w?wr?mrr?f f THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER, il 189L hope that lie may modifv them so as to re turn to the faith of onr church, and failinj: in this they aro Instructed to report some appropriate procedure at a subsequent laeetinsr of the Presbytery. Kesolved, That the pastoral relations bo for the present continued. Resolved, also. That the committee be di rected to visit tho Rochester church, ana lay the action of the Prebytcry before them. The resolutions were carried and a recess taken. The discussion on the report of the Com mittee on the JJcvision of Faith was re sumed in the evening. During the discus sion in the afternoon the Kev. John Fox had presented the following, as an addition to the resolution ofiered by the Key. J. L. JIHligan: The rresbytcrv of Allegheny has Riven due consideration to tho changes proposed bv the Revision Committee, but does not think it wie or necessary to give its judg ment on them all; but this Presbytery, re ppctfully but earnestly, protestsagainst tho proposed alteration or tho third chapter, be cause it is calculated to -weaken our testi mony to one important element of Calvan ism. namely the doctiinc of God's sovereign ty m pretention. We ask that this defect be remedied, either, and this we would pre fer, first, by return to the statements of tho Uurevised Confession, or, second, by such a modification of the revised statements as will make our testimony to election and pieterition emphatic and unambiguous. Suggested a Slight Change. If the first course be adopted we would suggest that the third section can be guarded against any erroneous construction by the addition of tho phrase (Larger Catechism, Question 13). "to be for their bin inflicted." n c also think' it arsiraDie mat xue i;omcs sional phraseology as to the Roman Catholic Church should be'modified. Itev. Mr. Milligan accepted this as a pre amble to his resolution and the two were made one report. Itev. Dr. Campbell offered a substitute for the combined report. Dr. Campbell spoke in favor of his substitute, which pre sented a diflereut view on the proposed changes. A vote as then taken on the substitute and it was lost. A brief discussion in fsvor of the resolu tion ot Drs. Fox and Million followed, at the conclusion of which it was adopted. This concluded the work of the Presbytery and the closing prayer was made by Itcv. J. IC McKallip, oi Beaver. At 8 o'clock the Presbytery adjourned to meet on the second Tuesday of December, in the Second Pres byterian Church, Allegheny. CAUSING QUITE A TALK. The latest Stand of Mayor Courier Bccrives the Support of Prominent City Officials The Matter May Be Taken to Court Bit Honor's statement. The message of Mayor Gourley to Coun cils in relation to additional power for the chief executive of the city was the cause of a great deal of talk yesterday. The general impression apparently is that while Councils may not pass the ordinance granting the request, the move will not in jure Mayor Gourley. The discussion has brought clearly to the front the fact that whatever powers the Mayor possesses are not defined clearly enough by ordinance. "What the result of a defeat of the present ordinance will be is still a matter of ques tion. Attorney C K. Veager suggests that His Honor go into court and get a" judicial decree as to his iutic. There was a rumor yesterday that the Mayor so intends, but it could not be verified. Controller Morrow. City Treasurer Den- nNton, Councilmcn "Warmcastle and lins sell and several others have announced thcmsel-es heartily in favor of the Mayor's move. "What the chiefs of departments think of the matter will probably not lie kuovn, as no expression of opinion conldbe sccired lroni them. "I have been accused of desiring to be a dictator," said Mayor Gourley yesterdav. "That is wrong. I am simp'ly trying io i-icure for myself and my successors the richu which the city charter unquestion ably intends. Everybody knows the two men who have been'doing all the dictation in this city and are doing it now. It is time for the remaining 200,000 people to enter a protect. I am doing what 5 can to secure the taxpayers the freedom from oppression thev have" long needed. To do this, I shall endeavor to have the city government brought up to its proper stand ard. What I will do in event of the ordinance bing defeated, is a matter for later con sideration." TWO SPECTJLA.T0BS IN TE0UBLE. A Private Telegraph Operator and a Broker Working Together to a Bad Ending. Frank It. Merriman, a telegraph operator, and I. X. Richards, a niembi r of the Mer chants' Stock and Grain Exchange, are in trouble as the result of an intrigue with in tentions to defraud M. K. McMulIen, the well-known hanker and broker. Informa tions have been made, the defendants giving bail in the sum of Sl.000 to appear before Alderman McMasters next Saturday. The plaintin" charces conspiracy to de fraud, but the sum total taken by the de fendants is not yet known; perhaps neer will be. M. IC McMulIen did a large brokerage business through I. X Eichards. Merriman was McMullen's trusted operator, keeper of sheets and confidential man. The latter is charged with tipping the trades off transacted by McMulIen to Itichards and otherwise conspiring to make a profit, to the financial detriment of his employer. The scheme was in the manner following: If Kicbards posted an order with McMulIen for 00 shares of stock, the trade was num bered 6o, the next 66 and so on. "When the trade was closed the account was checked off and the profit or loss, as the case might be, paid. Besides Merriman giving out valuable information it is said that he held out trades, waiting a chance to close them in fa or of his friend Itichards. Such a thing is simple in the fact that the handler ot "sheets" might skip one or forget to number trades in the order thcycome in. Virtually they were fictitious trades. They derived", no doubt, a big profit if the scheme has been carried any length of time. The loss to Mr. McMulIen is not known, and as stated by one who has been associated with the plaintiffs in business, they have probablv de stroyed all book accounts and sheets which would be proof positive agaiust them. CLEVER CHOOKS AT W0EK. Thieves Enter the Store of John Shcrbnch in Lawrenceville. The store of John Sherbach at Penn ave nue and Twentieth street was robbed of 5500 worth of goods about 2 o'clock yesterday morning. It was one of the most daring and clever pieces of burglary that has been committed 'for some time. The burglars jimmied the rear doors of the store and car ried out more than a w agon load of stock, consisting of gents' furnishing goods of every description, including jewelry and notions. As soon as Mr. Sherbach discovered his loss he reported the matter to police headquart ers, and Detectives Coulson. McTighe and Demmell were detailed to work upthe case. They were not long locating the missing goods, which they found in the house of Tim Brothers, in'the rear of 1919 Penn ave nue. A portion of the stock had already been packed away in trunks and boxes. Brothers was immediately placed under aire-t and locked up in the Twelfth ward fetation house on snspicion of having com mitted the robbery himself. The detectives then watched Brothers house, and early in the afternoon three other men, named John and David Lewis and David Williams, the latter a step-son of Brothers, put in an appearance at the house. The two Lewis boys were arrested, but "Williams saw the officers before he got into the house and escaped. He was ar rested, however, late last night, and all four men are now in the Twelfth ward station. Simes's cork-sole men's shoes at ?3 00, are worth 3 00. 78 Ohio street, Alle gheny, Pa. PALACE OF FLOWERS. Pittsburg's Great Chrysanthemum Show Rivals Anything Ever Held in the Country. THE REIGN OP JAPAN'S FAVORITE Palms and Bright Blossoms Give the Audi torium the Appearance of an Oriental Garden, FLORISTS WHO CAPTORED THE PHIZES. Enormous Crowds Attend the Opening of tha renn Arenne Exhibition, ESTERDAY the chrysanthemum show opened and conse qently when any body asked anybody else" "when shall I meet you to-day?" invariably the an swer was "oh down among the chrysan themums." The im press of its presence was shown in an other way. Every one nearly wore or carried chrysanthe mums. A million carriage across Fifth aire driving in his avenue wore a precious specimen in his coat. The newsboy selling papers and "shines" had time to borrow a pin from a passerby to use in a big yellow blossom a good five inches in diameter. But unfortunately the day threatened rain and afterward accom plished its threat by a determined down pour, driving people out of town early in the aiternoon and thus depriving the show of much of its attendance. The enthusiasts of a temperament too hardy to mind the weather were out, and so the hall made a good showing after all. Arrangement of the HalL The hall might be described laid out as a garden, with three central beds and a scal loped border. The first bed from the door Scene Among the Palms. is the tall tropical plants, and the other two are beds of potted, bush and standard chrys anthemums. Item for the unitiated: a bush chrysanthemum has the blossoms growing from a single stem a little above the roots; in a standard chrysanthemum, the blossoms are only permitted to grow out after the stem is two or three feet high. The stand ard look not unlike candelabra, carrying big yellow lights. In the borders of this big garden, the various florists and garden ers of the two cities have exercised their tastes in banking up .huge decorations of tropical plants, brightened by the introduc tion of beautiful potted flowers. Where the dais rises from the main floor a table stands, which was regarded with much interest by every visitor. Here was displayed the work of those competing for the special prizes. Xo matter where the sightseer began his inspection he finally brought himself up here, and here he re mained. There was a crowd all afternoon. Here was all the conversation and all the gossip. Everyone was a gardener and everyone had hfs opinions. After awhile, these opinions being handed from mouth to mouth became facts. Some Wonderful Orchids. The display of cut orchids by N. Patterson was exceedingly artistic He most wisely chose to show them as they grow; for the orchid is as coy as a woman and knows that nothing shows'ofi her delicate shades like jyamining Some Large Specimens. old black bark and prosaic stones, with a lovely icrn thrown in here and there. His orchids appear to.be growing on a bit of a los, and the pinks and browns and pure whites make a most curious and exquisite contrast. Mr. Patterson earned off Mr. Joseph Home's prize for the best display. Indeed he had no competitor. The B. A. ElliotfCompany gained Miss Mary Mon tooth's prize lor the best box of cut'flow crs. Paul Hacke's handsome an picked up by the gentleman while he was in Europe, went to John K. & A. Murdock for the best basket of cut flowers. Undoubtedly the finest chrysanthemums ever seen in Pittsburg were displayed by R. C Patterson, who carried off the vase offered by E. P. Roberts & Co. The display of A. W". Smith, who carried off 13 prizes, also attracted much attention. A proud man is Superintendent William Hamilton, of the Allegheny Parks. His baby chrysanthemum, a seedling and a year-old beauty, by name Mrs. Henry Pliipps, Jr., has brought her master the $100 silver cup." Since the blossonws white she is a lady, according to the Japanese' and a mighty fine girl she is.' Though one can't expect too much of a young woman who has been on earth only a vear it's surprising how well she has" put in her time. The big white blossom, about six inches in diameter, is of the perfect reflex Japanese form and a pure white without, tending to cream in the heart Mr. Hamilton says that afterhe sends her to school tor a while, and teaches her a thing or two she will be fit for the "politest societj- that shines at the court of Tokio. Big Crowds at the Palace of Flowers. In the evening at tho Auditorium there Y "v4& if Ax&S i .V v l'W Tmw rf tip jHSlKw tH(V -A I III BT H? &n. 'f'' m (y was the additional attraction of music, by rToerge's Orchestra. In the evening, too, though the rain had come at last, the audi ence was greatly increased and a very gay evening indeed closed the first day of the 'show. These are the premiums which wero otTered bj the Pittsburg and Allegheny Gardeners and Florists' Club, ana the names of tho successful competitors for them. Chrysanthemums, free for all premiums Best 12 plants, onoof a kind; best five plants, white, one of a kind; best fivo plants, yel low, one of a kind; best five plants, pink, one of a kind; best five plants, lancy colors other than white, yellow or pink, one ot a kind; best specimen white; best specimen yellow; best specimen pink; best specimen fancy; best fl e standards, oho of a kind. First premium in every case, X. W. Smith; best specimen yellow, second premium, C. K. Hoflmeyer; best five standards, one of a kind, second premium, John Bader; best J'll 111 lieauty. Supposed and Real. specimen standard, first premium, C. W. Hoffmeyer; second premium, A. W. Smith: best 20 plants in 20 varieties, etc., first premium, T. F. Beckert; second, P. S. Bandolph. Commercial Class Premium1! Best ten plants, one of n kind, first, A. W. Smith; sec ond, Charles T. Scibert; best six plants, one of a kind, first. A. W. Smith: second. Charles T. Seibert: best five plants, standards, one of a kind, first prize, John Bader. Others Who Carried Off Prizes. Amateur Class Premiums No entries worthy of competition in this class. Cut Blooms, Long Stems Best 201argo vari eties, three blooms each, first premium, C. K. Hoffmeyer; second premium, Pitcher and JIanda; third premium, Fred Barki; best ten large varieties, three blooms each, first premium, T. F. Beckert; socond pre mium, Pitcher and Manila. cut Blooms, short stemi nest 20 hanger varieties. 1 bloom each, 1st premium, T. F. Beckert; 2d pi emium. Pitcher & Manda; 3d premium, Fred Bnrki; best 10 large varieties, 1 bloom each, T. F. Beckert; 2d prize, Pitch er is jianaa. Koscs Bet C pcrles, Fred Burkl: best 6 mermets, Hartman Bros.: best 6 brides, John It. and A. Murdoch: best 6 La Franco, Hart man Bios.; bet 6 mad lioste, Fred Bui ki: best 6 Papa Goutier, Fied Burki: best 6 nip hetos. Fred Burki; best G American bcau tie B, A. Elliott Co.; best C Duchess or Al bany, Hartman Bros.: best 6 waban, Fred Burki. Carnations, Long Stems Best 100 florets, not less than three varieties, first premium, Fred Burki; second premium, Hartman Bros. Plants Best 25 stove decoration plants, first premium, John B. & A. Murdoch; sec ond puie, P. S Bandolph; best 12 varieties ferns, first premium, A. XV. Smith. The judges were: Messra. Kobert Gray (lato gardener of Charles J. Clarke, Esq.), Mansfield Milton. Tounestown, O., John ilurchie, Shaion, Pa. THINKS BLAINE WON'T BUN. General Sewell Sajs Ohio Shows How the People Will Tote In 1S9 J. General Sewell, of Xew Jersey, accom panied by his wife and daughter, passed through the city last evening in a special car bound for his home from Chicago. He is a well-known railway man of the Mos quito State. The General says the Chicago people are making great progress on the "World's Fair buildings, and he thinks they will be ready for dedication next fall. On matters political he said: "Thare sult'iu Ohio shows how the country will go in 1892. The people of the United States haven't lost their heads on the tariff ques tion, and the Democrats have little to con sole them in Xew York, Massachusetts and Iowa. 'Sevr Jersey is a hopelessly Democratic State. The Democracy captured all the offices again They have the Legislature, as usual. How ever, little interest was taken by the people in the election just held. I don't believe Blaine will be a candidate for President His wife is opposed to it, and I am afraid the Secretary's health will not permit him to run." The General sees hopeful prospects for the railroad business this winter. The crops have been good, and he expects a re vival in trade now that the political tur moil is over. AN UNFORTUNATE TRIO. The List of Accidents Reported Yesterday Reached Three Xonn Serious. One man falls from a cable car and an other iroin a freight car. Broken limbs were the result The list follows: Kobihsom James Bobinson, a resident of Thirty-first street, fell from car 223 of the Citizens' lino at Filteenth street and frac tmed hislctt leg. He was removed to tho West Penn Hospital. Keluy Matthew Kelley fell on tho street last niiht and roceiveda very bad cut across his forehead, which bled so treely that Dr. Moyer had to be called to attend him at Central station, where he was taken. Looas Henry Locan, of Pike street, had his left leg broken in the Pennsylvania Rail road yards yesterday by tailing from the top of a box car. Junk Dealers Held For Court Peter Shafer and John Kosminsky, junk dealers at 1334 Spring alley, were given a hearing before "Alderman McKenna, yester day on a charge of receiving stolen goods. They were arrested in connection with the men arrested in Allegheny last week for stealing railroad brasses, and some of the stolen goods were found in their shop. They refused to tell where they got the goods, several hundred pounds, and were held for court in default of 1,000 bail. v Western Insurance Company Election. At a meeting of the stockholders of the Western Insurance Company yesterday the following board of directors were elected for the ensuing year: Alexander Nimick, Charles J. Clarke, Philip Beymer, H. Sellers McKee, John B. Jackson, Edwin H. Stowe James S. Atterbury, James A. McDevitt' William U. Frew, C. L. Magee, John H.' Dalzell, P. Harvey Miller and "William R. Holmes. 0tsXooo : the : note : : : : : want adlets : :the increase.- ARE j FIGERES i j BOOMING. : j THAT TAtK. Small adits for i months endiny October 31,1831 12,168 Same Period 1S90'. 8,403 Increase dueto cenl-atvord 3,705 THIS BEATS THE RECORD. GOOD . SITUATIONS SECURED QUICKLY. YOU CAN LET ROOMS FOR ONE I CENT A WORD. $$ 44e BOOMING THE VALUES. Assessments in Allegheny are Being Increased Fifty Per Cent. ALL OWNERS ARE TOUCHED ALIKE Government Bite Bidders Taken Their Own Figures. Up at IT WILL CAUSE A MUCH LOWER TAX LETT notwithstanding the defeat of the pro posed bond issue in Allegheny of 5950,000, a plan has been put in operation by which the many needed improvements will be made at, the expense of the taxpayers. The triennial assessment ofreal estate has been increased on an average of 50 per cent, and in some cases as high as 100 per cent. The consequence is that the citizens are flocking before the Board of Appeals with both hands up in holy horror, asking an explanation of this marked increase in assessment of valuations. The Board of Assessors explain as best they can, but to many it is past understanding, and the atmosphere about the City Hall has been ladencd with a coloring of blue, caused by expletives uttered by dissatisfied property owners. Some accept the increase with good grace, realizing that time at last sets all things even, and their extra expenditure will come back to them in the future, by other means. A Dispatch reporter called at the As sessor's office yesterday afternoon, and one of the board took pains to show him com parative statements of last year and the present one. He acknowledged that there was a big increase, but the assessments had been figured out and made exactly in ac cordance with the past year's sales of property at so much per foot It is the ab solute sale, not the valuation of the owner, upon which the assessment is made. Foatofflce Site Bidders Caught. Take, for instance, property on Federal street. Last year some of it in the business portion was down on the books at 500 per foot, but the advancement of valuation has caused this to run up to 1,300 or more. In fact, the people who offered Government building sites at 51,000 and 1,500 a foot front have been so assessed, although these properties were down a year ago at 600 and ?800 a foot Take a few lots of CO feet depth on Sher man avenue. Their assessed valuation was last year put down at 6,800; now the same real estate is recorded on the books at 14, 200. This is an increase of a trifle over 100 per cent. On the corner of Federal and Robinson streets a lot which figured on the assessor's books at 8,600 last year is now $17,000, Robert Car sons lot on the same street was 8,600 now it is 17,200. On the swell residence ave nues, such as Lincoln, Ridge and Sherman, every lot has advanced accordingly. Henrv Phipps, Jr.' lot alone, on the corner o'f Ridge and Irwinavenues, last wac assessed at 15,500, the same" property is now on the books at 33,950. Some lots in Stockton avenue carried an assessed value of 9.600 last season, now the owners will have to pay taxes on property worth 19, 200 The assessors claim there is no dis crimination as to property holders, and each one is entitled to equal rights. In the place of this, however, it is said that a ce'rtain property on Observatory Hill, carried a 3,000 assessment last year, and now it has jumped up like paying oil ter ritory to the sum of 25,000. Difference In Eleventh TVard Propertr. Another instance might be cited in the Eleventh ward, where the assessors have erred if they base the levies on valuation or actual sales" of real estate. The Ridgeview Land Company had a big bunch of land there, upon which was only an assessment of 100 per acre. It is positively known that there have been 50xl50-foot lots sold from this tract at as high as 3,000 apiece. Others commanded 2,000, and so on. On California avenue, where 40,000 is hoped to be expended in improvements, the residents are indignantly objecting to the proportionate increase oi assessment, but it is thonght that after a while, when the neighborhood is made passable, no further objections will be made, they realizing the benefit derived from the change. "While the reporter was examining the Assessor's books C. F. Newmyer, of Poplar street, came in and expressed himself as only one of the many kickers. He said his property only cost him 1,200, while the board had him down as the owner of a 1,700 lot. This he considered exorbitant, saying that it was 500 more than any other property on the street, pro portionately speaking. The small owners are the ones who are airing their views with more animated yim, but the assessors say the millage will be decreased. Last year it was about 14 mills, but during the next season it will hardly get above 9 mills. This ought to, they believe, in a great measure satisfy the people in the fact that it will materially lessen the present taxes imposed upon them. BIG PRICES DEMANDED. A Large Piece of rropcrty to Be Condemned for Jail Purpose!. A resolution has been passed by the Prison Board for the purchase of additional ground for jail purposes. It is intended to secure by condemnation the property back of the jail, bounded by Old avenue, Fifth avenue and High street. It is owned by the Quinn heirs, Kleber Bros., C. Friel, C. F. Smith, Elizabeth Cooker, Dennis Shan nahan and John Walsh's heirs. The city valuation of this property is 77,023. County taxes are assessed on a valuation of 56,950. The owners ask 279,500, or 6 64 per square foot AN OLD PASTOR RESIGNS. Dr. Graham Retires After Seventeen Years' Service In the Bellevne U. P. Church. The members of the Bellevue United Presbyterian Church were surprised on last Sunday by the pastor, Rev. S. H. Graham, tendering his resignation. This action was the result of the withdrawal of seven or eight of the wealthiest members of the congregation, who were dissatisfied with him. Dr. Graham has been pastor of the church for the past 17 years. He has always been held inthe highest esteem in Bellevue. but his preaching qualities have been ques tioned by many. The greater part ot the coneregation are in sympathy with him, but are of the opinion that if the peoDle left who supported the church it would sutler. There will very likely he a split in the con gregation over the matter. Dr. Graham states that at the meeting of the Presbytery in December he will also tender his resigna tion to that body. Tho Soap Exposition. Ladies are respectfully invitid to call during the week at John A. Renshaw & Co. s store, Liberty avenue and Ninth ! street, ana taste the celebrated Franco American Fdod Co. 's French Soups, which will be exhibited, warmed and served to visitors. Ladies' cloth surface, Inverness storm coats, 2. style, Jos. Hobne & Co.s Penn Avenue Stores. SlMEN'S fine 52 00 kid .buttoned ladies' shoes, all widths, all styles, all sizes, are worth 52 00. Have a look at them. 78 Ohio street, Allegheny, Pa. Full dress shirts, shields, gloves, ties and bows for weddings, receptions, etc. James H. Aiken & Co., 100 Fifth avenue. NOT ENOUGH HOTELS. Members or Mayor Gotirley's Committee Afraid the City Can't Accommodate AH tho Republicans A Convention Hall Here Thnt'Can't Be Beaten. An effort was made yesterday" to get the views of the men on the committee ap pointed by Mayor Gourley to push the claims of Pittsburg as a desirable place to hold the Republican National Convention. The majority couldn't be found, some de clined to talk and several expressed them selves as doubtful about the city's ability to accommodate the people. This is the only stumbling block, as all admit that a larger crowd can be put into the Exposition building than in the Chicago Auditorium. There would be no trouble about the hall, but the lack of hotel facilities is the problem. uaptam McKinmc, of the Anderson, wno is a member of the committee, turned the reporter over to Chief Clerk W. H. Crosby. Mr. Crosby has figured down to a nicety the capacity of the Monongahela House, St. Charles, St James, Central, Duquesne, Seventh Avenue, Schlosser and Anderson hotels. As the whole problem turns on the hotel accommodations lor yisitors and dele gates his figures will be "interesting. The above houses empty can provide rooms for 2,250 people. The average arrivals at all per day, including regular boarders, is 1,075. Allowing 500 more people for the minor hotels and boarding houses, the city can comfortably take care of 1,600 strangers in its public houses. The number of delegates to the convention is 895, and counting the alternates who Auallr come, the list would reach 1,795, just about what the hotels could pro vide for. The crowd outside would be es timated at 30,000, and these people would line up on the Sixth street bridge at night, and roast the city, so Mr. Crosby says. He thinks there is no real intention on the part of those back of the movement to have the Republican Convention held here, but the aim is to advertise Pittsburg in the United States. A Chicago drummer who was listening to th'e conversation said the "Windy City was badly crowded when the convention was held there the last time. It was impossible to get a room or a cot at any of the hotels. William Witherow, of the Duquesne, an other member of the committee, was loth to give his views. He is a candidate for na tional delegate, and for this reason had no desire to talk. He remarked that Pittsburg had a hall which couldn't be duplicated for its size in the country. The Exposition building could easily be fitted up, and would hold at least from 10,000 to 15,000 people. Mr. "Witherow was in doubt about the hotel accommoda tions. The crowd that gathers at such con ventions is very large, and it would tax the city to its utmost capacity to furnish them lodging. If the convention was over in any day, no objection could be urged. One "of the members of the committee, who has had a personal acquaintance with many national conventions, said: "Of course, as a Pittsburger, I should like to see the National Republican Convention held here, but only if we had the proper accom modations for the crowds who would be sure to attend, probably 20,000 people at the very least A national convention in Pittsburg would bring together a greater mob of sightseers and political hangers-on, in addition to the delegates and their alter nates than any previous convention. This on account' of Pittsburg's central position. People would come from the East and South Atlantic coast, to whom the long railroad journey to Chicago was an obstacle, and just as many "Westerners would come as ever, because the Western man doesn't care about a few hundred miles more or less when he boards , the cars. If anybody will tell me how Pittsburg is going to entertain these thousands of vis itors, when existing accommodations are overtaxed by the comparatively insignifi cant incursion of those who come to see our local exposition, I will take an active' part in the attempt to bring the convention here. As a matter of fact I don't think the dele gates and alternates alone could be housed and fed in Pittsburg." SHOENBERGER'S BEQUEST. Application Filed for a Charter for the St. Margaret Memorial Hospital Names of Trustees Who Will Manage the Iron Master's Gift. An application was filed in Common Pleas No. 1 yesterday for a charter for the St Margaret Memorial Hospital. The hospital is the one founded under the will of the late John H. Shocnbergcr, who donated 550,000 for the purpose, as a memorial to his deceased wife. He also bequeathed the land for the hospital at the corner of Forty sixth and Davidson streets, Seventeenth ward. The hospital, he directed, was to be a Protestant Episcopal Church Hospital and to be erected and furnished on the plan of St Luke's Hos pital, New York. Of the $550,000 donated, he directed ihat $35,000 be expended for grading and ornamenting the grounds. ?250,000 for the building, and565,000 for its furnishing, the remaining $200,000 to be in vested by the trustees of the will and paid over to the corporation when it shall have been chartered, for a perpetual fund for the maintenance of the institution. The hos pital is to be governed by nine trustees, who shall be nominated at the Diocesan Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Pittsburg Diocese. The trustees who were thus nominated and are now applying for the charter, are Will iam Mullens, Reuben Miller, John B. Jackson, "William R. Blair, George C. Burgwin, Wilson Miller, H. Lee Mason, James "W. Brown and H. S. Paul. Charles L. Fitzhugh had been named as a trustee but declined to serve, and John B. Jackson was appointed in his stead. Gratifying Indeed. The senior editor of the Herald and who are now using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for throat troubles and the result is gratify ing, says W. L. Lyles & Son, publishers of the Herald, Houston, Mo. This remedy gained a great reputation during the epi demic of la grippe, and has since been a favorite for colds and like throat and lung diseases. 0 cent bottles for sale by drug gists, "wsu Do Ton Want a Good Orsan For little money? Hamilton, 01 and 93 Fifth avenue, has a number of good second hand organs that must be disposed of to make room for goods arriving. Come in and look at them, they are in eood condi tion" and will he delivered free" within 20 miles of the city. S. Hashlton, 91 and 93 Filth av. The Farmers' Deposit National Bank Invite the public to call and examine their new safe" deposit vaults. Information con cerning the renting of boxes and deposit of valuables cheerfully given. llfl'P Paris Pattern Milliner. Hats, bonnets and toques; grand winter opening to-day and this week. JOS. HOKfE & CO.'S Penn Avenue Stores. B.&B. See the elegant mink capes, fitted front, 18 inches deep in the back, $37 60, 15 and 150. Boggs & Buhl; "Why, Certainly, the People Ay Go "Where they can get the best photos for least money; at Anfrecht's new gallery, 77 Fifth avenue. Children welcome. FOR THE LATEST NOVELTIES -IX- Trouserings, Suitings or Overcoatings, -GO TO- EDWARD SCHAUER'S, TAILOR, i07 WOOD STREET. noS-W8U SCORING GILLIFORD. The Allegheny Jinance Committee Indignant Over Charges THAT IT MIGHT BE HOODWINKED. Dahlinger ajs Information Was Held Back by the Doctor. CHAIRMAN WURTIlElJIEK STOPS DEBATE If the Allegheny Controller's office had been'a frying pan last night the meeting oi the Finance Committee would have made a good imitation of a peck of corn just in the midst of the popping process. The transit from red to white heat was made when Charles Gerwig, on a question of privilege, read the extract from Mr. Gilliford's letter to the Auditing Committee, which stated: The appointment or a snb-commlttco or the Finance Committee to Investigate the account between tho street car companies and the city has the appearance of heinpr an attempt to usurp the functions or the Audit ing Committee. It inspired hy the street car companies for tho purpose of removing the auditing and adjudication or those ac counts to a committed not so familiar with the subject, and hence easier hoodwinked into remitting or exonerating the street car companies from just payments, it should certainly fail. Objected to Such Statements. "That is uneentlemanly, unkind and un called for," said Mr. Gerwig. "I think I am just as honest as the Chairman of the Auditing Committee. I want to enter a protest against the insinuations made against this committee." "You have misconstrued the meaning of my letter," broke in Mr. Gilliford. "I have the floor," answered Mr. Gerwig hotly. "And I say if the gentleman declares that there are any insinuations against members of this committee in that com munication he does not understand the English language," continued Mr. Gilli ford. "I intended. no reflection on Coun cilmcn. I said that members of the com mittee might be deceived bv the street rail way companies. I myself have been hood winked. I voted for electric light towers on the false statements of others, and it was only natural for me to'believe that the street car companies might mislead a sub committee of ibis committee, which is not so .familiar with the circumstances as the Auditing Committee." Chairman Dahlinger, of the sub-Finance Committee, declared that Mr. Gilliford had attempted to prevent him from getting in formation from Auditor McKirdy. "It is false," replied Gilliford, with flushed face. "I know it is true," said Dahlinger. "Your letter was a reflection on our honesty. The explanation doesn't explain. I don't see why a doctor would be harder to deceive than other men." Wouldn't Xet Him Speak. Dr. Gilliford after several attempts got the floor again and attempted an expla nation, hut the noise on the other side drowned his voice and when he demanded a right to speak, he was shut out by Arthur Kennedy who said he must keep" quiet or else stick to facts. Continuing. Mr. Ken nedy charged the Auditing Committee with being a partisan organization running a literary bureau of which the chief work was the misrepresentation of Councils. He said Gilliford's letter was an insult to the committee. Just as the members were beginning to count up their life insurance policies, Chair man Wnrtheimer called time and hostilities were suspended. The monthly report of the Controller was received and some other routine business transacted. Hugus & Hacke. Linens: Unusual inducements to intending purchasers in this department. A large line of Table Linen, double damask and full bleach, prices from 50c to S3 per yard. Fringed Damask Table Cloths, with 1 dozen D'Oylies-to match, 2X2J4 YARDS, . $5 a Set 2x3 YARDS, $6 a Set. New patterns in Irish Satin Damask Table Cloths, celebrated J. S. Brown make, in 8-4, 10-4, 12-4, 14-4 and 16-14. Dinner Napkins to match. Hemstitched Table Sets from $j to $35 rer set. 150 pairs of pure Linen Hem stitched Pillow Cases, size 22x36 inches, at $1 25 -per pair. the 'actual value. Hemstitched Linen Sheets, an ex tra bargain, at 5 per pair. A great variety of choice Novelties in Lunch Cloths, Sideboard-Scarfs,. Center Pieces, etc., etc. Cloak Department: We call attention to an Extra Value in JACKETS we are offering this week at $6. Cor. Fifth Ave. and Market St. nolO-uwrsu PREPARE BLIZZARDS! At ZERO PRICES we have the stock and the prices speak for thern selves. Chevron Stripe Jackets, with high cape collar, at $ 4. 50; worth S7. Wool Chevron and Camel's Hair J ackets, high cape and shawl collars, at 5; worth $7.50. Cheviot Diagonal Reefers, fur shawl collar, and lined with -fur down front of Jacket, at 56.75; 'worth $9. Fine Diagonal Cheviot Reefers, Astrakhan and Hare-trimmed, atgio. Our leader at the popular price of $ 1 2; trimmed with Black Hare, R Mink, Astrakhan and Cape Seal. 43-MARKET ST. 437. noU-Mw - NEW ADVERTISEMENTS The teadtn? Pittsburg, Pa, Dry Goods House. Wednesday, Nov. n, UM. jos. km co:s PM AVENUE ST0ES1 . . THIS WEATHER Is the last gasp of summer. Known almost universally as "Indian Sum mer.." Everybody knows, too, that winter sets in in dead earnest right after this mild spell. Most people take advantage of the pleasant days to do their general winter shopping. Altogether it is the right time to buy. Stocks are complete, too. No difficulty about finding just what you want now. Can't speak so confidently of the last of the season. We started our Grand Winter Ex hibition and Sale of Paris Pattern Hats, Bonnets and Toques yesterday. The styles are exquisite and novel. Our -workrooms are busy already with special orders. Superior execution, promptness and fairness of prices. Visit our Millinery Department dur ing these 'opening days and leave orders. In our Trimming Department this morning we make special offers of COQUE FEATHER BOAS. C0QUE FEATHER COLLARETTES. Boas, $4 50, worth 6. Collarettes, 75c, worth 1 50. Feather Edgings all the popular things. Complete lines of Fur Edging, Marten, Sable, Bear, Persian, Astra khan, Beaver, Mink, Nubia, Seal and Krimmer. An elegant display of Pearl Trim mings, Bands and Girdles. Sharp bargains in Ladies' and Chil dren's Hosiery this morning. 200 dozens Ladies' extra fine quality Im ported Black Cashmere Stockings AT eOcATAIK. 100 dozens Ladies' heavy fast black Cotton Stockings (for autumn wear) doable soles, heels and toes, 35c A PAIB, 3 PAIRS FOE $L 5 dozens Boys' heavy ribbed Black Cash mere Stockings, with double knees, heels and toes, regular ?1 quality, AT 73CAPAIH. Ladies' extra heavy Cotton Stockings, for winter wear, AT Mo A PAin. ' Ladies' Fast Black Wool Stockings, extra, values, AT 23c, 33c AND 50c A PAIR. Ladies' extra flno Black Cashmere Stock ings AT 60c, 63c, 75c, $1 AND $1 25 A PAIR. Ladles' Fast Black and Unbleached Fleece Lined Stockings, all extra quality, AT 23c, 35c, 45c AND 50c A PAIR. Ladles' extra quality Fast Black Silk Stockings, 75c, $1, I 23 AND $1 50 A PAIR. Finer qualities also good val ues AT $2, $2 50 AND $3 A PAIR. Boys' heavy ribbed Cashmere Stockings, French or English make, best qualities, 90c for 6's to $1 70 for 10's. All more prices. of these will be found much than ordinarily good at the Two items in the Knit Underwear Department besides- the largest and best stock of goods that can be offered. A lot of Ladles' Camel's Hair Vest and Drawers at $1 per garment, regular value $1 25. A lot of Children's Natural Wool Vests at 75c, worth $1 50. The most attractive -pair of JACK ETS ever offered shown first to-day. An imported heavy-weight wide diagonal 2$-inch Cheviot Jacket, cloth-faced, new seamless shawl collar, handsome military ornaments, at $10. An imported Clay Diagonal (finest grade) Jacket, 27 inches long, satin lined throughout, cord binding, square pock ets, notch collar, a handsome and ex tremely dressy garment, at $23. These are entirely new and are not only the latest, but unusually good for the money. . JOS. HORNE & CO.', 607-621 Penn Avenue. soil ONYX CLOCKS ! BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS! $17 to $100. Over 150 now designs richly mot tled Onyx Imported direct. ' Prices quite moderate. E. P. ROBERTS & SONS, FIFTH AVE. AND MARKET ST. noG-Jw OFFICE OF 0 Economy Renovating Co., 407 WOOD STREET. Gents' Clolhios and Ladies' Wraps, Cloaks, Jackets, eta, repaired, cleaned, altered, scoured, dyed or pressed on short notice. n 08-wsu 1 ) c. . . . -e iVuSftfaM&ifr-iiA
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