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THE PITTSBUEG- DISPATCH, -TUESDAY, APELL 16, ,;i889. .
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JUST TOO LATE.
Sheriff's Armed Deputies Go
Out to Quell a Eiot,
-DBIYING EIGHTEEN MIES
To fieach the Wildcat Oil Regions of
. Allegheny County.
1 THEY MEET THE DEFEATED PARTY.
Row an Oil leasehold Was Captured bj
Men, Chains and Horses.
LITIGATION WILL COMMEXCE TO-DAT
Shortly before 4 o'clock yesterday after
noon Sheriff McCandless put an extra
brace of revolvers in his pocket, carefully
rolled up a copy of the riot act, and ordered
his fastest team hitched up. He had been
formally asked to quell a disturbance in the
wildcat oil region, away up in the northern
part of Allegheny county. A posse of six
deputies was quickly summoned. They
were heavily armed, and beneath the seats
of the two carriages which carried the offi
cers ont of the city rested a few Winchester
rifles, as well as several pairs of iron brace
lets. It looked like a bloody expedition.
The start was made at 4 o'clock. There
was a drive of 22 miles before the party. J.
M. Bobb, Esq., who had acted as attorney
lor the parties in notifying the Sheriff and
demanding protection, had said to go 1G
xnile3 out the Perrysville road and then,
turning to the right, continue six miles far
ther along the rough country road. This
would bring them into the most romantic
section ot .Marshall township that corner
of it known as Brush Creek Fields. The
weather was beautiful, and the Sheriff's
posse didn't object.
HOW IT All. STABTED.
The reported riot was over a lease held by
Wesley "Webber, H. E. Wilson and W, E.
Clark, oil producers and brokers of this
city, whose right and title is contested by
Joe Craig, William Marshall and others in
the Clerack Oil Company. It appears that
Wesley Webber, who is a partner with
Wilson and Clark, who does all the scouting
for the firm, leased a certain portion of what
is known as the Lloyd farm in the locality
described. It had every appearance of being
valuable, and the boring of a well was at once
decided upon.
Webber took possession of the property on
Sunday night at 8 o'clock. He had scarcely
done so vhenthe Clerack Oil Company also
put in a claim for the property on a duplicate
lease. Webber had nine points of the law on
his side and declined to concede a single one ot
them. Instead bo secured a force of men, pur
chased a lot of timber and prepared to drill for
oil. This kept the Webber gang up all night;
hut, as the lights of the cheeky enemy were
visible across the dark waters of Brush creek,
vigilance seemed to be the only price of the
wildcat drillers' liberty.
The dawn of Monday found Webber's coat-of-arms
still flying from the tops of the hem
locks. Webher was a theatrical manager a few
years ago, and there was just enough of
dramatic spirit about the affair to arouse his
enemies in the hope of victory. Strategy was
necessary.
So, when the forces of the enemy began to
gather, he sent a courier off secretly to the
teleeraph office. A message was wired to At
torney Uobb for protection from the Sheriff of
the county.
AX ESCITIKO BIDE.
In the meantime the Sheriff's armed posse
had bravely succeeded In driving past "Keav
lng's" without stopping.! The horses did need
watering, it is true; bnt there was too much at
stake for delay! Perhaps the lives of Web
tier's men hung upon the courage ana energy of
the "deputy" who held the ribbons. The
trip now became exciting. The lash was given
the horses. Sheriff McCandless was observed
looking nervousfy at his watch. No, the grays
were not doing quite up to what they had done
when speeded around the Homewood track
the last time. The reins loosened more and
more! Farm houses and barns seem blended
together t Faster and faster 1 Now they left
. the solid Perrysville road, and the flying
wheels sent the mud of the sponsy township
turnpike splashing over hats and coats.
A quick swing around the jutting corners of
a corn-crib and lo, and behold, the sheriff and
his comrades saw, bearing rapidly down upon
them from the opposite direction, not the
enemy, but Wesley Webber and his gang of
laborers! It was not an ambuscade after all,
and the six hands of six deputy sheriffs were
slowly taken away from six hip pockets as the
simultaneous click of six revolvers was
Scarcely beard in the shont that followed. It
was almost a fatal surprise on the oil scout's
part.
ITS BLOODLESS EJfD.
But what did it mean? Four miles yet lay
between the corn-crib and battle-field. Was it
a rout for WebberT
"That's about the size of It," said Mr. Web
ter. "If you had only come sooner we would
have licked them all, but we could not hold ont
longer against superior numbers."
To the reporter of The Dispatch Mr. "Web
ber explained that the number of men were
gradually increased all day yesterday by the
Clerack Oil Company, and, as he thinks, by the
Standard Company, too. Several times they
tried to remove Webber's tools and timber, but
each time he drove the men off. However, his
own force only consisted of 12 men, and they
gradually lost ground in the afternoon, and
were finally driven off by nearly SO men on the
other side. Clubs, picks and shovels
were used as weapons. Several of the men
were scratched and bruiceatbut no one was
hurt badlv. No firearms were shown on either
side. At 4:30 P. M. from 10 to 20 horses of the
Clerack-Standard crowd ended the tug of war.
With chains they dragged the derrick timbers
off the 6acre lease and scattered them in
every direction. Then Webber folded up his
colors, loaded his men in a couple of carts and
soon met tbe Sheriff "by the wayside.'
Of course there was time to stop at Heating's
on the road back. It was 10 o'clock at night
before the expedition ended on Smififield
street. Webber and Sheriff McCandless were
covered with mud from head to foot. It was
nil very thrilling, bat bloodless,
An injunction will be asked for by Webber
When court opens this morning.
ANOTHER BISE.
Verily, the RIvermen Cannot Complain
Abont tbe Water.
The water yesterday registered 13 feet 2
inches, and is falling rapidly. There has
been nch a fine stage of water all winter
that the boats are widely scattered, and the
coal markets are overstocked. The prices are
eo low that manv of the operators are holding
back their shipments.
The Eagle, Tom Dodsworth, Convoy, Seven
Sons, lizzie Bay and Ben Hur got In yesterday.
Tbe Ben Hur left again last night, and the
Lizzie Bay will start this moraine.
The Katie Stockdale on this trip took a lot of
timber down the river for the United States
nag boat at Cincinnati. The Scotia has al
ready lost two trips on account ot a broten
haft, but will be here again on Friday.
A GAME OF CHECKERS
Caused a Man to rboot at Another and
Seriously Wonnd Him.
James Pitherough was shot in the shoul
der yesterday by a man named Dan Davis,
and be is now lying in the Homeopathic Hos
pital in a serious condition.
The men quarrelled on Saturday night over a
game of checkers, when Davis got the worst of
It- He then thought he would cet even, and,
baying a pistol jesterdav morning, he shot
Fitherongh at the dinner table. In the boarding
hoou at the corner of South Seventeenth and
Wharton streets.
Officer Coslett arrested Davis Immediately
afterward and locked him up In the Twenty
eighth ward station house.
KOTES ASD MOTIONS. '
Many Matter of Itlnch and IJttle Moment
Tersely Treated.
Bali, game to-day.
The safest trust Distrust
A honking comment Stop thief.
A butt of ridicule a half -smoked toby.
Coksistekct is a jewel a very rare one,
too.
Aix AinnacAS versus Chicago. Bovg, don't
bet.
Oliver Twist la not alone la crying for
more.
It's about time to remark that Stanley is all
write.
The man is judged by his carriage, and the
dog by his waggin'.
Philadelphia is becoming so dry that even
the policemen rattle.
If he was stabbed with remorse his heart
must have bled for her.
The only thing funny about this life is that
there is nothing funny abont it.
IilOE should be careful about wetting his
whistle when Wanamaker Is around.
The art of writing poetry may be decaying;
but Ella Wheeler is as fresh as ever.
In lieu of something better, office seekers
are now taking leave of the President.
Lanqtry, the London society woman, was
the rocket; Langtry. the actress, is the stick.
W. W. Whitsell was appointed commis
sioner lu tbe divorce case of Alma against D.
Hogan. .
A New Yobk genius is exhibiting a. lot of
dancinc fleas. This is rather tnrnlnir the
tables.
The Department of Public Works received
$2,153 57 from the Bureau of City Property in
March.
Robinson J. Feltweia has been appointed
Burgess of Sewickley, vice Van R. Smith re
signed. Ik about a week a lot of Oklahoma boomers
will return from the land of promise, and
nothing else.
James B. Fobce and Lai Curiya were dis
charged on a suit entered for policy writing for.
want of evidence.
Maey Quinney and John Connelly were
sent to the workhouse and fined $500 each for
illegal liquor selling.
Rives says people are known by the author
they read. Some people are known by the
atfthoress they don't read.
London has been groping around for a week
in one ot her inky fogs. If Edison were turned
loose there it would soon be mist.
William McFabland, arrested on sus
picion of having fired tbe Red Lion stables,
was discharged for want of evidence.
John Habt has been awarded 3,000 against
the H. C. Frick Coke Company for damages
sustained by a fall in their engine room.
In 13,000.000 years the earth will cease to
exist as at present, yet some people continue to
act as if they were going to live forever.
W. D. Mooee will talk of prohibition this
evening at the Eighth U. P. Church, and the
colored Antioch choir will furnish the music.
Another yacht race has been arranged be
tween America and England. It is a doubtful
glory, this showing tbe British how fast we can
run.
If the profession would only seek the man,
instead of man the profession, there would be
a great saving of time to some people and
money to others.
S. C. Payne has been awarded $1,700, for
rent, against tbe executors of D. A. Stewart
and John Scott, T. M. Carnegie, J. W. Yande
vort and J. F. McCandless.
Representative Jokes went to Harrls
burc last night. He said the bosses were not
in favor of the anti-discrimination bill, and
this accounts for its defeat.
The Frisco lino is issuing through bills of
lading to Texas points. Commercial Agent
Sam Cnlbertson denies that his road has with
drawn the Texas differentials.
This fast world has left the nine days'
wonder far behind with the simple folk of the
past. It is an amazing thing indeed that is
worthy of even a four days' wonder.
Miss aokes Coleman, of tbe Lydia Thomp
son Company, left her pocketbook in the car
seat while she went for a dnnk of water. The
pocketbook was gone when she came back.
Fob the Washington centennial 'celebration
the Fireworks Committee is closing contracts
for a grand evening display and the Invitation
Committee will soon issue handsome souvenirs.
Fourteen-year-old Henry Bqyden claims
be was sent to Missouri by the Brooklyn News
boys' School, but was so badly abused he had
to run away. He was forwarded on to
Brooklyn. v
The semi-monthly report of the Society for
tbe Improvement of the Poor shows good work
done. There were 6S9 families visited and S59
aided, beside tons of eatables and situations
for many.
Eastern papers are printing lists of mar
riageable Enclish noblemen, but if another
American girl makes a fool of herself she will
be incontinently spanked by a public weary of
maudlin sympathy.
City Attorney Moeeland says he will
appeal from Judge Ewing's decision annulling
the Craig street paving contract, as ho wants
to know whether the Department of Awards
has, or has not authority.
Sentence was suspended in the case of
Oliver Force and Tiny Guckert, charged with
selling lottery tickets. The reason given is
that they have furnished tbe authorities with
some valuable information.
Prof. Atkinson says more men are killed
by bad cooking than intemperate drinking.
License the cooks and allow them to experi
ment on the lawyers to demonstrate their
ability. If the lawyer dies well, try another.
Maybe that one merely died from the surprise
of getting sometning to eat.
Charters have been granted for the Aspin
wall Land Company and tbe Hostetter Com
pany, the latter being composed of Rosetta R.,
Theodore R. and D. H. Hostetter, Herbert l)e
Fny and M. L. Myers. It has a capital of S90,
000, and Is organized to manufacture and sell
"Hostetter's stomach bitters."
Wiggins now is on his metal. We will have
fair skies or bust. It is not a thing of pleasure,
but a case of frigid must. The ball season now
will open, and it will not rain to-day. If he dis
appoints the people, the old die! will be to pay.
We will see the bloomln' ball clubs as they
played before His Nobs. They must show us
how they did it, or must look for other jobs.
THE BREACH MADE WIDER.
Knights of Labor miners Wonld Not Sit
With N.P. U. Delegates In Joint Conven
tion Another Meeting To-Dny.
The K. of L. and N. P. U. coal miners of
Western Pennsylvania and Ohio, who were
to have met in joint convention yesterday,
did not do so, and the breach between the
two organizations has grown considerably
wider in consequence. .
Tbe first trouble yesterday was caused by the
K. of L. delegates withdrawing from the room
where the joint meeting was to have been held.
The N. P. U. delezates claim that the Knights
of Labor wanted their officers to preside at the
meeting. The K. of L. delegates then proceed
ed to hold .a convention of their own.
When the Knights withdrew District Presi
dent Conway stated that the operators had of
fered them "6 cents per bushel for mining
from November to May and 71 cents from
May until the following November. He asked
whether the redaction should be accepted or
not.
President McBride, the national head of the
order, advised that it be accepted.
The operators were invited to attend tbe
meeting of the N. P. U. this rnorning and
arrange a scale with tbe delegates.
At the Knights of Labor meeting Master
Workman Robert Watchorn presided. Vig
orous language was used denonncing the N. P.
U. The following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, The ml nine trade, as regards prices
and stability. Is In a position which is not such to
warrant any antagonism between the interests
represented by employers and employes; and.
whereas. The best efforts of the bent mfnri.n..
both sides are needed to work In harmony ror the
protection of mutual Interests,
Resolved, That we, the railroad miners of
Western Pennsylvania, representing the mines
of the various lines centering in Fltt.bunr, hereby
express oar disapproval of desbrnlnK attempts to
coerce the representation of miners to recognize
factions, thus endangering the prospects of the
settlement of an equitable scale.
Resolved, That It Is such an illiberal and unfair
policy which makes It Impossible to maintain
those essential condlt ont upon which righteons
compensation can be assured to the workmen.
Resolved, That we denounce the gratltnons ad
vice contained In the manifesto Usued and nnb
lUhed by President McBriae. or the X. l , in
which he forestalled the action of the miners and
mine laborers or Pennsylvania and Ohio, pending
the convening of the delegates, to whom alone the
functions of scale mating are br the rank and file
confided.
Kesolved; That any and all disadvantages that
are met as a result of the promulgation of said
manirestoshonll not cause unfriendly reeling be
tween the men who risk their lives In a perpetual
straggle against want and for living wages, calls
for our denunciation. '
BesolTed, That this convention, as a duly au
thorized and representative body of miners, pub
lish these resolutions In TBI Dispatch.
CHEAP MILK. COMING.
The Public Are to be Benefited by
the Big Lacteal Controversy.
WAR PRICES NOW ESTABLISHEP.
At a Lively Meeting Appeal is Made to tie
People's Sympathy.
THE TROUBLE EEALLT HAS COMMENCED
The members of the Milk Producers'
Union met yesterday afternoon and in
structed Mr. Beed, of the Chartiers Cream
ery Company, to find a market for all the
milk they ship to him, if he has to sell it at
any price. The immediate result will be
that the lacteal fluid can be obtained very
cheaply in the next few days,
Mr. Beed says he will sell the milk to
any grocer at 13 cents per gallon. This is
5 cents cheaper than the dealer has been
furnishing it to them, and if the grocer will
take advantage of that ofler the consumer
may also derive some benefit.
All this has been the result of the contro
versy which took place yesterday afternoon
at the Keystone Hotel, where about 75 of
the shippers were assembled to discuss tbe
present situation.
While some of the members. were still ad
vocating a waiting game, the most proposed
strenuous measures.
Said Mr. Martin: "Gentlemen, every day of
delay on our part gives the dealer an advant
age. What we have to do.is to strike, and
strike hard, at the dealers. The only remedy
we have at our command at present is to create
a price for milk' which will benefit the con
sumer and cripple the dealer. Let us show the
public that we mean to deal fairly with them,
and if we once have public opinion on our side
we have already won the victory."
A WAB PBICE PROPOSED.
Mr. Martin then proposed a price for milk,
which he called the "war price." "Let Mr.
Beed sell the milk at 12 cents to the dealers
and at 15 cents to the grocers," he said.
Mr. Reed then stated he thought the price
too high to give him a chance to compete with
the dealers.
At this point Mr. McCalmont of Hanlan
station, entered the room, saying:
"Gentlemen, I am not a member ot this union
at present, because I am under contract to
furnish my milk to a dealer until May L After
that date, however, I will come into the union.
Now, what I have to say is that we shippers
ought to have the fullest confidence in the Ex
ecutive Committee and in Mr. Beed. Let them
fix the price of milk as they please. We all
know it is likely that we will lose some money
during this war; but, in order to assure a
victory, we must make sacrifices. Well, let us
make them and notgrowL"
Mr. Weitzel of Primrose station, requested
information regarding the 23 which it is said
every member of the union would lose If he
went back on his contract. "Can the 825 be
collected?" ho said.
The majority of the members then stated
that, from inquiries which they had made in
regard to that, it was true that the fines or for
feits conld be collected, and Mr. Little, the
Secretary, said he proposed to show some of
the men that It conld be done.
At this juncture Mr. McCalmont (rot the floor
again, and he requested the shippers, under
all circumstances, to let reporters into their
meetings, in order to show tbe public that they
were doing everything straightforward and
above board. Then the general meeting was
adjourned, and the Executive Committee went
into session.
StTBE TO ATTBACT SYMPATHY.
Here Dr. Irwin, the Chairman, stated to Mr.
Beed as follows: "The Executive Committee,
as a body, and a. fair representation of the en
tire union, authorizes you to create a market
for our product. We send you all our milk,
and we want you to sell it while it is fresh and
Sweet. How yon do it makes no difference.
We have shown all tbe consideration possible
to the dealers, and they have rejected all our
advances. It is, therefore, impossible for them
to make any deal with us directly. There is
now a triangular fight. Whateverls to be done
has to be done through you. The shippers will
not go back on you. Oo ahead and sell the
milk just as you please. If the dealers will not
bay of you, find a market among the retailers.
Sell the milk to the grocers at prices which tbe
dealer cannot adopt. Give tbe consumer the
benefit of the fight. Let the people get cheap
milk."
Mr. Beed said afterward that be had made
up his mind now to sell the milk to grocers, if
regular dealers would not come and buy of
him. He said be bad given tbem all the
chances, and bo could not do more. He in
tends to have men go all over tbe two cities
and offer tbe milk to grocers at 13 cents a gal
lon. In connection with that fact be re
marked: 'This will bring the milk from the farmer
direct to the retailer, and the result will be
that milk will- not only be cheaper, but It will'
also be better."
There was a dealer in Mr. Reed's store vester
day afternoon, who had been buying from tbe
Chartiers Company all along, and be said be
was satisfied with Mr. Reed's arrangement,and
he would stick to him.
ntOM THE OTHEB SIDE.
Mr. Goorge Eyrich, one of the trustees of tbe
newly organized Milk Dealers' Protective As
sociation, was called npon afterwardat his store
on Webster avenue, and told what the pro
ducers had doneat tbe meeting. He said:
T tell you It is of no use for Mr. Beed to at
tempt to down the dealers, because it is an im
possibility in my opinion. We are making ar
rangements with a number of farmers In Ohio
that will put us in such a shape we can get all
the milk we want to supply. Of course some
of us are in bad snape at present; I am, for in
stance, myself, because a few of my shippers
have gone back on me. Bnt there is one thing,
our customers are with us. I have people on my
Toute that have told me they would sooner
drink black coffee and go without milk for a
month than buy any from Mr. Beed. Now
that does not look as if the Chartiers Creamery
Company could supply all the grocers and re
tailers by nutting the milk down in price.
Moreover I might as well tell yon this: There
is a place out In Ohio that produces over 10,000
gallons of milk a day, and we are making ar
rangements to get the whole lot. Our organi
zation will have it shipped into Pittsburg, and
it will be equally divided among tbe dealers.
Oh,nol the lacteal war has not been terminated
yet; It has only begun, and don't you forget it!"
THE! HAD NO GAS,
And the Philadelphia Compnny Had to Come
Again to the Rescne.
The puddlers at Jones & Laughlins'
American Iron Works will start to work
again to-day, after having been idle for nearly
two weeks. The mill had been shut down be
cause the company tried to get thefr own gas,
and thus work it with cheaper fuel.
After some attemps, however, they found
that thev could not run all the departments
with thefr own fuel, and have now made an
other contract with the Philadelphia Company
to supply the mill.
A FIGHT FOE FEEEDOM.
Moore and Hnymnker'WIll Object to a Par
don for Abo Bowser.
Colonel W. D. Moore and Mr. Haymaker, a
brother of the murdered Haymaker, went to
Harrisburg last night to protest against the
pardon of Abo Bowser.
Mr. Haymaker was verv bitter, and said if
justice had been done there would be no neces
sity for htm to appear before the Pardon Board.
Colonel Moore said he would hang Bowser if
he could.
A Cnse of Chicken Fox.
The case of smallpox reported from 27 High
street is not thought to be smallpox by the'
health officials. Chief Brown ordered the pa
tient to be removed to the Municipal Hospital
as a precaution.- The doctors think it is noth
ing more than a case of chicken pox.
A Family Fight Ends Bndly.
A fight occurred about 10 o'clock last night
between two Italian families at No. 101 Water
street. During the row tbe wife of Marian
Messag was struck in the abdomen by Teresa
Leona, As a result she is lying in a critical con
dition. Stopped for on Hoar.
The big cable on the Fifth Avenue Traction
road Jumped off the wheel which turns It Into
the Washington street power house last even
ing just before supoer time. Tbe cars were
stopped for an hoar, and there was considera
ble grumbling.
MOTHEKS give Angostura Bitters to their
children to stop colic and looseness of the
bowels.
TRIBUTE TO-HIS WORTH.
Tbe Executive Committee of the G. A. R.
Adopts a memorial. Eulogizing the Life
of Major Omohnndro.
The Executive Committee of the Grand
Army of the Republic of Allegheny county
met yesterday afternoon to. take action on
the death of Comrade Sidney Omohundro, a
member of the committee and of Post G.'A.
B. The following memorial was adopted:
Expressive of the feelings of the comrades in
general at the loss of their much valued comrade,
the County Executive Committee of the Grand
Army of the Bepublle learns with sincere sorrow
of the taking off of their fellow committeeman
and Corresponding Secretary, Sidney Omohundro,
a member of Posts; Q. A. B., which occurred at
his residence In this city this morning, April IS,
1S39.
Comrade Omohundro was a member of the
Fourth Ohio Calvarywho did gallant service,
participating In the principal engagements of the
Army of the Cumberland. He was with General
Sherman In his famons march to the eea, and baa
written his name on tbe nage of history, no less
with his sword than with his gentle and kind
treatment of all those who have met him In civil
life. Be joined the Grand Army of the Republic
in Erie, Pa., in 1879, and' transferred his member
ship here a few years later. Asa comrade he was
one who commanded our wannest admiration, be
ing always ready to do that which was for the best
Interest of tbe organization, sympathizing with
his comrades on all questions of Interest and bene
fit to the old soldiers and earnest In every duty he
was called npon to perform.
By his kind measures and manly utterances at
all times at the meetings of this committee he
helped materially to shape-Its course of action in
matters that were for the general good of his com
rades. A a citizen Comrade Omohundro won tbe re
spect and esteem of all who came in contact, with
him, by his sterling qualities or head 'and heart
and genial disposition.
The loss by death of Comrade Omohundro to our
organization and tbe community at large la great,
yet we realize that to his family this dispensation
of Providence has come with more terrible em-
Ehasls. But his rectitude of character and pure
hrlstlan life, must, in the hour of greatest trial,
prove a source of consolation to the men who
fought with him and the family who loved him.
To bis widow and his fatherless children we, his
comrades of the Grand Army of the Republic,
tender that sympathy which goes forth from the
hearts of comrades to comrades and their families
in distress. A. P. WDBCiirrELD,
Chairman Executive Committee.
n. h. bengouqu.
The committee decided to send a floral trib
ute, the design to be the G. A. B. badge of
large size in natural colors.
A meeting of the Press Club has been called
for this afternoon to take action on the death
of Major Omohundro.
WILL GLASS TAHES GO?
A Belgian Blower Relates a Seasonable Ex
perience, Applicable lo Jeannett'e De
clded Failures In Europe.
A Belgian window glass worker, who has
been in this city for the past three years,
was at the Pittsburg and Lake Erie depot
yesterday, looking for some of his country
men whom he had expected to arrive from
Boston to go to work at Jeannette. While
at the station he was accosted by a Dispatch
reporter and interviewed concerning the state
ment that tbe tank system at Jeannette would
be a failure. When asked how it had worked
in Belgium, be said:
"I have worked in the tank factories in Bel
glum, and, as far as turning out first-class
glass is concerned, it is a flat failure. The
last place I worked was in the factory owned
by Eugene Badeadx at Charlerol, There they
run 60 blowers on tbree turns of 20 men each.
Each crew works eight hours, and the factory
is kept going day and night This is the larg
est tank factory In Belgium.
"I also worked at Junet, which Is likewise in
the Charlerol district. In this factory they
worked 18 blowers. In the two years I was
there I did not see what is called first quality
glass turned out of a tank factory. When they
want the best glass they have to melt it in tbe
pots. The tanks can work well enough on poor
quality glass; but they are no good on the first
class product. A great many of the tanks that
were started there were abandoned, and the
firms bad to put in clay pots. Tho firm of Dor
lodot, which was tbe oldest in Charlerol In the
business, put in a laige tank plant and were
ruined, as It did not work satisfactorily. Tbe
experience with the tank system in Belgium Is
tbat it has not been a success.
"The cause of the tanks not working right is
the fact that tbe gathering boys pull out tbe
glass before It becomes melted. Consequently
it becomes 'corded' and cannot be blown. I
wonld rather remain idle for some time than
take a job on a tanx furnace.
"If tbe tanks do not give satisfaction in
Cbarleroi I do not see how they will give satis
faction at Jeannette, especially when made so
large. Tbe largest bouse there has a capacity
of GO blowers; but at the new factory at Jean
nette there will be room for 21G of them. 'Ids
not see how they can get tbe heat necessary to
melt such a large batch ot glass. Tbe many
failures to work the first tank satisfactorily
show that it is too large."
IIBEAEI BRANCHES.
Sir. Andrew Carnegie's Experlenco Mny
Benefit Pltlsbnrtr.
A representative of an evening paper
talked with Mr. Andrew Carnegie in'New
York yesterday about the public libraries
he has presented to Pittsburg, Allegheny and
Braddock. He is reported as having said:
"Our experience In New rork with the circu
lating library coes more and more to show tbat
Instead of one (treat central structure more good
can be accomplished bv means of smaller branch
libraries In this cltv. The Mercantile Library has
found it necessary to establish a branch np town."
You snjrgest this laea for Pittsburg, also?"
"It looks tome just now that what would be
best for Pittsburg Is probably four or five branch
libraries, one of these belngsomewhat larger than
tbe others and suitable for a distributing point."
Mr. Carnegie added, however, that he could
not undertake tbe Pittsburg enterprise-until
the Allegheny building Is altogether ofi his
hands. Controller Morrow favors the branch
system. James B. Scott Is opposed to it He
says Pittsburg is yet small when compared
with Now York.
OFF FOE EUROPE.
Mr. Corcoran Will Study Music la France
nod Italy for TwoYcara.
Charles W. Corcoran, the well-known
baritone singer of this city, left with his
family last night for .New York, whence he
will sail on the Red Star Line steamer "Waes
land" for France and Italy, there 'to study
under the most eminent masters preparatory
to adopting the operatic staee. A larce circle
ot his friends were at the depot to bid blm
'bon voyage" and success to his undertaking.
Weak lungs oe throats are severely
tried by our rough, wintry weather, and
call from prompt treatment whenever at
tacked. Dr. Jayne's Expectorant is pn old,
well-tried medicine for all bronchial or pul
monary affections, ana is sure to cure yonr
cold and heal inflamed parts.
A Rare Chance.
"To be well dressed oft supersedes the
rest," is what one of our most learned men
once said, and we would say that every man
is in a position to follow tliis advice and be
TA I 1 rtvaaaAil Xm AtoAh i? it.
.cuimu every kuw hi me wora ior
a small amount of money. We invite every
one to participate to-day in ou sale of men's
fine spring suits at $10, $12 and $16. The
finest of imported cheviots, cassimeres and
diagonals are included in this lot; and from
$10 to $12 secures an excellent business suit,
while $15 secures an elegant dress suit. Buy
or no buy we want yon to call and see these
bargains. First comers secure the pick of
the stock. P. C. C. C,
Cdr. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the new
Court House.
Will Remove Next Week
To our handsome new building, that has
been specially arranged and adapted to our
increasing needs; two doors nearer Fifth a ve.
than our present store. Until then we have
reduced all fancy goods from 10 to 25 per
cent. This is a rare chance for new goods at
bargain prices. Don't fail to see them.
Habdy & Hates,
Jewelers and Silversmiths,
tx 633 Smithfield sL
The family trade supplied with cBoice
old wines and liquors at G. W. Schmidt's
95 and 97 Fifth avenue, city. '
The Bargain of tbe Season.
A 32-inch mohair challis, 25 cents a yard,
now on sale at The PeoplS's Store, 83. 85.
87, 89rFifth avenue. ' ' '
Campbell &Dick.
La Matildb Imported cigars from $10 to
$40 per hundred. G. W. Schmidt,
95 and 9T Filth ave.
THE CRITICAL TIME.
The B. & 0. Pay Car and. lis Quota of
Wages Watched for By
MEN WHO SIGNED UNDER PROTEST.
No Disguise for Shadows That Hover Oyer
Compalsory Insurance, .
THOUGH THE COMPANY BLAMES EITA1S
The local situation on the B. & O. is un
changed. The men are quietly waiting for
developments, and there is no question that
trouble is brewing, as a chat with any of
the employes will soon demonstrate. The
new insurance relief feature is the bone of
contention, '
The local officials are inclined to laugh at
the threatened strike, and report that every
thing is lovely, notwithstanding the gravity
of affairs in and about Chicago. It is true
that last week the majority of the men here
signed the insurance blanks, but under pro
test Some of the officers denied that it
was a matter of compulsion; but one of the
clerks, who assisted in the work of securing
signatures, said that the ' men were told
either to join or quit.
"It is true," said the same clerk, "that
the Pennsylvania Eoad does not compel its
employes to join the Relief Association; but
every man who does not is marked, and he is
quietly discharged. The men know this, and
they take no chances."
Another officer, when told that insurance men
declare tbat the B. & O. rates are too high for
the benefits derived, excitedly replied: "Yes.
that Is the secret of the trouble. These insur
ance agents work among the men and
SXIE UP STKIKES.
"An insurance feature connected with a road
is a good thing, and if the employes were left
alone they would not object."
A number of the men were interviewed
yesterday afternoon. There is about them all
a dogged pertinacity to resist an apparent
wrong. Manyof them aro outspoken in their
denunciation of the new relief feature. Tbe
engineers are inclined to be a little wary; but
the others report (hat among themselves they
talk freely and are determined to have fair
treatment. The insurance plan Is the main
topic of conversation, and tbe mora the men
talk about it tbe greater is the desire to make
an attempt to rectify tbe evil.
A brakeman had this to say: "There is some
talk of holding a general meeting: but nothing
will be done for a day or two. The men on
the Pittsburg division will be paid to-morrow,
and we want to see how much money is kept
out of our wages. If the amounts taken are
like those published in the printed circular,
thero is bound to be trouble. The engineers
are as much interested as the other employes
and are willing to head the revolt. The leaders
of the various brotherhoods are in constant
communication with the men at Chicago, and,
If they decide to strike, we will join them."
"Tne men on the Pittsburg division, with a
few exceptions, signed tbe blanks last week;
but it is understood among them tbat they will
wimuraw tneir names, i was, torn that tne
men on the Second and Wheeling divisions
EEFUSED TO SIGN.
"Committees from Baltimore and Martins
burg are going over the line, feeling the pulse
of the men. They were in Connellsvllle and
met some of the men from Pittsburg.
"The men claim that after earning their
money it belongs to them, and tbey have a
right to do as they please with it. Even if tbey
were satisfied with the rates asked, we wouldn't
allow them to coerce us. In tbe circular an
nouncing the wind-up of tbe old association,
the company says that it lost money, If that
is true, why does it continue; Good business
men ao not continue in a traae tnat is ruinous,
and why should railroad companies insure
their employes at a loss? It is certainly not nut
of any philanthropic motives. That idea would
be preposterous. The employes feel sure there
. is money in It, and they do object to being
gonced.- v t . ,
"According to the new plan also, if a man Is
sick for a week be gets nothing. He must be
laid up for two weeks, and then he is paid for
one week only. All the holidays and Sundays
are excluded; but they forget that many of the
men work on such days. I feel pretty sure
that rather than have a general tie-up, the
road will withdraw the objectionable Insurance
features."
THE SITUATION IN CHICAGO.
The following, by Associated Press, from
Chicago last evening, is of interest In connec
tion with the above: In speaking ot the trouble
among tho Baltimore and Ohio employes to
day, Mr. Britton said it was fomented by out
side insurance agents. He continued: "There
is scarcely a month but what we expend more
than we receive, and tbe road has frequently
made up tbe deficit, besides giving 525,000 a
year to the association."
"What object has the road in the further
ance of this scheme?"
"Simply tbat before the association was
formed, when employes were takeu 111, injured
or killed, subscription papers by the score were
circulated along tbe road to raise the necessary
funds to defray expenses, and it was a great
deal of annoyance and very demoralizing, un
deserving persons frequently getting a great
deal, while those who really stood in need of
help received nothing."
HE ANTICIPATES NO STEIKE.
"Then you don't anticipate a strike?"
'Nothing of the kind. There are not over 100
men out of the entire 21,000 of our employes
who are dissatisfied."
Mr. Britton explained that over $2,000,000 had
been paid out in benefits since the organization
of the old association in 1S80L
Several of the employes of the company were
then questioned in regard to the scheme. Some
of the members of the association bad, as they
said, joined of their own accord, and were
greatly pleased with It Others were not mem
bers, but bad not heard of any order to compel
them to loin, and did not believe any Such or
der had been issued. They had been asked to
join, and might do so; but there had been no
threats of discharge in case they declined.
They had not heard of any intended strike
among the employes and did not believe any
such move was contemplated.
Now comes the report that the Pennsylvania
Company will shortly put In force a relief sys
tem tbat Is obnoxious to the men. Some ot tbe
employes were seen last evening, bnt they
hadn't heard anything about it They hope it
Isn't true, to save trouble.
An Ingenious Invention.
Mr. Willis Eaney, an enterprising drug
gist, with J. K. Bitenonr, of TJniontown,
Pa., has recently invented a nnt lock, which
is now being tested on the Pennsylvania
Eailroad lines, and is attracting the atten
tion of mechanical experts as well as rail
road officials, many of whom are watching
results with interest. Youi correspondent
had an interview with Mr. Eaney, who gave
ft vprv rnmnlptf nnintnti nf tl,A .. A
f no nrpiapnt nnt lntV ,irrf.m TTa .T.i'n. 1.1.
device will cause saving in labor of 75 per
cent, in friction 50 per cent and in noise 50
per cent, and make a road both smoother
and safer.
CLOSING OUT AT GREAT SACRIFICE.
Lace Curtains, Portieres, Upholstery Goods,
Table covers, easels, screens, poles, etc., at
private sale for the next six davs regardless
of cost. Now is the time to "buy fine silk
and lace curtains at your own price, as all
the goods must be sold to vacate store.
Notice. Auction sale afternoons and
evenings, private sale mornings, on and
after Monday.April 22, until entire stock is
sold. H. Holtzman & Sons,
35 Sixth st
REAL ESTATE SAVINGS BANK, LIMn
401 Smithfield Street, cor. Fourth Avenue.
Capital, $100,000. Surplus, $38,000.
Deposits of $1 and upward received and
interest allowed at 4 per cent tts
The celebrated XXX 1855 pure rye
whisky, the finest in the United States, can
always be had at G. W. Schmidt's, 95 and
97 Fifth avenne.
Easier Opening.
Ladies' suit parlor, Wednesday, Thurs
day, Friday. Parcels & Jones,
29 Filth ave., over King's shoestore.
G. W. Schmidt will sell yon one quart
of 1880 pure rye export whisky for $1. 95
and 97 Fifth avenue, city.
COWHIDES FOE UDS.
The Superintendent f the noma for Prot
estant Boys Sava He IJf.es tt and Why
Servant Girls Talk of It,
Three; boys yesterday complained tC Hu
mane Agent O'Brien that W. B. Maxwell,
Superintendent of the Home for Protestant
Boys; on Anderson street, Allegheny, was
in the habit of whipping them in tbe Home
with a rawhide whip. Frank Wilson, one of the
boys, bad been whipped while clad only In bis
night garments. Mrs. Rutan, the matron, they
complained, had refused to interfere, and had
said the boys deserved all tbey got
A call was made at tbe Home last evening.
When the reporter explained his mission to
Mrs. Rutan she admitted that Mr. Maxwell had
whipped the boys, but said she did not think it
so severo or undeserved as they had reported.
They bad complained to her, but she had de
clined to interfere. Mrs. Rutan took charge of
tbe Home last November, but banded in her
resignation a week ago. and will leave In a few
days to take charge of a similar school In
Salem, Ore.
Bhe excused herself from the reporter for a
moment to go np stairs to call Mr. Maxwell. A
servant girl, who had admitted the reporter,
was standing in the rear of the hall talking to
another girL The reporter stepped back and
asked tbem what tbey knew of the charges.
Both of them answered: "We have seen
enough already." One then remarked: "I'm
glad it has got out It may do some good."
"Then these cbargfb are true ?" asked the re
porter, i
"Every word of them; only it is worse than
tbe boys say."
Here tbe return of the matron caused the
girls to run away in opposite directions, leav
ing the reporter to confront Superintendent
Maxwell, who had taken charge of tbe Home
January 25. He is a young man, tallt and raw
honed. During tbe past winter he has been
teaching school in West Virginia, but now
works during the day inDixon's wholesale drug
store on Liberty street
In his statement he remarked he had thrown
away a strap which a previous matron bad
used, as it did not hurt bad enoueh or correct
the boys well enough. He had bought a cow
hide whin which he used. He said he whipped
tbe boys," but, accordingto his ideas, not hard
enough to hurt tbem. Ho claimed he was jus
tified in doing so, as the boys were very bad
little fellows. Tbe boy Wilson he had whipped
after he had gone to bed tbe other night and
'the Superintendent did not know whether he
bad on his clothes or not He also gave the
boys "a bad name," saying tbey were in tbe
habit of talking about walking matches and
cheap theater attractions.
Mrs. Rutan informed tbe reporter that the
lady managers of the Home approved of the
idea ot whipping tho boys when bad. Two of
them were at the Home last evening, but de
clined to make any statements.
Tbe Home now contains 19 boys, whose ages
vary from 11 to lOyears. The boys work during
tho day and board at the Home.
PUBLIC CUABITY C0STEACTS.
Tho Firms Fortunate Eaoagh to Flense the
Board of Awards.
The Department of Awards met yesterday
afternoon and awarded tbe following con
tracts for furnishing supplies to the Depart
ment of Public Charities:
For furnishing groceries, Haworth & Dewharst,
drygoods, JJojtgs & Buhl; clotbln?, boots, shoes
and leather, Uusky's; meat PItUburK Meat Sup
ply Company; fresh fish. Airs. M. V. Jackson;
butter and eggs, Henry B. P.ea; milk, William
Colteryann; tinware, 3. D. McEllroy; hardware,
Logan, Gregg & Co. ;queensware, John . Kl'elnz
lng; coal, Mary McCue; undertaking services,
McNulty Bros.; drugs, William J. Oilmore 4 Co.
The bids for flour and feed were set aside owing to
the accompanying bonds being Imperfectly pro
bated and were ordered to be readverttsed. Will
iam Kerr A Don were given tbe contract of remov
ing two cells from the Thirty-sixth ward station
house to No. 13 engine home, Hazelwood, to be
used for police purposes, at J1.03J. William P.
Uennett was awarded the contract of printing COO
manuals of the Board of Health.
BILL HAS HIS TE0DBLES.
Mr. Nye's Four Children Aro Very III With
tbe Scarlet Fever.
Bill Nye and wife passad through the
city last evening, bound for New York, on
a sad mission. The great humorist was cast
down, and he hadn't the heart to be tunny.
His four children are seriously ill in New
York with the scarlet fever. He received a
telegram here stating they were a little better,
and poor Bill felt relieved.
"I was almost afraid to read that telegram,"
he said, "but I feel better now. I left Riley at
Kansas City. We were just about to start oil
our Calif ornlatrlp, when tbe news came tbat
my children were sick. Mrs. Nye was going
with me, and we started back to New York at
once."
A Rare Chnace.
"To be well dressed oft supersedes the
rest," is what one of our most learned men
once said, and we would say that every man
is in a position to follow this advice and he
well dressed in every sense of the word for
a small amount of money. We invite every
one to participate to-day in onrsale of men's
fine spring suits at $10, $12 and $15. The
finest of imported cheviots, cassimeres and
diagonals are included in this lot; and from
$10 to $12 seenres an excellent business suit,
while $15 secures an elegant dress suit
Buy or no buy we want you to call and see
these bargains. First comers secure the
pick of the stock. P. O. C. 0.,
Cor. Grant and Diamond sta., opp. the new
Court House.
Natural Gas Cat Glass.
Some superb specimen pieces have just
been opened by us. Our patterns and de
signs are exclusive. We control them in
Pittsburg. So we guarantee no duplicates,
a Habdy & Hayes, Jewelers,
tt 633 Smithfield st
Easter Opening
Of India silks, challies, plain, striped and
figured nets; plain, striped and plaid mo
hairs; also high class novelty, street and
evening costumes, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday. Paecels 8; Jones,
29 Fifth ave.
200 Pieces Sarah 50c.
At the People's Store a wonderful line of
surah silks, all colors. See window full of
mem, only cue a yard.
Campbell & Dick,
83, 85, 87 and 89 Fifth avenue.
All the leading brands of imported
champagnes sold by G. W. Schmidt, 95 and
97 Fifth avenne.
Ripe for Easter.
Do you want something delicious? Then
try some ot Marvin's Easter Creams, the
daintiest novelty of the season. tufsu
Sprlne Good.
For a good fitting suit go to Pitcairn's
TUloring Emporium, 434 Wood st Tusu
You can buy 50 delicions imported cigars
for $4 50 at G. W. Schmidt's, 95 and 97
Fifth ave.
The Housekeeper's Galde.
A monthlypnblication of interest to every
housekeeper. Gives the price of eyery ar
ticle we carry in stock, interesting reading
matter, household recipes, etc. April num
ber now ready. Mailed on application. '
Wm. Haslage & Son,
Select Family Grocers, 18 Diamond, Mar
ket sqnare, Pittsburg.
Fire Alarm Resliter.
The tasty vest pocket fire alarm register
issued by Burns & Jahn is from the press of
Percy F. Smith.
Where Marriage Is Not a Failure.
To daughters and wives, husband&.and
sons, this thrilling story teaches with an
eloquence beyond the power even of the
pnlpit, the value of those mutual confi
dences which beautify the relations ol man
and wife and sanctity the altars ot home.
See Ada Gray in "East Lynne" at Harris'
Theater this week.
Let Them Blow Their Own Horns,
But the immense patronage, together with
the fine work and low prices, all or which
speaks ior itself, at Elite Gallery, 516 Mar
ket st, Pittsburg, Pa. Children always
welcome. Elevator.
The Prohibition Amendment
May stop the sale of liqnor, bnt it will only
increase the popularity of Marvin's superior
bread and crackers. All grocers keep tfeem.
TUFSU
A NEW MANAGES
In Charge of Harris' Theater, Succeeding;
the Late B. Ii. Grover.
Mr. S.H. Friedlander, General Representa
tive of Harris' chain of theaters, is at present
in charge of the local house, having been called
here from Baltimore by the sudden death
of Manager B. H. Grover. Mr. Fried
lander is a genial gentleman whose
long connection with the theatrical bus
iness has fitted him for bis position. He
may remain in Pittsburg for the remainder of
tbe season, though more probably he will be
called to superintend the opening of Mr.
Harris' new theater In Minneapolis.
Mr. Harris is also in the city, returning to
the East from a tour of his Western houses,
which be reports as doing a remarkably good
business. He intends making a number of im
provements in h&Pittsburg theater during the
coming vacation.and he assures The Dispatch
that tbe high class of entertainments he has
been able to furnish local tbeater-goers the
present season will be even improved upon
next year.
Manager Graver's death was so sudden and un
expected that absolutely no preparations conld
have been made for tbe present contingency,
but tbe wheels of the machinery in Mr. Harris'
theatrical syndicate are so well fitted and
looked after tbat no friction or interruption
conld occur, much as theloss of such a valuable
lieutenant as Mr. Grover Is to his employerand
fellow employes.
FOB TBE GOOD OF GIBLS.
Ao Entertainment for Feminine Manual La
borers This Evening.
The third of a series of five entertainments
for girls employed at manual labor, in mills,
laundries, factories, eta., will be given to
night by the Well Wishers of the Second U. P.
Church, of Allegheny. The programme is said
to be one of the finest, being nnder the super
vision of Miss Mary Lockhart, assisted by Miss
Mabon and Miss McMillan.
These entertainments are free, but for ladles
only.
J. G. BENNETT & CO..
English, and American Hats, Corner Wood
Street aad Fifth Aveaqe.
Yes, I have concluded hereafter to buy
all my hats at Bennett's. I find their
styles correct, their goods as represented,
and their assortment of imported and Amer
ican hats the largest They are agents for
AMEBICAN.
Yonman, Fifth avenne, New York.
-Dunlap & Co., Fifth avenue, New York.
Stetson & Co., Fifth avenue, New York.
ENGLISH.
Heath & Co., London.
Christy & Co., London.
Lincoln, Bennett & Co.; London.
Harmon & Co., London.
A Rare Chance.
"To be well dressed oft supersedes the rest,"
is what one of our most learned men once
said, and we would say that every man is in
a position to follow this advice and be well
dressed in every sense of the word for a
small amount of money. We invite every
one to participate to-da in onr sale of men's
fine spring suit) at $10, $12 and $15. The
finest of imported cheviots, cassimeres and
diagonals are inclnded in this lot; and from
$10 to $12 seenres an excellent business suit,
while $15 secures an elegant dress suit. Buy
or no bny we want yon to call and see these
bargains. First comers secure the pick of
the stock. P. C. C. C,
Cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the new
Court House.
Rare Sterling Sliver.
A choice invoice, odd designs, in
Bowls, Tea Sets,
Sngarsand Creamers, Trunks of Silver.
Goods selected personally. All fresh. A
treat for the spring weddings.
Habdy & Hayes,
Jewelers and Silversmiths,
rr 533 Smithfield st.
Smoke the best La Perla delFumar clear
Havana Kev West cigars. Three lor 25c.
G. W. Schmidt, 95 and 97 Fifth ave.
Easter Opening
Of India silks, challies, plain, striped and
figured nets; plain, striped and plaid mo
hairs; also high class novelty, street and
evening costumes, Wednesday. Thursday
and Friday. - Pabcels & Jones,
29 Fifth aye.
THOSE who are not acquainted with the
various makes and styles of furniture should
always deal with a firm tbat have but one.
price, and who can be relied npon as carry
ing the very latest designs. Such a firm is
Daln & Daschbach, 111 Smithfield st
Carpets, Curtains, Portieres.
Special bargains In carpets. New choice
portieres at $2 50 a pair. See them. Lace
curtains all prices; very cheap. It will
pay yon to examine onr stock.
Geo. W. Snaman,
tts 136 Federal st, Allegheny.
Silk Is tbe Cheapest Fabric.
' Look at the 50c surahs, all colors, selling
freely'at the People's Store; worth 75 cents.
Campbell & Dick,
83, 85, 87 and 89 Fifth avenue.
Domestic Economy.
TJseonly Marvin's superior bread and
crackers. They are tor sale by all grocers,
"and are the best made In the State.
TUFSU
Easter Opening.
Ladies suit parlor, Wednesday, Thnxs.
day, Friday. Pabcels & Jones,
29 Fifth ave.. over King's shoestore.
Come To-Dny.
Very handsome portieres, $2 50 a pair.
Lace curtains. 65c 75c, $1, $1 25, $1 60 up.
Carpets all prices and styles.
Geo. W. Snaman,
TTS . 136 Federal st. Allegheny.
WE HAVE PUT
Forth onr best efforts to secure a spring stock
of Dress Fabrics at prices that win save you
money, and admit of a selection of choice and
artistic weaves In
' FOREIGN DRESS GOODS.
Silk values unsurpassed. Best qualities of
Black Dress Silks. Surahs, Failles and Printed
Indlas. Short lengths of plain and fancy Silks
at bargain prices.
An immense variety of new weaves In BLACK
DRE8S FABRICS. Silk warp specialties from
SI and up. Black Henriettas, 65c, 75o and 81.
EVERY DEPARTMENT-COMPLETE
Trimmings and Buttons I Underwear, Hosiery.
to match Dress Goods. Corsets and Gloves.
Ladies' and Children's Suits.
Bide Band Novelties, nice Quality French
Suitings, 02, 115 and SIS. Tenco,
Handsome trimmed suits. 115, 320, tZ
Two toned suits, (15, 118, S2S. -
Blacx cashmere suits, $12, 115 to S20L
Black Henrietta suits, 118, fs, 820.
Latest sMeforChUdrjsn and Misses' Cloth
Suits, uraid trimmed, Sandup.
Cashmere Suits, metallic trimmings, $4 and
TVe Me gelling jaunty lace sleeve and beach
gti&adler mantalette at 13 60.
Fnll-beaded.Sllk-lined mantalette specialties
at 83, Si, J5 to $25.
Faille silk, lace and bead' or braid silk-lined
mantles, S9, S10, 615 and $20.
BIBER I EA5TDN,
696 AND 637 MARKET ST.
THE IMPORTANT QUESTION '!
The Chamber of Commerce Asks tbe Gov
ernor to Wrestle' With a Discriminating
Legislature New Committees.
At yesterday's session of the Chamber of
Commerce, before considering anti-dis-crlmlnatlon.
President Bchmertz announced
these standing committees:
Executive George A. Kelly, Charles Meyran,
S. P. Harbison, Charles J. Clarke and Edward
Grea-g.
Arbitration John Bindley. A. L. McHenry, S.
B. Marvin, Jacob Klee, B. H. Boggs, X. B. Speer
and IT. T. Lnsk.
Manufactures-John H. Blcketson, C. L. JFlti
hngh, Henry Phlpps, William McConway, John
Blazle, J. S. Wlghtman and E.T. Dravo.
Transportation and Ballroads James B. Scott,
Henry Holshlp, John B. Jackson, K. Mnnroe, E.
H. Myers, j. ft. 3IcKelvv and J. Morton Hali.
Elvers and Harbors John V. Dravo, John A.
wood, Charles AV. llatcbelor, Thos. P. Boberts,
B. L. wood, Jr., Blmpson Horner and Addison
Lysle.
Financial and Banklng-Renben MUlen - Wllsoo
McCandless. Wm. A. Koblnson. John S. 8colly.
Thos. P. Day, George B. HB1 and O. M. McClin
tock. Mineral Products-Calvla Wells S.-M. Wlcker
sham, A. F. Keating. Alaa W.Wood, H.C. Prick,
B- C Emery and M. Opnenhetmer.
Legislation-George H. Anderson. A.K-Porter,
W m.McCleUand, D. C. Herbst. J. T. Slagle, Mor
rison Foster and W. 1. Herbert.
Statistics James Allison, Feter Dick; M. At
wood, W. P. De Armltt, J. P. Bernd, ATp.Barch
fleld and A. Mnrdoch.
Mr. Scott from the Transportation Commit
tee, spoke on the matter of freight discrimina
tion. He said the charges being preferred now
Were the same tbat hare already been inquired
into and found to be time. His committee had
investigated them m 1883 and again in 1885, and
the results found sent to President Roberts, ol
tbe Pennsylvania Railroad, and other railway
officials. Tbey showed tbe discrimination this
city was laboring under, Mr. Bcott said that
no new light could be shed on the matter, and
there were but two remedies; one the Legisla
ture might give, and the other might be ap
plied by tbe Chamber of -Commerce building a
railroad.
He didn't expect tbe latter would be done,
and in Its absence be offered a resolution, ask
ing the Governor to wrestle with the Legisla
ture, and. if possible, have it provide an act for
tbe enforcement of the provisions of tho State)
Constitution relative to discrimination by rail
ways, making It punishable by fine and other
penalty. The resolution was passed without
dissent
Tbe 'Squire in Germany.
The friends of 'Squire Ammon were advised
yesterday from Bremen, Germany, tbat Mr.
Ammon arrived there last Saturday on the
steamer Herman, in the best of health, and
bavine been much benefited by the voyage.
The 'Squire will return on the same steamer In
about ten days.
OUR
EASTER MILLINERY
DISPLAY
A great success and due to. the fact that our
stock of goods in this department has been
most carefully selected, including the latest
Paris and New York styles, and also the best
efforts of our own work-room.
Children's Trimmed hats in great variety
also, a large assortment of novelties InUn
trimmed Hats and Bonnets, in the newest
shapes, for Ladles and Children. All the newt
things in Ribbons and flowers and trimming
materials.
Parasols and Sun Umbrellas $1 60 to SJC 00 ' -each.
Special assortment of English club
handled Sunshades. Parasols for Children.
In the Cloak Room, extraordinary large
assortment of Spring Wraps and Mantles and
Jackets and handsome Long garments, Is
stylish cloths.
Children's White Confirmation Suits, al fj
sizes, new styles ready. in Children's Suit Dor L-
partment : .i
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Largest Dresa Goods stock In entirely new ,
weaves and color combinations.
Some $30 00 French Pattern Eobeat $28 00
this week very choice styles. '(
' A special large assortment of SO-lnch Salfe
ings in English styles, checked plaids and neat
stripes, at $1 25 a yard. These aro very finO
quality.
New Ombre Striped Suitings, fine qualify a
aayard, "
Summer shades In Glorlosa,-tha new slllc vA
wool fabric, light and shlmmery, an ideal dMst
stuff. " "
60-inch plain and fancy woolen Suitmgs, oalj
50 cents a yard new spring colorings.
A great trade doing in both our Silk De
partments black and colors. The largest aV v
sortment to choose from here; all the latest
novelties. Great values in Indlas and Surahs
also, in fancy striped Gros-Gralas and
Armures.
Black Grenadines New styles In brocaded
and satin stripe effects.
Special attractions in Men's Furnishing.
Spring llovelties In Neckwear. Spring
.ai
weights In Underwear. In Merino, Balbriggan,
Wool, Pure Silk. Our perfect-fitting J. K. A
Co. Shirts are the best to bay. Men and Boys'
Flannel Shirts now ready best goods only,
special low prices. '--j'jf "
New assortment of patterns InBoyaats?
Shirtwaists. 'Srs
JOB. HDRNE kZim
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