ORE YEARGflOWTH.
Pittsburg's Kemarkablc Prosperity
Shown by an Increased Val
uation of Millions.
MOKEY SPEKT ON KEff BUILDINGS.
The Board of Assessors Preparing for the
Triennial Valuation of
eal Estate.
APPEOPEIATIOXS FOR TEE KEIT TEAR.
Fiauec Cemnittes Approves tie Pnrehue ef Bon
Prk Preprty.
Tbe three members of the City Board of
Assessors are hustling tbese days to com
plete the valuations iu time for the assess
ment of taxes for 1891. AThile their work
this year is confined to new or im
proved buildings and personal property,
tbe latter a comparatively insignificant
item. Chief Assessor Case estimates that
that the valuation of city property lor the
tax levy of 1891 will exceed by 4,000,000
or $5,000,000 that of 1890, when it aggre
gated S200,453,62G. Of this amount the
personal property valuation was less than 1
per cent, or $1,873,359.
The increase for 1891 therefore shows the
enormous amount of money which has been
spent on buildings iu Pittsburg withiu tbe
past year, and is a remarkable evidence of
the growth of the city, as there have been
but very few big blocks erected, the bulk of
the money having been expended for mod
est store buildings and dwelling houses.
THE TRIEXXIAI) ASSESSMENT.
Xext year the assessors will have to re
value every inch of real estate in the city
for the triennial assessment. At present,
for both citv and county purposes, valua
tions of realty are made every third year,
and no changes are made in the interim.
Heal estate is divided into three classes
city, rural and agricultural. The first is
taxed upon its full value, the second at two
thirds and the last at one-half.
The triennial assessment under which
real estate in this city is now taxed was the
first made by the present Board of Asses
sors under the new charter. It was a diffi
cult and tedious job. Every piece of
property had to be valued on the basis of
the last recorded sale, if one of late date had
been made, and if not, upon the basis of a
recorded sale of neighboring property. Iu
some localities there had been no sales
made for years, this being particularly the
case upon some of the large estates where
the property is never sold, but merely
leased for long terms of years. To determine
the value of this, required considerable
knowledge ol real estate transactions
throughout the entire citv. The work was
finally Cone, and although there were a J
number of appeals from the assessments, but
few were changed, and the people generally
appeared satisfied.
A BASIS TO BEGIN UPON.
The work of the assessors next year will,
of course, he considerably simplified, as
they will have the figures of the last trien
nial assessment as a basis from which to
start, li the financial outlook in this city
is as good then as now, a great increase in
the value of real estate is expected. The
assessors expect to get especially good results
in the neighborhood of Schenley Park, where
tbe ownership of a oO-foot front lot allows the
fortunate posessor-to rank with Midas. Two
years ago tne value of this property nas merely
anticipatory on tbe acceptance and develop
ment ot the pirk. There are some patriotic
citizens who claim that the Independence Day
celebration on July 4 appreciated the value of
this pmperty wonderfully, as it brought out a
number of wealthy persons who were deeply
impressed with the beauty of tho surroundings.
The advam e in real estate values is not
confined to one neighborhood, howerer. All
over tbe city it lias been and is still jumping.
An number of new streets have been opened,
and large tracts of land whicb bad been
devoted to grazing purposes and amateur base
ball games, are now parcelled off into building
lots, upon many ot which dwellings hare
airead been erected.
EFFECT OF GOOD SEWERS.
Then hole or the KascEnd has benefited by
tbe construction of a mammoth system of
tew ers which has made that purtion of the city
as healthful as it is beautiful, and here again
property has boomed. Down town the demand
for business sites is fast driving ont the
dwellings and as the snpply of this class of
property is limited, the price has cone so far
up that a purchaser has to stand upon a
SI 0(i0,O0O-pile to touch any of it. Altogether,
the next triennial a:se&snient is likely to prove
a surprise, and a pleasant one.
Mr V. A. Magee, Chairman of the Finance
Committee, in speaking of the system of trien
nial ass-essioents. said yesterday: "I think that
real estate should be assessed oftcner than
once every three years. In that period there
are ttianv changes in tbe value of property,
fcome depreciates while other appreciates. In
tlas cm . liowet er, ir generally appreciates. In
Philadelphia valuations are made every year,
ami 1 believe this is tbe best way."
Tbe work or tue Board of Assessors of Pitts
burg is totally out of proportion to the co
laborers in Philadelphia. Here the three
members of the board do all the work. They
visit the properties, examine the records, make
tbe necessary inquiries, decide upon tbe value,
and then listen to and dispose of appeals from
their decisions
fOSTS MOliE IN PHILADELPHIA.
In Philadelphia they do things differently.
They have a Board of Revision, composed of
three menibers.at salaries of $5,000 a j ear. The
cm is divided into 16 districts, and to each dis
trict is assigned two assessors, who receive
2.500 a j ear a piece. The members of the Board
of Revision merely dispose of appeals from the
Sguiesof the district assessors. Tbe cost of
this work amounts annually to S&5.000. In
Pittsburg the same work is done by tbe Board
of Assessors at an aggregate annual cost of
sr,m
Philadelphia is, of course, a larger city than
Pittsburg, and as it is co-extensive with the
county, one coips of assessors do tbe work
fur both corporations, but the cost of assess
ment iu Philadelnhia is out of all proportion as
empared with tbe cost of tbe same work in
Pittsburg.
WANT MONEY TO SPEND.
CITY DEPARTMENTS FIGURING ON NEXT
YEAR'S APPROPRIATIONS.
Treasurer Denniston Wants to Enlarge His
Office More Clerks for the Board of
Assessors Chief Brown Will Make the
Traction Companies Help Him.
The officials and chiefs of the various city
departure its are already figuring on their
requirements for next year so that the
Finance Committee will not be delayed in
the preparation of the next appropriation
ordinance. From present indications there
will be an increased amount required by sev
eral offices and in others, while there will not
be an increase, tbe same amount will be re
quired next ear as they had this year.
The City Treasurer will ask for an increased
appropriation in order to make some alterations-
in bis office and to employ additional
clerk during tbe busy seasons of March and
September. The increase he will ask for will
be comparatively smalL
Tbe Board of Assessors will ask for an in
creas to buy books and pay extra expenses for
the triennial assessment. When the last tri
enn'al assessment was made tbe extra ex
pense was borne by the board.
Chief Brown tuinks he will require about the
same amount as he bad this year for the De
partment of Public Safety. He intends to ask
for nower to appoint morn policemen, particu
larly cornermen, but thinks that with the same
appropriation he can pay ihem. now that he
has all tbe police station houses in good shape.
He says there is a great necessity for better
police protection at tbe corners where tbe
rapid transit cars pass, and this necessity will
be greatly increased when tbe"Duquesne Trac
tion Company gets its line in operation. Mr.
Brown says that In Chicago at street
crossings where tbe cable cars pass they have a
policeman at each corner, four in all. He
thinks two men at a crossing will suffice here,
and intends to get an ordinance Introduced re
quiring that number, with tbe provision that
one-half tbe expense shall be paid by the city
and the other half by the street railway com
pany. If this ordinance is adopted the new men
will be sworn in as regular policemen, and will
be subject to extra duty and emergency duty as
tbev are now, thus increasing the active police
force of the city just that much at a compara
tively small cost,
Tbe Department of Public Works will prob
ably require about tbe same amount next year
also. 1 be improvement of the parks will be a
large item in this department, and repaving of
streets will be another.
No report has been heard from the Depart
ment ot Public Charities or the Central Board
ol Education.
AKOTHEE PAEK PURCHASE.
Preparing the City's Answer to the Howard
Bill in Equity.
The Committee on Finance yesterday after
noon affirmatively recommended an ordinance
for the pnrchase of nine acres of land adjoin
ing the Highland Park, at a cost of 500 per
acre. The purchase was indorsed by Chief
Bigelow, who has held au option .on the land
tor some time.
An ordinance providing for the sale of an
acre and a half of ground belonging to tbe city,
situated in the Seventeenth ward, was referred
to a sub-committee, with instrnctions to inves
tigate the value of the land and tbe likelihood
of its being required for city purposes, and to
report at tbe next meeting.
Tbe meeting was composed of the present
members of tbe committee, and the ex-members,
who have been joined as defendants in
tbe equity suit brought by Mr. Howard in re
lation to the city's finances. Under the order
made by the Court on October 30 the answer of
the city and those named as defendants .must
be bled on or before tbe 79th, a week from to
morrow, or a decree would be entered against
them. Tbe principal purpose of the meeting
was to take action In tbe matter, and it was an
ticipated tbat tbe line of defense would be
thoroughly discussed. Instead, however, a
resolution was adopted authorizing W. A.
Magce, chairman of the Finance Committee, to
answer for the members and the ex-members
of the committee who arc joined as defendants.
What the line of defense would be was left to
Mr. Magee and tbe attorneys in the case. City
Attorney Moreland and tue attorneys for tbe
city depositors, tbe other defendants, will hold
a consultation in a day or two to discuss tbe
matter. Another meeting of the committee
will probably be held after the consultation of
the attorneys.
FOUNDED IH PITTSBUBG.
The De Wolf Opera Company Celebrates Its
First Anniversary.
One of the local musicians, a great friend of
comic opera, said last night, iu speaking of the
Bijou attraction:
Tho De Wolf Hopper Opera Bouffe Com
pany first became a certainty in this city just
one year ago to-day, when Hopper signed con
tracts with Locke t Davis for a term of years
to stars under their management in comic
opera. W. W. Randall, tbe New York theatri
cal agent, representing Locke & Davis, came
here for tbe purpose of securing a contract
with Hopper and Ben D. Stevens, wbowere at
that time engaged with the McCaull Opera
Company, then filling an engagement in tbis
city. Charles E. Locke was then with the
Emma Juch Opera Company m Washington,
and J. Charles Davis was in Boston. These
gentlemen were informed of the signing of the
contract by telegraph, and the next morning
Pittsburg, Washington and Boston newspapers
were tbe first to announce the commencement
of an organization that in one short year has
grown to be one of tho largest and strongest
comic opera companies in America, with a
record of over 100 nights at the Broadway
Theater, New York, and remarkably successful
engagements in Washington, Brooklyn, Balti
more. Boston and other Eastern cities, where
tbe audiences have onlv been limited by the
capacity of tbe theaters. It is pleasant to record
that tbis promising youngster born in Pitts
burg is here again, turning away people nightly
at one of the largest theaters on tbis con
tinent." CUBA. WAHTS BEPBESENTATI05.
A Planter Here to Arrange for a 'World's
Fair Exhibit.
John B. Severence, an extenslvo planter of
Cuba, went West on Panhandle train No. 6 last
night, bound lor St. Louis, bis former home
He has been visiting Mr. J. T. Lewis, of the
East End, an old acquaintance, tor several
days. One of the main objects of his visit is to
see what arrangement; can be made for an ex
hibit of Cuban products at the World's Fair in
1892. He is at the head of au association o '
planters and they are anxious to be counted in
at tbe big show and will demonstrate what the
wonderfully prolific island can do.
Mr. Severence went to Cuba in 1874 and dur
ing that time has had a varied experience. In
1S82 bandits attacked his plantation during the
absence of his wife, a Cuban lady, and himself,
and after killing everyone in sight plundered
the entire place. Among tbe victims were a
nurse and tbe 4-year-old daughter of Mr. Sev
erence. He fonnd tbe little thing with her
throat cut from ear to ear. At that time be
was located in tbe southern part ot the island.
Since that time, Mr. Severence says, tbe condi
tions have greatly changed and tbe bandits
have been pretty well cleared out, though a
few of them are still to be found in the outlay
ing districts.
AFTER SOKE BAD BOYS.
Alderman King Has Warrants for Twelve
Malicious Youngsters.
Alderman King's constables are now looking
for 12 bad, bad boys on the Soutbslde, who
have been throwing stones at P., V. fc C. trains,
Special Officer Wbeatley has organized a regu
lar crusaue against the youngsters, who, for
some time past, have made the life of in and
outgoing brakemen miserable bv their having
to dodge stones and missiles of all kinds.
Five boys were brought to justice a short
time since, and now the constables are after 12
more. It is understood tbat other informations
will follow. One brakeman was severely in
jured by a stone, and a uumbersbow tbe effects
of the boys' missiles.
WHAT TE0PLE AKE DOING.
Some Who Travel, Some Who Do Not, and
Others Who Talk.
Lieutenant H. S. Hughes, of the Eighth
United States Cavalry, passed through the
city yesterday to join his regiment, which has
been ordered from Oinaba to Pine Ridge and
Rosebud agencies. He said that trouble was
feared with tbe Indians.
Thomas JI. Sarrab, Clerk ot the Board
of Public Works, of Wheeling, is at tho Du
quesne. He wonld not talk politics, but said
Congressman Wilson's re-election gave general
satislaction to tbe people down there.
Mrs. Katherine AIcKenna and Miss
Ella McKenna, of St. Louis, Mo., cousins ot
Police Magistrate McKenna, returned home
yesterday after a five-weeks' visit to friends in
Pittsburg.
J. S. Carroll, a city official of Chicago,
and apromincnt Democrat, is at the Seventh
Avenue Hotel. He says tbat hereafter tbe
Farmers' Alliance will rule tbe politics of the
country.
Messrs. A. E. Painter, Harry Oliver,
Jr., and C. M. Blair went East last night, their
main object being to attend the football match
between Yale aud Harvard at Williamsburg to
day. Mrs. Katherine McKenna and daughter
Ella, of St. Louis, who have been visiting tbe
family of Police Magistrate McKenna for the
past lew weeks, returned home yesterday.
C. J. King, a prominent breeder of
Jacksonville, Tenn., accompanied by a fair
bride, passed through the city last night en
route to Washington and tbe East.
H. B. Ford, au official of a branch road
of tbe Pennsylvania Company, running from
Rldgeway to Pnnxsutawney, accompanied by
his wife, are at tbe St. James,
Ex-Judge Blair, ol Hollidaysburg,
Blair county, one ot the most highly respected
citizens of tbat entire country, is stopping at
tbe Monongahela House.
Colonel Fitzgerald, editor of the Phila
delphia Item, went East on' tbe fast Hue last
night. He was returning iroin a bunting tour
through the South.
Quincy Bobison and his mother and
Mr. Tavlor, one of the proprietors of the Ham
ilton Hotel, came in from the East on the
limited last night.
Kenton Chickering and wife, of Oil
City, are at the Hotel Anderson. Mr. Chicker
ing is connected with the Oil Well Supply
Company.
George "W. Might, a prominent citizen
of Mercer, is at the Seventh Avenue Hotel.
Ex-Congressman and Mrs. Coffrotb, of
Somerset, are at the Seventh Avenue.
Assistant City Attorney Clarence Bur.
lelgh went to Chicago yesterday,
TAKING- FRONT BANK.
Allegheny Will Increase Her
debtedness Half a Million
In-
IN OL'DSK TO IMP'ROVE STREETS.
Belgian Block on a Concrete Foundation to
he Used in Paring.
KEAB.LT ALL TO BE EXPENDED AT 0XCE
Allegheny City is to have improved
streets, but the city is to be bonded to the
extent of 5500,000 to mate the improve
ments. All the streets over which the Pittsbur?,
Allegheny and Manchester Traction Com
pany will run its tracks are to be paved
with Belgian block, on a concrete basis. The
Committee on Streets and Sewers so recom
mended last night, and instructed Con
troller Brown to prepare an ordinance (or
the issue of foOO.OOO worth of bonds for
street improvements. The bonds to run 20
years. "
There was no fight over the matter; the
only question was the amount of the bond
issue. It would very probably have been
for $1,000,000 had it not been beyond the
power of the committee to increase the
bonded indebtedness of the city over 5 per
cent of the assessed value of the taxable
property in the city. As the valuation of
the city is only ?50,000,000, the limit to the
bonded indebtedness is $2,000,000. The
present bonded indebtedness of the city is
$1,788,000, so the new issue could not ex
ceed about $700,000.
AN ESTIMATE AS TO TUB COST.
When the meeting opened City Engineer
Ehlers presented his report on the cost of
paving the streets traversed by the tracks of
tho Pittsburg. Allegheny and Manchester
Traction Company. The total number of
square yards is 93,858. The estimate for paving
tbis was as follows: With Belgian block, on
the old gravel bed. $296,574; Belgian block, on
concrete bed. 393.432; Belgian block, on a new
gravel bed, 1336.117.
Chairman MoAfce stated tho object of the
meeting, and Councilman Hartman at once
offered a resolution for the $500,000 bond issue.
made a short address ' He had been through
Buffalo and a number of other cities wbeie
aspbaltum pavements were used, and he
thought them the best in the world.
"I have been quoted," said Mr. McCreery, "as
saying I would not accept the best team and
carriage in Allegheny as a present and have to
drive It over tbese streess. Such an offer was
made to me and I refused the horses, although
they were magnificent animals. Our streets are
not tit to put a horso on We are away behind
tbe age. Tbe issue of bonds ought to bo for
$1,000,000. The bonds will And ready sale, and
if thev are not paid off in this
generation the next can pay them. Our streets
must be fixed, and another thing to be removed
is that death trap, tbe Ft. Wayne Railroad. I am
not a contractor, but I would be willing to take
tbe contract for less than a million dollars aud
elevate tbe tracks above the streets and not
stop a single train. We citizens will not only
appear before you, but we will also go before
tbe Finance Committee and plead for this bond
issue. More than this, the ladles of Western
avenue have a petition for better streets, which
they will lay before tbat committee."
ONE OP THE CHANGES OF YEAES.
John S. Slagle followed with a reminiscence
of the time be was in Council and they issued
$200,000 worth of bonds to improve the com
mons. The people were ready to hang the
Councilmen, but they would now be just as
readv to hang any man who tried to abolish the
park's. He believed it would be the same with
the bond issue for street improvements. John
Walker and Hay Walker theu made addresses
in behalf of the bond issue. Mayor Wyman
then stated he was in favor of better streets,
but as the contracts are now let ont to a dozen
different contractors and there is no ode to see
thev do the work properly.
Mr. Patton said mote attention sbonld be
paid to the foundation of the streets, and the
committee was almost unanimously in favorof
having a concret . bed for all streets.
Mr. Knox said: "At least 25 per cent of tbe
money now expended on streets is lost because
contractors do not do the work properly. We
should have a street inspector wno should
have no other duties than to see tbat all con
tracts were fulfilled to the letter."
Mr. Patton wanted to increase the bond
issue to 51,000.000. but bis amendment found an
early death, and the original resolution was
passed unanimously.
THE GOVEBjNOR-ELECT GOES THBOTJGH.
He is After Best and Recreation and Not the
Festive Interviewer.
Governor-elect Pattison passed through the
city last night on tbe limited, bound for Chi
cago and Kansas City. The tip that he was to
be a passenger reached the depot two hours in
advance of the train, which was 40 minutes
late, and quite a number of people were in
waiting, hoping that they might get a look or
word with tho gentleman. Tbis was particu
larly true of the reporter', but they failed to
connect in either particular. When the train
rolled into tbe station tbe vestibule sleeping
car, Germany, was found with the curtains
closely drawn and not a rav of light to be seen
inside. Inquiry elicited the fact that the Gov
ernor was inside quietly sleeping, having left
word not to be distnrbed on any account.
Before the train left, however. Mr. Savery
Bradlev. formerlv of the Philadelphia Com
pany, of this city, came out of the car and it
was learned that be and bis brother Thomas
were with the Governor. Mr. Bradley said
that there was positively nothiog to say in be
half of tbe gentleman who gave Delamater a
black eve. He was simply out for a ten days'
trip seeking rest and recreation. His health
was good, but be had nothing to say on polit
ical subjects.
A SHILING, HAPPY DEMOCRAT.
Congressman Wilson Serenely Contemplates
the Big Majority in the House.
Hon. W. L. Wilson, of West Virginia, was in
the city yesterday, the guest of Prof. W. C.
Lyne. Mr. Wilson is en route home from Chi
cago, where be has been in connection with the
World's Fair Commission, he being a member
of the Congressional committee. He said that
everything in connection with the great expo
sition is assuming butter shape, and will come
out all right in tbe end.
Congressman Wilson was one ot those so se
verely sat upon by Speaker Reed, and he is as
happy as a Democrat can be when thinking nf
the recent landslide and the effect it will have
in giving Mr. Reed the leadership of tbe minor
ity. Mr. W ilson is spoken of as a candidate for
the Speakership, but he did not talk yesterday
as to his candidacy.
BANQUETED BY THE ELKS.
Frederick Warde Tendered a Reception at
the Close of His Performance.
Lodge No. 11, B. P. O. K., last evening at
tended the Opera house in a body, and after
tbe performance tendered Frederick Warde.
tbe eminent tragedian, a reception and ban-
Suetinthe somewhat cheerless rooms of the
ounty Democracy.
Dr. J. P. McCoid presided at the banquet,
and made an address of welcome to the guest of
tbe evening. Mr. Warde, in responding, spoke
of tbe worthy alms ot the Elks, and said be ex
pected to meet all the good membersin heaven.
Music, song and humorous and serious ad
dresses gave variety and added zest to the oc
casion. Sweet Strains In Sewlckley.
At tbe Sewickley Opera House, last evening,
the Boston Symphony Orchestral Club gave a
highly enjoyable entertainment. Tbe event
was under the auspices of Mrs. J. Sharp Mc
Donald, who courageously guaranteed the ex
penses attendant upon tbe experiment, but tbe
full house that greeted tbe club argues conclu
sively tbat expenses will be f ally covered by
door receipts. The same club will appear to
night and to-morrow night, at Dilwortb Hall,
in tbe East End.
Close of the Masonic Reunion.
The thirty-eighth annual reunion of the An
cient Accepted Scottish Rite Masons of Pitts
burg closed last evening with a banquet at Ma
sonic Hall. Nearly 100 candidates received de
grees in tbe Sovereign Grand Consistory dur
ing tbe three-days' session.
Calling a Constable to Account.
Constable Thomas Barclay, of OaVdale, was
arrested yesterday by Alderman Helner on a
charge of embezzlement. Humane Agent
O'Brien, tbe prosecutor, says Barclay failed to
turn over 810 due the Humane Society.
.'THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH.
A MAGICIAN IN JAIL.
OFFICERS STOP A PERFORMANCE IN THE
WEST END.
Refusal to Get a License the Cause Police
Fooled 1y Ventriloquism and Try to
Arrest the Owner of the Voice Klckles
Refunded! by N'lckle.
Nearly 300 children were gathered in the
West End Gymnasium yesterday afternoon
to witness the. performance of "The "World's
Greatest Magician," Prof. Heller and his
coterie of artists. The Professor has been giv
ing a 6-cent show in different parts of the city
and had struck a bonanza in the West End.
Tbe police were Informed that be had neg
lected to obtain tbe necessary license, and
Special Officer Corrigan was on band to arrest
htm and stop the show. Just as tbe perform
ance was about to begin, Corrigan stepped ud
to Prof. Heller, or A-Kickle (bis real name),
and put him under arrest. A moment after
Captain Stewart rnsbed into the place.
The Captain beard a voice in the opposite end
of tbe room say, "Mow, ladies and gentlemen,
the performance will begin." The Captain
started for his man. as he thought, but before
he got there heard tbe magician's voice in
another part of the room and gave chase.
After hunting around for awhile fickle, who
was with Corrigan. spoke to the Captain in his
natural voice and the jolly official suddenly
realized that ho had been chasing Nickle's
voice where toe latter chose to throw it.
Corrigan got hold of one of the bill, and, see
ing something about "Little Bob," Btarted to
arrest him, and then the Captain laughed, for
Little Bob turned out to be a figure used in ex
hibitions of ventriloquism. Madame Demon
slipped away from tbe Captain, hut was not
afraid of Corrigan, and said bo was "awful
nice," cause she liked men with anburn locks.
The dancing skeleton was not arrr-sted, as it
conld not be found.
When order had been restored to a certain
extent, the Captain and Special Officer Cor
rigan stationed themselves at the door, and tbe
Professor ani his assistant paid hack tbe
nickles to tbe children. In spite ot tbe efforts
of tbe Impromptu doorkeepers some of tbe
children got more nickels tban they had
invested.
Prof. Nickle was taken to the Thirty-sixth
ward station and put in a cell. The policemen
say tbat Sergeant McCurry wouldlnot go into
the cell room alone for fear Nicklo would
mesmerize him. Tbe others of the company
was discharged and Nickle was finally released
onS55bail for a hearing to-day before Magis-"
trate Succop.
THJIEE MONTHS H0TICE
To be Given the Tenants of Mrs. Schenley at
the Point.
Colonel W. A. Herron was questioned yes
terday as to the report that Mrs. Schenley had
authorized htm to order the old tenants at tbe
Point to vacate. "No notices have been or
will be served," said tho Colonel, "except the
usual three months' notice, tbe samo as our
Jof other VflnAUmL
While it is Mrs. Schenley's desire that the
character of tbe buildtdgs on her property be
improved, yet under such regulations and con
ditions as may be reasonable and proper, and
the building!! to be in character only in keeping
with the ordinary modern houses in similar
locations. 2o Harsh or hasty measures ot any
kind is or will be taken, but such steps as will
in tbe end leid up to tbe general improvement
of her property aud the betterment of all.'
WHAT A BOAD TyiLL COST.
The Value Placed on the Perrjsville Outlet
by the Viewers.
In the Quarter Sessiors Court yesterday, the
viewers appointed to appraise the Perrysville
plank road, lYom the bead of Federal street to
tbe Allegheny City line, made their report.
They fixed tbe value of tbe road lying within
tbe city limits at $15,500. The road from Fed
eral street to Jacob Born's tavern is estimated
at $12,500 and the balance at S3.000.
The viewers were appointed at the petition of
the City Solicitor of Allegheny, in pursuance
of a resolution passed by Councils to have the
road condemned.
AGAINST THE LADIES.
Votes of Two Churches Yesterday on the
Woman Question.
Tbe members of the Centenary M. E. Chnrch
declared yesterday by a small majority that
they are not in favor of women representation
in tbe conference. Tbe vote stood 14 for and 19
against. About 120 members were eligible to
vote. Rev. O. A. Emmerson is pastor of the
church.
In the vote of the Rochester M. E. Chnrch on
this question was also against the ladies. The
vote was li. for and 38 against. The number
entitled to it vote was 285.
Changes in Schedules.
On Sunday next the winter schedule of the
Allegheny Valley Railroad will go Into effect.
Among the changes No. 1, or Niagara express,
will leave at S:15 instead of 8:30; the Oil City
and Du Bols express will leave at 1:30 instead
of 1:45. One week from Sunday the Pennsyl
vania Railroad winter schedule will go into
effect. There is little change in the tirco of
through trains. The Fanbandle winter
schedule will start on Sunday, but the changes
are trifling.
Thrown on the World.
Humane Agent Dean is investigating the
case of a 6. year-old colored boy named Sammy
Winston, found on the streets at 3 o'clock yes
terday morning. The boy said he was living
with a BellAeld family, who sometimes put him
out of the bouse to sleep when he can find a
5 lace. He don't know where his parents are.
he little wanderer is now at Central station.
Fixed by a Photograph.
Detective Sterck caught F. Llnck at tho cor
ner of Fifth avenue and Wood street yester
day. The Johnstown authorities wanted Llnck
for deserting his wife and interesting family,
and sent a photograph and warrant for bis ar
rest to Inspector McAleese. Mr. Sterck took a
short walk, fonnd the man, and placed htm In
the Central station. -
Not to be Dedicated on Sunday.
The new Shadyside Presbyterian Church will
be dedicated three weeks from next Thursday.
The services are to be unusually pretty and
impressive. The following Sabbath is com
munion day, hence tbe variation from the
usual rnlo of conducting such services only on
tbe Sabbatb. Rev. Dr. Holmes is pastor of
tbis handsome new church.
Two Small Fires.
A stable belonging to Latimer Bros., located
at the corner of Brady and Tuetin streets, was
damaged by fire yesterday to the extent of
8750. The house of Edward Brown, adjoining,
was also damaged $100. and It was reported that
a R!0 gold piece bad been stolen dunngthe fire.
An Old Man's PUght.
Adam Draught, a 70-year-old German ot
Ebensburg, was fonnd unconscious in a pool of
water at the foot of Forty-eighth street, last
night. He was taken to tho Seventeenth ward
police station. The old gentleman left home
yesterday to visit bis daugbter in Beaver Falls.
Hunting for a Fortune or a Husband.
Mrs. Elizabeth Sippel, of Brooklyn, is hunt
ing her husband, John, a shoemaker, who came
here 20 years ago. and has not been heard from
since. An uncle in Germany left John a fortune,
which will go to Mrs. Sippel if she can prove
her husband's death.
LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED.
Incidents of a Day in Two Cities Condensed
for Ready Reading.
William Eisner, of Eisner 3c Phillips, is
negotiating with Donald Burns, of New York,
the man from whom tbe Gusky elephant was
purchased, with a view to purchasing a large
cage of monkeys to add to tbe Schenley Park
zoological, collection.
Six cars on the Pennsylvania Tube Works'
siding from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
broke loose yesterday afternoon. They started
down the track, whicb is a steep grade, and
when they struck the stop blocks the cars piled
up, a complete wreck. (
But one new case of diphtheria was reported
in the Twenty-seventh ward, yesterday. The
doctors have not been alarmed so much at the
number of cases as the virulent form of the dis
ease, which carries its victims off quickly, and
is very contagious.
It was erroneonsly stated in last evening's pa
pers that the reception of the County Democra
cy was to be held at Turner Hall.Forbes street,
last night. Tbe affair will take place tbis
evening.
These were 70 deaths in Pittsburg last week
as compared with 93 during tbe corresponding
week of last year. Three of the deaths were
caused by old age.
The new hook and ladder truck for tbe
Seventh avenue engine company' arrived yes
terday from Chicago, and was placed in
position.
The United States court room, over the post
office, was scorched by a Are yesterday, which
started from a stove.
FRIDAY; NOVEMBER- 21.
WILLING TO CONFER.
The Question of Eight Hours Will be
Settled by Arbitration.
CONTRACTORS ADOPT THEIR'PLAN.
Formal Transfer of the Bessemer Plant to
Carnegie, Phipps & Co.
EUH0KS OP A STEEL SYNDICATE DENIED
A second meeting of tbe contractors and
builders of the two cities was held at the
Builders' Exchange, last night, for the pur
pose of considering the matter of either
forming a new organization or affiliating
with the Builders' Exchange. The Com
mittee of Fourteen, that had been ap
pointed at the previous meeting, reported,
recommending that every builder and con
tractor in Pittsburg and Allegheny become
members of the Builders' Exchange.
The recommendation was discussed for
some time, and those present manifested
considerable interest iu the matter. Some
of those who spoke explained that if tbe con
tractors expected to meet the demands of tbe
workmen next spring it must be in an organ
ized form. It was urged that no open flzbt
against any of the organizations was necessary.
Bnt if all contractors are bound together as
the Builders' Exchange would bind tbem. they
can then meet tbe labor organizations on equal
ground with some cbance ot an amicable set
tlement of any difficulty that may arise.
The recommendation of the committee was
adopted and at the next meeting of the Ex
change it is expected there will be a great in
flux of members. Mr. Lupton, who acted as
Chairman, said after the meeting adjourned
tbat the session had been perfectly har
monious. "The object of this action." said he.
"is to put ourselves in a position whereby we
can confer with the workmen in a body and
not as individuals. As yet there Is no fight on
hand, and we do not want any, but we will not
deal with tbe men as individuals. They are or
ganized and we want to be so we can meet them
on equal grounds. Wo Invite no trouble, and
hone there will not be any."
In this connection, it may be stated tbat
committees have already been 'appointed
representing tbe Builders and the Building
Trades' Council for the nnrpoe of conferring
on the proposed attempt to enforce tbe eight
hour movement in this city next spring. Agent
Irwin of the Carpenters' Council, saldlastnight,
that this committee would probably hold a
conference within the next week, and the
result of tho meeting will be reported at the
next meeting of the two organizations. It is
regarded as a settled matter tbat eight hours
will be asked for next spring and if tbe matter
can be settled amicably it will be more satis
factory all around.
W. H. Nieman, tbe contract plasterer, is,
however, authority for the statement that tbe
contractors will tight the eight-hour movement,
if an attempt should be made to enforce it.
Said he yesterday: "The contractors will fight
the eight-hour law to the bitter end. and you
can look out for trouble in tbese cities next
spring. Tbe contractors are not prenared to
fight the demands ot the men should any be
made, but they will he later on, and you will
find tbat the contractors will stand together."
HONE OP IT FOE THEM.
Quaker City Green Glass Blowers Rather
Averse to Co-Operation.
A telegram from Philadelphia says; "At a
meeting of tbe green glass blowers of this city,
held Tuesday evening, the question of Arling
ton's co-operative scheme wasbrougbt up for
consideration. The Quaker City Assembly is
tbe largest east of Pittsburg. There was a
long and animated discussion on tbe Master
Workman's policy, in tbe course of which
Arrington, as a worker expressed it, was
handled without gloves.' " The following res
olutions were unanimonsly adopted:
Itesolved. Tli.it Local Assembly 8239, of Phila
delphia. Is emphatically opposed to entering the
co-operative scheme proposed by Arrlnjcton and
his colleagues, as wc believe it will not solve, in
anv sense, the difficulty in which this trade is at
present involved; and although Its enforcement
might possibly please Mr. Arrington. yet we are
decidedly averse to paying any portion of our
hard-earned wages to satisfy tbe wishes of the
man who recently admitted that he knew nothing
practically about co-opcratlon.
Kesolvea. That we demand the trade officials ac
cept the conditions which at present prevail at
the non-union factories, and endeavor to put as
many of our idle men at work as soon as possible.
Ibis course we deem sensible, practical, wise and
expedient!
Arrington's cours. is bolng generally con
demned in this district. The men wbo are suf-.
fering from his refusing to call the strike oS
are returning to work in large numbers in New
Jersey non-union factories. Twelve went to
work yesterday at Clayton, N. J.
ENGINEERS IK COURT.
Trouble Over the Programme of the Late
Brotherhood Convention.
The Committee on Arrangements of the
twenty-seventh annual convention of tbe
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, yester
day entered suit against Messrs. Forcheimer,
Rosenfield fc Co.. to recover 2,602 50. The suit
was filed by F. K. Adams, Chairman of the
Committee. It was stated tbat on March 11, tbe
committee made a contract with the defendants
who were given the privilege of publishing a
bistory of tbe convention with photographs
and biographical sketches of the grand officers,
a history of the Brotherhood the programme
of exercises with advertisements, etc
The plaintiffs were to get one-half of the pro-,
ceeds received from the advertisements. The
defendants, it is stated, received $6,605 ot which
tbe committee's share would be !3 302 60. They
only received 700, however, leaving due
52,602 50.
A STARTLING RUMOR DENIED.
Mr Andrew Carnegie Is Not at the Head of
a Steel Syndicate.
The current issue of one of the trade papers
says: "It is believed the great millionaire man
facturer, Andrew Carnegie, is at tbe bead of a
syndicate which stands ready to bay up steel
properties in various parts of tbe country."
Chairman W. A Abbott, of Carnegie, Phipps
& Co., Limited, was seen yesterday in regard to
the matter and said: "The only thing you can
say about that statement is tbat it is absolutely
fale."
Mr. Abbott could not explain bow tbe rumor
gained circulation, except through the pur
chase of tbe Allegheny Bessemer plant.
THE PAPERS ARE SIGNED.
Formal Transfer of the Allegheny Bessemer
Plant to the Carnegles.
Tbe papers for the transfer of the Allegheny
Bessemerplant to Carnegie Bros. tCo., have
been signed and the works will be extensively
improved.
The four 10-ton converters will be enlarged to
the capacity of 15 tons each. 2be blooming
mill will be enlarged and larger engines sup-
Elied to the rail mill. Considerable time will
e required to complete all tbe work, but when
it is done the firm will have nearly double its
present capacity.
A New Laud Pnrchase.
It Is said Harry Darlington has purchased 12
acres of tbe Thompson heirs' property, on
Second avenue, for as many thousand dollars,
for the purpose of erecting a new iron and steel
plant, to fill the vacancy made by the expira
tion of tbe lease on tbe Elba Iron Company.
To Investigate Koch's Discovery.
Dr. R. D. Stewart, of the Mercy Hospital
Staff, leaves in a few days for Berlin, where he
will investigate Professor Koch's cure for con
sumption. He will carry with him a general let
ter of introduction from Mayor Gourley.
Violated .Workhouse Rules.
Ex-Sheriff Hare, for 10 years a keeper at the
Workhouse, has been dismissed by Superin
tendent Warner for taking money from prison
ers and making purchases for them.
Boyle's Day at Jeannette.
County Commissioner-elect Boyle went to
Jeannette last night, where 800 glassblowers,
wbo did not move from tbe city until after the
election, gave him a reception.
INDUSTRIAL- NOTES.
Items of Interest to Men Who Own or Work
in the Mill.
A number of mills will transform their pud
dling furnaces into regenerating furnaces.
The Linden Steel Company has been making
arrangements to equip its world to burn fuel
gas made from coal or oil.
AFTER a struggle of eight weeks the miners
of the Acme and Fidelity mines have received
an advance of 4 cents per ton.
The Edgar Thomson Steel Works of Carne
gie Bros. A, Co., Limited, of Braddock, turned
1890."
out 82,290 tousof finished steel rails during the
month of October.
ACCIBEHT8 OF A DAY.
One Man Probably Fatally Injured and
Several Badly Hurt.
William Camp, a young man employed at the
Carbon Iron Works, while making a coupling
of two freight cars yesterday, was caught be
tween tbe bnmpers and badly crushed. He
was removed to tbe West Pcnn Hospital, and
his recovery is doubtful. Camp is married, but
has no children.
W. H. Mafias, of Braddock, was knocked over
by a train at tbat place yesterday morning and
bad both leg broken. He is now at the
Homeopathic Hospital.
While working with the electric lights on the
Smithfield street bridge yesterday, Frank
Snyder fell and had his skbll fractured. He
was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital and is
not expected to recover.
Robert Finnerty. a furnaccman employed at
the Edgar Thomson Steel Works, was brought
to tbe Mercy Hospital yesterday afternoon. He
bad his right leg and foot badly burnt by fall
ing into the run of not metal while making a
cast.
A POIITICIAK'S REWAED.
John Milby Finds Happiness and a Wife at
Hymen's Altar.
John MUby. Mayor Wyman's private secre
tary, and Miss Katharine Shatzman were
married last night. It was Mr. Milby's first
offence, but tbe minister had no mercy and tbe
sentence was made for life.
Tho ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Mr.Robison at tbe Cumberland Baptist Church,
Liberty street. Mayor Wyman, Chief Murphy
and a number of tbe other city officials Mere
present. After tbe ceremony an informal re
ception was held at the groom'sbome.on Balkan
street. Chief Murphy disappeared for awhile,
but returned at the bead of a drum corps and a
colored quartette. The serenade which fol
lowed may not have been musical, but there
was any amount of noise about it.
The couple will leave this morning on an ex
tended Southern tour.
FOE POPULAR BIBLE STUDY.
A Scheme Set on Foot by the Ministers of
This City.
At a meeting of clergymen and laymen held
at the Y. M. C. A. rooms yesterday afternoon,
there was a discussion of a scheme for popular
Bible study in tbis city during tbe coming win
ter. The plan, considered is tbe same which
has succeeded so well in Boston and Philadel
phia, in each of which cities there are a thou
sand people taking the course. It is proposed
to have for instructors such trained and expe
rienced teachers as Dr. Riddle, Pror. Mc
Clenaban and Prof. Wilson.
An organization was effected, electing Rev.
George T. Purves, D. D., President: Rev. W. H.
McMillan. U. D., Vice President; Rev. George
Hodges, Secretary; Mr. Durbin Home, Treas
urer, and Mr. J. D. Carson, Auditor.
FOR THE CARE OF LUNATICS.
Chief Brown Will Ask the Next Legislature
for More Power.
Chief Brown is having prepared for presenta
tion to the next Legislature an act empowering
Police Magistrates of cities of tbe second class
to commit lunatics to jail to await examination
by tbe county courts.
Under tbe present law the jail officials cannot
receive sucb caies, and tbe authorities are at a
loss to know what to do with lunatics found
wandering on the streets. Tbe police stations
are not the proper places for the reception of
such cases, and the Chief therefore desires
tbat tbe law be remedied.
MINOli POLICE ITEMS.
Lapses From the Straight Path Get People
Into Trouble and Jail.
James Habbaugh is charged with wife
beating.
Patrick Fagan was arrested last night for
creating a disturbance on Second avenue.
Grant Johnson, of Allegheny, charges J.
T. Barksdale with threatening to kill him.
HA3RY Carnathan is charged with feloni
ously assaulting William Shannon at Boston,
Pa.
John Williams is in jail to await a hearing
on a charge of robbing a man on the Eleventh
street bridge.
George Stekl is held for court on a charge
of stealing a bnggy out of B. Mather's stable.
No. 521 Forbes avenue.
Jacob Forer and Barney Schroeder are out.
Both men drivo beer wagons, and Jacob says ho
was knocked off his seat by Barney purposely
driving into him.
Jacob Klein and Morris Lefkovitz own a
store at Walls station. As a result of a fistic
disagreement between tbem Klein is in jail on
charge of assault and battery.
About U o'clock last night Officers Cavett,
Eberhart and Blank made a raid on a black
smith shop in Pine alley, Allegheny, where a
number of men were drinking beer and creat
ing considerable disturbance. Seven men were
arrested and lodged in the Allegheny lockup.
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 the end.
C. A. Veenee,
Fifth avenue and Market st,
One Thousand Dollars
Forfeit if I fail to Drove Floraplexion the
best medicine for liver complaint, dyspep
sia, nervous debility, biliousness, consump
tion. It cures where all other remedies fail.
Ask your druggist for it Sample bottle sent
free. Feanklin Hakt, New York.
iiwfsh
For Boys.
Is vour hov hard on his shoes? If so, see
C. A. Verner be perfectly fitted, in the beit
wearing shoe made such a shoe costs a ill
tie more, but cheapest in the end.
C. A. Vekner,
Firth avenue and Market st
A Special Jacket Received To-Day.
Black diagonal.cheviot, very stylish, new
cut, with full roll collar of dyed beaver.
Price, ?13"50 the best value in fur-trimmed
jacket offered this season.
Jos. Horse & Co.'s
Pcnn 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, $3 00.
C. A. Vebneb,
Cor. Fifth ave. and Market st.
See Our Display of Infants' Goods.
mL. n.n tiAqnltrnl rrnndq ovpr firinwn
Evervtbing here for tbe little ones, and
prices low.
A. U. UASirBELli a ooss, -zi x mn ave.
Comfort Shoe
For ladies; hand-sewed, perfect fitting, no
breaking in; $5. At Verner's, Fifth avenue
and Market street.
A Special Jacket Received To-Day.
Black diagonal cheviot very stylish, new
cut, with full roll collar of dyed beaver.
Price, $13 50 the best value in far-trimmed
jacket offered this season.
JOS. Hokne & COv's
" Penu 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 the end.
C. A. Vernek,
Fifth avenue and Market st
Immediate Relief.
Two-thirds of the so-called headache is
from defective vision. Prof. Little's com
fort glasses give immediate relief. With
Biggs, Jewelers, Sixth avenue and .Smith
field. Comfort Shoe
For ladies; hand-sewed, perfect fitting, no
breaking iu; $5. At Verner's, Fifth avenue
and Market street
Extbaordinasy bargains in fur trim
med jackets to-day at Rosenbaum & Co's.
Comfort Shoe
For ladies; hand-sewed, perfect fitting, no
breaking in; (5. At Verner's, Fifth avenue
and Market street '
DEATH'S SAD FROLIC.
Two Men Gronnd Up Beneath tho
Wheels of a Locomotive While
EKGAGED IS A JOKING TUSSLE.
One Killed Instantly, the Other Lingers for
a Fen Hours.
DIED IN TEI1KG TO SAVE HIS PEIEKD
The folly of fooling on a railroad track
was exemplified yesterday by a frolic which
caused the death of twomen. The man who
is "afraid of the cars" is not to be laughed
at.
"W. H. Klingensmith and W. H. Maphis
were brakemen on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, and were warm friends. Kling
ensmith was 33 years old, single, and lived
at Brinton. Maphis was eight years
younger, had a wife and several children,
and lived at Braddock. About 1 o'clock
yesterday afternoon Klingensmith was
standing on the step of the Port Perry
shifting engine as it was slowly passing
Kankin station. Maphis was standing on
the track, and made a laughing remark to
Klingensmith, and the two men began ban
tering each other in a frolicsome way. The
men made feints of assaulting each other,
until finally Maphis assumed a burlesque
tragedy air, and, running after the engine,
which bad passed him, jnmped on tbe step and
seized Klingensmith' by tbe ear.
Tbe two men laughed and struggled on tbe
step for a moment or two, nntil suddenly
Klingensmith lost his footing and fell off tbe
engine. The climax was so sudden and horrible
that tbe bystanders could hardly tell what hap
pened, but they saw Maphis struggling to pnll
Klingensmith from under tbe wheels of the
iron monster, and he then, too, went down.
AVben tbe engine was stopped Klingensmith
was dead, bis body having been ground np
under tbe wheels. Maphis was still alive, but
both of his legs bad been cut off at the thighs.
He was brought to tbis city and taken to tbe
Mercy Hospital, where he died last evening.
The frolic was over, and King Death had
claimed two subjects.
Coroner McDowell will commence the in
quest to-day.
For TFet Weather
Ladies should try a pair of C. A. Verner's
"California" shoes soft uppers, stout soles,
low heels, perfect fitting. J3 00.
C. A. Vernek,
Cor. Fifth ave. and Market st
Loss of hair, which often mars the prettiest
face, prevented by Paekee's Hair Balsam.
Parker Ginger Toxic alleviates suffering
For Wet Weather
Ladies should try a pair of C. A. Verner's
"California" shoes soft uppers, stout soles,
low heels, perfect fitting, $3 00.
C. A. Verneb,
Cor. Fifth ave. and Market st
The chrysanthemum season reaches its
height this week. See the magnificent dis
play at
N. Patterson's, 41 Sixth avenue,
opposite Trinity Chnrch.
For Wet Weather
Ladies should try a pair of C. A. Verner's
"California" shoes soft uppers, stout soles,
low heels, perfect fitting, $3 00.
C. A. Vebneb,
Cor. Fifth ave. and Market st
Pure Beer, Ale and Porter.
Those wbo are desirons of obtaining pure
beer, ale or porter lor home use should in
sist on tbe Iron City Brewing Company's
brand, as they have stood the test ot time
and are known to be chemically pure and
free from all adulterations. They are
pleasing to the palate and extra nutritious.
All responsible dealers keep the Iron City
Brewing Conipanv's beer, ale and porter, or
use telephone, 1186.
ITor Boys.
Is your boy hard on bis 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. Veesee,
Fifth avenue and Market st
SC CniTIOM derated to the tocial
1 Oi L.D1 I lUli events, current newt
and business interests or the Southside, issued
by THED 1SPATCH, will be unusually inter
csting to-morrow.
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 $1 a yard, actually
worth $1 25.
24-inch wide Black Gros Grain
Silks at $1, worth $1 25; $1 10,
worth $1 35, and gi 25, worth $1 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
nol&uwrsu
EARLY
HOLIDAY OPENING
-AT-
EJP. ROBERTS & SONS'.
Eeadv ( DIAMOND DEPARTMENT.
For Your J JEWELBY DEPARTMENT.
In- i SILVER DEPARTMENT,
ipection. TART DEPARTMENT.
A Beautiful Stock for Christmas.
Cor. Fifth Ave. and Market St
no'il-KWT
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
The Leading
Drygoods House.
Pittsburg. Pa,
Friday, Nov. a, ISM,
JDS. HDRNE i ELL'S
PENN AVE. STORES.
An Actual Manufacturer
BANKRUPT SALE
Occurred and we were the pur
chasers. The result we give yon
to-day in some extraordinary
BARGAINS IN SILKS.
Plain colored pure Silk Surahs, all
desirable shades, 20 inches wide, at
30c a yard, worth more money.
A very large lot of Novelty Stripe
Surahs, in many different designs,
every desirable color, at 45c a yard
(fully worth .75c).
Also, special values in new Tar
tan a'urahs at 65c a yard.
And beautiful Brocade Satin
Stripe Surahs at 75c a yard.
These Silks are especially suit
able for house wear.
At these prices they will prove
strong advertisements for our Silk
Department
Also in Black Silks we invite
your attention to a line of 20-inch
Black Satin Rhadames at 60c a
yard.
And a bargain Black Gros Grain,
24 inches wide, at $1 a yard. Best
values we ever offered in Black
Silk.
A special line of Black and White
Stripe Surah Silk at 50c a yard.
A very choice line of French
Combination Dresses, very good
quality of cloth, in a variety of ele
gant styles, at $10, $is and $15. In
the regular Dress Goods Depart
ment
We advertise to-day the following
lines, all much more than ordinary
value, to be found in our Domestic
Dress Goods Department:
All-wool 50-Inch Suitings, in good colorings,
in Tan mixtures. Brown mixtures. Green mixt
ures. Bronze mixtures. Gray mixtures pries
36c a yard.
All-wool 50-inch Homespuns, in choice new
colo rincs price 40c a yard.
60-inch, all-wool, plain colored Suitings and
Mixtures, complete line of good colorings, ex
tra value price 50c a yard.
56-Inch All-wool Suitings, plain colorings and
mixtures, in all desirable new colorings price
75c a yard.
60-inch All-wool Bourette Mixtures, new and
very stylish, rich colorings price 31 a yard.
60-inch All-wool high novelty Bourette Suit
ings, extra value price Jl 20 a yard.
40-inch All-wool high color Plaids, choice
styles, extra value price 75c a yard.
Yard-wide, high color PUld Suitings, choice
styles, extra value price 50c a yard.
40-inch Cheviot Bourettes. f nil line of colors
price SOc a yard. ,-
43-inch not-quite-all-wool Serges, good style,
would be cbeap at 50c price 35c a yard.
SPECIAL barcain lots Wool Cheviots, Mixt
ures and Fancy Stripes at 37Jc, 25c and 20c a
yard.
All of these goods were made in
America, and all the lines named
represent special purchases at much
less than regular prices.
CLOAKINGS :
Fancy Cloths. 75c to to.
Beavers. J2 to to.
Astrakhan (Black and Gray), Jl to tT.
JOB. HDRNE i CD.,
609-621 PENN AVENUE.
P. S. Orders by mail receive
especial attention, We solicit the
trade of persons living at a distance
from the city. We send to any out-of-town
address, free of charge, our
handsome illustrated winter cata
logue, which will be found of great
value in making up orders.
no!2
JUST RECEIVED.
370 -FUR CAPES,
And all will go In at
one price,
U 65,
4 65, $4 65,
U 65.
If you want a bargain get one
of these.
Ask for anything in the line of
Furs, and we can give it to you.
RB. C. WEBBER.
435 and 437 MARKET ST.
no21-MWr
Crane Elevator Co.,
Pittsburg Office, Lewis Bull dins.
REVERSING ENGINES.
HYORAULIC AND STEAM
PASSENGER AND FREIGHT
ELEV AT O R S .
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