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THE- PITTSBURG DISPATCH, MONDAY, JUNE 9, 1890.
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TEY POQK POLICIES
Were Those Issued by the American
life Insurance Company.
SO BATS COMMISSIONER FOESTEB.
The Managers Taken Severely to Task In
His Eeport Because of
THEIR KECELESS BUSIKESS'HETHODS.
rSPECUi TKLIGEAM TO THB VISTXTCa.J
Hakbisbtjbg, June 8. In hi annual re
report Insurance Commissioner Forster
writes at length of the operation of the
American Life Insurance Company. He
says the company was originally incorpo
rated by a special act on April 9. 1850, by
which Its capital and accumulated funds
Were required to be invested in first-class se
curities, but under a supplement passed
April 8, 1837, the officers had unlimited
powers in the investment of the fnnds of the
incorporation, and the discretion of these
officers was the only security the stockhold
ers and policy holders had for the proper
management of their financial interests.
"This company," says Commissioner
Forster, "has not for many years had a first
class standing on account ot the peculiar
methods employed in its management, which
created alarm and distrust, and designedly
so, for the purpose of enabling the purchase
of policies at less than their real value.
More than ten years ago a contract was
made with a New Tort company, the agents
of which visited the policy holders of the
American, and in order to induce them to
surrender their policies for less than they
were worth, represented that the company
was
IIT A FAILING CONDITION.
"At this time it was amply able to pay
all of its policy obligations at their matur
ity. Alter this the American ceased to be
an insurance company, except in name.
The suspicion and distrust engendered by
this proceeding prevented it from securing
any large amount of new business, and, in
deed, it did not seem to encourage acces
sions to the number of Its policy holders.
"The apparent aim ot the management
was to reduce and finally extinguish the
policy obligations upon terms most favorable
to the corporation, that is, the stockholders,
with the ultimate view of enhancing the
market value of the stock, or dividing the
surplus, or, perhaps, of engaging ex
clusively in the trust business permitted
by the charter. The insurance in force has
diminished from $33,000,000 in 1873, tbe
first report made to this department, to less
than $4,000,000 at the close of 1889, when
the last report was made. The reserve, cal
culated according to the legal standard, was
in 1873 only 11 per cent of the amount of
the insurance, while in 1889 it was 37 per
cent of the insurance, snowing that the re
maining policy holders are mostly of ad
vanced ages, ana that a large proportion of
the policies are paid up."
EECKXESS TTSAXCIEHniO.
After referring to the fact that tbe mortal
ity of the company had for a number of years
been largely in excess of the tabular rate.
or that provided by the premiums, the In
surance Commissioner says:
"But it was not excessive mortality that
wrought the financial ruin of the company,
"When the late managers obtained a con
trolling interest of the stock, for which not
less than par was paid, it was hoped that
they Trould, by strict1 business methods, re
store the company to public confidence. In
stead of doing so they used the funds en
trusted to their control for speculative ven
tures The financial control of the cor
poration was committed to a enteric
of tbe most reckless and vision
ary speculators, who loaned the
money ot the company to themselves
upon the stocks and bonds of corporations
with which they were affiliated. This they
did with tbe expectation, no doubt, that
these ventures wonld prove profitable to
themselves and not harmful to the com
pany; and It requires the utmost charity to
attribute to them no greater fault than an
error of judgment in thus imperiling their
own stock as well as the interests of the
policy holders, of which they were the law
inl trustees.
"There is no evidence that they have
profited personally by their system of finan
ciering, although they undoubtedly meant
to do so; and in view of tbe ruin they have
accomplished one is at a loss to determine
whether their condnct was dominated by in
sane recklessness or by deliberate intention
to defraud."
I'otfnc Doctors of Philongphr.
BALTiaiOEE, June 8. The following are
some of the young gentlemen who, on Thurs
day evening next, will receive the degree of
Doctor of Philosophy at the Johns Hopkins
University commencement: Charles Homer
Haskins, of Pennsylvania; "Wilmot Vernon
Calif, of Ohio; John Martin Vincent, of
Ohio.
DB. HTT.T.'S SEKI-CEHTEKinAL.
Interesting Commemorative Exercises by
BlalreTlIIo Presbyterian..
rSPXCIAI. TELEGRAM TO IBB DISPATCH.
Blaibsviixe, June S. The semi-centennial
exercises commemorative of the
pastorate of Eev. George Hill, D. D., were
begnn in the Presbyterian Church here this
morning. The large structure was filled to
overflowing, and noticeable among the
attendants were old-time residents and
people who attended the church years ago.
The decorations of flowers and slants were
simple but in elegant taste. The sermon of
Bev. J. T. Smith, D. D., of Baltimore, on
the "Word was one of great eloquence. Not
withstanding his age his delivery was per
fect, Mr. Smith was a classmate of Bev.
Dr. Hill. Hiss Irma Haight, musio
teacher at the Blairsville Ladies' Seminary,
rendered some very charming music
This evening's exercises consisted of an
able sermon by Bev. J. L Brainson. D.D..
of "Washington, Pa., his subject being "The
Pastorate." The choir also rendered some
choice selections. The exercises of the anni
versary will be concluded on Tuesday,
when Bev. Mr. Hill will give an historical
address.
All the members of Dr. Hill's family now
living are home for tbe occasion. The anni
versary has been a brilliant success so far
and promises to end likewise.
A HEAVY FLOW OF GAS ETBUCK.
The Boiler Moved Back to Give tbe Roar-
IngFInld a Chance.
rsrzcui. telegram to the dispatch.:
Belleveexok, June 8. Another good
well has been struck by the Bellevernon
Iight and Heat Company, close to the Ei
der well No. 3. The tools struck the Big
Indian sand and such a flow of gas followed
that the boiler bad to be moved back so that
drilling could proceed.
The well is now furnishing as much gas
as the Carson No. 1.
CUT OFF HIS GOOD BIGHT ,
Became He Insisted on Treipntslns Upon
His Nelchbor'e Land.
rtrxciAL telegram to thx dispatch.1
"Wheeling, June a At Grifnthsville,
Lincoln eonnty, Saturday, Alex Etowers
and Tom "Wheeler quarreled, because
"Wheeler persisted in crossing Stowers
field.
Stowers knocked Wheeler down with a
eeroTplanter, and when Wheeler got up he
eeisid a keen-olaied ax and cut off Stowers
right arm at the shoulder.
Headache, neuralgia, dizziness, nerv
ousness, spasms, sleeplessness, cured by Dr
Miles' Nervine Samples free at Joseph
nesting; & Son's, Market st.
A CAlAHHy B&BELx" AVERTED.
The Steamer City of Borne Strikes Fast
set Rock la k Dense Foe,
Loxdoct, June a The Anchor line
steamer City of Home, Captain Young,
from New York, arrived atQueenstown at
10 o'clock this morning. The vessel had a
narrow escape from destruction at Fastnet
She made land in a dense fog at 4 A. M.
this morning. She was going slowly and
was taking soundings, when, notwithstand
ing the care exercised, she struck Fastnet
Bock, about three miles seaward of Crook
? Haven, bow-on. Her forefoot cot on the
rock, and but for the prompmuae aispcu
in reversing the engines a great fatality
would have been recorded.
Passengers who were interviewed say that
the steamer trembled all over when she
struck the rock. For a time there was in
tense alarm on board, the density of the fog
adding to the ominons character of the, situ
ation. The passengers were finally quieted
by the repeated assurances of the com
mander and other officers of the steamer that
not the slightest danger existed. The full
extent of the damage will not be ascertained
until the vessel is docked at Liverpool. Her
stem is broken at the peak, and she shipped
a large volume of water forward. The
steamer started for Liverpool at 11 o'clock,
proceeding at halt speed.
AH OBGAKIZATIOK EFFECTED.
Contractors Opposed to tbe Order Bad Claim
tbe Bales Are Unjust. .
ISFECUX. TXLZGBAX TO THS DISPATCH. 1
New Castle, June 8. The sandstone
quarrymen and drillers of the Beaver Valley
have effected an organization which will em
brace all the men engaged in quarrying
sandstone in the valley and its tributaries.
The rules will not permit a man to handle a
pick who is not a member; only one ap
prentice will be allowed to every five com
petent workmen; nine hours will constitute
a day's work, except on Saturday's, when it
shall be eight hours, and wages shall be the
same as at present, which is $3 60 per day.
After all the men are in the organization,
however, a demand will be made for an ad
vance from 10 to IS per cent The con
tractors are opposed to the order and claim
the rules are unjust and arbitrary.
tttt.t.eti HIS DEUNKEff PABTHEB.
Imagined He Wm Boststlss tbe AttacWef
tbe Saloon Proprietor.
Chicago, Jnne 7. James Johnson, out
stretched in a drunken stupor on a saloon
floor, was stumbled upon and accidentally
stabbed to death this morning by 'Walter
Jacobscn, who, scarcely less stupid from
drink, was resisting the whisky-enfeebled
efforts of the proprietor, Michael Dalton, to
clear the saloon.
Johnson, Jacobson and Dalton had been
all night in the place dice-throwing and
drinking prior to the fatal thrust. All three
were too drunk to realize Johnson's danger.
He bled to death on the saloon floor from
lack of attendance.
BBIEF VISIT TO F0BT H0KE0E.
Ship Dispatch Lay. Orcr for tbe President
to Attend Divine Service,
Foet Monboe, Va., June 8. The Presi
dent, with Mrs. Harrison, iwo grandchil
dren and Mrs. Dimmock, came ashore at 10
o'clock this morning. Colonel Frank met
them and took the President to church.
The party returned to the Dispatch and
sailed at 6 o'clock for 'Washington, where
they will arrive about noon to-morrow.
THE HEWS OP tTTRV.V. STATES.
Items of Interest From Pennsylvania, Ohio
nnd We.t Virginia:.
Several deaths from diphtheria in Lima
lately. Physicians fear an epidemic
The Eagle Hotel, the leading hostelrle of
Pittison. Pa., will be closed by the Sheriff to
day for debt, amounting to $5,000.
Seven hundred acres of coal lands near
Carrollton, W. Va have been sold to Bigler
Bros., of Clearfield, at from 525 to S35 per acre.
Eitmett Bell, a boy employed by tbe Union
Hews Company, was arrested at Lima for tbe
theft of $175 worth of books from the Cincinnati
agency.
Foboeb John Brows, who escaped from
the Warren, O., jail with two burglars, in
January, has been recaptured in Geauga
county.
Fivk colored men engaged in a not on ths
Norfolk and Western roid in Wayne county,
W. Va have been sentenced to short terms In
the penitentiary. William SewelL white, also
got three years.
The Reunion Committee of the American
Flint Glass Workers met at Wheeling yesterday
and decided to hold tbe rennion at Wheeling
Park June SO. Round trip tickets from Pitts
burg and Beaver Falls will be 81 35,
Tnfi baccalaureate sermon to the graduating
"' "jooiwo university at Morgantown.
W. Va., was preached last evening by Rov. S.
F. McPherson, pastor of the Second Presby.
terian Church, of Chicago, to over 3,000 people.
His subject was "Heroism in Common Lite"
Lndles, Vonr Careful Attention!
Have you ever taken a Turkish bath? If
you have you'll assuredly take another; if
not, you've missed what the celebrated
Anna E. Dickinson says is "always a taste
of Paradise" in speaking of the Nata
torium on Duquesne way the Dispatch of
January 17 said: "On the second floor are
the Turkish, Bussian and Needle baths.
Nineteen dressing rooms, charmingly fitted
up, go far to make this quarter the most at
tractive in the house. Attached to the
Turkish bath department are three hot
rooms, each varying in temperature, a
steam room, shampooing rooms, drying
rooms, a plunge bath 8 feet bv 12 nnd
lounging room. The luxurious couches of
me lounging room are Oriental, and the
whole apartments are as delightful as a
pasha s dreaming room in the palaces of
oiauiuoui. xne establishment open to
morrow (Tuesday) from 8 a. u. to 2 p. m.
for ladies and children onlv.
54-liTCH mohairs reduced from Si 25 to
75c a yard in Jos. Hohne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
S. "W. Him,, Pittsburg Meat Supply
Company, corner Church avenue and Ander
son street and P., Ft, "W. & C. B. B., Alle
gheny, Pa,, sold for Nelson Morns & Co
of Chicago, 111., for week ending June 7
1890, 197 packages of beef; average weight,
634 pounds; average price, 56 77 per 100
pounds.
IiAdies' Gordon Sashes Bibbon counter.
Jos. Hobne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Atjprecht's Elite Photograph Gallery
C16 Market St., Pittsburg. Prices lowest.
DO NOT
BE DECEIVED
If you decide to take Hood's Sarsaparilla, do
not be induced to buy anything else instead.
In some stores persistent effort is made to sell
other articles when Hood's Sarsaparilla Is called
for, simply because a little more profit will be
made on the substitute preparation. Now we
submit that such efforts are not honorable, and
ought to be discouraged by all who like fair
play. Therefore if you call for Hood's Sarsapa
rilla, insist upon having it. Isn' t that fair?
Hood's
Sarsaparilla
Bold by all druggists, tt: six for 85. Prepared
only by C I. HOOD CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
OK THE JTKEESPOBT BBANCH.
The
Pennsylvania Bedna Work
oa the
Denble Track Bridge.
The surveyors of the Pennsylvania Bail
road Company have at last completed the
survey for its McKeesport branch, to be
known as the MoKessport and Bessemer
Bailroad, and the line will be built at
once. Dredging has been commenced by
Drake & Strattan, in the Monongahela was
just below the Monongahelo furnace plant
for the double track bridge. The line will
reach McKeesport on this bridge pass
ing through Furnace plant ground
below the Femlckey road, passing
down a street to the Mpnongahela river it
will follow-the river through the grounds of
the tube works and the W. Dewees "Wood
Company, and will reach the foot of Mar
ket street, where the depot will be located.
The turn table will be placed on tbe
Chambers glass works property at a point
about a square below the lower end of the
National rolling mills.
This route will not necessitate the secur
ing of much right of way, as the line from
one end to the other of the city is largely on
the grounds of manufacturers, all of which
are kindly disposed toward the Pennsylva
nia system. The line will cross that of the
McKeesport Connecting Bailroad Company
near the furnace plant, and again at a point
near the upper end of the National Boiling
Mills. '
lie Excellent Qualities
Commend to public approval the California
liquid fruit remedy Byrup of Figs. It is pleas
ing to the eye and to the taste, and by gently
acting on the kidneys, liver and bowels, it
cleanses the Bystem effectually, thereby pro
moting tbe health and comfort of. all who
use it.
A Bis 50c Bargain Table.
Seventy-five (75) pieces very ehoice dress
goods, all 42 inches wide, plains, mixtures,
stripes, checks and plaids, newest colorings,
75c, 85c and $1 goods at only 60c a yard.
JOS. HOBNB & CO.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
Lsdiei, Don't Ton Forget
That to-morrow (Tuesday) from 8 A. M. to
2 P. M is ladies' day at the Natatonum,
Duquesne way. Turkish, Bussian, needle,
electric, private tub end salt water swim
ming bath. The most courteous attention
from the finest of maninulators and swim
ming teachers. No dirty river water to
bathe in, but pure salt water, taken from
private well on premises. Swimming cos
tumes provided free of charge. Bemember
the hours, 8 A. m. to 2 p. si.
All French Cballlesat One Price To-Day.
All our French challies, the choicest new
designs, most beautiful colorings, all go at
60 cents a yard to-day.
Jos. Hobne & Co. '3
Penn Avenue Stores.
One Thousand Dollars
Forfeit if I fail to Drove Floraplexion the
best medicine for liver complaint, dyspep
sia, nervous debility, biliousness, consump
tion. It cures where all other remedies fail.
Ask your drnggist for it. Sample bottle sent
free. FsAKBXiir Ham, New Xork.
M-nFSU
See the SOe Bargain Counter To. Dav.
75 pieces of choice new dress goods at 50c,
reduced from 75c, 85c, 90c and $1.
Jos. Hoene & Co.'B
Penn Avenue Btores.
DIED.
CLARKE Suddenly, at Glen Mary, Tonn.,
Jobs h. clabkk.
Funeral on Monday, 9th instant, at Poland,
O. 2
CLARKE Suddenly, at Glen Mary, Tenn.,
JohnH. Clabee.
Notice of funeral hereafter. tf
DENQEL On Saturday, June 7, 1890, at 920
p. M.. WruiAU Denqel. at his residence,
1341 Penn avenue, aged 35 years 8 months, 12
days.
Funeral from his late residence Tuesday,
Jane 10, at 2 P. K. Members of the Jr. O. of IT.
A. M., and 8. K. of A. O. U. W., andTVashing
ton Infantry, and L O. H., and friends of the
family are respectfully invited to attend. 2
GARTLEY Suddenly, on Saturday, June 7.
lS90i at 8A II., HabbY GABTI.EY, aged 85
years, 7 months and 27 days.
Funeral on Monday, at 3 p. m., from his late
residence. No. S3 Nineteenth street, Sonthside,
Pittsbur. Friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend. 2
HUNTER On Sunday. June 8, 1890, at his
residence. No. 110 Center avenue, city, at 4.30 p.
m., James Huutes, in tho77th year of his age.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
KEL.LY On Sunday. June 8, 1S90, at 5 P. K.,
MARY, youngest child of John and Annie
Kelly, seed 3 years 7 months and 18 days.
Funeral from parents' residence, Sherman
street, near Forty-fourth, to-dat at 4 p.m.
Friends of the family are respectfully invited
to attend.
LEWIS Friday morning. June 6, 1890, at
8.30 o'clock. Samuel C. Lewis, in the 81st
year of his age.
Funeral services from the residence of his
daughter, Mrs. M. J. Ramsey, Greeutree
borough, Monday, June 9, at 3 P. M. Friends
ot tbe family are respectfully invited. sm
LONG On Sunday, June 8, 1890. at E.30 A.
1L, Wilhelm, son of John and Ida Long,
aged 3 months and 15 days.
Funeral Rom tne parents' residence. Rail
road street, tiu Washington, on Monday,
Jane 9, at 2 P. K. -Friends of the family are re
spectfully invited to attend.
MALONEY Suddenly, on Saturday, June
7. ISO, Tkddib J. Maloney, son ot the late
Timothy Maloney.
Funeral from the family residence, 188 Forty,
third street, on Monday at 2.30 p. at.
MILLER In Denver, CoL. Saturday, June 7
1890, Antoinette E, Fbew, wife of Jacob H.
Miller.
Funeral services at her late residence. No. 75
Lincoln avenue, Allegheny City, on Wednes
day, June 11, at 2 o'clock p. M. Interment pri
vate at a later hour. 3
O'LEARY On Sunday, June 8. 1890, at U A.
K.. Mrs. ANN O'Leaby, aged 79 years.
Funeral from the residence of her son-in-law,
G. H. Smith, Br., No. 1707 Larkins alley. South
side, on Monday, June 9, at 4 o'clock p. m.
Philadelphia papers please copy.
ROSS On Saturday, Jane 7, at 2J5 p. n.,
Howabd Reed, yonngest child of John and
Annie Ross, in his 7th year.
Fnneral Monday at 230 p. m. from his
parents' residence. No. 28 Faulkner street,
Allegheny. Friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend.
WH1TELEY On Saturday mornlne. June
7. 1890. Mrs. MAOQIE A. McGbaw. wife of
James Whiteley.
Funeral Monday at 2 p. m., from her late
residence, No. 20 Bluff street, Spring Hill,
Allegheny City. Friends of the family are re
spectfully Invited to attend. 2
ANTHONY MEYER.
(Successor to Meyer, Arnold 4 Co.. Llm.,)
UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER.
Office and residence, 1184 Penn avenue. Tele
phone connection. myll-ltO-MWFSa
FLORAL EMBLEMS.
ORCHIDS AND ROSES OF RARE BEAUTY.
A. M. & J. B. MURDOCH,
8MITHFIELD ST.
biv
xeiepnooe uy.
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DECORATION DAY I
Placeearly orders for our LOVELY FRESH
FLOWERS, which will be furnished In any
desired style. Telephone 239.
JOHN B..&A. MUBD O CH,
my24-TWT EOS SMITHFIELD ST.
-pETBESENTEU IN PITTSBURGr iN laU
ABSKW . J9T71,G96'!S.
Insurance Co. of North America.
Losses adjusted and paid by WILLIAM L
JONES. 84 Fourth avenue. iaJ0-s2-D
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gum. Elegant sets. Fine
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inn.-. . .na.t.i.
Vitalised
air fiOA. lite pntt.nu. cm
renn arc, makes or repairs set while you
Open Sundays. mnB-H3
MANUFACTURERS AND MERCHANTg
INS. CO., 7 Wood st, Pittsburc pS
CapltaL. $350,000 00
Assets, January L 189a 370.2M 70
Directors Charles "W. Batchelor, President.
John W. Chaifant. Vice President! A. E. W.
Painter, Robert Lea, M. WrWatson, John Wil
son, Joseph Walton, Wm. Q. Park, A. M. By
ers, James J. DonneL Georce E. Painter, John
Thompson. Wm. T. Adair, Secretary; James
Little, Assistant Secretary: August Ammon,
General Acent ja22-32-jiws
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
REPLENISHED STOCK.
We have replenished onr stock In every de
partment We have a specially nice assortment
ot Onyx Top Tables, Brass and Onyx Cabinets,
Onyx Pedestals, Piano and Banquet lamps,
Fine Vases, Bisque Figures, etc.
OUB PBIOKS ARE THE LOWEST.
SHEiFERl LLOYD,
Successors to Wattles & Sheaf er,
JEWELERS,
" 37 FIFTH AVENUE.
Telephone 1933. Oar store will close at 6 P. JL,
except Saturdays, until September L
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LATIMER'S
GRAND
DRESS GOODS SALE
This week we are throwing on onr counters
special Inducements in prices
to sell quickly.
2,596 Yards BEIGES, 8c.
Half Wool, in choice mixtures,
regular price Is 12Kc
Tbe
3,965 YARDS
FIGURED BEIGES, 16c.
These are 38 inches wide, in all shades, and ',
they are not sold usually under 25c.
In our very large and complete stock of Black
Goods.
1,000 YARDS
38-Inch Cashmere, 50c.
600 YARDS
36-In. Nun's Veiling, 50c
These goods compare favorably with 65c qual
ity generally sold.
T. M. LATIMER,
138 and 140 Federal St,
45 and 46 South Diamond,
Allegheny.
OUTING
GARMENTS.
The marvelous in
crease in all kinds of
athletic sports in this
country brings with it
continued improve
ment in the garments
worn in the field, and
instead of the ill-fitting
garments, unattractive
patterns of seasons
past, we are showing
Coats, Trousers and
Shirts in the softest
fabrics, perfect fitting,
in artistic and quiet
patterns and atprices evenlowerthan
was paid for inferior goods years
ago. Below we give a few prices:
Blazers, Imported English Flannel,
in all the club colors $3 50
Excellent Flannel Shirts 1 50
Imported Flannel Caps 60c
Fine English Flannel Trousers 5 00
All-Silk Belts 50e
All-Silk Sashes 1 50
Entire Suit, comprising Coat, Trous
ers. Shirt. Belt and Csd of best ma
terial, in any color 15 00
In addition we carry the finest
line of Men's Summer Neglige
Shirts, in India Gauze, Cheviot,
Spun Silk and Ceylon, at much
lower prices than the same goods
are sold in New York.
Ladies' Imported Sailor Hats
from the world-renowned houses of
Knox, New York, 'White & Heath,
of London.
Also, Ladies' Blazers in all shades.
PAULSON BROS.
441 Wood Street.
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STEAMERS AUD EXCURSIONS.
FOK QUEENSTOWW AN1 LIVEKPOOL.
Hoyal and United States Mall Steamers.
Germanic July 16. 4pm iGcrmanle. Aug. 13,4pm
Britannic, July SO, 4pm Brltannle,AUKl7,2.30im
"Malestlc, Anj. 6. 10 unl'MaJeiticSept. ,8.30am
JTrom Wnlte star dock, root or WeMTenUnt.
"Second cabin on these steamers. Saloon ratei,
f60 and upward. Second cabin. and upward,
according to steamer and location of berth. Ex
cursion tickets on favorable terms. Steerage. &
White btar drafts payable on demand In all tbe
principal banks throughout Great Britain. Ap-
Slv to JCHN J. ilcCOKMICK, 639 and 401 Smith
eld St., I'lttsburir, or J. BKliCE 1S11AX, Gen
eral Agent. 41 Broadway, Mew York. JeS-r
ANCHOR LINE.
Atlantio Express Service.
LIVERPOOL via QUEENSTOWN.
BfeJ!f?'j CiTY OF KOMB from New Tork, SAT
OKDAY, June 28. July 26. August 21 Sent.20.
&?
iiwu) fw w iuv; second class, S3U ;
GLASGOW SFRVlnf?
land
Steamers every Saturday from New York to
GLASGOW AND LONDONDERRY.
Cabin passage to Glasgow or Londonderry, t50
and 60. second class. 30.
Steerage passage, either service, S20.
Saloon excursion tickets at reduced rates.
Travelers' circular letters of credit and drafts for
any amount issued at lowest current rates.
For books or tours, tickets or further Information
apply to HENDERSON BROTHEKS. N. y., or J.
J. llcCOliMICK, (BKand 401 bmlthfield St.: A. D.
SCOREK&SUK. 415 Bmlthfield st , Pittsburg: W.
SEMl'LE; Jr., 165 Federal St., AUegheny.
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STATE LINE
To Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, London
derry, Liverpool and London.
KROM NEW TORK EVERY THURSDAY
Cabin rjassase S33 to tax accordlntr to locatloi
of state-oom. Excursion 65 to S5.
bteerage to and from Europe at Lowest Rates.
"State of California" building.
AUS1IN BALDWIN & CO., General Agents.
S3 Broadway, Hew Yort
j. j. Mccormick. Agent.
639 and 401 Smilhneld Si., Pittsburg, Pa.
mhl2-80-D
CUNARD LINENEW YORK AND LIV
ERPOOL. VIA QUEENSTOWN-Frpm
rxeiwuuiui iiiwi r a express mail service.
Serria, Jnne 14. 2 Ion
Bothnia. Jnlv ! Sin
Gallia, June 18, 6.30 am
MJ-nbrla. July 5.7 JO am
Servia, July 12,2pm
Gallia, July 16, 6 a m
t-truna, junoii, Bam
Aurania, June 28, 1pm
Will not carry steerage.
Cabin passage 880 and upward, according to
location: Intermediate, $35 and $40. Steerage
tickets to and from all parts of Europe at very
freight and passage apply to the
oomnanvs office. 4 J
e.. cowling Green, New York.
Vernon H. Brown & Co.
J. J.-MCCORMICE, 630 and 401 Smlthfleld
street, PittsburC" ap21-41-s 1
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HEW ADVERTISEMENTS
B. & B.
Silks
The most desirable and greatest
bargain of the season in New
Striped Wash Silks.
DOLLAB GOODS
AT 50c.
New colorings and styles espe
cially adapted for street dressers.
The goods arrived late in New
York, and were purchased Friday,
6th of June, at just one-half their
import value and that's why we
offer choice new dollar Wash Silks
at 50c At same time we purchased
from an American Silk manufact
urer 1 lot Striped Cheviot Silks, 1
lot Check Cheviot Silks both all
pure silks of superior quality dol
lar ones that we shall put on sale at
once at retail at 75c per yard.
Some new and very elegant 27
inch India Silks at 75c and 1
some choice new Black-and White
India Silks at 75 c.
The bargains in 22-inch Indias
at 40c.
The bargain lots 27-inch Indias
at 50c and 75c.
t
A lot Swiss Glace Silks in Checks
at 50c for Children's Dresses.
Closing a lot French
PEINTED FOULARDS
AT 25c.
Often advertised as Indias.
New All-wool French Challies,
50c. Some bargain All-wool French
Challies at 25c and 35c.
Black ground French Challies at
50c that are now so scarce and in
great demand.
New 4-4 American Challies at
10c and i2c. Very choice new
printings and superior qualities in
this class of goods.
SPECIAL BARGAINS
IN IMPORTED
DRESS GOODS
AND SUITINGS
THIS WEEK
4-4 French Satlnes, choicest ones
at 35c ever sold.
35cFrench Satines at 15c also
and a large lot of them but the
quarter-dollar ones are the kind the
ladies buy two to one as against
ours or anybody else's fifteen-cent
ones.
THE GREAT
SUMMER SALE
SCOTCH
ZEPHYR QINGHAMS
15c, 2oc, 25c and 40c now going
on. Such a collection of the choicest
styles, and hundreds of pieces to
choose from affords a special op
portunity this week for fine Ging
hams. The 15c Zephyr Ginghams, the
finest, choicest and best ever re
tailed at this price; Clan Tartan
styles included (not 4-4 ones) are
at the front, part of store with the
American Dress Ginghams at 6c,
8c, ioc and i2jc goods; the 20c,
25c and 40c ginghams are in the
Silk and Dress Goods Rooms, rear
of store, where the French 5atine
bargains are also.
Boggs&Buhl,
Alleg
j
Was j
50c
,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PARASOUS
A.WAY BELOW VALVE.
We have just closed out a
manufacturers stock of Para
sols in blackblack and white,
fancy plaids and plain colors
at away below the cost of
manufacturing. We have
placed the entire lot on our
counters, and will sell them
at about
HALF THE PRICE
At which the goods have been
selling all season. This is a
good opportunity to secure
bargains in Parasols, which,
if you wish to avail yourself
of, you will have to come
quickly.
HORNE & WARD,
41 FIFTH AVE.
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"DELICATE FEASTING."
This is the season of the year when the
appetite flags, and dainty dishes are needed
to tempt the wearied palate.
0
Is brimful of suggestions of savory and
appetizing dishes, just the thing for hot
weather. It is the-
BEST COOK BOOK,
And our price is
ONLY 25 OENT&
--
Fleishman & Co.,
PITTSBURG, PA.
IfUiLINEEY No charge for trimming.
BABY CAEEIAGES A new line,
ranging from f 1 89 to $60.
ENCYCLOPEDIA BEITANNICA
91 BO a volume; first volume only 60c. je9
THE PITTSBURG BRIDGE CO,
ROOF TRUSSES, BUILDINGS, GIRDERS,
IN IRON AND STEEL.
TTi -i -iM-.3t-tp.-i pfr-i -hh S-bxeeb-
my27-78-D v CJ
JSHJlLI ZEj
GREAT BUILDING AND
BOOMING AND
4 Besides the offering of the entire stock of Fur
niture and Carpets at astoundingly reduced
prices, there are several hundred of
Ladies1 .- Beaded
Which will be closed out at 50c on the dollar,
and a large stock of Men's Clothing, which will
be sold at away below regular prices,
CASH OB GBBDIT.
JK
EBCH
923-925 ETsT AYE.
i
NEAR NINTH STREET.
.. je9-irwF
"THAT'S THE TICKET.
This slang expression is a corruption of THAT'S THE ETIQUETTE that's
the proper mode of procedure. Etiquette is the French word for a ticket, and its
present meaning in English arose from an old custom of distributing tickets, or
ETIQUETTES, upon which the ceremonies to be observed at any formal proceed
ing were duly set forth. The modern word programme exactly corresponds to the
old Etiquette.
Russet Shoes Are the Ticket.
The dnstless shoe is the proper thing for seaside and mountain use. Cease
struggling with the blacking brush. It is so pleasant to do away with the in
cessant polishing required to keep black leather bright during these summer
months. The Eusset shoes retain their brightness until constant use has com
pletely worn them out. They are so comfortable, look infinitely neater and more
dressy, besides outlasting the other kind.
Headquarters for Russet Shoes.
"We have a most complete stock of all kinds and shapes of Itnsset shoes for
ladies, gentlemen and theyoungerfolks. Everythingstylish and seasonable in these
indispensables are found in our well-selected stock, and the prices are all right.
Our policy of giving the best goods for the least money is fully carried out in the
Eusset shoe offerings to-day.
w :m: TinEUD,
New Retail Store,
433 Wood street.
Wholesale House,
oloWoodtstreet
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
.
.
A Fearful Break in
Prices of Fine Swiss
Flouncings and
Skirtings,
Last Thursday we
bought the entire
stock of Gebruder
Hasenpfefer, of St
Gauls, Switzerland,
comprising over
2,100 pieces of fine
and medium quality
of flouncings. The
entire lot must be
closed out in five
days, and at the
prices we offer them
it will pay every
lady in the two cities
to visit Danziger's
this week. For facts
and figures see our
Sixth street window
display Monday
morning.
Miin
SIXTH STREET
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PENN
AVE.
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EXTENSIUN SALE IS
FLOURISHING.
: Spring : Wraps,
99
Mammoth Barealn Btores,
Nos. 400, 408 and ,410 Market
street. .,. -
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OFFICIAI-PITTHBTJBG.
AN ORDINANCE. PBOVIDINQ FOB
tbe acceptance from Andrew Carnegie ol
free libraries.
WnzBEAa. Andrew Carnestfe has eeneronsr
ly offered to the city of Pittsburg a cut of free
libraries, as set forth in the following conunot
nlcations:
.r . riTTSOTTBO. PA, February 4 ISfcXX
To the Mayor and Councils of Pittsburg:
Gentlemen Some years ago I bad the)
pleasure of offering to expend upon a free)
library for the city of Pittsburg the sum ol
two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. The
finances of the city were not then In condition
to permit of its acceptance. Having expended
more than that sum in our sister city of Allot
gbeny, I subsequently intimated that I wis
prepared to expend not less than half a million
for Pittsburg; such, however, has been tbe re
cent growth of the city, such are its prospects
for the future, that careful consideration has
led me to the conclusion that. In order to pro
vide such libraries as Pittsburg should have,
will require even a larger sum,
I think that Pittsburg requires a central
building containing a reference and circulat
ing library: also suitable accommodations for
works of art, which I believe its citizens would,
soon provide; that there should also be added,
rooms for tbe meeting of tbe various learned,
societies of the city. The experience of New
York, Baltimore and other large cities has
proved that a central library should be supple
mented by branch libraries. Tbe Free Circu
lating Library, of New York, has now four of
these; tbe city of Baltimore has five. They are
not extensive structures, but each contains a
small supply of the books most in demand and
a reading room, and is operated in connection
with the central library. Such branches, I
think, should be established in the various dis
tricts of tbe city, probably one in Birmingham,
another in Temperanceville, another In East
Liberty, a fourth in Lawrenceville. perhaps
Huituiu tuuuiuer part ot me city. Ail ox uiesa
should be thoroughly tire proof, monumental
in cnaracter ana creaitaoie to tne city.
To provide these buildings with suitable
books, etc., I offer to expend not less than
one million of dollars. 1 propose tbat their lo
cation, erection and management shall been
trusted to a board of trustees, composed ex
officio of the Mayor, tbe Presidents of Select
and Common Councils, the President of the
Central Board of Education, and a library
committee of five appointed by the councils,
such as you have done me the honor to appoint:
to confer with me. To these .Pwould add the
names of 12 well known citizens of Allegheny
county, who should have tbe power as a body
to provide for tbe re-election of its members as
stated times, and also to fill vacancies in their
number.
The libraries to be formally handed over to
the city upon their completion, free from lien,
In trust for the purposes specified. The city to
agree to receive and support same at its own
proper cost, under tbe management of the
trustees, as above provided.
Tbe city of Baltimore pays 550,000 per annum
for tbe support of its public libraries, estab
lished by Mr. Enoch Pratt, who gave $1,000,000
for the purpose, but I believe tbat S40.000 per
annum would be sufficient to maintain those of,
Pittsburg; and not less than this sum per an
num I require the city of Pittsburg to agree to
Elace at the disposal of tbe Library Trustees to
e expended upon them.
1 am clearly of the opinion that It Is only by
the city maintaining its public libraries, as it
maintains Its pnblio schools, that every citizen
can be made to feel tbat he is a joint proprietor
ot them, and that tbe pnblio library is for the
public as a whole and not for any portion tbere
of.and 1 am equally clear that unless a commu
nity is willing to maintain public libraries at
the public cost, that very little good can be ob
tained from them. Not to save me further
expenditure therefor, but for the best interests
of the city,I make it a condition that they shall
be properly maintained by tbe city.
Very respectfully.
ANDREW CARNEGIE.
Letter No. Z.
ilTTSBUKO. May 6. 1890.
JohnS. Lamble. Esq., Chairman, .Pittsburg-, ra.j
Dear Sik Three citizen members of tbe
Library Commission having resigned, nine only
remain. As the city has nine official represent
atives upon the commission, equality of repre
sentation will be secured by leaving unfilled-,
the places of the three resigning members, and
this will be done.
As the successors of the official representa
tives of city are created without participation
upon tbe part of tbe citizen members, equality
will be obtained in this matter also by provid
ing that the citizen members should them
selves elect their successors.
Hoping the Councils will approve this view
and pass an amended ordinance in accordance
therewith, and thanking yourself and col
leagues for the courtesy shown me during to
days conference, I am always
r V ery sincerely yours.
ANDREW CARNEGIE.
I lectIonl Be It ordained and enacted by the
citvvt lruiSDurg, in select ana common coun
cils aWembled, and it is hereby ordained and
enacte3Jythe authority of tbe same. Thac
tbe generws gift of the free libraries offered
by Andrew Csvrnegle to tbe city of Pittsburg is
hereby accepted in accordance with the fore-
foing letters of"id Andrew Carnegie, dated
Ittsburg. KebruaT 8. 1890, and Pittsburg,
May 8, 1880, respectively, which letters form
part of tbe preamble te.tbls ordinance, and the
officers of the city nanxed in said letters are
hereby authorized andnjpowered to act as
members of a Board of .Trustees, composing
the commission therein namd, in conjunction
with the nine persons heretotove appointed by
the said Andrew Carnegie ant the Library
Committee appointed under the second section
of this ordinance.
Section 2 Tbat Immediately upon the pas
sage of this ordinance and at the organization
of each Council hereafter the Presidents of
Councils shall appoint a standing committee
of five persons, two of whom shall be members
of Select Council and three of whom shall be,'
members of Common Council, wno shall be
known as the Library Committee, authorized
and empowered to act as members of a Board
of Trustees in conjunction with tbe other of
ficials and with tbe persons named by tbe said
Andrew Carnegie and their successors, and any
vacancies occurring in said Board of Trustees
other than tboso caused by changes of public
officials shall be filled by the majority of such
remaining members of the Board who are not
public officials.
Section 8 That the libraries, as herein pro
vided for shall be known and designated as
the Camegie Free Libraries of the city of Pitts
burg. Section! That any ordinance or part ol or
dinance conflicting with the provisions of this
ordinance be and tbo same is hereby repealed
as far as the same affects this ordinance.
Ordained and enacted into a law in Councils
this 26th day of May. A. D. 1S90.
H. P. FORD, President of Select Council.
Attest: GEO. BOOTH, Clerk of Select
Council. GEO. L. HOLLIDAY. President of
Common Council. Attest: E. J. MARTIN,
Clerk of Common Council.
Mayor's office. May 31, 1890. Approved
H. L GOURLEY. Mayor. Attest: KOBERX
OSTERMAIER, Mayor's Clerk.
Recorded in Ordinance Book, voL 7, page 422,
3d day of June, A. D. 1S90.
No
NCE-
o. litl"
AN ORDINANCE ESIAULlSUlflU 'XtXii
grade of Rural street, from Highland ave
j ur. .
nue to regiey avenue.
Section 1 Be it ordained and enacted by the
city of Pittsburg, in Select and Common Coun
cils assembled, and it is bereby ordained and
enacted by tbe authonty of the same, Tbat the
OTade of the south curb ot Rural street, from
Highland avenue to Negley avenue, be and tbo
same is hereby established as follows, viz: Be
ginning at the southwest corner of Highland
and Rural street at an elevation of 212.03 feet;
rising at the rate of 2.3 feet per 100 feet for a
distance of 10 feet to a P. C at an elevation of
212.86 feet; thence by a convex curve for a dis
tance of 23 feet to a P. T., at an elevation of
21ZB5 feet; thence falling at tbe rata of L67
feer. Der 100 feet for a distance of 452.12 feet to
tbe east enrb lino of Beatty street, at an eleva
tion of 205.40 feet; thence level for a distance
of 2 f est to tbe west curb line of Beatty street!
thent'-e rising at the rate of 0.81 one-nun-rtrArfth
of a loot per 100 feet for a distance
or soSrs Xeet to the east curb lino of Euclid
RtrBarTitan elevation ot 207.23 feet; thence
1bi f or a .llstance of 30 feet to the west curb
line-thence "lne atth0 rate of L25 feet per
1M feet for at'i'1,i:8 ct 265-8a to tt ass
curb of St. ClNr street, at an elevation ot
210 55 feet: thence level for a distance of 23
f ee't to the west curb; thence rising at the rate
of L844 feet per 100 feet for a distance of lSifa
feet to a Fa at an elevation of 213.98 feet!
thence rising by a concave parabolic curve for
a distance of 150 feet to a. P. T. at an elevation
of 22021 feet; thence rising at tbe rate of 650
feet per 100 feet for a distance of 200 feet to
tbe east building line of Negley avenue at aa
e'evatlon C 233.21 feet; thence falling at the
ratoof lfoot 10 feet ra distance of 10
Eel to the east ."or?,"118 oi Negieyavenue at
so far as the same affects this oi"1 cirancila
Ordained and enacted into a law . """"-""
this 26th day of May. A. D. 1880. ,nen
xi. x-. futiu, President ol tseiect iou .
Attest: GEO. BOOTH, Clerk of Seu
Council. GEO. L. HOLLIDAY, President ox
Common Council. Attest: E. J. MARTIN,
Clerk of Common Council.
Mayor's office, May 26, 1S90L Approved:
H. 1. GOURLEY, Mayor. Attest : ROBERT;
OSTERMAIER, Mayor's Clerk.
Recorded in Ordinance Book, vol. 7,pago 432,
6th day of June, A. D. 1890.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BIT BE
CExVED at the office of City Controller
until the i7lh day of JUNE, A. D. 1X90. at2 p.
sl. for furnishing and delivering two hundred
(200) wooded lawn seats.
Blanks for bidding can be obtained and
specifications can be seen at the General Office,
Department of Pnblic Woiks.
Kacbpreposal must be accompanied by a
bond, with two sureties, probated before tbo
Mayor or City Clerk.
Tbe Department of Awards reserves the
riehfto reject any or all bids.
E.M.BIGELOW,
Chief of Department of Public Works.
Prnsntrao, June fl, 1880. 3e6-fll-
Continvtcl on Bmnth JPogt.)'
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