' 53. ;H, 'THE iPI!rTSBURG-P lSPATOH;fffITNpAY, ' ,OOTOBER:20,1ri88g -? .rr? WENT UP IN SMOKE. The English Brewery Syndicate Dis appointed in Pittsburg. PRICES TOO HIGH BY $1,000,000. representatives Were Here and Made an Investigation. A LOCAL TRUST WILL SOT BE FORMED The purchase of the Pittshurc; breweries by an English syndicate has been declared off. The price that the syndicate was f will ing to pay and the sums asked by the brewers differed by $1,000,000. Neither side would relax from their figures, and cense quentlyall options were surrendered and the deal relegated to the dead past A Tew davs aero eight representatives of the svndicate came to Pittsburg five En glishmen, including one London lawyer, and three Xew Tork men who were also accompanied by their attorney. They mi nutely inspected the property and business of the Tarious breweries, and concluded that thev were unable to invest their capital in the'concerns to obtain a fair interest for the cash that they were asked to invest. They made an offer, however, to the representa tive of the brewers which was declined. The syndicate left the citymuch discomfited about" the way matters had turned. Mr. J. J. O'Eilcy, the syndicate agent, speaking to a Dispatch reporter last night, said: THE PEICES TOO STEEP. "The prices asked by the Pittsburg brew ers were so outrageously high that no body of "men in their sane minds who wanted to invest money with a hope that a lair re muneration would result from the invest ment, could possibly consider the purchase of the breweries at the figure asked. Out of the 15 properties, only three asked prices within the reach of the syndicate. The En glishmen were ready to purchase 14 out of the 15 breweries, but they would not dicker witn a less numoer. Alter an investigation into the condition of the buildings and the business done by each individual firm, they concluded none were worth the figures asked. "When the books were inspected, the yearly returns from each brewery proved that no such Utopian figures would be con sidered for a moment. It was apparent from the first that there was a disposition on the part of the Pittsburg brewers to hold their places of business. If it had been otherwise, something like a reasonable price would have been offered. THET MEANT BUSINESS. "The syndicate was sincere in their desire to purchase the breweries. They demon strated that by the fact that thev were will ing to pay a good price for the whole lot. They came here and personally inspected the concerns, and based upon their investi gations an offer was made which was tair and reasonable. This was repudiated, and the syndicate surrendered the options and left the city. "A report has been circulated that a trust would be formed among the brewers of the city to regulate beer prices. No such trust has ever been considered by the reputable brewers of Pittsbure. I believe that one brewer, however, suggested after the syndi cate declared the options off to boom a local trust, but this suggestion was scouted by every other brewer, and you mav say from me that as long as Pittsburg is Pittsburg no such trust will be formed. The men in the trade would rather cell their beer in a keen competitive market than have the prices controlled by a trust" cordially invite the Americas Republican Club to be present. to. i. .bartlett. THE AMERICUS TO STOMP. An Invitation to Meet Foraker at Warren, O. TheExrenllve Committee Will Meet A Jnnkct Probable. H. S. Paul, President of the Americus Re publican Club, has received the following from the Chairman of the County Commit tee of Trumbull county, O.: Waerkk, O., October 19, 18S9. H. S. l'aul. President Americas Club, Pittsburg: Governor Foraker will address a large meet ing here on the afternoon o! October 3L We 1CUS. a y Chairman. The Executive Committeeof the club has called a meeting for Monday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, to take action on" the invitation, and are satisfied irom inquiries made hy members who visited the club room last evening that they will De pleased to accept the kind invitation. At the last annual banquet of the club a letter was read from Hon. E. B Taylor, in which he stated that the most enthusiastic meetings ever held in the "Western Eeserve was on the occasion of the visit of the Americus Club with Hon. John Dalzell, who made a telling speech there two years ago. The "Western Reserve needs much enthusiasm to bring the people out and it is thought they will b of great assistance. It is intended, as before, to take some noted member and speaker of the club along. The fare for the round trip will be small and the trip will occupy but little time, and it is confidently expected, it it is decided to go, that at least 200 members will be in line. Governor Foraker is very popular with the individual members of the club, and it needs only be known that they can aid him by their presence to attract a large crowd. The Executive Committee will likely not decide to call a special meeting, but will notify each member, the time being limited, and be governed by the number of replies. MEETING OF THE T. M. C. A. SDB-COilMITTEB MADE UP. Preparation for the Pan. Aracrlcaner's Ylsit Arc in Active Progress. The Entertainment Committee who will have charge ot the international- delegates Europe. while they are in this city met yesterday morning. Captain . "W. Batchelor, who is Chair man, announced the following sub-committees: Hotels W. P. De Armett, C. Meyran, D. C. Herbst, John B. J action, A. J. Logan. Car reJreshments Hon. George H. Ander son, James. A. Chambers, A F. Keating, John Bindley. H. S. Paul. Carnages J. D. Weeks, Robert Morrow, B. I Wood, Jr., Ralph Bagley. ,The committee decided to have a handsome little souvenir silver medal suspended from a gold cross bar, one of which will be pre sented to each of the visiting delegates as souvenirs of the visit They also decided to secure string music for the first night's reception and brass music for the night at the Exposition. The Work of the State Convention nt New Casllo Renewed and Discussed Con gratulations Passed. The meeting of the Young Men's Chris tian Association, in its hall, on Penn ave nue, last night was animated. The dele gates to the late X. M. C. A. con vention in New Castle, were giv ing their experience and their im pressions of the convention. Short speeches were made by Messrs. John Crawford, J. Palmer, Davis, Dripps, Bevier, Callender, Westervelt, Brown, Griggs, Captain Etfl wood, Mentha!, Metzgar, Secretary Orr. Porter, Frazier, Thompson, Controller Mor row, E. "W. Kiefer, Jones, Clark and Presi dent J. F. Kobinson. The general tenor of the speeches was laudatory of the work done at the State Convention. Mr. "Westervelt was especially gratified at the interest the women took in the work there, and predicted that through their influence many young brands would be plucked from the burning ere the evil one had fired all the good out or them. . Mr. Robinson told of the great wort that was being done among railway men. Secretary urr stated that over 56,000 had been secured for State and international work, and that Mr. Porter had agreed that if another $1,000 were raised, he wonld complete the sum needed" 57,600 bv capping it with S500. Messrs. H. C. "Westervelt, T. M. Dripps, Eobert Taggart, T. M. Lyon and G. M. Paden were appointed a committee to raise money for State and international work, and empowered to receive small sums thankfully and larger ones in proportion. While the gathering was composed almost wholly of young men, it was noticeable that there didn't appear to be.any hodcarriers among them, nor, in fact, any men with cal loused hands, ana the fact seemed somewhat strange, considering there are no creed bar riers in the organization. Those present, however, appeared to think there could be no doubt that the work was of God and that it was accomplishing very great good in the vineyard, both in the United States and in WILLIE JAD FAITH, And He Believes the Lord Cured Him of Paralysis of the Side. MR. MORROW EXPLAINS THE CASE. If This be True There Is let Hope Suffering Humanity. for THE GOOD W0BK OP THE BETHANY HOME GEAZIEE STREET KICKERS. The Board of Viewers Wrektle With the Earns Old Prrjndices. A lively meeting of property holders was held in the Board of Viewers' office yester day to hear the final report of assessments on the opening of Grazier street, from Homewood avenue to the city line. The attendance was large and the kickers were numerous. Those who were damaged objected to the amounts given to them as not being large enough, and those assessed for the damages objected because their as sessments were too high. The damages amounted to 815,941, of which 53,100 was incurred by taking ground from H. "W. Hartman, 2,700 from John F. Steel, 51,700 from Moses Higgenbottom, $1,530 from Mrs. E. Sullivan, $1,280 from "W. L. Sloan, 1,115 from E. M. Bigelow, and the balance among 12 other property holders in amounts less than $1,000. SATED JIER LIFE. P1TTSBUEG WELL-EEPRESENTED. Superintendent of Mails Collins En Route to the Annual Railway Mail Convention. Superintendent of Mails Stephen Collins departed last night to attend the fifteenth annual convention of the Bailway Mail Service Association of the United States to be held at 2few Orleans next week. He will be accompanied by Mr. B, C. Jackson, superintendent of the second railway divis ion, of which Pennsylvania is a part The association is composed of 50 dele gates, representing -the 11 divisions of the railway mail service. Mr. Collins has at tended 12 of the annual conventions and held offices in the convention for 11 years. This year he is unfettered by official posi tion. J A MASONIC LIBRARY. Hngher, the Cable Watchman, Tears a Child From Under the Wheels. There is a watchman at the Market and Fifth avenue end of the cable line who demonstrated his use in that capacity yes terday in a way that caused in everybody a thrill of admiration. At about 4:30 "Hughey" was limping around the circuit a trifle ahead of the wheels as usual, and waving everybody away from the dangerous slot. Hughey limped, not from any infirmity, but from sheer weariness, for the position he holds permits of no easy chairs. At least 200 people were crowded about the square, awaiting cars for the Exposition or Alle gheny, when cable 2fo. 13 came swinging around the curve. Somebody, a woman, screamed; the crowd shook with horror; there was a rush of dusty russet clothes; a little girl's hat was ground beneath the iron wheels, but her golden head was safe on Hughey's shoulder, saved by a hair's breadth. A pretty thing," muttered a bystander as iuc iwgutcucu uuua mrneo to wave a sweet kiss at the impassive man who saved her. "A pretty thing, hut that is what he's there for," and the crowd passed on, just a little better for the act of one man not afraid of his dutv. Little "Willie Morrow, of the Bethany Home, who one week ago last Thursday, suffered a stroke ot paralysis, which de prived him of the use of his left arm and limb, and his powers or speech is now per fectly well, and will enter school to-morrow morning. His recovery is considered al most miraculous, as it was effected entirely by faith and prayer. In an interview with a Dispatch reporter yesterday, Mr. Mor row, the father ot "Willie, said: "Yes, it is true my son has entirely re covered from nis stroke of paralysis and without the aid of a physician other than the Lord. Mrs. Morrow and I were East when it happened and they telegraphed us. I was intending to start home the day I got the message, but Mrs. Morrow was going to remain a few days longer. "We were not at all alarmed about his condition, because we have given both of our children to the Lord, and so Mrs. Morrow stayed while I came on, but the next day my wife came also, not that she was worried, but she thought Willie would want to see her. His condition was serious at first, but he gradually began to improve, and now, excepting a slight stoppage in his speech, is perfectly well." In reply to further interrogations, Mr. Morrow suggested that an interview with the boy himself wonld perhaps be more satisfactory. WILLIE IS A BRIGHT LAD. Willie proved to be a bright-eyed lad of 15 years, very small for his age, but above the usual intelligence and not averse to talt. He said that as he was dressing for break fast on the morning in question he lost con trol of his left side and vocal organs. He felt sure 'that it was God's will, and was willing to trust to Him. He was not alarmed; did not think he was going to die, and did not want a physician other than the Lord. He wanted to see his parents, bnt only as any child would wish to. His answer as to what his father said to him upon his return was, "Why, papa just said, 'Willie, of conrse you know you will get well.' " Regarding his means of recovery, he said: "Papa and mamma and I prayed, and perhaps some of the rest did." As to whether he had suffered much illness in his life his reply was, "Well, not so extra much, but just a year ago I had diphtheria, and then I thought I was going to die, but I didn't want a physician even then, for if it was the Lord's will I was ready to go. THET HAD GEEAT FAITH. "My little sister was sick at the same time, but we both got well bv faith and prayer." The young man then moved his arm in every conceivable manner; to show what perfect control he had over it, and as he was apparently anxious to return to his playmates he was excused. The interview continued with a colored servant found in the hall. Her frequent ejaculations regarding the goodness ot the Lord retarded the gaining of knowledge rapidly, but by patience and persever ance it was learned that when Willie failed to appear at breakfast she went to his room, thinking he had not awakened. Beceiving no re sponse to her knocks, she opened the door and there found him on the floor, unable to move or speak. She got him on the bed and went down to inform the inmates of the borne. She watched him and prayed for him, asked him if he wanted a physician, and received for answer a negative motion of the head. Their prayers were answered very shortly and signs of improvement were visible. Now they all blessed the Lord for a most wonderfnl proof of his love and care of those who had faith. HIS SALTY DOSE. Judge White Gives Dimmer 13 Year, bat Was f-orrj the Law Limited the Number Other Cnses Disposed Of. Joseph Dimmey, the negro who was found guilty of killing Special Officer William Miller, of Allegheny, was sentenced to 12 years in the penitentiary by Judge White yesterday. Dimmey was brought Into court, and his attorney, Thomas Marshall, Jr., asked that the Court"ba as lenient with him as possi ble, as he had already been in confinement for more than a year. When asked if he had any thing to say, the prisoner answered 'nothing." Judge White then said that the case was one bordering between first and second degree, and had the juiy found a verdrct in the first degree the Court would not have disturbed it Judge White further said: "I wish the law relating to murder in tne sec ond degree gave the Court the discretion as to the imprisonment. There are times when the limit of 12 years for that offense is hardly a suf ficient venalty. In your case, Joseph Dimmey, the sentence, of this court is that you undergo an imprisonment of 12 years in the Western Penitentiary." He was then led back to the jail, and subsequently taken to that institution in Allegheny. Judge White also passed sentence on C. Cochran for selling liquor without a license, 8500 fine and a j ear to the workhouse; William Scott, for illegal liquor selling, $500 fine and six months to the workhouse. Barrett Able, for assault and battery, was sent to the Reform School, and sentence was enspended in the case of Mary Brennan for illegal liquor selling, WOUND UP. IN GLORY. The Great Exposition a Glittering and Gorgeous Triumph. VIEWED BY FULLY A MILLION EYES The Gross Receipts Were $85,000 and the Profits Size Up $42,500. WEARY DIEECT0ES AND EXHIBIT0ES ONLY CASE OV RECORD. An English Precedent Found Covering the Slot Machine. The familiar "drop a nickel In the slot" ma chine, though apparently insignificant and harmless, has figured in the highest court of Eng land. The record of the case, which is the only o ne of tbo kind in the world, has been re ceived at the Law Library, and establishes a peculiar precedent. The case in question is that of the Crown against Hands for larceny. The following is the syllabus of the case: To obtain an Egyptian.Beauties' cigarette place a penny In the box and push the knob as far as it will go, such were the inscriptions on an automatic cigarette box outside the assem bly rooms at Cheltenham, placed there by the proprietor of the rooms, a Mr. Shenton. Tho automaton, however, was so inexperienced m the ways and wiles of the world that it used to yield up its treasures at the bidding, not only of pennies, hut of worthless brass discs. It was held that the prisoner for taking advant age of the sweet creature's innocence and get ting bis cigarettes in this easy and inexpensive manner could be convicted of larceny. Lord Coleridge, -England's Chief Justice, m deciding the question when it came before him as to the offleuse being a larceny said: "The means by which the cigarette was made to come out of the box were fraudulent, and the cigarette so maae to come out was appropn ated. There was undoubtedly a larceny com' mitted." AFTER THE BONDSMEN. A FIGHT 0VEE A LEASE. Circulars Issued Asking; for the Aid of the Craft la the Scheme. A circular issued to the members of the Masonic fraternity by a committee consist ing of James E. Stevenson, TV. B. Lupton, Joseph Eichbaum, Joseph H. Elton and TV. W. Barr is to the effect that a Masonic library in Pree Masons' Hall in this citv is desirable, and all the lodges and brethren of "Western Pennsylvania are asked to con tribute what they may be willing to place in the prospective library. The name of the donor will be placed upon everything given. WOEKIIvG FOE JOHNSTOWfl SCHOOLS. The Jr. O. U. A. M. Have Raised 81,000 for the Stricken City's Schools. "When the school directors of Johnstown announced, a few weeks ago, that they were badly in need of funds and that under the laws of the State Department they could not borrow any more money, appealing for help, State Vice Councilor Stephen Collins of the Jr. O. U. A. M. of this State, took' the matter in hand. Although the order in this State had already contributed $7,450 in cash and 15 carloads of clothing and provisions to the stricken city, another appeal was made in behalf of the public schools whose welfare the order is sworn to protect. The appeal was sent out two weeks ago. Already over ?1,000 has been sent in by diflerent lodges of the State, and as some of the larger branches have not been heard from, the fund is expected to swell considerably be lore November L The Arbnckle Well Is Stirring Up a Scramble for a Lease Allegntions lUade. J. M. Patterson had the farm of Michael Beck, adjoining the Arbuckle farm, leased for a nominal consideration, and was holding it to await developments. It is stated that the arrangement was that the rent should be deposited to Beck's order at bcully.s bank, and that when Beck called at the bank, some time before the strike on the Arbuckle farm, he found that the lease had lapsed, at least this is claimed, by non-payment of two months' rent. He. then leased the farm to S. D. Eobinson, of Titusville, $100 bonus to be paid and one fourth or the oil, if any found, and 500 for each well bored that should yield gas in paying quantity, a well to be drilled by .January i, ism About the time this arrangement had been consummated, or shortly after, Beck got notice from the bank that the money due from Patterson for rent had been deposited, and Patterson and Beck are now glaring at each other. The question as to whether the lease was forfeited may get into court for settlement. Although some people are irying to make it appear that the Arbuckle well is not likely to prove any great affair, they had not received any notice at the store of anv dere liction on her part up to 5 o'clock last nieht The F. & M. Bank Will Try to Recover Cashier Volght's Shortage. Praecipes were filed yesterday in two suits brought by the Farmers and Mechanics' Bank, ot the Bouthside, for use of the assignees against the Qnarantee Company of North America. The suits are brought to recover on the bonds of ex-Cashier Voight. between J30, 000 and $40,000 of the cashier's shortage. The Guarantee Company was on the bond of Cashier Voight in the sum of (25,000. The first bond was from May, 18S6, to May, 1857, and was renewed until May, 1888. A separate suit is entered on each year's bond to recover the amount alleged to have been embezzled in the two years. Trial Lists for To-Morrow. Common Pleas No. 1 Bunting vs Hogsett; same vs same; same vs same; Boyd & Beatty vs Beighard et al: Winbauer vs Winbauer; Jahn vs Sauer; Jahn vs Bcheiring: Schlingman vs Geyer et al; Slade et al vs Hahn; DeLong vs borough ol McKeesport; Crown vs Bcbafer; Bernheimer vs Carlisle; Sobel vs Carlisle: Bon deyo et al vs Jennings et al: Godfrey vs Getty & Co.; Byersvs Hays etal: Todd vs Hartnett Common Pleas No. 2 Lewis vs Rattigan et al: Smith vs Burgan; Gordon & Co. vs Brown; the American Tube and Iron Company vs the Novelty Mannfacturing Company. Criminal Court Commonwealth vs J. D. Bander et al. W. Maneese et al, H. Pruity, Julius Schaffer, John Phillips, R. McUonnell, BanielSol7inicci.HenryBowman.John Hughes, John Laffy et al (2),Charles T. Gunther.Chnries Flack, John Kramer, Frank Carroll (2), John Monday et al, Kobert Moore, Horace G. Farrar. G. 8. Larmer, Patrick Herron. W. Somers, S. Schwartzmiller.PhiliD Spuler, Joseph Fox et al. t Big- Cases Coming Up. The trial of what ft known as the "Bander gang" will be taken ud in Criminal Court to morrow. J. D. Bander and others, charged with conspiracy, will be the-first case called. The case against Alderman Callen for a like offense will come up on Tuesday. Wednesday the trial of William E. Lee for the murder of J. T. Natcher will begin, and on Thursday the case of May Bnlliran. whose rescue from a house of ill tame on First avenue caused the arrest of several well-known people, will be opened. Monday's Andlt List. Estate of Accountant George H.McCloskey.. James S. McCloskey. James Kernan Ann Garland. A. A. Eoegler. C. C. Koegler. Joseph Dueker Joseph Dueker. William Cooper. Fsd.' Title and Trust Co. Julius C. Shipley Mary C. Shipley. Christina Zoerb ...Claus Peters. David F. Heasley. Ella J. Heasley. Jonathan H. Jones Elizabeth N.Jones. Bosanna Mould. Bosanna Friesel. the What Lawyers Have Done. A charter was granted yesterday to Fourth Ward Atlas Republican Club of Alle- gneny. A petition was filed asking for the change of the polling place of Beynoldton borough from the scboolhouse to the office of Joseph Morgan. John F. Allbs, the Superintendent of Wilkinson's Detective Agency, yesterday filed an application in the Quarter Sessions Court Careless Drivers. As Q. J. Morris, an employe of the City Engineer's office, turned, down Virgin allev yesterday afternoon on his way to dinner, he was kicked in the leg by a horse which was ielt unhitched at the wrong side of the alley. His injuries are painful but not terious. The Tariff Clnb Rcsolntcd. At a. regular meeting of the Young Men's Republican Taiiff Club resolutions to sup port the Republican ticket and specially pledging itself to the support of Coroner McDowell for re-election to the Coronership, were passed. THE I. II. C. A. LECTDEE CODBSE. Bob Bardette and Others of Note as Stellar Attractions. , The Young Men's Christian Association lecture course this jyar promises to sur pass all previous years in the matter of in teresting speakers. The course, as made up, is as follows: October 25, Kobert J. Burdette; November 22, Mundell Sisters Vocal Quartette; De cember 27. Lotus Glee Club, ol Boston; Jan uary 24, 1S90, Prof. J. W. Churchill. dramatic and miscellaneous readings; February 28, H. H. Bagan, illustrated lect ure; "March 28, Royal Hand Bell Ringers, of London. These entertainments, in order to accom modate the crowds, will be given in Old City Hall. A FIREMAN'S PARTY. A Pleasant Timo Enjoyed by tho Boys of Number Fourteen. The boys at No. 14 engine house, known formerly in the department as "The Swell Company," had a very pleasant time on Friday evening. Th! only fire they had to attend was one which cooked a tempting array of comestibles, with which they en tertained the Hooper Brothers' .Mandolin and Guitar Band and vocal quartet, who paid tbem a visit The members of the company donned paper caps and aprons and served the tables, showing a dexterity in waiting which would' secure them jobs in any first-class hotel, should another reorganization of the Fire Bureau leave them out in the cold. A GALLAUT ACT. To Save n Man From Contact With n Live Wire Mr. Wynne Suffered Injury. Yesterday the members of the Allegheny Fire Department were engaged in taking down the old iron alarm wires on Federal street, in order to replace tbem by copper wires. One of the wires which was cut fell on the electric wireswhich run into the stores of Major Lacock and Kinder Blair, and which were burned in two by the connection made by the iron wires. Superintendent "Wynne ran out to keep a passer-by from coming in contact with an end of one of the electric wires which had dropped, and caught hold of a portion of it himself, suffering a severe shock. 3274 Is the lucky number for the wire cradle at Taylor & Dean's display at the Exposition. The lady holding above number can have the cradle sent to her address by bringing the card to their store, 203 aud 205 Market st Also Nos. 8037 and 3863 are each enti tled to a handsome wire flower stand. Big money saved. Bny yourblankets, comforts, winter nnderwear, child's dresses, ladies' wrappers and coats, nt reduced prices. Busy.Bee Hive, Sixth and Liberty. Beatjn'S Vegetable, Blood and Rheu matic Bitters, purely vegetable and n sure cure for rheumatism. Sold by all druggists and at Fleming's, 412 Market st. ussu Natural Gas Bills Reduced 75 Per Cent. O'Keefe Gas Appliance Co.,34 Fifth av. Wedding Gifts In Silver. The handsomest assortment ever shown. Trunks of silver, elegant pieces in cases, new designs, superior workmanship. Make your selection at E. P. Roberts & Sons, cor ner Filth avenue and Market street xsu Natural Gas Bills Reduced 75 Per Cent. O'Keefe Gas Appliance Co.,34 Fifth st. For To-DIorrow Only 180 men's royal kersey overcoats at $5. P. C. C. C, cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the new Court House. Natural Gas Bills Reduced 75 Per Cent. O 'Keeps Gas Appliance Co., 34 Fifth a v. for a license as a detective. A decree was made in the Quarter Sessions Court yesterday changing the polling place of the First district. Thirty-sixth Ward, from the police station to No. 118 Steuben street The will of the late Mary Jane McClester was filed yesterday for probate. She leaves $250 to the TJ. P. Board of Foreign Missions and 250 to the Board of Freedmen's Missions; Motions for new trials were made yesterday in the cases of B. C. J. Whalerf against Samuol Musgrave, William Bailey against the P. fc W. R. R. Company, and McFall, Hetzel fc Co. against C. Boobrich. and others. Joseph T. McIntosh yesterday filed a bill in equity against Samuel Ii Mcintosh and Robert M. Johnston. He asks for an injunc tion to restrain tbem from selling or mortgag ing some property in which he claims an in terest. , A regular meeting of the Law Students' Association was held yesterday afternoon. The only business transacted was the adoption of a resolution asking the Bar Association to ap point a lawyer each week to deliver a lecture to tne students. A petition was filed in the Quarter Sessions Court yesterday to divide Lower St Clair town ship into more than two election districts, for the convenience of voters. Dr. H. B, O'Conner, Adam Henning and Charles Davis were ap pointed commissioners to make the division. A return was made to court yesterday in the inquisition as to the sanity of Mrs. Char lotte Wallace, finding her a lunatic and incom petent to care for her estate. Wm. Wallace was appointed a committee to take charge of of her, and to give bond in the sum of 10,000. The resignation of L; F. Hull as deputy con stable of Coraopolis borough was filed and ac cepted In the Quarter Sessions Court yesterday. R. F, Conkle bad petitioned to be released from Hull's bond, alleging that Hull's conduct had been irregular. The Court ordered Hull to furnish new bond, but instead he filed his resignation1. A rule was issued on John and Stewart Well, the Exposition has come to a close, in an abnormal blaze of glory, though it must be remembered the blaze last night was of the proper color attendant upon the clos ing of a successful venture successfully run. That the last is the best of all the game has passed down into history, and is only contradicted by the small boy at the foot of the class, who spelled "correct; with a "K." The rule holds good with the Pittsburg Exposition, however, and Saturday night wound up the whole thing so beautifully that the safe door unlocked its own com bination in order to smile a welcome to the profits of the season a round $40,000, and no mistake. That tha p-rnenspR rennhed that enormous sum in 40 days is no discredit to the management, but rather an argument of its efficiency. When Vice President Bindley, who has had the manage ment of the affair (with Manager Johnston) said he was willing to spend 50,000 the first year if he could make another $50,000, he probably meant it, as the above figures go to show. A word now as to the management of this colossal affair that has virtually rained sil ver dollars into this city for 40 days and 40 nights. The board ib "well known to the city from the President on down the line to the pretty stenographer, as they probably have received all credit that' is due them in view ofthe fact that the following figures are official, aud show a recognition of their efforts that speak far more eloquently than words: SOME LARGE-SIZED FIGURES. Average attendance, 10.000; total attend ance, 400,000; highest attendance, 33,000; lowest attendance, 4,000; total cash receipts, $85,000; net profit to society, 542,500. These figures, though not verified by the books of the office, are as close to the truth as can be arrived at until the records are printed. Of course the phenomenal success of the affair has given rise to rumors of more or less consequence regarding the Ex position of 1890. The departure of Man ager Johnston to Paris, and sundry hints thrown out by the board, however, go to show the old wharf along Duquesne, and the even more ancient horse market will erelong be a thing of tie past, if the Ex position officials have their way. GOOD MUSIC APPRECIATED. The great Innes Thirteenth Regiment Band, that has created what might be called a Inrore, even in chilly Pittsburg, has been equally pleased with "this city, and Innes said last night he conld only reconcile him self to leaving Pittsburg anji her people be cause he was going to his old home for the winter New York. A lively row arose in floral hall last night that caused the management considerable annoyance for a while, but as it resulted only in good to everybody the story can be cut short j.ne war is a war oi tne roses, and in volved Messrs. Murdoch. Lndwier and LRicheter and Elliot, and the four-hands- arouna-ana-oaiance-all ensued, from the fact that the last named firm had stopped the other two houses from selling flowers, unless they were allowed to sell. Director D. C. Ripley was called in as arbitrator, but his good offices availed little, while Captain Batchelor was equally impotent, if not "more so. The affair finally became wound np in such a snarl of misspaced spaces and broken verbal contracts that everybody unitedtin placing the blame of the whole muddlejipon poor Manager Johnston, who is no doubt sick, enough on the bosom of old ocean. All flowers were given away last night, so the row resulted In something good, as the pleasure experienced by one who receives a lovely gift can never be ap preciated by one who pays for it in cold, hard cash. DIRECTORS NEED BEST. Most of the directors will leave for a short vacation after the affair is settled np for the year, and even overworked Tom Fitzpatrick will find a week or two of leisure now. That there is a certain amount osredit due some body for the great success ot the affair, no one doubts, as the little niche cut by the p'resent Exposition will not be a marker to the glorious figures of future years. The credit, however, must be equally divided among the splendid exhibits, an apprecia tive public and the following board of officers: S. a Marvin, President: John Bindley. Vice President; A. F." Keating, Treasurer: James W. Batchelor, Secretary; J. H. Johnston, Gen eral Manager. isoara oi Directors S. 8. Marvin, A. P. BurchUeld, Robert Pitcairn, H. Buhl, Jr., John Bindley, D. C. Herbst, W. B. Lupton, H. J. Heinz, Elias J. TJnger, D. C. Ripley. William McCreery, A F. Keating, M. Rosenbaum. TBACHEE5,A0ADBHY OFFICERS Toe Annual Election' Was Held Yesterday at the Grant School. The Pittsburg Teachers' Academy met yesterday afternoon in the Grant street school And elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, H. TV. Fisher; Vice President, Miss Ella Mc Cutcheon; Treasurer, Miss M. E. Hare; Recording Secretary, Miss M. J. Polley; Corresponding Secretary, Miss Jennie Hanlon. Miss Elizabeth McCabe, of the training school was initiated as a member. Miss H. Smith, of New York, who bas been here since September supervising the introduction of the new drawing system, has received word from the firm which she represents that she may be called upon at any time to leave Pittsburg to go else where, probably St. Louis. Miss Smith will retnrn at a future period to see the pro gress the teachers have made. She thinks they have done well, so far, Pittsburg's educational people w.ill be surprised to learn that Miss Smith is to leave the city, for they think their knowledge of the new branch is in its most preliminary stage. They would like to know more about It than they do at present On Wednesday evening the Forbes School Board will elect teachers for the evening schools and an additional teacher for day school. Whether ihe latter will be a writing and drawing teacher or as'slst as a regular teacher is yet to be decided. All the regular schoolrooms are now occupied in this build ing; tbere'is a basement, bnt this, one of the directors said yesterday, will likely be utilized for day school purposes. There are over 300 pupils who belong to other wards who attend the Forbes school. From the present great increase the time will come when these pupils cannot be allowed to attend. The list of applicants for the position of preceptress at the High School is further increased this, week by Miss M. Funden berg. Assistant Principal of the Lawrence school, and Miss Salt, of Bath, New York. The latter lady sends her picture with her application. The teachers will receive their pay for the month of October on Monday.tho 28th inst The teachers' directory was'issued yester day. Its neat size and (reeness from all errors will make it a great convenience to the teachers and their friends. KEW ADVERTTSEUKXTS. -J 3V THE TRUCK 8ATISFACT0EY. Chief Evans, ot the Fire Bnrean, Approves the Gillespie Apparatus. The test of the new truck was made yes terday afternoon and gave general satisfac tion to the experienced firemen who wit nessed the trials. Chief Evans said the advantages were very great in the ability to turn the truck around in any ordinary street, in requiring no tillerman and in being capable oi being hauled by one team of horses. "It can be laid," he said, "in a very short time to the second, third or fourth stories np 70 feet and is a very great improvement on the cumber some apparatus heretofore in use.' I CHAEGED WITH AES0N. Lower St Clair Residents Bob TJp With a Wild Seusation. John W. Callahan, a resident of Upper St Clair township, had a hearing before Alderman Mc Masters yesterdayjon a charge of arson and was c ommitted for trial at court The prosecutor is John Hastings, who alleges that the defendant occupied a house owned by Hastings, and that on August 29 the defendant attempted to burn the build ing by first setting hre to the bureau then piled the bed clothing on top of that The fire was discovered in time to save the bnilding. SENSIBLE PEOPLE are they who, before buying anything, take the trouble to investigate where thev can eet the best value in return for their money. Pro- ::: ceeding on this careful path you are bound to land at ::: KEECH'S Just try it If you are a good judge of Furniture and Carpets, so much the better for Keech's, for the more stores you visit and the saore goods and prices you compare with those offered by this house, the firmer will be your conviction of Keech's ability to serve you best FURNITURE. FURNITURE, In no place in the city can be found such an aggregation of elegant de signs in the different articles of manufactured furniture as are to be found in our immense emporium. Our different floors are taxed e -their utmost capacity to hold the goods, and in the present crowded condition it does not do the goods justice in having them displayed to such disadvantage, notwithstanding we are doing an immense business. The people "have found out where they are not taxed two prices for what they need, and purchase accordingly. We have a few specialties to which we would call your attention. The first is! FOLDING BEDS! The Phoenbc Rochester, Ideal and Turk&Vbss are our principal makes. They have unstinted praise from all parties who have used them. The makers are always behind on their orders. This shows the popularity of their goods. Blow and bluster don't make it go genuine merit does. .. MATTRESSES! Remember one-third of your life t , is spent in bed. Therefore the best mattress made is none too good for you. We . make them up of the best hair and guarantee you' ' will get what you pay for every time. SIDEBOARDS I We show majxy new and vcrT unique designs .in these really artistic pieces of furniture. Nothing, shows a dining room off to better advantage , than a handsome Sideboard, and we have them at PRICES everybody CAN EASILY AFFORD TO PAY. .-. .-. .-. .-. - 1'J1 Another Wrangle Imminent. A special meeting of Common Council has been called by President Holliday for to-morrow afternoon to consider the ordi nance oi the Pittsburg and Birmingham Traction Company, passed last Monday in the Select branch. CARPET8, CARPETS, A SPECIAL IFTITATIO I About MARSUELL, THE CASH GROCER, Will Save Yon Money. Yon bet we are getting there with both feet. Such remarkable trade as we have had during the past week is more than we ever anticipated. Our sales have increased more than 50 per cent during the past few weeks, and we had to work night and day to keep from being entirely overwhelmed. Almost in despair of ever catching np with our orders, we inserted a large adver tisement for six experienced clerks. As this is as many men as any other store employs HivvHivif iiaiuua vr aktjs.to sVUU iUUft-UUUi floated through the minds of the readers. But to those that knew we already had about 40 men employed, an addition of six more did not mean anvthincr imnrobable. By the next day we had seven new men at work aud were whooping things up for all they were worth. We are now in prettv good shape again, and expect to get out afl our orders promptly in the future. While thanking our friends for their kindness in favoring us with their orders, we would call their attention to the fact that about the 10th of each month is general payday throughout Western Pennsylvania and west Virginia. A great many people want their goods at this time who cannot order at any other time. ' Where it is con venient to do so, it would be a great help to us if our friends conld send in their orders a week before or a week after the 10th of the month. But we want your orders no mat terwheu they are sent, and we will rnstle them out as quickly as we can. We would call your especial attention to our tea department this we"k. We can save you .'U per cent all around on your groceries, but we can save ynu 50 per cent on your teas. This is not an exaggeration, but a fact. Come and drink a cup of our tea and compare it with the tea yon are using. The way to judge tea is" by its drinking qualities, ana you could have no fairer test than this. There are more 50c TO Visit the Grandest Place Pittsbunr FOR A HOME. Visit the East End, Visit Allegheny City, Visit all the places about the city aud then come to KNOXVILLE. We will engage to show you a prettier place. Give you a better house for less msney, Give you easier terms of payment, Give you better improvements, Give you lower taxes. Give you more comforts and pleasures, better heath, for less money than anywhere else. CAN YOU BUY ANYWHERE A splendid 7-room brick com water, laundry, on Deautuul lot. Bur nouse, with dm porches, slate roof, bathroom, range, hot and rounded with fine shade trees. forSiOOO, on easy payments of a few hundred dollars cash and montniv payments to anlt your You can do it in Enoxvifle. You can getaS-room bouse in Rnoxville for 8100 cash payment and $17 to $20 per month. You can get a 3-room bouse In Knoxville for 50 to S 100 cost and S13 to 16 per month. luuiiiuiio.iuouso, large or small, wuu as much ground as yon want, on terms that you cannot duplicate anywhere else. You ask: WHERE IS KNOXVILL'E? It is only ljf miles from the postoffice, to which you can walk in 20 minutes. The new Pittsburg Incline Plane Is being erected, and in less than six months you can take street car In city and ride into Knoxville in 15 minutes. Knoxville has all the improvements of the city. u. i.uce UA.U.A. ., Atbiucjai gas, cnj water, fine churches! paved streets, good school and low taxes. Hundreds of people are moving to Knoxville, and the choicest sites are being taken up. FOB RENT A number of handsome new h ouses now ready for renting; You can do eretter here than anywhere else. Knoxville Land Improvement Co,, KNOXVILIiE BOROUGH, Or, H2 THIRD AVE. Take S. S. cars to Twelfth and Mt. Oliver in cline to Knoxville borough. oc20-92 Our Carpet department is located on the fourth floor one of the largest salesrooms in the city. All the first-class goods made are to be fewd! here. We are, in fact, sole agents in this city for many of th m celebrated carpet manufacturers in the world, whose choice prodacte " are so extremely copied in the cheap and inferior qualities of goods, and sold by unscrupulous dealers as genuine. And yet, 9traaft as it may seem, we sell our superior goods at the same (if m4( lower) prices than other dealers ask for worthless imitatioM. It . shouldn't take you long to make up your mind where. te imf. your Carpets. Think! Think! Think! ThinkI Thiakl "' RUGS. RUGS. We have these useful articles in every coaceivaWe akP and manufacture. We have the celebrated Snyraa ia as sizes, from the door mat to the very largest duMBsioaty while in Oriental Rugs our stock is complete ia vryf particular and our prices away down. A few or Jtoi- . ' , portant items in our Carpet room are Chiaeae aatjt Japanese Mattings. Oil Cloths, Linoleums, Caspc Sweepers, Wire Mats, Rubber Mats, etc. Is ft-Mef ' essary to supplement this statement witkiW frnt that all these goods are to be had mthe-grlwtasA, . , J variety of new patterns, the most durable qoatV , K, lties and the lowest prices ever; heard bf '. ear? You know it! You kaorr it! CURTAINS. CURTAINS. ' J-H Should you- require Curtains in either Lace, Chenille, Silk or YriliiM-, you will find all the newest colorings and designs. Sash Cartaiaa ia 11 endless variety. Furniture Coverings in all the 'medium and best grades. This department is under the superintendence of a first class upholsterer. We make and put up Window Shades,, and do all kinds of upholstering work, .. .-. .. .. ' How about Silverware and Cutlery, Clocks, Pictures and Eric-a-Brac. Remember we have a handsome assort ment, first-class qualities and most reasonable prices. ' CHANGE IN MAKE-UP. Morrow yesterday commanding them to show '" rau mu. xuerc are more ouc cause why they should not be attached for con- teas sla than any other kind. We guar- tempt of court. Thev bad been ordered hv th Court in August, 1KS8, to pay $2 50 per week to ward the support of their mother, Mrs. Jane Morrow. Sue Sled a petition statins that all she received from tbem since then has been (5 75, and the rale was Issued. H. B. Heekos was appointed commissioner in the divorce case of Maggie M. Noss vs. Wm. J. Noss. Kier Mitchell was appointed In the case of Elizabeth M. Gardner vs. Alexander Gardner. Uhas. E. Clark in the case of Caro line) Grney against John B. Gruey. J. H. Johnston in the case of Peter A. Koser vs Philomena Koser, and Qeoree P. Murray in the case of Mary Green vs. Valentine Green. United States Defutt Marshal Bab- eino yesterday brought Josephine Robinson from Scranton for trial in the United States District Court, which opens here to-morrow. She is charged with sending an obscene letter through the mails. To satisfy a erndge, it Is alleged, against a Mr. Bard, residing in Scran, ton, she wrote an insinuating and obscene letter to him, and directed the envelope to bis wife. antee our 25c teas equal to any you ever Dougnt lor ouc Send for weekly ' price list and order by mail. Orders amounting to 10, without counting sugar, packed and shipped free of. charge to any point within 200 miles. Give me a trial, I will save yon money. MAESHELl!, 79 & 81 Ohio St., cor. Sandusky, Allegheny. Nalnral Gas Bills Seduced 75 Per Cent. O'Keefe Gas Appliance Co.,34 Pifth ay. For To-Morrotv Only 180 men's royal kersey overcoats at $5. P. O. C. C, cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the new Court House. Natural Gas Bills Reduced 73 Per Cent. O'Keefe Gas Appwahce Co.,34 Fifth av. CLASSIFIED : ': ADVERTISEMENTS That heretofore appeared on this page of THE DISPATCH will be found on the Eleventh Page, in the Second Part of this issue. The Wants, For Sales, To Lets, Business Chances, Auc tion .Sales, eta, are x placed under their usual headings or the Eleventh Page. Adver tisements handed in too late for Classification will be found in the Sixth Page. HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS - . vx. tvery housekeeper is more or less interested in these goods. There HI alw ays something missing or needing replenishment ia a kitcbea. T begin with, we have Stoves and Ranges of every style aa4 nt Refrigerators of every description, Wooden Ware and TSawarVdiJ every sort and- make, Queensware and Crockery of the ktart; designs, as well as a complete assortment of anythiag' ad. ;7::,. "...r. ;; , ?- " iiiu suck, a uiu ngut uere. toa can visit every ose wttg the scores of stores in this city where yoa will ", ' these goods and none will be able to meet Keeck's"? prices. .? .. .. .-. .. . sy CLOAKS AND CLOTHING Ladies, we can servejrou with the laiest styles of Newmarkets, and Jackets, and yonr husbands, with the best styles of Suits aadj Overcoats. Nor will our prices leave anything to be desired. Just look through our stock and you will quickly find out where it is to your benefit to buy. Come and see. K JbLi Jl O jEE Cash and Credit House, 923 and 925 Penn UTeaa? lETzLrrtiL S"bxee"b- OrCrpQSfcturdayNlatetlUlOo'Gkxjfc si avenuejl 3 ,. A V-