n ' &f "T'S THE EEETSBUEG DISPATCH, TUESDAY. JITNEY 24 1S9QT- j.- 5 ALL OF THEM AWAKE, Pittsburg Manufacturers and Busi ness Men Keenly Alive to the Benefits of Unrestricted COMMERCE WITH SODTH AMERICA. ASabsidized Merchant Marine Generally Believed to be Absolutelj Kecessarj. IE0K HEX WAKT UNCLE SAH TO ACT. Ecme Bcasoiu Given Why the United Statu Can't Get Southern Trade. The mercantile and industrial interests of Pittsburg awoke yesterday morning to a vivid realization of the highly important commercial revelations of South America. The account of the condition of trade in that country, as published in The Dis patch of yesterday, was the keynote that sounded an alarm in the mills and foundries ot Pittsburg, and struck an answering chord of newly awakened enterprise in the heart of local commerce. Hen who have followed the representative industries ot this community and safely guided the fortunes of enormous concerns through the sea of commercial difficulties, until the masive firms are a power in the land, unhesitatingly expressed opinions that the opening of trade with South America would be an impetus to the home market of this country, whose influence would be felt in every branch of labor from the lakes to the gulf and from ocean to ocean. A2J EAENEST FEELING AROUSED. On every hand there is an earnest, en thusiastic feeling evinced by iron men, glass men and others to engage with South Ameri cans in trade a keen desire to establish prosperous business relations between the United States andthe sister Republics of the south. Thinking men have given the mat ter their careful consideration, ana as a result of their close attention, they are unanimous in declaring the grand and in estimable advantages that will occur from a commercial union with Brazil, Peru, Chili and other South American nations. Prominent among the industries that will derive incalculable benefit from free and uninterrupted communication with South America is the iron trade. Mr. B. P. Jones, one of its leading representatives, said yesterday: "I am greatly interested in the proposition to establish some method of direct intercourse with Brazil, Chili, and those countries. It is time that the United States encouraged maritime commerce in that direction. The Government should subsidize vessels. That would be the best plan now in sight, and it should be done as soon as possible." Wttli COME TJXTIMATELT. Another iron manufacturer, Mr. James B. Scott, when questioned in regard to the Government taking action in the matter, said: "The system of subsidizing vessels is as applicable to this case as the granting of "Western lands to railroads. I am in favor of that plan to promote reciprocal relations between North and South Americans. The proposition to subsidize vessels will prob ably not go into effect for an indefinite period, but it will ultimately be brought about by the people of the United States." "If there ever was a consistent friend of protection," said Mr. John H. Eicket eon when approached on the subject, "that friend is Mr. Blaine. I think any plan sug gested by him to establish an open and profitable commercial intercourse with South America is deserving of the most careful consideration." FAITH IN SUBSIDIES. IRON AND STEEL MEN NEARLY AGREE ON ONE THING. ALL They Think the Government Unit Take Some Actlvo Bleanores Convinced of the Possibilities or Trade With South Amer ica Some Other Ideal. All the leading iron and steel manufac turers assert their firm belief in the efficacy of the system of subsidizing vessels. Their confidence in that method of encouraging spirited trade with South America is firm as a rock. "With one accord they assent to the proposition to establish a line ot steam ships by Government aid. Mr. A. M. Byers, head of one of the most flourishing iron manufactories in "Western Pennsylvania, remarked: I am thoroughly convinced of the great possibilities of trade with the Pan-American nations. Every step In that direction merits popular approval. The iron business wonld re ceive considerable benefit, and, in fact, the ad vantages to be derived with reciprocity axe un limited. They aro not confined to any particu lar class, but widespread In the exercise of their beneficent influence." Some doubts are entertained by a few of the foremost manufacturers as to the advisability of snbsidlzmc vessels. In the light of recent events, they are inclined to be chary of recom mending any such plan. One who did not de sire to make a bold statement in that particu lar, for this very reason, was Mr. John L Lewis. Chairman of the Lewis Foundry and Machine Company. He said: "Coming right on the heels of the tremendous manifestations of disapproval made by many people regarding the granting by the Govern ment of Western lands to railroad corporations. I think the subsidizing of United States vessels to South America will probably not be favor ably received by some. Nevertheless, the sys tem presents numerous fine points worthy of the consideration of every business man." "Sonietning must be done," said Mr. Ilea, of Robinson, Rea & Co., founders. "There is a wide field in Brazil and neighboring States for our goods. Foreign traders enjoy a monopoly of the thing. We ouch t to do something to put our products on the South American markets in quick time and on American ships." Mr. A E. W. Painter observed: "I have not made a study of the matter as recently brought before the people, but am decidedly in favor of subsidizing steamers, and believe the iron in dustry and a great many other interests will be materially benefited by that system." Oneof the prominent members of a'leadint iron manufacturing firm in Pittsburg Mr. Charles C. Scaile said: '1 have always fa vored subsidizing vessels in order to establish better transportation facilities between North and South America. That Is the best way de vised so far to open up prosperous reciprocal relations." Mr. W. Dewees Wood, of the McKeesport Sheet Iron Company, made the following re mark: "This country has an excellent oppor tunity to effect a healthy exchange of commo dities with the South American republics and I certainly think the Government should sub sidize vessels." TWO REASONS WHY THE UNITED STATES CAN'T NOW SOUTHERN PATRONAGE. GET A Conple or Advocation of Subsidies for Steamship Lines Kate of Interest Too Ilicb Here, ns Compared With England Two Interesting Talks. Ralph W. Carroll, General Manager for the American Tube and Iron Company, said: "There are two great disturbing ele ments which prevent American manufac turers from securing the patronage of South American consumers. Congress has failed to grant subsidies, a thing that should be done. It would increase the business of foreign countries and be of incalculable value toonr commercial interests. A second reason why we have no ships in merchant serv ice is becauso the rate of interest is higher in England than here. The difference is so great that If two companies one English and the other American should build two fleets for merchant service, each having an equal capi tal, and each borrowing the same, or whether borrowed or not, the effect would be the same, since the money would be worth the com parative rates in the two countries. At the end of 20 years, if the interest should be com pounded semi-annually, the English company weuu db auie tnrougn we raves ot inierest alone to absorb the American company and have a handsome surplus left. That being the case, the reason is all the stronger why Ameri can companies should be granted subsidies. Otherwise, the inducements for their entering into that line of business wonld not be so great as would be the case with English companies. CAX ONLY BE SUEMISED. "We can only surmise the amount of in creased business that would result If goods were carried by American vessels instead of those flying the English jack. It is a commer cial principle, well recognised, that bnyers of goods are anxious to be placed In position for purchasing from parties who cannot only make the goods, but also deliver them as directly as possible, without passing through the hands of agents representing foreign companies, who naturally give all the tribute and profits possi ble to their principals rather than divert the same to competitors. The disadvantages under which American Interests labor are greater owing to the fact that England has no love for her very healthy offspring that Is growing so fast, commercially and otherwise, and the con tinual growth of another half century such as the last will defeat all English supremacy, and all patriotic Americans will hail the dawning of such a day." Mr George A Kelly, who has watched very closely the movements of the Pan-American Congress, and who has Interested himself to a considerable extent in the Fxrqubar bill now pending before Congress, said: "There is no argument against the necessity of Increased mail facilities or rapid transit of freight. The country demands it. The Boards of Trade ot th Pacific coast have had meetings, and have gone so far as to petition Congress to bare J something done to give isorin Americans a inir chance at the Southern trade. I have advised this idea for a long time, and I am more con vinced now than ever that our merchant marine should be restored. TJBGIJJG PEOMPX ACTION. "Several prominent Pittsburg citizens have written to Messrs. Bayne and Dalzell, and urged them to support the Farquhar bill. Mr. Dalzell replied that he was not only In favor of the measure but would do all he could to have it passed. It was different, however, with Mr. Bavne. He replied he was opposed to subsidies, and his answer was such as to leave his constituents in an uncertain mood as to his position. The necessitv for nnlty of action on the part of Republican members, arises from the fact that Democratic votes that had been counted on for the support of the bill are now extremely doubtlul, and will probably be cast against the measure. England, too. Is doing all she can in a quiet way to have the bill defeated. But unless it is adopted there is no cbance for an improvement over onr present facilities to get at the Southern trade." The Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries in submitting its report on the Far quhar bill to Congress, said: It is a fact well known to Congress, the country, and the world at large. thstSS years aro, and even so far back as SO and 00 years afro, the merchant marine of the United btates was one of onr lead ing Interests, a great source or our prosperity, and the slronr rleht arm ol national Dower. And. we regret to say. It is no leu notorious now that eur shipping In ttie foreign trade has sunk almost out or sight. At an interest, it la as low as it once was high: as a scurce of employment or of gain. It Is of little aoeount: as an arm of the national power, it has withered awav. Onr foreign carry ing trade, enorraonsly great, is almost entirely passive for tr-' want of merchants and under writers, ships and seamen of our own. Our peo ple have been driven from their rightful pursuits of the sea and from an active carrying trade in the products ot their indnstry ashore. In the change that has come over onr navigation and commerce, what our citizens have lost, our nation has lost; what aliens have gained, foreign nations hare gained. AMONG THE GLASS MEN. SOME OF THEM FEAR SUBSIDY IS PRACTICABLE. NOT They Soy Belgium Can Undersell Them Under the Same Condition! Higher Wages Here Prevent Close Competf tlon In Some Lines of Goods. The feeling in the glass industry of this city is maniiestly in iavor of establishing reciprocal relations with Sonth America, but there is a diversion of opinion as to the best method to be employed to bring about this much-desired result. Many manufac turers do not hesitate to sanction the sub sidizing of vessels. The drift of their remarks Indicates that they are strongly inclined to ac cept that plan as the most practicable. They claim for it the same satisfactory results achieved by the granting of Government aid in the construction of railways, asserting that it is in accordance with the whole spirit and poli cy of the country. They regard subsidy as a system that will eventually benefit the whole country directly and Indirectly: that it will touch the barren, rugged hillsides, cause the flames of the furnaces all over the country to leap with new life, and make the waters of prosperity flow over all the land. There is one danger that threatens the prop osition, and the existence ot that terrible menace Is a great drawback to the scheme. This condition is touched on by Mr. McKee.the glass manufacturer, in his remarks on the sub ject: "All this talk about subsidizing vessels is a waste of time when we come to consider that we are trying to enter a foreign market, when, in fact, we do not control our home mar ket. One third of the glass used in this coun try is imported from Belgium. If we attempt ed to sell our goods in South America the Bel gian traders would undersell ns with the prod nets ot their cheap labor. This knocks out any scheme for subsidizing vessels so far as the glass industry is concerned, because we conld not afford to sell at the Belgian prices in South America even though we had transportation facilities of our own." Mr. Chambers, it well-known glass manufac turer, said: "The employes in our mills receive three to four times as much as the foreign workingmen. Therefore, it would be difficult to sell against foreign producers in South America. But I am in favor of subsidizing steamers, and believe the time will certainly come when that will be done, though not im mediately." Mr. Stevenson, the partner of Mr. Ripley, the great glass man. remarked: "I have noticed a general sentiment all along the line in onr branch of business, leaning toward subsidy. The suggestion that manufacturers combine and build a line of steamers themselves is not practicable in inland cities like Pittsburg. It may do well enough for the seaboard towns, as Boston. New York, etc" "I believe in subsidizing vessels," said Mr. Ihtnsen to The Dispatch reporter. "That would give ns an opportunity to sell our goods in Sonth America free from all handicap. Without doubt there will be a brisk demand down there for beer, etc, and we would have a demand for that many more bottles, which means increased labor, more profits and gen eral prosperity." THE TOPIC OF TALK. VARIOUS VIEWS OF THOSE WHO SOUTHERN TRADE. WANT Subsidizing of Steamers the First Thought of ninny The Difficulties In the Wny of Transportation That Are at Present In surmountable. Considerable interest was evinced by busi ness men in all branches of industry yester day, and the South American boom was the topic uppermost in the minds of many. Va rious opinions of a highly interesting char acter were advanced by representative mer chants, and the subject of subsidy formed a fruitful theme for conversation. Mr. A. P. Cochrane.. of the Revere Rubber Company, said: "The opening of a line of American steamers sailing directly between our ports and South America wonld mean an increase of $100,000 in onr business alone, to say nothing of the vast aggregate that the whole rubber Indus try would realize I am in favor of subsidizing vessels. Let the cost be what it may, I am will ing to pay my share." Mr. Joseph Home, bead of the well-known Pittsburg wholesale dry goods establishment, said: "I advocate subsidizing steamers, and always have favoied that plan to advance the interests of our commercial people" Conspicuous in the listof industries that will thrive and prosper nnder the increased patron age which is sought in South America, is the manufacture of arricultnral implements. Rep resentatives of all the leading houses in the city report unanimously in favor of subsidy. Said Mr. John A. Reed, of the Walter A. Wood Company: "We already have a big trade in South America, but It we had our own vessels business would be marvelously Increased, and we could reach Buenos Alers. our point of op eration, in less time and with less expense. Russell & Company, of Mrtssillon, O., are in the same boat.. The AlcCorniick people experience like difficulties in the transportation of goods, as done at present by foreign vessels. C. Ault man. of Canton, O,, Is similarly handicapped, and all suffer to a greater or less extent We want to see vessels subsidized at once, and have the American flag floating in Sonth American ports." Mr. David L. Fulton commented in the fol lowing interesting manner: "I saw the com munication from Mr. Abel on bis recent trip to South America. I had a residence in Brazil for three years, and can substantiate Mr. Abel's views. Americans are very apt to underesti mate the value of South American trade. My time was all spent on the Amazon and its trib utaries; I had charge of a small steamer carry ing freight mostly. I can safely say we carried imports from the United States very seld dom. Kerosene oil and flour were the only two objects. The other Imports from the United States are very few and far be tween. The English hava the trade of that immense valley. From my observation I know that Americans, with a few years' experience, could boild up an immense trade down there, I have been told repeatedly by Brazilian mer chants that they prefer American goods to all others, but for lack of transportation tbey can not tret them. The English are not slow to in vest money In Brazil, and of course have the1 traue. uur sister repnoucs are uurancing very rapidly, even morn so than most of ns think. Now, since our Pan-American Congress, the South American republics look for great things. I hope Mr. Abel's trip will be the cause of turning more trade in that direction." CAMPBELL'S IDEA. THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD BUILD A MERCHANT NAVY. Jealousy Cnnses (lie Kick Against Subsi dies One Wny to Get Rid of tho Bar. pins Uncle Sam to Become a PubJIc Carrier at Low Rates. James Campbell, the ex-President of the Glass Workers' Association, who is now watching the interests of the association and manufacturersin Congress, was of the opinion that subsidies are not quite the right tiling, as they would raise a howl as soon as broached by men who only looked to per sonal Interests and would not be satisfied to have some men reap the benefit of Government subsidies while others got nothing. In the case of railroads, lands were given to the railroad companies, but in the establishment of a steam ship line, every dollar would have to come out of the Treasury. Mr. Campbell says that the only way he sees out of the difficulty is for the Government to build a line of steamers and run them at freight rates that would pay expenses or a little more. This would be a capital way to nnload to good advantage some of the surplus In the Treasury. There must be a start made somewhere, and, when the trade Is given an impetus, the Gov ernment can then drop out in favor of those who will snrely establish and maintain such a line of ships. An established trade with the South Ameri can countries would mean a good deal to the glass manufacturers of Pittsburg. When the Pan-Americans were nere tbey were greatly interested in the glass products of the city. Chimneys, table ware, plate and window glass and the different branches of the glass product are all things that would find a good market in the Pan-American countries and are staples that are needed. The whole question, Mr. Campbell -thought, was one that is of great importance and one that should be discussed nntil a solution was found. What that solution may be It is yet too early to state There surely is some means of accomplishing the end deired, and it is left for those who have the interests of the country in their hands to find a way out of the difficulty. THE CAMELS ARE GOING. SHRINERS HAVE A GRAND BANQUET AT THE MONONGAHELA. Eastern Delegates lo Leave for Home This Dlornlnc Stenmbont Excursion, Up the River Colonel Iladson's Speech Ex Governor Fornker Conld Not be Present. The members of Kismet Temple, of the Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine, will leave for their homes in Brooklyn in their special train at 8 o'clock this morning. A number of the Pittsburg Shriners will ac company them as far as Harrisbnrg, where tbey will drop off and attend the State Re publican Convention to-morrow. A .stop will also be made at Cresson Springs, where the party will be entertained for two or three hours. The programme in town to-day is a boat excursion np the Monongabela river to Braddock, McKeesport and other points. At the business meeting yesterday Imperial Potentate Samuel Briggs, of Cleveland, deliv ered his annual address. The expenses ot the council for the past year were 11,351. The re ceipts, 8,742. The lollowing are the names of members appointed on the different commit tees. Credentials Nobles L. P. Ecker, G. H. Walker, W. N. Baldwin. Dispensations and Charters Nobles Richard P. Marvin, Jr., James H. Thomnson, William Ryan. Finance and Accounts Nobles E. J. Jordan, Benjamin W. RowelL W. A Stiles. Grievances and Appeals Nobles J. B. Eakins, G. P. Balman, E. C. "Culo, Jurisprudence and Law Nobles William B. MeUsb, Joseph L. Dobbin, W. H. Mayo. Mile ace and Pay of Representatives Nobles J. S. Wright, Henry A. Collins, George R. Metcalf. Foreign Correspondence Nobles. William 8. Paterson, Samuel E. Watson, Frederick Lei Drandt. Ritual Nobles Cyrus W. Eaton, Thomas J. Hudson. John W. Boyle Deceased Members Nobles William C. Ntckum, Cbas. II. Heaton. J. K. Ashby. Transactions of the Imperial Officers Nobles Wayland, Trask, Ethelbert F. Allen, Matthew R, Wolff. A FINE LAY-OUT. After dinner the reports of the committees were read and adopted. The afternoon was taken up discussing secret work and In the evening the banquet was held, preceded by a reception. The spread was served in the new dining hall on the Water street side of the Mo nongabela, which was gorgeously decorated for the occasion. The following was the menu for the banquet, which was saloV to be the finest ever given in this city: Little Neck clams, chicken consomme a- la Imperial, brook trout a la regence, pommes de terre souffler, pontet canet, filet of beef, pique a la Chartreuse, asperges, frog legs, sauce rarl gotte, sweet bread patties, maraschino sherbet, pommery sec, spring chicken with cress, green peas, neapolitaine glace, gateau varies, fruit, salted almonds, cigars, fromage, coffee brandy. The toast master was the Uon. Pearson Church, of Meadville, ex-Judge of Crawford county, and a member of Syrian Shrine of this city. At the main table sat ex-Assistant Postmaster T. J. Hudson, Blnstrious Potentate of Syria Temple, Pittsburg; at bis right was Imperial Potentate Sam Briggs, of Cleveland, and at his left. William B. Mellsh. of Cincinnati, the Im perial Chief Rabban. The others were George H. Walker, of Washington. D. C; Henry E. Hosely. of Boston; Wayland Trask, of Boston; C. W.Hazzard, of Monongahela; Bruce Good fellow, of Detroit; James S. Wright, Imperial Treasurer; Frank M. Luce, of Chicago; E. C. Culp, of Salina, Kan.; W. H. Mayo, of St. Louis; Slras W. Eaton, of Cedar Rapids, la., and Joseph Eiohbaum. Fast Grand Master of Masons of Pennsylvania. Letters of regret were read from ex-Governor J. B. Foraker, of Ohio; and W.J. Florence, the well-known actor. In opening the festivi ties Colonel Hudson said: COLONEL, HUDSON'S BEMABKS. "Illustrious officers and representatives of the Imperial Council and nobles ot the Mystic Shrine, to me has been delegated the duty of opening the intetlectnal f eatare of the festivi ties this evening. I therefore arise to give expression to the pleasure with which the nobles of this oasis behold yon in their midst, and to extend to yon their cordial and hearty welcome We are glad that 70U have afforded us this opportnnity of displaying our apprecia tion of the distinguished stranger nobles whom it Is our delight to honor. To meet you thus at the social board and to exchange greetings is inexpressably agreeable to us, and we hope it will be pleasant to you. I do not think that I can do justice to the sentiments of respect with which we regard our guests this evening. May you always be as happy and prosperous as we desire to see you. "No well organized banqnet is of much ac count without a competent head, and I can as sure yon that, choico spirits as we may Imagine ourselves to be, and however able some of our nnmber may be to play our parts In the game of good fellowship, this pleasant occasion would have lost halt of its zest if we were to have a mere automaton in the chair. It is a good thing to have the right man 111 the right place, for as our revered President Lincoln justly observed, 'A square pin la a round hole, oraronnapeg in a square orifice Is not ac cording to the eternal fitness of things, but, to speak plainly, is a decided nuisance' You will agree with me, I think, that the bead of a table was never graced by a more courteous gentle man than the Noble who will preside over onr entertainment to-night. It seems to me that it is a part of bis mission in life to make the friends who take their seats with him at the festal board feel perfectly at home to put them in good humor with themselves and all the world. If there is such a thing as social magnetism, I am of the opinion that we are under its influence now, and believing that brevity, like great deeds, does not tolerate much speaking, especially on my part, I close, and have the honor of pro posing the initial toast and sentiment of the evening, and tako great pleasure In introduc ing the Hon. Noble Pearson Church, who will respond to the toast and act as chairman for this occasion." The committees in charge of the session bad the following chairmen: Ills. Noble A. B. Wig ley, on Arrangements; Ills. Noble H. D. W. English, on Reception; Bis. Noble Benjamin Darlington, on Finance; Ills. Noble W. 8. Brown, on Music Sleeplessness, nervous prostration nervous dyspepsia, dullness,)- blues, cured by Dr. Miles' Nervine. Samples free at Jos. Fleming & Son's, Market at. "We have all the scarce shades of satin faced velvet ribbon. Jos. Hokne & Co.'a Penn Avenue Stores. FE0M EVERY STATE. Delegates Arriving by Hundreds to Attend the International SABBATH SCHOOL CONVENTION. A legislative Body Bepresenting, Ten Million Pnpiis, LAST ETCHING'S INF0KMAL MEETING All day long yesterday and far into the night, delegates to the Sixth International Sunday School Convention of the United States and Canada were arriving in this city. Chairman1 Essig, of the Reception Committee, and his corps of assistants and clerks, were kept busy all day assigning visitors to 'their quarters, and were com pelled to work all night to, complete their arrangements, Betweed 400 and 00 dele gates have already arrived, among them several ladies, and 700 or 800 more are ex pected to-day. The delegates come from all parts of North America, every State and Territory being represented, and all the British provinces,including Prince Edward's Island and New Brunswick, with the possi ble exception of Manitoba, This convention is the most important ever held in Pittsburg. The delegates rep resent 112,897 Sunday schools, with 1,178, 301 teachers and 9,149.997 scholars. Alle gheny county's quota in this, as will he shown by a report to be presented nt to-day's session, will be 338 schools, with 7,329 teach ers and officers and 68,811 scholars. ADJOUBNED COUKT TO COME. Judge Estes, of Georgia, is a delegate. When a Sabbath school convention is to be held he promptly adjourns court that he may be present. Among the visitors are native commissioners from Assyria and India. President William Reynolds, of Peoria, 111., In speaking last evening of the objects of the convention, said: "The International Sunday School Convention represents every Evangelical Protestant denomination in the United States and Territories, and British Provinces. Its object is three-fold. First, for the promotion and increase ot Sunday school work until we reach every child in the vast territory repre sented. Second, to improve the quality of tbo Sunday school and to suggest and devise new and better methods of reaching and teaching the children; and, third, to furnish the world with uniform Bunaay school lessons. This is done by a committee of 14, appointed every seven years, and meeting annually. The pres ent committee's term expires next year and a new committee will be elected at this session. The lessons are selected two years ahead. The present committee to-day completed the selec tion of the lessons for 1S92. These will be sent to the different denominational publishing houses. The committee simply selects the lessons, making no comments thereon. That is done by each denomination. BASIS OP EEPBESENTATION-. "These international conventions are held every three yoars, the delegates being elected at State conventions held annually. The dele gates to the State conventions are chosen by county conventions. The basis of representa tion in the United States is four for each Presl dental elector delegate. That gives Pennsyl vania 120 and New York 144 delegates. About the same ratio is given in Canada. We expect from 1.200 to 1.500 delegates, and they are now coming in very rapidly." The convention is to be held in Machinery Hall, at the Exposition. The hall is hand somely decorated, the stage having a back ground of plants and flowers, a chart showing by-means of gilt stars the .progress of Sunday school work in North America, and an Ameri can flag. The latter has a little history. Last year the delegates from this country to the World's Sunday School Convention in London chartered the "steamer Bothnia to transport them. Before their departure the clti of Bos ton presented them with this flag, and it had a conspicuous place at the World's Convention. A reunion of the Bothnia's passengers will be held in this city on Wednesday or Thursday evening. The hall seats 5,000 persons comfortably, and its acoustic properties are perfect. One of the delegates declared that it was the handsomest ball a Sunday school convention had ever met In. ' To-day and to-morrow Mr. Stebhins, of New York, will lead the singing, and on Thursday and Friday Mr. Excell, of Chicago, will wield the baton. A cornet, piano and organ will assist. THE FIKST MEETING. An informal meeting, conducted by Fresidont Reynolds, was held in the ball last evening to allow of such delegates as had arrived be coming acquainted with each other, and 600 persons were in attendance. By a blunder, the doors for the admission of the pnblic were closed, and, before the oversight was discov ered, a great number had been turned away. Rev. Br. Bo Witt, of Tennessee, made a brief speech, in which he commented upon the great work on behalf of Qod and for the rescue of man that lay before the convention, saying everyone should give his heart and hand to the work. Rev. Dr. Potts, of Toronto, Canada, sug-. gested that the exercises should be mainly de votional as preparatory to the work that is coming. It was a great work and there was no national or international distinction in tho labor ol Sunday school instruction. As to its importance, he said that S3 per cent of the in creased membership of all branches of the church of Christ comes from the Sunday schools, and It soon will be 95 per cent. What is wanted in the convention is for all to go back to their fields of labor with a baptism for work. Judge Estes, of Georgia, spoke of the good effects of the convention held in. Atlanta, Ga., 13 years ago, which was beneficial throjghout the State, and of the good he hoped would come from this one. B. F. Jacobs, of Chicago, Secretary of the convention, also made a few remarks on the general good resulting from the conventions and the great work they had on hand, and its extreme importance to the whole people of North America. xms morning's session. At 9 o'clock this morning the devotional ex ercises will begin. At 9:30 the call will be read, then the enrollment of delegates and the ap pointment of committees, and the work will have .commenced. Twelve sessions will be held, morning, afternoon and night, for four days, concluding Friday evening. Wilkinsburg is doing its share of entertain ing the delegates und visitors to the Inter national Snnday School Convention. Sixteen are the guests of members of the Presbvtenan Church. Rev. Core, of the Methodist Church, has one. and two or three others are quartered with different families of the borough. TOM AND HIS TEACHES. ' BMhop John II. Vincent Olscnsses the Train ing of Boys. Bishop John H. Vincent, the author of the worldwide "Chautauqua Movement," was greeted with the Chantanqua signal tne wav ing of handkerchiefs as he entered the pulpit of the Oakland M. E. Church last evening. A very small audience was in attendance, but they made up in appreciation and enthusiasm what the lacked in numbers. The subject was "Tom and His Teachers." and the speaker expressed it as his opinion that a boy could be molded to make anything desired of bim if the proper influences were brought to bear. Mr. Vincent thought a boy's home training and that given by his teachers the powers responsible for bis success or non success in life. He said all boys were made out of the same common clay, and it remained witb their associates and companions to polish them or dim them. He made a tirade against cheap literature, as its effects were tbe most direful upon the yontbf ul mind. Of course he advocated tbe Cbantauqua in fluence, and gave various anecdotes in which boys figured conspicuously, but invariably were good boys, real Snnday School boys, whether poor or rich, who were trained up in tbe way they should go, and wl.en tbey were old Old not depart from it. Special Annonncemcnt to the Everett Piano Club nnd Ibe Public. Hiss Mary Crown, 227 Market st, Alle gheny,held certificate No. 110 and is entitled to the piano delivered this week on the ?1 weekly payments. This list of 350 members is about completed, and will be closed this month. Owing to great demand for Everett Pianos all over the crountry we are unable to make another contract with the Everett Company, nt the price secured for this club, but will be able to supply the demand on and alter July 1, at the retail prices ranging from $425 to 5500, according to the style of cases. Those wanting Everett pianos at the club price, $350, must apply for membership before July 1,1890. Axex Ross, Mgr,, tusu 137 Federal it., Allegheny, Pa. BOUND T0JBE A GO. GOOD WORK DONE ON THE FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION. BXoner Commencing to Corns In Every Patriotic Citizen Expected 10 Step to the Dek With HI Mite Setting the Paeo for Other Cities. "Oh, we'll make it a go!" , Thus spoke Mayor Gourley yesterday afternoon, when asked what the prospects were for a successful issue of the old-fashioned Independence Day project. "This morning,", continued His Honor, "I telephoned to the banks to which Major Denniston had sent circulars soliciting sub scriptions for tbo Fourth of July celebration. I told them that any early reply would be very welcome. It was not many minutes until sub scriptions commenced coming in.' ' Mayor Gourley yesterday prepared the fol lowing letter which be will send out to-day to all the prominent business men in tbe city: MAYOR'S OFFICE, 1 11TTSBCUG, June 21. 1890. I Deah Sib We propose to have an old-time patriotic celebration of Independence Day in Schenley Park on July 4 for tbe benefit and recre ation of all the people. To make suitable arrange ments for the enjoyment of the people and tbe proper observance of the day will require an ex penditure oftl.SX) or tl.500. ir tbe Idea meets vour approval and you feel inclined to contribute lo the success of the enterprise you will plcaie forward to me without delay such sum as you may reel justified In giving. H. I. GODIILET. Mayor. Tbe Mayor is afraid he may omit some per son who desires to contribute, and tor fear tbey may feel slighted, he asks them to con sider that this letter, as published. Is addressed to them individually. Major Dennlston returned home yesterday, and prepared for active business as treasurer of the Fourth of July fund. The contributions so far received are as follows. Col. G. B. Klkins.tlOO 00 Freeh'd Mat. B'k. 25 00 Alleg'y Nat. B'k. 25 00 Collected by J. B. Hvndman 103 SO Ex. NatBans.... 00 farmers' Deposit .national uau 25 00 J. W. Flatt 10 DO G. W. Mashey .... 10 00 r. T. Best..... S0O Cash 5 00 Mark W. Watson.. S 00 George Booth 1 0U M. McClaln. ....... 1 CO M. weiss ww Bailey Bros 5 00 nohert Ustermaler 5 CO George A. Xellcy. 5 CO George beehlck... 1 00 E. J. Martin 100 C. . .lahn 100 J. O. Boyd ........ 1 CO D. Evans 1 00 W. Church 1 00 S. S. Ilager 1 00 8. M. Clark 1 00 Crosby Gray 1 00 D. Dines 1 OD h. A. Denlson.... 1 uu Harry O'Toole ... 1 0a J. E. .Lewis 1 00 G. B. Jttoore 1 00 1, lll.eue 100 V. V. Adams 1 00 V. J. Clarke 25 00 Total f3 50 The Major feels that it is Incumbent upon every good citizen who feels the ricb-hued blood of patriotism coursing through his veins, to turn in his mite cheerfully and immediately. He desires that Pittsburg shall be pattern for such slow-going cities as New York and Chicago in the matter of raising funds for worthy objects. THE HALF DAf'S REST. An Entire Office Force Taken to the Conntry. The office employes of the H. J. Heinz Coj had a most enjoyable time last Saturday. , It was their first half holiday of the sea son, and, to celebrate it, Mr. Heinz invited his entire office force of a score of men to his beautiful residence at Sharpsburg. First the 800-acre farm was visited, where all the horseradish used by the firm is raised. Then, after a few hours spent playing tennis and ball, followed a most elaborate dinner. There were12 courses, each one more ex quisite than the other, and all heartily en joyed by recipient and by giver. It lasted until 11 P.M. The employes of this liberal firm will have every Saturday afternoon to themsejves until October 1. ATLANTIC CITY. The First Popular Excursion of tho Season to Atlantic City. Via the picturesque B. & O. R, R. via "Washington, D. C, Baltimore and Phila delphia, on Thursday, July 3, 1890. Tickets good for ten days, and good to stop oft at Washington, D. ' C, returning. Bate for the round trip $10.- Special trains, with Pullman parlor and sleeping cars, will leave B. & O. R. E. depot at 8 A. M. and 9:20 F. M. For detailed information address or apply to E. D. Smith, Division Passen ger Agent, Pittsburg, Pa. THREE RARE BARGAIN. Clilckerlng Piano Decker Piano, An excellent 1 octave upright piano, used but a short time, cost $400, for $200. Also a fine Decker Bro.'s and a splendidly carved Checkering, at less than halt the original cost. For a rare bargain go to the music store of J. M. Hoffmann & Co., 537 Smithfield street. Work and Piny. The sewing school of the Church of the Good Shepherd will have a sale of work at tbe residence of Mr. Simon Johnston, Sec ond avenue, Hazelwood, on Wednesday evening, June 25. A pleasant open-air gathering can be looked for. Friends of the school are invited. REAL ESTATE SAYINGS BANK, MM., 401 Smithfield Street, Cor. Fonrth Avenue. Capital, $100,000. Surplus, $61,600. Deposits of $1 and upward received and interest allowed at & per cent. tts Wilson's Headquarters. Alex Wilson, the candidate for County Commissioner, announces to his delegates that his headquarters will be at Hotel Schiosser, parlor A. Meeting at 8 A. M. Essence of Ginger don't cure coughs and build you up like Parker's Ginger Tomic. Parker's Hair Balsau cleanses the scalp The steamer Mayflower will make her regular Tuesday evening excursion this evening, leaving wharf foot of AVood Street at 830 P. M., returning at 11 P. M. Fare for round trip, including dancing, 25 cents. Drapery, tosca and fish nets, all prices, from $1 to $5 oer yard. Some very hand some entire new design: shown for the first this week. Htjous & Hacke. TTSSU A Friend of the Family. As a regular stand-by, no friend will do you more good than a glass of beer; that is, our beer. You should alwavs have it in the house. D. Lutz Si Son, Telephone 3002. TISU, Fans! Fans! FnnsI Hundreds of styles, all new and pretty. 10c to $10. r " A. G. Campbell & Sons, 27 Fifth ave. NEW Derby shirts Ladies' suit dept. Jos. Hobke & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. B. ctB. 12KC a yard The most remarkable bar gain purchase of our experience, viz, Freres Koechlin, solid black French organdy lawns in checks and stripes 12c a vard. BOGGS & BtJHIi. Printed India silks We offer this week a large assortment 01 our $1 25 and $1 SO qualities lor $1 per yard; also a few novelty dress patterns at half price. txssu Hugos & Hacke. Excnrslon to Atlantic City, On July 3, via the B. & O. E. K. Rate, $10 the round trip, tickets good for 10 days, and good to stop at Washington, D. C, returning- J , S00 imported leghorn hats for children, at$l a big bargain. Jos. Horne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. Fbench satines Koechlins & Schuerer's, Kott's best styles and finest qualities, 20c a yard. Hugus & Hackk. TTSSU B. tfc B. This morning, Freres Koechlins, 4-4 solid black French organdies at lest than half price 12c a yard. BOGGS St Buhl. IiADlES new white flannel blazers at $4. Jos. Horne & 'Co.'s .Peon Avenue Stores. FOB EQUAL RIGHTS. A Convention Devoted to the Eleva tion of tbe Colored Race. THE DEBT OP GRATITUDE PAID, And Colored Hen Are Puppets No Hore for Scheming Politicians. DOW THE TAKIFP AFFECTS THE $ACE With Broadax Smith as chairman and J. C. Delphy as secretary, the first regular con vention of the Western Pennsylvania con tingent of the American Citizens' Equal Bights Association was held yesterday, in Common Council chamber, Municipal Hall. The organization is a new one, and is devoted to the elevation of the African race, all its members being colored. Morning session was devoted to receiving credentials and introductions among the members, and the appointment of commit tees. At the opening of the afternoon session Broadax Smith enunciated the objects of the organization in a short address. He said the object was to "perfect a movement that shall appeal from the politics, the creeds, the prejudices, the passions of men to the statutory and or ganized law of the land; a movement that shall appeal to the justice of the American people, and to the considerate jndgment of mankind, for that distribution of equal and impartial justice to every citizen, irrespec tive of race, color or previous condition of servitude." 's The routine business of the afternoon ses sion was interrupted by a resolution to ex clude reporters from the meeting, but it was voted down, after a spirited discussion. When the roll was called it was found that 32 delegates were present, representing the counties of Allegheny, Mercer, Indiana, Lawrence, Armstrong and Washington. THE ONLT FEMALE MEMBER. Mrs. Broadax Smith maae an address, being accorded tbe honor of tbe floor first, as being tbe only feminine member. Sbe talked en couragingly of the movement to oreanize tbe colored people in their own behalf, and said It was time, now, tbat edncation was leaving its mark in bright characters upon the race, to show that they were not mere puppets in the bands of designing politicians, but living, think ing, acting beings, who now. through the grace of God, bare minds of their own. While, she said, sbe did not wish to detract anything irom the greatness of those white men who bad se cured the freedom from slavery of the blacks, she thought the blacks had been penitent and subservient enough to the whites dnrlng tbe days since the war to repay the debt of grati tude, and now was the time for them to organ ize as a solid, law-respecting people of them selves, and tbey would thus solve tbe aggravat ing race problem tbat seemed toworry tho' white folks so mncb. She quoted Rev. Dr. Price iu the bope that the black people would multiply in tMs country so rapidly tbat in a few years the white folks would wonder wbere tbey came from. Kev. G. W. Clinton, of this city, formerly or .North Carolina, where be served as a slave for fonr years, said the colored people have always reminded him of a crab in a basket. If he could not get out himself he would catch the tail of the crab that was getting out and pull him back. THE PLATFORM OF MANHOOD. Tbe time for such conduct is past, andthe colored man must ask the political parties for equal treatment and equal representation on the platform of manhood and womanhood! The colored race wanted a fair chance in the race of life. Tbey wanted their people to be placed In the positions tbeir abilities entitled thjm to. Much of the hindrance to the progress of the blacks was dne to themselves. They were not fair and did not treat each other as if (bey were tbe rqnals of the whites. He re cited a case as an Illustration. He came to his home in the Soutb. one day. very tired and thirsty, and asked his wife for a drink. Hbe brought him a drink in a common tin dip per. Ten mlnntes later a tired white man com ing along tbe road, stopped and asked for a drink. The tin dipper was not good enough, but the good woman must scurry around and get tbe white man the best drinking glass in tbe house, and sbe must give it an extra wash ing and cleaning before sbe proffered it to the white man, who received it with scarce thanks, and much as a matter of course. The same applied to the colored waiters and porters at tbe big white hotels. Tbey treated white guests with great deference, but the colored guest witb contempt. In this respect they differed from tbe white emnloyes of the hotels, whose manners tbey seemed desirous of imitating. In tho Soutb, tbe speaker said, the colored people wero de barred from the privileges of tbo whites, but they were acenstomed to it. and did not mind it. They were compelled to ride m jim crow cars on the railroads, while the whites rode in the coaches, bnt It was far preferable to ride in a jim crow car in the Soutb. wbere it was ex pected and nothing better, than to ride in a coach iu tbe Nortb, wbere the black man was shown he was not wanted, bnt where he was assured, especially at election times, that he was free, equal, and his presence desired. THE TARIFF QUESTION. Caesar A. Taylor made an addross on the pro tective tariff as it affects tbe negro. In his ad dress the speaker endeavored to show tbat the blacks of the present day hold tbe balance of power, and if the Republican party wishes to retain tbe black voto it should keep its pledges and ante-election promises, and sup rjort the colored people. The North need not vshed any crocodile tears for the colored race in lue ouuiu. 1110 ouuiu nuuiu u.o uie ui self, without assistance; all they wanted was a fair show in the political work and tbe fruits thereof, pro rata. Not only in politics, but In the opportunity for the acquisition of wealtb was the colored man trying to gain a footing, and after 25 years of unswerving devotion to tbe great' Republican party, the speaker tbonght his race entitled to full and complete recognition. Tbe Committee on Stato Convention re ported that tbe State organization be called to gether In this city on tbe -0th of August, with a representation of one delegate to each county. The report was amended, making tbe representation tbe same as that of the Stato Republican Convention, and flxincthe meeting place at Harrisburg instead of Pittsburg. Tbe Committee on Education reported sev eral resolutions designed for the elevation of tbe colored race, which were adopted. In one it was stated that tbe censns of 16S0 would show the negro population of tho country to be about 13.000,000, 8,500,000 being In tbe South. As the negro increases at the rate of 33 per cent, against 29 per cent of the whites, includ ing immigration, it was argued that in auothcr 70 years the colored, population would reach 50,000,OCO. KNOCKING AT THE DOOR. One resolution asked that snch organizations as the American Mechanics' striae out tbe classes which keeps out the colored people, and another asks that the young colored women be employed on equality with whites, as teachers in tbe pnblic schools. Still another asking that young colored men be giren positions, such as bookkeepers, clerks, etc, when tbey show ability to perform tbe duties. Tbe night session of the convention provod unexpectedly to be the last, as it was found that but little business remained and an extra hour or two was sufficient to wind it up and allow tbe visiting delegates to get home. . Mayor Oourley made a short address of wel come at tbe opening of tbe session, and took occasion to enconrage the colored men in edu cating themselves, wbilo warning them against setting tbeir hearts upon political positions. Tbere were many other walks in life, be said, that were more remunerative and more satis factory than political places, and all were open to tbe colored man as soon as ho demonstrated his ability to follow them. Rev. Caesar A. Taylor responded to tho Mayor's address in a htilng manner. The convention then proceeded to the regu lar business. Broadax Smith, as chairman, proving himself a firm believer in tho prin ciples of Speaker Reed in bis interpretation of parliamentary law. Broadax would entertain no motion nor listen to any speech or remarks unless it seemed to bim to be in regular order. Kvon a mutinn for adjournment was rapued into silence by Broadax, because he thought the business could not be transacted without him, and, as he announced, he baa to go to Harrnburg this morning. Tbo arbitrary rul ings of the chairman caused considerable card leeling among the members from Bearer county, and they left last night vowing venge ance. Rev. Dr. D. P. Seaton, of Baltimore, ad dressed the convention on tbe subject of tbo neerl.?. adTancement in the matter of conduct atpubllc meetings and conventions. Comn.lttees were appointed to organize branches of the association in all towns and counties where none now exist. Several committees reported on the state of the organization and its recepiion by the col ored people throughout tbe Htatc.' after which the convention adjourned sine die. Cabinet photos 1 per dozen, nrompt de livery. Crayons, etc, at low prices. Lies' Gallery, wan 10 and 12 8ix.thi.tf ON TRIAL F0R HIS LIFE. Beginning of the Hearing of Lonls WagTier First Day's Evidence In the Center Aveoae Livery Stable Murder Case A Plea of Self Defense. Louis Wagner was yesterday placed on trial before Judge Slsgle for tbe murder of John Bond on the 24th of last January, in McNulty's'livery stable, on Center avenue, East End. Wagner and Bond were em ployed at the stable as drivers, and during a quarrel Wagner struck Bond on the head with a hammer, fracturing his sknllfrom the result of which Bond died some days later. The defense in the case is being cared for by Thomas M. Marshall. Esq., and Tbomas M. Marshall, Jr., while the prosecution is in the hands of District Attorney Johnston. In offer ing the case Mr. Johnston did not ask for any special verdict, but left the matter entirely in the bands of tbe jury, explaining to tbem the different degrees or murder. The first witness examined was A. O. Long weed, a resident of Bloomfleld, wholtestlfled tbat he was passing along Centre avenna on the day of tbe assault. He saw Bond come out of the stable office and say: "I am going to report you." Just then he saw a man strike Bond with a hammer. The deceased fell, and tbe man who struck bim ran out of the stable by the back way. The witness followed bim and saw bim bide In a coal shed, abont two squares away from tbe stable. The witness then ran up and asked Wagner to come out; and he made some threat. Wagner subse quently came ont of the shed and gave himself up to Constable Dally. John Fltzsimmons, a driver, testified that he was at the stable on January 21, near noon. Both Wagner and Bond were there at the time and helped him to bitcb the horse up. Bond called tho witness to one side and told htm about having a pleasant time tbe previous night; tbat he w as ont driving a party who gave htm his supper, some beer and a dollar. Wag ner overheard this and said to Bond: "If you don't shut up I'll hnrt yon." The two men then went into the office, and a few minutes later Wagner came running out and passed tbrongh the stable. The witness started borne and saw Bond laying on tbo sidewalk, and blood was flowing from a wonnd in bis bead. At this point the Commonwealtb rested, and Tbomas M. Marshall addressed the jury in be half of tbe defense, arguing tbat Wagner struck Bond in self-defense, and even It guilty it could be no higher grade than manslaughter. Tbe defense would prove tbat Bond was an aggressive man, and bad on a previous occa sion assaulted tbe defendant with a shovel, and on tbe day of tbe assanlt had kicked Wagner. The defense then called Mr. John Bracken. J. B. JlcNulty, George Cline. Cbarles Cllne, Alexander Sanders, William Hynes and Will iam Keefer, all of whom testified to Wagner being a sober, indnstrions man, and of good character. This. morning tbe case will be closed by tbe defendant being placed on the stand and telling the story of tbe assault No Itlval In the Field. There is no remedy which can rival Hamburg Figs for the cure of habltnal constipation, indi gestion, and sick-headache. Their action is as prompt and efficient as their tasto is pleasant. 25 cents. Dose one Fig. At all druggists. Mack Drug Co., N. Y. TTSU Blc Unrualns To-Dnr la RIHIInerv. Ladies' sun hats, fine Milan and Neapoli tan straws, at $2, reduced from $3 50. Finest walking hats, turbans and toqnes that were $2 60 and f3, all reduced to-day tn $1. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. Nothing contributes more to wardasound digestion than the nse of Angostura Bitters. GOBELIN, AXMINSTER, MOQUETTE vCARPETBv LOWEST PRICES EVER OFFERED ET PITTSBURG. 8,000 yards best makes Moquette Carpets (not remnants) at 1 10 per yard. A line of remnants Moquette Carpets, from 20 to 30 yard lengths, at 75 cents per yard. 8.000 yards Gobelin and Axminster Carpets, witb borders to match, at SI 60 per yard. These are the greatest bargains ever offered here, as tbe same goods have never sold less than 12 a yard. 500 rolls CHINA MATTINGS at M a roll (40 yards). This grade never sold below JO. EDWARD BRDETZINEER. 637 and 629 Penn Avenue. je22-TTSSU EXTRA VALUES. Ginghams at reduced prices. Thousands of yards on onr shelves and counters at 10c, 1Cc 17c and 25c. These are all in extra grades and choicest patterns and colorings. We have made each line Interesting by inclnding many pieces that were held at higher figures. Special value in embroideries. We have just bought a large line of fine embroideries which we offer at fully 33 per cent under former valnes. 27-inch H. S. Flouoclngs at 60c. 15-Inch H. S. Flouncings at 60c, 65c and np. Black drapery nets In all silk choice designs, 46-incbes wide, at 60c, 75c, S5c Beautiful floral designs and stripes in black silk draperies at 1 to 73. Ladies' fast black hosiery .at 25c These are in every respect a bargain. One cue Indian Pongees at 12c Tbls Is a light weight wash material 23 Inches wide. In rich printings. They sell rapidly. Two cases 33-Inch cballl at 12c In much handsomer effects than any ot our previous offerings. A few umbrella bargains. 28-Inch twills, with silver mountings, $1. 20-inch gloria, witb silver mountings, $1 25. 25-inch gloria, with very fine handles, tl 50 and S17S. 26-lncb silk umbrellas on twisted oak bandies, silver mounted. 2 75. Extra fine covers on antiqne oak handles, mounted In silver. M 5a For gentlemen. 28-Inch fast black serge um brellas, silver mounted, natural sticks, 51 37. 2S-incb gloria, silver mountings, t Extra good values in lace, check and stripe muslins. 12c and 15c np to 25c ' Apronettes, full widths, 12c to 30c. Some excellent bargains in ladles' and gents' bandkercMofs: Ladies' printed borders. 5c; 60c a dozen. Uidies' printed borders, 3 for 25c Ladles' H. S., extra value, all linen, 12Xc; $1 35 a dozon. Ladles' oxtra sheer linen cambric handker chiefs, witb new designs in corners, 25c; S3 a dozen. Gents' 2-inch H.S., all linen, very good, 25c; $2 75 a dozen. Genu' extra fine grade handkerchiefs. Sue to 5Cc lAdies' embroidered handkerchiefs, 30c to SI each. Ruchmgs, in new and novel designs, at 25c: also in boxes, 6 yards, for 18c and 25c Ladles' and gents' Windsor ties. In surah silk, crepes, lace effects, etc, at 25c to 50c Black Crepe de Chine at SI to SI 37 a yard. Tbis is a very soft and cool fabric for ladies' dresses. Black Frencb all-wool challi, SS-lnch, at50c BIBER & EASTON, 505 and .507 MARKET STREET. J JVM- INDICTED R)R MURDER. A True BUI Against Eddie Olyers for the SlTSterlea Doaflasa Traced Other Bills Iteturnrd and Ignored MUcel" laneoaa News From the Conrta. The grand jury yesterday returned a true bill against James E. Myers for the murder of his aunt. Hiss Douglass, of McKeesport. The bill against Mrs. EmmaE. Beck, who had been charge by Detective Cook with being an accessory before the lact, waa ignored. The other true bills returned were: Mar garet Burke, Sarah Burke, Michael Gross, John McNally, Joseph JlcNally, assault and battery; Charles JlcCabe, felonious and aggravated assault and battery and pointing firearms; At Glass, John Glass, obstructing the execution of a legal process: George Geier. Frank Teevana, an offense against morality: Mark Stearns, a similar offense; Matthew H. Hart, blasphemy; William Mitchell, larceny; u, W. Scbreiber, misdemeanor; J. T. Stewart, nui sance. Tbe following bills were Ignored: Cbarles Blackweil, attempted burglary: Margaret Burke. E. Caler, larcenv; M. Craig, larceny by bailee; S. Grehefski, William Shrader, Joseph Wassil, assault and battery; Margaret Mc Gready, aggravated assault and battery. To-Day's Trial List. Criminal Court Commonwealtb vs William Gllihrope, Lonis Gallagher, George Dowling, John O'Leary (2), Oliver WeIIs,EmIlHess, John Drlscoll (3), Maggie Mahonev (2), John Don nelly, William Sbaf, John Keil. James ilc- Cann. Lines From Legal Quarters. The will of the late Josephine Stewart, of Allegheny, was filed yesterday for probate. It leaves $2,000 each to the Boards of Foreign and Home Missions of the Presbyterian Church. The hearing in tbe bearing in the Ford plat glass case was continued yesterday before Com missioner Gamble. Jobn F. Scott was recalled to the stand and questioned concerning some matters be had already testified to. In the Criminal Court yesterday John Hur ley was convicted of assanlt and battery. An nie Lynch pleaded guilty to two charges of ille gal liquor selling. Patrick Curley was con victed of unlawful cutting and wounding. Robert and Rebecca Means pleaded guilty to selling liquor without license and on Sunday. Spring Style. The largest stock of vesting, suitings and trouserings at Pitcairn's, 434 Wood st. Pittsbdeo. Tuesday. June 24, 1&9Q. JDS. HDRNE k CD. 'B PENN AVE. STORES. SUMMER BARGAINS. A big lot of Novelty Summer Dress Goods MARKED DOWN aw3y below the usual bar gain prices: At 75c; reduced from $i 25: A lot of two-toned Side Bordered Suit ing", very stylish and very cheap. At 75 c; reduced from $1 35: A Una of light-weight plain Serge Snit ings, best shades, 12 inches wide; and a big bargain. 3. At 50CJ reduced from 75c: ' '' A choice lino of imported plain and. mixture Suitings; aU new colors, 42 inches wide. At 75c; reduced from $1: A line of 11-inch Mohairs, plain colors, in grays, browns, navy green and all choice shades. Atgi; reduced from $1 65: 42-inch Scotch Cheviots, or homespunsi especially worn in mountain and seaside costumes. At 75c; reduced from $1 25: 16-Inch Homespun Suitings in plain and plaid mixtures in light, airy colors. At $1; reduced from $1 25 and $1 50: 12-inch light-weight English Sergei, la summer colorings. At $1; reduced from 1 35: 18-inch high-colored Scotch Tartan plaids, gennine Tartan plaids. New FAST-DYE Nary Blue and Black En glish Serges, for mountain or seaside costumes,' bathing suits, etc Tbe colors absolutely resist sun, salt water or any other agent supposed to make shades fade Price SI a yard. CREAM WHITE SILKS. 20 pieces Cream White Japanese Silks, best quality imported, 27 inches wide, only SI 15 a yard. 15 pieces Cream White Japanese Silks at only SI a yard. 20 pieces Cream White Real Shanghai India Silks, 21 inches wide, only 75c a yard. PLAIN BLACK Real Jananese and Shanf. hat Silks, 75c, 85c, SI and 31 25 a yard. TWO BARGAINS In Black Silks In light summer weights, just what Is wanted by ladies who, at this season of the year, wish to wear Black Silks, bnt not the heavy weights. ' A line of Black ARMURETTES. very pretty weave, light in weight, prices SI to 51 60 a yard, fully 50 cents a yard below actual cost of la portation. A special lot of Black FRENCH GROS GRAINS, tbree different lines, of different makes; prices ranging from 60c to SI 65: also fully a half dollar below the actual value of the goods. These are the best values we have ever offered in Black Silks. JOB. HDRNE k CI 609-62 x PENN AVENu4 ' -1 -
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