w TRS Rfi THE PITTSBURG- DISPATCH. SATURDAY., NOVEMBER 8. 1S90. CALLS 1HTHE NIGHT. The Death of a Child for Lrrk of Med ical Attention Attracts the Public's Notic:. PHYSICIANS GIVE THEIR VIEWS .People TVho Can Pay, but Won't, Responsi ble for the Reluctance of Doctors to G1TE THEIK SEKTICES WITHOUT FEE. iKsayls ef .Esculapiis Who Tnt to Wipe Out the $300 La. An item appeared in Tun Dispatch yesterday to the effect that an Allegheny physician had refused to attend a sick child without being paid in advance. The child died. The sympathetic public has been shocked over this seeming lack of humanity, and at the same time it has served to brine to notice some facts regarding the fees ot a doctor and the reason of the profession for Hot answering calls without pay in advance. Dr. Leyda. of Robinson street, Allegheny, was the physician who, it is alleged, refused to attend a patient when called upon. In regard to the story. Dr. Leyda said to a Dispatch reporter last evening. "The man came to my door just after I lind eaten breakfast yesterday moruing, and asked me to go to see his child. I told him that the tee was SI, and he replied that he worked on the Pittsburg and "Western Rail road and would not be paid for two weeks. Then I told him to see the city physician and he would tlien be able to get medicine and attendance fiee. This he considered an insult and left the door in a huff. Had he told me his child was seveiely ill, I would certainly have gone, but I considered that be would need all the money be would get en par day and that he had better have the city physician. AX ACT OF CHARITY. "I have often told persons who call this esse thing, and he is the first one to con Eider himself insulted. I have numerous large bills standing out with employes of that same road, and they either can't or "won't pay. It almost becomes necessary to refs-se persons who call, and it is done out of charity to them, causing them to go to the city phvsician and thus save their money." Dr. Faulkner, of Arch street, Allegheny, was called upon by a Dispatch reporter yeterday afternoon and interrogated re garding night calls. Said he: "There is so role on lb it question, but I venture to eay that it yon were to go to two-thirds ot the doctors in town and pour a pitiful tale vp the speaking tube you would be unable to get a physician to leave his bed and go with you. They immediately decide that it Is a case of dead beat. However, if a man fsvstbat he wants a doctor because his wi e or child is tick and that he is willing to piy a reasonable fee, not one of the doctors troold refuse to go. All responsible pconlc hare tiieir regular physician and it is not often that they call them out in the night. ft is the dead beat cases which are let run that usually demand night attention." both r.urriEs. satisfied. "Yon might suggest the mode of caring far night cases that is in vogue in New orfc, Korton and Paris. In those cities the Hnmcs of physicians who are willing to sjet ep at night are ported in the police stations, and the patrolmen are also given a list of those on their beat. Then when one wants a physician they merely call a police taan and.be secures the doctor and toes with him to sec the patient It the patient is able to pay the :ee, all right, but if not the policeman gives the doctor a check and be can call at the police station the next Saoraing and get his fee, which is $2, or if Ire only prescribes for the patient in his office it is $1. This is a system of economy, asenly the exact number of cases are paid for by the city and there is no city physician. Then the patient is sure ot at tendance and the doctor is sure of his fee. That is the best system known, and it would be a matter of economy to this city as well ss a matter of charity." WOKKISG THK SYMPATHY BODGE. The doctor also gave a number of illustra tions of how he and numerous other physi cians had been "fooled" out by people working on their sympathy so that it has become a common practice for them to re Jnse to go with men they know nothing about unless they are civen good reasons. Id Ohio there is a rule, if not a law, that wtieu a physician attends patients known to be paupers, he can collect his bill from the township poor fuud by making affidavit to toe facts. This may not be an Assembly enactment, but it is known to work in numerous counties, and is a good rule, for then no one who cannot pay is prevented getting the proper medical attendance. Mavor Gourley, when spoken to aboct the matter yesterday, said he thought al most any physician would answer an urgent call at "any time, rceardlessof his fee. He did oot think it was the dnty of either the national. State or municipal governments to tee that doctors' bills were paid. His Honor mentioned the fact that the city had several physicians in its pay, whose duty it was to treat the sutlering poor, and he thought theie wab no reason why any child should die from neglect in this community. THE INSPECTOR IS A LOSER. Inspector McAleese, when asked concern ing the matter, said the Police Bureau always took care of cases waich came within its jurisdiction. The bureau has a physi cian Dr. Moyer who earns his salary 600 a year several times over. He is un able toattend to all the cases which belong to him, and in mgeut cases other physicians have to be called in. Inspector McAleese lias paid the fees of the latter several times, and has not, nor will be. reimbursed, there Loins no provision made by the city for such reimbursement. Dr. Sands, of Forty third street, often does an odd job at the Seventeenth ward police station, when a wan is brought in who is likely to bleed to death before the police surgeon can get out there. Dr. Sands gets nothing for his trouble, but just charges it up to profit and loss. Inspector McAleese said that any poor person who has appeared at the Central Station at night for medical relief has in variably received it, although such relief is not part of the duty of the Police Bureau. Mayor Wyman evidently is as healthy as a Kansas grasshopper in clover time. 'When asked about the question of physicians and sight calls, he said: "The doctors seem to want everything. I don't know anything about the" case, but physicians certainly oneht to answer calls." Major Hunter, of the Allegheny Poor Board, said regarding the matter while In conversation with a Dispatch reporter: "I can't see but that the doctor did all right. The city furnishes physicians for people who can't pay their doctors' bills. "We are very lenient on that question, be cause we think it is better to help a man along and keep him well so that he is in condition to keep his family." don't like the $300 law. Bv chats with different doctors yesterday It was learned that the refusal to answer night calls from strangers was general, and that it is due to a concerted movement on the part of physicians to hare the 5300 law . wiped out They do not object to attending real charity patients, but have decided not to attend people that can and won't pay, without being paid in advance. They think that they are under no obligations to the public, and if they are not paid for their services, will not give them. To sum up the situation, the doctors, by the move of re fusing services to those who can pay, hope to show the necessity of leeislation in their favor, making it as compulsory to pay doctors' bills as other debts. In probably no other section of the city have the doctors to contend more with charity than on Penn avenue and Butler street Dr. J. A. Duncan is one of the old doctors, who, on account of his long prac tice and reputation, is called often to an swer calls where humanity is the only in centive and money cannot be obtained for services. The do'ctor had read of the Alle gheny case. a hard profession. He said: "The people are not all doctors, therefore they cannot appreciate a doctor's life and endeavors.. When a young doctor starts out in life, if he is truly fitted for the proiession, vou cannot find a better hearted man. "Where duty calls, there he goes, whether remunerated or not. But, when he responds cheerfully and gives bis services, he is often treated lite a brute. "When a bill is presented his patient laughs. As these instances are repeated time and again, his sympathetic nature and finer sen sibilities are blunted. He becomes cynical, and an appeal does not touch his heart as before. But the doctor has never been known to refuse to alleviate dire distress. "But there is this much, the doctor is not bound to give his services without pay auy morethan the grocer his stock in trade. 'Tis not of those who cannot pay that we com plain, but of those who can but won't. I do not know that it would help matters to pass anv law to remunerate doctors for such ser vices. There would be more doctors than patients. "What we doctors are working for is a law that will allow us to collect our bills. We want the 5300 law annulled. People can pay doctor's bills and when those come to us that we know will not pay pur bills, why should we not refuse our services with out guarantee of pay? This 'no pay' ser vice is epidemic in certain localities. One person gets out of paying a bill and the rest think it smart to follow suit. FORTUNES COMING TO THEM. "Why, doctors would be rich if they could collect two-thirds of their fees, and would make money if a law was passed by which they could collect their fees at a lower rate than at present It would equal ize payments. "Of course, the city has six physicians, but there are not enough to attend to the people in large districts. Possibly it might remedy matters to have more physicians, but if yon give us a law that we can collect from those who can pay, no doctor will ob ject to attending those who are really charity patients." Dr. Hieber in the main voiced the senti ments of Dr. Duncan. He is in favor of wiping out the 300 law and making it com pulsory to pay the doctor first He said that doctors were not under obligations to the public, and had a right to refuse services where they know people will not pay. Said he: "If they can pay and won't and death results, they can lay" it at their own door. No doctor refuses to treat persons whom he knows is worthv of the attention. I have bad bills of $107 in one building and only got $2, and do you blame me for refusing to call again when I knew they could pay if they would? "I treated a woman for eight years on charitv, and when he died it was found that she had $3,200 in the hank and owned a house and lot. If the law will allow us to collect bills from those who can pay we will not object to treating those who cannot It i the ones who will not pay who disgust us, ami in such cases the doctor is warranted in reiiising services. If he did not he would have nlcnty of charity work to do; that of iwwiiv need not be such." Dr. li-arns is also an advocate of a law m;ikui doctors' bill prior in payment to others. Drs. Asdale, Hauna, Clark and many others also favor the' revision of the law." In ucf, the movement appears to be general among the doctors. ' A WANDERING GERMAN "Who Sought a Lodging In the Police Cells Last Night CI arlcs Helling, a man about 23 years of age, who gave Brauschineig, Germany, as the place where he first opened his eyes on this wide, wide world, was accommodated with a lodging at the Twenty-eighth ward station, last evening. According to his own story, he is a traveler, but not so of his own will. Herr Helling is the son of his father, so he said, and his progenitor is the owner of a carriage factory in the above mentioned town. He worked for some time in the fac torv, but didn't like it. He wanted to see the world, and so happening across a liberal translation of Horace Greeley's advice in a local bookstore, he determined to act on it He came West in a vessel which landed him at Baltimore. Roaming far from the wharf he lost his bearings, and when he found them again his ship had sailed. He then started on a weary pilgrimage over the country, living anyhow, and finally found his way to Pittsburg and a lodging in the police cells for the night Herr Hell ing's private opinion of Horace Greeley is stated to have undergone a change, and he was even heard to remark that this conntry is not what it is cracked up to be. A CHINESE OFFICIAL. Mr. Aclieson Gives the Tellow Mongolian a Good Send Oft James Acheson, of China, registered at the Anderson last evening. He is employed in the civil service along the coast, engaged in collecting the customs, and is off on a leave of absence. He has several friends living in Pittsburg, and came here to see them. Mr. Acheson is an admirer of the heathen Chinee, and he doesn't think it is fair tor Americans to exclude them after they had been invited and built the railroads in the West. Naturally the feeling against Amer icans is reciprocated. He says the Mongo lians are bright, and every Mongolian can read and write. They do about CO per cent of their trade with England, and the bnlk of the balance goes to Germany, Russia and some other European countries. In China every man has a chance, and some of their ablest politicians have come from the lower ranks. He frankly admitted that only those from the common classes migrate to America, and these are the people Uncle Sam doesn't want. THE WEEK OF PRAYER To be Observed by the East Liberty Branch of the Y.M.C.A. From 4 to 5 o'clock to-morrow afternoon, at the rooms of the Hast Liberty branch of the Young Men's Christian Association, Penn and Ellsworth avenues, there will be a meeting in observance of the day of prayer, conducted by Mr. Charles E. Hurlburt, State Secretary. Ladies as well as gentle men are invited. Special meetings for yonng men will be held every evening dnring next week, Wed nesday excepted, from 8 to 8:45 o'clock. A MASTODON hunt is the subject of a sketch that goes back to the Pittsburg of prehistoric da s. It is entireiy original and unique, and cleverly illustrated. See THE DISPATCH to-morrow, Tho best family newspaper. Trains Delayed. The trains arriving at the Union station last evening were about an hour late. Slight wrecks, freight blockades and "hot boxes" tell the story. Dr. B-M. Hassa, Eye, ear, nose and throat diseases exclusively. Office, 720 Penn itreet, Pittsburg, Pa,. g&su u j. t ia THE TARIFF SCARE. How Men From Other States Ex plain the Republican Eeverses. A GOOD WORD SPOKEN FOR BYKUJ1 Terj Successful Operation of the Gerry mander in Indiana. DELAMATER'S TOTE IN THE TWO CITIES R. S. Taylor, of Ft Wayne, was in the city yesterday on legal business. He is a well-known Indiana Republican, whose name has been mentioned iu connection with the Governorship of that State. "Well," he said, talking of the late elec tion, "we were not as badly left in Indiana as in some of the other States. Indiana went Democratic with a majority of 15,000 votes, which is only a pain of 2,000 for them. Indiana is one of these peculiar States that is liable to flop either way, and you can't tell much about the result in ad vance. A COMPLETE GF.RHYMANDER. "The Democratic gerrymander in my State is the completest thing I ever saw. Out of a population of 500,000 and a Demo cratic majority of 15,000, they havte 13 of the Congressmen and the Republicans have only two. I remember when Harrison was a candidate for the Senate the second time, the fight was made on this issue alone. He carried the State with a majority of 10,000, and yet the Leg islature was overwhelmingly Democratic. If any man can point out to me the fairness in such a gerrymander, I would like to see it I may safely say that nearly half the popu lation in Indiana is disfranchised. "This general election was lost by the scare made over the tariff bill. The time was too short. The Democrats raised the hue and cry that under the McKinley bill the cost ot living would be increased. The charge W3s easy to make, but it will take time to disprove it, and wc didn't have the time. HOPES FOU THE FUTURE. "I think that the wisdom of the new tarifl will be demonstrated in two more years, and then the tide will turn the other way." "What do you think of Bynum for the next Speaker?" "I don't know him very well. He was once Speaker of the Indiana Legislature, and has had some expeiience in Congress. He is a very pugnacious man, and when he gets excited is liable to make the fur fly. I don't believe he is made of the best tim ber for that position, hut the Democrats could easily find worse men than Mr. Bynum." SCARE OVER THE TARIFF. General Jones Says the Farmers In tho Northwest Were Afraid the McKinley Dill 'Woulcl Hart Them How They Forgot Abont Markets. General A. W. Jones, a prominent iron manufacturer of Youngstown, registered at the Duquesne yesterday. In discussing the result of the election, he said: "The fight which McKinley made is the one thing that surprises me. I told him about three veeks ago that I didn't think he conld make it. I had no idea he would reduce the Democratic majority so much. I find that every moneyed Democrat in the district voted for the great protectionist Up to this time the Democrats have claimed 14 Congressmen out of the 21 in the State. The latest returns show that Poorman has pulled through, and tbey will only have 13. This is not as many as tbey expected. I re marked to McKinley that unless he had a majority of 2,500, the Democrats would never allow him to take his seat. "The causes which led to the landslide are easely explained. In the Northwest the people have few manufactories. Thev de pend upon agriculture for a living. They had been faithfully told by the Democrats that the McKinley bill would advance prices, and believed it They lorgot that if the mills shut down and workmen were thrown out of employment that tbey would be minus a market. But there is one ray of hope. The Senate is still Republican, and the Democrats couldn't possibly secure con trol of this House before 1895, even, indeed, if they do it then." COUNTING THE RETURNS. Fattlson 035 Votes Behind Delamater In the Two Dig Cities. The official Returning Board continued its work all day yesterday. They completed the two cities yesterday, but did not total all the figures. Work was commenced on the boroughs, but the entire county will not be completed and all footings made before Monday. The returns of the Election Boards, as a rule, have been better this year than ever before, and but little trouble has been met with. The count made yesterday of the two cities was as follows: rlTTSBURG. For Governor Delamater. 14.130; Pattison, 15,937: Gill, 103. Paulson's plurality. 1.404. For Lieutenant Governor Watres. 16.SGC; Black, 13,625; Hyatt, 102. Watres' plurality, 3,210. For Secretary of Internal Affairs Stewart, 17,120: Barclay, 13.2S7; Dunn, 10L Stewart's plurality, 3,833. For Congress. Twenty-second district Dal zell, 18.459; Brenmn. 11,869; Simons, 91. Dal zell's plurality. 6,490. ALLEGHENY CITT. For Governor Delamater, 7,779; Pattison, 5,820; Gill, 45. Delamater's plurality, 1,959. Fr Lieutenant Governor Watres, 8.412; Black. 5,179; Hyatt. 57. Watres plurality, 3.233. For Secretary of Internal Affairs Stewart, 8,439; Barclay, 5,153; Dunn, 52. Stewart's plurality, 3.2S5. For Congress. Twenty-third district Stone, 9.034; Foster, 4,425; Martin, 43. Stone's plurality, 6,609. KEIFER OK DECK. The Ex-Speaker Is Not In Politics, and Hasn't Much to Say. J. Warren Kcifer, of Springfield, O., whose only claim to distinction is that he once was Speaker of the House of Repre sentatives, took supper at the Anderson last evening. He left for his home on the Pan handle exnress. Mr. Keifer's head is a little grayer than during the palmy days when he wielded the gavel, bnt his full red face is a sure indication of health, and he said he was feeling exceedingly well, even il the Republicans had been knocked out. The landslide had not been sufficient to cover him or his good humor. "Oh, it was one of these spasmodic reac tions," said the ex-Speaker, ip explanation. "This thing can't last forever. I suppose the farmers got scared over the tariff bill, and they settled it. But, then, I nm not in politics now, and you will have to excuse me." DISGUSTED WITH THE RESULT. Captain Steele Falls Back on Balzac's Defini tion of a Mugwump. Captain Steele, the venerable representa tive of Cramp & Sons, the Philadelphia ship builders, is in Pittsburg again, looking after the construction of steel plates for four new cruisers. He was fonnd last evening at his visual place at the Anderson, leaning against the counter and telling the clerks the latest jokes. "'Confound the election," said the old skipper, when that snbject was broached. "It was a great reaction. The Democrats told the farmer the duty was raised on twine, when the fact is the honest granger is using wire these days. By the way, I ran across Balzac's definition of an independent in politics the other day. It fits the modern Mugwump rery well. The Mugwump, syi . , i.t. jiu. the great novelist, is 'the man who has lost the respect of his own party and failed to gain the respect of the other.' That is all I have to S3y." HE LIKES JPKIKLETS GEIT. One Republican Who Thinks Pattison Is a Presldental Possibility. James Anderson is an Eastern tobacco man 'who doem't like the outcome of the election. "The only consolation I get ont of the re sult," said h, "is the good square fight McKinley made. I have faith in a tariff whose author can reduce a Democratic ma jority from 2.D00 to 225. As for Mr. Patti son, he is the strongest man for the Presi dency in 1892. His ball has been started to roll "like Cleveland's, and nothing can stop it "When the forces of Hill and Cleveland fail to agree they will center on Pattison. The man who nan carry a Republican State like Pennsylvania twice will be a strong man in that convention's eyes, and the fac tional differences which made his election possible will be forgotten. The only man who can beat him at the polls is Major Mc Kinley." BEHGOrGH is APPOINTED. lie Receives Congratulations From a Num ber of His Old Comrades. H. H. Beng&ugh received the news yes terday of his appointment as Pension Agent by President Harrison. His application was indorsed by Senator Quay and Con gressman Dalzill. Mr. Bengough was greatly pleased at the receipt of the news, and received congratu lations from a number of his old army com rades. HE SAW BARRUNDliTsHOT. A NEW YORK LAWYER SAYS IT WAS A GIIOSS OUTRAGE. Mr. Fast Tells How tho Passengers Were Ordered B-elow He Saw the General Bare His Ilrcast Consul Mizncr Cordi ally Hated. F. R. Fast, a lawyer and member of the New York Prens Club, is at the Duquesne. Mr. Fast formerly lived in Pittsburg and knows some of the old newspaper men here. He was on the 'Uity of Panama when Gen eral Barrundia was shot Speaking of that event at the Duquesne last evening he said: "The shooting of Barrundia was a gross out rage. The other passengers on the ship were ordered into the saloon and then the General was called out. I saw him hare his breast, and in my opinion he was shot in cold blood. Every passenger on board was indignant, and I need not add that Consul Mizncr, who issued the order for the arrest, in most cordially hated by the people in that section. In this case the Captain of the vessel made no effort to save bis passenger. "I remember several years ago while at tending to some legal business for a mining company in South America, I found myself on board a steamer in the Caribbeau Sea. Some war wail in progress, and General Millen was there as a correspondent for some New York papers. He helped one side and was rapidly promoted, when suddenly there was a changt! in the Ministry, and he was oidered to he arrested. He was warned in advance, and managed by severe driviug on horseback across the country to reach our vessel. When we stopped at Livingstone a Lieutenant and 20 men boarded the vessel and demanded Millen's arrest The Captain was a plucky little fellow and he franklr told them that rather than see an American citizen ar rested he would arm all his sailors and defend him to the last man. General Millen stood facing the Lieutenant with a revolver in his hand, and dared the Lieuten ant to take him at the risk of his life. The fellow was afraid and retired with his men from the steaniir. The General escaped. "I merely relate this second incident to show how differently the two crews and their officers acted. X could see no reason then to justify the shooting of Barrundia, and I still claim it was a rank outrage." SCIENCE and Electricity are treated In special departments for Till? DISPATCH. Measuring electric currents is a feature for to-morrow. Trenty-four pages. AH tho news. Largest circulation. DEMANDS (IF INCREASED TRAFFIC. Freight FacililJes Greatly Crowded at the .East Liberty Railroad Station. The great pressure of traffic upon the Pennsylvania Railroad at East Liberty has again given rise to rumors in that quarter of intended enlargement for freight purposes. The building op of the East End as the resi dence portion of the city has greatly altered the situation in respect to freight facilities. Though two sidings extend from East Liberty as far as Dallas, they are not enough to accommodate the daily pressure of local consignments of freight. Some times the consignee has to wait for two or three days after the freight arrives at East Liberty before the freight can be unloaded. As this business will grow, with the East End section so rapidly growing up, it is snpposed that the railroad must eventually greatly extend its yards. The old report about the possible removal of the passenger station to the neighborhood of Shady Lane bridge has again recently been revived. What there is in it no out sider kuows. What seems to be conceded is that the enormons business of the road will ultimately compel some kind of a shift with a view of getting more room. AN ACT0B ASSAULTS A BOY. He Knocks the Littlo Fellow Down and Pounds and Kicks Him. Abraham Strevitz was arrested by Officers Riley and Gallont on Smithfield street last night for brutally "assaulting a 12-year-old boy on the street. The little fellow, with a companion, was walking along the street on his way home from the theater when Strev itz causht him by the collar and began to beat him. after which he threw the lad down and began to kick him, when bystanders in- leuercu auu Baveu tuc vvy iroiu lurvncr abuse. Tne officers happened along about this time and placed Strevitz under arrest. He was taken to Central station, where he gave his residence as New York and occupation an actor. ARRESTED ON SUSPICION Of Complicity in Shooting Constable Mateor at Tarentum. Frank H. Horner and 'Squire Vosburgh were arrested Thursday at Rochester on sus picion of complicity in the shooting of OffiVer Mateer at Tarentum. The two men were brought to Allegheny yesterday, where Chief of Police Binney, of Tarentum, saw and positively identified them. He is now engaged in getting evidence against the men. When arrested they carried a bundle of clothing. Clothing was the booty secured bv the thieves at Tarentum. The men wonld give no good account of themselves, except that they had jumped a board bill in Allegheny some time ago, and were trying to get out of the State to avoid arrest WANTS AN EXPRESSION OF OPINION. Mayor Gourley is Keady to Invite the Irish Members of Parliament Mayor Gonrley is awaiting the presenta tion of a request from interested citizens before he extends an invitation to visit Pittsburg to the Irish M. P's., now in this country. The Mayor, with the modesty which char acterizes all truly great men, does not care to take the initiative in this matter until he is confident that it is the wish of his con stituency. Personally, the Mayor thinks Pittsbnrg shonld extend her hospitality to these gentlemen. FIGUEING ON FACTS. President Gompers Desires Informa tion Respecting Unions, FOR THE USE OP THE CONVENTION. Millions of Tons of Coal Sent From This Tort During the Year, THE DUQUESNE KAIL PLANT NOT SOLD President Gompers, of the American Fed eration of Labor, has isiued a circular as follows: To the Officers of the Trade and Labor Unions of America-Greeting: Fellow Wokkmen Your attention has al ready been called to tho tenth annual conven tion of tho American Federation of Labor, to he held in Detroit. December 8, 1SU0. and it Is my purpose to be in a position to bring to that body a comprehensive statistical statement upon the various questions that most inti mately affect the wage-workers in the struggle for reform and improved conditions. To assert a fact, to npbolda theory, is one thing; to demonstrate its truthfulness by actual conditions is another, and it shonld be our pur pose to continually ondeavor to arrive at the exact truth, at least so far as our movement and progress are concerned. Tho questions propounded are of the greatest importance, and. will no doubt give an oppor tunity to the delegates at the convention to in telligently legislate upon the great qne-tions which will unquestionably demand thciruarnest attention, hence 1 most respectfully request the officers of all trade and JaDor oreamsurions to fill out the accompanied blank as fully and completely as possible, and forward the same to the undersigned at the earliest possible mo ment, not later than November 18. The questions regarding which the Presi dent ot the Federation desires information include the average hours of labor and wages in e.ich trade on October 1, 1889 and 1890; what improvements have taken place; the number of strikes and their results; and the total increase of wages that each organization has secured for its members. Information is also requested concerning how manv trade disputes that have been settled without resorting to strikes, and whether the organizations contemplate making a demand to reduce hours of labor or increase in wages in the near future, and to what extent and when. WITH THE NEW YEAR. The American Window Glass Company Will Establish New Kates. The American Window Glass Company has materially increased its capital stock by reason of the United Glass Company signing to it its 278 pot capacity, and other large plants that had heretofore declined to do so. Following suit, practically all Western factories have subscribed, and the following officers have been elected and Execntive Committee appointed: President. James A. Chambers; Vice President, T. J. Hart, of Maring, Hart & Co., Muncie, Ind.; Secre tary, O. E. Frazee, of the United Glass Company, Chicago; Treasurer, Willi.tm LoefHer, of R. C. Schmertz & Co., Lim. The officers and Executive Committee: Thomas Wightman, of Thomas Wightman & Co., Lim.; W. D. Keyes, of W. C. De Pauw Co., Ne Aloany, Ind.; U. G. Baker, of the Findlay Window Glass Com pany, Findlay, O. These seven will be in creased by four to be named by the Board of Directors, which comprises one repre sentative from each plant Under the Illinois State laws an incor porated company cannot begin operations within 30 days after increasing its capital. The manufacturers adjourned to meet on November 25 lor final action, and to turn over their glass to the new companv. Mean while they will continue to make sales for deliveries not later than December 1, but on and after that date the company will estab lish discounts of 80 and 5 per cent for car load lots, 75, 10 and 5 per cent for less quantities, wits? n rebate system for the pro tection of the jobbers and wholesale buyers. This will permit the largest among them to sell at the established rates for car lots and guarantee them a fair margin of profit provided they adhere strictly to these rates and confine their purchases exclusively to the American Window Glass Company, signing an iron-clad agreement to do so. NEW LODGE AT BENNETTS, And a Danquet, at Which a Goodly Number Enjoyed Themselves. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen instituted a new lodge at Bennett's, last night It starts with a membership of 20 P. & W. men. The grand master J. J. Hannahan officiated at the initiatory services. W. B. Delo, one of the best known railroaders in this section, was in strumental in bringing the requisite num ber of cnarter members together. Afterwards the occasion was celebrated by a banquet in the Hotel Flocker. Mr. Flocker was equal to the occasion and well satisfied the 120 guests by the style and quality of his entertainment. Mr. Hanna han and Mr. J. R. Devlin, who was delegate to the Engineers' Conven tion, made appropriate speeches. Not a little merriment was occasioned by the un explained appearance in Mr. Hannahan's lap of a particularly good-looking turkey, and of course everybody wanted to know if he intended taking the next train for home. A very enjoyable evening was spent, and William Flocker complimented on his ar rangements. A MATTER OF DOUBT Whether the Carnegie Association Has Purchased Another Plant No confirmation can be obtained here of the report in the current issue of the iron Age, and which was telegraphed to The Dispatch on Thursday, from New York, regarding the purchase, by the Carnegie Association, of the Allegheny Bessemer Steel Company's plant. At the offices of Carnegie, Phipps & Co., the rumor would neither be denied nor confirmed. John J. Slagle, Presidzntof the Allegheny Bessemer Steel Company, when asked, on Wednesday, whether it was true, as then rumored, that the interests of his company had been absorbed by the Carnegies, replied very emphatically that it was not so. LARGE COAL OUTPUT. Millions of Tons Shipped Annually by IMver and Rail. The total shipments of coal from the Pittsburg and Ohio districts to North western ports up to October 1 was 2,000,000 tons, or about 52,000,000 bushels. Of this amount Ohio furnished 1,100,000 tons, and Pittsbure 900,000 tons. The total ship ments to these points for the year will amount to 2,500,000 tons. Including the coal shipped East and South, the railroad mines have produced about 2,000,000 tons. Adding 6,000,000 tons shipped from the river mines, it will be seen that the totil shipped from the district will reach the neighborhood of 6,000,000 tons. KEEPING BIGHT AT IT. Carnegie, Phipps & Co. Slake a Record by Turning Out Nails at 84 Kegs Per Hour. The firm of Carnegie, Phipps & Co. is be coming famous for its record-breaking achievements. If it is on steel rails one day it will be on steel plate the next, and on the output of the furnaces the day following. Yesterday the largest-production of nails ever made in a wire nail mill was turned ont of their Beaver Falls plant, and making another record. There were 1890 kegs one for every year in the era produced in 22$ hours, or at the rate ol 84 kegs per hour. About Reorganizing. The linemen of the county are considering the advisability of joining' the International l-fc,-iASkV- ttJL- Telegraph and Electric Linemens' National Union. LEFT WITHOUT MONEY. The Settlement of the Salesmen' Strike Causes a Call at tho Charity Office. The members of Local Assembly 4907, salesmen, turned into work yesterday on the firms agreeing to the modified scale. As a result, a number of the new hands brought here on the emergency by Gnsky's and Kaufmanns' were thrown out of employ ment. They were left with very little money, and two of them applied at the De partment of Charities for aid and were given tickets to their homes. Mr. Jacob Kanfmann said yesterday that the men would be sent back and all their expenses here paid by. the firms which had brought them here. Mr. William DeWolfe made a similar statement. Fourteen of the 47 men brought from New York by Gusky returned last evening. Some went to Cincinnati by boat and others are still in the city. They were all paid, and the boys are satisfied with their treat ment Those who went to New York re garded the whole affair as a huge picnic. It is not often they receive such a long excur sion into the conntry lrce of charge. Tho New Andlt Board. James H. Nntt, of Youngstown, Edward O'Donnell, of Philadelphia, and Edward A. Weil, of this city, constituting the new Auditing Board of the Amalgamated Asso ciation, will hold their first quarterly meet ing at the national offices to-day. A DAY'S ACCIDENTS. Crashed and Itrokon Legs and Cracked Skulls In Profusion. John Yoger and Hawly Ditmore. em ployed in the forging department of Carne gie, Phipps & Co.'s Twenty-ninth street mill, were seriously injured yesterday morn ing by having a piece of axle iron falling on them. Yager's left leg was broken and Dit morc's right leg and foot were frightfully crushed. Thomas O. Putman had his left leg broken in two places and his skull fractured yester day, by being thrown from a horse while riding on Butler street near Fifty-second street James E. Ellison, aged 15, fell from the Thirty-second street railroad bridge yester dav, and sustained a fracture of the left thfgh. David Fisher, a plumber, was making a natural gas connection on Kirkpatrict street last cvenintr, when the gas ignited sud denly burning Fisher badly abont the head. KICKING FOR THEIR MONEY. Many Ccnsns Enumerators Still Waiting for Their Compensation. Census Supervisor Oliver said yesterday that he was still receiving letters in con nection with the census. Most of them come from enumerators who have not yet been paid and who want to know when they will get their money. Mr. Oliver has been un able to give his correspondents any infor mation, although he would be pleased to if he could, as he wonders when he will re ceive his own compensation. Mr. Oliver says the Allegheny county census appears to be one of the most satis factory taken. There have been very few complaints, and he does not think many persons were missed by the enumerators. HAIR DRESSING In tho South Pacific Islands described in to-morrow's issue of THE DISPATCH. Some picturesque ef fects. Twenty-four pages. A model news paper. CLUBS IS NOT TRUMP, But Kleber's Pianos and Organs Aro. The pianos and organs sold by H. Kleber & Bro. are too good and artistic to be oper ated by means of clubs. They are made to be played upon by the fingers and hands of ladies and children, and by artists. People who insist on using clubs need not apply at Kleber's for the grand pianos of Steinway, Couover, Gabler, Opera, etc., are too far above the vulgar level of club playing. It you desire music to cheer the heart, elevate the spirit, refine the feelines, and delight the listener, bny one of Kleber's first-class instruments and possess a joy forever. The Klebers sell, also, on time payments, $25 down and 510 a month or 52 50 a week. The old trusted house of H. Kleber & Bro., 506 Wood street, has the preference over all others, and hence sells three-fourths of all the instruments disposed of in this section of country. A Night of Scottish Song. Maclennan's Royal Edinburgh Concert Company has been engaged by the Waverly Society to give one grand conoert of Scotch ballad music at Carnegie Hall, Monday evening, 17th inst, for the benefit of the Allegheny General Hospital. Tickets are now being sold by Campbell & Dick, 83 Fifth ave.; Jas. D. Glover, 129 Fourth ave.; A. Kirk & Son, 910 Duquesne way; Douglas & Mackie, 155 Federal st.; John Young, 31 West Diamond st; D. S. Thomp son, 159 Federal st, and A. Leggate & Son, 31 Federal st All seats reserved SI each. Infants' and Children's Silk Capes, Hats and bonnets in black, white and colors, plain and embroidered. Handsome line of embroidered crepe de chene infants' caps. Open until 9 p. m. Saturdays. A. G. Camfbeli,& Sons, 27 Fifth aye. CLUBS IS NOT TRTJMF, Bat Kleber's Pianos and Organs Are. The pianos and organs sold by H. Kleber & Bro, are too good and artwtic to be operated by means of clubs. Tn.-y are made to be played upon by the fingers and hands of ladies and children and by artists. People who insist on using clubs need not apply at Klebers', for the grand pianos of Steinway, Conover, Gabler, Opera, etc., are too far above the vnlgar level of club playinc. If you desire music to cheer the heart, elevate the spirit, refine the feelings and delight the listener, buy one of Klebers' first-class in struments and possess a joy forever. The Klebers sell, also, on time payments, $23 down and 510 a month or $2 50 a week. The old trusted house of H. Kleber & Bro., 506 Wood street, has the preference over all others, and hence sells three-fourths of all the instruments disposed of in this section of country. Great Bargain in Seal Jackets. 10 to be sold at S100 to $125, each worth $150 to $175. Hokne & Ward, 41 Fifth avenue. Popular 82 Gloves. Fowne's, Dent's Adler's, Fist, Clark & Flagg's. All special values. Gentle men wear our $2 gloves. JOS. HOENE St CO.'S Penn Avenue Stores. Attention, Housekeepers One hun dred remnants of table linens, from 1 yards to 4 yards.each in length, at a bargain to close quickly. Huous & Hacks. TTS Announcement. Opening of winter dresses Tuesday, Wednesday, Not. 11-12. Ladies' Suit Par lor. Parcels & Jones, d 29 Fifth ave. If your complaint is want of appetite, try Angostura Bitters before meals. ttssu Iron City Brewing Co.'s beer gives delight to all who drink the sparkling beverage, New puff scarfs at James H. Aiken & Co..s, 100 Fifth ave. A Hat Bargain. 300 untrimtned fell shapes to-day to be sold at 50c each. Jos. Horns & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. Men's neckwear in great variety at James H, Aiken & Co.'s, 100 Fifth are. J ... , -ffi,- -11-' .je"iiA SATED BY SCEEAMS. A Han Attempts to Abduct a Girl in St. Clair Township. FKAKTIC STRUGGLE F0K LIBERTT. The 'Villain Takes Fright and Disappears ia the Darkness. 0FFICEBS GIVE CIUSE TO 50 EFFECT Attempted abductions seem to be epidemic in the outskirts of the city. Citzens were at the same time horrified and alarmed yester day to read of the villainous attack of a col ored man, who attempted to carry a girl from her home in Hazelwood. But it seems that Hazelwood residents are not the only ones that have cause for alarm. Last night the people of St. Clair town ship were thrown into a fever of excitement over an attempted abduction, in many re spects similar to that at Hazelwood. The villain has escaped and left no trace of his identity behind. The victim this time. Miss Ada Miller, the 16-year-old daughter of C. J. Miller, an old and respected resi dent of the hill. A DAliINU INVASION. It was about 8 o'clock in the evening and all was still about the house. Mrs. Miller and her daughters were alone, the men not having returned for the evening, though they were expected at any moment A rap or rattle was heard at the door, and Miss Ada stepped into the hall to see who was there. As she did so a man bounded up the steps and grabbing her, attempted to carry her off. The man tried to stop her screams and carry her further away from the door. Miss Ada is a strong, healthy girl, aud used her lungs and muscles at the same time. At last she pulled away from the man and gave an unearthly scream, at which the man ran. The ladies were scared for fear the villain might return, bnt in a very short time the fears were allayed by the city officer from just across the'line coming to the rescue. The officer caught sight of the man, still lurking about, and gave chase. The man took to his heels and disappeared in the di rection of Beck's Hun. THE MYSTERT UNSOLVED. Whether the man intended robbery or was alone is not known. The ladies could give no description of the man that would lead to his identity and his strange actions remain unsolved. Miss Miller, besides being thoroughly frightened, was completely exhausted with her struggles for liberty. This is the first time that such a bold at tack has been made upon defenseless resi dents of the hill, but other ladies have been followed by men, and a number now carry little revolvers in their pockets. One woman, the wife of a steel worker in the city, said: "I was followed twice, and my husband got me a neat little revolver, which I always carry, and I can shoot it, too. If THE ANTICIPATED ADVANCE -Uf- CARPETS Has taken place in the East BUY QUICK. OLD PRICES CONTINUE AT GROETZIHGER'S. We are advised by Kastern manufacturers that Body Brussels Carpets have been ad vanced from 15 to 25 cents per yard, according to quality. This will be quickly followed by a sharp ad vance in all grades, from cheapest made up to finest Wiltons. We have in our present stock (bought at old prices) 25,000 yards of Body Brussels, which we will continue to sell at the low prices made early in the Fall, bat cannot promise how long it will continue, as trade is lively just now. Also, 15,000 pairs Lace Curtains, of our own Importation. The next invoice will cost us 20 per cent more. Don't forget that EDWARD GROETZINGER, 627 and 629 Penn Avenue SPECIAL TO DEALERS We will, for a limited time, snpply thejtrade at less than New York prices, yes, less than manufacturers' prices. no2-TTS30 BIBER k EASTDN. NOVEMBER SALE BLANKETS -AND- COMFORTS. BED BLANKETS. GKAY BLANKETS, WHITE BLANKETS, PINK BLANKETS. BLUE BLANKETS. Scarlet Country Blankets, In All-Wool, extra size, with handsome borders, $, 51 50, ?3. ?6,57 50. $8 50, J10. White Blankets, ?3 and $3 50 per pair. A good bargain. All-Wool, extra fine grades, with pretty, bright borders, 54, $4 50, $5, 56, 7 50, 58 50, $10. 511. Delicate shades in Pink and Blue Blankets, with attractive borders, 57 50, 58 50, 510. Gray Blankets, 00c, 51 25, $2, 52 25 per pair. In All-Wool Country-made Gray Blankets, with bright borders, we have special values at 54. 54 50. and in soft, extra size Saxony Natural Wool, 57 50 and 58 50. Fine California Blankets. These beautifnl goods are in delicate shades of pink and blue, as well as whites, grays, scarlets and fancy Kobe Designs. They are perfectien as to soitness and warmth without weight, and also at very reasonable figures. Bed Comforts In verv great assortment at 51 15, 51 25, 51 50, 51 85, 52 25, 52 53, S3. Comforts with choice Satine Covers, 53 75, 54 50, 55. EIDERDOWN COMFORTS AND PILLOWS, in medium and finest grades, at lowest prices. BIBER mSTDN, 505 and 507 MARKET STREET. &o2-XT33a another man follows me, I shall practice a little on something besides a tin pan." IIUDVARD KIPLING'S great story, tho flrnt serial he ccr wrote, begins In THE DIMATCn to-morrow morning. The open ing chapters are of absorbing Intere Don't fall to get started In tho greatest literary treat or tho day. Exclusively in the mam. moth twenty-four page Issue to-morrow morning. HIGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETS'. William Holmes Elected to Succeed Dr lienliam as Chairman. At the regular meeting of the High School Committee of the Central Board last evening William Holmes was elected chair man to succeed the late Dr. Benbam, and resolutions on Dr. Benham's death was ordered to be spread on the records of the committee. The report of the principal of the High School showed an enrollment of 832 pupils for the month with an average attendance of 789. The use of the High School chapel was granted to the Normal Alumni for their reunion on the 21st inst, and also for the use of the committee who are arranging the benefit for Miss Simpson. The date for the latter event is fixed for the 26th of the month and it will be given iu the chapel. ELECTRIC CAR COIXISIOH. IIow Two Pleasant Valley Pullmans 3Iet on the Street Last Night. Shortly alter 8 o'clock last night car No. 108, California avenue division, and car No. 88, Perrysville avenue line, collided at the corner of Montgomery avenue and Federal street Both cars were filled with passen gers and they were badly frightened, but no one was hurt. The cars were somewhat wrcceed, but the raotormen who had stuck to their posts es caped injury. Chancellor Goff Better. It was reported last night that Chancellor Goff was very low, but his condition had not grown worse than it had remained through the day. The physicians in attendance on him did not think his case so serious as it had been on Thursday night. The Leading IJrygoods House. Pittsbnrg, Pa Saturday, Not. 8, 1S9Q, JDS. HDRNE I EEL'S PENN AVE. STORES. MEN'S FURNISHINGS We have made it that no gen tleman can have a reason for not buying all his Furnishings here. No purse too poor, no purse too proud, to buy at this great Furnishing Department MEN'S UNDERWEAR, Poorest kind of economy to buy cheaper than 50c a garment when yon can get snch values as we offer at that low price. At 51 a garment we have the greatest bargain in Camel's Hair. A companion bargain in Camel's Hair at 51 50. Scarlet Wool Underwear, 1 to 52 a garment The Norfolk and New Brunswick Hosiery Com pany's popular Underwear, $1 to ?2 73 a garment, in White Merino, Natural Wool and White Australian Wool. Com plete lines of Cartwricht & Warner's Underwear. We are the exclusive dealers in Allen Solly & Co.'s celebrated Under wear, the finest in the world, including their complete lines of White and Colored Merino, White and Natural Wool, Silk-and-Woo! and Pure Silk. A. S. & Co.'s are all hand-made, and justly famed for fit and wear and comfort. Our Silk Underwear also includes full lines of Bretell's. MEN'S WINTER HOSE At 25c a pair, in heavy British Cotton, Colored Ribbed Cotton, Merino and Camel's Hair. Gray Scotch Wool.', 40,: to 75c. Black Cashmere, 50c to 51 50 a pair. Finest Half Hose at MEN'S BATH ROBE& New styles in Cotton Terry, 53 50 to 510; in Fancy Wools, 58 50 to 520. SMOKING JACKETS In indescribable fancy English Cloths, all new styles, new shapes, all verv choice goods, and in complete assortments now for Xmas. Prices 55 to 535. ROBES AND RUGS For traveling or for the car riage. Traveling Mauds in fancy English Cloths, all-wool, 55 to 520. Lap Robes in Mo hair and Wool Plush. Fur Rugs in Black Bear, Wolf, Goat, Esquimo Fur, etc., 53 to 5100. LADIES' $i GLOVES. 4 special drives, to which ws invite your especial attention to-day: 7-hook genuine Foster Kid Lacing Glove, Suede finish, only in Blacks, at 51 (51 50 value). 5 and 7-hook Kid Lacing Glove, assorted shades, special value at 51 a pair. 4-button length Mousquetaira Suede Gloves, shades of Tans, Grays and Black, at 51 a pair. 4-button fine French Kid Gloves, in shades of Tan, Gray, Brown, Mode and Blacks, at 51 a, pair. JD3. HDRNE & CD., 609-621 PENN AVENUE. P. S. Gents' Furnishings Department open Saturday evenings until 9 o'clock. Orders by. mail receive es pecial attention. Get onr band come catalogue. nol
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