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1890.
TAKING CAREOFTHEM
How the Politicians Were Enter
tained and Spent Yesterday.
REED WAS THE STAR ATTRACTION.
LeTees and Receptions In Almost Every
Xoorn at the Hotel.
BEKATOB QUAI S1LEKT AS TJSDAL
It is not often that so many political fac
tors gather in Pittsburg at one time, but the
woods was full of them yesterday. Both
tne ational .and State Governments were
well represented, in fact poor Harrisburg
was deserted. The Governor, the Adjutant
General, Secretary ot" the Commonwealth,
Attorney General, Secretary of Internal
Affairs and other heads of State depart
ments were in Pittsburg, and one would
have done -well to have fonnd even a chief
clerk at the capital. .
The fourth and greatest dinner of the
Americns Club was the magnet. The in
vited guests were entertained most hand
somely by the hospitable members at the
Seventh Avenue Hotel. "When the party
from Washington arrived in the morning
over the Baltimore and Ohio road, they
were quartered at once in the best rooms in
the hotel and siren a first-class breakfast.
REED THE ATTEACTIOS'.
The big Speaker was the center of attrac
tion, a.'d he was besieged with hosts of
callers. Senator Quay couldn't escape, and
he neld an open seance in his room all day.
In fact he was so busy receiving people that
he didn't have time to go to the Duquesne
Club in the afternoon as the guest of John
Cbalfant.
Those who attended the clubhouse dinner
were Speaker Reed, First Assistant Post
master General J. S. Clarkson, Governor
Beaver, General Hastings Senator Dela
mater. Coneressmen Dalzell and Bayne,
Attorney General Kirkpatrick, Secretary
of the Commonwealth Stone and some
others. The greater part of the afternoon
was spent by the guests at the Duquesne
Club. It was a disagreeable day, and the
balance spent the time in meeting friends
at the hotel. Dick Murphy and Colonel
Swordsare well-known here, andit gave them
extreme pleasure to take old friends by the
hand. Colonel Swoids was the guest of
Colonel Iteed, the new Captain of the Amer
icus Clnb. Robert W. Taylor, formerly of
Ohio, but now of New York, is not so well
known in Pittsburg, but he is a bright man,
gives thincs a witty turn and he met a num
ber of people. He could be seen often wan
dering around through the lobbies of the
hotel, with his hands in his pockets, care
fully conning his speech.
quay's latest scheme.
But without doubt the busiest man was
Senator Quay. He remained in his room
all day, kept there in short by callers. The
rumors that he will resign as Chairman of
the National Committee are not crcditedby
his friends, and when asked about it him
self he only smiled. If the lit'le Napoleon
does resign, it won't occur before he puts
into execution several new schemes. One is
a chance in the executive management oi
the national conventions. The plan is here
after to make the Sergeant at Arms of the
National Committee the Sergeant at Arms
of the convention. It is generally believed
that this man will have less ares to grind
than others, and the business can be greatly
expedited.
In speaking of the meeting of the com
mittee. Colonel Swords, who is well posted,
said:
THE OBJECT OF THE MEETING.
"It is rather unusual to call a meetinjr of
the committee at such a time, but it is the
proper thing to do. This committee should
give attention to national politics. Its
principal work should be to look after the
selection of national representatives, and
this is really why the committee is going to
meet now. It is a great mistake to imagine
that the work of the committee is accom
plished when a President is elected. 1 as
sure vou that the committee meets to discuss
the outlook for the partv, and not to receive
Colonel Quay's resignation."
"Then the Senator won't resign?" was
asked.
"Besign!" asked the Colonel, "why, my
boy, the committee wouldn't accept his res
ignation. He is too valuable a man. These
newspaper charges against him have no
weight. It is no secret that on account ol
ill health he asked to be relived as soon as
Mr. Harrison was elected, but the committee
would not even think of it"
Congressman Dalzell was met in a room
revising his speech, but he was as mum as a
clam. He claimed he even hadn't heard
that Senator Quay intended to resign the
chairmanship, and then he asked to be ex
cused. TAYLOR IS VERY SORE.
Robert W. Taylor, who is an old Ohio
man, was very sore about the gerrymander.
"Two can play at that game," said he. "I
suppose the Democrats think they have ns
floored, and McKinley may be knocked out,
but it won't last long. I do not know what
will become of the JlcComas bill; I under
stand McKioley is opposed to tne principles
of the measure, and he has enough influence
to defeat it."
Mr, Taylor is a New Yorker now, and he
expressed the opinion that the rough shaking
up Tammany is receiving won't make a
difference of 1,000 votes. He says it is a
magnificent organization of men, who don't
care a continental for public opinion.
It was surprising how many of the party
workers from all parts of the State came in
during the day. Colonel Iieid and Editor
Snyder, of Connellsville; Silas M. Bailey,
of TTniontown; Georce V. Lawrence, Judge
"Wickhamand Dick Quay, of Beaver; Rep
resentatives Fruit, ot Sharon, and Billings
ley, whose little bill some people think
may yet defeat Mr. Delamater; Captain
Jesse M. Baker, of Media, and many
others were among the early arrivals.
THROUGH THE P0ST0FFICE.
Postmaster McKcan up to Sncfl" Mr.
ClarUnon'a Opinion.
First Assistant Postmaster General Clark
son and Mr. Marshall Cashing, Private
Secretary to Postmaster General Wana
maker, accompanied by Postmaster Mc
Kean, yesterday afternoon made a tour of
inspection ihrongh the Pittsburg postoffice.
Mr. Clarkson admitted that the officials
were laboring nnder great disadvantages in
being so cramped for room, and expressed
himself as pleased with the arrangements
adopted for utilizing space.
FOR Jt'EUrOOi DEBII.ITT
Use IIrsford, Acid Phosphate.
Dr. H. T. Turner, Kasson, Mimu, says: I
have found it very beneficial in nervous de
bility, from any cause, and for indigestion."
Special for Monday.
20 dozen ladies' fine muslin skirts, with
yoke and deep cambric flounce, 1 25, worth
SI SO. These are our own manufacture.
Extra values through our entire muslin
underwear department.
A. G. Campbell & Sons, 27 Fifth ave.
20-CT. sateens, choice styles, to go at 11
cts. a yard. Knable & Shusteb,
35 Filth ave.
See the new styles of Paris Exposition
awnings at Hamnnx & Son's, No. 539 Penn
ave., Pittsbunr, Pa.
Bargains for Monday and Tuesday.
$1 striped surah silks to go at 69 cts.
Enable & Shusteb, 35 Fifth' ave.
An Extrn Xarse block of Diamonds,
Iooseand monnted,at the very lowest prices
itoi first-class goods. Jab. McKee,
jeweler, 418 Bmitnneld Bt,"The.Big Clock,"
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COUNTERFEITERS ARRAIGNED.
They Will be Given Hearings Kext Work
flow Mc!weeney Bneced he Game
Thrlr Molds Snld to be ns Good as Any
Itlndr.
The counterfeiters arrested on Friday at
Stoystown by Marshal Harrah, Special
Agent McSweeney and Deputy Garber were
yesterday arraigned before Commissioner
McCandless. There were six of them in all.
John H. Bisbing, the alleged leader of the
gang, is a man 65 years, about 6 feet and 2
inches and straight as an arrow. His two
sons, Henry and Edward, are middle-aged
men and ordinary looking, and would not be
looked at a second time for fine appearances,
as would their father. Jerry "Wilt and
James "Wilt are brothers the latter
being a resident of McKeesport until
a few months ago. John Sipe is
a resident of Sipesville, a hamlet about ten
miles from Stoystown, and a descendant of
the man for whom the old place is called.
The men will all be given hearmes on dif
ferent days next week. James Wilt at 10
o'clock Monday, Sipe at 10 on Tuesday,
Jerry Wilt at 11 on Wednesday, Ed. Bis
bing at 11 on Thursday, John H. Bisbing,
the leader, at 11 on Friday and Henry Bib
bing at 11 on Saturday. When the hours
were arranged and commitments made out
for all of them they were returned to jail to
await their several hearings.
Detective McSweeney, who has been
working the case up, has any amount or
evidence against the men. About six years
ago counterfeit money was in extensive cir
culation in the neighborhood of Johnstown,
Somerset, Bedford, and the smaller towns
about there. When an effort was made to
run the gang down they all got onto it and
effectually blocked the operations of the offi
cers. Their scare was enough to quiet them
down, however, and after considerable of
the spurious coin had been gathered in the
complaints of had money stopped. Some
two months ago, however, complaints again
began to come in from the same old terri
tory. Two weeks ago Chief of Po
lice Harris, of Johnstown, came
to the city and reported to
Detective McSweeney that Johnstown was
flooded with spurious coin, dollars and
quarters particularly, and that something
wonld have to be done. Then Detective
McSweeney went to the grounds. In an at
tempt to get in with the people and to trade
with them he was told by the men whom he
suspected of counterfeiting that if he wanted
to "buy the stuff" he could get all he
wanted from "old man Bisbing." Mc
Sweeney would then be told by these men
that they knew nothing about counterfeit
ing, they were not in the gang, but had
"heard" Bisbing was one of them. Then
Mr. McSweeney would be asked if he were
not a detective. Thus they had their sus
picions aroused, and the work in locating
the gang was a particularly hard one.
The task was finally accomplished, how
ever, and resulted in the arrest of the six
arraigned yesterday. The gang were mak
ing nickels, dimes quarters, half-dollars
and dollars. The molds of all of them
were fonnd, with some 40 pounds ot lead
and antimony. The mold of the quarter is
a fine one, and the best ever captured in
this district. It is made of sheet copper and
is finely engraved. The dollar mold is also
a good one and is also of copper. Detective
McSweeney thinks there are about SO in the
the gans.'but the arrest of those named
above will have the effect of keeping them
quiet for at least a time.
UHION CLUB OPEXttG.
The Colored Orcnnizntlon to Dedicate Its
Hall To-ltlorrow.
Club life may not be popular among
women who do not belong to the Woman's
Club, but it is certainly crowing rapidly in
the estimation of the sex that wears bifur
cated apparel. Another club, the Union,
composed of colored men, will begin busi
ness to-morrow evening. The principal offi
cers are: President, Jj. Googins; Vice Presi
dent, T. W. Gale; Secretary, John H.
Chilton.
Apartments have been secured in the
Kirkpatrick building, corner of Grant and
Diamond streets, opposite the Court House,
and they are very complete or will be by
the time of the dedication. The last of the
furniture was delivered yesterday and was
being pnt in place. The appointments are
complete. There is a reception room, cloak
room, reading room, billiard parlor and
cafe and creature comforts, mental and
physical. The membership at present is
about 150. The gentlemen named have
been energetic in pushing the matter and as
soon as it was demonstrated that it would
be a success, membership certificates were
in demand.
DIDxVT TAKE THE BOOKS.
They Were Left L.7I0K In a Fool Boom and
Returned Safely.
John Mclver, President of the Interna
tional Association of Mosaic Encaustic Tile
workers, was given a hearing before Magis
trate McKenna, yesterday, on a charge of
larceny preferred by Allen Goodfellow,
Secretary of the same association. The al
legations are that Mclver carried away
some books belonging to the organization.
At the hearing it was developed that the
books had been left in a pool room, and
they were packed up by another man, who
turned them over to the keeper of the room.
The books were produced and Mr. Mclver
was honorably discharged.
Twelve Times Five Hundred.
500 dozen boxes of Krause's headache
capsules have been sold in this city
and Allegheny since the 18th of Jan
uary. Every box is sold on a posi
tive guarantee to cure any kind of a
headache, no matter what the cause; per
fectly harmless; especially recommended to
prevent headaches caused by over indulging
in food or drink late at night. Ask any
leadiug druggist for them, and take noth
ing else. Capsules are easier to take than
powders, wafers or elixirs, etc 25 cents a
box, TTSU
Fnbllc Anctlon Every Afternoon.
Lace curtains, upholstery goods, silk and
plush scarfs, table covers, mantel borders,
fancy household articles, etc. Private sales
mornings and evenings. Call early for bar
gains, as goods must be sold resrardless of
cost, at 66 Federal st, below West Penn
depot, Allegheny.
H. Holtzman & Sons.
Infants' FurnisblnKs.
We are now showing the most complete
stock ever exhibited in Pittsburg. Special
styles and shapes in the cheapest cambric to
most expensive silk long and short dresses.
A. G. Campbell & Sons, 27 Fifth ave.
American Watches, Diamonds, Silver
ware, etc.
Clocks, jewelry, etc, at the very lowest
prices. JAS. McKee,
Jeweler, 418 Smithfield st., "The Big
Clock," below Diamond st
Dace curtains direct from the manufact
urer; 300 pairs of nottineham and guipure
lace curtain, over 50 new desiens, white
and ecru, Z to 4 vds. long, from 52 50 to
$7 50 per pair; about 3&i per cent less than
regular values. HUGUS & Hacks.
TTSSU
BLACK goods crcatly reduced. Sale to
begin Monday. Knable & Shuster,
35 Fifth ave
Lonrre.
Corsets must be sold at once. Greatest
reduction ever known. Come while the
sizes are all here. 24 Sixth st.
No branch store.
Murano awnings at Mamanx & Son's,
C39 Penn ave, Pittsburg, Pa.
Great reductions in silks Monday morn
ing. , Knable & Shusteb,
no jfiitn ave,
HELPING THE JUDGES
Attorneys Preparing Briefs on Brew
ers Acting as Bottlers.
NEARLY $300,000 FOR LICENSES.
Lillian Fife Flees From Her Husband, With
Her Babe and Maid.
CASES THROUGH THE DIY0RCE MILL
The attorneys who are representatives of
the brewing firms in this county which are
applying for bottling licenses were nearly
all busy yesterday preparing briefs of the
law bearing on the subject. Some of these
briefs will be filed to-morrow, and the case
will probably be argued before Judges
Ewing and Maeee Tuesday aternoon.
m April, 1889. Judge White granted
bottling licenses only to brewers, believing
that the bottling business was safest in their
hands. Judge Ewing agrees with Judge
White that the brewers ought to have charge
of the bottling business, but he believes that
the law does not allow him to grant two
licenses to the same person or company. He
said on the bench that he had not investi
gated the question thoroughly, and he asked
the interested attorneys to look up all the
law and decisions bearing on the point, and
to present written briefs to the Court. The
point had only occurred to the Judge since
the license hearings began, and he had been
too busy to pursue the subject.
Attorney Cohen said yesterday that his
brief was almost finished. He believes that
the law allows the granting of both licenses.
J. S. Ferguson has not prepared anything.
He said yesterday: "I hardly know where
to find anything on the question. The point
is a new one, and there are rib decisions on
the subject to aid one." John S. Kobb was
at work on the question yesterday afternoon.
Other attorneys interested will be ready by
Tuesday. They generally hold that the
question is an open one. resting entirely in
the discretion ot the Judges.
Nearly 5300,000 has been paid to the
County Treasurer for liquor licenses. Of
this sum about 865,000 goes to the city of
Pittsburg and ?25,000 to Allegheny. About
three-fourths of the fees are paid in.
THE0DGH THE D1T0ECE MILL.
Many Knots Untied and Many More Ask
for BlarriRse Dissolution.
Zilestine Armensbcrger yesterday sued
for a divorce from Creszens Armensberger.
He alleged that she ran off with another
man, leaving a babe a few months old with
him.
Mrs. Sarah Walker sued lor a divorce
from Daniel Walker. She stated that they
were married on October 28, 1887, and he de
serted her 15 days later.
Suits for divorce on the grounds of deser
tion were also entered by Mary Snyder
against Joseph Snyder, and Louise W.
Saulter against Ludwig Saulter for infideli
ty, by Nellie L. Stone against John W.
Stone, and Annie C. Myer against Henry
F. Myer, and on the ground of cruelty by
Mary D. Lewis against m, Lewis.
W. S. Thomas, Esq., was appointed com
missioner in the divorce case of Lillie M.
Rogers against Samuel A. Rogers, and T.
M. McFarland in the case of Jennie Peter
son against Henry E. Peterson.
Divorces were" granted in the cases of
Ella J. King against Jacob J. King, Agnes
Himberger against Aloysius Himberger
and Annie Williams against James W.
Willliams.
FLED WITH nER BABE AXD MAID.
J. Edgar Fife Asks for a Divorce on the
Ground of Desertion.
The testimony in the divorce case of J.
Edgar Fife against Lillian M. Fife was filed
bj the commissioner yesterday. The peti
tion is asked on grounds of desertion. The
husband alleges that his wife deserted him
in February, 1888. He was serving on the
jury at the time, and moved his wife and
child from the East End to his father's
house, on Washington street.
The same evening she took her child and
left by a rear door. He inquired at her
father's house for her, but she had not been
there He discovered she sold their house
hold furniture and went to Chicago, where
he followed, and saw her registered at a
hotel there as Mrs. Bergs, with the child
and a maid. He tried to catch up to her,
but failed, and then he returned home. She
came back two months later and went to her
father's house, and has since lived there
apart from him.
MARRIAGE A FAILURE.
Andrew Tnc&rart Most Fay His Deserted
Wire S3 Per Week.
Judge Ewing yesterday heard the case of
Andrew Taggart, ot Allegheny, charged by
his wife with desertion. Mrs. Taggart
stated that her husband abused her and
finally, a month ago, deserted tier. He had
quarreled with her regarding a Mr. Conley,
a friend of his. His jealousy, she stated,
was unfounded.
Mr. Taggart denies the stories of abuse.
Ex-Conctable P. S. Clark testified that on
March 26 he saw Mrs. Taggart go into No.
13 Averystreet, Allegheny, and an hour
and a half later Conley came out. Mrs.
Taggart denied Clark's statements. Other
witnesses praised Mrs, Taggart's character.
Judge Ewine made an order directing Tag
gart to pay his wife $5 a week and the costs
ot the case.
GALLAGHEE WANTS TO LET HEE GO.
A Salt to Bestrnln Hi in From Re-Leasing
Oil Territory.
A bill in equity was filed yesterday by G.
H. Dimick and the Kanawha Oil Company
against John Gallagher. The plaintiffs
allege that they leased 37)4 acres of land in
Boss township from Gallagher, for the pur
pose of boring for gas.
They were prevented from going on the
land, however, by a man named Pressley,
who claimed to have a prior lease. Ac
cording to the terms of the lease, the plain
tiffs were to commence work within 60 days
or the lease would be void. Not being able
to get the land they could not bore, and
Gallagher is now trying to lease to some one
else They want him restrained from doing
so and compelled to carry out the agreement
with them.
LIKDSAT APPOINTED APPRAISER.
lie Will be Asked to Fix tbe Tnlne on Cnp.
tain Gray's Iron Interests.
William G. Park, D. E. Park, James J.
Donnell and J. Painter, Sr., executors of
the late Captain B. C. Gray, yesterday filed
their petition in the Common Pleas Court
asking for the appointment of an appraiser
to fix a value on the interest ot Captain
Gray in the firm of Park Bros. & Co.
Captain Gray held 829 shares of stock in
the company, the par value of which is $500
per share. The surviving members of the
firm desire to purchase this interest, and as
members of the firm are also executors, the
appointment of an appraiser was asked for.
The Court appointed James H. Lindsay as
appraiser.
Committed to DIxmont.
Judge Ewing yesterday committed Mat
thew Murphy and Edward Brtckley to the
Dixmont Insane Asylnm. Murphy is a
resident ot the Thirty-second ward, and
Brickley is from the First ward. Both are
about 30 years of age.
FInte Glass Case Up Again.
The hearing in the Ford plate glass case
.was continued yesterday.- The testimony of
Mr. McFarland was concluded. Mr. H. P.
Dilworth, one of the stockholders, re
lated various circumstances that had taken
place at the meetings of the board when the
matter of enlarging the plant was being
considered. An adjournment was taken to
Thursday next.
To Take Wj man's Testimony.
John D. Shafer, Esq., was appointed com
missioner to take testimony in the contested
election case of Mavor Wyman, of Alle
gheny. Monday's Trial IiHts.
Common rieas No. 1 McKlnney et ux vs
Fawcett et al; Blggert vs Reed; same vs same;
Scanlon rs Denniston; Musjrrave vs Descalzl;
same vs same; Hunter et al vs Jennings et al;
Beam et al vs Homestead borough; Wafrner vs
Standinc et al; Stetson vs Hatry; Murray vs
city of Pittsburg; Garrison fc Bro. vs Houston;
Lamb, executor, vs Stone et al; Brown vs Safe
Deposit Company: Irwin vs Coleman.
Common Pleas No. 2 Argument list.
Saturday's Conrt Notes.
A decree was granted yesterday for the dis
solution of the Anchor Slate Company.
Is the suit of J. C. Dicfcen against John Mc
Kerwin, an action on a contract, a verdict was
given yesterday for SZ22 '25 for the plaintiff.
Michael Sloz entered suit against Thomas
Keatlnc for 1,000 damages. Sloz alleged that
on November 12, lbS9, Keating assaulted him.
Katk McGabritt filed a petition asking
irr an Inquest in lnnaoy on her half sister.
Margaret Purcell. W. D. McGill, Esq., will
take testimony in the case.
ItKonfA. HrNSMAir, entered suit agalntt
Sheriff McCandless for 5,000 damages for an
rJleged illecal sale. The stock and fixtures of
tho shoo store at No. 390 fifth avenue were
seized and sold by the Sheriff on an execution.
J. C. Caldwell was appointed commis
sioner yesterday to take testimony in the con
tested election case of B. J. Hazlett acamst
James Foster, the latter having been elected to
Select Council from the Tenth ward.
HOLBEOOK'S SUCCESSOR APPOINTED.
The General Mannsjer ef the Chicago and
Atlantic to Take the Place.
Secretary Robinson, of the Pittsburg and
Lake Erie Bailroad, yesterday sent out cir
culars naming the appointments of Presi
dent Newell to the vacancies of the road. In
the circular Mr. Newell stated that Mr. G.
M. Beech was appointed General Superin
tendent vice Elliott Holbrook, resigned, and
Mr. C. H. Bronson was appointed Auditor
in the place of E. H. Kendnck.
Mr. Beech is well known in this vicinity
as a careful and painstaking railroad man.
He is practical in every respect and thor
ouchly understands the details of railroad
organization. He was general manager of
the Chicago and Atlantic road with head
quarters in Chicago, and prior to that had
been with the "Bee Line" in the same ca
pacity. He will take hold of the Lake Erie
May 1.
Mr. Bronson is not so well known here,
but there is no doubt but that he will make
a success. He comes from the Cleveland,
Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis
road, where he made a good reputation. His
appointment as auditor of the Lake Erie
takes effect at once. Nothing is yet known
about the intentions of Mr. Holbrook. He
will leave Monday on a Southern trip by
boat and will be away on pleasure bent for
several weeks. One rumor is that he will
accept a position with a Western road, and
another Is that he will return to the New
York and New England.
RAPID SHORTHAND WRITING.
The Record of Two Hundred Words Estab
lished -Beyond Cavil.
Oar Society Journal.
At an examination for speed certificates
held at the London Phonetic Shorthand
Writers' Association on January 30, Mr.
Bernard de Bear, of London, successfully
accomplished the task of writing from dic
tation 2,000 words of ordinary newspaper
matter in 10 minutes (being at the rate of
200 words per minute . and afterward.cor
rectly transcribing his notes. Mr. B. de
Bear has since been awarded a speed certifi
cate for 200 words per minute, and he has
also received, in commemoration of the
event, a gold presentation watch, suitably
inscribed, from Mr. Isaac Pitman.
Although several other shorthand writers
have the credit 01 being able to write at this
phenomenal rate of speed, notably Mr.
Peed, of London, and Mr. Wyatt, of Edin
burgh, the honor is due to Mr. de Bear for
establishing the first reliable record for 200
words per minute.
HOW PITTSBURG1 IS GROWING.
What the Nevr Dlreetorv Will Indicate In
Regard to Population.
Mr. J. F. Diffenbacher, publisher of the
City Directory, has a large force engaged
compiling the names for this year's book.
The letters "A," "B" and "C" are already
in the press, and the work on the remainder
is being pushed as rapidly as possible. Tbe
outlook points to a larger increase in the
number of names this year than last.
Mr. Diffenbacher usually has a good many
complaints about the incorrectness of ad
dresses. He says this is largely due to peo
ple moving after the canvassers have done
their work. He invites all who have moved
since tbe canvassers were around this year
to send in their corrections immediately and
they can be made. The Directory will be
issued about June 1.
An Afflicted Family.
Newark, April 26. Charles Boss, aged
27 years, came here from Junction City,
Kan., night before last, to visit his wife, who
is at tbe point of death with consumption.
Yesterday he was out with old acquaintances,
not havinc been here for seven years. This
morning he was found by Fred Grous and
Harry Devme on the northside of the rail
road track, west of Baccoon creek bridge,
with both legs cut off. They were attracted
by his cries lor help. He died after lour
hours of suffering. His wife is dying. It
is supposed that he became bewildered and
wandered on the railroad track, and was
struck by a passing Jreight train.
Photographing the Colors.
Hew York Sun.:
An English photographer claims to have
discovered a solution of the mnch vexed
problem of how to retain in a photograph
the tints of nature. Electricity is the
agent by which this is to be accomplished.
The discovery is said to have been made ac
cidentally. A blinding flash of lightning
came just as an exposure was being made,
and the result was the reproduction of the
natural colors ot the picture.
Held to Conrt on Severnl Charges.
Jerry McDonough, the sub-fireman who
was arrested on a warrant issued by Magis
trate Gripp, charging him with an unnat
ural crime, larceny and feloniously pointing
firearms by Inspector Whitehouse, was
given a hearing yesterday, and committed
for trial at court.
Died at tbe Poor Farm.
George McCloy, 60 years old, who has
been an inmate of the Poor Farm for two
years, died at that institution yesterday
from general debility. The deceased for
merly, worked in Hussey & Howe's mill.
New Aldermen's Bonds Arrive.
Recorder Graham yesterday received from
tbe Governor 58 commissions for the Alder
men and Justices of the Peace recently
elected in the county. They will be issued
as soon as the 'Squires-elect file their bonds.
Never Equaled.
Tho Panhandle express train which
reaches here at 6 o'clock this morning car
ries a special car which is laden with 59
"National Cash Registers," made by the
National Cash Begister Co., Dayton, O.
All these registers are to be delivered Mon
day. Another special car of National Cash
Registers "will leave Dayton Tuesday night
and delivered in this cty Wednesday morn
ing. Look out for these two carloads ot
registers.
Jjiivyjiiuiiij uiiimn. uxt v . $m
The Pittsburg Commission Company,
Limited, Closes Its Doors.
CAUGHT BY THE RISING MARKET.
They Were Unable to Keep Up the Pace and
Had to Quit
AFTER PAIIKG EYHRY CENT THEI HAD
The Pittsburg Commission Company,
Limited, which has been engsged for two
years past in buying and selling petroleum,
stocks, bonds, grain and provisions on
marcins, sus ended yesterday, it is claimed,
as a result of being caught short on an up
ward market.
The liabilities of the company are esti
mated at $300,000, which wonld make it the
largest failure of its kind which ever oc-
curred in this city. The company was or
ganized in February, 1887, with a capital of
$10,000. the'officers being William I. Conk
ling, Chairman; Charles F. Hewitt, Secre
tary, and William H. Liidley, Treasurer.
Since the company was organized Frank Q.
Camp and "V. C. Place have become inter
ested in it, and are said to own a controlling
interest, the former being Secretary and
Treasurer.
The company has always been in good
financial standing, and has carried a heavy
balance at the Tradesmen's Bank. It was
the most extensive bucket shop in Pennsyl
vania, doing business with nearlv every
town in this State, Ohio, West Virginia,
Maryland and Washington City. The com
pany had branch offices with telegraph con
nection aud had leased at least 5,000 miles
of wire. The magnitude of such a business
can only be understood by those actively en
gaged in the business of buying and selling
stocks.
PLACE CONFESSES TO $300,000.
A visit was made by a Dispatch re
porter to the office of the company in the
Germania Bank building, where it occupies
the whole top floor. It resembled the in
terior of a fair sized telegraph office. About
20 operators were employed to receive and
dispatch orders for stocks. Mr. Place
stated that their liabilities would not fall
short of $300,000. Messrs. Plain & Co., of
Washington, are supposed to be the heaviest
losers by the firm's failure. The exact
amount is not definitely known. It is sup
posed that the firm had a capital of $200,000,
but this was not confirmed. When Mr.
Place was asked to give the exact amount
invested in the business he would not give a
direct answer to the question.
There is no heavy loss sustained by any of
tbe other Pittsburg firms to speak of, al
though several lost considerable. Among
them were Brinker Bros., A. B. McGrew,
Wallace Vensel & Co. and Parker, Lougb
ry & Co. Mr. Camp, iu speaking of the
suspension, said:
couldn't keep up the pace.
"We have held out as long as we conld,
but we have to quit. The market was going
too fast, and we could not keep up. We got
in deeply, and then, in order to save our
selves, got in deeper. When we tried to
pull out we found we could not. We were
caught on grain and pork, and it was im
possible to hold or carry it. The
failure is complete. We cannot pay a
cent. We kept on paying until we had no
money left. It is impossible to tell what
our liabilities are, as we do not know the
contracts onr correspondents had, for which,
of conrse, we were responsible. We have
over 40 correspondents in various parts of
the conntry, and until we hear from all we
cannot tell what we owe. The failure will
have little local effect, as we had few cus
tomers here. Some one or two local brokers
may be hit a little, but not enough to do
any harm. We are closing all accounts to
day and will close business with the day.
We will not make any assignment, but
simply quit."
OTHERS MAX GO UP.
Among the New York firms that have
been broee on the same market are Doran &
Wright, the Public Grain and StocK Ex
change, and what is known in stock circles
as the Big Four. A broker on Fourth ave
nue said: "It is only a question of time, if
the stock market continues in its present
strata, until every bucket shop in the busi
ness shall be wiped out. The market
has reached its highest point, and if the
firms could have tided over their -troubles
for another week, I think there would have
been, no failures. The market has been a
very severe one upon the bucket shop keep
ers. Hot in the history of the New York
Exchange has tbe market advanced so
steadily without reaction."
The Pittsburg Commission Company are
negotiating with a Cleveland firm to assume
their business and continue with their
present plant, in order that the country
offices can continue their business.
Mr. Place has borne quite a reputation for
nerve in playing the markets, and was very
successful. It was common talk among
brokers that he won $180,000 on Harrison's
election and lost $50,000 on Blaine. He
was the most daring broker on the street
MORE DAMAGES WANTED.
The Tiewors Amend Tbelr Report on the
Diamond Street Case.
An amended report was made by the
Board of Viewers yesterdayon the Diamond
street widening. The damages and assess
ments were slightly increased on some of
the property fronting on sections to be
widened.
The protest entered was that of the Opera
House Company, which wanted larger
damages allowed it. The report will prob
ably be adopted without change.
The Ordinances BInst be Obeyed.
The special committee appointed in Select
Council to consider the resolution offered by
Mr. Ferguson relating to the speed of trains
on Liberty street, met yesterday afternoon.
The resolution requests" the Chief of the De
partment of Public Safety to enforce all
existing ordinances on the subject, and the
committee returned it to Councils with
unanimous approval.
New Patents.
d. D. Levis, Patent Lawyer, office 131
Fifth avenue, next to Leader buuildicg,
sends us the following new patents: Henry
Roberts, Pittsburg, "apparatus for curling
rods;" George J. Learzot and F. E. Smith,
Pittsburg, guide tor tinners' shears; Robert
Neilson, Pittsburg, Pa., "teethed wheel;"
G. F. McLeane and W. F. Faber. Pitts
burg, mill appliance; Thomas Jenui, Alle
gheny, Pa., "pencil sharpener;" John C.
Conroy, Pittsbure, system of distributing
gas. A patent guaranteed on all new in
ventions. Office open everv evening until
9 o'clock.
Exquisite lace capes and wraps in
immense variety; $6 75 to $25, at Rosen
baum & Co.'s.
Furniture packed and crated for ship
ment. Hauoh & Keenan,
33 Water st.
New silk waists in black, navy, garnet,
$1 95 up, at Roseubaum & Co.'s.
Wroueht Steel linnets,
The best make on the market, suitable for
hotels, restaurants and private residences.
James 0. Thompson,
, 640 Liberty avenue.
Cabinet photos $1 per dozen, prompt de
livery. Crayons, etc., at low prices.
Lies' Gallkbt,
ttsu 10 and 12 Sixth st.
BlonntalB, Beach and TravollnaT Dresses.
Ladies' suit parlor. Summer opening,
Wednesday and Thursday, April SO and
May 1; Parcel & Jones,
29 Fifth avenue.
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WANTS A SMALL FORTUNE.
The I.ake Erie Sued for Sending; Oat no
Allesed Worn-Oat Engine John M.
Lndwlff Asks for $25,000 Dnmnnes for
Heine Blown Up.
John M. Ludwig, of the Southside,
through his attorney, J. D. Watson, has
entered a suit against the Pittsburg & Lake
Erie Railroad Company, operating the
Pittsburg, McKeesport & Yonghiogheny
road, for $25,000 damages. Mr. Ludwig
was the engineer in charge of the locomotive
which exploded on February 13 last, when
a brakeman was killed and four other train
men, including Mr. Ludwig, were severely
injured.
The latter alleges that the engine was
"worn out. badly constructed, defective,
unreliable and unsafe." He claims to have
been ordered by one of his superiors to take
out the locomotive. The accident occurred
at the Douglass siding. It was due to no
negligence ot the engineer. At the time the
explosion occurredjthere were three guages of
water on and over the crown sheet of the
boiler. A portion of this alleged wornout
sheet broke, letting the water into the fire
box causing the explosion.
Mr. Ludwig's injuries consisted of a
fractured skull, a broken nose and leg.a dis
located arm and internal bruises. His face
was badly mashed, and his eyeballs were
driven back into their sockets sothat they
united, destroving bis sight.
Mr. Watson stated yesterday that this is
but one of five suits to be brought as the re
sult of the explosion. Said he: "When
the Coroner's jury rendered their yerdict in
the dead brakeman's case, they de
cided that the affair was an accident,
and exonerated the company. Now if the
company is excusable, it is an. imputation
that the engineer was responsible, and these
proceedings are brought with a view to clear
the man's character, as well as to secure
damages for his permanent injuries. It
was not known at the time that the engine
was so old. It was iu use on the Reading
road 30 years ago. It wasythen taken to two
other roads betore being put on the Monon
gahela Division. It was only in Mr. ud
wig's charge two days when the accident
occurred."
A Lesson.
Go to the traveling man, learn his ways
and be wise. Mr. C. W. Battel, a New
York traveling man representmg-S. Collins'
Son & Co., manufacturers of printing inks,
after suffering intensely for two or three
days with.lameness of the shoulder, result
ing from rheumatism, completely cured U
with two applications of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. This remedy is gaining a wide rep
utation for its prompt cure of rheumatism,
lame back, sprains, swellings and lameness.
50-cent bottles.
For sale by E. G. Stucky, 1701 and 2401
Penn ave.: E. G. Stncky & Co., cor. Wylie
ave. and Fulton st.; Markell Bros., cor.
Penn and Faulkston aves.; Theo. E. Ihrig,
3610 Fifth ave.; Carl Hartwig, 4016 Butler
St.; John C. Smith, cor. Penn ave. and
Main St.; Jas. L McConnel & Co., 455
Fifth ave., Pittsburg; and in Allegheny by
E. E. Heck, 72 and 194 Federal st.; Thos.
R. Morris, cor. Hanover and Preble aves;
F. H. Eggers, 172 Ohio st,, and F. H. Eg
gers & Son, 199 Ohio st. and 11 Smithfield
street. WSu
TOWN TALK.
The Barsalns at Thompson's rTevr York
Grocery.
15 lbs. granulated sugar.- $ 1 00
16 lbs. clear white sugar 1 00
10 lb. pails home-made preserves 1 00
30 lb. pails jelly (all kinds) 1 25
30 lb. pails apple butter (choice) 1 35
3 lb. cans California white cherries.... 20c
3 lb, square cans asparagus 18c
3 lb. cans Bartlett pears 15c
lib. prepared cocoanut 15c
Choice sugarcorn, per can ac
Solid packed tomatoes, per can 8c
Choice peas, per can 6c
Choice string beans, per can 6c
Choice strawberries, per can 6c
Choice apples, per can . 6c
Choice table peaches, per ran 12 15c
Fine table peaches in heavy syrup... 18c
3 cans finest apricots 50c
1 can greengage plums. 15c
Choice French peas, per can 10c
Extra fine French peas, per can 15c
6 lbs. sun dried peaches 25c
California peaches, perlb... 10c
4 lbs. evaporated apricots 25c
5 lbs. California raisins 25c
5 lbs. Carolina rice 25c
7 lbs. rolled oats 25c
8 lbs. large lump starch 25c
12 boxes bag blue 25c
15 lbs. pearl hominy 25c
7 quarts green pes . 25c
1 gallon pure maple syrup(warranted) 1 00
Sugar-cured hams, perlb. (large).... 10c
1 eallon good Orleans molasses 38c
61bs.20-cent tea 1 00
51bs. 25-cent tea 1 00
3 lbs 40-cent tea 1 00
4 bottles home-made ketchup 25c
Goods delivered free to all parts of both
cities. To those living out of the city will
prepay freight on all orders of $10 and up
ward. Send for catalogue.
M. R. Thompson,
301 Market st, corner Third avenue, whole
sale and retail.
Public Auction Every Afternoon.
Lace curtains, upholstery goods, silk and
plush scarfs, table covers, mantel borders,
fancy household articles, etc. Private sales
mornings and evenings. Call early for bar
gains, as goods must be sold regardless of
cost, at 66 Federal st, below West Penn
depot, Allegheny.
H. Holtzman Ss Sons.
Great reductions in silks Monday morn
ing. Knable & Shustek,
35 Fi.th ave.
TiYiT. n Jiflrrrnin in lilflrV fiillra affonil nw
Friday sale; regular $2 quality at $1 25
a yd. Hugus & Hacke.
a yd.
ttssu
Great reductions in spring jackets"; also
in capes. Knable & Shuster,
35 Fifth ave.
Tuxedo awnings at Mamaux & Son's,
539 Penn ave., Pittsburg, Pa.
Fine Trouserings.
The largest stock of stylish suitings and
trouserings at Pitcairn's, 434 Wood st
e.
For a good-fitting suit go to Pitcairn's,
434 Wood st.
CHANGE IN MAKE-UP.
CLASSIFIED ::
::: ADVERTISEMENTS
That heretofore appeared on
this page of THE DISPATCH
will be found on the Eleventh
Page, jn the Second Part of
this issue.
The Wants, For Sales, To
Lets, Business Chances, Auc
tion Sales, etc., are placed
under their usual headings on
the Eleventh Page. Adver
tisements handed in too late
for Classification will be
found on the Sixth Page.
as to m m wmm. 1
Everyone knows that ladies are more particular about their head-dress than any part
of the outfit which goes to make them good-looking. Nothing strange in this. When yoo
meet a pretty lady on the street, the first thing you notice is the style of hat or bonnet she
wears. Even the'sterner sex are just a trifle vain when about to invest in a new tile, aa
they call it. 'We have for many long years made a study of pleasing the ladies in this,
our leading department That we have given satisfaction is best evidenced by the patron
age we enjoy. We employ none but first-class milliners artists in their line, every one
of them. If you call their judgment into question, it can always be depended upon. Not
a few ladies who have been our customers lor years leave much to the good sense of tha
milliners in our employ. And it need hardly be added they are always fitted out with
what is most becoming to them. We have never heard of a single complaint in such,
cases. Some would-be competitors, who know nothing whatever about Millinery, boast a
great deal of their assortment Well, talk is cheap all we ask is an inspection and com
parison of our goods with those offered elsewhere. Our Millinery display is beyond ques
tion the largest and most varied ever seen in this city.
OUR TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS are winning fresh laurels every day.
The exhibit comprises hundreds of styles, the work of the foremost artists of the world.
We have just opened a number of new shapes that will not be seen in any of the stores
until "competitors" have the audacity to cony them. Come and see for yourself. With,
tbe ladies of the two cities and adjoining counties as a jury, we are perfectly satisfied to
rest our case and abide by theirTerdict Ladies should ask for their favorite flowers. Wo
keep all kinds, including Batchelor's Buttons, Cowslips, Sweet Pea. Pansies, Forget-Me-Nots.
Daisies, Ma'rchiel Neil Boses, Cherries, Poppies, Wheat, Wild Flowers, Chrysanj
themums, Narcissus, and many others. Flowers on the branch or in bunches, so natural
you'd think they had just been torn from the bush.
CAPES 0E ALL KINDS.
You just ought to see them. We mean our Capes, Blazers and Beefers. The have
already been admired by hundreds of ladies, whose favorite expression, "They re just too
sweet for anything 1" was often heard. Our display includes all the latest novelties ana
most fashionable shades. We have just opened :
360
Fine Cloth Capes
81 95 to $4 75.
220
CHILDREN'S
REEFERS,
81 75 to 85 75. -
160
Lais' Blazers,
83 50 to 811 75.
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interest you. They have just been placed on display, and must be seen to be appreciated
Eleeant new Beaded Capes and Wraps from SI 50 to 520. We would like you to look at,
them before going elsewhere, if you intend purchasing anything in this line.
ALL ABOUT UMBRELLAS.
They're convenient things to carry. Who hasn't lost one, or had it stolen, for that
matter. That's none of our business. We have bargains to offer, and here they are in.
a few words:
BARGAIN No. 1250 German Gloria "Umbrellas, 26 inches, Oxydized Silver Han
dles, Paragon Frame, only 51 35. Cheap at 51 75.
BABGAIN No. 2300 German Gloria, 28 inches. Oxydixed Silver Handles, Paragon
Frame, onlv 51 75. You'll say they are cheap at 52 50.
BABGAIN No. 3200 Guaranteed Silk, Silver-Tipped and Silver Plates, 26 inches,
Paragon Frame. Our price, 53. They are worth 54 50.
BABGAIN No. 4150 Guaranteed Silk, 28 inches, Paragon Frame, only 53 50. A
bargain you'll admit when you see it
per(beivm
510 to 514 Market Street.
CARPETS !
Never in the whole history of our business career
were we so well supplied as now to carpet your
house and, put furniture in to match. Our variety
is endless. Our prices are rock-bottom and our
styles are exclusive. Come this week. Every
thing on EASY TERMS
AS YOU LIKE THEM,
Ingrains from 15 cents per yard up.
Brussels from 65 cents per yard up.
Rugs from 40 cents each upward.
Matting from $3 per roll upward.
Chamber Suits, $15 each upward.
Parlor Suits. $35 each upward.
Chairs and Rockers at your own price.
Cupboards and Wardrobes less than the usual price.
Folding Beds that are marvels of beauty.
SEE THEM AND YOU WILL BUY.
CASH OR CREDIT.
Household Credit Co.,
723 and 725 LIBERTY STREET.
Corner Eighth street, head of Wood.
Acknowledged Champions of
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SEW ADVERTISEMENTS. 4H
360
Fine Cloth Capes
81 95 to 84 75,
220
CHILDREN'S
REEFERS,
81 75 to 85 75,
160
Ladies' Blazers,
! 83 50 to 811 75.
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