V)' t4 fM IHE"'PITTSBTniGrV piSPATCHT " TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1889. -Stf & I ft Is ? & f 1 E IRE THAN ftB LUFF, The Sew York Brotherhood Glul) Thoroughly in Line. U. VJEEY BIG BOND GIVEN. fPriddv Issues a Plain Challenge to . G. McClelland. fSPQRTIKG EVENTS OF IHTEREST The Brotherhood Baseball Clnb, of Hew York, has thoroughly organized, and the treasurer has given a $100,000 bond. Peter Priddy writes a definite challenge to E. C. McClelland. Hanlon and "Ward will be here to-morrow to organize a local Brother hood Baseball Club. ISFECULL TELEOEAU TO TUX DISPATCH.! New Yoke, December 9. Tbe first an nual meeting of the 2f ew York Baseball Players' Clnb was held at the office of Judge Bacon, 110 Broadway, this afternoon. Among the players present were: "Ward, O'Bourke. Ewing, Bicnardson, Keele, Con nor and Crane. The election resulted as follows: President, Cornelius Van Cott; Vice President, E. B. Talcott; Secretary and Treas urer, Frank B. Robinson, who must qualify in 1100,000; directors. VanCott, McAlpm, Talcott, Kobinson. Ewing and Keef o. There was some little surprise at the result of tbe election, for it was considered a foregone conclusion that Colonel Tom McAlpine would be elected Tretident He. howeTer, sent word that a pressure of business would prevent his accepting tbe office. T reasurer Talcott put up a bond of $100,000, and tbe constitution and by laws of the club, as compiled by Messrs. "Ward and Bacon, were adopted. Connor, Richard son. Crane and O'Kourke paid in their 10 per cent of the capital stock, as required by law. On Monday next the meeting of the Players' " league will be held, when two delegates, a player and a backer from each club, will com plete tbe organization of the League. A cen tral board, consisting of two players and two backers from each clnb. will be appointed. This new board will meet directly after the regular meeting and arrange for tbe transfer of players. WILL AEEIYE TO-M0RB0W. Hanlon and Ward Coming to Organize u. New Clnb. There have been many coniectures about the continued absence of Ed Hanlon. It was stated yesterday, however, by a gentleman who is in a position to know that Mr. Hanlon has been de tained from visiting this city on particular and important business. Mr. Hanlon and Mr. John J M. 'Ward will be here to-morrow, and their mission is to thoroughly organize a Brother hood club here. Mr. Hanlon has been detained on business vitally concerning tbe Brotherhood, and he wires a friend here to the effect that there will be little or no trouble in organizing a club here. This definite news sets at rest all rumors to the effect that Cincinnati would take tbe place of Pittsburg in tbe Brotherhood circuit, ana it will doubtless be pleasing news tolocal cranks, because if any city has to have the old players of last year's local clnb Pittsburg ought to have them. A gentleman interested in tbe proposed Brotherhood club here said yesterday after noon: "It is unnecessary to keep up a newspa per dispute about the pros and cons of tbe old and new club. Let It suffice to say that a Brother hood club will be In Pi ttsburenext season. Each player will get a share of the profits cleared, and this will guarantee tht the whole team will Win line. Tbe players are simply trying to help themselves and a few of us are aiding them. I say let them go on and if thev have an art that the public is willing to pay for let them share the money by all means. That's all there is in it. Tbe Brotherhood Clnb will be organized here this week and it will play to big audiences in Pittsburg next season. The Card at Clifton, rsrecm. tzj-kqbam to thx dispatch. Niw Yobk, December 9. The entries for to morrow's races at Clifton are as follows: First race, six and a half furlongs, selling Silver Star 110. Carrie Q 110. Melodrama 110. J. 3. O'B. 110, Courtier 110, Connt Luna 115, Kittle Pease 106. Blanche 105, Bay Kldge 105, Peril 103. galnda 105. Bedstone 100, Brlen9S, Centipede 90, .Bed Leaf 90. beconarace, nve furlongs JUarale Hay 119. Ke- 105. Ladv Winkle 97. Lad Archer S7. Third race, handicap, one mlle-Jugrler Ilk,, Young Date 117, Urlmaldl II. O'Falecem. Bel wood 107, Supervisor 106. Raymond G 105. Mattie Looram lot. Clay btockton 103. Flluwav 10L Blessed 1C2, E&tontown 100, Persuader 100, Philip i) 96, Iceberg S7, Mabel Glenn 92, Falcon 92, Dales man S3, .Maggie K 91. Fourth race, two miles, selling Eerand 120, Eleve US. Brac-a-ban 108. Adonis 108, tiallus Ban IBS. Charley Bussel 10B, Broadhead IDS. Fifth race, mile and a sixteenth, selling Poca tello 110. Lancaster 110. Wild Cherrv HH. Gray Cloud 102, Jennie McFarland 99, Equality 90. Sixth race, six furlongs lonng Date 117, O'Falece 139. Autocrat 130, Chapman 128, Decep tion 131, Fustic 125, Memory 119, Beetle Knott US, AlvedallS. Gottenbers: Entries. rSFECIAX, TELEOEAM TO THX DISPATCH.1 New Yobk, December 9. The entries for to xnoirow's races at Guttenberg are. First race, five furlongs Extra 115, Bob C 115. Margery Daw 115, Mertln 115, Trojan 115, Martv B 113, Benedict 113, Little Fred 110, Teddlngton 110, Eemeer gelding 110, Peachblow 110, Bonnie Lass 110, Gendarme 110. Topeka 110, Hallowood 110. toecond race, six furlongs Bass Viol 129, Lord Beaconslleld 118, VaulterllS, KaplnelM, MtalOS, "Wynwood 105, Tunis 105, Herman 105, Clatter 105. Goldfish 103. Stephanie 110. Don't Know 110, Dr. JekylllO, Elkton95. lmogene92. Third race, six rorlongs Mart Gibson 108, Poca hontas 105, Watch 'Em 105. Harrv Brown 105, Car low 105, Blue Bock 103, Llllle D 100, Mane LoveU 87. Fourth race, one mile Bradford no, Lavlnla Belle 109. Belwood 103, Hamlet 106, Blue Uock 106, Stephanie 85, Glenmound 102, G. W. Cook 98, Bam Morse 96, Lemon 92. Firth race, six and a half furlongs Suitor 113. Alva lis. GlosterllO, Boodle UO, (jlenluco 110, Duff 108, King Crab 95, Bancoeas90, Gipsy fllly 82. Sixth race, seven furlongs Hot Scotch 114, Bander 112, Wayward 110. MacGregor 110, Land seer 106, St. Clair 106, Joe Heincman 105. Lizzie Scott 104, Arizona 104, Easterbok 104, Bela 104, Cap stone 102, Big Brown Jug 102, Pomeroy See 102. Clifton Besnlts. rSFECIAI. JELEORAM TO THE DISPATCH. I New York, December 9. The races at Clif- jn to-day resulted as follows: First race, five furlongs-Seatlck first, Dongan second. Little Mickey third. Time 1:06V. Post bettIng-8 to 1 straight and 3 to 1 place against beatlck, 7 to S place against Dongan. Second race, six and one-half furlongs Per suader first, Ariel second, Jim Murphy third. Tlmel:27K. Post betting -U to 5 and 4 to 5 Per suader, 8 to 1 Ariel place. Third race, one mile Can't Tell first. Pericles second, .Mulligan third. Time 1:4G3. Post bet ting 3 to 6 straight and 3 to 10 place Can't Tell, 3 to (place Pericles. Fourth race, one and one-sixteenth miles Jug gler first. Dnnboyne second, Eleve third. Time 1:53$. Post betting-3 to 5 straight and 3 to 10 place Juggler. 8 to S nla.ee Uunborne. Fifth race, seven and one-hair furlongs Wan- J uerer u. urbi, juaanaiian tecouu. i ocairuo tUlrd. Time 1:41. Post betting S to 2 against Wanderer 1L, 4 to 1 Manhattan place. Sixth race, three-quarters of a mile-Ban Lassie first, Mabel Glenn second. Ladv Agnes third. Time l:i9Sf . Post bettlng-s to S against Ban Las sie, 2 to t Mabel Glenn place. Winners at Elizabeth. rSTECIAX, TrLXCBAM TO TH D1SPATCB. New Yobk. December a The races at Elizabeth to-day resulted as lollows: First race, three-quarters of a mile Sunshine first, Sam Morse second, Battersby third. Time, 132!. Post betting: Sunshine 30 to 1 atralght, 10 to I place. No place betting on Sam Morse. Second race, one mlle-Cortland first. King Idle second, The Abbess third. Time, liSSVf. Post betting: Cortland e en money straight. King Idle 4 to t place. Third rice, six and a half furlongs Autumn Leaf first, Bllzsbuh second, fl heeler T third Time, 1:29. Post belting: Autumn Leaf in to 1 against. Elizabeth tal place. Fourth race, three-quarters of a mile-Kenwood first. Frejols second, Manola third. Time, ia Post betting: Kenwood Sto 1 straight, Frejols 11 to (straight. JJo place betting. Fifth Tace. one mile Now or Never first. Santa lene second, Martin Bussell third, lime, 1:51M. Post betting! iow or err etoS against, no place betting against ba.nta.lf Be Sixth race, three-quarti a of a mile-Glen-monnd first, Oregon secoid, Lela May tblrd. Time, i:nx. Post betting: u tot sjralastUlen mound, no place petting against Oregon. WHAT JACKS02J WILL DO. He U Willing to Meet Sullivan Some Tims Next Summer. rsrzciAi. TEJtoLOt-TO -rn? uispatck.! San Fraucisco, December 9. L. K. Fulda, President of the California Athletic Club, has received a letter from Parson Davies, which tells exactly what Peter Jackson intends to do. Jackson will not challenge Sullivan, but will fight him for a reasonable purse if the Califor nia Club arranges the match. Peter will want five months from the date of signing the ar ticles of agreement with Sullivan before meet ing him in the ring. As Jacsson will not leave for America before January 20, and will take two months in the East to till engagements that have been offered him there, the fightwlth Sul livan couldn't possibly take place before the middle of summer. Davies writes that Jacfe son has been treated in royal style In England and everywhere be has been received in most friendlv manner. Recently, on visiting one large London market, marketmen all received him with cheers, and as he passed through sang "He's a Jolly Good Fellow." Davies does not indulge in any predictions at to probable re sults of the match between Jackson and Sulli van, but judging by the length of time Peter wants to get in shape to meet the Boston man, he does not underrate his capacity. FUTOEE OF JEROME PARK. Slim Prospects of Racing; There In Opposi tion to Westchester. IBFKCIAX. TELEQBAX TO TBI DISrATCH.l New Yobk, December 9. A special meeting of the stockholders of the Jerome Park Villa Site and Improvement Company was held at 5 o'clock this afternoon at tho rooms of the American Jockey Club. It is this company which owns Jerome Park and rents it to the American Jockey Club. It Is conceded that Jerome Park lost a good deal of money this last year, principally because of the competi tion of the Wes Chester track. The question was whether Jerome Park should open next year, or whether it should kff k the bucket on tbe spot. Some decision on this point mnst be reached before the beginning of tbe year, for then the announcements of the next season's card and purses must be made. Secretary Lovecraft said at the close of tbe meeting that tbis point bad not been decided. Itwasnotyetknown.be said, whether or not there would be any more racing at Jerome Park, and no financial plan had been settled upon. None of the stockholders present would say more than this. There is likely to be another meeting soon. SOME GREAT SHOOTING. Local Gnn Experts Make an Exciting Con test at Brnnot's Island. One of tbe most remarkable live bird contests that has occurred in this vincinityfor some time took place on the grounds of the Herron Hill Gun Club, at Brnnot's Island, yesterday afternoon, between Elmer E. Shaner, Charles Richardson and Samuel Shaner. The condi tions were: 25 live birds a man, entrance fee $10 each, American Shooting Association's rules. After an exciting contest it resulted In a tie between E. E. Shaner and Charles Richardson for first money, with the fine score of 24 out of 25 each. SamuelShaner won second money, with 2L Following is the detailed score: Elmer E. Shaner 2 2 1 1 Z 1 1 0 22J11 1111222 1-24. Charles Blcharson-2 1 1112 2 1111121221111 2-MT Samuel Shaner-2 20202122 12 2 10 1 111 10222211201 2-21. 2 denotes killed with the second barrel. The tie between Shaner and Richardson will be shot off next week. The birds were as fine a lot as ever left the trap. TBIDDrs CHALLENGE. Hs is Ready to Ron McClelland For BIjr Stakes. The local foot runners are again ta the front, and Pittsburgers may see another good race before long. Sam Day. the 'trainer of Peter Priddy, called at this office yesterday, and left the iollowing challenge: "I understand that McClelland and his back ers are not satisfied with his defeat by Peter Priddy. If tbis is so, I want to make a definite offer to the McClelland party. Peter Priddy will run McClelland one mile, or one mile and a half, under the same conditions as the last race between them for $500 or 1,000 a side. Priddy will also run McClelland a two-mile race on a cood track for the same amount. I .now put up $50 forfeit as a guarantee that the challenge means nusiness, ana i wiu aiiow it to remain at The Dispatch office for tnreo weeks. This is no bluff, because our money goes, and we prefer tbe race, whatever distance it may be. to be f or 81.000 a side. Now is the time for these dissatisfied people to put up the ifih." Jennings Talk Plain. Jack Jennings, the heavyweight pugilist, called at this office last evening and left the following statement: "I read in The Dispatch to-day that I had forfeited to Ryan, of McDonald's station. This is false. Ryan wanted a "receipt1 fight, and also that it should take place outside the State. He conld not guarantee a safe place to fight, and therefore demanded his own money back. How let me say a word: I will fight Ryan under any rules, at any place in Pennsylvania, and for any stake ranging from $500 to $1,000 a side. I really want to know, and so do hun dreds of others, whether or not Ryan is a pngll 1st. If he will put up the cash for a square contest then I will notice what he says." Matched to Pitch Quoits. ISFXCTAI. TELEOEAM TO THE DISrATCH.1 McKekspokt, December 9. Charles Car man, the Suter quoit pitcher.who, it is claimed, is one of tbe best hi tbe country, but who was defeated twice by Jinks, the McKeesport pitcher, writes that he has been matched to pitch a game for $200 a side, January 18, at Suter, with W. Stooker, of Irwin, tbe latter to be conceded ten points, the game to be 61 shots up, 4X pound quoits, 2 inch clay and pegs 30 feet anart. A deposit of 50 was put up Saturday, and a second deposit of 1100 is to follow December 28, the remainder on the day of the match. A Task for Saadav. Last evening a local sporting man put up a forfeit of $20 to back Sam Day to run 166 miles in 10 hours next Saturday, a week before the Christmas 72-hour race. A messenger was sent to Day, and be stated that he thinks he can ac complish the feat. Tbe parties interested will meet to-day and select a track and put up the entire bet, 8100 each. Tbe bet is play or pay. Tbe bet was tbe result of a discnssion about the respective menu of Day and Noremac as p edestrians. The War Aboat to Resin. IFFECIAI. TELEGEAM TO THX PIS PATCH. New York, December 9. Col. John I.Rogers will arrive in this city to-morrow, and a meet ing of the National League committee, consist ing of Messrs. Day, Byrne and Rogers, will be held at 2.30 o'clock at the office of their counsel, at 2 Wall street, to prepare the papers in the Ward suit. A Good Doc Wanted. The following challenge was received at this office last evening. L the undersigned, will match my dog, Baldy, to flgbt any dog In America at 42 pounds, give or take one pound, for from $50 to 90 a side. The battle can lake plaee at any time or location. I hope some game man with a good dog will answer my challenge through The DISPATCH. Yours truly, J. K. Baldt. McClelland and Miller. E. C. McClelland, accompanied by his trainer, Chris Roselip, left the city last evening tor Philadelphia, to train for his race with Miller, which takes place on the evening of the 24th inst. The track is U laps to the mile, and Mc Clelland is confident of victory. The race, as stated in The Dispatch, is for $300 a side. A Local Dog Figbt. A match has been made between Sullivan, the dog that won the local fight on Thanksgiv ing Day, and Jack the Ripper. The dogs are to fight for 500 a side on March 17. The battle will be a great one, as both dogs are considered champions. The Ripper defeated Sullivan in tbeir last battle. Scnrle, tbe Famoua Scalier. Dead. TjONDOX, December 9. A dispatch from Adelaide reports that Henry Bearle, the cham pion single sculler, is dead. ALL OF THEM DAUK H0E8ES. Office Seekers In New Bethlehem Demand Official Documents. XEFECUX. TEUOBAK TO TBI StSFATCB.t New Bethleheit, December 9. G. D. Thomas, of local gas, oil, water, coal and bor ough committee fame, called a meeting of the applicants for the post office in this place. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Thomas stating that be had a letter from headquarters that if tbe applicants would indorse some one of tbe five office seekers be would be appointed postmaster. But he could not produce the letter, and the meeting was adjourned at once. . Holiday silk handkerchief and muU fiers. James H. Ancsv & Co.. 1W Fifth aye. A COSTIGT'S CHARGES. John Rellly Follows In McPhlllami'a Foot steps With a Tale of Woe. During the McPhillamy-Maharneke in vestigation before the Board of Directors of the Western Penitentiary last year, one of the witnesses was a prisoner named John Reilly. After his examination had been completed, Reilly startled those present by saying to President George A. Kelly, of the Prison Board: Mr. Kelly. I want to make a charge. Does it relate to the matter in hand? Ho, sir; bnt I want to make it, Yon can prefer your charge at another time. The prisoner was taken out by the guards. He refused to see a newspaper man subse quently, and his charge was" not made public, the incident being quickly for gotten. Warden Wright said last evening that Beilly had been recently released, and that he had related his woes to a fellow ex-prisoner. In this way Keilly's grievance was retailed to Warden Wright yesterday. It was, in effect, that Beilly alleges that the money paid for the expenses of securing a hearing before the Pardon Board had been "whacked up" by a prominent attorney and a jail official. This story was .stamped by Warden Wright as ridiculous in the ex treme. Mr. George A. Kelly was also seen in re gard to the story, and said it was all news to him, but he remembered Keilly's question and tbe incident oi tbe Mabarneke affair above quoted. He believed that the charges were groundless. A PENK ATENUE AFFEAL A Man Shot la lbs Head and Bis Assailant Arrested. Anton Bigel was shot during a fight out Penn avenue last night. Bigel, in company with three men named Boman Niggel, Peter Massey and Conrad Deminger, met at a house in Lafayette alley, and had a dispute which led to the row. Massey drew a re volver and fired two shots, the first one striking Bigel on the head and the second on the left hand. - Bigel was taken to Dr. Clark' office, and was alterward removed to ms home. J.ne ball that struck his head had gone under the scalp, scraping the skull, but coming out without breaking the bone. The matter was reported to the police, and when the officers searched for Massey, they found him at his home in bed. Officer Wentzel had a grapple with Massey. The latter tried to shoot him, and would have overpowered him, had not Lieutenant Orth appeared. The police were obliged to use their maces, and Massey was locked up with a badly beaten bead. UBSULLNE CONTENT MATTERS. Some Inside Fncta ConcernloE the Troubles of the Institution. An undoubted authority states that the five French nuns of the TJrsuline Convent were recently offered $30,000, or $6,000 apiece, to leave tbe convent in peace. This they refused and cannot get now. As a con sequence the convent is in trouble and $200,000 in debt. By the rules of the con vent, there should be a new superioress every three years. Mother Alphonse re fused to comply with this rnle, hence her removal. The three sisters Burns, daugh ters ot the London publisher, one of whom is Superioress Gertrnde,bave, however, con tributed handsomely to help the convent out The Best Chance Yer. We are tired waiting lor 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. The 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 bev sold without reserve. .Children's clothing is included in tbis slaughter sale. We will not mention prices, but come and see. i P. C. C. C, Cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the new Court House ' JAPANESE WARE BAZAAR. Open tor the Holidays Only. Ton will wonder at our fine display. Goods are going rapidly, and we would ad vise you to call early. Special discounts on large pieces. Store open till 9 P. M. until Christmas. Wm. Haslaob & Son, Select Family Grocers, 18 Diamond Square, Pittsburg. Cnsb or Credit. One means that if you have not the ready cash, we have implicit confidence in your ability to pay in tbe future; the other that we sell for cash, and we will say just here that, owing to our low expenses, we can un dersell onr competitors fully 20 per cent. Hoppbe Bbos. & Co., its 307 Wood street. Diamond Pendants That dazzle and bewilder with their rarely beautiiul brilliancy. Don't fail to call and see them at Habdit & Hayes', Jewelers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers, E29 Smithfield sL New Building. ITS Do Yon Want A musical instrument of any kind or any musical supplies? If you do, go to Ham ilton's. In addition to pianos and organs he has an endless variety of all small in struments and articles in the music line. 91 and 95 Fifth ave., the main thoroughfare, just below Postoffice. s Retirement Sale. We will close out our entire stock of dress goods, wraps, underwear, etc., without re serve, to give us more-room for wall paper. Come for bargains to 63 and 70 Ohio street, Allegheny. tts Abthub, Schokbelmyeb & Co. A Fact Nothing lasts so long in the memory of, or is more appreciated by ladies or gentlemen than that which adds to their comfort and happiness. See our Xmas presents before buying elsewhere. Cash or credit 307 Wood street Hoppkb Bbos. & Co. TTS Over One Hundred New and dainty styles in Stick Pins can be seen at Habdt & Hates', Jewelers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers, E29 Smithfield st. New Building. TTS Store Open Till 0 O'clock Every evening until Christmas. Pur stock is more varied than ever before and will amply repay inspection. Jos. Eichbatjm & Co., 48 Fifth avenue. 307 Wood street Is probably tbe best-known house in the city which caters to the wants of all classes, and many have been tbe wants this house has supplied, and many are the blessings be stowed for supplying these same wants. Cash, credit and Hopper Bros. & Co. are synonymous terms. tts At 15c a yard 100 pieces mohair challis, regular price during the season was 60c, beautiful effects and colorings. ttssii Huqus & Hacks. Only a fe w dozen of those 16-in. kid body bisque face dolls left at 50c each. Buy one and secure the greatest bargain of the season at Harrison's Toy Store, 123 Federal street, Allegheny. its Attend our holiday and clearing sale for bargains and iolidy presents. TTsea- t , 3.9S3& Hacks. FIRST ON THE FLOOR. McKinley Officially Recognized as the Republican Leader of THE LOWER BRANCH OP CONGRESS. Speaker Beed Appoints Aim to Encceed Soger Q. Mills, of Texas. CARLISLE TO LEAD THE DEM00BATS. The Blind Chaplain Hakes a Flea for the Late Jefferson Davis. Messrs. McKinley, of Ohio, and Carlisle, of New York, have been officially recog nized by Speaker Beed as tbe leaders of their respective parties in Congress. The Speaker yesterdayannouueed five important committees, and expects to complete his list by Monday next. Mr. Kelley requested lighter work than that ot Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. lFEOM A 8TA1T COBBISPONDEJJT. Washington, December 9. As The Dispatch predicted he would do, Speaker Beed this morning announced the member ship of several of the important committees. He took this course in order to permit-the Ways and Means and Appropriations com mittees to begin their workwithoutdelay.and enable them to report any bills they may have to present at an earlier date than would otherwise be possible. He expects to com plete tbe list of committees during the week, and report them on next Monday tcrthe House. The formation of the committees an nounced to-day is regarded on all sides as very satisfactory. The Democratic minority express themselves well pleased at their representation. In the make-up of the Ways and Means Committee but few of the members who served on it during the last Congress have been reappointed. Of the 13 members only 2 of the Republicans and 3 of the Democrats have been retained. Practically, therefore, it is a new com mittee. AT HIS OWN BEQUEST. Mr. Kelley, of Pennsylvania, whom many expected to see made chairman of this com mittee, wrote to Speaker Beed, reljnquish ing any claim he might have for this recog nition, and suggesting that on account of the present condition of his health and his advanced age, work on a less important committee would be more in consonance with his wishes. Mr. Kelley also suggested that the Committee on Manufactures would be the one upon which he would like to serve, and in conlormity with this, the Speaker made him its Chairman. Mr. W.C.P. Breckenridge, of Kentucky, realizing that two places on the committee could not be given to tbe same State, and that Mr. Carlisle's place as leader of the minority was clearly at the head of the Democratic representation on tne ways ana Means, gracefully requested the Speaker to assign himself to some other work. He was consequently transferred to the next im portant committee in the House, that on Appropriations. , ALIi VERT POLITE. Mr. Mills, of Texas, who was the Chair man of the Ways and Means Committee in the last House, also acted very courteously toward the ex-Speaker. He waived his right to the first place on the minority rep resentation, and insisted that he be placed second to Mr. Carlisle. Representative Bayne was given a highly complimentary position on the Ways and Means Committee. He was the recipient of many congratulation's from bis colleagues upon his appointment, as they realize his peculiar fitness for the place on account of ms taste ior ine wont huu uis speciaijifcuuy for years of political economy and finance. Mr. Belden, of New York, gets a place on the AnnroDriations Committee, in return for his valuable services on behalf of Speaker Beed in his recent candidacy. Mr. Wilson, of West Virginia, one of the best of the Democrats serving last Congress on the Ways and Means Committee, has been transferred to the leadership of the minority on tbe Committee on Manufactures. MB. DALZELL PLEASED. Mr. Dalzell is placed on the Elections Committee, which is probably one of the strangest ever formed. He says he is much pleased that the Speaker has consulted his wishes in this matter. No committee of the House offers better opportunities for oratory. Maish, of York, also gets on this committee. Townsend, of New Brighton, is placed second on the Committee on Mileage, a com mittee whose prompt appointment is possi bly due to thefact that mileage is all many of the members will have to live on this month, on account of the ungracious per formance of Mr. Silcott, Of course the appointment of McKinley to the Chairmanship of Ways and Means was discounted, and occasioned no surprise. His selection was practically settled the moment his defeat for the Speakership was decided by ballot! In this position he is ei-officio the leader of tbe majority party in the House, and a great deal of curiosity is manifested as to whether he will make a brilliant success in the position. A GBEAT SEAL AT STAKE. In this Congress Mr. McKinley will have unlimited opportunity to show his mettle, and if he exhibits the least lack of courage or ability to meet the great responsibilities of the office, the Democrats will crowd him and the party to the wall, and force to the front a new leader. The Democratic leaders, with a consum mate parliamentarian like Carlisle as their generalissimo, will lose no chance to gn an advantage, and the questions which will soon arise will put the abilities ot Mr. Mc Kinley to the severest test. His is a posi tion which will make vastly greater de mands than the Speakership would have made, and while his most ardent admirers have perfect confidence in his meeting all the severe requirements, the developments of the session in regard to the new leader will be awaited with deep interest, as the Ohioan's future depends on the result. Should he expand into a brilliant and in vincible leader, his ambition for the Presi dency will have solid substance to build upon. Liohtnee. ONE OP THE WEDGES. Congressman Houlc Has a New Scheme to Knock Ont Civil Service. lTIlOM A STACT COBBXSrbltDKNT.J Washington, December 9. Represen tative Houk, of Tennessee, is one of the most outspoken or the opponents to the civil service law in Congress. He. has pre pared a bill replacing the present civil service commission, by a board of three persons, to be appointed by the head of each department. He said, to-day: This will be the entering wedge, and if we pass tbis measure it will not be long before the civil service law is repealed outright. There are a number of men who will vote for tbis bill ot mine who would go no tnrther at this time. I have every reason to believe also, that president .Harrison iu sign my oui n it get8 to him, while 1 expect he would veto a proposi. tion to repeal the existing law. There is no doubt in my mind that tbis civil uoomea to the result of tbe recent elections in Ohio and Iowa was partly brought about as a manifesta tion ot disgust at theNexisting system of civil service. I don't believe that an anpropriatlon will go through the present Honse to carry on the commission. I shall certainly vote against it, and at least 0 other members have come to me and expressed themselves as being inclined to do the same thing. Mr. Alf. Taylor, ako of Tennessee, and brother of the present Democratic Governor of that State, although he himself is a Re publican, promised his constituents to in troduce a bill to repeal the civil service law. Said he:. 4l ww talkte. te'.a, giaWmia ,Mh Mbw W about this, and he asked me if I wonld like to see a condition of chaos such -s wonld ensne if tbe law was repealed, I replied that it it was a case ot ''no chaos, no offices," I was in favor of chaos and offices. 100KING OUT FOE THEiK OWN. Congressmen Anzlons to Get Their Salaries Stolen br Silcott. FBOK A STAFF CORRESPONDENT. Washington, December 9. The com mittee, engaged in investigating the ac counts of the Sergeant-at-Arm8' office, as a result of Silcott's defalcation, will make tbeir report on Wednesday, if they have time to present it before the beginning of -the Congressional Centennial proceedings. They will make no report on the question as to whether the Sergeant-at-Arms is a dis bursing officer of the Government, but it is expected that they will recommend that the salaries of members lost by Silcott's flight be paid in full by the Government In the House to-day Mr. Payne, of Kew York, introduced a bill defining the duties of the Sergeant-at-Arms of the Honse of Representatives. It defines the dutiesalready performed by that officer, and then pro ceeds: Toe moneys which have been or may he ap propriated for tbe compensation and mileage shall be paid at tbe Treasury oh requisition drawn by the clerk on the Sergeant-at-Arms, shall be kept, disbursed and accounted for by him, according to law, and he shall be a dis bursing officer. He shall give a bond in the sum of 150,000. which shall be deposited in the office of the First Controller of the Treasury. The bill was referred to the special In vestigating Committee, with leave td report at any time. Off THE INSTALLMENT PLAN. Speaker Beed Announces Five Committee! Tbnt He Hna Selected. Washington, December 9. Speaker Reed to-day announced the appointment of the following committees: On- Ways and Means Messrs. McKinley, Bor rows. Bayne. Singley, McKenna, Payne. Lafal ette Gear, Carlisle, Mills. McMillan, Breckin ridge, of Arkansas, and Flower. On Appropriations Messrs.-Cannon, Butter worth, McComas, Henderson, of Iowa, Peters, Ccswell, Belden, Morrow, Brewer, of Michi gan, Randall, Forney, Sayres, Breckinridge, of Kentucky, and Dockery. On Manufacture Messrs. Kelley, Burrows, E. B. Taylor, of Ohio. Arnold. More Sanford. Wilson, of West Virginia, Bynum, Williams, of Illinois, Grimes and Fowler. On Elections Messrs. Rowell. Houk, Cooper, Hangen. Sherman, Dalzell, Bergen. Green halge, Comstock. Crisp, O'Ferrell, Outhwaite, Mkh. Moore, of Texas, and Wike. of Illinois. On Mileage Messrs. Und, Townsend, of Pennsylvania, Wallace, of Massachusetts, Clunie, Pennington. A PLEA FOE CHARITY. The Blind Chaplain Prays for the North to Forget and Forsive. Washington, December 9. In his prayer this morning, the House chaplain said: Almighty God, the land is full of sorrow, Rachel weeping for her children and will not be comforted because they are not; fathers for their first born, the pride and stay ot their futnre years; children for their parents, and millions sit cold In the atmosphre of death, mourning the departure from earth of a man dear to their hearts, who had reached the term of fonr score of years. Grant that the solemn mystery of death, the common heritage of us all, tbe meaning of which all must know ere long, may soften and hallow our hearts and feelings into tbe noble gentleness of the golden text uttered by the most conspicuous man of tbe century, in whom tenderness of heart made greatness of station and character morn illus trious: "Charity for all; malice for none." THE WEATHER. For TFesfern Jtenn tylvania and West Virginia, fair, sta tionary temperature; winds shifting to east erly. PrrrsBTJBO, December 9, 1889. Tbe United States Signal Service officer la this city furnishes the following: Time. 8:00 a. W 110 M J .-00 P. M, 50 F. M tstnr, M, s-oor. sc, Ther. ...50 ...SS 3 liar. Maximum tetno.... 57 ..... Minimum temp...... 47 Bange 10 Mean temo 52 Precipitation. 23 ...S7 . Blver st 9:20 r. M. hours. , 6.8 feet, a change of 1.0 In 24 River Telecrams. rSFXCIAT. TELKOSAUS TO THX DISrATCtM Moboaktowit River 7 feet and rising. Weather cloudy. Thermometer 693 at 4 p. n. Brownsvhxe River 8 feet 1 inch and rising. Weather clear. Thermometer 54 at 6 P.M. Wabben River 4 7-10 feet and stationary. Weather clear and warm. SAVE YOUR MONEY. One box of Br. Tutt's Pills will saveyoumany dollars in doctors' bills. v They will snrely cure chills and fever, dyspepsia, disordered liver or bowels, sick headache, jaundice or chronic constipation, and expel every impurity from tbe system. They require no change of diet or loss of time. No Reckless Assertion. As snre as the snn shines. Dr. Tutt's Pills will cure fever and ague, if taken by directions 3. bold assertion, but a trne one; a million people endorse it. In any case, where direc tions are followed, that they fail, agents will re fund the money: Being sugar-coated they we -agreeable to weak stomachs. Tutt's Liver Pills, 44 Murray St., N. Y. de9-TT8Su B 'J -J. i B HOLIDAY GOODS, ' HOLIDAY GOODS, HOLIDAY GOODS. THE LARGEST VARIETY, ,t ' ' THE BEST SELECTION, -T - THE LOWEST PRICES, 1 . THE EASIEST TERMS, , GOOD, SUBSTANTIAL GOODS. HOPPER BROS, & CO,, THE : LEADING : HOUSE : FURNISHERS, 9(7 WOOD BETWEEN THIRD Store. dpentSaturday evening & v4, ate & '3r i ' A Fair Equestrienne. Eft The practice of ladies riding on horseback is rapidly extending to this country, and in any of our large pnblic parks and oridle-patbs ten ladles can be seen now where there were but one or two a few years ago. Horseback riding is certainly a splendid exercise for women, and, with her peculiar nervous organization and usually sedentary habits, tbe American woman is much in need of exercise in the open air. Those who are too weak and exhausted to ride now can do so in a few months' time By toning np and rejuvenating their nervous sys tems, equalizing the circulation in their ex tremities, and building np tbeir muscular tissues by the use of Roger's Royal Nervine, tne most subtle and magical nerve tonic known. There suits attending its use are marvelous, as wit ness the following from the celebrated actress, Helen Dauvray: "I have used Rogers' Royal Nervine Tonic and find it an excellent tonic fat exhausted nerves, sleeplessness, and that utter fatigue which comes from overtaxation of tbe brain." no5 Helen Dattvrat. NEW PUBLICATIONS. THE NEW YORK FOR 1890. TRIBUNE 25 SOLDIER STORIES, With Prizes ot (250, 8150 and $75 for the best three. Veterans are invited to write. All stories paid for that are accepted. Send for circular describing the competition. 40 BRILLIANT CONTRIBUTIONS By such eminent men and fascinating writers as: Andrew Carnegie, Mrs. John A. Logan, John J. Ingalls, George W. Cable. Cbauncey M. Bepew, President Wm. Pepper. Gail Hamilton, Rev. Br. J. R.Paxton. T. V. Powderly, AlbertjGnffln, S. C. T. Dodd, "Joslah- Allen's Wife," Jndge A. W. Tonrgee, Fred S. Tallmadge, Senator W.M. Stewart, Kate Field, Erastus WIman, Rev. E. E. Haie, Bishop H. C. Potter, Henry W. Grady, I. C. Rnssell, Ernest Whitney, Prof.J.R.Soley, IT.S.N., Marshal P. Wilder, W. M. Grosvenor, L. E. Qmge, Emily Huntlnsrton. M. Y. beach. PAPERS ON FARMING. In addition to onr regular agricultural page, being long articles, carefully prepared by ex perts on particular branches of farming. NOVEL PREMIUMS. Send 2-cent stamp for our 20-page illustrated catalogue, describing not only all the beantfnl Frizes and Premiums, but all the special fea tures. SAMPLE COPIES FREE. Weekly, SI; Semi-Weekly, 82: Dally, $10. Clnb Agents have special inducements offered to them this year. Prizes worth 32,440 will be given away for the largest clubs. Send 2-cent stamp for our 20-page catalogue. del045-Wk THE TRIBUNE, New York. THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE. For Sale by R. S. DAVIS fc CO., Booksellers, 96 Fifth avenue. Subscriptions re ceived for tbe Tribnne and any other news papers or magazines at lowest rates. delO-69 PEARS' SOAP is the MOST ELECANT TOILET SOAP XTT THE TP-OB-IiD. Of all Druggists, but beware of imitations WE ARE GLAD, Very glad, that our friends, customers, and we might say the people generally, appreciate our PURE EIGHT-YEAR-OLD EXPORT WHIS KY in tbe way they do. And we most certainly esteem the many tes timonials we receive from time to time, and tbe Kina woras snoxen to ns daily in ravor or onr old Export Whisky, and under tbese gratifying prospects wa certainly shall continne to dis pense old Export in,fnll quarts at SI 00, or six 1V1 u vu. JSO BETTER WHISKY CAN BE BOUGHT AT ANY PRICE. All orders by mail or given in person will re ceive prompt attention. For the coming season of festivities do not overlook onr PURE CALIFORNIA WINE XI3 r. Fall quarts 50c, or $5 00 per dozen. JOS. FLEMING & SON, deS-TTSSu Druggists, Pittsburg, Px TROUSERS 500 Styles of Elegant TBOTJSEBS at $2, $2 50, $3, and 84. Manufacturing Clothiersjailors, Hat ters and Men's Furnishers. G54 and 958 LIBERTY ST. STAR CORNER. deS-82 ERN. STEIN'S TOKAY WINES. In original bottles, direct importation from bis vineyards in tbe Tokay district (Hungary), the Pnrest and Best Dessert Wines in the world, now obtainable at reasonable nrices from the undersigned agents. Inquiries for terms solicited from wine flB&llTJL H. A WOLF & SON, Pittsburg. W. H. HOLMES 4 SON, Pittsburg. JOS FLEMING & SON. Pittsburg. KXINORDLINGER k CO. Pittsburg. WM. 8CHU8TER, East End. ARTHUR ANDRIESSEN, Allegheny. MEDICINAL TOKAY AT HARRIS' DRUG CO. nol2-73-TT3 STBBET D(7 AND FOURTH AVES. until io o'c lockf wMV'W'H 3 NEW ADVERTISE SaEKTS. H OLID ANNOUNCEMENT ! THE .'. ?tQ?iVS ,'. STORE, FIFTH AVENUE, PITTSBURG. HOLIDAY AmANGEMMTS. ' PREAMBLE. Never before in our history hare we been able to present such a magnificent array of attractions for Christmas and the holiday season. Every department of our large and beautiful -store is now full of the choicest and best goods that money can buy. Every effort has been put forth to make it interest ing to our thousands of customers to visit our store at this festal season. It is impos sible for us to enumerate the many lines of goods, 'but here you wiU be able to find everything for the young and old, both in the useful and ornamental. BOYS' CLOTHING. All new styles, durable material, well made, all sizes, from 2 to 18 years. Kilt Suits, Short Pants Suits, Long Pants Suits. Also Odd Pants and a fine line of Hoys' Overcoats. Ton can save money by buying Boys' Clothing here. silks: A Silk Dress Pattern makes a nice present. Our Silks are guaranteed to wear and give satisfaction. All tbe different weaves can be had here. Price for a full dress pattern from $16 to (50. PLUSHES.. For Dresses, Trimmings, etc., all colors, widths and qualities. See our Plushes at 45c, 60c, 75c and upward. UMBRELLAS. Nearly one thousand just come to hand for the holiday trade. Tbe largest assort ment and the best value we ever offered. Ladies' and Gents' Glorias from $1 25 to $i. Ladies' and Gents' Silk, $2 50 to $7 50. The above have handsomely mounted ban dies in gold, silver, ozydized, as well as natural woods. . POCKETBOOKS. Bags and Satchels in all tbe various sizes and in large variety of styles and shapes at prices from 75c to $10. KID GLOVES. One hundred dozen 5-hook Ladies' Gloves, all sizes and shades, at $1, worth $1 50. Also, finer Kid Gloves np to $2 25. GENTS' Gloves, lined and nnlined, in Kid, Dogskin etc., at $1, $1 25,-SI BO and $2. CHILDREN'S Boys' and Girls' Kid Gloves, all sizes, at 50c and 75c. - STOCKINGS For every age and condition in life Men's, Women's, Boya', Girls', Children's and In fants' from 5c to $2 50 a pair. CLOAKS Genuine Alaska Sealskin Jackets and Sacques from $100 to $225, quality and' value guaranteed. PLUSH. JACKETS, Three-qnarter Coats, Modjeskas, Wraps, Sacques and New markets, made from best English Seal Plusb, ranging in price from $7 50 to $50. WBAPS of every description, long or short The largest stock in the city of new and choice styles, and at prices the very lowest. JACKETS of every kind, color and quality, more than a thousand of them, from $2 to $100. CHILDBEN'S CLOAKS Largest assortment in the city. Every size, very lates styles, beautiful materials, lrom $1 50 to $25. LADIES' SUITS 250 different styles a larger variety than we ever offered. Ma terials, designs and prices you will find entirely satisfactory from $6 50 to $80. WBAPPEBS AND TEA GOWNS A fine assortment from 75c to $12 50. MISSES' SUITS, Plain, Plaid and Combination, many new and nobby styles, all si zes, from 2 to 18 years, $1 50 to $25. BAIN GOSSAMERS, Mackintoshes for Ladies and Gentlemen, Misses and Boys, all kinds, from 75o to $16 50. SHAWLS, Woolen, Cashmere, Persian, Velvet, Beaver and Broche, from $1 to $30. JERSEYS House Jerseys, a large assortment of new styles, from 75c to $13 60. CAMPBELL & DICK HOLIDAY S2XJLF IsTO. IO. 81 00 will bur you eitber a butter dlsb. sugar bow, pickle castor, card receiver, spoon bolder, knife, fork and spoon or silver cup. They are all triple-plated ware and warranted. Five-bottle castor, triple plate, at J2; napkin rings, 25c; salts and peppers at 15c: caks baskets, gold lined, at $2; tea set, including spoon bolder, sugar bowl, cream pitcher, butter dish and tea pot all for (10! Also newest designs in soup tureens, pudding dishes, berry dishes and all the latest novelties suitable for Holiday gifts. Also tbe largest line of "Rogers'" mala flat ware, such as knives, forks, coffee, tea and table spoons, gravy and soup ladles, etc. K. SUNLIT, 934 Liberty St, Cor. Smithfield, Snap 11-WATCHES. AIITIr"RI W. L. Douglas' name and tne price are stamped on tbe bottom ot as UAU I I KJlH Shoes advertised by him before leaving bis factory; this protects the wearers against high prices and inferior goods. Take none unless so stamped, nor be deceived by others claimed to be as good, on wbicb dealers make more profit, but- send direct to factory, and receive bv return mail what you want. State kind, button, congress or lace, wide or narrow toe, size and width usually worn, and Inclose price tion guaranteed. Address, W. $3 BBSbeE.k i" k SBBBBBBBp-7- -" i m sp-'-V LsssssW i BSBrssssW kBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBSSBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBI It is toe $5 S4 S3 S2 $2 $2 S2 W I . flMiniiS S3 Both Ladles' Shoes are nude In sizes from 1 to "The French Opera," "The Spanish Arch Opera," "The American Common.Senta," "The Medium Csmmon.Sense." All made In Button in the Latest Stjlss. Also, Franoh Opera law" Front Lies, on S3 Shoe only. QPCPIAI W.L.DOIHU.AS S3 GRAIN SHOE i tawinu and strletly water proor.it just out. w. i uuuulas, Broenou, mass. ' t-OB 8AT.E BY . tr. .T rs AT. lone. SVwtv.flfth and Butler streets. J N. Frohrlne. 389 Fifth aveasa. .Carter;? Fift arena. E. C. Sperber. 13K Carsom street. la AUejbeay City, by Henry Bounty ;ixfflitMiit,adS.w.gifaai78Bewwe M-M-atf -W From Saturday, December 14, until Tuesday, December! 24, inclusive, we will be openl every evening until 9 o'clock? GENTLEMEN'S -Presents. Silk Mufflers, Handkerchiefs."'' umbrellas, Shirts, Ties, Suspenders, Col- -lars, Cuffs and Undershirts, Cuff and Stud Buttons. DRESS PATTERNS. Any kind you want, black or colored, plain or fancy, for child or grandma. Al most no end to the variety. Yon can suit every taste here. Nice Dress" Pattern lengths. 52 75, ?3 50, Si, $4 50 up to J15. FURS. Ladies' and Misses' Muffs, Stoles, Boaa and Capes, in Seal, Sable, Mink, Astrachan, Persian, Beaver, Hare, Lynx, Monkey, Coney, etc. Large assortment from 50c to ?100. LINENS. A Table Cloth and a dozen Napkins to match make a nice present. We have them this way from $ 25 to $30. Also hem stitched from $10 to 20. Tea Sets, with colored border, from 53 50 up to $12. Plain White Fringed Sets lrom $3 to $25. TABLE COVERS. Fancy Victoria Table Cloths, plain and tinseled, $3 25 and $6. BLANKETS. All kinds, from $1 to $20 a pair. Com forts trom 75c to finest satin covered Eider down at $40 each. SATINS, Put up in Dress Patterns. Also Chintzes, 'Ginghams and best Calicoes from 75c to S3 ' a pattern. HANDKERCHIEFS. This stock is a perfect encyclopedia in itself of kinds and qualities. Handkerchiefs for Men, Women and Children. Come here and buy your handkerchiefs. JEWELRY. Bracelets, Breastpins, Earrings, Finger Kings, Cuff and Stud Buttons a whole col lection of nice-looking Jewelry of the latest styles, many of them indistinguishable from. the- snest stones, from Zoo to $5. NOAH'S ARK Undoubtedly had a large collection of quad rupeds and other animals, but if yon want to see a variety such as was unknown in those times come and see our Christmas ex hibit. A speciaTdepartment has been'mada.j up for the benefit of the children. Every . thing being present, from the ordinary Jumping jack: to tne modern .Barrel urgan, including Glassware, Baby Dolls, China ware, Horses, Books, Guns, Vases and Man tel Ornaments, Shaving Cups, Whips, Horses and Wagons, Engines, Steamboats, Games and every manner of top and amuse ment for tbe little folks that was ever heard of in Santa Klaus' most voluminous cata logueall going at prices which will make the hearts of parents glad. deT-TTS deS-TTSSu with order. Prompt delivery and satisfac W. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mait. L DOUGLAS SHOE FOB gentlemen: Our claims for this shoe over all othr S3 ikan advertised ire: ItcontaintbeHer malarial. It is more stylish, better fitting and durable. It gives better general taliifaclion. It saves more money for the consumer. Its great success is due to merit. It cannot be duplicated by any other manufacturer. the beat In the world, and has a larger ds- iy other 3 shoe advertised. ; 1 4 rnina inin any oinor 90 snoe aaveriuea. 9vlU U U prove the above statements to be untrue.. The folio-wing line ot shoes will be found to be of . same nigu standard 01 excellence. 00 GENUINE HAND.SEWED SHOE. 00 HAND.SEWED WELT SHOE. 50 POLICE AND FARMERS' SHOE. 50 EXTRA VALUE CALF SHOE. 25 WORKWOMAN'S SHOE. 00 GOOD.WEAR SHOE. 00 and SI 75 BOYS' SCHOOL SHOES. All made in Congress, Button and Lace! AND $2 SHOES dSL 7, including half sizes, andB, C, D, E and ES j STYLES OF LADIES' SHOES. & S (laeed) for Gentlemen, with hwnytf sole ?." -i . - s , I i ja)jgw -3 .-. . .SLH&K.,. S:aXTt.i. j , -Jit k- faEM&e& '-- if-w.,S. . ...