K"
BARRIERS TO IRS,
Some Snags Against Which
License Applicants
AEE LIKELY TO STUMBLE.
A dumber of Papers JThat Hay Need
Amendment.
JUST 1,960 APPLICATIONS FILED
1 ,. "VThere two or more children are made
sleep in the same bed, which is olten the
case with families of moderate means, one
at least is .tolerably certain, should he be
troubled with a sensitive epidermis, to be
greatly annoyed by the propensity of some
one of his fellows to eat supper in bed, and
the resultant crumbs are as intensely tor
turing as would be a colony of fleas. There
are some people who predict that the couches
of most applicants for license to self liquor
wholesale in this county will soon find
crumbs on their sheets, which will disturb
their repose.
A reporter happening to fall upon some
petitions prepared by E. E. Cotton, Esq.,
was struck by the difference between the
form made out and that of the generality of
those filed, and Mr. Cotton was sought for
enlightenment. He stated that ha had am
plified the form of application to comply
with the requirements suggested by the spe
cial act of 1672, as developed by Chief Jus
tice Paxson in his opinion on the cases of
Alary E. Pollard et ah, where it was held
that Judge White had erred in treating ap
plicants for wholesale license the same as
those for retail.
XOT SUCH AIT EAST JOB.
Since the decision in the case of Pollard,
et ah, it has generally been thought tbat all
an applicant had to do was to file his appli
cation and rest on his oars, sure of a success
ful issue, and on the face of the returns it
looks somewhat that way. While the Court
in the absence of remonstrances may grant
licenses on the showing made in the form
provided, yet unless it sets forth that the
applicant is a citizen oi the United States,
is of good moral character and temperate
habits, discretion may be exercised. If these
arermentsarenotset forth in the petition
the applicant has failed to make out a prima
facie case, and is left to the mercy of the
court, and still further, and the remon
strance of an opponent.
The prepared form which most applicants
have filed does not contain all of these aver
ments, and but few, it appears,haye thought
of the necessity of supplying them. It is
supposed there will be a great scramble this
week lor amendments.
The following Is the light in which the
matter is received by the Supreme Court:
In the case of Mary E. Pollard, which
covered those of the L. H. Harris Drug
Company, Joseph Fleming & Son, T. L
Casey & Co. and those of Joseph Einstein
and nine other bottlers, the writs of certio
rari were based on the claim that the retail
act of Hay 13, 1887 was intended to restrain
the sale of liquors, while the wholesale act
of Hay 24, 1887, was merely a revenue act,
-with no indication of any intention to re
strain the sale of liquor.
JUST WHAT IS MEANT.
The provision in the wholesale act of 1887,
that licenses shall be granted by the Court
of Quarter Sessions "in such manner as is
provided by existing laws," means, in the
case of Allegheny countr, the local act of
April 3, 1872, which is not repealed by the
act of Hay 24, 1887, in ex
press terms or by necessary implication,
so far as regards wholesale licenses,
excepting to the extent that one act is sap
plied by the other.
A citizen of the United States, of temper
ate habits and moral character, who pre
sents his application in dne form, and who
has complied with the requisites of the law,
"has, prima facie, a right to a license in the
absence,of anything on the record to impeach
such right, and it is the duty of the court
to grant it." If a remonstrance is filed, set
ting forth that the applicant is disqualified
for either of the three causes stated, it is the
duty ot the court to hear it, and if sustained
by evidence, to refuse a license. The discre
tion conferred upon the conrt in the
wholesale act of Hay 24, 1887, is
not the large discretion authorized by the
retail act of Hay 13, 1887, but is confined to
the inquiry whether the applicant for
wholesale license is a citizen of the United
States, of good moral character and of tem
perate habits.
It was further held that a wholesale li
cense is not granted for the convenience of
a particular neighborhood, nor for the ac
commodation of strangers or travelers, nor
does it matter where the place of business is
located.
PAXSOS'S PERTINENT POINTS.
The points made by Paxson, C. J., revers
ing the conrt below, werein brief; That
HaryE. Pollard's petition was regular; that
the acts of Hay 13 and Hay 24, 1887, were in
their objects essentially different; licenses
ohall be granted by the Court of Quarter
Sessions in such manner as is provided by
existing laws, and that applications for
licenses may be heard by evidence, petition,
remonstrance or counsel. The discretion of
the court is deduced from the latter proposi
tion. As preliminary to the discussion, ref
erence is made to that portion of tbe second
section which provides that licenses shall be
granted by the court, "in such manner as is
provided bv existing laws." This Justice
Paxson held to be the special or local law of
April 3, 1872, applicable to Allegheny coun
ty only.
The act of Hay 24. 1887, contains no re
pealing clause. The act of 1872 is not re
pealed in express terms, or by necessary im
plication, so far as regards wholesale li
censes, excepting to the extent that the one
act is supplied by the other. The wholesale
act of 1887 imposes no qualifications, not
even requiring tbat applicants shall be citi
zens of the United States, or of good moral
character, or persons of temperate habits, so
then we must look to the act of 1872.
ON THE PACE OP IT.
T- flTl Ml.-. .., V. T.J HiL-i ...
Xt ll'UUItO, MjBlUCtlUUC, lUak & Clll-
fl'ien of the United States, of temperate habits
and good character, who presents his appli-
T cation for a wholesale license in dne form,
and who has complied with the requisites of
the law, has, prima facie, a right to such
license. In the absence of anything upon
tbe record to impeach such right, it is the
duty of the court to grant it. If a remon
strance is filed, setting forth that tbe appli.
cant is disqualified, for either of tbe causes
above stated, it is the dnty of the Court to
hear the case, and if tbe remonstrance is
sustained by tbe evidence, to refuse such
license."
Prom the above it would appear tbat
there can be no doubt that Mr. Cotton's
precaution is timely and calculated to save
much trouble. Fortunately for them, ap
plicants are not required to run the gauntlet
ss to character that might have been re
quired. - HIS BELIOIOIT SOX TS IT.
The applicant's religious views now have.
" little to do with the general estimation of
his character. His orthodoxy may be of
the Salt Lake, Westminster, Augsburg,
Borne or Constantinople character; he mav
he an Arminian or a Calvinist, and yet, in
the legal and popular definition of the
term, possess good character, his deeds,
and not his confession of faith, fixing the
ctsndard. Bnt no matter how far above sus
picion he may be, it might be as well for
them to make the claim of "good moral
.character and temperate habits" as well as
that of citizenship.
What led to a minute inspection of the
acts quoted was the fact that one of the
Judges, one day, when the subject was
under discussion before him, incidentally
expressed his opinion that, notwithstanding
Justice Paxson's opinion and the decision
of the Supreme Court, the granting of
wholesale licenses would not be obligatory
in all cases.
ALL THE RETUPS Iff. -
Nearly Two Thousand Applicant for Liquor
Licenses Speculation Still Btfa to
theJadgea Who Will Sit The Bonds
Not All Filed Vet.
One thousand nine hundred and sixty
people have filed applications in the Clerk
of Courts' office to be allowed to administer
tonic to their fellow men in this county.
They seem to be getting accustomed to the
terrors of the Brooks law. Two years ago
there were 1,553 applicants and last year
but 1,360, but tbe Supreme Court decision
in the cases of Pollard et al. nerved the
faint-hearted this year. Yesterday was the
last day for the filing of applications and all
day long the Clerk's office was thronged,
over 400 applications being received. The
office was kept open until 7:30 last night in
order to give tardy applicants a chance.
The exact nnmber of applicants for whole
sale and for retail licenses could not be
given last night, as the clerks did not have
time to sort them out. It is estimated, how
ever, that between 600 and 700 of the applica
tions are for wholesale licenses. The coun
try districts came in heavy on the wholesale
list, and a great many have filed double
applications lor both wholesale and retail.
It was also noticed that several colored
men made applications for license. Prom
two to three was the highest number f col
ored men applying in previous years.
Clerk SIcGunnegle states that it will be
fully two weeks before the list is published,
as it will take some time to prepare it.
The bonds have not all been filed as ap
plicants have been allowed to put in their
Sapers and file bonds subsequently. The
onrt will hold its first session on St
Patrick's Day.
Some applicants were quite sanguine of
snecess, while others didn t feel altogether
easy in their minds on thax head. Some
fieople think there will not be many more
icenses granted than were last year, but
tbey expect the distribution will "be more
general, which wonld result in knocking
out some applicants and letting others in.
There is a prevalent impression that
Judge White will absolutely refuse to sit
this year under any circumstances that may
arise, and some people think that Judge
Ewing may go it alone, while others say
Judge Hagee will sit with him.
BUCKLEY WON AGAIN.
Lively Session of tbe Independent Sover
eigns f Industry Charge! Aa-alnt nn
Official Slav Lead the Order Into Conrt
A More to Extend tbe Organization.
The Grand Council of the Independent
Sovereigns of Industry held its annual ses
sion last night It was a lively session
almost from the beginning. It was under
stood that a move was being made among
the older councils of the order to secure a
change in the officers of the Grand Council.
The fight centered on the office of Grand
President.
At the previous quarterly meeting of the
urana uouncu Mr. uuckley, U. a. Stewart,
of Wilkinsburg, and James H. Brown were
nominated. It was claimed last night by
some that Mr. Buckley and Hr. Stewart
bad worked a combination to defeat Brown,
and when the vote was announced
Hr. Buckley was a winner on the second
ballet by a majority of one vote, it being
Buckley 67, Brown 66 The election for
the remainder of the offices resulted as fol
lows: Grand Vice President, William Gra
ham; Grand Secretary, Samuel Harper;
Grand Treasurer, Theodore Anshnltz: Grand
Conductor, Thomas Lewellyn; Grand Inner
Guard, J. M. Gould; Grand Outer Guard,
William J. Dick; Grand Trustees J. D.
Shayl, William McOulIough, W. JBl Nich
olson, Mrs. Bella Hooten, J. D. Carey, C
u. Stewart ana v. u uonnen.
There was a lively skirmish over the
action of the Grievance Committee in bring
ing in a decision on charges preferred
against one of the grand officers, without
having tried the case. Several attempts
were made to have the matter attended to
properly, but by the rulings of Grand
President Buckley the case was quashed.
Those pushing the matter say it will likely
be carried into court. The Sovereigns are
not prospering with as much harmony as
they might, and unless the differences can
be smooth d over pretty soon, they are
likely to lead to a division, and possibly a
disruption of the order entirely.
The routine business transacted last nieht
included the reading of the reports of the
grand officers. These showed that there is
a total membership of 8,210. The receipts
for the last quarter were $726 97. Since the
late treasurer, J. W. Patton, absconded the
Grand Council has accumulated a fund of
nearly $1,000, with all bills paid. The sal
aries of the Grand President and Grand Sec
retary were increased to $225 and $400 re
spectively. A committee of five members
with G. H. Murphy as chairman, was ap
pointed to revise the general laws of the
order with a view to extending tbe Sover
eigns ipto adjoining counties and States.
The newly elected officers were installed,
and the Grand Council adjourned at 11
o'clock.
A HARD RIFFLE TO HAKE.
An
Examination of Railroad
Employee
That In Called Tough.
For some time the examination of the
employes of the Pittsburg and Wheeling
divisions of the Baltimore and Ohio Bail
road have been going on. The examinations
are very rigid on this road, and a large
number ot applicants failed to pass. The
examination went to the general physical
condition of the men, the accuracy of their
eyesight and hearing and general education
and social relations. .
Railroad men say persons who have failed
to pass on the Baltimore and Ohio and
Pennsylvania lines have easily seenred em
ployment on the Pittsburg and Western
and the Pittsburg and lake Erie,
The Tailor Compromised.
Alois Emmenck, a Lawrenceville tailor,
caused the arrest of Solomon Lownthal, be
fore Alderman Leslie, for false pretenses.
Emmerick said that Lownthal gave him a
worthless check in payment Inr clothing.
Prosecution was dropped on payment by
the -defendant for the clothing and all costs.
WHAT PEOPLE AEE DOING.
Some Who Travel, Some Who Do Not, and
Others Who Talk.
C. K, Lord, Third Yice President, and
CO. Scull, General Passenger Agent, of tbe
Baltimore and Oblo road, stopped over in the
city yesterday while on their way East trom
Chicago. Mr. liord has charge ot the Phila
delphia business of the Baltimore and Ohio,
and it has been some time since be was in
Pittsburg. He marveled at the growth of the
city. While here Mr. Lord called on Superin
tendent Patton and Division Passenger Agent
E. D. Smith. '
Alderman Manning, of the New York
Board of Aldermen, passed through the city
yesterday morning: He found time to say
that he did not believe his city would secure
the World's Fair. The matter has been so
tangled np in politics that as a, result Chicago
would likely slip in and get the prize.
William O'Brien,, of the plumbing
firm of Schutie A O'Brien, of Butler. Pa., has
been visiting his brother. Samuel F. O'Brien,
tbe general agent ot the Humane Society, dur
ing the pas t week.
Justice Brewer, of the United State
Supreme Court, breakfasted in tbe Union sta
tion cafe yesterday morning. Be Is en route
to Toledo on circuit duties.
Dick Brokaw, the '.'Mayor of "Week,
ville," has the grip.
THE
BAKED GOOD BREAD.
Little Bertha Gessner, of Biverside
School, Winner of the Prize.
TAB C09TEST A CLOSE ONE.
Major Morelflnd Hakes a PJeaaint and In
teresting Address
10 THE COOKERY GRADUATING CLASS
The room devoted to the cooking class in
the Grant school building, was packed to
the suffocating point yesterday afternoon be
tween the hours of 3 and 4, when the
graduating exercises for tbat department
took place. Down, the center portion of
the room a double row of tables were ranged
loaded down with all sorts of fancy pastries,
cakes, etc., showing the efficiency acquired
by the pupils during the past term. In an
other room the bread entered for competition
was placed in rows on tables, each loaf
bearing a number corresponding with that
affixed to the names on the graduating list.
Tbe judgment scheme was to render the de
cision accordingto number without reference
to or knowledge of the names of contestants.
The Little Bread Baker.
MAJOB MOKELAND'S ADDBESS..
Dr. W. D. Kearns, of the Balston school,
opened the exercises arranged for the occa
sion with a short address, complimenting
the school and its pupils on the progress
displayed during the past term, and then in
troduced Major W. G. Moreland, who was
on the programme for the presentation ad
dress. He said:
"In a long career of practice at the bar I
have at various times succeeded in getting
myself into the realm of philosophy, social
ethics and even poetry, but this is tbe first
time I have ever been called upon to deliver
a speech on a loaf of bread. An old philoso
pher once said that a man talks most on
what he knows least, so it may be that
before I finish I will have considerable to
say. The Major then complimented the
school and its friends, and went on to
say that many a good-natured hus
band had been spoiled by sour bread,
not that he meant to indicate that women
made sonr bread purposely, but she might
have had a happier home and experience if
she knew more about cooking. He hoped
that the girls and boys would profit by
tneir experience, and not nave it said in the
future that our best cooks come from
Europe. "We have the prettiest girls on
earth, and there is nothing to prevent us
from having the best housekeepers also.
Europe is known to be so far below the peo
ple of this country in culture that it is a
pity that they are permitted to lead us and
educate us fn some matters.
HE pbizb pbesented.
Major Moreland then presented the prize
a splendid set of books, the gift of D. B.
Torrence, Chairman of the Industrial
School Committee to Miss Bertha Gessner,
a pupil of the Biverside side school, West
End, and announced that the judges had
considerable difficulty in arriving at a de
cision on account of the general excellence
of the work exhibited. Miss Laura Alex
ander, of the Humboldt, and Hiss Sadie
Booth, of the Franklin School, received
honorable mention.
Bertha Gessner, the prize winner, is a
pretty little miss of 13 years. She has always
been interested in cookery, and has done
considerable oi it, young as she is. She re
sides on the corner of Harion and Elizabeth
streets, on Biver Hill. The judges were
Hiss Hilholland, of the Homewood School;
Miss Gosser, of the High School, and W. A.
Froudfit, Principal of O'Hara School.
MUCH OF INTEBEST.
Among the many visitors present the fol
lowing were noted: Sheriff McCandless, Su
perintendent Lackey, Dr. Burgher and
most of the pnblie school teachers of tbe
two cities. Hiss Ballou's methods, her
knowledge end enthusiasm in the work
seemed to be the most general theme of con
versation, and if tbe opinions uttered are to
be at ail taken as indicating the favor in
which the school stands, it is safe to say that
it is here to stay. Dr. Kearns distributed the
diplomas, remarking that he was pleased to
state tbat the prophecy he made two years
ago that it would be successful had been
abundantly fulfilled.
HAD QUITE A CLOSE CALL.
Mr. J. M. Tarlor, of tho Keystone Salt
Works, Takes a 25-Foot Tumble.
J. M. Taylor, one of the members of the
Keystone Salt Works Company, while su
perintending the work of some men dump
ing coal from cars on the Little Sawmill
Bun Railway lost his balance and fell into
the pit himself, at the company's works on
Wabash avenue, West End, some of the
coal falling on him.
Mr. Taylor's injuries are severe, but not
dangerous. He was unconscious when taken
frorn the pit and his head was cut, bis body
generally bruised and be was hurt inter
nally. He was removed to his residence in
Chartiera township.
THEY MAI USE GOAL.
The Twelltb Ward School Bonrd Objects to
tbo Size of a Gae BUI.
The Auditing Committee of the Spring
field School Board, Twelfth ward, com
pleted their report yesterday of the expenses
for the last year. Tho total expenses for the
f-ear amounted to $5,225 Oi, the principal
terns of which were: Bonds redeemed, $2,
000; interest on bonds, 950; insurance, $200;
supplies, $388 93; natural gas, $237 85.
The remainder was made up of incidental
expenses and salaries. During the month of
December the natural gas bill of tbe Phila
delphia Company was $ 157, which the com
mittee think is exorbitant,and say they may
use coal hereafter.
1IQEE GAS. FDR 'fiEEBPORT.
ATcn-Mlle Fine Line to be Laid From the
BelleTcrnon Field.
The, National Transportation Company
proposes to lay a pipe line from the Belle
vernop, field to HcKeesport next season. It
will be a 12 or 16-ineh main, and will cross
tbe Honongshela near Honongahela City
and across tbe hills and back of Elizabeth
and get into HcKeesport by crossing the
yongniogheny at Christy Park.
This is expected to secure plenty of gas
for HcKeesport. The line will be ten miles
long.
District Y. M. C. A, Convention
The annual District Convention of the
Young Hen's Christian Associations of Al
legheny, Armstrong, Washington, Payette,
Butler and Westmoreland counties will be
held at Union town from March 21 to 23,
Db. B. M. Hjujnj, Eye, ear, nose and
throat diseases exclusively, ' Office, 718 Penn,
treet,JPitteborg, Pa. . 8&su
PJTTSBUE& DISPATCH,
TRADES' COUNCIL MEfTS,
A Philadelphia Newspaper Condemned The
Connty Grievance Committee to BJicnti
tbe Eight-Hoar Law Prices of Stores
Advancing Tobo Works to Have Ip
creaied Facilities.
The Trades' Council held its, regnlar
meeting last night, but did very little busi
ness. J. W. Dempsey and T. J. Doyle, of
the Teamsters' Assembly; P. J. Stoerr, of
the Warehousemen's Union; J. H. lie
Cluskey, of the M. M. P, U.; L W. Davis
and J. H. McHenery, of Carpenters and
Joiners' Union No. 177, were admitted as
delegates.
Resolutions were adopted condemning the
Philadelphia Prest for locking out tbe
members of Typographical Union Ho. 2, and
extending sympathy to tbe men who are oat
on strike arainst that naoer.
The delegates from the Gripmen's Union
also made statements explaining several
matters in relation to the strike on the Pitts
burg Traction road, but no action was taken
in the matter. The council will use its in
fluence to bring about a conference.
TO MEET ON MONDAY NlflHT,,
The Grievance Committee Will Discus the
pSlght-Boor Question.
The Allegheny County Grievance Com
mittee, an organization akin to the Central
Trades Council, with a membership of 162
delegates, will hold its regnlar bi-weekly,
meeting on Monday evening at K. of L,
Sail, 101 Fifth avenue. Many questions of
importance are expected to be discussed.
The general secretary said lastnigbt; "At
our meeting on Monday next tbe proposed
eight-hour law will come np for discussion,
and, it is likelv that the committee will take
some decisive action in regard to tbe meas
ure, and will likely adopt some plan to aid
the movement along. The time is rapidly
drawing near when something must be done,
in the matter, and it is important that some
plan of action should be adopted to secure
tbe shorter day.
"I might safely say that every member of
the committee is'in favor of the proposed
system, but what tbe method to secure its
adoption will be is hard to foretell.
"The trouble between B.S.Marvin and the
labor union will also be discussed."
HE. GE0EGE W. BAGGS DEAD.
Called Suddenly bv tbo Grip at the Ryan
Hotel, Bt, Paul.
George W. Baggs, a delegate from the
Wheeling Builders' Exchange, who accom
panied tbe Pittsburg delegation to the St
Paul convention of master builders, died
in that city on Wednesday from the grip.
He was in good health and spirits when the
rest of the delegation left, ana bis death
is a surprise to all. He died at the Byan
Hotel.
The Pittsburg delegates speak highly of
Mr. Baggs as a popular man. '
MAKING IiiPK0YME5TS.
Tbe National Tube Work Company Obliged
to Increase Its Facilities.
The National Tube Works Company, at
HcKeesport, is making extensive improve
ments on the works. Aside from the new
puddling department, a complete set of new
pumps is being put in. More than 200 ad
ditional men will be employed.
Tbe company is filling large orders for
special pipe, used in the manufacture of ice
machines in the South. t
Idle Furnaces to Starr.
Adams & Co. and Bipley & Co., glass
manufacturers on tbe Southside, will each
start an extra furnace to-morrow. These
furnaces have been idle since last June, and
the improvement in trade of late is the
cause pf their being lighted jnst now. Tbej
engraving department of Bipley & Co. wilr
likewise be put in full operation at the same'
time. It had been only in part operation
for some months back.
A Widow's Thanks to the Holders.
Mrs, Henrietta Lauer, of No. 27 Hamil
ton street, Allegheny, whose late husband
was a member of the Iron Holders' Union
No. 46, acknowledges the receipt of $100
from tbe union through, Mr. Loder. Shei
desires to thank the members of the union
and other friends for their kindness.
I0CAL ITEMS, LIMITED.
Incidents of a Day In Two Cities Condensed
for Ready Readlnx.
"THBOUGH THE JOHNSTOWN FLOOD" IS the
D'Msth
title of a
new volume Just Issued through
, J. Fleming & Co., of this city It
Messrs. P.J,
has been prepared and pnblishedat tbe request
of Governor Beaver and prominent citizens of
Johnstown nyKev. D. J. Beale, D. D., Asur
vivor, and is a valuable record of the disaster
as well as an authentic ubronoloey of tbe un
identified dead, each body being so minutely
aescnoea as to enaDie menus ana relatives to
identity lost ones.
Owing to a seripus landslide on the Wheel
ing division of the Baltimore and Ohio Ball'
road, early Friday night, some of the trains
were over eleht bours late. The Whaelfnir x.
press, due here at 9 p. M., did not arrive until 5
was made np and
o'ciock yesteruay morning. A. transfer train
Ql
sent oat from this city.
Susan Green will have a hearing before
Alderman Bellly on Wednesday afternoon on a
charge of maintaining a disorderly house on
Seventh avenue. Tbe Information was made by
Marlon J ackson. a neighbor, who claimed tbat
tbe, place is the scene of disorderly conduct,
singing and dancing, day and night
Huqhes Sc Qawtiikop, the agents for tbe
Thomson-Houston Electric Combany, will to
morrow begin the work of refitting the Monqn
gahela House with a new systenrof electric ap
pliances. The cost of the work will be (5,000
a.uu ifc ui u&iievwu w vumpieig it witmn
nays.
JoznrKEixr, a brother of Officer Patrice
Kelly, of the Thirtieth ward station, wa-run
over and killed by a west-bonndbassenger train
on tbe Lake Erie road at Cork'i Run yesterday
morning. He was aged about Zl years,
The three men,EngineerBusn,Fireman Lewis
Bnrcher and Baggageman Isaac Ingles, who
werelnjnred in the accident n the Baltimore
and Ohio near Oblo fyle on Friday eight, were
said to bo improving rapidlyuast night.
Beidobt Q'DonnklIh aji old woman, fell
down a flight of steps in a bouse on Old ave
nue last evening and dislocated ber leg. She
was removed to the Homeopathic Hospital.
PxTSBunoLouaB. Noju, B. P. O.K. will
hold one of Its enjoyable social services this
evening for members and professionals only.
Some very fine talent is td be displayed.
Eetro Renda, sentenced by the Jefferson
connty court to four yearp and three months'
imprisonment for shooting with in tent to kill
wasbrought to Riverside, yesterday. '
U,f. jjqsaiLUi u preparing we map lor the
Allegheny Committee onjQas. showing the loca
tion of tbe circuits, towers and mast arms of
the, Allegheny electriCJfght plant
J. C. Axien7 a resident of fhe Bluff, while
jumping from, a Fifth avnnne cable car at Mar-
iqn siruBfc titefc uiguii niiyueu auu aiWHuneQpain-
ful injuries to baclc and bead.
The stable of Hr. Kiddle, on Pennavenne,
near Dallas, waa burned yesterday afternoon.
The horses and harness wfcre saved. The loss
was about WOO.
Rv. Q. Jkkktss will J this evenlne address
the Sons ql TemperanceJat No, 68 Ohio street,
Allegheny, and the Singing will be by a colored
jubilee choir. I
EEBQEANTJonW BK3T, of the Nineteenth
ward station house, and Joseph McElhaney, of
the Fourteenth ward station, aro laid up with
the "grip."
Thosias Laniqatt. employed at the Edgar
Thomson Steel Works, had his right leg frac
tured yesterday by a large cog wheel falling on
him. I
JJCANDMna. J. H. MCClANDLESS,of10
Liberty avenne, yesterday bnrled tbelr son
James, an nnpsaatly fright and loreable child.
Hnx sub-comniittee of too Allegheny Street
Committee did not have a Quorum last evening
and adjourned nntil next Tuesday evening.
SrianiKQ parties took advantage ot their
one opportunity last evenlfag. The East End
streets were thronged with them.
FOUCEMAS John QEnnilB, or Allegheny,
was fined 810 and costs yesterday by Mayor
1Atm fnr hAAtfnfr tlt orifa 1
SUNDAY, PEBRTJABO,, 1890.
A PEPECT SUCCESS.
Experts Witness a Practical Test of
Two Wonderful InTentionsi
A MOST . POWERFUL EXPLOSIVE
And a New Propelling Force Whose Jtynal
Hay Hover be Found.
EYEff DOUBTING TH0MA8 C0HTIHCED
Yesterday afternoon a special train stole
put of the Union depotca,rrying on board an
aggregation ofshrewd business men and the
usual complement of harmless, necessary
reporters. Snow was falling with tolerable
rapidity, bnt the unpropitious nature of the
elements had no effect upon the bnoyant
spirits of the special's passengers. The des
tination of the pilgrims was the thriving
settlement of Emmens, on the Pennsylvania
Bailroad, a few miles beyond Painter
yille, and they wended thither to wit
ness an official examination of the
new explosive, "emmensite," and "gel-
Lhite," tbe famous smokeless powder,
by an emissary of Uncle Sam. Lieutenant
Brainerd, of the United States navy, hadj
been dispatched to Emmens, as represents
tiyoof Lieutenant Commander Courtis, Jo
test both "emmensite" and "gelbite," and
make full reports upon them.
THE PAETT PBESENT. S
Among those on board the train were:
Messrs. C. A Shipley, of the Pennsylvania
Bailroad; James Atwell, Sheriff HcCand
less, Maurice I. Cohen, of the Builders'
Gazette; T. J. HcTighe, Ifrank Pollock,
H. T. Logue, T. J. Garland, ex-Sheriff
John Guffey, of Westmoreland county; E.
S. Kennedy, and H. H. Lyman, of Lyman
Ss Harris, the Emmensite Company's stock
holders. Hr. Schlosser had charge of the
catering, and his provisions were highly
appreciated.
If LienkBrainerd could make anacenrate
report upon thatdeviled bacon and crab, as
well as upon tbp deadly explosives invented
by Doctor Emrhens, bis efforts ought to be
highly appreciated at Washington.
After a wry agreeable trip the train
reached Emmens, which aspires to and no
doubt will soon attain the dignity of a sta
tion. Here ill disembarked and hastened
toward the' manufactory, which crowns a
neighboring hill. It was quite a sight to
behold tne.long line of staid, eidenylgen
tlemen, lengthy as to overcoat and substan
tial as to wraps, picking its way along the
snowEcovered banks of tbe creek to the tem
porary bridge, erected for its, convenience.
Prom the bridge it was but a step to the
laboratory, where Dr. Emmens, the inventor
of both T "gelbite" and "emmensite" sat
enthroned among his vials. The doctor
made everybody welcome, and, after a little
introductory conversation, proceeded to en
lighten his visitors as to the elements of the
two great discoveries.
I BEEOEE TUB INQUISITOBS.
In the foreground, notebook in hand, stood
Uncle Sam's delegate, Lieutenant Brainerd,
the doubting Thomas of the party, watching
eagerly for the slightest omission, and pre
pared to pounce vindictively upon the
simplest mistake. Around were grouped
pilgrims in attitudes expressive of every
frame of mind from skepticism to awe.
This doctor's keen gray eyes took in his
auditory at a glance. He recognized the
presence ot men oi intelligence, and
his- subsequent statement seemed to
appeal directly to every person present.
Pirstcame the ''emmensite," named after its
distinguished inventor. In the presence of
the Pittsburg pilgrims the doctor manufact
ured a certain grade of "emmensite."
The ingredients of the compound have al
ready been puniisneo through tbe medium
Tub Dispatch. When mixed and thor
ehlv heated, it has a reddish brown tinee.
hich fades into pale yellow as the "em
tensite" begins to cool. No sooner was it
tready for experiment than the doctor pro
ceeded to business, ne explained that one ot
the chief and most valuable properties of his
explosive was fts entire imperviousness to
name, x.mmensue positively cannot
be exploded by means of fire. To
prove the truth of this statement
a lighted match was applied to a heap of the
explosive lying on the doctor's table. The
emmensite merely burned for a little, alter
the manner ot sugar, and presently went
out. It also refused to blow up under the
presence of the pestle, and hence that it re
sisted the power of concussion, tbe doctor
pounded the explosive for some time in a
mortar, and then delivered it to the skepti
cal Lieutenant Brainerd, who proceeded to
do likewise. Not even a puff followed.
The Lieutenant was evidently disappointed.
ONL7 OHE WAT TO DO IT.
Dr. Emmens then explained that the
only method of exploding his inven
tion is by using fulminate of mercury.
Helped by this powerful agent, he loaded
a derringer with emmensite, and yery clev
erly hit and pierced a target at the other'end
of the room, to no' small consternation of
rnany peaceable citizens present. But, the
doctor explained, this stun he bad fired was
merely a weak kind of "emmenBite." He
exhibited the more powerful emmensite, as
prepared in pellets of a dark green color,
and filled his derringer with a charge of the
stronger kind. This time the bullet was
driven through two thick pine beards and
lodged in the wall of the laboratory. ,
Lieutenant Brainerd expressed himself
completely, satisfied. The safety of the ex
plosive had been admirably J demon
strated by its resistance to the
attacks of fire and concussion.
Its strength, tbe pistol shots had
sufficiently demonstrated., More certain
tests were yet to come, but for the time being
the attention of those present was called by
the doctor to his second discovery, "gel
bite," the smokeless powder.
A SUSPICIOUS BESEMBLANCE.
There is every reason to believe that this
gelbite is the smokeless powder that the
German Government is now boasting the
possession of. Dr. Emmens submitted his
fiowder to the German War Office, and since
hat they have been bragging of just such a
propelling force, the secret of which is in
their possession. The doctor has a patent
in Germany, so if his gelbite prove the
real Simon pure, he is bound to reap a gold
en harvest.
Gelbite is prepared and placed in a thin
layer upon yellowish paper. To tbe un
initiated i( exactly resembles sandpaper. It
can be ignited and will not explode. Only
a cap, filled with the fulminate, and con
nected with platinum wire, which can be
heated with electricity, can explode gelbite,
And, as Mr. E. S. Kennedy happily mis
quoted, "When it explodes, it explodes like
Lucifer."
To form a gelbite cartridge the paper is
rolled, somewhat after tbe manner of a
cigarette, around the ball. The rest of the
required apparatus can, of course, be
kept affixed to rifle or revolver. Dr.
Emmens fired an 68-grain ball
hrough two i inch boards by
means of a very slight charge of gelb'ite.
Tbe discbarge was almost absolutely smoke
less. There was just a film of hardly per-
ceptioxe miss arouna me revolver mnzzie,
that was all. As to the -power of gelbite,
tbe doctor explained that 1 grains of gel
bite is equal to nine grains of ordinary gun
powder. MOSI CONVINCING OP ALL,
After these minor experiments an ad
journment was, made to the snow-covered
fields outside the laboratory. Op the creek,
at the foot of the field, a raft had been con
structed of fiye heavy railroad ties, bound
with pine bark. This was blown up by
means of eoimensitc. Tbe explosion was
tremendous. The splinters flew to tbe
height of fully 400 feet nnd were scattered
far and wide over the snow.
Several emmensite cartridges were tbea
fired at. put even the fierce concussion of
tbe bullets laiieu to explode theni. They
were cat into shreds, bnt did not blow np.
f Then three cartridges of tbe-coHrpound were
blown one of a cannon with a nnge charge Of
gunpowder. This did not explode them.
Yet when fired in the proper way they
hurled a raft 400 feet in the air, and split
the solid rock into fragments.
Lieutenant Brainerd gave in completely.
Noonie was a warmer advocate of the new
explosive after theselatter tests.
AOAHT TBIUMPHANT.
The gelbite was then tried with the rifle,
and not only the Lieutenant, but
Sheriff McCandless and the reporters
ail tried tneir nands at the trigger.
Again "gelbite" came out triumphant.
The keenest eyes conld not have discerned
its smoke, at a distance of 20 yards. As the
naval delegate concisely phrased it: "For
military purposes gelbite is practically
smokeless. The sound, also, of exploding
gelbite differs from that of gunpowder. It
is exactly like the sharp, resonant crack of
a cart whip, and has none of the deep tone
produced by the powder.
Dr. Emmens, throughout the day, super
intended the operations, and a gleam of sly
trinmph was noticed in his eyes when Lien
tenantBrainerd surrendered his lormer,preju
dices unconditionally, and admitted the ex
cellence of the new powder and the new ex
plosive. The Emmensite Company have lo
cated finallv at Emmens, and will there
lanufacture both of the doctor's inventions.
A pleasant trip was made home, and din
era Schlosser dinner completed tbe
pleasures of the day.
POT OFF THE TBAIN,
A Little Boy at the Central Station Whose
Case Will be Investigated.
Early last evening Harry Kigger, who
works for the Union Switch and Signal
Company and lives at Wilkinsburg, brought
to the Central station a 7-year-old boy who
gave his name as John Hefty. Mr. Kigger
said that he found the boy wandering about
Wilkinsburg cold and hungry.
The little fellow had in his possession a
letter addressed to Samnel Keppel, Crabtree
P. O., Westmoreland county, and signed
by Mrs. A O. Wragg. The letter was
on one of the letter heads of the
Children's Aid Society, of this city, and
was dated February 6. The contents told
what kind of a boy the bearer was and how
to treat him. When asked for an explana
tion the boy stated that his parents were
dead and that he had been taken in charge
by the Children's Aid Society and given
over to a Mrs. Lynch, who lived at
Hoboken. Yesterday he was brought
to town by Mrs. Lynch and given
over to one of the ladies of the
society, who in turn gave him the
letter and took him to the Union depot,
where she gave him a ticket and placed him
on the Johnstown accommodation. The boy
states that he gave the ticket to the con
ductor, who put him off the train at Wil
kinsburg, telling him that he could ride no
further, as that was the point the ticket
called for. The case will be investigated
by Inspector McAleese.
SUPPOSED STANDARD WORK.
Seme Fields That Are Thought to be of
TJnnsaal Attractiveness,
A. T. Bissell, a Cleveland, O., oil broker,
says he thinks the Shanopin, Chartiera
Valley and Montour Bun oil fields are attrac
ting the attention of the Standard Oil Com
pany jnst now, as they are likely to inter
fere with its views as to the development of
the Lima, O., field.
Hr. Bissell tninkB the a. U. u. may se
cure control of the Allegheny and Beaver
county fields, and plug the wells so as to
stop development nntil it suits its purposes,
and that John C. Haynes is viewing the
landscape o'er for data on which to base a
report,
Commnnleated.
BRANDED AH A LIE.
All tbe Police Officials Make Affidavits
Denrlns Tier Havo Coerced or Col-
1 leeted Moner?rom Iitqnor Dealers.
For the past few days all sorts of charges
have been made by Democrats to the effect
that the different police officials have been
"coercing and bleeding" liquor dealers,
licensed and unlicensed, for political pur
poses. Tbe police officials charged, in
Justice to themselves, last night made the
following affidavit before Alderman Mc
Kenna, which is submitted by them to the
public in refutation of the political slanders
of which they were made the victims.
State of Fenhstxvania, )
couutt of allegheny, ( s3.
City of Ptttsbubo. )
Before me, B. McKenna, personally appeared
Roger O'Mara, Assistant Superintendent of
Police; John McAleese. Inspector Pint Police
district; Henry Wbltehouse, Inspector of Sec
ond roiice aisinci: wiuiam McKelvey, In
spector ot Third Police district; Captain Daniel
Bilvis, Captain Henry Unterbaum, Captain
Richard Brophy, Captain George Mercer and
Captain William Stewart, of the police depart
ment of Pittsburg, comprising all the Insped
tors and Captains of the Pittsburg police force,
did depose and say each for himself that the
charge made in the public press and otherwise,
that the Inspectors and Captains of police had
endeavored ana attempted to collect, and did
collect, from divers persons who are encaged in
the sale of liquors in tbe city of Pittsborg
money to be used for political or any otber pur
pose, is false and untrue in every particular,
That no suggestions were made at any time
to any person or persons hlntlne or requesting
tbat money should be so collected, nor were
any threats made to aDV person or persons who
are engaged In the selling of liquors, with or
without license: nor have we Instructed, or
have we any knowledge of any suborainato of.
fleer in this department havinp been Anrarori
In the practices charged.
RooEit O'Mara,
Assistant Superintendent of Police.
JoHtr McAleese.
Inspector First nhrrti-t.
Henbt WnrrEHousB,
" Inspector Second District,
Wm. McKelvey.
Inspector Third District.
Daniel Silvh,
Captain First District.
Henrt Unteebaum,
Captairi Second District.
R. A. Bropht,
Captain Third District.
GEO. iiERCEK,
Captain Fourth District.
"William Btkwakt.
Captain Fifth District.
Swom and subscribed before me this 8th
day of February. 1820.
B. McKekita,
Alderman.
Communicated.
CRUIKbllANK AHEAD.
Business Men Fleelns to the Support of tbe
Soldier Boy.
Tbe race for the Republican nomination
for Mayor, of Allegheny, is practically set
tled. William A Cruikshank has kept
himself so periectly clear of all political
entanglements, has such a clear cut record
as a soldier, citizen and Councilman, that
the eood people of the city, including
the best business men, merchants and man
ufacturers are indorsing his candidacy.
Claims are made tbat he will not carry his
own ward, The absurdity of such a state
ment is shown by the fact that when last
elected to Common Conncil. Hr. Cruik
shank received 1331 votes, the largest vote
ever polled in the Second ' ward by any
Councilman.
' If the people of Allegheny want an ad
ministration fraught with a desire to pro
vide a good government, a watchful care
over the social and commercial interests of
fhe city, a vigorous warfare against all ele
ments of social impurities and a judicial
and economical expenditure of the taxpay
ers' money, it will be to their interest to
support Mr. Crnikshank. He has the two
essential qualifications to fit a man for the
responsible position of Mayor of
such a city as Allegheny a good education
and an excellent business training, coupled
with a large experience with public affairs.
He is a public-spirited citizen: a man of
Independent thought and. integrity, and if
the voters pf Allegheny place him ip tbe
Executive chair, his administration is snre
to be one that will reflect credit upon the
city and honor to pimself.
SiYLisn suitings and trouserings at Pit
calm's, 434 Wood st.
BLAIB'S PTLLS Great Enrllnh .nnn on
rheumatic remedy. .Bare, prompt and effect-
ive.
At dreggisu'. vtsu
HOT'FORA-OHu'RCH BITE. .
Sb Peter's Episcopal Church Not Buying;
Property oa Grant Street The Fnrf
chaser Is Mrs. Bead, Who IsBniJpgfpr
Investment.
It was reported yesterday t.h.at representa
tives pf St. Peter's Protestant Episcopal
Church, at tbe corner of Grant and Diamond
streets, were attempting to buy property on
Grant street for a new church building. It
was thought that recent negotiations for
properties on the east side of Grant street,
below Sixth avenne, were for that congrega
tion. The janitor of the church was seen at the
building, and denied that the vestry was
looking for a new property. He said: "This
property has not been sold. Some months
ago an offer was made for Jt, but it was con
sidered inadequate by the vestry. The con
gregation is not anxious to sell, and will do
so only if a good figure is named. The
church is in a good financial condition, with
no debts to oppress it
"The vestry would like to have a larger
building. There is not nearly enough room
here, and a larger property is needed. No
effort fo make a change, however, will be
made unless the opportunity offered is a
good one."
The property on Grant street, below Sixth
avenue, which haa recently changed hands,
has been purchased by Mrs. Bead, a widow
lady of large means living In the Eighth
ward. She bought the property at No. 608
Grant street from Patrick Kane, of Law
renceville, paying 110,000 for a lot 21 feet
wide and 80 feet deep. The lot contains a
two-story frame building, now occupied by
Mrs. E. Thompson as an intelligence office.
Mrs. Bead said that it was her intention to
remodel tbe building to some extent, put in
a new store front and rent the property. She
is simply bnying it as a good investment for
her money.
She offered tbe same price for the building
and lot at No. 610 Grant street, owned and
occupied by J. Leininger, the barber. Mr.
Leininger did not consider the price offered
to be enough, and declined to sell at that
figure.
Mrs. Bead has been negotiating for other
property in that neighborhood. She not
long ago secured the Siebeneck property at
the corner of Pifth avenue and Federal
street, and will have it improved for busi
ness purposes. She is not a member of St.
Peters Church, and her purchases have no
connection with that Institution.
Bemoval Prices on Hen's Handkerchiefs.
Hemstitched, colored border, 15c, were
25c; 19c, were S5c; 28c, were 45e; plain
white, 19c, were 25c; 29c, were 50c Simi
lar reductions on finest goods.
A. G. Campbell & Sons, 710 Penn ave.
TJrllng.
Call and see our new styles for spring.
TJklino & Son,
Cash Merchant Tailors,
Lewis block. No. 47 Sixth ave.
TTStt
News for Monday.
Onr famous 3 men's suits still continue
to attract many buyers to our suit depart
ment. Monday we make them, still more at
tractive by placing garments usually sold at
$18 and 516 on the ?8 counters, so as to have
all sizes and fit any one. P, C. C. C,
Cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the new
Court House.
Urllnr.
Yon save from 15 to 20 per cent by paying
cash.
ublino ee eon.
Cash Herchant Tailors,
Lewis block. No. 47 Sixth ave.
XT3U
Axgostuba Bitters make health, and
health makes bright, rosy cheeks and happi
ness. New Bprlna Carpets.
Sixty different lines, many of which can
be seen at no other house, now on exhibition
at Edward Groetxinger's, 627 and 629 Penn
avenue,
New spring Connemaras, fine qualities,
$6 75, $8 50, 19 50 and np, now open.
EOSBXBATJM & CO.
MARSHELL,
THE CASH GROCER,
WILL SAYE YOU MOHEY.
JUST FOR A JOKE
ON FLORIDA!
SWEET yALENCIA ORANGES
xo CTS. PER DOZEN.
We are not waving tbe "Bloody Shirt," and
there Is no deep "political significance"
In this move, for we have no bard
feelings against the Sonth. It
Is only one of onr "Jokes."
EVERY ORANGE GUARAN
TEED SOUNDAND SWEET.
TEA.
Our oranges are cheap, bnt onr 25c Tea Is
Just as cheap. If you try it you will like it.
We will send by express, prepaid, al) orders
of fire oonnds and upward. Order tbe kind
you are accustomed to drink, and if you don't
like it send It back at onr expense. We will
refund the money. Is tbat fair enough r
Send for Weekly Price List, and order by
mail. Orders amonnting to S10 and upward,
without counting susar, packed and shipped
free of charge to any point within 300 miles.
Give me a trial. I will save yon money.
MARSHELL,
79, 81 AKD S3 OHIO ST,
Cor. Sandusky, Allegheny.
fe9
"GEORGE KENNAN
-rfnj, LECTURE
-At-
OLD CITY HALL,
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY 18 AND 19,
Under the Auspices of the Press Club.
SUBJECTS:
"Camp Life in Eastern Siberia." '
"Russian Political Exiles." fe-153
E SEND MONEY TO ALL PARTS OF
the world and sell tickets for all ocean
steamship lines at lowest rates.
MAX SCHAMWERG 4 CO.,
. v ,JW SaltbieM st, Pittsburg.
Established lm , . deJO-wsa
WW APYBBTISKBEWTB
'B. & E.
A FEW OF
MANY BARGAINS.
OUR
ANNUAL INVENTORY
HAS AGAIN '
BBOUGHT TO THE STJBFACE
BARGAINS FOB TOT.
Many broken lines Ends and Odd pieces
are found in each department, which must
go without regard to cost or actual value.
SPECIAL COT
IN TRIMMING BOOM.
Many goods from previous season rednctd to
about ONE-HALF PRICE.
Elegant Braid Sets for Dress Garniture
Marked from J5 00 to $2 7i
Marked from H 60 to $3 00.
Marked from S3 25 to 31 0O.
Marked from S4 00 to 81 25.
Marked from Jl 00 to 25c
Very fine Cut Jet and Silk Panels
Marked from U 00 fo S2 60.
Marked from So 00 to (3 23.
Fine Cat Jet and SUk Sets for Dresses
Marked from J5 60 to 3 50,
Marked from 18 00 to $5 00.
Marked from S3 75 to SI 0.
Special prices on Hutchinson, Fierce A Co.
Star Waists. Lots marked from fl 40 to II.
Lots marked from Zl down to 75c.
BIBER & EASTON,
505 and 507 MARKET STREET.
N. B.
New India and Canton Silks in choice de
signs nqw on sale at 75c and SL
fe8-TT3Su
SUITABLE SPRING GIFTS ALL
kinds of birds and pet anhqals, parrots,
pigeons and poultry; gold fish, and fixtures;
seed and era-vel for birds: fine dogs, birds and
animals mounted to order at ESPICH'S BIRD
STORE, 640 Smithfleld St., near Seventh are.
de4-2S-wsn
TR. C, LAMBERTS
GUARANTEED REMEDY FOB
DRUNKENNE8S.
Only certain (German) remedy for cure, tslf
or friends, of the vice of drunkenness. Write
to-day for Circular (English or German).
H. DECHERT.
JaSSJ-Sn Box 119. Whitehall, N. Y.
408-DR.LAMB-408.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Specialist in Female Diseases: also In Reflex
Ailments of tbe Spine and Nervous System
and In Chronic Disorders of the Blood.
Office hours, 0 to 11 A. 1L, 2 to 8 p. sr.
Office 408 Penn ave. Pittsburg. Pa. fe9-133
NOTICES.
VfOTICE
Mr. R. ML Campbell Isnot In onr employ, and
has not been since January 1.
fe9-16S
A. G. CAMPBELL fc SONS.
PROPOdALa.
NOBVOLE ASS WXSTEBK RAILKOAD CO., 1
Roanoke, Va., February 4, 1890, t
PROPOSALS FOR FOUNDATIONS AND
masonry Proposals for the foundations
and masonry of the Ohio river bridge, near
Ceredo. on the Ohio extension, will be received
nntil 12 o'ciock 1L, WEDNESDAY, February
2071890.
Tbe special attention of masonry contractors
Is called to this work, which will aggregate
abont twelve thousand (12,000) cnblc yards, ia
five pien and one abutment.
Intending bidden will be expected to make
full examination of this work, and their propo
sition most be accompanied with satisfactory
evidence of their ability to construct the same.
No proposition will be entertained nniess
written npon the farms provided for that pur
pose. General plans and specifications can
be examined and other Information obtained
at the office of the Chief Engineer, Roanoke,
Ya.
Tbe company reserves the right to reject any
or all bids. W. W. COE.
fe7-62 Chief Engineer.
NOEFOLK AND WESTERN RAILBOAD CO I
Roanoke, Va., February 4, 189a
PROPOSALS FOR CR0S8 TIES-PRO-SALS
for the furnishing and delivery of
the cross ties required in the construction of
the Ohio Extension, extending from khorn.
West Virginia, to Ironton. Ohio, a distance of
about one hundred and ninety-five (195) miles,
approximately, three thousand per mile, will
be received nntil 12 o'clock JL, WEDNESDAY,
February 26, 1890.
Intending bidders will be expected to examine
the timber adjacent to the line of railroad, and
their proposition muse be accompanied by sat
isfactory evidence of tbeir ability to do tbe
work bid for. No proposition will be enter
tained nniess made out npon the forms pro
vided for that purpose. Specifications can be
examined, and otber information obtained, at
the office of tbe Chief Engineer, Roanoke,
Virginia.
The company reserves the right to reject any
or all propositions. w. W. COE,
fe7-l
Chief Engineer.
NOBVOLS AND WESTEBN RAILBOAD Ca,l
Roanoke, Va, February . 1890.
PROPOSALS FOR GRADING AND
MASONRY Proposals for the grading
and maaonry of the Ohio Extension, extending
from Elkhorn. West Virginia, to Ironton. Oblo,
a distance of one hundred and ninety-five
(195) miles, will be received nntil 12 o'clock SC.
WEDNESDAY. February 28, 189a
Intending bidders will be expected to make
thorough examination ot the work for which
tbey submit proposals, and their proposals
must he accompanied by satisfactory evidence
of their ability to construct the work bid for.
No proposition will be entertained unless writ
ten npon forms provided for tbat purpose.
Profiles and general plans and specifications
can be examined, and other information ob
tained at the office of Chiet Engineer, Roanoke,
Virginia.
The company reserves the right to rejact any
or all bids. W. W. COE.
fe7-0 Chief Engineer.
RESORTS.
rfTHE CHALFONTE. ATLANTIC CITY.
JL On tbe beach. North Carolina ave.; unob
structed ocean view; salt water baths in tha
bouse: elevator; open on the IStb Inst.
fe9-U E. ROBERTS & SONS.
AVOK-LVN
Avon-by-the-Sea formerly Key East), N. J.
Open February 20 for tbe Spring season.
Combines pine and sea air.
H. E.8IMMONS.2&17 Walnut atPhiladelphla.
Ie4-72-TTSSa
rriHE HOTEL MASPRY.
Jl THOMASV1LLE. GA.
This luxurious hotel for the seasons of 1889-80
opens December 14, under tbe popular manage
ment of Rjjand Hamilton. Every recent appli.
ance for health and comfort. Sanitary drain
age. Steam beat. Furniture and appointments
the very finest. Elegant rooms, American cut
siner and rates moderate. For rati or fuller
parti cnlars address RYLAND HAMILTON,
Tbnmasvllle. Ga. Ze9-3S
OLD POINT COMFORT,
VA., HYGEIA HOTEL.
One minute's walk from Fortress Monroe,
where daily Inspections, drills, guard monnt&s:
and dress parade take place. The scenic at
tractions sra unrivaled.
Music afternoon and evening.
Climate mild,
Tha mmtrifta
yet bracing and invigorating,
light! nl winter resort In tbe Unit
btf nl winter resort In tbe United States.
Turkish, Russian,
Electrla and hothra
Baths. Send for Illustrative descriptive
pamphlet. F. N. PIKE,
culUB-RSsa Manager.