Pittsburg dispatch. (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, November 13, 1890, Page 2, Image 2

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Manager E. D. Wilt Promises to Put
Colonel Samuel Dawson in the
Western Penitentiary.
BIJOU AXD OPEEA HOUSE AT WAR.
Three Attaches of the Sixth Street Play
House to IlaTe a Hearing
for Conspiracy.
HOT STATEMENTS FUOH BOTE SIDES.
uh Charges the Other With Hiving Steles tad
Destroyed Lithogrtjbs.
The Bijou Theater and the Grand Opera
House are at war, and it is not the harmless
Jnnd with a background of painted scenes,
tut war to the knife with brilliant lithographs
lor the groundwork and primary cause.
Colonel Samuel Dawson, the advertising
agent ot the Bijou, is under arrest for con
spiracy preferred by E. D. Wilt, manager
of the Grand Opera II ouse. Anthony Kear
ney and Charles Barrini, two of the Bijou
lithographers, are in the same boat with
jVIr. Dawson, and all will haTe a hearing
to-day before Alderman McMasters. They
are each under $1,000 bail.
Manager Wilt charges the men with hav
ing torn up his lithographs.
Last night Mr. Wilt said: "A number of
things underlie the charge of conspiracy
There may possibly be a suit for damages.
All the trouble has commenced since Colonel
Dawson became advertising agent of the
Bijou. Some time ago I know he took a
wagon load of my standing boards and
floated them down the river. I could not,
however, prove positively that he did it be
cause he had the work done by outside men
at midnight.
OM.Y HEARSAY EVIDENCE.
"I did not prosecute because I have never
yet lost a law suit, and I will not bring one
on hearsay evidence. The Bijou men have
stolen my paper continually. How, I do
sot believe iu circus advertising, and am in
favor of using the newspapers. I have
crowded the lithographs down until I now
only put out 1,000 lithographs together with
tiie stands and three-sheets. When the
'Great Metropolis came here the agent,
Frank McClov, came instructed to do circus
billing whetner I wanted to or not. 1, of
course, refused, and then, at the company's
own expense, Mr. McCloy put out 4,000
lithographs and 30 stands.
"This was too much for the opposition.
On Friday when Henry Green, of the
'Boltom of the Sea" company, and Mr. Daw
son went out to see how their paper looked,
they could see nothing but 'Great Me
tropolis" paper. Green was mad and Daw
son, who bad swelled the heads of the Bijou
people on his advertising ability, was
scaled. He was afraid the Bijou manage
ment would see their agent at $50 a week
was a useless piece of furniture, when Wilt
with fewer men could out-bill him and still
stand up at night and sell tickets.
CHECKED BY A BIVAL.
"Then iu revenge he had 1,000 'wait
bills' printed. All his men were sent out
They took down the 'Great Metropolis pa
per, gave out the story that the "Great
Metropolis was busted, that the Opera
House would be closed, and that the people
should wait for the 'Superba.' They said
they were working for the Opera House, but
as tbey did not have any passes for the
Opera House Mr. Wilt had made arrange
ments to give out Bijou passes.
"Xot satisfied with stealing our paper
they have used my trade mark. The pen
alty for conspiracy is two years to the peni
tentiarv and I am confident of winning this
case. Why I have 100" witnesses to bring
up. The same thing was done in Cleveland
and the man who did it was yesterday sen
tenced a ear to the penitentiary.
"As tor the suit against me for putting
bills on telegraph poles, I was warned once
nna took the bills down. What were put
up last week were without my permission.
Telegraph poles everywhere are covered
with Yellow Dog Social advertisements,
patent medicine and newspaper cards. Then
on all areaways there are Bijou bill boards,
vet thev made me take my board down from
in front of my house. It lam fined I will
make the authorities bring down every loose
bill board and every card off the telegraph
poles. I will show them what war is. They
cannot make a target out of me without get
ting hurt."
THE COLOXEL STILL HArPT.
Samuel Dawson was found at his office in
the Bijou last night in his usnal happy
humor. He does not have any fears of
losing either his salary or bis liberty.
"The great cause of the matter was this,"
said Mr. Dawson. "The 'Great Metropo
lis' came to us, but we did not consider it
s-troni: enough to book. They found a place at
tlie Opera House. About that time I dis
charged throe litbograpucrs. anl two of them
were given crnploMnent by either Mr. Wilt or
r red McCloy, of the "Great Metrboolis. From
his compam Mr. McCloy received a telegram
to Ji tbo Bijou if it cost 1,001
"After billing the town splendidly, as usual,
for the 'Bottom of the Sea, I started out on
Friday with Mr Green, "lou couldn't have
told the "Bottom of the Sea' was to be played
in Pittsburg. All our paper had been torn
down, I believe bv the men wbom I had dis
charged. It looked as if the Opera House was
doing dirt, and iu retaliation some or our boys
may have taken down the Opera House paper,
bnt it was without orders from me.
"As for the "wait' bills tbey evidently have
done good for 'Superba' and tbey should not
complain. It mortified me to see so ranch good
paper deroyed, for each lithograph cost the
company 7 cents. Ever since I have been here
tiie lithographers have jumped on me because
I was a stranger, knew the advertising business
and was getting a rood salary. However, as
long as I remain I w ill try to keep the flies off
all the people wbo come up azainst me. Wilt
and the others have been outwitted and now,
like babies, the) arc crying dirt."
MAYOR GOTJRLEY'S REFORM.
The Usual Annual Keports Are Not Accurate
Enough to Please Him.
Mayor Gourley is moving a reform in the city
government by which the heads ot depart
ments will report to him twice a year instead of
once, and he will make two reports to Councils.
In outlining the matter yesterday Mayor Gour
ley said:
"I am not issuing any orders, but I intend to
confer with the heads of departments concern
ing their annual reports. Tbey report to me
each year in December, and with these
reports I give my annual address to Councils,
and on these tbe appropriation for tbe
coming jear are based. These reports
can only be made up for ten months in tbe
j ear. The expenses for tbe other two hare to
be approximated, as these reports are incom
plete. "1 intend to request heads of departments
for 1 have no power to order to furnish me
with complete reports for the year. Then I
will make another report to Councils, and at
the same time present all tbe reports of tbe
different departments. Of course this will
hat e no effect on tbe appropriation, but it will
be an exact report, which will be a guide for
citv legislation during the remainder of the
3 ear. This, of course, will all depend on tbe
action of the heads of departments. I will
also adocate the idea of having all the reports
printed in one volume instead ot having sepa
rate reports published. It would be more con
venient, and would save the city about $1,000."
Book Agent Stewart Finds More TrouWe.
F. 3L Stewart, the Wood street book agent,
wbo was arrested several days ago on charges
of false pretense preferred against him by sev
eral voung men who claim that they were
swindled out of $2 50 each, waived a hearing
before Alderman McKenna yesterday after
noon and entered bail for trial at the Decem
ber term ol Court,
THE LADIES WINNING.
LAST NIGHTS BALLOT ON THE WOMAN
QUESTION.
Emory and St. Paul's Churches Vote on the
Subject With Some Surprising Results
Not Very Much Interest Being Taken in
the Blatter.
The Methodist ladies surely captured the
day iu the ballot on the "woman question"
taken yesterday. AH along the line it was
favorable to the fair ones, though the line
was not very long. With all the voting pre
cincts heard from the ladies won by tbe very
handsome majority of 23 nut of 132 votes cast.
Tbe contests were only held at two churches,
the Emory and St. Paul churches in the EBt
End. At the Emory Church, on Peon avenue,
Itev. C. V. Wilson, pastor, tbe polls were kept
open from 7 to 9:15 P. M. and 93 votes were cast.
Or these 56 were ladies and they nervously
picked out their Dallot, it being an uncommon
thing for them to vote, while tbe 37 gentlemen
did up the work like a master hand. The ma
jority of tbe ladies voted on age,
"I'm so glad my birthday was yesterday,"
remarked one of the charmer"!. "I was so
anxious to vote and was afraid they would hold
the election too soon."
"My birthday came last week,' said another.
"I just want to show the men that I can vote as
w ell as they," and she deposited her ballot in
tbe box. "
The ladies stayed around the church a while
after having done their duty in the election.
Of course they talked, but in the majority of
cases the question under discussion differed
somewhat lrom the one voted upon. Some
times the men chipped in a few words and thus
the conversation got mixed. For instance:
"1 trimmed mine with blue ribbons," said a
very young lady.
"What, your ballot?" inquired a young man
wbo happened to join the crowd at tbat instant
and didn't know tbat fancy work was tbo sub
ject then under discussion.
And when tbe result was announced! One
young lady had been in the room where the
count was made andcamerunning out exclaim
ing: "Guess bow it came -out!"
"We won" and "we lost" were the replies
from every hand, and then when the little mes
senger announced that "we really did win"
there wasn't so much as the faintest applause.
There were a lew long-drawn-out "a-h-h's" and
that was alb
Tbe result was pretty much the same at St.
Paul's Church, on Liberty avenne, Rev. B. F.
Bcazell, pastor, though not quite so many votes
were cast. 1 here are about 200 m the church
eligible to vote, and only 3SJ voted, the result be
ing SI tor and 15 against lady representation.
Tbe vote was taken after tbe regular weekly
prayer service.
One of tbe laymen said last night while the
vote was being taken at the Emory Cbnrch
that the question was not very interesting, and
that it would require a two-thirds rote at the
Conference to allow the ladies a sitting. For
this reason he thought tbat tbe vote would not
have very much weight, no matter how it goes.
fell into a tbap.
Superintendent Stephen Collins Tells Why
His Resignation Was Accepted.
Tbe resignation of Mr. Stephen Collins.
Superintendent of Mails at the Pittsburg post
office, was accepted yesterday by Superin
tendent Bell, of the Railroad Mail Service at
Washington. Mr. Collins sent in his resigna
tion when a Democratic administration went
into power, but at tbe earnest request of Post
master Larkln. who appreciated the value of
Mr. Collins' efficient services, the postoffice
officials took no action and pigeon-holed it.
It is stated unofficially tbat tbe acceptance of
tbe resignation now is due to Mr. Collins' ab
sence from bis post without leave. In speak
ing of tbe matter, Mr. Collins said: "I attribute
tbe action mostly to the fuss raised over the
Jr. O. TJ. A M. matter in tbo late election. A
trap was laid for me, and I unwittingly fell in to
it. I did not send tbo circulars out as an offi
cial. Tbey were regular campaign documents
and I had to send to headquarters to get them
when thev w ere applied for. I could, if 1 had
thought, just as well have sent tbe applicant
to headquarters for them. This, I think, is tbe
chief cause for accepting a resignation I sent
in four years ago. I have not been squarely
treated."
ALONE IK A GREAT -CITi
Central Station Proves a Haven for a
Stranded Miner's Family.
Mrs. John Farmer and five children, ranging
In age from 1 to 13 years, came from her home
at Mcrrell, near Connellsviile. last evening, and
was in great distress of mind. She expected
her husband, wbo is a consumptive, andlier 1S-year-old
son to meet her at the depotbut they
failed to do so and she has no idea of their
whereabouts.
John Farmer has been employed in the mines
at Morrell for 14 years, but recently developed
consumption, which compelled him to stop
work. His eldest daughters kept the family by
working out as domestics, and at tbe requestof
one of these, employed in a restaurant in this
city, they decided to move here. Mrs. Farmer
sold the household effects on Monday and sent
her busband to Pittsburg, with instructions to
meet her at the tram yesterday afternoon,
wben she arrived with the rest of the family,
bhe did not find them at the depot and could
not find them elsewhere, bbo turned then to
Inspector McAleese, wbo cave the family a
bed for tbe night, and will endeavor to find the
missing husband to-day.
TO ASK PAPA'S FOBGIVENESS.
The southside Couple, tVho Eloped Last
Tuesday, Return Home.
Joseph Dobson. ot the Southside, who eloped
with Miss Annie Ackerman last Tuesday, has
returned. Miss Ackerman did not return with
him; instead he brought with him a lady whom
he introduces as Mrs. Joseph Dobson.
The couple started out to have a romantic
time while they were absent, and succeeded
admirably. After skipping without saying
goodby to anyone, tbey went to Voungstown.
Tbey failed to obtain an obliging person to tie
the knot in that town, and were compelled to
jonmey to Jameston n, N. Y. They are back
now, and tbough papa and mamma have not
yet sGen them, the old, old scene will probably
follow.
DILL0H AND O'BRIEN WILL COME.
Manager T. P. Gill Says He Will Hold De
cember 10 for Pittsburg.
Tbe committee in charge of bringing Dillon
and O'Brien to Pittsburg yesterday received a
telegram from T. P. Gill, M. P., manager of
the Dillon-O'Brien tour, that he would hold
open December 16 for Pittsburg. The com
mittee did not arrive at City Hall in time to
meet MayorGourley, but the request for the
invitation will be laid before him this morn
ing, when he has promised to send the invita
tion. The Rev. Father Sheedy said last night a
month was too long to wait, and he thought
they could secure an earlier date. He said tbe
object of tbe tour was to raise money for elec
tion purposes in Ireland.
CHURCH BUILDING SCHEME.
Bishop Whitehead Working for the Exten
sion of the P. F. Church.
Bishop Whitehead has a new scheme on foot
to extend the Protestant Episcopal Church's
operations in this diocese. He is organizing a
company of men in tbe church to purchase
property for the erection of a church and par
sonage in tbe small towns now without Protes
tant Episcopal congregations. Tbe land about
these buildings will then be sold in such a way
as to make a profit forthe projectors as well as
pay for tbe building.
A meeting has been held and a committee
appointed to make a practical test of the
scheme.
OBJECTED WITH A POKER.
How a Slster-ln-Law Clinched Her Argu
frnments. With Possibly Dire Results.
Last night John J. Foster, of Carson street,
Southside, visited his slster-in law Lizzie,in the
Twenty-fourth ward. Lizzie and he disagreed,
and it is said that Foster became destructive
and the windows suffered. Lizzie objected
with a poker so forcibly that it was driven
througb Foster's band.' making a very bad
wound. He was taken to the Southside Hos
pital, and it is feared that blood poison will
set in.
Before Faster was taken to tbe hospital, how
ever, be visited Aldermin Succop's office and
made an information against his sister-in-law.
A MAGNIFICENT ENTERTAINMENT.
Ben Hur Draws 5,000 People in Cleveland
Tuesday Night.
A telegram received by Mr. Hackabee,
Manager of tbe Pittsburg Star Course, says:
"5,000 p'eople greeted 'Ben Hur" in Cleve
land last night; a grand success; Music Hall
packed; tbe people delighted." This de
iiehtiul and fascinating story can be beard
in Old City Hall Friday night, November
14, as told and illustrated by more than 100
beautiful views by Mr. Armstrong, of Mont
real. Tickets lor the entire course of 'en
tertainments or single seats for Ben Hur
now on sale at Mellor & Hoene's Music
Store, 77 Fifth avenue,
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TO GET LAKE TRADE.
A Canal Sure to be Constructed Be
tween Pittsburg and Erie.
THE WAY TBE WORK IS TO BE DONE
State Canal Commissioners Meet to Discns3
the Subject.
W. L. SCOTT MAY BUILD IT HIMSELF
The Ship Canal Commissioners met yes
terday at the office'of the president, Captain
John A. "Wood. All the members were
present and they were in session about two
hours. Though nothing definite was done
toward preparing a report in regard to the
proposed canal, a full aud tree discussion
relative to the project was had.
"You must understand," said Colonel T.
P. Roberts, one of the commissioners, "that
we' are simply a board to lay out a line for
tbe proposed canal. We simply make sug
gestions. Our report must go to the Legis
lature; that is, it will go to the Governor
aud by him it will be sent to the law
makers at Harrisburg.
"What have we done? "We have simply
gone ahead under the act of Assembly so
far as we can. We have maae topographi
cal maps and have gone over the route of the
canal we propose to dig. Colonel Goodwin,
the engineer, told us just how we stood, and
illustrated his meaning with a set of maps!
SHOWIKO THE OBSTACLES.
"Iu those maps are shown the entire line
of the proposed canal by the way of tbe
Heaver river from this city to Lake Erie. They
contain all the obstacles tbat would be en
countered, or likely to be encountered, by the
construction of the line. These maps show
the railroads, rivers and creeks, elevations and
depressions, towns and villages, together with
all tbe coal land, developed and undeveloped,
tbat Is tributary to the water way.
"These maps," continued Mr.Roberts, "show
the distance bv this route to be 102 miles from
Rochester to Erie, a very short routo and al
most an air line. This fact can better he ap
preciated when it is considered tbat the State
line from tho Ohio river to Lake Erie is 80
miles."
Colonel Brewer, one of the members of tbe
commission, said he thought their system of
slack water would increase the stage of water
here by at least 2 feet, making it 9 feet. If the
State or the national Government refused to
make an appropriation for the work, he
believed that it could be done and would be
done by capitalists of Pittsburg.
A CHANCE FOB CAPITALISTS.
A vcar ago William L. Scott said that if the
State did not build the canal ho would guaran
tee to organize a company that would do the
work. In Colonel Brewer's opinion the invest
ment would be a good one. Colonel Koberts
agreed with Colonel Brewer in this statement,
believing that there must be an outlet to the
lakes for the trade that centers about Pitts
burg. The commission meets once a month, and tbe
President, Captain John A Wood, expects to
be able at tbe next meeting to have his report
ready for tbe signature of bis fellow members.
Wben approved it will be sent to tbe new Gov
ernor and br him turned over to the Legisla
ture for such action as they may see fit to take.
THE MONEY ASSURED.
Mr. Brewer Says the World's Fair Will be a
Success The Various States Preparing
Their Exhibits Sources of the Fund
Supply.
E. Brewer of Erie, a member of the Erie
Canal Commission, is also Assistant Secre
tary of the "World's Fair. Mr. Brewer has
been at work in Chicago for the last three
months. Ho was here yesterday attending one
of the regular monthly canal meetings. He
will return to the Windy City on Saturday.
Mr. Brewer states there will be plenty of
money to run the Fair. Tbe city of Chicago
has issued bonds for So,VOO,000, and tbe credit
of the town is such that tbey Hill betaken at
par. The buildings of tho Paris Exposition
cost $9,000,000, and Mr. Brewer thinks all the
neccssarv work at Chicago can be done for
911,000,000, which amount of money is forth
coming. At present the commission is busy organizing
the various States. At least (20,000.000 with the
exhibits are expected from this quarter. He
says the Chicago people look for much from
Pennsylvania, because the Centennial was held
at Philadelphia. Iowa has alreadv subscribed
550.000; California several hundred thousand,
and Texas is being organized. These three
States propose to make magnificent exhibits,
and the others are expected to follow.
COULDN'T KILL THE S0G.
JohnJIartin Sued forShootlngTwelvo Times
Without Completing the Job.
John Martin, of Hazelwood, was arrested
yesterday on a charg4 of cruelty to animals
preferred against him by Humane Agent Berry
man. Martin is charged with having shot a dog 12
times without killing him and then leaving
him to die. It is also alleged that tbo owner of
the dog, a woman who is a neighbor of
Martin's, was frightened into hysterics by his
treatment of tbe dog, and has been confined to
her bed since last Monday, wben tbe occur
rence took place. -
Martin entered bail for a hearing before Al
derman Moore, of Hazelwood.
TIRED OF PITTSBURG.
Baron Lindenan Has Been Missing for Over
a Week.
Baron Lindenan, who left his wife about a
year ago, returned within two months from
Philadelphia, Mrs. Lindenan sending the
mjney to pay his fare. He resumed bis old job
as one of the waiters at tbe Duquesne.
The Baron, however, was not satisfied, and
last Tuesday he disappeared again. He re
marked to Mr. Menjou, the steward, that he
conldn't afford to keep a family on $30 per
month. Nobody seems to know where he has
gone this tune.
On Ballot Reform.
General Master Workman Fowderly and
Master Workman D. J. Campbell have been ap
pointed by D. A 16, K. of It, to visit Harris
burg during the next session of the Legislature
to urge upon tbat body the necessity of prompt
action iu the matter of ballot reform. A reso
lution has also been passed by tbe same district
pointing out the need for more mine inspectors.
Will Hold Their Millions.
Manufacturers bave ceased booming tin
plate and it is said tbat tbe millions tbat were
to bave been put into tbe indnstry will be with
held until after 1892, wben it is thoucht tbe
tariff question will be settled permanently.
Go ernor Beaver Fills a Vacancy.
Mr. John N. Neeb, having been elected to tbe
State Senate.bas resigned bis position as one of
the managers of the Pennsylvania Reform
School at Morganza. Governor Beaver has
filled the vacancy by appointing Mr. A J. Pen
tecost. They May Use Coal.
The sub-Water Committee, of Allegheny,
will visit the water works to-day to inspect
somenewmacbinery and secure estimates of the
cost for cbanging the furnaces lor the intro
duction of coal.
WHAT PEOPLE AKE DOING.
Some Who Travel, Some Who Do Not, and
Others Who Talk.
-Henry "W. Hartman, of Beaver Falls,
went East last evening. He states that since
the election no less than three tin plate projects
have been hnng up that would bave been es
tablished in America. He adds tbat no man
will invest money in this Industry with such a
free trade majority in the House.
Newton W. Simmons passed through
the city last evening with a United States flsh
car. He had on board black bass taken from
the Mississippi and Illinois rivers to be distrib
uted in New York streams.
Treasurer J. B. Meeds, of the Collar
Savings Bank, who was striken with apoplexy
on Tuesday, is now thought to be in a fair way
to recovery.
Merritt Green, General Manager of the
Pittsburg Company, started f or North'Carolina
yesterday for the benefit of his health.
---Henry Hall, of Mercer, left for Easton
last evening to deliver a lecture before a
teachers' institute.
Florence Miller went to Indianapolis
last evening on private business.
THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH, THURSDAY. NOYEMBER
A BANKER PIES ABROAD.
MR. WILSON M'CANDLESS' LIFE CLOSES
IN PARIS.
A Man Well Known for His Generosity
Starting as the Bank's Messenger He Be
came Its President The Remains to be
Interred in This City.
One of the best and most favorably known
of Pittsburg's baukers, Mr. Wilson Mc
Candless, died yesterday at Paris, France,
where he had gone, for the benefit of his
health, though he was not thought to be in
any immediate danger, lie has been suffering
from Brigbt's disease f r several years and had
made several trips abrdad on this account. He
was thought to bo In very good health when he
last left the city, in Jul f. A recent letter from
him stated that be was feeling extremely well,
and tbe announcement of his death was un
looked for by his most Intimate friends.
Mr. McCandless was n native of Ohio, having
been born at Hanging ;Rock on August 22, 1810.
His fatber came to Pittsburg about a year
later, and Mr. McCandlass lived hero ever since.
He started life for himself wben he was 17
years old as a messenger in the Allegheny Na
tional Bank, and rapidly became known as a.
youth to be depended upon in anv extremity.
His advancement in buiiness was all within the
walls of tbe bank in which be first was mes
senger, and at the end (if his life he had gained
tbe highest position to be had, that of Presi
dent. His was tbe character of a genial, whole
souled, noble man in every sense of tbe word.
To know him was to admire him, and to all,
rich or poor, be was tbe same kind hearted,
philanthropic gentleman. The announcement
yesterday that Wilson McCandless was dead
caused a general feeling of sorrow among all
who had known him.
The funeral of the dead banker will doubt
less occur in this city as soon as the remains
can be brought from E arone.
WILL INSPECT CATTLE.
Uncle Sam Locates a Man at East Liberty
Under the New Law.
Dr. F. L. Armstrong, of Indianapolis, a mem
ber of the United States Veterinary Corps, ar
rived in Pittsburg yesterday. Under tho act ot
Congress, which goes into effect next Monday,
he will be the cattle inspector at the East
Liberty yards. Inspectors will also bo
placed at all the points of export along tbe
Atlantic seaboard and in London, Glasgow and
Liverpool, whose worlc will be to see that no
diseased cattle are shipped abroad. Tbe act
was passed to satisfv tbe complaints of for
eigners. Their business will not be to inspect
cattle for local consumption.
!Dr. Armstrong status tbat the cattle raised
n Texas below what is called the fever line in
variablv communicate the disease to the North
ern cattle if thev are shipped together. Ar
rangements have been made with the
railroads to sum the Texas cattle
separate from other oxen. The English have
complained that American cattle suffering
from pleuro-pneumonia have been shipped to
that country in great numbers, but Mr. Arm
strong does not believe it.
YESTERDAYS 8ERI0US MISHAPS.
The Railroad Claims a Few Sacrifices for an
Off Day.
William Temple, ntg'jt track walker on the
Pennsylvania Railroad at Pack Saddle, was
struck and instantly killed by a passenger train
yesterday, after havinj; for 20 jears managed
to keep off tbe tracft. He was a 65-year-old
widower.
H. J. Madden, a freight brakeman, was killed
In tbe Pittsburg andi Lake Erie yards at
Chartlers jesterday by getting in front and
afterward under an engine.
S. K. Straight, a carpenter, fell from a scaf
fold at Bellevne yesterday and struck on some
timbers with nails sticking np. His nose was
crushed and he was badlv cut.
Albert Robertson, a Panhandle brakeman,
fell from a boxcar in the yards yesterday, dis
locating his right shoulder.
Isaac Simons was knocked down by a Fifth
avenue cable car near Washington street last
evening, but was not seriously injured.
A BROKER'S SCHEME.
Stirring Up a Temporary Panic to Make
Business for Them.
"Tho panic in New York is a flurry stirred up
by the brokers," said R. Thompson, a Wall
street banker, at the Duquesne yesterday in
explanation of tbe rocent financial storm.
"When things run smoothly there is no money
in the business for the brokers, and the fellows
on Wall street have been high and dry for three
months. To kick up a dnst and make a noise
and take advantage of the scare is always their
game, and this is what tho boys are doing now.
"Tbe reappearance of Jay Gould on the
street was the signal for operations. They
spread abroad tbe report that something was
going to drop, and succeeded in scaring a good
many people. When tbe proper time comes
they retreat and carry off with them the spoils.
The money market is solid, and there is no
danger of a panic. Legitimate business will
not be affected."
WILL SUE FOB DAMAGES.
Hot Water Heady for the Peoplo Who Filled
Up Marhury Street.
Tbe trouble over Marbury street, tbe ordi
nance for vacating which the Mayor vetoed. Is
not yet ended. After the ordinance had been
passed in Common Council and while it was
pending in tbe Select branch, the parties in
terested in having the vacation made were to
confident of success that tbey proceeded to
have it filled np with earth to tho grade of
Forbes street in tbe expectation of making it
a level lot.
M. Mawhinney. who has been the strongest
oononent of the ordinance, now says he will
enter suit against those who filled up the street
U1U 111USU WUU U1UC1CU llr uuuc, t3 UC U1411U9
the street has been rendered impassable for
vehicles.
Give Mo an Old House Where I Can Feel
Safe.
Purchasers put more laith in the honesty
and judgment of that old and trusted music
house ot H. Kleber & Bro. than in anyone
else. An instrument coming from Kleber's
store, be it a Steinway, Conover, Gabler or
Opera piano, or a Buraett or Eartniff organ,
is always preferred, for the opinion of Mr.
Kleber is looked upon as final and conclu
sive. Hundreds of people have made tbe
remark: "Oh, I wish I had called on you
first aud bought an instrument of you," aud
then they beg the Klebers to take the piano
or organ which they bought elsewhere off
their hands and exchange for the superior
ones at the latter place. Klebers' prices are
$25 to f 50 lower than those of other dealers,
and (heir terms of payment are easier.
While other dealers sit around complain
ing of hard times the Klebers are kept as
busv as bees. Don't fail to call at Kleber's,
506 "Wood street, Pittsburg, Pa.
THE SCOTCH CONCERT,
Carnegie Music Hall, Allegheny,
The programme for this unique concert is
printed. It is an elaborate affair. Solos by
Edith Boss, the famous contralto, who
charmed everybody last year; humorous
Scotch readings by the editor of the Glas
gow Bailie, violin strathspeys and reels and
national dances by Mr. William Maclen
nan, the organizer of this company and.the
most famous dancer in Scotland. The
"Highland fliug" will be given in all its
glory.
The sale of reserved seats opens this
morning at Messrs. Campbell & Dick's, 83
Filth avenue, and A. Leggate & Son's, 31
Federal street. The. concert comes off on
Monday next.
Ladies, please remember that to-morrow
(Friday) is ladies' day at the Katatoriuin.
The most elegant Turkish and Bussian
baths in the country.
Petition papers of Martha J. Taylor
and others to the Orphans' Conrt have been
lost, which the finder will please return to
oonn . xayior at uuy oavings iianK, cor-
1 ner of Sixth avenue and Sraithfield street,
'
5 1
President Wilton McCandless.
THEY CAME TO KICK.
Some of the Demands to "e Hade by
the General Grievance Committee.
SOME MEMBERS EOT HERE TET.
What Local Leaders of Think of Mr. Pow
derly's Address,
THE DAI'S DEIPT IX LABOE CIRCLES
Tim hn sin ess of the General Grievance
Committee of the Pennsylvania system west
of Pittsburg, finally came Into tne posses
sion of a Dispatch reporter last night.
The committee is here for tbe nurpose of
formulating a petition to the officials, ask
for an adjustment of wages and containing
a list of grievances against certain officials.
To be more explicit, the men have a peti
tion to present asking that a day's work on
all divisions shall be a certain number of
hours. On some divisions at present a
man's overtime begins after he has been out
nine hours. On a run like the one between
Pittsburg and Alliance this would be the
case. On other runs, such as from Alliance
to Crestline, Crestline to Ft. Wayne or Ft.
Wayne to Chicago, the time is extended.
The farther West the longer the runs. On
some of the divisions 'a man is out 14 honrs
before his overtime begins. One of the de
mands to be made is that the honrs shall be
uniform.
COMPLAINTS AGAINST OFFICIALS.
There are other matters pertaining to the
wages question upon which the committee
will have something to say. There are a
number of grievances to be presented against
a number of the yardmasters, train dipatchers
and division superintendents. The natnre of
these grievances is yet a secret, hut they will
all be laid before the general officers boforo the
end of tbe week.
The committee has not been able to get down
to solid business yet, owing to the failuro of
about IS of its members to get here. There
was a mistake iu the notices sent out calling
the committee together. The dates were
mixed, some being told that the meeting was
called for yesterday and others tbat it would
be held to-day. However, the division com
mittees all had meetings and talked over tbe
work before tbem. This will be an advantage
tn thfl CAnflral committee, as CVerVbOdV Will
know about what is to be done and the work
will be completed more rapidlv.
A call was made at the office of General
Superintendent Watts, of the Northwest sys
tem, but he was not in. Mr.Webster.his chief
clerk, said tbey had not yet received any of
ficial notification of their Grievance Committee
being in the city and he did not think they
were here, as he knew of no dissatisfaction
alnni their line. A call was also made at the
office of General Manager Wood, but he is
still absent from the city.
MUST HAVE A HEABING.
A member of tbe Grievance Committee said
last night: "The Ft- Wayne officials would
like to make it appear tbat their men are not
interested In this meeting, and Mr. Wood's ab
sence from the city is explained when I say he
is ont along the- line trying to keep his men
away from our committee. Bnt they are here
just the same, and he will find out whether his
men have any grievances or not."
"When will your committee be ready to pre
sent your grievances?" was asked.
"I could answer tbat. bnt I don't want to let
the officials know when we are going to call on
them," was the reply.
One thing that indicates there are quite a
number of division superintendents slated for
a complaint from the committee is tbe fact
that tbe latter is overstepping the general rule,
which provides that where grievances arise
tbey mnst first be presented to the division
superintendent, and if an adjustment cannot
be secured it goes before the general superin
tendent. In this case tbe committee is coming
to the general superintendent first.
There are 12 division superintendents in all
and two general superintendents. One ot tbe
latter is J. F. Miller, whose headquarters are
at Columbus, and who has nnder him the seven
division superintendents on the Panhandle.
Mr. Watts is the other, and ho has jurisdiction
over the five division superintendents on tbe
Ft. Wayne.
The committee will meet again this morning
atlOo'clockwhenit is expected the full com
mittee will be present.
WHAT THEY TBTHK OF IT.
Local Labor Leaders Talk About Mr.
Powderly's Address.
General Master Workman Powder! j's annual
address, as printed in yesterday's Dispatch,
created considerable discussion In labor circles.
It can hardly be said tbat tbe address was con
sidered a very wonderful product, but it con
tained enough to set the people talking any
way. Ex-Master Workman Ross, of D. A. 3. said:
"As a whole 1 don't tblnk much of the speech.
His suggestions about opening up the way for
a discussion of tariff and free trade is all right,
but it will not result in any good. Three-fourths
of our people are free traders anyway and all
the discussion that might be indulged in for ten
years will not change them. He did not throw
much light on tho Central strike, and I do not
believe be said anything that will help the
C2LUSC '
Cal'Wyatt said Mr. Powderly shonld have
left the Central strike alone. "Every time the
subject is brought up it brings to view a defeat
to our organization and every defeat means a
greater struggle next time."
Another labor leader said: "If Mr. Powderly
were to express his honest opinion he would say
he is a protecnonist, but he has not the courage
to stand np before the General Assembly and
say that."'
TEG SALESMEN'S GRATITUDE
Tendered to Those Who Aided Them In
Securing Shorter Hours.
The Salesmen's Assembly, K. of L., held its
first meeting last night since tbe strike. Among
other things acted upon was the passage of the
following resolutions:
Whereas, The various assemblies of theK. of
L.. attached to our district, as well as local nnlons
of tbe Federation of Labor and many other out
side organizations, having Indorsed our action in
the late movement made for shorter hours; there
fore be It
Kesolved, That we tender to these various or
iranizitlons our sincere thanks for their prompt
action, and pledge ourselves that should an op
portunity present Itself In tbe future wherebv we
can aid Or assist any other organization to (tain a
struggle tor right against oppression, we will lend
our support.
Kesolved. That nc tender to the pnblic our sin
cere thanks for Its sympathv and support, and we
bone that intheluturc the public will bestow its
patronage on union stores.
Strasberger fc Joseph, of Federal street, Alle
gheny, signed the scale yesterday, and their
men will be at work to-dav. It is said a walk
ing delegate will be appointed shortly.
ACTING ON THE DEMANDS.
Painters and Decorators Are Considering
Their List of Demands.
The District Council of .the Painters and
Decorators will meet this evening to hear re
ports on the list of demands which was re
ferred to tbe local assemblies for action.
Tbe list has already been voted on by f our
assemblies. It will go before two others this
evening, and if tbe result can be reported to
tbe District Council before the meeting ad-
ionrns it will he acted upon to-night. There
lave been some revisions made in it by the
local assemblies and it will be necessary to re
fer it back again for further action before it
can be presented to the firms.
PEESCEEPTI0N MEN MEET.
No Change in Prices, bnt a Dull Trade for
Six Weeks Expected. ,
Prescription bottle makers held their monthly
meeting at the Monongabela House yesterday.
J. T. Gorsuch, ot Zanesville, stated that prices
were not changed, and the state of the trade
was discussed. For tho next six. weeks the
business, be says, will be dull, and few orders
will be taken. Of the 33 members in the asso
ciation, 27 were present.
A committee from tbe newwindowglass trust
also met at the hotel to complete further details
ot tbe organization. W. D. Keys, of New
Albany, represented the De Pauw interests.
MUST PAY THEIB FINES.
Trouble Threatened for To-Day at Frank
Guckert's Planing Mill.
A slight difficulty will he settled at Frank
Guckert's planing mill to-day. Sometime ago
Ave men were fined S25 for working under scale
wages, and they have never paid their fines.
Tn-dav a formal demand will be made for a
settlement, and if they do not pay up it is ss
I the remainder ol the men will be called out.
settlement, and if they do not pay up it is said
13. 1390.
COULDN'T BEAT HIM.
Congressman Atkinson Tells How He Was
Ite-Elected Hard Fight Made Against
nim by Disappointed Postoffice Appli
cantsQuay an Ahused Man. I
Among the guests who arrived yesterday
morning to attend the meeting of the Loyal
Legion was Congressman Louis E. Atkinson,
of Mifflin. Mr. Atkinson has a round, smooth
face that beams with intelligence. He is a
cripple and walks with crutches. Speaking of
late political events, he said: 'T was among
the Congressmen re elected. I have been in
the House since 18S2, and had fully made up
my mind to retire, bnt 1 will never retreat
under fire. When my political enemies began
to assail me, then I was ready for the fray, but
even after I was nominated I hesitated for
some time before I accepted it.
Some of my opponents went home and
stirred np a fight against me: every disap
pointed applicant for a postoffice, and there
wero many ot them, was mad, but with it all,
here I am elected, and I don't think anybody
will try to throw me out of my seat. IseeDal
aell had a good majority. I notice that where
men had few postofilces to dispose of they bad
an easier time of it. There is not much danger
of this House carrying ont their throats to un
seat members. The leaders will have their
bands full to line up the present majority, and
they will make an effort to be exceedingly
careful to do nothing that will invite criticism.
"I think Senator Quay has been a much
abnsed man. At one time he was very influen
tial before tbe assaults were mado on his
record. Whether true or false a man is never
as strong as he was before the attacks. I think
Dalzell had a right to name the Postmaster
here, bnt Quay told me that the Congressman
had selected an enemy of his and he wouldn't
submit to that. I don't believe the late
elections will have any effect in 1S9X"
STEWART'S SMALL MAJ0EITY.
He is 133 Votes Ahead of Craig In the
Twenty-Fourth District.
The return judges of the Twenty-fourth
Congressional district yesterday made their
report to tha Secretary of Internal Affairs of
the result of the official count of the vote of
tbat district. The count took place at Wash
ington. Pa., and was completed late Tuesday
night. The judges were constituted by one
representative from each county in the dis
trict, A J. McQuitty being appointed for Alle
gheny county: William J. Johnson for Fayette
county; Joseph Wiley, Green county, and
Saranel Amspaiter, Washington county. The
following is the result of the official count:
f S f gE
IS S3 IT Total.
V ?s ?S r-
Stewart 1,837 fi,rm 7,347 6,481 21,708
Craig 3,720 7,041 4,d)! 6,130 Il.ws
Campbell... 94 305 194 Wl 993
Stewart's majority was 123.
A Tribute to Dr. IScnham.
Office Centkai. Board of
Education, Pittsbueo, Nov. 12, 1890.
At a regular meeting of the Central Hoard
of Education held Tuesday, November 11,
1890, the following minute on the death of
Dr. S.N.Benbam was unanimously adopted:
On Monday evening, November 3, 1890,
Dr. S. N. Benham reached tbe end of human
sorrows bade farewell to his earthly labors,
and passed away to the enjoyment of their
immortal fruition. Remembering with a
just pride bis interest in the cause of educa
tion, his fidelity to bis tellow-men, his love
for all that was noble and g'and, we recog
nize the loss sustained by the death of our
friend and fellow-member, and, wishing to
express our love and respect, we record this
miau'e of our appreciation of his sterling
worth and noble virtues.
Dr. S. N. Benham became a member of
the Central Board of Education October 9,
1883, representing tbe South sub-district,
and from tbat time until tbe hand of afflic
tion was laid upon him fulfilled his duties
with zeal and ability. In his death the
board loses a valuable member, the com
munity a good citizen, and his associates a
true and genial lriend.
"V"e extend our deepest sympathies to bis
family in their great bereavement, and com
mend tbem to the protection of Him who can
ever give rich compensation lor the broken
ties of earth.
Kesolved, That this tribute be made part
of the minutes of the board, published In
the daily papers, and a copy, suitably en
grossed, presented to tbe widow of the de
ceased. "W. H. McKklvy,
Chas. Keisfar, Jr., President.
Secretary.
J. K. Emmett (Fritz),
In speaking to Manager Fred Goodwyn of
the Turkish batbs at the Natatoriuin on
Duquesne way, said: "I bave taken Turk
ish baths in almost every city in the United
States and in Europe and am free to confess
that none surpasses yours for good service."
Open day and night. Ladies' days: Tues
days from 8 a. si. to 2 P. u. and Fridays
from 8A M. to 6 P. M.
Ladies' Jackets An immense assort
ment, all the best makers, choicest styles,
per ect fitting, from lowest to finest grades.
TTSSU HUOTJS & HACKE.
Big Dress Goods Bargain.
C00 yards fine imported Suitings, best
styles and extra values, at 90c and $1 a
yard. These are-one of the best values we
have offered this season in dress goods.
JOS. HOBNE & CO.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
Alaska seal jackets and wraps, unsur
passed values and assortments of comfort
able stylish garments.
ttssu Hugtjs & Hacke.
Indies' Dresses and Tea Gowns,
Wrappers and matinees a very large assort
ment in onr suitrooms, including fine im
ported costumes all at lowest prices.
Jos. Horne & Co.'s.
609 621 Penn avenue.
Fur capes. A choice assortment of the
newest shapes in all fashionable furs; mod
erate prices. Hugus & Hacke.
TTS
Cream ale and rack ale are the finest
seasonable drinks. Iron City Brewing
Company's product has the lead in public
favor.
Beaver I
Clotb, flannel lined, plain and foxed ladies'
bats.; sizes 3 to 8, at $1 per pair, at G. D.
Simen's, 78 Ohio street, Allegheny, Pa.
MWTh
Winter Opening To-Day.
Party dresses and long party wraps
ladies' snit parlor.
Tarcels & Jones, 29 Filth ave.
The phenomenal growth in popularity
of the Everett Piano surpasses tbat of any
other make. It is estimated that tbere are
two Everett's to one of any other make sold
in these cities. ttsu
Special Exhibit To-Day, Seal Jackets.
At$125,$135, $150.$165, S175 and $200 each.
These are much more than ordinary values.
Jos. Horne & Co.'s
Penn Avenne Stores.
Add 20 drops of Angostura Bitters to
every glass of impure water you drink.
TTSSU
Glove Kid I
Flannel lined ladies' lace shoes, at only
81 23 per pair, at G. D. Simen's, 78 Ohio
street, Allegheny, Pa. aiwih
Cabinet photos ?1 00 per dozen; good
work; prompt delivery.
Lies' Popular Gallebt, 10, 12 Sixth st,
ttsu
Winter Opening To-Day Imported Cos-
tnmes
From leading modistes in Pans.London and
New York. Parcels & Jones,
29 Fifth ave.
P.OTAL Dresden fruit knives at Durbin &
MoWatty's. Tbssu
Chrysanthemums.
rn,a finest in the citv at N. Pftftontnn'fl 11
I Sixth avenue, opposite Trinity Church,
LOYAL LEGION FEAST.
First Meeting of the Organization
Kvcr Held in Pittsburg.
IKYITED BY THE LOCAL MEMBERS.
1 Large Number of Applicants for idmis
ston Were Elected.
WELCOMED BITHE MAI0E OP THE CITT
A very distinguished body of men sat
down at tbe banquet of the Loyal Legion at
the Duquesne Club last evening. It was
the first time in the history of the organiza
tion tbat the State Commandery met in
Pittsburg, and it was in response to an invi
tation from the local members.
A special train from Philadelphia arrived
about 7 o'clock, bringing in a hundred or
more of prominent men lrom tbe eastern
part of the State. In the party were Gov
ernor Beaver, Commander Gregg, Captain
Green, Second Vice President ot
the Pennsylvania road, and many
others. The banquet was to have com
menced at 9 o'clock, bnt it did not begin
before 10. The gentlemen were attired in
full dress. Tbe banquet ball had been
tastily decorated with the Stars aud Stripes,
and beautiful drapery hung on the walls.
PLEASANT AND ArPEOPEIATE SPEECHES.
Jndge Single presided at the feast.
Colonel J. Jr. Schoonmaker made a short
and appropriate address of greeting. Mayor
Gourley spoke on behalf of the municipality.
Commander Gregg responded for tbe Loyal
Legion in a felicitous manner. Speeches were
also made by Governor Beaver, Colonel JN Icnoi
son. Dr. Murdork, Major Lambert and others.
Tbe military order of tbeLyal Legion of the
United States was organized in Pbtldelphia,
April 15, 1SK5. The membership at present con
sists of over 11,000, called companion". Tbese
are of first, second and third classes. The first
embraces those, wbo, as officers, saw actual
service from 1SG1 nntil lbj; the second the
eldest son of original members; the third of
citizens who aided the Union causo in a dis
tinguished manner during tho late war.
Tbere are lu corauianderics, only one in each
State. At present thero are about 75 com
panions In Western Pennsylvania. For their
encouragement the present meeting was fixed
for Pittsburg.
Previous to the banquet a meeting was held
at which a number of new members were
elected. Contrary to all precedents. Rev.
Mathew B. Riddle and Henry Werner, who
were among tbe elect, were present a: the ban
quet. The members chosen are these:
ADMITTED TO TIIE LEGION.
For Original First C'lass-bamnel L. P. Ayres,
Charles J. Barclay. Daniel W. Bland, Alexander
S. Buchanan. Henry 11. llnehler, John K. Brlcker,
John H. Cain. Charlesa Cosslett, Unyan I. Davis,
licnonl C. Dul'lilne. David M. i'ulmer. Joseph
W. t.arrett, Frederlcl. Grill. John IU Grove,
David . Green, harles IS. Hall,
George K. Holt, Andrew G. Happer.
Chilllon W. Hazzard, Samuel If. Home,
George P. Kimball, James Lewis. Charles G. 31c
Cawley, .lam-s McGregor, William 11. Miller.
Thomas Alonrne. Josenh 8. Ostcrstock, William
H. Pfahler, James 1'. Pottles, hrtuiund Kandalt.
Thomas V. Ke.uo, Matthew 11. Kiddle. Charles W.
ltobcrts. George scliall. George L. Senat, 1 nomas
BIBER k EA5TDN.
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FUR MUFFS,
FUR SETS.
Fur Trimmed Jackets.
Alaska Seal Jackets.
Seal Plush Jackets.
Ladies' imported Wraps.
Children's and Misses' Garments.
OUR CLOAK ROOMS
OFFER YOU
Immense variety.
Perfections in shapes.
The latest novelties.
Prompt and conrteous attention.
The lowest possible prices.
Men's Undenvear,
Ladies' Underwear,
Children's Undenvear.
As our stock of Merino, Cashmere
and All-Wool Underwear embraces
all the best-known foreign and do
mestic manufactures you will have
no trouble in finding just what you
want as to Weight, Warmth and
Price.
HOSIERY and GLOVES.
Everything to snit the most fas
tidious at the lowest cash prices.
BIBER k EASTDN,
505 and 507 MARKET STREET.
, no9-TTS3u
THE MHPAIED ADVANCE
-IS-
CARPETS
Has taken place In tbe East,
BUY QUICK.
OLD PRICES CONTINUE
AT
GROETZINGER'S.
We are advised by Eastern manufacturers
that Body Brussels Carpets have been ad
vanced from 15 to 25 cents per yard, according
to quality.
This will he 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 tbo low prices made
early in the Fall, but 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 ss 20
per cent more. Don't forget that.
EDWARD
GROETZIHGER,
637 and 629 Penn Avenue.
SPECIAL TO DEALERS We will, for a
limited time, supply thejtrade at less than New
York prices, yes, leu than manufacturers'
prices.
.Bolnas
. Slater. Willam S. Stockton. Joseph fl.Tbomas.
Thaddens L. Vandersllce, Henry arner, Krew
son Verves. . , . . ,
For flrst class by inherltaee from original com-
Sanlon-tbarles VV. Abbot. Jr., Alban bpooner,
lelancthon L. Woolsey, William M. C. Jones.
For flrst class by Inheritance from deceased
offlcer-John C. Blair, terdlnand V. Upnnaffon.
Thomas C. Harris. Joseph J. McKce, James W.
Nale. John II. Itboadi. Charles A. Oliver.
For Second ClasJ-Jolin C. W. Brooks. W llllsm
M. Camas. Brown Caldwell. Joseph K. Davison,
Jr., William Macpheron Horner. Joseph Leldy.
Jr.. William v. Lawrence. Theodore H. M'Calla,
Jr.. l'hlllppe Due d'Orleans. John L. Schwartz,
Grant WeiUmin, Jr., JobnW. Yonns.
THEIR WORK FINISHED.
A Great deal ofTVork Done on the Last Day
or the Session of the Fraternal Congress
The Next Sleeting to he Held In Wash
ington. The'morning session of the Fraternal Con
gress was taken up yesterday by committee
reports. An invitation for the congress to
appoint a committee to attend a meeting of
tbe Open Business Society in Philadelphia was
declined. In tbe afternoon a resolution was
adopted directing the Legislative Committee to
endeavor to secure the passage of uniform laws
governing societies represented in the congress.
A resolution was also passed declaring that tbe
distinct features of beneficial societies are: Tbe
lodge system; representative government!
ritualistic work: fraternal assistance to mem
bers in sickness or destitution; the payment ot
benefits to members for total physical 'Us
ability; the payment of benefits at the-death of
members, to tbe families, blood relations, heirs
or dependents of such deceased members.
M. H. Haccett, of Washington. Pa., read a
paper oa the subjecr. -Is the Creation of a Re
serve Fund in Any Form by a Secret Fraternal
Organization Advisable?" Tbe election of Offi
cers resulted as follows A- It. savage, Esq.,
Lewiston. Jlaine. President; Adam Warnocc,
Doston, Vice President; v. ai. aneau. irouga.
keepsie, N. Y., Secretary and Treasurer.
It was decided to hold the congress of IS'Jl at
Washington, D.C.
THE WAB IS HOW OVEH.
Mayor Gourley Puts His Signature to the
I"oor Farm Seed.
Mayor Gourley yesterday morning signed tbe
deed for tbe Poor farm, and in the afternoon
be signed the contracts wbicb will allow the
city to occupy tbat portion of tbe farm which
has been reserved.
Although Chief Elliot say someone must pay
the city for tho loss of tbe 55,000 interest while
tbo litigation was going on, the Mayor washes
hishan'is of the matter by stating tbat be asked
fur an indemnity bond from Mr. Stranb. Con
troller Morrow confirms MayorGourley's state
ment. The Leading
Drygoods House.
Pittsburg, Pa
Thursday, Nov. 13, 1S90,
JDS. HDRNE k CD.'S
PENN AVE. STORES.
Though our Millinery De
partment has been crowded to
overflowing every day, and
though thus far our
WINTER
OPENING
Has been a most gratifying
success, we have, on account of
the inclement weather, decided
a to continue the special public
display during the week, lest
some of our friends have been
kept from coming. Hoping for
favoring elements we have
made special preparations to
receive our friends in larger
numbers than ever to-day.
Fresh, new goods, never before
shown, will be put on exhibi
tion. Novelties that have come
direct from the greatest Paris
and London Modistes are here
for your inspection. New
York's" most famed fashion .
leaders are fully represented.
Our own workrooms furnish a
strong background to the
whole.
We urge the ladies of these
cities and vicinity to visit our
MillineryDepartment this week,
and promise them a show of
beautiful Millinery well worth
coming to see. Selling a half
hundred or more a day while
we are receiving our friends
makes up the list of interesting
incidents of this Grand Winter
Opening.
We also invite attention to
the display we make to-day in
EVENING LACES,
EVENING SILKS
AND TRIMMINGS.
We have just opened to-day
a very large and choice assort
ment of designs in the finest
German Bleached Damask
Table Cloths (2 to 5 yards in
length) and Napkins, in sets, in
hand-drawn work in entirely
new effects.
Special values offered to-day
in Heavy Curtains, handsome
designs and rich colorings, at
prices many dollars under real
value.
We also to-day call especial
attention to 8 big bargains in
Ladies' and Misses'
WINTER HOSIERY.
LADIES:
Black All-wool Cashmere at 25c a pair
(worth 30c).
Black All-wool Cashmeres at 50e a pair
(worth 65cj.
All-wool Cashmere, best shades ot mode,
tan. brown and blue, at 60c a pair
(worth 75c).
Black Silk Stockings, absolutely stain
less, at 51 23 a pair (worth 50).
MISSES:
Black, pnre wool, Ribbed, at 22c a pair
(worth 30c).
Black, All-wool, Ribbed, at 25c a pair
(worth 35c). Same goods and Sams
prices in assorted colors.
Black English Ribbed Cashmere at 35a
(worth 50c).
Black English Ribbed Cashmere, fins
gauge, at 50c a pair (worth 75c).
These are
usual values
much above the
in Hosiery, and
will prove business-makers for
this big Hosiery Department
All our Hosiery is selling at
very low prices.
JDS. HDRNE k CD.
609-621 PENN AVENUE.
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