i fMr. Blaine's Reciprocliy Proposition Strikes a Responsive Chord in the Breasts of B. yEY MAKT HEX IN HTTSBORG. plerchants, Manufacturers, Preachers, City Officials and All Kinds of Businessmen F THIXK THE IDEA AN EXCELLENT ONE. It is Considered a Way lo Kitend the ilarktt and Secure Profitable Trade. Secretary Blaine's proposition to add an amendatory or supplementary clause to the tariff bill for the creation of reciprocal com mercial relations between South America and the United States, is receiving such at tention throughout the country as the im portance of the subject deserves. In many Eastern cities the Boards of Trade have circulated petitions addressed to members in Congress in favor of the plan, and judging by the number of signa tures obtained, and the rapidity with which they have been signed, the scheme seems to meet with very general approval. Nothing of the kind has been placed on foot in this city, and The Dispatch, recognizing the influence which public sentiment commands, has obtained the views of a number of leading and representative citizens on the matter. The general opinion set forth in the fol- lowing is altogether in favor of Mr. Blaine's proposition, and but few dissentients to the policy are found. The latter, while dissenting, are unable to give a:i satis factory reasons against the measure, and the former, in concurring, give expression to some cogent reasons for its adoption. That a reciprocal policy allied to the tariff bill would serve the best interest of the country is the general sentiment expressed in the interviews which follow: A TRIFLE MORE SO. MANY WHO WOULD GO EVEN FURTHER THAN MR. BLAINE. Prencfacr. riuslncsa Men nnd Ofllcenolilera Vlio Tblnk the Scheme Rood n Far as it Goe Some Not as Conservative na the Man from Maine Quite a number who were approached thought well of Mr. Blaine's reciprocity as far as it goes. Among them, of course, were many Democrats. IJev. E. R. Done lieo said he agreed with Mr. Blaine as far as he went, but wnvld go much iurther and "recipross" with any nation disposed to act fairly, without regard to the dictates of any selfish policy. "When," said Mr. Donehoo. "the millenium comes, we will have reci procity over the whole earth, or, in other words, free trade." A. B. Stevenson said Blaine was all right so far as he went, but he stopped short of the goal, short of Democratic doctrine, iich was that any nation disposed to trade ly should be met in the same spirit. i. M. Caldwell, Esq., said he favored the policy, but ojipwed discrimination, and would extend the offer to the whole world, and treat all nations alike. William B. Broe, Esq., said he thought Blaine's proposition about the correct thing, but thought it ought to be carried further. Is. W. Shafer, Esq., is favorable to the Blaine doctrine, and thinks Senator Hoar wrong, as he, Sharer, thinks it is the par ticular interest of the United States to cul tivate trade relations with South America in preference to any other part of the world. C. E. Cornelius, Esq., favors the Blaine rolicy in its entirety, and holds the idea that it should only be extended to nations whose trade would be profitable to this country. Mr Cornelius holds that senti ment has no place in trade. HIS BCASOX APPARENT. John Spohn, of Boehmer & Co., says that lie is in accord with the man of Maine, and thinks a business man's reasons thereiore should be obvious to any comprehension. Ex-Alderman J. S. Kennedy, "Pap," likes the idea of reciprocity, but thinks Mr. Blaine should extend the field. Mr. Kennedy says that while sojourning in M nine, he found a reciprocity bridge a very agreeable institution between the Stateand Canada. He says its practical workings were certainly satisfactory to the people on t he border. Harry C. Bowley, of the County Commis sioners' office, said: "Blaine is my ideal of a statesman, and I can agree with him in his reciprocity views as on other subjects." P. W. Siebcrt, of the same ofhee, is op posed to the idea of reciprocity, and holds that its effect would be injurious, as he says nations not included could run goods in to the United States from the countries favored, and escape payment of duties. "W. W. Murray, also of the Commis sioners' office, obj ects on the same ground as stated by Mr. Siebert, and further adds that it is scarce a step removed from free trade, which he regards as the sum of all economic evils. County Commissioner Mercer said: "Blaine and I agree on the subject." Alderman P. B. Eeilly said the idea was s good one, but added: "But it defeated Cleveland. The world is moving." Mr. Iteilly said he was not in favor of tree trade unless it could be showed to be beneficial. SOME INGENIOUS SEASONING. J. W. Smith, of Elwood & Smith, grain dealers, said: "Jim is getting around to my creed 1 think also that he is right in limlttnt? it to South America, as our mer chant marine, like our navy, is composed of old tubs which cannot go to sea safely and of course it woudn't do to risk the sending of our products to Europe in such bottoms, nnd we want to do as much of our own carrying as possible. Our ships are only fit for coasting, and we can send them to South America iu eomparative safety. By hugging the coast we "can get Signal Service advices, and run Irom point to point when the weather is good. 'Strong ehips may venture more, but crazy craft should keep near shore.' " There was just the least tinge of irony in Mr. Smith's reply, but its flavor cannot be expressed on paper. Mr. Smith is a stal wart Democrat Harry C. Myers, of the Pittsburg Produce Commission Compuny, said: "Blaine's idea is just the thing, so far as it goes. The country at large is losing a vast sum of money every year by its present policy, and it is able to stand on its feet and compete with any countrv in the world. We want to push our trade everywhere that people are disposed to do the right thing." Captain J. S. Eisner, wholesale lumber dealer, said: "I think Blaine will make it win, and I am heartily in favor of anything that extends trade wiln foreign countries." James Irwin, ex-County Commissioner, and Democratic wheel-horfe. agreed with Blaine, only, in common with Many other Democrats, more so. He auded that J.un had tried on Grover's boots, and findingN them adapted to marching with Growing public Opinion, had, with the political sa racity to be expected of him, decided to wear" them. James is a growing .man, and will in time fill Grover's'brogans. The Demandi ol Trade anil a "Wldor Market Some Who rin Their Faith on Blaine Others Tn Wonld Rcmovo Politic From the Question. A marked unanimity of opinion was dis covered among business men, especially those who have their eyes turned toward South America as a point , where they could extend their trade. George A. Kelley, the wholesale druggist, said: "The idea, as advanced by'Secretary Blaine, I think is perfectly feasible. "The business in our line with the countries of South America, at present is comparatively small. The bulk of their importations of drugs, comes from European countries, and on it I believe, there is do tax, levied, and if the reciprocity plan is tried, I have not the slightest doubt that it would be beneficial to our business. Itwould open a new market for manufactures Of all kinds. In a conversation with a gentleman who visited South America recently, I learned th.it there was a prevailing desire among the merchants of that country to trade 'with the United States more extensively. They recognixe the undisputed superiority of the products of this country over those of other foreign countries, and "were it not forihe excessive duties levied upon products ot the United States, the people of that country would give our staples the. preference. With a free commercial intercourse with England, Germany, France and all other European countries, South America cannot at present, without jeopar dizing her interests, trade with us on a more extensive scale. The merchants look for ward with eagerness to the time when we can successfully compete with other countries for their custom. A reciprocity treaty, such as Secretary Blaine proposes making with South Ametica, is a good one, and should be given a trial, at all events. The benefits ot such legislation cannot beestimated, until it is in practical operation. Secretary Ttlsine's snsreestion should not be dealt with as a party measure, but should reoeive the unanimous support ofall, who bare the least regard for the public welfare." CERTAINLY FAVOKS IT. Said W. J. Friday: "I am up to my eyes in work, but I am always glad to talk to Dispatch men on anv subject. To be short and come to the point, I most heartily favor it." T. C. Jenkins, the wholesale grocer, re plied to the querist: "I don't care to be in terviewed and I am now too busy to talk, but in general Mr. Blaine's idea will make no material difference." A. G. Boenigk I favor it, and would be willing to have a free exchange of produots with any other countries beside South America, where they would not directly conflict with our industries. Brazil, for ex ample, Is a coffee and sugar producer. We could .take both articles without injuring home trade, and ship them in return our manufactured articles. It would help American business very much. The same principle will apply to other South Ameri can couatries. C. Sunstein, the distiller I approve Mr. Blaine's plan. It would open to us a new market, and increase our trade. They make some whisky and wines, but not out of grain. Their principal drink is produced from the cactns, and it is rather green stuff. They make ray materials, like wool, hides, etc., anu our factories prepare them for market. It might hurt the material men a little, but I don't think they would care very much. East spring a Cincinnati firm sent a man through South America, but I haven't heard what the outcome was. G. W. Schmidt It is very common sense to see that if we want to trade with other people we expect them to trade with us. INEQUALITIES COMPLAINED OP. Said S. Hamilton: "I can only form an opinion as iar aB it affects our business. The tariff on our goods is an outrage. There should be some modification on the tariff, as between Germany and Sweden. The McKmley bill will advance the tariff 25 and 50 per cent on our goods. The goods that the tariff is increased on are all' pur chased by poor people. The small musical instrument is like the school book, it is cultivating, refining and educating. We can stand it to have a tariff on pianos be cause they are a luxury. But to do so with the mouth-organ, violin and dozens of other small instruments that none but the poor buy is an outrage. There is not one place iu America where small musical instru ments are manufactured. James Grove I am in favor of reciproc ity. Mr. Blame made a very good strike when be advocated it. J. Kornblum You will find that any person that knows anything about European countries will side with Mr. Blaine. John 0. Slemmons I think Evarts1, rather than Blaine, has hit the nail on the head. J-OIlendorf was also not in favor of Mr. Blaine's scheme. He said: "I have not read Blaine's arguments critically. How ever, 1 am not in favor ot reciprocity." K. S. Davis I have great confidence in Blaine, and I am of the opinion that he is not one who is likely to mak- a mistake. AET AND ITS MAEKETS. J. J. Gillespie, the art dealer, said: "We have done no business with South America, but I know there is a considerable quantity of the cheaper grade of pictures shipped to that country by Chicago"and New York firms. As for thehigher grades, the wealthy people of South America, like those of this country, when in quest of high art invariably go to other countries for it But in the line of plate nietures anu cartoons, mis country has no equal, and consequently the greater portion which South America handles is purchased in the United States. The middle class of that country have a great penchant for works of art, and, their re sources being small, they content them selves with the lower grades of our line. The tariff on art goods is equally as high on common pictures as on those of greater value, and I believe the reciprocity treaty would occasion a greater demand for plate work and the lower grade paintings, which would undoubtedly benefit the trade." W. B. Wolfe, a leading brush manufact urer or the city, said: "The United States produces one-fourth of tne world's ontput of brushes. The style is greatly different from the article manufactured abroad, and is largely in favor among the people of South America, but they can ill-afford to handle our goods, on account of the high import duties. The reciprocity treaty, I believe, will draw the patronage of the country to the North American markets." OVER ON THE 'SOUTHSIDE. H CW RECIPROCITY IDEAS ARE REGARDED IN THAT, SECTION. Fenrs That It Blight Interfere With the Welfare of Labor Otherwise the Scheme Is Popular Blaine Is Univer sally Extolled. Blaine and his reciprocity project have many warm friends on the Southside. Several of the most prominent business men and citizens, who are always Interested in public affairs, were spoken to on the sub ject yesterday. They all agreed that tbe scheme was a good one, and especially so, if it could be adopted without interfering with the workingmen's cause. John Kemler, the jeweler, was first seen. He said: "I hope Mr. Blaine's project it all right and that it can be 'adopted to ad vantage. I can not quite understand yet, however, how we can continue to raise tbe wages of tbe workingman and compete with Germany and other European coantries. My idea would be to reduce the cost of pro duclion before goioe into tbe new fields and attempting to compete with countriesjn which iabor.is cheaper. I am very much airaid the 8-hour movement will work ainst itself. I have often thought that if ift were aaopiea generally, tne laborers woVld want to go to work about 6 o'clock in theVorning and get through about 1 or 2 in the afternoon. They would not be idle the remainder of the day without spending a lot of money and thev would be worse off than working all-day; The labor 'question can ..t- J-:i1- ! ii-:-- ...1. -.... Ami noi ue avoiuea in jur. xmuiuc a kucuo uuu that must be regarded w'th great considera tion in the adoption of the project." Ex-Councilman J. W. Buhlandt said: "I believe the adoption of Senator Aldrlch'i amendment, which, as I understand, in cludes the reciprocity scheme fathered by Mr. Blaine, would have the eflect of cre ating A MORE FEIENDLT PEELING between the nations, and, if' so, I favor it. American manufacturers can reduce the cost of production without reducing wages if they want to. There is scarcely a manu facturer that makes less than 75 to 100 per cent on his investment, and if they will be willing to accept a reasonable profit they can compete with any of the foreign coun tries." O. E. Toudy, a great admirer of Mr. Blaine, said: "I am heartily in favor of the plan proposed by Mr. Blaine. I have no lear that he would suggest anything that would be a detriment to the country. He is a great statesman and always has the good of the country in view." City Assessor Philip Hoerr is willing to say amen to anything that will bring the countries into a closer and more friendly relation: "I take it that Mr. Blaine's scheme is intended to do that I am in favor .of anything that is proposed tor the advance meat of American interests and the civiliza tion of tne country." Dr. F. M. Pollock, a Democrat, said: "I admire Mr. Blaine for his great ability to see what this country needs for its future prosperity. He and his party are coming to the right idea. We must have an outlet. The wonderful capacity of this country for prodncing staple articles must he hampered no longer. It must not be restrained by putting a fence around it to hold it in. We want commerce with these other countries and this would be the BEGINNIKG OP A PLAN by which we can quietly slip in on England and gradually get what belongs to us. The adoption of Mr. Blaine's scheme would open up many new and profitable ways to inyest money, beside in the manufacturing business." W. C. Bernardi was as enthusiastic ad mirer of the proposed reciprocity plan as any of those seen. "lean see no reason," said he, "why there should be a duty on anything that cannot be produced in this country. I see some of the Democratic pa pers look upon Blaine's scheme as the be ginning of a general reduction in the tariff, " but X don t take it that way, although there are many things upon which a reduction would be a benefit. I am very much afraid if a reduction in the cost of prodnction would be necessary to enable manufacturers to compete with the other countries, it would be taken from the wages of the workmen. It is the same with manufacturers as with merchants. When it costs me too much to sell goods I begin to inquire where I can reduce that cost, and I invariable find re lief in the reduction of my expense account" LOOKED AT BOTH WAYS, ONE MAN WHO HAS REASONS TO DIFFER WITH BLAINE. Ho Fears It Wonld be Hard to Dranr the Line Others Who Consider the Schemo a Grand One A Labor Representative' Views. Mr. William P. De Armit, President of the Kew York and Cleveland -Gas Coal Company, said: "Mr. Blaine's' idea is to enlarge the extent of trade with foreign countries with which we can make profit able exchanges. In other words, he wants to save to the country a vast amount of money which is now lost to it in the difference be tween the values of the imports and exports, respectively. In countries to which a re ciprocal treaty would be intended to apply the values of their exports exceeds by millions the value of what they buy irom us, and the arrangement of a system ot reciprocity will result in keeping in circula tion here a vast sum now paid to foreign countries. A reciprocal tariff would extend the area of our trade enormously. Our Western farmers would find a market for their flour in countries which now exclude it by a heavy import duty. The same argu ment holds good in every relation of trade where we now suffer from having to pay a heavy amount annually for the privilege of trading in the country. Mr. Blaine's idea is in the line of broad and far-seeing statesmanship, and in effect will undoubt edly extend to an enormous extent the area of our trade, and it will, as well, cheapen to us what we don't produce." Mr. James J. Steztler was unable to see how any reciprocal scheme could be brought into eflect "If I am correct in my de ductions," said he, "Mr. Blaine's propo sition is for certain countries to let us in free if we do likewise by them. That's all very well, and may probably save big money to this country now paid away in heavy duties, as the balance of trade is vastly against us, but, where will you draw the line? Where will reciprocity stop and free trade step in? That's what I should like to be more clearly informed about. I am rather inclined to believe that the scheme would open a vast door for rascality." Mr. "William Martin, secretary of the Amalgamated Association, said: "I regard Mr. Blaine as the brightest statesman of the day, and favor his reciprocity scheme in a great measure. I 'fear, however, its effect on the present tariff law. If it goes into effect free traders would use it as a club to beat us into opening our ports to all na tions. With all due respect to every other Bepublican in the country, I would'like to be privileged to vote for Mr. Blaine for President in 1892." THE CITY 0ITICIA1S DT LINE. They Disclaim Any Idea of Tariff Reform, but Believe With Blaine. Among those seen were several of the city officials who are well posted on current events. The first was Mayor Gourley, who said: "There is no question in my mind at all bat it's a good thing lor the country, and we would greatly benefit by It. If we can get something free of duty by giving somc thing else having a foothold everywhere, and is a superior article to anything our competitors turn out, then I think it is a good exchange. The treaty will secure lis trade in new markets. Of course I would only like to see Blaine's scheme tried where it is absolutely certain that it would not work disadvantageously to the American manufacturers. There is a reform needed in the tariff laws, and I would not be surprised but this will be the important issue of the next campaign. I am heartily in favpr of anything from Secretary Blaine, as I think he is tne o rainiest man among them all. Controller Morrow I am not a "tariff re former," by any means, but I am in favor of Mr. Blaine's treaty. I think we are old enough now to take care ot ourselves with out too much protection. This country can stand on its own feet, and we do not need to be propped up like an infant in long clotbes. lam willing to extend favors to countries in the same position as we were years ago, and we should not continue the selfish idea of excluding the products of every nation of the globe because they come in competition with home industries. Jos. P.Andrews, Superintendent of High ways and Sewers I think there should be some arrangement made to open up trade with those South American countries, and for this reason I am heartily in lavor of the scheme. The treaty is the'result of the re cent Pan-American Congress, and some good should result from it We should have a prosperous business intercourse with tbe South. Chiei Brown, of the Department of Pub lic Safety The treaty is all right,and I hope it will go through. It would not do the tar iff much harm to be put through a period of reformation, aud we have the reformers right here. lam sure it would result in great good to the home producer as well as the consumer. Db. B. M. Hahka. Eye, ear, nose and throat diseases exclusively. Office. 720 Penn .street, iriusourg, r-o. assu . . -r..,. . . ' UNITY OF INTERESTS Leading the Slate Line Railroad to Consolidate With tbe FAIRMOKT AND MOEGANTOWN LINE Captain Henderson Uas a Plan to Break Up the Car Famine. DOW A MAN PAID FOE HIS FBESHNESS The stockholders of the State Line road will hold a special meeting on the 17th in the Baltimoie and Ohio depot, for the pur pose of considering a proposition to consoli date with the Fairmont, Morgantown and Pittsburg road. Both lines are branches of the Baltimore and Ohio road. On the same day the stockholders of the other road will meet at Fairmont , The intention is to com plete both' lines, and make one through con nection between Uniontown and Fairmont, on the main line of the Baltimore and Ohio to Chicago. The State Line is a road that was pro jected to run from Uniontown to the Penn sylvania and West Virginia lines. About three miles ot the road only have been built. Superintendent Patton. of tbe Baltimore and Ohio, is president, and Major J. B. Wash ington, secretary. The road would open up a good territory through some of the south western counties of the State. The Fair mont, Morgantown and Pittsburg road is 26 miles loop, running from Fairmont to Mor gantown. The latter town has been sadly in need of railroad facilities, and it these two lines should ever be connected, it would give that town an outlet to the East oyer the Baltimore and Ohio road. The Baltimore and Ohio is branching out in various ways to take in the great coal fields Of "West Virginia. Morgan town has experienced a slight boom since the slackwater on the Monongahela river was extended that far. What the present object can be in consolidating the two lines could not be learned. Secretary Black was asked about it yesterday, but he couldn't tell wnat was oacK oi the movement, un the map the two roads, when built, will merely connect the Pittsburg division of the Baltimore and Ohio with the main line at Fairmont No advantage is to be gained, so far as can be seen, outside of developing the Intermediate territory. Without further extensions, the consolidation would only result in a longer branch and another cross line for the Baltimore and Ohio. Tbe peo ple in the territory to be reached, however, are pleased with the prospect IT PAYS TO BE HONEST. Almost Impossible for 'a Crooked Postal Clerk to Escape. "I tell you," said a postal clerk in the railway mail service yesterday to a reporter, "that the crooked man In this business doesn't go very long before he is unearthed. In addition to the magnificent and perfect detective system of the Government, every postal clerk in the service is a detective on the others. When a department is sus pected every man in it is under suspicion, and the innocent clerks are as anxious as the officials to apprehend the guilty one to clear their own skirts. "Sometime ago a rather nice young fel low was running from Hew York to Pitts burg. He nver would sleep at night, and the other clerks began to suspect him at once. Small sums of money were being missed continually, and they put up a job on him. Money was marked, and the young man was caught with the bills on his person. He was in the habit of going through the mail addressed to New Orleans banks and tbe Louisiana Lottery while his companions slept. It was found that a woman in New York was the cause of his thieving, and be was given three years in a narrow cell to mend his ways. Oh, it doesn't pay to be dishonest in this business. I want no three years in a cooler for vacation purposes." KICKESS IN BTJTLEB. Mr. Davis Surprised to Find People Opposed to Paying Bad Streets. Thomas H. Davis, Esq., who, with his family, has been sojourning at Buttermilk Springs, Butler county, for the last two monthshad his eyes opened on the subject of real estate values. He went away im pressed with the conviction that prices asked on some parts of Carson street, South side were very aerial, but he found people in the old town of Butler asking as much, and some of them more, though beyond a couple of glass factories there is nothing specially likely to attract working people as a place of residence. Mr. Davis found that some old-time But lerites were threatening to move away if a proposition to pave the streets and other wise improve the town is carried out, as they consider that they can never be reim bursed for the outlay. This feeling In a town containing banks, several newspapers, a law court, etc., is something Mr. Davis finds hard to analyze, especially as for at least one-fourth ot the year tbe streets arc hub-deep with mud; Had the people of Soap-mine district, or of the section where the whippoorwilis carry knapsacks op posed the improvement of roads he could understand it, but that a center of wealth and refinement could object, is to him in comprehensible except as a vagary that af flicts some fossilized people who belong to a past age. a lasting" soap. Why a Professor Recommended a Lady to Barn Cake of It. A young lady of this city is in consider able of a quandary over a statement made to her the other evening by a prominent musi cal professor in regard to a cake of soap. Going into a Sixth street drugstore she asked the rosy-cheeked clerk for a cake of soap of a certain make. The very gracious clerk brought forth the desired soap, and also a cake of another kind which he recommended highly as being of fine quality, exquisite perfume and wonderful lastingqualities, all of which the professor indorsed heartily. So much soperiority deserved a "trial, thought tbe yonng lady, and as she ex pressed her intention to invest in it, the en thusiastic professor dispelled any doubt she might have about the wisdom of her choice. at the same time arousing her curiosity as to bis method of calculation, when he said: "Wonderful soap, onejbake of it lasted my self and family five of us three weeks while we were away this summer, and it snrely ought to last you four weeks." GIVE HDf THE WAXES, And Captain Henderson Say fls Will Bronk Up the Car Famine. Captain James W. Henderson was dis covered yesterday keenly watching, the river bulletins from up the streams. The Ohio has been so low all summer that his packet boats have not been able to move. "I ex pect about six feet of water," he began, "and if I had it for a month I think I could break up the car famine in short order. "Tbe indications for bnsiness this fall were never better, and I believe we will have a finer season than the last one, which was very good. I have more railroad out lets now through the West and South, which greatly increases our facilities for handling the freight" HE PBEFEBS THE EAILBOAD. An East End Man Who Erjoysa Seat Once In a Wlillr. "How do you ride to the East End?" asked one citizen of another yesterday. "Well,." the second one replied, "I go out on the Pennsylvania road. I prefer it Yon are alwayi sure oi a seat on the railroad, bat you havs to take your, chances on the cabl lines. If the cars are not crowded there are always enough women to take up the seats, and no gentleman will sit down and allow a lady to stand. A man doesn't mind being polite for one evening, but when it is kept up night after night you get a little weary. "Now concerning the proposed war be tween the Duquesne and Pittsburg Traction companies, I think there is a profitable field for both. The people are here to be carried, anda3-cent fare or even less would pay them. As long as the cable cars are so crowded I will stick to the railroad." PAIS FOB HIS FSESHNES9. How the Captain of a Pacific Steamer Pro reeled a lndr. On a through Eastern train of the Penn sylvania road, one day last week, all the seats in the car were taken except two. A lady sat in one, and a man from the West with a big sombrero occupied the other. He was a.fine looking, manly fellow, and was taken by those around him for a lawyer. At the next station an unattractive drum mer got off the car. He sized up the situa tion at a glance. The lady was pretty and that settled It Without even asking her he eat down by her, and at once commenced to make himself agreeable. She tried to avoid him and looked out of the window, but the fellow's gall was im maculate, and he maintained the one-sided conversation. The Western man was calmly watching tbe proceeding and Btood it as long as he could. Going up to the lady he said: "Madam, I see you are annoyed. Wouldn't you prefer to have my seat" "Ob, thank you," Bhe replied, "certainly," and the big man helped her to transfer her valise, while the other passengers tittered at the drum mer's discomfiture. .The latter was boiling over, but kept down his wrath until he got to Altoona, and then he demanded satisfaction for the insult. The words were scarcely out of his mouth before the Western man banged him on the jaw, and then with his boot kicked him around as a football. "Stand.back," yelled some of the tickled passengers. "Kick him harder," they shouted together, and that drummer finally crawled under a car to es cape further punishment,a wiser and sadder man. Everybody wanted to know who the Western man was. He turned out to be the captain ot a Pacific mail steamer out on a vacation. WHAT THEY THINK OF US. A Conple of Englishmen Air Their VI errs of Pittsburg nnd America. Mr. Thomas Connolly, electrical engineer, ffj Manchester,- England, and Mr. Ai red Stevens, mechanical engineer, from London, are in tbe city, the guests of Super intendent Morris Mead, of the Bu reau of Electricity. The visitors are here to combine a pleasnre trip with the purchase of machinery for a big corporation in London. They express great admiration for the ingenious ideas of Americans in ma chinery and find that we are away ahead of them in this particular, yet they say that our machinery is too light for the conserva tive ideas of the English. Our electric lighting they consider simply magnificent, but they sax our dangerous systems of overhead wires would not be tol erated In English cities for a moment. The street pavements of America come in for their condemnation also, and they say New York has the worst pavements they ever saw. A saving in the first cost, they think, has a very bad effect upon American indus tries of all kinds. A TED? TO ETJB0PE, YOU KNOW. It Is Getting to be ns Common as a Little Jaunt to New York. "This thing of going to Europe has come to be as common as going to Kew York," remarked J. J. McCormick, the steamship agent, yesterday. "Do you know that you can go to Glasgow for as low as $65 for the round trip, and have all the pleasures of a first-class cabin. The passage is a little slow, but the time is not much behind the ocean greyhounds. "I see by tbe cablegrams that the steamers are so crowded coming back that it is al most impossible to secure a berth. This makes me smile. I always advise people going to Europe in the summer, and know ing they will return at a certain time, to get their transportation In advance, but, no, they think they know it all. The other day a gentleman thanked me for this sug gestion, and told me I had saved him at least ?25." DEINKINO IK IOWA. PrancU Murphy Hasn't Changed His Views on Prohibition. Francis Murphy was in the city yester day, and left last night for Iowa, where he will probably spend the winter in temper ance work. He is working on the same old plan, and thinks he is doing some good. "If I can reform one man," he said last evening, "I have done something, and it is worth the effort. Suppose only 10 per cent of the men who sign the pledge keep it, nev ertheless it pays to hold in line such a small number. It may seem paradoxical to work in a prohibition State, but there is plenty of whisky consumed in Iowa.. The original package houses are closed, but still they get it in various ways, especially in the river towns. I am as much opposed to prohibi tion as I ever was. You can't legislate an evil out of existence. It would be different if we had honest men to enforce the laws, but we can't find them. The very law makes them dishonest Two break it and one is arrested. The man who buys becomes the friend of the seller and defends him on the street corner as well as in the jury box. "This is an individual matter, and every man must decide whether he will drink or no. If there was a hall in Pittsburg, or the churches here were more liberal and showed more Christian fellowship, I think .'he num ber of arrests could be decreased CO per cent in the next three weeks. In the West the people are democratic, and everywhere I go the best churches are offered me in which to hold meetings." X5TEBESTED IK THE GAB SUPPLY. Sonsatlons.1 Humors Brlns Two Londoners to Pltlibnrff With a mission. George W. Hersey and Lewis W. Leeds, two Londoners, who visited The Dispatch Exposition headquarters, held a very favor able opinion of the Pittsburg Exposition. "But," said Mr. Hersey, "I would hardly think you had space enough to fully represent all the manu factures and industries of Pittsburg." Mr. Hersey said that he and Mr. Leeds were in the city in the interests of a large company in London which has a new system of saving gas, by a scientific application of the natural laws of combustion and ventila tion. They have been watching the talk about Pittsburg's natural gas supply play ing out, and are in the city to try and dis pose of the rights or their patent. Mr. Leeds has been in London for a num ber of years, experimenting with gas heat ing. He is a wide-awake British-American and after getting Johnny Ball's money assistance to push his plans through, has come to this country on the syndicate plan. He put in the ventilating apparatus of the Pittsburg Court House, and before his de- parture lor London, was a professor under the United States Government's corps of experts on ventilating and heating. Mr. Hersey is also an expert in the same line. The London company hopes to make an exhibit at the Exposition if ipaoe can be obtained. 1200Gatllncer's-llOa Penn Ayr. Guns, guns, guns, guns, guns, guns, at Gallinger's, mw and 1108 Penn aye, wsu The latest sty In. of dress trimmings at xieining o " "ui, ij.v arena avenue, upen- an sepitiuucr o.v , MM CLIMB HIGHER. light and Power Wires WilLBave to Take Second Place on the List, FOfiCED TO GET OFF THE EAKTH. Some Municipal Legislation Which. Makes Street Railways Balers. TWMH FEET FIXED AS THE LIMIT Street railway wires rank first iu Pitts burg. The wires of lighting, heating and power companies have to either take second place or get off tbe earth at 'least, they can come no nearer than 20 feet, and in many cases they will have to decorate the sky at even a much greater altitude. This latest of Pittsburg's ordinances was flashed yesterday, at the meeting of the Committee on Corporations. There was a large attendance, but no op position, and, outside of W. A. Magee, who is a member ol the committee, William Plinn was the only one of the city leaders present to look after the interests of this new child of municipal legislation. Every thing moved so smoothly that even that gentleman did not have to put his shoulder to the wheel. Without any opposition it was affirmatively recommended to Councils. WHAT IX ALL SIEAS3. The ordinance provides that hereafter all the electric wires of light, heat and power companies must be placed at least 20 feet above the sidewalks, and where there are street railway wires on the same street the former wires must be placed a sufficient dis tance above the latter to be entirely out of the way, and also must have guard wires placed under them to prevent any possi bility of broken wires falling down on tbe street railway wires. This is to prevent any possibility of the accidents which might re sult from tbe heavy currents ofthe light and other wires being introduced into any of the circuits of the street railway systems. Another point in that just what shall constitute the proper distance from the street railway wires is left entirely to the discretion of the Department of Public Works. AH plans for the erection of wires must first be submitted to the Department of Public Works for approval, and the only recourse, if they are not approved there, is to bring them before Councils 'and have them approved by joint resolution of that body. The substance of the ordinance, with its supplementary regulations, is as follows: PBOVISIONS OP THE ORDINANCE. Section 1 provides that hereafter all such companies whioh shall get street rights from the City Councils must accept the provisions oi this general ordinance, subject to regula tions as follows: Plans and specifications in detail of the apparatus and devices in detail must be submitted to the Chief of the Public Works Department. In case overhead wires or cables are to be used the plans must show their size, location, nature, proposed height from grade line, means of insulation and of support. Iu case under ground wires are to be used the same rule applies. The plans are subject to the approval of the Chief of Public Works. Further regulations provide that overhead wires shall not be placed less that 20 feet above the grade of the street, and wires shall not be constructed diagonally across any street. Wires must be erected over and along the street curb lines as. near as 'practicable, and shall not cross any street except at cross street inter sections. On streets where wires or cables are located for supplying motive power to traction companies, the lines of light, heat or power companies shall be erected over and above all the traction wires at a suffi cient height to secure safety, and shall place underneath the light, heat or power wires guard wires or other means to prevent the light, heat or power wires from falling upon or coming in contact in any way with the traction wires. CHDEEQROUND WISES. Underground wires, cables, tnbes, con duits or subways shall be placed at least two feet under the surface of the ground and as near the street curb lines as practicable. No company shall be allowed to open up more than two squares of any street at one time for tbe construction or repair ot its un derground line, and it must replace and re new the streets opened and put them in good condition, under the supervision of the Chief of Public Works. The apparatus or appliances of such com panies relating to the safety of the public shall be subject at all times to the inspec tion and supervision of the Chief of the De partment of Public Safety, and they must report to him as often as he may direct full information as to the operation of their sys tem and statement showing the amount of force used. If the wires of such companies shall interfere with or obstrnct the opera tions of the fire department at a fire, the firemen may cut down the wires in their way and tfae'eity shall not be held liable for the loss thus incurred. Section 2 provides that if the company fails to secure the approval of its system, or any part of it, an application may bemade to Councils, which shall have the power, by concurrent resolution or otherwise, to ap prove the same. Section 3 provides that a special ordinance must be passed for each company in addi tion to this general ordinance, and the com pany receiving the rights must file with the City Controller within 30 days from the pass age of the ordinance a certificate of accept ance of all the provisions of tbe eeneral ordinance, attested by the president and sec retary of the company. Section 4 provides a $100 fine for each violation of any provision of this ordinance. An ordinance authorizing the Chief of the Department of Public Safety to enforce the existing ordinances relating to the moving of trains on .Liberty street caused consider able discussion, but was finally given an af firmative recommendation. An ordinance granting the right to Bea & Co. to a switch track at Second avenue and Try street, was also affirmatively recommended. FBOBI CALIXl LAVALLEE, Pianist and Compossr, Ex-President of the Music Teachers' Na tional Association, 1887; Chairman of Ex amining Committee of American Composi tions, 1888; Chairman of Programme Com mittee, 1886, 1889, 1890; delegate of the Music Teachers' National Association of America to the National Society of Profes sional Musicians of England, 1887, etc Boston, September 5, 1889. Henry F. Miller & Sons Piano Co. : Deae SlES On March 20, 1885, I had the opportunity to congratulate yo'u on the steady improvement and sterling qualities of your pianos. To-day I not only repeat my former statement, but will add that the Artists' Grand used at the M. T. N. A.'s meeting at Philadelphia in July last, sur passed any instrument I have ever seen, heard or played. It had not only the fine qualities combined of all other makes of pianos, but a broadness of tone in orchestral effects which no other possessed. Your Artists' Grand to-day stands the first in the land. Oalixa Layallee. THE NEW eTYLEs Henry F.'Mlller Upriaht Pianos Are artistic and correct in design. They should be seen by all interested In fine' pianos. The Henry F. Miller pianos have shared the highest honors obtainable in con certs. They have made such great successes and received such high praise that it Is im possible for any pianos of the present day lo do more. A fine selection of these famous pianos can be seen at W. C. Whitehill's Musio Parlor, 1S2 Third ave., Pittsburg. Special feature for this week's opening velvets from 75e to $4 00 per yard; everv color for present season. wssu Huous & HACKE. ITS HOME" IS CHOSEN. The Blind Institute Directors Will Take a Boose in Enst End Cannot bo An nonucd TJritH Paper are Signed Deed 'far tbe Permanent Site Mads Oat. J No meeting of the Executive Committee of the Blind Institute was held yesterday on account of the abscence of several of the members. The meeting will be held on Monday or Tuesday. Notwithstanding this fact the house which will be rented for a temporary home for the Blind Institute has been selected. Only the formality of sien ing some of tbe papers prevents the publi cation of the exact site. The place selected is centrally located in East Liberty. The house contains 14 large, airy rooms and is fitted with all the modern conveniences. Tbe grounds surrounding it are large and will give ample room for the various outdoor sports. Colonel W. A. Herron said yesterday the place was satisfactory in every respect, and while it was the choice of every member of the committee they could notannonnce their decision until after the papers were signed and the action had been formally approved by the committee as a whole. Percy F. Smith expressed himself similarly. A number of members of the committee have been led to understand that Chief Bigelow, while, in England, was commis sioned by Mrs. Schenley to settle the matter of a permanent site for the Blind Institute. It is further understood that Chief Bigelow has the deed for the property back of the Bellefield Presbyterian Church, which is to be turned over to the directors of the Blind Asylum for that puroose. Chief Bigelow was asked about the matter yesterday and did not make any denial of the above state ment He simply said: "I am not connected with the Blind Insti tute. I did not say I had a deed for the site. The directors of that institute will know what they are to get in a few days. Mrs. Schenley is a great woman and has handsomely provided for them in fact, be yond their expectations. ASSIGNEE'S BALE Of Iho Tow Boat Joseph B. Williams. Was bnilt in 1876 and in 1884 was re newed at a cost of $13,000. Length of boat, 220 feet; beam, 40 feet; dver all, S3 feet; hold, 6 feet; 1 doctor for supplying boiler; 1 Blake pump; water stern w'heel, 29 feet square; buckets, 37 inches diameter; (6) six 40-inch boilers, 28 feet long, 2 flues each; (2) two low-pressure cylinders, 45-inch diameter, 9-foot stroke; (2) two high-prps-snre cylinders, 19-in6h diameter, 9-foot stroke; (1) one auxiliary engine for supply ing air pump3 and condensers; 4 nigger en gines and 4 capstans run by steam. The boat is fully equipped with lines, chains, rachets and wire lines for towing 30 coal boats, in additiou to 6 or 8 barges, her fuel included. The boat is one of the best equipped be tween Pittsburg and New Orleans, and is known for her economical use of fuel. Her draft of water when light Isonly five feet In March, 1887, she took the largest tow ever taken from Louisville to New Orleans, consisting ot 826,010 bushels of coal, a total tonnage of 31,769. A personal examination will convince a person of her worth. Will be sold at PUBLIC SALE ON TUESDAY, SEP. 9, 1890, at 10 o'clock A. M., at the Pittsburg Wharf, at the foot of Ferry street The terms will be made knowu on day of sale. Por further particulars inquire or address, John M. Bisheb, Assignee of I. D. Bisher, No. 8 Wood street, Pittsburg, Pa. lu'WSSu A Most Interesting; Exhibit. Cbessman-Mannion, the expert opticians, No. 42 Federal st, Allegheny, are located at the west end of the gallery, Expo, bldg., where they are showing, for the first time publicly, in America, the art of grinding spectacle lenses. They have specially en gaged Prof. Caruss, of New York, with all his instruments, to assist during the Expo sition. They afford unusual facilities to persons unable to find suitable spectacles to have a proper examination of their eyes made; registering the name and address of every applicant, together with the prescrip tion for lenses needed, affording visitors the opportunity of ordering without further ex amination. They solicit the most difficult cases and insert artificial eyes at their stand by their painless method. Ask for their 32 page book, "Our Eyes and How to Preserve Them." WE WANT YOUR. TRADE. Low Prices. Stylish Goods nnd Fine Quail lies Are the Inducements We Offer Yon. .Loot over your wardrooe, mace up your mind whether you want a new suit of clothes, a medium weight overcoat or dressy pants, then call at our store to see tbe superb line of fall clothing we show. We are now selling men's fine suits at $8, $10 and $12. There is enough variety to satisfy anyone. Silk-faced fall overcoats at $8 and $10 and stylish pants for $2 50 and $3 SO. Monday is a good day to purchase: you can take time making a selection. Visitors to the Exposition are especially welcome to call. We are sure to have something you'll need. P. C. C. C, Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company, cor. Grant and Diamond streets, opp. the Court House. Ono Thousand Dollar Forfeit if I fail to prove Floraplexion the best medicine for liver complaint, dyspep sia, nervous debility, biliousness, consump tion. It cures where all other remedies fail. Ask your druggist for it Sample bottle sent free. Fbanklin Haet, New York. MWFSU Overcoats. Leave your order for a good-fitting over coat or suit at Pitcairn's, 434 Wood street Furniture upholstered and repaired. HAUGH & Keenan. 33-34 Water st Messrs. French, Kendrlck fc Co. Wish to call your attention to their card of thanks, top ot page 8. All lovers of delicacies use Anzostnra Bitters to secure a good digestion, ttssu THE LARGEST, THE CHEAPEST, THE BEST PLACE TO BUY CARPETS AND CURTAIHS 13 AT GROETZINGER'S. on nnrt afrls moauette carpets; all the "hj.vaju very latest patterns, (many of them confined exclusively to our house) at SI 25 to 81 60 per yard. Borders to match. innnn Yards Wilton velvet carpets, with nj,umj borders to match, from JlOOper yard up. ic nno Yards body brnssels carpets, of the jj,(jwvj celebrated Lowell. Bigelow and Hartford makes, from SI 00 per yard up. ACi nnri Yards tape3try brnssels carpets, 4J,UUU 8mitn.a and Roxbury makes, 60 cants per yard np. HO O0OYards. 'nsraln carpets, all grades 0"!" manufactured, from 25 centa per yard up. . Tf onn Pairs lace curtains. Imported direct iu,uuu by us, 7S cents per pair up. 5frir Jalrs chenille and turcoman curtains , vvu from $i a pair up. THOUSANDS OF RUGS. ATT. SIZES AND QBADKS. LINOLEUMS, CORTICINE. OIL CLOTHS Parties contemplating f urmshlne their houses this fall, are notified that we have every erade of floor and window furnishings of the latest paterns made. EDWARD GROETZIHGER, 627 and 629 Penn Avenue. Largest exclusive carpet housa West of New xorc All goods jobbed at the lowest Eastern I sricts. T TTSH LUMBER LT LOUISIANA. Mr. Ryan Claims hi state Will Measure np With Mlehlcad M. J. Ryan, a lumberman from New Orleans, has been in the city for several days hurrying up Bees & Co. in their con struction of a locomotive for a tramway. Mr. Kyan claims' that the output of lumber yearly in Louisiana is as laree as In Michigan. The forests are not so dense, but the trees raake up in quality. He says that from the Arkansas line for 200 miles to Mexico there is an unbroken timber tract. Mr. Ryan returned home last evening. Household eoods packed for shipment. HauOH & Keenax, 33-34 Water st Fashioitable trimmings at Reining & Wilds, 710 Penn avenue. BIBER & EASTON. 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