as&sa 'fwrs'ffrf V iWP THE FTTTSBTJBG DISPATCH. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 26. 1390, feUGkJKl GAS ON THE JUMP, The Producers of Pittsburg's Supply Say the Price May Go Up to 50 Cents a Thousand Feet. CONSUMERS MOST USE ECOKOMY. Too ilnch of the PrecioHs Fuel Now Allowed to Iscape Into the Air Through the Chimney Fines. SEVERAL WAIS TO PBETEM WASTE. The Iicresse is Price to be Gndul, bit Evidently Note the Less CtrUin, Tbe price of natural gas has not reached the limit of its ambition, and before a year has rolled around consumers will be looting back and longing for tbe good old davs when tbe biueish flame cost only 15 cents a inousana leeu Interest in the question of gas or no gas is not lagging, by any means, as was evidenced by the talks Dispatch reporters had with producers and consumers yesterday. It leaves no doubt that the price will advance, and yery soon, but the ex act date is to be regulated by the gas furnaces beneath and the cost to corral and hold it while a match is set to it. That was the burden of the statements made by producers yesterday, while consumers threw up both hands at the idea of the price going beyond 15 cents, which is generally consid ered fully equal to the occasion. Secretary TJptergraff, or the Philadelphia Companv, upon being interrogated on tbe voluminous gas question, said: "I don't be lieve the people can afford to pay even 15 cents a thousand feet if they use the old fashioned open grates which have been in operation for the past five years. Too much cas goes up tbe flues aud is otherwise wasted. THE PRICE BODSD TO GO TJP. "Economical appliances must be adopted, gas will go out of use. If these econom-,-;al measures are adopted gas will continue 'o be Pittsburg's beacon light. The price will be raised, of course, but the expense to consumers will not be greatly advanced. "When our company is torced to pipe the gas from other fields it will be compelled to raise the price because the cost of produc tion will be more. But that should not greatly affect tbe people. The price, I be lieye, will go as high as 50 cents in the course of time. It is 25 and 30 cent' a thousand feet at Erie and Buffalo, and the latter city is as favorably situated as Pitts burg. In Cincinnati 1 is tbe price of fuel gas, and there are 2,000 consumers at that price, whereas we have only 15,000 at 15 cents a thousand leet. With gas-iaying ap pliances toe price will not be felt, but with the old-fashioned burners the cost would be too much " Tie secretary of the Equitable Gas Com pany can also see prospects of au increase 5n price of pjtural gas. "The price per 1.000 feet will increase with the increased difficulties to obtain it," said he. "I can't see any limit to it. If it goes too high for the people to pay for it. that ends the gas business in places like this, where it is necessary to pipe it in. Of course, in smaller places gas will be plentiful for you can't tell bow long. But the companies will cer tainly not pipe and furnish it except at a profit" GCTTIiG BACK TO OLD KATES. Secretary D. T. Shields, o! the Allegheny Heating Company, says their supply of gas is good at present, and they have not bad any complaints recently. Speaking of a probable further increase in the price, he said: "I can't see that it is an increase, but rather getting back to the old price. About five jearsago uesold gas at 30 cents a thou sand, and it i now gradually getting back to that price. I don't see why it shouldn't. Of course, it is proper to gn u cheap gas as long as it can be produced cheaply, but, as the price of production increases, tbe pi ice paid by consumers will ad vance vuh it. With proper appliances and economic u-ajre. the price in the long run will not be greatly increased. We have not lia our quarterly collections since the latest economic measures were adopted, and there fore can't siy bow they work. Consumers sometimes talk about it themselves, but do not mention it to us and the only way we will be able to learn is b the amounts used." President Charles Mejran, of the Manu facturers' Natural Ga Company, thinks bis company lias Int. ou the right thing to cheapen s for consumers, evpn when it becomes nei.es-r-rj to advance t(je price. Tbe company has adopted, to a larce extent, wbat Is called the "mixer,' aud works on the Ohio plan. These thet lent outbj the month. They are regu lated so that nnlj a certain amount of tbe gas can pas througu, and a man can take any size he like-, the price being regulated by tbe sire of the hole in tbe mixer. A large-sized burner, such as is used in a cookstove, comes at about 2 a mouth, aud the smaller ones are cheaper. OXE WAY TO MAKE GAS CHEAP "We find the burner much preferable to the old system." said Mr. Meyran, "because it saves gas and still gn es out plenty of heat. Our con sumers like it better than tbe meter, because it costs them nothing to have it put in, and does better work. You know a gas meter sometimes goes wrong. If it registers too much the con sumer objects, and if it doesn't register enougu -uekick bo wo find the mixer more satistact or to all concerned." While cas producers have been thinking of tbe lucread comforts oi their customers (at an increased nrice). the latter were doubtless attending strict!) to business, happily ignorant of the impendiug rise in the price. One con sumer w as met on the street by a Dispatch reporter, who queried Do jou know that the price of gas is going up?" "I hope and trust that it won't," was tbe re plj. ""but you kiion the tenaency of gas is to reach out for high places, and there's no telling how high it will go." PAYING OFF A DEBT. A Coming Entertainment at Old City Hall for a AVoithy Object. An entertainment of innch interest to tbe Ladies' Circle of tbe G. A R., as well as to the public in general, will be given in Old City Hall, December 17 It will be under tbe able management of Mrs. Cbarlcs Gerwig. Tbe merchants of Pittsburg have promised to lend a helping hand in the matter. Difterent trades will be represented by young girls. Thus, tbe idea of a bakery ill be carried out by fasten ing crackers ot all shapes and designs to tbe dress of tbe girl taking the character, bupper will be a prominent leature of the occasion. Tbe proceeds will be devoted toward paying off the debt on the new G. A. K. Home at Haw kins, which was dedicated last summer. The Home is in a flourishing condition. There are seven inmates and more will be sent there in a few weeks. The ladles In charge of tthe Home have worked very hard, and they "expect to get tbe debt cleat ed off In due time, if the interest shonn by the public continues. The entertainment on the 17th of December is epeciall to meet a payment of 1.000 that must be made by tbe 1st of January. A meet ing is to be held this afternoon to select the committee of arrangements. ONCE MORE IN PB.IS0N. A Gay Detective Runs Against a Real One, to His Sorrow. John J. Reynolds was arrested again yester day by Detective Bendelk This time it was for impersonating an officer. Reynolds is charged with visiting a large number of disorderly houses and threatening to arrest tbe inmates if all his w isbcs w ere not obej ed. He even had some of them handcuffed. When searched he was fonnd to have a badtre of the Granite Detective Agency, of Cincin nati, a revolver, handcuffs, nippers, dark lant ern, and the o ber paraphernalia of a nickle library detective, Reynolds is the same man who was sent SO days to the workhouse on Saturday for assault and battery, but his release was secured on a writ. THEIR REVENUES REDUCED. Cost in Court Cases Must Go to the City Mayor GourleyLajs Down the Law to Police Magistrates All Ends In Har mony. Mayor Gourley bad a conference with the five police magistrates yesterday afternoon with tbe result that a big bole was ripped in the pockets of each of the police court judges. Ever since the new charter went into effect the police magistrates baye retained costs in all the cases which hare gone to court. Tbey held that they took those cases as Alder men, and an act of Assembly regulating that office gave them the right to retain all such costs. The ordinance creating the office of police magistrate says all such costs be returned to the city. Mavor Gonrley holds that while a Stale law does give to the police magistrates the privilege of keeping tbe costs in court cases, the men are appointed and act under tbe city ordinance, and therefore must give to tbe city the costs in court cases of a criminal nature where the information has ueen made by a po lice officer or any city officiaL Tbe magistrates all acquiesced gracefully to the Mayor's Interpretation of the, law, and hereafter all such costs will find a resting place "n the City Treasury. None of the costs tor the past three months have been paid out by the County Controller, and will therefore be turned over to the city. A FAREWELL TESTIMONIAL By the Handel Musical Association to Prof. Amos Whiting. Prof. Amos Whiting and his interesting and accomplished daughter. Miss Carrie, will be tendered a reception this evening by the Handel Musical Association at the residence of Mrs. E. J. Snead, on Knoll street. The affair is a complimentary farewell to tbe talented professor, who has for tbe past year so success fully handled the baton for the association that will this evening regretfully bid him adieu. Toledo is to be the future home of Prof. Whiting and his family, Kndaycvenlng being the time decided upon for the departure, which will insure a choral of immense proportions a competent leader in tbe Ohio city, but will leave a very flourishing association In this city leaderless. Tbe course to be pursued by tbe Handel As sociation is not yet decided upon. A disband roent of so promising a chorus is not to be contemplated, but whether it will become part of Carl Rctter's great May Festlal choral force, or remain a distinct organization under tbe directorship of some other musician, is a matter ot speculation. To-night, however, the affairs of state will be forgutten, and with good wishes for mutual prosperity, will tbe director and the directed spend tbe evening. ANXIOUS TO FIGHT A DUEL. Two Englishmen Try to Rent a Room in the Soutlulde Market. Two neatly-dressed Englishmen walked into Marketmaster McDonald's office, on tbe South side, yesterday and said they wanted to rent a room for an hour. Mr. McDonald asked them what they wanted of the room. Tbev an swered that an old feud had existed between them for a long time, and tbey had decided to settle it by seeing who was the best man. The men were not under tbe influence of the intoxicants, and were very gentlemanly in their demeanor. On tbe face of each there was a determined look that showed they hated each other in a way that must be settled by a persoual struggle. Mr. McDonald said he could hardly accommodate them, but told them that if tbey would go to the Twenty eighth ward station Captain Stewart might give them a room. The men quietly left the office and hare not been seen or heard of since. AFIEE THEIB APPROPRIATIONS. A State Hoard of Charities Committee Con sidering Requests, x Messrs. J. B. Scott, of this city; Dr. J. W. C. O'Neal. Gettysburg; George W. Starr, Erie, and Serretary Biddle, of Philadelphia, mem bers of the State Board of Charities, held a meeting at the Monongahela House yesterday afternoon. They were acting as a committee of the main body for this end of the Slate. At tbe meeting last week it was fouud that the board bad so much business on hand that it was advisable to divide it, the Eastern mem bers looking after that part of the State. Applications from all the institutions in Western Pennsylvania were considered, and tbe committee will make its recommendation at the next general meeting, which will be held in Harnsburc on Wednesday next, Tbe mem bers declined to give any further information, say lug it wonld be discourteous to the main bod). WHY SLEEP WAS ABSENT. How a Newspaper Man Celebrated the An niterfeary of His Birth. Tbe happy hour 'twixt midnight and dawn yesterday laughed with the newspaper men of Pittsburg, while the latter surrouuded baked beans and other refreshments at tbe Press Club. A. S. McSwigan. formerly of Tub Dis patch writing force, now with the JPost, was celebrating tbe only birthday he will have this year. There were but two features on the pro grammebaked beans and good fellowship. The steward. Oscar Augenstein, took care of the former, and the presence of Sheriff Mc Candless assured the latter. Darin; tbe morn ing solos were given bv Dr. W. T. English, John Benetz, James L. Nellls and a number of others. ALL IN GOOD SHAPE. Satisfactory Report of the Care of Animals at the Stock Yards. At the regular meeting of the Humane So ciety yesterday afternoon Mrs. T. T. Morel, of Johnstown, Adam Reineman and Mrs. John G. Walther were elected members. President Eaton and Agent Uerryman made a report in regard to their visit to the Ea-t Liberty stock yards. Tbey had found everything in excellent condition, and all tbe stock is being well taken care of by the people in charge of the yards. Allen P. Dickey, of Waynesbnrg, S. S. Bell, of Millerstownand J. W. Stanhougb, of Snarnn, have been appointed agents of tbe society for their respective towns aud vicinities since the last meeting. D urine the week the contributions for the so ciety amounted to 557. YESTERDAY'S JOSHAPS. A Boy Found In a Fence Corner With His Skull Cracked. William Curtis, aged 14, is at the Allegheny General Hospital, suffering trom a fractured skull. He is an orphan boy, and lived with William Sheare, five miles from the city. The boy was found in a fence corner with his skull cracked, but it is not known how he came there. Mr. Sheare thinks he tried to ride a colt. Edward Robson was probably fatally injured at the American Iron Works yesterday by being caught between two freight cars. He lives on Carson street. It was reported at the Allegheny Mayor's office last night that a man had lallen in the river, .near Herr's Island, and drowned. A searching party failed to find the body. THANKSGIVING SERVICES. Subjects From Which Some of the Ministers Will rreach. Thanksgiving services will be held to-morrow in the majority of thecity churches. At Christ M. E. Church union services will be held with the Smlthfield street church, and Rev. C. E. Locke will preach. Rev. George Hodges will preach in Calvary f.liurch on the Salvation Army book, "In Darkest England." At the Green Tree Baptist Church, corner of Scott and Robinson streets, Alleghenv, the pastor. Rev. R. S. Laws, D. D., will preach on the subject: "Irresistible purpose of God in tbe equal arrangements of racial status into nations." Other addresses will be made. COMING OUT IN STYLE. Pittsburg and Lake Erie Conductors to Wear Kew Uniforms. The Pittsburg and Lake Erie passenger con ductors will put on airs after January L The road has adopted a new style of uniform. In stead of -f ack coats, conductors will wear neat cutaways. The change is desirable, as tbe cor ners of the sack coats were in the Hay, and made tbe coat appear to fit poorly. Silver buttons w ill bo relegated for gold ones. The trimmings will also be changed for neater patterns. The Ladles Again Win. The Smithneld M. E. Church voted last evening on the woman question, and the result was entirely satiafactorv to tbe ladles, as 67 voted for them and only '15 against them. The church has 585 members eligible to vote. Holiday goods in shape of diamonds, watches, jewelry and musical instruments arriving daily. Largest line of music boxes, Gallingee's, Mvrsu 1200 Penn ayenue, 1200. FOOTBALL THE FAD. The Brooklyn Game Attracts Many Admirers From Pittsburg. A UNIFORM TARIFF DEMANDED. Col. Haling?, of Oil City, Thicks Delamater Was Badly Alnsed. EASTERN PASSENGER MEN IN THE CITT Pittsburg is essentially a college town, and it can furnish its quota of graduates with any other city in the country. The boys have not forgotten the sports on the campus, and that rough-and-tumble game of football still has many admirers here. It was hard to tell last evening which was the greatest attraction, a Thanksgiving to be spent in New York or the football game to be played in Brooklyn between Princeton and Yale; but whichever it was, the eastern trains on the Pennsylvania road were crowded, and it was necessary to put three extra sleepers on tbe 7:15 train to accommodate all tbe people. A THANKSGIVING IN NEW TOBK. There were any number of young folks, par ticularly girls, who were going over to New York to eat their Thanksgiving dinner, inci dentally to seethe game, you know, and then do some shopping before le turning home, but so far as that goes Pittsburg merchants are well supplied with all sorts of Christmas gifts. Mr. and .Mrs. Rafferty were on the train, and tbey intend to make a social visit in tbe East. Charles Robinson, ex-member of tbe Legisla ture from Allegheny, seemed to be the leader of the football contingent. "Hello, old man, goinc over to see tbe gamer"' was the err heard on all sides as the young fellows with light grips and top overcoats commenced to ap pear. There were men from Princeton and Yalo. and the partisans, of course, stood by their respective clubs. "1 think," said a Yale admirer, "our boys lost the game with Harvard to turn the tide of betting, and pull in the Harvard lambs on the borne stretch. But there is no use talking, fellows, our club is weak this jear. Some of the best rushers were hurt early in the season, and others are sick." SOME OP THE ENTHUSIASTS. In the crowd who have gone and will go are John Moorhead, J. C. Shoemaker, "V. R. ben ell, Arthur Kennedy, Attorney Gearing, William Patent, Charles Montooth, Joseph Home, Ben Law and James Fahnestock. Chairman Abbott, of Carnegie, Fhipps & Co., was on the train, but he was bound for Wash ington on private business. When asked if it was not to confer with Secretary Tracy about the tests to be made with the new nickel armor, he denied it. The afternoon reports from Washington stated that the Bethlehem Iron Works and Carnegie. Phinps fc Co. would make the plates for the Government. Mr. Abbott said he didn't know anything about it. But the football cranks took possession ot the depot. "Ah, my boy." remarked a promi nent local admirer of the game, "baseball is not in it. It is too tame. Why, I yell like an Indian when I seo tbe fellows struggling on the field, and 1 never could do that over a home run at a critical stage." Tbe ladies also were much interested iu the outcome, and some wore Yale colois while others honored Prince ton. AFBAID OF JAY GOULD. Agents Don't Like His Scheme to Fool East ern Passenger Traffic The latest move of Jay Gould to get the Western roads to agree to pool their passenger business in the East and bave a general Kew York agent appointed to divide up tbe traffic between the roads and see that each one gets its share, of course, does not meet with the ap proval of the men whose beads .would drop, if such a combination could be worked. The Wizard of Wall street claims that too much money is spent in drumming up trade, but tbe agents reply that the roads make by it in the end. Manufacturers have atteinnted such schemes before, but tbey bave invariably resulted iu failure. After all. each one prefers to have bis own representative. If Jay Gould controls the Missouri and Union Pacific road, and through the Uockafellers, can influence tbe Northern Pacific and the Southern Pacific, through CP. Huntington, he may put his passenger plans into operation on those lines. The Eastern agents do not feel easy over tbe situation, and tbey frankly admit it. It would be a good-sized plum for some body, but it is not probable that the lines would keep faith with each other very long, if such a deal could be accomplished. NO LEGISLATION NEEDED. The City Controller Saj He Can Take Care of Bridge Appropriations. Controller Morrow does not think any bridge legislation is needed in Pittsburg. While talk ing yesterday of the bill prepared by City At torney Moreland, the Controller said: "I do not believe any special legislation is needed on the bridge question. I have sufficient power to withhold from the sinking fund any money that is appropriated for any special purpose. Every year I carry over a balance of the appro priation for street improvements. "I interpret the law to mean that money ap propriated for auy special purpose can be held out of tbe sinking fund until that purpose is accomplished, even it the work is not begun before tbe end of the year. There is a possi bility that the bill may be declared unconsti tutional, and 1 cannot see any need for such an act." DELAMATEH MUCH ABUSED. Colonel Hillings Thinks Ills Young Friend Deserved a Better Fate. Since the election Colonel Willis J. Hulings, of Oil City, hrs been keeping very quiet, but he appeared in his old place in the lobby of the Monongahela House last evening. "Well," be began as tbe renorters gathered abont him, "it was too bad to see so good a young man as Delamater abused and vilified as he was in the last campaign. It makes one almost despair for the good sense of the American voters. In other States tbe McEinley bill was too stiff for some of the weak-backed Republicans, hut then there is always a reaction after Con gressional legislation is passed. "If the force bill were to go through, there would be another rcbonnd, and I am afraid not enough Republicans will support it. Surely one cannot see any barm in providing for an honest election, and that is what the passage of this bill means." A PLEASED DEMOCRAT. Sir. Luring "Wants a Turin Built on n Uni form Basis. Major AlonzoLoring. the venerable Wheeling nail manufacturer, registered at tbe Mononga hela House last evening. He is a good-natured Democrat of the tariff reform school, aud he wants to know If any ot his persuasion belong to the free trade breed. 'The result of the election suits me very well," he said, in speaking of the late cyclone. "I am for protection, but I would have It on some uniform basis. Why put the duty on steel rails 50 per cent higher than on soft steel? It costs us just as much to buy our iron and coke as it does tbo rail manufacturer. These inequalities should be corrected. I am not afraid the Democratic victory will injure busi ness. Tbe nail trade is very good at present, and I hope it will keep ud." He was accompanied by C. R. Hubbard, an other Wheeling nail man. COMMANDEB BEITEB HEBE. He Had Charge of the War Vessels Near "Where Barrundia Was Shot. Commander George C Reiter, of the United States Navy, arrived in the city last evening ou the limited, and went out to visit his sister at Edgcwood. He was in charge of the Ranger and another man-of-war, tbe Government ves sels near by where Barrundia was shot on the City of Panama. When asked if it was not time that he was called home to lay the facts surrounding the case before tbe State and Navy Departments, be replied that if he was, he didn't know any thing about it. The commander refnsed to talk about the shooting, or to express an opin ion one way or another. His report will soon be presented to Secretary Tracy. EASTEEN AGENTS IN TOWN. A Baft of Passenger Men Strike the City Together. A number of Eastern passenger agents rep resenting Western roads struck Pittsburg yes terday all in a heap. One of the first seen was the genial Pat Conley, who speaks for the Chicago, St. Paul Kansas City road at Phila delphia. He is the Eastern representative of the line and very clever In his business. L. S. McClelland, Southeastern agent of the Wabash, John R. Pott, Traveling Passenger Agent of tbo Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul, at Wllllamsport, -and W. G. Mason, Division Passenger Agent of Erie system, at Youngs town, were also in the city. Ohio has been AdfinH tn Mr Pn.t' territory, and tm hart lioAh 'out there for set eral weeks getting acquainted witu tne people. . PLEASJiD WITH PITTSBUBG. The Atchison Freight Agent Makes His First Visit. A. P. Tanner, Assistant General Freight Agent of tbe Atchison, Topeka and Kansas City road, was In the city yesterday. He went to New "fork last evening. Mr. Tanner had never been in Pittsburg, aud he was much im- Fressed w.'th the local enterprise he saw manl ested all around him. He thinks Pittsburg Is a great city, with a yery bright future be fore it, - He states that the volume of traffic in the West is keeping ufi and tbe outlook for trade during the winter Is very good. OIL LAND BOOMERS. Two Virginians in the City Trying to Inter est Pittshirgers. . Dr. R. Latum and R. K. Sullivan, of Har risonburg, Va., are in the city, stopping at the Seventh Avenms Hotel. They came here in tbe Interest of their city, which is just now un dergoing a boom on account of discoveries of oil, gas. and minerals in paying quantities. They brought with them numerous samples of petrolenm and have left three gallons at one of the local refineries as an experiment. The gentlemen will stay until Sunday, and expect to take rome Pittsburgers back with them to see wbat is in the country. Delayed by Bad Weather. John A. Wood, one of the Erie Canal Com missioners, said yesterday that the work on the surveys bad been delayed on account of the bad weather, but they would be ready with the re port for the Legislature. One of Quay's Big Catches. On Postmaster McKean's desk is an immense scale taken from a 160-pound tarpon caught by Senator Quay, in Florida, on November 18. Tbe scale is four inches wide. AN ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE. August Hoffman Fires a Bullet Into Himself and Will Likely Die. A young, unmarried German, named August Hoffman, made an attempt to end his exist ence yesterday afternoon, that will likely prove successful. Hoffman boarded with Mrs, Vosauhl. at No. 2746 Laurel avenue, Sixteenth ward, and worked in Carnegie's Thirty-third street milk About 3 o'clock he came home and went directly to his room. A few moments later he rushed down stairs and into the back yard, holding a Sz-caliber revolver in his hand. He fired three shots into the air and the fourth into bis abdomen. He then attempted to shoot himself in the temple, but Mrs. Vosauhl and her daughter disarmed him. when he fell un conscious. He was removed to the West Penn Hospital, and it is thought will not recover. Last spring Hoffman tried to kill himself four times, his favorite weapon being a revolver, and his friends regarded him as off his mental balance. Trinidad, Colo., Is a city whose marvelous prosperity does not depend upon crops or rainfall to any great extent. The great industry there now is the mining of tbe coal, and the payrolls of that place from this source alone aggre gate $125,000 per month in a city of abont 10.000 people. In the meantime the pro duction of coal and coke is being expanded very rapidly, while iron works, smelters aud other manufacturing establishments of kin dred nature are rapidly being added. For full information address Trinidad Land and Improvement Company, Trinidad, Colo. "W PITTSBURG'S FAVORITE TENOR Selects the Everett Piano in Preference to AU Others. Mr. H. B. Brockett, Jr., the well-known and popular singer and teacher, purchased a beautiful Everett piano for his new home, in the East End, last week. In choosing the Everett, Mr. Brockett but emphasizes the opinion of all our leading musicians who have seen aud heard it, which is, that all the qualities requisite to a strictly first-class piano are brought up to the greatest degree of perfection in the Everett; Purchasers who want the best, should not tail to see them at the warerooms of Alex. Boss, 137 federal street, Allegheny. mwf A Noteworthy Exception. From the Kimball (8. D.) Graphic While the columns of the Graphic are open to any and all unobjectionable adver tisements, yet it is quite impossible for us to'speak knowingly ot the merits oi the va rious articles of "merchandise advertised. Particularly is this true of patent medicines. But there are exceptions occasionally, and a noteworthy exception is the celebrated Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy. This now universally known medicine has been ad vertised in the Graphic for four or five years, but not until recently had we any per sonal knowledge of its wonderful efficacy, which has come about through the prevail ing influenza and the stubborn cough that has so olten attended it. In the writer's family this medicine has on several occa sions this winter cured a cough that baffled any and all other remedies; and the number of families in Kimball and vicinity in which this remedy has been used with like effects attests to its valne as a specific for coughs and colds of every nature. wsu SEASONS WHY You Should Buy the Everett Piano. Because it is one of the finest pianos man ufactured and is being selected by our lead ing musicians for their own homes. You can buy it $75 less than any other piano of equal merit sold in these cities. Yon can buy it on terms of payment ranging from all cash down to $1 per week. If you don't under stand why this is so call at the warerooms of Alex. Boss, 137 Federal street, Alle gheny, see tne pianos and be convinced. Tbe'pianos delivered this week on $1 weekly payments are: Club A, certificate No. 132; Club B, certificate No. 259. Mvy Onr Curtain and Upholstery Department Can help you brighten and beautify your home at the least cost. A fresh lot ot laucy sofa pillows put out to-day. Wonders can he performed with grille and fret work in big doors or windows. Jos. Horne & Co.'S Penn Avenue Stores. Flannel-Lined Goods! Ladies' glove kid lace and congress at $1 25. Lidics' pebble grain foxed, cloth top, lace at $1. Children's, misses', ladies' and men's cloth slippers, nice and wnrm, at G. D. Simen's, 78 Ohio street, Allegheny, Pa. MWF A Blanket in a Box. A pair of beautiful pure wool country made blankets in a bie, square strong cedar box. Not necessary to add that these are designed especially forXruas gifts. Jos. Horne & Co.'s Penn Ayenue Stores. "Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars a cage," When your lady love wears our shoes. ' C. A. Vernee. Thanksgiving Day. Don't forget, Hendricks & Co.'s photo graph gallery will be open all day. Bring your families. Good cabinets, 81 a dozen. No. 68 Federal street, Allegheny. The Heart of a Murderer Would be softened by the sight of a pure young girl wearing shoes bought from C. A. Veruer. Cream ale and Back ale are mighty easy to take this weather; beneficial in ef fects, too. Iron City Brewing Co. makes best. All good barf. Fine Diamond Jewelry For the holidays at Hauch's Jewelry Store, No. 295 Fifth avenue. WEsa Dabbs' photographic rooms will be open ou xnanKsgiying. OYER THEIR TRACES. Painters Are Kicking Against Making a Fight for Eight Hours WITHOUT AID FROM OTHER TRADES Two-Thirds of the Puddling- Furnaces Will Go Back to Coal. A GROCER'S DR1TER5 OUT ON STRIKE The movement in favor of the eight-hour system next spring will not be brought about in tbe manner at first outlined by the Building Trades' Council. Some time ago the painters and deco rators were selected as the ones to make the demand first, with tbe understanding that if they were successful all of the other trades would follow. Now that'the painters have nearly all voted in favor of the propo sition, they are beginning to kick oyer the traces, and do not want to proceed unless all the other trades agree to combine and aid in having the demands granted. It is argued in this way: If the painters make the move and win, all the other organ izations win without making tho effort; but tf they lose, theirs is the only organization that suffers from the defeat. The painters do not feel disposed to make the fizbt for any but themselves, and it is said will reconsider their vote on the matter unless they can be sup ported by the other trades. At the next meet ing of the Building Trades' Council the matter will bo discussed and a proposition to submit tbe eight-hour question before each trade separately will probably be considered. An effort was made to see some of the Building Trades' agents yesterday, but the headquarters, on Hmlthrteld street, were locked up all day and evening, and none of the men were to be found. Tbe matter was the general talk, bow ever, among labor leaders last night. One of ficial said: "It Is very cemstn the painters will not allow themselves to be singled out to make a fight for some one else, and they are wise. To make that move properly, all ought to com bine." It Is supposed the Building Trades expected to assist the painters, and that tbe latter were simply to appear as the only organization de manding shorter davs in order to deceive the contractors, but they tumbled to the scheme soon enough to save their own reputation in case the movement is defeated. A call was made at tbe office of tbo Builders' Exchange for the purpose of learning bow the contractors regard the latest movement. Ex change Clerk McAfee said he bad not beard of it, but continued: "I never could see bow it is going to be a benefit to have the elght-houi day adopted. Suppose the men win and they receive ten-hours' pay for eight hours' work, the difference would just be added to the cost of the buildings and the proprietors would be the losers. It will not mako any difference to the contractors. I know of no very large builoing erected in this city during tbe past year on which the contractors were not com pelled to change their estimates two or three times in order to reduce the cost to what the owner wanted to expend. This was owing to an increased cost of material and labor for which tbe owner is alwajs made to pay and not the contractor." . EEMODELIHG FOB COAL. Two-Thirds or All Furnaces May Give Up Gas Before Spring. The manufacturing firms are having consid erable trouble remodeling their furnaces in order to go back to tbe use of coal. The Na tional Tube Works Comoauy has 15 double fur naces that must be rebuilt. In the Republic mill on the Southside there is a department of 14 double furnaces wnich will have to be torn down. The one department of 26 single furnaces are now being remodeled, and as soon as this is done, which may he this week, work on tbe others will be commenced. In the Clin ton mill 12 single furnaces bave been changed back to coal. The puddlinc forge in the mill at 1 jiuivaie is equivalent to au furnaces; 21 are single ones and 2 are quadruple, with no simi lar ones in any of the Pittsburg mills. These will also have to be remodeled. Since the change back to coal has been made the run In nearly every mill is without much interruption iu double turn. The greatest in convenience that fs being experienced by any firm is Mnorbead Brothers & Co. Thev have more orders than they could till if their mill could be run on double turn, but in tbe finish ing department it is only halt capacfty. which is during tbe night, because tbe gas company re fuses to supply them during the day. Oliver Brothers fc Phillies are making ar rangements tn go back to coal. The furnaces in tbe mill at South Fifteenth street aro all to be changed this wek. The change of all the furnaces in the Sligo mill, of Phillip. Nimick & Co., will be made this week.; This firm has their own coal mine. Tbe difference or the gain in this is that tbey can pay for the extra labor and still make a ton of iron cheaper with coal than with gas. There are only two mills on the Sonthside with a full supply of gas. Thev are A. M. Byers fc Co. and J. Painter's Sons & Co. In tbe old Pennsylvania forge mill the pud dlers are working three heats a turn and a chance back to coal is not likely, as tbe Balti more and Ohio Bailroad Company has pur chased the proiierty and an order to remove tbe works is looked for at almost any day. It is expected by next spring it will be removed to tbe new site at Mansfield. There are 11 mills in Allegheny county in which 3o4 puddling furnaces are now using coal, but all heatine furnaces excepting in two mills are supplied with gas. Altogether, there are 1.129 pudulins: furnaces in this county. Tli.it would leave still 7to using gas, but if the change anticipated has to be made, there will not be one-third of all the furnaces that mil be supplied with gas at the end of the eoming winter. THE STBIKE APPB0VED. T. C. Jenkins & Co. Will be Asked to Re instate Driver Birch. The drivers employed at T. C. Jenkins & Co's. wholesale house went out on a strike yesterday because one of their number had been dis charged, as they claimed, without cause. John Birch "laid off" half a day, sick. When he re tnrned to work he receiveda notice to call at the iirBce for bis m'M o The other drivers held a meeting immediately and decided that tbe ui.ui ouuulu iu reinstated. This tho firm refused to do. and the other driven went out. Tbe Executive Board of D. A, 3, K. of L., held a meeting last uicht, and approved the strike, and a letter was addressed to S. C. Jenkins & Co. asking that Birch be reinstated. It was stated at K. of L. headquarters last night that the case bad been tborougbly inves tigated, and that tbe board had decided that it would allow no one to be discharged for being sick, and that unless Birch is reinstated this morning all the warehousemen, 60 111 number, will be called out STILL FOBQINGr AHEAD. New Amalgamated Lodges Being Organized by the Score. Charters were granted yesterday for the in stitution ot two now Amalgamated lodges one at Philadelphia and one at Ashland, Ky. The Philadelphia lodge is absolutely a new one. while the Southern one is a revival of an old one that existed some years ago. Since the last annual convention, five new lodges have been organized, which means an increased membership of over 5,000. No Trouble Anticipated. Oreanlzer Williams, of Typographical Union No. 16. of Chicago, in tbe city. He attended a special meeting of No. 7 yesterday afternoon, called for the purpose of considering several matters, including the six-day rule, which tbe members desire to bave adopted. There are also some irregularities about the scale which tbey want adjusted, but it Is not thought there will be any trouble. Industrial Notes. THE Pittsburg Bridee Company is a bidder for the construction of a laree bridge across the Muskingum river at Zanesville, O. Tbe increase in tho business of the Pittsburg and Western Railroad for tbe past week has been over So, 000 in excess of the corresponding week last year. Death of a Former Plttsburger. Word was received yesterday from Naples, Italy, that James M. Jenkins, son of the late E. M. Jenkins, died iu that city at tne age of 19 years. He was connected with the Raymond Excursion Bureau of New ,York, and was in Europe with a party of tourists. His remains will be brought to this city for burial. The Germania Loses its Cashier. Conrad Van Buren, Jr., who succeeded Joseph Laurent as cashier of the German National Bank when the latter was paralyzed about a year ago. died yesterday at bis home on Main street. Mr. Van Buren, while comparatively a young man, was very popular in business cir cles. Thousands of people yearly indorse Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup, the people's remedy. FOUND DEAD AT HIS CLUB. Sudden Call of W. S. Pnrviance, a Popular Pittsburg Lawyer. The Allegheny county bar was plunged into gloom yesterday by tbe announcement of tbe death of W. S. Purvlance, Esq., for Win, as he was familiarly called, stood high In esteem, both as a lawyer and a genial companion. Mr. Purvlance was found dead in a room at tbe Dnquesne Club House. He bad been detained In the city, and went to tbe club to spend the night and It is supposed that he fell dead in the morning while dressing. He lived in Sewickiey. Dr. Bmgaman was summoned when the body was found about 9 o'clock, and he stated that death was caused by heart dis ease. Mr. Purvlance was born In Butler, and Is said to have been 19 years of age, though some of his intimate friends think be wasnmler45. His father was the late Samuel A. Pnrviance, who" represented the Twenty-third Congression al district in Congress tor a number of terms. He was also Attorney General under Governor Cnrtin. W. S. Purvlance graduated at Prince ton College in 1E61. and was admitted to tbe bar in this city In IKftJ and was associated in tbe prautice of the law with his father until tbe death of the latter, the firm name bcin- B. A.&. W. 8. Pnrviance. He has. since his father's death, continned the practice. His wife wa a Miss Conley, of Philadelphia. She ind three children survive him. Deceased was noted for ability, honesty and honor. His death was an nounced in tbe various courts yesterday, and a bar meeting will be held this morning, to take appropriate action. A MEN AGEBIE IN A JUBY BOX. Some of the Queer Things That Are Some times Seen in Court. Mr. Harry E. Armstrong, clerk of Judge Ew ing's court, bad his hands full for a time yes terday. He had housed the criminals in the jury box, when he discovered that be had an agglomeration superior to any "Happy Family" that ever traveled with any "great moral aggre gation." In tbe jury box. side by side, sat Will iam Lamb and George Bear, and the latter wore classes as though to critically inspect bis mutton. The subject in dispute was a horse and a butcner was tbe principal witness. The Lamb sat immediately between tbe Bear and the butcher, thus being placed between the devil and the deep sea, but there was not a symptom of trouble and all went on as smoothly as is promised on that millennial time when the child shall put his hand in safety in the den ot tbe cockatrice; tbe Hon and lamb shall lie down together and a little child shall lead them; when nations shall beat their swords into plowshares aud spears into pruning hooks and shall study war no more. This juxtaposition was paralleled some years ago when the divorce cise of Crow versns Crow was tried. George W. Quail. Eq., was Com missioner, and a man named Peacock was a witness, and after the libellaut got her divorce she married a man named Hogg. WEDDED IU BALTTM0BE. A Former Plttsburger Iarrles a Girl Thirty Tears His Junior. Charles P. Duff, of Canton. O., who is 50 years old, and Miss Etta Snyder, aged 20, eloped and were married in Baltimore on Mon day. Mr. Duff Is a former Plttsburger. He was a Councilman from the Thirteenth ward, and was Chairman of the Police Committee. He is a son of the founder of tbe Duff College. Ciianoe of life, backache, monthly ir regularities, hot flashes, are cured by Dr. Miles' Nervine. Free samples at Jos. Fleming & Son's, Market St. W THE JEOLIAN ECHO STOP. Wonderful New Effects. One of the most entrancing musical effects ever produced is brought out by the new third pedal of the opera pianos. It is called tbe iEolian Echo, and its use enables tbe performer to bring forth the most delicate aud fairy-like effects. Its soothing influence upon nervous persons and those in delicate health, who cannot endure tbe noisy practic ing of their children, is truly wonderful, and, added to this gossamer faintnessof tone, you have the overwhelming grandeur and brilliancy of sound all of which has made the Opera pianos so immensely popular in this city and all over the State and country. These glorious Opera pianos surpass all others (except the Steinway aud Conover), and tbeir cost is very reasonable. The im mense durability of the Opera enables the Messrs. leber& Bro., 506 Wood street, to fully warrint tbem for eight long vears. A call at Kleber & Bro.'s, 506 Wood street, aud an examination of those splendid new three-pedal Opera pianos is respectfully so licited. Croup Has Lost Its Terrors. Mr. John ri. Cullom, editor of tbe Gar land News, Garland, Texas, writes as fol lows: "I wish to add my testimonial to tbe efficacy of Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy for croup. That dread monster has lost its terrors for us since we began using the remedy. It never fails to give speedy relief in the worst cases of croup, and we always keep a bottle in the house and recommend its use to our friends whose little ones are so liable to be attacked with croup during the winter months." wsu Where Language Falls. Language is hardly strong enough to ex press my admiration of the merits of Cham berlain's Cough Bemedy. It is the best remedy for croup and whooping cough I have ever used. During the past 18 years I bave tried nearly all the prominent cough medicines on tbe market, but say, and with pleasure, too, that Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy is the best of all. Thomas Bbodes, Bakersfield, Cal. Mr. Bbodes is a prominent attorney at Bakersheld. 'wsu SPECIAL BARGAINS For ThanksgiUng Week. We offer 900 men's fine imported kersey overcoats silk faced and satin sleeve lining at 510 each. Five hundred fine melton over coats for men at 8 each, and 1,000 clegan t chinchilla overcoats (blue, black and brown) at $10 each. P. C. C. C, Pittsboko Combination Clothing Company, cor. Grant and Diamond streets, opp. the Conrt House. Don't Forget the New Table Cloth for Thanksgiving Day. Our linen department is full stocked with the loveliest silver white table damasks, by the yard and in cloths, with napkins to match. A large shipment of hemstitched and drawn work cloths and napkins just re ceived, beautiful goods and at moderate prices. And buy to-day, stores closed all day to-morrow. Jos. Hokne & Co., 609-621 Penn avenue. Catching On. The ladies say when visiting our stores thev are glad to find a place where millinery is sold at reasonable prices aud that our $S and 810 creations are fully np to headwear on exhibition in other stores at $12 and $15. E. S. Giles, 66 Sixth street, Pittsburg, 91 and 96 Federal street, Allegheny. Will Price Opens to-day the handsomest assortment of light scarfs for Thanksgiving Day ever shown in the city for 50 cts. See window display, 47 Sixth street "Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what?" A patent leather tie from C. A. Verner. The Iron City Brewing Co's. Pilsner beer makes an unexcelled beverage. All the best bars sell it. That 83 OO Shoe From C. A. Verner fits all leet. Fifth ave nue and Market street. When you drink let it be of the best beer. That's the Iron City Brewing Co's. make. All first-clsss bars. Silverware for the Holidays. Elegant stock to select from at Hauch's, No. 295 Fifth avenue. See onr prices. . WFSU Ol Dem Golden Slippers Are nothing compared with our common shoes. C. A. Veeneb. NO -MONKEYING IN IT. The Crusade Against Liquor Lair Vio lators May be Extended. ELEVEN MORE MEN ARE ARRESTED. Inspector llcKelry Says He Will Suspend Operations for a Time. EBSDIiT OP TESTEBDAI'S HEABIKGS The crusade against wholesale liquor dealers by the police department went on merrily, yesterday. Tbe greatest activity was manifested in tbe Third and Southside district, where seven persons were given a ride in tbe hur ry up wagon. In the first police district a whole bundle ot warrants was sent out, but only four men were brought in. However, to-day many more arrests are expected. There is a possibility that the war will not stop in Pittsburg, but will cross to tbe Northside. The police officials wondered last night why nothing had been done in Allegheny, where it is well known many of tbe wholesale houses are so sitnated as to easily carry on the side-door business and sell by the drink. Leopold Brown was the first one to arrive at Central station last night. His place of business is at 378 Fifth avenue, where, it is said, his retail trade was a handsome one. His bail bond was soon adjusted, and he only said au revoir as he left, lor he will re turn again. G. H. Neeley, who dispensed smiles" at No. 1 First street, next appeared. He was there because bis license did not give him the privilege of selling such small "smiles" as he was in the habit of pushing over the counter. It was also darkly hinted that he allowed smiles to be imprisoned on his premises in "growlers," both human and of tin. MISTAKES tS THEIB KEADIJfO. James Powers, of 145 Sixth avenue, was another poor man who had not read aright his permission to ve nd Honors. He gave bond for his appearance this morning. At No. i Grant street John Drew sold liquors, but last night he found pressing business at Central station and this morning he will be given a chance to square himself. At the hearings yesterday Charles Larkins. of 337 Milwood avenue, and H erman Rentz. of 19 Fayette street, were each held for court. The case of William G. Pohl, 313 Thirty-third street, was held under advisement, and those of P. Byrnes and Charles Campbetf. of 2501 Penn aye nue, wore continned until 3 o'clock to-day. Inspector McKelvey. of the Southside. yes terday, first causeu tbe arrest of John Peebles, wh.ch finished up the first batch of ten informa tions for selling without license. The inspector then changed his tactics, and bad six informa tions made nut against wholesalers in different sections of the Southside, for violating the liqnor laws. The men, whose names are given below, were arrested and gave J500 each for a hearing, along with the other wholesalers, be fore Alderman Snccop, to-day, at 4 P. M. Inspector McKclvy said last nicht: "We have arrested seven more to-day, and will now rest on our arms for a time. OI7GHT TO BE A WABXIXQ. "I think that the arrests made should be warnintr enouzh to others encazine in lllezal f selling or violating the liqnor laws. I do not giory in senuing tnese men to tue wornnouse. I don't want to do it. It pains me to have the necessity arise for taking such action, and no one would be more happy than 1 to see them all enjoy their liberty. 1 am here to do my duty, and if, after a warning thev then still violate the laws, then tbey must suffer the consequences, and cau blame no one but themselves. 1 shall have a close watch kept on all wholesalers, and they needn't think because we bave temporarily suspended operations that they can go on violating tbe law. If tbey do a square business no fears of arrest may no entertained, but if tbey do not. they may expect some day to have another grist of arrests made." Following are tbe names of those arrested in the Third district: Victor Xlorcb, 2214 Carson street: John Schwartz. 127 Larkins alley; Will iam Padden, 431 Carson stteet: Michael Min nick. West End; Fred Fuchs, Boggs avenue, Mr, Washington; William Cramer, Boggs ave nue, Mt. Washington; John Peebles, 750 West Carson street. HOItSFORD'S ACID PHOSPHATE Becommended by Physicians of all schools, for tbe brain, nerves and stomach. Teamsters' Boots! Beaver clotb, felt-lined, leather foxing, at $2 and $2 50. Grain waterproof, lamb's wool lined at $3, at G. D. Simen's, 78 Ohio street, Allegheny, Pa. Mwr H & H UGUS ACKE. NEW PARIS ROBES -AND- COMBINATION PATTERNS. Great sale this week. The largest assortment in the city, and at very much under value prices. A grand opportunity to secure choice bar gains. TO ILLUSTRATE: Paris Robes, with Silk and Astra khan Interwoven Trimmings, at S30; worth actually S45 and $50. Paris Robes, with handsome Silk Embroidered, Braided and Astra khan Trimmings, at 20 and $25; were $35 and S40. Paris Robes, with elaborate trim mings of Silk Embroidery and Braidings, at $12, S15 and S18; real worth, $18 to $30. A specially attractive line of 'Combination Dress Patterns, com prising the new Camel's Hair, As trakhan and Rugged Effects, in as complete color assortment of ex clusive designs, at S20 each; regu lar prices heretofore for same qual ities, $35 and $40. We invite an examination while the assortments are unbroken, th'ere being one or two patterns of a col oring in each line only, Cor. Fifth Ave. & Market St noZJ-MWFSu "EARLY HOLIDAY OPENING ,-AT- E. P. ROBERTS & SONS. Beadv ( DIAMOND DEPARTMENT. For Your J JEWELBY DEPABTMENT. In- i SILVER DEPABTMENT. spection. I ART DEPABTMENT. A Beautifnl Stock for Christmas. Cor. Fifth,Avc and Market St. noai-atwr NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. The Leading Pittsburg, Px, Drygoods House. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 189H JDS. HORNE I CO. 'S PENN AVE. STORES. Stores closed all day to morrow, Thanksgiving. A BARGAIN SALE TO-DAY -or- STOCKINGS FOR LADIES AND MISSES. A big lot of Ladies Plain Black Cashmere, regular made, fine gauge, per fectly shaped, at 50c a pair; an unequaled bar gain at the price. Ladies' Black Cash mere, all extra good value, ranging in price from 60c to $2 50 a pair, the largest stock we have ever shown at any season. Complete lines of Merinos, Natural Wools and Silks, at very attract ive prices, in all lengths. Special lines of novel ties in Lisle Thread, bought especially for the Holiday trade. And those $2 two toned Silk Stockings the biggest bargain any Hosiery Department ever offered. A regular $3 50 quality Silk Stocking at $2 a pair. Come in boxes especially suitable for Xmas presents. A big lot of Misses' Pure All-Wool Regular Made Stockings, sizes 5 to y2, blacks and colors (strictly fast), at 25c a pair. A lot of Misses' Plain Cashmere, Full Regular, Pure Wool Stockings, English made, sizes 5 -to 9, at 35c a pair, or 3 pairs for $1. And a lot of Misses' Black Ribbed Cashmere Stockings, high spliced heel, double sole, double knee, sizes 6 to Sj4, at 50c a pair. The best value ever offered. Misses' Plain and Ribbed English, French and German Stockings, in full assortment of styles and sizes, at the lowest prices, ready for Holiday trade. JDS. HDRNE I CD.. 609-621 PENN AVENUE. no24 JUST RECEIVED. 370 FUR CAPES, And all will go In at one price, U 65, 4 65, U 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. RS. C. WEISSER 435 and 437 MARKET ST. . no21-HWT Crane Elevator Co.,. Pittsburg Office, Lewis Building. REVERSING ENGINES. - ' HYDRAULIC AND STEAM PASSENGER.AND FREIGHT ELEVATORS.:-. WTitf Anyhnni .hi M r in rf-MniifriiiriiiiiMfiaf
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