, an old man aged 73 years of age, who resides near Millville 
and at whose shanty the police of Altoona found a number of articles, 
said, "Your honor, I was drunk and if I done anything wrong, I am sorry 
for it.  I can account for all the articles except the knives and 
forks."  Judge Bell said, "I am inclined to think that some of the 
articles found in his shanty were given him by the good ladies of the 
community.  I would not send this old man to the penitentiary; he may 
be taken back to jail and we will consider what is best to do with him. 
  In the case of Com. vs. Henry Eckard, a resident of Roaring Spring, 
charged with assaulting a prisoner to escape from Constable Garber, a 
nol pros, was entered upon payment of costs by the defendant.
  Jury sworn in the case of John M. Mahan, charged with stealing a pair 
of pants, valued at $8, and a silver dollar from Westley J. Noel, who 
alleged that he was in the employ of Jerry Cairns, in Allegheny 
township, on the 12th of September, and on that morning, about 9 
o'clock, he left a pair of pants and a silver dollar in the pocket, in 
the hay mow.  The defendant was sleeping in the hay mow at the time.  
When he returned that evening, the defendant was gone and the pants had 
also disappeared.
  Thos. Delozier, a Gallitzin butcher, said: Some time in Sept. the 
defendant, John M. Mahon, came to my shop; he had a pair of black pants 
rolled up and wanted to put them in the fire box to burn, but I would 
not let him.
  Commonwealth rests.
  John McMahon, defendant, said - I live near the Fountain Inn.  On the 
night of the 11th September, Noel, a colored man and myself slept in 
the Cains' barn; I did not see the pants in the barn when I got up; the 
next day the colored man had gone; I was at Delozier's butcher shop and 
wanted to burn up a pair of pants; I always burn up pants when I get 
mad; that's the way I done at home on September 19? Went up to the 
Fountain Inn, kept by Mrs. Goldy; got beer there; Mrs. Mamie Johnston, 
Lucinda McMahon and Mr. Aaron were there.
  Rebecca McMahon, sister of the defendant, who lives at the Cains' 
place, said - When John McMahon left that day he had on the same pants 
he has on now; I sewed a button on his pants after he came from the 
haymow.
  On trial.
  The above is the last case for trial.  The remaining jurors on the 
panel were discharged this morning, with the thanks of the court.

GRAND JURY RETURNS

  Commonwealth vs. George Smay, larceny; prosecutor, J. O. Crum.  A 
true bill.
  Com. vs. William Boyles, larceny; prosecutor, L. K. Kelly.  A true 
bill.
  Com. vs. John McMahon, larceny; prosecutor, Westley J. Noel.  A true 
bill.
  Com. vs. T. Cox, assault with intent to commit robbery; prosecutor, 
John B. Carney.  A true bill.
  Com. vs. George Daughtery and Frank Doran, robbery; prosecutor, D. H. 
W. Keith.  A true bill.
  Com. vs. Lester Burkhardt, assault and battery, three counts; 
prosecutor, Hannah Hopkins.  A true bill.
  Com. vs. Wm. Burkheimer, assault and battery.  Not a true bill and 
the county pay the costs.
  Com. vs. Clyde Kissel, assault and battery.  Not a true bill and the 
prosecutor, Edwin Jones, pay the costs.

NEWS IN RAILROAD CIRCLES.
Items of interest to Railroaders All Along the Line.

  Mr. Arthur A. Askew, of this city, employed in the Pennsylvania 
railroad accountant's office, was granted a patent on a changeable 
address tag, by the United States patent office on Wednesday.  It 
consists of two brass plates, on the sides of which can be stamped the 
address of four persons, with a ring on one end of the plate, while at 
the other end the plates are joined by a hinge that allows them to be 
doubled both ways, bringing the rings over each other.  To complete the 
tag is a brass plate, with both edges turned up, forming a slide 
through which the plates, when folded together, are pushed.  The bottom 
of the slide covers the address not in use, while it fully exposes the 
one in use.  The other two addresses are between the two plates.  The 
whole tag is then attached to any package by a lock and cannot be 
removed save by a holder of a key to the lock, which usually is the one 
to whom it is addressed.  The tag has been adopted by the Pennsylvania 
railroad for use on packages of valuable papers.

TYRONE NEWS ITEMS

  Lieutenant Henry F. Egle, of the Forty-seventh United States infantry 
on Wednesday enlisted four recruits in this place - William H. 
Killinger, Harry B. Wallace, Thomas Johnston, and George M. Eckroth. 
They were sent to the regiment at Camp Meade the same evening.
  William M. Johnson, of Altoona, who is visiting his son-in-law, 
William Fetters at Nealmont, some two weeks more ago while standing in 
the front yard of their residence was stuck on the left leg above the 
ankle with a piece of rock from a blast at the Morris quarries on 
Weston's run, a quarter of a mile away. 

RECRUIT MUSTERED IN 

  At last night's meeting of Altoona canton No. 24, Patriarcha 
Militant, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, one new recruit was 
mustered in.  The recruit was Mr. W. P. Owens of Tyrone.  A lunch was 
afterwards partaken by the canton at Kyle's restaurant.  This was 
followed by a smoker in the Odd Fellow's assembly room, above the post 
office.  A feature of the smoker was an exciting billiard match between 
Mr. Owens and Chevalier H. L. Hagan, also of Tyrone.  The membership of 
Altoona canton is now 51.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFLY GIVEN

  Dr. Frank Christy will erect a new $5,500 residence at Thirteenth 
avenue and Thirteenth street.
  A coal shed in the rear of 2124 Sixth avenue owned by Mrs. Thompson 
burned down on Wednesday night.
  Guyer Kline, aged 13 years of 125 Sixth avenue fell off a wagon near 
his home yesterday morning and fractured his left arm, between the 
elbow and wrist.  It was reduced at the hospital.
  James Cassell, accompanied by his son, James, saw a large black bear 
in Homer's Gap yesterday.  The bear quickly disappeared on seeing the 
men.  They had no guns and of course, left him go this way.
  Charles Ganoe and Harry Albert, two well-known barbers employed by Z. 
D. Sutter, have purchased the Carey barber shop, Eleventh avenue near 
Fourteenth street and will open for business in a few days.
  Last evening, about 7 o'clock, an oil stove in the store of L. 
Stambaugh caught fire and for a time it was thought a conflagration 
would ensue.  The stove was finally carried out in the street and the 
flames extinguished before an explosion occurred.

PURELY PERSONAL ITEMS

  Mrs. Phoebe Mason left yesterday to visit friends in Harrisburg.
  Clayton Wildes left yesterday for a trip through the west as far as 
Chicago.
  Mrs. Grace Rupe and her two children of 963 Seventeenth street are 
ill with quinsy.
  John Breth, son of ex-Mayor Breth is confined to his home on Seventh 
avenue near Eighth street.
  D. E. Wilson and family of 1531 Third avenue are visiting friends in 
Alexandria, Huntingdon county.
  A. Wilt of 317 Fifth avenue who had been ill with typhoid fever for 
some time is on the road to recovery.
  Dan McCrory of Altoona circulated among numerous friends in the city 
yesterday. - Johnstown Democrat.
  Miss Mary Casanave of this city has gone to Washington D.C. where she 
will enter the Holy Ghost academy.
  Mrs. J. H. Quinn of Flushing, N.Y. is the pleasant guest of her 
sister, Mrs. F. M. Weiss of 106 Walnut avenue.
  John B. Westley of 921 Seventh avenue continues to rest comfortably 
and has regained considerable strength.
  Henry Schilling who received a stroke of paralysis at the Frohsinn 
hall on Sunday morning is on a fair way to recovery.
  Mrs. E. A. Caum and two children and Mrs. Belle Raffensberger of this 
city are visiting friends in Philadelphia and Camden.
  Miss Delephine George who has been the guest of Alderman J. B. 
Raymond during the summer left today for her home in Washington, D.C. 
  Mr. Wolff, of this city, supreme representative of the Pythian 
Sisterhood of Pennsylvania, is attending the grand lodge sessions of 
that order in Punxsutawney.
  Train Dispatcher Dick Coulter was last night presented with a piece 
of bamboo from Matanzas, Cuba, by Operator Thomas Carlin who has been 
in service in that island.
  Andy G. Barrett, who has been engaged in the meat business in Altoona 
for several months past, has disposed of the same and will locate at 
Horatio, Jefferson county, where he will be employed by a mining 
company.
  Ernest H. Weiss of Walnut avenue returned home last evening from New 
York where he took in the Dewey celebration.  He also met this brother, 
who is on the New Orleans, and who presented him with some fine Santa 
Merino cigars.