! OF IThe Southside Medical So- f ciety on the "Warpath. m. CEUSADE TO BE LEVELED ictilions and Improper Female Medical Practitioners. IT.'ISSAID TO BE A PUBLIC MENACE , The Southside Medical Society dispensed "with their regular business at their meet ing, held at the residence of Dr. F. Koeller, last night, to discuss the advisability of prosecuting illegal and incompetent male and female practitioners. There has been talk of some action being tafceu in this direction for some time, and the only reason it has not been pushed is because of the cry of persecution, always raised by the bogus physicians whenever the matter was sug gested. The question has already been before one of the county medical societies, and action taken looking toward instituting legal pro ceedings. The discussion at the meeting last night resulted in a motion being passed pledging the support of the Southside Med ical Society in any steps that might be taken by the county society to silence the people who are imposing on the public and injuring the medical profession. MUCH rVTX. ACCOMPLISHED. It is said that there are hundreds of women in the two cities who are doing an immense amount ot evil. They are located all over Pittsburg and Allegheny, but just now they seem to be practicing largely in Allegheny and the East End. Some of the most dan gerous ones are said to live on the South side, and that is why the Southside Medical Society was so ready to volunteer their sup port in having something done. The women are considered to be the most disastrous to the profession. They go about making false representations as to their professional asso ciate., and impose on the public by referring to regular practitioners as indorsing them. In the discussion last night nearly every physician had some experience to relate wherein he had been the victim of an impo sition, or where he had been required to ex .cise the utmost care and skill in order to save the lives of patients who had employed inexperienced practitioners. As an instance of how some are imposed upon one promi nent physician said: "About two months ago a lady, the wife of a wealthy merchant, asked me it I knew Mrs.. I said 1 did not 'Well,' said the lady, 'she uses your name; she told me she had been over in consulta tion with and assisting you in an operation.' Now, the people who employ these people on the strength of such statements are fooled, and employ women who possess neither skill, conscience nor truth." THE POLICE IXVOKED. Sometime ago one of the physicians who bad been victimized in some such manner, secured the services of Superintendent O'Mara, of the police department, to work up the case, and in a shor- time a Southside woman was traced to the East End, where she had been working in on the confidence of many of the best known nomen of that section of the city. All the evidence that could be obtained was gathered and has been preserved intact for use in case proceedings are instituted. Some of the women are so bold as to cot only follow the vocation of a physician, but also ply the trade of the apothecary and deal ont medicin intended to produce illegal result. But the physicians are in jured most by the women representing them selves as their assistants. One physician learned tha a woman had been circulating the report that hit success was due entirely to his having followed advice given by her in important cases. The pnolic make the mistake of employing them on account of a false modesty with regard to engaging regu lar physicians. It is very probable that at the next meet ing of the Allegheny County Medical So ciety definite action will be taken, as it is - considered that is the proper source from which action should emanate. The Soutn aide Society favors the appointment of a committee to take charge of the matter; to collect names and evidence and to institute and push proceedings. HAS 0PIIOKS AEODSD ME P. W. A Movement In Allegheny Real Estate for Railroad Purposes. Hon. C. W. Robison, the well-known legislator of Allegheny City, is securing options on considerable ground in the vi cinity of the Pittsburg and Western depot, He has options on everything from Ander son street to Arbuckle alley or down to the Eagle Cotton Hill between liobinsonand Isabella streets. He was seen last night, and when asked if be was securing it for the Pittsburg and Western, refused to answer direct. He said he had options on $100,000 worth of prop erty, and if the Pittsburg and Western wanted it they could probably get it. It is not at all likely, however, that they intend to build a new station on the ground if they purchase the property. Anderson street is to be widened at the corner near the Pitts burg and Western station and it is supposed that the probable purcbasers of the property ' are doing it for an investment. EXONERATION ASKED FOE. An Allegheny Chnrch Want Rclense From Paying Taxes on Scbool Property. The Allegheny Finance Committee met last night The report of Controller Brown showed receipts for the month of November, amounting to 28,944 69, and expenditures, '569,27070. A communication from Father Carroll of . - , oi a l . riuHu.t. .v: r tion of taxes on the school property in con nection with his chnrch, on the grounds . that it was supported by public chanty, was f referred to the City Solicitor for an opinion as to the legality of allowing the exoneration. The Sinking Fund Commission met and made an order providing for the purchase and canceling of J10.O0O worth $500 6-20 bonds, due January 1, 1890. They also can celed $30,000 worth of bonds matured and paid for in October. ECHOES OP THE BIG FIRE. w Those Interested In toe ftlonongabela Bonse Hold n Sleeting. A meeting of owners and lessees of the hotel was held at the Monongahela House yesterday, bat nothing important was done. Those present were Lawrence Dilworth, William E. Blair, Florence C. Miller, Mr. Hayes and Anderson & Woop Anotfier meeting will be held to-day, when a state ment will be presented from the lessees. A conference with the insurance men will also be had to-day. HIGH SCHOOL EXAMISATIOX. The Preliminary Trial to Commence Next Monday Morning;. The preliminary examination for admis sion to the High School will be held on Friday and Monday, December 20 and 23. Pupils from Minersville, Moorhead, Oak land, Franklin, Forbes and South districts wilt report at the City Normal School, on Miller street. Pupils from the other dis trict will report to Central High School. Aoe examination Begins uwa. a, The Central Board of Education will hold regular meeting to-night. BEWARE QUACKS E Aii LAWKENCEYILLE BAKE AFFAIRS. A Bale of Long & Co.'a Personal Property to Take Place Thursday Willis McCook, Esq., en tbo Bank. Long & Co.' personal property at Char tiers will be offered for sale Thursday morn ing. An advertisement has been inserted in another column of The Dispatch in regard to the sale, which will take place at 10 o'clock. The stuff to be sold includes a large quan tity of pig iron, muck bar, finished iron, iron ore, scrap, etc. The sale will take place on the company's property at the mill at Chartiers. The sale will be made for the benefit of the Lawrence Hank, and does not include the mill, which is real estate. Under the law the sale of the mill cannot take place until after the first Monday in March. The sale of the iron, etc., on hand at the mill should yield about $60,000, At the meeting of creditors held a wees: ago a statement was read from the firm. They stated that the amount of personal property on hand would yield about $100,000. The bank officials claim this is a high estimate, and if they get $60,000 out of it they will be lucky. The firm is now taking a careful inventory of every pound of iron, etc., on hand for fresentation at the meeting of creditors to e held this week. They are also making a list for the Sheriff's sale. On the personal property the bank has the first claim, as they are ahead of the mortgages. ii conversation with a Dispatch re porter about the affairs of the bank, Willis McCook, Esq., said yesterday: "I do not think the statement of Assignee McKelvy can be made for at least five weeks. There are over 6,000 accounts with the bank and every one of them is entered in one ledger. Only one man can work at a time on this account. Mr. McKelvy has a good expert at work on the ledger and will not make any statement until he is sure that it is correct Some of the -accounts range from a few cents to $50,000 and no one can form an idea of the amount ot work in volved in the matter. He cannot assume anything, but must know for a certainty what he is about. So far as he has gone there have been no discrepancies discovered. The work of preparing the statement is going along as fast as it can possibly be hur ried. There can be nothing done until then." As yet the date of the meeting of Long & Co.'s creditors has not yet been fixed. The sale on Thursday will really not interest them, as the bank has the first claim. SHOULD PRESBITEEIAKS TOTE. Tbo Exercise of a Manifest Duty of Citizen ship to be Settled. The question of the consolidation of the two branches of the Reformed Presbyterian Church is again coming prominently before the church people, and discussion of both sides of the question is carried on with great vigor. The separation, 'as has been heretofore published, occurred in 1833, over the ques tion as to whether or not Presbyterians should vote at the elections of the various officials of the country. One side maintained that no chnrch members should vote, while the other main tained that he should, as voting was more than a mere right, and really was a duty entailed on all Americans by the very fact of their citizenship. Each branch ot the church appointed a committee of three to meet and discuss the matter. These committees have since been enlarged to ten members each. They will meet shortly after the holidays and prepare reports to be submitted to their respective Synods. The General Synod, which is the governing body of the new school, or voters, will meet in May, 1890, and the Synod, gov erning the body of the non-voters, will meet in June, 1890. It is expected that the meetings of the enlarged committees will be held in Geneva College, Beaver Falls. Rev. John Graham, of Philadelphia, is Chairman of the General Synod Committee, and Bev. H. H. George, D. D., President of Geneva College, is Chairman of the Synod Committee, THE PEOGKAMME IN DETAIL. What Will be Dane at the Meeting of Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary. Programmes of the annual meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the diocese of Pitts burg of the Episcopal Church to be held Thursday and Friday of this week, have been issued. Services will be held as fol lows: Trinity church, Thursday evening: Gen eral missionary meeting. Addresses bv the Rt. Rev. Ethelbert Talbot, D. D.. Mission ary Bishop of Idaho and Wyoming; Rt. Rev. Abiel Leonard, D. D., Missionary Bishop of Utah. Emmanuel Church, Allegheny, corner of North and Allegheny avenues, Friday, at 10 A. M.; Litany and Holy Com munion; address of welcome by the Bishop of Pittsburg; annual report of the Woman's Auxiliary; addresses by Bishops Kendrick, Talbot, Leonard and others. In the afternoon a business meeting will be held, followed by the election of officers. At 5 o'clock there will be a prayer service. At 7:30 a general missionary meeting will be held, which will be addressed by the bishops. Delegates from a distance will be enter tained by the ladies of the auxiliary. The final service of the meeting will be held Sunday evening. WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOIKG. Some Who Travel, Some Who Do Not, and Others Who Talk. H. Sellers McKee and Murray Verner occupied a section on the Fast Line last night. They were bound for Philadelphia. John N. Straub, ot Eberhart & Ober, was a passenger to New York last evening. H. C. Frick einbarked on the Limited last night for a trip westward. Charles J. Clarte was a passenger east ward last night. LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED, Incidents of a Day In Tiro Cities Condensed tor Kendy Rending. The Lincoln Republican Club, of Lawrence ville, held a reception last night at their rooms. There was a programme of literary and musical exercises and speeches were made by Con troller Morrow, Clerk George Sheppard and others. Ox account of trouble between Sergeant Mc Quaide and Lieutenant Frank Reich the Ser geant has been discharged and the Lieutenant snspended by Chief Brown. Officer Fred Dlerst has also been suspended. The speak-easy run by Charles Beck and bis wife, at Thirty-fifth and Charlotte streets, was raided by Captain Brophyand Lieutenant Onh yesterday and 15 inmates were arrested. A Johnstown Sufferer's Gratltndr. Dr. O. W. Sadler, 804 Penn ave., Pitts burg, Pa.: Dear Sir Permitme to minglemy joy with that of my family and friends, in the recovery of my eyesight and to join with them in re turning thanks to our Heavenly Father for the same. My sieht, bv your skillful treat ment, has been restored to me, so that I can now see to read the finest print as well as I could before losing it; so thanking God and yon again and joining my prayers with the .prayers of my family and friends for the continuance of my sight, and beseeching our Father that he may long preserve your health and skill, and spare your useful and valuable life, for the good of your worthy family and the pleasure of all your friends and for the benefit of all afflicted, as I have been, will ever be the prayer of your faith ful friend and humble servant, Pateick Nightengale, 316 Railroad street, Cambria City, Johnstown, Pa. Mr. Nightengale had been blind several years from cataract when restored the first time. Through exposure in the memorable flood he was blinded again and again re stored by the doctor. v: Lr3 (THE A TWIN-CITY BRIDGE. Colonel James P. Andrews ilakes a Valuable Suggestion. THE CITIES TO BUILD MUTUALLY. A Fonr-Track and Wide footway Etiuctnre Suggested. BOW 450,000 COULD BE SUBSCRIBED While a representative of The Dispatch was conversing yesterday with Colonel James P. Andrews, the veteran engineer, the latter mentioned a most feasible plan for securing a free bridge between Pittsburg and Allegheny. He was slightly disin clined to alio w of the use of his name in con nection with the plan, but after being per suaded that the community always looked to public-spirited citizens for progressive ideas, he consented to the publication of his plan in his own words. Colonel Andrews said: "The efforts of the Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester line to obtain a right of way across the Sixth street bridge for a cable railway have been keenly interesting to both Alleghenians and Pittsburgers. It means rapid transit be tween two great cities, and, upon the prin ciple that time is money, a great saving to many. Pittsburg has been compelled to hold off Allegheny at arm's length many years on account oi the amount of time con sumed in getting across the river. I don't know whether the two cities will ever grow together or not, but I am sure that if any thing could operate as a barrier to such a consummation it is a set of toll bridges, the owners of which are too engrossed in money making to pay any attention to the needs of the communities. FANCY PRICES ASKED. "The Pleasant Valley Company pur chased its own bridge to be sure and is in possession of every means necessary to se cure rapid transit so far as its line is con cerned. But the Ninth street bridge is too far up stream to be of any material account in the flood of travel between the centers of the two cities. "As to the Seventh street bridge I am in formed that a very fancy price is asked for it; a price far in advance of what it cost to erect, and no bridge is as good as new after a term of years bard wear. I have seen a newspaper statement that the Sixth street bridge cannot be bought for a million dol lars, and also a statement that the Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Railway Com pany will have to buy the bridge to change it in order to operate a cable. As to such a figure, it is preposterous and absurd. FOB A NEW BIO BRIDGE. "I could build a bridge for from 5400.000 to 5450,000, which would be twice as wide as any bridge now spanning any of the rivers. It wonld have four sets of tracks and big, wide footwalks, and would allow of rapid traction or electric cars run in any manner and at any reasonable rate of speed. As for the roadways and footways, they could be ample to accommodate any amount of traffic. Four hundred and fifty thousand dollars is an outside estimate of what a magnificent and substantial bridge could be constructed for at the present time, for all materials to be used are now very reasonable compared with several years ago." "But how could the bridge be paid for in such a manner as to make it free? Colonel?" "Why, simply enongh. The city of Pitts burg and the city of Allegheny could com bine with either one or two rapid transit companies and construct the bridge. Say that the cities each put in $125,000 and the transit companies famished the remainder for the franchises involved. "WOULD BE A GOOD INVESTMENT. It would be a capital investment and conld be operated very economically and controlled in every sense by the citizens. Enough money is invested in tollage every year on those bridge now in 'existence to pav for such a structure as I propose as a plan." "You seem to be a believer in rapid transit?" , "Indeed I am. A large proportion of the fast travel across the bridges between the two cities would ride, if riding was fast and reasonable. If patrons of the Ft Wayne road could be whirled across the river and to the depot at a decent rate ot speed thev would become patrons of such a road". Although I have not examined the Sixth street bridge critically lately, I should imagine that rapid transit over it would not "be feasible. Over a new and strongly con structed bridge anything could be done. The only way the two cities can secure free bridges is by a combination against the ex isting bridges." QUICK TBAKSIT TO ALLEGHENY. The Old Ked Cars nt the Postoffice Will Soon be Superseded. The Christmas present which the direc tors of the Pittsburg, Allegheny and Pleas ant Valley Passenger Railway Company have in store for citizens; is more rapid communication over their system. . The Pullman Company has 25 cars almost ready, and the first shipment of 10 cars was expected to have reached the city yesterday. An official stated yesterday that he ex pected to see the new cars in operation within a couple of weeks, and that every thing is ready for a start. A new feature in connection with the working of this road is that the motor men and conductors have contracted with the company for a work day of nine hours. The rate of wages will be on a basis of 20 cents per bonr; any extra time called for in case of emergency to be paid for at the same rate. It is said that the company will call upon the men to work longer hours on Sunday, but this is a noint not fully decided. The employes will be provided with a uniform consisting of a suit, cap and overcoat, which will stand each man in just $33 60. The company proposes to recoup itself for the outlay by deducting 25 per cent of each man's wages until the clothing is paid for. Some of the men think that the company can very well afford to pay for the nniforms, since it'makes it obligatory on the men to wear them. READY FOR CHRISTMAS. A Beautiful and Rich Collection of Jewelry, Diamonds, Fotterr. Etc. Messrs. Wattles & Sheafer open the first holiday season in their new and spacious store, No. 37 Fifth ayenue.with a finer stock of beautiful jewelry, pottery, diamonds, cut glass, watches and silverware than they have ever ottered before. , The selections for this season are superb, particularly in diamonds and other precious stones sbme of the rarest gems ever shown in one collection. So it is with -the whole stock, and special attention is called to the wonderful display of sterling silver novel ties which make acceptable presents for la dies, gentlemen and children, and are com paratively inexpensive. Now is the best time to make a selection, while everything is fresh and in unbroken lines, and at the same time avoid the rush as Christmas ap proaches. Xmai Gins. Probably the most suitable article for a Xmas present, something that will be more appreciated, can be loond in ourwarerooms. They say "a thing of beauty is a joy for ever." If so, come and see the beautiful line of holiday goods we have to offer, and if you wish to bestow a "joy forever," make a selection,cash or credit, 307 Wood etreet, ITS HOPPR Bros. & Co. Great Closing-Out Sale Of dress goods, trimmings, cloaks, under weai, gloves, hosiery, etc., eta, without re gard to cost, to quit this line. Come at once to 63 and 70 Ohio street, Allegheny. its Arthur, Schondelmteb & Co. Holiday neckwear. James H. Aiken & Co., 100 Fifth are. PITTSBUKG- DISPATCH;' TDBSKATrJdEOEIMBER" .10, THE NEW SEMAPHORE. How the General Public Can Beesre a Copper An Ingenious Device to Con centrate Police. Chief Brown has for a long time been cogitating over the best way to concentrate his forces in a moment of need and Morris Mead, Chief of the Bureau of Electricity, has been in consultation with his chief, finally suggesting an arrangement which will De pnt at once into execu tion. The simple addition of a semaphore arrangement to the patrol box, operated from headquarters and shown in action in the ac companying illustration is designed to call the atten tion of the patrolman to the fact that he is wanted at his box. At the same time the semaphore arms pull a gong in the patrol box, it makes a I very strong appeal to the fjtverage citizen to tell the 'jjjiearest policeman that he 'is wanted, -at nigm me 5gas is also regulated by a valve which manes a Hash light on top of the box visible for at least five-blocks on the average. The gas lamp beine thus actuated by the police department to wink slyly at the distant officer and give him the tip that he is required, is shut off by pushing up a rod which closes the semaphore attachment, puts a quietus on the gas and silences the gong which tells the wayfarer that the next policeman he meets is needed at the box. George Oehman, the chief electrician and traveling representative of the Qamewell Company, arrived in the city yesterday, to commence operations and in about three weeks' the new arrangements will have been completed. Mr. Oehman said the idea was to guard the outposts of the city, such as the Union depot, the bridges and other places of exit for people who want to get rid of Pittsburg as badly as the municipality wants to get rid of them, Mr. Oehman said that the system is at present experimental, being only in operation in one police district of New York, and being tried in various cities in the same manner. The knowledge that the system would call the police force together and concentrate them in case of a fire or riot, or any disturbance in any part of the city would, he thoueht be sufficient to recommend its adoption, "When in the case of a fire, or disturbance in any district, the officers can be called together at once, the advantage is so apparent that no descrip tion of mine would enhance its benefits." SHE WAS NOT A NUN. The Woman Who Tried to Commit Suicide Was a Servant Girl. A sensational story was published yester day afternoon about the attempted suicide of one ot the nnns connected with the Mercy Convent It was stated that one of the Sisters of the house on Webster avenue be came insane, and, after escaping from the institution, tried to jump from the second story window of a house on Wylie avenue, near Fnlton street. A Dispatch reporter called at the convent last night, and was given the facts in the case. The woman was not a nun at all, but a servant employed about the house and in the steam laundry connected with the institution. Her name is Mary A. Kelly, and she has been in the service oi the institution for three years. On Friday last the Sisters noticed that she was acting queerly and suggested that she go home and take a rest. She continued in her dnties and 'yesterday morning left the house. She went to the residence of her brother on Wylie avenue, where she tried to walk ont of the window. She is now in the St. Francis Hospital, where it is said she is only suffering from slight mental aberration. ST. JAMBS TO BE DEDICATED. Exercises nt Father Lamblng's Chnrch Kext Sunday Week. The new St James' Church, at Wilkins burg, is about completed. It was the lnten tionof Father Lambing, pas tor of the chnrch, to have it blessed on Sunday, November 26, but the date- was changed to Sunday, De cember 22, in order to get it as near as possi ble to the anniversary of the destrnction of the old church last Christmas' morning. Father Lambing has been aided consider ably in the building of his new church by taking up collections in some of the churches of the leading congregations in the diocese. Perfection, Eleaance and Reliability. This trio of words, conveying pore than the ordinary significance, comprises the es tablished motto at Mellor & Hoene's famous establishment a house in its line the oldest in the city of Pittshnrg, and unquestion ably unexcelled for liberality and courteous attention to patrons. The principals are in defatigable in personal attention to visitors, and per force of their wide experience in trade handle only such pianos and organs as are perfect in construction and which conse quently afford unlimited satisfaction. Among the pianos will be found the Hard-' man, Erakauer, Kimball and Harrington makes, all of them built on the most thorough acoustic and artistic principles, many being absolutely elaborate and ex quisite in designs ot case and finish. In organs they make a specialty of the Chase, Palace, Kimball and Chicago Cottage manufactures, which they have in styles and sizes suitable for churches, lectnre rooms, halls and residences, each make sharing the highest awards for general ex cellence. Those contemplating the purchase of an instrument during the holidays, will do well to call at once or send for catalogues and full particulars of easy payment plan io Messrs. Mellor & Hoene, at 77 Fifth avenue, and yon will be the recipient of the most courteous treatment and receive a full line of catalogues. Mrs. L. B. Johnston, 321 Rebecca St., Alle gheny, Held Everett Clnb Certificate No. 78, And receives an elegant upright grand piano on payments of 51 per week. This is the eleventh piano that has been delivered on these easy payments, one each Week. The Everett club system is a grand success, and it ought to be, it gives people a chance to own one of the finest pianos made, get the lowest wholesale price and the privilege of easy payments. The best people in the city havegoneintotheclubatidare delighted with the plan. We understand the membership is limited to 350, and that it is almost com plete. We advise anyone contemplating the purchase of a piano to investigate this system and this piano at once. For informa tion apply to the manager, Alex. Ross, 137 Federal st., Allegheny. An Elccant and TJsefnl Christmas Present, Is Will L. Thompson's collection of popu lar American copyright music A mam moth collection, consisting of popular songs; songs with chorus, concert quartets, popu lar sacred songs, sacred quartets, comic songs, piano solos and music for parlor or gan. The selections include none but the most valuable and most popular Americau copyright music. The book is very large, handsomely bound in heavy cloth, 384 pages, full sheet music size. Price, f5. From now until Christmas, will send it, ex press prepaid, to any part of U. S. or Canada, upon receipt of ?3. (The music, when bought in sheet form, costs $41.) Address WiLiiL. Thompson & Co., TTS East Liverpool, O. No home Is complete without Parker's Gin ger Tonic, needed for every weakness. Parker's Hair Balsam is life to the hair. Dolls' are being sacrificed at Harrison's. Think of it. A kid body, bisque face and hands, and 16 inches long, all for 50 cents. Others in proportion at Harrison's Toy Store, 123 Federal St., Allegheny. tts Fbauenheim & Tilsack'a. Iron City beer is the best in the market, pure, whole- HH'sausuHiuon , -v. ! M Iw -r iW - CAMPBELL MAT EOT. i The Presidency of L A. 300 in Doubt, With a Hew Turn. MINERS' ORGANlZATKfflSTOUHITE. An Electric Eailway Inaugurates a nine Honr Work Day. ITEMS OP IKTERJ38T TO W0EKEES L. A. 300 has not yet succeeded in elect ing a President to succeed the present in cumbent Two ballots have already been taken, but without any choice being made. It is now said that the council is making an effort to induce two of the candidates to withdraw with the object of springing an other candidate on the assembly. This other candidate, it is said, is no other than the gentleman now in office, and his name would be put forward by the council as a sort of forlorn hope, and with the ex pectation that the assembly, feeling that no decision would be arrived at with reference to the candidates now before it, would accept James Campbell as a solution of the difficulty. The coun cil includes eight members and it said that four of them were placed in office by -the President. It will be remembered that Mr. Campbell was placed in nomination for re election, but declined to allow his name to go betore the assembly. His reason for this, it is stated, is not because he did not desire re-election, but because he had doubts as to whether his name would be favorably received. It was further stated yesterday that sec tarianism has been introduced into the fight, for fight it seems to have become, in connec tion with James Clearv's candidacy for the office. It is hard to believe that such is the case, and more especially in a matter which looks to the general welfare of the body, and not to any personal or private ends. - MINERS ORGANIZATIONS UNITE. N. T. A., 135, Invited by the N. P. U. to Join Forces The Indianapolis Convention Olay Kesult In Amalgamation. The movement looking to a consolidation of the rival organization, of miners has taken definite shape, as indicated by the following letter from Patrick McBryde, of the National Progressive Union, to Robert Watchorn, Secretary N. T. A., 135: Dear 8m-Since oar meeting at Pittsburg I have laid the suggestion of Mr. Rae "to unite the mining forces by having one set of national officers and one national fund," before Presi dent McBryde. He is thoroughly in accord with the opinions expressed. As instructed by him, I tender Master Workman Bae and your self a cordial invitation to attend the Conven tion to be held at Indianapolis on December 18. If it would be convenient for Mr. Kae, Presi dent McBryde would like to meet him at Co lumbus about the 13th, that they might Inter change views on the subject and draft some method ot unification to submit to the Conven tion, and from it to the miners of the country. Au early answer would oblige. Secretary McBryde saysr "If those who take an active part in both organizations will lay aside personal feelings and prejudices and carefully look at the condition ot the miners of this competitive district and from them that of the miners of the entire coun try, they will certainty give any move ment to solidify the forces their hearty co operation. Factional fights may give tempor ary advantage to either organization, bnt In the end tueyare injurious to the craft. In stead, therefore, of crippling our resources and lighting each other, they can be used to more adrantagn in improving the social and financial condition of all." He says they, as miners, should forget the friction of the past year. Let the members of both organizations resolve to make such con cessions as will unite our forces. Instead of begging the operators to meet us in convention, let the miners of the several competitive dis tricts meet and formulate a scale that will place the operators on an equality In the vari ous markets. Having made a scale, let ns en force it, If every miner In the country has to lay down his tools to do so. The milk-and-water policy of the past most be substituted by a strong and aggressive one. If this is done we venture to assert that onr miners will be able to command for their labor all the comforts. If not the luxuries, of life. H. L. M'GAW'S BEINSTATEMBST. A Probability That I A. 7190 Will Recon sider Its Action. The action of L. A. 7190 in reinstating Homer L. McGaw recalls a somewhat simi lar case which occurred in Chicago about a year ago, when George Detweiller, editor of the Knights of Labor, and a delegate from his local to the District, was expelled by the Philadelphia General Assembly for in dulging in strong strictures on T. V. Pow derly. Detvreiller's assembly was duly notified of the General Assembly's action, and a special meeting was called to consider the matter. The result was that at the next regular meeting a resolution was pnt and carried overriding the action of the General Assembly and reinstating the expelled mem ber, and subsequently another motion was brought up ana carried condemning the General Master Workman and desiring his withdrawal from the order, The effect of this stand was that the local was desired to return its charter, bnt thiB it declined to do, pleading that it had paid for it, and meant to keep it The assembly which thus op posed the powers that be, is still in exist ence, but it is understood that it now has no connection with the general body except in name. The transactions of. L. A. 7190 in relation to the McGaw episode, bave been duly forwarded to the Execntive Board at Phila delphia. It is said by those who should know that the Executive Board will not have occasion to act in the matter, as it is more than probable that L. A. 7190 will re consider its position and, in fact, rescind its action in reinstating the expelled member. It is worthy of note that the Master Work man of the local was ont of the city when McQaw's reinstatement was effected. Seven Thousand One Hundred and Ninety has about 120 members, and it is said that not more than 45 or so were present at the meet ing at which the radical step was taken. THE TABLEWARE IKDUSTBI. Glass Men Hnve a Talk Over the Present Condition of the Trade. , R. J. Beatty, of the Beatty Glass Works, Tiffin, O., was in the city yesterday. In the course of the afternoon he held a confer ence with Jenkin Jones, A. H. Bryce and Captain Anderson, of the O'Hara factory, with relation to the present condition of the tableware and pressed ware branches of the glass industry. As stated some time since, an effort was being made to arrive atan understanding with regard to the "scheme houses," and the injury which it is alleged the trade suffers by manufacturers selling to such houses at first hand, instead of through the intermediary of the jobbers. There are one or two firms which, it is said, are opposed to any departure from the custom now in vogue, and in consequence the efforts of those manufacturers who seek to remedy the evil by forming a combine have received a set-back. TO FOEH AN AMALGAMATION. The Holders Will JHnet on Thursday for This Purpose. A mass meeting of machinery molderi of the two cities and adjacent districts will be held in Lafayette Hall on Thursday even ing. Master Workman Ross will preside. It will be remembered that committees were appointed by the various organizations to meet and confer on a means for an amal gamation of the whole body. The commit tees met, but were unable to agree on a plan, and were discharged. A strong effort will be made on Thursday to harmonize the disa greements which are said to exist between the individual unions, and an attempt will be Ktde to take the opinion of the jMetSsg T188- by ballot as to which of the three organm-' tions shall absorb the others. H0LDEUS TO MEET IN MASS And Devise Some Method Looking to a Harmonious Amalgamation. A mass meeting of molderi will be held on Thursday evening to concert measures for an amalgamation. The committees ap pointed by the several organizations bave been unable to agree as to how the object should be brought about, and they have been, consequentiy, discharged. Another effort will be made to promote some scheme for overcoming the jealous feelings which are said to exist in some of the unions, and a project for amalgamation will be pnt for ward looking to a reconciliation, for the common good, of the differences of opinion which now exist as to which union should 'swallow the other. A SUIT FOE C0SSP1EACT. f Charses That There Was an Attempt to Interfere Willi Orphans' Conn. There was an interesting hearing yester day afternoon before Alderman Bupp, of the Eleventh ward, Allegheny. Norman King, the son and administrator of the late Lewis King, of Etna borough, sued Robert Humphreys and Joseph Ackerman, oi Etna, for conspiracy, in trying io interfere with an order of sale made by the Orphans' Court. Lewis King, who has been dead about 19 months, left a will, but it was set aside on the ground that he was not ot sound mind at the time he made it. It appears that Humphreys, who is a son-in-law to the late Mr. King, induced him to sell a house in Etna to Ackerman for 100. The house and lot ordered by court to be sold adjoined this property, and the testimony before the Alderman went to show that the defendants went to possible bidders and depreciated the value of the property, the object, according to evidence, being to permit Ackerman to buy the house cheaply. Alderman Bupp held Ackerman and Humphreys to Court in 500 bail each. STOLE THE WHOLE 0DTP1T. Two Men Thrdtr Ont n Driver and Escape With the Iioad In a Daring Way. One of the most peculiar cases of highway robbery that has occurred in the city was reported yesterday. A. Mazousky, who will be remembered as the gentleman who ob jected to his sons attending the Hebrew Opera Company s entertainment, sent his driver, H. Blumberger out with some $800 worth of tobacco and cigars and an injunc tion to be sure he was right and then go ahead. When the wagon arrived at the corner of Thirteenth land Liberty streets, two men stepped from the pavement and halted the driver, asked him some leading questions, and while answering one man, the other climbed into the seat, threw Blumberger out and both men drove away with the wagon. The police are in search of both wagon and appropriations. BARGAIN LIST NO. 3. Iitehner fc Schoenberger, 69 Fifth Avenue. Boardman & Gray piano $ 45 Chickering piano 50 Union piano , 50 Stoddart piano 85 Knabe piano.- 85 Meyer piano 125 Emerson piano 135 Emerson piano......... ... 175 Miller piano. ...... .... 185 Taylor & Farley organ 25 Peloubet, Pelton & Co. organ 35 Peloubet. Pelton & Co. organ 45 Chicago Cottage organ 70 Keystone organ..... 80 Estey organ ........... 85 Mason & Hamlin organ 85 Easy payments. Store open until 9 o'clock F. M. LECHKEK & SCHOENBERGEB, 69 Fifth avenue. Oood Advice. The holidays are approaching, and you are donbtless thinking of how you will glad den the hearts of your family with a beauti ful piano or organ. Many pianos are offered. You will hardly know which to bny. Take the Kranich & Bach, and run no risks. It is the yery best the market affords. Its con struction is superior to any piaro made. The increasing sales attest its popularity. We can refer to hundreds of purchasers in the two cities. We have also the elegant "Stultz & Bauer" and Jas. M. Starr pianos, Miller and Packard organs. Prices and terms to suit all. Warerooms open evenings until after the holidays. LECHNEB & SCHOENBEEGEB, 69 Fifth avenue. JAPANESE WABE BAZAAR. Open for the Holidays (Inly. You will wonder at our fine display. Goods are eoinc rapidlv, and we would ad vise you to call early. Special discounts on large pieces. Store open till 9 P. Si. until Christmas. Wm. Haslaoe & Son, Select Family Grocers, 18 Diamond Square, Pittsburg. Store Open Till 9 O'clock Every evening nntil Christmas. Oar stock is mote varied than ever before and will amply repay inspection. JOS. ElCHBATJM & CO., 48 Fifth avenue. What could be more appreciated than a pretty picture Tor a Xmas present? We have pleoty at all prices, cash or credit, at 307 Wood street. Hopper Bbos. & Co. TTS Selling Ont to Qnlt. Our entire stock of dress goods, trimmings, underwear, wraps, jackets, hosiery, gloves, etc., without regard to cost, Arthur, Schondelmyer & Co., TTS 68 and 70 Ohio st,, Allegheny. Benmlful Mirerwnre, Erom the Eich and Costly Tea Service for the wealthy to the modest thimble for the poor relation. You can see a complete col lection of rare and beautiful sterling silver at Hardy & Hates', Jewelers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers, 629 Smithfield st. New Building. TTS Something handsome in Peau de Soie colored silk; a 35-piece lot, regular $3 50 quality, at $2 a yard. TTS3U HUQUS & HACKE. Go to Hamilton's. Get a matchless Decker Bros.' piano, wonderful in action, superb in tone, elegant cases, for a Christmas present; the anni versary will each year bring you renewed pleasure in its possession. Yotr never saw such bargains in albums as are being offered at Harrison's Toy Store, 123 Federal street, Allegheny. TTS Elegant cylinder walnut and antiqne oak book cases, very useful Xmas presents and yourown time to pay for the same, at 307 Wood street. Hopper Beos. & Co. TTS 60c, 60c and 75c a yard during our clear ing sale for Priestley black ilk warp Hen riettas, were 83c, ?1 and 51 25. TTSSU HUOTJS & HACKE. Cam. for Frataenheim & Vilsai'k's cele brated Pilsner, beer, on draught at all first class bars. Holiday umbrellas and canes. James H. Aiken & Co., 100 Fifth ave. Choice silk plush, rockers, the largest as sortment in the city. Cash or credit its Hoppee Bbos. & Co., 307 Wood street. Be Bare Yos're Right Then Go Ahead. Order vour Xmas photos and crayons from Aufrechfa Elite Gallery, 616 Market . .. WILL XIETLAND KESIGN? It Is Stated That He Will Leave the West Pena on Janaarv 1. While at the Leech burg fire, several weeks ago, a reporter of The Dispatch was given a story to the effect thai all the officials of the West Penn road had been requested to re sign. The reason was that a number of them had been interrested in stone quarries, etc., and were selling the product to the com pany. By reason of their position they conld get better prices for the stone than they could by selling to other consumers. It was also stated that the stuff was shipped to the point at various points along the line without paying freight. A detective was sent to Allegheny from Philadelphia, and, after securing employment in Chief En gineer Dobson's office, he secured enough information to warrant the discharge of all the officials. The following day the reporter called upon Superintendent Kirtland and ques tioned him in regard to the matter. He ad mitted that there had been trouble between the officials atPhiladelphia and Engineer Dobson. The latter, he said, had resigned, and was going South for the benefit of his health. He denied that any of the other officials of the West Penn were interested in the matter, and only one man would resign. Not wishingto injure Mr. Dobson or cast a shadow of suspicion on the other officials, nothing was published except the mere fact that the engineer had resigned and was going South for his health. It is new stated that Superintendent Kirt land will resign on January 1. He was interviewed yesterday afternoon and said: "It it not trne that anyone has asked me to resign. It is not long now until the first of the year, and if there is anything wrong it will come out then. Mr. Fugh exonerated me fully from one charge made against me through an' evening paper recently, and I think that should be sufficient. It is true that I am interested in the Blairsrille Coke Works, but no others of the railroad offi cials associated with me here have any con nection with it. Neither Mr. Dobson nor Mr. Wilson have an interest with me out side oi the railroad. I am also interested in stone quarries, but not extensively. The statement that shipments of coke or stone were ever made without properly account ing to the road in the way of freight charges is totally false. All freight in which I was in any way interested was paid for the same as by any other shipper." .PIANOS. , ORGANS. Slellor ds Hoene. We can furnish yon with the best pianos and organs made, and can give you the best and easiest terms of piyment. We nave been established since 1831 (nearly 60 years), and, being the oldest music firm in the city, we have had more experience than any other house. Persons buying from us can be satisfied they are getting the fnll worth of their money, as the pianos and organs we sell are the best made in the United States. Send for circulars and full particulars of our easy payment plan. Mellor & Hoeste, 77 Fifth avenue, Pittsburg. The Best Chance Yet. We are tired waiting for cold weather; have therefore determined to slaughter all our overcoats and winter suits regardless of cost, including underwear and winter fur nishing goods and fur caps. This sale will begin promptly this morning at 8 o'clock, and will not end until every article is sold. This is a great chance for anyone who wants good, honest-made clothing for very little money. We repeat this again: The goods must be sold without reserve. Children's clothing is included in this slaughter sale. We will not mention prices, bnt come and see. P. C. C. a, Cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the new -Court House. Music Boxes! lUnsie Boxes!! H. Kleber & Bro. have just received a large and elegant assortment of music boxes. specially ordered for the holidays. This lot comprises mandolin, euitar. piccolo.sublime harmonie, zither and interchangeable cylin der boxes, made of the best material thronzh out, Klebers' also have in stock.the cele brated Washburn guitars, mandolins and zithers, as also a large variety of violins, cornets, banjos, music Tolls, and everything pertaining to the music line. Prices lower than any other house. Store open every evening. H. Kleber & Bko., No. 506 Wood street. Don't Fail to call early, as onr complete assort ment is being rapidly broken up by early buyers, at Hardy & Hayes', Jewelers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers, 29 Smithfield st, New building. TT3 No Christmas and New Year's table should be without a bottle of Angostura Bitters, the world renowned appetizer of exquisite flavor. Beware of counterfeits. DECEMBER, 1SS9. NOTABLE REDUCTIONS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. A FEW SPECIAL BARGAINS: Extra grade White Country Blanket, ti. 124 White Country Blanket, extra value, S3. Good, full-size Bea Comforts, 81, SI 25. Special low prices on Eiderdown Quilts. Two extra fine grades: English Suitings, In All-Wool Checks and Btripes, 60 Inch wide, reduced to SI and 31 25. 38-inch SUE and Wool Plaid and Stripe Salt ings at 37c, worth 50c. 50-Inch Wool Stripe Suitings at 50c, worth 75c 60-inch Wool Plaid Suitings at 75c. worth JL, Special value in Black Henrietta: Jet Black and Blue Black Shades 40-Inch Silk Warp Henrietta, in extra fine grade, reduced to Jl, worth 13. FDRS! FURS! FURS! Ladles' and Children's Fnrs in Mink, As tracnan, Persian, Beaver and Seal at very close figures. FINE SILK UMBRELLAS, With durable cover and novel handle. See onr Solid Silver Mountings on Natural Bulb Stick. Just the umbrella to please a gentleman or lady for Xmas. JACKETS AND WRAPS. An immense display of Newest Fabrics, Newest Shapes, and, of great importance to yon. Newest prices. The season is somewhat advanced, and we arc enabled to close put tots at great reduction. We give you the benefit. BIBER & EASTON, 505 and 507 MARKET STREET. de7-TTSSu GEMS -FOB- CHRISTMAS.. For the holiday season of 1839, we exhibit the most superb collection of Diamonds and precious stones we have e7er shown, mounted in all the latest designs. Onr Diamonds are all of finest quality, and being purchased before the recent advance in prices enables us to offer special inducements to Christmas buyers. AN INSPECTION INVITED. E. P, Roberts & Sons, deM&TTS Cor. Fifth ave. and Market st 'wm( THE CH1.NA STORE, -FOR- CHRISTMAS GIFTS. Insoect the stock of FRENCH, KENDRICK- & CO.1 5M MOTHFIELD ST., TMKWfpru z sj THE 81LTER QUESTION 'UP. The Chamber of Commerce DIsemaee the Wenern Sletal bnt Takes no Stand Local Olatters Touched Upon. The regular meeting of the directors of the Chamber of Commerce was held yester day afternoon. President W. E. Scbmertx presided. After the roll call and minutes of the last meeting were read, HonC Mor rison Foster presented the following resolu tion: Resolved, That he Chamher of Commerce approves of the establishment of a boat or boats for harbor protection and protection against fires, and ask that the officers thereon be also charged with the duty of preventing the filling ont of the river banks beyond the limits established by law. The resolution was referred to the Com mittee on Rivers and Harbors. 'r President Schmertz vacated the chair to' speak on a paper received by him from Hon. W. P. St. John, President of the Mercantile National Bank, of New York; The paper was a lengthy one and was not read. Its subject was: "Shall silver re--place the United States legal tender?" Mr. Schmertz stated that the argument of the paper was to retire the legal tender notes, and issue silver certificates. The question, put was what stand the Chamber of Com? merce wonld take in the matter. The speaker believed that consideration should be shown to the Western States where the. silver came from and the tariff left on, as the same principle is applied to that section of the country as in Pennsylvania, where the tariff is a necessity on iron and steeL Hon. J. F. Dravo stated that he saw no reason to prohibit the issue of silver, as it was an American product, and not inde structible like paper. He said it was the representative wealth of the West and the Government shonld use it and favor metal, currency. Mr. Foster stated that the Cham ber shonld declare whether it favored the increase of $4,000,000 per month in the issue of silver. The matter was referred to the Committee on Finance and Banking, after which the Chamber adjourned. 'WzAxstomacb.Beecham'sPills actlikemagle PZAUS' Soap secures a beautiful complexion. Mes's underwear. James H. Aiket & Co., 100 Fifth ave. JDS. HDRNE I CD.'S. PENN AVENUE STORES. PrrrsBUBG, Tuesday, December 10, 1889. How thoroughly we are being convinced thas Christmas is coming if we hadn't known it before and made every preparation for It. Children out by the thousands. Not necessarily children in age. We are all children when Christmas comes. Out looking at the Christ, mas pretties. How certainly "all streets lead to Home's." Look around, of course, but come here to bny. Anywhere you go yon run plum? up against the Christmas Idea. Everybody yon rub against Is thinking about the same thing. And it U rnbbing; going round these big stores of onrs, with the thousands of people we see here. The "Merry Christmas" in big letters in the center of the stores Is the central Idea. Look over at the Gloves. Heceivlng them by hundred dozen lots, ana it takes such lots, too, to supply the daily increase ot buyer?. Just for Christmas trade English Pique Walking Gloves at SI. that are f ally worth SI 25. They come 4-bntton, in brown and tin, sbades,narrow welt embroidery and very stylish. Better grades of the same at SI SO and S2. A big lot of extra bargain quality, both laced and button kid gloves, in all shades, new and stylish stitching, at SI a pair. Does It make a Glove any better if it can be bonght nowhere else in the country? Hardly. That fs not the bragging point about these 60 cent Biarritz. It's thefr real worth that-sens7 them, A genuine bargain. Come in taniahd brown. Another Biarritz at 85c, just as high standard, of value. Then there's a Suede Mousquetaire at SI that is fully worth SI 50 just to show how values run. , A complete line of Laced Gloves, all colors and black, at SI, SI 25, SI 50, SI 75 and S3-aU grand value. Ladies' Hosiery for Christmas giving. Cer tainly nothing more acceptable and proper. In place. Plain Black, Pure Silk Hose, & Black with White, Red or Lavender Split Soles, S2 25. Other prices up to SI SO a pair. Special Opera lengths. Pure Silk Hose, in, Black, Cream White, Scarlet, Suede. Pink and Sky Blue. , Pure Silk Hose, plain, all colors, S3 25 and S3. Ribbed Silk Hose, Black, Cream and all colors. Special Line of Two-Toned Hose ribbed and plain. Black feet with pink, red and all color tops. Spun Silk Hose, 75c, SI, SI SO, SI 75, S3 and up to S3. Infants' Pure Silk Hose, Ji-hose and K-hose. Men's Bilk, Black and Fancy, and to suit every fancy of the buyer, 65c, and all the way in a dozen grades up to SI 50 a pair. Looking for fancy things. So many seem to know already that they have only to make their wants known to have them met here, that It must be unnecessary to go deep with the sub ject on paper. Bnt ran over a few items. Take Pincushion Covers where is the lady, youne or old, not making np a score or more of them. Covers In Antique Lace, 25c to 90c each. In Applique, 25c to 45c, In Real Russian Lace. 90c and Si 25. In Pleat VaL 60c to SL In Hem-Stitched and Embroidered Muslin, 65cto$lS5., New Hand Embroidered MonssUin deSoie. $150 to $5. Household Usefuls Christmas doesn't mean all beautiful and ornamental. Toilet Sets-including Dresser Cover, Pin. cushion Cover and two Sldo Mats. In French MoussHIn, Lace-Trimmed, SI SO to S5 50 a set Fine Linen Hand-Embroidered and Hem Stitched, 60 to 11 50. Antique Lace-Trimmed, S3 a set. Another kind of set Dresser Cover. Pin cushion Cover, Washstand Cover and Splashes, Fine Nainsook, Hem-Stitched, Embroid ered, sets, at S6 75, S9, SU 50 and $12 50. These suggest 8Ideboard Covers, Table Covets. Pillow Shams, Bed Sets. Table Covers and Scarfs in high class work, Lace Tidies, etc., etc. Men's Smoking Jackets and Dressing Gowns. A Text for Colossus Make a warm day ser mon on them in win tera purely statisti cal talk. Let figures tell: Plain Sflk Jackets, St and S3. Embroidered Silk, S5,t.W60,S7nd up to S15. Quilted Cloths, rich nd elegant, hand- .omely lined, S10, SU, SlSup. Fancy Cloth Dressing Gowns, richly trimmed and finished. S7 to S2V j quilted Cloth, $12 60 to $22. Fancy Silk Dressing Gowns. SUand up, JDS. HDRNE it CE ;; 80W21 PENN AVENUE. I tff r R. trari?Ove5L m rltW 1 jjtF?j,w, - " -tr.)iHjSR AW