ggilf 1. iSppPP K I GRADES OF CONVICTS Sorol .System of Honors for Peni tentiary Inmates to bo Intro duced at Riverside WHEN ?HE ANNEX IS FINISHED. She' Hated Striped Bnlti to be Replaced Bj Clothes of a Little Leu Load and Gandjr Pattern. !all WIIO BEDATE TO BE BEWARDED. PcUlli ef the Life of a Conrlct at Seen In an After noon's TiilU The new south wing of the "Western Peni tentiary, that has been bnlldmg for so many yean, i rapidly nearing completion, and when finished, will contain 500 cells, each 7 feet wide by 8 feet long, which the institu tion is sadly in need of to relieve the crowded condition of the north wing. Its completion will be hailed with joy by the poor fellows confined behind the bars, not only on account of the thinning ont of the ranks the additional cells will allow, and the increased comfort gained thereby, but because a system of classification will go into effect with the opening of the new part. The Board of Directors adopted at tbe last meeting the following resolution: Wuereas, Toe newSouthwlngof tbe prison Is approaching complotlon, and when com pleted will afford tha board the- opportunity it has long desired of Introducing a proper system of classification of the prisoners, and bellevinc tint such a system will conduce to the main tenance of discipline and cncourago the prisoner to prepare himself for citizenship when released) therefore, bo it Resolved, That the system of classification now In operation at tho Pennsylvania indus trial Reformatory be Introduced, as far as prac ticable with existing laws governing this Insti tution. T11K StSTEit OF OBADIHO. By this system tho prisoners will be graded into the first or Honor grade; Sco otid and Third, aooordlog to their conduot and behavior. The new wing will be occupied by tho Honor grade, nnd tho colli will bo a trlflo wore comfortable, tho furniture In them be ing Just a grade better than In the cells of the other grades, the bed mid table a llttlo larger, the mirror not quite so crooked. A shelf lor books and photographs will be placed orer the head or the bed, and a tin wardrobe for the clothing will bo added. But all these sink Into Inilgnlfieaneo lu the mind of the prisoner, in comparison with the fad that plain gray clothing will be worn liiklend of the regulation strinei. Many privileges will be given the Honor grade denied the others. When the annex Is finished all prisoners who lmve been in the liutltutlon six months, and during that tune have obeyed all exist ing rules and legulallotis, will be consid ered as entitled to enter the first, or Honor, grade, and as rapidly as cells are fitted in tho new wing, they will be transferred to them. After that time all who entor the prison will be placed in tho second, or in termediate, grade, and will occupy tbe small cells of the notth wing, and by diligence at labor, good personal conduct and progress in education may reach the first grade nt the expiration of six months; or, on the con trary, by bad conduct be placed in tho third grade, in which they will have fewer priv ileges, and where they must remain six months before getting into tho second grade again. DISTINCTION IN DBE8S. The black-and-gray striped clothing now jn vogue will be worn by the second grade, and some equally distinctive dress will be given the third grade. Marks, given by the officers under whom the prisoners work, and by whom they are guarded, will determine their grade. They will be pink, yellow and blue. The pink mark will be for neglect ot duty, such as arms not prop erly folded, bed not properly made, clothing not In proper order, and like fail ings, and it will require six of the pink to make one of the blue. The yellow marks will be given for derelictions such as talk ing when prohibited, communicating by signs, wasting food, destroying clothing, and playing tricks on other prisoners, three of which will equal one blue mark, and in solence, profanity, vulgarity, laziness, fight ing, assaulting an officer or instructor, threatening an officer or instructor, and general crookedness will any of them con stitute sufficient cause for the blue mark. These ofienses will all be investigated in the presence of the officer who makes the charge, and the accused prisoner, by the Warden, who will have authority to sustain the charges, if warranted in bo doing, or blotting them out if the previous good behavior of th'e prisoner justifies him in so doing. AH INCENTIVE TO BEHAYE. At co commutation on time will be al lowed in any but the Honor grade, the in centive to enter and remain in that grade willbe great, but when in that grade, even if within a week of release bv commutation. grave charges should be made and sustained against a prisoner, he will be forced to go to third grade, and forfeit tbe commutation al ready gained, and perhaps serve his full torm before again having a chance to reap the benefits of commutation in the Honor grade. Warden Wright is of the opinion that all the cells in-the new wing will be filled, and a great many will have to await their turn, as prisoners are released or fall from grace before cells can be given them, so many are the inducements to work for a place in" that department, but those who are in the second prade, and entitled to a cell in the first, will be given some sort of a badge to wear while awaiting a vacancy that will denote them honor grade prisoners. FIVE HOURSJN THE PEN, A tour of Inspection of the river side INSTITUTION. Ebbs and Man Blade lor Cklcaso'a Aris tocracy Sccnei In tlio Iloipltal Fcnr of TboRB About to be Relented Diet of the Prliontr. Five hours in the Western Penitentiary, sot a long sentence for the crime of being a newspaper writer, but long enough to gain a very clear, comprehensive idea of how those enduring longer sentences spent their time. Or.cc in the massive doors, with "Warde; Wright as an escort, a journey is made to the second floor, where some late rivals are being measured height, stoop, rank, head length and width, right ear ength nnd width, lelt foot, middle finger, ittle finger and forearm. Tho measure ments arc not being taken for the new uni form to be adopted, but for future reference, and no two prisoners in all the annals of tho Institution have ever given tbe same ' measurements. How the eye is critically examined, and the eolor and peculiarity made a note of. No need to interview the subjects. The way in which 9,278 writes bis name in the registry book is indicative of tbe philoso phical Irame of mind be is in. One, two, three, four, fire, six, all examined as to tattoo mirk and measured, now they march off to their cells. Down the steps in. their rear, and while they are taken in the north wing, the visitor goes out Into the broom factory, where any number of men, of all nationalities and ages, are engaged in the manufacture of tbo brooms which the household maids flourish so skillfully to tbe annihilation of dust and cobwebs. The prisoners tip their hats as the Warden passes, and, at his request, ..illustrate the various stages of the broom, from its in- fancy in the handle until thoroughly fin ished and packed for tbe trade. BUGS POB THE WOULD. In tbe mat and matting factories it li much the same. Earnest and industrious they all look; an ordinary class of working men they would be pronounced if seen with other environments. Here ii one who seems younger and more prepossessing than the rest, which fact is remarked upon. "How old are you?" aski tbe warden. "Twenty-two." came tho answer with a smile from a very boyish looking face, with almost roguish eyes and wavy, golden hair. "What is your sentence?" "Nine years." "Is It possible? "What's his crime?" asks the visitor, moving on. "Murder," answers the warden. On through the various rooms of the fac tories, until the one is reached where tbe rugs, mats and mattings are all in a state of completion. What lovely patterns, what exquisite taste has been used in their de signing! Here's a lot ready for shipment in the morning. Where, and to whom? "M. T. & Co., Chicago," is printed on the coverings. Is it possible that Marshall Field & Co. purchase all of their rugs and mattings here? What would the very swell ladies who patronize his store think if they knew that oonvlct labor was utilized in their manufacture? Up into the tin shop and tailor shop, the same attention to business, the same respect to the Warden. Down into the bakery, where the great loaves of bread have just been taken from .tbe oven. It smells good and doesn't taste bad. Pour prisoners sit around in their uniforms and bakers' caps. One breaks off a loaf and, the Warden says: "Now, I'm going to talk about you. This man will be released next Monday." GLAD. TET ANXIOUS. "Oh! aren't you glad?" he was asked. "How do you feel about it, and how long have vou been here?" "Yes, I am glad," was the reply, and the face, a pleasant one, lit up wonderfully. "I can hardly wait for the time to come. This day has been 36 hours long, I am sure." "How long have you been here and what are vou going to do when you get out?" "I have been in seven years and three months, nnd I don't know what I will do when I get out. To tell the truth I am quite a little nervous about going out, anxious as I am for the time to come when I will be re leased." "Havo you any wlfo or family?" "I had both." The emphasis on the word "had" wal ex presilve. "Why are you nervous?" "I don't know how to make a start and re deem my reputation," the old, old query of a convict. III!- .... . I..-!. .a1.1.. .... it,, ur.. den, ni he Is left with wishes for hie eueoeie in tho future. -, ' Now the kitchen. Here's the coffee and the supper In readiness for tho prisoners, who are marching from the varloui work shops to their cells. As they pin the win dow It Is passed out to them, and taken to their calls to bo eaten. Tlia hosd oook shows the bill ol fare for the week. Broakfiit for the different days, cheese, rornpone, pork, hath and .mackerel; dinner, rice and beef, beef stew, shoulder and beans, soup and meet, mutton stew, bean stow And potatoes and bread, of course, Is Included with each dinner. Hunner consists of bread and coffee, unless granted extra for bard labor nn the new building, at which a large number of tbe prisoners are working. Hun day dinners Include fruit of some kind with the regulation piece of shoulder, potatoes, onions and other vegetables occasionally. IN THE llOSl'JTAL. Up to the hospital next. "I wouldn't go into the far ward, Captain," says the guard, as he touches his hat to the Warden. Tho visitor therefore merely peeped In and saw a crazy man strapped In his chair, awaiting his removal to tho lunatlo asylum. Here in the other ward are a number of ools, occupied by poor fellows deprived of their liberty both by tbo laws of health and State. "Well, Pat. how Is it?" says the Warden to an invalid in the last itagee ot consump tion. "Very bad, sir; but mother will be here Monday,"tbe lait with nray of hope, was the labored answer of the consumptive. "Will she? Well, tell her to come and see me, too, wbeu she arrives." "He will hardly live until that time," says one of the nurses. Here's the man who tried to commit suicide by cutting his throat, proud of tbe great round hole in hia throat that will never heal, and over which he has to put his hand when he speaks. Now to the kitchen of the hospital. There, at the end of the table, that very boyish face can it be? Yes, it is the boy reared in luxury, educated at Princeton, ruined by extravagance. A trace of the gay youth is still there, though in defiance of prison bars, and the countenance of re finement has not been shorn. The men are in their cells for the night, and it is music hour from 6 to 7, when the whole wing resounds with discordant melody. Any and all are allowed to play upon any instrument they may own or have given to them. "A. very enjoyable concert is given by two colored men on guitars, and tney are roughly encored by those near them. Music hour is over, and'from 7 to 850 the men read or sew or write, as it pleases them, when lights are ordered out and they are one day nearer liberty. WITH THE WOMEN. Nlne of tbe Twenty-Fire Sent TJp for Harder Peculiarities of These Prison, en Tlielr Fare of a Higher Grade Than That of tbe Men. Crossing the yard with the watchman upon the high wall, the building used for women convicts is reached. The Warden rings the bell and asks if ithe inmates are out in the play yard yet "No," answers the Matron, "but I am just going to let them out." "Do so, and donlt tell them we're here," is the Warden's command, "for the knowl edge would restrain them in their sport" They file out and begin to romp and run like school children, while they are watched through the wire-covered, barred windows, Closer investigation proves that each woman, with a natural born desire to "look nice," have their hair nicely arranged and have made noticeable attempts at per sonal adornment There are three genera tions in the yard, a mother and her daughter for shop-lifting, and the daughter's baby, a tiny, little girl of 9 months. "There's a beautiful girl, that octoroon what eyes, what a form, what a pretty smile, what teeth.. What is her crime?" 'Murder. Nine out of the 25 in thli yard are here for murder," answered the Warden. "What a benign looking old lady that is seated over there on that chair, with her glasses on and her knitting. She ought to beat home with her grandchildren." "Yes, but she won't be for some time. Here is one, however, that will soon be out" "And say, Warden Wright, can't I get into my trunk and fix np some of my cloth ing before I go?" asked the person referred to with an eager look, and when answered in the affirmative, she goes off with a toss of tbe head and a wink at the rest that wonld have done justice to a chorus 'girl. The women are not as respectful nor ai pleasing as the men. Leaving tbern, tho matron escorts tbe visitor through the vari ous apartments of the house. There are no f cells. The female prisoners sleep in dormitories, with clean looking beds, with white spreads. Jn the hos pital are two sick ones, a pale tbin woman, whose closed eyes give her a deathlike appearance, and bright, viva cious woman with a 2 -weeks-old 'baby a dear little bright-eyed girl, whose birth seems a calamity, but who may do much toward helping the mother to keep the right path. In the work rooms everything is in order and ready for tbe next day's labor that will result in numerous garments of underwear to be worn either by tho male convicts or themselves. Db. B. M. Hanxa. Eye, cor, nose and throat diseases exclusively. Office, 720 Penn street, -ruusuurg. j.'a. xsu THE HIS REM OF TERROR. , i i Fish Warden Hagno Spreads Utter Dismay in tho Alleghony Valley. SEVEN MEN FLEE FROM THE STATE Thousands of Dollars' Worth of Tackle and Boats Confiscated. EXCITING SCENES AT BPBINGDALE The entire Allegheny Valley is in a state ef -wild excitement over the movements of Fish Warden J. W. Hague. He received orders to proceed agalnst-the vlolatorsof tho game laws in Western Pennsylvania, and in the psst ten days he has succeeded in terrorizing the illegal fishermen along the Allegheny river. Several thousand dollars' worth of boats and fishing tackle have been confiscated. Several men have been compelled to pay fines of (100 apiece, and seven others have fled from the State to escape arrest In Springdale a number of warrants have been issued, and It is prob able more arrests will follow. On July 2, Fish Warden Hogue, with a number of deputies, started out to rid the Allegheny river of the violation of the fisb laws. They started at Freeport, at which point there were a number of people who fished with out-lines, nets ana seines. Only one man was arrested there as an example. He was fined $100 and costs, and all hia boats, seines, nets and lines were confiscated. AIA OF THEM AT IT. At Logan's eddy and Springdale borough nearly everyone who has property facing on tha river, Mr. Hague says, uses nets and seines. He arrived there on the 4th o f July. A party were out using a seine 80 yards long. They were Phil Ramnley, William Bigley, Thomas Hare, Henderson, Wilson, Cunningham and George Bigley. "They caneht an Immense number of fisb," says Mr. Hague. "I saw them at work, and when they weredono they simply tnrew tbe nsn at eacn otner. J.ncy piayea ball with them. I never saw such a yanton destruction of game. I found out who all of them were, but did not make any arrests, beoause I knew there were a number of others there who were In the habit of fishing illegally. They did not come out that night, though, because, as I afterward learned, their leader was too drunk to handle a selno. I stayed there and soon afterward found Mr. Ulamelrlte. Mr. Ueusel. Henry Ulster and James 1, Oonovor violating the Tawi. I bad Ulmmolrlte and Ueniel arrested, They were convicted before a magistrate and fined (100 each. Their note and boots wero all confiscated, They gave ball for tbo pay ment of the fines and costs. OKiri'KD VJIOM THE CTATB. "Yesterday morning I got out warrants for tho arrest of 1'ull Itamaloy, William Bigley, George Bigley, Thomas Hnro and Messrs. Henderson, WlUan and Cunning ham. Br some means they were all warned, and when my men approached they fled Into the river, Jumped bones, trains, or anything to get away. They bad suob a start that they escaped. AH that I got was a noto from tbern, telling me to go whore the present temperature Is not considered a marker. They said they were leaving the State, and I guess they have left, The wbolo town was wild over the aflalr, and there was considerable talk, although the people took no action. The warrants will hold good for a year, and In nine months they can bo renewed. "We then proceeded to gather up tho contraband paraphernalia, which was well worth (1,000. The people saw wo meant to enforce the law and became scared. A com mittee of citizens waited on me, and said If we would bo satisfied with confiscating the nets, seines and boats, and withdraw the warrants, they would look after tbo viola tions of tho law themselves, and be the first to arrest tbe violators. On these terms I finally consented to withdraw the suits, and tbe men may return to their homes. MADE NO EXCEPTIONS. "From there;" continued Mr. Hague, "we went down through Deer Creek, Acme tonia, Oheswick and Hulton. At these J daces people were breaking the game laws ndiscrlmlnately. They all pleaded ignor ance of the laws, and as I thought I had es tablished the power of tbe law sufficiently. I simply warned them and confiscated all their boats and tackle. I continued this work clear down to Coleman station, and now think tbere will not be any more game laws violated in tbe Allegheny Valley for' some time to come. "I have ordered to proceed against the vi olation of the law in any part of the State, and I intend to do it. Within a short time I will make a tour of the other rivers. I in tend to break up the habit of fishing with out-lines, nets and seines. Tbere are some people who are disposed to question my au thority, and even threaten violence to my person, bnt I am ready for them, My in structions in such cases are to let them take as much line as they want, but we catch them all the harder in the end." MAY BE A MURDER. John Barnhart is Thrown From n Wagon and Cruebed by a Traction Car Tbe Drlrer Disappears The Boy Dlea From Bit Injuries. A cable car accident that occurred on Blaekhorse Hill, near St. Mary's Cemetery, on the Penn avenue line, yesterday morn ing, is even worse than at first reported and may develop into a murder. Between 8 and 9 o'clock yesterday morn ing, John Barnhart, aged 10 years, was stealing a ride on a step that extended from the rear end of a fruit vender's or butcher's wagon that was descending the steep grade on the downtown side of Blaekhorse Hill. John Haney, a small boy who saw the affair, says the wagon was a frnit wagon, and was drawn by two black horses. In some way the driver discovered little Barn hart was on the step, and without stopping his horses, it is said, he leaped out of the wagon, rushed back and pushed the boy off tbe step. Tbe pusb was so forcible that Barnhart lost his balance and fell under East End cable car No. 221. Gripman William Morrison did not see the boy fall under the car, but when the wheels passed over the poor little fellow's legs he lelt the jolt, and Immediately stopped his car. Conductor A. McKallip and August Neid, a broker, who was a pas senger on the car, ran back as soon as it stopped and picked the injured boy up. Just then Dr. Jacoby came along, and he took the boy to the Seventeenth ward police station and turned him over to the authori ties. 'He was immediately taken to the West Penn Hospital in the patrol wagon. At tbe hospital it was found that both legs had been horribly crushed, and that tbe only chance of saving the boy's life was by amputating one leg at tbe knee and the other et the thigh. This was done, but tbe little sufferer had lost so much blood that he could not rally from the shook ot the opera tion, and death relieved blm at 3:1(5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Coroner's Clerk H. Grant Miller immedi ately began an investigation, and the result of his labor is given above. The identity of tbe wagon on which young Barnhart was riding, and its driver, are a mystery. Some who saw it, say it was a butcher's wagon, and others, it was a fruit vender's wagon, but both agree as to the two blaok horses and general descriptions. As soon as tbe driver iaw the result of the accident,'.!! such it was, he drove rapidly away. ' f The inquest nas oeen set for Monday, at 11 A. H., and the affair will be thoroughly investigated. Bnd End era Business Trip. D. G. Nugent, who was struck and killed by a Pennsylvania Eailroad train on Fri day, was a traveling salesman lor Weller Bros., of this city, and had been to Brad dock on business. Nugent was 35 years old, ana nil relatives live at .Peoria, III, PETTSBUBQ- DIBPATOH. A FOUNDRYJN FLAMES; FIRE DESTROYS TWO MANUFACTORIES IN ALLEGHENY. The Porter Machine Works and James nnoter's 1.1 mr Work Bnrntd Two Alarms Brine Oat All bnt Three Engine A Watchman Undlr Burned, Tongues of flame leaped forth from the Porter Foundry and Machine Company's works, on the corner of Darragh and Blver avenues, Allegheny, about 10 o'clock last night An alarm from box 74 brought tho engines promptly on hand. A second alarm was sent' in by Chief Jones from box 7C, and soon every company but three in Allegheny was on the ground, while thou sands of men and boys bnrried down Fed eral and other streets to erowd around the scene of the fire. The flames started through the explosion of an oil lamp, and before they could be ex tinguished had destroyed the mold room of the foundry and tbe lime works of James Hunter. ' A watchman's helper named Fred Breneo, who lives at 375 Ellsworth street, was carrying an open toroh lamp In tbe mold room of the foundry, which exploded in his hand and started tbe fire. The flames from the burning oil set fire to his clothing and scattered about the room. Breneo cried out in agony, and attracted the attention of the watchman, Harry Fisher, who was a short distance away, and who dashed up and threw him in'a water bosh. By this time, however, the woodwork in the building bad caught fire. Some men ran inside the work and helped the burned man out of the bosh. He was taken to a house on Darraeh street A message was sent for Dr. B. Burns. The injured man was found to have Inhaled the flame, and his back, on o arm and head were badly scorched. When he bad been given an opiate, Chief of Police Murphy had him removed to the General Hospital, where it Was said later that his injuries were not necessarily fatal. The burning building went like tinder, and communicated with the lime works ot James Hunter, across tbe Pittsburg and Western tracks. There were six horses in a stable, built in one corner of Porter's shop, and the' beasts were taken out with difficulty. In Mr. Hunter's there was also a stable con taining eight mules and one horse. All were taken out In safety. The flames spread fiercely and rapidly, and both buildings were completely enveloped in a very short time. In the Porter establishment the fire men lent their efforts to keep the fire back from the pattern room and maohine shop, la Dotn oi wnicn were somo vaiuauio property, and their efforts were suacesslul aftor an hour's work. Tho entlro time oeeuplod in subduing the tiro was an hour and a naif, bnt In that time considerable damage bid been done. Porter's building wis an iron olad one, two stories in height and covered 100x00 loot It bid been built only about one month ago. There was some finished material In It, but It will not be hurt to any extent. Tbe building oan bo replaced for e.ooo. Mr. Hunter's building was a frame 80x110 feet, and together with his stook and mi ohlnery will make a loss of 4,000, with an Insurance on it of but f 1,200, KIND WORDS FOB DTOBAB. Tho Trades Council Takes a Hand la Behalf t of Ihe Distressed. President J. O, Stewart presided over the meeting of the Central Trades Oounoll last night. At the previous meeting of the oounoll the Exeout(ve Board was instructed to draw up a set of appropriate resolutions on the appalling disaster In tbe Hill Farm Coal Mine at Dunbar, and last night they made the following report: Wueuuas, The sad and frightful disaster at Hill Farm mine, Dunbar, wbloh resulted In tbe death of over SO worklngmen, leaving heart-broken wives, and sorrowing relatives and children to mourn their untimely call. tills tbe members of tbo Central Trades Council and organised labor in general, with profound sorrow;be it Resolved, That we condemn those whose duty It Is to sea that the laws for the protec tion of miners re enforced.fortbelrnegllgence, and tbe operators for tbelr Indifference to human life. Resolved, That It Is the duty of all working, men to agitate for tbe enactment ot such laws as win compel mine operators to make use of tbe best mechanical appliances for tbe protec tion of miners in tbelr dangerous occupation. Resolved, That as tbere Is suffering and dis tress at present in Dunbar, wbere so many families have been so suddenly deprived of tbelr only support, we call upon every friend of organized labor to assist In alleviating tbe distress and suffering by contributing his mite to tbe sufferers' fund. The report was adopted and the secreta ries of the several branches oi the Trades' Council were requested to bring the matter before their lodges at the next regular meet ing nnd take up collections, It is also requested that all contributions be sent to Daniel Mo Williams, at the County Com missioners' office. A MOTHEB'S SAD ST0BY. Tbe Interesting Note Voond With a Baby in n Basket. Last night Detective Steele, of the Alle gheny police force, received a message that a child had been left at tha residence of Mrs. Perry Chllds, Church avenue and Sandusky street. On going to tbe house be found that a child bad been left in the vesti bule of the house. The babe was a boy, a month old and well dressed. In the basket with the child was a note, which read; airs. Perry Charles: I leave my baby on your doorstep because your mother and my mother were good friends and I know it will bave a good home. I would take care of It myself, bnt I am sick and its father has deserted both of us. A Broken Hearted Mother. Quite a crowd had gathered, and among them was Mrs. Annie Bowman, of 99 Pike street, Allegheny. She offered to tike care of the child for the present and Detective Steele turned him over to her. WILL BE-BuTXD TEE HALL. Tbe Southttde Tarnore to Fat TJp a Beau tlfnl Structure. Alderman Succop, Secretary of the South side Turn Vereln, yesterday received a check for $500 from M. Winter & Bros., toward building a new ball to replace the one burned on South Fourteenth street, a short time since. The Turners bave received promises of aid in building their new hall on all hands, and have decided to build a beautiful new building on Thirteenth street, to cost about 25,000. A lot CO by 120 feet, near Dr. Thomas' residence, on South Thirteenth, has been purchased. JTha plans for the new building win ouuu ue urawu up. PEESENTS FOB A DO 0T0B. Tho Friends of DIr. ItleFarlaid In the Bach elor Club Remember Him. SLast night at the Bachelors' Club in Allegheny Dr. James McFarland was given a number of handsome presents by his friends of the club. Dr. McFarlana was married recently, and it was in honor of that event that the presents were made. The presents were a French clock with bronze ornaments, a silver water set with gold lined cups and a sliver oyster dish. President Hunter, of Common Councils, made the presentation speech and T. N. Day received the gifts, Dr. McFarland also saying a few words. A Chinaman Arrested. Sue Sing, a Market street laundryman, is charged with larceny by bailee before Al derman King by Thomas Evans. Tho pros ecutor claims that he cannot get his cloth ing, although he has several times pre sented his "cbeckee." Sue will have a hear ing to-morrow. 1200-Galllnger's-llOa Penn Ave. Quns, guns, guns, guns, guns, guns, at Galllnger's, 1200 and 1100 Penn nve. vran STJ2TDAY, ffULT ' 18, A SELF PROTECTION. Boiler Manufacturers Propose to Or ganize a New Company FOR INSURANCE AND 'INSPECTIONS Eeport of '(Delegate Eillmann on the City Granite Cutters. ONE NON-UNION SHOP IN THE OITI Pittsburg boiler manufacturers are utiliz ing the tlmo given them by tho strike to consider the question of forming a boiler makers' insurance nnd inspection company. It is proposed to moke tho concern an ad junct to the American Boilermakers' Asso ciation, and to control independently through it tbe inspection and insurance of stationary boilers. It is estimated that the premiums of three of the leading steam boiler inspection and insurance companies for last year amounted to at least a million dollars, while the proportionate number of accidents to steam boilers, as compared with the number of boilers in use, is placed by good authority at about 1 to 1,730. The report of a committee favoring an in dependent company, was submitted to the recent manufacturers' meeting in New York. In that report, the committee, which was made up partly of Pittsburg manufac turers, said: A GENERAL COMPLAINT. "From every direction comes tho one gen eral oomplaint of the defective character of the service now in vogue, by reason of the incapacity and rank ignorance of tho ma jority of the inspeotors. Every boiler man ufacturer is only too familiar, through per sonal experience, with the unreliable meth ods of the average inspector, which exercised with the presumptuous authority Invested in him by his employers, not infrequently amounts to positive persecution." It Is olalmed that a system of inspeetion under the direction of the manufacturers themselves, will insure constant protection: and another result Will be tbe effect a strengthened condition of the association will influence over tho attitude of stationary engineers as related to bollermakers and their produot. A call was made yesterday at the offices of James Lappan & Co.. ltllor 8s Conley. Seerettry Douthett, of tho association, and otlur manufacturers. From them It was learned that the bollcrmakors hare gone so far is to obtain local advloo on tha Stito laws having relation to boiler insurance and Inspection. It ie proposed to call the now organisation the American Boilermakers' Insurance and Inspeetion Company, and to organlso It with a capital stock of not less titan 250,000. The following aro a few of tbo benefits and advantages expeoted to be derived from tbe formation of tho new com panyi WHAT IB ANTICIPATED, First Emancipation of tho boiler manufact urer from arbitrary and alien Jurisdiction, Heoond An Independent position for tbo A, I). M, A and the establishment ot a platform whose principle shall be to uphold tbe direc tion of its own affairs, Third I'laolng under the friendly observa tion and control of the A. li. It, A. tha all Important sjrstom of Inspection, and whlah, from tho Inimical manner of Its present eon duotlng, may Da convorted to an Inillspensable ally In the protection of the manufactures' In terest, as well as being of Inestimable service to the steam user, and tbo association Insur ant company. Fourth Tho fostering of a fraternal spirit among members of the A, li, M, A. at large, and by concerted action, to provont encroach ment upon tlielr logltlmato preserves by those who lioretoforo have tlirlvoil beeauioot tbo dliorqanlxed condition of tbe profession at the Sutter's expense. , Fifth The sharing among the fraternity of itho enormous emoluments accruing from an '.ntelilgent eonduet of auxiliary features of tho boiler makers' craft, and thereby deriving tbe beneQts, as well as being burdened with tbe responsibilities, which Utter condition only has applied heretofore. DI THE KENTUCKY HELD. Two More Oil Weill Struck In Xdvaneed Southern Territory. Word wee received in the city yesterday to the effect that two new oil wells had been struck in Barren county, Ky. Chase & Haven's Oil and Gas Company finished their No. .2 well on the Jordan farm, and it is reported as a 125-barrel well. Compe tent authorities place its "settled" produc ion at not less than 50 barrels per day. This well being located two miles southeast of New Oil City, in Kentuoky, in hitherto un developed territory, makes a point of con siderable interest. Leases in the vicinity are commanding higher prices and a num ber of additional wells will be put down at once. Wally & Dean also brought in a new well on the Chris Ellis farm, also near Oil City. It is said to be good for 25 or 30 bar rels. In shallow territory, sueh as is in Barren county, small wells pay. They cost about one-sixth as much as wells do in tha deep territory surrounding Pittsburg. The new refinery at Oil City is in con stant operation, turning out high grades, which are marketed entirely in the Sontb. Considerable additional Pittsburg capital has recently been invested in the Kentucky fields. One firm alone has placed (25,000, all of which has been used to secure lands, which will be developed in the near future. Kentucky may yet carry out tbe prediction that it will be the greatest oil producing sec tion of the country. WASHnf QTON AB0USED. Money Fledsed to Derelop Industries Pleased With the Tnbe Work. The solid men of Little Washington no longer "little," but progressive, prosperous and city like aroused by recent petty and malicious statements concerning the Tyler Tube Works, have decided to reach out for more. The unjust criticisms con cerning the works have been proven false, and they are delighted with the prospect of a solid industrial establishment, which will, they confidently believe,eventuallyleadman ufacturers to locate in their city. In order to induce other enterprises to come, several prominent business men have agreed to euarantee a fund oi $25,000. to be offered in bonuses. This step has been taken within the past few days, and was brought about by tbe uncalled for attack on the tube works, id the management of which they have Im plicit confidence. A Dispatch reporter met Manager Tyler yesterday. He was full of business, and, while at a loss to understand the motives of those who have misrepresened matters in Washington, was jovial and good humored as ever. Ha said the tube works would begin operation in about two weeks. The order book is well filled, and a heavy output is assured. BH0ETEE BAYS C0MHJO. Two Well-Known, Firm Will Adopt tbe Elght-IIonr System Monday. The eight-hour movement has received an unexpected and powerful impetus in this end of tbe State, and in all probability the time is not far distant when the movement will penetrate all the ramifications of the American Federation of Labor and Amal gamated Association in the Pittsburg dis trict. Secretary William Martin, of tbe Amalgamated Association, announced last night that the Homestead Steel Works of Carnegie, Phlpps & Co., and Oliver Ss EoberU' wire rod mill on South Seventh street, will start up on eight hour turns Monday morning. Thli trill five emclovment to 35 adiUdnnnl skilled men, but it is impossible to say how many will be added to the employes at Oliver & Roberts'. There has been no official movement in. the Amalgamated Association toward secur ing the introduction .of tbe eight-hour,' J 1S90. movement, but the change In the above mills is the result of tha recent change in the constitution of the association. Tho change at Oliver & Soberts and the Homestead works is tho first fruits of this alteration in the constitution of the Amal gamated Association, and the size and im portance of both mills in tbe looal iron and steel oommuulty will doubtless bave great influence In favor of introducing three turns in most, if not all the otbermills in the city. The employes of the machine shops at Homestead aro conferring with the manager on the advisability and practicability of in troducing three turns there, and the result will probably be favorable to the move ment. AM0NO GHANITE OUTTKBS. Keinlt of a Walking Delegate' Tour Through Local Yards. Frederick Killmann, walking delegate for the Granite Cutters' National 'Union, was sent out some time ago on a tour of in spection of the Pittsburg works. He has completed a report of his work, to be sub mitted to the union. In his report Mr. Killmann saysall of tbeyards here are being worked to their fullest capacity, and there seems to be a universal demand for more workmen. . - In all the yards viilted Mr. Killmann found everything moving along satisfac torily. The best of feeling prevails every where, and the mutual interests of the workmen and manufacturers are promoted by tbe hearty accord of their sentiments. Mr. Killmann found all tbe shops but one that of Beggs& Son, of Allegheny in the union, and in thorough sympathy with the aims and objects of the association. The granite men of Pittsburg and Alle gheny bave but one cause for complaint with the business men of this district Pittsburg builders often shown great prefer ence for work cut in the East, to the great injury of home labor, home industry and commercial prosperity. Mr. Killmann claims there is no reason for this, as granite can be cut as well, if not better, here than in the East, and cites the Carnegie Library in Allegheny as a sample. Bids were hur riedly received, and the building itself hastily accepted by Councils before the work on It was completed. "In consequence," says he. "there are some specimens of work on the building which are eyesores to every good mechanic." The report concludes by extending greet ings to other associations, and inviting re ports from them in regard to their work and success. BSAB WIBI8 HADB BATS, A Fraetloal Test ,Mnd of a Plltsbaraer's Keeont Invention. A test was tnado yesterday, at Wellln's Elootrlo Works, Lawronoorllle, of A little contrivance wbloh Its Inventors and patentees, A, Z. Ilulnes and James Carry, of this city and Wllklniburg, respectively, olalm will avert all danger from falling or broken elootrlo wires, The test was a satis factory one. It being demonstrated that the out-out will do Its work as olalmed. The Invention oonslsts of a brass coupling on the wires, between each post, wbloh the tension of the wire holds In place by means ol two sprlugs. When the tension is relaxed by tbe wire breaking or fulling, tbe olrouit Is immediately broken, so that tho wlro is made at once a really "dead" one. Tho Largest of All. Tho largest run ever made at the steel plant of the Allegheny Bessemer Steel Com- Buny, Dnnuesne, was that of last night. Ixty.four neats, four ingots to the heat, wero made in 13 hours, footing up 1,630 rails, 0BOANIZATI0N NOTES. General Hews Items of Interest la tbo In dustrial CIrolse. THE boiler makers' strike Is unchanged, ex cept that O'Neill & Co. agreed to the nlae hour schedule yesterday, Tub Charlotto Furnace Company, of this city, has blown out Its former furnace at Bcott dale for tbe purpose of erecting new boilers. The Walworth Manufacturing Company, ot Boston, has begun the construction in this city of electric railway poles. Tbo poles are made 82 feet long and are maae of six, five and four inch pipe. The Amalgamation Anoclatlon nowacknowl edges tbe lockout at the National Tube Works. A move may be made aealnst all non-union mills by tbe American Federation of Labor to force the demand ot the men. Glenwood Lodge, of the Amalgamated Association, surrendered its charter yesterday and disbanded. The Iodgo was composed of tbe employes o f Dll worth. Porter & Co., who have been on a strike for two years, bnt many of whom have been able to secure good po sitions In other mills. Charsed With Asaaulr. William McManns, who lives at 216 Webster avenne, madean information be fore Alderman Eichards yesterday after noon charging Patrick Welsh with ag gravated assault and battery. McManus alleges that Welsh struck him on the head with a shovel, knocking him down, and kicked bim several times in the face and breast. He was arrested and gave 500 bail for a hearing Tnesday. A DELIGHTFUL SUBURB. The New SIto "Commanding Attention. Tne auction sale of building lots in tbe plan of tbe Birmingham Land Improve ment Company next Thursday promises to be a great success. The proposed network of street railways for which the ordinances have just been passed by City Councils, Crossing the principal streets of the South side and running over into tbe city by the Boss street bridge, the new Knoxville electria line and the entrance of the Du quesne Traction Company and Sellers Mc Kee's new line into the hilltop districts of tha Sonthsida and the prospects of the Suburban Eapid Transit Eiectrio Boad connecting with these lines and running cars past the land company's prop erty into the city has given great impetus to the movements of investors and home seekers, who have been watching for an op portunity to get in early and take advant age of bargains that bave been offered the public in the beautiful suburban property along the Brownsville road just beyond the city limits. A large amount of prop erty in 'that section has lately changed hands, and this hitherto quiet neighborhood now promises to become the favorite loca tion for the residences of Soutbside business men. McCobmick's fourth annual excursion will leave Pittsburg and Lake Erie depot, Pittsburg, on July 24, at 2:35 and 5:20 P. M., city time. For Cleveland, good 3 days, ?3; Detroit, 5 days, ?0; Port Huron or St. Clair (headquarters for several fishing clubs), 5 days, $7; Mackinaw, 15 days, $10. Tickets and steamer berths secured at Mc Cormick's offices, 639 and 401 Smithfield at. , Ba Excursion to Atlantic CItr. Next Thursday. July 17, via the B. & O. R. E. For sleeping and parlor car accom modations call at the ticket offioe, corner of Fifth avenue and Wood street, Pittsburg, Pa. ; Best In the Tiro Cities. Hendricks & Co.'s photographs are said to be the finest in the two cities. Good cab inets SI a dozen. No. 68 Federal st, Alle gheny. Whit Goods. While Goods. Victoria lawns reduced; India linons re duced; embroideries reduced. Sale begins Monday. Knable & Shusteb, 35 Fifth ave. Friendship and Gipsy Rings, Great variety of patterns, fl to $1 50. E. P. Roberts & Sons, Fifth ave. and Market st E. Bntteriek Si Co.'e Patterns and Pnbllea- Hon Vnr Anonkl nnw nn sflle. " J ji A.. G. Oaub2X.x. Ss Sons, 27 Fifth ave, APOLLO UP IN ARMS. Her Citizens Declare Original Package Bouses Won't Go With Them. MAKIHCf HOT SHOT FOE SILVERMAN They Announce Themselves Beady to Clean Out the First Saloon. EES0LDTI0NS THAI MEAN BUSINESS Silverman, the famous original package man, has declared his intention of opening a house in Apollo, and a little section of a tornado has broken loose in that usually quiot town. For some time, Silverman, who has been conducting an original pack age house in Leechburg, has been supply ing the thirsty at Apollo by wagons. Re cently he rented a room there, and announced that he would open houses in Apollo, Saltsburg and Blairsville. This created great comment in Apollo, which resulted yesterday in a mass meeting of over 400 people to protest against such an establish ment, A brass band paraded the streets and hundreds followed tbern to the hall. There are more American-born citizens in Apollo than in any other town of its size in Amer ica. Tbe people are of tbe sturdy, deter mined kind, and indications for war are- nrst class. WOULD EESOET TO FORCE. The sentiment of the meeting was to use all necessary means to prevent the estab lishment of an original package store, and, if that failed, to simply tear the place to pieces. Dr. Hunter, of Leechburg, talked of the effects of an original package house in his tpwn. He pathetically alluded to one death and numerous fights and arrests which were traceable to tbe original package busi ness. Several ministers then talked on the sub ject, and among them was the Bev. J. Q. Fullerton. While they did not swear at Silverman, they ventured as close to the line as their ministerial dignity would permit them. They said the town was lu arms, and from tbo appearance of the people, there was no reason to doubt the statement. One minister declared that the place should not bo established, and that they were willing to back their words with their musole, If It was necessary. Alter this spoeoh the following significant set of resolutions was adopted: WHAT WA8 11ESOLVXD. llosolved, That we, the citizens ot Apollo, In mass meeting assembled, having for over SO years enjoyed exemption from tbe demoralis ing Influences ot saloone, and the trafflo In In toxicating liquors, hereby declare tbat exem plary decency, a high degree of security, and extraordinary prosperity have attended us, and to our utmoii satisfaction. , Reeolved, That we protest with Intense In dhrnatian aealnst any Intrusion, or violation of the exproeied will of tbe people of tills commu nity as embodied In looal law which has been regularly secured through the Leiliuture ot our Htato, vouclnsnnr, us protection agalnit the sale of Intoxicating drink. lleeolved, That we regard tbe liquor dealers' construction ot the decisions of tbe United Htatos Huprome Court on original packages as both traitorous and vicious In so far ss it would allow and encourage aliens of ibn Htato of Pennsylvania, to do what her own citizens eannot do, ana to override and defy ns as l'eiiniylvanlaus In our sacred right of self-pro-tectlnu In beilth and morals by laws regularly enaoted. Itesolvid, Tbat In our opinion no true son of tbls Htato. or tbe United mntot mn with ilue seir-reepectand pioner loyalty give counte nance to any trafllo tbat takes advantage of that technical decision of the United Htates Hupreme Court, which places our Common wealth at a totnporary and accidental dlead- TomoBc i "uring toe intonm wnen our laws aro being adjusted In form to moot tbe lato render ing of tbe Hupreme Couit. Will HAVH TIIBJK BCOniV Resolved, Tbat any Invader or tnls town and State from Ohio or any other State; or any one of tills borough who does, except through Ignorance, give aid, encouratcemout or support to such an enemy of our Interests, and of our laws as framed and passed by our representa tives, In obedience to the will of the people, has onr scorn and detestation as being vi ciously disloyal to tbe principles of representa tive government, an alien to tbis great Key stone State and an unscrupulous foe to tbe best interests of our growing and prosperons borouzb. Resolred, Tbat we love our great country; w e love our gratia old State: wo love tbe prin ciple ot gorernment by laws as regularly enacted and secured tbrongb tbe peoplr, and we hereby openly and fearlessly pledge our selves to be true to tbese principles at what ever cost, and to tbis end caution every in vader, and any other person who may give such au one aid or encouragement, not to Im pose on tbis community to tbe outrage of our love of law, and to tbo detriment of our peace, good order and prosperity. Resolved, That should any attempt be made to Introduce original packages In this town we will not tolerate it and will take decided measures to stop it. At Thornton Bros.. Allegheny, Velvet belts, bodice fronts, with steel buckle, 19c. The identical one you see in other stores at 25c Caps for Tennis Playonf In black, silk, navy, blaclc and cream cloth, for ladies, at prices away below regular figures. Come and convince yourself. ROSENBAtJM & Co. Great bargain sale this week, beginning Monday morning, July 14. Kkable & Shcster, 35 Fifth ave. Parlor Orgnni From 125 and upward at Lechner & Shoen berger's, 69 Filth avenue. Easy payments. JULY BABBAINS. EVERY DEPARTMENT OFFERS ATTRACTIONS -to-ECONOMICAL BUYERS. This Special MIDSUMMER SALE Embraces not only all odds and ends, remnants, soiled goods, broken lots, odd sizes, etc., but includes at greatly re duced figures, EVERYTHING Is Our Silk Department Our Wash Goods Department Our Gents' Furnishing Goods. Our Muslin and Merino Underwear. Our Hosiery and Gloves. Our Lace Curtains and Curtain. Our Suit and Wrap Department' Our Umbrella and Parasol Department BIBERV& EASTON, SO? and cotMARKET STREET. ? . diJ5s.(!tati-jJ.xlTlsrr3u NEW ADTERTIgEaraKTS. MARSHELL, THE CASH GROCER, WILL SAVE YOU MONEY. Come and see us when you come to Alls gheny's semicentennial. You will not see us In tbe parade. We bava ten delivery w.eons and could turo out three or four times as many wagons as any other grocer. But you don't care to see wagons. You can see our wagons any day and in any part of tbe city without putting on yonr Sunday clothes and coming down town. Wo will tackle you on your weak point yonr stomach. Catch on, wUl you? ROOT BEER FREE TO EVERY ON El We will place three Soda Fountains outside our stores on the pavrment,and GIVE AWAY OalTln's Root Beer free, between 10 to 13 o'clock in the morning, and from 1 to 3 in the afternoon. We bave been giving away Root Beer free to our customers lor some time, but in honor of tho day we will clre it FREE TO EVERY ONE ON THURSDAY. We have all our ar rangements made and tbere wilt be plenty for yon. We don't want to hnrt any one's feellnzs. So, If any poor, dear brother wanti to come up town, but would be "pained" by the sign "Root Beer Free," be can preserve his equilibrium by going around tbe next square. If you don't like "Root Beer," Iced lea may fit you. Remember, we can give you Tea at Any Price, FROM 'OUR EIGHT (8) POUNDS FOR IT, TO OUR Famous Cumshaw Tea at 34a Send for our Large Weekly Price List. MARSHELL, 19 81, 83 and 95 Ohio street, Cor. Sandusky street, ALLEGHENY. . We have tho Largest Ilstall Grocer Tral In l'onnivivanla and, with one sxoepi xoeptloo, tho Isrgeat In the United Htatei. JJFU THE COOL WEATHER LAST WEEK Was caused by the arrival of our Importation of STRAW MATTINGS ! THE COOLEST SUMMER FLOOR COVERINGS. PRICES ItHDUCED JUST NOW WHEN THEY ARE NEEDED. . h. t00 Rolls at W a roir, worth 19. 400 Rolls at (S a roll, worth XI. 200 Rolls at (9 a roll, worth 111 9)0 Rolls Fazoda at 810 a roll, worth (li. 100 Rolls Jolntleis at f 12 a roll, worth SIS. 40 YARDS TO THE ROLL. Cover your floors with Straw Matting and you will need no refrigerator In the house. EDWARD BRDETZINBER. 627 and 629 Penn Avenue. JJ13-TTS3U WEBBER ALTERATION SALE! Entire Stock Must be Sold JULY 26. NOTE OUR PRICES. Cotton Challies, 3& ' Wool Challies, 45c French. Satines, 15c, 20c and 25c. All-Wool Striped Dress Goods down from 75c to 33c. All-Wool Debeige down from 75c to 37c. One lot Summer Dres3 Goods to close out, marked to i2jC. A few more Striped and Plain Surah Silks at 33 c. Good Dress Ginghams at 8c Best Dress Ginghams at uc. French Dress Ginghams ati8& Bargains in all departments, as our stock must be sold be fore rebuilding. WEISSER, M AND 7 11 ARKET BTHifET. iylS nUROPE TICKETS TO AND FROJI XU Europe by leading llnei: good berths se cured! drafts, letters of .credit, money, orders. J2J Europe by leading llnei: good berths se- lorajcu coin, puspori York rates. MAX scl eta: we seu at flew EKO A CO, a" KeubllsbedlSee. Bmltbfleld st, Pittsburg, ? mylt-wsa V .v . . Li-: i'-Wi: