n2m ai & wr f'wiwx- TO s 'U: V'.Sg'T fr i THE PITTSBURG DISPA' OH, . SJJNDAT, MAT 25, 1890. PORTER AS PAUL PEY. Universal Indignation at Some of the Census Interrogations. SOME CONSIDERED IMPERTINENT By Local Lawyers, Who Are Quite Willing to Mak a Test Case, TO SEE IF SCCH QUESTIONS MOST GO Just a week from to-morrow 375 census takers -will be turned loose upon the citi rens of Pittsburg, and judging from the.ap pearance of things there will be the fiercest 1 kind of a fierce war waged when the "dear public" is brought face to face with the knights of the portfolio. The still air will creep sway in despair and King Clamor reign supreme, fair weather or foul. On that eventful daj the curtain will be rung up on the great drama, showing the census enumerator capering on the liberty of the American people. Morn will be ushered in by a ring at.the doorbell, followed by a list of questions from the human interrogation point that will tempt one to use wholesale quantities of philological sin, and when the shades of evening have stilled the gay world's busy hum there will be many and many an enraged, exasperated and irritated private citizen, besiue some very tired and mourn ful census takers. The bombshell which will touch off all this explosion of wrath is contained in two or three extremelv disagreeable queries that Superintendent Kobert P. Porter has tacked on the tail end of his list. The two which are causing the most trouble are as follows: N A COUPLE OF SAMPLES. Whether suffering from acute or chronic dis ease, witb tbe rame of the disease and the length of time afflicted with it, Whether defenlve in mind, sight, hearing or speech, or whether crippled, maimed or de formed, with tbe name ot the defect. In addition to these two Questions, there are some affecting private debts, whose nat ure will involve considerable difficulty. A strong feeling exists in well-informed circles that these questions are wholly un warranted, and irom the general tone and character o the remarks and opinions given by leading Pittsburgers, there is a firsUclass prospect ior some hizhlv interesting and important complications to crystallize on Monday week. "I cannot exactly understand the preju dice which some people have against s lew of the census questions," said Mr. G. T. Oliver, who has charge ot the United States census in this city, when atked in regard to the troubles expected to arise from the queries mentioned above. "The people should look at the matter in the light of a. plain, practical business transac tion, which does not endanger their reputa tions in the least, nor expose them to a breath of suspicion. The public should know that it is all conducted on strictly pri vate principles, and nothing whatever will be divulged. The enumerator is sworn to maintain absolute secrecy in connection with any and all information that is given him, and none need fear that anything will be disclosed which would operate to their personal detriment, "In regard to the objections which it is thought will be raised to answering certain questions there is nothing to be said, except that it should be borne in mind by those who refuse to reply to all the queries that they are liable to imprisonment and a fine of 5100. HE HAS ME FOWEK. "Congress has granted Superintendent Torter the power of asking all these ques tions, and consequently the enumerators will be exuectedno do their duty and seek all the information embraced within the list of queries. It is true that we cannot cet strictly correct reports, because theie will be some who win evade the truth, but enough will be given for the authorities at-Wash-ington to strike tolerably fair averages and arrive at proper conclusions." Filled with this kind of information, a Dispatch representative approached Major Moutooth in order to hear what the local Gubernatorial candidate tbougot of the census questions, as seen from a lawver's standpoint, aud to learn some facts in re gard to the legality of some of the queries asked. "The six new questions that have been added by Mr. Porter are enough to make a man's blood boil," said the Major. I "They aredeciaedly interesting. Koine bad her Caisar, her Scipio, her Brutus: but Rome iu her proudest day never had a census enumerator going around to ask her citizens whether they were suffering Irom acute or chronic disease. Greece had her Pericles, her Demosthenes aud her Socrates, but Greece iu her palmiest day never had census takers to find out whether her people were defective in mind and body. Even proud Albion herself cannot equal it. Queen Victoria in all her majesty never had a census enumerator ask her whether she was afflicted with any disease to which frail flesh is heir. SHOCKED ON A CAR. Kxperlence'of K Fnn.enier and Conductor on tbe Second Avenue Line A Quarter Knocked From Their Hands Relation or Electricity and Wet Clotulof. A gentleman had a queer experience the other morning coming in on the Second avenue electric road. It had been raining, and his clothes were damp. He sat down on the car seat, and when the conductor asked him for the fare he held out a quarter. As soon ai the conductor touched ft both nieu squirmed, and experi enced a nowernl shock. The strangest part of the whole occurrence was the action of the coin. It shot away from the hands or the two men, and was carried through the air as by some invisible power, forming in its tract a graceful bow, and falling down at the other end of the car, where it was found. In seekin? for an p-rnlnnatioQ of the affair it was discovered that the passenger had sat down on the motor. The motors are covered with rubber to prevent the current com municating with the car. The rubber pieces had worked out of position, and the passenger was charged with tbe subtle fluid. The clothes of the conductor also were moist from the rain, and when both men touched each other's hands over tbe coin a connection was formed, and they were shocked. The passenger in speaking of his expe rience afterward, said that he felt weak and nervous for some time. His arms twitched nervously as he recalled how the electricity shook him up. At present the Second ave nue line is using single mators, but it is the intention to double the number to in crease the running strength of the road. With two motors the charge would have been twice as heavy, and it is easy to im agine what the result might have been. YALIJE OF ONE DAY. A Decision That Shows How Much' Twenty-Four Hours Hay Imply. HOW A WILL WAS MADE TO READ. Quite a Knmber ofj Sentences Imposed. In the Criminal Conrt. the discharge from Dixmont of Robert W. Bell, the old soldier who was Biven a hear ing a week ago. All tbe parties were pres ent yesterday for a further hearing, but Mrs. Bowe, the committee of Bell, did not wish to contest the release, and the order of discharge was made. r CAN'T SEE TEE BENEFIT. BEST OP REASONS Way Too Should Trade Willi Us. 1. We have tbe largest and most complete establishment of fine and staple groceries of any house iu Pennsylvania. 2. We have the best equipped and finest grocery salesroom in the United States. Our fans are constantly moving, making ours the coolest storeroom in the two cities. 3. We guarantee customers polite treat ment. Goods purchased at our establish ment can be returned or exchanged if not satisfactory. Prompt delivery to all parts of the two cities. 4. We guarantee lowest prices for same quality of goods. In any case where same articles are sold by other dealers at less than our prices as a bait to catch trade, we will guarantee same prices. 5. Beginning Monday, May 26, we shall give to our patrons, tree of charge, a gbss of sparkling root beer, a most delicious sum mer drink, and will continue same during the warm weather. Housekeepers' Guide mailed on applica tion. Every family should have it "Wit. Haslage & Sojt, Family Grocers, 18 Diamond (M&iket) Square. ALL THE NEWS PIIOH LEGAL SOURCES THINKS IT ALL ABOMINABLE. "The peopie of the United States should go on, and n they don't lose their liberty, it's not the census man's fault. Why, the whole business is abominable." "Will you make a test case out of it if any clients come to you in regard to re fusing to answer some ot the questions?" in terrojated the scribe. "Most assuredly," answered the Major. "I'll carry the matter into the courts, and there proe tbe utter absurdity and illegal character of the last six questions." Many otner prominent Pittsburg legal lights were interviewed, and one and all un hesitatingly pronounce the questions touch ing on private alfairs as impudent, totally uncalled ior, uuuectssary and an imperti nent prying into the family secrets of the citizens. In tact, everyone of the dozens spoken to on the subject expressed the opinion that Congress is permitting a clear intraction of the constitutional rights of private citizens. They all state that a test case can be made of it, to see whether Con gress has the power to compel citizens to give inioruiation respecting their private affairs, and to make reiusal to do' that a mis demeanor, punishable by fine and imprison ment. In conversation with leading phvsicians several interesting lacts were developed. Dr. McCann thought that it is needless to ask any questionsrelerring to diseases, be cause in the majority of cases the people would really be unable to sute with truth fulness whether they were afflicted with any bodily troubles or not, as iu many instances a disease may exist without the knowledge of a person wno is not versed in medical lore. A FALI.OW FIELD. Dr. C. S. Scott remarked as follows: "The most fertile field oi modern CVtinn lie fal low in Pittsburg, awaitius the turning' o the plow in the h.in-U of the census taker. Ijt'l those genthmeu who have tne uusiness oi enumerating the poi ul..tion, wealth and other data of the city attempt to get .even a frac tion oi truthiul answers is some of the questions they will a-k, and they will un lold the charms o( American fiction in all its beauty. It's no use to try it, because all the medical authorities haveainple resource to statistics oi their own wiien they desire lnlormatiou on any point connected with -" 1'iuiiBMuu, ana consequently it is needless ior the Government to go to all the time and trouble oi bunting up the various ilk that flesh is heir to " iHutubup!" said Mr. W. W. Vensel, the Exchange broker. "I ,!ou't see any sense in asking those last six questions. The man who comes to me for information on tnv j,i...v ..oiucjoaiiairs win not get any. sat- isiadmiiuu.Mue, aua that seemed to tne general sectimelit. New Building and Loan Association. The citizens oi the Hill district are taking steps toward organizing a new loan society to have all the more recent improvements of such associations. The name adopted is the Dwelling House Building and Loan Asso ciation. At a meeting held on Wednesday evening, tbe 21st insL, over 800 shares of stock were subscribed and many more agreed for. The society will commence busi ness about June 1, prox.; the stock will be issued in series of about six months apart. The minimum premium is 10 cents per share of $200 each, and stockholders withdrawing at any time after tbe first six months re ceive a portion of the profits. The constitution and by-laws, embracing the best features of successlul societies of this character, wil be adopted at the ad journed meeting on Wednesday evening next, at No. 86 Center avenue, corner Rob erts street. Stock may be subscribed for at the following places: L. Weaver, 10 Cen ter avenue; Fitzpatrick Bros., corner of Wylie avenue and Arthur street; S. H. Gilson, 559 Wylie avenue; McKnight & Victory, 410 Smithfield street; H. B. Kra mer & Son, 962 Liberty avenue; John Coll, 1727 Penn avenne. ' Briet inquiry will satisfy anyone that the men at the head of the scheme will make it a success. Judge Hawkins, of the Orphans' Court, yesterday handed down an opinion in the matter of the petition of Mrs. Annie Laura Bond, residuary legatee of the estate of Mrs. Anna C. Simpson. Mrs. Simpson died March 2, 1889. The will, dated November 10, 1888, bequeathed $2,000 to the Orphans' Home of the TJ. P. Church, $1,000 to the Third TJ. P. Church, of Allegheny, and the residue of her estate to the Boards of Home, Foreign and Freedmen's Missions of the IT. P. Church. A codicil to tbe will, dated February 2, 1889, changed the bequests, giving $1,000 only to the Orphans' Home, $500 to the Third Tr. P. Church, $500 to the TJ. P. Church of Fleming, at Emsworth, and the residue of the estate to Mrs. Annie Laura Bond, the adopted daughter of her deceased husband. Mrs. Bond filed a petition in conrt, claim ing that the codicil brought the legacies of the Third U. P. Church, Orphans Home and the Church of Fleming, as well fis those given in the original will, as in the codicil, within tbe operations of the act of April 26, 1865, and therefore void, as having been given within one calendar month before the death of the testator. Judge Hawkins, in his opinion, said that the first question to be considered was if the month was to be computed inclusive or ex clusive of the days of the execution of the codicil and the death of the testator. The obvious meaning of the act of As sembly was that a lull calendar month should elapse between. The words "at least" must be allowed to have a meaning, aud they impart this. The general rule is that the day on which an act is done is ex cluded from the computation of time. The 2d of March was necessary to fill out the one calendar month prescribed by the sta tute, and the codicil was therefore not made one month betore death. Continuing, the Court said that this avoids the original legacy given in the codecil to the U. P. Church of Fleming. In the others the manifest purpose was to re duce the amounts aud not revoke. There was no change except in tbe amounts of the legacies, and the beneficiaries and uses were the same as in the original will, and there was no word that expressed revocation, and there is no apparent reason for revocation. This decision gives the Third U. P. Church $500, the Orphans' Home $1,000, and the balance to Mrs. Bond. Several Cecil Alley Property Owners Ap peal From tbe Viewers' Decision. James P. Sterrett, trustee of James Me- Auley, filed an appeal yesterday from tbe decision of the Board of Viewers in tbe widening of Cecil alley from Liberty street to Duquesne way. The appeal sets forth that McAuley's property fronts 60 feet on Duquesne way and extends back 280 feet on Cecil alley. The Board of Viewers, it is stated, toot a strip of this property, 30x280 feet, assessing benefits at $13,632 20, whereby the damage allowed him has been reduced from $35,000 to $21,367 50, which does not compensate for the damage done. A similar apneal was made by J..B. Jackson and J. M. Kennedy, trustees ot the estate of William Carr. This property fronts 60 feet on the west side of Fifth avenue, ex tending back 130 leet. The benefits assessed amounted to $276, which is claimed to be unjust, as the property is not benefited. A similar appeal was made by W. W. Speer, whose property is at the southwest corner of Duquesne way and Cecil alley, and the assessed benefits on it amount to $11,291 71. This is claimed excessive and unjust. Monday's Trial List. Common Pleas No. 1 Dubois, executor, vs Houston et ai; same vs Mahler et ai: same vs Elphinstone et al; same vs Sweaney; same vs Hays et al: same vs Bryans et al; same vs Strat ton et al; same vs Ryan et al; Boston vs City of Allegheny; Gold vs City of Allegheny; Shook et al vs Bardsly et al: Smith & Co. vs Lana han; McCain et al vs Robinson Committee; Hippely & Sons vs Broworsky; Davis et ux vs Sfcldmote; Tennessee Coal and Iron Company vs Watson; Milton Furnace Company vs Wat son; Hileman vs Watson. Common Fleas No. 2 Lally vs Pittsburg, Cin cinnati and St. Louis Railroad Company; Meyer vsMcKeesport and Bellevernon Railroad Company: Qroetzmger vs Steen et al: Miller etuxvs Booth AFlinn: Dallmeyer vs Hunt & Clapp et al; Evans vs Carothers et al. VEXATIOUS AS .EVER. Not Much of a Chance for a Reduc tion of Coal Kates to Chicago. HOW THE TARIFFS ARE ARRANGED Talk of Catting the Window Glass Sched ule to the Pacific. A PLEA FOE TflE SDNDAI EXCURSIONS yesterday. Since tne last number the schedules on all the railroads have been changed. All the changes have been care fully noted. The book is issued by E. D. Smith, of the Baltimore and Ohio road, Percy F. Smith and Mr. Nortoii. PAYING FOB THEIR FAULTS. A Rare Chance For cenuine bargains in reliable furniture is offered by the Michigan Furniture Co., 437 Smithfield st. In addition to their un usual low prices they will, during the next 30 days, beginning to-morrow, give you a special discount of 10 per cent on every article in their stock. The Monarch folding sewing table, 90c. Not a Girt Enterprise. No umbrella nor umbrella stand is needed to sell a good article. Jacksons' homemade clothing recommends itself to every careful, economical buyer. Visit the great reduc tion of stock sale now in progress and se cure a bargain. Jacksons' Stak Cohnek, 954 and 956 Liberty st. Ladles' London uiri, Very new and stylish, in madras, flannel and silk. Special bargain in ladies' silk blouses at ?3 75, worth ?5. A. G. Campbell & Sons, 27 Fifth aye. Qnlte n Number of Sentences Imposed In the Crlmlnnl Conrt. In the Criminal Court yesterdav George Coulson, who pleaded guilty to murder, the Court fixing the degree as voluntary man slaughter, for the killing of Antonia Lourenzo, was sentenced two years to; the workhouse. " Agnes Taukert, the Allegheny girl who pleaded guilty to infanticide for killing her child at birth, was not sentenced. The rea son was that she is needed to appear before the grand jury at the next term against the young man who is charged with being the father or her child. Frank Smith, of McKecsport, convicted of betrayal, on inlormation of Kate Hutch inson, was sent to the workhouse for two years. Richard Coleman, convicted of illegal liquor selling, was fined $500 and sent to the workhonse for one year. Lizzie McCarthy and Mollie Camp were called for sentence for larceny from the per son. Miss McCarthy appeared and was sen tenced four months to the workhouse. Miss Camp had jumped her bail, and a bench warrant was issued for her. John King, for robbery, was sent ten months to the workhouse, and George Smith, also for robbery, was sent five months to the workhouse. George Fisher, for attempting to rob the office of E. House, was sent thre months to the workhouse, and d Courtney, for the same offense, was sent to the Huntingdon Reformatory. Gottlieb Hufnagle.convicted of assaultand battery, was fined $10 and costs. Sentence was suspended in the case of G. W. White, convicted of larceny. Notes From the Courts. Edwaiid F. Walteb. aged 22 years and single, yesterday was allowed to adopt Annlo Harvey, a 6-year-old child, whom he wished to take care of. On motion of Assistant District Attor ney Alcorn, James Rodgers McCreery was yes terday admitted to practice law before the United States Courts. Precipes were filed yesterday in suits bronchi by Edwin Bcvier and T. C. Jenkins acainst the directors of the Penn Bank. No statements were med. A motion was mane yesterday for a new trial in the divorce case of Jim. Annio McKay against David McKay, in which a verdict bad been given for the husband. Andekson Fisiier yesterday was appointed commissioner in tho divorce case of Fred Beltoher against Lottie Beltcher. A. V. Smith was appointed commissioner in the case of Laura B. Sawjer against Edward A. Sawyer. An argument was beard in the United States Circuit Court on a motion to tile a cross bill in the case of the Johnson Railway Signal Company against the Union Bwltch and Signal Company. The suit was on an infringement of a patent on the electric signal, tbe ownership to which is claimed by both companies, Iho cross bill is tiled by the Union Switch and Sig nal Company to have it declared the owner. The Court reserved its decision. Why S3 To Clevelnnd and Keinrn 83 Via the P. & L. . R. R.. Mav 29 ami an tickets good for return passage until June 2, giving ample time for excursions to De troit and other points. Tbe time via the Lake Erie road is from one to two hours quicker than via any other route, ttsu Baby! Bnby!! B.iby!!! Take the dear little thing to Pearson. He will catch a shadow of it that will be so near tne original that you can hardly tell them a part. He is surely a success with children. Galleries 90 Fifth ave. and 43 Federal St., Alleghenv. Cabinet photos 51 per dozen, nrompt de livery. Crayons, etc, at" low nrices. Lies' Gallery, STSu 10 and 12 Sixth st. Decoration I)nr. A ?3 8x10 photograph given away with every dozen of cabinets ot yourself or chil dren on Decoration Day. "Gallery open all day. Good cabinets Sl'a dozen. DECORATION D IY EXCURSION. Iron MoldrrV Picnic at Rock Point. Excursion tickets will he sold via the Pennsylvania lines to Rock Point on Fri djy. May SO, at rate of 60 cents. Tra-ns will lejve Pittsburg at 7:05 A. M., and 12:20 P. M., centr.tl time. Returning leave Rock Point at 0:15 and 837 P. il. ms A RECEIVER WANTED Br One Blember of a Firm Whose Partner Is Missing. " T. D. Casey filed a bill in equity yester day against J. L. Trexler. He affirms that he went into the livery business with the defendant in October, 1889, having their place of business on Beaver avenue, Alle gheny. Both put in money, and each was to have half of the profits. Casey alleges that he advanced the firm SSOO, and was to receive interest on 1,941, which he loaned to the firm. The plaintiff states that the firm did well, and that no debts were con tracted, and that considerable assets were on hand, but that he never got any thing out ot it. The plaintiff further al leges that Trexler was the business man of the firm, and that on May 6 he disappeared, and that he has been unable to learn of his whereabouts. Tbe plaintiff in his bill, asks the Court to grautan injunction to restrain Trexler from collecting money in the name of the firm, and that a receiver be appointed to wind up the affairs of the firm and dissolve the part nership. FINED FOR HIS OFFENSE. Thompson's New York Grocery Is Alwnys Crowded. 15 lbs. granulated sugar $ 1 00 17 lbs. clear white sngar 1 00 101b. pails home-made preserves 1 00 301b. pails jelly (all kinds) 1 25 8 lbs. large lump starch 25c 12 boxes bag blue 25c 12 boxes parlor matches (200s) 12c 15 lbs. pearl hominy 25c 8 lbs. Schumacher's rolled oats 25c 8 lbs. Schumacher's oatmeal 25c filbs. Carolina rice 25c 5 packages corn starch '25o 5 lbs. sun-dried peaches 25c 1 lb. evaporated peaches 10c 10c 10c 8o 6c 5c 6c So 1 lb. evaporated apricots 1 lb. London layer raisins Solid packed tomatoes, per can Choice peas, per can Choice sugar corn, per can.... Choice string beans,, per can... Choice blackberries, per can..., French pea per can i0c Extra fine French peas, 2 cans for. ... 25e 3 lb. can asparagus 18c 3 lb. can Calnornia white cherries.... 20c 3 lb. can Bartlett pears 15c 3 lb. nan fine table peaches 14c 1 gallon choice Orleans molasses 37e 1 gallon pure sugar syrup 32c 1 barrel choice amber flour 5 25 6 lbs. 20-cent tea i 00 4 lbs. 30-cent tea j 00 3 lbs 40-cent tea i no Caliloruia apricots, per can 18c, 3 for 50c Goods delivered iree 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 street, corner Third avenue. Wholesale and retail. Terms strictly cash. The problem of lower freight rates on Pittsburg coal to Chicago continues to be as vexatious as ever. The present rate of $2 25 to the "Windy City is too high to give the local coal operators a chance to compete in the Chicago markets. The Chicago middle, men accuse the railroads here of forming a combination to keep up tbe rates, and it has been suggested as a solution to the difficulty that the coal operators and dealers enter into a contract to patronize the road that will give them the best rates. The only trouble is that the mines are located on all tbe roads, and such an agreement could hardly be carried out with any degree of satisfac tion. The railroad officials here deny that any combination exists to keep up tbe Chicago rate3 on coal. General Freight Agent Frank Dean, oi the Lake Erie, said yesterday: nOW CHANGES ABE MADE. "There is nothing in that statement. The railroads have simply entered into an agree ment to make a certain rate on coal, as we do on any other product. These rates are fixed by the Pittsburg Committee of Freight Agents, and no changes are made before the other roads are notified. There is no attempt to keep up the rates. That is ridic ulous. The railroads always make tbe lowest rates possible. It the coal rate to Chicago from Pittsburg were changed corre sponding changes would have to be made from the Hocking Valley territory." It is claimed that the Baltimore and Ohio road is in a better position to make con cessions than the Pennsylvania Company, because the former road has fewer interme diate points to look after than the latter line. Tbe Baltimore and Ohio officials deny this statement, and claim that the fact that their road is the longest ought to be a sufficient answer. Local railroad men say that even if the Baltimore and Ohio carried all the Pittsburg coal to Chicago at a lower rate than the one established, it wouldn't pay to make the sacrifice. "There are more ways than one of pinch ing the Baltimore aud Ohio," said one rail road man, "such a proceeding would de moralize all the present rates. We couldn't treat any longer with the Baltimore and Ohio, and rate wars would be the result, and no agreements could be maintained. NO DANGER OF IT. "But there is no danger that such an event will happen. The B. & O. will not reduce the coal rates without consulting the other lines first." General Freight Agent C. S. Wright, of the B. & O., was not in yesterday, but Division Freight Agent Galleher was. He whistled when told the co.il men wanted a rate of $1 75 on coal to Chicago. "Well, we can't blme the coal men tor wanting rates as low as they can get them, but the present tariffs have been in existence for a long time. The rate is as low as we can make it. It is not true that any attempt is being made to keep up the coal rates. I know ot no unusual agree ment entered into by the roads concerning coal, any more than the ordinary agreement made about rates on glass, iron, coke or mer chandise. The agents agree on a uniform systemof rates for all conditions, based on the Chicago rates for Western points, and on New York for Eastern places. "Suppose, for example, that the coal men should combine and agree to take coal irom only that road that offered the lowest rates. How long would such an agreement be maintained? Ku time at all. In a Bhprt period the rates would be forced down t3 a low sum. No application, so far as I know, has been made to the roads for a re duction in rates by the coal men." Recent Pntents Granted to Pennsvlvanians and reported by Higdon & Higdon, 127 Fourth avenue, Pittsburg and Le Droit Building, Wash ington, D. C; Pittsburg, A. E. Dain, ink bottle; Samuel "Forter, mill appliance; H. E. Long, brick machine; H. Schneider, shaft-bearing; W. W. Sneer, press for plow irons. Allegheny, F. Hoerle, screw-tap; A. I. Scott, voltaic armor. Oil City, H. H. Hazen, ruling pen. Shonsetown, C. Brown ing, cigar-punch roller. West Newton, S. Stough, shoe. ( Spbing Citt, Tenn., the greatest iron and coal prospect in the world. Go to the first sale of lots, June 3, 4, 5. Excursion rates. NEW ADTERTIEJIENTS. KEE 'S r (923 AND 925 PENN AVENUE) POUTED TALK FOR SENSIBLE PEOPLE, Mose. The champion and best known newsboy in the United States! He has written letters to General Alger, of Michigan, and other noted men He now writes one to Mr. Norman ldchty, lies Moines, la.: Dear Sib Your Krause's headache cap sules are just the thing. I sufiered two days with a terrible headache, and took two of the capsules you gave me, and was relieved in an hour. It was the best Christmas pres ent I received. Respeotfully, MosE Jacobs. Only 25 cents a box. Forsaie by druggists. ThSU Six carloads of furniture of all kinds just received newest patterns, finest finish. We are crowded or room to store all thesegoods, and therefore offer a special discount of 10 per cent for 30 days only on every article in our stock. Do not fail to take advantage of this reduction. Michigan Fuknitube Co., 437 Smithfield st. Our Monarch folding sewing table, 90c. Not a Gift Enterprise. No umbrella nor umbrella stand is needed to sell a good article. Jacksons' home-made clothing recommends itself to every careful, economical buyer. Visit the great reduc tion of stock sale now in progress aud se cure a bargain. Jacksons' Star Corneb, 954 and 956 Liberty st. ABOUT CLOTHING. Keech's well-known facilities for furnishing the houses of rich and poor are only equaled by his ability to clothe the human form. The Clothing Department of this estab lishment is now filled to overflowing with new and ele gant styles of Men's Spring and Summer Suits. And, although the materials are the most dependable, the prices are very low. Thus for $10, $12, $15 and $18, for instance, you will find here aa nice and handsome a selection of Men's Suits as it was ever your good fortune to gaze upon. Cassimeres, Cheviots, Worsteds, Corkscrews, Diagonals, Wide Wales, Serges, Flannels, etc all are here at their best and at suoh-prices as the poor est can easily afford to pay. " CASH OK CIRIEIDI m Fnrlor Cars lo Wnslilncton. The B. & O. express leaving Pittsburg at 8:00 a. SI. daily, is equipped with handsome Pullman parlor cars and the entire train runs through without change to Baltimore via Washington, making direct connections with parlor car train for Philadelphia. Neapolitan awnings, which are guar anteed entirely sun-fast. 5 Mamaux & Son, 639 Penn avenue, Pittsburg. Gboetzinoeb's remnant sale will con tinue another week. If you want a cheap carpet call at 627 and 629 Penn avenue. THE REAS0H WHY. The only reliable place to buv kill gloves, 24 Sixth .., Directly opposite Bijou Theater eutrance. No brunch store. Gkoetzinger's remnant sale will con tinue another week. It you want a cheap carpet call at 627 and 629 Penn avenue. t seemed to be SEE the new styles of pJris Exposition awnings at Mamaux & Son's, 539 Penn ave nue, Pittsburg. Cheapest carpets ever sold in this citv StUTpctxicser's treat remnant sale. .allien Cambric Uuilrwrnr. Attractive lines and special values in cor set covers, gown, skirts, drawers, chemises, trimmed uud uutriuimed. A. G. Campbeli, & Sons, 27 Fifth ave. Ladies' jackets, wraps, capes, etc. At tractive assortments of the nenest styles from the lowest price up. ttssu Htjgtjs & Hacke. Tuxedo Mamaux ' awnings, a very popular style. & Son's, 539 Penn ave., Pitts. To Cluclonnil Tin li. Si O. Two solid trains run through dailv with out change or transfer. Pullman buffet par lor cr on day train, and Pullman sleeping car on night train. Fob a good fitting suit go to Pitcairn'f, 431 Wood itreetf. An Allegheny Letter Carrlei's 1'auisliincnt for Slinaslng llie'jllails. In the United States Court yesterday the case of James E. Briso'n, the Allegheny mail carrier, convicted of sending improper matter through the mails, was taken up before Judge Acheson. The motion to ar rest judgment on the ground that the in dictment did not state the defendant knew the matter deposited was improper was argued. Mr. Stillwagan, the dcleudant's attorney, argued that the guilty knowledge niii't be charged and proven. Assistant District Attorney Alcorn argued that the defendant knew the matter to be unmaila Ole. and Judge Acheou overruled the motion. The defendant wis then sentenced to piy a fitieoi 550 and .the costs of tne proceed ings. He was committed to jail in default of payment. COULDNT FIHD THE GOODS, Oat tbe Defendants Are Asked to Explain Certnln Thino. The Mechanics' National Bank of Pitts burg yesterday filea a petition for a writ of discovery against David M. Long Heury M. Long, Charles Lockhart' W. If. Frew. C. W. Hubbard and D. Hubbard. It was stated that the bank obtained a judgment against David M. Lone for 3,025 50. A writ was issued but it was returned by the Sheriff, indorsed "no goods." The petitioner now alleges that it is believed Long has property either concealed' or transferred, and concerning which the defendants have knowledge or can give information that will lead to its discovery. A writ is therefore asked to be issued to the Sheriff, to compel the defendants to answer interrogatories as to property of Long's. DIsctrarerd Froni Dixmont. Judge White yesterday made an order for Pinto nnil Vood Dlnntcls. Our Stock is all new. inrnrnnratinir (hn latest ideas both of form and fitting up. Our fireplace work has been much admired. We will make up any kind of hearth, grate, andirons, fender, etc., that you may suggest. Prices reasonable and prompt service ren dered. Jaiies C. Thompson, 640Libertyabnue. Not n Gift Enterprise. No umbrella'nor umbrella stand is needed to sell a good article. Jacksons' home-made clothing recommends itself to every careful, economical buyer. Visit the great reduc tion of stock sale now in progress and se cure a bargain. Jacksons' Stab Corner, 954 and 956 Liberty st. Gboetzinoeb's remnant sale will con tinue another week. I you want a cheap carpet call at 627 and 629 Penn avenue. Sunday Excursion Called a Blessing; to Iho Working Classes. A difference of opinion exists among rail road managers as to the propriety of running Sunday excursions. The Penn sylvania Company has instructed its agents to notify patrons that it is against the rules of the road to run excursions on the Sab bath day. The Baltimore and Ohio doesn't stand on such high moral ground. Said Division Passenger Agent E. D. Smith of the latter line yesterday: "I have long made the question of Sunday excur sions a study. The Baltimore and Ohio has been a pioneer in the business, and we do not run them for the purpose ot revenue. In a city like Pittsburg where the men work hard all week in hot mills tbey deserve a little fresh air on one day. The only day they have is Sunday, and the Baltimore and Ohio officials hold that they are doing a treat deal in offering lacilities to all such who may desire to go into the mountains or the country. For this reason we propose to I run faunday excursions. At leastjwe can't see that by benefitting people we are doing any harm." Black all-wool bordered nun's veiling, 42 inches wide, reduced from $1 25 to 90c a yard. Huous & Hacke. TTSSU Don't fail to see the awnings that Ma maux & Son guarantee absolutely sun-fast. Handsome patterns. 539 Penn aye. i The great remnant sale at Groetzinger's Penn Avenue Carpet Store will continue another week. '1 J 1 1 rf I P a si.ooo v (jSr To iny ons who PI rTTr wtH contradict by J Vi ppv piooleurcliinSxJV, ' ' rfcr injure tMraScssJ !' ail wouriiwiijiQfv, , J yLs-To wt lha buig-L, i 'l ( strip cf testlitrui Apv,N Ji II ImtBUcUi6iidJasltil-fC. fiasoUj. Tt&iootiidrjf' I Ll fj ind "exioia it cutfbllf. J, -f -tv "". ' f Mill s rimiltTtsrt witfc jT ZZzth X fL DrciMrlJPiJA' e"zlf--sjii In "d"" J "-TJLf Jm fill If KosyaicHT- 1 v I I !1 btcumt li, I 1 ,l I -I ABOUT FOLDING BEDS. While we keep nearly all the best makes and styles of Fold ing Beds manufactured, we make a specialty of the "WELSH," for which we have the sole agency. In points of neatness, substantiability, late improvements and low price this Folding Bed cannot be beaten. Just look at it and compare it with some of the Folding Beds offered elsewhere. It doesn't require an expert to see the difference. The fact is, the closer you examine and scrutinize the Welsh Folding Bed the firmer you will be convinced of its matchless advant ages over any other Folding Bed in -:- the market. -:- c.A.s:a: ob c:k,:lj:di m "Gness m go home and try this, and see if I cant mile that Thousand!" Aikor Ptt-Eon, which will Stain Old s. new furniture will stain Glass and Chinawarc will Stain Tinwarc will Stain your Old Baskets will Stain Buoys Coach and Varnish at the same time. iXMwrW IK-SI 1S3 A PAINT TMAT KM CAN srt TMKOUtH. Tfy it. WOLFF & RANDOLPH, Philadelphia. mhZl-TTSSrj LouTre Drrstmnlclnc-. Fashionable dressmaking for ladies and children short notice, reasonable prices. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. 24 Sixth st., Directly opposite Bijou Theater entrance. No branch store. Lace and chenille curtains at a bargain: prices reduced 25 per cent throughout the entire assortments. Hughs & Hacke. TTSSU Don t fail to see the awnings that Ma niaux & Son guarantee Hl.solutely sun-fast Handsome patterns. S39 Penn ave. Annual excursion to Ohio Pyle on Dec or.itiim D.iy, May 30. Kate 1 50 round trip. Special train will leave B. & O. B. E. depot at 8 A. si. Matresses made and renovated. Haugh & Keenan, 33-34 Water st. A EEBTJCTI0N LOOKED FOB. Window Ulnss Men Want Lower Bates to the rncilio Coast. The chances are that the rates on window glass will be reduced sometime in June to the Pacific Coast. The Transcontinental Association has recommended the reduction subject to the approval of the Trunk lines. The latter roads have not yet siguified their acceptance, bnt Western agents leel con fident that the cut to 95 cents from $1 15 will be made. A window glass man said yesterday that a reduction in rates to the Pacific Cnn'st w badly needed. He thought it better rati s were offered by the roads and the tariff was advanced that more American window glass would be sold in the far Western States. Just hks the coke business, the home gla. has been driven out ot the Californ a markets by English importations. The rates of freight by' water are so low that the English manufacturer is able to knockout the American glass man even' on his own son. jinisisa Dig country, and its veiy immensity sometimes militates against its citizeus. HbJL TEH POUNDS I V 5Sn hagysigfrmu IX 'mKTA ,w 7?Mfl TUMirntTIT ) ABOUT FURNITUBE. . Furniture is Keech's great stronghold. It is simplyl absurd nothing short of the rankest balderdash for any install ment house to pretend to name as low, or any cash house to claim to sell at lower prices than Keech's. Why, you can come to Keech's at any time and find more patrons on the various furniture floors than you will see in most any other house in an entire day. No words of pen or tongue can argue as strongly in favor of Keech's treatment of his patrons as this very fact The people generally know where to get the best value for their money, and any endeavor on the part of other dealers to stem the tide of trade that flows in the J direction of Keech's will meet " with about the same suc cess as would an attempt lo turn the mighty Mis sissippi from its -:- channel. -:- CASH ok' ok: Bjjjjn m TWO WEEKS! i? ll.l. Ui III AsaFIeshPron'nrftKTi.vi.a V. no question but that sSBatiH sv BilS'W'B iS' ukJ l Groetzinoeb's remnant sale will con tinue another netk. If you" want a cheap carpet call at 627 and 629 Penn avenue. 800 New MIk Umbiellaa At hair price and less this week, at Bosen baum & Co.'s. invsu. MTJKAito awninzs are much admired. v Mamaux & Son, 539 Penn ave., Pittsburg. Mylish saltings. The most fashionable goods at moderate prices at Pitcairn's, 434 Wood street. Tuxedo awnings, a very popular stvle. MAMATJX & Son's, 539 Penn ave., Pi'tts. The great remnant sale at Groetzinger's Penn Avenue Carpet Store" will continue another week, - THE MEETING POSTPONED. Some of the P., A. Si 31. Kontl stockholders Not In l lie CI it. The meeting of the stockholders of the Pittsburg.Allegheny and Manchester Street Kiilwny Company called lor yeslerdaj to vote on an increase of the capital stock lor tbe puqose of extending tbe road and perfecting the reorganization ot the com pany, was postponed until next Wednesday. Mr. George B. Hili stated that some of the leading stockholders were out of town, and the meeting would uot be held until they returned. PEOPLE GOING TO CLEVELAND. Of Pore God Liver Oil and Hypcphosphifes ui ume ana soda I 18 Without a rival. ManT7 havn I BpJ?edT Poind a day by tho nso I btuua CONSUMPTION, SCROFULA, BRONCHITIS, COUGHS AND COLDS, AND ALL FORMS' OF WASTING DIS EASES. AS PALATABLE A8 3ULK. He sure uou net t he aaiuliu ,!. - poor imitations. ABOUT CARPETS. If you contemplate carpeting a whole house, or but a single room, it will pay you to deal at Keech's. The truth is, if you want to be sure of getting a good article Carpets that won't look threadbare or faded after havino- been down a year you must patronize a house that STANDS BY ITS GOODS. Such a house is Keech's. You will find here none but the thor oughly tried and reliable qualities and patterns of floor coverings. It makes no difference whether you want an exquisite Brussels or a cheap Ingrain, a roll of Matting or - ? Oil Cloth, you can depend on get ting the right article for the -:- right price every time. -:- ' CA-SIE3: OR CIRIEJIDI m 0K-2MWFSn The Soft Glow of Tha TEA SSg3E Is Acauired by Ladies Who Use i-j',tiSr-'w,vfij'ji Opening of tho Miminrr Excursion Business on Decoration Day. General Passenger Agent A. E. Clark, of the Lake Erie, said he expected to carry a large number of people to Cleveland on the 29th and 30th of May. The Garfield monu ment will be dedicated that day. Two sections o( the evening express will run to uccummouaie tne crowds. On May 30, the Baltimore and Ohio will open its regular summer excursion business by a cheap run to Ohio Pyle. Tha May Numb-r. The May number of the official P.ailroad GnldeforPlttiburgandAliegheny was issued MEDICATED tsfflMlfi FT-m TRY GT, SOLD EVERYWHEEE. ABOUT KEFMGERAT0KS And Other House Furnishing Goods. If you want a Refrigerator, buy one that has all the latest im provements. It won't cost you any more, if you go to Keech's, than you will have to pay for the old fashioned, rickety affairs excuses for modern Refrigerators ' shown elsewhere. And. if vou are in need nf an T Cream Freezer, a Water Cooler or some Kitchen Utensils, Crockery, Silverware or Cutlery, you will never go astray by patronizing Keech's, O-A-Sih: oe obedit. ABOUT BABY CARRIAGES. Where is the mother who doesn't want a handsome Carriage for baby? And where is the, place showing a larger vanety of .them than Keech!s? Nowhere, to be sure. As for prices, they will please you fully as -:- much as the Carriages. - '-.-' o .SBC OE OBEDIT. -" IE O 923 and 925 Penn Ave., JLSTeax4 ISTojiLtjli Street. S Wr -a
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