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THE PITTSBURG-. DISPATCH, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER IB.. . 1S90.
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KILLING JJINE ART,
Slaughtering Hogs by Improved Ma
chinery So Kapidly and So Com
pletely That There is
KOTHIXG LOST BDT THE SQUEAL
A 'ew Industry Started in Pittsburg
TYhich May Win the Laurels Now
Worn by- Chicago.
DEATH ENDS A BKIEF SEASOX OF BLISS
Tiro Haste! Pigs Duly Converted Into Ajpctizmg
food for Mie.
An addition to Pittsburg's industries has
been established within a few months, oue
that gives employment to between SO and 90
men, butestablishcd so quietly thatconipara
tively lew people know of its existence,
though that it was under way was an
nounced in The Dispatch last winter.
It is the model hog-slaughtcring estab
lishment of Bea & Co. (Henry Ilea, Jr.),
on Second avenue, just east of the Pittsburg,
Cincinnati and St. Louis Kailway crossing.
It is the only one of the kind iu this neigh
borhood, where the porkers are dispatched
without first being struck ou the head.
Though the building is of seven stories, it
attracts but little notice, from the fact that
three of the stories are underground and
make no show to passcrsby. It is so
complete in its appointments that even
its victims make complaint for only about
two minutes, the most perfect accommoda
tion being provided tor their comfort up to
the time they make their exit from exist
ence. Though the sight of a hog hung by one
leg, with the crimson lif2-tide flowing from
his jugular, and he making all the protest
he is capable of, is not an inspiring one,
yet one cannot help admiring the mechanical
appliances at work in the execution. There
is much less ceremony and much more ex
pedition than in electrocution.
BEiEr iiApnxrss bkfoee death.
Atpresent the arrivals from the illimita
We corn belt,gencrally of the grades of what
ore known as Yorkers and Baltimorcs, are
Unloaded from the Baltimore and Ohio
railway, though arrangements are making
lo receive them from other tracks,
also. As they come from the cars they
pass up a slightly inclined plane runningon
two sides of the building to the fourth story
above ground. After the long confinement
Jn the cars the animals ascend the plane
with grunts of ecstacy, and arriving at their
destination, they enjoy high life lor a time.
Tie air is balmy in the fourth story, and
the animals are fed, watered and rested until
their physical condition is such as to make
good meat. During this probation every
attention is given to make them happy.
The floor has accommodations lor 1,500 or
1.S90, according to size. The supports of
tne floor are, of course, very powerful, sus
taining a weight of some 200 tons, in addi
tion to the machinery.
At one corner, where the executioners
are stationed, the hogs, in order of admis
sion fioni the cars, are from time to time
cajoled. A man armed with nil the
blandishments of a tame female elephant
in a wild elephant pen, slips a bracelet
around the hind leg of a hog. A simple
twist of the wrist throws a belt on a shaft,
and in a. twinkle the hog hangs head-downward
and begins to travel along a frame,
on 2 pully.
EAPID EXIT l'BOM WE "WORLD.
As he passes out of a door the executioner
drives a knife into the porker's jugular.
He squeals with all the power of his lungs,
hut he continues to travel along the frame
until he becomes stationary above what ap
pears to he a flume, but in reality is a recep
tacle full of water hot enough to loosen the
porker's bristles. He has scarce become
stationary until a companion is swinging
alongside of him.
The procession continues until the track
is full, and meantime the hogs in waiting
in the pens look on with a stolidity indicat
ing either that they do not understand the
arrangement or that they do not regard life
worth living. As each hog ceases to kick
he is dropped into the hot water, the
bracelet unclasping by a gentle tap on a
spring. It should be stated that the
suspensory apparatus is composed ot springs,
ro that the leg is not abraded by the
jerk-up.
After the hog has lain long enough in the
vrater to loosen his bristles he is dumped out
by a mechanical contrivance onto a table.
The bristles are removed in a trice, and the
scrapers clean him quicker than a "tonso
rial artist" does his victim. In a lev
Minutes the animal is again hanging head
down, and is rinsed off with a spray of
artesian well water.
. FBEPAltED rOK THE MAEKET.
Other machinery now comes into play,
and the animal passes into the hands of the
dissectors. In almost less time than it takes
to tell it, the head is flung to one side and
tbe intestines to another, and a few seconds
later no one could determine the parts that
belonged to any uarticular hog in the pro
cession. Disemboweled and beheaded, the
trunk continues its journey until it reaches
anoiiier dissector, who splits it in
Iial aci his part of the procession ends
in the cooling room, where, with 1,300 other
carcasses, it hangs lor 24 hours in a tempera
ture that extracts all animal heat, when the
cutters divide the halves into ham, shoulder,
side, feet, sparpribs, lard, trimmings, etc,
the latter going to the sausage machines.
Another important department, not noted
above, is the manuiacture ot fertilizer. It
should he stated that not a single atom of
the hog is lost except the squeal, and
more than one wit has suggested the em
plovnient of an Edison phonograph to save
that, and even the denizens of Yellow How
could find no objection to the waste, for
irom the far height at which the sounds are
emitted, the carnage goes on without at
tracting the notice at the passersby.
The sticker stands in blood to his ankles,
and not a drop of it is wasted. It goes into
a Tat, and is boiled a short time
until the water is evaporated,
and, with other refuse, is put
into a dryer, the entrials beingcooked and
the vapor thereof passing into a stack,
"where they are consumed. The mass is put
under a press exerting a power of 500 tons,
and when it comes out it is fertilizer There
is a catchbasin in the third story into which
all grease and moisture are carried, and
when a day's work is completed the
slaughter house is as clean and smells as
sweetly as the best managed kitchen.
' TWO HUNDRED DEATHS A DAT.
The present capacity of the slaughter
house is 200 hogs a day, but this will be
considerably increased when the men are
more familiar with their work. The Sup
erintendent, Mr. Cottrell, is an expert in
his line, and has had long experience in one
of the largest establishments of the kind in
Chicago.
The building is 83x110 feet in size, and as
Etated before, is seven stories in height,
three under ground. Down stairs the ma
chinery is complete. Several miles of pipe
carry cooling brine where it is needed
from the cooling room on the
third story above ground to the Tast pack
in? and other rooms beneath the surface, in
one of which are at present stored 500,000
pounds ot hog in various shapes, all tooth
some. An artesian well supplies a 3?X
inch stream ot water to a large tank on the
top of the building. In one of the cellars is
machinery for making artificial ice, and the
cooling capacities of the brine pipes
is equal to GO tons of ice a
day. In the smokehouse are smoked six
carloads of product a day. The pudding
kitchen and packing room are on the second
story above ground. The machinery was
put in by J. L. Clark, the Power Hall me
chanical and electrical engineer, and it does
all that was expected of it.
Tbe Christian world seems to have de
cided that the hog was created for food as
well as to act scavenger, and if it be neces
sary to propagate him for food, it is com
forting to know that his life is a compara
tively happy one, the most part of which he
would choose for himself. He is a glutton
and takes kindly to the satiety offered him
by his numerous lriends. When he gets to
the Second avenue slaughter house, after
his long journey from Kansas or some other
part of the "West, he is tired, and he enjoys
the dolce far niente until within three
minutes of the time sub-lunar sorrows cease,
and all that can be devised to complete his
happiness is some anaesthetic that will save
this brief agony and not harm the pork.
THE ORPHANS' TEA FARTY.
An Entertainment to lc Given at Lafayette
Hall on "Wednesday Evening Next
Beautiful Decorations for tlio Booths
List of Those in Charge.
The Orphans" Tea Party to be held at
Lafayette Hall ou Wednesday evening next
promises to be a most successful event. The
auditorium wiil be beautilully decorated.
On cne s'de a magnificent floral booth, a
veritable "bower of roses" will be placed.
In an exquisitely adorned grotto lemonade
will be served. Another pretty feature will
be the violet booth, where dainty articles of
this delicate hue may be found. This is
something entirely new. Iu the banquet
hall the usual delicious supper will be
served. Each table will be designated by a
color which will be carried out in the
flowers and decorations, and will be pre
sided over by four chairmen, assisted bv
eight aides. The lollowing ladies will have
charge of the entertainment:
President. Mrs. Charles Donnelly; Vico
Presidents .M iss Stafford. Mrs. John McCaffrey,
Mrs. J. K. Lanaban, Mrs. H. Mackin. Mrs.
Gilbert Raffertv. 31k M. Connolly; Treasurer,
Mrs John McNulty; Secretary, Miss Jones.
Table No. 1, Pink Chairmen, Miss Suo
Jjyucb, Mrs-William Colbert, Mrs. J.B. Larkin,
Mrs. Crousc: aides. Miss P. Brophy, Miss
Macgio Foearty. Miss Ella Lees. Miss Annie
Colbert, Miss Alico Larkin, Miss Annie Wilt,
Miss Kate Cassidy, Miss Sadie McMnnnigle,
Miss Uelli Gaffncr.
Tabic No. 2. Vhit Chairmen, Mrs. O'Doogb
erty. Mrs. A. C Kogo, Miss Kate Tracey. Miss
Jennie McCartliv; aides. Miss Annie Carroll,
Miss Rebecca Dongbertv.Miss Katie McSwigan,
Miss Katie ISradv. Miss Mamie Tracey, Miss
Hannah Shea, Miss Lctitia McCarthy, Miss
Lizzie McNallv. Miss Hughes.
Table No. 3. 'Red Chairmen, Mrs. M. Con
nollv. Mrs. Mary Murphy. Mrs. John McNulty,
Mr?I Houston; aides. Miss Anne Bnley, Miss
Tcssie Brinkman, Miss Mary Masterson, Miss
MarvAnn Keenan, Miss Lizzie Coffey, Miss
Mary Bernan, Miss Sophia Fcdder, Miss Kate
Garvcy.
Table No. 1. Bine Chairmen, Mrs. H.
Mackin, Mrs. C. Sauers. Mrs. A. Kennedy, Mrs.
C. G. Dixon, Miss Rose Curran; aides, Mis Liz
zie Mllligan. Miss Maggie Ford, Miss Jennie
Sule. Miss Kate Exler. Miss Curran, Miss An
nie Gcarv. Miss Aggie McNallv, Miss Tlieresa
Devine. "Mrs. Charles Uolsky. Miss Lizzie
Greclev.
Table No. 5. Yellow Chairmen. Mrs. J. J.
Toiler, Mrs. P. Smith. Mrs. McKeever. Mrs.
Iilancliard: aides,Miss Jean Devlin.MissChilds,
Miss Costello. Miss Weber. Mivi Elizabeth
Friel. Miss Sallie Friel, Miss McDonald, Miss
Maloney.
Floral Booth Chairmen. Mrs. Charles Don
nelly, Mrs. Gilbert Rafferty. Miss Kate Keat
ing; aides. Miss Maria Keating, Miss Katharine
Keating, Miss Mane Plielan.. Miss Calette
Plielau, Miss Hose Callery, Miss Alice Raf
ferty. Lemonade Booth Chairmen,Mrs. J. K. Lana
han. Mrs. John JlcCaffrev.
Violet Booth Chairmen, the Misse? O'Con
nor; aides. Miss Alice MrCnllonch. Miss
Blanche Warren, MissJosie Riley, Miss Katha
rine McBride, Miss Ella Seafortn, Miss Nellio
Daffey.
ARRESTED AS A JOKE.
A Little Job Tut Up on an Unsuspecting
ISrooklyn Gentleman.
"Is yonr name Smith?" said Sheriff Mc
Candless to an elegantly attired, handsome
appearing gentleman who stepped off the
New York train Thursday evening.
"Yes, sir."
"H. P. Smith?"
"Yes, sir."
"Are you from Brooklyn, N. Y.?"
"Yessir."
"Formerly the drawing school teacher of
the Brooklyn public schools?"
"Yes, sir."
"Coming here in connection with the
Pittsburg public schools?
"Yes, sir."
"Well, I am Sheriff of the countv, and I
have you under arrest," said Mr. McCand
less, at the same time taking a death grip
on the gentleman's arm, and endeavoring to
grasp his valise.
This method of procedure Mr. Smith, of
Brooklyn, objected to strongly, but upon
the Sheriff informing him that he had
better go along quietly, he submitted with
as good a grace as possible, at the same
time protesting it was all a mistake. But
his identity he had most conclusively ad
mitted, and it was not until Mr. Charles
Iteisiar, the genial Secretary of the Central
Board, stepped up, that Mr. Smith realized
he had been the victim of a rather startling
practical joke.
A C0UNTBY CONSTABLE MISSIHG.
lie Comes to Pittsburg to Make an Arrest,
hut Fails to Return.
Constable T. F. Black, of Greenville, Pa.,
came to this city over a week ago after a
couple of prisoners, but has not been seen
since the day of his arrival, and there is
considerable speculaton as to his wherea
bouts. About two weeks ago Inspector McAleese
received a telegram from A. H. Bobbins, of
Greenville, asking him to arrest Robins and
Itussell, managers of a theatrical company
performing at the World's Museum in Alle
gheny, on a charge ot libel. The Inspector
did not make tbe arrest, but found where
the men wanted were and notified Bobbins
to send an officer.
The Inspector got a letter from Robins,
dated November 10. stating that Constable
Black had been sent after tbe two men, with
all necessary papers, but up to date had not
returned. A Geeenville man who was in
the city on the Gth inst., says he saw Black
at tbe inspector's office that day, but tbe In
spector was not in and Black went away.
He has not been heard of since.
HAYOB WYMAN DBAWS BLOOD.
He Returns From Ohio Loaded Down With
All Binds of Game.
Mayor Wyman, of Allegheny, has proved
his ability to hunt game to be as great as
hunting votes. Last night he returned
lrom a hunting trip of several days in Ohio.
He brought with him 150 quail, 36 rabbits
and almost half a hundred pheasants.
The Mayor says he saw half a dozen
"Welsh rarebits," but they were too strong
for him and got a-vay. At City Hall he
handed out game to his friends with just tbe
same happv smile with which he presents
30-day sentences to the erring.
Making Our Fun.
This is sometimes done, it is said, for
thrifty people who study economy at every
tnrn, but not so eabjjy as by one of The
Dispatch's proofreaders who in yester
day's issue of that paper altered at one tell
swoop the entire stock of fur capes adver
tised by Messrs. Boggs & Buhl, of Alle
gheny, into fur caps. The local notice in its
proper form is subjoined. It will be seen
how the omission of but a single letter com
pletely altered the sense. Fur caps wonld
be very costly at 575.
B.&B.
Fur capes the best made at $5, at 56, at
7 CO, at $10, at $12 50, at SIS and up to $75.
Boqgb & Buhl.
GR0VER IS WILLING.
If the Democracy Calls Him in 1892,
He Will lie an Obedient Servant,
BDT HE PREFERS PRIVATE LIFE.
Congresssman Springer Wonld Like to be
Speaker of the House.
THE ELECTION PLEASES DAN LAM0NT
Ex-President Orovcr Cleveland, Daniel
Lamont and Congressman Springer, of Illi
nois, passed through the city last evening
bound for New York. They occupied a
special car, and were returning from the
Thurman banquet.
Few people knew of Mr. Cleveland's
coming, bnt as soon as it was noised abroad
in the depot quite a large crowd gathered
around the car to look at him. It must be
said that he attracted more people than
President Harrison did a few weeks ago.
Giover stood on the rear platform, wear
ing a big cap, but he thought it was "time
for disappearing" when the subject ot poli
tics and 1892 were broached. A question
about the situation in Ohio was intended as
a gentle brush leading up to the general
subject, but Mr. Cleveland would not be
drawn into the contest.
OHIO DEMOCRATS HOPEFUL.
"The people in Ohio," he said, "are satis
fied. They are feeling very hopeful, and
that is a good sign, but then I don't want to
talk. See Lamont and Springer."
"But how about 1892?" was asked.
Mr. Cleveland smiled and re-entered the
car. The question seemed to tickle him
mightily, but like a coquettish maiden, he
declined to answer it.
Dan Lamont was satisfied with himself as
usual. It takes a great deal to knack out
Daniel, but the general result of the elec
tions more than pleased him. "Things are
drifting our way at a rapid rate," he re
marked. "The Democrats did well in
Pennsylvania, but it does not give me as
much satislaction as the outcome in other
States. Factional fights wre responsible
ior the Republican defeat here, but it was
the high tariff that did the work elsewhere,"
and then Dan gave Grover the wink, as
much as to say: "It confirms your tariff re
form views, old man."
CLEVELAND NOT UNWILLING TO EDS.
Mr. Springer was more talkative. He is
willing to fill Heed's shoes and give him a
dose of his own medicine, if the Democrats
will elect him. The truth is, he would like
to be Speaker, and he doesn't conceal his
longing desire. During the day he said Mr.
Cleveland told him that he had no thoughts
for himself in 1892. He much preferred to
be a private citizen than President, but he
was anxious to sec bis party win, and he
wanted the most available man who could
insure Democratic success nominated.
If the party felt that he was
the one, then Mr. Springer
supposed that Mr. Cleveland would feel it
his duty to run again. Out iu Illinois, he
added, Cleveland is the only man talked of.
He thought Pattison was not in the race. It
may have been an easy matter to knock out
Delamater, but running for the Presidency
was a tougher job. He thinks the country
is moving toward free trade and it won't be
long before the Democrats will secure the
House, Senate and President.
A ROW EXPECTED
AT THE THIRD MEETING OF THE
WORLD'S FAIR COMMISSION.
Clilcago Too Fond of Permanent Improve
ments Working to Pnt the Best At
tractions on the Lake Front Captain
McClelland Looks to Pennsylvania
Captain William McClelland went to
Chicago, last evening, to attend the third
meeting of the World's Fair Commission.
P. A. B. Widener, of Philadelphia, and he
represent Pennsylvania. The Captain is
also on the committees on classification,
tariffs and transportation and manufactories.
"I anticipate a very lively meeting," he
said, last evening. "The resignation nf
President Gage is an indication of what is
con lg. He claims the Chicago people
hate broken faith with the National Com
mission about the site. I find, without
criticising Chicago's action, that they
are working for permanent improvements
on the lake iront, at least it looks that way
to me, and I will vote against it. I do
not object to locating the art
gallery there, but it was understood that the
lake front was to be the gateway to the Fair.
Chicago seems to be anxious about placing
all the more delicate features where they
will do the city the most good in the future.
I favor scattering them to make all parts of
the i exhibition equally attractive. For ex
ample, they are perfectly satisfied to see the
cattle show and manufacturing display in
Jackson Park, but some other leaturc should
be added. Here is where the rub will come,
and it is hard to tell what the outcome will
he.
As for Pennsylvania, Mr. Widener and J
concluded that nothing could be done until
after the election. We will outline some
plan of work at this meeting in Chicago.
Much is expected from this State, but I re
peat again that Pennsylvania is too prosper
ous to do itself justice. It is the one State
that is capable of making the finest exhibit,
but a manufacturer expressed a common
sentiment when he said to me the other day
that he had more orders than he could fill,
and he couldn't see the necessity of spend
ing money to make a show at tbe Fair. It
should be a matter of State pride, and
I look for a good appropriation from the
Legislature. I am not prepared to say how
much we will ask for. II Hastings had been
made Director General, Pennsylvania would
have been out of sight, but as it is some
people are feeling a little sore, because he
wasn't appointed. Mike De Young, of San
Francisco, tells me that California's ex
hibit will cost $3,000,000. This year their
output of fruit amounted to $10,000,000
alone. Immigration has been lagging for
some time, and the Californians are deter
mined to maintain their prestige at all haz
ards. Other Western States also propose to
do handsomely, and I should feel badly if
Pennsylvania don't come to the front,"
BATES GOIHG TJP.
Qnlto an Advance to he Made on Iron to St.
Paul From Chicago.
Bates from Chicago to St. Paul and
Dnluth will be advanced about 10 per cent
on the 17th. The Duluth advance will not
affect Pittsburg very much, but to St. Paul
the iron rates will be pnshed up from 12
cents to 18. The special iron tariff will be
advanced, and this commodity will be re
stored to the fifth class.
The Transcontinental Association will
meet in Chicago next week. An attempt
will be made to pacify the Union Pacific,
and the chances are that rates will be
stiffened.
LOVES AUSTBIA BECTEB.
Mr. Sochor Prefers Hlslorm of Government
to the American.
Mr. Sochor, of Austria, one of the iron
and steel delegates, was at tbe Monongahela
House last evening. Like all foreigners, he
is sore on the McKinley bill, and thinks
Americans will suffer the most from its
operation.
He likes the people and the country, hut
prefers his own form of Government to the
Yankee Constitution. He thinks people are
more contented under a monarchy.
Cleveland Solid in New Jersey.
W. S. McKeau, Secretary of the New
Jersey Democracy, was one of the Democrats
returning from the Thurman banquet, last
evening. He says that Cleveland is the only
Democrat mentioned for the Presidency in
his State.
WHAT CAUSED TH1! STATEEY.
Banker Ferguson Says flpain Has Been
Drawing Gold Out of ihe Country.
J. M. Ferguson, the banker, left for New
York last evening. He states that there
cent flurry in tbe New York money markets
was caused by Spain withdrawing all her
gold out of tbe country. B'e adds that the
panic would not affect interests here except
in an indirect manner. Mr. Ferguson takes
a very hopeful view of the financial situation,
and he thinks business fill soon right
itself.
COMPLETING THEIR WORK.
THE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE WILL SOON
BE READY TO SEE MR. WOOD.
He is the Only Man Who Can Give Them
What Thoy Want New Glass House In
Coraopolis Other Lahoir News.
The Grievance Committee representing
the north and southwest divisions of the
Pennsylvania Company's system has its
work about completed. Had two other
committeemen representing two ot
the Ft Wayne divisions been pres
ent at yesterday's meeting the committee
would probably have been ready to meet
Mr. Wood to-day. But the work was hin
dered somewhat by the nbsence of these
two men, who are expected to arrive early
this morning.
The complaints from every division on the
Southwest system have been received and
acted upon. The matter will all be settled
at to-day's meeting, and on Monday the
proposition of the committee will be pre
sented to Mr. Wood.
A call was made et tho office of Mr.
Watts, but that gentleman dad not received
any official notice of their men being in the
city and he could nDt see any good reason
why the men should step over the rules and
their division superintendents for the pur
pose of presenting claims to either the gen
eral superintendents or manager. Mr.
Watts has been entertaining the belief that
when tho Grievance Committee completes
its work, the members will return home and
present whatever claims or demands they
may have to their respective division super
intendents. In this connection one of the committee
men said (without knowing anything about
its condition): "If you wanted milk, you
wouldn't go to tneMonongalbela river for it,
would you? Our business will be with Mr.
Wood when the proper time comes. There
is no use asking a man for something when
we know it is not within his power to give
it. That is the shape we are in with respect
to the division superintendents, and that is
the reason we are not calling on them. Mr.
Wood is the only man who can give us
what we want."
THAT BOTLDEB3 MEETOTQ,
And the Stir Caused by It Among the Labor
Organization! u
The action of the builders and contractors
at their meeting in the Builders' Ex
change on Thursday evening, stirred up
considerable discussion among the labor
organizations yesterday. By some it was
regarded as a bluff, while by others the mat
ter was taken seriously, as indicative that
with the demand forshorter hours which will
undoubtedly be made here next spring
will come a severe struggle between organ
ized labor and its employer!.
The men have been organizing since last
May, and by next April or May it is ex
pected that every trade will be'united, so
that when the demand is niide the men will
stand firm for what they risk. When the
demand is made it will be done so quietly
and so solidly that the contractors recog
nize the necessity of being in shape to meet
the demand with some sort of a formidable
opposition.
The men interested in Thursday evening's
meeting are very much incensed over tbe
publicity gjven to the objects of their meet
ing. George S. Fulmer, v;bo presided, ab
solutely denied that the contractors had
aimed at a fight with the organizations, -but
admitted that the routine report ot the meet
ing as it appeared in yesterday's Dispatch
was correct.
SECBETABY DIIXOH'S BEPOBT.
Condition of tho Flint Trade In and Around
Pittsburg.
Secretary Dillon, of the A. F. G. W. TJ.,
has just issued a report concerning the work
ior the last six months. Among other things
the official letter says:
Wo observe a slow, but healthy growth in tho
membership of tbe organisation. Theprcccnt
age of the unemployed is small when we con
sider the stagnant condition of some branches
of tbe trade.
We find the prescription or bottlo branch
still enjoys propserity. Iho shade, casrorplace
andiron mold branches aro active. Also the
chimney, cutting and stoppering branches. Tbe
pressed or tableware branch, wbilo not so ac
tive, is improving very much. Tho mold mak
ing branch is doing fairly well, also the lamp
workers. The engraving branch is very slow.
Tho paste mold branch is moving smoothlv.
We observe with pleasure the healthy finan
cial condition otboth tho national and local
organization.
In addition Mr. Dillon says the membership
of the union is 6.7S7of which 64U8 aro employed.
Of the 236 unerabloyed, 53 aro reported to be
locked nut. Tho money in tbe treasury is
about fSO.000.
BAKEBS WILL OEGANIZE.
The English Craft to Join tho American
Federation of Labor.
The English bakers of tbe city will be or
ganized into a union at Bupple's Hall this
evening. The Germans are already organ
ized, and are known as L. TJ. No. 27, I. B.
TJ., and the English were in the K. of L.
previous to the trouble with Marvin & Co.,
which broke tbcm up.
The effort to-night will be to form a local
union of English bakers, which will affili
ate with the International and the A. F. of
L. It is expected the meeting will succeed
in its intention, as the men are anxious for
a union. Among those who will address
the meeting is John J. Martin, of the Com
moner and Glass IVorker.
MAY BEHOVE THETB PLAKT.
Coraopolis Has Good Chances of Getting a
Glass Factory.
Coraopolis is about to have a glass factory.
It is reported on good authority that
Humphrey Bros., of Stcubenville, O., have
been looking for a site with the intention of
removing their plant.
One of the largest stockholders in the
great gas well just struck there is said to be
willing to take $15,000 worth of stock. The
facilities for successfully carrying on the
Industry at Coraopolis are good and there
are plenty of boys to be had.
To Form a Council.
A meeting will be held ou next Friday
evening to perfect the formation of the
Plasterers' District Council, to include all
local unions from Braddock, McKeesport,
the Southside and the city proper.
IHDUSTBIAL ITEMS.
Notes of Interest to Mill Men and Those
Who Pay Wages.
ON Sunday evening next an address will be
made before the Single TaxLeageon 'The
Cause of Industrial Depression."
The report that the upper Union Mills are to
be removed to Homestead is again denied by a
member of the firm of Carnegie, Phipps & Co.
The whole trade of the Brotherhood of
Painters and Decorators is at present voting
on the proposition to enforce the eight-hour
day next spring.
Acting Master Wobkman H. F. Demp
set of D. A. 3, K. of L., issued a notice last
night to the effect that Mr. Pfankuch, tho
musician over whom so much trouble has been
caused by the statement that he was anon
unioii man, is a member in good standln" of L.
A.1583,K.ofL.
Db. B; M. Hanna. Eje, ear, nose and
throat diseases exclusively. Office, 720 Peon
ttreetPitUburg, Pa, s&su
A EACE FOR A CHILD.
Excited Crowds Pursue a Man.Ac
cused of Kidnaping at Aight.
SENSATION ON THE SOUTHSIDE.
The Infant Was at Death's Door, and the
Mother Says It Will '
PEKISH IP NOT EEST0EED TO HEE
Piercing shrieks of "Help! Murderl
Policel" rang out in the neighborhood of
Twenty-third and Sarah streets last night.
Startled pedestrians for several squares
around broke into a run and rushed in the
direction of one of the dark thoroughfares,
known as Carey alley, where the terrible
cries issued.
Arriving on the spot the crowd saw Mrs.
McFarland wringing her hands in distress
land wildly calling for some one to stop the
flying figure of a man who was rapidly dis
appearing down the street.
The woman had just rushed out from her
house, No. 2817 Carey alley, and she leaned
against the' door for support in the agony of
her emotion. Suddenly tbe hurrying pur
suers who had started after tbe retreating
man came upon the fugitive struggling in
the arms of two strangers who had essayed
to check him in his flight
Back and forth swayed the excited com
batants, and to the horror of the crowd the
little, emaciated body ot an infant almost at
death's door was seen clutched in tbe hands
of the man they pursued.
CRUSHED BY THE CROWD.
The child was crushed in the heat of the
brutal struggle, and the next instant the
grasp on its little form was loosened, the
baby falling to tbe sidewark under the feet
of the pushing, cursing men. Its pitiful
cry of pain wrung the hearts of lady by
standers, who were powerless to rescne it
from the melee.
"Hold the kidnapper!" shouted a voice,
but the next moment the man tore himself
from the grasp of those who had pounced
upon him, snatched up tbe child, and ran
like mad through Sarah street, leaving his
pursuers behind. He never paused in his
terrible race till he reached a place of
safety, saw that his pursuers were out of
sight, and, taking an unlrequented course
through side streets, arrived at 242G Carey
alley, where he hurried into the honse to
escape detection, and left bis living burden
in the care of a lady.
The man was Burt Connors, and the child
be was accused of kidnapping was his own.
According to the story which he afterward
told to Officer Thompson, his and his wife's
happiness had been wrecked by tbe presence
ot his mother-in-law, and three months ago
they agreed to live apart, she taking their
18-month-old boy. Mrs. Connors secured
employment in a Soutbside factory, and,
with her child, took up her residence with
her mother, Mrs. McFarland, in Carey al
ley, while her husband, Mr. Connors, was
employed as a mill worker.
Suspicions arose in the bosom of the
watchful mother soon after, and great
anxiety seized her (or tne safety ot the
child. " When she was forced to leave her
boy for her day's work, her mother, Mrs.
McFarland was intrusted with the care of
the little one. Nothing alarming had
occurred up to last night, when the inci
dent above related took place.
THE STOKT OF THE MOTnEE.
This is Mrs. McFarland's story: "The
little boy's mother was not at home, and I
was watching the child while doing my
work, when Connors walked in. He seemed
to he delighted at tbe sight of his 1 ittle boy,
but I took up the child and bad hardly
turned around when he snatched it from my
arms and rushed out of tbe house. Then I
screamed for help and tried my best to stop
him, bpcause the baby was very weak from
illness. The little sufferer's life is in great
danger; and I am afraid something terrible
will happen from this."
When the weeping mother, Mrs. Connors,
was seen, she affirmed Mrs. McFarland's
story, and moaned that her poor little boy's
life was in peril. She made information
before Alderman Hartman, imploring him
to do something to recover the child.
'Squire Hartman told ber that he was
powerless. Mrs. Connors then marie an in
formation against her husband, charging
him with desertion.
Constable Schertzinglu was given a war
rant for Connors, and went to his house,
but failed to find him. The house was
locked. No traces of the child have been
found.
THE Prince of Wales has been investigated
hy Colonel Frank A. Barr for THK DIS
TATCH. The Colonel finds the Trince isn't
such a frivolous fellow after all. See to-morrow's
Twenty-four pago issue. Anuneqnaled
newspaper.
BOTH MAN AND MONEY MISSHIG.
Sndden Disappearance of a Sonthsider Who
Secured $700 Insurance.
Since yesterday morning Frank Kraft has
been mysteriously missing, according to the
statement of his wife, who called at the
Twenty-eighth ward police station, on the
Southside, last evening. She fears that
something has happened to him, as he had
over $700 in cash ivith bim wheu he disap
peared. Kraft is the man who is alleged to have
tried to commit suicide a short time ago by
cutting a vein in his wrist. His residence
is in Lower St. Clair township, and ou last
Sunday morning his house was burned.
Yesterday be came to the Southside to get
tbe insurance on his house. His wife was
with him when he received the money. Tbe
two were on their way home when rat
told his wife to wait for him at South Thir
teenth and Carson streets. She did not no
tice in which direction he went when he left
her. After waitinc on the street corner for
nearly two hours she started to search for
him, but bad not found him up to 11 o'clock
last night. .
F. J. KIBE'S SUDDEN DEATH.
A Well-Known Plttsburger Dies in a Mc
Keesport Hotel.
Frank J. Kirk, a well-known Pittsburger,
was found dead in his room at the National
Hotel at McKeesport yesterday morning.
He was a prominent member of the Countv
Democracy, and commanded the club on all
parade occasions during the last national
campaign and at numerous other times. Mr.
Kirk enlisted in a Pittsburg company at the
outbreak of the war, and served until the
close of the Rebellion. He was a member
of the G. A. 11.. and was known as a good
soldier.
Mr. Kirk had been ill for some time with
an affection of the kidneys, which was the
immediate cause of his death. He went to
McKeesport on a business errand on Tues
day, and wrote to Mrs. Kirk on Wednesday
that he would he home last evening. His
friends and acquaintances were shocked to
learn of bis death, as he was a man of robust
appearance and apparent good health.
OBJECTED TO BETNG FOLLOWED.
Ladles Cause the Arrest of Two Very Im
pertinent Young Men.
Mrs. Kate Sturm, of No. 208 Fifth ave
nue, and Miss Callie Lyons, of Allegheny,
were walking along market street last night
about 10:30 o'clock, when Jack Jones and
Thomas Logan followed them. The women
went down Fourth avenue-to Ferry street
and the men were keeping close behind
them, until finally Mrs. Sturm turned and
demanded to know why she was being fol
lowed. The men took to their heels at this junc
ture, but Officers Maxwell and Snninier
ville chased and captured, them. They
were taken to Central station, and the two
ladies will appear against' them'to-day.
TOO MANY FOXES.
Bare Chance for Anglomanlacs Two Town
ships That Are Han Over With Chicken
Thieves An Incident That Shows Their
Audacity.
About 9 o'clock yesterday morning a red
fox with a fine brush crawled through a
fence separating a pasture field from the
woods northwest of Ewing's mill, and
ambling along within 200 yards of a number
of men, pounced on a fat buff-cochin hen.
How he got up to the flock of chickens
without being seen was a mystery. The
hen gave one despairing squall, and then
gave np the ghost, and her companions all
fled, squalling loudly, without attempting a
rescue. Even the lordly rooster ingloriously
fled with the remainder of his harem.
There was a herd of steers feeding nearby,
and when the hen squalked they looked up,
and seeing tbe fox charged on him, heads
down and tails erect, nostrils foaming and
eyes flashing. He, however, succeeded in
getting through the fence and into the
woods, carrying the hen with him, though
she seemed to be as heavy as himself.
In Bobinson and Moon townships there
are many rocky caverns in deep woods, and
'foxes are very plenty. The agriculturists
think city sportsmen, who almost annihilate
qnail and grouse each vear, would be of
more use if they were to cultivate the sport
of chasing foxes, which are becoming more
of a nnisance each season.
CHANCELLOR GOTFS SUCCESSOR
Not to be Selected for Some Time to
Come.
The position made vacant hy the death of
Chancellor Milton B. Goff, of the Western
University of Pennsylvania, will probably
not be filled for some time. Mr. James B.
Scott, President of the board, said yesterday
that the meeting to be held to-day is merely
to pass resolutions appropriate to the death
of the eminent educator. He said it would
not be respectful to the dead Chancellor to
elect his successor so soon.
At present the school is moving along
smoothly. For some time previous to the
Chancellor's death, he was unable to attend
to his duties, and Prof. Carhart was made
Chairman of the faculty. This position he
still holds, to the utmost satisfaction of all,
and there is no reason why any change
should be made so soon. There is some talk
of Prof. Carhart being tbe successor of
Chancellor Goff, but as to whether there was
any foundation for the rnmor, could not be
learned. All interested refused to talk on
tbe question, out of respect to Mr. Goff.
Prof. Carhart would make an eminently
proper successor to Chancellor Goff. He has
been with the school since 1882, coming to
accept tbe position of professor of engineer
ing. At present he is also acting professor
of mathematics. He is also the author of
numerous volumes on surveying, which have
gained for him a national reputation.
HAMILTON'S GKEETLNG.
He Pledges Himself to Please Ton as No One
Else Can.
S. Hamilton, the dealer in musical instru
ments and goods, at 91 Filth avenue, has on
hand not only the largest stock of goods, bnt
one ot the greatest diversity of character,
qualities and prices. His prices range from
the lowest to the highest, according to the
quality of tbe instrumentor article required,
and therefore he rightly claims to be able
to suit every purchaser's tastes and means.
No one who obtains a comprehensive view of
the contents of his extensive storerooms can
doubt this for a moment
Hamilton has already booked several or
ders for instruments intended for holiday
presents, and expects to receive a good many
more, which are to be delivered at the proper
time. These have been selected and set
aside, and are therefore not regarded as in
stock, but are still ou exhibition. However,
there are enough left until others shall be
procured to take their places, so that there
will always remain the same infinite' variety
from which to select. Leave your orders as
early as possible so as to avoid the rush
which will inevitably occur as the holidays
approach. You can buy anything you
please in the music line at Hamilton's, 91
and 93 Fifth avenue.
Clubs Not Tolerated at Klober'sMnsic Store,
COG Wood Street.
The pianos and organs sold by H. Kleber
& Bro, are too good and artistic to he
operated by means of clubs. They are made
to be played upon by tbe fingers and bauds
of ladies and children and by artists. People
who insist on using clnbs need not apply at
Klebers', for the grand pianos of Steinway,
Conover, Gabler, Opera, etc., are too far
above the vulgar level of club playine. If
you desire music to cheer the heart, elevate
the spirit, refine the feelings and delight the
listener, buy one of Klebers' first-class in
struments and possess a joy forever. The
Klebers sell, also, on time payments, S25
down and 10 a month orS2C0a week.
The old trusted house of H. Kleber & Bro.,
06 Wood street, has the preference over all
others, and hence sells three-fourths of all
the instruments disposed of in this section
of country.
For To-Day Special.
800 men's stylish medium weight over
coats, dark, medium and light shades, silt
faced or plain, for the low price of 10.
These overcoats are really worth double the
money.
P. C C. C, Pittsburg Combination
Clothing Company, cor. Grant and
Diamond sts., opp. the Court House.
For Winter Wear.
An excellent lot ot ladies' and gents'
lined kid and dog skin gloves. Fnr tops
and plain. A specialty in children's fur
trimmed gloves at The People's Store.
Misses' and children's long coats, fancy
plaids, beaver and diagonal cloths, in all
newest shapes. New goods received daily.
Jos. Horne & Co.'s
Penn Aveuue Stores.
There is Only One Trouble
With the hoys' combination short-pant
suits, viz.: tbe demand exceeds the supply.
300 more just received will undoubtedly be
grabbed np to-day. They come in fine all
wool plaids, regular 5 goods, and are sold
by us at S3 98. Besides we give free of
charge to each buyer a nobby bat and a pair
of extra pants to match the suit.
KAtTFMANNS',
Fifth avenue and Smitbfield street.
B.&B.
Bargain counter the balance of our stock
of "Nellie Bly" caps to go at 25 cents 50c,
75c and SI qualities.
Boggs & Buhl.
Black Silks. A large number of dress
lengths, peau de sole, faille, gros grain,
armure, regence, etc., at prices to insure
quick sale. Hugus & Hacke.
TTSSU
One Can't Really Blame the Ladles
For all rushing to Kaufmanns' new bouse
turnishing goods department 'Tis human
nature, you kuow, to buy things as cheaply
as possible.
Misses' and Children's Dresses,
In all sizes, in medium and finest grades of
cashmeres and Henriettas. The latest and
prettiest styles. Jos. Hoene & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
A Life Size Crayon 83 50,
Or 12 beautiful cabinets for 1, at Aufrecht's
"Elite" Gallery, 516 Market st, Pittsburg,
until Nov. 30, 1890. Bring the little ones.
Come rain or shine.
All the novelties in fine neckwear. .
James H. Aiken & Co., 100 Fifth ave.
$1 69 for boys' blue jersey short-pant
suits and kilt suits at Kaufmanns' to-day.
Mountains of stylish jackets at mole
hill prices Kaufmanns' Cloak Parlors today.
MAD AND BANKRUPT.
Story of an Oil Driller Whose Loye
and Reason Fled Together.
BOWERS' MAD CHASE FOR A BRIDE.
His Fortune Takes to Itself Wings and Hi3
Mini Loses Its Balance.
THINKS HE HAS A WIFE IS GEEENSBDRG
Saving wildly in a little cell in the Alle
gheny lockup is a tall, dark man, about 36
years old. He is slender, yet his muscles
stand out like whipcords. He pounded the
bars of his cell all night, and called con
tinually for stones. Whenever any one ap
peared before his cell be would invite them
in "to join the great Brotherhood of
American Mechanics." Then his tone
would change, and he would imagine him
self in a buggy, with his sweetheart, on
their way to be married. He thought he
was fleeing from an imaginary pursuer, and
madly urged on his phantom horses.
The name of the man is J. D. Bowers, of
Bakerstown. He was arrested Thursday
night, on a Pittsburg and Western train,
for disorderly conduct His only bageage
was a Bible and a box of photographs. Yes
terday morning it was discovered he was
crazy. He told Major Hunker he was mar
ried and that bis wife had a millinery store
in Greensburg. No such woman conld
be found there. When Bowers was searched,
however, a letter was fonnd on him from
Miss Lizzie M. Orr, who has a millinery
store in Greensburjr. Bowers still labors
under the hallucination that he is married.
The letter was only of a nature such as one
friend might write to another and treated of
family and business matters.
Tbe real cause of Mr. Bowers' insanity
cannot be discovered, but it was tiart
due to his losses in oil. Bv years of labor
he accumulated about 510,000. He took
contracts for putting down oil wells. Within
the last year he has lost two sets of tools
after the wells had reached a depth of
almost 2,000 feet As a result everything
was swept away. He owned nothing but
his Bible and the pictures ot his friends.
On Friday he nearly set fire to his father's
house, in Bakerstown, and then started out
into the world.
His father appeared at City Hall yester
day, but refused to take bis son away.
Major Hunker will try to make the county
authorities take care of him.
Would Like to Know Why.
Dick Brokaw says tbe members of the
Young People's Society of Christian En
deavor, in some portions of the Southside,
are clothed with spectacles as a garment,
and he wants some one to tell him the
reason.
You can find benefits by continued use of
pure beer. First-class bars prefer to serve
their customers with Iron City Brewing
Company's brands of beer.
THE ANTICIPATED ADVANCE
-IN-
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 bave been ad
vanced from 15 to 25 cents per yard, according
to quality.
Tins will be quickly followed by a sharp ad
vance in all grades, from cheapest made up to
finest Wiltons.
We have in our present stock (bongbtatold
prices) 25.000 yards of Body Brussels, which we
will continue to sell at, the low prices made
early in tbe Fall, bnt canno. promise how long
it will continue, as trade is lively just now.
Also, 15,000 pairs Lace Curtains, of our own
importation. The next invoice will cost us 20
per cent more. Don't forget that
EDWARD
GROETZINGER,
627 and 629 Penn A.venuc
BPEOIAL TO DEALERS-We will, for a
limited time, snpply tbeitrade at less than New
York prices, yes, less than manufacturers'
prices.
nol'-TTsau
BIBER k EABTDN.
FUR CAPES,
FUR MUFFS,
FUR SETS.
Fur Trimmed Jackets.
Alaska Seal Jackets.
Seal Plush Jackets.
Ladies' Imported Wraps.
Children's and Misses' Garments.
OUR CLOAK ROOMS
OFFEP. YOU
Immense variety.
Periections in shapes.
The latest novelties.
Prompt and courteous attention.
The lowest possible prices.
Men's Underwear,
Ladies' Underwear,
Children's Underwear.
As onr stock of Merino, Cashmere
and Ail-Wool Underwear embraces
all the best-known loreign 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 suit the c fas
tidious at the lowest cash prices.
BIBER R EABTDN,
505 and '507 MARKET STREET.
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FREAKS OF THE FOG,
A Phenomenon Witnessed Yesterday Afternoon-Dial
of the City Hall Clock Tram
formed Into a Large Bins of Gold-A
Beautiful Sight.
For several days dense fogs have settled
over this part of the country at night
Yesterday's did not waitfor night to draw
her sable pall, but came on tbe scene quite
early. In fact, before 4 o'clock in the after
noon it was almost thick enough to cut with
a knife, and within half an hour electric and
gas lights all over the two cities had to be
called into requisition.
The sun attempted to pierce the gloom,
but didn't make much of a success of it
About 430 o'clock, however, a few bright
rays touched np towers, rodfs and upper
stories of buildings, and soon the attention
of hundteds was directed to the City Hall
clock.
On the southernmost dial the sun's rays
seemed to concentrate, and the circle of num
erals was for awhile transformed into a ring
of fire of dazzling golden brilliance. Not
one letter was distinguishable. All seemed
to be melted together in a band of gold.
As the fog drifted and the sun alternately
shone Upon the face of the clock, or was un
able to do so, the effect was indescribable.
No painter's brush could have done the subl
ject justice.
The phenomenon was witnessed by many,
and the general verdict was that nothing of
the kln has ever been seen hereabouts. It
drew forth many expressions of enthusiastic
admiration.
By 5 o'clock the fog was so general that
from no bridge over the Allegheny river
could another bridge be seen, and many
fears of serious accidents on river or rail
were felt
HOWARD FIELDING in THE DISPATCH
to-morrow -will tell liow a friend of his
wooed an heiress. It is In the popolar
humorist's most happy style. Twenty-four
Pages. Best Paper in the State.
New Lake Erie Schedule.
President John Newell, of tbe Lake Erie
road, came to town yesterday and arranged
a new schedule to take effect at once. A
theatrical train to leave at 11:30 P. M. will
be put on. Tbe other changes are not ma
terial. Tho Leading Pittsburg, fa,
Drygoods House. Saturday, Nov. 13, 1890,
JDS. HDRNE I CO
PENN AVE. STORES.
ANOTHER
THIRTY (30) DOZEN
LOT OF
MEN'S
CAMEL'S HAIR
UNDERWEAR
AT$i
A GARMENTI
A GARMENT.
And another special qua' of
Camel's Hair Underwear, tb Jama
make, at $1 50 a garment
FOR SATURDAY.
SCOTCH WOOL
Shirts and Drawers, in which we
cannot show every size, we reduce
to $1 50 the regularprice is $2 25.
Nearly every size desired and the
price only $1 50 a garment
Much more than ordinary values
in Natural Wool Underwear at
Jr 25 a garment; Natural "Wool
Underwear, double texture chest,
at Si 50 a garment; Natural Ger
man Wool at $2 25 and $2 75 a gar
ment; Scarlet All-wool Underwear
at $1 to $2 a garment; White
Merino, $x to 2 a garment; Pure
Australian Wool Underwear at
$2 75 a garment; Heavy Winter
Weight Balbriggan at $1 50 a gar
ment Fine Merino, Cashmere and Pure
Silk Underwear, the softest and
warmest Underwear made, suitable
for gentlemen who cannot wear
wool with comfort
Special orders for Underwear
made to measure.
We show first to-day our second
importation of fine London
NECKWEAR,
Made by J. H. Buckingham & Co.,
London, for which we are exclusive
agents for Western Pennsylvania.
For styles and quality these goods
unquestionably lead. We have
never shown as large assortments
as now.
New goods to-day in our popular
50c Neckwear. No such assort
ments ever shown in these cities
all styles, new patterns, Pufts,Tecks,
Scarfs arid 4-in-J8's.
JOS. HDRNE I CD..
609-621 PENN AVENUE.
P. S. Orders by mail receive
especial attention.
Catalogues mailed free to any
address.
Gents' Furnishings Department
open Saturday evenings until 9
o'clock.
solo
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