HHflfl GnUS "lii t Ws "-3S I 2 . NEW DISCOVERY Ail Exhausted Murrysville "Well Drilled Deeper. MTUBE GIVES BE8P0KSE, Changing the Stuffed-Up Hole to a Producer of 700 Pounds. IT SOLVES A PERPLEXING PROBLEM 'Description of the Immense Steel Pipe Line About to be Laid. " A BIG LIKE TO TAP BELLE TEEKON ' The Philadelphia Natural Gas Company yesterday accomplished what they regard as a treat feat It was nothing less than the successful revival of an old gas well at Murrysville. The well had been re-bored and completed shortly after noon at a depth of 1,582 feet It cane in with a pressure of 700 pounds, equal to that of the new well which was lately drilled in Bellevernon. The old well was 1,350 feet deep, and it had gradually filled up with sand and pebbles, which caused a great decline in pressure. It was then that the company commenced to experiment upon drilling deeper for another vein of gas. As a general thing similar attempts hare usually proved unsuccessful. In some cases salt water was struck between the two gas sands, which utterly ruined the well. "Where niiro glycerine was employed the whole well was shattered, and scarcely ever has a satisfactory result been accom plished. SATED TO BE IMPOBTAJf T. "On this account," said a gentleman con nected with the Philadelphia Company yesterday, "this is of great importance. It proves that the old story abont gas giving out and declining wells being worthless is simply a fable. The Murrysville gas field is just as good to-day as it was some years ago. If some of the wells show a trivial de cline in pressure, it is simply because they are clogged op. Jfow, the fact that a very high pressure has been obtained again in this well is sufficient evidence that the same thing can be done with other wells and there is no necessity of abandoning a well simply because its pressure decreases. To drill a new one costs about 3,000 or $4,000, while an additional drilling of 250 or 300 1 feet entails an expense of $100 at the utmost." "What is the object of the Philadelphia Company in laying a steel pipe line to Murrysville, instead of cast iron as" has been done heretofore?" asked the reporter. "There are a number of reasons for that," replied the official. "One consideration is expense. A steel pipe of 36 inches in diameter is about $10,000 cheaper per mile than a cast iron pipe of the same diameter. Then again it saves labor and does not re quire such a large amount of leading. THE FIEST STEEL TUBE. "To give a proper idea of this steel pipe, which is the first one that has ever been used for a similar purpose, a detailed description might be interesting. It will be 34,000 feet long, and it takes 2,000 tops of one-fourth-inch steel to manufacture it Cast iron pipe lines' are composed of 12-foot sections, while the sections bflnis pipe"will be 24 feet Ionf . This fact explains why it is that a great deal of labor is saved, because it takes about as man v men to lower a 24-foot section into a trench as it would take to place a 12-foot section." "But it is claimed that on account of the riveting your steel pipe can easier leak, and will therefore not be so serviceable as an iron pipe?" '"That is a mistake. Boilers are made out of steel. They are riveted, and I should think that a leak in a boiler is as likely to occnr as a leak in one of the sections of the gas line. Each section is similar in ap pearance and construction to a boiler, and there is no douot it will do as good ser vice." The Philadelphia Company is sow laying the line at the rate of 500 teet a day. It was also learned at the office of the Philadelphia Company that it has now been definitely decided to lay a new line from Bellevernon. The work on that line, however, will not be commenced until Gen eral Superintendent T. A. Gillespie returns from Europe, where he is now sojourning. KATUKAL GAS EUMORS. It was reported yesterday that Oliver Bros. & Phillips and the Bepublic Iron Company intended to cnt loose from the Philadelphia Natural Gas Company and pipe their own gas. Mr. H. W. Oliver, Jr., the senior member of the firm of Oliver Bros. & Phillips, was seen by a DISPATCH reporter; but he declined to talk on the subject He said he would neither affirm xtor deny any reports. It is also stated that the Jefferson Natural Gas Company, of which Hon. B. F. Jones is a leading member, intend to supply some of the Sonthside iron mills with fuel from their "Washington county wells. They are layirg pipes into the city and may be ready for business in a short time. An effort was made to see Mr. Jones last evening, but he was ill and did not care to talk on business matters. DONATION DAI. The Protestant Home for Incurables Had a Reception Yesterday. The annual reception at the Protestant Home for Incurables, in Lawrenceville, took place yesterday. About 1,000 people were there during the afternoon, and the rooms which are generally set apart to re ceive the presents and donations that are usually so liberally tendered to the institu tion were filled to their utmost capacity. This year the gifts were extraordinarilv rich. Large baskets and hampers of afl .kinds of useful articles for tbe inmates, and checks ol very respectable amounts, had sound their way into the place, and there was an air of 'general rejoicing manifest among all who -are interested in the success and welfare of the institution. The inmates are at present only composed of lemales, but the residence formerly occu pied by Miss Holmes is now being altered for the accommodation of men also, and in a short time the male department will be ready to receive patients. IMPROPER C0MPAX1MB. ft Father Smith Warns Mother to Guard Their Daashters. Bev. Father Smith, one of the Passionist Fathers, preached an eloquent and sensa tional sermon in St Paul's Cathedral last evening. There were none but women present, although tbe sermon was especially directed to the young girls of the congrega tion. The reverend gentleman denounced all young girls who went to round dances, and . especially those who went without escorts. He was "especially severe on the young women wbo stood on street coreers talking ' to men. He also took a turn at those who sat alone in rooms with "their best young man." He warned mothers to keep sn eye on their daughters and see that they aid not - associate with improper young men. He advised them to sit in the same room with their daughters when young men called to see ue utter. NOTES AKD NOTIONS. . Many matters of Much and Little Moment Tersely Trented. None look shabby because they wish. . Pleasaut showers, If one has an umbrella. District Attobnst PoAtee went .East last night. B. B. Hates got lost in New York. . The wonder is he was ever found. He is an unlucky fisherman who catches nothing but a cold and a scold. No wonder the heavens wept, the Allies were swiped again, and by the baby of the family. Miss Maudie rather went back to first prin ciples when she said herCbawles was monkey. Blessed is he that can by any means call a smile to the face tbat is too familiar with tears. John Traqessoe, of Allentown, was fined 25 and costs for keeping his shop open on Bun day. Boulangek threatens to write a religions novel. It will probably treat of the flight into Cheap tailors have ruined the rushing striped trouser business, and the check has come. An ingot fell on George McEllwaln's foot at Carnegie'B Thirty-third street mill and crushed it The City of Paris Is going to be the fastest ocean steamer this summer. This is as it should be. A Central Traction casting fell on the ankle of the 7-year-old daughter of Matthew Marker and broke it Dox't go around telling people what you are going to do. You may not do it and explana tions are always awkward. Martbt Kane was severely burned by an explosion of "tlnjro" at the Lucy Furnace. He is SO years old and married. Eighteen new members were admitted and 20 new names proposed at the monthly meet ing of the Tariff Club last night. They say politeness costs nothing, but it must cost a great deal for one woman to kiss another who wears a handsomer bonnet. The small hoy made it lively for two organ grinders in the West End yesterday. A police Sergeant finally locked up the musicians. A pobtion of the breeches worn by George Washington are on exhibition in Chicago. The name of the girl's bull dogisn't mentioned. John Keaens had an arm broken while coupling cars in the Pittsburg, Virginia and Cbarleston Railroad yards on the Sonthside yesterday. Mrs. Kline, a weak-minded old lady, wan dered away from her daughter's home. No. 34 Spring alley, yesterday, and has not yet been heard from. Scratch a sarcastic person and you will find an egotist; Scratch sn egotist and you will find a fool. Scratch a fool and you will find nothing. It is said the drivers of ice wagons are nearly all suffering with rheumatism. This probably explains why they carry such a small piece of ice to tbe door. William Enqle, a laborer at tho Linden SteelWorks, bad his face badly burned by a flash of natural gas from one of tbe furnaces yesterday afternoon. Belt A Locewood says in 25 years a woman will be President lot this great country. What an embarrast-ing thing it will be to pose as the first man of the land. The bids for the proposed Power Hall for tbe Exposition were considered yesterday. They were all in excess of what was expected, rang ing from $90,000 to 120.003. They are wise who avoid the fashionable steamers with their sardine packiLg, for more modest lines with jrre&ter freedom and comfort, during tbe mad rush for Europe. A double set of new harness was stolen from Stelnhausen's store in the East End yes terday, later James Cussick was arrested with the harness in his possession. Chaei.es E. Miller, head clerk at the Monongahela House, left last evening for Philadelphia, where he will in future be found smiling over the Lafayette Hotel register. Mr. T. R. Thomas, chief claim clerk-in the general freight office of tbe Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, in this, city, has been ap pointed commercial atrent for the company, with headquarters at Wheeling. Mb. W. H. Boentkager, manager of Car negie's Twenty-ninth street mill, left last night for New York City with his wife and family, whence they sail in a day or two for Germany and the continent for an extended tour. In the same boat Oliver Wendell Holmes says he doesn't know whether he has taken more pleasure in removing limbs as a doctor than in constructing feet as a poet. His pa tients and his readers are in just abont that same fix. Miss Annie Hoff, of Troy Hill, Allegheny, was yesterday married to Mr. John Wierkman, of Buffalo. The Rev. Father Mollinger per formed the ceremony. Mr. Wierkman is the proorietor and editor of the Buffalo Aurora, a Catholic paper of that city. Mes. Vice President Morton wore a pleasant smile at the Centennial ball. President Harrison was clad in gloom, and fresh Bnss was wrapped up in himself, while many sol diers were there in undress uniform. No wonder Mrs. Grundy was shocked. With the beginning of the swimming season, the usual sad accident will soon occur, viz.: An idiot who can't swim gratis a man who can, and they both drown, or still worse, he will drown a gin who ought to know better than to trust herself with a puerile dude. The Finance Committee of the Allegheny Poor Board met last night and approved the monthly reports which will be presented at a meeting of the board 'this afternoon. The steward's report sbows that there are 250 in mates in the home, a decrease of 17 compared with last month's report. Benedick Why do you call yourself Bene dick if you aren't married, and if you are married, and earning but 10 a Week, you snould properly be called Denis. Love is all right, but what becomes of it when poverty kicks in tbe front door. Go to Oklahoma,blutf a cowboy, and leave a weeping girl who will soon forget you and marry a man who has brains enough to support her. A SERVANT GIRL ARRESTED. She la Charged With Having- Robbed Her Employers for Two Tears. James Todd, a stepson of John H. Hamp ton, Esq., living at No. 127 JTorth avenue, Allegheny, and J. J. Pettit, of 77 Fayette street, last evening brought a young servant girl to the Allegheny Mayor's Office, claim ing that she has been stealing valuable arti cles for two years past. The girl gave her name as Susan Lowrey, and she came to this country from Ireland a few years ago. The arrest was intended to frighten the girl into making a confession as to what she had done with the stolen goods. , The girl had been employed as a domestic at Mr. Todd's residence for six months, when she left under a cloud. Dnring her stay in tbe house a number of valuable ar ticles of jewelry, fancy scarfs, tidies, bed spreads and other articles had been missed. Also a purse containing about $10. The girl was suspected and discharged. Last evening Mr. . Pettit visited Mr. Todd, and, in the course of conversation.the matter was mentioned. When the name of tbe 'girl was mentioned Mr. Pettit stated that she had been employod at his house for 16 months and that durin? her stay there a number of articles had disap peared. The two men decided to search for the girl and found her at No. 13 Allegheny avenue. She had two trunks packed, and said she intended to leave lor New York to morrow. An effort was made to induce the girl to tell where the stolen goods were secreted, but she told some very conflicting stories, and was brought to the lockup, as stated. An information will probably be made against the girl to-day" and her trunks will be searched. A TRIPLE WEDDING. Curious Exchange of Names In the Marriage License Office. Dr. Douglass yesterday afternoon per formed three marriage ceremonies inrapid succession, in tbe marriage license office. The first couple were Michael Denneth and Miss Lina Muesslg, a good looking young couple from Allegheny. Following were Nicholas Miller' and Miss Mary Fear, and Reuben Fear and Miss Ellen Bayland, all of Elizabeth township. The bride of the -second conple and tbe groom of the third, conple were brother and -sister. The three pairs went out together in a happy mood ana Dr. Douglass followed, also made' happy by three good fees. , ffS- 'the a public; inquiry Is Desired by Window.Glas3 Work ers' Officials in the Hatter of THOSE ENGLISH GLASS BLOWERS. Persons Pound Guilty of violating trie Lav Are to he Prosecuted., . THE BEP0RT OP BECEETAEI DILLON The arrival of the Jeannette window glass blowers, wbo are alleged to have been brought here under contract, has caused quite a stir in labor circles. All organiza tions seem anxious to have the matter in vestigated, and if the law lias been violated in any way to punish the guilty persons. It has been stated tbat the first lot of men, 26 in number, destined for Jeannette, came here by order of President Campbell, as they could not cross tbe water -and secure positions unless they beld traveling cards issued by tbe "Window Glass Workers' As sociation. It was also stated that any pre ceptory could issue the necessary cards and tbat this had been done. President Campbell is absent from the city, but before his departure, as stated in this paper, he admitted that he knew that the ioreign glass workers were coming over. He denied, however, that any law had been violated. The importation, or arrival, of more foreign glass workers who are now at Jeannette has stirred the matter up again, and the Central Trades Council of Western Pennsylvania has begun an investigation, as stated yesterday. Some very damaging reports are being circulated both against the workers' associ ation and the employers. It- is said that the intention is to eventually make the Jeannette establishment a non-union factory. The Window Glass Workers' Association deny in very emphatic terms that they have violated any law, and demand a pnblic in vestigation, as the following from their Sec retary indicates: PrrrsBtJEO, Pa., May 2. To Trades Council of Western Pennsylvania: Gentlemen Under the resolution passed at a regular meeting of L.A. 300 on April 28, 1889, in answer to your communication I beg lieve to inform you that J. M. Kelley, editor of the Commoner -and Glass Worker, is author ized in our behalf to state in relation to the alleged importation of foreign glass workers by the officers and members of this assembly, that we are. willing to submit to a thorough investi gation under the following couditlonsf First That tbe investigation be held at tbe" hall of L. A. 300, 1505 Carson street, at such time as may suit both parties. Second That the investigation be open and that the reporters of the dally press be pres ent. Third That every witness examined shall be placed under oath. Fourth That tbe case be tried by a court of five union men, two to be chosen by the Ex ecutive Board of the Central Trades Council; two by L. A 800, the four to select the fifth man. Fifth If any officer of It A 300 is found guilty of aiding in tbe violation of tbe labor contract law, tnat tbe Central Trades Council pledges itself to enter legal proceedings before the United States Commissioner against said parties found guilty, and if said parties are found not guilty tbat the Central Trades Coun cil pledges itself to make public retraction of tbe charges entered. Respectfully yuuis, G. L. Cake, Secretary. SECRETARI DILLON'S REPORT. The Hint Glass Trade Remarkably Good and bat Few Furnaces are Idle. Secretary Dillon, of the American Flint Glass Workers' Union, yesterday issued his quarterly report to the local unions. The financial condition is very satisfactory, and shows tbat the organization is flourishing. The receipts for the quarter ending March 31 amounted to $27,408, and tbe total re ceipts for three-quarters of the fiscal year were 581,453. There Is no doubt but that by the time of the summer stoppage the, yearly receipts will amount to over $100,000. The report says: This sbows tbe wonderful recuperative power of the American flints, after tbe expensive lock out of last spring. Large as this sum appears, the members look upon this as a profitable in vestment Tbe annual average for each mem ber will at this rate amount to about $17, and there is no doubt but what the annual sum is more than repaid to tbe members by a firmer level of wages. Tbe exact membership of the union Is 6.955. an increase since the last report. There are only 100 non-union men in the trade. The ap- Srentices number 285. the unemployed 65s. bis Is less than 10 per cent of the membership, although tbe glass business Is not in a very flourishing condition. Of the 200 flint glass fur naces represented in the union, 37 furnaces are idle, or nearly 30 ner cent. New members to the number M 169 were initiated during tbe quarter, forty-six members are still locked out. Tbe total membership in Pittsburg is 1,130, of which 221, or about 15 per cent, are out of employment. Out of 42 furnaces 37 are re ported in blast up to March 31, and 5 out of blast in Pittsburg. Thirty-one secretaries report the trade eitber splendid, cood. light stock, or encouraging prospects, while 20 report stock heavy and dull trade. A large number or locals make no re port concerning tbe condition of trade. Re ferring to the condition of trade, Secretary Dillon writes tbat a depression seems to exist in tbe business,for some unaccountable reason, but feels thaVsuch a depression cannot con tinue for a lengthy period in tbe general trade. The press branch while dull in some sections, sbows activity in otber parts of the country. The eastern branch is more active than at the issuing of tbe previous report last January. Tbo chimney branch resembles tbe condition of tbe press branch. Tbe .cutting, engraving and mold making branches are very active. Bottle branch generally is dull. Paste mold de partment has improved since the previous re port, and the shade branch is dull," THE MINERS' STRIKE. Almost All tho Dingers In this District Want tbe 74-Cent Rate. The railroad miners' strike is still on and President Conway says almost 5,000 miners in Western Pennsylvania are out. The strikers are both K. of L. men and IT. P. TJ. men. The operators, it is said, expect assist ance from the K. of L., but Mr. Conway does not believe they can aid them in any way. The fight isfor a straight 74-cent rate for mining and.it willlikely be granted, the leaders sa'y, before many days. The following telegram indicating the feeling of the diggers on' the matter was re ceived from Mansfield Valley last night: Tbe coal miners of the Panhandle and Char tiers "Valley Railroads held a mass meeting at Fritz grove here lastnicht. A number of the labor advocates from Pittsburg were present to induce tbe men to strike for last year's wages. It was decided to strike unless the 74-cent rate is granted. About 20 mines employing fully 1,000 men were represented. THE WISD0W GLASS TRADE. More Pots Are la Operation This Week Than "Were Ronnlngljast Week. The official published report of tbe con dition ot tbe window glass trade shows that there are 254 idle pots in the country and 1,076 are operating. This is an increase of .operating pots compared with last week's report. Surndell Pros., of Baltimore, have let out one of their 8-pot furnaces, the men having been engaged to go to Jeannette. Another effort will be made to start the tank furnace at Chambers & McEee's fac tory on May 16, and more than the required number of skilled men necessary to run it have been employed. If the tank is not a success it is stated that operations will be resumed at the Pittsburg plant of the firm. FLIHT GLASS TROUBLES. Members of tbe A. F. G. W. U. Baldto Have Taken Strikers' Places. It is announced that some flint glass workers are taking the places of the strik ing green glass blowers at Bridgton, If. J. President Smith, of the A. F, G, W. TJl, yesterday, sent a telegram to District Master Workman John Coffey to the effect that the union will do all in their power to prevent' thls,-and offered to go to the. works, himself and assist in stopping, if. possible, all members of his organization from taking the places of the striken. Secretary Dillon in speaking of the matter iifiS ' iBjirjraBDg said he .knew nothing posltive.oeneeniing tbe alleged course of the flint workers, but that their disgraceful conduct will, receive proper attention.' NOT A GENERAL" STRIKE.. Only the Stone Masons and a Few Hod Car. , .rfej-s Are Now.Idle. The strike in the building trades was not as general as was expected. the car penters are at work.their terms having been conceded by their employers, but the stone masons are out. SSmeof the hod carriers are also idle, but it is believed, the trouble will be settled within the next few days. Contractor E. A. Knox, who is putting np the new buildings on the site oi the Willey disaster, at Wood and Diamond streets,said yesterday that not more than 400 stonema sons are ont in the county. .He added: Our work has not been stopped, for we put apprentices to work, and. I am superintending tbe job. The contractors will positively not pay tbe advance demanded, and we think we can win tbe strike by holding ont for a few days. The building this spring will not be re tarded by the strike, as every trouble in the wage question has been satisfactorily settled. witn nut lew exceptions. All the large buildings in course of erec tion seem to be going np as.usual, and the strike, it it can be called a strike, will not seriously affect anv of the'work.. Contractor C. G. Dixon says there is no J Biunt; uu uuy ui lub jous lunii ue nas ana that the main trouble seems to be with the stone masons. He says tbat a few hod car riers, plasterers and masons are on a strike, including the plasterers on the Carnegie Library building. This strike was caused by an objection to the foreman, who is not a union man. The union, however, refuses to make him a member for some reason, al though he is" willing to join. Mr. Dixon says' that wages are higher this year than during the past few years, and: mat contracts ior Duuuings are being taken at for 15 to 20 per cent less. There is .but little money, if any, for con tractors at the present' wages, and it is a mystery to some contractors how others can.-) take jobs at tbe prices tbey do. One case in point is where the highest bid for the erec tion of a bnilding was $85,000, and others witmu fuigvuu ut mat amount, wane an Alle gheny contractor took the job at $43,000. The other contractors cannot understand how he can do the work if he" is compelled to pay the same wages as they do. AID FOB THE STRIKERS. The Locked Oat Men at Dnqaesae Deceive a Lot of Provisions. The strikers at the Allegheny Bessemer Steel Works, at Duquesne, were greatly en couraged last evening when the 7 h o'clock train arrived. It was composed of three coaches which contained 450 men from the Homestead Steel Works, wbo.are in sympathy with the strikers. Of this number fully 300 carried provisions for the strikers' storerooms.' Some carried sacks of flour, others ham, sugar, etc. ,, When the men left the train fully 1,000' people congregated around, the station. The sympathizers were accompanied by two drum corps and a brass band, and immedi ately upon leaving the train formed in line and' were abont to march to the storeroom when Sheriff McCandless arrived on the scene and ordered tbe bands to stop playing, and the men were. told to disperse. Chief Marshal George, Sarver asked if they conld not follow the Stan and Stripes and proceed to the storeroom. The per mission was granted, on condition that they proceed to Oliver station and take the next train for home. The goods were deposited, aDd no trouble of any kind occurred. The strikers are very much encouraged over the. condition of'affairs, and believe they will win the strike. An emnlovment atrent. P. Geister. ae- companied by eight men, lonr Germans and four Italians, arrived on the 4 o'clock train. The men were asked not to go to work in the mill, and one of them refused. He was furnished with car fare to take bim to the ciity, but betore the train arrived be was pursuaded to' go to work. He returned the money to the strikers and entered the milL Sheriff McCandless returned to. the .city, on tbe evening train. He does not believe there will be any trouble at the works,ns the strikers are very orderly. The mill is still in charge of the deputies. It was reported yesterday that Andrew Carnegie had contributed $1,000 and Captain W. B. Jones $500 for the support of the suiters, Dut tnis is emphatically denied by the officials ol the company. Indorsed tbe Bakers." The Salesmen's, Boilermakers', Painters' Cigarmakers' and Teamsters' Assemblies of the K. of L unanimoasly indorsed the action ot United' Bakers' Assembly 7247, in striking at Marvin's crackery factory, and pledged their moral and material support until such time as S. S. Marvin & Co. 'ar lange an amicable settlement with the bakers. Labor Notes. The Reunion Committee of the American Flint Glass Workers' Union will meet at Steu beuville next Snnday afternoon. The new scale of wages of Typographical Union No. 7 and L. A. 1630, K. of L., has been presented. It is the same as is in force at pres ent The engraving trade is very dull at present BIpley t Co. are on half time, and Duncan & King's factories are- doing very little in tbat line. Brico & Co. are working full. A FALSE REPORT. A Rumor Tbat the Firm of Jos. Walton fc Co. Had Dissolved. A rumor reached town last night from West Elizabeth that Captain I. N. Bunton and Joseph Walton, of the great coal firm of Jos. Walton & Co., were to dissolve partnership. This statement was based upon the fact tbat a number of employes of the firm at the Saw Mill mines and in the store at West Elizabeth were discharged. Captain Bunton, in an interview at his Fast End residence last night, denied that there was any truth in the rumor as far as dissolution of the firm was concerned. Be said that these men had only been dis charged because the ' present condition of the coal trade necessitated that step, there being no work for them. ANOTHER HIBERNIAN PARADE. - The A. O. H. B. or E. Will Tarn Oat at Ilnzelwood Next Snnday. The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Board of Erin, will take part in a parade Sunday next at'Hazelwood,"in honor of the blessing of a banner belonging to Division Ho. 9, of that place. William Bochford has been chosen Chief Marshal. A long list of aids has been appointed. They will meet at the Baltimore and Ohio depot, foot of Grant street, at 12:15 p. M., and take train to Hazelwood. The music for the parade will be furnished by the Hibernian Military Band. Too Much Beauty. Katie Schneider, a domestic at the house of Mrs. Johnston, No. 175 Fifth ayenue, almost ended her existence by taking a large dose of belladonna night before last She wanted to brighten her eyes and beau tify her complexion, bnt was not used to the.decoctbn. Upon retiring, she took an unusually large .amount, and had it not been for tbe "" prompt efforts of Dr. Bren cheroff she would probably not have sur vived. Mast Bave Cheaper Light. At a meeting of the Allegheny Gas Com mittee, held last evening,, a resolution re lating to the electric lights in the parks was read. It was stated that electricity cost $2,000 a year more than gas, and it was de cided to ask the electric company to reauce their bill, and if they .fail to do so to 'return to the use ot gas. A special committee was appointed to confer with" the light company" on'the matter. WEAKstomach.Beecham'sPlllsactlikemario Peaes' Soap secures a beautiful complexion;" tSde : A DANCE DAISIES.: Happy Chilflren Present Beautifal Pictnresi in.OldCity Hall. - FANCY-WALTZES WELLPEBFORMED It Was Given for ChaVity and Aids the Helping Hand. Society. A BRILLIANT DISPLAY OF COSTUMES Old City Hall never was more crowded by swell so'cietypeople than last night. Mr. McCallister wasn't there, bnt the consistent Pittsburg "400" was assembled to aid the "Helping Hand" Society in its benefit for the working girls. Celebrating a "May Day in Merrie .England" was the order of ..the evening, and the young participants gave a most pleasing imitation Of the way things are done by the festive girls and boys, subjects of Victoria. 'The different committees were composed of most all the prominent society people in tbe two cities, and their children entertained the audience by very graceful dancing and picturesque costumes. The officers in charge of the affair were: President, Miss Kate McKnight; Vice Presidents, Mjss Caruthers and Miss Park; Treasurer, Miss Iiawrence; Secretary, Miss C. L. Wilson. BUTTEBCTJPS AND DAISIES. Under the direct training of Mrs. Slack Dayis the diminutive dancers acquitted themselves like so many fairies, and the richness of their costumes, regardless of ex pense, made the event asuperfine ''hurrah." Among the people who were flitting about as entertainers and assistants were: Miss Chalfant, Miss Snydam, Miss Guthrie, Mrs. C. I. McKee, Miss L. M. Bobinson, Miss Anne Phillips, Miss A. Bobinson, Miss Niel Stewart, Mrs. F. G. Kay, Mr. Frank Bobinson, Mrs. Park Painter, Mrs. Henry Darlington, Mrs'. James Chambers, Mrs. Walter McCord, Mrs. E. W. Patterson, Mrs..W. B, Sewell, Mrs. John Harper, Jr. The first dance on the programme was called "Buttercups and Daisies," ia which 28 beautifully attired girls and boys sang and danced charmingly. Tbe children were dressed in short skirts with an em broidered yoke and baby waist The ma terial was of white mull. A belt and sash of bright silk was fastened around the waist The skirts were adorned with buttercups and daisies, and the large sun hats of half the merry dancers had. trimmings of daisies and the other half buttercups. F,oran opening chorus they sang: Buttercups and daisies; oh, the pretty flowers. Coming In the springtime to tell of happy hours; When the trees are leafless, while tbe ground is bare. Buttercups and daisies spring up every where. They were heartily applauded by the admirers, which they well merited. The second dance on the bill was tbe "Maypole." The traditional stories aad "I'm to be Queen of the May" songs of the joyous springtime celebration ia England; which you read about in the second reader, were never more faithfully enacted than by these petite little ones in gay, bewildering costumes, enhanced by iridiscent lights thrown from a magic lantern. Tbe Castanet dance was done by Gertie Kiefer, Marie Bose, Josephine Grey, Jeannie Kearnes and Edna Little. The little ladies were dressed most be witchiugly in Italian costumes, and their depiction of "sunny" dancers was delight ful. THE OTHEE IMGUBES. Switzerland was represented by ten pretty young gins wno aancea tne Alpine tung with as mnch alacrity and grace as the na tive girls climb the dangerous mountains. Master Perry Keller and sister Gertie 'very truthfullv flung the "Highland 'Fling," and their costumes were in accord ance with the Bagpipers of Bonnie Scotland. .What brought forth great applause was 'the Bussian- dance. Thirty"- .temporary ihb1" .jects.of.the Czar gaily tripped about to the tune of "Czublitzsk'yVComolin." The last and most'pleasing' dance was the "Minuet" Mrs. W...K. Sewell superintend ed it, and those who took part were as fol lows: Anna.Scail'e, Charlie Patterson, Aniey Watson, JohnBicketsonj.Bebecca Darling ton, Ollie McClintock, Mabel McCord, a..m.a lf.ltn.f.1. 1.TC. U.lnfa. TOa..... McCord, Agnes Dickson, Alex. Chambers, Marguerite Singer, Eugene Messier, Lizzie Chambers, Dallas Byers, Fanny Oliver, t Harry Bobinson, Mary Swearingen, Willie Ferguson. The little ladies and gentlemen dressed in the costumes of colonial davs, looked and acted like the fair women and gallant men which figured as "societyiswells" a century ago. Gernert & Guenther furnished the music accompaniment. There were numerous booths to which the audience after tbe en tertainment was allured by the lovely fe male attendants. Lemonade, pincushions, and flowers were served at prices to suit the size of any persons pocketbook, no matter how large. All charitable people are particularly re quested to attend .the festival to-morrow evening, and, as one oi the young ladies said, "bring every person yon know." CONTRACTS AWARDED. Booth Si Fllnn and W. J. Dana Will Build , the Blc Projected Sewers; The Department of Awards granted con tracts for sewersyesterday as "follows: Sewer inLarkins' alley to P. O'Donnell; .sewers on Carey alley, Fifth and Anderson streets, to Olt Bros.; Bame on Center avenue and Meyran street to P. O'Dotfnell; sewers on Bayard and Neville streets to James Mc Knight; same on Howe, Holden and O'Hara and Summerlea streets to L. Sloan. Booth & Flinn secured the contract to build the 4, 4, 5 ami 5-feot brick and stone sewer on Butler street, from Filth avenue to a point 200 feet below Penn ave nue, and W. J. Dnnn will put down tbe 3, 3i, 4, 1 and &j oot brick and stone sewers on Haigbt street.Irom Stanton avenue to the Allegheny river. t ' With the exception of the last two sewers there were plenty, of bidders, and their figures differed widely. CANALS K0T IN. EAY0R. Colonel. Andrews Is Opposed to a Small as Well as a Large One. Colonel James Andrews, of the Tehuan tepec Ship Bailway Company, left last evening for-New'York. While waiting for his train at the station in speaking of the proposed new canal between Pittsburg and Erie, he said; "I do not favor the idea and think it would be cheaper and better to builda free freight, railroad between' tbe two points, to. be owned and operated by the State. There has been no changes in the canals within the past 25 years. The rates then were the same as they are now, while freight rates on rail roads have decreased 40 per cent "In every case where there is a railroad, running near a cabal it will be found that the .former 'is getting the bnlk ot the business. This Is what wonld happen to the proposed jianal if the State wonld run it" Tbo Inspector to Come To-Dny. , James Flaherty, the successor of James Ginity as derrick rigger on the new post office building; denied, yesterday that he had ever worked for Mr. Ginity; as had' been stated bv that gentleman. The Inspector of f Government Buildings from Washington is expected to-day to investigate the worfc done on the building. , Tbe Cantata Rntb. At Liberty Hall on .Penn avenne the Se-. wickley M. E. Church-Cantata Society ren dered the cantata of' "Euth" last night for the benefit ol th'o Leader-Exposition fund. Mr.' J; H.. Bosensteel acted as director. The; I 1011 j m A m Jt.itf Al -fc J sIjh. AaHHtiAfeAaii iin hm id wuvfucuf uuu mo jrctivf tutu w i proved a great success. 1 ."V:? Af? Vla'dghtirof spareom t 'A. Corions Attack on iboTronble sooje Bfras Oat at the Arsenal Haadreds ef Nests Destroyed la a-Few Moments. Tne English sparrow, though r.nof so de-,1 structive in the United States as the.En glfsh rabbit has proven itself to be in Aus tralia, appears to be a ' sufficient; pest to give the lovers of song birds and cleanli ness mnch uneaciness. Almost every resl dent of the suburbs who lias eyes to see has a complaint to file againstthe importation in regard to its having driven away a favor ite pair of robins or committed some depra dation or other. Some people who own fine; houses have come to" the conclusion, that the sparrow must be exterminated, or ianoy cornices and trailing vines must go, as the bird is capa ble of getting up more litter and doing more defacement than would a pig if he made his home' in tbe cornice. Major McKee, commandant at the Allegheny Arsenal,, ex hausted his stock of patience a few even ings since and decided that .some sparrows must go: One of the buildings is densely covered with theVirgmia creeper,.and be came a favorite with the pests. They had built hundreds, perhaps thousands, of nests on every "projection and in every interstice tbat could be utilized, until "the palls, resembled vine-clad adobe. Major Mc Kee waited until the sparrows fere neatly tucked up in their little beds and then ordered that a stream of water be turned on the bnilding trom a large hose. The slaughter beggared de scription and next morning the debris, con sisting of dead birds, thousands of eggs and nest material, made a full wagon load, i It is possible that the birds might be ex terminated by poison in places where poul try is not kept, but some people think, as the Celt did of flies, that they are not "aislly desaiyed," and may be experts in toxicology. WANT BETTER STREETS. Allegheny Couocllmen Will Take an East era Trip at the City's ExpeAse. At a meeting of, the Allegheny Street and Sewer Committee last night it was decided to clean the sewers, and a sub-committee was appointed to advertise for bids. A petition from the Ohio Biver Connecting Bailroad to cross Preble and McClure ave nues at a grade of 18 feet above the level of the streets was referred to a special com mittee. The contract for grading, paving and curb ing Mill street was awarded to' McKaugher & Co. for $930 90, and for the grading, pav ing and curbing of Grant avenue to Fred Gwinner for $11,656 30. An ordinance changing tbe grade of Federal street from the Suspension bridge. to Ohio street was re ferred to a sub-committee. Before the meeting adjourned Mr. Hart man suggested that there shonld be an im provement in the paving of the streets, and moved' that the committee visit Eastern cities and secure ideas on the matter. Mr. Hunter objected, claiming that it would merely be a junketing trip, and amended the motion providing that members pay their own expenses. The amendment was lost, and the original motion was carried. The committee will leave on the Eastern trip on Saturday, the 11th inst. TO TBE PUBLIC. The Strike at Marvin's Cracker Bakery. The present labor tronble at onr establish ment is not ono abont wages, hours of em ployment, ornon-nnionorumon hands. We pay tbe scale of wages demanded; we ob serve the hours fixed by the union -and em ploy men who have fitness, withont regard to their being nnion or non-union men. This we positively affirm. Of the 19 men and boys who are now ont by order of the Knights of Labor, 16 of them commenced in our establishment as boys, and we know they regard it as a hard ship to be in enforced idleness. We employ when running full. 300 hands. and some ef them have been in our employ since we engaged in business; while scores oi them have been steadily at work and on our pay rolls for 14 years", 12 years. 8 years and so on. This, certainly 'ought to satisfy I the public tbat we treat our employes fairly and honorably. We do most seriously object to any organ -ized effort to compel us to' force these old hands almost members of onr family into any association labor or otherwise, and we have declined to do so. They have been privileged to unite with tbe Knights of Labor if they desire, and such affiliation will not in the slightest de gree affect their standing with us. But when, uninfluenced, they decide they will not go into any labor organization, we can not conceive what right anyone has to de mand of us tbat they should be forced. Should tbe men out return to work they will gladly be placed- in their old positions. We bear no ill will against labor organiza tions and every one of our employes will bear willing testimony to this fact Those out of employment now are idle,not because of any desire" so to be, but because they are required to obey tbe mandate of the leaders of labor organization. We repeat that it is an ontrage to ask any manufacturer to compel his workmen to unite with labor or any other society, and have but one word in conclusion. We. shall continue to make good bread and crackers, as good as were ever turned ont in America. We shall continue to use as good materials, and try to please our thousands of natrons, and have onlv to re- . mind the public that -tbe employes making these popular goods all receive union wages and work union honrs, to insure their ask ing at all times for and receiving nothing but our celebrated brancs of bread and crackers none better few equals to-day in America. Surely the reputation we have in the line of cracker and bread baking, achieved after nearly half a century of earnest toil, is not to be injured by one of these latter day Un reasonable demands of organized labor. We do not believe tbat the public from which we have heretofore received such a generous support (not only in one but many States of the Union), will be swerved from .a liberal support ot our firm in the future, and we do sincerelvbelieve tbat the Knights will yet discover their -error in this trouble and permit our men to return to work and go on unmolested, peacefully and happily as they have for more than two score years. S. S. Marvin & Co., Cracker and Bread Bakers. Pittsbueg, May 1, 1889. TAYLOR fc DEAN, 203 and U05 Market St. Call on them for wire window and door screens, which are apreventative against flies and dust, also for iron fencing of every de scription. EOD Black Goods Some specially desirable lichiweieht. summer, fabrics, silk and camel's hair grenadines, side bands, friesse- ana Drocade euects; entirely new designs this season. Hugos & Eacke. MWTStt La Pekla del FirilAni are a high grade Key West cigar, manufactured for those smokers who can appreciate Havana tobacco ,in its natural condition. G. W. Schmidt, 95 and 97 Filth Aye, Wash Goods at Less Than Bemnnnt Prices. See the ginghams and satines just put on sale. Jos. Hoene & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. B.& B. Challis, yard wide, handsome French printings on American cloths, go at 10 cents to-day. Booos & Bum. . Don't Miss the Special 6a lo , Of velvet carpets and Smyrna rugs at Ed ward Groetzinger's1-627 and 629 Penn ave nue, this week. Dr. R. G. Moore, Specialist, In treatment of nervous and chronic dis eases 34 Arch st Allegheny Pa. Smoke the, best La Perla del Fnmar clear; .uttvui nMy west cigars, uarcoior .jc i GJW- ScHMtDTte, 95 and 97 Fifth Aye.J UatA L Vfkw X7 A -f - . rtLhAA Jflsf 'r-? " . i m ropaTioB. The Yenng People's Societies of tnoUnked Presbyterian Cbareh Listen to Sesse Afcle DlscaittoH. The convention of the Young Teople's Societies of the United Presbyterian Church was held in the Fourth Church, Allegheny, yesterday.. At the morning session Bey. Moorhonse gave an interesting address on "iible Study." Then followed various reports of the work done.. "In the afternoon Dr. Moorhead continued hisletures on "Bible Study." He advised the voddz how to read the book, and awak- f ened;considerable zeal in this much neglected" wort. Eev. B. G. Ferguson delivered an address on "How CanToung Eeople Equip Them selves for Christian Work:" The Eev. F. E. Clark, organizer and President oi the United Societies of Chris tian Endeavor, explained the aimsand work ings ol the organization. Bev.J. T. McCrdrv spoke on "United Tresbyterianism and "Our Young People." The qnestion box. contained a number of practical questions concerning the societies. In the evening the subject of Bev. Clark's address was, "The Best Way to Organize the Christian Force of the Yonng People of the Church." "Resolutions were passed thanking the in structors and speakers. A summary showed that 607 delegates representing 39 presby teries and 181 congregations .from 12 States, were present. . The convention closed with a consecration meeting conducted by Bev. B. W. Har shaw, of Steubenville. Over 100 persons took part The singing was furnished by various church choirs. Their Summer Bats. The headgear of" the sanitary police for summer was decided upon yesterday, and will consist of a light-coloTed straw hat of derby shape. The patrol wagon men will also wear a derby straw, while the police officers will wear the same hat as worn last year. . SIS for S10. We are giving away fl8 men's suits for $10 to-day and to-morrow. These suits are of this season's make, and of our own man ufacture. You can take your choice of. 75 different patterns, cut in sacks and one, three and four-button cutaways, long or short roll, just as yon prefer. Materials in these suits are cheviots, worsteds, diagonals, cassimeres, Bannockburn tweeds, blarneys and serges. You will never have'aa oppor tunity to buy stylish and well-made cloth ing as low as you can buy from us to-day and to-morrow. We must sell our goods. P. C. C. C, cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the new Court House. Make no Mistake In buying your furniture, go to the manu facturer, and save money. There is only one in the twin cities and their goods and S rices defy competition. Thereiore go to I. Seibert & Co., cor. Lacock and Hope streets, near railroad bridge, Allegheny. D Tnxedu and. Lenox Salts, The favorite summer outing costumes. The onlv complete assortment in the city in our ladies' suit department. Jos. Hobite & Co.'s ' , Penn Avenue Stores. Cherry Finish Baby Carriages, Fine, bright, glazed surface; does not soil and is always bright. Carriages of this finish from $10 to $30. Also extras for re pairs at Lauer's Toy House, 620 Liberty st. B. & B. Black silk remnants and dress lengths at the remnant sale to-day. BOOG3 &F.UBL. All-black embroidered China silks, suitable for mourning wear, 24 in. wide, $1 25 a yard. HUGHS & Hacke. MWTSU i Short Lengths of India Silks 50 Cents A yard. Theseare fine quality and good styles, but are short lengths. Must be sold. Jos. Hoeke & Co.'s Pens Avenue Stores. Special Bargains. 300 nieces of dress ginghams, fast colors, at 8J4 cents, 12 yards for$l, at H. J. Lynch's, 438 and 440 Market' street. "wrsa Best $1 50 per doz. cabinet photos in the citv. Prompt deliVery. Lies' popular gal lery, 10 and 12 Sixth st -aiwrs The greatest handkerchief bargains ever offered, this week at Bosenbaum & Co.'s. Cask paid for old gold and silver Hauch's, No. 295 Fifth ave. at G.W. Schmidt will sell you one quart of 1880 Pure Bye Export Whisky for $L 95 and 97 Filth Ave., City. COUGH IS THE FIRST WHISPERING . of approaching disease Tickling throats develop into coughs. Coughs lead to the ereat enemy consumption. A stitch in time often saves life itself. KIDD'S COUGH ' SYRUP. 70S COUGHS, COLDS, SORE THROAT, INFLUENZA and HOARSENESS. rr IB PLEASANT AND ABSOLUTELY SAFE FOR CHILDREN. "' PRICE, 25 CENTS. FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS. PREPARED BY FLEMING BROS., PITTSBURG, PA. KWT LOVELY FITTING KID GLOVES, Hooks and Buttons, all prices. . PERFECT FITTING , '-'' CORSETS Give you a good shaDe, besides being , " '"very comfortable- "LADIES' FAST BLACK j j HOSE, -' . 10c",'15c,2Sc and 50c per pair. ' T..T.T. f HDMRBDN BRDTHERB, xog Federal Street, :-v- , ttt' - - 'Allegheny. - t - A,sS9-irwTJ Kp. A CfifMITTll AT Wfii? "jai Tbo HHteao Hoiks Srad Representatives taii 8t. Ideals. The heirs of ike HWssa.estate expeet 'tt secure t50,eO;W sew etay. InlttSHaai nah Hillman, a maiden lady, died intestate, leaving 100 acre ia St. uiair county, oppo- . site St Louis, aad 15 aem of land ia the. city. Her estate was talaed at f3,GOO,0e9. Since then the Jasdia Si. Lom has been,, improved, and is covered with, business houses, churches, machine s&ept, etc., now valued at $30,000,000. The heirs claim that e owners of the ground cannot show Jee4s ferlt, and-fa many instances have taxdeeds.witheat ever having secured quit, claims, aad they base their hope of success on this faet -". The. heirs have met on t&ree oeMieas ia Burkhart's Hall, Allegfceay.-,aad,. .have iormed an association to figki.&rtheir rights. H.M. Dowelli President -. . . . Yesterday Attorney W J. CrateVWill. iam Patterson, who has been eolleeuBJrftee. ticiony lor 20 years, and William HOlww, with power of attorney, left for St-LwX0 look- nn the property. When they mara a definite line of action will be mapped ioai.-,. j.uere are quite a nnmDer ol heirs so Hsjtm can ne ascertained. BEST VELVET CARPETS AT 81. ; The - Same Grade Can's be Bought Wholesale la the East at This Price.' By taking the whole liock of one of tka best manufacturers we got the goods at V figure tnat will allow us a very small mar gin "to sell them at $1 per yard. '"' They are worth Zl 50 everywhere van'd'' cheap at that figure. ' ": Ten thousand yards, with borders to match all patterns, will be placed on-salev to-morrow. .1 These patterns will not be duplicated and such an opportunity may never occur? again. . . J2" They will sell at sight. Come soon 'if yon. want one. ' ; "' ErrwAKD Gboetzetgeb, '" 627 and 629 Penn avenue. ' ' Ladles Are the Best Judges On all matters connected with tbe toilet They have decided that Sozodont is what they wiLLi have. "When a woman will, she will. you.mayv aepena on t; ana wnea sue won't, sae won ti there's an end on't" This accounts forth popularity of Sozodont WT8U .MVS JOB. HDRNE i PENN AVENUE STORES.1 Thursday, ' Friday and SatSrdstj The greatest show of Printed French! ' rAtf lies everseenln Pittsburg hundreds of pieces! and styles dark and light colors. That.big -; table in tbe center of the storo displays "Vi; splendidly. Hundreds of yards catting everyday. Don't miss this ChaQis show. h.M - The new India Sflkv'all' tfte.mortfashto ble shades Empire and Directoiro styles- " just the goods you want for summer costumes! not SI nor SI 25 a yard, but at 63c Only about 3,000 yards all told, at 65c ft won't be a long story. Black Silk Grenadines SI quality ask for them at 75o'at Black Silk Department and you can get them; Satin Striped at SI a yard. Parasols from Jo to U0. Each day mates them more Interesting more chance for that . "JVr: sun to shine out hot The SI SO Parasols are ; very stylish. The Detachable Handle sols the newest idea. Paraij -4fei More Dress Goods at unheard-of low prlceif- that is, for the kind of Dress Goods' we show.! you. French looms make them; air-wool, and ' fine at that; 50c some; some 75c; soma JL Then tor this week, alO-piece lot at 25c-'the nicest style fabric ever sold at this low price) -' In Black Dress Goods there is arwonderfol variety of new weaves. Tho 50c counter lot were SI when we bought them; but 'here they are Just 50c VV In tbe Cloak Room we have hundreds of ; Spring Jackets colors; vest front styles in twojjp colors of Broadcloth-also the loose front shape; the Directoire, with large re vers; the ever-pop-; . ular snug-fitting Jackets, In. Broadcloth' and -V Titi-Trtnila than th T-ti9Tr- In rru9mf writra T ....w....w, ...v ..... .....w.v, ... 'v.HU,nU.I, and fancy stripes. We haven't any $25 for Jackets, but wejhayol them from $5 up to $25 andean suit you la atjto and size. Children's Suit and Cloak Boom on seeendS iflK Tuxedo and Lenox Baits, the great specialty for summerwear. We're sole agents' for West-' era Pennsylvania. Ribbons and Millinery The newest is alwaysj to be seen here especially ia this springtime! season. W .. s- ' HDRNE k M f ?enn Avenue stores f.-MESLTBBB f$GtF i i 7J1m TSm; wiWfc- j MR 97. 'i Si f?s-' U' .'J"! jtl.Tt2j Ca mi. & l4SB,tyV4 II I 1P1 IB Hi i llll lgffa lpIQ &