?PBik Bjp '''.' s'T ' - " 7v"j - 'w'y"', 5SlViHIBW!??p?f 'st"" t ",,!-'vtS?' sx1?vtvtf''"i j;f1ByTffl .- w( TgT'agTtp- -; f ...-a 7 ' lr Wlj,,3Jmiikaijyj't?T ??HSlBjllRfer- r 2 THE HTTSBUKG- DISPATCH, "WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 13. 1S90. : OARGER0FDISEASL Secretary Benjamin Lee, of the State Board of Health, Cries Out Against Polluted Waters. PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS TO BLAME. The Legislature to be -Asked to Compel Disinfection of Sewage Before it Leaves the Building. HEALTH IS MENACED BI THE OPEN RUNS Fittttcrg's Fecslitr Tcpogrtphj Kiiei Chugs Ahaost Impossible. It is altogether probable that a bill will be .introduced into the Legislature this winter compelling all hospitals, public in stitutions and public buildings to disinfect nil th; sewage of such places before it leaves the building. It is understood the bill will be prepared by the State Board of Health, and will be introduced as early as possible at the next session. This is largely the outgrowth of a circular which has just been sent out by Secretary Lee, of the State Board of Health, in re gard to the disposal of the sewage of public edifices so that water courses will not be polluted. The circular says: The whole theory of modern sanitation is founded on the belief that man is his brother's keeper; and the whole theory of American free dom is based on the idea that the inherent rights of one man or community to the enjoy ment of "life, liberty and the pnrsmt of happi ness" are to be so exercised that they shall inter fere with the enjoyment of the same inalienable rights by no other man or community. It needs no argument to prove that the wholesale poison ing of a stream in a populous rezion does so in terfere ith the enjoymcut of thoso rights by all who live on its banks, or through whoso property it passes below the point of contami nation. Hence the pollution of streams has be come one of the most urgent problems with which the sanitarian has to deal. In Great Untam it has led to the establishment of the "Hirers Pollution Commission," which has now been in existence for many years. and has spent thonsands of pounds in its investigations. AK EXAMPLE TO BE SET. The State Board ot Health is especially de sirous that all State establishments, snch as aslnms. hospitals colleges and bchools, and all county institutions, snch as jails, and alms houses, which derive a portion, if not all of their support from the public funds, and which are generally looked upon as models by the communities in the midst of which they are placed, should set the example to municipali ties and private individuals of making proper provisions for the purification of their sewage before it is permitted to enter any stream. The board, therefore, earnestly represents to the Trustees or other resDonsitile head of all such institutions the seriousness of this growing evil, urginc that no timebelostin remedying any offensive and dangerous conditions which may be found to exist. A number of remedies were suggested for the disposal of the general sewage, snch as irrigation, both on and under the snrtace, filtration, precipitation, oxidation and dis infection. Of course, one system may be better suited for one locality than another. Chief J. O. Brown was interviewed, but beyond the statement that there should be a change in the general sewer system of the city he had nothing to say aud no remedy to offer. He did not believe it was right to empty the sewers of the city into the rivers. A HAKD THING TO AVOID. Said Crosby Gray, Chief Clerk in the De partment of Public Safely and a member of the National Health Association: "While I do not believe it is safe to empty the sewage of the city into the river. I do not see how it can be helped. The topography of Pittsburg is such as to render any other disposal of it al most impossible without an enormous expen diture. There seems no other course for us than the present one, unless we could carry the sewage down the Ohio river, and use it for irri tating one of the islands down there. This w ould take an enormous expenditure of money, and it is doubtful whether the owners of those islands would permit it. At Atlantic City th ey run their sewage away back into the country and filter it. The water comes off apparently pure, and the residuum is perfectly odorless. This is sold as a fertilizer, and the town derives quite a revenue fromiu To do that here we would have to extend the sewer system, empty all the sewage into a well, and then, by means of pumps, force it back into the country. The expenditure this ould entail rail make it im possible for years to come. "Our greatest trouble is from the sewers that empty into open runs. They cause more dis ease than an thins else. This is being slowly abated. The lateral sewers, opening into the runs, had to be built nrst. because of the neces sity, and because it cost too much to build the mam sewers. We have simply begun at the wrong end, and built the feeders before we had anything for them to empty into. Now the main sewers are being built, and this trouble will, in a lew years, be over." WORDS STROKES' IJT SEASOJf. Secretary Lee's circular was considered very timely by Chief Clerk W. F. McKclvy, of the Burean of Health. Said that gentleman, yes terday: "Whether water purifies itself .within a certain distance while it may appear as Dure as erystal.tliere may yet be in it germs of diseasr, and j on can hardly find two experts who will give the same analysis. It is not right to pol lute the public waterways, but, situated as we are, it is almost im possible to help it. The greatest danger. I believe, comes from the sewage Irom public buildings, hospitals, etc Lately diphtheria and typhoid fever have increased to an alarming extent, and I believe it is due to the pollution of the waterways and the odors arising from sewers. Especially dangerous is the sewage from hospitals, where the" sexage from patients buffering with contagious and in fectious diseases flows into the streams. In some cases these sewers open into runs, and all the filth is exposed even before in enters the river. This could be abated by the disinfection of all such senage before it leaves the building. Wc are powerless to compel it to be done at present, but we hope to have a law passed by the Legislature which will compel the authorities of such institutions to s-ee that all the s-ewage from their buildings is perfectly disinfected. A BDEIAL LAW TO BE REVIVED. "We also intend again to bring np the law regulating the burial of all persons who die of infectious or contagions diseases. It was de feated last year by the undertakers, but when the people are brought to recognize the neces sity of immediate burial we think there will be but few objections. The undertakers object be cause it limits the attendance at the funeral to onlv the immediate family, thus cutting off a rich revenue m carriages. As for a chance in the sewer system of the citv, I do not expect it for years. In places where cities derive a revenue from sewage the garbage is also included, and then they are sit uated differently from Pittsburg. The revenue here would not be enough to justify the ex pense." An attempt was made to see Chief Bigelow, but only a vacant chair could be found in his office. SEWEEAGE OF THE BOUTHSIDE. Much Interest in the Question In That Part ot the City. Dr. G. B. Sweeney, of Alleutown, is one of tbe public spirited citizens who is very much interested in thtsewer question. He says that to the lack of sewers or imperfect sewerage is due a great share of the ill-health and spread of disease germs. He has been especially in terested in this question, as Allentown, a live bcction of the city, is growing very fast, and the placing of sewers has not kept pace with other improvements. There have been many cases of typhoid fever and other epidemic diseases in the hill district: how far they can be traced to lack of sewerage is hard to ascertain; but true it is that a lack of snncragedoes bred disease. The doctor says tnat many diseases are spread by families using water lrom ells that have been contaminated with the toakings from sewers. lhe question or tbe disposal of sewage is a 1 hard problem. London sells her sewage to farmers, who use it as a liquid fertilizer. The --e is carried to the country in pipes, and -ibuted on the land the same M fields are irrigated In India with water. Whether the plan wonld work in Pittsburg is something that would have to be considered. Dr. B. A. Mnndorff is another man who has long fought for bettor sewerage, as well as pure water. The doctor thinks that if tbe city con tinues to use river water some way must be found to dispose of the sewage. How the re sult can be attained is a question requiring study, alike by scientists aud engineers. FOB BETTEB HEALTH. The People of Allegheny Must Look Altar Their Cesspools. Tbe health authorities of Allegheny are do ing some good work in the way of making peo ple keep their cesspools clean. Health Officer Bradley has had his bands fnll in looking after people who violate the ordinance. Warnings have had no effect, and now he has made up his mind to prosecute those who willfully defy ft A IIP Yesterday Health Inspector George Blch ards made complaint before Alderman Braun to the effect that Christian Roenich had vio lated the'ordlnance in allowing his cesspool to become too fnll. Tbe Alderman allowed him to go upon payment of costs and a promise to be more careful in the future. Another case of the same character was similarly dis posed of. GLORYING IN PATTISON. A Big Meeting of Allegheny Democrat Who Show How Glad They Are That He Was Elected A Letter From the Governor Bed. The Democrats of the Third, Fourth and Seventh wards of Allegheny held a jollifi cation meeting Inst night on Chestnut street. The hall was packed with people, and they were all enthusiastic Democrats. During the speeches the names of Pattison and Cleveland and Tilden were repeatedly cheered. Frank Fertig presided and there was a long list of Vice Presidents, headed by John J. Wolf. The first speaker was Charles F. Mc Kenna, Esq. While be was telling what a good Governor Hobert-E. Pattison would make, tbe following letter from the Governor-elect was read, it being addressed to Joseph A. Link, who was tbe moving spirit of the meeting: lam protonndlv prateTul to the Democrats of the Third, Fourth and Seventh warns of Alle gheny City for their kind invitation to attend their celebration to-morrow evening. Important duties and engagements make It impossible for me to be present. In spirit, however. 1 shall rejotce with you over the redemption of Tennsyl vanla from tbe most degrading form of bosslsm that ever threatened a free people. The people, howecr. haTC triumphed, and triumphed glorionsty, and all good citizens have equal cause to celebrate their victory. When the letter had been read Mr.McKenna continued his speech. He argued that no man, or set of men, could stand up and tell the peo ple of Pennsylvania just how they should vote. Beyond that be said that the recent elections in the State showed that it was in the Democratic line for 1892. Jlr. McKenna insisted that the better thing for the Democrats was to organize a first-class club in Allegheny. At this point Colonel Danks was called for, but instead of making a speech he led the audi ence in singing "Marching Through Georgia." Then, as a windup. he said that his grandfather had voted for Andrew Jackson, and that he had followed in his footsteps by voting the Democratic ticket. 0 Then Dennis J. Boyle, trie newly-elected County Commissioner, spoke for about five minutes. On the heels of his talk tbe Presi dent of the meeting suggested that a Pattison cluD be formed, and by the time of adjourn ment over 50 names had been put on the roll of people who said they were going to Harrisburg to see the inangurationof tbe new Governor. CHANCELLOR GOFF BUSIED. Hundreds of Sorrowing Friends Snrroand His Coffin. Tbe funeral of the late Chancellor Goff took place yesterday at noon from the North Ave nue M. E. Church, Allegheny. Tho remains were taken to Sewickley for interment. Tbe services for the family were (held aitlie resi dence of the deceased at 9 o'clock, being con ducted by Bev. Messrs. W. H. Locke, Bev. C. E. L. Locke and Her. T. J. Leak. The body was taken to the church at 10 o'clock where it lay in state until noon. Within those two hours there was a constant stream of people who cast their last look upon the face of the dead minister. The services were opened by the Rev. Mr. Leak and were taken part in by Be vs. John T. Lynch, C. A. Holmes and Dr. Petty. Of those at tbe private services were tbe following members of Chancellor Golf's family: Mortimer Goff. of Denver: John 21. Goff, of Stoop's Ferry: Mrs. I". J. Hamilton, Mrs. J. K. Becker, Mrs. James Beno and Mrs. Mary D. Johnston. A guard of students from the University stood by the side of tbe ca&ket while the people passed reverently before tho bier. Addresses nere made by Kv. Mr. Leak, Judge White, Kev. Dr. Holmes and Prof. Bohrbacber. The pallbearers were Prof. Gregg, Prof. Robr bacher. James B. Scott, C. C. Dickey, Judge White. Joseph Walton, A. A. Heme and Prof. Cartwright. . THUMPED THE TOUGH. A Bad Man Who Attacked a Pittsburger and Got Hurt. Washington, D. C, papers yesterday chron icled an encounter a Pittsburg business man had iu that city with a tough. The latter was not only soundly thrashed by tbe man he had attacked but landed in the police station In the bargain. Tbe Pittsburger retreated as far as possible, but when cornered he showed true Iron City mettle and made the tough cry for quarter. Tbe name given by the victorious business man was J. F. Donald. No such name appears in tbe directory, and tbe gentleman doubtless gave a fictitious name, to avoid notoriety. ORE OF THE ELECTED. Judge Henry Bacon Ketarncd to Congress by New Yorkers. Judge Henry Bacon, of Goshen, X. Y., is one of the new Democratic Congressmen elected. He is counsel tor tbe Brotherhood of ball players, and was found at the Duquesne last evening talking with Buck Ewiog. James Mc Alpin and other backers of the Players' League. The Judge has been in Congress before. He thinks with many others that the Re publican landslide was due to the McKinley bill. When asked if the Democrats would modify the tariff be replied that it was bard to say what such a big majority would do. MAYOB GOUBLEY WILL SlGU IT. The Supreme Court Affirms the Poor Farm Sale. The Supreme Court yesterday handed down a decision sustaining the sale of the Poor Farm. Chief Elliot heard the decislen and was glad. City Attorney Moreland wore a happy smile. When Mayor Gourley heard the news, he said: "I will sign the deed as soon as presented. I did not believo the appeal would bo sustained, but I did not wish to sign the deed as long as the case was in litigation." WHAT PEOPLE AKE DOING. Some Who Travel, Some Who Do Not, and Others Who Talk. Among east-bound passengers on the Pennsylvania road last evening were Charles Speer, of the First National Bank: frank Scmple, William Thaw, Joseph D. Weeks, and Mr. Wertheimer. ot Guckenheimer fc Co. Mr. Wertbeimer was accompanied by his attractive daughter. J. B. Conners, the night clerk at the Mocongahela Honse, has resigned his position. He returned to his home at Bowling Green last night. Mr. Conners was for nine.years a clerk at tbe Beed House in Lexington, and during his short stay here he made many friends. George A. Jenks is at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. The ex-Solicitor General is sleeping well over the election, and be thinks it will have its effect on tbe result in 1S92. Like others, he blames the mucb-abused McKinley mil. William DeWolf, one of Gutky's man agers, left for Atlantic City last evening to spend several weeks. He has been working hard lately, and his health is poor. W. D. Moore and William Keardon re tnrned on tbe limited last evening from a bear ing before the Board of Pardons at Harris burg. Mayor Wyman, of Allegheny, has not yet returned from his hunting trip in the wilds of Ohio. Chief Murphy holds the fort in his absence. Mrs. Mary A. Livermore registered at tbe Monongabeia-Honse yesterday. She was on her way west, filling lecture engagements. S. A. Bromett and C. B.. Brooke, two London commercial men, aro stopping at the Dnqucsne. The Supreme Conrt Judges living in tbe East left for their homes yesterday in a special car. J. T. Gorsnch, a Zanesville glass man, registered at "the Mouongahela House last evening. " A HEARTY WELCOME Guaranteed the Irish Envoys Upon Their Visit to Pittsbunj. LEADING MEN PETITION THE MA YOE To Invito the M. P'a. and Organize a Re ception in Their Honor. MONET IS EXPECTED TO FLOW FREELY This afternoon a committee of representa tive citizens will wait upon Mayor Gourley and present the following petition, signed by over 200 well-known professional and bnsiness men: Hon. H. I. Gourley, Mayor of 1'lttsburg: Sir In response to your announcement that on receipt ot a bona fide request from a num ber of citizens of Pittsburg you would extend a formal and cordial invitation to Messrs. Dillon, O'Brien and tho other Irish members now in New York to visit this city, the under signed most heartily join in such an appeal, and offer their services whenever necessary. They furthermore ask that Your Honor appoint such committees as maybe deemed necessary for the proper reception of these distinguished champions of the Irish cause. As all the signatures of prominent citi zens have not as yet been obtained, it is impossible to give the list of names ap pended to this request in its entirety. How ever, among the gentlemen who have already signed are the following: Hon. Thomas 31. Marshall, Major E. A. Montooth, Post master McKean, ex-Postmaster Larkm, Very Eev. S. Wall, D. D., Kev. E. B. Donchoo, Kev. W. S. Williams, Kev. M. M. Sheedy, W. J. Brennen, Esq., A. V. D. Watterson, Esq., President Columbus Clnb; C. G. Dixon, Vice President Columbus Clab; Controller E. S. Morrow, Chief Clerk Crosby Gray, D. P. S.; Judge 'Fetterman, Judge Kamsav, E. M. O'Neill, N. P. Reed, J. T. Kevin, Albert Barr, W. A. Magee, C. F. McKenna, Esq., Pension Agent Ben gongh, Patrick Foley, James Phelan, Pres ident William Weihe, A. A. I. & S. W.; James J. Flannery, Hneh McLaughlin, .President Pittsburg D. V. S. and F. of L., etc. COLUMBUS CLUB TAKES ACTION. A meeting was held at i o'clock last evening in the Columbus Clnb to discuss the best methods of forwarding the proposed reception to the Irish members. Owing to the illness of President Watterson Eev. Morgan M. Sheedy took the chair, Mr. John O'Brien acting as Secretary. The assembly was a large one, and representative of the club. In a series of resolutions it was decided to tender Mayor Gourley the club's services toward receiving and entertaining Messrs. Dillon. O'Brien and their companions. It was also decided that as many members as possible should sign the request to be presented to tbe Mayor to-day. A committee of three was ap pointed to oDtain further signatures to the pe tition. With the consent of the Mayor C. F. Mc Kenna, Esq., last night sent a dispatcb to T.P. GUI. M. P., general manager of the Dillon O'Brien tour, requesting him to keep a date open, in view of the approaching formal invita tion for the Irish envoys to visit Pittsburg. The telegram was addressed to the Fifth Ave nue Hotel, New York, the headquarters of the Dillon-O'Brien Dartv. Telegrams were also i sent to Andrew Carnegie and other distin guished non-resident or temporarily aosent Pittsburgers, asking them to take part in tbe invitation and reception. President Watterson, of tbe Columbus Club, stated in an interview yesterday afternoon: "Tbe reason for to-day's meeting of our club was simply to set the ball rolling. Somebody had to take the initiative, as Mayor Gourley rightly asked tor a certain number of signa tures belore taking upon himself the writing of tho invitation to the Irish envoys. WENT TO WORK HT EARNEST. "I understand that a few well-known gentle mennot Irish, by any manner of means have been working bard to get a nnmber of repre sentative names together, aud it certainly behooved us not to stand idle.but to take oft our coats and join in tbe labor. In order not to lose any time. anC to prevent other Western towns ante-dating us, we asked Charles Mc Kenna, Esq., as a personal friend of Mr. Gill, to telegraph that gentleman, asking him to re serve a date for Pittsburg. Of course, we would not think of inviting tbe envoys. That duty belongs to Mayor Gourley, as the repre sentative of tbe City of Pittsburg." Mr. Pat. Foley saio: "I hope Pittsburg is going to give tbe Irish members the reception they deserve. 1 see that Philadelphia was able to keep them two days in her midst. Why should not Pittsburg and Allegheny do the same? They could address one big meeting on this side of the river, and another in Carnegie Hall, Allegheny. When Mayor Gourley sends his formal invitation, and the Dillon-O'Brien party accept it, the Mayor should call a big public meeting and appoint committees of re ception, finance, entertainment, etc; from such representative citizens as are present, or sympathize with tbe Irish cause." SURE OP A HEARTY WELCOME. 'We will give them a hearty welcome," said Hon. Thomas M. Marshall. 'I have signed my name to the petition requesting Mayor Gourley to invite them here. I feel confident that the reception they will get in Pittsburg will equal, if it does not surpass, that given them in any other city in the United States." Major Montooth was equally enthusiastic. "We want to show them that Americans can be as hospitable as tbe Irish are said to be," he observed. I signed my name to the petition to the Mayor, and I think every citizen ought to join in the invitation." Postmaster McKean and Controller Morrow expressed themselves in similar terms, and tbe sentiment among representative men of tbe city seemed to be one of cordiality toward the Irish envoys. W0EK.ED BY BUSINESS MEN. Mr. Hallidayjsays Prices Were Advance)l to Scare the Voters. Colonel George V. Halhday, Commissioner of Customs, returned to Washington last evening. Mr. Halliday says the small dealers throughout the country are responsible for tbe last elec tion. He says they put up the price of goods unnecessarily, ann used tbe McKinley bill as a cloak. Cigars that the Government stamp showed were bought before tho bill went into effect were sold lor 15 cents apiece when the old rate was two for a quarter. Tbe same thing, he fctates, is true of shoes, when the only advance in this line made by tbe new tariff is the thirty-second part of a cent. The rate of duty was advanced slightly on woolen and linen goods, but not enough to mako much difference in tho price. Mr. Halli day claims it won't belong before tbe people will see how they have been worked by busi ness men. SWINDLED IN JAIL. One Prisoner Works a Film-Flam Game on Another for 815. Frank Martin, the man who bad trouble with Officer Wescott and others on a'I'Ittsburg, Vir ginia and Charleston train Mondr.y night, was placed In the same cell in the Twenty-eighth ward station with Michael Hennessy, an old offender. Martin knew his fine wonld be $25. He bad $15, aud told his tronbles to Hennessy. Hennessy told Martin that he had $300 in a Southside bank, and if Martin would give Dim the $15 to pay his own fine ot $10 and costs, or 90 days to jail, Hennessy would get some money and pay Martin's tine. Martin trusted blin and Hennessy paid his fine and skipped. Martin was minus $15 and bad to go to the workhouse for 30 da s. JOHN DEITMAN'S SORROW. He Starts to Hunt His Wife, Who Is Travel ing Toward Pittsburg. Tbe wife of John Deitman, who lives on Fifth avenue, near Pride street, arrived in New York from a visit to Germany Saturday. She tele graphed her husband for money, but did not receive it, although it was sent on Sunday. Last evening Mr. Deitman asked Inspector Mc Aleese to hunt up his wife. Becoming nneasy Mr. Deitman took the East ern express last night. He had hardly left when Inspector McAleese received word from New York that Mrs. Deitman bad left for Pittsburg. The husband and wife will pass each other to-night, and when be arrives in New York his wife will be in Pittsburg. They Want a Vote. It is rumored that a meeting of the, Presby tery of the United Presbyterian Church will, be called for Pittsbng to chastise tbe minis ters who have expressed the opinion that mem bers should be allowed to vote If they choose. intermediate: schools. A Committee Appointed to Inquire Into the Feasibility of a New Department High School Qvercrowdod Several New Teachers Allowed. At the meeting- of tbe Central Board ot Education last night a committee was ap pointed to inquire into the advisability of establishing an intermediate grade' between the ward schools and High Schools. This action was taken on a resolution by Mr, Trash, Chairman of the Visiting Committee for last month. He deems the matter a prime necessity. The commlttde has instrnctlons to report at tbe next meeting of the board the number of such schools It may be desirable to establish, the probable ccSt, and the necessary legislation to secure the s;,me. A resolution was passed on tbe death of Dr. S. N. Benham, who had been a mem ber of tbe board since lbS3. Superintend ent Luckey reported 11 teachers and 27,778 pupils. Secretary Keisfar reported the amount of the month's warrants to be $13,157 04. The report of the principal of the High School snowed an enrollment of 1132 pupils and an av erage attendance of 789. The Committee on Teacbers met and granted an additional teacher eadh to the Peebles, Mr, Albion, Howard and Humboldt schools. MISHAPS OF A BAY. A Drunken Man Jnmpn Off a Train and Is Killecl. Harvey John jumped olf a Pennsylvania pas senger train yesterday afternoon near Cone maugh Furnace, aud, falling on his head, was instantly killed. He was drunk at tbe time, and the brakeman says be tried to prevent him. He was a widower, 29 years old, and the only support of his aged mother. He lived at Cone maugh Furnace. Yesterday murmur, a Hungarian, employed by Frederick Gwlnner, of Allegheny, was killed in the vanis of the Cleveland and Pittsburg road. He was walking along tbe track when be was struck by an engine, and an arm was cut off. His skull was also fractured. The man was taken to the Allegheny Hospital, but died as he entered the doorway. His name is Anthony Langbrea. Thomas Dougherty was struck by a train on the Southwest branch at Huff's station yester day morning. He was badly injured. He is a single man 38 years old. Thomas Conley, a f urnaiieman at tbe Edgar Thomson Steel Works, bad his foot badly burned yesterday. Miss Hughes was badly burned about the head and face by an explosion of acids in the High School. NEWSFAPEBS 130YC0TTED. Superintendent ISugg Siiys Street Car Con ductors Must Not Bead. Newspapers have caused another war on tbe Citizens Traction Company's lines. Two news boys in uniform have the paper privileges of the line. Yesterday Superintendent Bugg no tified the boss that if they sold another paper to any of the employes of the line their privi leges would be forfeited. He also notified the men that be would discharge any man who bought a newsoaper. Besides this be posted a notice to this effect at the main office. The men claim the order is an outrage. They say it is evidently intended to keep conductors from reading on tbe road. This tbey claim is impossible for conductors, as they are too busy, but as they have a wait of almost 20 minutes at tbe end of each run they can then find out what the world is doing. Most of the men live along tbe road and when tbey leave off their break fast buckets the paper is left with it for their families. The men claim they have a right to read the paper when tbey do not use tbe time of the company. Some of the men threaten to make a fight on this issue. CHICKENPOX, AFTEE ALL. The Yellow Flag Float d on the Southside by the Board of Health. Southside residents were considerably alarmed yesterday over tbe report that there was a case of smallpox on Breed street, near the head ot Thirteenth street. Their fears were warranted, too, lor on the house of a family named Plank was tbe smallpox warning of the Board of Health. People kept shy of the yellow portent of epidemic disease, and gave that section of the city a wide berth. Yester day afternoon, however, the warning was re moved suddenly, though tbe uninitiated conld not account for the action. On investigation it was found that Hugh Plank, a boy of 12 years, had been stricken with wbat Dr. Koellcr pronounced varioloid or smallpox. The Board of Health was imme diately notified and placed on the bouse the customary warning. When Dr. Koeller called yesterday he decided, that, after all, it was only a case of chickenpox. and accordingly the sign was taken down and the nervous tension of the neighborhood residents relieved. A VEBY PECULIAB TASTE. An Officer and a Citizen Have a Tongh Tussle With a Prisoner. Albert Sorgetz, of tho Southside, yesterday made an information against Martin Joyce for biting his thumb. Joyce was feeling good, Monday night, and finally became cannibalistic enough to chew two lingers of Officer Patrick Kellv, and tbe thumb of Albert Sorgetz. Officer Kellv took sweet revenge by at last landing Joyce in the station, and bearing Judge Succop say, yesterday morning: "Mr. Joyce, I will fine you $25 or 30 davs to the workhouse." Sorgetz didn't propose to sell a section of his thumb for nothing, and concluded to try and collect the bill through the medium of an information. Both the officer and Sorgetz are a bit scared, as there is danger of blood poison or rabies. A SUDDEN ILLNESS Overtakes Mr. James B. D. Meeds, at the Dollar Savings Hank. Mr. James B. D. Meeds, treasurer of tbe Dollar Savings Bank, was taken suddenly sick yesterday morning at tbe bank and for some time it was thought he would die. He became unconscious at about 1 o'clock and remained in tbat condition for nearly two hours. Last even ing be was removed to the Homeopathic Hos pital where he will remain until he is able to be removed to his home at Oakmont, His wife is attending hi n. Mr. Meeds is nearlv 78 years old. and has been connected with the Dollar Savings Bank for 25 years. CONTBACTINGr WITH S1NGEBS. Carl Better Making Arrangements for the May Festival. Carl Better went to New York last evening to see what he could do at this early date to arrange for attractions for the May festival. He expects to secure the services of Seidl, the great leader. He was unable to say last evening whom he would see in New Y ork. He has several fine singers in view. Want It for Pittsburg. The regular monthly meeting of the McAll Mission was held In the Y. M. C. A. rooms yes terday afternoon. A resolution was passed to the effect tbat the mission here take steps to hold the annual meeting iu this city next April. Keynolds Was Not Dead, James Reynolds, a well-known East End man, greatly surprised bis friends yesterday by com ing home. It was reported six weeks ago that he had died in an Eastern hospital, and nothing more had been heard from him. LOCAL ITEMS. LIMITED. Incidents of a Day in 'Two Cities Condensed for Beady Beading. The Squirrel Hill Baliroad is to be pnt np for sale again by the assignees, on November 22. It is said tbe recent New York purchasers bought the road lor speculation, and falling to find any buyers have been compelled to put it on tbe market. The f nneral of Mr. Bobert Johnston, an old resident of the city, and for many years well known in the old Twelfth ward, who died on Monday, in bis 65th year, will take place to-day, at 2 F. M., from Emory Methodist Church. A number ot local Democrats have been in vited to attend tbe Thurman banquet, at Col umbus. O., to-morrow. A delegation from the Bandall Club will leave this evening. The annual meeting of the Bankers' and Bank Clerks' Mntual Benefit Association will be held at the Chamber of Commerce next Monday evening.' John W. Kunzleb, of the Southside, says tbat he is not tbe John Kuntzler who paid a wheelbarrow election bet, Saturday night. Nothing but routine business was trans acted at tbe Humane Societymeetlng vester day. The contributions amounted to $125. AN alarm was sent In at A o'clock yesterday afternoon on acconnt of a small blaze at 602 Liberty street. There are eight, cases of typhoid fever Jat the Boathiide Hospital. THEY WILL NOT TALK. Instructions Given to the Employes' Grievance Committee HATE BEEN OBSERVED CLOSELY. It Is Thongut Demands for an Advance Will be Hade To-Morrow. SUMMER IMPB0TEMENTS COMPLETED Sixty-two members of the Grievance Com mittee of engineers, firemen, condnctori, trainmen and switchmen are now in the city. Twenty-five came in last night, and about 40 more will arrive this morning. That will complete tbe committee, and it will imme diately go into executive session in a hall in the lower portion of the city. The movements of the committee are mysterious. Early yesterday morning those who had quartered at the St. James Hotel settled their bills and intimated that they were going to Allegheny, where a meeting was to have been held last night. The delegates did not go to Allegheny, nor was the meeting held over there last night. A few of them did pay a fraternal visit to one of the lodges of trainmen In Manches ter, bnt the meeting had no significance as bearing on the mission of the Grievance Committee. AN AFTERNOON MEETING. A sort of an informal meeting was held in the afternoon, but, according to the statements of those who were present, nothing of importance was done. Said one of them: "We only talked over what we have before us. and in a way laid out a programme. We will not get down to business before to-morrow afternoon." "Will you say whether or notyou will present a petition of any kind to the officials?" "1 will not say what we will present them. 1 can repeat what The Dispatch has already printed, that we will have a conference with some of tbe officials before we go away " Another delegate spoken to said: "I presume we will arrive at a point about Thursday where we can give you a complete statement regard ing onr conference here and wbat we propose to do. Until that time, I am satisfied you will learn nothing, as every member of the com mittee was cautioned before coming here about the presistence of the Pittsburg reporters and each received instructions not to talk until we were ready to say something." That any of the general officers are expected here is denied. The business of tbe committee is not so difficult as that would seem to in dicate, and it is not expected to be necessary to call upon the higher officials. AN ADVANCE TO BE ASKED. It seems to bo the general impression that the men will make a formal demand for an advance in wages, and the amicable settlement of this question on several other roads is taken as indicative that there will be no trouble on any of the roads. It is said tbat the reason the committee has been called to order was to arrange 'a scale of wages tbat might be uniform in all tbe divisions o'f the systems represented. If this is accomplished it will do away with tbe chief complaint involved in tbe difficultyTof last spring that higher wages were paid in the West than in Pittsburg without a proportionate difference in the cost of living. Among those who came in last night were It. E. White. Alliance; L. K. Leget, U. J. Wilson. E; P. Grabill. C. M. Harrington and John Wilson, Columbus; H. M. Pitsenberger and C. E. Prugh, Indianapolis; Theodore Minneman and W. B. Lancaster. Logansport, 1ml.; H. H. White, Ravenna, and Thomas Irwin, Dennison. IJIPBOVEHENTS COMPLETED. A Besume of the Bcpuirs Made at Various Mills This Season. Tbe new improvements and repairs around blast furnaces and iron mills will soon be cora Dluted. Next week one of the new Mononga hela blast furnaces is to be blown in, and be fore tbe end of the year tbe other one will be put in blast. Before the end of this month the new Isabella No. 3 will be lighted up, and about the middle of next month those out of blast for relining will be ready for casting again. These are tbe Sobo, which was blown in as a new furnace tbe middle of November. 1S88, and Isabella No. 1, which bad been casting right alongnn one lining since August 1, 1888. Be sides these all the other furnace, are in blast. Twenty- one are casting about 3,800 tons a day, and with those now out of blast, when casting, the amount will then be from, 26 furnaces, 4,850 tons. The number of furnaces added to the iron and steel mills this year and last, by all ex cepting one firm, has been less than any year since ISSt. So far as puddling furnaces were concerned only eight new ones were put up this year. Spang, Chalfant' A Co. pm up a new department for making wrought iron pipes from eight np to sixteen inches in diame ter. In the steel mill of Howe, Brown & Co. the foundation for a new steam hammer was laid nearly a year ago, but the hammer has not yet been placed. The Wayne Iron and Steel Works at Tenth street is to be enlarged by the erection of a now converting department and to the pud dling forge of 27 furnaces three new ones are to be built. Tbe Bessemer mill at Homestead was enlarged with seven new converting fur naces to wbich some more new ones are to be added. Tbe cost for tbe new Improvements at this mill in the last year has been nearly $500, 000 and to the mill at Twenty-ninth street a new set of three-high train of bar rolls in stead of tbe old two-high set and a new heat ing furnace have recently been built, WILL INCREASE THEIB CAPITAL. The Braddock Wire Company Stockholders to Vote Next Month. The stockholders of the Braddock Wire Com pany will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Decem ber 30, at 10 o'clock in the morning, for tbe purpose of voting on a proposed increase in the capital stock from 300,000 to $500,000. An official of tbe company said yesterday that this did not mean any extension or im provement in tbe plant at present. A meeting of the stockholders of the St. Lonis concern will be held on the same day for tbe same pur pose, and it has always been the custom of tbe company to make tbe capital stock of both companies correspond. The company is over run with orders at present. It is difficult to get cars sufficient to make their shipments, and prices are said to continue very firm. Conferring on Window Glass. M. S. Snyder, of London, England, and C. E. Brooke, of New York, were among the visitors to the city yesterday. Tbey spent part of the day conferring with local elaBS manufacturers on some importations of window glass. Talking Abont Contracts. Mr. H. K. Taylor, a prominent iron manu facturer of Youngstown, was in the city yester day. It is said be was consulting several of the local manufacturers in relation to some con tracts. Acting Master Workman. Mr. H. F. Dempsey, Worthy Foreman of D. A. 3. K. of L., is acting in the capacity of Mas-' ter Workman during the absence of Mr. Evans. FOUND BY THE BOADSIDE. A Mother and Her Babe Discovered by a Man Passing. A A man passing along West Carson street last night found a woman and babe lying by the roadside. Her name was Mrs. Dora Woods. She said her husband is now in the peniten tiary. ' She bad been to the city, and while on the street car en ronte home, became sick and sought the place where found. She and ber babe were taken to the Homeopathic Hospital. Practical Charity at Home. The semi-monthly report ot the work done by the Pittsburg Association for the Improve ment of the Poor is as follows: New applicants, 13; families visited, 453: families aided, 222; ?ersons included, 837: visits made to the poor, 14; visits made for the poor, 97: situations obtained, 14: day's work, 30; children placed in Sabbath school, H; children placed in pnblic school, 7. Groceries distrlbnted: 603 loaves bread; 169 quarts cornmeal; 179 pounds oatmeal; 210 ponnds rice and 276 bars soap. Diet dispensary: 87 Pints beef tea; 313 pints mutton brotb; 59 pounds tea and 186 pounds sugar. Grocery orders, 270; bushels coal, GZ5, aud garments, 146. Gone to File His Bond. H. H. Bengough, tbe newiy appointed Pen- siou Agent, went to Washington last evening, accompanied by Chief Clerk David Torrence of the City Treasurer's office. Mr. Bengough, goes to file his bond and receive instructions on Is dntles from the Secretary of the Interior and the Commissioner of Pensions. He will re turn home Thursday morning. FRATERNAL RECEPTION. The Congress of Beneficiary Orders Gets Through One Day's Business Papers Discussed at the Afternoon Session The Meeting Continues To-Day. The Knights and Ladies of Honor ten dered the Fraternal Congress delegates a reception at Turner Hall, Webster street, last night, and it proved a most pleasant affair. The entertainment was excellent. The Fraternal Congress held two meet ings yesterday, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. At the morning session Bev. T. N. Boyle, of Braddock, delivered tbe address of welcome. The Committee on Credentials reported in favor of tbe admission of tbe Fraternal Mystic Circle, of Columbus, but against the Order of tbe Bed Cross. A resolution to strike the Protected Home Circle from the roll of membership was referred to the Committee on Laws. It was alleged that this order had sent out circulars offering paid up benefits In five years. Tbe afternoon was scbednled for committee reports, bnt as none appeared the greater part ofjtbe time was given np to a discussion oc the question: 'To what extent does selection of risks contribute to tbe success ot a fraternal societyT" John J. Asker. of Albany. N. Y., read a paper on the subject, and it was dis cussed by several others. Another question for dlscnssion was "Should lodges and lodge officers be treated as tbe agents of the individual, or of the supreme lodge?" It was only slightly touched upon and then laid over to this morning. THE WAR STILL ON. NoLet-tTp as Yet in the Sanday Oil Well Pumping Controversy A Bural Consta ble's Long and Useless Day of Watching. The contest between the Sabbatarians and those who believe that the pumping of some oil wells on Snnday is a necessity, is still raging with more or less violence, generally speaking, more. Last Sanday there were eight wells pumped all day, but onlv one case of attempted ar rest reported. This was that of the original infractor, on the Graham farm. Somewhere in the engine-house sat the unregenerate driller, but he was silent and sad, though bis smile was sweet, and tbe chinks of tbe bouse were so well battened tbat a law and order constable could see nothing inside even through "double-mnll-ion magnifying glasses of bextra powers." Whether the pnmper was provisioned for a siege and a sleepless man, or tbere were differ ent watches, the constable could not discover, and confronting an audacity that dared defy tbe sword of tbe Lord and Gideon was enough to make a constable weak-kneed, especially in front of a placard posted on the engine house reading: : TnEssrAssiKO Forbidpen : : Under : : Penalty or Death. : It is said the representative of the law abode in the vicinity all day, and then went to Cora opolis for reinforcements, bnt when he re turned tbe day was no longer Sunday, and the man in charge was childlike and bland, and having to all appearance gone to work after midnight it was not sate to arrest him. This settled this case, but wby seven other wells, tbat is tbe nnmber reported, were pumped on tho first day of the week, is not ex plained. Probably tbe work oil tbem was ad mitted to be one of necessity. Some of them were within a short distance of the sanctuary. The matter is the subject of much Interest In the vicinity of For est Grove, but no one seemed to know whether legal proceedings were to follow, and Willis F. McCook. Kiq.. counsel for the former pumper, on tbe Graham farm, was reticent. MB. SCULL IS NOT AFBAH). His Son Not Worried by the Claims of . Fraud in Somerset County. Congressman Scull, of Somerset, was re elected with a majority of GOO votes. His son, Ed Scull, who lives here, said yesterday the Democrats had raised the cry ot fraud, bat he didn't think it would amount to anything. In Somerset connty.be added, a few kicks might be raised on both sides on little techni calities, but there was no intention to vote illegally. STETNWAY PIANO, S3 15. Colby Piano, S235. Estey Organ, S30. A splendid iyz octavo Colby upright piano of excellent tone and handsomely carved case lor $225. This instrnment is good as new and fully warranted. Also an excellent Steinway tor $215, including cover and stool, and a powerful toned Estey organ of solid construction for $50. Three great bargains at the music store of J. fll. Hoffman & Co., 537 Smithfield street. Fine assortment of the celebrated Sohmer pianos, the superb Colby pianos and Schu bert pianos. Latest Discoveries of Science. One of the most valuable and interesting series of papers ever published will be con tributed to Tbe Youth's Companion by Prof. Norman Lockyer, of South Kensington Museum; Sir Bichard S. Ball, Astronomer Boyal ot Ireland; Prof. E. S. Holden, of Lick Observatory; Prof. C. A. Young, of Princeton University; Prof. Shaler, of Har vard, and Uamille Flammarion, the famous French astronomer. w Special Notice. Having purchased a large stock of colored and black cashmere before the recent ad vance in prices, we are therefore prepared to offer unexceptional bargains in French cashmeres, henriettas, serges, broadcloths and many other novelties in imported dress fabrics, to which the attention of close buy ers is called. H. J. Lynch, WFSu 438 and 440 Market street. Another Exposition of T"Ino Millinery To-day and to-morrow the latest designs and creations of all tbe leading New York, Paris and London milliners, and our own workrooms. Jos. Hokne & Co., 609-621 Penn Avenue. Only 82 98 For a hoy's good cape overcoat, full-sized cape. They are neat and dressy. Twelve styles to choose from. Bemember, only $2 98. A novel present with each boy's overcoat. P. C. C. C, Pittsbuko Combination Clothing Company, cor. Grant and Diamond sis., op;. the Court House. Winter Show of Millinery. To-day and To-morrow. You are invited. Jos. Horne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. Winter Opening To-Day. Party dresses and long party wraps ladies' suit parlor. Pakcels & Jones, 29 Fifth ave. Another Exposition of Pine Millinery To-day and to-morrow the latest designs and creations ol all the leading New York, Paris and London milliners, and onr own workrooms. Jos. Hokne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. At Old Prices. Irish and Scotch table linens, red dam asks, napkins, doylies, crash, pillow linens and sheetings, at H. J. Lynch's, 438 and 440 Market street. wrsa Another Exposition of Fine Millinery To-day and to-morrow the latest designs and creations of all tbe leading New York, Paris and London milliners, and our own workrooms. Jos. Hokne & Co., 609-621 Penn Avenue. Winter Opening To-Day Own Importation. Carriage and reception toilets. Pabcels & Jones, 29 Fifth ave. We Be-TJpholster Furniture Best manner, Shortest notice.' Lowest prices. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. "Adventubes of a Funny Man," by Burdette to-night, at tbe Third TJ. P. Church, Diamond street. New Teck scarfs, at James H. Aiken & Co.'s, 100 Fifth ave. ASKED TO STEP OUT. Removal of Snperintendent of Mails Collins Expected To-Day. CAUSES FOR A L00KED-F0R Cfl AKGE His Karrow Escape From Retirement Bore ' Than Six Weeks Ago. WHAT LOCAL OFFICIALS HATE TO SAX Early last evening a rumor was afloat that Stephen Collins, Superintendent ot Mails at tbe Pittsburg postoffice, had been re moved. The staff correspondent of The. Dispatch, at Washington, was accord ingly asked to ascertain the truth of the matter, and the following telegram from Washington was received last night: A rnmor tbat Stephen Collins. Superin tendent of Malls at tbe Pittsburg postofflce. had been removed on acconnt of tbe part he played in sending out circulars of a partisan political character to members ot an order in wbich he was an official, conld not be confirmed to-day. Mr. Wanamaker is out of the city en gaged in defending himself against tbe affectionate embraces of Jay Gould, and bis subordinates would not state how far tbe effort to removo Air. Collins had progressed. It was admitted that a vigorous attempt was making to accomplish the removal, but at least one official ot tbe department was free to say that he did not see how the act of which tbe Superintendent is accused could be made the basis of bis removal, as tbe department conld not prohibit a member of an order from send ing any sort of missives he chose to other members of his order. The officials of the Pittsburg postoffice were surprised when they learned that the news had leaked ont, but when questioned one of them said: "Yes. such may probably be tbe case. I know tbat the department has been investigat ing his case. I du not know justwhat part Mr. Collins' conduct in regard to tbe Jr. O. U. A. 31. circulars has played In this trouble. I do know the department looked with disfavor upon bis actions. I have been led to understand his re moval was a thing to be expected, and we will probably be officially notified of tbe action of the department to-iuorrow afternoon. "About six weeks ago Mr. Collins' removal was threatened, on account of bis personal habits. Postal Inspector Campbell leic here then, with the intention of having Mr. Collins removed, but the matter was smoothed over by Superintendent Collins promising to completely reform. Then came the Jr. O. U. A. M. affair. Complaints frpm outside parties were sent to the department, one asking for bis dismissal on account of intimacy with a well-known young local elocutionist. ".Mr. Collins is a thoroughly competent man in postal matters, but tho department has ap parently taken exception to either his recent actions or his personal habits. The office of superintendent of malls in Pittsburg pays 2.000 a year, and the duties are not by any means onerous." G. O. Wagner, the present Assistant Snper intendent of Mails, is already talked of as Mr. Collins' probable successor. Mr. Wagner bas held the position he now occupies for several years. and is thoroughly conversant with every department of the work. He Is now iu charge ot Mr. Col lins' office during the latter's absence. His practical exncrience especially fits him for pro motion, ana his elevation to the office of super intendent, it is thought, would be but a simple recognition of competency and ability. MONTHLY MEETING OF PMESTS, At Which the Officers of the Organization Were Be-FJected. The German priests of this diocese have just held their regular monthly meeting; with Father Otton. C. S. S. P., of St. Peters at Tarentum, in tbe chair, and Father Gaebel, of St. Martin's, West End, was acting as secre tary. All those of trustworthy positions last year were re-elected. Fathers Gaebel. Presi dent; John Suhr, Vice President: S. Fisher. Secretary: J. Birncr. Assistant Secretary: and J. B. Duffner, Treasurer. Among the most important bnsiness that was transacted was handling tbe school question, and tbe enhancement ot the future welfare of Catholic yonng men. Great ap plause was given over the resnlt of tbe State elections, held last week, not so much for the cam in Pennsylvania, as it was for the States of Wisconsin and Illinoi". where the deathblow was given to the Bennett school law in the former. A Bid STONE CBUSHEB. Alleghenians May Xow See With What Their Streets Are Paved. Diamond Square is just now one of the cen ters of attraction in Allegheny, Usually there are only hay wagons to be seen tbere. but yes terday Booth & Flinn's great big stone crusher caught the attention of hundreds of people who passed along Federal street. Tbe City Property Committee thonght tbat in view ot tbe fact that a crusher would ob struct the streets in which it was proposed to lay the tracks of the new electric railway, it would be better to have tbe stone-breaking done on the Diamond. Big cobble-stones are being broken there now, and the machine will continue its work until the tracks on Federal street have been laid. To drive a cough from the system use Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup. It dues it every time. Hugus & Hacke. DRESS GOODS. A very excellent collection of the most stylish and desirable seasonable Dress Fabrics now on display in this depart ment. At 25c a yard we show a very attrac tive line, and offer a choice ot over 50 different styles. Great values and numberless styles, comprising Cheviots, Serges, Clan and Novelty Plaids, Stripes and English Check effects, at 50c a yard. At prices horn 75c to 51 50 a yard we show assortments of superior varieties and value. A very choice line just opened of Camels' Hair Noveltyrough effects, Dress Patterns, and one or each coloring only. . Bich Stripes, interwoven with Astra khan, very .handsome; these also new this week. Novel styles of Paris Bobes, with elaborate trimmings of braiding, em broidery and silk-woven borders. Spe cial good values, in moderate prices, ranging from $12 50 to $23 each. We invite an examination of our great assortments of these very popular fabrics. Cor. Fifth Ave. & Market St no9-MWT3a HOLIDAY GOODS -TOB- WEDDING GIFTS. FINE ABT POTTEBY, CUT GLASS, MABBLE. BRONZE, ONYX, STERLING SILVER, CABINETS, TABLES. LAMPS. A Superb Stock of Appropriate Goods. E. P. ROBERTS & SONS, Fifth Ave. and Market St no7onvr Crane elevator Co., Pittsburg Office, Lewis Building. REVERSINGENOINES. - HYDBAULICAND STEAM PASSENGER AND FREIGHT ELEVATORS. jetm-mvr NEW ADVERTISEarENTS. The Leading Pittsburg, Pa, Drygoods House. Wednesday, Nov. 12, IS9Q, JDS. HDRNE h CD.'S PENN AVE. STORES. An Extraordinary Bargain in IMPORTED : DRESS : GOODS. "We put on our counters to-day about 500 yards fine imported Suit ings, 50 inches wide, at 90c and $1 a yard. The styles are the best and the quality extra good, and at these prices are the best values in Dress Goods ever shown. BIG SILK BARGAINS. One lot of fancy Brocades, dark colors, at 75 c a yard, fully equal to goods recently sold at $1 25 a yard. 40 pieces Colored Silk Faille Francafse, all pure silk, at Si a yard (fully worth $1 25). Black Brocade Silks at 65c, 75c and $1 a yard away under the usual prices. 35 pieces Crepe de Chenes, all pure silk, extra wide and superior quality, in White, Cream, Pink, Sky, Lilac, Naize, Old Rose and newest shades of dark colors, at 85c a yard, same quality that has always sold at $1 10. HANDSOME FUR-TRIMMED JACKETS. All the most popular materials and the latest and most stylish cut 3 and finish. At 15 All-wool Black Diagonal Cheviot, full roll collar of Cape Seal, Braid Ornaments and Loop, best Jacket ever sold for the money. And another bargain Black Cheviot, edged all around with Astrakhan, braid ornaments and loop. At $16 Black Diagonal Cheviot, collar and edge of Labrador Seal, braid ornaments and loops. And a special French Beaver Jacket, col lar of Gray Krimmer. At 20 An assortment of very stylish Jackets, in Black Vicuna Cloths and Diagonal Cheviots, some full roll collar and some edged and trimmed with real Astrakhan, Cape Seal and Opossum. At $2$ Handsome Jackets in Wide-Wale Black Diagonal, Black Vicuna Cloth and Blue Cheviot, full roll notch collar Gray Krim mer, Labrador Seal and Astrakhan. Some lined throughout with heavy Satin Rhadame. At $2j Fine Diagonal Cheviot, Brown, Navy and Tan, skeleton lin ing of Satin Rhadame, edge and ornaments of Mink. Also a special Tacket for elder ladies, English Clay Diagonal, handsome ornaments and loops, edge and collar of Astrakhan. At S28 Black Diagonal Cheviot, handsome full roll notch collar of Labrador Seal, flat braid loops and ornaments. At $30 Black imported Diagonal Cheviot, handsome Persian Lamb collar and cuffs, lined throughout with heavy Satin Rhadame- French Beaver Jackets, half tight fitting, collar and edge of Astrakhan, skele ton lined. Also Black Diagonal Cheviot, with collar, lapels and full sleeves of Astrakhan. These are representative novelties at representative prices, but by no means a complete, catalogue of the handsome and exclusive styles in Black and Colored Jackets, at all prices up into the hundreds, trimmed in all the fashionable furs. JDS. HDRNE 1 CD., 609-621 PENN AVENUE. nolJ DOWN GO THE PRICES. The Tariff Bill Shall Not Affect Us. Some people are trying to scare everybody into buying their wares by holdinc np this new tariff bill as a reason for all coods going away np ont of sight and reach. But as far as we aro concerned our prices are lower than ever. Who will compare their prices 10 onrsr 40 Pieces of Black French Henrietta Cloth, A GtiCLk OUAUO A AJlrfb&, W IUVUC HIUC, itQU OUT guarantee Roes with erery yard. Price, 90 sta-ntm naa n nl Pplniv iimnla CI o.11k from any store and compare. Only ooe dress to each customer. 32 Pieces of Habit Cloth. These are bound to interest yon, as tbey are AU-WooI. Rood colors, yard-and-a-half wide, at 13 cents per.yard. We are doing a rushing business in Astrakhan and For Slioniaer Capss. Examine our stock before going elsewhere. THIS WEEK ONLY One lot of Imported Seal Muffs at S3. Regular price, $3. One lot ot Ladies' Coats is worthy of special mention .-.way 'ielow valne. Diagonal, Wide Wale and handsomely made. ISO Dozen Men's 8ox, all wool, double beel and toe. at 19 cents per pair. These Sox aro selling at 25c elsewhere. A box not sold to one customer. ANOTHER BIG WEEK 435 MARKET ST. 437 Oc31-JlW- -AT- i 4 ):
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