RT s THE PITTSBURG- DISPATCH, FRIDAY, - FEBRUARY 7, 189CU 'S 'APPEAL For Belief From. Tortures of the Mind or Body. HER LIFE ONE OF MISERY. She Declares Suicide Preferable to a .Home in Dixmont. A PITEOUS CRY FOR ASSISTANCE Yesterday a piteous appeal for relief from the insane asylum at Dixmont '"as received by the Humane Society. The letter was addressed to Agent O'Brien, and ran as lollows : "Deab Sib Act quietly on this appeal, and brine my husband with joo. l cannot stand this another hour. IhaTe begged and pleaded for mercy from them all, and they said yester day that all that would end my misery would be a dose of poison. They say they are fixing me for my husband to take me home. If 1 cry and beg for mercy, they lock me up and pull my hair oat of my head, and hare given me so much poison tnat I am in so much torture that it is martyrdom. You will have to act quickly, for I cannot stand this abuse another day. My hnhnri thinks thev are kind to me. and does not dream of the truth, although I hare written and written to him. If he knew, he would go wild, and would make all parties suffer to the full extent of the law. FEELS LIKE NEEDLES. "No one can stand this feeling of torture, as if needles were all over your flesh. They use car bolic acid on me. One could not stand It, even if they were insane. No tongue or pen In the unirerse can describe my feelings. When my husband was here 1 would have told him all, but he had a drink or two In him. As a matter of course, they had lied to him, and I could conTincehim of nothing. If you hare the least bit of humanity giTe this your first atten tion and believe him not. Compel him to come at once and put me even in prison, where it won'd be a palace to this place. There must be a law preventing the torture in which they have put me. They say here that they will not send tor my husband, and that they intend to experiment more on me. JIy eves all prick me where Dr. rubbed poison on them, and all over my face. Mrs. and Miss held me. Dr. said he had given me enongh poisou to kill five women. It only put me in the most terrible torture. If something is not done at once 1 will have to commit suicide to end it. For heaven's sake get me free at once, so that I can tell my story before it is too late. My father is very wealthy, and he would punish them to the full extent of the law. bach martyrdom never existed on earth. "I sent you a letter yesterday that I smug gled out through a friend. I hope you will give it your earliest attention. I cannot sit or stand quiet for the terrible burning, and the green poison they put on me makes it worse. God knows this will have to end somehow, as I am driven distracted. AS SHE SEES IT. "If the cruelty and tyranny that was practiced here was brought before the public, it would bring the world to sympathize with the in mates. But it is only my own case I wish to draw attention to, as that is all I am able to do cow. Attend to this at once, and do cot be lieve my husband. My suffering is worthy of attention. In addition to that, there is the in sulting contempt and disregard shown to me by heartless attendants. They have bragged that tbev are experimenting on me for the sake of medical science, and want to see bow long a human being can live in such torture. Give this your immediate attention. Fraying you may be successful, I remain the most miserable wretch in existence." Agent O'Brien yesterday afternoon called upon the husband of the writer ot the letter, and had a talk with him. The husband said that his wife was sent to the asylum on August 22, 1SS9, as a private patient. She was exam ined, be said, by two East End physicians, who recommended her commitment. The woman, be says is subject to hallucinations, and has suicidal tendencies. Her father is a prominent and wealthy physician of Fniladelpbla. Until a few years ago he was a resident of this city. Agent O'Brien will investigate the matter further to-day. it being his intention to call upon the physicians who recommended the woman's committal. DOCTORS SAT SHE'S IK SAKE. Dr. 7. S. Nelan. one of the physicians who treated the lady previous to her being placed in Dixmont, states that there is no doubt of her iusanity. She was repeatedly calling upon him in reference to her imagined afflictions. Her most peculiar hallucinations were that her touch was- poisonous and that snakes and worms were crawling under her skin, in proof of which she wonld pomt ti tbe blue veins on the back of her hands. He treated her for six months and knows beyond question her actual con dition. He alo avers that a pronounced streak of insanity taints her whole family. Several he could mention, one in particular, a sister has been confined in Dixmont for the last 20 years, but he refrains from mentioning names on account of her relatives who are well-known aiM highly connected in Philadelphia. Dr. Nelan particularly requests a visit by the Humane Society's representatives if they wish to secure further information in the case. GEOBGE T. OLIYER SUCCESSFUL. End of the Long Contest for tbe Local Censes Snperrlsorsblp. The contest over the supervisorshlp of cen sus for the Pittsburg district was settled yes terday by a division of the district, and the ap pointment of Mr. George T. Oliver, of the firm of Oliver & Roberts, to supervise the collection of census returns In Allegheny county, and Dr. William Denny to perform the same duties for the other counties formerly included in the Ninth district. The appointment of Mr. Oliver is regarded as a wise action. He is a popular manufacturer, and stands high in the commu nity for his remarkably able and Intelligent business qualities. He was admitted to the Allegheny county bar about 12 years ago, and a few years later be became tbe head of the firm of Oliver fc Roberts, the wire manufacturers, of tbe Southside. a Dosition be still holds. The history of the fight between Senator Quay, as the supporter of Dr. Denny, and the Superintendent of the Census Porter, who de sired the appointment of Mr. Oliver, is well known. Neither side would give up, and the division was tbe only possible solution of the problem. HEXEI SNIDEE DAXGLRODSLT ILL. Tbo Manager of Union Switch nnd Signal Company Not Expected to Live. Mr. Henry Snyder, general -manager of the Union Switch and Signal Company, is lying seriously ill at his home on Fifth avenue, fcast End. Dr. Helmuth, the distinguished New York specialist, arrived in the city yesterday to consult with the attendant physicians in regard to Mr. Snyder's condition. He pronounces tbe case critical, fearing blood poisoning, as the ailment is liver disease and in the most pro nounced form. Several years since the sufferer bad an expe rience of tbe same nature, and. although con sidered seriously ill at tbe time, he managed to pull through; but, bad as he was then, be is much worse this time. Mr. Snyder was born in Newton, near Phil adelphia, about 50 years ago. and lived there until last May, although actively engaged in Philadelphia, At the time stated he came to Pittsburg at the instance of Mr. George West lnghonse to take charge of the Union -Switch and Signal Company's affairs, where be has since remained. A QUAKER TKAMP. A One Time Wealthy Man Applies for Lodg. Ing at tbe Central Station. William Mason of Philadelphia, applied at the Central station for lodging last evening. He wore a hat and coat of Quaker patters and was evidently a member of that religious per suasion. He showed letters from a prominent citizen of Cincinnati testifying to his character, be sides stating that he was at one time a wealthy resident of the first named city, but reverses had caused the loss of his fortune. He was ac commodated with a bed. Big Contract! Awarded. Tbe Allegheny Committee on Streets and Sewers met las. night and awarded 'contracts for the fallowing work: Logan street, grading and paving, J( i:ph Hastings. $707 U; Grant alley, setter, Patricl; O'Donnell, W98 40; Penn street, sewer, Hartey hloin, So32: Church alley, sewer, Harvey Sloan, toBo 63; Irwin avenue, paving. Sicilian Rock Aspna't Co., $5,888 80; Fodi ral street and North Diamond street, pav ing. Sicilian Rock Asphalt Company. (10,690 55; East Dumond and Ohio streets, paving, block stone with concrete foundation, James Mc Afee, $31301 sa 11 MAN PURE WATER FOR ICE. An Arteklan Well Being Drilled to Seearo a Snpply of Strictly Pnre Walor for an Ice Machine Big Artificial Cake or Cold, Hard Water. The Pittsburg Meat Company, Church avenue and Anderson street, Allegheny, is having an ice machine erected, preparatory to the anticipated scarcity of ice next sum mer. While the expected dearth of ice is not the main reason for adopting'the artifi cial manner of securing this valuable article, it is the immediate and impelling cause for erect ing tne macmne at tnis time, ine macmne will be erected by Frlck & Co., of Waynesboro, Cumberland county. Pa., and will cost $25,000. It will be employed in making Ice for the meat company tbe whole year round. Not only will artificial ice be manuf actured,but it will be of a superior quality, on account of the means the company is going to adopt to se cure water. Drilling has been commenced In tbe vault of the building, for the purpose of establishing an artesian well. A depth of 76 feet has been already reached. Five feet of dirt, 31 ot clay, 10 of gravel, and 30 of blue slate rock bave been penetrated, and it is ex pected that water will flow by to-day or to morrow. The water of this well will be per fectly pure, which will enable a highly pure quality of ice to be made. xne process is to mane tne ice irom ammonia, gas and water. The cakes will be frozen in tin cans, with dimensions of 41 inches deep, 22 long, and 11 wide. They will taper to one end so that by turning the pan upside down tbe cake will easily drop out. Fully 30 tons will be made every day; 10 of these will be nsed by the company and the 20 surplus tons will be sold to domestic consum ers. By securing water from the artesian well the impurities of river water will be avoided, and tbe danger of fevers and other diseases will be removed. Another reason why the arte sian well water is preferred is on acconnt of its being of the same temperature tbe whole year round. The river water is very cold at one time of tbe year and very hot at other times, and would prevent a successful result in attempting to freeze it. All the well water will also be dis tilled before it is frozen. The supply of natural Ice is now almost ex hausted, and unless some extraordinary change in weather occurs there is very slim chance of securing any for the coming summer months. A good many hardships will be felt on acconnt of the scarcity, and they will be fortu nate who will be able to secure the artificial ar ticle. ABEESTED AT WILHEBDING. Snperintendent Allen Makes an Important Caplnre Oat There. Superintendent Allen, of tbe Gilkenson De tective Agency, yesterday made 'an important arrest in Hnlton, and inaugurated tbe first move toward breaking up tbe practices of a nefarious gang of men devoid of all sense of manhood. For months the women of the town have been afraid to appear on the streets at night for fear of being assaulted. During the holidays Miss Lizzie Montgomery, while walking along -the street, was attacked by a man, who knocked her down and rendered her unconscious. Ber father is a well-known and respected citizen of the place, and after waiting for some time for tbe local authorities to do something toward cap turing tbe rascal, be came to the city and placed tbe case in tbe bands of Superintendent Allen. Tbe latter investigated and got a clew to tbe man who made the assault. After committing the crime, tbe man left the town and went to Wilmerding, where he has been working on tho Westinghouse building. Tbe detective fonnd him there yesterday, and, with the assistance of Chief of Police Donovan, of Braddock, ar rested the man. He was taken to Helton, where he gave bis came as Thomas Ronrke. When the officers approached him be jumped out of a window. Detective Allen is on the track of several more men who bave made a practice of tack ling unprotected women, and will bave them in jail before long. KEEPJhG DP ITS MOVE. No Decrease of Activity About the New Government Building. Tbe efforts of Postmaster McKean to instil some activity into tbe progress of tbe Govern ment building bave been appreciated by the contractors who are at work upon the edifice, and extra exertions are being made to keep up with the rapid pace at which matters have moved since Government Inspector Paulson took bold of things. Secretary Butz. of tbe Pennsylvania Con struction Company, contractors lor the iron work, announced yesterday that the entire roof of the Government building would be in place and completed within 35 days from the com mencement of work on next Monday. This augurs well for the completion of the building by the first of August or September. Mr. Joseph M. Paulson, tbe Tre: the Treasury De tn tbe cltv. Since partment Inspector, is still in tbe cltv. his arrival here he says that the work has been greatly expedited. Mr. Malone, be says, is watching all the contractors very closely. Some of the large iron girders for tbe bases of the towers are now on tbe ground ready to be lilted. Mr. Pattison bas great confidence in Mr. Malone, and says that be is satisfied be will do the best possible under the circum stances. SOME OIL STB1KES. T. B. Simpson & Co. Brought In a 1,000 Barrel Well Yesterdny. It was reported last night that T. B. Simpson A Co. bad brought in a 1,000 barrel well in the Sheffield district. Tbe Westvue Oil Company were fortunate in striking it for 250 barrels. Tho weH is located out the Perrysville road. WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING. Some Who Travel, Some Who Do Not, and Others Who Talk. Dr. Joseph Dickson and wife left yes terday for St. Augustine, Fla. The doctor was sent for by Mother Sebastian and Sister Kate (Miss Drexel) to come and take charee of Bishop O'Connor's case. The Bishop is grow ing worse, and it is not expected that he will recover. Dr. Dickson carried him through one case of illness and tbe nuus think there is no physician in tbe city as skilled as be. 'Squire Handel, who has been indis posed for some time, is once more circulating among bis many friends with his old-time vigor. It is said that tbe genial 'squire would fill a magisterial chair with dignity in case Judge Bailey knocks the Mayoralty per simmon. A most enjoyable reception was ten dered Rev. W. H. Pearce last evening in the lecture room of the Butler Street M. E. Church, of which be is tbe pastor. The event was a so cial farewell to Mr. Pierce, who starts Monday on a three months' trip to the Holy Land. A delightful concert was given in the railway ward of the West Peun Hospital last evening by the Y. M. C. A, of the Pennsylva nia Railroad. The Miller family rendered sev eral fine selections, and the patients enjoyed the treat immensely. N. B. Acheson, G. E. Eose, M. Oben dorfer, J. Howard Edwards and J. Craig Smith, members of tbe Yonngstown Councils, were in the city yesterday seeing the Westing bouse people about lighting the town with electricity. , Willis J. Hnlings, of Oil City, on his way home from his Cheat river oil prop erties in West Virginia, is at the Duquesne. The big sawmill in which he is interested there will start next month with a daily capacity of 100,000 feet. T. T. Tinlayenis, of New York, the author of "Mr. Jacobs." is at the Anderson. Mr. Timayenis has now in band a new work on The Secrets of the Synagogue," which will create a greater sensation than his last novel. Colonel Thomas E. Watt, District Pas senger Agent, Pennsylvania Railroad, yester day returned from Red Oak, la., where he went to see his mother, who is very ill. He left her in a very much improved condition. While eating supper with his family on Saturday evening, Hon. B. F. Rynd, ot Alle gheny, was taken suddenly sick. He was re moved to his room, where he has been lying in a critical condition ever since. T. D. Casaoave, Superintendent of Mo tive Power, and E. P. Lord, Traveling Passen ger Agent ot the Ft. Wayne Railroad, both of Ft. Wayne, Iud., are at tbe Anderson. Senator Boies Penrose, S. Davis Page and Samuel Dickson, of Philadelphia, are at the Scblosser, being in the city in attendance on the United States Court. George Harding, a noted Philadelphia patent lawyer, is in the city to look after tbe in terests of R. H. Smith in bis fight against the Pittsburg Gas Company. C. N. Payne, of Titnsville, Chairman of tbe Board of Managers of the National Transit Company, is at tbe Hotel Schlosser. Mr. George Harding and his sister, of Philadelphia, are in the city. Mr. Harding at tending the United States Circuit Court, County Commissioner McKee is about again after four days' straggle with the grip. Judge William McKennan, of Wash ington, Pa., Is In tbe city. CHIEF BROWS HAND. fie at Last Secures a Conference for the Traction Strikers. THE E0AD IS UNDER OBLIGATIONS. A Tie-Up of Freight Trains on the Little Sawmill Bun Railway. TIN B00FEBS TO ASE FOE MOKE WAGES A conference has at last been arranged between the Knights or Labor and the offi cials of the Pittsburg Traction Compeny. From the present indications a settlement of the gripmen's strike is probable and the strikers will, at their ball to-night, ' dance with lighter hearts than they have had for nearly six weeks. After many days of dis appointment trying to secure a hearing with the officials of the traction company, they have secured the promise of tbe president of the road that their case will be considered at a meeting of the board of directors in this city either next Tuesday or Tuesday week. Yesterday morning President Elkins re ceived a visit from J. O. Brown, Chief of the Department of Public Safety, and Clarence Burleigh, Esq., assistant city so licitor. The two city officials have inter ested themselves in the matter, and say they will use their influence to enable the employes to seenre their rights. Chief Brown told Pres ident Elkins a number of things be was prob ably aware of and asked the President to give tbe men a hearing, even it be did not want to re-employ them. Chief Brown said: BBOTTO'S POINTED TALK. "Your company has received .probably more favors than any street railway company ever allowed to operate in this city. You were given the use of the best street in Pittsburg, and in many other ways have received favors from tho citv. The road is practically owned by outside capital, and in coming in here, yon asked for certain privileges and rights. In giving these. Councils undoubtedly expected that you would appreciate tbe privileges and conduct your bus iness accordingly. Among other things one might expect to come under this feeling of re ciprocity, wonld be the proper treatment of our citizens in yonr employ. "The men who are now out on strike are honest citizens of Pittsburg, and I request that yon give them a hearing. We do cot ask that you take them back into your employ, but petition that you in all fairness hear what they have to say. it win do no harm to grant them an interview, and by holding a conference it may smooth over the bitter feeling now exist ing between the company and your old men. They bave conducted themselves as peaceable citizens, and there was no apparent reason for their discbarge. I do not know tbe details of tbe case, and am not familiar with the trouble. I have been asked as the bead of the Depart ment of Public Safety to use what influence I bave to patch up tbe trouble, and this is the reason why I am here." NOTHESIQ AGAINST THEM. Mr. Burleigh also talked in the same strain, and asked what report they could make to tbe strikers' committee. Mr. Elkins said they had nothing against the strikers, and if there was any trouble the officials of the company would be glad to try and fix it up. Be knew tbe com pany had been granted certain privileges in the city, and, of course, they appreciated what had been given them. He said the Board of Direct ors of the company would meet in this city next week or tbe week following, and thev would re ceive an committee that waited on them. The date of tbe meeting has not yet been fixed, but it will be held either next Tuesday or Tuesday week. Several of tbe strikers were seen in Oakland yesterday afternoon. They were, of course. jubilant attbe prospect of a conference. The lew spoken to aid not anticipate that the TO men now out on strike wonld be benefited to any great extent, on account of tbe way the company has acted toward their organization. The strikers have been trying to arrange a conference with the officials of the road for weeks. They bave been put off from time to time and when they thought they bad a chance for an interview with President Elkins, they fonnd the latter had gone to Philadelphia. Some of them wanted to make up a purse and send a committee after him, boning that they conld secure an interview with P. A. B. Widener and W, L. Elkins at the same time." They had almost given up every tnougnt ox a conxerence when they got Chief Brown and his able legal From the indications there will be a large crowd at the strikers' ball at Imperial Hall. The dancing will continue until 4 or 5 o'clock to-morrow morning. This will be done to give other street car men a chance to enjoy the fes tivities alter they are through their runs. The strikers will reap a handsome sum from the ball. THE EDGE TOOL TEDST. members Declare. They Do Not Intend to Advance Prices. The latest trust, the American Ax and Tool Company, continued their meetings at tbe An derson Hotel yesterday. --The question of prices was tbe subject of discussion, and Charles S. Hubbard declared that they won't be advanced. The list will be issued to the jobbers about February 15. All the ax makers in tbe country have joined the combination. It will be a stock company, and all that is not taken will be placed on tbe market. The com bination will employ 10,000 men, and will do a business from 2,000,000 to 3,000,000 per year, all the business being transacted in Pittsburg, where the main office will be located. , Mr. Charles H. Hubbard said last evening that single bit axes are now selling for IS per dozen. About 300,000 dozen axes are sold in America every year, and the export trade amounts to 100,000 dozen. The American axes and edge tools have knocked out tbe English In the South American and Australian markets. Tho combination is so made thai the Board of Directors can close down every factory, if they want to, or run one or all. llr.Haubard said that for the past five years so much cut ting in prices bas been done that the business was very unsatisfactory, hence tbe combina tion. He claims prices will not be materially increased. THET WANT TO ALTEBNATE. Yonngstown Councllmen Inspecting the Westingbouso System. A committee from Yonngstown composed of D. M. Acbison, Chairman; City Solicitor M. Oberdorfer, L G. Smith, George E. Rose and J. G. Edward was in the city yesterday consult ing with the Westinghouse people in regard to putting in an alternating current electric plant in their city. Tbey inspected the com pany's system and were highly pleased with what they saw. Tbey will make their report to the Council and it is probable that the West inghouse system will be adopted. Tbe city is now lighted with electricity fur nished by a private concern, but tbe members of Council want a plant of their own. They will proDably order a plant of 200 arc and 5,000 incandescent lights. The committee visited Allegheny and inspected tho plant now being put up on Braddock street. SECRETARY DILLON'S' REPORT. Facts and Figures About the Condition of the Glass Trade. The National Glass Budget publishes this week Secretary Dillon's quarterly report. The nnmber nf flintglass f urnacps in blast last quar ter was 137, and out of blast, 48; tanks n opera tion, 5; out, 2. The number of members employed was 5,024; out of employment, 1,234. Total membership of the union, 0,345; non-union men. 137. There aro now 101 locals. There were 333 apprentices working at the trade, and 15 members died. Tbe condition of trade is reported only in a fair state. The death burial fund has now 1,800 members. The Deadlock Broken. TheBoard.of Directors of tbe First ward met last evening in the scboolhouse and' elected Martin P. Foley as the representative to tbe Central Board of Education. Mr. Foley is a pronounced Gourley advocate, and the latter'a friends are enthusiastic over the result. There bas been a deadlock in the board over the elec tion of a representative for two months. Carnrgle In Braddock. Andrew Carnegie, in company -with H.C. Fricfc and W. L. Abbott, went to Braddock yesterday to inspect tbo new blastfurnaces be ing erected at the Edgar Tbomsonworks. They returned to tbe city much pleased with the progress ot the work. The four furnaces will be completed this summer. Mr. Courier's Challenge Accepted. I A member of tbe Democratic City Commit tee said last night that Judge Bailey would not take up the challenge Issued by Mr. Gourley for a debate, but tbat some other prominent Democrat will be appointed to Ao so. THB IE0N TOO WEAK. Southern Pig Will Not Knock Oat tbe Pittsburg Product. An item was published in The Dispatch yesterday to the effect that a Pittsburg firm had purchased 5,000 tons of Southern pig iron from tbe Elsley Furnace Company, of Shef field, Alabama. To ascertain if there was much Southern pig Iron used in this city, a call was made upon O. M. Hartzell, of H. E. Col lins & Co., the best-known brokers in Pitts burg. To the question Mr. Hartzell said: "Yes. there is considerable Southern pig Iron sold in this city now. We handle a great amount of it, but there is no danger of the iron supplanting tbe Mahoning or Shenango Valley product. It is not as good as tbe iron made in this section, bnt it is a good mixer. When nut in with Pittsburg pig a manufaix turer can get a good finished product. It can be delivered in this city much cheaper than the other Iron can bo bought for. It makes a very good foundry or mill iron. A large num ber of Pittsburg manufacturers are now using it with great success." A well-known railroad agent stated yesterday that tbe Southern iron can be delivered In Pittsburg for several dollars less than the Pitts burg product can be purchased for on board the cars. This is on account of the difference in the price of raw materials. In the Alabama district tbe limestone, ore, coke, eta, is on tbe ground, and requires little transportation. About a year ago a general meeting of iron manufacturers and railroad agents was held at the Monongahela House. It was stated then by the Iron men that their trade was being paralyzed, and nnless tbey secured lower rates from the Mahoning and Shenango valleys they would bave to quit. They have not yet secured the lower rates, and are still doing business. Tbe agent stated tbat tbe facts in the case are that the Southern iron is too weak and will never enter into hearty competition with tbe Pittsburg product. A SMALL STRIKE. Five Railroad Slen Tio Up Tvro Mlnen Along Sawmill Run. There is a strike on the Little Sawmill Run road, and it has been in progress since Tuesday. Five men are involved, but they have sue ceeded in tying np tbe mines of Hartley & Marshall and Gregg & Wildman, both em ploying about 475 men. The firemen and brakemen are tbe belliger ents. The former get 16 cents an hour, the latter 15 cents, and tbey struck for 4 cents more per hour. They finally offered to com promise on 2 cents, making the wages of fire men SI SO for ten hours and SI 60 for brakemen. The passenger tram is still running. It is expected tbe strike will soon be settled. Yesterday four men were hired to take the striker's places, bnt they refused to work when tbey were informed of the situation. THEIR MEMBERSHIP GROWING. Carriage and Wagon Makers' First Regular Meeting. The carriage and wagon makers of Allegheny county held their first regular meeting last night since they have been organized with the A F. of L. Since their last meeting fully 250 new members bave subscribed their names. This gives the union now abont 500 members, an increase of 60 per cent in about ten days. Their charter bas not yet arrived from New York, and it is cot known what number will be given them. The trustees have been appointed a commit tee to look up a new hall. They will meet next Saturday evening, and expect to be able to se cure the Imperial Hall on New Grant street. Tbey bave set the first and third Thursday of each month as regular meeting nights. TO ASSIST EACH OTHER. Tiro Association Will Co-Operate to Se- core Early Closing. The Ohio Valley Trades' Assembly and the Retail Grocers' Protective Association have drawn up an agreement, whereby they pledge themselves not to handle any of S. S. Marvin's goods until the boycott is lilted, and not to patronize any butcher, baker or any other per son in the grocery trade who refuses to close bis store at 7 o'clock p. n. Thousands of circulars containing the agree ment have been scattered throughout the Obio Valley. " MORE WAGES WANTED. Roof nnd Cornice Workers Will Ask for " Twenty-Five Coma More. Tin, Sheetiron and Cornice Workers' Union No. 12 have issued a circular providing for an increase of wages of 25 cents per day, and no journeyman to receive less than $2 50. Tbey also declare for nine hoars, overtime is "to be) Taiea at lime ana oDe-naii, ami ounaay ana, liioor xay to do ratea aouDie time, xne new rules are proposed to go into effect on May 1, DOUBLE DUTIES FOR HIM. The PoBlrnnater of Pittsburg Carries Doable Dignity Force Increased. D. O. Barr, Collector of the Port, was yester day morning notified by tbe United States Treasury Department to turn over the Govern ment property in his charge to Postmaster James S. McKean. He will not assume charge until March 1. This is only tbe second appoint ment of the kind in the country, tbe first hav ing been made by President Cleveland In Phila delphia. The newmethod of distributing, back stamping and assorting mails for banks and heavy business firms by meeting the mail trains at Altoona is getting into workine shape rap idly, and although the trains have been late for several days, the firms doing a heavy postal business yesterday received their mail nearly 24 hours ahead of tbe former time. Mr. Mc Kean says tbat if the experiment is a success, it will be extended to cover the general mail service and make Pittsburg the rapid mail de livery city of the country. Yesterday be received a telegram authorizing him to put on ten additional letter carriers,and tbey will go to work on Monday morning. The crowded condition of the present postofflco building, where tbe carriers find difficulty In passing each other when tbeir sacks are loaded, makes evident tbe reason for hurrying up the completion of at least the lower portion of tbe new Government building. FINE R1TEP. CRAFT. Bat the Prespects for Miners and Opcr- ntors Are Not Bright. Colonel Chill Hazzard was in the city yester day. He states that never in the history of the river coal business had so much craft been gathered together by the operators. The miners are working, but little coal is dug and the Colonel says tbat tbe prospects for tbe coal business at the present time are not any too bright- The Bellevernon road, as part of tho Vander bilt system, is already developing tbe country, and it is believed that both the Pennsylvania and the Vanderbllts will extend their lines into West Virginia. LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED. Incidents of a Day in Two Cities Condensed for Bendy Rending. While out driving on East street, Allegheny yesterday, Mr. George Egger was painfully injured by bis borse running away. The harness broke and Dr. Cooper, who was with him, got out to fix it, when the horse started. While leaning out to grasp Ihe reins, Mr. Egger was dashed against one jif the posts of the Pleasant Valley Railroad Companj, and was painfully injured about tbe head. Haery Cook was arraigned before Alder man McKenna yesterday afternoon for stealing money and clothing from Charles Wab, a Chinese laundryman at No. 211 Grant street. Tbe evidence showed that be bad pulled out tbo cash drawer and ran off with the money. He was held to court for trial. Inspector Mc Aleese sa)s that Cook is a confirmed thief. The Flounce Committee of the Allegheny Poor Board met last night, and approved bills amounting to 1,944 20. Twelve persons were admitted to the Home during tbe month. There are at present 261 persons in the Home. Clerk Hunker's report shows tbe expenditure of $133 78. THE Republicans of the Second ward, Alle gheny, suggested the following ticket last night: School Directors, Thomas G. Sample John Bothwell, Rev. B. F. Woodburn, James Young and Dr. W. W. Cole; Alderman, David McKelvy; Constables, Ferry Eyed and John Irwin. FitANK DENDY.a grlpman on the Fifth Ave. cue Traction road, wbllereturning home last night, was attacked by three men, unknown to him, at a lonely spot on Oakland avenue and badly beaten. The matter was reported to the polled, but no arrests have yet been made. The Working People's Debating Club will hold a regular meeting at Grand Army Hall, 102 Fourth avenue, Sunday night. The Rev. Mr. Robertson will bo the speaker of the even ing, and there will be an open debate on tbe subject of lectures. Squibes Wabd bad his right leg badly crushed yesterday morning by being caught in some machinery at Oliver Bros.' mill. He was removed to the Southside Hospital. .Winter Bbos., tbe Southside brewers, yes terday made a-contract with the De La Vergne lob Machine Company for the construction of a pton refrigerating machine. THE NEW PLAY HOUSE Harry Williams Has Made Up His Mind to Bnild on Fenn Avenue. GEODND FLOOR THEATER PLANflED Tne Property is the Same Mr. PMpps Holds tor the Library. THE TALDE 0P A SHORT TERM LEASE Mr. Williams' new theater on Penn ave nue is an assured fact Mr. Williams said last evening: "I have advertised in the New York Clipper and have made the mat ter pnblic that I intend to build a hbuse on Penn avenue. I have the 20-year lease on the premises as my personal property. Four years have elapsed and therefore 16 are yet to come. Since I obtained possession of the property there has. been a transfer of the ownership. That, however, does not affect me, as I still have the lease. The property, since I seenred it, has been bought by Henry Pbipps and N. TJ. Walker, for what pur pose I do not know. However, I have tbe lease, and on tbat I am confident I can afford to build a house." The theater to be erected by Mr. Williams will be upon the ground floor. Tbe main en trance is to be 20 feet wide, the ground floor having two storerooms. The second floor is to be given up to offices. TWO KINDS OF THEATERS. The proprietor of another amusement honse in the city said last evening: "There bave been O. great many theaters built on paper during the past 12 months. If a new theater is built in this city it must be put on tbe ground. Within six months 25 different men have been in this city looking after theater sites. You are probably aware of tbo fact tbat all of them have dropped the project. Why? Becanse real estate is too scarce In this city. The trouble is that while a theater must be put on the ground floor here after, space is too ranch limited to get any store rooms on tbe ground floor.Georgo Middleton and Charlie Kohl, two of the most lively theatrical Eropnetors in America, were here lastmontb, ut, after looking over the town, they gave up tbe project. Tbe reason wa3 this: a lot costs too much to depend on the returns from a theatrical honse alone. The percentage is too small. It will cost a man at least JoOO.OUO to get a good lease and put up a first-class bouse, and 30,000 a year will not pay him, as you can figure out." IK SEAS EARNEST. Mr. Williams was seen the second time, and was told what the rival manager had said. His only comment was this: "I have advertised to build the bouse, and I will do so. I believe Pittsburg will support a first-class house where popular prices are charged. I certainly intend to make the experiment, and am already re ceiving letters from themanagersof companies. I will not charge more than Si for the highest priced seat in the house, and everybody who dates with me must arrange at those prices." It was reported last evening tbat the present owners of the property on Penn avenue, where Mr. Williams intends to build, are Henry Pbipps and N. TJ. Walker. Those gentlemen, it is said, are holding tbe property for tbe Pittsburg library which Mr. Carnegie designs to build. Mr. Williams, however, holds the lease. This lease, notwithstanding his adver tisement, will be relinquished,!! paid the value of the lease. WHO WILL CONTROL IT? Conncllmen and Controllers Wrangle Again Over the Library The Latter Will Not Give Up Their Books Tho Former Can cot Make Them. The Committees on Conference from the Allegheny City Property Committee and the Board of School Controllers met last evening. The object of the meeting was a conference relative to the Carnegie library. An animated discussion was indulged in as to the prejudices ot the City Property Committee against the Board of Control having charge of tbe building. Mr. McMullen read a statement giving the views of tbe board. They deny tbat tbey were responsible for the statements abont the abilities of tbe members of Councils to manage the library. " The management of the library, they stated, should be intrusted to tbose who are chosen by the people to manage their educational inter ests. The present library bas been for the past 18 years under the jurisdiction of tbe members of tbe Board of Controllers, who during tbat period have provided funds for tbe purchase of books and for its support. Sbould Councils place under their care the library feature of tbe new building, tbe Board will provide for tbif as well as future expenditures. Mr. McMullen added tbat the controllers did not want tbe building. They did not wish to invade tbe rights of the City Property Com mittee, only get another room for their present library. Tbe Controllers retired, and during their ab sence tbe Councllmen discussed the question. and all but Mr. Lare favored the Controllers being given the care of the library. Tbe Controllers, upon their return, said they refused to transfer the books now in tbe City Hall library. The legal objection was based on the fact that the books bad been purchased bv the city out of the school funds. - The management and control of a public library being a part of the educational system of the city, tbey conld not consent to such a transfer. It was decided tbat the Secretary make copies of tbe two statements made by the Controllers and forward tbem to Clerk Dilnorth for infor mation of the City Property Committee. THB DEACONESS' HOME. A Committee Appointed to Get the Pcheme Under Way. A joint meeting was held yesterday in the Oakland M. K. Church by the ministerial com mittee appointed at the M. E. Conference held last year.and a committee of ladles appointed at the meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary Society. The committees were appointed for the purpose of considering the advisability of establishing a ''Deaconess' Home" in Pitts burg. A resolution offered by Rev. T. J. Leak to the effect tbat tbe committees present offer their services to aid the inauguration of a Deaconess' Home was passed. Mrs. J. P. Hanna, Mrs. C. V. Wilson, Mrs. E. M. Hnkill. Mrs. G. M. Bronn and Mrs. C. W, Smith were appointed to act as a committee to ascertain tbe imount necessary to build tho Home; to select tbe prop erty and seenre the service of a deaconess. SALTSBURG'S NEW FURNACE. A Ten-Pot Bottle Vurnnco Actively at Work Skilled Employes. ISrSCTAL TELEOBAH TO Till DISPATCH. 1 SAiTSBURQ, Pa., February 6. For some time past workmen have been engaged in put ting np a ten-pot furnace at the company's works in Saltsbufg, and this week tbo manu facture of bottles was actively commenced. Owing to sickness caused by the prevailing grip only about one-half of the regularly en gaged force of, men havo been able to go to work, but as soon as possible tbe works will be manned with a full force of skilled workers, Tbe works, as remodeled, are complete in every particular, and In tbe charge of tbe present company, some of whom are practical work men, there can be no doubt of their success. A MILD SENTENCE. J. E. Ryan Arrested Here Sentenced to the Penitentiary. SrXCIAt. TZLJIGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.! Gbeensbubg, Pa., February ft. J. E. Ryan, who, with his 14-year-old stepdaughter, was ar retted in Pittsburg after having eloped from Jeannette, was sentenced here this afternoon upon two charges to three years and three months in the penitentiary. Held for Mealing 'Poisnmx. Samuel Hollinwortb, colored, had a hearing before Alderman McNuIty. of Allegheny, last evening on a charge of stealing two opossums from bamnel Holden. also colored. The defend ant was held in default of 500 bail for court. They Want a Dingrnm. Tbe Gas Committee of Allegheny met last night, and besides approving bills amounting to 1,873, authorized tbe Supenntendant to pre pare a map of the electric system, showing tbe location of all lights. Two Centa Per Mile. The Pennsylvania Railroad will make an ex curslon rate of 2 cents per mile for tbe benefit of those wishing toparticlpate in the American Mechanics' parade Washington's birthday. Canine., Challles, 6cyard. . ,. Kitable & Shtjsteb, 35 Fifth are. BUST AS A LOT OP BEES. Buzzing Abont the Headqunrtera of Dem ocrats and Republicans If Judge Bai ley Doesn't Debate With Mr. Gourley, Some Other Democrat May. The Democratic headquarters were opened yesterday, and although Chairman Foley was delayed 'through having to attend the funeral of Martin Joyce as a pallbearer, the room at 546 Smithfield street is being pnt in order, and this morning the business will commence in short, sharp order. Tbe management of tbe headquarters will be in tho hands of Chairman Foley, and the same secretaries who acted attbe convention will serve at the headquarters. A banner wll) be flung to tbe breeze with tbo usual campaign portraits, and tbe attendance yesterday, even before a desk was in position or the room cot in order, showeda vigorous campaign would be prosecuted. Chairman Foley was asked if any prepara tions have been made to reply to the challenge from the Republican Committee to an open discussion between the candidates on the sub ject of the city government, and he said that none had been made as yet and possibly there would be no debate on the subject. That, however, was a subject ;whlch would be decided later on. Tbe number of the Demo cratic headquarters, telephone Is 1735. TOM MULLEN UP AGAIN. Tbe Domocrnta or tbe Thirtieth Ward Pat Their Candldaten In the Field. The Democrats of the Thirtieth ward held their primaries at tbe Knox School last night. Captain Joseph Hanley presided and; T. O'Brien acted as secretary. A resolution in dorsing Judge Bailey for Mayor was passed and the following nominations were made: Common Council, Thomas Mullen; Alderman, Festns KIdr; School Directors, James McKee ver, Sr,, and Dominic Scott: Constable, Joseph Walls. IN THE NINETEENTH. Wormcnatle nnd Carnnhnn Again Nomi nated for Council. Tbe Republicans of the Nineteenth ward met last night and nominated the following ticket: Select Council, Samuel D. Warmcastle; Com mon Conncil, Robert Carnaban and James E. Rogers; School Director, Albert L. Schnltz; Al derman, E. C. Negley. Resolutions pledging themselves tn support the nominees were passed. About 250 voters were present Mr. Newell Disappointed. The Republicans of tbe Twelfth ward met last night in the Springfield schoolbouse and nominated tbe following ward ticket: Com mon Council, Robert Johnston and Henry Hagmaler; Constable, George Cramer; Ward Assessor. Jam es McManus; School Directors of the O'Hara district. J. D. Littell and John Paisley, Jr. The result of the meeting Is a bit ter disappointment to Mr. Newell, who says "snap judgment" was taken to defeat him, the meeting being held before he could arrive. A Rally for Cralksbank. About 400 people congregated at Wm. A. Crulksbank's place in Allegheny last night to listen to speeches in behalf -of Mr. Crulk shank, one of tbe candidates for Mayor. An drew Neilly, A. M. Swartz, Arthur Smythe, Alex.Orr and Mr. Cruikshank made addresses, and encouraging reports were received from all sections of the city. Political Notes. The Eighteenth Ward Republican Commit tee will suggest ward officers at a meeting to be held on Tuesday evening next. To-HOBBOW eight the Lincoln Republican Club, of Lawrenceville, will give a reception to Hon. H. L Gourley, Joseph F. Dennlston and E. B. Morrow, tbe Republican candidates. The Republican Executive City Committee will meet tbis evening in Conncil chamber. Municipal Hall, to make provisions and prepa rations for tbe ten days' campaign on band. A caix for a meeting of the citizens of the Twenty-eighth ward has been called for next Monday evening in tbe Birmingham School. Tbe object of tbe meeting is to place in nomin ation an Independent ticket for the ward offices. The Thirty-second ward citizens will bold a meeting attbe school house on Monday even ing, the 10th inst. at 8 p. M.. to suggest candi dates for ward offices. H. I. Gourley. Repub lican candidate for Mayor, Is expected to ad dress tbe meeting. The Young Men's Tariff CInb held a meet ing last night which was largely attended. There were 18 new members received and 23 proposals were entered. Resolutions of respect were adopted on the death of William J. Donaldson, a lately deceased member of tbe club. The Tenth ward Democrats nominated tbe following candidates last evening: Select Council, Robert Hazlett; Common Council, John Kerns; School Director, John Cooney; As sessor, Thomas McCarthy; Constable, James Golden. A resolution indorsing Hon. J. H. Bailey for Mayor was adopted. Republicans of the Nineteenth ward met at the Highland schoolhouse last night and nominated the following ticket: Select Coun cil, Samuel Warmcastle; Common Council, R. B. Carnahan: Alderman. E. C. Nezlev: School Directors, Albert Schultz and James Rodgers; Constable, John Borland; Assessor, David Walker. The city ticket was indorsed. Communicated. O'DONNELL NOT WITHDRAWN. Ha la In the FUht to tbe Finish. To the Voters of the Ninth Ward: A rumor has gained currency that 1 have withdrawn from'the contest for Alderman in the Ninth ward. I desire to state that this is unauthorized. I propose to remain in the 1 hgnt nntil tne end, ana respectfully ask the support of the voters of the ward regardless oi party. My record as a magistrate for the past 20 years is open to the inspection of my fellow citizens, and by that record I am con tent to stand. Having been a consistent Democrat for nearly 40 years, the treatment I received in the meeting was unfair and unmanly. Both law and the custom in the ward required a primary election before sworn boards. It was not stated in the call that candidates would be nominated. I demanded primaries and it was howled down by the mob, tbe decent citizens present not having an oppor tunity to say anything. I then refused to allow my name to go before snch a meeting, and .1 do not regard their nomination for Alderman as at all the action of the Demo cratic party of the ward. C. O'Donnell. Communicated. A HEARTY INDORSEMENT. Tbe Colored Population ot Allegheny Declare for Cruikshank. At a public mass meeting of colored. citi zens, of Allegheny, held last night, the fol lowing was unanimously adODted: Whereas, We, the Alro-American voters of the city of Allegheny, deem it necessary to show, by open declaration, to the citizens of Allegheny City, our principle now un doubtedly exemplified in the three candi dates now seeking the nomination and elec tion of Mayor; therefore, be it Eesolved, That we, the Afro-American voters of Allegheny City, in a mass meeting assembled, do sincerely indorse for Mayor of Allegheny, a man whose character is irreproachable; whose principle is that all men are of one flesh, and that recognition should be applied to qualifications and not races, mat justice is uue to an men irrespective ot color or previous condition. We appeal to ail the colored voters and other citizens to support Allegheny's noble son, who trod the fields for his country and risked his life at the call to arms Wm. A. Cruikshank, the people's choice. Retlneed Prlcea on Gnltara and Mandolins. The following is a list of the best Ameri can makes of guitars and mandolins, all of which are warranted trne and not to split. They are for sale only at H. Kleber& Bro.'s mnsic store: The American antique oak $ 7 SO The Arion mahogany., 9 60 The Conservatory rosewood, first quality. 15 00 The Conservatory rosewood, second quality 12 00 The Washburn rosewood.... $22 to 150 00 The American Mandolin a.... 12 00 The Washburn Mandolin 522 to 75 00 Also, always on hand a fine assortment of banjos, zithers, cornets, music boxes, auto harps, violins, music cabinets, accordions, music wrappers and folios: Every thing in the musical line at the lowest prices. All the latest sheet music sold at half price by H. Kleber & Bro., No. 506 w ooa street. Communicated. 0TJR CITY GOVERNMENT 13 THB BEST IN ALL THB LAND. What Republican Role Haa Done for Pitts burg In tbe Past Fenr Years. The Republican party of the city of Pitts burg comes before its people for their sup port in the present triennial municipal Mayoralty contest more proudly and confi dently than it has in many years. The pride is justifiable as the reasons therefor will demonstrate. "Within the past three years the methods of governing the city and conducting its municipal affairs have been so radically changed as to almost amount to a revolution. The departmental system has regulated the desultory regimes that antedated it, and what has been the resnlt? Intelligent ex penditure has supplanted aimless and un profitable waste of the people's money and there bas been steady and systematic reform in every detail of every department ot the city government. In the Department of Pnblic Safety the lowliest citizen and taxpayer vies with his millionaire neighbor in attesting his ad miration ot the measures that have been de vised and made practicable for their mntual protection. The fire department is one of the best equipped, best disciplined and most effective on the continent, and as a result the percentage of loss by fire in this city is smaller than that of anyother city of its size and exposure to danger in the country. The Police Bureau has been organized on prin ciples that leave nothing for even the com mon carper to grnmble at. Gambling in all of its forms, policy-playing, dives, dens and sinks of iniquity have been abolished and broken np, and not a single haunt of the gambler is kuown to any citizen of Pittsburg. The temptations to which the youth of the city were formerly exposed have been permanently removed, and tbe grateful thanks of parents come hourly and daily to the head of this department therefor. Blackmailing and venal Aldermen and constables bave been bunted down, exposed and imprisoned. The morals of the city in every one of its wards have been improved and the sources of crime banished from our municipal limits. The Judges of the Crim inal Courts take every occasion to compli ment cot only the system of repression and suppression, "but go farther and distinguish those whose intelligence and vigorous action made those reforms practicable. The im provement in the streets in tbe matter of grading, curbing, paving and street exten sion, as the direct result of the organization ol the Department of Public Works, Is an other source of popular pride and gratifica tion. Miles and ciilss of old streets have been repaired in a manner that makes the improvement permanent, and this year the projected improvements are of snch a nature as tn make them both general and satisfactory. Under the enterprising efforts of the head of this department Mrs. Schecley has given absolutely to the city of Pittsburg ground sufficient to make one of the most mag nificent and picturesque parks in the Union. Under the operation of the same influence steps have been taken, and the movement is well under way, looking to tbe acquisition of the grounds composing the United States arsenal, in the Seventeenth ward, for park purposes, and within a year it will be added to the "breathing spots" of the city. The Department of Charities has filled the measure of its projectors as lully as that of both of its successful followers. Ten years ago it cost 50 per cent more nnder the loose system or conducting affairs in vogue among the poor boards when there were only an average of 41 lunatics to take care of at the City Farm, than it now does with sev eral hundred. The city poor, as well as those taken care of at the City Farm, are better cared for and more cheaply provided for than at any time in onr municipal his tory. These are incontestable facts and no Dem-' ocrat can gainsay one of them. There can not a charge of mismanagement, frittering away the public money or official malfeas ance lie against the smallest officer under the new regime. Not a breath of sranrfal has floated toward the office of a single de- I partment. Not a suspicion of incompetency I has attached o tbe name of any ot the offi cials or any one of the heads otoneof the departments. Can the Democratic party say as much? Simultaneously with tbe nomination of their candidate for the mayoralty come the credi tors of the great iron firm of Graff, Bencett & Co. and circumstantially show the glowing incompetency of John H. Bailey and prove it from the court records. These records show that in a single business trans action Mr. Bailey was either ignorant of the smallest elements of business principles or else ignored the interests of those whose af fairs he was appointed to look after solely and absolutely. Here are the respective records of the parties and tbeir respective heads. Each comes before the people with their respective credentials properly prepared and attested to. It is for the people to choose between them. On the one band they have the fruits of a system that is improving the city, broadening and prospering their municipal ity on principles that are modernizing and giving; the maximum of benefits, while they are coming at tbe minimum of expenditure derived from taxation. On the other, they are asked to support a man whose business knowledge is problematical, the practice of which has been to demolish and devas tate, rather than to hold up and strengthen. Mr. Bailey, in his speech of acceptance, frankly confessed his absolute ignorance of municipal affairs, and acknowledged that his attack on the Republican party was predicated noon information received from those who are his political groomers, and whose names,he declined to give. Bargains in leather goods center coun ter. Books and purses at 50c, worth $1, $1 25 and 51 50 all at 50c Jos. Hobne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. U.SsB. Sixty inches von can cut part off if they are two wide or deep black silk Chantilly laces, 60 inches wide. Elegant goods, at half price this morning. Boggs & Btjhx. Extxbe satisfaction can come only when the best is used. In making beer the Iron City Brewing Company employ the choicest ingredients and their patrons are always pleased. All dealers keep tbeir celebrated Iron City, Pittsburg and Pilsner brands. See the Display Of pretty things, at Enable & Shuster's, 35 Fifth ave. B. &B. Another sacrifice this morning 60-inch black silk Chantilly lace flouncing elegant goods ?2, $2 50, $3 and $4. Boggs & Buhl. Come To-Day. Display of challles. Display ot ginghams. Display of sateens. Kkable & Shtjsteb, 35 Fifth ave. LA2INE5S,- Weakness, Indisposition to Work, Headache, Dullness, Heaviness, Lack of Appetite, Constipation, all indicate tbat you need a few doses of the genuine Dr. McLano's Celebrated LIVER PILLS. Tbey strengthen, tbe weak and purify the weak and the BLOOD. They are prepared from the purest materials and put up with the great est care by FLEMING BROS., Pittsburg, Pa. Be sure you get the genuine. Count erfeits are made in St Louis. '' I I --..- I w. r laTAi'W iCommnnlcated.) A Challenge for an Opea Debate. Heabqtjabtees JSL, L 0. J Republican City Executive Com., 536 Smithfield street. Pittsbubo, February 5, 1890. Patrick Foley, Esq, Chairman Democratis City Committee: Snt The gentleman whom it has pleased your party to place in nomination for tba office of Mayor of this city having seen fit, in his speech accepting said nomination, to charge general mismanagement and corrup tion in municipal affairs as they are at pres ent conducted, and the Republican party being as heartily In favor of good and pure municipal government as the Democratic party can possibly be, on behalf of tbe Re publican party I hereby challenge you to a series of joint debates throughout this city, between John H. Bailey, thenominee-df the Democratic party, and Henry LGourley.the nominee of tbe Republican party, upon tho management of the affairs of this city, the existing evils (if any exist) and the remedy therefor. Awaiting the favor of an early reply 1 re main, ' Very respectfully yours, , Clabesce Bcbleigh. Chairman. B.&B. Center counter Lace Department this morning, another sacrifice. '60-inch black silk Chantilly lace skirtings, ?2, $2 50, 3 and 54; elegant goods; half prices. Boggs & Buhl. Come To-Dor. Special sale of evening silks. Kkable & Shtjsteb. 35 Fifth ave. Grnnd Spring Opening Men'a Neckwear To-day and to-morrow. Complete new line, first in tbe city, of the celebrated JB"isk, Clark & Elagg neckwear. Jos. Hobxe & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. B.&B. Beautiful line of braided and plain Jer seys new goods $2 to ?4. Boggs & Buhl. Come To-Dot. Grand dress goods show. Kn able & Shustee, 35 Fifth ave. JDS. HDRNE I CD.'B PENN AVE. STORES. Pittsburg, Friday, February 7, 1S90L SPECIAL' SALE TO-DAT AND TO-MOBflOW IN THE CLOAK DEPARTMENT. Wherever it is possible to make better bar gains it is done. We have made many fresh, cuts in prices for to-day and to-morrow in Plush Capes, Cloth Wraps, Plusb Jackets and Coats and Cloth Jackets and long garments. The prices we give are extremely low. CAPES: Fine Seal Plush at 3, ti and 85. Fine Seal Flush Capes, with Ions; tabs, 8 and $11. Fine Astrakhan Cloth, satin lined, $2 5a These will be on the bargain coun ter center of tbe stores. WRAPS: A big lot, but broken line, fins Cloth Wraps, all good and desir able, at 12, J3, 17 50 and 12 50. On , second floor Cloak Department. JACKETS: Fine quality Seal Flush, perfectly finished, stylish and good goods, wonderful values, at flO, $12, $15 and S2U. Fine quality Seal Plush Jackets, trimmed with real Astrakhan, $1250 and $18. Wonderful bargains in Cloth Jackets. COATS: 40-inch Seal Plush Coats, flrst qual ity, $15, $20. $25. SJ0 and upward. CLOAKS: There is a big lot and bigger bar gains. -Further reductions have been made to make an end on 'em. Come for tbe Dest picking to-day and to-morrow. THE SEAL ROOM Offers you its entire stock at the lowest prices you ever saw on una goods. Come to-day and to-morrow. JOB. HDRNE I QU 609-621 PENN AVE. :''' AHI 1- 4 2. 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