aS3fegWBgfMEjt5CWNM1,J('Tg -"1B5rrTsT''53MfTf fjta!'f'':f f . VST',viv wT'-TF,, '-i ,-,,n!,!,F'Ff'iW--"- ,;--.?- -?-. v.' "JCfrn-j' "B!'- ! THE PITTSBURG- DISPATCH. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 6. 1S90. 633BS3S2BBH PHASES OF CITY LIFE. Sliscellaneous Events of a Day Pittsburg and Allegheny. in DEEIt AT A CHURCH DEDICATION. Other Things That Eave Brought People Under the Lair's Dan. SEVEKAL MEETINGS TliAT WERE HELD Alderman McGarey's office, on Carson street, was the scene of an Animated hearing, last night. The complaint was against Charles Link, a wholesale liquor dealer doing business on South Twelfth street. He was charged by one Stanislaus Ffeffer with selliug liquor on Sunday, September 28. On this date a large delegation of Poles took a haud in the dedi cation of a church on the Southside. They had a parade, and some of the congregation indulged in the luxuries of carriages. According to the evidence submitted, a number of the participants, after attending to their religious duties, adjourned to Mr. Link's place, and washed the dust and remnants of cotton down with a few bowls of beer. The liquid was not absorbed in the store, hut in the kitchen in the rear of the building. It was also shown that the beverage was not paid for on the spot, though it is alleged that some of the members of the company settled the next day. The little court room was crowded when the case was called, most of the spectators being unable to do any business with the language "as she is spoKe" by the average American citizen, and the odors that floated out over the transom fairly dimmed the street lamps. The Commonwealth found it self somewhat embarrassed when the ex amination ot witnesses began, owing to the absence of the prosecutor. It seenis that Mr. Pfeffer had a little disagreement with the police authorities as to the construction of the laws bearing on disor derly conduct, and in default 01 25 and costs is no. doing GO days in the worknouse. The Aloennau declined that he was sent up ouatuvisl charge, chiefly lor the purpose of getting hirn out of the way when this case came up. John H.iffstetter, Joe Lebaee, Al La binske. "Wegende "Woofalski, Appoloni Pefer. Mary llosowoski, and Joe Babinick all testified to having partaken of Mr. Link's hospitality ou the day of the church dedication. One or two witnesses also tes tified to having procured jugs of beer in the house nn Sunday, lor wmch they settled on Monday. Other witnesses were on hand for the prcecntion, bu the proceedings came to an "UQfXoeeted termination. The attorney lor Hie defense argued most eloquently that Mr. Link's generositv on this occasion did not constitute a gilt, or a violation in anv way ot the Brooks law, and moved for a. dismissal of the case. The Alderman looked at U differently, whereupon tne de fendant waived a hearing and gave bail in the sum o: 500 for a hearing at court. The cse stirred up an intense feeling among the Poles, who profess to see the boasted rights of a free country slowly but surely being snatched from the people. DEATHS F.R0H DIFHTHEE1A. During "oi ember There TVcro 331 Cases, 70 l'rowug Fatal. The mortuary report of the Bureau of Health for the month of November com pleted yesterday, shows a total number of 329 deaths as compared with 325 during the corresponding period of 18S'.l. There were 5i deaths ot infants under 1 year and 55 ot children between the ages of 1 and 5 years, making 33 per cent of the total num ber. During the month there were 79 deaths and 351 cases of infectious diseases reported which is an increase over the month o: Octo ber. They were located as. follows: Old City, 90 cases and 1G deaths. Hast End, 165 cases and 30 deaths. Southside, OT cases and 20 deaths and 13 deaths at the hos pitals. There were reported 165 cases of diphtheria, 23 of scarlet lever and 1G3 of tvphoid fever. There were 42 deaths lrom diphtheiia, 1 from scarlet fever, 33 from typhoid fever. MADE DP A TICKET. The 3Ieinbers of the Lotus Club Select Offi cers for the Coining Year. That stanch Republican organization of the Southside, the Lotus Club, was very largely represented at a meeting held at the club rooms last night. The chief business was the nomination of officers for the ensu ing year. The members had very little trouble in making selections, as a slate had been practically decided upon some days Ego, and the affair resolved itself into a love feist. The ticket as named was: President, "William H. Aldred; Vice President. F. 15enz; Secretarv, " ilh.ira Aul; Directors, John Bradley, C. "W. Church, F. K. Gear mf, "William Auoen and John Albertson. Atter the ticket had been made up the mem bers partook o: a substantial supper with trimmings. LAYIKG OUT STREETS. The Soriey Committee Passes Upon a T-arge Xnaiber of Ordinance:. The Survey Committee met yesterday afternoon in the City Clerk's office and affirmatively recommended the following ordinances: Repealing an ordinance locating Georgia and llolden streets In the George It. White plan of Jots. Twentieth ward: establishing the grade of Cypress street, from Edwards to Mathilda streets; dedicating an alley between Brecken ndge and Centeravenues;loca ting Cljdestrcet, from EUsu orth avenue t Bayard utrcet; re locating the north line of Ellsworth avenue at Intersection with the east line nf Neville street; locating Brownell street, from W. J. Friday's prnpertv to Xecley avenue; locating Potter street. Graham street to Negley avenue: re locating Everett street, from Larimer to River avenues. ew Officers for McPherson Tost. The following officers have been elected to serve for the ensuing year in McPherson Post, No. 117, G. A. K.: Commander, G. "W. McCutchcon; Senior Vice Commander, G. G. Walters; Junior Vice Commander, E. F- Ferree; Quartermaster, H. P. Krebs; Surgeon. Dr. X. D. Davis; Chaplain, Rev. G. Vv Chalfant, Officer of the Day, John "Wherry; Officer of the Guard. John Speer; Ordnance Sergeant, John Snively; Inside Sentinel, Andrew Stuisey; Outside Sentinel, George S. Fullmer; Delegates to Depart ment Encampment, Fred Beckett and George Fultner; Council of Administration, Joseph F. Denniston. Resigned to Practice Law. Robert H. Douglas, who has been for 12 years a trusted clerk in the City Board of Assessor's office, resigned his position yes terday and will begin practice at the Aile . gbeny county bar. to which he was admit ted tnree veafs ago. He "Wants His "Watch. Thomas Hermer charges his brother Vic tor with larceny by bailee. He claims he loaned the latter a gold watch to attend a party and he failed to return it. There will te a hearing to-day. Alshonse Found Guilty. "William Alshouse, of Allegheny, who was arrested in this city about a week ago by Inspector McAleese, on a charge of ab ducting a girl in Wheeling, was yesterday found guilty in the Circuit Court of that city. EECOVEEED HIS KEYS. Flow Law Librarian Dicby Had Bis Peace of Mind Restored. Some weeks ago Mrs. Percy Digby, of Mt. "Washington, wife of the Law Librarian, bad her pocket picked on Fifth avenue and did not notice her loss until she boarded a street car and found she had no money to pay her fare. Iu the wallet was a duplicate set of keys for the safe, front door, and for all the dressing cases, secretaries, etc., in the family mansion. Mr. Digby placed his valuables" in a vault in the Safe Deposit Company's office, but was much disturbed in mind lest the thief should raid his house, having access by the iront door. Testerday a plumber called on him at the Court House, and gave him all the Keys. The thief had thrown them behind some woodwork in the office of the Pleasant Valley Traction Railway Company's office, on Sixth avenue. The money had been ab stracted nnd the wallet and keys thrown aside. Mr. Digby's name was on the kev ring, this directing the finder to the owner. A VICTIM OF TYPHOID FEVER. The Kemalns of John Harden Sent to Ellicottville for Burial. A long row of carriages headed by a hearse, attracted the attention of people passing the Pittsburg and Lake Erie station, about 10 o'clock last night. Inquiry de veloped the fact, that the hearse contained all that was mortal of John Hayden, whose home was on Thirty-eighth street The deceased had been an employe of the Penn sylvania Company for six years, acting in the capacity of foreman. He was a young man, being but 33 years of age, and had been a stranger to sickness all his life, until typhoid fever attacked him, three weeks ago. His death occurred yesterdav fore noon, at 10 o'clock. He leaves a wife and one child. The body was shipped on the 1030 train for EUicottville, Cattaraugus county, N. Y., the boyhood home of the deceased. DON'T WANT LEGISLATION. The Free Bridge Question to he Settled by City Councils. The Free Bridge Committee was to have met yesterday afternoon to consult with the City Attorney upon the question raised by him in regard to the unconstitutionality ot State legislation affecting the subject. The City Attorney and two members of the com mittee were on hand, but Messrs. Lambie, Shannon and Bighaffi failed to appear, and it became necessary to adjourn until this afternoon, when a full attendance is especially desired. It is more than probable that the plan to secure State legislation on the subject will be abandoned, and that an efiort will be made to frame a city ordinance that will answer all purposes. MISHAPS OF A DAY. Broken Limbs and Fractnred Skulls Made Up Yesterday's List. The accidents yesterday were few in num ber, more being of a serious character. This is the list: R. Jl. Yocsg An engineer named R. M. Young, employed at the Star Brick Works, Twenty-third street, was struck on the head by a driving rod yesterday, and severely injured. Rosa Hasct-Rosa Haney. who resides at No. 2119 Sarah street, Southside. cut her hand badly last night, almost amputating one of her finger's, while cutting bread with a sharp knife. Howxey A man named Howloy, who lives jnjlillvale, fell from the abutment of the Thirtj-third street railroad bridge yesterday afternoon. The passing of a freight train at the time made him dizzy and occasioned his fall. He suffered a slight fracture of tho skull and had his left arm broken. He was removed in a carriage to his home. LOCOMOTIVE BELLS JANGLE. The Ordinance to Prevent Their Being Hung in Allegheny City. The Allegheny Committee on Ordinances last night had before them a bill to repeal that section of the law requiring all bells on locomotives to be rung while running in the city limits. The Chairman stated that the City Solicitor had informed him that the repeal of the bill would not relieve the companies from liability in case of accident. It was ordered to be reported favorably. The ordinance for the appointment of a building inspector, at a salary of $1,500 a year, was laid over, while the ordinance re quiring locomotives to burn other than soft coal east of Stanton avenue was referred to a sub-committee, with instructions to report at the next meeting. BAN 0VEE A BOY. A Runaway Ilorse Does Considerable Harm on Butler Street. A horse with a light spring wagon ran away on Butler street yesterday. Driver Hopkins was thrown to the ground and re ceived a bad cut on the head. aSear Fiftieth street the runaway ran over Charles Keedy, a small bov, and broke his right thigh. The wild animal scattered people on the pavement, and finally came to grief against a telegraph pole. The wagon was badly damaged. Sold His rurnlturo for Drink. Frank Getzen, of 22 Lykcns alley, South- side, was sent to the workhouse for six months by Alderman Succop yesterday for shamefully neglecting and abusing his family. One ot the charges sustained against him was that be recently carted all his household effects to Pittsburg and sold them for a small sum of money, which he spent for strong drink. A "Weekly Court Trial List. District Attorney Johnston, yesterday, issued a notice that a weekly trial list will be found on file at his office. Members of the bar are requested to examine to see if any case should he continued and report be fore it is put on the daily trial list. This is done to facilitate court work. Two Lonesome Drnnki. Only two plain, old-fashioued drunks were stood up before Police Magistrate Leslie, of the Third District, yesterday morning, and they appeared to be lonesome. Mr. Leslie is afraid a reformation is stopping his business, as the the last week's average has been about three cases. "Without a Husband for a Month. Mary Kaeller charges her husband with desertion and non-support. She lives on tho hill above Twenty-eighth street, and alleges that her husband has contributed nothing to her support or her six children for a month. She says he earns a good sal ary as a barber. High School Committee Meeting. The regular meeting of the High School Committee of the Central Board of Educa tion, was held Inst night, and a number of bills passed. Action was delcrred until the next meeting on the resolution for the establishment of intermediate schools. A New Btjle of Flaying Policy. John "W. Delaney is charged with obtain ing S1,TJ90 from Charles Patterson upon falsely pretending that he held a policy for $5,000 in the National Life Insurance Companv, of Vermont, and assigning $2,001 40 of the policy to the complainant. Officer Eberhardt Fined. Policeman Eberhardt, of the Allegheny force, who was charged by the Humane So ciety with cruelly beating his little boy, was yesterday fined $10 by Alderman Brnun. Job Lot of Allegheny Justice. Deputy Mayor McEelrey held the scales in Allegheny, yesterday, and measured off justice. George Steck, said to be a vagrant, was given 90 days in the workhouse to think of it. John Curry used 55 worth of vile names in a quarrel with a Short Line con ductor. Plain drunks wero valued at $1 each, and James Boyd, Albert Mvert, John Friel and" Joseph lleiuisteln each had ?1 worth. - HELD ON SERIOUS CHARGES. i A Southside Man Arrested for Cruelty and Neglect of His Children. "William It. Jones, of Twenty-second street, Southside, was arrested 'yesterday on complaint of Humane Agent O'Brien, who charges the prisoner with cruelty and neg lect of bis three children. Jones, with his family, lives in a shanty boat containing two rooms, on the wharf at the foot of the street named, it is alleged that what little money Jones picks up at odd jobs he spends for drink, and that his chitdren have been without food for days at a time. Another charge is that he sent his 7-ycar-oId daughter to school without food and miserably clad, and that in consequence she was overcome by exhaustion and fell to the .floor. The teachers heard the little girl's story and took up. a subscription, the proceeds of which went forood and clothing for the children. Jones was to have had a hearing before Alderman Succop last night, but the Alder man being called away rather suddenly, the case was postponed until this morning at 9 o'clock. Jones denies the charges made against him. WHY HE WAS ARRESTED. John Ullrich and Officer Heln Tell Differ ent Stories. John Ullrich is a baker and lives at No. 2 Vinial street, Allegheny. He says that early on the morning of Sunday, Kovember 23, he started from his home to ca)l Dr. J. S. Phillips, of No. 54 Chestnut street, to attend his wife, who was very sick. On the way there he was stopped bv a mac in citi zen's dress, who wanted to know from what he was running. He explained, and after seeing the doctor started home ona run. He was again accosted by the same man. who was talking with an officer, but did not stop. The man ran after, aud caught him, and locked him up. The next rooming he was fined $5 and costs by Mayor. Wyman. The man who arrested him wns'Policeman Hein, foreman of No. 3 p itrol wagon. The officer swore that Ullrich refused to stop when ordered, and that he used profane langmge. Ullrich says that he will sue the officer for false arrest. Sent to Jail by His "Wife. Charles Gardner was committed to jail yesterday for a hearing before Alderman McMasters on Friday next, on charges of assault and battery and surety of the peace, preferred against him by his wife, Emma L. Gardner. SMALL SCRAPS OF LOCAL NEWS. The work of laying tracks on McClure ave nue, Allegheny, for the electric line is pro gressing rapidly. The Committee on Roads and Snrveys of Allegheny City met last night, but did nothing but approve bills. The funeral of the late Captain William Ward will take place to-morrow at 1 o'clock P. St., from the family residence on Fulton street. Jennie Martin asked Alderman Foley, of Wood's Run, yesterday, to help her find her husband, who she claims disappeared about a week ago. THE funeral of Sirs. Robert Dilworth took place yesterday afternoon, from her late resi dence" on Arch street, Allegheny, and was largely attended. W. A Rogers, colored, of North Mansfield, was yesterday examined by Drs. Walker and Smith, and sent to Dixmont upon their certifi cate that he is insane. Nicholas Delixaxtt, motor man on car 20, on the Second Avenue Electric Line, has entered suit before Alderman McMasters, of Grant street, charging Thomas Kennedy with obstructing the car tracks contrary to law. A hearing has been set for Wednesday afternoon next. A charter was granted yesterday to tho Pcterie Gas Company, to supply natural gas to Leechburg. Armstrong eounty, and corpora tions in Gilpin township. Office at Pittsburg. Capital. 55.OU0. Directors, George Peterie. Al legheny; D. J. Thomas, Harinar D. Denny, William F. Casey and Henry McKuight, Pitts burg. 193 COLUMNS of news and reading In THE DISPATCH to-morrow. Get It and see for yourself. A FLAG PRESENTATION. Tho Starry Banner to he Flung to the Breexe From the High School Building Ben Franklin Council, Jr. O, U. A. M the Donors. A large number were present at the High School last evening, it being the occasion of the presentation of a beautiful silk flag to the school, the gift of Ben Franklin Coun cil, Jr. O. U. A. 51. The flag was presented on behalf of the council by S. TJ. Trent, Esq., and received in behalf of the school by Mayor Gourley. A pleasing programme was presented, the exercises being conducted by Principal "Wood. Several patriotic songs were sung by a chorus of the pupils. After an opening song by the chorus Mr. Trent made the presentation. He dwelt on the beauties and neressi ty of patriotism, say ing that such a Government as ours requires that patriotism be taught from the pnlpit and the school platform. The glories of this country, of which the Stars" and Stripes is the emblem, were obtained .by patriotism. The hopes and expectations tp achieve 'the security and permanence of our National Government rest not upon arined fleejs.and standing armies, but upon the moral worth aud patriotism of our boys and girls who are being educated in the free schools of our country; therefore, let the emblem of. Amer ican liberty float over the public schools of our land. "The Star Spangled Banner" was sung bv the chorus, alter which the flag was received for the school by Mayor Gourley. The Mayor said that he honored the workmen of our land, but he made a lower bow to the teachers who are educating the 15,000,000 children who are to shape and coutrol our country irt the future. Jf the Irishman loves Ins native laud, where wealth is the lot of the few, and poverty the lot. of the many, how much more should the American citizen love the country of which the' flag in view was the emblem. Continuing, he re ferred to the immortal names m men'who have marched under that flag, arid thegreat historical events at which it was present. In conclusiou he accented the flag tor the school and thanked the' members of Ben Franklin Council for their gift. The recitation of a poem by Prof. Sleeth and. the song "America," by the audience, concluded the evening's programme. KTJDYAKD KIPLING'S first serial story now running exclusively 'in the1 Sunday edition of THE Db PATCH, has-already reached a climax. The chapter for1 to morrow is of intense interest. 2fo one who pretends to he np with tho" literature of tho day can miss this fctory. All the news, 24 pages, 102 columns. Dnquesne Theater. The Bostoniaus next week, commencing Monday evening, December 8. "Uobiu Hood," "Suzette" aud "Bohemian' Girl." The Chicago Tribune says: '-.'Smith and DeKovcn's latest work is a' great' "success. Not since 'The Mikado' has 'a comic opera ot equal literary and musical' merit ap peared. Mr. Smith's fricods'have cbtne- to expect brilliant work from him. In 'Itobin Hood he has completely eclipsed Iris former efforts, The dialogue is eleao-cui, "crisp and very humorous, while tho versification is graceful and rhythmic," The" advance ment in his art shown by Mr. DeKdve'n. in this opera is gratifying to hit frfen'ds.ind must be highly satisiatory to the composer himself. The choruses aud ensembles 'are bright and spirited, much of the orchestra tion is novel and pleasing, while the score has many delightfully tunetul numbers." 192 COLUMNS of news and reading in THE DISPATCH to-morrow. Get it andsee for yourself. , THE LUMBER BOOM, How the Local Demands Have Crept Ahead" of All Facilities for Supplying the Material, - DDE TO AN INCREASE IK BIHLDING. Kew Woods That Have Almost Entirely Shnt'Out Old'and Familiar Grades for Pinishiug Purposes. IMPEOYEAIENTS ON CHEAT EIYER. Acotier Steel PI tit About Rudy U Begia Ojtntioai st Korriitowa. Arrangements are now being made for a very important meeting of the Union Lum ber Dealers Association of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana, to be held at Toledo next month. It is the annual meeting of the As sociation, and it will be attended by about GOO dealers, representing a combined capital of more than 20,000,000. The Union is the largest lumber dealers' organization in the United States, and the coming meeting will be the most important ever held. The convention will be in ses sion three days, and will consider several matters ot importance to the trade. Probably the first thing taken up will be the matter of car service. The Allegheny County Association has already dealt with this question, bat having failed to have the grievance adjusted, referred it to the Union Association. The trouble is in regard to the time allowed by railroad companies lor the unloading of cars, which is only 48 hours. The Present Inconveniences. A dealer may not have any knowledge of his lumber being on a siding for a day after it has been delivered, and it may be a practical impossibility for him to get the lumber away within the required time. Yet, if he fails, the companies invariably charge him 51 a day for all time over the 48 hours. The association will ask that the companies allow 48 hours from the time notice is receive., and if this is granted, dealers will be saved a great deal of trouble and considerable expense, as well. Another matter to be considered is a diffi culty existins between wholesale and retail dealers. There is an agreement, enteied into some years ago, binding wholesalers to refrain from selling at retail, and providing that in case of a violation, a fine of 10 per cent on the sales be imposed, which fine was given as a premium to the informer, provided he lived in the district in which the violation took place. Previous to last year, this agreement was almost lost sight of, and violations have been rather frequent. But during the past year the officers have been more watchlul and quite a number of wholesale dealers have been '"caught up." Some action will be taken binding the wholesalers closer to the agreement and probably making the penalty a little heavier. Talk of the Eight-Hour Day. The probable difficulty expected next sprint: in regard to the adoption oftheeisht hour work day in the buildinc trades will not be dealt with, except to indorse any action that may be taken by the Builders' Exchange between now and the time for the meeting. Certain legislation for the benefit of Ohio dealers will be asked for, but it has no local significance. The reports of the officers will show the association to be in a healthv con dition and that tra.de all over the district is far in excess of that of Inst year. Among other things to be considered of interest to dealers only are grades, snpply and demand, and the reports from the wholesalers. The latter will be represented in the convention by honorary members, representing 75, 000,000 of capital. The convention will close with the election of officers, a banquet and an excursion to Grand Kspids and other Northwestern lumber centers. The officers of the association itho will accompany the 40 delegates from Pittsburg and vicinity aret Secretary H. W. Ahlersj of Allegheny, and Directors "William "Yig jnan, of the Union Planing Mill Company, of the Southside, and George L. "Walter, of Sharpsburg. Speaking of the coming con vention and the condition of the local lum ber trade yesterday, Secretary Ahlers said: Opinions of the Secretary. "Our association never was in a better condition than at present. We will not have a complaint against a member at the coming session. The three dealers that were blacklisted soraejycars ago have been driven entirely out of the business. "Trade is good, with indications of it in creasing during the coming year. There is a deal ot lumber coming in now from the Southern market. Lumber and shingles come all the way from New Orleans by boat. The building boom through the South is subsidinc to some extent and the demand in the North for Southern stock strains the facilities for supplying it, owing to the inability to secure cars for shipping. Yellow pine aud cypress are the principal Southern products. "And. by the way. cypress is crowding out yellow pine for many purposes, includ ing finishing, pattern and tank work. A vear ago we could not induce people to buy cypress; now they will not have anything else. "Quartered oak for finishing purposjB has come into favor in Pittsburg during the year. Hemlook holds out for ordinary buildings, but it is considerably higher in price, owing to the fact that there was no suow last year. Less SUIT Prices Expected. "I am informed that in Northern coun ties there is already a foot of snow, and I do not believe the price on hemlock will be as stiff for the next year. Norway built material is crowding out white pine also; not only on account of its strength and dur ability, but its cheapness. There has not been much cherry in the market. Good qualities are scarce. "There has a new industry sprung up that lew people know about. For many years people imagined that Ohio, Indiana aud the Northwest were the only sources from which good lumber could be had. Lately, however, dealers have been bring ing spruce lumber from the headwaters of the MonongaheU in barges and by rail. And they are getting the rarest kinds of hard woods for building purposes. "West Virginia is very promisihg territory, and a great amount of Us product is being used iu Allegheny county." They Have Gone Back to Coal. The following local firms are now using coal that, previous to December, were gas consumers: Pittsburg Forge and Iron Com pany, Clinton Mills, Oliver Bros. & Phil lips, Allegheny Mill. Chess, Cook & Co., Moorhead Bros. & Co. and J. Painter's j Sons' Company. Slateworkers on Strike. The slateworkers at Hahn Brothers yard, on Filth avenue, have been out on a strike since Tuesday, because of a difference be tween the firm and a dumber of employes in regard to the work known as "punching." It lsthroiight the. trouble will be adjusted to-day; ' New Sand Company Formed. A new sand company has been formed by Commodore Joseph' "Walton, Captain L -ST. Bunton, John F. "Waltjn,-"William Bunton, C, "W. PaseyT Albert. Gerred, "W. S. Hays and "W. B. Graham. It will be known as the Pittsburg Sand Company and will soon begin a general tan'd business. MAT MAKE A GTJTJ HEBE. Dr. Emmens Makes Strong; Claims for His New Explosive. Dr. Emmens, the inventor of the new ex plosive, emmensite, is still at the Monon gahela House. He has not yet made his arrangements with the Pittsburg Reduction Company to have a special gun made-to test his discovery. The Doctor states that his ultimate object is to make guns that will be adapted to its use, but he has neclected this part of the business, neither has he decided where be would locato if his tests should prove successful. There is no danger from the explosive by concussion. It was subjected to the blow's of hammers increasing iu weight to 1,000 pounds, and even then it did not go off. The doctor claims from numerous experi ments performed, that emmensite is per fectly sa'c to handle. IMPEOVING CHEAT BIVEB. The Government Aiding in tho Develop ment ofa New Lumber Kegion. The Government has a lot of men em ployed in blasting rock from the channel of Cheat river in order to permit logs to be floated in larger quantities and steadier. The new lumber company being developed will be of great value to the market, when the work along the Cheat is completed. The Baltimore ana Ohio Bailroad Com pany has also a corps of engineers survey ing a route through to Morgantown, "W. Va. The prospective route will be over a bridge 600 leet long at Point Marion. The im provements along the Cheat have already proven their value, as more than 5,000 logs were brought down last week. A NEW STEEL PIAHT, Of "Wlii ch a Former Pittsburger Has Been Elected the Manager. The building of the Norristown Steel Company, a new concern, are rapidly nearing completion. The plant is so located as to be added to conveniently in case enlargement becomes necessary. Steel castings of all description will be the pro ducts. The chartered capital of the company is 5200,000, all stock being fully paid and non-assessable. George J. Humbert, formerly connected witli the Homestead Steel "Works and Sehoenberger & Co., of this city, has been elected manager of the new company. A HEW MILL FOB HOMESTEAD. Carnegie, Phlpps & Co. Said to be Erecting m New Beam Plant. The current issue of one of the trade papers states that Carnegie, Phlpps & Co., Limited, are about to bpgin the erection of a new 36-inch beam mill, adjacent to their present plant at Homestead. It was impossible to verify the report last night; but an official of the firm told a Dis patch reporter a few days ago that no addi tions to their plants anyxrhere are contem plated at present. A Verdict for the Defendants. In the suit of Phillip Gugel.administrator of Adam Shearer, who worked for the Miller Forge Companv, an action lor damages for injurv received at the defendants' works, a verdict for the defendants was given yester day. Home From Philadelphia. "William "Weihe, President of the Amal gamated Association, is home from the Quaker City, where he organized a new lodge. TWENTT-FOTJIt PAGES of news, litera ture and hnslnes m to-morrow's DIS PATCH. Get a copy and study it. READY FOR REOPENING. Programino for St. Paul's Dedication, To morrow Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop . It J an and Other Prelates Will "be Pres L onf at the Morning Service. St. Paul's Cathedral will be formally reopened to-morrow with imposing cere monies. The edifice has been thoroughly renovated at great expense and its interior is as that of a new church. In honor of this event Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Byan, of Philadelphia, together with Bish ops McGovern, of Harrisburg; O'Hara, of Scranton; Mullen, of Erie; "Watterson, of Columbus; Kain, of Wheeling, and Byan, of Buffalo, will be present. In addition to these there will also be many well known clergn-nen from various parts of the State. Solemn PontiScal mass will be celebrated in the morning by Bishop O'Hara, of Scran ton, and the Cardinal will, preach the ser mon. The de-icon of the mass will be Father McTighe; sub-dencon, Father "Wcr tenbach; assistant priest, Kev. D. Kearney; deacons ot honor. Fathers Tobin and Bush. There will be an augmented choir, and in addition a Gregorian choir, composed of students from the Holy Ghost College. The regular choir ill sing Havdn's Imperial Mass. The Cathedral Band, stationed in the opposite end of the church, will play selected numbers. Great preparations have been made for the reception of the distinguished prelates. Cardinal Gibbons is to arrive on the lim ited this evening, and after being met at the Union Station "by Very Bev. S. Wall, will be driven to the Episcopal residence, on Grant street, where he will remain during his stav in the city. To-morrow evening Aichbishop Kyan is to deliver a sermon. On Mondav evening, from 7 to 9 o'clock, Cardinal Gibbons will hold a public recep tion at the Episcopal residence. This is the first time a Cardinal has ever visited Pitts burg, and every effort is being made to do him proper honor. If he remains over until Tuesday the Columbus Club will give him a reception at their rooms. The new bells recently placed in the Fifth avenue tower of the cathedral were tested yesterday afternoon, and will ring out the first time lor service to-morrow morning. California, Oregon and "Washington. Persons contemplating a trip to auy point in either of above named States will save money by starting-as soon as possible, as by a recent decision of the Western Passenger Association an advance in rates will soon be made. The Union Pacific system from Council Bluffs and Omaha, or Kansas City, is the central route and short line to the Pacific coast. Its trains, composed of Palace sleep ing cars, Colonist sleeping cars, tree reclin ing chair cars and dining cars, make the trip across the continent in 12 to 21 hours less time than is consumed on other routes. All ticket agents sell tickets via Union Pacific system to all points in California, Oregon and "Washington and check baggage to destination. For reserved space in Palace or Colonist sleeping cars, maps, rates lor first or second class tickets, or for round trip tickets to Pacific coast, which are good to return any time within six months, call on or address Thomai S. Spear. T. P. Agent, 400 "Wood street, Pittsburg, Pa, Natural Gas Shortage Mr. Fred Greiner, cor. Fourth avenue and Try street, Pittsburg, the largest wholesale and retail coal dealer iu the city, was the first who took advantage 'of increasing his capacity to supply the wants o the public with best Panhandle coal, nut coal and slack. Daily canacity 8,500 bu. Estimates fur nished to tauiilies, hotels, shops and build ings of all kinds. All orders received will get prompt attention. Telephone No. 1027. Will Price For fancv silk suspenders in glass boxes. 47 Sixth street. B.&B. Saturdsv dress bargains a hundred pat terns at 55 each American, Scotch and En glish suitings. Boogs & Btjhl. Other overcoat sales are mere pygmies when compared with Kaufmaun' gigantic offering to-day. 1 ' SPARE NOT THE ROD. Mayor Gonrley and Faiher McTi'sbo Favor , Corporeal Punishment. PHILLIPS TALKS OF HIS DEFEAT. Major Greenland Wants to be Adjutant Gencial or -Sothiiig-. A FEW ClUTS OS VAEI0US STJBJLCTS Mayor Gonrley, who has been a dominie himself, docs not look with favor on the action of the Eleventh "Ward School Board in publicly abolishing corporeal punishment iu the school. In referring to the subject yesterdav His Honor said: "I think the school board made a mistake in publicly announcing that the rod would no longer be a factor in sustaining order among unruly scholars. I do not favor a lavish use of the rattan, but when you an nounce to a roomful of boys that no matter what tbey may do, no adequate punishment will' follow, you are. holding out an induce ment to the unruly ones to misbehave. Possibly, in time, we may reach such a state ot perfection that corporeal punishment will be unnecessary in the public schools,but that will not happen until the great mass of parents give their children better home training. '"It's all very well to 'talk about running a school by moral suasion, but it can't always be done. In 1863, when I took charge of the Third ward school, I found a terrible state of insubordination among the pupils. They were frightfully riotous, and after school was out they would get on the street and fight. There were two boys, especially, who would fight every day. One of them is to-day a well-known and highly-respected business man. I told the boys they must cease fighting, but they paid no heed. Then I bought a bunch of rattans and declared myself. I said, 'Boys, every time vou fight I'll whip, and each time I whip I'll whip harder.' And I did it. Six applications of the rattan stopped the fighting, and had a remarkably good effect upon the rest of the pupils. It was not long before the pupils of the Third ward school were models of de portment." Father McTighe dropped into the Mayor's office just then: "Moral suasion is a hum bug. "We have a school on the Southside with an enrollment of 3-5 pupils. I do not think ne could get along without corporeal punishment, although I do not approve of indiscriminate whipping. "When I go into a schoolroom and find one of the teachers whipping a pupil, I take the cane myself and finish the job. I believe that the teachers should be supported when they are compelled to correct a pupil. "An occasional use of the rod has a good effect upon children until they are 12 or 14 years old. After that a thrashing that would have any effect would border upon cruelty. Children are very stubborn; they do not reason. But when they see a lellow pupil thrashed for misbehavior they recog nizi that they had better behave. I re member when I went to a school in the Fourth ward. The master was a terrible fellow, and he gave me one thrashing. I did not need another." GREENLAND FEELS SOBS. The Major Assured Captain McClelland Will he Adjutant General. Major "W. "W. Greenland, ot Clarion, re turned from the meeting of the Masonic Grand Lodge at Philadelphia yesterday. He wanted to be Adjutant General under Pattison, but while in the Quaker City learned enough to know that Captain Mc Clelland was the man. Indeed the Major said that the Captain had told him he would receive the appointment. Major Greenland ws feeling very sore last evening. He is Qnartermastec of the Second Brigade, nnd he holds with other guardsmen that the position should be kept within the ranks. It is claimed that Major Greenland can be either Quartermaster for the State or Commissiry General, but he said last evening he didn't think he would have either of them, if offered to him. He seemed to be so disgusted that he talked of returning to private life. The Major is very popular in the Guard, and has many friendi who were urging him for the position. He has nothing person ally against Captain McClelland, but like Captain Murdock, he thinks the officers should have a ebance for promotion. PHILLIPS IS SATISFIED. no Says the Outcome of tho Bribery Salts Will Justify His Course. T. "W. Phillips, of New Castle, registered at the Duqucsne yesterday. "I am attend ing to business now," he said, "since the political fight is over. They talked about the regnlar nominee in the contest. "Webster, in this case, defines regnlar as nominating a candidate in the constitutional way and not by fraud. When 1 went into the field, I was given to understand that the people had repudiated the nomination of the Ilepublican candid-itc, but there are some things hard to explain. "I feel sure that after the suits have been fried that the voters will agree t bat I ws right. The grand jury yesterday returned true bills." GOING OVEE THE BOAS. Agent Woodslde Will Join a Party to In spect the Erie System Samuel P. "Woodside, general agent for the Erie system in Pittsburg, has gone to New York. He will join the freight and passenger agents there tomake an inspection of the road and its terminals. Recently the Erie bought the Chicago and Atlantic, which gives them their own line into Chicago. The object of the trip is to make the agents of the line acquainted with all parts of the system. T1VESTT-FOTJB PAGES of news, litera ture! and business in to-morrow's DIS PATCH. Get a copy and study it, Db. B. M. Haska. Uye, ear, nose and throat diseases exel usi vely. Office, 720 Pena street, Pittsburg, Pa. s&su Special Sale of Millinery To-Day. Pattern hats must be sold a hundred of them that sold from ?12 to 525, are all to-da marked to $5, $7 and 59 each. Jos. Hokne&Co.'s Pcnn Avenue Stores. Fur Trimmed Jackets. 310 fine fur trimmed jackets, at and below manufacturers' prices. Examine them, at Bosenbaum & Co.'s. "Wilis Truly an excellent bargain. Men's strictlv waterproof rubber loots, worth J275, at $1 79 a pair. Katjfman-js' Shoe Depaetment. Will Price For men's English house coats and bath robes. 47 Sixth street. Ladies' long wraps at greatly under value prices to close before stock inventory. itssu Hncns & Hacks. 725 tairs children's pebble goat and bright dongola button shoes, solid leather, sizes 5 to 8, worth $1 25, will go at 65c at Kanfmanns' to-day. Will Price Shows the handsomest light neckwear for evening dress ever brought to the city. 47 Sixth street No Christmas table should be without An gostura Bitten. Appetizer of exquisite flavor XT330. SHE TURNED INGRATE. AN INFURIATED WOMAN ATTACKS THE 'CENTRAL STATION MATRON. Haggle Castle Kcfuses tho Offers of People to Lead Her in Better Walks of IJfe She Will Wkely Go to the Work house. A case of base ingratitude was developed at the Central Police Station last night, it being the culmination of fruitless attempts to reform a woman of whom better things bad been expected. Maggie Castle, better known as Mag Con ley, the wife ot Dude Castle, had been ar rested for drunkenness and disorderly con duct and taken to the Central Statiou,where she was turned over to kind-hearted Matron Brennen, to whom Mrs. Castle has the best of reasons to feel truly grateful. The woman was quiet and undemonstrative in the cell corridor, as long as the sergeants remained, but the moment they left she turned upon the matron like a tigress and began to pummel her with her fists. Mrs. Castle is much the younger and stronger of the two, and would probably have inflicted severe injury upon the matron had not her cries brought the sergeants to her assistance. They quickly overpowered the inluriated woman and forced her into a cell, cursing and swearing be cause she had been prevented from wreaking her spite upon her benefactress. The attack upon the matron by this woman isunexplainable. Mrs. Castle is the wife of "William, or Dude, Castle, who, the police say, is oue of the worst characters in the city. Three months ago they were both arrested, and, through the intervention of philanthropic persons who took an interest in the young couple and desired to reform them, an arrangement was made by which Caitle was to be released on condition that he would leave the city, go to work and es tablish a home for hiuuelf and wife. If he kept steady, supported his wife and behaved himself for a year he was to be allowed to return to the city. Matron Brennen iancied she saw much promise of good in Mrs. Castle, and it was largely due to her efforts that a long term sentence to the workhouse was prevented for her and her husband. Castle and his wife were both agreeable to the proposition and Castle was released. He went to Lancaster county at once and secured employment, where he worked steadily for a time. His wife" in the mean time was given quarters at the Bethesda Home, where she conducted herself to the satisfaction of those who were interesting themselves in her behalf. Last week, however, Castle returned to the city in spite of his promise, but kept out of the way of the police until Thursday, having, in the meantime, communicated with his wife, who left the house and joined him last Saturday. They both got drunk on Wednesday and on Thursday Castle was arrested. The officials were tired of giving him advantages, so he got a sentence of 90 davs to the workhouse. His wife yesterday heard of his sentence and went to Magistrate McKenna's office in a half druuken condition and began to upbraid and abuse him so loudly for sending her husband up, that he was finally compelled to have her locked up. It was when taken NO ADVANCE -IS- PRESENT STOCK or CARPETS -AUD- CURTAINS. AlthouRh the manufacturers have ad vanced prices from 15 to 26 per cent, oar present stock will go at the old low prices. Large lino of Tapestry Brussels at 60 to 75c. Body Brussels at 85c to SI 35. Moquettes at SI 10 to SI 50. Axminsters at SI 50 to SI 75. Wilton "Velvets at SI to SI 40. Ingrains at SOc to 75c 10,000 Pairs Lace Curtains from 75c to 150 a pair. A large lino of Bugs at special low prices. EDWARD GROETZIHGER, 627 and 629 Perm Avenue. Largest exclusive Carpet House west of flew York City. (t nol5-TT33a SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS CLOAK DEPARTMENT. Seal Plush Jackets at $g, $n 50, S14, $16 50, $20. Seal Plush Coats, 36 and 38-inch lengths, $16 50, 22, 25, $28, 30 and up. Seal Plush Wraps, in newest shapes, with satin linings and first class trimmings throughout, $17 50, $20, $22, $25, up to $85. Genuine Alaska Seal Jackets, Wraps and Capes. These are all English dye, and having been con tracted for before the advance in price, we can offer you extra good value. Several hundred Ladies New markets in winter weights offered at $3, $5, $S, Sio. These prices are one-half and many of them one third iormer prices. FUR MUFFS, FUR CAPES, ETC. Astrakhan Cloth Capes, $3 75. Real-Astrakhan Capes, $16 to 20. Persian Claw Capes, $8. Monkey Capes, $20. Krimmer Capes, S25. Children's Fur Sets, $1, $1 75, $2 25, $2 50, $3. BIBER EASTDN, 505 and 507 MARKET STREET. noSO-rrsan to the station for this offense that she as saulted the police matron. Last uight, Mrs. Brennen, in spite of the abuse she had re ceived, still held that there was a streak of good iu the woman's nature, and was coax ing Inspector McAleese to give her another chance. The Iti'pector. however, is satisfied that Mrs. Castle is beyond the point where a relonu is possible, and trill probably ask for a lung workhouse sentence for her this morning. TlVliNTV-roCK PAGES or news, Utera tnro and bufinc In to-morrow's BI3 l'ATCII. Get 11 copy and study It. rhcnomenal Business of the Equitable. The Equitable Life Assurance Society re ports that iU business for Uoveruber shows a gain ot 54,(100,000 over November. 1889. This practically aisures the society that their business tor this vear will reach the enormons total of 5200000,000 an amount unequaled even by the Equitable, which for ye-trs past has led all other companies in new business by many millions. It is gratifying to notice that Pittsburg business of the company has shared in its general success, the business of the Pittsburg agency for the first 11 months showing a gain of 1,150,500 over the same period of 1889. Illustrations of the results of a policy at any ags will be gladly furnished upon ap plication to Edward A. "Woods, Manager. 016 Market street, Pittsburg, Pa. 1 The Great Bush at KIcber & Bros.' Al ready Begun. Persons can have no idea of the popular ity of the KIcber Bros, and the immense business they are doing in the sale ol pianos, organs, mandolins, guitars, etc., unless they drop in at their warerooms, 506 Wood street. And little's the wonder, for the Messrs. Kleber have the monopoly of the grandest pianos made in America. Just look and listen to the glorious Steinway and Conover pianos, and the popular Gabler and Opera pianos, aud you will admit that notning else will compare with them. Resides, the Messrs. Kleber sell at honest, reasonable prices. They take the smallest profits of any dealer, and they give the longest war ranty and sell on the easiest monthly pav mcuts. Klebers store is the most popular place to buy at, and people have implicit faith in their honest dealings and their superior judgment. CABLE LETTERS from all over Europe are special features of TO-MOKKO WS DIS PATCH. See for yourself: Twenty-roar pages. The Leading Drygoods House. Pittsburg, fa Saturday, Dec 6, 1890. JDS. HDRNE I ED.'S PENN AVE. STORES. The Men's Famishing Department has many things suitable for Christmas presents. A very large assortment of Smoliag Jackets, hundreds of Styles to select from. English Cloths, in plaids, stripes and plain colors, with cord edge. Prices from 53 to 515. Plain Cloths, lined, quilted satin facing on lapels and pockets, in Brown, Blue, Garnet, Gray and Blacks, prices $7 to 517 50. Velvet Jackets, handsomely made and finished, satin trimmed and wide braid edged, at 516 50 and 517 00. These are very handsome Jackets, and are very cheap at these prices. Japanese Smoking Jackets, , plain and embroidered, all colors, "" 5 5 to $8 each. Dressing Gowns, in fancy English cloths, plaids and stripes, plain colored cloths, with quilted satin facings, lapels and pockets; Jap Silks, brown and blue. All well made and reasonable iu pric& Bath Robes, in Terry, Cotton And "Wool. Prices from 53 00 to 520. Bath Slippers and Bath Mats. In Umbrellas and Canes we now bava a very large and choice assortment of goods, most unique styles, all new and generally exclusive, and the best values to be found. Gentlemen's Gloves, Neckwear, Hand kerchiefs, Fancy-Suspenders, and every thing else to be found in a thoroughly stocked Gents' Furnishing Department, "We urge Christmas buyers to make selections early, while the lines are complete. Special values iu Ladies' French Linen Handkerchiefs, with patent Yal. lace edge, at 25c each; with patent Val. lace edge, hand sewed, at 35c each (3 for 51); with real Yal. lace edge at 50c each. New Pineapple Cloth (silk) Hand kerchiefs, delicately tinted, at $1 each. Pineapple Cloth Handkerchiefs, extra quality, beautifully embroidered, hand work, at 53 23 to 57 each. Beal Duchesie Lace Handkerchiefs, a very full and complete assortment, ranging, according to fineness aud qual ity of work, from 90c to 521 each. These Ducbessc Lace Handkerchiefs are at the. regular Lace Counter. Special Saturday Bargains in Ladies' and Children's Hosiery: Children's RlbbetfCasbmere Stockings. 6 to i in sizes, double soles, stainless black, at 35c a pair (3 pairs for 51). Black Cashmere, double knee, high spliced heel, heavy and wearable, SOc a pair. Heavy Country Wool Stockings, sizes 8 to SK. soft, warm wool, excellent for wear, suitable for school, at 40c a pair. Ladies' Cashmere Stockings, black, ex tra fine, at 50c a pair unequaled at this price. Ladies' Black Cashmere, Ribbed, very hoe quality, at 60c a pair. Ladies' Black. Brown, Blue, Mode and Tan Cashmere, double heels and soles, a special Talne. at GOc a pair. A special quality Ladles' Stainless Black Silk Stockings, high spliced heels, doable sole, at II and SI 25 a pair. Very complete line of Ladies' Silk Hosiery, in boxes, for Christmas pres ents, latest French ideas, plain and fancy colors. lace, drop stitch, net work and many other styles, choice color? ranging in price from $1 to S15 a pair. LADIES GLOVES. Largest stock, best values. Itead: Keal French Kid, In Tans, Browns, Grays and Black, at !L 8-button Mousquetalres, Suedes. Tans, Browns, Grays and Black, at Jl 35. Still all sizes and shades in those 75a Foster Glove, tho scusation of the season. About enough ot them left for to-day's buying. Remember, a slove worth 51 25 is selling at 75c. Genuine Foster Kid and Foster Hook Gloves, regularly selling at Jl 75, we to . day have on sale at 51 Co. JOB. HDRNE i CD., 609-62 1 TENN AVENUE. deC 1 -- aC f l? j
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