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THE PITTSBURG- DISPATCH, WEDNESDAY. JULY 2. ,1890.
RELIEF FOR ft YEAR
Iron Manufacturers and Workmen
Are Greatly Pleased With the
- Settlement of the Scale.
THE CONFERENCE IS A GOOD THING.
.Amalgamation Association Officials Predict
Important Changes Within the "
Kext Few lears.
TOFIXTflE SCALE FOR ATEEM OF IEAES
A Fut the World's Fair Celebration It Expected to
Play in Labor Circles.
Now that the Amalgamated scale has
been settled for another year, the public
breathes the air of relief, while the manu
facturers turn their minds to their trade, to
find ont if possible in what way the most
money can be made under the new scale,
and the workmen begin to devise new
"extras" and a plan by which an increase
in wages can be secured next year. The
scale (or 1890-91 seems to give pretty general
satisfaction. Some of the manufacturers
argue that the terms are too high, bnt the
argument of the men is that the manu
facturers should congratulate themselves
that they are not higher.
Severac manufacturers were seen yester
day by Dispaich reporters, and asked for
their opinion as to the merits of the scale
and the condition of the iron and steel in
dustry. Some would not talk at all, others
spoke cautiously. None of those seen
would say that the trade was in more than
an ordinary fionrishingcondition. They all
commend the Amalgamated Association's
plan for settling the scale disputes, while
officers representing the workmen predict
that the time is not far distant when a na
- tional conference committee will settle the
scale for the entire Eastern and "Western
districts, and that the scale will be signed
lor a term of two to three years at a time.
It is argued that this will afford special ad
vantages for both sides.
WHAT SOME Or THEM SAY.
E. M. Byers, of A. M. Byers & Co.,
who was a member oi the conference com
mittee, was very reluctant to say anything
for publication. He thought, however, it
was quite a relief to the community gener
ally to have the matter settled. Containing
lie said: "I think the scale has been settled
in the proper manner. The conference com
mittee is the only place where entire satis
faction can be secured for both sides. I
like the way in which the Amalgamated
Association conducts its affairs. It is man
aged by a lot of clear-headfd, conservative
men who understand their business.
As to the condition of trade,
' I don't think there ever was a time when
the trade was in as good a shape; when the
prices were so satisiactory, and when the
business was really a pleasant one to be en
gaged in as last fall. Prices were not too
high, but they ran along at an even gait
and made the manufacturers feel as though
they would have a boom for the next year.
Bnt they went all to pieces and I do not
think the outlook is so bright
"There was some talk of signing the scale
for three years, but I would never have
agreed to that, not even ifaslidingscale had
been adopted. A sliding scale never slides
but one way toward the workmen.
"WOULD HAVE BEEN tVOKSE.
"Besides, if we had been tied up for three
years we would have gotten the worst of it.
The tariff will only get through the House
by a very small majority, and I firmly be
lieve it will be defeated in the Senate. The
scale gives the-men the advantage if there
is any. It is based on a 2-cent card and we
buy iron at ."
James K. Verner, of the Pittsburg Forge
and Iron Company, smiled as he said: "We
do not like the scale at all, but it's the -best
thing we could get, and what were we to do
bnt to acceptit? Wedon't like it because ire
think the men are getting too much money,
and we do not like this annual worry over
it. "We offered to sisn last year's
scale for a term of three years, but
the Amalgamated committee would not
acceptit. Of course, it is a good thing for
everybody concerned that the matter is set
tled. In our business, trade is about the
same as last year. In track material I be
lieve it is better, but in heavy constructural
work it is not as good. Prices may be a
trifle higher than last year and the outlook
for a busy year is fair, but not to say flatter
ing. 'I like the methods of the Amalgamated
Association in settling the scale. It is the
best labor organization I know of. It lives
tip strictly to its rnles, and that is a big ad
vantage to the manufacturers. The Confer
ence Committee is tbe proper place to have
the scale fixed, as it is the only means
by which satisfaction can be guaranteed to
all parties. I cannot tell whether the Man
ufacturers' Association will be revived or
not, but I think we will always be able to
have a committee meet the Amalgamated
people."
FEW STEEL FIRMS SIGKED.
"W. J. Lewis, of the Linden Steel Com
pany, did not care to say much, as the scale,
so far as his mill is concerned, has not been
settled. Few of the steel firms have signed.
The demand for a man at each lurnace in
the steel mills is something new to the steel
manufacturers, and they are slow about
conceding them. They claim that the
men in charge of the furnaces can
look after three about as easy as
one, and therefore regard tbe demands as
unjust. Mr. Lewis, however, is a believer
in the value of acon.erenceeommittee. "If
one firm," said he, "succeeds in getting
something the others do not, the less fortun
ate ones are jealous; and it is the same way
with the men. Tbe conference committee
places everybody on an equality and insures
satisfaction. The outlook for the coming
year is not by any means discouraging,
although prices are down."
Secretary Martin, of the Amalgamated
Association, did not hesitate to say that, in
bis opinion, the iron industry is in an ex
ceedingly prosperous condition. "I have
an idea," he said, "that the coming year
will snrpass last year by a large per cent,
and for the next two years there will be a
big increase. We have an admirable war
of settling the scale. I believe the time will
come when it will be fonnd an advantage to
the manufacturers to sign the scale or a term
ot years say two or more. This will apply
not only to the iron mills, but also to the
steel works.
"I also believe that if the affairs of the
Amalgamated Association are managed and
manipulated properly it will not be many
years until they can get a national confer
ence on the iron question. I mean by that
a committee to settle the scale for the East
ern and Western districts at the same time.
A STEP THAT WAT.
"The signing of the scale in the East this
year is a step in that direction. If the as
sociation holds on to what they have already
secured, and continues to build up, they
can have everything I have predicted for
them. Of course, it may have its ups and
downs, and I expect it will have, but with
good generalship the association can main
tain the honorable name it has already won,
and continue to secure valuable advantages
to Its members."
E. A. Keil, a member of the Advisory
Board, was positive tbe next year promises
to be a better year in tbe iron industry than
any year for the past six has been. He
thinks tbe Conlerence Committee is the
proper place to settle the scale. "We woubi
preier to have the manufacturers organize
and send ui a committee every year. We
always get along amicably, and the asso
ciation has always won the essential points
in the scale."
"William Carney, the newly elected as
sistant president of the association, said
there was one manufacturer Mr. B. F.
Jones who objected to signing the scale
lor three years, for the reason, as Mr. Carney
believes, that Mr. Jones expects an up
heaval of some kind in 1893, the year follow
ing the World's Fair.
ANDREW STEWART GETS IT.
END OF THE FIGHT IN THE TWENTY
FOURTH DISTRICT.
The Colonel Will Try to Succeed Ray In Con
crr Achc.on ff Apparently Not la It
The Present Incumbent Wanted a Sec
ond Term.
Colonel Andrew Stewart, of "Old Fiatt,"
was nominated yesterday for Congress by the
Republican conferees ot the Twenty-fourth
district. He is a son of "Tariff Andy,"
and is well known in the district.
The convention was held in Common
Council chamber. Owing to the inability
of the Monongaheia delegation to get hero
on time, the meeting was not called to order
until 2 o'clock in the afternoon. County
Treasurer William B. Hill was made Tempor
ary Chairman. When the Committee on Or
ganization reported they suggested that he, in
company with the temporary secretaries, be re
tained as permanent officers. A rnle to call
the vote of each county separately
wax also embodied in tbe report.
A Vice President from each county was then
elected, and a motion to go Into a ballot for a
candidate prevailed. There were 53 delegates
in tbe convention, necessitating 27 to make a
choice. Allegheny county had 18 representa
tives, Washington 18. Fayette 11 and Greene 5.
The first nomination was made by R. C.
Kankin, who placed the name of Josiab Speer
up for Allegheny county. His speech was in
terrupted at intervals by applause. Tbe Hon.
George V. Lawrence, of Washington county,
nominated Ernest F. Acheson. He spoke of
bis honesty and fidelity to tbe party at all
times and recommended him as a man who
"never told a lie anil never wonld." R. P. Hod-
wood, of Fayette, nominated Colonel Andrew
Stewart. He said be was tbe son of the famons
'Tariff Andy," who bad graced the Nation's
Executive balls tor SO years, and the nominee
was a worthy son of a worthy sire. He came
down from Fayette in '61, enlisted as a private
soldiers from Pittsburg, and afterfour years of
battle and sufferings in rebel prisons,
bad returned to bis connty a Colonel
with many honors. He believed Stewart
was the man who could secure tbe greatest
possible majority in tbe district.
J. B. Donley, of Greene county, nominated
the preseut incumbent, J. Warren Ray. He
pleaded for a continuance of the custom of re
turning a man for a second term, as practiced
in other districts.
Allegheny county was called first and gave 18
solid votes for .Speer. Washington came next
with 16 for Acheson, Fa) ette followed, giving
13 for htewart, and Greene ended tbe ballot by
throwing ber entire delegation of 5 to Ray.
The second ballot was exactly the same, and
after it was announced the Hon. George V.
Lawrence arose and said that Mr. Acheson
wished to thank his friends for their support,
but desired bim to withdraw bis name from tbe
convention. When the third ballot
was being taken Allegheny again stood
solid for Speer. but when Washington
connty was called the change came. Law
rence's name was first on the roll. and in answer
to his name he called Stewart." The delegato
next answering could not be beard above tbe
din. Tbe entire Wasblngtcn delegation went
solid for Stewart. Ray's rive stalwarts stuck
to bim lo tbe last, but when tbe vote was cast
it stood: Speer, IS; Stewart, 30, and Ray, 5.
W. C, Gehnnir. of Allegheny, moved to make
the nomination unanimous, which was done.
Colonel Stewart made a brief speech of thanks,
saying he would try always to merit tbe trust
so generously manifested. The convention
then adjourned,
DELAMaTEB HOLDS A LEVEE.
He Is Glnd He Donn't Have to Work
Acainffi Friende Any Longer,
Senator Delamater returned to Meadville last
evening, after spending the day in Pittsburg;
visiting his allies and the newspaper offices.
He held an informal levee In Attorney McFar
land's office, and a number ol" Republicans
called on bim to shake bands. Tbe venerable
Thomas M. Marshall met him on tbe street,
and told bim they wonld beat him this year,
but Delamater replied that be wouldn't.
Before leaving last evening be said: "Now
that 1 am no longer forced to work against
men in my own party, many of them my per
sonal friends. 1 feel more like putting my
shoulder to tbe wheel. I feel sure 1 will be
elected with a good majority."
11SHK AND DECEMBER STRANDED.
Tber Have to Lay Over In Pittsburg Till
They Get Fond".
Sitting in tbe office of tbe Charity Depart
ment yesterday w as Hugh Stewart, 82 years old,
and bis wife, 60 years yonnger, both of Cincin
nati. Mr. Stewart told a novel story. He said
Henry Lipperman, of Germany, formed a
partnership in this country with himself and
brother years ago. The brother died. He had
bequeathed Hugh bis money, stipulating that
Lipperman, now a Cincinnati distiller, was to
make him a regular allowance. Since he was
married, two years ago, Hugh Stewart claims
that his allowance was cut down to 15 per
week.
The youthful wife said her relatives had
striven to seperate her from her husband. They
had her committed to the Loncview Insane
Asylum, but tbe escaped by climbing up a stone
wall and dropping to tbe ground. She joined
bet loving'husband and they came to Pittsburg.
They are now waiting for money which they
expect to be forwarded, but thus far it his not
been forthcoming. Mr. Stewart claims there
is due him from Lipperman ibout 510,000.
FOECHtQ THKIR DEMANDS.
Abont a Thousnnd Boiler Sinkers Strike for
Shorter Hoars.
As predicted in yesterday's Dispatch, about
1.000 boiler makers went out on a strike for
nine hours. No firms other than those men
tioned yesterday have granted the demands of
the men. The large firms affected say they are
in shape to await developments, while tbe
boiler makers say they can stay ont until their
demands are granted. There were no signs of a
settlement last nicht. The strikers have a
committee apnointed, but the manufacturers
have not. There will be nothing done nntil
the manufacturers come home from New
York, where their annual meeting is now in
sension.
Some of the manufacturers talk of bringing
in outside workmen to take tbe places of the
strikers, but tbe latter do not fear any sucb
move. The manufacturers say they cannot pay
the advance involved in tbe shorter hours and
compete with outside houses.
NEW YOEK BEAUTIES AEBESTED.
Three of Them Captured In This City on an
Order From Inspector Byrnes.
Minnie Emerson, alias Everson; Cora "Will
iams and Georgia Gray, three New York
beauties, were arrested yesterday on Colnell
street, and will await the arrival of an officer to
take them back to tbe metropolis. Yesterday
morning Assistant Superintendent O'Mara re
ceived a telegram fiom Inspector Byrnes, of
the New York force, asking for the arrest of
the girls. Tney are wanted for grand larceny,
and will probably be sent back to-day.
Two of the girls were located on Colwell
street, wltbm two hours after the receint of the
telegram, and the other one was found at one
of the ball games. One of the women fought
Detective Coulson, and had to be taken by
force.
A "WOLF FOE TEE ZOO.
Jim SIcKnlcht Mode Happy by Another
Gift for His Collection.
"A wolf is the latest." said Superintendent
McKnight, of the Schenley Park "Zoo," yes
terday. "It was presented to us by Florence
Miller, and bejoud the fact that it is a wolf, I
cannot say much about it.
"We now have 5 coons, 8 bears, 1 wolr, 1 fox
and 2 burros in tbe garden. We also have a
diminutive colt, presented to me by my mare.
Tbe collection of curiosities is growing slowly,
and after the 'Fourth' we expect to get a num
ber of animals."
I
DOING A GOOD WORK.
Warden Wrisht Speaks Well of the flnnt
Insjdon Reform School.
Warden "Wright, with part of his family, re
turned last evening from Huntingdon, where
they visited the Superintendent of tbe .Re
formatory. Mr. Wright said it was a new Institution, bnt
he was well pleased with the work already
done, and be thought in time tbe results would
be satisfactory. The Institution bas been in
operatioa one year.
1200 Galllnser's 1106 Penn Ave.
Guns, guns, guns, guns, guns, guns, at
Gallinger's, 1200 and 1106 Penn aye. "n'Sn
IN FAVOR OF FUSION.
Many Who Woula Like to See Alle
gheny County One Big City,
ARGUMENTS ADVANCED FOE IT
By Those Who Want the Twin Cities to As
sume Their Proper Place
IS THE COUKTKFS BUSINESS LIST
The wave of popular opinion favoring the
consolidation of Alleghony and Pittsburg
is assuming more significant proportions
daily. Merchants in both cities yesterday
disenssed the matter in all its phases. The
prevailing sentiment among leading manu
facturers and business men is to go even
further than the consolidation of the
twin cities and incorporate tbe whole
county.
One of the most prominent citizens of
Allegheny, Mr. James B. Scott, commented
as follows last evening: "The incorpora
tion of Allegheny county as one municipality
would be a step in the right direction.
It would systematize and expedite matters
to such an extent that every borough
within the domain of the county would re
ceive all the advantages attendant upon a
centralized government. Philadelphia,
Chicago and Boston include within their
limits any number of small adjoining towns,
and there is no reason why Allegheny county
should not be made into one city. Under
that arrangement there will be a wider scope
for legislation in the way of improvements,
and we wonld then rank among the most
powerful cities of the Union."
SHOULD HAVE K& 'WEIGHT.
"Broader ideas in the management of
affairs of Allegheny would prevail if it
were annexed to "Pittsburg," said Mr.
Walker, the well-known 'manufacturer.
"The objection raised by some regarding
the supposed higher taxation in Pittsburg
should not have any weight in tbe discussion
when it is considered that the taxes of Alle
gheny wonld be just as high if it possessed the
fine water system and street improvements of
its sister city. Chicago, wbicb does not
take in quite all of Cook county,
but includes a generous portion of it, has
placed herself in tbe list of leading cities by
that method, and we would be among the first
if we adopted the same policy."
Mr. Thomas Carlin, engine manufacturer,
observed: '"Certainly, Allegheny and Pitts
burg ought to be consolidaied, and I think it
would be proper to take in entire Allegheny
county."
Mr. John H. McKelvy, the white lead manu
facturer, was Interviewed, and answered as fol
lows: "We, who have factories in Allegheny,
but live in Pittsburg, are interested in the rom
man welfare of both cities. I would like
to see a consolidation. From actual fig
ures I feel confident that Allegheny taxes
are higher in proportion to those in
Pittsburg. This is apparent beyond
tbe shadow of a doubt. The bridges should be
purchased by the city after Pittsburg and
Allegheny became one, and be free to the pub
lic, it could be arranged that Pittsburg could
pay ner own debt, unquestionably, annexa
tion would be a good thing."
William P. Bennett, bookbinder and pub
lisher, gave his views on the question. He
said: "All this talk at higher taxation in Pitts
burg than in Allegheny is easily demonstrated
to be without foundation- Take Federal street
property, in the heart of the business center,
and it is just as high as propertv on some of the
principal streets of Pittsburg. I am a taxpayer
in both cities, and favor annexation."
IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED.
Frank D. Smith, the prominent steel manu
facturer of Allegheny, and formerly member of
Council of that city, was seen. He expressed
this opinion of the matter: "Allegheny needs a
little heavier taxation in order to improve the
streets, and several other departments which
are sadly in need of it. My experience in
Councils showed me that it would be tbe
best thing for tbe city to consolidate with
1'ittsburg. The people should do it before the
issue is forced upon them, as the indications
now point out that it eventually will be. Alle
gheny can now go in on an equal basis. In re
gard to taxation I think the valuation here is
unequal. Considerable property in Allegheny
is appraised in a totally inaccurate manner."
Ohio street merchants ere interviewed yes
terday afternoon, and many express themselves
as advocates for annexation. George Meyer
ssid: "It we had one important city there would
be a favorable prospect for buying tbe bridges.
They separate us more than anything. They
should be made free."
Mr. Hollander, tailor "We would miss the
fun of electing a mayor and members of Coun
cil if we became a part of Pittsburg, but that
is all right. I favor the proposition."
M. Black, proprietor of a millinery store said:
"Allegheny does nut hold an enviable position
just at present, in the rank of American cities,
and I think she would do well lo try annexa
tion." Mr. Klopfer.merchant tailor Most assuredly
this city should be united to Pittsburg.
THE SENTIMENT GROWING.
Along Federal street the sentiment for an
nexation is steadily growing and more names
are added daily to the list of those favoring the
project. Said C. H. Renter, cigar dealer:
'Traveling men all regard it as strange that
the twin cities are divided when we are virtu
ally one city. I do not see where we could lose
by annexing to Pittsburg, and have everything
to gain."
Charles Horne, restaurateur, remarked: "I
have beard citizens discussing the matter pro
and con. From what tbe advocates for an
nexation say, I am convinced that it would be
a good thing, and has a variety of strong argu
ment!) in its favor."
r0R PAWHING A DIAMOND.
An Old Gnme Worked With Success on n
Wilkinabnri: Jeweler.
J. Goldsmith, a former partner of Isaac
Markowitz, was arrested yesteraay afternoon
by Detective Kennedy and Special Officer
Sterck on a charge of having pawned a stolen
diamond at Cohen's, on Sinitbfield street, Last
Saturday afternoon several women walked into
a jewelry store in Wilkinsburg and asked to
see some diamonds. Six small stones were
placed before them, and. after inspecting the
diamonds, they concluded not to buy and left
the store. After they had taken their departure
and one of tbe diamonds, tbe clerk missed the
stone. The police of this city were notified
and found that Goldsmith had pawned a dia
mond supposed to be the one stolen the same
day.
Goldsmith was accosted by the officers in the
bnilding No. 36 Filth avenue. When he saw
them approaching he sta'rted to run, but was
captured. '
EDUCATION IN ALLEGHENY.
The Board of School Controller! Holds a
Busy Meeting.
Chairman James S. Young presided, at last
night's meeting of tbe Allegheny Bpard of
School Controllers. Tbe election of feachers
in the Third, Fourth. Sixth, Seventh, Kighth,
Tenth. Twelfth and Thirteenth wirds J or the
ensuing year were confirmed. The High
School Committee's report favoring the division
of the course of study into five departments,
each under a head teacher, was adopted- City
Superintendent Morrow's June report showed
a total enrollment of 11,650 pupils.
Considerable discussion took place over the'
adoption of Collier & David's Latin lessons,
iiome claimed that Jones' First Latin Lessons
should be retained, as it was tbe oldest in Use
by tbe schools, but others stated that it had
been put on tbe list by mistake.
ONE ITEM REFUSED TO SIGN.
Tho Amnlgninated Scale Belne Prepared for
the Printers.
"The only firm that bas not signed tbe Amalga
mated scale is Zug & Co., and that is owing to
the firm having extensive repairs to make. It
is unnecessary to sign nntil the firm is ready to
resume operations. Secretary Martin was busy
yesterday getting the scale as revised in shape
to be printed.- A copy was sent to James H.
Nutt, Vice President of the Sixth district.
Quite a number of the mills closed down yes
terday and will not resume operations for two
weeks. Some ot these had repairs to make and
others closed simply to give their men a rest.
WOES OF THE ORGAN GRINDER,
Two of Them Locked Dp for Violating a City
Ordlnnnce.
Charles Opetz, 70 years old. and Herman
Frelcher. a one legged man, were occupants of
a cell in the Eleventh ward station last night.
The pair are itenerant musicians, who eke
out a livlihood by grinding stirring music lrom
a band organ. They were delighting tbe
populace of Bedford avenue yesterday after
noon when Officer Burke arrested them for
violating city ordinance.
PRACTICALCHARITY.
FORMAL OPENING OF THE NEW BETH
ESDA HOME YESTERDAY.
A Glance nt the Arrnnaemonti of the In
stliutlon Uow It Is Being Encouraged
List of Some Tblngu Yet Needed for
tbe Comfort of Inmates.
Hot as it was in the city yesterday, a
great many ladies expressed their approba
tion of, and interest in, the new Bethesaa
Home by being present in person at
the informal opening, which occurred
between the hours ot 2 and 10 p. m. The
Reception Committee, including Mrs. Will,
iam VanKirk, Mrs. C. L. Smith,
Miss Barbara Sntcb, Mrs. J. H.
Blair, 'Miss Jennie Brown, Mrs. D.
C. Hultz, Miss May Hummings,
Mrs. W. C. Mooreland, Mrs. Charles Locke
and Mrs. Samuel Wood, greeted the visi
tors with a bright welcome, aud conducted
them through the various apartments and over
the different floors, with a degree of pride and
satisfaction perfectly pardonable, considering
the wonderful progress the enterprise has,under
their management, made since its inception
last February, when Miss Basendorf, desiring
not only to lead a different life herself, but to
assist other women in so doing, offered 81,000
toward the establishment of tbe borne. The
idea once conceived, the most untiring efforts
were made by those interested, which have re
sulted in the purchasing of a very comfortable
house, situated upon a small knoll at the
corner of Townsend aud Colwell streets,
which has been thoroughlyrenorated, papered,
painted and carpeted throughout by tbe gen
erosity of tbose solicited. The purchase price
was $7,700, and of that amount 3,050 is lacking,
but tne way donations have flowed in thus far
has not only delighted the hearts of tbe work
ers, but gives them courage to hope
that ere many months pass the entl.e
sum will be realized. One book viewed yester
day afternoon contained tbe names ot some
half-dozen men of wealth and influence with
$100 jotted down after them, several with S200
attached, and two, Captain J. J. Vandergrift
and Mrs. Dr. Sterrltt, with the generous
figures of $500 representing their offerings.
In the furnishings ot the house a most artistic
and desirable effect has 'been gained, though
everything in tbe different apartments repre
sents tbe kindness of some benevolent person
or persons. Tho dining room is a lasting testi
monial of the Ladies' Home Missionary Society
of the Sinitbfield M. E. Church, and
is as origbt and cheerful a place as one
would wish in which to sip tea or eat
breakfast toast. Other rooms will be fitted up
by the Home Missionary Society of the Third U.
P. Church, and the King's Daughters, of St,
Peter's Church. Several bedrooms have been
neatly fitted up with little hard wood bedroom
suites that bespeak the generosity and
tbougbtfulness of gentlemen who are
anxious for the success of the
Home. The halls, stairs and parlors
are all handsomely carpeted with brussels, in
lovely rich coloring that harmonizes with the
delicately tinted paint and paper, and the other
apartments are laid with neatly patterned in
grain. A most perfect 'foundation Is thus laid for
any and all ladies possessed of artistic tastes to
exercise them in the making or dainty, pretty
articles wherewith to decorate the walls and
mantels and give tbe rather barren looking
rooms a cozy, home-like appearance. The
windows, too, need draping, and anything in the
following list will be very gratelully received:
Wardrobes door mats, pillows, spoons, rugs,
towel racks, springs and mattresses, table
linen, parlor furniture, mirrors, picture", mot
toes, curtainS, folding bid, hat rack. Iron fence
repaired, washbowls and pitchers, step ladder,
dust brushes, dust pans, brooms, soap dishes,
match safes, lace curtains for parlor, bread
Ean, ice chest, doors and window screens,
linds, blankets, painting outside of bouse,
clock, bfoks, pin cushions, kitchen table, flat
irons, table mats, irouing board, granite ware
for kitchen, 'tea kettle, tea and coffee pot,
small tables and lounge.
The home is entirely unsectarlan and unde
nominational, and will be in charge of Mrs. L.
R, Jones, who bas investigated tbe workings of
similar bomes in other cities, and is admirably
fitted for the duties of the place. The pioneer
occupants will very shortly take possession of
these new quarters, it is said, that are to enable
them to reaeem their reputations and begin life
WOUND UP WITH ASOCIAL.
Second D't Proceedings of the Mute Con
vention strong Fleas Made far the Es
tablishment of a Home Compulsory Ed
ncntlon Demanded for tbo Denf.
The second day's convention of the deaf
and dumb wound up with a pleasant soiree
at the institute in Edgewood. A number
of invited guests were present and a most
happy occasion was enjoyed by all pres
ent. The committee in charge was
B. R. Allabough, G. M. Teegarden,
Archibald Woodside, Mrs. J. C. Balis and Miss
Christina Scherger. The toasts were as fol
lows: "Our Institutions." Rev. J. G. Brown:
"Our Graduates." A. L. E. Creuter; "Our
Guests," Win. N. Burt; "The Clergy," Rev.
Francis J. Clerc: "The Teachers In Our Insti
tutions." G M. Teegarden, teacher Western
Pennsylvania Institute: 'The Ladles." J. C.
Balis; "The College." Amos G. Draper; "The
Press," S.G. Davidson: "The Proposed Home,"
Thomas Breen; "The Home Fund," Archibald
Woodside.
At the afternoon session it was decided to
locate the borne for aged and infirm mutes
within SO miles of Harrisburg. Rev. J. H.
Cloud delivered an address on compulsory edu
cation. He argued that such a law should be
passed in this State.
P. M. Whelan, a teacher in the Philadelphia
Catholic School, made a brief address and was
well received.
In the morning Bishop Whitehead opened tne
proceedings with an eloquent prayer which
Was translated. Dr. R. B. Allabough, Super
visor of the Institute at Edeewood, then made
his address on "The Home Project." He said
mutes were capable of self-support. He re
gretted tbat tbe deaf and dumb were exempt
from the tramp law. though tne
mutes had tried hard to have the
act changed. There are some aged deaf and
dumb in tbe State, and a home should be pro
vided for them. He objected to placing them
in almshouses because they are not well re
ceived by the hearing inmates and managers.
He proposed, in conclusion, that the nnmber of
Home fund trustees should be increased to
nine to properly represent the State, but the
deaf ones should be in the majority.
A series of resolutions were presented asking
that a charter for tbe Home be applied for,
and that seven trustees be elected.
AN ELECTRICIAN INJURED.
He Caa&bt Bold of nn Electric Railway
Wire O her Accident.
Shortly after 6 o'clock last evening, Timothy
Butler, employed as a lineman on the Second
Avenue Electric road, met with a serious acci
dent at Hazelwood. Butler, with others, went
oat on the repair wagon to fix the line. While
working on the top of the scaffold Butler re
ceived a shock tbat lifted him from the top of
the scaffold and hurled him violently to the
street. He was seriously cut about the head
and was injured internally. It is feared he
cannot recover.
Frank Proliski, a Pole, aged H years, had his
right leg and band crushed on tbe Allegheny
Valley Railroad at eighteenth street. He v. as
banling ashes, and just as a locomotive came
along a companion pushed nim onto the track.
Before he could get out of the way, tbe wheel
of tbe engine passed over his legs. His condl.
tion Is serious.
Sr. Walters, of the East End, was thrown
from his buggy, with his 5-year-old son. while
driving along Meyran. avenue about 7 o'clock.
The horse became frightened and ran oft The
occupants of the buggy were slightly injured.
.Mark Lydan had his elbow crushed between
the bumpers of two cars at the Lucy Furnace.
Antony Wojozecbowski bad bis foot crushed
by a heavy iron wagon on Penn avenue, near
Twenty-third street.
Thomas M. Marshall, Esq.'s horse became
frightened and ran off on Sandusky street, Al
legheny, yesterday afternoon. Miss Jean, tbe
daughter of Mr. Marshall, had just alighted
from the buggy, and was doing some shopping
when the runaway occurred. The horse was
caught before going far, and was uninjured.
BEER HANDLERS STRIKE.
Bruenlnfc'e Employes Go Ont for Shorter
Hours, and Form it Union.
Eleven men employed as beer handlers by
Charles J. and H. Brnening, agents for the
Morelein Brewing Company, went on a strike
yesterday for shorter hours. They claim they
are compelled to work from 4 o'clock in the
morning until 9 at night, and often as late as
midnight. They are paid $3 per day.
The firm refused the demands, saying to tbe
men that their places could be filled if they did
not return to work. Last night the strikers
met and formed a union. The intention is to
go into the Federation of Labor and take all
the beer handlers in the city into the organiza
tion. Charged With Embezzlement.
George W. Hartman, of No. 34 Ninth street,
is charged before Alderman Rellly with em
bezzlement by Mrs. Elizabeth Barker. Mrs.
Barker is tbe owner of a printing office on
Fifth avenue and employed tbe defendant as
collector. She claims tbat about March 1 he
embezzled money received from Morthall,
Kennedy A Co. and from others. He was ar
rested and gave bail for a hearing.
MADE. TEE DIRT FLY.
A Midnight Raid on the Squirrel Bill
Electric Railroad.
RAILS AUD CROSS TIES TORN UP.
The Contractor Interfered, Sat a March
Was Stolen on Bim.
K0 DANGER IN G0IKG TO THE PAKE
"When the residents of Oakland in the vi
cinity of Boquet street woke up yesterday
morning they were surprised to find that the
tracks of the Squirrel Hill Electric Rail way
had been torn up during the night and part
of the roadbed was being utilized as a street.
To say they were surprised is putting it
'mildly. They were astounded, and sought
an explanation of the midnight raid on the
railroad. It did not take them long to find
out the cause of the matter, and they are
now waiting for developments from the own
ers of the road, "
After dark on Monday night a gang of
men appeared on Boquet street, and, with
out any ceremony, proceeded to lay violent
hands on the roadbed of the Squirrel Hill
Electric Railway, and tear up tbe tracks.
The men worked all night, and when they
had finished the job had been done faithful
ly and well. About a half a mile of the
track was torn up, and, without any noise,
the men shouldered their implements and
silently vanished.
WHY IT WAS SOKE.
The work was done under the direction of
James McKnight, Superintendent of Schen
ley Park, and the reason given was to clear
the Boquet street entrance to the park for
the Fourth of July celebration. AtJoncaire
street tbe railroad interferes to some extent
with the driveway, and teams have bad to be
driven to one side in order to pass over into the
park. The ground through which the teams
had to go is very marshy, and frequently horses
and buggies slipped down the embankment.
Chief Bigelow thought the spot a dangerous
place, and ordered Mr. McKnight to fix the
road. ,
The Superintendent sent agang of men to tbe
place on Monday afternoon, with orders to
more the railroad tracks. ContractorMcIClbben
beard of the men being on tbe ground, and
hastened to the spot where they were working.
He commanded them to stop, claiming tbat
they were trespassing, and said that he would
have thorn arrested. The foreman in charge
ordered tbe picks and crowbars stacked, and
suspended operations until be heard from
Superintendent McKnight. The latter did not
open up negotiations for the continuance of tbe
work, but withdrew his men. The contractor
tboucbt he had gained a victory, and also went
home, but isjiow wishing he hadn't.
After supper Superintendent McKnight, who
bad previously given word to about 40 or 50
men, appeared on tbe scene with his gang and
proceeded to make the dust fly. They started
at the Forbes street end and worked down to
ward tbe Junction Railroad tracks. As each
rail and cross track was pulled up they were
carefully laid to one side. The utmost care
was exercised not to harm tbe railroad's prop
erty and the owners will find it in good con
dition, only not in place to be of any terries to
anybody.
HISTORY OF THE BOAS.
The road is in litigation, and was sold at
Sheriff's sale about six weeks ago. Nobody
knows who bought it, nor does the owner ap
pear to want to do anything with it. When the
road was projected it was intended for a feeder
to the Fifth avenue cable cars. The owners
were people living on Squirrel Hill, who grew
cold as tbe work progressed. After the cars
had been ordered and about half the road built
it was founa there was no more money to con
tinue work, and the scheme of rapid transit to
Squirrel Hill became a vision. The contractors
entered suit for tbe amount of their claims
against the company, and obtained judgments.
Several attempts were made to sell tbe road in
its unfinished condition, and finally it n as dis
posed of. The cars are stored in tbe second
story of the Pittsburg Traction Company's
power house at Oakland.
It has been some years since a railroad was
torn up in this city, and what the resnlt of the
matter will be it is bard to determine. Chief
Bigelow had several rounds with tbe road on
account of a part of tbe line running through
Schenley Park. An injunction was asked for,
but tbe line came- too near the park, it is said,
for tbe safety of the public and it had to go.
DEATH FROM SUNSTROKE.
An Allegheny Womnn Dies From the Effects
of tho Heat Other Cnaes That Mny be
Fatnl It Will be Cooler To. Day.
Yesterday was another nice natural-gas-puddling-furnace
day, and the fiend who
asks you if it's hot enough was out in his
glory and a seersucker suit. It was not the
hottest day of the year, but it was the most
fatal in its effects. Abont a half dozen cases
of overcome by the heat were reported. One
victim died and there is slight hopes for the
recovery of another.
The highest point reached by the ther
mometer was 88. One year ago yesterday it
registered 86 and the day following it was 80.
The indications for to-day are tbat it will be
cooler: The rain yesterday forenoon some
what cooled off the atmosphere, but within an
hour after the rain had ceased falling, the at
mocphere was worse than ever.
An aged lady named Mrs. Hesban was pros
trated by tbe heat and died at her home at No.
70 West Market street, Allegheny.
Another lady named Mrs. Campbell was
prostrated at her home at Washington and
and Western avenues. Allegheny, but it is
thought she will recover.
An Italian emplored as a track laborer on
the Pennsylvania Railroad was overcome by
the beat while at work in the yards at the
Union depot. He was taken to the West Penn
Hospital in a very critical condition. At a late
hour last night be was still raving in delirium,
and his name had not been learned. His re
covery is very doubtful.
An aged German lady was overcome by tbe
heat on an Immigrant train on the Pennsyl
vania Railroad. She was taken from the train
at the Union depot and medical aid summoned.
Her name is not known, as she was delirious
and unable to tell it. She was on her way from
the Fatherland to friends in the West. She
was kept at the depot.
CLIMBED TEE FIRE ESCAPE.
A Demented Woman Leaves Home Because
She Was Afraid of Satan.
Yesterday morning a demented woman with
bare feet climbed np the fire escape of the
Catholic school on Thirty-seventh street and
the janitor had considerable difficulty in in
ducing her to comedown. Then she went to
Mr. Manning's house on Thirty-third street,
where she was arrested by Officer Palmer. Mr.
Manning supplied ber with shoes, and she was
then taken to tbe Seventeenth ward police'
station. There sne said her name was Mrs.
Ella Rose Huber. She said she had left her
borne in tbe rear of the Twelfth ward school
bouse, Allegheny, because a young man went
there and told her the devil was in her house
and wanted to catch her.
Last evening her husband, John Huber, went
to the station and took his wife home. He told
the police that his wife took periodical fits of
dementia in which she frequently wandered
away from home and acted as strangely as she
did yesterday.
A Chnplnln In tbo Armr,
A telegram from Wheeling last evening
stated that Rev. Mr. Lafayette, of Allegheny,
who is known as the "Jumbo preacher," on
account of bis gigantic proportions, preached
Sunday andlast night In the MacednmanBaptist
Church there. It is said that Rev. Lafayette
has been appointed a chaplain in the United
tetatei Army, and will leave for bis post- in a
few days.
rittsborg's Colored Catholic Delegate.
D. S. Maboney, of WylieSavenue, will attend
the annual convention of the colored Catho
lics, to be held at tbe Cathedral, in Cincinnati,
July 8. This will be the second year the col
ored people have met. Since tbe first conven
tion tbe colored Catholics have largely in
creased, especially in this city, where a hundred
colored people have embraced the religion in
the past year.
"Meilin'S Food and I are old friends,
It having fulfilled all the conditions de
manded of it at my hands," is the testimony
of a well-known physician. w
Trnnks and Bnc.
All grades trunks Tanging in price from
75c to 50 each. Bags from COc to $35 each.
The largest line shown in the city can be
seen in our storeroom, Ho. 70. Besides, you
will save money by dealing with James W.
Groye, Fifth avenue.
NEW STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
A Kcmberof Ordinance" Recommended to
Council for Adoption More Thorough
fare to be Opened New Sewers and
Waterways for the Eant Eod.
The Committee on Public "Works met yes
terday afternoon and recommended a nnm
ber of new ordinances to Councils. The im
provements, it was stated, are badly needed.
The ordinances were as follows:
Grading, paving and enrbing Craig Street,
from Center avenue to Aspinwall property;
Fifty-fourth street. Keystone to Duncan street;
Frazier street, Boquet street to McKee place;
Woolslayer alley. Main to Friendship avenue;
Sonthern avenue, Boggs avenue to Wyoming
avenue; Beatty street, Stanton avenue to Harp
street.
Onemng Kent alley from Fifty-second street
to McUandless street; Tunstall street from
Greenfield avenue to Alvln street; Alvin street
from Tunstall to Yoder street; Homewood ave
nue, Reynolds street to Edgerton avenue; Eva
street from Euclid to Negley avenue; Wick
street from Colwell to Reed street; Duncan
street from Stanton avenue to Fifty-second
street; Fifty-foorth street from Keystone to
Celodine street; Cabinet alley from Thirty
eignth to Thirty-ninth street; Spring alley
from Thirty-second to Thirty-thira street;
Wlndom street from Brownsville avenue to
Twenty-seventh ward line; Heleda alley from
Emerald to Renwick street; Lexington avenue
from Penn avenue to Reynolds street: Rut
ledge street from Finegal street to Orlena
alley.
Sewer on Bates and Boyd streets,! rom Zulema
to Joncalre streets; Boqnet ana Joncaire streets,
from Forbes street to St. Pierre street; Plum
alley, from Forty-eighth to Fiftieth streets;
Amelia street, from Denniston avenue to Land
wehr street; Gibbon-Street, from a point west
to Magee street; Grazier street, from Murtland
street to Dallas avenue; Fifth avenue, St.
Pierre and Joncalre streets, from a point 100
feet west of Ditbridge street to Neville street:
Carver street, from Lowell street to Lincoln
avenue. Mulberry alley; Lexington street, from
Penn avenue to Reynolds street; Chestnut ana
Gibbon streets, from Fifth avenue to Gibbon
street; College street, from Ell wood street.Ells
worth avenue; Twenty-ninth street, from Lib
erty street to tbe Alleghenyriver; Gross street,
from Liberty street to the Two-Mile run sewer.
Grading Rose street, from Addison to Klrk
patrick streets; Mansion street, from a point
263 feet east of Second avenue to Glenwood
avenue. Board walk on Sycamore street. .
A remonstrance acainst tbe grading, paving
and curbing of Middle street was referred to
the Board of Viewers. Tbe ordinance repeal
ing tbe ordinance for widening Webster ave
nue was presented by Mr. McClure, but on Mr.
Keating's motion It was postponed until tbe
first meeting in October.
ALLEGHENY'S BEMI-CENTErTHIAL.
Thirty Thousand People Are Expected to be
In tbe-Civte Parade.
The regnlar meeting of the Allegheny Semi
centennial Committee was held last night.
Mr. Hubley reported that some 500 invitations
had been sent out and favorable responses were
being received from them daily.'' The mem
bers of the committee were requested to name
five residents of each of tbe election districts
in their several wards for Vice Presidents. As
there are 70 districts in the city this will make
530 Vice Presidents. Mr. Smitb, of the Com
mittee on Illumination and Decoration, re
ported that tbe Westinghouse Electric Com
pany proposed to make a display that has
never been equaled in tbe United States.
Hon. T. M. Marshall has signified his accept
ance of the invitation to deliver one of tbe ora
tions. Tbe Committee on Railroads reported
that every road of tbe two cities had agreea to
sell excursion tickets from points within 50
miles of the city. Tbe Parade Committee re
ported that everything looked particularly well
for a large turn-out. It is probable there will
be 30,1)00 J n line at least.
David Hunter. Marshal of tbe second di
vision, sent in tbe names of John Glenn and
John G. Hastings as Assistant Adjutant Gen
eral and Chief of staff, respectively, aud
Grand Marshal Beilstein sent is the names of
Lee B. Smith and Dr. W. S. Hnselton for the
same positions on his own staff. Tbe commit
ter has extended an invitation to all young
men of the city who can ride a horse to meet
in Common Council chamber next Wednesday
to organize a mounted escort division.
HATE A GUARANTEE FUND.
Stock Raisers Issne 825,000 Worth of
Stock Co Secure Policy Holders.
Tbe Stock Raisers' Guarantee Company held
a meeting in the city yesterday. They decided
to issne $25,OC0 worth of stock of the Stock
Raisers' United Live Stock Insurance Company
to be invested in county aod State bonds for
the purpose of deposit with tbe State Insurance
Commissioner as a guarantee for the policy
holders of the company.
James L. Henderson, of Washington, is
President, and H. A. Sweet, Beaver,.is the Sec
retary. Diamond Rings Recovered.
Dr. C. C. Wylie last evening reported that a
thief bad entered bis residence, No. 812 Penn
avenue and stolen two valuable diamond rings,
a pair of diamond earrings and a gold brace
let. Detectives recovered the diamond rings
lrom a pawnshop within an bourafter tbe case
was reported. The other articles could not be
found.
A Wnter Pipe Bnrsln.
A two-Inch water supply pipe connected with
the elevator In Crumrine, Bane ABassett's wall
paper store. No. 418 Wood street, burst on the
third floor of the Duilding last night. The
& .J .4 ,...-. tlirnnirh tha 1ni1Hiri9 flnrl
water uuuicu uuwh wuvueu. ,..,, uu
damaged the stock of wall paper to the extentf
of several hundred dollars.
Riot Bonds Refunded.
Yesterday the County Commissioners and
Controller refunded $626,000 worth of the Alle
gheny county riot bonds at 38-10 per cent.
They were taken by the Dollar Savings Bank
and some ot tbe old holders.
Week of July 4.
This week winds up our great clearance
sale. It's been one grand rnsh in every de
partment of our store. TJp to July 4 you
have a chance to buy a suit of clothes, hat
or furnishing goods at one-half the usual
prices. Prices on men's light-colored sack
and cutaway suits way down.
P. C. C. "C, cor. Grant and Diamond'sts.,
opp. the Conrt House.
Plttsbnrs and Lnke Erie Railroad.
July 1 to 7, this line will sell tickets to
St. Paul, Minn., and return on account of
the National Educational Association, and
on July 6 and 7, to Milwaukee, "Wis., on
account of the Knights of Pythias, at very
low rates. wxhsu
Fine French Dress Lengths,
Corduroy stripes, exclusive designs, marked
from 528-down to $12. Others from $18 and
520 down to $10 each.
J03. HOBNE & CO.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
EXCURSION TO MILWAUKEE.
Reduced Rates Via tbo Pennsylvania Lines,
Jaly 5, 0 and 7.
Excursion tickets for the Knights of
Pythias Conclave at Milwaukee will be sold
via the Pennsylvania lines July 5, 6 and 7,
at greatly reduced rates. Tickets good re
turning nntil July 15, inclusive. wsu
Week of July 4.
This week winds up our great clearance
sale. It's been one grand rush in every de
partment of onr store. Up to July 4 you
have a chsnee to buy a suit of clothes, hat
or furnishing goods at one-half the usual
prices. Prices on men's light-colored sack
and cutaway suits way down.
P. C. C. C, cor. Grant and Diamond
sts., opp. the Court House.
' Otjb July bargain sales money for you
$30 fnll d'ress suit length in fine imported
English stripes, reduced to $12 each.
JOS. HOBNE & CO.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
Trnnka, Bass, Hnmtnock. Etc.
Before you buy anything in above line
look over the stock exhibited by James W.
Grove, Fifth avenue. Prices low; stock
largest shown in the city.
Fourth of July.
Gallery oyen all day. Good cabinets, $1
per dozen, at Hendricks & Co.'s, 68 Federal
street, Allegheny.
$1 25 English cheviots at 75c a yard.
Jos. Horne & Co. 'a
Penn Avenne Stores.
White and fancy vests at James H.
Aiken & Co.', 100 Fifth are.- .
ENDED IN A MDEDEE.
Sad Outcome of a Quarrel Between
Two Xoung Southside Boys.
THE VICTIM DIEP IESTEEDAI.
George Henry Sherrlf Hit by a Piece of a'
Ji'czzle a Week igo.
WAITIKG 05 THE CORONER'S TERDICT
The first murder for four years culminated
on the Southside yesterday, when George
Henry Sberrif died from a wonnd received
at the. hands of John Kirkpatrick. The
affair occurred last Tuesday evening.
Sherrif and Kirkpatrick, two small boys,
each abont 14 years old, employed at the
office of Oliver & Eoberts, on Bingham
street, became engaged in a quarrel.
From the story told by Kirkpatrick at
the Twenty-eighth ward station house last
night, it seems that there had been much
enmity existing between the boys for some
time. Last Tnesday evening about 5
o'clock both boys were in the office and
Sherrif threw some water on Kirkpatrick,
wbich ronsed the boy's ire, and he in turn
threw water on Sberrif. Young Kirk
patrick thought nothing more of "it, and
started for home. When be was descending
the stairs from the office on the second floor,
Sherrif threw a piece of Iron pipe at him.
which struck him on the back of the head, in
flicting an ngly gash.
Young Kirkpatrick was stunned by the blow,
and he turned around in a dazed condition and
seized bold of a hose nozzle and bulled it at
Sherrif. He threw it with such force that the
nozzle became Imbedded In the forehead of
Sherrif, and it had to be extricated by Dr.
King, who attended him until he died yester
day afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Inspector McKelvy arrested Klrkpataick at
the office of H. B. Scutt, on Wood street,
where he was working as an office boy, and
S laced him in tbe Twenty-elghtb ward station
ouse, charging him with felonions assault.
Kirkpatrick claims tbat be acted in self,
defense. When seen last night be said tbat
Sherrif had a very domineering manner, and
for some time bad been trying to provoke him
into fighting, and quite frequently he would
assault him. Young Kirkpatrick is apparently
of a very meek disposition, and did not want
to engage in a fight with Sberrif. He said,
when told tbat Sherrif had died from his in
juries: "It was his own fault. I bad to do
something to save myself, nut I did not have
any intention of killing him."
Kirkpatrick's father, who is an artist, was
out or the city when the son was arrested, but
was telegraphed for last night.
At tbe residence of Sherrif. on Omaha street,
Twenty-third ward, his parents were stricken
withgnef at the untimely death of their son,
and would not say anything about tbe affair.
Tbe Coroner's Inquest will be held this morn
ing over the body of Sherrif.
George Dranks, awitnessoltheflghtbetween
the boys, was seen at his home on Fourth
street, and be thinks that Kirkpatrick was
justified in defending himself from the assault
of Snerrir. Young Kirkpatrick lives at the
corner of Hazelwood and Second avenues,
where the neighbors think be was a very timid
boy, and not onewbo had such a temper that
on provocation he wonld even commit such a
deed. Tbe police officers say the murder was
committed on the impulse of the moment, and
they think that he had no intention of killin"
Sherrif. Kirkpatrick will be held nntil the
Coroner's jury renders a verdict to-day.
LOGS MUST BE BEGISTEBED,
Sonthside Police Ordered to Kill Every Un
muzz'ed Canine.
Bitter war is being waged against the dogs
tbat run at large on the Southside, and every
canine caught running around without being
registered and muzzled is qnickly dispatched.
About five such dogs were shot yesterday over
there, aud the police were given orders to drop
every dog In his tracks that did not have the
requisite license to roam about on the street.
In consequence of having the dogs unmuz
zled a little girl named Barnum was bitten by a
dog owned by Chum Lewis, who lives near the
corner of Twenty-flfib and Jane streets. He
was arrested on an information made by the
father of tbo little girl for keeping a ferocious
uuk. j. uo uur waa snot ana xiewis was released
on bail,
fiUSPEHDZD OH THE EAFTEES.
A Troy Hill Tanner Commits Salcide by
Hanging.
. At 7 o'clock last night the body of John
Bernstein. 60 years od. a tanner by occupation,
was fonnd hanging to the rafters ol his house,
32 Troy Hill road. The suicide was discovered
by a son, who notified Herman & Ebbert, the
undertakers. Mr. Ebbert went to the house
and cut the body down.
Bernstein has been drinking heavily for some
time, and since Saturday bas been acting some
what queer. Bernstein left a letter for his wire,
in which he stated that he bad left S200 lor his
family. An inquest will be held lo-day.
Breaking- Electric Light Globes.
The police of the hill district were instructed
last night to look out for a crowd of bad boys
who have been breaking the arc electric light
globes. Superintendent Bower made the com
plaint, and stated that within the past week
half a dozen of the globes have been broken.
nicQnrthy Tamed Up.
Patricx McCarthy, the Republic Iron Works
heate who was reported as missing by his wife
yesterday, turned np safe and sound last night,
but without any explanation of his three days'
absence.
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(4 0per hundred.
JOHN A. RENSHAW t CO.
Fancy Grocers, cor, Liberty and Ninth sts.
mhS-'wa
TROUBLE ABOUT TAXES."
Landlord Advised la See That Tenants
Pay Their Water Kent The Delinquent
List lo be Published la Abont a Month.
The delinquent tax list has been pre-"
pared, and will be published some time be
tween August 1 and 15. All persons
whose name appears on the list will be re
quired to pay the S per cent delinquent
addition and tbe cost of advertising.
A great change has been made in the
assessment of tfires. Last year water rents
were charged to tbe owners of the property.
Under tbe McNeill bill, tbe water rents or any
other taxes can become a lien against nroperty.
The' assessors have in nearly every case changed,
the water taxes of tenants to the owners of the
property. This has caused a great deal of
annoyance to the property owners who have
stipulated agreements with the tenants that
tbe latter will pay the water rent. Tbe Water
Assessor charges up the whole amount of tax
to tbe landlord, and some tenants not knowing
better pay no attention to the water rent until
it becomes delinquent.
Where all the water taxes used
by his tenants are charged np against a land
lord, tbe matter will cause tne most trouble.
In the Third ward. Delinquent Tax Collector
Ford has a case where $75 water taxes, which
should have been paid by the tenant, has been
charged up against the landlord. The latter
refuses to pay, claiming that he has no mora
right to pay for a tenant's water than he should
for tbn gas used in the honse. and tbe tenant
cannot pay tbe S73 because It is not cnarged up
against him. The only way out of it is to have
tbe tenant pay the amount to the landlord, and
tbe latter could tnrn It over to tbe City Treas
urer. In all probability a lien will be filed
against tbe buildintr. The city protests itself
by holding the property responsible tor the
water used, no matter whether there is an
agreement between the landlord and tho
tenant.
FrrrSBDBG. Wednesday. Jniy2,l&30.
JDS. HDRNE I ED.'5
PENN AVE. STORES,
THE
JULY
BARGAIN
KNIFE
Holds forth in the Dress Goods
Department.
SPECIMEN
PRICES:
A big lot of fancy stripes and.
plaids. 36 Inches wide, at 15c a yard,
worth no matter how much more, a
bargain at 15c
A big lot of fancy stripes and an
other lot of mohairs, both 3tt Inches
wide, both cut from 45c down to 25o
a yard.
A big lot of all-wool. 3S-roch serge
Stripes, best shades of browns, old
rose, greens, etc, cut from 50c down
to 35c a yard.
A lot, 3C pieces. 36-inch de beige
strlpau, with plains to match, cut
from 50o down to 37c a yard.
Fancy all-wool checks and stripes,
choice styles ana colorings, cut from
75c down to 50c a yard.
A bargain line of English style
snitlngs, bair-lme stripes and broken
checks, perfectly dust-shedding, es
pecially suitable for traveling
dresses, cut price, 50c
85-inch black and white shepherd's
checks, all sue checks, cut price, 0o
a yard.
A dozen lines of goods, in all
Styles, all-wool and imported, 42
inches wide, cut from Jl down to 50c.
Fine English Cheviots, cut from
f 1 25 down to 75c a yard.
Fine imported English plaid suit
ings (this i! a stunner) cut from S3
down to 1 a yard.
Very tins English suitings, in'
stylish herring-bone stripe patterns,
cut from 3 down to $1 a yard.
Fine imported English tweeds cut
from SI 40 down to SI a yard.
Fine French dress lengths, in ex
clusive designs, cut from J2S down
to 512 each, and from S3) down to .
110.
July bargains all over these stores. v
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liemetnoer, you uu no u,w mi,
week for buying. Come to-day and
to-morrow.
JOB. H
j en.'
609-621 PENN AVENUE.
jv3.
EDUCATIONAL.
CHELTENHAM ACADEMY. OUONTZ, l"A.
Kear fblladelphla, Bonnd Brook route to
KewYork. Unexcelled location and snrronnd
ins. l'erfect school equipment. Library. -vm-naslnm,
military system. Thorough preparation
for collca or scientific school, dumber limited
to 60. fSpervear. No extras. Illustrated cir
cular. JOU.N CALVIS BICE, A. M.. .Trln.
Jel-tC-D
HOLUDAYSBURG, PA, SEMINARY
Home school for young ladies. Limited,
number. Method of teaching and training
adapted to tbe individual peculiarities of each ,
papu. luoronga course in t,ngiisn. Ancient,
and Modern Language, Music and Art. Sltn-I
ation exceptionally healthy in the midst off
JS??riisSa Branaeur 01 tne Aiiegnemes.
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