SW gp '10 COMMIT SUICIDE, V. B. Cliaffey Swallows a Quantity of laudanum .AND USES A BAZOR ALSO. Recent Financial Difficulties Preyed Upon His Mind. UNUSUALLY DESPERATE ATTEMPT. William B. Chaffey attempted to commit suicide at bis residence, on Linden arenas, Allegheny, yesteriay moraine; by first taking a dose of laudanum, and then by try in g to reach iis heart with a razor. Mr. Chaffey is a broker and telegraph operator, and is the silent member of the firm of Heideeer & Co., brokers at 141 Fed eral street, Allegheny. He has lost considerable money recently ia speculations, and this seemed to prey upon his mind. Testerday morning he rent down to his office about 9 o'clock, but before 10 o'clock returned home. He did not tell his wife why he returned, bat passed bpstairs to his bedroom and locked tbe door. Mrs. Chaffey. left home shortly afterward and did sot return until about.! o'clock in the afternoon. She found the door still locked: HEB SUSPICIONS ABOTJSED. Receiving no answer to her knocking she became frightened, and rushing to engine house No. 10, a few yards away, she asked for assistance to break in the door. Two of the firemen accompanied ,her, and on fram ing an entrance to the. room were horrified to find Chaffey lying across the bed ap parently dead, with an open razor clasped, in his hand, and an empty bottle which had contained an onnce and a half of laudanum on a table nearby. ? Dr. Kirker, of North Diamond, street, who happened to be passing, was'called in and Tainly tried to revive the patient Upon examination he found that Chaffey had cut a gash about three inches long across his breast immediately over his heart, be side swallowing the laudanum. The cut was only a flesh wound, and Dr. Kirker took instant measures to neutralize the effect cf the drug. After . working with the patient a couple of hours Dr. Kirker left and thejfamily physician, Dr. Munn, took charge ot the case. IS LIABLE TO DIE. At 11 o'clock last night he was still uncon scious, and Dr. Munn stated that the chances for his recovery were very slim. Chaffey is 31 years of ace and a native of Toronto, Ont, where his parents are very well biown. He is married and has three bright children. He has traveled all over the United States in his capacity as a tele ernnh onerator. and is known to operators in all the principal cities of ttie country, j xseiore coming 10 .sriusourg ne resiaea in Oil City and Bradford for several years. Dr. Kirker said last evening: "The young man evidently took the laudanum first and while the drug was commencing to operate he attempted to reach his heart with the razor, bnt before he could do ao the J laudanum stupefied mm. A POLITICAL SPEE1D. .Postmaster DIcKea-- to be Banqueted nt tbe DDQ.ae.qe To-KlEBt. The chef of the Hotel'Duquesne will com mence to work the chicken croquette and Rv pate de fair gras racket early-this morning 1 " fgr.ihere's going to be a pleasant little ban quet to-night at tbat hostelry, at which tbe guest of the evening will be tbe popular new Postmaster, Mr. James S. McKean. The gentlemen who have so valiant! championed Mr. McKean's candidacy will turn ont in full force and indulge in gastro nomies! exaltation over the successful ter mination of the campaign. Mr. Sam Moody, who insists that he is going to be assistant postmaster; Mr. Al G. Roenigk,President Paul of the Americas Club; H. D. W. English; "William 8. Brown, who is slated (or tbe Collectorship of the Port; United States Marshal Harrab, of BeaTer; Hon. S. D. Warmcastlc and Hon. Walter Lyon; the gentleman who is to be United States Pension Agent in Pitts burg (what's-hls-name everybody knows him), and several other well-known Repub lican friends of Senator Quay, will be present. It will be the first coming together of the local Federal appointees. Senator Matthew Stanley Qnay wjll leave Washington this morning, and if be has his usual good luck, he will ocenpv a seat at tbe banquet table. "Crumbs (or theT Faith ful," will be a topic of discussion, ' OPPOSE THE CHARGE. The "Fnrnlture Dealer Do Net Want Mov ing Dar Made Later. A meeting of the Furniture Exchange to consider the proposed change of moving day, was held last evening in the office of A. J. Logan & Co. W. B. McLean pre sided. Dealers in kindred lines, carpets, wall paper, etc., not members of the ex change, were present The question was discussed, and the sentiments of the meet ing were in decided opposition to the rhange. They were pnt into the shape of the following resolution: Resolved, That we, the Furniture Exchange and kindred branches assembled, do not belie ve that a change ot moving day to May 1 would result In good for the majority of onr com munity. Acarelnl consideration from a busi ness standpoint leads us to believe it will be a loss to the business interest of our county. We, therefore, earnestly protest against tbe change, knowing that the press of Pittsburg has only agitated tbe movement to gain the opinions of all interested. 1 . A EDITOR ABOUT CABKEGIE. He Is Said to nave Arrived In bltubnrg Lnit Night From New York. jut. Andrew Carnegie and' wife were ex pected at tne Union depot last night, bnt they were not among tbe passengers that alighted from the limited when it pulled in, in honr and a half behind time. It may be remembered that a short while since Mr. Carnegie wrote to Mr. John S. Lambie intimating his intention of being in Pittsburg near the approach of the Christ mas holidays, or as soon after as his engage ments with the Pan American Con gress would permit. The conduct ors and porters of the limited are becoming Tery reticent concerning theaoveincnts of their big natrons, but it was' hinted that Mr. Carnegie had taken ad vantage of the brief stoppage of the train at East Liberty to deseend. Thence, if is pre sumed, he was driven to tbe residence of Mr. H. 0. Frick at Homewood. ft A BIG SHUT-D0W& The Millrale Iron Works Suspend Opera tionsA New Purchaser Hinted At 500 Men Thrown Onr of Work. Work has been suspended .at the Millvale iron mill. For the past nine months the works has been in operation under the man- agement'of Mr. James Friend. There is a rum'or, however, that Mr. Friend has dis- --posed oMhe plant to the former owner, Mr. Greff. The real reason for (losing down the works cannot be ascertained. The suspension o work at the mill is 3-cansing great distress among the employes. - -'About COO men are thrown out ot emiuov- menL ana at a time wnen iney coma least afford to be idle. All over (he village there are .visible signs of distress. People gather at ine cornerroi tne street discussing tbe situation; and wondering when a resumption i mre win lace place., MAS..1 . MJl JEAHNETTB DISCUSSION. A Statement From Hen. WakerL Upon tbe Importation Why Campbell Wanted Secrecy. From the publication in Tke DISPATCH yesterday of the, conference held between Messrs. J. A. Chambers, Jasaes Campbell and others interested in the Jeannette im portation case and the Treasury officials at Washington, the feeling gained ground in labor circles yesterday that an effort was being made by those most concerned to quash the proceedings. ' District Attorney Walter Lyon when seen in this connection said: "So far as I am concerned the case is in the same condition as it stood last week; I have bad no instructions to stop proceedings. The action in the civil suit to enforce the penalty lor -violation of the contract labor law bears no relation to what steps the Treasury Department may see fit to take with regard to sending the men back, should the prosecution succeed in its case. The matter may end at the civil suit or it may not; that is a question tolely for the Treas ury. The conference at Washington yester day may have been for the purpose of in quiring into the evidence with a view to enabling the Department to make up its mind." Messrs. John Ehman and Homer Ii. Me Gaw were seen at the o nice of tbe Glott Bud get. Said the former in connection with the case: "It is a curious thing that Campbell should try to exclude reporters from the con ference when he offered- to afford every facility for a free and open investigation into the matter last May. The offer, how ever, was subsequently withdrawn, though the council had agreed to the investiga tion." Mr. McGaw said: "I was invited to be present at the meeting at Washington but, instead of going I sent on some evidence in the' case. I believe the conference was called to devise some means for killing the whole case." George L. Cake, Secretary of the Window Glass Workers' Association returned from Washington yesterday. Mr. Cake said that the reason Campbell wanted secrecy was because he had to submit certain lodge pro ceedings which showed that the laws of the Universal Federation of Labor did not conflict with tbe feder al or alien contract labor law. This was why he asked the reporters to withdraw. He did not know whether the case would be dropped. Secretary Windom had given no intimation. Mr. Cake said that Mr. Camp bell wonld rather be, convicted than give up the secrets of the order. OX THE HACK. High School Candidates Wrestling With tbe Examinations. Candidates for admission to the High School commenced their preliminary ex amination yesterday morning. There are 5B0 pupils on the anxious seat, and every school in the city with tbe exception of the Springfield School is represented. Writing, drawing and reading were the branches in whch the applicants were ex amined yesterday, ana geography will be tackled Monday. The remaining branches will be wrestled with at the final examina tion in June. Out of the 690 pupils it is surmised about 6 per cent will fall below the required average of 65 percent A CARBON 8TB1KER AEEEBTED. A Lineman Charged With Iotlmldattnc Alls eheny Llebt Company Employes. William H." Hurley, one of the striking linemen of the Allegheny Light Company, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Officer Duffy, at the corner of Grant street and Sixth avenue, for interfering with some of the men worklagifbatbe company. The charge against him was made dis orderly conduct, but this morning -an in formation charging him with another offense will be made. Last evening a committee of three members of the Electricians' Un on visited the Central station and secure! Hur ley's release by thedecosit of $30 for his ap pearance this morning. Hurley lives at No. 36 Pride street, Allegheny, is 28 years old and single. A HALL IN EHBBIQ. The Son of fet. 0 corse Indulge in Some Flentnnt Anticipations. The members or the several lodges of the Sons of St George in Pittsburg and neigh borhood have for some time been talking up tbe proposition to erect a hall for their meetings. There are eight lodges in this vicinity, one in Allegheny, two on Penn avenue, one down town, one on the South side, one in. Homestead, one in Braddock and one inMcKeesport Their united membership is 1,200, and their treasuries contain surpluses of no mean amount. The total membership of the order in the United States is -about 30,000. The hall scheme is at present only in the discussion stage. H00KHEAD SCHOOL EXCEPTION. The Pnptla Proems Shown to Indulgent Mammae and Papas. Yesterday was , observed as reception day at the .Moorhead school, Eleventh ward. The doors were thrown open at 2 o'clock, and lrom that time until 4 o'clock the parents of the pupils held fall sway. In all of the rooms the children had arranged for special exercises, and Samples of drawing and writing covered the walls. Tbe visitors were well pleased with the entertainment provided for their pleasure, and the principal. E. P. Johnston, and nis corps of teachers, received many compli mentary remarks. Several of the directors were present and inspected the work of the children with apparent satisfaction. Hipper Poit'a Fair. Colonel O. H. Rippey Post No. 41, G. A. R, opened its fair last night at the 'old car stables on Butler street, near Forty-first street. A large number were present. The fair will continue for threo weeks,, and is for the benefit of the post. WHAT PEOPLE ARE D01KG. Some Who Travel, borne Who Do Not, and Others Who Talk. Mr. James E. Brown, Jrv of South Hiland avenue, came homo yesterday for the" holidays from bis studies at New-Haven. Conn. He was accompanied by bis cousins, James and Jack Neale, of Kittanning, who repaired to their home on the 2 p. K. train. W. V. Taffner, ex-Oontracting Freight Agent of the Chicago, Burlington andQohicy road, yesterdav entered upon bis new duties as traveling freight agent of tbe Chicago, Santa Fe and California line. The Hon. Thomas J. Stewart, Secretary of Internal Affairs 'at Harrisburg and Com mander of tbe Department of Pennsylvania, G. A. K.. will pay an official visit to Post 162 to night In tbe post room in Allegheny, ProHeritage (not Herriott, as by mis take In another column), sang three selections at the Carry University. reception last evening aqd was enthusiastically recalled by his hear ers. , f William McDevitt, the well-known oil dealer of Third avenue, will leave for his home near Barre, Canada, this evening, to spend the liolldays. .Major tieo. ri. names, of tnomannfac-i turlng firm of Whitman t Barnes, of Canton, O., IsstavicgattheDaquesne. ? Quality Will Tell. Of 2,454,604 cases of champagne imported during tbe past ten years, comprising 26 brands, oreronHoUrth was"G.H.Mumm,'s Extra Dry." which during the same period was over 200,000 cases in excess of any other I oranu. tjr'CHRISTMAS IN OTHER LANDS is described J In tomor row's DISPATCH br SkidelakL .Zessinr, Wales, Xellyjiuid otlirsvf V 'J" SHE A FIGHT JOB PEACE. Will S. Jones' Canllidacy for Sonthside Postmasterslrip, the La quay follower likely to win Major McCallin and Other City Politicians Interceding. GEOWIH OP THE BOUTHSIDE OFFICE II is not unnatural that there should be a skirmish for the plums at tbe disposal ot James 8. McKean, the new postmaster. Yesterday petitions were circulated in all .parts of the Southside, by the friends of V... n -r .t . a ,-. a- ? T.I will a. oones, tne oruggui, luuursiuK uiu for Superintendent of the Southside station. Mr. Jones js one of the Quay brand of Be publicans and has been identified with Twenty-fifth ward politics for a number of years. A conference has already been held with i Mr. McKean, and while the latter did not personally give Mr. Jones much encourage ment, .he is credited with a statement to the applicant's friends that practically justifies the,belief that Mr. Jones will be appointed. When Mr. Jones talked to Mr. McKean the latter told him to present a petition signed by the most prominent business men on the Sonthside, and intimated that the petition need not be a very long one. OVEB TWO HUNDEED NAMES. The petitions sent 'out yesterday were signed by over 200 leading business men, manufacturers and politicians. Mr. Jones has the support of nearly all of Senator Quay's friends on the Southside and has been promised the indorsement of those on this side of the river. He seems to have se cured a lead on all other possible candi dates, as a diligent search by a Dispatch reporter failed to unearth any oppositionto his candidacy. There is considerable talk among the citizens of the Southside about the matter. It was rumored last night that Mr. McKean had told a friend of his, that there should be no change made in the Southside post office, unless it was satisfactory to Mayor McCallin. The latter was credited with the statement that the appointment of Mr. Jones was the only one that conld satisfy him. An effort was made to see Mr. McKean in regard to the abdve, but he could not be found. Mayor McCallin would not admit having made the statement credited to him, but said: "Mr. Jones is a very fine gentle man, and I believe his appointment wonld five general satisfaction on the Southside. Ir. McKean, however, will appoint the manof his choice, and I cannot say if he favors Mr. Jones or not." a widow now nr chaboe. The Southside branch is the most import ant station in connectionjvith the Pittsburg nostoffice. It was created about a year and a half ago. The estimated population of the Southside is 75,000. The postoffice is located in the heart of the most thickly set tled district. The East End branch was established before the Southside office was, but the latter has outgrown the East End station in the volume of business transacted. Postmaster Larkin stated last night that, while he could not make an official state ment without looking up the records, he thought the money order business last year amounted to about $50,000. The office is now in charge of Mrs. Kate Foerster, who was appointed in September, 18S8,by Postmaster Larkin. There are 12 car riers and a distributor employed and as many as five deliveries are made daily. The terri tory included in the Southside district is all of that portion lying east of the SmithfieTd street bridge. The station has all the facili ties of a first-class office, and being in such close proximity to the city office can be fur nishea with supplies od short notice. The lease on the building now occupied, located at 'No. 1506 Carson street, runs for nearly three years. Mrs. Foerster is spoken of very highly by Postmaster Larkin She seems to have con ducted tbe affairs of the office in a careful and satisfactory manner. About th? only objection likely to be raised against Mr. Jones' candidacy for the position is the fact that his appointment will remove a widow from the office. The matter is looked upon as a purely political transaction, however, by the friends of Mr. Jones. LIGHT-FINGERED GEHTET. They Are Said to be Infesting the City, bat Are Under Espionage. There is danger of pickpockets in the large crowds of men, women and children who congregate about the store windows and on street corners dnring the hplidaj season. m About two weeks ago Detective Coulson saw a young man named Edward Boyer, of Lima, O., in company with a fellow be lieved to be a thief in a disorderly house. The young man was asked his business. He said he was a railroader. Yesterday after noon, In a large crowd gathered at the cor ner of Smithfield and Fiftb avenue, Detec tive Coulson saw some men who, bethought, werelopktng out for pocketbooks. Asne approached one fellow said, "There's Coul son." The men immediately scattered, but the officer grabbed one of them, who proved to be his former acquaintance, Edward Boyer. At the Central station Mr. Boyer, who is only 18 years old, ia charged as a suspicions person. Detective Coulson fays he believes the men intended to "work" the crowds which climb udod tbe cable cars at tbe Postoffice every aiternoon. It is a great opportunity for pickpockets. M0SEI FOR IRONWORKERS. Secretary Martin Sny That Bar Iron Will Advance. Mr. William Martin. Secretary of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers, yesterday accepted the position as representative of labor on tbe State .Revenue Commission. Mr. Martin yesterday expressed the opin ion that the Western Iron Association at its next meeting wonld advance the price of bar iron to, the-wage limit, 2cents, and even exceed ii. Under the;scale, for'every'bne tenth advance inpriee over 2 cents, the price paid for puddling will advance 10 cents per ton up to seven-tenths, and all other departments advance as set forth in the list. "There isa ripple," said Mr. Martin, "on the Industrial sea." PITTSBURG LAMPS GOT JHEEE. Thev Displace tho Light of tbe Edison Com. I pany la Boston. The "rivalry between the Edison Electric Company of New York and the Wcsting hbusc Company of this city is bringing. Pittsburg to the front. The Eastern papers for the past few days have had sarcastic no tices of a flattering indorsement of the su periority ot the lamps nsed by the Pittsburg company. In the Boston postoffice the Edison com pany have Been supplying the lamps for a number of years. About a week ago tho lamps were dtfplaced by those of Pittsburg manufacture.nklthongh the latter cost more, than those made in New York. The Child Stolen. Four years ago Mr. and Mrs. Flelsoh of Osborne street, East End, adopted1 the in fant daughter of Lizzie Smay, who lives on-j Eippey street. The foster nareuts yesfti day reported to the police that the child hid been Stolen while they were away from home for a-few hours Thursday evening. J-aej mius mat tne imie one was lasen.oy her real mother,' wha had been ipr'some time fryinjf to get jraesession'of "her." The- police ave set yet leeatea tse eaiia. , - PITTSBTJEO" DISPATCH. THE H'GAW BEINBTATEMIIT. Tbo Assembly, by 18 Votes to 5, Swederi Its Charter What- Menn. MeSaw and Ban Say of tbe Action. L. A. 7190, Warehousemen, K. of L., held a meeting last night at the corner of Wood and Fourth avenue. There were 21 out of 125 members in the local present District Master Workman Boss attende'd. While the Secretary was reading a pro test of the committee against the expulsion of McGaw from the order a member rose and moved to rescind their action in rein stating McGaw, but no second could be found. A motion was next made that the charter be surrendered, and, on Mr. Koss rising to leave at this juncture, a point of order was raised on his doing so in the middle of the proceedings. Mr. Boss' declared that he could not sit in the assembly with an ex pelled member, and retired. The motion to surrender the charter was then put, and carried by 16 to 5 against Mr. Boss was seen alter the meeting, and said: It has been ruled that no assembly can sur render a charter while there are ten members willing to retain It The whole proceedings are altogether illegal. McGaw got into tha local by Iraud and does not legally belong to it He was transferred from I A 2169 on a card that was not signed by the local Master work man, and that constitutes an illegal transfer. This fact alone wonld be sufficient to prevent bis claiming membership in 'tbe local, but there are many others that could be men tioned. Mr. McGaw, when seen, claimed that his transfer from one local to the other was legal, inasmuch as the Master Workman had refused to act and he was then obliged to have his card signed by the next in author itythe Worthy Foreman. Mr. McGaw said that when the secret work had been taken from the door that a motion to withdraw from the K. of L. was put and carried, and thereupon the members present formed themselves into a new union under tbe .title of the Warehousemen's Union, 1Tb. 1, with Samuel Nikirk as president and James J. Carroll; secretary, and Fred. Stoerr, financial secretary. A special meeting of the members of L. A. 7190 will beheld this evening at K.of L. headquarters. HOSTILITIES AT AN EKD, Blver Operator Give ia and the Misers Get the Advance. Tbe Monongahela river miners' strike has been brought to a close by the concession of the operators to the men, and work will be resumed in the majority of the mines on Monday at the increased rates. The men at Walton's No. 2 mines in the second pool, and at the Lucas mines in the first pool have been notified to resume work at 3 cents on.Monday, and the other operators will, of course, and as usual, follow the lead shown by. Joseph Walton & Co. The reason for the sndden change on the part of the operators is said to be the action of the smaller operators, who were obliged, by the exigencies of their business, to re commence mining, and take their chance for a profit from the state of the market When one commenced others followed, until the larger men came to the conclusion that they might as well give in, and this they have done with pc friendly feeling toward their smaller brethren who drove them to yield. During the strike a very large proportion ofthe miners found' employment at pipe laying and at the railroad mines, but are expected to return to their old work next week. The river is full of empty craft, and the next run of coal is expected to be a very large one. Meanwhile the lower markets are well stocked and the market dull and inactive. A JDSI ACCUSATION. How a Yonng Lady Did the Haw kshaw Act nod Recovered n Parse. -, A joung lady, named Orrisonwho lives, in the Fifth ward, Allegheny, entered a Pleasant Valley street 'car yesterday. The car was crowded, and t Miss Orrison was compelled to stand and cling to an overhead strap for suppor'. After paying her fare she placed her pocketbook, containing (12, with 'which she intended making a few Christmas purchases, in the pocket of her dress. A few minutes later she felt a hand slip into her pocket, but paid no attention to it Shortly after the yonng lady had occasion to use her handkerchief, and, placing her hand in her pocket, found her pocketbook missing. She suspected a neatly dressed young woman seated behind her, and, turn ing to her fellow passenger, said: "You took my pocketbook and I want yon to re turn it instantly." The accused indignantly denied, the charge and threatened to have Miss Orrison arrested. The latter again demanded the return of her sjtolen property and said: "If yon do not give it to, me this minute, I'll call the first policeman we meet,andhave you searched."1 This had the desired effect The pocket book and its contents were returned intact, and the female pickpocket hurriedly left the car. SHE CAME FROM MEADVILLE. The Insane Woman Found in Alleghany Identified Yeiterdny. Barbara Seigworth is the correct name of the demented woman found wandering in Allegheny yesterday. She comes from Kerr town, near MeadviHe. Major Hunker sent her to the Allegheny Home. LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED. Incident! of a Day In Two Cities Condensed for ltendy Reading. Mns. Barbara shqitet, a German woman 80 years of age, of Kerrtown, near Meadville, was taken up on Spring Garden avenue, Alle Cheny, by Officer Immer. She said she wanted to be taken to father Molllnger, on Troy Hill, to cet spiritual consolation. As Mrs. Bequot appeared to be oat of her mind. Major Hunker sent her to the Allegheny City Home to be Kept until ner orotner, witn wnom she livedr could be notified. Assistant Supebintenmut O'Mara, In spectors McAleese, JIcKelvey and Whitehouse, and Captains BIIvus, Stewart and Brophy, forming a committee of tbe attaches of the Bu rean of Police, yesterday signed their names to tbe engrossed copy ot the resolutions on the death of-the late James Ford. The orna mental copy was made by Prof. T. M. Williams. Tes funeral services of Reed Myers, the well known contractor, who died very suddenly on Thursday morning, will be held at bis former residence, Orerhlll street on Sunday after noon. The funeral will be in charge of the Odd Fellows. Edward Renner and Martin Tatter were given a hearing before Alderman Schafer last f evenlnc on a charge of stealing a horse our- chased on tbe installment plan from John Doeffler. Jakes Bka'dt, who lives out Penn avenue, is charged with taking $600 from his mother's house. He is now in jail, and will be given a hearing before Alderman Warner on Monday. Thomas WAtxixs, colored man, SI years of age, -fell from a scaffold yesterday at Rob bin's Coal and Coke Company's Works,and had his leg broken in two places. 'MisS Agnes MORGAN, who was arrested at the sonth end of the Sixth street bridge two weeks ago, was taken to the Insane department of the Poor Farm yesterday. These is an effort being made in the West End to organize a literary society. It Is said the project will be actively pushed after the new year. Michael CABBOi.iof No. 2 Engine Com pany, who has been confined to bed for several weeks with typhoid fever, is able to be out again. Maktha GBASAH,-an old lady living on Oakland avenue, fractured her Tight limb by f ailing, down a flight of stairs yesterday. Dr. B.L HAHKAr Eyewear, pose and throatdlseaseiejtclnsiyely. OfSc718Pena street, Pittsburgh Pa. s&3a flOHBISTMAS THBKJS WITH. THE ..HAWStBYS", sv. CdtaM rbmarieey'BeVjrvlte.'W TsU-" magefcndj Manoa WfliM;,wal p Istoriwxro "; DltT ATOM. a .A .- iBwnjfiDaa - AMONG THE DERRICKS Oil Operators Actively Engaged Throngfioutkthe Entire Field. -r -e - i. WEATHEtflE'ONL'l OBSTACLE. Figures Showing the Largs Average De pletion, ia Stocks. - WEST YIEGIMA A PROMISING FIELD Notwithstanding the extremely unfavora ble weather of the last three months the oil operators throughout the entire field have not allowed the drill to rest a moment' The greatest difficulty they have had to encoun ter is in getting tools on the ground where they intend drilling, and the roads are in a worse condition at -present than they have been at any time since the fall weather commenced. There have been .no new "fields opened up, but wells good from 100 to 500 barrels hare been struck within the boundaries of what might be termed oil fields, and on ter ritory which the majority of experienced operators had condemned. This was nota bly the case in the Washington, Butler and Shannopin fields. Tne Dufi district and the Chartiers field cannot be classed as new as the former is in reality an extension of Mush Creek, and J. M. Guff & Co., and Calhoun, Jennings & Co., had already done considerable drilling aronnd Chartiers, but the Arbuckles were the first to touch the pooL PROMISING WESI VIEOIHIA. The West Virginia field is being rapidly developed, and there are many Pittsburg operators who believe that it will be an other Washington. The renorts from the Boyle well, on the Cotbett farm, in the Eureka field, which should have been several days, ago, are not reliable. It has been reported dry, but an operator, who is largely interested in tbat locality, states that the'well is fall of oil, but will not be drilled in until some of the loose territory in the vicinity has been gathered in. The result will either open np or condemn a large amount of territory. The production of the entire field has been Increased 20,000 barrels within the last three months, bnt it will have to be 30 times that amount to keep down tbeayerage depletion, which for the eight months preceding Sep tember 1, averaged 665,100 barrels per month. STOCKS OK HAND. The stock of crude petroleum on hand January 1,1889, was 18,595,474, and on beptember 1, there were on hand 9,952,104 barrels of merchantable oil, sediment and surplus 3,491,057 barrels, making a total of 13,354,221 barrels, which deducted front the amount on hand January 1 shows a de pletion of stock, besides the consumption of ail on production from wells dnring the eight months of 5,241,253 barrels. The last statement of the National Transit Company gives the "receipts from all sources" as 1,470.365, and the "total deliveries 2,001, 430 barrels, a difference of 531.065 barrels. At such a rate the stocks will, in a few years, be consumed, and the pipe line tanks will be empty. The world will then be without illuminating oil, except that which is produced from day to day, unless some means of refining Lima oil is discovered, or an immense oil field is opened up in Amer ica or Europe. TTOEK ON THE TVELLS. J. M. Patterson & Co.'s well, on the Tay lor farm, in the Hookstown field, is doing 120 barrels a day, and their well on the Leeper farm is six leet in the sand and filled .with oil. The Mahoney wildcat, near Zelienople, is reported to be doing 100 bar rels a day. II is owned by P. J. Mahoney and Charles Strohecker. There was not Sufficient tankare on the trronnd to hold the $11, and the drilling baa been stopped untiU tanxs can be put up. .Many operators nave been retarded recently by more than the usual number of fishing jobs. One of these unfortunates said yesterday that this is dug to the fact that oil well sup ply manufacturers are rushed with orders, and do not take proper precautions in mak ing the cables, many of which are of in ferior quality and hurriedly made. MR. SMART WAS DULL How a Bncollc Carpenter Paid to See the Plttibnrg Elephant. The men whom Johnny Smart accuses of robbing him are being arrested one by one. A part of Johnny's story has already been told. He is a carpenter who has been in town only three days. Whentie arrived he had $75. He has now much less. His right name is not Smart That was bestowed upon him by the police sergeants, who thought it appropriate. He refused to give his right name. He was hauled up because he had refused to pay Goettman for meals which he had Ordered for himself and two tough looking companions. All three were drunk, and were charged with disorderly conduct. Thursday morning- Smart was fiaed and his companions discharged. After thehear ing he pleaded that he was drank, bat said that while he was in that condition he had been robbed by three companions of a silver watch and $30. The police went after those who had been with him. ' De tectives Robinson and Shore found Thomas Eeidman, whose home is at Ko. 22 Robin son street, Allegheny, at the corner of Mar ket and Fourth. He gave his business as that of a steamfitter, but he was considered suspicious, and Magistrate Oripp yesterday morning sent him to tbe workhouse for GO days. Last night Detectives Bobinson and Shore found another one of the party, named Walker, at the Farmers' Hotel. He was a ragged, vocationless man, whose chief pos session was a clay pipe. He was locked up as a suspicious person, emu anotner is to be gathered in. GOING INTO BETEEAT. , . Tho Religions Orders obierrlos Their An nual Period of Fasting. The Bisters of Mercy of this city are pre paring to go into their, annual holiday re treat The retreat is not conducted on such a large scale as the one held during the sum mer. Next week all the nuns connected with the order will hold a three days' serv ice of fasting and devotion. This is done at the houses where they are stationed and not at one central point. The retreat generally begins three days before New Year's and ends with the dawn of the new year. Dur ing the retreat none of them 'are allowed to speak with each other. The brothers of he Order of St Mary, who conduct the parochial school of the St Mary's congregation in Allegheny, and the St Michael's on the Sonthside, are going into their annual retreat. It is being held in the mother house of their order in this country at Nazareth, near Dayton, O. All the priests of the order of the Holy Ghost held their annual retreat last week at St Mary's Church at Sharpsburg. HIS 8KULL mClUBED. J. J. O'Brien Under AritHt for Beaitag a Workman With a Pair of Touts. J. J. O'Brien was held for court by Alder mas Porter last night on a charge of aggrn vated .assault and battery preferred by Peter Gorey. Both men are employes at Shoen berger'saillat Sixteenth street Abost a week aee a dispate arose, and O'Brien, it is alleged, strnck Gerey'on' the fees with, heavy pair of tongs, fraetaring his skull. We UmwMi Mre tm. kssflBV&beak a Wilson, agpidnw m tlwwal property lets freo the Xonoifhela jaerase Ere, ssaoa lw mmi refett M) tto .".38881 T ; ISWIIt 6ITS TirgAOWgT. He Wfaf f Tfcta.Staw Preae te Make JHwlr Sack ami Bass.' ' The millers of a considerable section of this State; who stave been meeting at the Seventh .venuV Hotel, have formed an organization whieff'they have christened, "The Keystone Bag CompanV the capital stock of which is $100,000.- They deny that they have combined to fighthe Paper Bag Trust, which has headquarters in New York, but all tbe same the operations ofthe new company will necessarily be more or less antagonistic to the combine. The officers are: President C. H. Horn ing, Pittsburg; Secretary, F. B. McClurg, Pittsburg, Treasurer, B. I. Isenberg, Hunt ingdon; Directors, A. B. Spanoele, Lewis towp; O. P. Shnpe, Mt Pleasant: James Stanton, New Stanton; H. C. Best, Scott dale; W. C. Bichey, Irwin:; Hon. H. G. Fisher, Huntingdon; George M. Creswell, Petersburg, and C. F. Horning, Pittsburg. It was decided to erect the factory at Irwin, Westmoreland county, and the ob ject is to make flour sacks and bagging of all kinds. The citisens of Irwin have donated ground and fuel, and the location is considered as good as can be found, being on the direct line of railways east and west The projectors expect to enlist most of the millers of the State in its support, and a considerable number outside the State have subscribed to theN stock; and it is expected that the factory will recommend itself to the patronage of many who nave not yet signi fied their adhesion. While it is denied that the object of the combination is to fight the trust, it will doubtless take away all the business from the latter that can be had.' . A MI0B0SC0PICAL' DISPLAY. Heptasophs See Some of Nature's Wonders and Then Go nnd Eat. Friendship Conclave No. 3, of the'lm proved Order of Heptasophs, at the regular meeting last evening was entertained by a microscopical display given by a number of the members of the Iron City Microscopical Society. The objects were principally from insect life, and were shown both in microscopes and by the microscopical lantern upon a screed. After the meeting there was a sup per at Nesrell's. Have Yoa Seen That wonderful specimen of the glass cut ters' art in natural gas cut glass, shown by Hardy & Hayes. There are only three like it in the United States. This one we had cut to order, and it is a triumph. It would be just the thing for a club present Haedt & Hates', - Jewelers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers, 629 Smithfield street New Building, Open every evening. tts Boys! Boytt! BotsIH Boritn! Tbe grandest costliest finest Christmas gifts yet will be presented to all purchasers of boys suits or overcoats (no matter how low their prices may be) at Kaufmanns' to day. Be sure and secure one. They're no trashy things, remember, but articles of value. A FUiA line of rye and bonrbon whiskies, foreign and domestic wines, gins and bran dies, and all articles embraced in the whole sale liquor trade, will always be found at the warerooms ot T. D. Casey & Co., 971 Liberty st Visitors to the city during the holidays will find it to their satisfaction to call and examine the stock. L 73 BLACK SILKS. Tke People's Store. Fifth Avenne. Buy your wife a nice black silk dress pat- m "Pmm frnm ItIK in SIKft Onnlttv tern, to 50. Quality guaranteed, Open till 9 P. M. Campbell & Dice. Bots! SoytB Boy!3! BoVi!3! Tha .grandest, costliest, finest Christmas gifts yet will be presented to all purchasers of boys' suits or overcoats (no matter how low their prices may be) at Kaufmanns' to day. Be sure and secure one. They're no trashy things, remember, but articles of value. We keep open this evening in all de partments until 9 o'clock plenty of light, plenty of help, plenty of goods. Come. Jos. Hobne & Co. B. SbB. Brown bandanas, large and good quality; dollar ones at 50 cts; 50 and 60-cent ones go at 35c to-day. Beal old-fashioned, bandana silk handkerchiefs with tbe diamond shaped figures. Booos & Buhl. Make Children Happy. Jast the thing for the little ones Mar vin's Christmas toys and animal cakes, made especially to please childish hearts at Christmas time. Grocers beep them, s s TloIInf, BnrJo, Guitars and mandolins. A. large and care fully selected stock of these popular instru ments can be found at the musical estab lishment of Geo. Kappel, 77 Fifth ave. 15,21 We keep open this evening in J all de partments until 9 o'clock plenty of light, plenty of help, plenty of goods. Come. Jos. Hobne & Co. T u v & Japanese Leather Fnpen. The finest line of these goods ever offered in the city at Crumrine, Bane & Bassett's, 416 Wood st Open Evenlns. Holiday goods; cash or credit its Hoppee Beos. & Co., 307 Wood st Seal plush garments all sizes and newest shapes in cloaks, jackets and wraps. Prices greatly reduced throughout the entire line. XTSSU HtJOTJS & HACKE. ' For Chrlitmns morning-, Ladies' fine umbrellas. C. A. Smiley & Co. Ektibe stores open until 9 o'clock this evening. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. SAVE time and money by selecting your presents from the immense stock, at Harri son's toy store, 123 Federal st, Allegheny. ITS Sialic Boxes! Woilc Boxes t The largest stock of the best make of boxes at H. BUeber & Bro.'s, No. 506 Wood street l Opest every night this week. Holiday goods. Cash or credit BEOS. & CO., 307 Wood st Plenty of Hoppee TT9. Bar Christmas Morning, Ladies'fine umbrellas. C. A. SSfiLEr&Co. FsruUsre. One hundred different stylesof bedroom suite stall prices. H. Seibeet & Co., Allegheny. Ale and porter are the correct drinks for December, January and February. Frauen heim & Vilsack's brews are the favorites with connoisseurs. For Chrlttms Morales;, Ladies' seal sateheli C. A. Smiley & Co. No Chbistmas table should be without a bottle of Angostura Bitters. AY silk handkerchiefs and muMers j H. Aiken & Co. 's, 108 Fifth ave. JKJPEtS'H- bhmut coustrU ue giyaa Hold atJasan Tl II. mrhexomcAB TKUmin fat aesrasm' ihwiN,'; TIE BEAL IASGS FIEF. A Coal 9Bar Says That Pablietty Kilic the Sitae SyaAeafa Scheme Captala AMI ea yte Bon't Thialt So. jit is Just a question whether thff river mine-Eastern syndicate deal is off or not A gentteaan yesterday expressed the view that the newspapers had Jellied it by giving its operations too much publicity, with the effect of scaring the operators. Whether this is so or not, Colonel W. P. Shinn was yesterday in conference with S. Ii. Wood, Addison Lysle, Captain Bnnton and Captain James Faweett, and the con versation was reported to be of a ver in teresting tenor. Mr. Lysle was seen at his residence, in Allegheny, last evening with reference to the meeting, 'and said: "Messrs. Wood, Buntou. Faweett and myself met yesterday afternoon for about ten minutes, but the meeting was entirely informal, and we merely spoke" of the deal, i We decided upon nothing, because the Eastern people have until the 1st oi January to say yes or no, and until that time we can only lay on our oars. I do not take any stock in the rumor that the publicity given to the deal through the newspapers has frightened the Eastern men." A late telegram from Elizabeth says that' the owners of the Gospel and Walton mines, oi that place, have notified their men to go to work on Monday at the in creased rate, and &dd that the strike is over. i Inflaenz a In WHUInsbtfrjf. Dr. Pershing, of Wilkinsbnrg, says hwe are l) cases of Influenza in that place. The symptoms closely resemble those of hay fever. The disease fs not dangerous. It runs its course in about a week without treatment Big Cro.wdi After the Dalay. Yesterday was the first day we placed onr Daisy overcoats on sale at $10. They caught on at once. Thousands of people came to see -what wo meant by a Daisy. Not one le'ft without purchasing one of these excel lent overcoats. They sold at sight. The Daisy is an all-wool small-ribbed cassimere' overcoat in three shades black, blue and brown silk-faced or plain, silk sleeve lining, with cloth or silk velvet collar, and richly lined throughout Merchant tailors would charge 528 to tZ5 for the same coats. Our price for the Daisy is $10 to-day. P. C. O. C, cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the new Court House. The Diamond Embraced in our specially selected Christ mas stock cannot be surpassed; their ele gance is enhanced by the delicate and grace ful mountings. WATTLE3 & Sheafee, Jewelers, 37 Fiftb avenue. Open eyery evening. Bay Genu' Furnishing To-day or to-night Fine neckwear, hand kerchiefs, smoking jackets, bath robes, dressing gowns, gloves, suspenders and hosiery. . Open to-night till 9 o'clock. Jos. Horke & Co.'s Penn Avenne Stores. Carrara Marble Bnits Of most beautiful form, the finest sculpture ever brought here. Also bronze figures in profusion. Brass and oxidized piano, par lor and library lamps, and a host of choice artistic objects for Christmas presents, to be fonnd in our art toom. George W. Bioqs & Co., Jewelers, Cor. Sixth avenue and Smithfield street Ektibe stores open until 9 o'clock this evening. Jos. Horse & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. Silverware, Clocks, Bronzes, Etc., Secret society emblems for presents. Very low nrices. Jas. McKee, Jeweler, 420" Smlthfied,st, one door below Diamond st Store open every evening. "EDWABD WAKEFHSLD, in to-morrow's DISPATCH, gives an old Maori chiefs graphic descrip tion of hunting the Moa. SPECIAL. THIS WEEK EVERY LADY Wants a silk dress. What more appropriate gift to wife, sister or mother? Our immense stock, representing the best makes ot the world. Is ocen for your inspection. Really One grades of black, silks will be found here at SI and si 25 a yard. French robes and pattern dresses at 510 to J25, recently reduced from t20 to $50. HOLIDAY UMBRKT.T.AB. We have just made large additions to onr stock of flno umbrellas for ladies, gentlemen and children. Natural wood sticks, with metal and gold caps. 60, $1 75, S2. Extra One natural sticks, with silver and gold mountings, at 3 np to Si. 5 and TS. Fine natural sticks, with solid silver mount ings, at JS to SIO. These prices are lowecthan usual. - Children's for sets in almost endless varietv. at very cheap prices. - Satin damask table cloths, with napkins to match, in great variety of size, grade and price. FINE PLUSH GARMENTS Offered at special low prices dnring the. next two weeks. These are made from best grade of silk seal plash, elecant satin linings, correct styles, superior fit, finish and workmanship. SEAL WRAPS AND COATS. We have still on hand some very choice Alaska seal garments of the best English dye, in stzes from 31 to JS-lnch bust measure. We offer yoa these, with a (treat variety of small furs, collars, capes, moils, etc at unus ually low prices. , HOLHJAY HANDKERCHIEFa Onr stock; of handkerchiefs was never so large and never so cheap. We offer great variety in all linen hemstitched and plain, at SI 60 per dozen. Ladies' initial handkerchiefs much under value, JI 60 per dozen. Silk hand kerchiefs and mufflers In almost endless variety. BIBER & EASTON, 505 and 507 MARKET STREET. del7.TTS3u : GEMS -FOB- J ' CHRISTMAS. For the holiday season -of 1SS3, we exhibit the most superb collection" of Diamonds and precious stones we have ever shown, mounted in all the latest designs- , Our Diamonds are all of finest quality, and being purchased before tha recent advance m prices enables us to offer special inducements to Christmas buyers. AN INSPECTION INVITED. E P. Roberts & Sons; 4 deS-62-TTS Cor. Fifth ave. and Market st CIGAR CABINETS FOR CHRISTMAS gifts, hermetically sealed, so as to preserve the cigars fresh and moist from heat of natural gas. For sale" by JOHN A KENSHAW & CO., Fancy Grocers, cor. Liberty and Ninth, streets. det-ws, THE CHINA STORE, CHRISTMAS GIFTS. r- Icsseet MMetnck of ?46rfO(-.tvii:setltBcor- - "'W ,LJ Utt,fXmARU;. Uiriiyrocivi3W IJKsrs Ww.-.. ..ftv..Aw n -l I "JUIin A. SXlC....3UA1Tl W rv Xt Xverr Heart Brjifee Veat Sins I f This is the true spirit in which to receive Christmas. But how shall .such sentiment i be sustained without the cheerful strains of a piano or organ in the family circle?' There is no necessity for such, an omission Have yon nbt yet become acquainted with Meller & Hoene's liberal idea of placinz these instruments in every home in the cityl If not, inform yourself at once by callings! their warerooms at 77 Fifth avenne. There is no earthly reason why a Hardman; Kraj kauer, Kimball or Harrington piano- should not find its way into your house, or aChasei Palace, Kimball or Chicago Cottage. organ assist your family in chanting Christma carols and gladsome New Year's songsl Their methods of payments for the sam are so easy that there fs no excuse whatevei left for anyone to deprive themselves or a privilege so pleasant and refining in its inf flnence. Send lor catalogues, or better stlllf ', call and familiarize yourself with thehouse.' " its methods and its instruments. Their aov . dress, as mentioned before, is 77 Fifth!-' avenue,, a place wherein is the resort .of all music lovers. " j, ! . 1835. Holmes' Best. A4SSSV1 -asssv - An undoubted brand, established Tor, 31 years, highly recommended by all,profes . sional and non-professional people. Order, from W. H. Holsies & Sojt, 1 120 Water street and 153 First avenue. rrsan CHRISTMAS, 1SS3 Three Days to Buy. JDB. HDRNE I GD.'Sf PENN AVEMJE STORES. PrrrSBUBO, Saturday, December 2L 1S89. "- Can't say the wrong thing to-day to help Somebody out of the slough 6 perplexity. Lata buyers always grasp at straws. Bat we want to say the right thing. No desire to pat off unde sirable goods on you just because you are hurried and perplexed. We have the right goods, and the prices are right: It is a question only of reminding yoa ot afew things to be of help to you. if oe o long day of it for your benefit Open tn every department until 9 o'clock this evening i for thote who cannot come during the day. Plenty of light, plenty of help, plenty ogoods. It will be dress goods to-day In the minds of the practical-turned. A handsome dresS for wife or daughter, mother or sister, or a near friend, or a neighbor. Now. is there anything more appropriate, or more acceptable? It re calls the olden time when the useless pretties were given only In the more rare cases. BLACK SILKS To again remind yoa. For these Christmas sales we are offering special values In fine black silks at $1 50 to $2 50a yard. Buying a fine black silk dress is not an every day occurrence with any one. and baying good reliable goods it need be only a thing to happen at intervals of years. These qualities repre sent tbe best values we nave bad. There are better silks and lower priced ones, too, of much more than ordinary merit ' Our past in handkerchiefs has been the envy of more than one trader. Bnt in this general and ceaseless bettering of things we beat even our own past. Here is tbe record: A small lot (some 75 dozens) ot ladles' all linen, hemstitched and embroidered initial handkerchiefs at 12c each, are the very same goods we sold- last year at 25c The values all through this monster stock, thousands of dozens, are better than we ever saw or had before. One reminder of the extent white and col ored embroidered purelinenandallhand,work, from 50o to JU a piece. A dozen grades in white hemstitched Japan ese sillt handkerchiefs, from !Sc to J2 each. Men'shandkerchiefs In gent's foraisbings departtrtenr,""No4esacomplrtyJijelc:tliaii in ,-tm.S ' ladies' goods. v All linen, K,! and 2-Inch hem, hemstitched handkerchiefs, 25c, 35c, 45c, 50c, and so on to $2 60 each. Special dozen or half dozen prices. With tape border, largo sizes. 25c, 30c, 40c and 60c each. Elegant initialed white linen handkerchiefs, hemstitched, 25c, 35c, 45c and 50c Japanese silk handkerchiefs, .hemstitched, one and two-inch hem. special values clear through these many grades, 25c, 50c, eoc, 75c, Si, and up to S2 25 each. Men's fancy silk mufflers (an acceptable present always) 75c to 52 each. Umbrellas hava become extremely popular in Pittsburg lately, largely on account of the weather. We have a monster stock of them, bat the size of the stock, would bo sadly incon siderable without the daily arrival of new goods. $1 60 is a popular price In ladies' umbrellas. We ran out of that quality and to snpply the demand have reduced a large lot of S2, $2 50 and 3 umbrellas to SI 50 each. Gent's umbrellas in most complete and choice assortments. "" Canes All the styles shown by the best New Yorkfurnishers elegantand exclusive designs. We have a big stock of fine carriage and lap robes, doing good business, with;o u t much help in the newnapers. For quality and choice they are the best. Some thoroughly waterproof robe 1 Mnrpfl! tha vnKaw -"-""and make a most fa, n desirable, driver's .VI'iU 'companion for ail weathers. The stuck Includes heavy English cloth, plash, goat, gray wolf and black bear, and all good, large sizes, ranging' in prices from J5 to $100 each. In the upholstery department for the present, usually In gent's department Xmas goods for tbe men dolus lively business. No such stock of smoking jackets, house robes, bath robes, neckwear, collars and cuffs, foot wear under wear and gloves. Come to-day and to-night Choice and reliable goods only. Ladles' gloves: A new lot of onr celebrated 5-button scalloped, "no name" kid gloves, at $1 50 best values at the price in these cities coma in tan. mode, brown, blue, green, bronze and black. A complete new line also of the popular "Lorient" $1 glove?. New SI suede mousquetalres. New II pique gloves. c All extra value. JDB. HDRNE MI., ;"- 600-621 FENrAvE? Open UniilS Oclockin All Departments tMt Evening, ,. de21 . A.- Never fall to cure. SODEN MINERAL PASTILLES, 80DEN MINERAL PASTILLES, iODEN MINERAL PASTILLES, tie great European remedy against all CATARRHAL AFFECTIONS and COUGHS JLtfi) HOARSENESS, f - Sold by all Druggists. V Small boxes. 25c; large boxes, 6ft. OC2B-40-WS Hit All HAVANA-CiOABS-AlJ FRESH . AE- VMV-Ali Jn . The best clear for 17 pec sadrM;aualitvMnteeaForsftlby y Nlat' A sow ! .i TI7S3F m wjsi ftMAWVVS. 'jsssssssl m iHHHHflHHHilHi