w71rj s'Sfwssra s 'TtT1 - ' ' THET JPITTSBUIIG' THE OHIOUMPJUGI. Democrats Are Not Quite So Confident as They Were, But They Still HOPE TO DEFEAT M'KINLEY. The Large Kumber of New Members Expected in the Jext House. PROGRESS OF DELIMITER'S TOUR. Be Pnts in a Busy Day, Closing With a Meeting at Kittanning. POLITICS IN THE STATE AND NATION The Buckeye Democrats are not so hopeful of carrying the State as a few -weeks ago. They still claim that McKinley will be de feated, however. The next Congress will contain at least 100 new members. IITIOM A STAIT CORHESrONDElrt.3 Washington; October 4. A prominent Democrat, who has just returned from Ohio, is quoted to-day as saying that he did not think the prospects looked as bright there for the Democrats at this time as they did a month ago. Instead o! electing 15 members of the next House, as they had calculated upon as a result of the gerrymander, tie thought that they would elect only 12. The reason for this is, he says, that they have had some trouble at some of the district con ventions which will weaken the candidates. Besides, he says, the municipal scandal at Cincinnati may hurt the Democrats some notwithstanding the prompt ana vigorous action of Governor Campbell, and if an ex tra session of the Legislature is called it will hurt the party a little. As to the matter of Storrs township being left out in the redisricting, he says that there is no trouble. m'kinlet's riGIIT. In McKinley's district the fight will be bard on both sides, but he thinks that the Democrats will win, but in Seney's dis trict ex-Governor Foster is apt to be elected. From one cause and another there will be en unusually large number of new faces in the next Congress. Some of those who will serve their last term at the coming session in December retiie on account of bad health. Otners, like Ben Butterworth, of Ohio, and Peters, of Kansas, co ont because they believe they can do better pecuuiarly in private life. Some retire to take positions on the ju dicial bench or to serve in other official ca . pacities, while in the great majority of cases the retirements have been altogether involuntary on the part of the victims. There are about 80 cases of the latter class, one-third of them being Democrats and the remainder Republicans. These figures do not, of course, include any cases ot a specu lative nature, as, for instance, the possibil ity of the deleat of a nominee of either party in close districts, but merely those whose Congressional days have actually been numbeied. ONE HUNDRED SEW 3IEJIBEES. It would not be too much to state that the total number of new men in the Fiftv-sec-ond Congress will nearly approach 100, or almost a third of the entire House. This means a large amount of untrained material to work with, and the Speaker of the next House, no matter who he may be, will have a difficult task in the formation of the com mittees. In the long list of retiring members are some who are known all over the country for one reason or another, favorably or other wise. One of the brightest of the young men on the Democratic side, and Speaker Seed's dearest euetuy, John H. Rojrers, of Arkansas, declined a proffered renomina tion. George T. Barnes, of Georgia, the big fat 400 pounder, who was always pointed out as the "weighty member'" of the House, fell before the attacks of the Alliance. Frank Lawler, the big-hearted bnt badlv educated Irishman, whose pet scheme was a revision of tne spelling books, retired to run lor the office of Sheriff of Cook county, 111. Then Joseph B. Cheadle, of Indiana, the man with the red and yellow whiskers, is also among the stay-at-homes. He was defeated for renomiuation principally be cause he on several occasions manifested a decided tendency during the session just closed to kick over the party traces and place his own opinion in opposition to the mandates of Speaker Reed and the other Republican leaders. BEATEN BY A MISTAKE. Struble, of Iowa, was never intended to be sacrificed, and his .ailure to be renomi nated was all on account of his warm per sonal friend, leader of a friendly delega tion, becoming rattled and making a mis count The Adonis of the House. Charles u. (jioson, oi .Maryland, is also retired to obscurity, and so is the veteran General, Nathaniel P. Banks, of Massachusetts, who was one of the most interesting and picturesque figures in the House, over which lie once presided as Speaker. Xeidringhaus, the milionaire member from St. Louis, whose autobiography in the Congressional directory and speeches have made him the butt of many a good-natured joke, will not run again. He savs that his election two years ago cost him 575,000, and he does not think the game worth the can dle. Then another interesting member who has been kept at home by his admiring con stituents is Mr. Willram H. .Martin of Texas, who blew out the gas at his hotel and was accustomed to set bis watch bv the street car register. Beside these, both parties will lose a num ber of their oldest and most valuable mem bers for whose familiar faces visitors will look in vain on the floor of the Filty-second Congress. Lightnee. MATOE FB1TCHEY FOE COKGEESS. Komtnnled as the Democratic Candidate to Oppoie Rife. f srECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.! Hakkisbukg, October 4. The selection of Mayor John A. Fritchey, of this city, as the Democratic candidate for Congress in this district (the Fourteenth) is received with great satisfaction here among the op ponents ot Congiessmant Rife, who is very unpopular in Dauphin and Lebanon counties. In the latter county 1,200 Republicans scratched his name from the ticket at the recent primaries, and in the opinion of prominent members of that party he can be beaten in the county at the elec tion next month. Mayor Fritchey is very poDular here. He resides in f. heavy Republican ward, but has always carried it by large majori ties. Three years ago he was elected Mayor by 473 majority, and last February he de feated a popular man for the same office by 611 majority. Nomlnnilons for Congress. filnth Missouri Seth W. Cobb, Democrat tilth Ohio Jobn Smith. Farmers' Alliance, Union Labor and Greenback. Sixth Virginia William J. Sbelburn, Prohi bition. Thirty-fourth iew York Hiram Smith, Democrat .Ninth Pennsylvania Rev. W. D. Gross, Prohibition. WELCOMED DELAMATER. A BIG MASS MEETING AT LAST NIGHT. KITTANNINQ Tbe Congressional qanbble Causes Some Trouble fit New Cn.tlf A Delay In Trains fpollt the Boiler Demonstration. fSFECIAL TILXOBAM TO TBE DtSrATCIL Kittanning, October 4. Kittanning is ablaze to-night. Fully 3,000 people turned out to do honor to Dela mater, Watres and Stewart The town is lighted from one end to the other. It sur passes anything that has taken- place here for many a day. The county is represented from almost every district The Americus Club, from Pitts bun:, attracted great attention. A dispatch from New Castle says: "Sen ator Delamater and his party arrived in this city this morning at 920 from Mercer. They were met at the depot by a reception committee and the Citizens' Cornet Band. There were 1,000 people at the depot, and the distinguished party was received with cheers. The party then went to Allen's Opera House, which was filled. William Brown presided at the meeting, and Messrs. Delamater, Watres, Stewart and Beaver made speeches. Alexander McDowell, the regular nominee lor Congress in this district, and T. W. Phillips, the nominee of the Harmony convention, were seated together on the stage. The two gentlemen secured nearly as mnch attention as the heads of the ticket, though neither spoke. One thing which caused some dis satisfaction was the fact that the committee having the matter in charge had appointed T. W. Phillies on the Reception Committee, which was taken as an insult by the Mc Dowell faction. The Republican County Committee field a campaign meeting this alternoon, which was short and profitless in the way ot business, although it was at times decidedly stormy. A dispatch lrom Butler says: Candidate Delamater and party, who were billed to ad dress a meeting here at 2 P. M. did not ar rive until 6 o'clock and then merely passed through on the train, en route lor Kittan ning. Through some misunderstanding a special engine was not provided, as was ex pected, to bring them from New Castle via the Pittsburg and Western. A large crowd ot people congregated about the Court House at the time appointed for the speak ing and waited for a conple of hours and then dispersed. The traveling party was met by a few friends at the depot Mr. Del amater expressed regret on account of the failure to fill the engagement, but promised to return on Tuesday evening and address the citizens of Butler. PATTISON'S PROGRESS. WARM RECEPTION AT M'KEESPORT AND SCOTTDALE. Only a Brief Stay Made nt the Former Finer, Bat It Win Elvelr While It Lasted Black's Invitation to tbe In micnrntion. If FECIAL TELEGHAM TO THI DISPATCH.! McKeespokt, October 4. Although a brief visit, the reception tendered Robert E. Pattison and his party by the Democracy here early this even ing demonstrated the appreciation of even the short stay. The party arrived here at 5 p. ai. from Union town, and remained at the Baltimore and Ohio depot until 6. A reception committee, composed of Messrs. Skelly, Douglass, Sullivan, Wample, Logan, Hartman, Farnan and Livingstone, headed by the Citizens' Cornet Band, and followed by a large and enthusiastic crowd of citizens, were at the depot long before the arrival of the train, and when the train finally came in sight a cheer went up tbat was heard by the candidate long be fore he saw the source. Alter Pattison had been introduced, he shook the hands of at least 1,000 workmen and. others. Owing to the lateness of tbe hour, as he was expected in Pittsburg at once, Mr. Pattison was un able to make an extended speech, but he managed to say that he was glad to see that the people here appreciated Democracy, and said he would be here again the last week of the present month. A dispatch lrom Scottdale says: Ex Governor Pattison and his party were given a grand ovation here this morning. They were met at the depot bv the G. A. R. hDd, and the Democratic Reception Com iHteeof20 members, who escorted them to the Scottdale House, from the balcony of which the speaking took place. There was a crowd of 500 people present Every sentiment spoken by Pattison was liberally applauded. He denounced the one man power, and wound up by stating that the honest voters of the Keystone State would resent the terrible insult at the coming election. Black followed, and said that Delamater was not nominated the candidate for Governor, but was only appointed. He said the Democratic ticket would be over whelmingly elected, and invited bis hearers to attend the inauguration at Harrisburg. Barclay spoke to the soldier element on the burial bill. NONE EQUAL TO LODGE. The Sixth Massachusetts Is Minos a Demo crat to Ran Agnlnst Him. Boston. October 4. The Sixth Congres sional District Democratic Convention this afternoon was remarkable from the fact that it took its candidate from ontside its own district D. William Everett, of Quincy, being nominated by acclamation. The reason for this action was, as prac tically stated by Chairman Morgan, that there was no available Democrat in the dis trict who could be pitted against Mr. Lodge. Cnnnon Will Not Withdraw. Tuscola, III., October 4. Notwith standing the protests of 1& Republican papers of the Fifteenth district, Joseph G. Cannon has decided not to withdraw from the race for Congress. Blaine nnd Cleveland Again. rSPECIAL TELEQKAV TO THI DISPATCH. I New York, October 4. Hon. John Bookwalter, once Democratic candidate for Governor in Ohio, predicts Blaine and Cleveland as candidates for '92. Grant Herring Nominated. Williamspoet, October 4. The Dem ocratic State Senatorial conference nomin ated on the one hundred and twenty-fourth ballot Grant Herring. . We Make tbe Prices, Onr competitors follow; but at a distance. Age is telling on them rapidly, while every day adds to tbe popularity of the strictly cash system. Why shouldn't it? Do you ever read or hear of the following prices elsewhere: 100 all-wool stoekinette jackets, $1 98; 60 Astrakhan capes, $1 98; tbat 50o unlaundried shirt our neighbors advertise so extensively, 38c; ladies' plush jackets, t6 98 no; plnsh sacques. $11 98 up; 12c; ladies' all-wool hose', 19c; misses', finer goods in every department at cor responding values; table linens, 19c to $1 75 per yd.; three cases double width cashmeres, all shades, 29c Thornton Bros.' Cash Store, 128 Federal st, AlPy. Comfortables Special values in Tur key red chintz and figured sateen covers, full sizes, from (1 50 encrLhp.- ttssu HrjGus & Hacks. One of the sights of tbe city which no visitor to the Exposition should 'fail to see is tbe mammoth clothing and furnishing store ot Gntky's, 300 to 400 Market st Housekeeping Linens A superior assortment of table linens, napkins, towels eta, at prices of special interest ' ttssu Huoca& Hacks. . , N -0&S. ZZ A MIGHTY 0TATI0N. Continued from Second Page. the national colors, added a picturesque ap pearance to all of the surroundings. After receiving a hearty greeting -from the large crowd which had assembled, Mr. Pattison made an address. He commenced by complimenting the Excelsior Club on the beauty and taste displayed in the deco rations, and on tbe honor be felt in being tbe club's guest He then made a political address, which was limited to about 15 min utes, owing to his other engagements. In the course of his remarks Mr. Pattison stated that the coming campaign and elec tion was a crisis of more than ordinary im portance. It would solve the question, he said, as to whether Pennsylvania believed or would tolerate, a government ot and by the people, or a government of and by the bosses; it would settle the problem as to whether the citizen would exercise their franchise privileges intelligently, fear lessly and honorably to attain popular government and a government representa tive of the wishes of the people. "I shall be happy and accept as conclusive," said the speaker, "the verdict at tbe coming con test, if the citizens vote as they think; if they use their prerogative',honestly.to secure a just and popular government." At the conclusion of the address Mr. Pat tison was given a ringing cheer and imme diately surrounded by an enthusiastic body of citizens anxious to testify their loyalty by a warm shake of the hand'and an as surance ol fidelity. Mr. Pattison then bade adieu to the members of the club and was driven to the Monongahela House for sup per. A pleasing feature ot the welcome was tbe excellent music rendered by the Great Western Band. FEELING LIKE WINNERS. Chairman Kerr Think the Fight's Crisis II n Not Yet Arrived. Chairman Kerr was seen just before the opening of the meeting and said he felt very much encouraged. ."All reports,'" said he, "are encouraging. We have no cause to feel in the least disheartened. The movement for Pattison and clean politics is growing every day. We haven't reached the crisis in this fight, yet, but have every reason to feel like winners." Major George D. Worman, Secretary of the Democratir societies, was feeling jubi lant "Philadelphia is in good shape now, and in a week will be in better," said Wor man. "Tbe Democrats are in much better shape for tax receipts than the Republicans. The independent movement has taken root, and is growing wonderfully, and the reports from the West and Northwest, North and South, have stiffened everybody up to a remarkable degree. I never saw such a po litical bolt as there is in the eastern part of this State." WORE OF THE INDEPENDENTS. Many Republicans Declaring Themselves In Favor of I'nttliion. The headquarters of the Allegheny County Independent Republican Organiza tion were opened yesterday morning, in room 204 dT the Bissell block, Seventh avenue and Smithfield street During the day many Republicans who said they in tended to vote for Pattison this year called and registered. The clerk in charge enters each name as it is given, and in this way it is expected in ten days to have a compact organization in every election district in the county. Several ot those who called were old soldiers, and they were anxions to dis prove the assertion that old soldiers are op posed to Pattison. After the arrival of ex-Governor Pattison Chairman Blair, Secretary Patterson, and Messrs. N. G. Ayres and Magnus Pfiaum, of the Executive Committee, called on him. The organization took no part in last night's Democratic meeting, but the ex-Governor was assured that the Independent Repub licans of Allegheny county would give him a big vote this year. The headquarters will be open at 9 A. 31. to-morrow, and remain open nntil 10 P. M. This will be the rule each day. Chairman Blaie invites all In dependent Republicans to call. & THE VICE PRESIDENTS. A Long List of Prominent Democrats Whose Names Were Used. Following is the list of vice presidents. Whether there are any independent Repub licans in the list can be seen by those who know: J. M. Kennedy, T. C Lazear. L. M. Mummer, F. Fisher. b. b. IMnkerton, H. fisher. W. McClelland, P. Uacke, C. U. Kinney, H. Walker, Ald.C.O'D'nnellJ. Walker. J. Havs, C. Fleming, Judge Bailey, T. II. Ulren, J. 11. Bailey, h. A. Duncan. U. A. Macbeth, T. Brown. TV. Alexander, r. tiivener. J. B. Larkln, J). J. Boyle. A.J.JdcCulIo'srbJ. P. Orr, J. 11. Stewart W. K.Johnston K.V.M'CutchnJ. W. Snec W. V. Patrick, C. W. TownsendJ. K. Barbour, i. i'. Hamilton, u. a. u crien. a. isnjrei, J. C. Runnctte, U. becbecs, J. A. Mcbols, II. Eonlnc. r. nous, u. Schmidt, J.C. O'DonnelL. IV. Gell, Julius Lowe. Fred Lowe. Fred Mason, Julius Adler, I. Coblenz, G.FIoresbetra, F.W. Mueller, F. X. Woojr, LeTl DeWolf. ilartlnsieDert, Jos. Qeyer, iu. r.icuemauu, N. biebert Jobn fchoeffcr. Tbos.McBride, . bhillo. John Conrad, C. Jiupple, B. els. Jos. Gouster, K. Hoeveler. W.A. HocTcler, A. (1'L.earr. A.trauennelm Theodore Heyl. Levi Bird Duff, w. V. Elcheulaub. L.Shatt'brand J.Schweinhard. aj. wirm. Henry .Meyer, Henry Ennlng, Jos. Zeneer. Jos. Vojrcl. sr U. J. Jaeele, Jas. ISreit.Esq.. J. J". Mitchell. J. M. Marsh, Hugh Itoney, Nathan Gossett, J. II. Stewart F. ImmeKus, Josenh ilolL W.R. Whlston, A.L-Kobinson, W. H. Keel. W.U.Cullers, C. M. Kinjr, T. D. Caser. James Semple, V.Fitt.BedelL David K. Bayard C Hottncr, J. A. Henderson, U.W.CJohnson Peter J. Pierce, tnrisi ociiz, reter Ivory, reier ivory, B. F. Kafferty, Peter O'Malley, P. Foley, J. U. Pollock, John Gearing, ,M. Havmaker. A. bcotu r. Foley. J.E. Un'bste'er.H. bellers, K. S. Kennedy, it. i. btcwari, J. Hrnenlng, Jas. Atwell, J. W. Grove. L. Vilsack, fcr.,P. C. Duffy, M. Munhall. Jolin 1'ober,. H.Heltzhoorer, 8. Johnson, B. V. Pier, D.H. McCarthy. J.F. D.Keatlnr.U. L. btraub, J. f. Fisher, CaptT.K.K.err,Theo. Straub. O. McGarver. B. McCracken, K. Z.Walnwri'tW. A. Llojd. J. . Smith. F. M. Uessner, Dr.A..M. Pol'ck, S. K. Patterson, R, T. Hunt F. OL McGlrr. Jas Phelan, D. U. Barr. ltUHenderson, A. H.Patterson. J. Dunlcvj, Jr., E. J, Adams, W. J. Dillon. Paul Dunlevy, Tlios. Kernan. J.J. Flannery. W. Wampler. K. L. Kent JohnO'NelL kj. iv. ocnniiuu u J. i.aniEnu. Dr. Pennan. A. B. Smith. CW. Meeker. John Uallentlne. R. M. Holland. JobnSloan. L.P.Holtzman. u. W. Camp. W.A. McDevlttPeter Sullivan. H. McKinney. Edward Kaylor. D. J. McCarthy.C J. Fariran. Charles A. Zu?.ham'l v. RiArlr B. McKenna. Wm. Guckert. E.P. Douglass. J. Welskerker. Dr. U White. J. A. Skelly. J. B. Shale. Andrew Lang, iuun A. nuuue, .ft. n acuiuik. n. i. Alorris, John D. Scully. T. O. Leary.br., Geo.S. Fleming. Edward Hogan, T. O'KourRe. J. P. Fleming, D.Cunnlugham,Jas. Herdman, u. F. Kafferty, I. O. Gamnbell, J. B. D. Meeds, Jas. M. Gnffey. Chris. Zug, A. B. Davltt. Chris. Routh. Joseph Clark, C J. Donnell, Thos. McNally, Henry Baker, James Patton, Thos. McBrlde, Herman KunlcelC. Llghtbltl, George Heguer, Chris. Dixon, Jacob Gans. AVm. Dickson, Jacob Kopp, Henry Loeffler, F. C. Osborne, Col. Thomas, Gregor Meyer, Henry Mackln, A. Emanuel, Frank Fertlg, A. B. bmlth, M. Kauffman, Edward G. LangA. W . Mellon, II. J. Zlntand. Lee Frasher, J. G. Haymaker, Wm. Moore, E. Prauenheim, A Club to be Stnrted. A Pattison marching club will be organ ized in the Ninth ward this week. Captain J. J. McGuire is promoting the scheme. Fall Overcoats for AIL Overcoats is the word and you may justas well buy one now as later. Don't be caught by the cold snap without one when we sell such elegant English kerseys, melton thibets and finished cassimeresat$8and$10. P. C. C C, Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company, cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the Court House. Till the Exposition Closes. Beginning Monday morning we will offer at 79c a 46-inch silk warp, black Henrietta, retailed in both cities at $1 25; bring sam ples lor comparison. The Cash Store. Thornton Bros. Don't go home after you have seen the Exposition without taking in that other great exposition of clothintr, hats, shoes and furnishings Gusky's, 300 to 400 Mar ketst J . v When yon come to town, to see the Expo sition you should be sure and visit tbe leading and largest clothing house in Pitts burg. Guskt's, 300 to 400 Market st JOE AULD LANG SINE. William Martin's Long Service in the Crack Labor Organization IS RECOGNIZED BY HIS FRIEHDS. His Worth Borna Witness to last Sight by a Eandsomo Testimonial, A, FIRM PfiOSECDTES '-ITS EMPLOYES IV Alleged ToreiteaiBg sad Intlnlditloa of Their fellow Workers. Ex-Secretary Martin, of the Amalgamated Association, was presented last night with a handsome testimonial by his friends. Samuel Gompers was present and delivered an eulogy on Mr. Martin. The Howard Plate Glass Company enters a bill in equity against its employes for alleged intimida tion "bf their fellow workmen. A new Scientific Society formed at Munhall. The McGow investigation affair still hangs fire. Ex-Secretary William Martin was the re cipient last night of another expression of the esteem and worth in which he is held by his Iriends both in the Amalgamated Asso ciation and out of it President Samuel Gompers, of the American Federation of Lab-'r, journeyed on from New York for the purpose of presenting him with the testi monial which was embodied in the form of a full set of table cutlery and equipments of sterling silver in a handsomely wrought case of olive wood lined with yellow satin; a very beautiful onyx mantel clock and side vases, and a purse. The presentation took place in Dodge No. 6 lodge room, corner of Wood and Fourth avenue, before a large number of Mr. Mar tin's friends, including Messrs. James Penny, Weaver, John Armstrong, Peter Shields, Sam F. Luty, I. B. Johnston, Car ney, John Kilgallon, Steve Madden "tnd Richard Davis. President William Weihe, of the Amal gamated Association, who occupied the chair, called the meeting to order at 8 o'clock, and in very happy phrase referred to Mr. Martin's connection with the asso ciation. He wished Mr. Martin the fullest success and introduced Mr. Gompers as a gentleman from a distant State who has been asked to make tbe presentation. The committee having charge of the tes timonial then ushered Mr. Martin to a seat in the center of the hall and took chairs on either side of him. They included Florence Sullivan, Chairman; Ed Keil, Secretary and Treasurer; Al Kaiehman, James Dash baugh, Samuel S. Waichtman, William Fraser, James Swatman and John Pierce. Mr. Gompers then said: pbesident gompeks' bemaeks. Mr. Chairman, friends of the cause of labor, and friends and brothers of William Martin, who have come here to honor, not alone him, bnt onrselves in honoring blm, when invited here to deliver an address and givo expression in some way to tbe manifestation of esteem In which William Martin is held by his co-laborers, I had here a mind to beg to be excused, for it is not in my power to pronounce eulogies of anyone, it being more in my line to decrv abuses rather than to hold np to view the do ings of the good and of tbe kind. 1 hope that my sincerity may be taken in part for lacK of ability on my part to express my sentiments on this occasion as I would wish. ' Mr. Gompers referred to the courage which a man brought to tbe front as au of ficial of" a labor organization had to exhibit in face of the attacks and bad treatment which he was bound to receive at the hands of the other side. It was not many years ago since a man who advocated any rights for labor was liable to social ostracism. Now it was fashionable to be a labor man, on1 a man rminnt stand well with his lei- low-men nowadays unless be is a labdrma'n.v He continued:- r Things are different now. Though tbe Amal gamated Association had not the vicissitudes to encounter that other hodies have had, you bave won over the enmity of those who yet sougbt your downfall, and have now the ap proval of those who were your bitter oppo nents. Yonrpresence here testifies bow mucb the personality of an officer tends toward the success of an organization. It has often been said tbat labor organizations have been untrue, bnt a new era .bai arrived, and Pittsburg, which has honored tbe dead in Tom Armstrong applause, now honors the living in BUI Mar tin. Applause.l Mlt. MA1STIN ALWAYS IN EARNEST. Bill Martin pardon me the familiarity, bnt to mo he has always been and always is "Bill" Martin from his earliest boj hood has always been a member of the organization of his trade and to him to be a non-union man was to be a dishonorable workman. When called to office ho devoted himself heart and soul; first, to tbe in teresisnf tbo Amalgamated Association, and secondly to the creates useof what is known as the labor movement,' Personally I knew him only for a few years, bnt I say to you, tbat never in my whole life conld I crasp a man by the hand, from tbe first time that I knew him, more heartily, nor could I trust him more thoroughly than 1 did from tbe first day I met Bill Martin, my friend and colleague. Ap plause. 1 say to j ou tbat 1 doubt if any man will deny that when Bill Martin shook yon by tbe hand and looked you in the facetb.it Bill Martin did not mean everything he said. He was a man of few words, bnt he impiessed one with the fact that he was in the presence oft God's greatest creation an honest man. Mr. Gompers continued a lengthy address bv paying a high tribute to Mr. Martin, and remarking tbat tbose that came in con tact with him had much to learn from his personuel and characteristics. Concluding his address Mr. Gompers said: "I bave now a plain service to perform, and will do it as well as I can," and. advancing to where Mr. Martin was seated, who rose to re ceive him, he took his hand and continued, "your friends here have deputed me to ask you to accept a little testimonial of their appreciation of yon. They ask you to accept this set, this clock and this purse with tbeir best wishes and as a slight token of your worth as an officer and a man. They wish ou prosperity and increased honor to your name as ex-Secretary of the Amalgamated Asso ciation and tbe President of the American Federation of Labor. THE THANKS OP THE BECIPIENT. Both the speaker and the recipient of the handsome gift were much affected, Mr. Gomper's voice trembling perceptibly. Mr. Martin, in replying, expressed sincere ac knowledgements to his friends, and said that be regarded the, testimonial as an ap preciation of his services to a great cause, which bis children will cherish with pride. After reviewing the general progress made in the labor movementand tbe spread of in telligence and education Mr. Martin con cluded: The basis of wages, generally, being firmly established, yonr attention mnst now be tnrned in other directions looking to the amelioration of -tbe entire laboring Class, for no one nnion can stand alone. It Is needless to go into de tail. Tbe great majority of you well know my sentiments upon tho measnre to which I refer. Yon need bave no fears. Shape your course, familiarize yourselves with the rants you are about to take, and above all be sure you are rlgbt and dare to march on in the line of prog ress. Keep on with the good work already begun In the labor movement Nover tire of or shrink from yonr duty, no matter what the resnlt. (Jry down any at. tempt to form factions, wblcb usually create dsstrnst and eventuate in tbe disrnptlon of any organization that encmrages tbem; and while it Is very desirable to have friends, do not allow friendship to away you from yonr dnty to and love of yonr organization. To tbe legion of friends who have honored me with this beauti ful and hiehly appreciated testimonial X return my sincere thanks. lean truly say tbat in no manner, sbape or form, either by word, act or deed, bave I done anything with a view to seek ing this outburst of popularity and esteem, which I assure you I will never abuse or use to further, my own personal ends or for self aggrandizement. "' Many expressions o? esteem for the re tiring official and popular gentleman were given utterance to by those present Del rente to tbti Convention. Arthur B. Smythe will leave to-night for New York ai delegate to the convention of the newly-formed Marble Workers Na- tional-TJalon, which nieets there this weetr. ALLEGED rMHMTDATION. Tbe fiownrd Glaia Company Proceeding Against He Striken on Tbl Account. A very Important step bas been taken by the Howard Plate Glass Company, at Du quesne, against some! of their striking em ployes. Yesterday it filed a bill in equity against Victor Laurent, Leonard Cordier, Arthur Lovet, Joseph Marshall, Adam Borbouse, Frank Gorean, G. Gevasse, A. Gevasse, Frank Dupont and others, all employes of the firm, to compel them to cease their al leged intimidation of the men now in the employ of the firm in Miffln township. It is stated by the plaintiffs that they have 350 employes, and that on the 27th of last month Jthe defendants named conspired to compel tbeir employes to become members ol tbe Knights of Labor. This the employes refused to do, and it is alleged the defendants are intimidating the men now at work and are threatening to shoot and kill them. A specifio charge is made that on October 3 these defendants threatened the workmen with death it they continued to work, and by the act some of the men refused to work. An injunction is prayed for to compel them to stop the proceeding. A number of affi davits in support of the bill were filed, among them those of Jacob Murphy, an em ploye, and James Howard, the assistant general manager. POLITICS PREVENTED IT. McGnw'i Baslncfta Before the Trades Coun cil Postponed. The meeting of the Central Trades Coun cil last night wavery short When the matter of the McGaw investigation was brought up, Mr. Wyatt, Chairman of the committee, made a few remarks, and Mr. McNamee, the Secretary, began to read a report He was interrupted by Joseph L. Evans, who moved that in view of the limited attendance, owing to tbe political meetings, the reading of the report be postponed until the next regular meeting. Hugh O. Mc Gaw, a brother of Homer L. McGaw, sec onded the motion, and it was unanimously adopted. Tbe council then adjourned. One of the matters to have been brought before the council was a report from Glass Packers' League No. 1, that -there was a strike at tbe Excelsior Glass Works over the discharge of two members of the league, who had refused to do work other than packing without recomDense. ECTEKCS AT MUNHALL. Tbe Carnegie Polytecbhlc Society nt tbe Abovo Works Formed. The Carnegie Polyteckbic Society, of Munhall, was organized at the Steel Works Hotel Friday evening last It will have for its object the mutual improvement of its mem bers and disenssions of scientific questions of the day. Weekly meetings will be held at the hotel parlors when papers will be read and addresses given by members and others. It is expected that in a short time the society will have a library and reading room at its disposal, which will be opento members at all times Officers, have been elected and the first regular meeting will be held on Tuesday evening next, when a num ber of interesting subjects will be taken up. VISITING STEEL MEN. Citlzeni Who Desire to Entertnln Any of Them Should So Slcnifr at Once. About 650 visiting iron and steel men will be Pittsburg's guests toward the end of the week. Of this number 150 are Ameri cans. The local committees are taxed to their utmost to find accommodations for 'the guests, who will be accompanied by many of their friends. A good many ladies will also be ot the party. The committee desire it to be announced that citizens who desire to entertain any of the visitors should ac quaint either" George McMurtry at 14 Fourth avenue or Frank F. Nicola at 20 Fifth avenue as early as possible. f NEW MEMBEBS. JOINING. Tbe Builders' Exchange Holds Iti Monthly Aleellng To-3Iorrow. At tbe regular monthly meeting of the Builders' Exchange held to-morrow, appli cations for admission from two builders will ,be passed upon and seven new applications win ue receiveu. The Secretary reports business to be brisk at present Single Tax League Lecture. The Single Tax League will explain the effect of the single tax in lowering bouse rents at its rooms, at 64 Fourth avenue, this evening at 7:30 o'clock. HAMPTON .BATTEBY BEUNI0N. The Association Will Erect n Monument In tbe Peach Orchard. The Hampton Battery Association held their annual reunion last night in the Hampton building on Grant street, the spot where the battery was organized in 1801. Forty members were present and Jobn Kenney presided. A design of n monument, to be erected 'in tbe peach orchard at Gettysburg, was submitted and approved It was sent to the committee on monument, of which George V". Marshall was made chairman. An election of officers resulted in the choice ot Frank A. Merrick, President; E. J. Wilkins, Vice President; John C. Shaler, Secretary, and Henry Hemple, Treasury. After the business meeting a supper was served at Goodwin's, on Fourth avenue. LOCAL ITEMS. LIMITED. Incident! of a Day in Two Cities Condenied for Ecady Bendlnc. About 25 members of the Keystone Bicycle Club will leave for Washington over the B. & O. road this morning. From that nlace they will go by wheel to scenery Hill, a famous re sort The regular meeting of the Prison Board was held yesterday morning. A motfon was adopted fixing the salary of the matron at SCO a month and tbe assistant matron at $10. Bertha Sommehfieid, the 15-year-old daughter of Charles Sommerfield, of tbe South side, was sent to Morganza yesterday by Alder man Beinhauer for incorrigibility. WHAT PEOPLE AKE DOING. Some Who Travel, Some Who Do Not, and Others Who Talk. Samuel Gompers, President of the American Federation of Labor, arrived in town yesterday. He will leave to-day. Patrick McKean went to New York Inst night to meet some friends who are coming from 'cross seas. Mr. John T. Lewis went to New York last evening for a few days' visit At Half Pbice Ladies' muslin under wear (soiled). Bee Hive, Sixth and Liberty. Fbeitch Robes An extra good line opened this week. Entirely new designs and exceptional values from $12 50 to $20 each. HuGUS & Hacke. TTSSU. BPECIAIi 6ALE Or Fine Seal Sncqnei. At J. G. Bennett & Co.'s. At J. G. Bennett & Co.'. At J. G. Bennett & Co.'s, This,week. This week. This week. No advance in prices. No advance in prices. No advance in prices. J. G. Bennett & Co., Leading Hatters and Furriers, Corner Wood Street and Filth avenue. WILL LET HIM PHEACH Riley Allowed to Expound the Gospel "Till Next Year if the WASHIKGfpN JUKI COSYICTS HIM. Three Wonld-Be Train Bobbers Hustled Off an Express Car. UGLT CHARGE AGAINST AS EX-JDDGE. Interning Accounts of Vtricm Occurrences Iron Hear ty Points. The Eiley case will be submitted to a jury in the Washington district at the earliest possible date, and, if a verdict of guilty is returned, a regular trial will be held by the Conference at the next yearly meeting. Meanwhile, Biley will be allowed to preach. - rSrECIAL TELEGEAM TO TDK DISPATCH.I Greensbubg, October 4. The verdict in the Riley case, as rendered by the Investi gating Committee, is not as plain to many members of the Conference as they wonld de sire. The Conference will on Monday refer the case to the Presiding Elder of the Wash ington district for trial at the earliest possi ble date. If the jury that will be summoned finds Biley gnilty, a regular trial will take place at tbe next yearly meeting. Mean while, Eiley will be permitted to preach un der charges. The counsel in the Mansell case finished tbeir speeches to-night and the case is now in tbe hands of a selected number of jury men. A verdict will be rendered Monday morning. An attempt was made to compro mise this afternoon, but it fell through. It appears that the defendants were to admit certain things if a reinstatement of Mansell were to follow. The memorial services this afternoon were of an interesting character, and were presided over by Dr. Holmes. Tbe annual missionary sermon was preached to-night by the Bev. Thomas Patterson, ot Waynesburg. During the morning session Dr. Wheeler, President of Allegheny College, spoke on the year's work of the institution. Dr. Freeman spoke entertainingly. AGAINST THE LABOR LEADERS. Charges of Heavy Onmacea Canted by Strike Filed In Conrt. ntrrciju. tiLkobam to thb disfatch-j Scottdale, October 4. Tbe H. C. Frick Coke Company, through its attorneys, Morehead and Head, has filed its complaint in the Common Pleas Court of this county acainst J. B. Bae and Bobert Watchom, officials of the United Mine Workers; B. D. Kerfoot and C. M. Parfcer, the coke re gion officials of the same order, and James Keegan, John DeEaven and M. P. Kawe, all parties to the cokers' wage agreement, on the charge of violating the contract of February 6, 1890, whereby it was agreed all the Frick workmen should remain in the company's employ for one year, and not strike before giving notice. The comclaint also states that the losses incurred, for which the companv holds the defendants liable, is $3,901 17, in the sala ries paid and the coke burned up. The cost of the strike was $26,000. Master Workman Kerfoot will file the plea of defense through his attorney, A. M. Sloan, in a few days. The suits will come up at this term of court. WOULD-BE TBAIrT BOBBERS BOUNCED. Three Saiplclone Characters Basiled Off a Train. rSPXCIAL TELEOBAM TO TBI DISPATCH.! Lima, October 4. An attempt was made last night to rob the express car on train No. 3, west-boundon the Chicago and Erie road, between this city and Kenton.. Three snspicious characters boarded the train at Kenton, getting on between the express and baggage cars, but they were observed by Conductor Moriarity, who stopped the train and put them oC They persisted, and got on again. The conductor then called tbe train crew to his aid, and they hustled off in a lively manner and concluded to give up the job. It is said by tbe train men that it was no doubt their intention to rob the Wells Fa rgo express car, which had a big run of money. The matter was reported to the officials when tbe train reached here. TO TEST THE FEELING, Subscription Paper Will Be leaned for an Independent Pipe lilne. fSPFCIAL TEtEGBAM TO THS DISrATCH.1 Washington, Pa., October 4. The prodncers, at their meeting here to-night, decided to get ont subscription papers on Monday in order to test tbe feeling of the produrers toward an independent pipe line. A few additional members were placed on the committee, and the scheme will be pushed with tbe 25.000 already subscribed. The gentlemen feel sanguine of success. The meeting was well attended, and the en thusiasm lor which the people here have become noted prevailed. The session was short, and no other business was transacted. ONE OF THE CHAMPION E0ABEES. The Gas Well on tbe McCIure Farm Claimed lobe Immenne. f SPECIAL TILIOKAM TO THI DISPATCH. 1 Beatek FAlls, October 4. The gas well on the McClure farm, a few miles west of here, has developed into one of the largest wells in the country, it is claimed. The roar ot the well can be heard fonr miles distant, and rocks or heavy logs thrown into the mouth of it are cast far above tbe derrick. It will probably be con nected with the Standard pipe line, which is about a mile distant, and conveyed to Guystown. CHESTNUT HUNTEBS FIGHT. An IS-Year-Old Boy KiUf Another In Die pnte and Encnpe. rSTECTAX. TELEGRAM TO THB DISPATOH.l Lancaster, October 4. Amos Bills, white, and George Boots, colored, each about 18 years old, living on the Welsh Mountains, this county, became involved in a dispute over some chestnuts this afternoon, when Bills stabbed Boots, killing him al most instantly. Bills escaped to the hills. A posse is in pnrsuit AN EX-JUDGE ARRESTED. He Is Charged With Cslng the Mails for Immoral Purposes. rsrfCIAL TsLKGBAHTO TUB DISPATCR.I Wheeling, October 4. A sensation was caused here by tbe arrest of Thomas D. Cochran. ex-Probate Judge of Belmont county. O., and a well known lawyer of St. Clairsville, charged with sending immoral letters through the mails. The prisoner "Was arraigned before United States Commissioner Campbell and held in $500 bail for his appearance October 15 for a preliminary examination. Miners Strike for More Par. mrSCIAL TZLIORAM TO THE DISrATCB.1 L-eechbuko, October 4. The miners employed by 'the Leerhburg Coal and Coke Company to-day asked'for an advance of 12 cents per ton. This was refused, and the men came out on a strike. They are now getting 63 cents per ton and want 75 cents. Trl-SUte Brevities. EXFX.OSXHS gasoline at Cheviot, O., envelop- od Edward Connor and his horse is names The horse died. Losses amounting to about HO.OOO, half In sured, were cansed by fire In JobnsonburgPa. At Reeds station, near Zanesville. Barley 4 Winters' store was broken Into by burglars, who robbed the safe or jewelry. Br an explosion of gas in No. 4 shaft of tbe Pennsylvania Coal Company at Plttston, Jobn McLaughlin ana James Loftus were seriously injured. A NEW washing machine fy.tory has been erected at Bloomsbnrc at a cost of $50,000, and It Will be pnt in operation in a few days, em ploying w nanus. James Colwexi of Youngstown, was awarded a verdict of 510,000 against the Pitts burg, Cleveland and Toledo Railroad .for dam ages for injuries received by being struck by a train. PICKED THE WEONG MAN. Detective Glenn Selected a One of tbe Fellows Who Bobbed Gardner. A decidedly amusing incident occurred yesterday in connection with the robbery'of the lumber merchant, Mr. Gard ner, which occurred a few nights ago. The Allegheny police officials have been working diligently on the case since it occurred, and arrested three well known crooks on .Friday for having a hand in the affair. The news agent on the train positively asserted tbat he could identify every man of the party who left the train at Washington avenue. The three sus pects were arraigned in a row at tbe Mayor's ofiice, among whom were a number of the Allegheny detectives. The knowing news agent scrutinized each care fully for some minutes and then held a private consultation with the thief. He stated tbat he was not posstively sure that the robber was among the meu. But be finally picked out Detective Glenn as one of the gang who robbed Mr. Gardner, notwithstanding that he had talked to De tective Glenn on the night ot the robbery, an bour after it bad been committed. Mr. Gardner believed that Moutagne, one of the suspects, was with the partv that left the train at Washington avenue on the night of the robbery. He, .Weimar and Bennett are still held on suspicion. SHOT IN THE TEMPLE. A Flobe.t Rifle Gets In Its Work on a Young Boy.Tbrongh Accident. Tbe flobert rifle has been at it again. William Trunser, a 15-year-old boy, was ac cidentally shot in tbe temple by a bullet from one-of those deadly weapons. Trunser and James Lloyd were shooting at a target on Herr's Island. Trunser was arranging the work lor Lloyd, when the latter, in swinging the rifle, discharged it, with the above result Dr. Clark removed the bullet, but he said the wound might prove fatal. Trnnser is the son of a contractor who lives ou Thirty eighth street MISHAPS OF A DAY. Jobn Coquet lias a Foot Crushed Mr. Dick struck by a Cable Car. Car No. 42, on the Pittsburg Traction Company, broke its grip at the Shady lane curve last evening. I John Coquet had his foot crashed at the Bessemer Steel Works. John Sanders' team ran away in Alle gheny, wrecking the wagon and breaking Mr. Sanders' arm. W. J. Dick was struck by a Penn avenne cable car. He was thrown backward, and beside breaking his arm was otherwise in jured. After Oil In Greene Conntr. Ex-Alderman Schafer, of the Southside, is at the head of a company organized for the purpose of developing new oil territory in Greene county. The field in which the first well is to be drilled is comparatively new. bnt the gentlemen interested in the enterprise are confident of good results from the investment An Appeal to Citizen. Captain A. E. Hunt returned from New York yesterday. He says tbe iron and steel delegates are anxious to come to Pitts burg. Tbe Beception Committee can't find enough accommodations for the guests, and appeals to citizens to help in their enter tainment Wright ! Confident E. E. Wright, of Allentown, who will start to-morrow from here with Pattison and his party in a tour of the State, is at tbe Monongahela Honse. He thinks the inde pendent Bepublican movement is strong enough to elect Pattison. Drowned In tbe Kanawha. Inspector McAleese received a letter from Parkersburg, W. Va., last night, stating that Jake Dobler, who is supposed to have a brother working about a saloon or brew ery in Pittsburg, bad been drowned iu the Kanawha river. , A Big Gas Well. A heavy flow of gas was secured yester day evening in the new well of the South side Oil Company in their Chartiers well. Tbe flow was so strong that the tools had to be taken from the hole and operations stopped. Held Bolh for Conrt.. Bobert Sweeney and John Mehring, who got into a quarrel last Monday over a job of plastering, were given a hearing before Alderman McGary last night, and both were held for court Organizing tbe Districts. The Bepublican County Executive Com mittee held a regular meeting yesterday alternoon. Magistrate Gripp reported that all the city districts had been organized, and work was now being done in the country districts. Killed br a Pet Dos. Columbus, October 4. Louis Fisher died a horrible death from rabies, the resnlt of a bite by a pet dog in June last BTVER INTELLIGENCE. Coal Shipping Has Another Decided Boom for a Few Days. Coal shipping was the feature of yesterday's business in the harbor, all the available tows being sent down. Tho run bas been exceed ingly light In the Monongahela region, owing to the scarcity of miners. The mines are only being worked to half tbeir capacity, which will prevent .heavy shipments for some time. Pittshnre coal is bringing 8 cents at Cincin nati with a strong market It is expected that prices will have a matorial advance before tho wtnter fs over. Kanawha river coal is Drove nt Ing prices ascending at, Cincinnati anil Louis ville, River reports indicate .falling water at the head waters. For the first time this season have tbe rlvermen been wide of the mark in predicting high water. They calculated upon at least 11 feet but tbe bigbest point reached was nearly two and a half feet short of tbat mark. At 4 P. jr. yesterday it was 8.3 and sta tionary. Itlvcr Dispatches. MEMrnis-Rlver 12 feet S Inches and falling. Weather clear and pleasant New ubleakS Clear and warm. Departed Jim Wood, with empties, PitUbarg. rxunsviLLX River rising and 7 feet in canal. 4.8 on fall, aud 11.7 foot of locks, llnslness irood. Weather partly elondy and claar. with tbowers. Exposition Visitors. If yon want to see how cheap silks can be sold come to the Cash Store, 128 Federal st, Allegheny. Bring samples. See what we Wer: 20 pes.- heavy dreJS surah in blk. at 48c; 10 pes. heavy gros grain, 24 inches, 78c; 10 pes. faille blk., 69c; armnres, rhadames, satin, luxnrs, cecillians, trlcotlnes, gros grain in 10 different qualities, every conceivable weave in silks on sale under regular prices. Thokjttoit Bkos. IB0NMEN0NTHEWAY The Members of the British Institute at Philadelphia. A TISIT TO A BIG SAW TY0BKS, Followed by a Pleasant Trip Upon tha Delaware Elver. BRIEF SPEECHES BI THE FOREIGNERS. They Art Very Hath Fltued With Their Welost la This Comitry. The visiting iron and steel men yesterday inspected the sights in and around Phila delphia. They will leave on Tuesday for Pittsburg, via Lebanon, Harrisburg, Johns town and Altoona. tSrZCTAL TXLXOKAU TO TBI DISPATCH. I ,, Philadelphia, October 4. The dis tinguished representatives of the British Iron and Steel Institute reached this city this morning, arriving at Tacony at 11 o'clock. There they were met by a local, committee of reception and formally wel comed in the name of tbe engineers of Phil adelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania. Tha committee, with a large number of invited' guests, went to Tacony by river, having; leased the steamer Columbia. The visitors were escorted through tho vast establishment of Henry Disston's Sons, and at noon boarded the Columbia for a trip down the river to enable the visitors to view the shipping facilities and the indus tries ot the city. The pretty little station at Tacony was as trim and neat as could b when the excursionists arrived there. Mr. Hamilton Disston had exercised a personal supervision over the arrangements and they were perfect in every detail. -VJSITIUG A SAW WORKS. Mr. Horace Disston went to New York;' last night in order to accompany the visitors to Philadelphia, and meanwhile Messrs. Thomas Disston and Hamilton Disston bad been perfecting details at this end. Tho Tacony Saw Works is an establishment which cannot be seen to be understood in a brief visit and with a degree of executive detail which reflected great credit on the firm. The confusion incident to the incur sion of a great crowd of ladies and gentlemen was provided for and mitigated as much aa possible. The Messrs. Disston had appointed fiva committees, composed of foremen of differ ent department', the duties of which com mittees were to escort the visitors over tha works. The entire works were divided into five sections tor this purpose. The time allotted to the visit to the saw works was necessarily limited, but it was sufficient to show the party the magnitude and importance of Tacony's great industrial establishment To most 'of the visitors, tha technique of what was shown them pos sessed much interest and the marvelous im provements in mechanical contrivances and rapid production and the bustling practical demonstration of what the works 'were capable of accomplishing, brought forth expressions of wonder and surprise from everyone. A TBXP ON THE DELAWAEE. The trip on the water was one of the most enjoyable events of the day. The steamer Columbia was chartered for the occasion and conveyed the members of th&iocal com-' mittee and invited citizens np the river to Tacony. The boat was gaily decorated for the occasion The visitors finished their inspection of the saw works shortlr after 12 o'clock, and at 1220 all had boarded the steamer, tbe gang plank was pulled in and she slowly tnrned about and started down the river amid the shrill sound of all the whistles of the works and the cheering of the hundreds of employes who had left their work and ran down to sea the visitors off. As soon as the boat was "fairly on ' her way down stream tba members of the local committee and tha leading delegates from abroan gathered in the main saloon and Chairman Joseph D. Potts stood upon a settee and delivered tha address of welcome. Sir James Kitson Bart. President of the British Iron and Steel Institute, made the response for that body. He said: PUEPOBT OP THE TISIT. Mr. President, Ladles and Gentlemen: Jn tbe admirable address we bave just heard the desire was expressed tbat we wonld all feel at home. As for myself I should be more se cure if I bad been advised before boarding tba train to come here tbat I was expected to make an address. As it is you mnst take tbe thought that rises In my mind for tbe best that I can offer. In this city of Brotherly Love we recognize tbat we meet a people very mnch like our own. I was. in coming bere.fnterested to learn that this citv is providing proper dwellings for working people. All honor to Philadelphia for this. .We come to see the great industrial establishments of tbe district I am pleased to see so many handsome ladies and fine men here. Certainly you are paying the debt of gratitude you owe the English people in an alarming manner, and I may hope that wa may be able to entice you over npon Joor side before very lone;. Later on I may bave an opportunity of giving yon my opinion of yonr conntry. but not now, as I bare not seen eifnugb of it The enterprising press, before set foot on the ground lrom the train, asked me what I thought of America. I am a man of considerable imagination, but not enongh for tbat. We tbank you for your most cordial welcome, and hope tbat you may find tbe task of entertaining us not a difficult one. IU BEHALF OF THE GERMANS. Mr. Alexander Tbielen, representing tha Verein Deutscher Eisenbuttenleute, re sponded on behalf of that body. He said: Ladies and Gentlemen Allow me to render my sincere thanks for my countrymen for the cordial welcome extended. Onr Verein is 142 strong on this vessel. We thought we' were comlntr to a city of brotherly love. I , think It mnst be a city of sisterly love also. we nave never oeen ueuer iaen care ot since we started on oar trip. Mr. Tbielen continued iu tbe same strain for several minntes, and then the guests of thi occasion were told to make themselves at home and enjoy themselves as they saw fit Lunch was served from 1 o'clock to 4:30, in order that all on board might be served, and the large force of waiters was kept busy. Tbe steamer proceeded down past the city, to Wilmington, and stopped for a few min utes at Chester to give the Visitors an oppor tunity of viewing tbe Boach shipyards. On the return trip landings were also made at' Fort Mifflin and League Island. The greater nnmber will on Monday make an excursion on the Philadelphia and Bead ing Bailroad, visiting the works of tbe Phoenix Iron Company at Phcenixville. Others, according to invitation and the lina of research they are interested in, will visit -other indnstriaj works nearer tha city. The ladies are to be driven in tally-hos by members oi tbe Philadel phia Coaching Club to Manbeim on Mon day afternoon, where a fete will be given by tbe Ladies' Beception Committee A splen did reception to all the visitors will be given in tbe Academy of Music on Monday night YOU. CAN" SAVE MONET By Buying This Week, It is well known among buyers and dealers in furs tbat a sharp advance wilL take place in seal goods before October 15. Do you want to buy now? Do yon want to bay now? Do you want to buy now? Don't wait! Don't wait! Don't wait 1 Visit J. G. Bennett & Co. Visit J. 6. Bennett k, Co. Visit J. G- Bennett 8s Co. This week. This week. This week. , Special sale seal sacques Special sale seal sacques Special sale seal sacques ' N At old prices. , At old prices. At old prices. J. G. Bennett & Co., Leading"Hatters and Furriers, Cor.- Wood st, and Fifth ave iJs - 'iuCs. , Tife HP3
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