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HEATH BY FUG,
Wosepli
Dietz' Headlong Flight
Down, a Shaft.
toE BROADAX EXPLODED.
Sditor
Smith Becomes
Anachronism.
a Living
HINOB ACCIDEHTS OP THE NIGHT
"When an elevator takes a drop there is
always a serious possibility of someone
being hart, hat when tbe victim walks into
an open hatchway the life insurance com
panies rejoice at not having an extra
hazardous risk, and the accident companies
take another text for the sermon on the neces
sity of watching one's chances.
. Joseph Dietz, a packer at Matchett's box
factory on Seventh avenue, opposite No. 3 en
pine house, started to pull the elevator np from
the first floor. Dietz was on the second floor
and, the machine toeing operated by hydraulic
pressure, come np to where he stood very
-quickly. As It passed the second floor a mem
ber of the firm jumped on the elevator platform
and Dietz attempted to follow, but he was not
quick enough and instead of stepping on the
elevator his foot went nnder and he fell head
lone to the cellar a distance of about 25 feet.
The elevator was stopped before It reached
the roof and another accident prevented. Diets
was picked np unconscious and taken to the
Homeopathic Hospital in the patrol wagon,
where he died an boor and a half later.
He was Srycars of age, unmarried, and lived
with his parents at No. 42 Pike street, Alle
gheny. BEOADAX DISFIGURED.
'The misfortunes of a day culminated in an
explosion of natural gas about 4 r.M. yester
day at the corner of Fourth avenue and Cherry
alley. It wrecked tbe office of the Mroadax,
and actually disfigured the editor, the Rev.
Broadax Smith, which has heretofore been
held to be' literally impossible. Another loss
is the edition of the Broadax, the forms being
pied in the general confusion.
Mr. Smith was sitting at a case setting up the
type for this week's issue when the explosion
came. He was thrown down, and as a wave of
flxme passed through his little office, it burned
the skin and hair from one side of his face.
The cause of the explosion was street gas
leaking into a vault under the pavement in
front of the office, which was ignited from a
coal stove in the office. The loss by fire was
very trifling.
SOUS HINOE ACCIDENT3.
Last night about 10 o'clock a colored man,
whose name is unknown, jumped from a
passenger train on the Allegheny Valley Rail
road, at Seventeenth street, and had his skull
very severely fractured. He was removed to
the West Penn Hospital where he lies in a
critical condition. All that could be learned
about the injured man was that be got on the
train at the Union station, but when at Seven
teenth street discovered that he had taken the
wrong car and becoming excited jumped from
'the train.
David Reed, a middle aged man whose home
is on Monastery avenue. Twenty-seventh ward,
was struck by a P. fc L. E. train between
south First and Second streets, about 8 o'clock
last nirht. Beed was walking along the tracks
and did not hear the tram approaching. He
was not seen by the engineer until the engine
struck him. Reed was badly injured, the
chief wound being to tbe skull on the back of
his head. He was removed to the Sonthside
hospital where the injuries are regarded as
serious if not dangerous.
Abont 1130 o'clock last night John Moore,
the stable boss at the Bepublic Iron Works on
South Twenty-fifth street, was kicked to death
by a mule in one of the stalls. Moore was a
married man. SO years of age, and lived in the
Twenty-seventh ward. His bodv was taken to
Semmelrock's undertaking rooms on Carson
street.
STATUS OP THE STRIKE.
The City Once More Properly Irradiated
Tbe General Committee Prepares a
Letter to the Company.
The present difficulty between the carbon
Setters, linemen and the light company is said
to be due to the fact that the latter discharged
union men and retained incompetent non
union workers. It is not likely, however, that
the strike will be a prolonged one, as the Gen
eral Committee on Organization of Labor have
already taken up the electricians' cause, and
.preparations are being made to take such a
stand as will, no doubt, effect the light com
pany.
. The chairman of this committee called on
'.Chief Blgelow, Controller Morrow and Presi
dent Ford, yesterday, with a view to ascertain
ing their opinion with regard to the action of
tbe light company, bu. these gentlemen
evaded expressing any decided views on the
subject.
Secretary R. D. McGucnigle said:
The strike Is settled so far as the company is
concerned. We are now paying off the strikers,
and when that is done we will have nothing more
to do with them. The Sonthside and Allegheny
lines will be In operation to-nibt, and Inside of
4 hours everything will be moving along as be
fore. Borne of onr new men are inexperienced,
out It only takes a few hours to learn the business.
The strikers cbonld have been satisfied with win
ning one strike, and they arenownndingout they
aid wrong by striking a second time.
A committee of the General Committee of
Labor Organizations was in session until alate
hour last night, and, after due discussion, pre
pared the following letter, which will be for
warded to-day:
PrrrsBtrBG, December 17, 1869.
Allegheny County Light Company:
OiNTLEsaar The undersigned committee ap
pointed to inquire into and effect a settlement be
tween the Allegheny County Llgh; Company ana
your employes now on a strike, do most respect
Jnlly request you to fix a date, honr and place at
which we may meet the representatives of the
company and effect a settlement of the present
dispute.
John E-O'Shea, Painters and Decorators, Presi
dent: Frank Carrier, Secretory: C, P. Du Ross.
Tin and Sheet Workers; H. F. Dempsey. Team
sters: John Ehrtnger, Carpenters and Joiners:
Charles ritzwlUUms. Electrical Union; James K.
MlUman, Electrical Union; John flea, L. A. 300.
Wlndow Glass Workers.
THE CARBOK SETTER BAN.
A Singular Accident on Penn Avenne Caused
by an Arc Light.
' An iron arm which supports an electric light
at the comer of Penn -avenue and Barker's
alley waa torn from the telegraph pole, to
which it was attached, yesterday afternoon, by
a Citizen's cable car.
A carbon setter was In the act of lowering
tbe lamp to repair it and did not notice tbe a
Broach of the car until it struck tbe lamp. In
'falling the arm struck a carriage in which
were three ladies. They escaped injury.
The special officer on duty in front of Home's
store attempted to arrest the carbon setter
but he escaped by running up the alley.
SHE PEOMISED TO GEMOTE.
Mri. Worker Receives Notice From Mayor
Pennon and Indulges In Pledges.
Mrs. Annie Wacker, of 61 Gray's alley, in the
Fourth ward of Allegheny, who was arrested
last Saturday by Detective Murphy, on a
charge of keeping a disorderly house, had a
bearing before Mayor Pearson last evening.
Tbe charge was made against her by a neigh
bor, who claimed to have been annoyed. Mrs.
Wacker pleaded that she had two small chil
dren, one of them blind. On her promise to
move from the house within 48 hours, the com
plainant paid the costs. Mayor Pearson told
Mrs. Wacker that she would be watched in her
new home, if it were In Allegheny, and that he
would expect her to behave.
HIS WIFE NEGLECTED.
A Fort Wayne Workman Arrested by the
. Antl-Crneliy Society.
Victor Elages, a workman in the Fort Warn e
.shops, living at No. 70 Adams street, Alle
gheny, was arrested yesterday morning by Con
stable Packer, of Alderman Porter's office, on a
,'charge of neglecting his wife. The charge was
'made by Superintendent Dean, of the Antl
jCxuelty Bocietv. The wife andher baby are at
the house of Mrs. Duffy, No. 1902 Penn avenne.
There will be a hearing to-morrow.
Abont 535,000 Paid Ont.
About COO checKS bare been paid ont at the
. Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank by Assignee
" Berg. The checks represent about 155.000. The
depositors are happy to receive the Christmas
present of 2RJ$ per cent.
Desirable Office For Rent
piOn second floor Penn Building. Bent low.
Ruqaire at Mi treaa .Building. . -trs
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A POLITICAL P0W-W0W.
Chairman Andrews Met Same Republican
Bright Lights Here Yesterday Dela
mater's Interests Championed.
A very interesting political pow-wow took
place at tbe Seventh Avenue Hotel, tbe politi
cal caravansery of Pittsburg, between the
hours of 2 and 4:15 yesterday afternoon. At the
first mentioned hour Chairman W.H.Andrews,
of the State Republican Committee, came into
the hotel by tbjs side entrance and repaired to a
room, without appending his fist to the regis
ter. Mr. James 8. McKean took lunch with Chair
man Andrews, and the decks were cleared for
action by 220 o'clock. After that hour sundry
politicians strayed in with a jost-passlng-by-and-dropped-in-to-see-yousortof
an air. which,
however, was an utter failure In disguising the
real object of tbe formal meeting.
Hon. S. D.Warmcastle joined tbe party early,
and welcomed very heartily the following
named gentlemen, who were in the corridors,
and who meandered up to the second floor
with great unanimity of rjurnose: Dr. J. B. Fin-
lay, of Washington, Pa; J. Frank Beed, of
Connellsvllle; J. B. Donaldson, of Canonsbnrg;
John M. Boyce, of Bridgevilie; ex-Congressman
Harry Hall, of Mercer; James Blllingsley, of
Uniontown. and a gentleman from Armstrong
county, who was shy of making himself known.
A brief talk was had with all together, and
Chairman Andrews then repaired to an ad
jacent room and indulged in a private confaD
with the countv bustlers, while Messrs. Warm?
castle and McKean did tbe honors in tbe main
apartment. Finally, all were instructed and
departed, and chairman Andrews paid his bill
and got as far as tbe entrance when waylaid by
an Inquisitive newspaper man.
"On. just say Pm passing through," said the
urbane arbiter of Gubernatorial fates. "I am
on my way to Philadelphia, and will eat my
Christmas dinner there."
It is, however, tbe impression, caused by the
transactions of yesterday, that, should Chair
man Andrews carry out the same negotiations
m all parts of the State as were consummated
in this city. State Senator George Wallace
Delamater will find the State Republican
machinery in his stocking on Christmas
morning. ,
HE WON'T BDILD.
Mr.
Relghard Not Treating to the Tender
Mercies of Rnllroads.
Mr. E. F. HouBton, Secretary of the Globe
Refining Company, states that the brain that
conceived the idea of D. P. Relghard building
an oil refinery in the new Chartlers Valley
field must be a crazed one.. Mr. Houston says
an independent refinery could not live where it
.bad not the advantage of competing railway
lines, and that it could not have that in tbe
Cbartiers field. Conld Us owners play the Bal
timore and Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad
Companies against each other it might work,
but be says tbe Pittsburg and Lake Erie Bail
way and the Pennsylvania Railroad are not in
competition, and the former is in a great meas
ure controlled by the latter.
Speaking of the bitterness between tbe 15.
and O. and Pennsylvania Railway Companies;
Mr. Honstin told of a car of broken brick be
ing loaded on the former at Hazelwood, and
transferred to the Pennsylvania Railway at
Braddock to be brought to some portion of the
city. The brick were sold for 26, and the
freight demanded by the Pennsylvania Rail
way was $29, whereas says Mr. Honstin, about
$7 would have been nearer the thing. The con
signee demanded that tbe shipper pay the dif
ference, and the matter cave rise to considera-
me contention ociore an agreement
reached.
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CROWDED STKUETS.
The Police en the Lookout for Pickpockets
sind Shoplifter.
The streets show the usual holiday aspect,
crowded to a great degree, and the observer,
with an interest in census figures who would
stand on the principal streets, could jndge
from the congestion of population what the
number of residents and visitors are propor
tionately. The stores, of coarse, are crowded
with holiday goods, the purchasers of Christ
mas gifts, and tbe disciples of Mercury, who
was very appropriately placed in the mythology
as the god of medicine and of thieves.
The Police Bureau, under the instructions of
Chief Brown, has taken every precaution
against letting tbe citizens be robbed in any
way except tbe legitimate one of raised prices
for goods at this season of the year. Mrs.
Fair, of 41 Palo Alto street, Allegheny,
snatched a pocketbook from Miss Minnie E.
Dobbs, of Townseud street. Pittsburg, near tbe
corner of Smithfield street yesterday after
noon, and was arrested within five minutes
afterward. Two others were arrested the day
before, and the officers in .plain clothes, being,
like McGintv. dressed in their best, are doing
good work among the light-fiogered gentry.
HE TOOK HEE HOME.
Mr.
Stewart Receives Advice From Mayor
Pearson Upon Home Affairs.
About a year ago Mrs. James Stewart, the
wife of an Allegheny mill man living in Man
chester, went on a visit to Scotland, taking
with her a 2-year-old child. When she came
borne abont three months ago she had two
children, one of whom her husband had never
seen.
He refused to receive her into his house.
Yesterday afternoon she caused her husband's
arrest on a charce of desertion, and be was last
evening arraigned before Mayor Pearson.
After receiving a fatherly chiding from tbe
Mayor, Mr. Stewart promised to take his wife
home, and he was released on tbe payment of
the costs.
GOOD PRICES PAID.
Long & Co.'s Sale Yields Boodle for Broken
Depositors.
Long & Co.'s Sheriff sale was continued yes
terday at Chartlers. and was conducted by
Deputy Sheriff John Doyle. Brown & McClure,
of Boston, bought 550 tons of merchant iron at
SI 86 per hundred weight, Scott & McLean
bought 25 tons of iron, J. R. Maloney, 50 tons of
car books; Scott fc McLean, 18 tons of Flower
plates. The prices paid for everything were
considered very good.
The sale was adjourned until next Tuesday.
It is thought everything covered by the Law
rence Bank judgment has been sold.
CATTLE TRAINS DELATED.
Agent O'Brien Complnins of the Evil to Su
perintendent Starr.
The Humane Society met yesterday. Some
time ago Agent O'Brien notified Superinten
dent A B. Starr, of the Ft. Wayne road, that
cattle were delayed in transit from five or six
hours at the Bast Liberty yards. Mr. Starr re
plied, by letter, that he didn't believe it could
be so, bnt if It was he would be glad to correct
the evil.
Yesterday Agent O'Brien made a second in
vestigation and ho claims that he has facts to
prove his accusations.
A PAPER ON HISTORY.
Father Sheedy Before the Fntherjrfnuhew
Aisoclntion.
Tbe members of the Father Matthew Associ
ation met last night in tbe hall of the new paro
chial school connected with the Church of St.
Mary of Mercy. Papers were read bv Rev.
Father Sheedv. Dr. McMullin, of Allegheny,
and Josepb Weldin, of this city. Father
Sheedy's paper was on "History."
Monongahela House Losers.
The final report of the appraisers on the
losses at the Monongahela House will probably
be made to-day. Mr. Sbenk, the architect, who
is one of the appraisers, is expected to arrive
home from Erie to-day. Messrs. Anderson and
Woog, tho lessees, are anxious to have a de
cision soon as to what win oe done with the
house. The total losses, it is said, will be fixed
at about $45,000.
His Letters In ik Stone Fence.
Dr. Davis, of Allegheny, has beard something
about the $400. which a messenger from his
father claimed to hare lost on Spring HilL
Allegheny, last week. Yesterday he received
a letter from a rabbit hunter, who said that be
bad found two opened letters addressed to Dr
Davis In a stone fence. Detective Glenn is in
vestigating the case.
Dandelions In Bloom.
W. A Magee came downtown yesterday with
a bonqnet of dandelions which he had plucked
from his lawn. The flower was slightly dwarfed,
but complete. This phenomenon indicates
what warm weather will produce in winter.
A Pemlcky Collision. '
Two freight trains on the Pittsburg. McKees
port and Youghioghen'y Railroad collided at
Duncan station yesterday morning. Twenty
five freight cars were piled up, six rolling into
the river.
CnMom Honse Statistic!
Show 2,454,504 cases of champagne were im
ported daring the last decade, of which orer
one-fourth was "G. H. Mnium's Extra
Dry." There importation during that period I
was over 200,060 eases more than any other I
brand iadictiBjc its peMkrky.i,, I
A'BI&PENNSrDEAL.
How the Railroad Proposes to Make
a Property Exchange
WITfl WILIS AYE. A. M. E. CHURCH
Cherry
and Virgin Alley Beat
Wanted Terr Bad.
Estate
A DEPOT TO CHECK TRAFFIC LOSSES
For some weeks past tbe Pennsylvania
.Railroad Company, through its agents, has
been conducting negotiations with Messrs.
Brady, James J. Johnson and Emanuel
Jackson, the Sonthside. undertaker, a commit
tee appointed by tbe Board of Trustees of the
Wylie Avenue A. M. E. Church, looking to the
acquisition of certain property on Cherry and
Virgin alleys immediately in tbe rear of the
Cathedral.
On Monday night, notwithstanding the ter
rific downpour of rain, tbe Wylie Avenne A.
M. E. Church held within Its walls almost every
male member of tbe congregation. The com
mittee annointed bv the board of trustees read
its report, which was substantially as follows:
A TANGIBLE OFFEB.
Tbe church is offered by certain real estate
agents, acting for the Pennsylvania Railroad,
14 houses, known aB the Mabood property, on
Center avenue, near Erin street, and a bonus
of $5,000 for the 12 houses situated on Cherry
and Virgin alleys, now owned by the church.
This property was given to the Wylie Avenue
Church by the late Charles Avery, founder of
the Avery College, Allegheny, to be held in
trnst for the colored Methodist churches of
this city. The ren til accruing from tbe houses,
after all expenses are defrayed, is divided be
tween the five churches of this denomination.
A HEATED DISCUSSION.
The report of tbe committee was vigorously
discussed by tbe members of the congregation
until nearly 12 o'clock and tbe committee was
formally instructed to hold tbe matter open, as
the board was not quite satisfied with the offer
made. Before adjournment a resolution was
offered that the entire matter be kept from the
papers.
Bev. Bently, pastor of the church, when ques
tioned by a Dispatch representative, said that
the subject was one that only concerned the
church people and he refused to discuss the
matter. Other prominent members of the
church were interviewed, but bearing in mind
their resolution, refused to speak concerning
tbe matter.
It was learned from one of the members that
the property offered by the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company does not belong to them, but
that they hold an option on it.
WHO OWN THE PBOPEBTT.
Franenhelm A Vilsack, the brewers, own the
the property, bnt they recently placed it in the
hands of a real estate agent, by whom the
option was given to the railroad.
It is well known that the Pennsy has been
making strenuous efforts to secure a foothold
on the square bounded by Smithfield, Fifth
avenne and Cherry alley, for the nurnose of
erecting a depot. The local traffic has de-'
creased largely since the advent of the cable
roads. Upon good authority it is stated that
tbe receipts of the East Liberty station have
fallen off to the extent of $3,000 per month.
U0IKG BI CAML.
Tho First Trip Over tbe Ohio River and
Erie Waterway.
The Canal Commission, appointed by Gov
ernor Beaver to report on the feasibility of a
ship channel from the Ohio river to Lake Erie,
will begin its preliminary tour over the route
to-day.
The object of 'the preliminary tour is to de
termine what surveys shall be made. A great
deal of expert information in that line is
already in the bands of the commission. The
gentleman will also investigate tbe manufac
turing and shipping industries, of the towns
along tbe proposed route, Rochester, Beaver
Falls. New Brighton. Wampum. New Castle.
Sharon and Sbarpsville. Meadville, which is
upon French creek, a feeder for the summit
level reservoir, but 25 miles from the contem
plated canal line, will probably be visited, as
well as Lake Conneant. the top reservoir. The
commission will not-go up tbe Allegheny Val
ley at this time. The engineers on the commis
sion do not believe that it is necessary to draw
water from the Allegheny, Colonel Roberts
says In regard to tbe available water for the
canal: "There are oceans of it."
The members of the commission desire to be
at home on Christmas. The trip will, there
fore, be a brief one, and rather burned. It
may be decided to make a second and more
careful tour. The commission's traveling
means will be looked after by a committee of
Erie citizens, who have arranged for carriages
at various places. Much of the trip will be
made by rail, tbe Erie and Pittsburg railroad
running close along the lino of tbe old Bearer
canal.
It is expected that Governor Beaver will
join the commission to-morrow, and continue
with them during tbe remainder of the trip.
AFTER A SITE AND MATRON.
The Managers of the Bethesda Home Can't
Agree on n Location.
The managers of the Bethesda Home have
not yet agreed on a site. Messrs. McCrory,
Locke and Brickell, at the meeting in the Ham
ilton building yesterday, favored Miss Besen
dorfs home, bnt some of the ladles objected.
Tbe.coramittee had examined the old Ursuline
Academy and the Alexander Miller property
on Center avenue, but no conclusion was
reached.
A strong effort will be made to get Mrs. Mair
to act as matron, but the lady prefers to do
W. C. T. TJ. work.
Grand Army Memorial.
Post No. 128, 0. A. R., will bold memorial
services at 3 o'clock next Sunday at the Arch
Street M. E. Church, Allegheny. The services
are in memoriam of tbe members of the post
who have died during the past year. Depart
ment Commander Stewart will be present and
deliver the memorial address.
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His Last Drink Token.
An old man of 10 years, whose name is un
known, died at the Allegheny General Hos
pital yesterday afternoon from an attack of
manla-a-potu. On Monday he was found in i
German boarding house in the rear of William
Flaccus & Son's tannery, on Spring Garden
avenue.
For One Day Only.
Just to make it lively for the stylish
dressers of Pittsburg we wiirsell to-day 150
imported blue kersey box overcoats with
patch velvet collars and plain cloth collars,
stitched fancy cassimere linings with silk
sleeve lining, the most stylish garment
made, for the low price of $13, You cannot
get one made as good as that for less than
f40. Our price, and remember for to-day
only, is $13.
Store open this evening till 9 o'clock.
P. C. C. C, cor. Grant and Diamond sts,,
opp. the new Court Honse.
Rain! Rain!!. Rain III
Umbrellas Something not only orna
mental, bnt certainly useful at this time for
ladies and gentlemen, misses or boys you
can find them from the common, gingham to.
the finest silk. You can find them in fancy
sticks and fine handles at the lowest prices
at The People's Store.
Campbell & Dick.
Silver Mounted Leather Goods.
Folios, writing tablets, letter and card
cases, pocketbooks, purses, cigar and cigar
ette cases, visiting lists and address books.
"No house in the city shows the assortment
we do and so fully guarantees quality,
workmanship, etc. ,
Jos. Eichbatjm & Co., 48 Fifth, are.
Ale and porter are the correct drinks for
December, January and Febrnary. Frauen
heim & Yilsack's brews are the favorites
with connoisseurs.
The Mokevllle Sables.
An attractive water-color print of a group
of "Little Mokes" enjoying themselves at a
picnic; a very nice present for the nursery
and its inmates.
JOS. ErCHBATJM & CO.,
48 Fifth avenue.
Silks. Silks.
Great bargains in silks; -. , j. ... f
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ENGINEERS DISCUSS BUILDING.
An Able Paper by Captain Hew What
Caused the Wilier Building to Fall
Nominations for Officer,
At the meeting of the Western Pennsylvania
Engineers' Society last eveplng the committee
on the nomination of officers for the coming
year, composed of William Thaw. Jr., F. C.
Phillips and H. D. Hibbsrd, reported the fol.
lowing nominations: President, TV. L, Scaife;
VIceYresident, Phlneas Barnes; Secretary, 8,
M. Wlckersham: Treasurer, A. E. Frost; Direc
tors. R. N. Clark and W. G- Wilkins.
Mr. J. H. Harlow said mat he wonld like to
see the society push the work it had maugn,
rated, of procuring better roads throughout
the State. The matter, he said, should be agi
tated now while the roads are bad, and not
watt for the summer time. He suggested that
the committee in charge of the matter take
active measures, subsidize the newspapers in
the Western part of the State to agitate It, as
all tbe engineering journals now are doing,
have the Governor enlisted in the cause, and a
committee to present the bill before tbe Legis
latnre when it convenes.
The committee in charge of the affair was
authorized to send representatives, to Harris
burg to push tbe matter.
The meeting concluded with a paper by Cap
tain A. E. Hunt on'"Stone Used for Structural
Purposes." Granite and brick, it was stated,
are the best material to be used in this coun
try on account of their lasting qualities and re
sistance to the action of the moist,
acid atmosphere of this part of the
country. Limestone and marble crumble
and decay rapidly from the action of
the atmosphere here. It was stated that the
Willey building disaster was an example of the
absolute necessity of allowing the mortar to
become dried out before putting any great
weight on a wall, the mortar joints being by
far the weakest point in masonry. This some
times requires two or three weeks in whiter or
wet weather.
BUTCHER'S RUN SEWER.
Allegheny Conncllmen Dlsenaa b Plan to Re.
Ileve Cellars.
A special meeting of tbe Allegheny Commit
tee on Street! and Sewers was held last night
to consider the plans of City Engineer Ehlers
for tbe building of a sewer or a surface water
course fo relieve the Bntdher's rnn district.
Several residents and property holders of tbe
neighborhood we're present for the purpose of
learning the intention of the committee. Mr.
Ehlers bad a number of excellent plans and
maps of the district, showing tbe present loca
tion of tbe land and the line of tbe proposed
new water course.
They were explained and discussed in detail.
The entire length of the course would be from
O'Hara street to the river, a distance of more
than 3,000 feet.- Its cost would be about $50 per
foot. Tbe cost of a sewer would be about the
same. The residents of the district spoke In
favor of tbe proposed improvement. They
cited the numerous times their property had
been damaged by heavy rams, when the water
lay in and about theiriesldences, Because there
was not sewerage to carry it off. They were
averse, however, to paying any assessment for
the improvement, alleging that tbey had been
at enough expense "already in repairing the
damage caused by tbe floods. ,
The committee decided to refer the question
to the City Solicitor as to the proper mode of
procedure.
THEI WANT LIGHT.
Chatham Street People Kicking About the
Location of a Lamp.
The residents of Chatham street desire that
the attention of Chief Bigelow be called to the
Egyptian darkness of Chatham street. Since
the strike of carbon setters, the street is
shrouded in a gloom Impossible to pierce with
tbe eye. They want the lamp at the foot of the
street placed so that it will light the thorough
fare. At present the lamp hangs from a pole
set about 50 feet east of the earner of Chatham
street. It is so far around the corner that it
sheds no light on the side street. Tbe people
want it moved a little westward, and placed
opposite the end of the street.
A 3REAT BARGAIN.
Fine Upright Piano.
A magnificent 7-octave upright piano
with very latest improvements, swinging
desk, excellent rich tone, elegantly carved
case, with full iron frame. Will be sold
fully, warranted for $225, including cover
and stool. A great bargain at the music
store of J. H. Hoffmann & Co., 537 Smith
field street.
Fine square grand piano at $150.
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JAPANESE WARE BAZAAR.
Open for ibe Holidays Only.
Yon 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 9f.il until Christmas.
Wii. Haslage & Son,
Select Family Grocers,
18 Diamond Square, Pittsburg.
RAIN! RAIN!! RAIN IIS
Boya Gnm Coata $1 40,
At the People's Store.
We have just opened a large line of all
sizes new gnm coats for boys and young
men. Price onlv $1 40.
You can also find here a good assortment
of boys' clothing and a fine line of boys'
overcoats. Campbell & Dick.
Holiday Excursion Tickets on the Penniyl
vnnln Railroad.
Pursuant to the usual policy of aiding its
patrons in the interchange of social visits
during the holidays, the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company will, this season, place on
sale at all its ticket offices exenrsion tickets
to be sold between the various stations on
the system at the rate of two cents per mile
in each direction.
The holiday excursion tickets will be sold
from December 21, 1889, to January 1,1890,
inclusive, valid for return until January 4,
1890, inclusive.
This arrangement, however, does not ap
ply to the sale of excursion tickets between
New York and Philadelphia, bnt does ap
ply between Baltimore and Washington, in
either direction.
For One Day Only.
Just to make it lively for the stylish
dressers of Pittsburg we will sell to-day 150
imported blue kersey box overcoats with
patch velvet collars "and plain cloth collars,
stitched fancy cassimere linings with silk
sleeve lining, the most stylish garment
made, for the low price of $13. You cannot
get one made as good as that for less than
$40. Our price, and remember for to-day
only, is $13.
Store open this evening till 9 o'clock.
P. C. C. C, cor. Grant and Diamond sts.,
opp. the new Court House.
A Beautiful Writing Desk
Is to be seen in our store. A very choice
piece of the finest cabinetwork in solid ma
hogany, finely carved and fitted with the
best fittings. Well worth the attention of
one who wishes to have a unique present.
Jos. ElCnBATTM & Co.,
. , 48 Fifth avenue.
A World of Pleasure and Profit
OpenB to the happy possessor of an amateur
photoeraphic apparatus. The cost of an
outfit" is small. It will delight your boys
and girls for Xmas. W. S. Bell & Co.,
MWir 431 Wood St., Pittsburg.
No table
ble can be .considered thoroughly
wifbout the presence of Klein's
comnlete
"Silver Age." unce inea you'll use no
other. Imported and domestic wines and
liquors from Max Klein's stand unrivaled.
Bend for catalogue. mto
Gent's Ties,. Gent's Gloves.
Ladies ties, ladies' gloves, umbrellas,
umbrellas lor holiday presents.
Enable & Shusteb, 35 Fifth are.
irwstt , .
Farniturr.
Our large five-story warehouse turned into
retail rooms. Uothing like it in.he city
Come and see the furniture displayed
therein. M. Sktbebx & Co.j Ajlegheny.
Shawls and jerseys for liollday pres.
ents. Enable & Sottsteb,
iiwsu Fifth ave.
Closlsg for the Hell days.
For the holidays the National Tube Works
at McKeesport will close down from next Tues
day until the foHowlBgMoy. TfceDttaa
Bttl Weeks ,wH tteffttst; daft,
Si
THAT OIL: SURPLUS.
Not Mnch Need lo Fear Its Disap
pearance This or Next Year.
MUCH SMALL- WELL'DE VEL0PMENT.
Combination Operating Hates Two and
Five-Barrel Wells Pay.
NATURAL GAS MAI PETER BUT NOT OIL
In this skeptical age, credulous though it
be in some respects, it is not surprising that
there are some people who begin to have
doubts of the stability of tbe foundation
for the bullish statistics given to show why
petroleum ought to be worth. $2 a barrel.
The public shows its skepticism by keeping out
of the market, and a dollar and a few cents'
price seems to be a potent stimulus to produc
tion. Most people wbo have given tbe subject any
considerable attention will agree with Mr. T.H.
Adams that never before In the history of the
business was there so much field work as at the
present time. It is true there may be as mnch
money expended boring as will be gotten out of
tne ground, Dut that fact is not deterrent, and
some of these days no one need be astonished
either at finding at the end of 'another year the
surplus very little reduced or tbe opening of
some vast reservoir like that of Thorn creek,
or another field as productive as the Bradford.
The wildcatter Is at work everywhere where
there is the faintest scent of oU, and someone
is almost certain to strike it rich some of these
days. Then, too, it seems not only almost cer
tain that chemists will yet succeed in refining
Lima oil so as not only to make it more profit
able, but it ii believed that it is largely nsed
now as a mixture.
But the surplus will likely be largely main
tained whether a new field be struck or not.
More than one five-barrel well pumped with an
engine operating, is profitable at tl a barrel,
and old wells are being cleaned ont daUy and
revived, some of tbem after 20 years' abandon
ment, and these small wells go tar toward fur
nishing the aggregate run;
IN THE OLD OIL COUNTET.
The territory considered exhausted in tha
upper oil country is beginning to show general
signs of life. In the vicinity of Oil City and
Franklin, wells are being bored as a matter of
straight business, devoid of speculation. They
are small but lasting, and whereas they once
cost S3 to 54 a foot for boring, they are now
drilled at 43 cents a foot, all depths within 700
feet. Counting the cost of a derrick and en
gine honse at 8400, a well TOO feet deep can be
gotten at a cost of S715. A five-barrel well is
regarded as a certainty, and it may be a GO-bar-rel
one. Even a five-barrel well will pay to
operate at this cost, and where several can be
pumped with one engine the return is corre
spondingly greater. In that section one 80-horse-power
engine is reported pumping 60
wells. Tbey are connected with rods which
are connected with elbows and operated in
dirers other Ingenious ways. How much more
development wonld likely ensue were oil to sell
at S2 a barrel can only be conjecture, but some
people think all the old Oil Creek, Pitbole
creek, Dennis' run, Tionesta, Clarion county,
Bradford, and in fact all the old fields will soon
be worked tor all they are worth, if present
price u maintained
OXHEB DEVELOPMENTS.
In every direction the drill is being pushed,
the local field at present making the most
noise. It is said that Washington wells are
likely to be drilled deeper and another sand
exhansted. On Montour run there is consider
able activity, and another strike or two will fill
that section with derricks. Tbe Nier farm,
near Bobb station, has been leased, and the
owner will allow but one well to be drilled at
present, though he gets one-fourth royalty
should the output be large; One-eighth if
small.
The finest piece of nearly primitive forest
scenery in tbe country, that in tbe neighbor
hood of the Forest Grcve Presbyterian Church,
is being spoiled at present. The parsonage
ground will be drilled, and a possible sustenta-
uon zona secured. The section looks already
so scarred and blasted that one might imagine
Jove had been rolling ton-pins through it, or
throwing thunder-bolts around promiscuously.
Croquet playing, which takes the place of bil
liards among the Presbyterian brethren, would
not in a million years create tbe havoc that a few
Sd drillers have done in a few days. In a short
me nothing will beleft the stndentof nature In
that section except the study of geology. Tbe
w4d brooks that tumble in a Series of cascades
a depth of 400 feet in tbe course of two miles
allow a study of tbe 'earth'a' epedermls, away
below the post-pleistocene.
There are some people who deplore the loss
of our forests, bnt the majority of tbem will
sacrifice tbem for filthy lucre, and on the sonth
side of the Ohio there ii but little of that aver
sion manifested so strongly in Sewickley, to tbe
encroachments of tho greasy drillers. One man
who owns a splendid place in Crafton, says
they may bore in his terrace if they guarantee
him a flower and be will move and take a fresh
start, and he Jsu'fa very young man either.
DEATHS OP A WK.
The Record of the Corresponding Week
Last Year Beaten by 30.
The number of deaths in the city during the
past week, according to the Bureau of Health's
report; exceeded that of the corresponding
week last year by 30 cases, the figures being 94
and 64, respectively.
Diseases of the respiratory system continue
to lead in the number of victims. The distribu
tion of the causes is numbered as follows:
Pneumonia, 14; typhoid fever, 9; croup, 7; con
sumption, G: congestion of lungs. 4; bronchitis,
2; diphtheria, 7; scarlet fever, 2. Forty-three
deaths were those of children less than 6 years
of age. The East End bad 41 deaths, the South
side had 23 and the old city 17.
HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS.
Low Eato Tickets Tla the Pennsylvania
Lines.
Holiday excursion tickets, at low ronnd
trip rates, will be sold from all ticket offices
of the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsbnrg
on December 24, 25, 31,1889, and January 1,
1890, good going on date of sale and return
ing until January 3, 1890. "Wsa
For One Day Only.
Just to make it lively for the stylish
dressers' of Pittsburg we will sell to-day 160
imported blue kersey box overcoats with
patch velvet collars and plain cloth collars,
stitched fancy cassftnere linings with silk
sleeve lining, the most stylish garment
made, for the low price of 13. You cannot
get one made as good as that for less than
$40. Our price, and remember for to-day
only, is 513.
Store open this evening till 9 o'clock.
P. C. C. C, cor. Grant and Diamond sts.,
opp. the new Court Honse.
Bain! Katun Bain!!!
Gents' gossamers; gnm coats and mackin
toshes. Gents' heavy rubber coats,'5l 87
and (2 0. Gents' medium weight fine
goods, $2 75 and (3. Gents' mackintoshes,
50 50, ?8 75 and no to finest goods, $15.
These would make a handsome and useful
present for your gentleman friend. The
place to bny them is at the People's Store.
Campbell & Dick.
For Christmas Dinners.
With the rapid apprdach of Christmas
comes a yearning for' the good things of life.
In this connection it is proper to call atten
tion to Marvin's golden frnit cake, or
plum pudding, something that should hare
a place on every table. It is pure, sweet
and delicious. You can order it through
your grocer. D
Sliver Mounted Leather Goods.
Folios, writing tablets, letter and card
cases, pocketbooks, purses, cigar and cigar
ette cases, visiting lists and address books.
No house in the city shows the assortment
we do and so fully guarantees quality,
workmanship, etc.
Jos. Eichbatjm & Co., 48 Fifth are.
C4mb and Brash Sets la Silver,
Manicure sets, gentlemen's cases, gold pens
and pencils, pocketbooks, new and elegant
line of albums.
B, S. Davis & Co., Booksellers,
96 Filth ave.
Telephone 1788.
Fised. Brown's Ginger for the aged and
all predisposed to gout and rheumatic affec
tions is an efficacious remedy. Druggists.
Seat Lace Cellars,
Were $3, i and S, terbe sold at leaeh.
, ,,.; Xnal us, 38 Fifth aye. , ;
kx&;.-&iBWiiiaisaumiii
SODTHSIDE WATML
The Independent Vetera of tho Twenty
Ninth Ward on tbe Warpath Tbey Witt
Take Least Steps to Better tun Supply.
The Independent Voters Protective Associa
tion, of the Twenty-ninth ward, met last night
at Berkeley's Hall. Ex-Councilman F. C.
Belnnauer occupied the chair. Tbe regular
business was suspended to listen to addresses
by ex-Councilman F. W. McKee and Attorney
AW. Duff.
The speakers congratulated the citizens of
the Twenty-ninth ward for having the courage
to take a stand for their rights.
The subject of water supply was then taken
up and discussed. At the previous meeting the
question "Have we a sufficient supply of
waterf was considered and decided in tbe
negative. Last night tbe subject: "What steps
are necessary to give us a better supply r" was
settled. Mr. Beinhauer talked at length, say
ing that theMonongahela Water Company has
violated their agreement made some years ago,
in which tbey bound themselves to furnish "a
sufficient" supply of water to the people for
a certain consideration. The ordinance, known
as the Bruce ordinance, by which the contract
was made, provides that any breach of agree
ment shall work a dissolution of the same,
either by an ordinance in City Councils or a
resolution in the Board of Directors of tbe
water company.
The general sentiment of those present was
that if tbe Monongahela Water Company can
be proven guilty of committing a breach of
contract, the proper and necessary steps to be
taken is to bare the contract set aside.
GREEN BOTTLE MEN MEET
And Talk Abont Prices and Trusts They
Adjourn Till Jnuunry.
A meeting of tbe Western Green Bottle and
Vial Manufacturers' Association was held yes
terday in tbe Anderson Hotel. Among those
present were L B. Hankey, of Bowling Green:
D. W. Keeps, of New Albany; Oscar BIchey,
Ironton; W. Elliott Smith, Alton; L C. Ball,
Muncie, Ind.; Charles Boldt, Muncle, Ind.; L
W. Kiser. Columbus, O.; H. H. Clough, Elyria,
O.; C. B. Hoyng, Celina, O.: David Beed, Masil
Ion, O.. and S. J. Tappan, Findlay, O.
Mr. H.H. Clough said In connection with the
purport of the convention: "The meeting was
called for the purpose of talking over the con
dition of the trade and ruling prices, and refer
ence was made 'in an incidental way to the
formation of a trust for better controlling
prices. Trade just now is not very good, due,
mainly, to overproduction. A national con
vention of bottle manufacturers will be held in
Washington on the 17th of January to consider
all these matters. Nothing of any Importance
was done to-day.
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT.
Excursion Tickets to Washington, Pa.,
Wheeling, Bridgeport and Bellalre via
the Pennsylvania Lines.
Holiday excursion tickets will be sold by
the P., C. &' St. L. E.B. Co. everyday
from December 21 to January 1, from Pitts
burg, Birmingham, Point Bridge, or Tern
peranceville to Washington, Pa., at rate of
fL35; Wheeling, $2.65, and from Pittsbnrg
or Allegheny the Pennsylvania Company
will 'sell tickets to Bridgeport at rate of
(2 65 and Bellaire 2.90. Tickets will be
good returning until January 4," 1890.
18, 22, 28
HOLIDXY TABLE DELICACIES.
Largest Line Lowest Prices.
Look for our special card in next Sunday's
Dispatch. Better send for the Housekeep
er's Guide; it will post yon on everything in
our line; also contains valuable information
for all housekeepers. Store open till 9 p.m.
until Christmas.
Wm. Haslage & Son,
18 Diamond Square, Pittsbnrg.
Rain! Bain!! Rain!!!
Umbrellas What can be more suitable?
We have a magnificent assortment; any
price yon want. Handles sure to please;
strong, durable and certainly what evy
body wants in this rainy time. Buy them
at the People's Store. You will find them
at the entrance; special counters for um
brellas alone. Campbell 8s Dick.
For One Day Only.
Just to make it lively for the stylish I
imported blue kersey box overcoats, with,
patch velvet collars and plain cloth collars,
stitched fancy cassimere linings, with silk'
sleeve lining, the most stylish garment
made, for the low price of $13. You cannot
get one made as good as that for less than
540. Onr price, and remember for to-day
only, is 13. ..
Store open this evening till 9 o'clock.
P. C. C. C, cor. Grant and Diamond sts.,
opp. the new Court House.
This Week, This Week
For bargains in holiday goods.
Knable & Shusteb, 35 Fifth ave.
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Bibles, Prayer Books and Hymnals
Books in sets. Illustrated gift books.
B. S. Davis & Co., Booksellers,
96 Fifth ave.
Telephone 1788.
Smoking Jacket.
Choice holiday present. Very low prices.
Knable & Shusteb, 35 Fifth ave.
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Dandelion Time.
A very perfect print in new water color
style, of a group of children playing "Bing
Around a Bosy," upon a dandelion dotted
field. In various styles at Jos. Eichbanra
& Co.'s., 48 Fifth avenue.
Black Goods, Black Goods.
Great bargains in black goods.
Knable & Shusteb, 35 Fifth ave.
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Linen Table Sets.
Napkins, towels and tidies, table cloths,
table covers. Great bargains.
Knable & Shusteb, 35 Fifth ave.
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Amntenr Photographic Oniflts
Are inexpensive and give enduring pleas
ure. They are an unfailing source of amuse
ment, and are the most appreciated Xmas
gift. Sold by W. S. Bell & Co., 431 Wood
st, Pittsburg. mw
Muflb, Fori and Stoles.
Fur sets for children.
Knable & Shusteb, 35 Fifth ave.
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Sohraor Pianos,
Colby pianos, Jacob pianos. For sale at
reasonable prices by J. M. Hoffmann & Co.,
637 Smithfield street.
If you consult your health, you will use
only the purest liquors as found foreign
or domestic at Max Klein's. You will in
variably meet with prompt attention and'
get lull cash valne. uwr
If in doubt what to buy for a present.
then
t see the immense line of fancy goods, at I
rison's toy store, 123 Federal st, Alle-1
Harrison'
ehenv. mwb
Ale and porter are the correct drinks for'
December. January and February. Frauen
heim & Vilsack's brews, are the favorites
with connoisseurs.
Ladies be Wise. Attend the great bar
gain sale of ladies' jackets, newmarkets,
wrappers, girls' cloaks, dresses and infants'
wear. Busy Bee Hive, Sixth and. Liberty.
Z. Wainwbight & Co.'s ale and porter
are nnquestionably the most popular winter
drinks. Kept by the leading dealers, wsn
The finest ale and porter is that made bv
D. Lutz& Son, cor. Spring Garden ave. and
Chestnut st.,-Allegheny.
Doll hammocks given away with fl
purchase. BnsyBeeHIve.SixthandLiberty.
Great handkerchief sale cow going on
at Knable & Shnster's, 35 Filth are. mwsu
The fines ale and porter is tkt made by
D. Le 8m, eer; Sjgfcg Qantsn aTe. sd
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10 COLLECT FOR A HOSPITAL
SoBtbsMe BaehieM Men Hard at Work far
the Scheme.
The committee of manufacturers and busi
ness mea appointed to raise money for tbe
Sonthside Hospital began operations yesterday.
Mr. William Lewis, ;of the Lewis Foundry and
Machine Company, is chairman of the com
mittee. The various lines of trades have been as
signed to different committees. An opportun
ity will be gives to all employer and employe
to donate amounts ranging from 5 cents to S500.
The hospital has done good work since It has
been established, and it is tbe purpose to find
out if the efforts of tbe management will re
ceive the hearty indorsement they deserve, by
contributions liberal and numerous.
When tbe work of collecting funds has been
completed, the names of those wbo have sub
scribed will be printed and presented to tbe
next Legislature as a petition for State aid. It
will.be shown, that the hospital is an institution
of nearly two years standing, indorsed by the
people, and not as a prospectus.
JBEfil'S FiYE HDSDBED.
-
The Slory of a Careless aid Hasty East .End
Thief.
Captain Mercer, tl tbe East End, has been
busy for tbe past two days investigating a
peculiar robbery which occurred on Sunday
last. Jerry Beacom ls'tbe owner and proprietor
of tbe Grand Central Hotel on Frankstown
avenue. Some time on Sunday a thief gained
entrance to his rooms and stole $500, which was
in a small satchel. In the same satchel was
$350 in gold, tied ut in the corner of a handker
chief, as well as M10 in bills and 50 in gold in
a pocket book, all of which was left untouched.
Captain Mercer made a careful investigation of
tne robbery and bas reached the conclusion,
that it was perpetrated.by someone connected
with the hotel. No arrests have been made as
yet
.The TJ. P. Presbytery.
The Westmoreland Presbytery of the.TJ.P.
Church met yesterday at Braddock. 8Ixty
rrinisters and' delegates were present. Rev. J.
C. Kitler, of Irwin, was chosen moderator for
one year, and Bev. AL Young, of McKeesport,
secretary for two years.
Lady shoppers who come to New York find
the Bturtevant House, corner of Broadway and
Twenty-ninth st, very centrally located; 2,000
cars pass the honse dally, which is only one
block from the It road.
Advnntnjrea of Impersonal Administration.
We desire to call attention at this time to
the advantages and desirableness of an im
personal administration of any estate or
trust We wish to emphasize the fact that
this business requires time, experience and
close attention, and in no way can these
conditions be reached so well as 'by an im
personal administration by an institution
thoroughly equipped for the management
of such trusts and the general business of
which is free from all speculative features,
such as The Safe Deposit Company of Pitts
brfrg. In the case of a personal administra-.
tion it frequently occurs that the person
named finds it inconvenient to give the nec
essary time and care, and sometimes difficult
to furnish the bond required, and
there is the contingency that all prepara
tions may be frustrated by the disability or
death of the personal administrator. The
Safe Deposit Company of Pittsburg meets
all these requirements and is peculiarly
fitted to take care of this kind of bnsiness.hay
ing a large capital full paid, a perpetual char
ter and an experience of more than 20 years.
In addition, the management of the com
pany is conservative and free from all feat
ures that would in any way imperil trust
funds.
Kola! Rain!! Rain!!!
Umbrellas in gingham, gloria and silk.
Large assortment, lowest prices, at the Peo
ple's Store. Campbell & Dick.
Gbeat handkerchief
Shnster's, 35 Fifth ave.
sale
at Knable &
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Bamboo Easels.
A large assortment at prices never heard
of before. Well made and durable.
Jos. Eichbaum & Co.,
48 Fifth avenne.
Books! Books! Books! Books!
R&DAVI3 & Co., 96 Fifth ave.
Telephone 1788.
Fob the purest,. oldest, and most reliable
liquors during the holidays secure Max
Klein's catalogue, and whether it be brandy,
rum, gin, whisky, wine or cordials, you can
select the finest in the two cities. HT
Mufflers, Mufflers.
Onr prices will please yon.
Knable & Shusteb, 35 Fifth are.
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Ale and porter are the correct drinks for
December, January and February. Frauen
heim & Tilsack's, brews are the favorites
with connoisseurs.
Dress Goods Bararalns.
Dress patterns, dress patterns for holiday
presents. Knable Ss Shusteb,
mwsu 35 Fifth ave.
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Never fail to cure.
SODEN MINEBAL PASTILLES.
SODEN MINEBAL PASTILLES,
SODEN MINERAL PASTILLES.
the great European remedy against all
CATARRHAL AFFECTIONS
and
COUGHS AND HOARSENESS.
Sold by all Druggists.
Small boxes. 35c; large boxes, 60c.
OC3S-40-WS
EVIL AIR
From badTsewerage or uudralned
swamps deranges the liver and un
dermines the system, creates blood
diseases and eruptions, preceded by
headache, biliousness and constipa
tion,, which can most effectually be
cured by the use of the genuine
Dr.O.McLane's celebrated
Liver Pills.
Price, 25c Sold by an druggists, and pre
pared only t? Fleming Brothers, Pitts
burg, Pa. 3et the genuine; counterfeits
are made in St Louis.
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ELEGANCE
-IN-
CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
DIAMONDS. JEWELRY, WATCHES.
8ILVEBWABE, POTTERY,
. CUI GLASS NOVELTIES.
A stock of superior excellence and design.
E. P. BDBERTB 2 BDNS,
JEWELERS,
CORNER FIFTH AVE. AND MARKET ST.
de&ol-MWT
CIGAR CABINETS FOR CHRISTMAS
gifts, hermetically sealed, so as to preserve
the cigars frseb and moist from heat of natural
gas. For sale by JOHN A. RENSHAW
& CO., Fancy Grocers, cor. Liberty and Ninth
streets. . de4-ws
rtLEAB HAVANA CKAM-A. FRESH AS
j RIVAL lust in. The beet dear for 91 per
VoasWv jem AAsnokft Uhisf sssi tmMsttl1
WB&m nrrvVnaj WsslW 4slsrWsW elksiM Jrriri
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TE1MMED DOWlf THE B1M.
The Allegheny Garbage Fnrnaee Convpaay
Will Get lis Money.
A special meeting of the Allegheny Health
snb-Committee was held last night' to con
sider the bill of the company wbicb erected the
garbage furnace on Herrs Island. The matter
bas been laid over from time to time on account
of a bUl of extras amounting to S957 83 over the
contract price of $3,600.
The committee refused to pay it at several
meetings and after the sub-committee had con
sidered the matter they cut the extras down to
teOS 51 They met again last night and finally
recommended the bill amounting In all to
H8 08 to be paid. ik.3
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Chbiststab, 1889 Only Six Mobs DATS
to but.
JDS..HDRNE I
.TISJNJN AVJSNUJE 5TORES.&r -
Pittsbueo. Wednesday, December 18, 1899,
Only six days off. How nearly dona
bnytng are y ouT Half done, you are tha
exceptional person. Entirely done, then
the envy of ninety-nine-hnndredths of
tho people.
Would you miss the greatal crowdit
(Then come in the mornings.
For a good many years we've helped
yon in your preparations for Christmas.
We are still at it. Just as anxious as
ever to please a thousand times better
able to do so.
This season more and better goods.
Prices actually lower all round.
Come in the mornings.
In tbe stores, preparations for your
convenience and service complete. One
of tbe stores, in the delivery of goods,
we have a perfect organization. Goods
delivered to all parts of the cities very
hour.
If you lira out of the cities, communi
cate with our Mau Order Department.
People of longer experience and thor
ough knowledge of goods and fashions
will till your orders with as much caret
as yon would buy yourself. Make your
orders as plain as possible; give full
name and address. Tbe rest to us.
Thorough satisfaction guaranteed.
The sales in Black Silks have been
wonderful. Never, better prepared to ,
offer wonderful values.
Black Dress Good' of every descrip.
tion and grade, and the most reliable?
goods made.
Mourning Goods a specialty
Colored Dress Goods in endless varie
ty, beautiful patterns and richest color
ings.
Plnshes and Velvets for costumes,
trimming and fancy work.
Colored Washable Fabrics of all sorts,
suitable for Christmas dresses.
Most complete lines Plain and Fancy
Flannels.
Everything in Table Linens from tha
medium to finest qualities, in sets or by
tbe piece, suitable for Christmas giving;
Damask Cloth and 12 Napkins to match
in boxes. Prices for sets, 75 to the
princely figure of 180 00 a set. Royal
goods, too. .
Sideboard Covers in Linen.
Fine Huck Towels.
Fancy Linens, hem-stitched, plain and
Striped
linen Lawns and India Linens.
Complete lines of White Goods, this
and middle weights.
Anrons, Pillow Shams. Toilet and Bed '"
Sets in the Embroidery Department. .
uoauuim xtacnjngs in Daxeo saitawa
foreifts. ' '-- "
Ladies' Ties, Scarfs 4nd Bows. J
Lace and Lace Articles.
Ladies' Linen Collars and Cuffs, by
sets, In boxes or-by the piece. Fancy
sets in Vandyke Points.
Christmas gifts of Hosiery and Gl6ves
for ladles and children.
FURS. The cold days are sure to
come. Bnt bny your muffs, boas and
capes now at the extraordinary prices
the mild weather bas put on them. You
find a large collection of these In center
of the store, the annex to our great Fur
Department, second floor of cloak build
ing. PRICES REDUCED TO-DAY on all
our FINE WRAPS. You can buy these
now at wonderfully low prices.
The finest assortment of Seal Wraps
and Coats we have ever shown at the
most reasonable prices. Our Seal Gar
ments are RELIABLE as to wear and
perfection of shape and finish.
BEAUTIFUL line of SHAWLS of
every description, including light fan
cies for evening wear.
Always in stock a fun assortment of
all grades Lupin's Black Cashmere and
Thibet Shawls, square and long;
White Japanese Silk Shawls, S3 to $50.
Old Ladies' Shoulder Shawls.
SHOULDER CAPES, plain Seal, com
bination Seal and Persian, all Persian
and Astrakhan.
Elegant Reception and Carriage
Wraps a specialty.
Fine French Fans, small Solid Silver
Articles, Fancy Goods of all sorts.
CENTER OF THE STORK
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French, Kendrick I En.r
OPPOSITE CITY HALL.
At Exquisite
V.DQULTON-TRAY
for 15, well worth double.
We have put a few in the window
for yon to see. Only a limited quia.
titv. Others at si 0 and tZ. These
are sew geeds Just imported.
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