zF?Wf$ SSW& VjiS1 -V5V .. -, !THB PITTSBURG- ' MfePAftSBC, teOBSDA?, OCTOBER 17, 1889; fi -r ZW. th 'J- . f ,- S2-. SV- LOCALTRADEBOOMED What the Exposition Done for Pittsburg. Has 1 YIEWS OF BUSINESS MEN. Bailroads, Hotels and Storekeepers Greatly Benefited. CUSTOH FBOM GREAT DISTANCES. Borne Large Figures in Percentage Given to Show the Increase. WOETH OP THE EXHIBITION ADMITTED Yesterdays Dispatch reporter visited five of the principal stores in town with the object of gauging the increase in trade oc casioned by the Exposition. AtKaufmanns', Mr. I. Kaufmann gave a most roseate de scription of the increase. He said: "Yes, the Exposition has been of exceptional bene fit to us. There has been an increase in onr customers of from 40 to 60 per cent., which is a rather big thing, I can tell yon. Dar ing the past few weeks the increase has more than once gone up to 70 per cent Onr week-day crowds have become almost as big as those on Saturdays and national festivals. From the addresses given ns, I should say that the Exposition has brought new customers to the store from places COO miles away from Pittsburg. Per sons from Chicago, Cincinnati and St. Louis, and also from New York and Boston have purchased theirwinter clothing from tu and given orders. Many have mentioned inci dentally that they were Exposition visitors. Altogether we would be very sorry if the Exposition is not maintained. A DIFFERENT SOXG SUXG. At Gusky's, Mr. Charles Solomon, the manager, said: "For our part, I may say that Gusky's has undoubtedly benefited by the big show, bnt the increase has been nothing like 40 per cent. The first lev weeks of the Exposition disappointed us greatly; no perceptible increase in our patrons appearing. The last two weeks, however, have shown a decided improve ment, and a fair increase has been noticed, still nothing like the Kaufmann figures has been observed." Mr. S. S. Marvin, when asked, replied that his business did not give so much scope for an increase in custom from EiDosition visitors. He, however, added: "Through the regular channels, such as agents, etc, I learn that many have given orders. In this way I consider the show has improved my trade greatly. Shoals of old country folks and ei-Pittsburgers come every day to look over my factory, and many give orders. That is all I can say about my trade in crease. I will tell you two classes who have prospered over the Exposition the hotel and restaurant keepers. Hotel beds are at a pre mium, and have been since the show be gan." A2T rXCEEASB OF 25 PEB CEST. Mr. S. L. Fleishman, of Fleishman & Co., on being visited, said: "I think the Kaufmann figures are u little too strong. "We have noticed an increase of from 25 to 30 per cent in our store, and thought we were doing extremely well. This increase began subsequent to the opening of the Ex position, but I really could not say that it was owing to the Exposition. Some ot it undoubtedly was. but how much it is impos sible to say. You see I attribute a great deal of it to our new store, etc., which must have a considerable influence. The country folk, I nave noticed, poured in in crowds daring the past few weeks, and I presume it was the Exposition which brought them." At Joseph Home & Co.'s store Manager Harper said the exhibition had proved very advantageous to their business. "It is a pity," he continued, "that it was not started years ago. It would have whooped up busi ness in the soft goods line. I can't give you the figures of onr increase since the show began, but there has been a very material increase. I sincerely hope, for the good ot the firm, that there will be an Exposition every year. I imagine that all the business bouses in town have profited by it that is all the bouses selling goods which Exposi tion visitors are likely to Duy. HOTELS IK GEEAT LUCK. The inquiring mind of the reporter subse quently led him to the principal hotels and railroad offices. At the Monongahela House, Hotel Anderson, Hotel Hamilton, Hotel Albemarle, Seventh Avenue Hotel and Dn qnesne the reports coincided in saying that there has been an extraordinary influx of guests. Mr. Marvin's statement that beds were at a premium was more than borne out by the observations of tne various hotel clerks. The offices of the Pennsylvania Railroad and Baltimore and Ohio Bail road could quote no figures as to the increase in their passengers, caused by the Exposition; but the baggage masters at the depots on both lines stated that the amouut ot baggage had increased to an un precedented extent since the opening of the big sbow. Several of the railway employes remarked that the trains had been full to overflowing daring the past six weeks. The railroads centering in the city are busy figuring up the number of people thev carried dnring the Exposition. Every dav heavy excursions came in on some of the roads. Upon the whole the general verdict is that the Exposition has helped the busi ness of storekeepers and increased the pas senger traffic of the roads, as well as boom ing the hotels. I5IGHTS OF HOXOR. The Convention Closed with nn Entertain ment Last Mcbt. The afternoon's session ot the Knights and Ladies of Honor yesterday, was taken np with the election of officers. The ballot ing resulted in the choice of: It B. LocVard, Grand Protector; G. W. Miller, Vice Grand Protector; B. Goodman, Grand Secretary; W. H. Mclntire. Grand Treasurer; Mrs. R. A. Wilson. Grand Chaplain: Alexander McClean, Grand Guide; Mr. Wilrick, Grand Inirs. Representative to the Rnnrpmn jjuukc; im l. .Queues, .alternate. The Committee on Laws introduced and changed a few rules. In the evenine an entertainment was given in Lafayette Hall. Alter an overture by the orchestra. Major E. A. Montooth delivered an address of welcome to the visiting members. He re minded them that it was in that ball that the Republican party was born, and enlarged on the advantages and products ot Pitts burg. He also gave a concise history of the order. At the conclusion of Major Montooth's remarks the opening ode of the lodge was sung by the German members. After that the officers elected in the afternoon were in stalled by Fast Supreme Protector James A. Pain, a well-known newspaper man of Corrv. The officers formed in a circle on -. t v ,,. ... . r the stage in full regalia, and the obligations of office were administered to them. Each one was then instructed in his duties. The ceremony occupied abont half an hour. A PLINN CLUB. Colored Citizens of the Bill Form their Political Society. About 50 colored citizens "of the hill dis trict met in the Eleventh ward school bonse last evening, and formed a Republican club. The organization will be known as theFlinn Club of Allegheny County. Simon Harris was chosen president and James "W. Brooks secretary. "Broadax" Smith was present, and after one of his celebrated speeches the meeting adjourned until next "Wednesday evening. QUARTEELT MEETING OP D. A. 3. The Committee's Action Against S. S. Mar Tin Indorsed The Hidden Demand nn Increase of 10 Per Cent, The last meeting of District Assembly 3, Knights of Labor, prior to the General As sembly, was held yesterday in the E, of L. Hall. The session began at 9:45 o'clock and terminated at 5.30 P. M. The reports of Master Workman Boss showed the district to be in good financial condition, $300 more having passed into the treasurer's hands dnring the last quarter than in the previous one. The general condition of the district is better at present than at any time within the past four months, and the membership on the increase. Master Workman Bae, of D. A. 135, was accorded the privilege of the floor. He de tailed the condition of affairs among the miners, and said that 5,000 new members had been initiated within the last three months. A resolution was passed sympathizing with the Illinois miners, and recommending that all K. of L. assemblies raise contributions for the distressed families. The action of the committee on S. S. Marvin's stand rela tive to his employes was indorsed and re ceived the approval of the meeting. The following committees were appointed: Credentials Thomas 3. Aladigan, James J. Montgomery, D. F. Watts. Appeals and Grievances J. L. Evans, John Eastly, S. K. Rodeera. Finance Neal McFarland, F. B. Vincent, C, D. Beck. Distribution B. F. Fink, W. Q. Noltlng, An thony Mack. Law John Flannery, W. J. Ward, J. H. Rottkay. John O'Shea was elected Worthy Fore man in the place of O. A. Williams, who disqualified himself by non-attendance, and Joseph L. Evans elected a member of the Executive Board. Joseph Salm was elected to fill the vacancy on the Board of Trus tees. Twelve new delegates handed in their credentials. The difficulty between the molders and foundry masters has culminated in the fol lowing'cireular: Pittsburg, Pa, October 17, 18S9. To the Manufacturers and Proprietors of the Iron and Steel Foundries of Pittsburg and Vicinity: Gentlemen The molders have patiently awaited a replv trom you to onr formal demand for a 10 per cent advance on present wages paid, and having received no answer as per re quest contained in circular under date of Octo ber 8. we, the General Committee, were in strnctea to notify you that if said advance is not granted the molders will not resume work on Monday, October 21. 1SS9. Awaiting your early reply, either through the men In your em ploy or through the Chairman of the General Committee, not later than Saturday, the 19th inst, at 12 o'clock noon, either acceding or re fusing by attaching your name to the enclosed blanks, we are Yours respectfully, I. .". Ross, Chairman. J. H. BUBhS. T. C. TlPPBB. Johkloder. Jos. Shelly. S. C. McAllister. C. H. Shields. Committee. The blanks read as follows: To the Iron and Steel Molders of Pittsburg and Allegheny: Gestlemex Your demand for 10 per cent advance over present wages to take effect from October 21 is hereby (granted) (or refused). LITTLE EMMA WILL STAT. The Hebrew Operatic Sincer Sends Her Olother $10 Per Week. Several members of the Hebrew Opera Company which is playing in the Forbes street Turner Hall visited Agent O'Brien's office yesterday having with them little Emma Tomascfsky, the child actress. They corroborated the story in yesterday's Dis patch, and gave Mr. O'Brien some addi tional particulars concerning her parents. The girl's mother is in New York, and it was proven to Mr. O'Brien's satisfaction that her little daughter sends to her 10 a week. The father, it was said by the girl's brother, was formerly connected with the company, bnt was discharged because he was suspected of making false returns of ticket sales. In addition to making his complaint to the Philadelphia Hnmane So ciety, the father wrote a letter to a Hebrew lady in this city endeavoring; to persnade her to break up the company. Agent O'Brien says that he is satisfied that little Emma is being well cared for, and that he will not interfere in the matter. HITHER AND THITHER. Movements of Plttsbnrcers and Others of Wide Acquaintance. L "W. Downe, of Chicago, a director of the Pullman Company, passed through last night to attend a meeting of his board on Fri day in the Windy City. While in .New York he found a great deal of indifference among lead ing men there as to whether they should pos sess the World's Fair. Several hotel keepers told him that they would prefer the great show should be held anywhere but In their city. Mr. Downe naturally favors his own city, and says that no better site conld be wished for the loca tion of the fair than in Jackson Park. Half a dozen railroads rnn their tracks right into it. The question of location would be bronght be fore Congress on a.n appropriation bill, though it would not be necessary that the Federal Government made an appropriation for the purpose. The majority of the Southern Btates, and, of course, all tho Northwest would favor Chicago, and since Senator Quay and Don Cameron were similarly disposed, the chances were altogether in favor of Chicago having the fair. He thought it probable that Congress would appoint a committee to report on the different sites offered for the purpose. Herr Paul Strohman, of Essen, Ger many, is in town. He is connected with the Krupp ordnance factory, and is here to in quire into the various processes of iron and steel as in ue here. Herr Strohmann is greatly taken with the extent of Uncle Sam's domin ions and the magnitude of some of the indus trial enterprises. He came here with the be lief that Krupp's works were abont ahead of anything this country possessed, but now freely admits that this country contains a few plants on a par with the Germans. Judge Thomas M. Cooley, Chairman of the Inter-State Commerce Commission, passed through yesterday trom Washington to his home at Ann Arbor, Mich. The Judge is very ill, and a tender of the use of one of the Pen sjlvania private cars to the old gentleman was cratefully accepted. He said that the commis- j sion had had more business before it during tue ia two weeks man ever oeiore. All tne members are more or less indisposed, while he was positively sick, and was going home for a rest. Council Clerks Roland T. "White and Robert Dilworth, of Allegheny, have had pub lished an encyclopedia of information in rela tion to the city government and other interest ing matters. The book contains everything a person would want to know abont the city, and is complete in every particular. M. Zieman,President Harrison's ex-cook at the White House, was in the city yesterday. He said he was revcr treated better in his life than by Ben and Mrs. Harrison. He left the White House because he could better himself financially. "W. S. Colville, who has been working for the State at Johnstown since the flood, was in the city yesterday. He says there is plenty of work there, and there is not nearly the amount of suSerlne In the district that is re ported. Charles Kittner, Jr., son of a well known restaurateur of this city, departed yesterday for Denver, Col., where he Intends to remain and iro into business. He believes that Horace Greeley's advice is sound. Rev. M. J. Brennan, assistant pastor of St Mary's Church, Forty-sixth street, has returned to Pittsburg from a three weeks trip to St. Paul, Minn., and other points West. Commodore "W. J. Kountz and wife left yesterday for Yankton, Dak, where the former Is bidding on the construction of a railroad. Captain James A. Henderson haj re turned homo from Cincinnati, where he spent a week on business and pleasure. Miss Ella McMurray, of "Washington, arrived In the city yesterday for a two weeks visit among relatives. Judges Isaac G. Gordon, of Brookvllle and W. P. Jenks. of Du Bois, are staying at the Seventh Avenue. Major Jos. P. Senniston went to Phila delphia yesterday on business connected with the Grand Army. J. Satterfield, an oil operator of Buffalo, is a guest at the-Anderson. Captain Addison Lysleis in the East for a few days. OLD ALCOHOL'S GRIP. V I ! mi The Cause of the Many Recent Deaths From Delirium Tremens JOHN BODEN THE LAST EXAMPLE. A Proprietor of a Speak-Easy Dying at the Mercy Hospital. THE JDDICIOUS USE OP STIMULANTS It was reported last evening from Mercy Hospital that John Boden, the young man who was arrested Snnday forenoon on the charge of keeping an illegal saloon at No. 27 Soho street, was in a very low condition and hardly expected to live until morning. He is an able-bodied young man of abont 30 years, who kept a saloon in this city before the enactment of the Brooks law. Almost continuously since that time he has been rnnning a speak-easy in the Thirteenth ward. Sergeant Robert Gray said last night, "Boden was brought in about noon on Snn day. That evening about 9 o'clock he had a fit in his cell. He was located immediately beside the stove and the temperature reg istered 80. He hurt his head slightly on the floor and Dr. Moyer was called' and dressed the injury. He was removed to another cell and I watched him closely all night. It was plainly to be seen that he was saturated with whisky and was suffer ing from nervous prostration because he was cut out As is onr custom here, in cases of that kind. I gave him a little whisky dur ing the night to keep him np. Abont & o'clock Monday morning he went into another fit. Dr. Moyer was again called and ordered him removed to Mercy Hospital at once." A LITTLE WHISKY 'ITEEDED. Inspector McAleese had his attention called last night to the recent deaths from delirium tremens at the jail, and he said: "The cause of so many sndden fatalities in such cases is that the men are suddenly deprived of whisky and they collapse. I think it is a mistake. At the station, even in the case of a common drunk, we give the prisoners a little whisky now and then, in order to keep them from a nervons break down. If w"hisky were given at the jail, judiciously, there would Be fewer of these deaths from alcoholism." A man of many years experience in the public service, now in charge of the morgue at night, who has seen much of criminal life and drunkenness in tbis city, said to a reporter last night: "There have been two corpses here within 21 hours, brought from the jail. In both cafes death was caused by delirium tremens. The secret of such deaths is that the men, having been on big sprees, are suddenly deprived of whisky and locked up. Their nerves go to pieces and they die of nervons collapse or in a fit. Public officers who are employed in jails and other correctional institutions seem to consider it a part of their duty to see that no liquor is conveyed to prisoners. Just why they think that I can't tell. Many of tnese lives wouia De savea it wniscy were given. I reckon some people might think that most of these people are not worth keep ing alive, anyway. That's a bad mistake. THEY COME OF GOOD FAMILIES. "Both McLaughlin and "Way, whose bodies we have bad to-day, came of good families and were decent fellows except when they went on these occasional sprees. That was their infirmity and not their crime. There was Pry, who died in the jail a short ,time ago ot delirium tremens. He was a good fellow, of excellent family, and went to pieces in his cell simply because he was cut short from whisky. His last words, heard by a fellow prisoner, were about his mother. I remember a case, last year where a man was taken in on a big spree, lockedjjup in the station house and sent to the workhouse. He didn't get a drop of whisky after his ar rest, and he 'died in the hands of the officers while he was being carried from the railway train at Claremont to the workhouse. You will find, in most of these cases, that the immediate canse of death is heart failure." PORTER MAKES A DENIAL. He Snys He Never Settled a Case Ille gally Constablo Tom Carney Said to bo In Wheeling. Alderman Porter was absent from his office dnring the larger part of yesterday. Many attempts were made to see ?he 'Squire, bnt he seemed to hold himself aloof from the reporters. However, he was caught, and he said during the interview that he was absolutely clear of all the allegations that had been made against bim. He stated that nnder no circumstances wonld he settle a case in an illegal way. His business was done above board, and any costs hat he had received were obtained according to law and by virtue of his office. The Alderman said: 'I have never charged an illegal penny during my aldermanic career, which has extended 17 years. I have never charged an extra bill of costs.. Carney never was a con. stable in my office, he never made an in formation before mef nor did he serve a war rant. The man was illiterate. He conld not read or write, and was, therefore, incapaci tated from taking such a position. The man has not been in my office for tbe last six months, and I do not know his whereabouts. My arrest was not at the instigation of tbe police department, but I believe it was prompted by a Judse. The charge that I took $35 from Mrs. Clinton is ab solutely false. I discharged her through lack of evidence. I did "not even receive the cost from her, and none of my men re ceived any. Abont the fortune telling cases, there is not one word, of truth in them. Mrs. McMinnamen was committed to the work house and her husband was fined $100 and costs. I discharged the Curry woman through sympathy. She had a lot of chil dren and was in poor circumstances." Constable Lige Sheppard half brother of the Alderman, denied any complicity in extorting money from Mrs. Clinton. The police had information yesterday that uonstaoie xom uarneywas in wheeling. His arrest is expected in a day or two. He is wanted on several charges-ontside of the Porter conspiracy charge, and is said to have fled from tbe city about a week ago. MILITARY MEN AFTEE IT. Talk of Tarnlnc the Fifth Avenne Market House Into nn Armory. An ordinance has been prepared for Coun cils authorizing the leasing of the old Market house, on Fifth avenue, to the Eighteenth Begiment, N. G. P., and Battery B. ior a long term of years. It is tbe intention of the military organizations to expend at least $25,000 in improving tbe edifice, raising tbe roof and remodeling the whole building, making it as fine an armory and drill hall as can be found in the State. The main drill room wonld be so arranged that it could be used as a convention or concert hall, with a seating capacity of 10.000. The market property now brings the city an an nual rental of only $400, and this could be increased to at least $3,000 from the military companies. Chief Bigelow favors the move. HE GOT INTO TK0DBLE. Ex-Officer Thompson Arrested for Insultlns n Detective. John Thompson, the ex-police officer of Allegheny who shot and killed Jimmy "Weeden in the latter's saloon about a year and a half ago in self defense, was arrested last night by Detective Murphy. Thompson had called the officer several vile names, and accused him of being "crooked." He fol lowed Murphy down Federal street, and be came so abusive that he was placed under arrest. A rough and tnmble fight was in dulged in by both men. Thompson was overpowered. Tbe prisonerJiad his trousers torn from him, and he was sent to the lock up with a blanket wrapped aroundMm. THE M'OIGHT MUDDLE. A TImq Keeper Who Was In tho Clear Easiness Colonel Hill's Testimony An other Adjournment. There was considerable fnn at the hearing in the McKnight claim case against the State for work done by the former at Johns town yesterday. The first witness called was Mr. McKnight. He. testified to the ac curacy of the acconnts handed in and ap proved by Colonel Hill. He testified that when he was given the last payment he was asked to sign a receipt in full, bnt refused to do so. EarleGresh, a boy residing at Norris town and one of the State timekeepers at Johnstown, provoked considerable mirth by explaining the methods by which he kept tbe time ot McK-nignts men ana then checked the rolls with McKnight's time keepers. He said he went to work about 10 A. M and conld not do so earlier on ac count of selling cigars.'"-, He stated that he stood on the stone bridge 'at tbe drift. 300 yards away from the men, and took down the time they worked. He claimed to be fully able to count the! men at a distance of 900 feet. Attorney MoKee got him badly rattled at times and he was allowed io retire after saying that he had men working on June 31. James McDowell testified concerning the tools belonging to the State that had been taken out of McKnight's car by order of Colonel Hill. A. C. Brasheer was timekeeper tor the State at Kernville. He checked his book with Mr. Harrison's and found 25 men short. He counted the men when they went to dinner, and still found the actual number to be 25 less than that turned in by Mc Knight's man. Colonel S. "W. Hill testified that there was a great deal of trouble keeping the time of teams. The foreman claimed that any soldier or person in uniform would take possession of the teams and pnt them at some other wort. McKnight s men, ne said, were badly handled. McKnight claimed that he was feeding Coburn's men and could not get them separated. There was more trouble with McKnight's men than with all the rest. A number of tbe men seemed to have nothing to do, and it could not be told if they worked at day or night. It was rumored that Coburn's men would work one day and get a McKnight check and then not work any more. He endeavored to fix the matter np, but could never get any sat isfaction from McKnight McKnight's affairs were in chaos and General Hastings gave assistance to straighten ..matters. A settlement was made with Mr. McKnight, and he received $6,093 50, June 27. He was allowed his commission of 609 35 ont of the relief fund. A claim was received from McKnight for $765 40 for tools taken by the State. It was not allowed as none of Mrj McKnight's tools were kept bythe State. The Board adjourned to meet November 6. W MY BE HAPPY IET. Xntural Gas to be Slore Effective and a Jot to Both Purveyor nnd Consnmer. It is said the Fuel Gas and Electrical Engineering Company, one of the "Westing house adjunct companies, will this winter furnish consumers of natnral gas with fnel economizers in the shape of specially con structed burners that will give the same heat as at present enjoyed from a specified amount of gas with a consumption of 33 to 50 per cent of that amonnt. Now if the registers can be induced to emnlate "Wash ington and the price of fuel is not raised and consumers get the same service at 33 to SO per cent of present cost and the com panies can continue to make dividends, what is there to prevent us from being happy? Philadelphia Gas stock sold lower yester day than ever before, but the proposed burners may have the effect to put it beyond par again. AN ICE H0USE.BDENED. Booth & Fllnn's Placo In tbe Irigonier Tal ler DcstroTcd. The large icehouse on the Ligonier Valley road at Bell's station, which was principally owned by Booth & Flinn, of this city, was burned to the ground Tuesday night. It caught fire at 11 o'clock and bnrned until 2 o'clock yesterday morning. Abont 4,000 tons of ice were in the house at the time, and the loss to the owners is about $8,000. Spontaneous combustion in the sawdust is supposed to be the cause of the fire. Tbe house was part of the Ligonier Valley Ice Company's plantand the product was con trolled by the Chautauqua Ice Company. OUT BY WIRE. Youne McKnight Tcrrlblv Injured in Oliver & Roberts' Mill. Bobert McKnight, a 15-year-old boy em ployed in the Oliver & Eoberts' wire mill, on Bingham street, Southside, was so seri ously injured abont II o'clock Tuesday night that his death may result. In the de partment where the finished wire is run to the reels, he was canght by the rnnning wire as it passed from the dies. The coil be came wrapped abont one of his legs, and before the machinery could be stopped the wire bad cut almost through the limb. LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED. Incidents of n Dor in Two Cities Condensed for Itcndr Reading. Chief Brown investigated the story that Officer Benjamin Rosenblatt bad broken with his mace a bottle of whisky whilo a man was holding it to his mouth. Tbe officer denied the story. Ho said tbat ho saw two men drinking on Fifth avenue Sunday evening, tbat they dropped the bottle and ran, and that be knocked the bottle from the sidewalk with his mace. k AWAKRANTwas issued by Mayor Pearson for the arrest of Bruno Dack, who is charged with disorderly conduct by his wife. Mrs. Dack stated that she is 65 years of age and mar ried Bruno four weeks ago. At the time of marriage she had $100 and this was known to him. She claims he married her for her money under the guise of being her protector. At thejmeeting of the Union Veteran Legion Monday evening a resolution was unanimously passed declaring confidence in the Integrity of Rev. Colonel John A. Danks. The Legion ten dered tho use ol its bail to toe suspended min ister for the purpose of a lecture in vindication of bis conduct. ojetective Fitzgerald last evening saw John Casey trying to rob an intoxicated Swede who was stopping in tbe city for a fewbonrs on his way westward. Casey was taken to the Central station. He said that be had just come from Chicago, and claimed to be a laborer. The United States Transportation Company, orcanized at Wheeling on Tuesday, with W. d! Wood, of Pittsburg, as President, is said to be designed merely to bold a charter for such an organization which was granted by the State of West Virginia about a year ago. The schooner Gertrude L. Trnndy is now on the voyage from Maine to Baltimore brincine another cargo of granite, 12,000 cubic feet, for the Pittsburg postofflce. Only one more cargo after that is to come. This cargo is valued t ?G0,0OO. Offices Al HiLDEBnECHT, before davlieht yesterday, found two men in the grocery store of Mrs. Catherine Qarrity, on Strawberry alley. Tbe men ran and he pursued, but they escaped by hard running. A few small articles were taken. Frederick Drew, an old man, was held to court by Mayor Pearson yesterday morning on a charge of stealing from the Ft Wayne depot, on Federal street, a can. of milk belonging to J. P. Hershberger. Several electric cars have arrived for the Second avenue line, which will run from the Diamond to tbe Exposition. The cars are painted yellow and are nicely npbolstered In side. Charles Jahn yesterday brought suit against Ous Conway, a cab driver, for embez zling il SO. It seems the driver asked an exor bitant rate, and,it is alleged, failed to pay over. Principal MoKee has had electric bells attached to all the rooms in the Colfax school. Twenty-second ward. The Idea, it is believed, will be adopted in other schools. A builsrtq permit was issued yesterday for a station nouse nn the AllegneuyValley Rail- road, between Fifty-sixth and .eiity-eev fty-seventh sirceu). ON PRESS BEFORM. Mrs. Jenness Miller Delivers a Yery Characteristic Lecture TO A CEO WD OF ATTEflOT LADIES. Some features of the Present Mode of Dressing Condemned AS KOT C0KDDCI7E TO GOOD HEALTH The fair dress-reformer, Mrs. Jenness Miller, was looking unusually well yester day afternoon as she stepped upon the plat form in Old City Hall, and if a large audience composed of -the best Pittsburg ladies with a fair sprinkling of gentlemen wonld act as a tonic, it must have added to her feelings. She stated 'that she came to Pittsburg the second time to answer in per son the queries that had Ibesieged her by letters since her lecture in the city some weeks ago, as to whether or not a fleshy woman would look well in the reform dress"? Could a thin woman adopt the system with impunity? How could they keep warm with the new svstem? Was the divided skirt DUt on over the head or the feet, eto? aue neia me poor stout woman up to ridicule in a great many ways. She said she never saw one that didn't desire her waists so snug tbat it made the use of glove powder a necessity to get into them. She never saw one th'at didn't delight in volum inous draperies and wanted them bunched over the hips. Never saw one that didn't affect large checks and brocades. She further remarked that itwag a woman's own fault if she was stout or thin. For tbe past five years she had kept her own weight neither five pounds too much nor five pounds too scant, simply by proper at tention to eating, bathing and physical ex ercise. She doesn't believe in excessive walking, riding, or fasting to reduce flesh. but studying one's individual system and indulging in just the proper amonnt. of everything, especially in eating which should be such that proper assimulation of the food will result. WILL THEY LOOK WELL? Continuing her ridicule of the stout women, she said she certainly didn't look well in her present mode of dress, bound up as she was in corsets and draperies, and making every onnce of superfluous flesh conspicuous. She thought they wpnld risk nothing by the change, for they couldn't look much worse, and in- her opinion bv discarding the corset and allowing the flesh to distribute naturally, instead of compress ing it at the waist, thus making a half circle of the trunk, their appearance wonld be much improved. She would advise soft, clinging materials from which gowns should be made, and insisted that the draperies should not be over and around the most prominent parts of the person, but else where to average up. The woman who was thin shonld endeavor to have a plump covering for the lack of nean oy observing tbe bath, diet and exer cise, as recommended her equally unfor tunate sister, the fat ' woman, Dut until she attained the rounded covering of flesh let her resort to artificial plumpness by folds of goods aud full draperies from top to toe. The pipestem arms should be so rounded out by shirred and puffed sleeves that it would require the use of opera glasses to find the poor little bone tbat was dignified by the name of arm. Above all thincrs, lei the thiu woman keep her neck and arms covered; never display them at evening parties, as so many are gnilty of doing. OPPOSED TO THE COBSET. The corset was the cause of the death of half the women in the land. The corset steel was the unfortunate part against which the arrows were sent, and despite its well-known hardness it was perfectly riddled. Mrs. Miller then informed tbe ladies that she knew they were interested in her remarks, and perhaps some of them believed what she said, but paid them a dubious compliment when she remarked she knew her gown was tbe magnet that drew them all to the lecture. After displaying and explaining the hand some plush of mode shade, trimmed with a border of Jeep green and silver leaves, and made in the plainest possible princess style, she disappeared and returned in a very pretty blue cloth tailor-made street suit, with a natty little hat to match. This suit was composed of a kilt skirt with a polonaise cut short and extending in a long coat tail to the bottom oi her skirt The simulated vest and collar were of white. Two school dresses were next worn; a simple cashmere of corn color, desisned with the full shirred skirt, the shirring of which, was aireciiy over tne nips, to increase the size of the anatomy at that point. The other one in pink surah silk was shirred to the waist above the belt line and had the oppo site effect. Alovely carriage dress in black velvet and white embossed velvet, was next shown. The only new gown displayed was the recep tion dress, made of embossed gold velvet and lavender silk, with trimmings 9f point lace. Mrs. Miller, like all trne reformers, hav ing devoted a great deal of time and atten tion to dress and phvsical development, considers her system of both the best extant. Delsarte would turn over in his grave could he hear the superior points of the Jenness Miller system, and the dress magazine is a paragon of knowledge. If the rules con tained in it are followed nothing else would be necessary to guarantee long life and beauty. Some four years of snccessfnl leefnring has made Mrs. Miller charmingly egotistic. DOS'T LIKE THE TEEDICr. Allegheny Policemen Dissatisfied With the Dimmer Murder Trial. Over in Allegheny, the verdict in the Dimmer murder case gave much dissatis faction and among the police officers there was considerable disgust expressed about the jury. Since Monday morning, there has been nothing talked or around police quarters but the probable outcome of the case. Nearly every person from the Mayor down, thought the verdict would be in the first degree. A number of policemen had made bets that the jury would render a first degree verdict, or nothing. "When they heard tbe verdict last night they were astonished. One officer wanted to know when the new law prohibiting hanging in this State had been passed. SUNDAI SCHOOL COHVENTIOfl. Movement to Secnro the National Meeting In This City Next Tear. The executive committee of the Sabbath School Superintendents Association met last night and decided to test the general sentiment in regard to holding the National Sunday School Copvention here next year. The Secretary was directed to send a cir cular to each Sabbath school in the countv, asking them to send one delegate and the pastor to a convention, to be held in the Second Presbyterian Church at 730 p.m., on November 5. The circular will contain two questions : ( 1. Do you want the National Convention In Pittsburg June next ? ' 2. "Will you do all in your power to make the convention a Buccess if it is held here ? M0EE SYMPATHY P0B DAHZS, Old Army Comrades Pass Resolutions Aboat till Suspension. At the regular meeting of.Abe Patterson Post, No. 88, G. A. B,, Allegheny, on Tues day evening, the following resolntions were adopted: Resolved, That we heartily sympathize with our comrade. Bev. J. A. Danks, In this his hour of trouble, and heartily express our con fidence in our comrade, knowing bim'to be a brave Soldier, a irood Christian mil a. trno friend, and we earnestly pray that the dark cloud hanging o'er him may be speedily dis persed and pur comrade's last dayof life be the brightest and happiest. BOILER CONSTITUE5T0. What They Shonld be la the Estimation of the Boiler Manufacturers' Association Second Dai's Work. Yesterday's sessions of the Boiler Manu facturers' Association was more largely at tended than tbe first. The Comnjittee op Materials and Tests reported, and, as this feature is ope of the most important to be considered, it was given close and extended attention, The committee stated, that if no limit is placed to the cost of producing boiler steel its excellence can be extended far beyond the average requirements in good practice. Good material costs considerably .more than tbat generally used, loose inspec tion laws or ineir careless administration in ducing purchasers to invest in low priced boilers op account of ignorance ot tbe im portance of tbe subject. Tbe committee stated that the requirements suggested would pass the most rigid inspection known in tbe United States, and both makers and buyers are exhorted to not only care but to an enlargement of heart and consciousness of responsibility. In brief, the conclusions arrived at are: The use of cast iron in mud drumi, legs, necks, etc., in any part of boilers subject o tensile strain is dangerous. It may be used for hand-hole plates, crabs, yokes, etc., bnt only the better quality thereof, known as 'gun metal, metal of soft lettm- anrl ahigh degree of durability. Strengthening rings of manholes should be of homogeneous steel, or wrought iron, or soft and annealed steel castings should be used. In testing materials for boilers it is recommended tbat the marine section, grooved, should be dis carded, and the eight-iuch straight or re duced section, be substituted. On the est piece is required, tensile strength, 55,000 to 65,000 ponnds per square inch; elongation, 25 per cent for plates three-eighths inch or less thick; 28 per cent for pjatea three eighths to three-fourths inch thick, and 30 percent for plates oyer three-fourths inch thick. The rednction of area as a test is founded to be ntterly unreliable. There should not be more than 0.035 per cent of phosphorus nor more than 0.02 of sulphur in good boiler steel. Boiler steel up to K-inch In thickness should be capable of being doubled oyer and hammered down upon itself without showing signs of fracture, and above that thickness be capable of being bent round a mandrel of a diameter eqnal to one and a half times the thickness of the plate to an angle of 180 degrees, witbont signs of dis tress, it is recommended tbat all tests be made at the mill, three pulling and three bending at each heat. If one fail the man ufacturer to have the right to test a fourth piece, but if two fail the entire heat to be rejected. Flanging of steel should not be done at less than a good red heat, and not a blow be struck after the plate cools to less than a cherry red, by daylight. After flanging, anneal by cooling from an even dull red heat for the whole sheet in-the open air. Bivets shonld be made of good char coal iron or very soft, mild steel of 60,000 to 60,000 pounds tensile strengthen elongation of not less than 30 per cent in eight inches; chemical composition same as specified for plates. Che report of the committee was discussed at tbe afternoon session. James G. Mitchell, Frank X. Bigelow, E. D. Meir, B. Hammond, A. H. Baynal were appointed the Committee on Boiler Setting. It was decided that preliminary reports on subjects for to-day's discussion should be submitted here and full ones made at the February meeting, to be held in New York. The evening session was called to order at o'clock. The first business taken np was the consideration of the "Proper Rules for Riyetting and Caulking." The discussion that ensued was taken part in by Bob M. Connery, of Philadelphia; Thomas J. Dris coll, of Columbus; Bichard H. Bate, of Con shohocken; C. Sullivan, Newark, A. T. Douthett and others. Then followed a discussion on the subjects which were reported at the afternoon ses sion and held for consideration, which in- ciuaea "Aianbeads and Manholes," "Brac ing, Stays and Proper Tube Spacing," "At tachment of Valves and Fittings," "Safety Valves and Horse Power" and "Uniformity in omit: .injunction xaws. Mr. Paul Kreuzpointer. of AHoona, Su perintendent of Materials and Tests in the Pennsylvania Eailroad, said that according to his opinion, qualities of all steel should be accepted and used in plates, and begged the convention to discard the use of iron, claiming that the quality of the iron used at present was inferior to that in use years ago, and that the steel used in the present day was far superior to the best grade of iron ever made, since it had homogeneous qualities that were never possessed by iron. The convention rose at 10 o'clock. It ex pects 4o get through to-day by 12 o'clock. AGITATING THE EIGHT-HODE LAW. Tho Convention Called for Boston Will Assist the Movement. The call for tbe fourth annual convention of-the American Federation of Labor, to be held at Boston on the 10th of December, and signed by President Samuel Gompers, has been issued. Tbe A. F. of L. President congratulates his fellow-workers on the suc cess which has attended their efforts to unite the scattered forces of labor, and recalls the circumstances under whicb the A. F. of L. arose. He says: "The trade union, the most bitterly at tacked and denounced institntion in the world's history, has successfully withstood the open assaults of capitalists and poli ticians, while calmly repelling the secret machinationsof conspirators within the very camp of Labor." He maintains tbat work ers in any particular branch of industrv are better qualified to adjust any difficulties tbat may arise with their employers than men who are unacquainted with the conditions of that business; deprecates "sympathetic" strikes, and says that workers are convinced that "open organization is the best form of organization, and that the time has now ar rived to openly, calmly and fearlessly assert the claims of labor." The 1st of May next is set as the date when tbe claims of the united labor organ izations for a general eight-hour law shall take effect. IS HE RESPONSIBLE? Dr. TnnUIrt, of West Newton, Subpoenaed tor a Coroner's Inquest. Coroner's Clerk Grant Miller went to "West Newton last night to serve a subpoena' on Dr. B. Vankirfc. The latter is wanted at the Coroner's inquest on the death ot Charles E. Swanson, who was injured on the Baltimore and Ohio Bailroad at Mc Keesport last Friday. Swanson died Friday evening, and at the Coroner's inquest on Monday the testimony ot Dr. Black, of McEeesport, and of Joseph Neel, conductor of the train, tended to show that Swanson's death was largely due to the imperfect manner in which Dr. Van kirk had bandaged Swanson's crushed leg. They testified that the bandage had been placed below the knee when it should have been above. Dr. Vankirk claims that he bandaged the leg properly, and had bonnd it above the knee. Musicians Favor the K. of L. Master "Workman Bottkay yesterday in dorsed the statement in The Dispatch to tbe effect that the Grand Opera House Or chestra bad decided to enter the Knights of Labor. He said that every musician worthy the name would yet be enrolled in the assembly. It is expected that the other or chestras will follow the lead of the Grand Opera musicians within a very few days. Jacob Freizal, Worthy Foreman of L. A, 1683, K. of L., musicians, left last night for Philadelphia to consult with the officials there anent the difference between the mu sical societies. Found Dead In Bed. Mrs. Elizabeth "Wright, aged 66 years, was found dead in bed at her home, on the Steubenville pike, Chartiers township, yes terday morning. The Coroner investigated the case. He found that death had resulted from heart Adlare, ANOTHER CHDRCI. - if- ji The Lutherans Will Erect One In LavrreBce- viiioto cost S38,eee. The. LawTenceyille English Lutherans, who have been worshiping in the hall above the Arsenal Bank, corner of Forty-third and Butler streets, for the past 12 months, are going to ereota$30,000 church and school on Fisk street. The Lutherans who. live in this part of the city organised them selves into a congregation about 18 months ago. The only available place they could get to conduot their services was the third floor of a hall. This place is very incon venient and has militated somewhat against them, and the membership has consequently been very limited, Bev. Britt, the pastor, speaking to a Dispatch" reporter about this matter, said: " "Though we have not numerically a strong membership, yet Lawrenceville is full of tbe adherents to onr faith. "We de cided to build a substantial church in the center of the community. So we went to work immediately, and a vacant lot on Fisk. street and two others in the district were offered to us. The Fisk street lot, however, is the best adapted for our needs, and we expect to close the purchase for it in a few days. Its value is about (,500. As soon as the purchase has been conclnded we in tend to erect a Snndar school in the rear of the lota. This building, it is estimated, will cost at least $6,000, Later we will nu t nn a handsome chnrcb, facing on the street, to cost ,$30,000, In the quaint Queen, Anne Style of architecture," Tho none Market. Agen Dean visited Alec Montgomery's horse market, in the yard of the Bed lion Hotel, yesterday afternoon, to investigate the numerous complaints recently made that Barker's alley has been impeded by horses and mules and that; animals fit only for the bone yard are daily offered for sale. He found both complaints to bo well founded, and he warned the owners of the apimals tq take them away and keep, them away. FAMILT misunderstandings would be far les frequent if housewives would save themselvas the worry and botherof bake day and use only Marvin's superior breads, None belter can be made at home. Queen's jubilee, red seal, milk bread and rye bread,' an weil-Known brands, are for sale by all grocers. ttssu An Important Bale. Messrs. I, M. Pennock & Son wttl offer at auction on Thursday, October 17, two very desirable properties. See advertise ment on third page of this paper for fuller particulars. B.ifcB. The new printed striped cashmeres at 12 V cents copies of 60-cent challis in dark printed cashmeres at 12 cents, sold largely to-day. , Boogs & Buhx. The Jenness Miller System Patterns Are on sale here. Jos, Hokste & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. 91 Felt Hals, In all the newest shapes and stvles for ladies and children, extra good value, at Home & "Ward's, 41 Filth ave. ' JIOTHEB, Deab Buy your infant's cloaks, slips, etc., this week at reduced prices, at Busy Bee Hive, Sixth and Liberty. The Jennesa Miller System PatterasBE Ato on sale here. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s Penn Avenne Stores. X Felt Hats, In all the newest shapes and stylea-for ladies and children, extra good value, at Home & Ward's, 41 Fiflji ave. Add 20 drops of Angostura Bitters to I SVerr glass of impure water von drink. I Cut Peices. Child's plush coals, caps. etc. Busy Bee Hive, Sixth and Liberty. Baseball game to-day at our store Chicago vs Allegheny. Fleishman & Co. F. & V.'fc Pittsburg beer pleasssr better every time. Can't be excelled. A poBTEAiTby Dabbs willialways prove an acceptable Christmas present. tt Cabinet photos, 51 per doz. Lies' Pop ular Gallery, 10 an4 12 Sixth at. ttsu Time is the true test F. & V.'s Pilsner beer grows daily in popularity. Baseball game to-day at onr store. unicago vs Allegheny. Fleishman & Co. BIBER i EABTDN, SILK WARP HENRIETTAS and color& These goods are 40 inches wide and range in price at SI, f 1 25 and up. The material Is a combination of the best Italian Bilk and the finest Saxony Wool, thus giving you a fabric that will not weigh you down while walking or prove cumbrous in the drawing room. Wo strongly recommend onr Silk Warp Henriettas for durability and effect, for lightness and strength, for BEAL ELEGANCE AND CHEAPNESS. French, English and German Combi nation Dress Patterns In new and Origi nal Designs. Prices, $3, HO, $12, I5 to SSOeach. Take the Elevator for CLOAK AND SUIT BOOMS. Garments for Ladles', Misses' and Children In immense variety at POPULAR PRICES. ) BIBER sTeASTOJNJ 505 and 507 MARKET STREET, OC12.TTS3U " -4FURNITURE E.-J.H0ME&CO., 81, 63 ANJJ 65 WERT TWENTY-THHtD ST, r 1 NEW YORK. LARGEST EXHIBIT OF ARTISTIC FURNITURE IN AMERICA Ten Show Rooms filled with the latest pro ductions, ot the Furniture and Upholstery Art from the recognized manufacturing cen ters of the world. Novelties of London production. Novelties of Paris production. Novelties of Vienna production. Our own Importation. Novelties of American production, laolndssc those ot onr own manufacture. Visitors to New York are cordially Invited to call "and examJHe or steek aad prices." Tke ceatHUleeaHea U.nr asSnMtiiaa i&K Btea Vosee) sake it efttf a I&J aa pans k mm est, ,,.- EEW ABVMtnsacErrs. IBS. HQRNE I CD.:S PENN AVENUE gTORES. We are better prepared tfew ever wHk Fall aad Winter Goods ia all of oar many departments. Customers, old and new deMghted with the wonderful varitr and oefspleteaesg of the stocks of goodie " &-' as seen here. Our facilities are equal to the most' extreme demands, and we insist ad? 3 - &, r & claim that nowhere else can buyers do -'".-1 . - " A. as well in quality and prices as Bsre.,. ti Our great and uneaualed valaes m'f , ifliXrtj Black Silks include all the latest weaves' in standard and best makes. Colored Bilks, from Sarahs at Ste t " -Sm-v? nnest and costliest French. Brocades I ever seen in this city. Plain Colored Trimming Velveta,'' to 9$ a yard; finest all para Silk Lye Costume Velvets, in latest shades. Special bargain In fancy Brocade aad Figured Velvets at 63c aad upward, for combining with woal dress fabrics. Plashes, 36c and 4ac,s, yard (Missies Wide; 13-inch at 60c 24-inch at 73c aad n a yard all the best shades. ' Onr great bargains la Frewa AB-weel Cashmeres Lupin's the best .-JT best In weight, in finish, fai inches wide, EGc a yard Beta Algyriee.' . ' v They cost morejnoney to make to-day are worth 86c a yard. Buy these Lafta'f ui French Cashmeres at 50c; 46-laefi at 7Se7 i Another wonder the SE-iaek, real. French Bmdstetfca at R 35 a Jtai M quiled at the price. We also are selling at SB SO a josd the finest Broadete&s made, f sly aegeed, if not better, than cloths that are seBlsg for 18 to 18 68 per yard, net a saSe away fra this (tors. Wo ban plasty of ' them for all and In the greatest variety of colors and newest sbadet, oaly fB 50 ' yard. , Next the 4nca wide AK-wee) ' French Serges, best eefers, oriySSca - rfr . yard. Another ease of away-aader price. - - j - -Several large sew lets width; All-wool SgWaa,SWeJ8eTdef7 Plaids and Stripes, 58c to 3Se a yard- &r tne best values ever skew to aaf dress goods department. Largest line of EagHsh Stripe Check Fine Wool SflMhsgt, by the and la single pattern, very e styles. Oar, All-wool BE to 88-teek BtMmg Cloths, In plain colors asd mlxtares,'! to 734 a yard. Our reorders are to rteek.' Yon will Had y oar ohelee ef ooter aad shade here. Black Dress Goods steek fall up wi bargatas In Cashmeres, Setsjes, Broad cloths, Camel's hair Saltfegs, .Amey 7trrVatiasl Mu3 i1tirT- tifnstn nmktnm " So much -for Silks aad Dress Seeds? Only a general notice of our immense stock of Fall and Wlfiter styles ta ever basy Cloak aad Salt Vinnrlimnnr, Garments by the thousands Jaefcrts, Short Mantles, Shoulder Capes, LesT" - ' Garments, Seal Plash Jackets (M'aad up). Mantles and Coats. - Our great g ciotb. Suit feafgaias.1 The choicest asd largest steeklaW" i-ft.' Fur Room of real Alaska, Leaden dye. Sealskin Garments in Coats, Mantles " and latest novelties ia Jackets aad'' 4F Walkinsr Coats lowest prieea kereem reliable Seal Garments asd newest effects la Small Fan. The sew Table Linens are here; n jw Lace Curtate, Heavy Curtate Upholstenac; Good. - Our popular Dress Trimming Depart ment has brand aewsovelKes this week In all Blaok and Colored Xstsasstegs a4 Buttons. Millinery Depattseat fall stocked with ebarmiag Trassedeaaetsaad Hats for ladles aad ehBdres. Hosiery and Underwear, Kid Oloves, Laees asd Embroideries. Of coarse yoa must oomo this week to see this largest aad compietost establishment and H weaderf al Steele, of Fall and White Goedi w JD3.. HDRNE i CDLjl (US STC t 9t r.. u t ai 3m? t yftx P -si M il .i..y, . tA'Si