THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 19. 1S9CT
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W WOK SLOW
On the Kew Government Building,
According to Superintendent of
Constrnction Malone.
LETTIXG OF CONTRACTS DELAYED.
Uncle Sam Has 450,000 Worth of Work
on the Interior let to be
Dealt Oat to Someone.
THD ROOF COXmCTOUS CALLED DOWN.
A Etrorg Letter Sent to wsshiogtoa Asking THt They
be Prodded Uj it Oiee.
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It is something of a tax on the memory of
people in Pittsburg to turn back to the time
when there was not a kick about tbe new
Government building.
Political upheavals have astonished the
nation since the first lick of work was
done for its foundations, and empires have
been revolutionized since a forest of pine
timber was driven into the earth for its
massive body to rest upon, but the Govern
ment building chestnut runs on seemingly
like the brook most people have either heaid
or read about.
Pounds and pounds ot brain tissue have
been squandered in trying to find out why
the magnificent structure was not completed,
but all to no purpose. A Dispatch le
porter struck a lead yesterday aiternoon,
however, that throws considerable light
on the subject, and will aid in
clearing up the dark secret. Superintendent
Jlalone was found in his office, looking just
as serene as it no intimations bad been
thrown out that his official head was in dan
ger. He said he knew nothing of the Wash
ington rumor and at first was not inclined
to talk. After some persuasion, however,
he changed bis mind, and made some very
interesting and important statements.
He said that whoever authorized that part
of the Washington story to the effect that he
was not pushing the work as rapidly as he
possibly could did not understand the sit
uation. CONTRACTS YET TO BE LET.
"Xow let me tell you, to begin with," he
continued, ".ill this work is being done by
contracts, which are let out by the Treasury
Department, and 1 have nothing whatever to
do with this p.irt of the business. After
they are given out, it then becomes my
duty to see that the work is dooe properly,
and with all due speed. It is true that a
great deal of work yet remains to be done,
and I will give you some facts showing this
is soi Contract- for the interior iron work,
amounting to 56,000, and for the plumbing
and gasfitting, amounting to 31.000, were
let within the last four weeks. The con
tract fur the plastering, amounting to 550,
000. was let about six weeks ago, and the
woik is now well under way. The contract
for heating, amounting to $110,000; that for
the interior work, such as carpentering and
painting, amounting to 300,000: that for
the ipproaehes and platform, amounting to
S25.000 or over; that lor three elevators and
other minor details, amounting to 16,000,
have not been let yet.
"So, vou see, that of 137,000 worth of
work let within the last few days, as it were,
most ot it is being pushed right along, and
the balance will be started as soon as possi
ble, possibly this week. The total work yet
to be contracted for will cost 451,000, and
of this I iiave nothing whatever to say.
That rests entirely with Uncle Sam.
THE I'.OOF LOXG OVERDUE.
"Here is another feature of the situation:
The Pennsylvania Construction Companv
secured the contract for putting on the roof
and doing the iron work in the same. The
date of its contract lias already expired, and
still the roof is not completed. Kovr 1 have
written the company several letters and had
several pergonal iutcrviens with its
officials urging in the most posi
tive terms that the work be finished,
but to uo avail. After exhaustinr every re
source in mv powpr, I finally noiiScd the de
partment last week that if the company did not
pat on a larger force of men at once, in order
ti hurry matters along. I would advise that the
contract be taken from them, as the roof would
not 1j m bi-fore the close of the building
tea'on, and there the matter rests.
"1 o how you w hat e have been dolng.1 will
sav that with the roof hut panially completed
we havegot all the flooiarcliesin.all the tile con
cretins on the fliort. completed, all the gas
Iiprs in. all the water tanks on the top stcrv.
a large amount of the ronch plumbing finished,
and ail of tho fire-proofing to the ironwork
complete. Jn addition to this, all of the der
ricks have heen taken from the roof and the
yard are full of timbers, as you can see. Now,
if von can Micget liou I can hurry matters up
anv. I would be pleased to hear from you."
The leportcr ""passed" on this proposition,
but molei!v inquired of the Snnerintcndent
if he had any idea when the building would be
out of the terrapin and ready for occupancy.
DUTIES Or THE SUPERINTENDENT.
"There i on go again." came the reply. "Have
1 not just finished an explanation of the situa
tion to J ou? My duties are to superintend the
contractors, as I said before, and as fast as the
wore i let I use eery effort to hurry them
along."
Jlr. Malone quoted from bis last annual re
port, showinc that a big lot of work had been
clone during the jear ending September 3U.
Ahwdi other things was the laving of 37.608
cubic feet of granite masonry, three-fourths of
the cleaning down and poiutinc, hoisting four
heavy derricks to the roof, renewing all the
running ro.e. the old ones liavinc rotted out,
putting in four new booms, laying 850,250 bricks,
and other work of more or Ies magnitude that
would fill a column of space to enumerate, and
during this period the winter months bad to be
taken into consideration.
In conclusion. Mr. Malone said the authori
ties at Wa'Mncton had heen paving close at
tention to affairs here, and that officials bad
made repeated visits during tho vear, so that
they were familiar with all the details.
POSTHASTES H'ZEAN BETUBNS.
T!o Secnred the Privilege of Slaking Many
Needed Repairs.
Postmaster McKean arrived home from
Washington yesterday morning. He did not
know Superintendent Malone, of the Govern
ment building, was to be removed, but inti
mated there was some dissatisfaction.
lhe Postmaster said his only business in
Washington was to get permission to improve
the heating arrangements of the present office,
pnt in more tables and put storm doors on the
different entrances. All this was secnred.
becretarv Windrim is in Chicago and Post
master McKean expects him to stOD off in
Pittsburg on his return.
A SLUMP IK OCTOBEB,
But tho Pennsylvania Company Shows Up
AVell for Ten Months.
Secretary S. B. Liggett, of the Pennsylvania
Companv. issues the following statement of the
business done in October by the Pittsburg, Cin
cinnati and SuLouis Railroad and its branches;
a decrease in gioss earnings of J3.273 59; In
crease in expenses of $35,110 42; decrease in net
earnings of 23.381 OL
The road shows an increase in net earnings
for the ten months of this j ear, compared with
lbS9, of 5427,245 63.
PUSHING THE WOEK.
Architect McEUatrick Will Finish the Du
quesne Theater.
J. M. McElfatrick, the architect of the Du
quesne Theater, arrived from New York, last
evening. Hi will rush tbe work, and be thinks
ti-e house can be finished in the time specified.
A carload of decorations got here yesterday
morning, and they will be put into place at
onco.
JManaccr David Henderson left forMow l'ork
last evening.
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ENDED IN JAIL.
UNEXPECTED TERMINATION OF AN
ELOPEMENT.
A Young Man of 35 and a Girl of 14 Seek
Happiness Against Mamma's Wishes A
Bogus Father Used to Obtain a Marriage
License.
Frank Jakuboski, a particularly intelli
gent and educated Pole, is now languishing
in the county jail, as the result of loving too
long and well. The charge preferred
against him is abduction. Ills lady love,
Maria Washloski, has also come under the
ban of the law for perjury.
Frank Jabuboski boarded with Sirs.
Washloski, on West Carson street. The young
man fell in love with Marie, and was very at
tentiveso much so that Mrs. Washloski be
came exasperated, and ordered him to leave
the house. Jakuboskl did as toldabont two
wceksago. This, however, did not stop him in
arranging meeting with the girl.
About a week ago be succeeded in getting
her to promise that she would marry him. On
Friday last Jakuboski and tbe girl weut to the
Court House to get a marriage license. As
soon as she had told the marriage license clerk
her age she was informed that she would have
to get the consent of her parents. They were
not to be disappointed by thi-, but left tbe
Court House and returned with a man who
claimed to be her father.
Miss Washloski was sworn and sho gave her
age as ID. The stranger they had brought in
was sworn and he said that be was tbe girl's
father. Everything seemed to be all right and
a marriage Hceno was granted the couple.
Instead or getting married at once the couple
began making arrangements, which took nearly
two days, to celebrate the event. Mrs. Wash
loski is a person who pys a great deal atten
tion to the reading of the daily papers. She
was astonished on Saturdav morning to see
that her daughter and Jaknboski had been
granted a marriage license. When her daugh
ter returned in tbe evening she
asked her about the matter, when she
admitted ner promise to marry
Jaknboski. She then ordered her daughter to
stay at home until she would go to market.
Instead of goine to market she went to Alder
man Kinc's office and asked his advice in re
gard to the matter.
She was advised to enter suit against her
daughter and JaKiibnkl. Sic tben mado an
information against her daughter, charging
her with perjurv and Jakubosti with abduc
tion. Miss Washloski was arrested yesterday
and committed to jail for a bearing.
Jakuboski was asked who the man wis that
was nith blm at tbe marriage license office. He
said that be did not know who he was, but had
met him while standing around the Court
House. When asked to give a desenption of
bim, Jakuboski said he didn't think anyone
had a risbt to know, and therefore would not
tell. Tbe case will be given a hearing before
Alderman King in-day.
JEWELRYJ0 SPARE.
A Stranded Theatrical Company Appeals to
Ed hmitli for Help The B.&O. Accepts
Their Property as a Deposit for Tickets
to New York.
Like Solomon in all his glory, Division
Passenger Agent Smith, of tbe Baltimore
and Ohio road, was gorgeously bedecked
yesterday. He carried a watch or two in
every vest pocket, and he had rings, studs
and other golden jewelry to spare. His
place of business had been turned into a pawn
shop, and as he carelessly played with a big
diamond Mr. Smith sighed as he thought that
he might soon have to give up his suddenly ac
quired treasures. In a rear room were four
large trunks loaded down with all sorts of
sbow paraphernalia.
A stranded opera company told the story.
The poor girls were left without a cent and the
long line of railroad ties from Pitttsburg to
New York made their hearts sink. They had
property, jewelry and other trinkets they were
willing to deposit for tickets, bnt none of the
pissenrer men cared to run the risk ot having
them redeemed. Finally they struck Ed
hmitb, and his tender heart was touched with
their tale of woe. First they opened tbe big
trunks to show bim what they had, and an as
sortment of fine wurs was placed on a table.
"I see. said ono of the girls, "Ion hare a
good beard, but if yon ever shavo it off and w e
don't redeem the goods, no trouble to slip ono
on. See," and she placed tbe hlrsu'o apparatus
against her face. Then tney pulled out silk
dresses and dress suits, and tenderly laid them
down before tbe astonished passenger man.
One trunk contained vases and other little
articles used for setting oil a stage, and after
they had gone over all their property, thev
chimed in a lachrymose chorus. "Oh, Mr.
Smith! Won't you let us have the tickets for
the contents of tho trunks."
This apneal was too much for the passenger
agent, and be consented. In addition, they
loaded him down with jewelry, and this is the
reason why E 1. Smith wore so many rings and
was well supplied with time pieces, yesterday.
"Well." be said, with a smile, "I guess I
won't lose anything, if tbe girls fail to redeem
their property."
CHAHGED WITH CRUELTY.
A Father Held to Answer for Maltreatment
or Ills Child.
Charles Wilbelm, who lives with his family
on Cnarles street, near Taggart, Allegheny, was
taken into custody yesterday by Dave Holmes,
Alderman Braun's constable, and Michael J.
Dean, Superintendent of the Humane Society,
charged with cruelty to his little 9-year-oln girl.
Tbe story as told to the Alderman was that last
Sunday afternoon three young men who were
passing along Charles street saw Wilbelm
chase the child from his honse into tho yard,
having in bis band a blacksnake wbip. The
girl was screaming, but the J oung men, though
they saw no blows struck, reported the case to
Superintendent Dean, who had the warrant
issued,
Wilhelm denies the story of cruelty, and savs
that he only intended to frighten the child
when he was seen running after her with a
whip in bis band. Nevertheless, he was held
in $300 bail for a further heariug Friday even
ins.
AGAIKST THE WOELD'S FAIR.
Gustavo Lindcntlial Says It is a Waste of
iincrgy and Money.
Gustave Lmdenthal. of thiscitv, was one of
the engineers who helped to make the Phila
delphia Centennial in 1S76. He says he agrees
with Senator Vest that the memory of Colum
bus could be honored in a more dignified and
beneficial way than by holding a World's Fair.
"Such, shows are a wonderful waste of
energy and means," he said last evening, -'and
I wouldn't be surprised if no fair was held if
the wrangling m Chicago is kept .np much
longer. I remember we commenced to dig the
foundations lor tbe Centennial buildings in tbe
spring of 1874, and when it was opened in May
two years afterward it was not completed. They
worked at ituntil the summer was half over.
These displays may please tho crowds that look
at them, but I don't think tbey develop the
trade ot tbe country."
FUENIIUEE HEN BANQUET.
Tho Annual Meeting of the Pittsburg and
Allegheny Exchange.
Tbe Furniture Exchange of Pittsburg and
Allegheny held its annnal meeting and ban
quet at tbe Seventh Avenue Hotel last even
ing. Thirty-four firms were represented, aud
the organization consists of 43. Since the meet
ing last year four firms have dropped out. Tbe
object is to protect the furniture business from
deadbeats and to cultivate good fellowship
among tbe dealers.
Thomas Perrine is President, Mr. Fletsick
Vice President, and A. J. Logan Secretary.
Mr. Logan acted as toast master at the feast.
W. H. Keech made a speech on organization.
Other addresses were made, and to add variety
to tbe proceedings a number of familiar songs
were sung.
A BIO'DOG FIGHT.
Forty Valuable Dogs Turned Loose In a
Yard, and Two Killed.
Thomas Jackson is now under $1,000 bail for
appearance before Alderman McGarey, Fri
day, on charges of malicious mischief and
larceny. .The iuformatiou was made by John
Fawccttjwlio keeps a dog kennel at the foot of
South Thirty-fourth street. Fawcett says that
while he was away some men called to buy a
dog, and Jackson told them he was in charge.
Tbe latter let tbe dogs abont 40 in number
all out in the yard. They began flghtiug, and
two valuable Scotch terriers were killed. The
men left, and Jackson entered tbe house and
appropriated a gun and ring. Fawcett began
to inquire around, and Jackson sent the gnu
back.
Important.
The defeat of Delamater has not induced
us to shut shop, as our good President, Gar
field, said, "God still reigns, and the Got
ernment at Washington still lives;' and as
a proof of our confidence in that Govern
ment, we have just bought one of the largest
assortments ot musical instruments in the
two cities. Just call and see them. Stringed
instruments of all sorts a specialty.
Gaxlihgee's, 1200 Penn ave., 1200.
Lowest prices. wsu
AFTER A MEW BRIDGE.
Movement lo Span the River at Sonlh
Twenty-Fourth Street.
BUSINESS MEN ARE K0W AROUSED.
A Chance for Southsiders to Catch Trade
Across the Stream.
BIG MATTER FOB COUNCILS TO STODI
By numerous interviews yesterday, it was
learned that Mayor Gourley's announce
ment that he proposes in his official capacity
to declare and- fight for free bridges and a
new Soutbside bridge has had the effect of
lionizing him in the estimation of tbe South
side residents.
It was further learned ihat the Mayor's
suggestion lor a bridge at South Twenty
fourth street is the direct result of a de
termined movement by prominent citizens
of the Soutbside in that direction.
Soutbside residents in general are all
interested in free bridges, but have also sud
denly taken up, with live interest, the pro
ject for a new bridce also. The move for
the Twenty-fourth street bridge is a mighty
one. It is cited that the proposed bridge is
an absolute, necessity for the present needs
of the Soutbside and its future growth and
prosperity.
A long list of names of prominent men,
representing all the business interests of the
Southside, and all of whom favor the build
ing of the bridge, was yesterday given The
Dispatch. These men point out how the
bridge would benefit the business interests
of the Southside, more closely amalgamate
that part of the city and many other far
sighted provisions for fostering the growth
and progress of the whole city.
TALK ABOUT A SEW BRIDGE.
The new bridge scheme has been talked
over at the clubs, on the street and at social
gatherings, and its promoters are in earnest
this time. They will not leave a stone un
turned, both to obtain the new bridge and bavo
the others made free. The Mayo." by acceding
to the request of the Southsiders to have
the matter brought officially before
Councils has touched a chord of
hope, bnt ambitious Southsiders will
not let tho matter rest tbero. Tbey have rea
son to believe, as docs they Mayor, that by tbis
time the members of Councils have become
awakened to tbe justice of free bridges, and
that tbe matter will receive attention in con
junction with tbe move for tbe new bridge.
Ihe question now involved is, if the city can
not afford to make all the bridges free, should
the present bridges be bought first, or tbe pro
posed one built? Many say that, as the new
bridge is a necessity, it snould be built first,
and tbe others then be bought as last as pos
sible. At the Lotos Club there is a large map that
has been used in illustrating and explaining
the benefits of the new bridge. In F. K. Gear
inn's office is another map, with the proposed
bridge marked on it with a blue pencil. Mr.
Fred Gearing is one of the ardent advocates of
the proposed bridge. Said he yesterday:
PEOPEK PLACE FOB A VIADUCT.
"Mayor Gourley made a mistake about tbe
location of the bridge. He should have desig
nated it at Twenty-fourth street instead of
Twenty-seventh street. Now, look at tbis map.
You see the plan is to put a bridge
at Twenfy-rourth street, with the Pitts
burg landing on Forbes street. Tbe approach on
the 1'ittsburir side would be above tbe house
tops. The Pittsburg landing or landings will
be Y-sbaped. a curve extending to Second ave
nue. Tne grades to tbo approaches wonld not
be greater than thoso of any of the other
bridges.
Now. when ibat bridge Is built, the South
side will be nearer to the park than any other
part of the city. See hero." and Mr. Gearing
measured the distance from the Southside to
tbe park, and tben compared it with tbe dis
tance from the Old City. The Southside had
tho advantage by half, and was more accessi
ble than any part of the Old City, Lawrence
ville or East End districts.
"But the question of being nearer the narks
is not the onlyor the most important one," said
Mr. Gearing. "It is the business possibilities
that appeal most to tho promoters. If the
bridge wcro built, and that district made acces
sible from tho Soutbside. look at tho new ter
ritory that would be opened up to the grocers,
the contractors, the sandmen, builders, piano
dealers, and, in fact, every branch of business.
Now no one can go to that district without
such a roundabout tour that the Southsiders
will not make the attempt.
A NEW FIELD TO BE OPENED.
That section is sure to develop fast. If the
bridge were built, many of the Southside mill
workers would there find homes. A large and
new field would be opened up to Soutbside
business men, tbe parks would bo witblu easy
access, and the whole city more closely amalga
mated." The following is the list of names of some
persons who favor building tbe bridge, with
tbelr occupation as given thereon:
John Iusscr. Jr., brewer: Samuel Connors,
citizen: John Bradley, citizen: Alderman 31c
Uaroy, AMcnnan Succop, Alderman lielnhauer,
V. H. Stolinsuaugb, sand merchant; Herman
liobrkastf, Kroccr; Arthur Wallace, citizen; Dr.
K. A. Wood, Dr. il. A. Arnholt, Dr. Polloct, Dr.
Hnrlelxh, Dr. Herman; U. F. Olnuausen,
builders' supplies.
riantuir mills 1.. Benz A Bros.' Union Planing
-Mill Company. Scliuttc & Co., Ililer & Ureitz
welscr. South Pittsburg Planing Mill Company.
Contractors Waite & Koland, Schotte A .Mey
ers. Iicr.rlt.-h .t KlmmcL Plunk A ltothlcdcr, John
Slebert, William Thomas, William bchliiftman,
Joseph Knocli, Charles kbcrllng, Leonard Hahn
.t Sons W. U. Conuor, W. T Powell. WlllUm
Harvey, I. P. Evans, Ucorge Husack, II. C.
Gearing & Co.
Urocersand flour and feed dealers Lawrence
ilclirath. Wenlzel bhcrniau & Anderson, Adam
Dleht, hrncy P. Kuttleman, Joseph Falloon.
btunc contractors-banker Brutliers, bouthslde
Brick and btone Company, John Holimau. Joseph
Montgomery.
Livervmen Erney & Beck, Semtnelrock
Brothers, Miller Brothers, Louis Klmmel, Bittner,
Beinhauer.
Dr. E. A. Wood is ono of the men who has
long seen the necessity of a bridge at the noint
named. The Soutbside is suited for big busi
ness houses. Some day it is thought that the
big warehouses will be crowded from Pitts
burg. On account of the Southside beinz flat,
with such convenient access to tbe railroads, it
wonld bo an excellent location for a large dis
tributing depot.
The development ot the East End and tho
new bridge would make the Sonthsido the
most natural and accessible site for ware
houses and large business concerns.
A nnmber spoken to were not hardly decided
whether tbey were willing to have the new
bndgo built before tbe others were made free,
but no one denied the necessity of the bridge.
TO WORK IN HAEM0HT
Tor the Ke vision of Laws Relating to Cruelty
to Animals.
At the regular meeting of tbe Humane So
ciety yesterday afternoon, a resolution was
passed directing President Eaton, of tbe soci
ety, to arrange for a conference of the two
humane societies of Pennsylvania to petition
the Legislature to revise the laws relating to
cruelty to animals A resolution was also
passed directing tbe agents of tbe society to
pay no attention to anonymous complaints, and
that hereafter all complaiuts are to be strictly
confidential.
The receints for the past week of the society
amounted "to $71. Jlrs. C. T. Fraser, Mrs.
Joseph Morgan and H. H. Weaver, of Johns
town, were elected members of tbe society.
STABBED ON FIFTH AVENUE.
Cab Drivers Engage in a Fight and Charles
Small Is Slashed.
Charles Small, Thomas or "Crooker" Kelly
and Jack Foley, the two latter being cab
drivers, got into a dispute on Fifth avenue, just
above Smithflcld street, at 11 o'clock last night,
during which Kelly drew a knife on tne other
two. He stapped Small twice in the breast, in
flicting slight wounds.
Foley ran away and escaped injury andarrest.
Small and Kelly were both taken to Central
station by Officer Gallant.
The Bandall Club's Tribute Kecetved.
Mrs. Samuel J. Randall, the widow of the
great Pennsylvania Congressman, has just
acknowledged tbe receipt of a handsome
tribute to her husband's memory in the shape
of an engrossed copv, in album form, of the
resolutions adopted bv tbo Pittsburg Randall
Club on the death of tho statesman. A full
description of tbe work was printed at the
time.
Three Boys Bid Bars Goodby.
Harry Askine, aged 17, dark complexion,
from Erie; Samuel Powell, aged 16, dark com
plexion, from Bradford, and William Flick;
acred 18 years, fair complexion, from Meadvllle,
all escaped from Morganza Reform School
yesterday, and the police are looking for them.
MUST 0BEYJHE LAW.
The Bureau of Health Calling Down Physi
cians Who Fail to Report Infectious
Diseases Promptly Universal Preva
lence of Diphtheria Tills TalL
Suit wis entered yesterday by Superin
tendent Baker, of the Bureau of Health,
against two physicians, who are charged
with failing to report cases of contagious
diseases. The iuformatiou was made before
Alderman Gripp, and the physicians are
Dr. S. W. Dinsmore, of 60 Main street,
Sharpsburg; and Dr. W. D. King, of 32G
Fifth avenue.
Chief Clerk McKelvey, of the Bureau of
Health, in speaking of the suits, said thev
bad been entered under an act of Assembly of
18S3, which imposes a fine of $50 in all
such cases. The case that Dr. King
is accused of not reporting at tho
proper time was one of diphtheria, at 439
Fifth avenue. Chief Clerk McKelvey said that
this patient, Edith Hirt, took sick last Thurs
day, and died on Sunday, bnt the physicians
did not report tbe case until yesterday. In this
case, as soon as it was reported, an inspector
sent to the house, went so far as to destroy all
tbe bedding and clothing belonging to the girl.
Dr. Dinsmore is also accused of not report,
inc a diphtheria case. His patient was a child
of a man named Carr, who resides on Butler
street, in the Eighteenth ward.
Chief Clerk McKelvey says that the number
ofci'osof diphtheria thit fall is much larger
than that of last fall. During tbe past week
there have been 38 cases reported. Tbe dis
ease does not seem to be confined to any par
ticular section of the city. Notwithstanding
the number of cases reported is very larze, Mr.
McKelvey says he thinks it wonld be much
larger if every case was reported. He said:
"Frequently we hear of a case where there was
only a slight attack, wbicb had not been re
ported. For this rei.son we intend to be moro
strict abont tbe matt r, and to insist that every
case of an infectious disease! be reported at
once. In all cases where a physician wilfully
neglects to report such cases we will enter suit
against him."
IN FAV0E OF BALLOT EEFOEM,
Congressman Itolinson Commends the
Recent N-sw York Law.
Congressman-elect Jobn B. Robinson, ot
Media, is very much In favor of ballot reform.
In giving his ideas yesterday, at tbe Mononga
bela House, he said: "The only hope for tho
future is in a pure ballot. Boodle will no
longer rule nolitics. When I first started out I
had to go it on wind, and 1 got left. Cash and
patronage did the work. It does require some
money to maintain p irty organization, but the
indiscriminate buyin: of votes, unless checked,
will ruin the country.
"I like tne New York law, recently passed.
One feature of it I think is very commendable,
and tuat is for any man who can sbow an in
dorsement of COO voturs, tbe State will print his
tickets and pay for his personal canvass. This
will put tbo poor on the place of tbe rich, and
give every citizen sin opportunity to test bis
worth ana" popularity. Numbering the ballots
in tbis State, whicli was intended tojircvent
fraud, has destroyed secrecy, aud a reform is
badly needed, and at once."
Mr. Robinson may have bis eye upon the
United States Senate, bnt he Is not making a
fight for it. It requires 128 to elect, and Camer.
ou will probably go into the caucus with 75
pledged to support him.
TOOK EVEN HIS ETNfi.
Jack Williams Picks a Pigeon and Gets
Plcl ed HlmselC
Jack Williams, a well-known Penn ave n no
character, is in the Twelfth ward station house
for robbing an Allezheny citizen. For some
time Officer McRobberts has been watcbing
Williams. Yesterday morning he saw hiin
take an intoxicated man into Whitebouse's res
taurant. 49 Eleventh street. The restaurant
has rooms upstairs and into one of these Will
iams took his man.
One of the men in tbe house was suspicions,
and through the tiansom he saw Williams take
about $20 from the man. Williams took bis
time and also the man's watch. He closed
operations by even takinc a ring off the man's
finger. Williams was captured with all the
stolen property on him and tbis morning ho
will be bound over for court.
WILLIAM TAYLOE CAUGHT.
The Leading Witness in the Levy Poisoning
Case 77onnd in St. Louis.
William Taylor, tbe most important witness
In tbo Levy poisoning case of a few weeks ago,
was brought frcim St. Louis yesterday, and
landed in jail on a court process chanting con
tempt. Taylor was subpoenaed as a witness on
the case, but wben it was ready for trial he bad
been spirited uway. Inspector McAIceso re.
fused to go on without Taylor, as he was tbe
most important witness in tbe prosecntion.
Judge Magee Issued a bench warrant, and
the Inspector telegraphed aronnd the country
until be finally located Taylor at St. Louis.
Tbe warrant was sent to tbe Chief of police
there, who arrested Taylor and sent him back
to Pittsburg.
CONFERRING HIGH DEGEEES.
Work Done Testerday by Ancient Accepted
Scottish Rite Masons.
Yesterday vras the second day of the reunion
of the bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish
Rite of the Masonic order. Ihe work yester
day consisted of: Secret Master, fourth de
gree: Intlnate Secretary, sixth degree: Provost
and Judge, seventh degree; Intendant of tho
Building, eighth degree; Master-elect of Nine,
ninth degree; Knight of the Ninth Arch, thir
teenth degree, and Grand Elect Perfect and
Sublime Mason, fourteenth degree.
To-day will be the session of the Grand Coun
cil Princes of Jerusalem. The work will be:
Knight of tbe East or Sword, fifteenth de
gree, and Princes of Jerusalem, sixteenth de
gree. " HE FOOLED THEM.
A Man's Trick to Obtain Release From the
Southside Jail.
James Colbert was arrested for being drunk.
When being put in the patrol wagon he cau
tioned tbe men to look out for his arm, which
be said had been dislocated. The men treated
bim well, and finally took him to the Soutbsido
Hospital.
At the hospital tho surgeons could find no in
jury at first, and finally put Colbert under the
influence of ether. Thev then found what ap
peared to be a dislocation of the arm, and
worked some time with tbe man. At last he
awoke, and smilingly told the doctors that he
broke his arm 25 years ago. He was taken
again to the station, but was discharged at the
morning bearing.
CAME BACK AFTER FOUR YEARS,
Return of a Lawrenceville Boy Whose
Parents Thonght He Was Dead.
Four years aco Lawrence McWhorter, then
18 years old, went West. His parents, who live
in Lawrenceville, never heard from him, and
they bad given bim up for dead. Their joy
was great, therefore, when he reappeared on
tbe threshold yesterday. Tbe fatted calf was
killed, and tbe family held a reunion last even
inc. Young McWhorter joined the regular army
and is stationed at Fort Snelling, in Minne
sota. He is off on a two weeks' leave of ab
sence. Hotel Rates.
Good, clean, first-class accommodation is
what is most desired-in Pittsburg at reason
able rates. How and where, with all the
new appliances pertaining to an A 1 house,
may be found? "With Alex. Hutchinson,
Merchants' Hotel, opposite new depot B.
& O. K. E., "Water street. Rate $2 per
diem. Special rates for one week or longer.
Service second to none. Hun on American
and European plan. A trial will surely
suffice the most fastidious.
Tho Bath Robe.
The bath robe is fast becoming part of a
business man's wardrobe. It is not to be
used only to and from the plunge, but can
be worn about the house. The fabric is of
blanket and angora cloth, imported from
Ireland, and the garment is a graceful one.
Some very pretty ones can be bought now
for from ?8 B0 up to ?1L For luxury tbey
excel. We have many different designs to
select from. "Will Pkice,
47 Sixth st.
A Scale of Prices.
Our scale of prices for fine overcoats is
greatly reduced. We find that too many
high grade overcoats are on our counters,
and to sell them off we have reduced all ?18,
$20, $22 garments to $12 for choice. Every
weight of overcoat and every shade in the
selection S12 buys one at the" P. C. C. C.,
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company,
cor. Grant and Diamond streets, opposite
the Court House..
MANY MILLIONS IN IT.
Local Lumber Dealers Have Been
Kept Busy Supplying the Market.
THOUSANDS OP BOUSES BUILT.
Carpenters Have Not Commenced to Con
sider the Eiglit-Honr Movement.
GEIETANCE COMMITTEE TET AT W0EK
That Pittsburg can lead in more indus
trial branches thau one is proven by a glance
at the lumber trade.
What is properly known as the lumber
season of 1890 is about over, and it is esti
mated that during the 12 months ending
November30, local dealers will have handled
over 400,000,000 feet of lumber, and that the
number of houses erected in Allegheny coun
ty during the year will be away up in the
thousands.
The supply of all kinds of lumber has been
above tbe average, and yet the receipts have
not been permitted to accumulate to any
great extent around Pittsburg. Prices have
not changed much, and for this reason
many of the dealers would reserve their
stock, if it were possible, until next season
to see if there will be an advance or not.
A tour was made among some of the local
dealers, yesterday afternoon, for the purpose
of learning what is the condition of the
trade, and what tbe business of the year has
been. Every dealer spoken to had a smil
ing expression on his face and a twinkle in
his eye, which indicated very plainly that
he was not complaining about a dullness in
trade.
THE GREATEST OP ALL YEAES.
"It's the greatest year, yet," said Owen
Hutchinson. 'There is not much difference in
priees. Flooring remains at 321, flS and SIR
abont the same as a year ago, but the grado and
quality are both much better and tho pur
chasers are as a consequence getting better
value for their money this year than last."
Alex. Patterson said he had been in tbe lumber
business a great many years, bnt be never
knew trade to be in so heaitby a condition.
Michigan pine is far in tbe lead among tho
different woods used. Tho Southern pine is
coining into greater demand, while the Penn
sylvania product is falling r,S.
A centleman in A. Sperrig's office said there
hail been a great Increase in the price of hem
lock. The advance has been from SO cents to
Si a thousand. And this was very largely due
to the condition of tbe roads in Western Penn
sylvania last winter. Tbe northwest section of
the State supplies tbe greater portion of the
hemlock market, but owing to tbe condition in
which tbe road' remained "for months, little or
no hauling could be done. As a consequence
up went the price of hemlock, and it seems to
have lodged permanently.
LOOKING FOK BAD EOAD3 AGAIN.
After December 1, the dealers look for mnddy
roads again, and the price of hemlock will
either stay where it is for another year or go
up higher. But tnis is not the only influence
by which tbe present rates will be maintained.
Year by year tbe sources of simply are carried
further from the point of consumption, and as
the demand increases so does the cost of trans-
lortatiou. A large number of tbe shippers who
iring lumber from the Michigan forests, now
make two shipments: one to Cleveland by
water aud tbe second to Pittsburg by rail. Tho
cost is naturally greater than if it were brought
from Elk or Forest county all the way by either
rail or water.
Of tbe 400.000,000 feet or more bandied In
Pittsburg and Allegheny in tbe last year, it Is
safe to say that one-quarter of tbe whole
amount was handled by half a dozen firms. It
is estimated that Murphy it Diebold disposed
of at least 00,000,000. This firm has two mills.
EllerA Breitweiser, of tbe Southside, probably
handled 23,000,000. H. W. Ablers & Co.. N.
Green & Co., and others sold about 10,000.000
a piece.
THE CAEPENTEES' POSITION.
They Have Not Commenced to Consider the
Right-Hour Movement
The Carpenters' Council held a meeting at
S37 Smithneld street last nigbf. It was ex
pected tbat tbe recent action of the Builders'
Exchange would be acted upon in some man
ner, but a resolution to take it upfor discussion
was laid on the table.
Atrent Irwin said after the meeting adjourned
that the council would not do anything for the
present. Said he: "The builders and con
tractors acted on the supposition that because
tbe painters are considering the matter of ask
ing for shorter hours and more pay; that the
men in all branches of the building business
were doing the same. The matter of asking
tor eight hours will not be considered by our
people until after the first of the year, and I
am not prepared to say whether tbey will ask
for eight hours or not.
"In the meantime, however, a conference
committee which has already been appointed
representing our council, and the Builders'
Exchange will meet and discuss tbe situation.
The matter may be settled without any de
mands from our men."
TWO IHTEEESTIIIG PAPEES
Bead at the Meeting of the Engineers' So
ciety Last Evening.
The regular meeting of the Western Penn
sylvania Engineers' Society was held last even,
ing at tbe Academy of Sciences and Art, Fifth
avenue. A large nnmber were present, Mr. W.
ij. Scaife presiding. After the transaction of
routine business a paper was read by Mr. E.
Hyde. It was descriptive of a hydraulic ap
paratus for the extraction of steel ingots from
molds on the cars, which obviated any subse
quent handling of cither molds or ingots: also
hydraulic feed tables to expedite work and
save labor at tbe rolls. Tho concerns were tbe
inventions of Henry Aiken. Mr. Hyde illus
trated bis remarks with diagrams showing in
detail tbe intricacies of tbe machinery.
At the conclusion of the discussion which
followed as to the utility of the inventions,
Colonel T. P. Roberts read a short paper on
tbe discovery of cleavage planes in sandstone.
AS OLD STOEY EEVIVED.
TteportsThat the Green Bottle Blowers Will
Go Out of the K. of I
The rumor that L. A. 6111, K. of L., is to
withdraw from the organization has been re
vived again. As stated repeatedly in TheDis
rxTcn, L. A. 6111 cannot withdraw from the
K. of L. without" leaving its own organization,
the green bottle blowers. It will be remem
bered that at tbe last convention of tbe green
bottle blowers an unsuccessful attempt was
made to leave the K. of I., and L. A. 6111 was
the instigator of tbat movement. ,
It is said by local K. of L. officials that they
are merely keeping the matter agitated until
the next convention, when their effort to with
draw may be repeated. There will hardly be
much" done at Friday night's meeting, how
ever. IT WAS EXPECTED.
Mr. Powderly's Be-Election Created No
Surprise in Pittsburg.
Tbe re-election of T. V. Powderly as General
Master Workman of the Knights of Labor
elicited neither surprise nor interest in labor
circles yesterday. As stated exclusively in yes
terday's Dispatch, Mr. Powderly was elected
witbout opposition and this result was regarded
as a foregone conclusion. The reduction made
in his salary is considered a wise move by tbe
majority of the local Knights.
It is true Mr. Powderly has a great deal of
work, but it Is also true that he gets all his
traveling and incidental expenses paid, and j
600 is con sidered ample remuneration for a com
petent man.
Taking an Invoice.
Tho work of takinzan invoice of the Alle
gheny Bessemer Steel Company's plant at
Braddock, which Mr. Andrew Carnegie bas
purchased, was begun yesterday. As stated in
The Dispatch Sunday, the works are valued
at 11,500,000.
p
May Finish Up To-Day.
The General Grievance Committee repre
senting tho Pennsylvania Company's lines
west of Pittsburg, will probably complete its
work to-day or to-morrow. Until everything is
done nothing official will be given out.
Another New Furnace.
Furnace "S" of tbe Monongahela plant will
be blown in on Thanksgiving Day. Employ
ment will be furnished to several hundred ad
ditional men.
Coal Substituted for Gas.
The Clinton mill was started yesterday with
the use of coal instead of gas under its boilers.
NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS.
Two Sonthsido I-adies Severely Injured by
Being Kan Down by a Street Car The
Driver Arrested Other Mishaps of a
Serious Nature.
Late last evening Mrs. O'Brien and
Mamie Home, both residing on Brownsville
avenue, attempted to cioss the street at tbe
junction of the avenue with Carson street,
when street car No. 27, en route to the city,
was coming down the grade with a big load
and before the ladies saw their danger
the car struck them. Mrs. O'Brien was
thrown under the car and severely bruised
about tbo head and body. Miss Horner had
her arm broken. Harry Stevenson was driver
of tbe car. He said tbat the ladies bobbed in
front of tbe horses so quick that he did not
have time to stop. He was arrested later by
Special Officer Corrican and loaged in tbe
Twenty-eighth ward station.
William Nutts and N. McCoy, employes of
the Ihinsen Plate Glass Works, were severely
burned bv tbe explosion of a kerosene lamp
which the" former was filling.
John Adams, employed at Jones fc Laugh
lins' Ejoutnside mill, bad a leg broken iu two
places by a pile of iron falling on it.
A Pittsburg and Western urakeman, named
Kunzer, died at tho Allezheny General Hos
pital yesterday from injuries received in tbe
Willow Grove jards.
W. S. Smith had nis right arm crushed and
suffered several scalp wounds as a result of be
ing struck by a cable car on Wylie avenue yes
terday afternoon. He is at the West Penn
Hospital.
Harry Hams, an Allegheny "Valley brakeman,
had his arm crushed while coupling cars at
Sixteenth street yesterday morning.
Mrs. Reed, of Bellevue, bursted a blood vessel
while running to catch a train yestcrdav morn
ing, and was removed to her home. Sho was
in a very dangerous condition.
John Glenn, Allegheny police telegraph
operator, was knocked down and neverely
bruised whllo getting off a street car ty being
struck by a pole extending Iroin a wagon.
JobnC. Weber had bis hand mashed in a
roller at a bakery on East street, Allegheny,
yesterday.
John Adams, of Jones & Laughlins' mill, had
his leg broken yesterday by iron falling on it.
WHEELBABBOW WAS.
Inspector McAleese Declares Pedestrians
Must Not he Crowded Off the Sidewalks.
Wheelbarrows and handcarts have been
tabooed. Yesterday morning two boys ap
peared before Judge Gripp charged with push
ing wheelbarrows on the pavement and were
dismissed with a reprimand. It was. however,
decided to strictly enforce tbe ordinance aud
make the wheelbarrows take the street.
Yesterday afternoon one of them was found
promenading on Fifth avenue with G. Crossin.
They refused to take the street, and conse
quently the wheelbarrow witb its load ot
tnrnlp3 and tnrkeys was arrested. Tbe man
was also taken along as an evidence of good
faith.
New Inmates for the Penitentiary.
The following prisoners were brought to the
Riverside Penitentiary yesterday from West
moreland county: Frank Crawford and George
Thompson, sentenced one vear and three
months each, and Robert Colzski,.one year and
four months, lor burglary; Steve Colal, one
year, for malicious mischief, and James Smith,
two years and three months, for felonious as
sault and battery.
Change of life, backache, monthly ir
regnlarities, hot flashes, are cured by Dr.
Miles' Nervine. Free samples at Jos.
Fleming & Son's, Market st. TV
Ten Styles at 810.
To-morrow we place 10 styles of real high
quality overcoats on our counters, and mark
them $10 each. The entire bargain lot
consists of 1,000 overcoats, 100 of a kind.
We lound on looking at our highest grade
overcoats that they were not moving quick
enough, and so made a big cut. Meltons,
light and dark shades of Kerseys, imported
chinchillas and plain beavers and cheviots
are in the selection 510 only. P. C. C. C,
Pittsburg Combination Clothing
Company, corner Grant and Diamond
streets, opposite the Conrt House.
The Skeleton Jacket.
The skeleton jacket resembles the smok
ing jacket somewhat, but is made without
any lining or quilted facing. The fabrics
mostly used are woolen and angora. Tbey
are finished with buttons and buttonholes
and extra pockets. Tbe edges, pocket welts
and cuffs are bound with cloth and finished
with silk cord.
These jackets range in prices from $5 up
to 10 and are Very serviceable and stylish.
Will Pbice,
47 Sixth st.
For Wet Weather
Ladies should try a pair of C. A. Verner's
"California" shoes soft uppers, stout soles,
low heels, perfect fitting, 53 00.
C. A. Vebneb,
Cor. Fifth ave. and Market st.
Special Values In Black Jackets,
At 55, $6 and 58 most stylish materials,
best makes and best fitting jackets made.
JOS. HOBNE & CO.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
For Boys.
Is your boy hard on his shoes? If so, see
C. A. Verner be perfectly fitted, in the best
wearing shoe made such a shoe costs a lit
tle more, but cheapest in tbe end.
C. A. Vernek,
Fifth avenue and Market st
Men's Underwear.
See our men's combination suits. Special
values in ribbed underwear, cotton, merino,
and all wool.
A.G. Campbell & Sons, 27 Fifth ave.
Have Your Eyes
Examined by Prof. J. T. Little and scien
tifically fitted with glasses. Consultation
free. Geo. "W. Biggs & Co.. Jewelers,
Sixth ave. and Smitblield st.
Comfort Shoe
For ladies; hand-sewed, perfect fitting, no
breaking in; 55. At Vomer's, Fifth avenue
and Market street.
Beaver!
Cloth, flannel lined, plain and foxed ladies'
bals.; sizes 3 to 8, at 51 per pair, at G. D.
Simen's, 78 Ohio street, Allegheny, Pa.
mwtb.
Fine kid walking gloves.
James H. Aiken & Co., 100 Fifth ave.
Lovely Table Linens
For Thanksgiving Day or for holiday
presents. The largest assortments and most
beautiful patterns.
Jos. Hokne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
For Wet Weather
Ladies should try a pair of C. A. Verner's
"California" shoes soft uppers, stout soles,
low heels, perfect fitting, 53 00.
C. A. VEP.NEK,
Cor. Fifth ave. and Market st,
Holiday Neckwear Latest Styles
For men and boys. Make your selections
now before the rush of Christmas buying
sets in. Jos. Hokne & Co.,
609-631 Penn Avenue.
For Boys.
Is your boy hard ou his shoes? If so, see
C. A. Verner be perfectly fitted, in the best
wearing shoe made such a shoe costs a lit
tle more, but cheapest in the end.
C. A. Vebnek,
Fifth avenue and Market st.
Bath Itobes Holiday Presents for Gentle
men. New and handsome patterns in our men's
furnishing department, at popular prices.
Jos. Horne & Co.,
609-621 Penn Avenue.
For Boyn.
Is your boy hard on his shoes? If so, see C.
A. Verner be perfectly fitted, iu the best
wearing shoe made such a shoe costs a lit
tle more, but cheapest in tbe end.
C. A. Vebneb,
Fifth avenue and Market st.
See our novelties in fine neckwear.
James H. Aiken & Co., 100 Fifth are.
..XMiArMuuib 1 A ii AitoUL-- ,
MASYOELKER'SWOES
He Hakes a Bid to Recover His
Wife, and Reaches the Bastile.
1IASY TRIALS 0E AH ELECTB1CIAN.
His Elopement to Cleveland, Followed br
a Brief Honeymoon.
GBATE CHARGES LADE AGAINST DIM
An unnsnallv exeitinf domestic nnnt nr
rather series of scenes, took place in Alle
gheny last nignt, in wmen Jiax Voelker, an
elecirician well known in both cities and in
a number of surroundfng towns, played the
leading part.
Shortlv before 10 o'rloek a vnnn man of
- - ---
rather genteel address entered the office of
tbe Captain of Police, and rather surprised
the small company bystatingthat he wanted
his wife. The Captain told Voelker that
was quite a natural desire, but asked for
fuller particulars.
Voelker then told a story to the effect that
some three months ago he married a young
lady named Sadie Tudor. The marriage
was against the wishes of the young lady's
parents, and accordingly they they took a
quiet trip to Cleveland, where the knot was
tied. On their return they went to Belle
vue where they took up their abode in a
house on Sherman avenue. Voelker said
the place was a nice one and all his own.
According to his story they got along nicely
until last Saturday, wben his wile took her
departure for Allegheny, and found a home
with her brother, Aaron Tudor, at No. 10
Main street.
NOT FOND OFOtJNTET LIFE.
Voelker says that the only dissatisfaction
his wile ever expressed with her surround
ings was that she was lonesome in the country
and wanted him to return to the city to live.
When Voelker learned where his wife was
located he determined to see her. So last night
he visited the house, after securing an escort of
two policemen, and. as tbe door was opened, be
walked in. followed bv the officers. Mrs. Voel
ker's mother chanced to be present, and the
ladies were greatly snrnrised at tbe appearance
of tbe trio. Mrs. Voelker snddenly disappeared,
and tbe interview not being satisfactory, "Voel
ker 'ought police headquarters for advice.
Captain Hell suggested tbat Voelker bad
better wait until this morning, but this did not
suit bim. Then the Captain told him that bis
only recourse was to iry persuasion. Voelker
left, and in about 20 minutes v ho sbonld walk
Into the station bnt two policemen, arm In arm
with the electrician.
"Well, they have got me this time." he re
marked to the Captain, and witbin the next
five minutes he wai safely stowed awav in a
cell, charged with disorderly conduct. He had
been tnrncd over by arresting Officer Blanck
to tbe officers who brought bim in, and they
could not tell the story.
A call was made at Aaron Tudor's residonce,
where it was learned tbat Mrs. Tudor, in tbe
absence of ber hnsband, and her female guests
had been kept in a state of extreme fear and
agitation all tbe evening, owing to Voelker's
strange actions.
THE STORT OF THE "WIFE.
It was stated that when he first put in an ap
pearance it was announced by a messengerboy,
who banded in a note, which proved to be a re
quest for his wife to meet him outside. She
did so. and stated that Voelker wanted her to
leave witb bim, saying he had rented a house
in Allegheny. She refused, saying she wonld
have nothing more to do with bim, and re
turned to tbe house, remarking, as she entered,
that Max bad another one of his fits of insan
ity, the same as he bad a vear ago. Iheyhad
had hardly reccovered their presence of mind
when the call with tbe police was made.
After his visit to the police station Voelker
returned once more, this time being accom
panied by two officers. He made some threats,
but all in vain, and left. Shortly after this
Airs. Tudor and her dancbter left for the
former's home. No. 15 Second street. When
at tbe corner of Main street and Madison ave
nue Voelker confronted them, and haa just
beenn to declaro himself in loud term when
Officer Blanck loomed up and placed him nnder
arrest.
Tbe story of the etopment was confirmed by
Jlr. Tudor. Mr?. Voelker stated that she left
her husband becane be would not support
her. She also alleged tbat Voelker carried
away part of her clothing, and nsed money
that ber brothers contributed for her support.
The affair created considerable excitement
on Main street. Voelker will have a hearing
tbis morning.
The greatest pain-annihilator of the age
is Salvation Oil. Price 25 cents.
Hugus & Hacke.
SILK DEPARTMENT
Offers Special Bargains for This
Week in
BLACK SILKS.
Very rich, soft finish Royal
Armures, Faille Francaise, Peau De
Soie, Rhadames, Jersey and
Duchesse at Si a yard, actually
worth $i 25.
24-inch wide Black Gros Grain
Silks at $1, worth 1 25; $1 10,
worth i 35, and $1 25, worth Si 50.
Elegant heavy Black Silk Bro
cades at $1 and $1 25 a yard, just
half the manufacturers' original
prices.
Silk Velvets for Dresses and
Trimming purposes, in all the pre
vailing colorings, from $1 to $4 per
yard.
CLOAK DEPARTMENT,
Entire Second Floor.
Exceptional assortments and
values of fashionable garments.
Ladies' Cloth Jackets, Reefers,
etc., Plain, Braided and Fur
Trimmed, the newest shapes and
materials, in all sizes and prices.
A special line of Rich Plain Cloth
Mourning Wraps. New this week.
Fur Capes A great assortment
of the most fashionable Furs, and
made in the latest styles. Prices
the lowest possible at which gen
uine Furs can be sold.
An extra choice line of Alaska
Seal Jackets, Sacques and Wraps,
correct in shape and fit. . Strictly
reliable Furs only.
Cor. Fifth Ave. & Market St
nol6-MWTSu
E. P. ROBERTS & SONS,
JEWKLEKS.
Our Holiday stock is
GETTING BEADY almostcomplete In every
department. We have
FOB been preparing for the
event for months, and
CHRISTMAS. in another week will
open to tbe public a dis
play of uncqnaled splen
dor. Cor. Fifth Ave. and Market St
Telephone 1C noll-srvnr
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
The Leading
Drygoods House.
Pittsburg, Pa
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1390,
JDS. HDRNE i EEL'S
PENN AVE. STORES.
i
NEW SILK FABRICS.
FOR EVENING WEAR.
Gauzes, plain and brocade,
Crepe de Chene, Shanghai and
Japanese Silks, etc., etc These
all come in every possible
shade or tint suitable for even
ing and reception wear.
NEW BENGALINE3.
The most desirable fabrics
for Dinner Dresses and Recep
tion costumes in all the new
shades of the season.
VELVETS.
A very large and complete
stock of Colored Silk Velvets,
all grades, from 75c to $4 3.
yard.in complete lines of colors
in every grade, and at the low
est prices of the season.
BLACK SILKS.
A special purchase of Black
Silks, just opened, in Satin,
Stripes and Colored Stripes, in
all delicate tints, at Si a yard,
fully worth $1 50.
A special line, just new,
FINE ENGLISH SUITINGS,
54 inches wide, best and most
desirable styles.rancy mixtures,
stripes and checks, in light,
medium and dark colorings,
and at extremely low prices for
good qualities.
New Plaids, in new and very
desirable styles, best colorings,
and more than ordinary values,
prices from 75c to $1 50 ayard.
New Camel's Hair Plaids
and Stripes in best styles and
richest colorings. ;
There is still a choice assort
ment of colorings and styles in
those 50-inch fine imported
Suitings at Si ayard, the best
values ever offered.
Plain Camel's Hair Cloths in
smooth and very shaggy sur
faces, in all the best and rich
est colorings, Si to $3 a yard.
Extra fine English Cheviot
Serges, 52 inches wide, in bes
shades of Navy, Tan, Browr
and Myrtle.
BROADCLOTHS.
Superior fabrics as to weave
and hnish, in all the exquisiU
shades of the season, ver
light, medium and very darkJ
all sponged and shrunken and
ready for the cutter, in 50, 5
and 56-inch widths, and pricea
from Si 65 to S3 a yard. No
such assortments nor equal
values shown in this country.
JDS. HDRNE k CD.,
609-621 PENN AVENUE.
no!9
WE WILL OFFER
TO-DAY
SOME BARGAINS IN
DRESS GOODS.
Our shelves are loaded, our coun
ters are full, and we must have
room; so, to diminish this stock of
goods, we have made a big cut in
prices.
One lot of G8r Cashmeres at 57c,
all shades and black; worth 75c.
One lot of Silk Warps at 71c;
regular 1 goods.
Ooe lot ot French Plaids at 85c.
One lot of 50c Plaids, all-wool,
style exclusive. We have the en
tire production, and, as good styles
In Plaids are scarce, this will go
quickly.
Come in the morning aud avoid
the rush and confusion.
MRS. E. WEISHER.
435 and 437 MARKET ST.
nolD-Jtwr
Crane Elevator Co.,
Pittsburg Office. Lewis Building.
REVERSINO ENGINES.
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