THE PITTSBURG- " DISPATCH. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY, 29. 1890.
one to manage. Because of toe disposition of
men to look a rift horse in the mouth and to
complain if the gift is not such as they imag
ined it ought to be, has been managed without
scandal or even complaint.
THE SECRETARIES.
Samuel Andrews, Samuel D. Warmcastle
and George Letsche were, on motion of
William Flinn made permanent secretaries.
C. L. Magee then offered a resolu
tion to the effect that a committee of
five be appointed to confer with a
similar committee from each or the
other conventions. Controller and Treasurer
to prepare resolutions, and that all resolu
tions be referred to that committee without
debate. The resolution was adopted and the
committee was appointed, C. L. Magee, G.
P. Letsche, A. C. Robertson and "William
Flinn being named by the Chairman. They
retired to meet with the other committees
from the different conventions.
Major A. M. Brown, from the Twentieth
ward, then made a very stirring address, in
which he reviewed the" history of the Re
publican party, incidentally glancing at the
four years interregnum in which the tariff
reform heresy was brought to the front, and
advanced the cause of the workingman's
homes and cities backward. This was their
only reform, and that reform relegated the
party favoring it into "innocuous desue
tude! Applause.
This may not be thought to be a political
contest by some people, and we should have
to look around for a modern Democrat or a
man with no pronounced opinions:
. "Isaymv: it is tbe duty of every citizen to
protect and
TUKTIIER THE INTERESTS
of himself and of the party that has made
Pittsburg such a grand center of the manufac
turing interests of the world. The rats and the
mice which can undermine the work of ages
show the example which should be a caution to
us. It is the little things which we must guard
against as the political rats and mice which un
dermine the doctrines and the record of the
Republican party.
"Let ine tell you of a boy who was sent out
into the world, an heir to poverty and toil, bis
father dead and bis mother without resources.
He entered upon that career a mere child, first
ngbting tne worm just lor nis support, ana sec
ond for his education. His early history is an
exact parallel of that of the late President
Garfield, both qualifying themselves to be
teachers in the schools of the country My
ideal boy is one who outstripped all his com
petitors, and conld to-day hold the highest and
principal position among the teachers of to
day. But teaching was, I am sorry to say, not a
remunerative employment. The pay is not ad
justed to the ability and industry bestowed
upon the vocation. When, afterward, the
gentleman whose ideal American boyhood
stood beside that of Garfield left the educa
tional line to engage in a more lucrative pur
suit, and, tbrouzb no fault of bis the business
failed and all earnings were swept away, other
men would hesitate to begin life over again at
such a crisis, bat with the same energy and the
same brave heart he again started out, and to
day sees bis purpose accomplished.
A GOOD CHARACTER.
"Those who have known him well from his
boyhood to the present time are in earnest
when they say that no man can smirch his fair
name. He is an intelligent citizen, sound to
the core, and has never faltered in his work for
the Republican party. By his life as we know
it, and his fitness as we also know it, there is
none dare say he is not entitled to it without
challenge. The orphan boy, strong and hearty.
the youth, honest and steadfast, and the man,
true and loyal, that is worthy of this nomina
tion is Henry L Gourley."
The City Hall seldom re-echoed more
hearty applause than that which greeted
the presentation of Henry I. Gourley's
same. The cheers chased each other out
into the reception room, np through the
hole cut in the ceiling for the passage of the
big bell to its position, and resounding
through the tower, announced to the Pitts
burg public that a Mayor had been nomi
nated and indorsed as a winner.
The nomination was seconded by Council
man B. B. Carnahan in an address which
exhaustively reviewed the duties and privi
leges of the office of Mayor, showing how
much above the former position of a police
magistrate it now stands. The honors and
dignities could sit upon no man more grace
fully than Heniy I. Gourley, the gentleman
whose nomination Mr. Carnahan seconded.
Chairman Lambie then announced that
Henry I. Gourley was the Republican nomi
nee for Mayor of Pittsburg bv a unanimous
vote of the citv's representatives in conven
tion assembled. This was received with
tumultuous applause, and Messrs. Matthews,
Warmcastle and Brown were appointed a
committee to acquaint Mr. Gourley with the
fact of his nomination. Upon the return of
the committee with the candidate a most en
thusiastic reception was accorded him, three
cheers and a tiger being one of the minor
features of the proceedings.
MR. GOURLEY'S SPEECH.
Mr. Gourley, upon being introduced to
the convention, said :
Permit me to express to you my sincera fuel
ing of gratitude for the honor you have this
evening conferred upon me, by your action in
unanimously re-electing me as the candidate of
the Republican party for the office of Mayor of
this city. In the event of your nomination
being indorsed and ratified by the people at the
election on the lbth day of February, I shall
endeavor to discharge the duties intrusted to
my keeping in such a manner as to reflect no
discredit upon you, upon the people of this
great city or upon myself.
Pittsburg is not only one of the great cities
of our own country, but in her special line of
industries, she is one of the noted cities of the
world.
The Chief Magistracy of such a city is a
dignified and honorable position, worthy of the
noblest ambition, and meriting the best judg
ment and conscientious effort of man. He who
accepts such a position, if he be a thoughtful
man, cannot but feel that as the official repre
sentative of 250,003 people he assumes grave re
sponsibilities, and has thrown upon him im
portant duties which he cannot evade and from
which he dare not shrink.
I can only say that if elected, whatever abil
ity I may possess will be exerted with integrity
of purpose for the best interests of the city,
and for the welfare of all her people. Through
the favorable conditions by which nature has
surrounded her. together with the enterprise,
industry and labor of her people, the past his
tory of Pittsburg has been characterized by
marvelous prosperity and growth. Her future
is propitious: aud if those who make and con
dition ber legislation, and those who execute
her laws and administer public office are wise
and prudent, economical and efficient, the
coming years will witness a progress far sur
passing that which has marked her past career.
KEDDCING A DEBT.
Almost $1,100,000 (equal to a 6-mill tax) of the
money at present raised bytaxation is required
to pay the interest on and provide, by require
ments of law, for the various sinking funds of
a bonded indebtedness incurred by the munici
pality 20 years ago, through the improvement
of streets and the building of water works.
This debt is being rapidly reduced, and will in
a Jew years, by wise legislation and economical
management of the city government, be en
tirely extinguished. Relieved from this harden
which the people have been carrying for more
than half a centnry, the tax levy of the city
ought not to exceed 7 or 8 mills on the dollar.
Upon Councils and the Mayor of the city rests
the responsibility of shaping legislation in such
a manner as to confine taxation to the lowest
possible figure consistent with good govern
ment and efficient management of public af
fairs. Every thoughtful citizen is in favor of good
government. The merchant, the banker, the
manufacturer, the hundred thousand working
people, whose sweat and toil have contributed
so largely to the prosperity and growth of Pitts
burg, want good government. They want
judicious legislation stamped by the convic
tions of their representatives. They want
honest execution of law, economical and
capauie aamimsirauon 01 puuic office.
CHEERED FOR GOUBLET.
This address was received with the most
vociierous applause ever heard in Pittsburg,
and "three cheers for Gourley, the next
Mayor of Pittsburg," was responded to
with a hearty good will. The Committee on
Resolutions then reported the following as
the platform of the campaign. It was
whispered around the corridors of City Hall
that there was more or less disagreement in
the committee meeting on the free bridge
question, which Councilman Andrew Rob
ertson wished to have go into effect within a
year, and provide Jor a $100,000 appropria
tion to cover the expense. This was ob
jected to by C. L. Magee, whose views pre
vailed ; and again, when Mr. Robertson ob
jected to any supplemental thanks to Mrs.
Schenley for her gift to the -city, his sug
gestions were squelched by the same man.
The resolutions adopted were as follows :
The Republicans of the city of Pittsburg, in
convention assembled, declare:
That the policy of the present city govern
ment and the officers by whom it is admin
istered are worthy of the respect and confi
dence of all ber citizens. 'Without increasing
the burden of taxation, the indebtedness of the
city has been steadily reduced during the past
three years; that valuable permanent improve
ments hare been made: many evils have been
suppressed, and the safeguards of the life and
property of citizens have been brought to a
signer state of efficiency than ever before in
the history of the city.
That the thanks of citizens are due to Mrs.
Schenley for her generous gift of land for a
public park: and it is the sense of this conven
tion that the City Councils should provide
judicious appropriations for the improvement
of this property, which will be a public pleas
ure ground within easy access of a.1 our people.
IN FAVOR OF FREE BRIDGES.
That all highways within the city, including
bridges, should be free, and we demand legis
lation that, will enable the city to build new
bridges that shall be free, or to acquire the
ownership of the bridges now in use on reason-
able and just terms, and to make appropria
tions therefor.
That the proposition ot the Democratic mem
bers of the Senate of the United States to ap
propriate 15,000,000 to deport our colored fellow
citizens to Africa meets with the sternest con
demnation. There is no color line or race
limitation in the rights of citizenship, and the
proposition to banish the black man from this
country is neither just, wise nor possible.
The resolutions, as in all the other con
ventions, were unanimously adopted.
GOOD AS WHEAT.
The
City Treasurer Renominated With
Gasto and by Acclamation.
The convention to nominate or rather re
nominate Major F. Joseph Denniston as City
Treasurer, assembled in Conncil chamber
last night and Dr. McCord called the meet
ing to order, while 'Squire Rooert Lindsay
and David R. Torrence were the.secretaries.
The temporary organization was made per
manent, and Clarence Burleigh placed the
Major's name in nomination for Treasurer
in a few apt and pleasant sentences.
Edward Jenkins seconded the nomination
aud Major Denniston responded in the most
touching manner on being introduced to the
committee. He said he was glad that he
had been successful in making the unpleas
ant task of paying taxes as easy as possible,
as was shown by his repeated renomination.
The cost now to collect the three millions of
Pittsburg's taxes is but $1,G00 more than it
was 15 vears ago. More room, however.
he said, would be required for the office, and
be proposed to recommend that more room
be allowed for the convenience of taxpayers.
He concluded by thanking them again for
the honor done him and the confidence re
posed in him and said he proposed to do all
in his power to merit the confidence in the
future, as had been his endeavor in the past.
The Major and his delegates then ad
journed to the Duquesne Hotel where a very
fine collation was spread for their entertain
ment. It was one of the most artistic
spreads ever placed before the constituents
of any candidate for civic honors.
THE CITI'S WATCHDOG
Kept In Ills Old Kennel by the Popular
Voice.
Old City Hall was the scene of Controller
Morrow's renomination, and every district
was represented, as if to emphasize the wish
of the people universally to retain a tried
and faithful servant. George Sheppard,
City Clerk, called the convention to order
and John J. Davis and Benjamin Peterson
were chosen secretaries. The temporary
organization was made permanent and
Charles Schwarm nominated E. S. Morrow
to again fill the office of Controller as worth
ily and ably as he has already done. W.
A. Magee seconded the nomination in terms
of earnest commendation for Mr. Morrow's
services and the nomination was made unan
imous. Controller Morrow was too mnch affected
by the earnest manner in which his services
were indorsed to say much, and in a voice
broken with emotion, said:
I have been trying to do as I have thought to
be right, and if you have seen proper to nom
inate me again, I will try to domy best. Words
can but leebly express my feelings to those
who have given so substantial a recognition of
my sevices, and the only method in which I can
repay you is to pursue the path I have laid oat
and perform my doty as honestly and as fear
lessly as my conscience and my will dictate.
The convention adjourned to the Seventh
Avenue Hotel where a fine hot supper was
served to the delegates in the dining room,
and the Controller entertained his friends in
royal style.
MR. G0URLEFS PLANS.
He Will Make n Personal Canvass,
and
flold Open Meetings.
The approach of the election has infused
activity into all the candidates. H. I.
Gourley will go into a personal canvass and
hold open meetings, taking the stump on a
municipal reform platform. Judge Bailey
was out on the streets yesterday, and was
met by Mayor McCallin, who inquired after
the health of the Democratic candidate for
Mayor. The Jndge replied that he prob
able felt better than he has for years, and
was in the fight to a finish.
One of the hottest fights in progress is
that of Knowland against Bell for alderman
in the Eighth ward. It is pretty nearly a
drawn battle and no spectator can predict
the result.
THE OTHER LIKE COMES DOWN.
The Pittsburg Traction Road Reduces ibe
East Liberty Rate to a Nickel.
The Pittsburg Traction road yesterday
posted notices in their cars to the effect that
op and after February 1, the fare to East
Liberty would be reduced to 5 cents.
President Elkins, in speaking of the cut
yesterday said: "The reduction was not
made because the Citizens' line reduced
their fare. We have long had such a move
in contemplation, and we did it, becanse we
thought the public demanded it. We are
always willing to accommodate the people.
Hereafter the ticket system will be
abandoned. There will be no rates less than
5 cents. I don't think the earnings of the
road will be affected. The increase in travel
will more than make up for the reduction in
rates."
, THEI WILL NOT FLOP.
Members of Theatrical Union, K. of L., Say
They Were Reported Wrongly.
A statement appearing in a cotemporary
of Monday, makes it appear that at a meet
ing of Theatrical Union, K. of L., on Sun
day, it was resolved to leave that organiza
tion and join the American Federation of
Labor. Members of the union take excep
tion to the statement, inasmuch as the mat
ter received no consideration at the Sunday
meeting, and was not even broached.
WHAT PEOPLE AKK DOING.
Some Who Travel, Some Who Do Nat, and
Olhrn Who Talk.
Mr. Henry Kaufmann, of Kanfmann
Brother?, left last evening for an extended
business trip to New York. He was accom
panied by Benno Loewy, an attorney of the
in ew York bar, who has been in the city for
several uays ua pruicaaiunai uusiness.
J. M. Coleman, of Youngstown, was at
the HoteLDnquesne last night. Mr. Coleman
is one of the substantial business men of the
Mahoning Valley. The iron trade, be says, is
in good condition, and, compared with other
years, is in splendid condition.
William W. Higgins, of Helena, and
Frank J. Higgins, of Butte City.two very clever
gentlemen who are engaged in the cattle busi
ness in the Northwestern paradise, are at the
Hotel Duquesne.
George H. Atkinson yesterday resumed
his duties as United States boiler inspector for
this district. He was removed by Cleveland
and re-appointed by Harrison.
George Leadbeater, Secretary of the
School Board of Mifflin township,near McKees
port, has been appointed to an office in the
revenue service.
Clifton Wharton, Jr., and E. R. Blag
den, Jr., of New York, Eastern agents for the
National Tube Works, are at the Hotel Du
quesne. N. F. Clark, of Oil City, a prominent
business man of that city, was at the Hotel
Duquesne yesterday.
Attorney M.E. Cozad, of Cleveland, is
at the Seventh Avenue Hotel.
THOMPSON'S SARCASM
He Asks the South Fork Committee
to Account lor the Honey.
COPIES OP THE CORRESPONDENCE.
He Did Not Tell Them to Distribute
Belief Funds Pro Bata.
the
THE TREASURER'S POSITION CLEAR
William R. Thompson, treasurer of the
Johnstown Flood Commission, replies to
the statements made in regard to the alleged
greedy mismanagement of the relief money
sent to the survivors at South Fork.
He desires to be understood by the pnblic
that the inference, or, rather, the direct
statement of Mr. Wilson, of South Fork,
that Mr. Thompson had authorized him to
distribute the $5,000 sent them pro rata, is
false in every particular, and the letters
sent you will explain the entire matter, and
is the entire correspondence relating to the
BUbject, Mr. Wilson said Mr. Thompson
had authorized the money to be distributed
pro rata, Mr.Thompson denies it and desires
the letters to be published that his position
may be made known. The first letter, that
of Jane 7, is the one to which Mr.'Wilson
refers as giving him authority to distribute
the money. The second letter, that of Oc
tober 11, is self-explanatory and actually
shows the disapproval of the methods of the
South Fork people held by the Relief Com
mittee. AN EXCUSE MADE.
In reply to this last letter Mr. Wilson
said he was not the proper person to state
their reasons for their action and some time
later Mr. J. C. Steinman, ot South Fork,
wrote a letter making an excuse for their
action. The following is the first letter sent
to South Fork:
Pittsburg, July 1, 18S9.
Mr. J. P. Wilson, President of Council, South
Fork, Pa.:
Deak Sir I inclose herewith a draft on the
Fourth National Bank, N. Y., for $5,000 to your
order, as per resolution of our committee. We
have delayed sending this until the plans of the
Governor's commission would be perfected.
We have felt that there should be one system
adopted by which all relief should bo afforded
from Sontli Fork to Nineveh, and that the re
lief should be apportioned and distributed by
some committee outside the local committees
in order to prevent any charges of partiality or
misappropriation.
Our committee therefore send you this
money in accordance with its promise, but
would suggest that you work with the plan of
tho General Committee and thereby avoid con
fusion and consequent trouble, which might re
sult in South Fork getting all she was entitled
to. This by way of suggestion. We do not
assume any right to determine for you. J udge
Uuinmings, of Wllliamspnrt, has been ap
pointed by the Governor's Committee to ap
portion and distribute the funds, and will have
all things in readiness this week. He is to go
to Johnstown and rnaka bis headquarters there
until the work is completed.
We hope you may be able to conform to his
plans, whlcu are the results of the committee's
deliberations, and trust that you will find the
brief delay to result in the greatest good with
the least possible friction.
Respectfully yonrs.
William R. Thompson.
Treasurer Johnstown Relief Committee.
SABCASM FKOM THOMPSON.
Another letter was mailed Mr. Wilson on
October 11, and is as follows:
Pittsburg, October 11, 1889.
Mr. J. r. Wilson, President of Conncil, South
Fort, P.a:
Dear Sir In a circular now before me
dated Jnnc 7, 15S9. addressed "To the Friends
of Humanity and Mercy." and signed J. O.
Young, Burgess: J. P. Wilson, President of
Conncil: D. W. Luke, ex-Postmaster; G. B.
Steinman, and J. C. Luke, M. D.. the following
statements appear: "We, the Burgess and
Council of South Fork in meeting assembled,
called for the purpose of devising the proper
coarse to pursue in order to get relief for the
homeless and needy victims of the terrible vis
itations of death and destruction, feel that this
our appeal will be considered," etc
A little further on yon define these "home
less and needy victims" in these words: "Our
mountain town is principally populated by an
honest, bard working class of day laborers, who
have strueeled and toiled long and hard to ac
cumulate that which in a ifew terrible mo
ments was swept out of existence," etc, "of
which nothing now remains but the fragments
of destruction a barren waste filled with sor
row and lamentation, and again you say: "We
need money to rebuild houses and afford
shelter for the homeless."
In addition to these printed statements Mr.
D. W. Suke called to see me and said that "42
houses had been swept away and the people were
in the greatest need," etc, descantingat some
length upon the distress. I emphasize this
portiin of your letter and the conversation
with Mr. Suke. asking your especial attention
to the exact terms in which your appeal is
clothed. There is an ambiguity about them,
and it was in good faith and solely for "the re
lief of the homeless and needy victims." as
well as of others "filled with sorrow and lamen
tation," that the Relief Committee, of Pitts
burg, sent you on July 1 $5,000.
Yon may judge, therefore, of our
astonishment in looking over the list of names
and the amount paid by your committee to find
that out of 42 cases "relieved" nine received a
trifle over 4.000 of the $5,000 sent.
THE -WIDOW'S MITE.
I notice also that one widow received $45 and
another woman $18, and have no doubt that
closer investigation would discover other beau
ties in this distribution.
Again in your letter of October 2, 1S89. in
answer to Mr. J. B. Scott's Inquiry of Septem
ber 26 you say: "In regard to the distribution
of the $5,000, our relief committee made it as
advised by Mr. Thompson, pro rata according
to loss sustained," etc, and "was made after
the second payment made by the General
Relief Fund Committee." Taking these state
ments In their order will you be good enough
to produce yonr authority to the effect that I
"advised" yon to "pro rata" tho amount
of money "according to loss." Again,
your distribution was certainly not
"made after! the second payment by the
General Relief Fund Committee,' as the
second payment is now only begun. The first
payment made by the Flood Relief Committee
began under Judge Cummings on Thursday,
July 18, and was not finished until near the
middle of August, i'ou got your money on
JuIyL Why did you wait until after a pay
ment was made by the commission before dis
tributing what you had? We were told that
you were in "direful distress." Now you say
that the money sent you to meet this wretched
ness was held until after a payment was made
by the commission. Suppose our committee
had exercised the same sort of discretion with
you and withheld their aid until after a pay
ment had been made by the commission;
WHY DID THEY WAIT.
The only reference to a "pro rata" award,
"according to a county assessment was made
by Mr. D. W. Suke in one of our conferences.
I distinctly said then that such a plan was at
variance with the plan then under considera
tion by the Governor's commission, and his re
ply was "we had better wait then until the com
mission reports its plan." But I particularly
ask your attention to my letter of July 1 xo you
inclosing the draft in which I said: "We have
delayed sending this (draft) until the plans of
the Governor's commission would be per
fected." We have felt-that there should be one
system adopted, " and that the relief should
be apportioned and distributed by some com
mittee outside the local committees, to prevent
any charges of partiality or misappropriation."
Our committee would suggest that you work
with the plans of the general commission and
thereby avoid contusion and subsequent
trouble." "Judge Cummings will have all
things in readiness this week." "We hopo you
will be able to conform to bis plans, which are
the result of the commission's deliberations
and trust you will find the brief delay to result
in the greatest good with the least possible
friction."
Such, sir, is the history of this, transaction,
taken from my letter book and memoranda. 1
have made no reference here to letters written
to Mr. D. W. Suke and Burgess Young, as they
did not express any positive directions, but
contained requests for names of recipients and
amounts awarded, made prior to sending the
money. We expressly asked Burgess Young:
Let us know how you are to dispose of the
above amount, to which we received no
answer."
I write on behalf of our relief committee to
ask what you propose to do and shall await
your reply before giving the matter publicitly.
Very truly yours,
William R. Thompson.
It Was Nat Exciting.
At the weekly meeting of the Humane
Society yesterday $20 was received from
Alexander Nimick and $10 from Alderman
McMasters, the latter the fine imposed on
William Schnette ,for shooting dogs for
sport. The society will move into a hall in
the Free Dispensary building on Sixth
avenue.
EIGHT 0P WAl GRANTED.
Good Prospect for a Road and Steps Up
Dnauesue Heights.
Another meeting of the Thirty-fifth ward
citizens was held last night at the Grand
View Rink, Duquesne Heights, and the
project to erect a board walk and steps tip
the hill was disenssed. The committee re
ported that the rignt ot way had been
granted them over the property of Mr.
Walls and Mr. Joyce. On account of legal
obstrnctions in the way, Mr. Nimick could
not give them the privilege to cross his
property, although it would have given
them a shorter route to Carson street. As
it is they will be able to reach that street,
but they will be compelled to go 125 feet
east of the Point bridge.
The committee reported that the sub
scription list was greatly increased, and a
motion was made to continue the same com
mittee, and a meeting for next Tuesday
night was arranged. Five hundred dodgers
were ordered printed and distributed, so as
have as large a meeting as possible on the
next night
The citizens are quite happy since the
right of way has been secured, and the
chances that enough money will be sub
scribed and the plans completed in a short
time. There is some talk about building a
wagon and foot road to the top of the hill.
Many are ready to subscribe to secure one.
Information has been received that the city
has received an offer to build such a road,
with a retaining wall if necessary, all for
$-1000.
WAST THE SECOND CHURCH.
An Offer of S200.000 Made for the Property
for a Business Site.
It was rumored in real estate circles yester
day that an offer had been made for the
Second Presbyterian Church property, cor
ner Penn avenueand Seventh street, and the
trustees were considering the advisability of
selling the place. A call was made last
night on Dr. Sutherland, pastor of the
church, at his home on Cliff street, Alle
gheny. He said in regard to the matter:
"There was an offer of $200,000 made for
the property, but the matter was not con
sidered at all. I do not know who made the
offer, but understand it was a large drygoods
house. I do not think the congregation
would take $500,000 for the property on acl
count or us central location, ai mecuurca
was sold I do not know of another place
we could locate that would suit us as well
as the present site. The people in the par
ish come from all directions of the city, and
the church is in a central location. I do
not think there is any probability of the
church being sold."
WAS IT A MURDER?
Charles Berger, of ibe Soutbilde, Found la
the Lake Erie Tannel.
Mr. Charles Berger, a workman employed
at the Republic Iron Works, was very badly
injured in the Lake Erie tunnel at Twenty
sixth street, Southside, abont G o'clock last
evening, being struck by a locomotive. He
lives in the Twenty-fourth ward, and had
been in the habit of using the railroad tun
nel as a short way home. The injured man
had been lving there some time when noticed
by the engineer of the west-bound express.
He was taken to the Southside Hospital.
He will hardly recover.
Late last night Dr. J. B. Grimes, the
hospital physician, added a sensational
feature to the case by stating that the man
must have met with his injury by some
other means, as being struck by a loco
motive could not cause the wounds found
upon him. The matter will be investigated
by the police. He thinks the man was mur
dered. THE LAST OF BILLT.
His Dogs and Sheep Left to Dlonrn Over
Their Old Mauler.
An inquest was held yesterday on the
body of William S. Patterson, who died
from injuries received by falling into a ket
tle of scalding water Saturday. A verdict
of accidental death was rendered.
Patterson was nearly 60 years of age, and
had worked for nearly all the butchers in
Allegheny. His specialty was driving
sheep. He bad a sheep that thoroughlv un
derstood its business and was the leader in
all of "Billy's" sheep drives from the stock
yards to the slaughter pens. He also
owned several dogs that were driv
ers and could manage a flock of
sheep as well as a man. Whenever
there was danger of a stampede the leader
would give his "ba!" "ba!" and run ahead
of the flock. The dogs would circle around
the animals and by barking and snapping
at them prevent them from rnnning off.
MR. MALONE'S REJOINDER.
He Snjs the Work on the Government
Building la Being Fashed Rapidly.
Mr. Malone, superintendent of the new
PostofSce building, says in answer to the
statement of Colonel James Andrews that
he, Andrews, would undertake to finish the
building by next October or forfeit half a
million dollars, that tbe work is being done
under contract, and is being pushed to the
full capacity ot the derricks. Mr. Malone
stated that work was being pushed as fast as
possible, and that he did not care to say
more in reply.
MR. MEGAHAN RESIGNED.
Some of the Plasterers Thought There Wns
Enough Work for a Delegate.
The Operative Plasterers' Union No. 31
held its regular weekly meeting last night
at 41 Fifth avenue. Nothing but routine
business was transacted. As intimated a
few days ago Mr. J. W. Megahan resigned
his position as walking delegate. There
was some inclination not to accept it, as
many of the members thought there was
still enough business on hand to keep a man
employed.
The Mnrshal'a Adjutant.
Coroner McDowell, who was elected Chief
Marshal of the great parade which will fol
low the convocation of the Select Castle of
the Knights of the Golden Eagle in this
city on May 27, announced yesterday that he
had appointed Dr. E. F. White, of Star of
the West Castle, No. 93, as his adjutant,
and Elliott McCall, of Americus Castle,
No. 220, as bis chief of staff. The division
officers will be appointed later on. It.is ex
pected that 20,000 persons will participate
in the parade.
Exonerated From All Blame.
In the case of Jennie Byau, of Sharps
burg, charged with infanticide, the Coro
ner's jury yesterday exonerated the girl
from all blame, and she was released from
custody. The jury decided that the child
was born alive, but that its skull had been
cracked by unknown people.
LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED.
Incidents of a Day In Two Cities Condensed
for Ready Reading.
A timely visit was made to the East Liberty
stock yards yesterday by Inspector Mc
Cutcheon. resnltlng in the finding of IS calves
shipped from Chicago, unmarketable because
of "extreme youth," their ages ranging from 10
to 12 days. The Inspector discovered one beef
with lock jaw, and ordered it killed.
About GO members of Camps 33 and 16 Sons
of Veterans, went to Turtle Creek last evening,
and assisted to muster in a new camp of that
order, with an initial membership of 80. To
morrow evening a new camp will be mustered
at Mansfield,
The fence which has surrounded the new Car
negie Library building in Allegheny since its
start was torn down yesterday and tbe hand
some building now can be fully seen in all its
beauty.
The Board of Board of Viewers yesterday
held a meeting on the ground to receive claims
for damages for the grading of Kent alley.
MOTORS NOT WANTED
Western Avenue People Object
0 an Electric Railway Line.
to
MEETING CALLED FOR A PROTEST.
Stockholders in the Company Divided as
to Motive Power.
INTERESTED MEN ASK FOB A HEARING
The people living along the line of the
proposed Pittsburg, Allegheny and Man
chester Bailway are very much opposed to
the construction of an electric line on West
ern avenue.
An informal meeting of anumberof inter
ested citizens was held on Monday evening
at the residence of Mr. Samuel Wertheimer,
and a general meeting to take place in the
Fifth ward schoolhouse is on the card for
this evening.
Mr. Herbert Da Puy states that the prin
cipal reason for the proposed remonstrance
is the very general uneasiness that is felt re
garding the electric system as at present
manipulated. People alone the line object to
the posts and wires, not only on account of
their unsightly appearance.butbecauseof the
danger that is liable to be lurking in them,
not only to themselves, but to members of
their families, particularly to children, who
may accidentally touch electrically-charged
posts or broken wires. The company claims
that, as they will only use 400 volts, there
wui oe no danger. "As men and animals
have been killed instantly," he says, "by
currents of half that power, their statement
is not regarded as being absolutely correct.
THE FINAL FIGHT.
"At the meeting to-night it is proposed to
show, by a public expression, the opinion
of the citizens in general on the subject. If
the majority favor electricity, that will be
the last of the matter. If they are opposed
to it, we will fight the matter "for all it is
worth. We will send a remonstrance to
Councils. If they ao not give it the consid
eration we think it is entitled to, we
will carry the matter to conrt. Attorneys
have already been consulted, and they as
sure us that we can readily stay the'eom
pany's proceeding, if for no other reason
than the damage the erection of ugly posts
will cause to property."
Several other gentlemen, who are promi
nently identified with the movement, among
them Messrs. William Pickersgill, Phillip
Keymer, George A. Kelly and others, were
spoken to in reference to the matter. In
each case they coincided with Mr. DnPuy's
opinion, with the exception of Mr. Kelly,
who is not opposed to the electric motor,
but prefers a cable line until a more perfect
system is discovered in the manipulation of
the other power.
A LITTLE TOO HASTY.
On the other hand, some of the stock
holders of the companv state that the citi
zens are making considerable fuss over a
matter which has not as yet been decided
upon, as the electric idea is meeting with
considerable opposition among the share
holders themselves. This objection is
headed by Messrs. Joshua Bhodes and
George B. Hill, two of the largest stock
holders. The first named makes a state
ment that he favors a cable line, having
decided opposition to electricity as a motor
in its present shape, and will oppose it
whenever brought forward at a meeting of
the company, which has not been done as
yet. He suggests that it would be as well
for the citizens who are getting np remon
strances to postpone operations until the
matter has been definitely decided by the
company.
Stock-Taklus Sales To-Morro w It's Laces.
Black laces, white laces, flouncings,
drapery, nets, trimming laces, fancy tulles
and gauzes lor evening wear, etcv etc. All
new, choice goods. A big portion of our
lace stock, aud half and less than half
price on everything in the center of the
stores for your convenience. Come early
to-morrow morning.
Jos. Hobne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Plenty of Cloak Room Bargains Still Here.
From jackets and long garments, at $5 00;
the elegant and reliable seal plush coats
and jackets; short mantles in camels hair,
and also the real Alaska sealskin gar
ments. A great chance to get the best goods
at a decided saving to your pocketbook.
Jos. Hobne & Co.
Penn Avenue Stores.
After Stock Taking Bargain.
1 lot ladies' silk vests, $2; were $4 60.
1 lot children's gray and scarlet wool vests,
2Se; were 75c.
1 lot ladies' ribbed merino vests, 25c;
were $1. Jos. Horne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Only a Few Left.
We still have a few of those $5 overcoats
left. There's not any money in them at
that price, bat our only thought now is to
dispose of our overcoat stock, and low prices
have to do it. We are now offering good
cassimere overcoats in fonr styles at $5.
They have a velvet collar and satin sleeve
lining. Ulsters go at the same price $5
for those who prefer them. To-dry at the
P. C. C. C, cor. Grant and Diamond sts.,
opp. the new Court House.
Stock Taking Sales To-Morrow It's Lnccs.
Black laces, white laces, flouncings,
drapery nets, trimming laces, fancy tulles
and" gauzes for evening wear, etc., etc. All
new, choice goods. A big portion of our
lace stock, and half and less than half price
on everything in the center of the stores
for yonr convenience. Come early to-morrow
morning. Jos Hobne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Still Farther Redactions in the Cnrtnln
Room.
$12 heavy plain chenille curtains now $5.
$12 heavy figured chenille curtains now
$5.
1, 2, 3 and 4 patriots fine lace curtains at
y3 price. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Attend the Bnrgala rinle of Laces To-Dar.
A special counter in center of store. Not
merely remnants, but full lengths of choice
goods, especially in black and fancy drapery
nets, are at half prices.
Jos. Hobne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Blankets, blankets, blankets, now the
time to buy; large assortment and prices
greatly reduced. Huous & Hacke.
8I1II Further Redactions in the Cartala
Room.
$12 heavy plain chenille curtains now $5.
$12 heavy figured chenille curtains now
$5.
1, 2, 3 and 4 pair lots fine lace curtains at
J4 price. Jos. Horne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Fine Teloar Table Covers Redaced.
$18 quality now $12; $22 quality now $16.
$28 quality now $20.
Upholsterv department,
Jos. Hobne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
One Day More for That Big Bargain Table
ot Velvets.
To-morrow still some choice picking
wonderful bargains at these prices.
Jos. Hobne & Co.'s
Pens Avenue Stores.
Kemembeb that Z. Wainwright & Co.'s
ale and beer are the proper drinks for this
season. Telephone 5525. wsu
60-in. Furniture materials at 50c, were 88s.
Upholstery Department,
Jos. Hobne Ss Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
ACCIDENTALLI SHOT.
Henry Sprang, ot Cbartiera Township, bad
His Head Toi-u OfT.
Henry Sprnng, a young man residing in
Chartiers borough, was instantly killed by
the accidental discharge ot a shotgun about
6 o'clock last evening. It appears he had
been lying on a sofa reading in a room ad
joining that in which his two sisters were
preparing supper. He had been talking a
few moments before about a hunting trip
which he was to take part in to-day, and
when his sisters left the room, it is sup
posed, he arose with the intention of ex
amining his shotgun, which stood in a cor
ner at one side of the room. When the
sisters heard the report of the gun and
hastily entered, he was lying on the floor in
close proximity to tbe wall, with the entire
left side of his head blown off. How the
accident really occurred will never be
known. The victim was only 28 years of
age, and universally respected by everyone
in the vicinity.
In police circles the opinion prevails that
the man committed suicide. The Coroner
will investigate the matter further, though
Coroner's Clerk Grant Miller thinks the
death was accidental.
AN EXPENSIVE MISTAKE.
Water From a Bain Scene In the Bljoa
Injurea Home's Silk Stock.
What might have proved to be a most ex
pensive rain storm passed over the silk de
partment of Joseph Home's store on Mon
day night. The entire atmospheric
disturbance took place within the walls of
the building, being a part of the play
"White Slave" performed this week at the
Bijou.
Beal water is used in the rain scene, and
is supposed to be carried off by a funnel
shaped arrangement of tarpaulin in one of
the traps leading to a large barrel under
neath. By some neglect the nozzle of this
funnel was left to hang alongside of the
barrel instead of in it, and when "the tor
rents poured" they spread over a consider
able area of floor just above the valuable
silk department of the Home store, and
began to filter through. As luck would
have it some gentlemen connected with the
store were engaged in the department at the
time, and speedily removed the stock beyond
reach of the destroying element, but the
ceiling was irreparably injured and will
have to be replaced entirely at a possible cost
of $200.
IRON M0LDEES MEET.
None of tho Members Were Dissatisfied pa
Reported.
L. A. 1030, iron molders, held its regu
lar meeting last night at 101 Fifth avenne.
A report bad gone out that some of the
members were dissatisfied, and intended to
withdraw. Everything was harmonious,
and no such action was suggested. A re
port was read showing the financial condi
tion of the assembly to be in first-class
shape. The installation of officers also took
place. I. X. Boss was installed as Master
Workman and Thomas Tipper was installed
as Becording Secretary, which position was
vacated by Mr. Boss.
No changes occurld in any of the other
offices, and all the old incumbents were
again installed. Mr. Boss is now Master
Workman of both the district and assembly.
Stock-Taking Sales To-Day It's Laces.
Black laces, white laces, flouncings, drap
ery nets, trimming laces, fancy tulles and
gauzes for evening wear, etc., etc. All new,
choice goods. A big portion of our lace
stock, and half and less than half price on
everythingin the center of the stores for
your convenience. Come early this morn
ing. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Gentlemeo. Come Now For Bargains.
Odd lots of fine half hose, broken assort
ments of elegant neckwear, best makes of
underwear in some small lots, and quanti
ties of winter gloves, all at reduced prices
now after stock taking. Come to-day.
Jos. Horne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
To make room for our immense India silk
stock, now daily arriving, we will close
several odd lines ot velvets and silks at
37f c and 50c per yd.
biwi1 HuGtrs & Hacke.
To-Dnv Prices on Children' Flash Caps at
One-Half.
These are choice goods, best colors, latest
styles; none are reserved, all to be sold;
bring in the children and secure these bar
gains. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Still Farthnr Redactions la the Cartala
Room.
$12 heavy plain chenille curtains at $5.
$12 figured chenille curtains at $5.
1. 2, 3 and 4 pair lots fine lace curtains at
price. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Terrible Cat In Prices.
Wide black and colored chenille fringes
10c, reduced from 75c and $1. AH gimps,
ornaments and other trimmings rednced to
one third and one fourth the former prices.
Come quick and get the bargains.
F.OSENBAUM & Co.
Another Balgarlou Atrocity.
Hand-embroidered Bulgarian tidies from
the linen department at 25 cents apiece
center of store. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
65c Fine Cretonnes Now 25c.
Upholstery Department.
Jos. Horne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Closing out our remaining stock of
jackets, all sizes, shapes and styles, at very
much reduced prices.
irvvF Huous & Hacke.
Hand-Made Pare Irish Llaea Pillow Cases,
Not pillow shams, in center of store in the
bargain tray at half price bring sizes of
your pillows with you, as these will in no
case be taken back or exchanged when once
sold, and they will sell quick, we know.
Jos. Hobne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
One Dny More for That Big Bargain Tablo
of Velvets.
To-day still some choice picking
wonderful bargains at these prices.
Jos. Horne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Lace cubtains New spring stock will
be opened this week. Heavy curtains and
portiers at reduced prices to close.
MWF HUOUS 45 HACKE.
This la Last Day ot the Linen Bargala Sale.
In the center of store choice lots of fine
goods will be offered and sold at a mere
song don't fail to be in time.
Jos. Hobne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Tho Special Low Prices oa Oar Black Silks
Make trade lively here. See the window
full of bargains, and then come in and ex
amine the goods. They are the best ever
sold for the money.
Jos. Hobne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Linen "Odds and Ends" Sale
Will be continued to-morrow in center of
stores. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
YOU will be well pleased if you make use
of the Iron City Brewing Co.'s ale and beer.
Competent judges pronounce tbem the lead
ing brews. All dealers keep tbem.
Upholstery department bargains.
Fringes reduced from $3 to $1 a yard.
Jos. Hobne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
FOR THE SCOTCH CONGRESS.
Arrnngementa Being Made for the Gathering
la the Exposition.
The local committee of the Scotch-Irish
Congress met the members of the Executive
Committee in the office of Colonel J. W.
Echols yesterday. Plans were laid down
for the comfortable and economical enter
tainment of the many hundreds who are
expected io visit the city on this occasion.
From all that was reported yesterday morn
ing there are the strongest reasons for be
lieving that this assembly will be notable
for tbe influence, culture and social position
of those representative members of the
Scotch-Irish race who will attend the va
rious services.
Two oi the most prominent speakers to be
present will be the Hon. W. C. P. Brecken
ridge, the silver-tongued orator ot Ken
tucky, whose theme will be "Scotch-Irish
Statesmanship," and Prof. A. L. Perry, of
Williams College, who will speak on the
"Scotch-Irish in New England."
The congress will assemble in the Expo
sition building May 29, and will continue
in session four days. In the forenoon of
each day a speech will be delivered by one
ofthe prominent speakers. After dinner
there will be an excursion to some point of
interest. In the evening there will be more
set speeches. It is expected that several
thousand people will be in attendance. The
object is to promote fraternal and friendly
relations among the people of the race.
Among those who will be present from other
cities will be:
Robert Bonner and Dr. John Hall, of Hew
York; ex-Governor Curtin, Colonel A. K. Mc
Clure, Dr. Hays Agnew, Postmaster Field, Dr.
Macintosh, C. K. McKeehan. the Hon. J.
Simpson Africa. ex-Governor Pattison and ex
Governor Pollock, of Phlla delphia. Cincinnati
will send such men 8 Alex MacDonald. Presi
dent Addy and Dr. Kemper. Hon. T. T.
Wright, Vice President A. Q. Adams, Colonel
MacDowell and Dr. J. Witherspoon will be
among those who will come from Nashville.
Colonel Joseph Johnston will head a large
delegation from Birmingham. Delegates
are also expeojed from Scotland.
PAINTERS IN SESSION.
They Will Discnas the Eight Hoar Propo
sition for a Day'a Work.
The State Convention of Master House
Painters aud Decorators' Associations,being
held at Beading, was opened yesterday
morning at 10 o'clock. R. C. Miller, John
Stnlen, Jr., and Titus Berger, the Pittsburg
delegates, left here on Monday. Many
matters of a technical natnre will be dis
cussed. It is expected that the eight-hour
law will be talked over, so that the associa
tion may be prepared to meet that question
if it should come up next spring. So far no
demand has been made by the workers, and
the employers are non-committal on the
subject.
Preparations are now being made for the
National Convention of the Master Painters
of the United States, which will beheld in
the city of Detroit on February 11, 12 and
13. Representatives from all over the
country will be present. The delegates
from this city will be Messrs. Titus Berger,
C. C. O'Brien and John S. B. Mercer. It
is nnderstood this convention will also give
the proposed eight-hour law some consider
ation. When all other remedies fail to cure Dr.
Bull's Cough Syrup will give instant relief.
FURS! FURS FORMS
At The People' Store.
Closing out a large lot of black hare muffs,
50-cent quality. 25c. Dollar grade for 50c".
Monkey muffs now marked down to $2 90
and $3 90.
Fox, lynx, mink, sable, seal and other
fine furs in muffs, stoles, boas and capes at
greatly reduced prices.
Closing out an extensive lot of children's
sets (boas and muffs), 37c and 50c.
Campbell & Dick.
After Stock Taking Bargains.
1 lot ladies' silk vests, $2 were $4 50.
1 lot children's gray and scarlet wool
vests, 25c were 75c.
I 1 lot ladies' ribbed merino vests. 25c
were $1. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Only a Few Left.
We still have a few of those $5 overcoats
left. There's not any money in them at
that price, but our only thought now is to
dispose of our overcoat stock, and low prices
have to do it. We are now offering good
cassimere overcoats in four styles at $5.
They have a velvet collar and satin sleeve
lining. Ulsters go at the same price-j-$5
for those who prefer them. To-day at tie P.
C. C C, corner Grant and Diamond sts.,
opp. the new Court House.
50 dozen pairs ladies' black spun silk
Hose reduced to 50c the biggest stocking
bargain we ever saw.
Jos. Hobne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
A beduction of 35 per cent to 50 per
cent on all our present stock of Paris robes
and combination patterns; beautiful designs
and desirable colorings.
otf Huous & Hacke.
After Stock Taking Bargains.
1 lot ladies' silk vests $2 were $4 SO.
1 lot children's gray and scarlet wool vests
25c were 75c.
1 lot ladies' ribbed merino vests, 25c were
$1. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Insure Agnlnst Pneatnooln.
Use Baker's Pure Cod Liver Oil or Baker's
Emulsion. The old reliable brand. All drug
gists. EVIL AIR
From badTsewerage or undrained
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, 23c. Sold by all druggists, and pre
pared only by Fleming Brothers, Pitts
burg, Pa. Get the genuine; counterfeits
are made in St, Louis.
jy8-3TWT
INFLUENZA
Is very contagious to people suffering from ir
ritation of the throat. By using tbe celebrated
SODEN' MINERAL PASTILLES,
SODEN MINERAL PASTILLES,
this unfailing remedy for sore throat, coughs,
catarrh and hoarseness, you can protectyour
selves against this dreaded disease. Every
body should keep a box of
SODEN MINERAL PASTILLES,
in the house.
Sold by all druggists at 25c and 50c a box.
Pamphlets sent gratis on application by the
Soden Mineral Springs Co., Lim'td,
15 CEDAR ST., NEW YORK.
ja2-W8
HAMS-JU8T RECEIVED" A FRESH IN
VOICE Davis' Cincinnati Sugar Cured
Hams. Also a fresh lot of Inside rounds Cin
cinnati Dried Beef.
JOHN A. REN8HAW t CO..
Fancy Grocers, corner Liberty and Ninth
streets. ja25-ws
rTUBLE MINERAL WArERS-APPOLINA-X
BIS, Bedford, Hathorn, Vichy, Wake
shaw, in pints, quirts and half-gallons. Arca
dian ginger ale and Belfast ginger ale.
JOHN A RENSHAWACO.,
j25-T8 Cor, Liberty and Ninth street
P1TTSB0EG WAS THE FIRST.
Chicago Electricians Had to Come Hers to
Get Pointers.
A telegraph dispatch from Chicago pub
lished yesterday announced that the West
era Union Telegraph Company had done
away with the old style zinc and copper
battery, and would use dynamos in future
to run their lines. It was stated that the.
Chicago office was the first to try the expert
ment.
The item is incorrect, as Pittsburg can
claim the honor of being the first city to
make the experiment. An official of the
Western Union Company was interviewed
yesterday, and in regard to the matter, said:
The report is incorrect, as the Pittsburg
office was and is at tbe present time, the only
telegraph office in the world running without a
ceil of battery, all the work being done by
dvnamos. The piant was started August 13,
1SSS, and has been running ever since. Being a
success, the same system has been adopted by
Chicago.
Tbe experiment on a small scale referred to
as having taken taken place in New Yore, was
of considerable extent, as they there replaced
60,000 cells of battery with dynamos. That was
ten years ago. Two years ago when they out
grew tbe old plant, they replaced It with a new
one of a capacity probably equal to 200,009
cells. The currents are onlv used on tbe main,
lines. Pittsburc went a step further by intro
ducing machines not only for main lines, but
lor local instruments and city service as well,
tbns covering every branch of the telegraph
service. Tho Chicago electricians spent soma
time at the Pittsburg office getting pointers on
the subject before they commenced work oa
their own plant."
INCREASED TfiAYEL ON THE P. E. B.
Attributed to Cold and Draughty Street
Car.
Traffic on the local trains of the P. B. B.
has increased very much in the past week
or so. Railroad men are of the opinion that
this is caused by the objection most people
have to riding in street cars in cold weather.
The ever opening doors and their generally
crowded condition is a very uncomfortable
experience to those who are fond of comfort
It is atso believed in some quarters that thi3
flection of traffic from the cable lines to the
Pennsylvania road has had the effect of hur
rying the Citizens line into reducing their
fares some time before originally intended.
STOCK TAKING SAXES'
PrrTSBUBC, Wednesday, January 29, 1S80.
It is bard to tell whether the people or the
papers are oar best acvertsers.
"We want to see those bargains in Linens
cvervbody fs talking about." "Where are those
flowers we read about in the papers." "We are
after some ot those bargains in Black Silks
you are advertising and so many people are
telliiig us of."
Not imaginary quotations real, heard all day
Ionsr. If we can interest the people through the
papers we are snre the excellence of the bar
trains will keep them interested until they have
told several neighbors.
This morn
ing we begin a
special sale of
Laces in tbe
center of the
store. There
you will find a
full represen
tation from
the biggest
bargain lot of
Laces you ever
saw. Perfect
soods, not lit
tle leavinis,
butf ulldresses
uid every inch
.u be sold is
desirable. This is a representative "Stock
Taking bale.' with all the suggestions of bar
gains that these sales make. The reductions
are to half, and often less, of former prices.
Torchons, Valenciennes,
Medlcis. Point da Chene,
Orientals, Vandyke point,
Cbantilly Flounces. Escurial Laces,
Handrnn Spanish Points,
Black, White and Cream Flouncings,
Tulles and Ganzes for evening;
Tinsel Laces, etc., etc., eta
CURTAINS:
Another, the final fixing of prices. The won
derful success of the "January Clearance
Sales" in the Curtain and Upholstery Depart
ments warrants this wonderful marking down
for the "Stock-Taking Sales."
Everything in LACE CURTAINS, L 2. 3, 4
pair lots, clear out of sight of value, former
prices no longer a comparison, Dut an incredi
ble contrast prices that most make them go
at once.
HEAVY CHENILLE CURTAINS, assorted
shades.
Myrtles, Cardinals.
Terra Cottas, And others.
Plain tops and Dados
at J5 marked down from 112,
Figured all over
at 15 marked down from $10.
Made Lace Curtains, three yards long.
At S3 that were as high as $8 50.
AtS2 that were il
At 31 25 that were !3 50.
S3 Fringes at Jl per yard.
SO-inch furniture materials, of many sorts, ai
50c, reduced from SSc
63c Cretonnes reduced to 23c a yard.
VELOUR TABLE COVERS, biggest bar.
gain of the lot:
19 50 Covers reduced to $3.
SIS Covers reduced to SIX
S22 Covers reduced to S18.
S2S Covers reduced to S30.
Some Ladies' Wearing Apparel An offeriDj
from tbe Underwear Department, well worth
your attention:
1 lot English Silk Vests $3-from 50.
1 lot White Merino Drawers 75c from $1 25v
1 lot Bibbed Merino Vests SSc from SL
1 lot Children's Gray and Scarlet Wool Vests
25c from 75c
LADIES GLOVES:
8-button Suede Mousquetalres, tan shades, at
75c considered Bood value at SI 50.
Popular Pique kid gloves an sizes tan,
brown and black, all sizes.
SI 25 quality now 75c.
SI 50 quality now SL
J2 quality now SI SOL
Laced and Button Kid Gloves in tan, brown
and gray.
SI 50 quality now SI.
White and opera shades Kid Gloves,
plenty of 5Ks, S'As, 5Js and fa,
in 5, 7 and 10 hook, and 4 and 6 button.
None ere under SI 50 a pair.
Others were S2, S2 25 and S3 75.
All are now 50c i
These are sales to the finisn, and everything
must go. These are prices we know will seU'
everything out clean.
JOB. HORNE I CD.,
609-621 PENN AVE.
Orders by mail receive. Immediate attention
329',
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