f ' 2 , THE PITTSBURG- DISPATCH. SUNDAY. . DECEMBER 1S90. , I DARKNESS OF EGYPT Settles Over Pittsburg, and Causes Considerable of a Bumpus Among the Old Timers, BAED TO RECALL A PARALLEL DAY The Fojr, Smoke and Gloom Almost Thick Enough to he Cat Into Pieces and Carted Away. U1XED CONDITIONS OP ATMOSPHERE. Perelar Screes in the City ca a Sttsrdsy Tkit Will Bcccat EeiaorsWe. It has been years since Fittsburgers were treated to samples of weather like those dished up yesterday. Old citizens, who love to dwell on climaxes of former days, found themselves put to trump cards wheu asked for a parallel, but wherever they were given, the last chance they j;ot there with both feet, and had quite a margin to spare for the bluff and bluster fund, with which they always knock younger statisticians endwise when it comes down to a discussion of the unusual. The atmospheric conditions of Yesterday mijjht be described as mixed. At an early hooifcii lijrht rain or mist began to fall, and this was soon followed by a fog so--dense that a mechanic night have cut it with a broadax. There was rot, air enough stirrinc to disturb anything, and great volumes of coal smoke bere-and there drifted lazily into the swim, so -tcr speat, and became a part of the blanket whi.eh settled over the city. AlmoAt Anything to be Had. By 2 o'clock in the afternoon pedestrians could reach out into space and grasp almost anything disagreeable. People who object to rain could take mist, and anyone with a grinlge against natural gas could become thoroughly saturated with coal smoke. The zephyrs that came floating ont of cheapxestaurants were freighted with every thing on the hill of fare, from shadow soup to beefsteak smothered in onions and stewed prunes. The can;o in every instance anch ored directly over the pavement and gave the fog bauks a dusty, pale yellow appear ance, to say nothing about the flavor im parted, it being a case of "the hide going itfc -the tallow." All the streets were coated with a thin covering of mud, which was as treacherous in itt make-up as banana peels, and the log was full of umbrellas. Kb sooner would the unprotected traveler ask some lady's pardon for a moment, while be disengaged her parachute from his eye, than another female with the courage of a lion would burst forth from the gloom and gracefully swipe his hat under the feet of the mob. Artificial Lights a Necessity. Every office, every Dusiness house in fact -every place occupied by mortals the city over had to be illuminated. Gas jets and incandescent lights were as numerous as stars on a summer night, and it looked odd to see great blocks lighted from base ment to roof. The street lights were also called into service, but their efforts were very tame. In spite or all the little objectionable features, however, the shop windows at tracted considerable attention, and the strange fact about it was that the bulk of the curious crowds consisted of women and children. They seetned to be having just as good a time looking at the trinkets and watching the vague outlines of the boy in the rear mu filed from head to foot play Santa Claus at the rate of 50 cents a day. as if tno suns, had been brightening up the scene. The man who had hopes of snow enough to warrant tbe dusting up of the rusty cutter, two days ago, tjuietly turned it over to the fowls asa hen roost again, and fell back upon summer drinks until the next cold spell. Scores of peopie could be found in book stores looking for thoushtful literature. Longfellow's "Rainy Day" found many admirers, but "In Darkest Africa" was a greater favorite." The selection that topped the heap, nowever, was Lord Byron's "Dream of Darkness," which tells of a world uthout sun, moon or stars, where all the clouds had been dissolved and every heart was chilled with a selfish prayer for light, darkness being the universe. This vivid picture came nearer fitting in with the average sentiment than anything that could be recalled on tse spur of the moment. IAttlo Life Along the 1th er Banks. Along the rivers there were very en signs of lit. Xothin; worth speaking about except fog banks could be seen. It was ut terly impossible to distinguish objects 200 ftet away. Isowand then a steamer could be located by the black volumes that rolled from the tall black stacks, but the white body of the craft was lost to view. Even the'whariboats could not be outlined from "Water street. Jianyof the old rivermen "allowed" that this was the first time in over 20 years that they had felt perfectly at home in Pittsburs, and evry lew moments little groups of them would be encountered feeling their wav around the corner to a place where they could moisten up with something more sub stantial than mist. Commodore Walton, the coal king of the rivcrt, acknowledged that it was as disagree able a dav, without mentioning any dates that he could recall, shutting out ycterdav, so far as fog and smoke were concerned. His advices front down river were to the effect that it was raining, and with lots of snow in the -mountains, 'and plenty of ice in the npper str-anis he confidently expected a warm spell anil a freshet An old steamboat man who gauges his weather estimates by a secret code picked up durinz years of experience, was asked hon he accounted for the unusual condi tions. He assumed a profound look, and then, like Jack Bunsby, "gave an opinion as is an opinion," by remarking that, as near as he could calculate, "it was merely a gathering of the atmosphere." Impossible for Boat to Ran. James A. Henderson, of the Pittsburg and Cincinnati Packet Line, said that the fog had badly interfered with the business of his company. "It is the worst I have everteen ou the river," he continued, "and I have been in the business for 25 years. .Everything is late to-day, and it was im possible for the boats to run in this fog. If any such attempts had been made numerous accidents jroull have been the result. "The-rata will cause a rise in tbe river, though to. what extent, of course, I can't say. AVe have ordered shippers to move their freight from the wharr, tor fear it will get in the way of the river and float off. TItere is some rain up the Monongahela river, and the snow up the Allegheny will combine to give the river a rise, and I ex pect to see a good river by Monday. That will be a good thing for the coal men, as at present there is no river for them to work on. rlrasant Predictions for the Future. At the Signal Service ofiice the officials were will fixiug up predictions. Boss Stew art's desk was eovered with little notes from many sources, asking him to turn the crank and see if he conld not bring about a change. About 3 o'clock he said the indi cations were for rain, with clearitg and fair weather to-day. One bad leature of the weather was the depressing-efiect it produced on every one. Peoule seemed to yearn lor solitude, and those not afflicted with headache or tbe blues, had just about energy enough left to sit down somewhere, aad think. Unless tbe Signal Service sharps are offin their calculations, however, the situation will be decidedly more cheerful to-day. PRELATES ARRIVE. Distinguished Catholic Dignitaries Come to rittsborg AfiUble Cardinal Gibbons' first Visit to the City Archbishop Ryan TTlth the Party A TTarm. Recep tion. The distinguished clerical party expected here for the reopening of the Cathedral to day arrived on the limited last evening. They were Cardinal Gibbons, of Balti more, and his secretary. Father Whelan; Archbishop Eyan, of Philadelphia; Bishop McGovern, of Harrisburg, and Father Murphy, S. J. Thev were met at the depot by Bishop Phelan and Father Wall, and escorted iu carriages to the Episcopal resi dence. .Both the Cardinal and the Arch bishop were tired after their day's ride, but were very pleasant to the reporters. Quite a large crowd soon gathered around them, and followed tbem out of the depot. Cardinal Gibbons has often passed through' Pittsburg, but never stopped here before. He is a slender man of average height, with a stronz benevolent face. Indeed, tbe the spiritual element is plainly marked in his features. He is a kindly man in dispo sition, and. impresses even the casual ob server as one who busies himself with the higher affairs or life. The Cardinal will preach in the Cathedral this morning, and in the evening Arch bishop Byan will deliver a lecture. From 7 to 9 o'clock on Monday evening the Archbishop will hold a public reception at the Episcopal residence. The sashes or one of the windows will be removed, and an alcove will be formed of drapings of cardinal red. Within this alcove the Cardinal will be seated, and will hold his reception. A BLESSING IN DISGUISE. The Prisoner of That Same Who Escaped From the Southside Heard From. It will be remembered that some two weeks ago Inspector McKelvey and Detec tive Carragan arrested a man named Bless ing and'his wife, Rose, on information from Trenton, 2C. J., that they were wanted there for larceny. The woman in particular was considered as an accomplished thief, several charges of pocketpicketing having been made against her. The prisoners were taken to the Twenty-eighth ward station house, but the woman, being sick, was placed in the hospital department. Shortly afterward she made her escape and nothing was heard of her until yesterday, when her where abouts were ascertained. Blessing was turned over to an officer from Trenton two or three days after his ar rest and taken to that city, where he was imprisoned once more. In" common with most people he was laboring under the im pression that his wife had committed sui cide in some manner out of the ordinary, and that her body had not yet been discov ered. This theory proved groundless, how ever, as Inspector McKelvey received in formation lrom Trenton last night that she had written Blessing a letter, stating she had sailed for Germany never to return. The letter was mailed on tbe day of her de parture, and the Inspector thinks the Tren ton authorities will not attempt to bring her back. THE CASE DISPOSED OF. State Councilor Collins, of the Jr. O. U. A. 3L, Vindicated by His Order. State Councilor Stephen Collins, of the Jr. O. 17. A. M., has been vindicated by the State board of officers. A short time ago Mr. Collins asked the board to investigate charges made against him. The board is composed of J. P. Winower, Jr. Past State Councilor, Hiram J. Slifer, State Vice Councilor, and Mr. Collins, the State Councilor. He went betore the board and made a statement, sub mitting at the same tim documentary evi dence coDcerniar recent correspondence with O. S. Marshal, a member of the order in Kittanning. The board was satisfied with the statement and voted to vindicate Mr. Collins. Each council in the State was no tified of the action of the board, and by more than 50 councils heard from it is stated the action has been approved. The members at Kittanning, however, are not yet satisfied, and it is said Mr. Marshall will make an efiort to have a special session of the State Council called to consider the matter again. This, many members of the order think, will not he done, as 25 councils must sign the call before the meeting can be convened, and it requires the representa tives of 52 councils to be present to consti tute a quorum. s oETHArrs or two judges Presented to the Bar Association at Its Sleeting Yesterday. The regular meeting of the Bar Associa tion was held yesterday, with President S. A. McCIung in the chair. New members elected were Joseph A. McQnaide, George W. Guthrie, Thomas A. Nobie and E. F. Hays. The only new member proposed was Edward S. Carpenter, Esq. Two new por traits were presented by F. M. Magee, Esq.. tnese of Judge J. W. F. AVhite and Judge J S. Slasle. Both arc excellent likenesses and well executed portraits from an artistic point of view. Some routine legal matter was discussed and a committee appointed to watch the act now pending in Congress in regard to inter mediate courts. FUNERAL OF ADAM AKM0K. Select and Common Councils Will Attend the Services In a Body. Funeral services ove- the remains of Couneilman Adam Ammon, of Allegheny, will be held to-morrow at the Union M. E. Church, Pennsylvania avenue and Man hattan street, at 2 p. si. The interment will be at tbe TJnioudale Cemetery at 4 o'clock. The pallbearers have not been named. A special meeting of both branches of Allegheny councils has been called for 1 o'clock to-morrow. The membprs of councils and the city officials will attend the funeral in a body. GONE TO GALVESTON. The Juch. Opera Company Leaves Over the Panhandle Road. City Passenger Agent A. F. Bead, of the Pennsylvania Company, yesterday con tracted to take the Juch Opera Company, 105 peonle, to Galveston. They left late last evening on a special train, having five bag gace cars. The Ft. Payn". people from Alabama, who have been exhibiting Southern products around Pittsburg, returned to the South last evening. California, Oregon and Washington. Persons contemplating a trip to any 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 ins: chair cars and dining cars, make the trip -across the continent in 12 to 24 hours less time than is cocsnmc'd'ou other routes. All ticket agents sell tickets via Union Pacific system to .all point's in California, Oregon and Washington and check Iwgsage 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 Thomas S. Spear, T. P. Agent, 400 Wood street, Pittshnrg; Pa. ' "" WILL ASK-F0B MONEY. Tlie Committee to Recommend a Free Bridge Appropriation.' PLENTY OF GOOD LA WTO WORK BY. Ko Danger of tbe Fond Belnjr. Diverted to Other Purposes. MAI0E GOBBLE! MAKES A SUGGESTION Another step has been taken in the direc tion of free bridges. ' " At yesterday's meeting of the Council manic Committee on Free Bridges, the peculiar fact was developed that to get new legislation passed to help the matter along would simply and promptly put a quietus on the whole' project. Controller Morrow, however, Is confident that the city now has all the authority it need&Jbr tbe erection, purchase or condem nation of bridges. There is but one thing lacking to insure free bridges, and 'thai is a trifle of money. Chairman Lambie stated to the commit tee that City Attorney Moreland had given it as his opinion that the State Constitution forbade tbe city expending money for free hridges. "The act of May 19, 1873," replied Con troller Moi row, "gives the city the right to erect or purchase bridges and make them free. This act was passed before tlie Consti tution was adopted, and as it has not been repealed, it is still in -force. We need no new legislation. We bave.-spfficicnt power now. , , THE LAW OJT ME SUBJECT. ' "Section 5 of this act,coptinued tho Controller, "authorizes a levy ol 10, mills for bridge purposes. Section G appointed a board of appraisers to value such bridges as Councils may desire to condemn and pur chase. Scctiou 8 empowers Councils to build bridges across the Monongahela river within the city limits. Section. 9 gives Councils authority to build upon and alter so much of the wharves as may he" necessary, for the erection of bridges, and section 10 empowers the condemnation of any real estate neces sary for the construction of bridges." ' Mr. Lambie If the City Attorney's bill is passed the first portion of it would be declared unconstitutional, and the last clause would repeal the act of 1873. Mr. Bobertson Well; that would put us in a worse position than before. I move that we dispense with Major Moreland's bill, and that we recommend to Councils that action be taken under the act of 1873, which is still in force, and covers the matter very nicely and completely. Mr. Robertson's motion Was adopted, as was a resolution to Councils asking B. F. Jones, who is the only surviving member of the Board of Appraisers, to fill the vacancies as required by the act KEEPING THE APPKOT.RI.A.TION' INTACT. Controller Morrow, in reply to questions from committeemen, said that if an appro priation was made for free bridges the money would not be allowed to go into any sinking fund, but would be held sacred to the pur poses for which it was intended. Whenever j an appropriation is made for a special pur pose, the money does n. t go into the sink ing lund until tbeobjeet is abandoned by Councils. The Controller instanced the ap propriation for the purchase and destruction of bedding infected by smallpox. The ap propriation was made in 1880, and the money is still held ior that purpose. After the meeting was over Controller Morrow said the committee -would report to Select Council to-morrow, and' will suggest that an ordinance be prepared for the' appro priation of money either for the erection of i new bridge or for the condemnation and purchase of one of thdse now standing. This appropiiation, if indorsed by Council?, will be embodied in the appropriation ordinance for 1891. The Controller is a warm advo cate of free bridges, but his position of guardian of the finances of tbe city, leads him to counsel care and reasonable delibera tion in pushing the matter to a oonclusion. WHERE ANOTHER BRIDGE IS NEEDED. Mayor Gourley is always ready to talk about free bridges. He says he will suggest to Councils the advisability of raising a fund to build a bridge or make one ot tbe present bridges free to pedestrians. "There is one place that needs a bridge, and needs it badly, and that is in the neigh borhood of South Twenty-fourth street," His Honor said. "Yes, it is very probable that if the city builds one or two free bridges it will result in cutting down'the receipts of the bridge companies so mate rially that they will be willing to sell out to the city at a reasonable figure." Councilman Thomas JIuIliu, of the Thir tieth ward, said he understood that the cap italists who had obtained a franchise for a bridge from the foot of Boss street to South First street had abandoned the project. They had been scared off by free bridge talk, and they would probably sell their franchise to the city at cost. Chief Assessor Case, in referring to the proposed Twenty-fourth street bridze, said it would have a marked effect upon the val uation of real estate in tbe Twenty-second ward and would result in the city getting considerable returns in the way of taxes. SCABCELY A CONTEST. Nominations Made by the Americas Club Last El cning. The only important business transacted at last night's meeting of the Americus Club was the nomination of officers Tor 1891. Those nominated were: President, Charles C. Baer; Vice President, W. E. Ford; Ec cording Secretary, George S. Houghton; Corresponding Secretary, J. D. Littell; Financial Secretary, W. W. Colvilie; Treasurer, J. H. Willock; Board of Trustees, 12 to elect, John A. Eeed, J. B. Barbour Jr., W. M. Gihbs, J. P. Anderson, S. Mc Elroy, John H. Smetley, W. M. Eees, J. M. Hall, W. P. Bennett, J. C. Eayburn, George P. Letsche, E. L. Devore, W. C. Magee, George- B. Anderson,' J. A. Johnston, J. S. Kerr; Major, A. J. Logan; Captains, two to elect, S.D. Hubley and W. H. Eeed; First Lieutenants, two to elect, W.S. McLain and L. E. Davidson; Second Lieutenants, two to elect, Horace F. Lowrey and Homer S. Stewart; Membership Committee, eight to elect, William Lyon, Jr., L. T. Dallmyer, X- D- Graham, S. T. McCIaren, William Kiaber, J. B. Young son. C. S. Howell, H. D. Sellers, Jr., D. C. Thornburg, T. M. Eees and J. Harry Letsche. The election will take place on the first Saturday of January, from 3 toO P. ax. MOBLEY WINS THE HOHOES. Arrangements for the American Mechanics' Annual Parade. The General Parade Committee of the Jr. O. U. A. M. met last night in' the Moorhead building, Grant street, to further arrange ments for the parade on Washington's Birthdav. T. J. Morley, of Lescalette Council 2?o. 442, was elected Chief Marshal of the parade. The contest for tbe position tas very close betweeu Mr, Morley and L. L. Davx, ot True America Council 2?o. 193, the vote standing 4Gfor Morley and 41 for Davis. The parade will be thelargest ever held by the organization. Councils from Phila delphia, Chicago,' Cleveland and' Beading have already expressed their jintcntioii of being present. The Washington monument dedication will be tho special feature. It was announced at Ihe meeting last night that tbe lund is still short, but that a'Jecturo by a celebrated humorist would be given iu Carnegie Hall on Friday evenincr,,or the benefit of the monument fund, and ' it is expected the necessary amount' trill be realize a. ANOTHER NEW INDUSTRY. The Possibilities of Nickel-Steel Tlrmly Es tablished An Extra Fine Specimen Turned at the Allegheny Bessemer Plant How It Was Done.; It is about certain that a new industry will be introduced fit Pittsburg. Nickel steel has for a long time been considered among tbe possibilities, but until last Friday has not been proven a success. Nicholas Kattignn, a well-knowp employe of the Bessemer Steel' Works at Homestead, has had the honor of demonstrating the practicability ofa new process, by which an exceedingly fine grade of the product can be turned. On the day mentioned Mr. Eattigan superintended a test in tbe converting de partment. The old Bessemer process was followed until the point where 'the molten steel is poured into the ladle, wheu 350 pounds of the nickel was added. It was cast Into an ingot 15x18, which weighed about two tons.--l - The iugot was afterward taken to the slabbing mill, and from there to the soaking pit Then it was reduced to a long slab, 5x28, and cut into three pieces. The next treatment was in the 119-inch plate . mill, where the armor plate for the Government is to be made, and where It was charged along with a number of hich carbon Bessemer incots and then placed in tbe furnace. When withdrawn they were rolled into plates of an inch thick and 56 Inches wide. These plates were put under very severe tests yesterday, and proved to possess im mense tensile strength, while the manner in which the material polished was something astonishing. It was without exception the most remarkable test that, has ever yet been made, and it will' not be "surprising if the firm shonld decide to make a specialty of nickel alloy steel. AN EBGIBEEB'S OPINION. Colonel Blerrlll Says tbe Erie Canal Depends on the Summit Water Supply. Colonel C. E. Merrill, the river engineer for this district, returned to Cincinnati last evening. In a chat 'about the proposed canal to Erie, - the Colonel said: "Everything depends ou the quantity of water on the . divide between Pittsburg and the lakes. So much water runs to-Lake-Erie, and on this side of the summit it runs into the Ohio. It would be an easy matter to build a canal, and its size would depend on the amount of water; but the question is, how much water is there on the divide? You can't get the. water that runs from the sides into the Ohio and Lake Erie, but on the summit the supply must come from. the sides on the top. If tbe water is there, then the canal could be built 1 am, talking now without knowing any of the facts, and I am not prepared to say whether it is-feasible or not "Tbe Davis Island dam has a feature which few dams possess, and that is that when there is enough water the dam can be let down, and the boats can go over without going through the lock. Most dams would not permit this." SCHOOL TEACHING BY BICYCLE. The Suggestion 'of a Thirty-First Ward Di rector at laut Night's Meeting. At the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Allen School, Thirty-first ward, last evening, an advisory committee was appointed and given the power to select an attorney and architect to prepare prelim inary plans for the proposed new school building. The advisory committee consists of three persons, John C. Thomas, E. L. Jones and M. M-. Garland, and they will report the work that they will have done at a special meeting which' will probably be called for next Saturday evening. It is thought that the new school building will be erected on some lots on Allen avenue. It Is understood tnat most of -.the directors favor a buildin'g.to cost about 40,000. The schools iu tlie Thirtv-fiit wajdlaro very much crowded at present. There" are 780 pupils enrolled, with an average atten dance of 706. At the meeting last night one of the directbrs saidr "We will either have to get a new building or buy a bicycle for the principal." . As it is now tbe rooms are scattered and .very far apart Three extra rooms outside of tbe regular building and scattered through the vard are being used at present. STILL LOOKING FOB A PASTOB. Trinity Church Services To-Day in Charge or BeKDr. Goilbcrt. Trinity Protestant Episcopal congregation has not succeeded in making a decision on a rector lor their church, ' Eev. W. O. Lamp son's time is up, and he trill probably leave the. city this week, though he does not In tend to preach anywhere for the present The pulpit of Trinity will be ocoupied to day by Bev. Edmund Guilbert, D. D., for merly of the Church of the Holy Spirit, of New" York Cityr He may also stay another week. ' Dr. Guilbert's'church was united with another in New York a short time ago, which left him without a pastorate. He is quite wealthy, and does not care to accept a regular charge. " AN ALLEGED WIFE-BEATEB ABBESTEB. Peter Galtus Charged With Knocking His Better Half's Teeth Out Mrs. Eva Galtus, of Windom street, Southside, made an information before Police Magistrate ESuccop, last night, charg ing her husband, Peter, with brutally assaulting her. Among the injuries claimed to have been inflicted was the knocking out of two of her front teeth. Galtus was arrested and sent to jail for safe keeping until Tuesday, when he will be given a hearing. Tbe prisoner was released from the work house a day or so ago, where he had been serving a 30-dav sentence. It is alleged that lie held his wife mainly responsible for his former arrest and conviction, aud took this method of getting even. BEATH ON A TRAIN. A Vain Quest for Health Sadly Ended on the lleturn Trip. James McCue, of Allegheny, ditd yester day afternoon, on a Pittsburg, Ft Wayne and Chicago passenger train, at Monroe ville, Ind. He had traveled through Colo rado and Calilornia in the hope ot receiving rolief from consumption. Finding his quest for health a vain one, he was hurry ing back home with his young wife and sis ter, -and when -near Monroeville he was tiken with 3. hemorrhage, which proved fatal. At Van Wert, O., the remains were re moved from tbe train, and will be forwarded by tbe authorities, as the wife aud sister were penniless., THE POLICE BAKED THE ANTE. A little Party or Poker Players Lodged In Central Station. At 11:30 last night Inspector McAleese, .Assistant Superintendent O'Mara and four detectives made a raid on a gambling room at 141 Water street, run by Mack Milligan. Wheu the officers visited the place half a dozen men were engaged iu a game of poker. The players, together with tbe cards and chips, were taken into custody and locked up in the Central statior. An information will be lodged against the proprietor of the house. ' Holiday , goods in shape of diamonds, watches, jewelry andv musical instruments arriving dally Largest line o." music boxes'. Gauinoeb's, sxwsu 1200 Penn ayenue, 1200. Stylish Suitings. The largest stock suitings, overcoatings, silk vestings aud trouserings at Pitcairn's, 434 Wood street, . .. V l GOING FOR ALDERMEN 'Squire Beinhaner Sees the Necessity of Sweeping "Reforms. TOO MASYTSfTIAL CASES HEARD. They Cause Annoying Delays and Hake Unnecessary Costs. HE WILL W0KK WITH LEGISLATORS Alderman Beinfaauer.of theTwenty.ninth ward, his a reform movement under consid eration which he confidently expects will cause quite a commotion among the Alder men of the city generally, and he proposes to bring it before tbe next Legislature. His ambition is cutoff, as far as possible, the thousands upon thousands of petty cases that are constantly being sent to court for final settlement, and thereby save the higher tribunals much annoyance and de lay, and taxpayers thousands of dollars yearly In the matter of costs. Tbe 'Squire unfolded his ideas at con siderable length to a Dispatch reporter last night Among other things he said: "Since my election to this ofiice I have learned to my complete satisfaction that a very large per cent of the cases that come before tbe Aldermen of this city should never be heard at all. I feel perfectly safe in saying that I turn away over half the cases that are brought to me. Now, while I ao not feej that this re flects any particular credit on myself,-1 know that we have Aldermen who will take anything that comes along, no matter how trivial it may be. SOME OF THE 'SQUIEE'S POINTS. "Under our laws a man can make an in formation before an Alderman, when he has absolutely no case at all, his motive being purely malicious. Ko matter what becomes of the action, the prosecutor canno't be made to pay the costs. This is one point Another is that these pettv cases are constantly being sent to the higher courts, and tbe result is they delar legitimate business to a damag ing extent, while the useless costs pile up to extraordinary amounts. "2Jow, my desire is to see the law which Is in force in Beaver, Bradford, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Lawrence, Lehigh, Luzerne, Mercer, Northampton, Northum berland. Perry, Pike, Snyder, Union, Washington, Wayne and Wyoming conn ties made general throughout the State. Of course, it wouldhave to be a general act, as the days ot special legislation have gone by in tbis State. Tbe act ot 1861 gives Alder men and justices of the peace in thesn couu ties power to bold justice courts, where petty cases may be tried by juries consisting of six men. "Among the cases over 'which these courts have jurisdiction may be mentioned blas phemy, distuibance of public meetings, lewdness, cruelty to animals, selling un wholesome provisions, assault and battery, larceny, where tbe amount does not exceed $10, malicious trespass, etc. The verdict in these cases shall he final and conclusive, subject, however, to provisions for regular methods of appeal. These cases are tried before a jury of six men, and thev have power to fix tbe costs, tbe same as in higher courts. The 'squire's fee shall be $2 for each case, and the jurymen receive CO cents each. AN OUTLINE OF THE LATV. "This is a rough outline of the law, though there are manv minor provisions, as, for instance, trial by jury is optional with the defendant; all fines imposed go io the school treasuries of the districts where the offenses were committed, and if costs are placed upon the prosecution, the prosecutor can be held uptil the same are paid. Now, any one can readily see that under this law cases would not be as numerous as at pres sent People would stop and consider the situation before they would rush into court with every little family quarrel or clothes line fight I Have cited only some of the more important features. of this law. There are many effective minor clauses, and wherever it has been tried it has given complete satisfaction. People who have important cases in court are often times subjected to tbe most annoying de lays, solely on acconpt of these trivial affairs, and it is time that somerelief should be granted. "Another point is that there would not be as many possibilities for taxing up illegal fees or diverting fines from the-proper chan nels as at present, for the justices would be held under closer line, and the ultimate result would be the election of better men to these offices." "How do you propose to go about the work vou have undertaken?" "Why, I intend to see'every Senator and Bepresentative in the county and lay the whole matter before them, and ask their as sistance in bringing it before the representa tives of the people tbis winter. It is a ques tion that has worth enough to stand on its own merits, and I am satisfied .that men will be found willing to take up the cause. The reform is badly needed, particularly in this city, and this of itself should he sufficient to secure for it hearty support" WANTED A BIG SUPPLY. A West End Man Determined Not to he Without Beer Over Sunday. Georce McDonald, a resident of the West End, attempted to heat the Brooks law last night, it is alleged, by stealing three kegs of beer from a brewer's wagon, to see him through all right over Sunday. Tbe wagon was standing iu front of a Thirty-sixth ward saloon at the time, aud McDonald's chances were regarded as irood for getting away with the supply until he tackled the third keg, when he was captured and locked up for a hearing this morning. L Preparing to Increase Her Bank. Governor Beaver yesterday notified City Attorney Elphinstone that he would con sider the question of issuing his certificate to Alleghenv as o city oftbe second class to-morrow afternoon t 420. Mr. Elphin stone will leave for Harrisburg to-morrow morning. Umbrellas! Umbrellas! Holiday line complete. Onr $5 line of the above are the- best ever offered ut this price. Novelties in-higher priced goods. A. G. Campbell & Sons, 27 Fifth av. ' Overcoatings. For a fine overcoat or dress suit go to Pit cairn's 434 Wood street Foit rheumatism, catarrh, colds, etc., nothing beats tbe Turkish baths at tbe Nata torium, Duquesne war." Gentlemen's Neckwear, Specially selected .Jor holiday gifts. Hun dreds of patterns in latest shapes. See 50c, 75c and $1 lines. A. G. Campbell & Sons, 27 Fifth av. Money Saved by Those Wild .Attend the great special sale of men's over coats and suits at the P. C. C C, Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company, corner Grant and Diamond streets, opposite tbe Court House. No Christmas table should be without An gostura Bitters. Appetizer of exquisite flavor TTSSU Fine diamond jewelry. Lowest prices at Hauch's. No. 295 Fifth av. tvfsu - Household goods packed for shipment -Haugh & Keen an, 33 Water street an THE COFFEE POISONED, Charles Jones, or Shaler Township, Held for Court on a Charge of Attempting to Take His Wife's Lire-She Tells a rrightfol Story. Charles Jones was held for court yester day by Alderman Kerr under $500 bail. The charge agaiust him is attempting to poison his wife, Amelia. Jones is an em ploye at Graff, Bennett & Co.'s old mill, and lijes with bis wife in Shaler township.' His wife is the prosecutrix. Charles Jones is Mrs. Jones' second hus band, and she claims this is the second time he has tried to poison her. The story she told was that her husband had tried to kill her and her 5-year-old child on Monday night by putting matches in her coffee. "On Monday evening," Mrs. Jones testi fied, "I made coffee as usual for myself and child and made tea for my husband, as he never drinks coffee. At this time the cofiee was all right, but when I went to take a cup of coffee betore goin.g to bed, I noticed a peculiar scum over the top of it. . It also had a peculiar odor of phosphorus. I at once suspected that it was an attempt ou my life and when I examined it I found a number of match beads. I therefore made this information to get him out of the way." Upon tbis testimony Alderman Kerr held Jones for court. He has been betore Alder man Kerr on two previous occasions once for assault and battery, aud once for surety of the peace. His wile made the charges in both cases. Mrs. Jones brought the coffee to Alder man Kerr, and that official will have it an alyzed. Mrs. Jones also says her husband is lazy, and that she has to run a grocery store iu order to keep the family. THOUSANDS OP HOLIDAY U3IBBEXIAS. The Most Acceptable and Useful Christmas Gifts Under tlie Sun.s If you want to go to headquarters you must go to Kaufmanus'. Here you will find a truly gigantic assortment of silk umbrel las, comprising over 500 different styles, at prices ranging from 85c lor a good gloria to $25 for a solid gold handle best French silk. Among tbe novelties sure to attract atten tion is the combination cane, or full dress umbrella, a beautiful Christmas gift for any young man. When it 'comes to handles, Kaufmanns show the widest and vastest di versity imaginable, with Sterling and Gor am silver handles predominating. Then there are plated and solid gold handles, natural wood bandies, pearl, onyx and ivory handles, pearl deposited in gold and silver, fancy silver-mounted handles, long and short handles, straight and hook handles, carved bird or animal design han dles, and countless other unique, quaint and tasteful things. Bight now, too, while the stock is complete, is tbe time to make your selection. If you wish, you can pay a small deposit on the umbrella you select It will then be laid aside for you, and, when you call for it you can pay the balance. And, if you want your or your friend's monogram engraved on handle, no charge will be made for this. Kaufmanns, Fifth avenue and Smithfield street The Great Bosh at Kleber & Bros.' Already Begun. Persons can have no idea of the popularity of the Kleber Bros, and the immense busi ness they are doing in the ssle of pianos, organs, mandolins, guitars, etc., unless they drop in at their wareronms, 506 Wood street And little's the wonder, for tbe Messrs. Kleber have the monopoly of the grandest pianos made in America. Just look and listen to the glorious Stein way and Conover pianos, and the popnlar Gabler and Opera pianos, and you will admit that nothing else will compare with them. Besides the Messrs. Kleber will sell at honest, reason able prices. They take the smallest profits of any dealer, and they give the longest warranty and sell on the easiest monthly payments. Klebers' store is the most popu lar nl.icfi to hnv at. and neonle have im plicit faith in their honest dealingsand their superior judgment P. S. Store open every night until after 9 o'clock. - Coffees, Teas, Condensed Milk "- And baking powder are what you will find in perfection at The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company. All their stores are kept supplied with fresh goods. In coflees there are mocha, Old Government Java, Bio, Maracaibo, etc. Iu teas, Japans, oolongs, young hysonsand gunpowder. Old Country teas include English breakfast. caper, assam and orange peKoe. The baking powuer anu conuensen mu& are me .4. auu P. brands, which are tbe best in the market Mr. Owen Jones is tbe manager of tbe main store, 34 Fifth avenue, and of the branch stores, 4314 Butler street. 1703 Carsoa street, 6127 Penn avenue, 118 Federal street, Alle gheny, and 128 Fifth avenue, McKeesport Turkish Bath. Mr. Fred Goodwyn, manager of the Natatoriuni, Duquesne way, has the pleas ure of iniorming the general public that he has, in consequence of greatly increased business, engaged two more Nev York manipulators for the Turkish baths. Ac commodations now for 250 Turkish bathers daily. Everyone guaranteed good atten tion." Splendid accomodations for all night patrons. Swimming pool open daily from 6 A. M. to 9 P. M., and water always of au agreeable temperature. T. V. Powdeely will no doubt be grate ful to us for the additional fame we have tacked on to his illustrious name by dis tributing so many thousands of his great work. "Thkty Years of Labor." Upon re quest of many patrons, we secured another lot, and shall continue to cive them all this week with every sale of 815 in men's cloth ins:. It's a large book, 800 pages, and well worth having. Guskt's. One Thousand Dollars Forfeit if-I fail to tirove Floraplexion the best medicine for liver complaint, dyspep sia, nervous debility, biliousness, consump tion. It cures where all other remedies fail. Ask your druggist for it Sample bottle sent free. Feanklin Hakt, New York. mwfsu To PBOMOXE digestion and nutrition, to give exercise without exhaustion or fatigue, to soothe and quiet tbe nervous system and induce sleep, nothing can equal the Turk ish 'baths at the Natatorium, Duquesne way. Open night and day. female Detective. Miss Echols.who has done some clever work in New York dry goods stores, is now employed at Thornton Bros.' cash store, Al legheny. Her make up puzzles the most ex pert shoplifter who recognize her only when they have been spotted. The constant rush at the popular store naturally makes it a re sort for shoplifters, who will be entertained iu the future by the" above lady. Holiday Leather Goods a Specialty. Everything in this line suitable for gifts. Manicure, toilet, traveling and jewel set, collar and cuff boxes, card cases, pocket books, satchels, cigar and cigarette cases, calenders, photo cases, writing tablets, inks, blotters, mirrors, etc. A. G. Campbell & Sons, 27 Fifth ar. Johnny, Get Tour Wagon. Do you know that Gusky's are giving away a large and substantial express wagon with every sale ot $5 and up in boys' cloth ing? If you want a good, strong wagon just get your parents to buy your new suit at Gusky's and tbe wagon is your.'. Guskt's. Dollar Christmas Books for Nothing. They certainly are tbe prettiest nicture books ever given away auvwhere. You get one gratis with every boy's suit or over coat or girl's cloak bought this week at Kau'mann's. t The Fields Are White, Not with snow, but with a harvest of goods suitable for holiday purchases at Gusky's. Tbe assortment is immense, and the prices are very much below those usually asked for tbis class of goods, Gusky's. , WANZ-CHEAPEB COKE. How Southern Pis Iron lien Injure the Furnace Trade Here. J. J. Spearman, the Sharon furnace man, was at the Union depot last evening, going to Steubenvllle. Mr. Spearman says the pig iron business has not improved, and while iron sold inr $15 per ton last year it now brings $14 25. The furnacemeu had made their coke contracts up to Janu ary 1 at present prices, and Mr. Spearman says so far as he knows they have not asked for a reduction, but he claims the price of coke must come down or the furnaces will have to stop operations. He thinks from SI 35 to $1 50 per ton would be reasonable for this fuel. Freight rates to tbe Mahon ing and Sbenango valleys still remain the same. Mr. Spearman states that the Southern pig iron men are knocking out their business. This iron is shiDped to Youngstown cheaper than the local manufacturers can produce it The South ern people make pig iron for foundry pur poses, but they frequently miss it, and it comes out ordinary mill "iron. They sell it in tbe North for what they can get for it, and tbis is how tbe Sonth injures Northern trade. Several furnaces in tbe valleys have gone out ooblast, and Mr. Spearman ex pects to see others follow. Ds. B. M. Hanna. Bye, ear, nose and throat diseases exclusively. Office, 720 Penn street, Pittsburg, Pa. s&su Wanted Everybody to know that the Turkish baths as given at tbe Natatorium, Duquesne way, are the best things in the world for persons subject to colds, catarrh and rheumatism. Open day and night Ladies' days, Tuesday from 8 A. M. to 2 1 M.; Fridays from 8 A. M. to 6 p. 31. NO ADVANCE -IN- PRESENT STOCK OT CARPETS -AND- CURTAINS. Although the manufacturers have ad vanced prices from 15 to 25 per cent, our present stock will go at the old low prices. Large line of Tapestry Brussels at SO to 75c Body Brussels at 85c to ?1 35. Moquettes at Jl 10 to SI 50. Axmlnsters at SI 0 to SI 73. Wilton Velvets at Jl to SI 40, Ingrains at SOo to 75c. 10,000 Pairs Lace Curtains lrom 75c to t50 a pair. A large line o( Rugs at special low prices. EDWARD GROETZIHGER, 627 and 629 Penn Avenue. Largest exclusive Carpet House west of N ew York City. nolS-TTsau MARBHELL, THE CASH GROCER, WILL SAYE YOU MOHEY. Christmas will soon be here and Christmas presents cost money. But you ought to be able to give a present to everyone of your rela tions if you buy your Groceries from me, as I am selling you CAN GOODS 2o PER CENT LESS THAN THE WHOLESALE PRICE. We wonder if you know what that means? In order that you may think about it, we make the follow ing offers: We will give One Case of Peaches Free To the first man who can prove any Wholesale Grocer in Pittsburg is selling Can Goods as cheap as we are. We will even do better. We will give 5 Cases of Peaches Free To the first man who cm prove any Retail Grocer in Pittsburg or Allegheny is selling Can Goods as cheap as we are. We feel , entirely safe in making this offer. But if anyone thinks we are not let him bring his proofs and get his peaches. Of course, we will allow no "monkey business." There are some retailers whose sales are so small they could afford to offer can goods cheap for a few days in or der to get the s cases of peaches. So we will compare prices for the five weeks ending December 5. This is not mere idle assertion nor cheap newspaper claims, but straight business. Send for our large Weekly Price List and let our prices convince you. 1 It will only cost 1 cent for a postal card. Orders amounting to Sio, without counting sugar, packed and shipped free of charge to any point within 200 miles. A special discount of 5 percent on all orders amounting to 30, outside of sugar and meat . MARSHELL Tea and Order Department, 99 FIFTH AVE, Pittsburg. . ' MAIN STORES, 79, 8r, 83, 85, and 95 Ohio street, Cor. Sandusky, ALLEGHENY. NOTE. Sundav schools, we will furnish you Christmas candy cheap er than any wholesale dealer in this section. de7 DIAMDNDB FOB CHRISTMAS AT E. P. ROBERTS k SONS Diamonds mounted in any form are always a most acceptable gift, giving untold pleasure to tbe wearer ana pos sessing great intrinsic valae. Our Holiday stock is an exceedingly fine one in Diamonds, Rubles, Emeralds, Sapphires. ODals and Fearls, and aro mounted In all tbe latest styles as iCarrings, Broooches Pendants. Lace Fins, Necklaces. Finger Rings, Heart Fins, Bracelets, Kinds, Lockets, Buttons, etc Our stock is large. Quality tbe finest and Prices exceedingly low. Make your selection now and hiTO goods set aside until wanted. Cor. Fifth Av, and Market St. de7-6 SPECIAL OFFERINGS FOR HOLIDAY BUYERS. Special Values in Fine Umbrellas. 26-inch Gloria covers, witb handsome silver decorated sticks, $1, Jl 23, Jl 37. ZS-incii German Gloria covers, SI 75. 2K-incb Coniro Silk Umbrellas. Jl 75. $2; $2 25. 28 inch best English Silk covers, with newest fancies as to sticks and trimmings, ti to Jo. Extra Grades Fine Umbrellas. 28-incb Gloria covers, with choice natural sticks and metals. SI SO. 31 65. Jl 85. JS-inch Silk Umbrellas witb sliver mountings. S2 75 and S3 25. 28-inch extra grade sill: covers in extra fine banrtlr. walrus, born, hammered metals, etc.. t550.S6.S75a. Make your selection early to get choice ban dies. A LARGE LOT OF French Combination Dress Patterns S12 00 Combinations now offered at 7 00. S15 00 Combinations now offered at J10 00. SIS 00 Combinations now offered at 512 00. 25 00 Combinations now offered at S15 (10. J30 00 Combinations now offered at J20 00. $37 50 Combinations now offered at S25 00. Z50 00 Combinations cow offered at SJO 00. A Few Cloak Bargains. Several hundred Ladies' Newmarkets. Jackets, etc.. in medium and heavy winter weights, just reduced to fuUy one-halt aud one-tbird former price. You can bare your cboice from goods that sold all through the fail at SO to 530, now at S3. 55, 88, HO. Bargains in Fur Muffs and Capes For Ladies and Children, at low prices. Special Low Prices on Seal Plush Jackets, Coats and Wraps These were bought before any advance in price, and we offer tbem at much lower figures man rule to-day. Ladies Linen Cambric Handker- chiefs In unrivaled assortment, Imm lowest up to finest grades. Onr lino of Handkercbiets at 25c is almost endless in variety, embracing all the new features as to drawn work and tape effect3 in borders and corners. Kid Gloves In all the best known makes in evenln; and street shades, at lowest prices. BIBER k EASTDN, 505 and 507 MARKET STREET. de5-TTSSn m Hugus & Hacke GRAND AMUAL HOLIDAY -AND- CLEARING SALE. Some of the SPECIAL BARGAINS. CLOAK DEPARTMENT. Ladies' Long Wraps, Ulsters, Newmarkets, etc. All our immense assortments, Piain and Striped Cloths, very latest -styles, were 515 to S40 at 5 to $15 each. Genuine Alaska Seal Capes, the very best qualities and most fash ionable shapes, that sell everywhere at 70 and $75 your choice dur ing this sale at $50. Seal Plush Jackets, Sacques, Wraps and Capes, the entire splendid collection subjected to a general reduction of 33 per cent. EXTRA Aline of Ladies Chev iot Cloth Jackets at Sj each, unex celled by any $12 50 Jacket in the market, either for style, material ot workmanship. SILKS. Four popular weaves in Black, Gros Grain, Faille Peau De Soie and Rhadames, $1 25 quality at $1 a yard. All better grades at rela tive reductions. Printed India Silks, choice and desirable pat terns, $1 25 and $1 50 qualities now 75cand $t a yard. Odd lengths (5. yard to 14 yard), Figured India Silks, regularly worth $1 to $2, marked to close 50c a yard. DRESS GOODS. Splendid assortments Novelty Plaids, Stripes, Checks, Cheviots," etc., 50c, 75c and $1 a yard, the price now for qualities heretofore 75C. $h $1 25 and $1 5- j -m M Cor. Fifth Ave. & Market St N. B. To arrive this week an exceptionally choice line of genuine , Alaska Seal Jackets, special values.: de'.nwffw .
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