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THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 4. 1S90.
kept in life our great Government until 1S60.
They looked back at the sacrifices made in the
War of the Rebellion, and in th. e war of 1S12L
The threat to overthrow the Got ernment and
dancer of disunion again made it viecessary for
the President to make that declaration of inde
pendence, and Abraham Lincoln sat d that this
Government of the people, for the f.'eoP'?and
by the people, must not perish. He merely re
iterated the statement He came ftom the
people and knew what the people wanted, it
was his purpose to breathe the spirit oi the
people.
AS IMPORTANT AS EVER.
You may ask what this has to do with this
meeting. It has everything to do with it. It Is
now time for a restoration of the declaration
that this Government of the peonle shall stand.
It is as important in Pennsylvania to-day as
ever it was. Forbid that jou should forget
that this is a Government of the people when
the peoplo are about to vote. Who are the
people but the individuals? Each man
goes to make up the people. If the in
dividuality is destroved, the bulwarks of the
nation are broken. The Issue in Pennsylvania
to-day is not a dead controversy as some would
have you think. It is a live and active one.
There is au clement that has assumed the
powers of the people. It has been especially
active in Pennsjlvania the last few years.
They act for the people and think for the people.
These men, who are sometimes called bosses,
have set themselves up in the control of the
State. The issues of this contest are home
rule, self gornment and clean politics. One
side consists f the people, the other of bosses
and spoilsmen. A Treat power belongs to you
once 3. year. It is a solemn occasion, and no
man should fail to assert his citizenship at the
polls. You may take my party, drive awav my
friends, and all else, but you can't deprive me
of my birthright of American citizenship.
The people have made a complaint for the
secrecy of the ballot; a just complaint. It is
not onlv in Pennsylvania, but all over the
country! In 1SS1 a bill was introduced in the
Le-nslature, providing for a uniform ballot to
be issued by the County Commissioners. Iso
attention --as paid to it. In ISSoIsent a mes
sage to he Legislature, recommending a re
vised elect' jc law. It was not considered be
cause an element Is in control of State politics
w ho did not want it. and did not care what the
people want. If this is brought about it must
be by vour vote, and must be manifested on
election dav. The Republican bosses are howl
ing for ballot reform because the people de
mand it, but they did not do it when they had.
the chance. , ,
In closing, all I ask of the peoplo in I. ovem
ber is to exercise that intelligence and regard
for that great privilege, for the care of home
and children, cverv man should exercise at the
polls at the election. Whatever the result
mav be if everv man exercises his right to
vote I will be satisfied. I will be content to bow
in humble submission to the will of the people.
Tnmultuous applause followed this decla
ration at the close of Mr. Pattison's ad
dress. ALTVAYS FOLLOWED rATTISON.
Ex-Lieutenant Governor Black was in
troduced, and immediately wormed himself
into the good graces of his auditors, in the
happy style for which he is noted. He said
he had alwavs been following the Governor.
He had followed him into office, and
through four years of the administra
tion. He had hoped he was
through, hut the Scranton convention
had dragged him out. He is now following
his leader through a most enthusiastic cam
paign, and expects to follow him into
office again, and through another fourvears
administration. Mr. Black then illustrated
the point he wanted to make by a little
story. He said:
Dean Swift was asked to preach before the
Queen, and was told to be brief. He took for
his text: "He that giveth to the poor lendeth
to the Lord." "Sou," said he, "if jou like the
security, down v.ith the dust." We are like
the Dean. Our security is the record of four
years' honest administration at Hamsburg.
There is no reason for anv argument. It is ap
parent that the people of Pennsylvania
vaut honest Government and know
just where to get it. Tney had
it once and liked it first rate. The voters of
this State are in the habit of onlv voting for the
regularly nominated candidates of a party.
Here's a man from Crawford county ont on a
false pretense that he was nominated for Gov
ernor. He was never nominated by any party.
He was appointed by one man. and arethepeo
ple going to vote for such a man? They want
to nominate their man.
The speaker then touched upon the ques
tion of ballot reform, and declared that
Matthew Stanley Quay does not want it.
Mr. Black advocated the Australian system.
In closing the gentleman said:
This 's a time for a second declaration of in
dependence. The first w as for liberty of State;
this will be a return to the people of the power
to co era, a power well-nigh extinct in Penn
sylvania. I ask ou to support this man ana
he'll plant that flagon the Capitol at Hams
burg in November.
Captain Barclay, of Pittsburg, addressed
the audience on the record of Governor Pat
tison, promising a clean and honest Govern
ment if he is returned.
TKA1SE FROM A VETERA!.".
Major Veale, a one-legged soldier of
Philadelphia, described as a man "shot to
pieces" in the defense of his country, spoke
to the comrades of the G. A. B, on the snb
ject of the Governor's friendship to the sol
dier. He declared that he had no friends
who were not also soldiers' friends, and he
is a friend of Mr. Pattison. In 'closing,
Major Veale said, in regird to the veto ol
the burial bill: "I say, all honor to Gov
ernor Pattison for killing a measure that
disgraced the soldiers by making them de
clare themselves paupers."
Comrade John L. Jones, of Braddock,
was intioduced, after loud calls from the
audience. Mr. Jones is the commander of
the G. A. B., and has always been a Re
publican. In the course of his address he
said:
The time has come when party lines must
give way to principle. I am going to vote for
the candidate of the people, and "hot lor the
appoirteo of one man. I, for one, will not
wear the Quay collar. Sir. Pattison was the
best Governor we have had since Andrew G.
Curtm. I always honored him for vetoing that
bill that made paupers of deceased soldiers.
Wo don't ask the State to bury our dead. Wo
can do that ourselves. I ask the Independent
voters of Uraddocc to stand with me" in this
fight against botsism, and vote for Robert E.
Pattison.
W. J. Brennea, Secretary of the Demo
cratic County Committee, was the last
speaker of the evening During the prog
ress of every address the applause was loud
and the enthusiasm spontineous. It W3S
never more noticed than during the address
of Mr. Jones, and apparently there were
others of his same mi'id in the room.
OTHER PLACES VISITED.
Before reaching Braddock this evening
Pattison and his distinguished associates
accomplished some lively campaign hust
ling. The tourists reached Washington
about 9:30 and were driven to the Auld
House were a reception was held. The
party was then escorted to the Court House,
where an immense crowd had collected.
Addresses were made by Pattison, Black,
Hcnsel and Barclay. The first named gen
tleman arraigned the Republican party, Mr.
Quay and Mr. Dclaraater, the opposing
c.isuidate. He spoke in complimentary
terms of Washington county and its record
of agricultural excellence n the past He
spoke of t:e unequal taxation and gave a
cumber of illustrations, suggestive reme
dies. Mr. Black made an address that
created considerable enthusiasm in support
of the Australiam ballet system. Messrs.
Barclay aud Hcnsel spike briefly-, arraign
ing Messrs. Quay and Delaciater, and reit
erating the charges made against theu.
Trie party arrived at Waynesburg at
12:45 in tLe afternoon by special train.
They were accompanied from Washington
by a number of Democratic leaders and
were greeted at the depot by a brass band
and au enthusiastic crowd. The party was
tr.keu to the Downey House, where an in
formal reception was held by the candi
dates. After dinner addresses were made
iu front of the Court House bv ex-Governor
PattiEon, 3icssrs. Black, Hcnsel and Birc
lay, the crowd being swelled to juite large
proportions. The speeches were listened to
with, close attention and were frequently
applauded.
A XECEPTIOK TO PATTISOK
To be Tendered br ibo Exceluor Clnb
Tins Evening.
A wtption will be accorded to ex-Gov-
' ernor Pattison this evening by the Excelsior
Club, of the Ninth and Tenth wards, upon
his arrival in thecity. He will arrive at G
o'clock iu the evening, and will be escorted
tr Hie rooms of the club on Prnn
avenue, where a banquet will be held, and j
speeches will be made until o clock, when
the ex-Governor will leave to meet his
other engagements.
The Excelsior Club is a non-partisan or
ganization comprising the most prominent
citizens of the Ninth and Tenth ward.
POOLS OR NO POOLS
A Question That Has Aroused Horse
men, Lovers of Racing and Many
Citizens During the Week.
SOME LEGISLATION IS EXPECTED.
.The Law and Order People Are Firm in
Their Opposition, bnt a Great Many
People Favor It.
PHILADELPHIA WILL 2IAKE THE HOYE.
Th Opfcion of Many Ken Who Eire Ideu f Their
Own to Offer.
Captain "Wishart's determined pursuit of
the pool sellers has revived the issue of pools
or no pools, to a marked degree. During
the present week the subject has been dis
cussed in all its various phases, by horse
men, men of business, and people generally
who take a most decided stand against the
practice. In order to get a full expression
of opinion on the question, from people who
have ideas of their own on the subject, a
Dispatch reporter exhausted considerable
energy, and wasted some shoe leathers
yesterday.
Ex-Eepresentative Kobison, of Allegheny,
declared himself as follows: "The present
provision covering the matterof pool selling
is one of the old blue laws that still holds
its own. For years it was a dead letter, and
might have remained so had not Captain
Wishart unearthed it and put it in force. I
voted for the bill which was before the last
House, the chief provision of which was to
legalize pool selling on race tracks. I
thought it no more than fair to a large class
of people who consider that their rights had
been abridged. Time out of mind fairs and
agricultural societies in this State have
offered prizes for horses, cattle and farm
products, and almost invariably they have
racing on which money is wagered.
WHAT HAS BEES NOTICED.
The development of speed horses is just as
essential to breeders as the development of
any other class of animals, but I have
noticed that where the privilege of specula
tion is cut off there are rarely ever any
speed contests of any consequence. "When
these contests are knocked out the breeders
suffer. There are several millions of dollars
invested in stock farms in this State for the
development of speed horses, and these
people have rights that must be respected.
Beside this, many fair associations, particu
larly in Western Pennsylvania, have suf
fered greatly by the enforcement of this old
law."
"Do you think a bill will be revived at
the coming session of the Legislature?"
"Beyond a doubr. I understand that
representative Bicbmond, of Philadelphia,
will take charge of it this time. It would
have gone through at the last session had it
been properly handled from the start It
cam; into the House as a waif, and no one
rallied to it until the last, when it was too
late. But at that it was only defeated by
five votes. My idea is that in the Senate it
would have had much clearer sailing. The
way things look to me all the old members
who voted for the bill will do so again, and
I look for its passage."
UNALTERABLE OPPOSITION.
James W. Houston Vice President of the
Law and Order Society, declared that they
were unalterably opposed to any change
from the present laws. "Our Society has
considered this matter carefully, and we are
firm in our convictions. They can race as
much as they want, but we are all opposed
to pool selling."
"What are your chief objections?" was
asked.
"Why, it leads young men astray, and
often they go to the excess of using money
that is obtained by questionable means, to
say the least I voice the sentiment of all
the people interested in our work, as we
have a thorough understanding."
Captain Wishart quite agreed with Mr.
Houston, and had notbing oi consequence to
add to that gentleman's views.
Henry McCullougb, a well-known busi
ness man, said: "I am in favor of legaliz
ing pool-selling on race tracks, bnt want it
confined strictly to these quarters. There
are hundreds and thousands of people in
this State who enjoy racing, and the only
way to insure good contests is to legalize the
matter of speculation. I believe the bill
will come up again, and see no reason why
it will not pass. This talk about boys being
dragged into the vortex of gambling is non
sense. There is not an association in the
State that would allow them to wager a dol
lar, even if they wanted to. During my
experience of some years I have never seeu
anv young men ruined at the one or two
meetings held here yearly. Workingmen
bet money now and then, but they are a
class of toilers who make 550 or $60 a week.
But, for that matter, if they wanted to risk
their money, they would do so, pools or no
pools, in some form or on something."
AN OPPOSITE OPINION.
James Goldsmith was encountered at the
Monougabela Hous:- He is the son of the
late Aldcn Goldsmith, who bred the famous
old qncen of the turf at his Washington
ville (N. Y.) stock farm. The son inherited
the farm, and now has several worthy rep
resentatives of the old maid's sire (Volun
teer) to perpetuate his farm. Mr. Gold
smith tros some of hit horses, partly for the
financial sinews of war and partly for the
development ot the qualities that make
them valuable for private salc He said he
favored the idea of legalizing pool selling
on race tracks the same as had been done in
New York State.
There under the Ives bill the business
was confined strictly to the race courses,
and was kept to a very large extent among
horsemen, or men who made it a business to
follow the horses from place to place. He
said the law cave general satisfaction and
wiped out all objections. He thought the
people of Pennsylvania, as a whole, would
find a similar law the best way out of the
difficulty. About all the people he had
met held siuiilar views, and he thought
something wouWbe done at the coming
session ol the Legislature.
He added that under the present laws the
great California stables of Hickok, Marvin
and others, were afraid to come here and
take chances. He considered this one of
the greatest racing centers in the United
Slates, and knew an Eastern syndicate that
would rent the pare at good round figures,
improve the track and make other necessary
repairs, provided the laws were modified.
If they were not, he feared the Grand Cir
cuit would weary of the city.
Mr. Van Osten, who acted as starting
judge during the week, and who is Presi
dent of Belmont Park, Philadelphia, favors
the passage of such a bill. He was not pre
pared to say what would be done, but
thought steps would be taken this winter to
remedy matters.
CERTAIN TO COME UP.
Representative Bichards, of this city, was
asked if he thought a pool bill would be in
troduced this winter. He replied that in
bis opinion the question was certain to come
up again.
"What kind of a reception do you think
it will receive?" was asked.
"Well, I think it will go through," was
his reDlv. "The last bill met with opposition
from Quarters where that opposition mil
likely not exist this session. There was a
misunderstanding among some of the Phila
delphia people, but I think they 'understand
the question now. Then some of the rural
representatives will likely be in favor of the
bill, as many of these agricultural associa
tions are big losers by the enforcement of
the present law."
Adam Fnchs, a well-known butcher in
the market, and also a fancier of horses,
said he wss strongly in favor of the proposed
measure, and he knew hundreds of men in
his lice of business who held the same
views. He said he was satisfied the ques
tion would be brought up this winter, and
that a strong effort would be made to pass a
bill.
Frank Heraic, the pool seller, said he
favored a bill something like the Ives bill
in New York. 'This confined the business
to race tracks and 5 percent of the pool
seller's percentage went to the agricultural
association of the State. He said that pool
sellers were not anxious to bring the busi
ness into cities. They were perfectly' will
ing to forego this privilege, though it was
allowed in a great many States in the
Union. He had heard that the question
was to be revived this winter, but could not
say anything definite on this score.
AM, BY HERSELF.
John E. Madden, a well-known turfman
and breeder of Lexington, Ky., said that
Pittsburg, with her rigid laws, was the talk
of the country. He had traveled all over
the land, and this was the only big city in
the United States that he knew of where
pools could not be sold on the track. He
believed that racing once or twice a year
furnished a very healthy pastime for the
people, while a good meeting alwaysbronght
thousands of dollars into the legitimate
channels of trade.
A gentleman who would not permit the
use of his name, said he understood that the
breeders and agricultural associations ot the
State would pool their issues this winter
and see to it that they received legislation
that would protect them. They could mus
ter up a verv strong following, he said, and
could not afford to be overloeked.
The officials of Homewood Park were not
anxious about expressing any views just at
present. That they will give two or three
meetings next year is already assured. The
present meeting wonld have been a remark
ably successiul one had it not been for the
rain, and this is sufficient encouragement to
try it again. That they would like to enjoy
the right of selling pools on 'the grounds
goes without saying. The question is alive
once more, and the outcome will De watcnea
with interest by thousands of people.
DEEW THE LINE ON A BABY.
A Pennsylvania Conductor Wonldn't Take a
Utile Child Unaccompanied
Many are the stories told of young chil
dren who have been carried miles by rail
roads, and reached their destinations safely,
with nothing but a large tag on their breasts
to guide the conductors, but last night the
Pennsvlvania road drew the line on a 221-year-old
baby that was to have been sent to
New York unaccompanied. The little one
was a bright child, just able to walk, nicely
dressed, and carried in her chubby hands a
red doll. The ticket agent sold a half
ticket for it on condition that the conductor
would accept the charge, out he refused.
Quite a crowd gathered around the baby
while the people wer tying a bie tag
aronnd its neck. Considerable indigna
tion was expressed that anyone should even
think of sending a child ot such tender
years to New York alone, and the refusaLof
Conductor Hawkins to take it was ap
plauded. The facts are these: "When Mrs. Clarke,
the wife df the chief cornetist in Innes'
band, left New York a few weeks ago she
was accompanied to the depot by the parents
of the baby. The little one was with them.
They got on the train when it started, and
in their haste to get off the baby was left
with Mrs. Clarke, in very good hands, who
brought it to Pittsburg. The father of the
baby directed that it be sent back alone,
trusting to the watchfulness of the conduc
tors, but the result was quite different
Unless Superintendent "Piteairn issues an
order to that effect someone will have to lake
the baby home.
IK H0N0B OF MB. STONER.
nil Lawyer Friend Giro Him a Bnnqacl
Before He oes Wen.
About 60 representative lawyers, members
of the Bar Association and non-members,
attended a banquet at the Monongahela
House last evening given in honor of J. M.
Stoner, who intends to leave shortly for
California, where he will locate on account
of ill health. S. A. McClung presided, and
the attorneys enjoyed the social features of
the occasion. Of the Judge?, Eiring.Stowe,
Over and Slagle were there.
Mr. McClung, in a neat sphech, stated
the object of the feast, and regretted that
Mr. Stoner was going to leave. Mr. Stoner
made a clever reply. He stated that the re
wards of a lawyer were not as great as the
profits of business men, who don't expend
any more energy, but there were other
pleasures that compensated the attorney for
his hard work. Judge Ewing, Major More
head and others talked. There were cries for
various lawyers, as it seemed to suit
the fancy of the listeners. Judge
Ewing indulged in some personal recollec
tions of Mr. Stoner, while Mr. Moreland
argued that the attorneys missed a great
deal by failing to have more social ban
quets; that working in antagonistic fields
lawyers often failed to note many good
qualities of head and heart in their oppo
nents, and that they really didn't know each
other as they should. A number of other
impromptu speeches were made.
- A LITTLE FAMILY FIGHT.
A Father Cbargei His Daughter Witb Steal
ing nin Furniture.
John Eempen yesterday made an informa
tion before Alderman Brr against his
daughter, Johanna, aged 1G years, charging
her with larceny. Johanna was arrested,
and gave bail for a hearing to-day. Kempen
asserts that she stole two feather beds, some
jewelrv and some shawls from bis residence,
on Mifflin street, last July, and took them
to her relatives in Allegheny.
Johanna claims that the goods are hers,
and she had a right to take them. She says
they belonged to her mother in the first
place, and when she died, about three
months ago, the goods were willed to her.
which she can prove. Miss Kempen is now
living with a family on the Sonthside.
ODD FOLK of the Tennessee Monntolns
will be described Iu To-Morrow's 30-Page
DISPATCH.
A VISITING COMMITTEE.
Jamestown People Want Electric Pointers
From Piltibarg.
Mayor A. F. Price, of Jamestown, and C.
Ports and F. H. George, two members of
the City Council, registered at the Ander
son last evening. Ther came here to see
how the cities of Pitubure and Allegheny
are lighted.
Last week the citizsns of Jamestown de
cided by a large majority to light their city
with electricity from their own plant. The
gentlemen will find enough in the electric
line to interest them here.
THE FIGUEES PLACED.
WorU ot Takipc Down the Derricks on tlio
Postofflco Commenced.
'Inspector Pattison put up the last figures
on the new postoffice, yesterday. The flag
has not yet appeared, but the stone-work is
about completed.
The job of taking down the platforms and
the derricks has commenced, and in another
week the building will stand alone, relieved
of these unsightly structures.
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DISPATCH. To-aiorrew'i edition will be
extraordinary.
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throat diseases exclusively. Office, 720 Penn
street, Pittsburg, Pa. . '" E&su.
A BOY AND EEYOLTER
To Say Nothing at All of the Many
Eedskins He Proposed to Kill,
FIGURE IS AN ALDERMANIC CASE.
Charged With Selling Firearms to a
Youngster.
nOW ANT CHILD CAN GET A PISTOL
A very peculiar case is held under advise
ment by Alderman King, of the Sonthside.
It is that of Howard Eoyer, a dealer in
cheap hardware at 022 Smithfield street,
charged'ty E. J. S. Peregrino with misde
meanor in having sold a revolver to the lat
ter's son, a boy of 13 years.
The law under whitfh the information was
made makes it a misdemeanor to sell fire
arms to a boy under 16. The case was
heard by Alderman King, and after the evi
dence was in, the decision was reserved.
The highest penalty of the law is ?309 fine.
There is no imprisonment clause.
Mr. Peregrino also proposes to prosecute
the man who sold the boy the cartridges to
fit the revolver. He says he went to see
the men in the case, but they laughed at
him. He then told them they had not
heard the last of it, and began proceedings
agaiust them under the law.
This is another case of a boy becoming in
fatuated with the stories of life in the "West
by reading trashy novels of such character
as "Blood ou the Moon; or, How Border
Bill Made Fifty Eedskins Bite the Dust."
The boy decided to become famous, doubt
less thinking he would some day be a
modern Othello, and his name would float
down to posterity in the annals of history.
In other words, he decided that he wonld
flood the Territories in blood from the veins
of his Indian victims.
HAD TO HAVE A GUN.
Of course, to do this he must have a gun.
A small boy with his head swimming in
tales of Indian wars would not think of
killing the dusky redskins with anything
else, and he decided that a revolver was the
article with which he would do the terrible
execution. So, according to his story, he
went to Mr. Eoyer and purchased an article
that suited his fancy. It looked all right,
and he perhaps didn't know whether it
wonld shoot or not, but he paid his cash and
Btarted West to rid the country of the "pesky
varmints" that never forgive a wrong.
The boy didn't get very many miles away
from the city before he called a council of
war with himself to devise ways and means
to beat a retreat, and he soon returned home,
leaving the poor, terror-stricken' settlers in
the West to the merciless savages.
After the boy's return home be told his
father where he purchased the revolver and
cartridges, and the latter went to see about
the matter. His reception, he says, was not
what he expected or desired, so he decided
to invoke the majesty of tbe law in behalf
of his misguided son.
This case is one ot hnndreds of a like na
ture. Too many dealers have never heard
of tbe law forbidding the sale of firearms
to boys, and many that have heard ot it
disregard it. Boys have every opportunity
of getting trashy novels and firearms, and
often the publishers of the books give away
revolvers as presents, nnder certain condi
tions, and. thus they uphold a lottery scheme
as well as furnish youths with firearms.
SNARES ETCH FOB BABES.
In a store on Federal street, Allegheny,
is to be found a scheme whereby some one
will get- a double-action five-shot revolver
for a nickeL There are 150 "draws"
in a box. which sell at o cents
each, and, besides a little trinket., worth
perhaps a cent a hundred, a number is
given, entitling the holder to a chance for
the revolver. These chances are sold to
little children, no matter ot what age, and
when the box is sold out it is as liable to go
to a 7-year-old youngster as to a man. Thns
two laws are disregarded, the law against
gambling and the law against selling fire
arms to boys. There are other places as
well, especially in the suburbs of the two
cities, where such schemes are worked on
the little ones.
The above is not the only gambling or
chance scheme that is placed before tbe
children by keepers of candy stores and
corner groceries in the suburban districts.
There are tbe penny cash butter-scotch
cakes that have a cent in about every 50,
but it catches the pennies of the youngsters,
often those given them for their weekly
offering at Sunday school.
Said an Allegheny gentleman yesterday,
speaking of this matter: "In the grand
raids made on gambling, pool selling, etc.,
such schemes have been unnoticed, and
there is no game of chance in the, city which
is more deceiving. It is worked on little
children, who have more reason to be pro
tected than the man who knowingly bets his
money on a horse race and drops'his little
roll."
OIL FIELDS with a history will be pre
sented witb enmera accompaniment lo read
era of To-Morrow's mnmmotti DISPATCH.
THINK THEY'VE CAUGHT THEM.
Tbree Men Arrotcd for Complicity la tbe
Allegheny Train Robbery.
William Weimer, alias "Mouse" Weimer,
alias William Eoberts, Harry Montague
and "Cockcy" Bennett, arrested yesterday
by the Allegheny police on suspicion of
being implicated in the robbery of J. K.
Gardner on a Ft. Wayne train, on Thursday
night, are still in the Allegheny lockup.
Yesterday afternoon Mr. Gardner was at the
Allegheny Mayor's office, and was taken
down to see the three prisoners in order to
discover if he could identify any of them.
Previous to going down stairs Chiel
Murphy warned Mr. Gardner, in case he
identified any of the prisoners, not to say a
word.
This course was adopted by the Chief for
the reason that he desires the newsboy who
was ou the train at the time to see the
prisoners and try to identify the man who
committed the theft, the Chief thinking that
the boy's mind miibt be influenced by what
Mr. Gardner might say. Chief Murphy is
positive that Mr. Gaidner has identified
one of tbe men, but he can't say which one.
KICKING ON BXTEKE.
Why tbe Report of tbe Scotch-Irish Con
vention iini Not Rrea Issued.
Secretary Floyd, of the Scotch-Irish As
sociation, came here yesterday to'see about
the delay in getting the report of the pro
ceeding of the convention held in Pittsburg
last May. It was to have been issued
August L Colonel Echols said James F.
Burke was employed and paid to take some
of the speeches in short hand. He did, but
so far has failed to transcribe bis work, thus
delaying the report. He paid no attention
to Colonel Floyd's letters, nnd Colonel
Echols could never find him when he
looked for him.
Mr. Burke claims he had finished about
three-fourths of his job, but all the money
was not forthcoming and he laid down on it.
POLISH CHTJBCH DEDICATION.
Another Big Religions Event on the South
side Tomorrow.
The dedication St. Adelbert's Church,
the new Polish edifice on South Fifteenth
street, will take place to-morrow, attended
by great ceremony.
A procession of tbe Polish i Catholic socie
ties of the citr will be a feature of the exer-,
cises. Very Jfcev. Dr. Stephen Walls will
deliver a sermon in Eaelish.and will be fol
lowed by Bev. L. M. A. Miskiewici and
several other Polish priests.
I the Rim roads.
Sir. Howard Returns to tbe Criticism or the
Doqne.ue Points In Answer to His Ob
jections. Mr. William J.. Howard, owner of the
Howard block, Smithfield street, who has
been one of the most active opponents of the
widening of Diamond street, writes a
lengthy communication to an evening co
temporary, reciting the inner history of the
organization of the Pittsburg Traction Com
pany and throwing several buckets of cold
water upon its new rival, the Suqucsne
Traction. Mr. Howard says that Messrs.
Magee, Flinn, Whitney & Stephens,
Ehodes and McCandless realized a total
profit of $564,982 in the building of the
Pittsburg Traction line. He complains at
some length against tbe widening of Dia
mond street and Cecil alley,which he claims
is contemplated for the benefit of the
Duquesne line. In his communica
tion be urges that it would be wise
policy for the directors of tbe Duquesne to
give up that part of the programme and
confine their operations to the building of
the road. The letter, which is quite spe
cific in its figures, seems to show an inti
mate knowledge of the arrangements by
which the Pittsburg Traction line was built.
It reads like one ot the first open hostilities
between the backers of rival passenger rail
ways. One of the Duquesne directors was seen in
reference to Mr. Howard's letter. He said
Mr. Howard's points were irrelevant, as the
question before the public was one of compe
tition and increased facilities for travel;
The Dnquesne is now built and an accom
plished lact. It opens up new territory and
will give new facilities where thev were
needed. As for the widening of Diamond
sheet, Mr. Howard was in error in supposing
that the parties moving in it were the
Duquesne people. It was urged by owners
of property on the street, who saw in the
widening that the property would be greatly
benefited, and that the public facilities for
business would be largely increased by hav
ing a wide street in place of an' alley. The
cost of the widening was not a tax on tbe
public treasury, but was to be borne by the
property on tbe street which was asking for
it. Mr. Howard was one of the few except
ants, as he had already a Smithfield street
front for his lot, which, of course, the bulk
of the property did not have. As the case
stands, it is further stated, that the Dn
quesue line is not coming by way of
Diamond street anyhow at present, but will
probably make arrangements with the
Central Traction line to use Sixth avenue
nnd Fourth avenue.
In relation to Mr. Howard's constitutional
objections to the financial organization of
the uuquesne line, it was answered that the
same objections, if there was anything in
them, would apply as much to the organiza
tion of the Pittsburg Traction, but that the
Duquesne people were not worrying about
these criticisms, as their stock is not on the
market.
IN THE THAW MANSION.
The First Meeting of the Academy or
Sciences Held linst Evening.
The Academy of Science and Art held its
first meeting last evening in the parlors of
the old Thaw mansion, on Fifth street. The
famishment of the building has not been
fully completed yet, but everything will be
in shape lor the opening on the 17tb. This
will be a great event, as the members of
each society will make special efforts to
make a pleasing exhibit of each branch of
study.
In the absence of the President, Eev. Dr.
W. J. Holland, Vice President George A.
Macbeth occupied the chair, and Mr. W. L.
Scaife was Secretary. There were about 60
members present when the meeting was
called to order, nnd the general appearance
of the gentlemen showed they were pos
sessors of more than the usual amount of
gray matter. The report of the Committee
on By-laws was laid over until the next
meeting. The corporate seal, as recom
mended bv the committee, was adopted.
The following new members were elected:
J. L Buchanan, David Kirk, J. E. Gem
mill and Joseph G. Speer.
Mr. Charles W. Scovel made a tender of
the Carl Merz musical library, containing
1,200 to 1,300 volumes, now at Wooster, O.
He stated that tbe subscription fund was
almost realized, and the Academy accepted
the trust to bold until the Carnegie build
ings are erected.
THE DIBPATCH for To-Morrow will be
tbo brt Newspaper In Pennsylvania. It will
bold 160 Columns. Everybody should read
It.
OPENING UP HEADQTJAETEBS.
The Independent Republican Organization
Rcndy for Business.
The Executive Committee of tbe Alle
gheny County Independent Republican
Organization yesterday secured rooms in the
Bissell block, corner of Seventh avenue and
Smithfield street, and headquarters will be
opened there at 10 o'clock this morning. The
general headquarters room is on the second
floor, room No. 201. It will be open from 9
a. m. until 10 p. M. every day, except Sun
days, until after election day. The commit
tee discussed the subject of public meetings,
and, while Chairman Ayres, of the Meetings
and Speakers Committee, has not fully pre
pared his plans, it is safe to say that a large
number of meetings will be held throughout
tbe county. Some of tbe most prominent
leaders ot the Independent movement in the
State are likely to be beard in Allegheny
county. The work of the committee will
not be confined to holding meetings, but it
is stated that printed matter bearing on the
issues of the campaign will be distributed in
every election district.
Chairman Blair invites all Republicans
who are in sympathy with the movement to
call at the headquarters.
Strnck Her With a Bucket.
Mrs. Mary Stewart, who lives on Ann
street, made an information before Alder
man Lunan yesterday charging Mrs. Emma
Lainey with assault and battery. Mrs.
Stewart alleges that Mrs. Lainey struck her
over the nead with a bucket, producing an
ugly scalp would. She was arrested and
committed to jail iu default of $300 bail for
a hearing Monday.
Fine Fbekch Flannels We open this
week some especially handsome new designs
for gowns and wrappers.
TTS3U HUGUS & HACKE.
Gentlemen!
We will place on sale to-morrow morning
our importations for the present season in
English smoking jackets. A very large
assortment Styles entirely new,
JOS. HOBNE & CO.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
Andekson gas-saving burner, 624 Penn
ave., Fox optical building.
100 aiore
Of those good English gloria silk umbrellas,
paragon lrames, oxidized handles, only $1 85
at The People's Store.
TJpbight pianos for rent.
E. G. Hats & Co., 75 Fifth ave.
Anderson gas-saving burner, 624 Penn
ave., Eox optical building.
Dress Goods Of novelties and staples
we are now showing the most superior lines
ever offered in this city.
xissu Htjotjs & Hacke.
New puff scarfs at James H. Aiken &
Co.'s, 100 Fifth ave.
B. &B.1
Misses' and children's jackets and wraps,
the largest assortment and nicest goods at
moderate, prices, we have ever shown, for
to-day and this evening's gales.
Bopos & Buhl,
BOUMDTOBEAFIGHT,
Washington and Beaver Connty Con
ferees Fail to Agree on a
CANDIDATE TOR STATE SENATOR.
Samuel P. White Will Kun, Eegardless of
abomination, and
WILLASKTHEDEMOCEATSTOHELPHIM
The Begublican conferees in the Beaver
WasbiDgton district failed to nominate a
Senatorial candidate yesterday, and the
rival candidates, Colonel Hawkins and
Samuel P. White, of Beaver, will run in
dependently in their respective counties. A
compromise may be made before the election
day, but it is excoedingly doubtful, judging
from the temper of both sides at present.
The adjourned meeting was held at the
Monongahela House. Four ballots were
taken without any result. Tbe Beaver con
ferees, weary of the talk and the contest,
moved to adjourn to the 14th or 23d, but tbe
Washington people opposed the motion.
The Washington conferees then moved to
adjourn sine die, which was carried, Beaver
county not voting. This is the statns of the
case at present.
When the result was known Mr. White
said: "I will certainly offer no compromise
in the future, and I will have my name
placed on the Eepublican ticket in Beaver
county. The nomination should go to my
county by precedent and custom.
HE "WANTS HIS TOBN.
"Four years ago I withdrew in favor of
Senator McLean, of Washington, and at
that time it was expressly agreed that the
Washington Eepubhcans would not oppose
me this time. Colonel Hawkins was then a
candidate for the nomination in his county,
but was defeated. The claim made by
Washington that Beaver has had more than
her share of representation is not true.
Since the present district was organized in
1875 under the new Constitution Washing
ton county has had four terms, aggregating
11 years, while Beaver only had one of four
years. Whatever claims may be made
previous to 1875 don't go, for the reason that
the district was not constituted as it is now.
Butler was one of the counties.
"The Washington county people have
been intimating all day that they have
made some deal with the Democrats. All
I have to say is that I am a Eepublican,
and desire to be elected by Eepublican
votes. I would not stoop to make such a
deal in my county, even if 1 could. My
impression is that the Democrats will nomi
nate their own candidate, anyhow. I am
in this fight to stay, and hope to be elected."
THE COLONEL IS DEFIANT.
On the other hand, Colonel Hawkins said:
"The old story used to be that Beaver
county wanted the earth and part of Greene
county. We are entitled to this nomina
tion, and I don't propose to yield an inch.
I will make an effort to get as many Demo
cratic votes as I can, but I don't know wbat
success I will have. Beaver co'unty now
has a United States Senator, two leading
Federal appointments in Western Pennsyl
vania and a Congressman."
It was intimated by tbe Washington peo
ple that the Democratic nominee, if one was
pnt up, would come from Beaver county.
Colonel Hawkins' forces will attempt to get
the Washington county Democrats to in
dorse him. It looks as if tbe fight will be
redhot from this out. No personal feelings
were developed, and Mr. McCracken, of
Washington, said that the balloting had
been conducted squarely. Neither side
offered any other compromise than the nom
ination ot its candidate.
Colonel Hawkins was represented by M.
L. A. McCracken, Dr. T. D. M. Wilson
and A. M. Pollock. Mr. White's conferees
were Abram Bentley, M. F. Micklen and
W. H. Bricker. The conference held yes
terday was the third and probably the last.
TRATEI), Adventure, Fact, Fiction and
Choice miscellany will be found in To
morrow's big DISPATCH.
EXPOSITION PEOPLE LEAVE,
And Call at Kleber Bra's.
After viewing the splendid sights at the
Exposition most of the visitors (who mean
business) call at H. Hleber & Bro.'s, 506
Wood street, andselect one of their supe
rior pianos and organs. They know in their
hearts that to make a fine show is one thing
and to give people the very finest instru
ments at the price of the common, second
class goods is quite another thing. The
Messrs. Eleber & Bro. enjoy the fullest con
fidence of the public, and whether they ex
hibit or not, whether they hold forth on the
principal business street of Pittsburg, Wood
street, or in Diamond or Virgin alley, the
public will seek them out and congratulate
themselves that they have found out the
place which is utterly safe and reliable, and
above the sharp tricks of new houses which
have come in at the eleventh hour, and
which have to rely upon the credulity of the
public toiget rid of tneir goods using clubs
and other knock-down arguments to bull
doze their callers into buying their inferior
wares articles which the Kleber Bros, had
long since rejected as unworthy of being as
sociated with their honorable record and
name. Such pianos as Steinway's, Cono
ver's, Opera, Gabler, Emerson, and organs
such as tbe great Vocations, Earbuff dust
proof and Burdett, cannot be duplicated in
this country. Klebers give an eight-year
warrantee and sell on easy time payments.
Communicated.
Get Into Lino.
These are the days the lines are drawn.
Now is the time to show whether you are a
Democrat or Eepublican. Attend tbe Ee
publican rally at the Grand Opera House
to-night and show your colors.
Imported Jap Silk Handkercblofs
In plain and fancy borders, from 50c to
$1 50 each. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Men's kid walking gloves, new shades.
James H. Aiken & Co., 100 Fifth ave.
The Very Latest, Novelty
In ladies' neckwear, crepe lisse collarettes,
in cream, white, black and gold, black and
lavender, pink. You may buy these at 85c
at The People's Store.
B. fcB.
The greatest bargain any gents' furnish
ing department ever offered. Silk shirts
and drawers S4 50 each, worth 58 00 to $11 00
each; 34 to 48 shirts, 28 to 44 drawers.
Booos & Buhl.
Fall and winter underwear for gentle
men. James H. Aiken & Co.,
100 Fifth ave.
FurCnpes! Fur Capes! For Capes!
Novelties for tbe coming season now
opened. All the popular furs and shapes
represented in our splendid collection.
ttssu Hucus & Hacke.
Andebson gas-saving burner, 624 Penn
aye., Fox optical building.
" tCommnnicated.
Will be a Memorable meeting.
The Bepublicau mass meeting in the
Grand Opera House this evening will
eclipse anything of the kind ever held here.
The speakers are tbe best, and with the en
thusiasm of the party workers the night
promises to be memorable.
Excursion to St. Louis.
The Baltimore and Ohio Eailroad will
sell excursion tickets to St. Lonis on Octo
ber 5. 6 and 7. good to return nntil October
11, at low rate of $18 25 for round trip. Dud
WORE CLERjCAL CLOTHING.
The Allegheny Police lion Down a. Man Who
Has Bron Deceiving Simple Girls Ills
Lurid Career Tamed Of or to tbe Tilts,
burg Authorities.
James Patrick Morrison, an alleged Cath
olic priest, was arrested in Allegheny yes
terday afternoon at the instigation of Chief
Murphy. For some days past the Chief
has been receiving complaints, principally
from Catholic girls who are employed as
domestics in Allegheny families, about tbe
conduct of the alleged priest. The girls
stated that he bad come to them and in the
name of tbe Catholic Church had solicited
from them subscriptions for certain re
ligious uooK. xne gins. J" ncariy avcfj'
case, put down their names and paid a cer
tain amountbt money, and after that they
lanea to near either or tne dooics or ine
priest. Chief Murphy detailed Detectives
Glenn and Kornman to work up the case
and yesterday afternoon the officers suc
ceeded in finding their man in a Sandusky
street saloon, and landed him in the lock-up.
Mr. Morrison was dressed in priestly habil
iments, weariug even tbe Eoman collar.
He is a young man, smooth shaven and
looks like a minister of the Eoman church.
Chief Murphy stated that Mr. Morrison's
escapades are not confined to his represent
ing a priest and falsely collecting money,
but that he has a wife and family living in
Lawrenceville, and there is also a woman
and child in lower Allegheny whom he
sometimes lives with. Besides this he has
been paying attentions to a certain young
ladyjn the First wprd, Allegheny.
Chief Murphy learned that Mr. Morrison
was wanted by Magistrate McKenna on a
charge ot embezzlement, and as tnere wasno
specific charge made against him in Alle
gheny the priestly offender was turned over
to the Pittsburg authorities.
Diamond.
What for? Why, for holiday presents.
Well, where can I buv them ? Why at
Ualiinger's, 1106 and IL'00 Penn ave.
P. S. A fnll lineof musical instruments,
FANNIE B. WARD, tbe Brent female
Tourist, furnishes n letter from the Andes
for To-Morrow' mnmmoth DISPATCH.
IMPORTANT
NEWS
-ron-
CARPET BUYERS.
Themanufacturers of Carpets have
given notice to the trade that orders
for future delivery will be accepted
ONLY AT VALUE AT TIME
OF DELIVERY. Ther claim
they .ire forced to take this step ou
account of the probable passage of
the McKinley Tariff Bill, which, as
framed, will necessitate an advance
of from 5 to 20 cents per yard
throughout the list. Manufacturers
of yarns will make no contracts for
future delivery except at extraor
dinary advances over present prices.
We laid in an unusually heavy
stock of all grades last summer, and
will run it all out at the very low
prices now ruling at this, the
LARGEST EXCLUSIVE
CAEPET AND CUETAIN HOUSE
WEST OF
NEW YOEK CITY.
We do this knowing, from a per
sonal visit to tbe large Eastern fac
tories, that all grades will show a
sharp advance when it comes to lay
ing in a stock for the Spring and
Summer of 1891.
If yon contemplate refurnishing
(even next spring) you will save
money by purchasing now; we will
store the goods free of charge until
you are ready to have tbem laid.
EDWARD
GROETZIHGER,
627 and 629 Penn Avenue.
Dealers supplied at the old rates.
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B. I E.
UNDERWEAR
FOR MEN1 ,
FOR IVOMENI
t FOR CHILDREN!
Our stock of Merino Underwear, for Men.
Women and Children baffles description and
details. If tbese cooler mornings suggest to
you any needs in this direction come and exam
ine our immense variety of low, medium and
high-grade goods.
FOR MEN.
Camel's Hair Vests and Pants, an excellent
bargain, at 81 each, or $2 per suit.
Striped Wool Fancy Shirts and Drawers at
$1 SO each, or S3 per snit.
Tan. Slate and Brown Shirts and Drawers at
SI 60 each, or S3 per suit.
Scarlet Underwear in great variety at Jl
each, or S2 per suit. We show special values.
FOR WOMEN.
Bibbed Non-Shrinking Vests and Pants at
75c each.
A genuine bargain in Natural Wool at SI
eacb. Ask to see tbis line.
Ladles' Combination Suits at CI to S2per
suit.
Silk and Wool Underwear in very soft and
unshrinkable goods, at SI 75 to S2 50.
Ladies' Camel-bair Vests and Pants at 60c
Unusual good value.
KibbedVests for Ladles, 37c, 43c, 60c, 80c
FOR CHILDREN.
Scarlet Underwear 22c. for 10.
Natural Wool Underwear 35c, for 18.
Camel's Hair Underwear 3Uc f or 15.
Children's Combination Suits, In most relia
ble grades and shapes, 75c to SI SO.
BIBER I EA5T0N,
505, and 507 MARKET STREET.
MST-nssu
A BAB TO PEOSPEBITT.
Objections Raised to tbe Unsightly Appear
once or Ibe Fifth Avenue Market.
Property holders in the neighborhood of
the Fifth avenue market bouse are com
plaining of tbe unsightly appearance of
that building. Some time since they began
an agitation to have tbe property sold by
the city, hoping that good stores would ie
built on the sight, and thus improve tha
neighborhood. Just as the agitation was
becoming effective the market house was
leased for 50 years to the Eighteenth Eegi
ment and Battery B. These organizations
intend to remodel the building lor armory
purposes, but will haraly commence tha
work until spring.
Controller Morrow said yesterday that
the building m its present condition was a
hindrance to the growth of the neighbor
hood, but that the citv had now no juris
diction in the matter. 'He did not know
whether the armory plans contemplated tha
erection ot stores, but he thought not.
PmSBUEO, Saturday, October 4, 189ft
JOB. HDRNE i ELL'S
PENN AVeT STORES.
GENTLEMEN:
It is to your advantage to buy
your furnishings where your choica '
is largest.
The largest stock of
FINE FURNISHINGS
In these cities is ours.
There is not a more com
plete and comprehensive
stock in any city.
All tbe consequent ad vantages aro
yours when you buy here.
Our
Complete New Stock
V
of
FINE NECKWEAR
For
FALL AND WINTEE.
Is Now Eeady.
The mest famous Americas
makers are fully represented.
Oar complete importations of ele
gant Neckwear in all grades, from
the noted London manufacturers:
J. H. Buckingham & Co.,
Virgo, Middieton & Co., and
Welsh, Margetson & Co.
Special:
Fifty (50) dozens
Bows,
Puffs,
Tecks,
4-in-hands
At
50c
UNDERWEAR.
The
Most complete
Stock,
In ail weights and all grades,
Of
Mens Underwear
Ever shown iu these cities.
Merino,
Cashmere,
Ail-Wool,
Camel's Hair,
Silk and Wool
And Pure SilK.
German Sanitary Wool
specialty.
Specialties in very fine Australian
Wool Underwear.
Complete lines of Cartwright &
Warner's justly famed Underwear
White Merino, Natural Wool and
Scarlet.
Complete importations for Fall
and Winter of Allen Solly & Co.'s
Hand-made Natural Wool, Merino,
White and Brown, White Silk-and
Wool and Pure Silk Underwear.
SMOKING J A CKE TS.
Direct Importations
Of
English Jackets
For the Present Season
In Fancy English Plaids,
Stripes,
Checks;
Fancy Scotch Plaids;
Plain Diagonals;
Silk and Satin Lined; Quilted.
Largest assortment ana best style '
we have ever shown.
HANDKERCHIEFS.
Imported
Japanese Silk
HANDKEECHIEFS
From 50c to $1 50 each.
UMBRELLAS.
A New
English Umbrella
At
15 Each.
NEW Lap Eobes.
NEW Steamer "Mauds."
NEW Carriage Bags.
JDS. HDRNE k ED.,
609-621 PENN AVENUE.
P. S. Gents' Department open until 9
o'clock Satnrday evenings. oc4
LEGAL NOTICES.
FIDELITY TITLE AND TRUST CO..
121 and 73 Fourth ave.
ESTATE OF JANE L.EONAKD. DECEASED.
.Notice is hereby given that letters testament
ary on tbe estate of Jane Leonard have been
granted to the undersigned, to whom all persons
Indebted to said estate are requested to make
Immediate payment, and those having claims
against the same should make them known with
out delay. FIDEMTX Til Lh A 1 TKUST CO.,
Executor Jane Leonard. C. C. DICKEY. Attor
ney. seBJ-75-s
FIDELITY TITLE AND TRUST CO..
121 and 1C3 Fonrth are.
ESTATE OF JIAKOAKET CIIADWICK. DE
CEASED. Notice is hereby given that let
ters ot administration on the estate of Margaret
Chadwick have been granted to the undersigned,
to whom all nersons indebted to said estate in re
quested to mace Immediate payment, and those
uaviux v.A.iua .iiiua. ...v .. ujuuiu iiislb
them known without delay. FIDELITY TTTLS
AND TKUSr CO., Administrator. BEOW.N &
STEVVAKT. Attorneys. ea-7S-s
OFFICE OF EDWIN a CBAIfJ.
93 Diamond Street.
ESTATE OF HARRIET A. WHITE,
deceased. Notice Is bereby given that
letters testamentary on the estate of Harriet
A. Wbite. deceased, late of Allegheny City.
Pa., have been granted to the undersigned, to
whom all person indebted to said estate are re
quested to make Immediate payment, and
tbosA having claims or demands against tha
same will make tbem known without delay.
WILLIAM W. ANDEBSON. Executor, Not
30 Monterey at., AUegfaeny.Ciry. ge!3-2&3
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