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what lies nnder PitUburj as we are with its
surface."
The casser was the only topic of conversa
tion all over the city, yesterday. 01 course,
absurd reports about the enormrus pressure
were laughed at, but the fact that gas had
been struck at the Exposition created gen
eral inteiest. All are hopeful that a great
flow will bediscovered when the fifth sand
is penetrated deeper, and a number of peo
Ie talked of sinking wells.
Views of ruullc OIllcialA.
Mayor Gourley is in favor ot the city sink
ing a number of well?, if this one proves
successiul. Superintendent Pattison said
he believed the present pressure was suffi
cient to justify anyone in sinking a well,
and be could see no reason wby the Govern
ment should notdrill oneat the great granite
Dile on Smithfield street.
There seemed to be a general feel
ing that Pittsburg herself would
rcaiedv the great scarcity ot the precious
natural luel which now exists. The estab
lishment of the fact that the fifth sand is
uudcr all Pittsburg was regarded as a dis
covery that takes precedence away beyond
the mere flow of gas at the Point Assoon
as possible it is expected that wells will be
drilled all over Pittsburg, and all the wells,
in the citv that have heen abandoucd as
dusters will now be deepened far enoughto
peuetrate this btratum of sand, which bids
fair to give a new lease of life to the fuel
which has added so much to Pittsburg's
prosperity ,
AN EXPERT'S OPINION.
Value of the Strike to the City Result of
a Test of the w Well A Monument
to the "en Kra Thought to bo Opened.
The following opiuion of an oil and gas
expert is eivea as showing the possibilities
extended bv the strike in the fifth sand:
But five welis have been drilled deep
enough around Pittsburg to get this sand.
Thev arc: First, Painter & Sons completed
a well at their mill, "West Carson street just
across the rivor Irom the Exposition, No
vember 27, ISM and at l.P&O leet, obtaining
Sleet of medium quality of sand, in which
there was a little Has, Second, Jones &
Lau;hlin drilled their So. 1 well at the
American Iron Works, Tucutv-fi th ward,
completed to a depth ot 3,000 feet, April 10,
1SS5, and ai 2,031 teet (which would be the
same level as the Exposition sand, allowing
for the difference in ilev-tion,) got 9 leet
of fine, white sad, but barren. Third,
"Vetinghouse Ko. 7, at Homewood,
drilUd in ISSj, cot about 25 .cet ot
the same suid. close iu texture, and
tlierctore small in voiume, but which is still
making some gas into the Philadelphia
Company's mains. Fourth, in the same
neighborhood, in the well which Jlr. "Wcst
jnghouse drilled to 4,700 feet, about 20 feet
of this same sand was found, with sonic
show of sa, hut not cnoucli- to be of any
value; 821 feet below this sand, at 3,000 feet,
they got ubout 20 leet of reddish brown
sand, with a small show of both oil and gas.
Fifth, Thomas Liggett on January 3, 1SIK),
got into the top ot what is the same sand
on the. Stoner farm, Penn township,
about three miles cast of the citv line, on
the Pin-Kook anti-clinal; the tools were
lost, and, alter fishing for the saiie until
October, thev finally abandoned the job and
sold the well to the Philadelphia Companv,
who are now using it. The well, while
small in volume, is making the tame amount
ol gas now that it did when struck.
One Thins That is Settled.
It has been settled bevond doubt that this
is the same stratum which is known in
"Washington county as tne filth sand. That
the stratum underlies Pittsburg and vicinity
las also been settled by the few wells
drilled deep enough to reach it, and with
the thousands of acres under which it is
now known to exist, the probabilities of a
future cas supply lor the Gas City are in
deed ery great. What the result of further ,
drilling on the Exposition well may be, no
one can tell. They have already a sufficiency
lor their own uses and some to spare,
and tartl.cr drilling may develop a large
nell, but whether it does or not, the fact is
demonstrated that the best gas-producing
sand now known underlies the city and
viciuity, with gas in paying quantities, and
no douot lurther development will lead to
the fioding of prolific deposits, the benefits
oi which will be incalculable to the in
dustries of Pittsburg.
The caloric fluid was tapped Friday night,
at 12 o'clock, in the fifth sand, at a depth of
1,99J feet. J. C. Boyce, of the Oil Well
Supply Cimpauy, by a care ul ana scien
tific test with an anemometer, and also by
Pntot's tubes, as recommended by Prol.
" Robertson, of the TJmversitv of Ohio, dem-
nitrated the tact that the well in its pres
ent status is producing 347,613 cubic feet a
dav. which.according to Mr. Boyce's calcu
lation, is cquivolent to 25 tuns of coal, or
enough gas to run 25 or 30 large stationary
boilers.
An Eight-Foot Vein or Coal Found.
At 1,440 feet the gas, or salt sanr1, was
struck, and at 1,000 the centennial sand was
struck. At CS0 leet an eight-foot vein ot
coal was also found.
The record of this well is without doubt
the most elaborate and complete of any well
drilled since the first inception cf the
great oil and gas industries, samples
having been taken every ten feet of
the geological lormatioas from the
tune the well was bc-un up to the present.
These samples nave been placed in glass
jars in rotation in the Exposition building,
where they will in the future be one of the
interesting features of the exhibition, and
will remain as monumental to the new era
which it will likely open up to the great
niaiiaiacturing industries oT Pittsburg.
Too much credit cannot be ascribed to the
Oil Well Supply Company for its gener
osity and magnanimity, to which the dis
covery is due. H. McC.
T3IPLETS IK ALLEGHENY.
Mrs. Bluine Presents Her Husband With
Two Girls and a lioj.
Seven is a lucky number at least, so
thinks Joseph Blume. He is a carpenter,
and lives in the rear of a shoemaker's shop
at 220 Franklin street, Allegheny. Last
"Wednesday he had four bright children
who called him father. That evening three
more appeared, and they will call him
father as soon as they are able to talk.
Mrs. Blume is a comely woman, ot
German descent, and is about 3j years old.
She has been married about 15 years. She
first presented her husband with a girl and
six a ears ago two boys were born. Then
another cirl was brought into the world,
and on Wednesday she made her husband
prouder than ever by increasing the family
with two girls and a boy. The three
children and the mother are all perfectly
healthy.
SHE ZOO BROKEN LOOSE.
Residents of the Fourteenth Ward Are
Troubled With. Dark Suspicions.
A large goat owned bv Mr. J. E. John
ston, ol Craig street, was found dead yester
day morning. It had several holes iu its
neck, and is supposed to have been killed
by some animal that has escaped from the
Scheniey Park menajerie. 3Ir. John
ston lost a number of chickens
last week in the same manner.
Frank bchaffer, of Meyran avenue, has lost
17 chickens in a like manner, and his
brother. John Schaffer, had six killed.
The police have lieen notified of the oc
currences, and a watch is being kept lor tne
unknown animal.
BBEV7SY KEN EAKQTJET.
Harry Darlington's Jluiiager. Presented
Willi a. Diamond Pin.
The employes of Harry Darling
ton's brewery enjoyed a banquet at
the Seventh Avenue Hotel, last
evening, and presented Manager
Elliott with a diamond pin as a mark of the
ettm in which they held him.
It was a cry pieasant affair, and Mr.
Elliott accepted the gift in a very neat
sprech. The lestivities were kept "up to
midnight.
HAS
HIS 01 CHURCH
A Beautiful Edifice for Worship in
tHe.East End Ready for Dedi
cation Kext Sunday.-
ENTIRELY PAID FOR BT 0XE MAX.
Kow Standius With Open Doors, Awaiting
the Coming of Congregation,
Pastor and Sexton.
IT IS COMPLETE IS ITS EYERI DETAIL.
Hot to Ccst the Ccnistcrj-tc-le i Single Peary for its
CcutracUoa.
One week from to-day what will be known
as St. Mark's Memorial Reformed Church,
East End, will be consecrated and another
handsome and substantial place of worship
will be added to Pittsburg's long list of edi
fices devoted to Christianitv.
The morning service, beginning at 11
o'clo;!:, will be conducted by Kev. E. A.
Trnxall, of "Westmoreland county, and he
evening service by Kev. Cyrus J. Musser,
of Huntingdon, Pa.
St. Mark's Church will begin a career
that is strikingly peculiar to itself, and
probably without a parallel in the history
of the country. The conditions, briefly
stated, arc a handsome little stone edifice,
old English style of architecture, most
tastily fitted up within, with every conven
ience that could be desired, without a pastor,
membership, congregation or consistory.
It will simply stand with open doors, invit
ing those who will to come, the only induce
ment being the worship of God.
Origin of a Very Unique Church.
Its origin dates back to nearly two years
ago. Mr. B. Wolff, Jr., the gentleman who
erected the buildiug, was at that time a
member of Grace Beformed Church, this
city. Certain differences arose in the con
gregation, however, and Mr. Wolff with
drew. Shortly after this he decided to es
tablish a church of similar denomination in
the East End, and finally purchased a lot
fronting 70 feet on .North Highland avenue
and running back 185 feet tin Howard
street.
Ground was broken for the foundations
over a year ago, and since that time Mr.
Wolff has given the work his personal atten
tion. Everything has been done in accord
ance with his wishes, and the items of ex
pense have not been counted.
The sole idea was to make the structure
thoroughly serviceable in every particular,
while the interior arrangements and decora
tions have been chosen with rare taste and
care. The result is a delicate and beautiful
blending of colors that gives the commodious
room an attractive appearance.
Description of the Interior.
The main entrance, which is on North
Highland avenue, is surmounted by a hand
some tower. Turning to the right, or north,
on entering, the visitor faces the chancel
and altar. To the right is the pastor's study
and to the left a pipe organ or delightful
tone. The altar and baptismal fount are ot
pure white marble. The organ and chancel
are of cream-white and gold. On the le!t of
the chaucel is a marble tablet which bears
the following inscription:
: This building, elevated to the worship '.
; of Almighty God, was erected by B. Wolff. :
; Jr.. as a memorial ot Ins brthcr. Chris- Z
: tian II. Wolff, born April G, 1815, died :
: February 28, 1SS7. :
To the right, on entering, are two memorial
windows of beautiful design. One is of
Christian H. Wolff, with the inscription:
"ltejoicing in hope." The other is in mem
ory of Mr. B. Wolff's son, and has the in
scription: "In memory of Bernard Withers
Wolff, born February 21, 1872, died January
18, 1890. Blessed are th: pure in heart, for
they shall see God."
Inscriptions Abovo the Chancel.
Over the chancel is the inscription, "And
the Spirit and the bride say, come."
Above these words are three emblem
windows, while iu the ceiling is a circular
window of similar design.
Tne seating capacity of the church is be
tween 300 and 400, and the woodwork of the
entire interior is of solid cherry. All the
window are of solid colored glass, hand
somely mingled, and are as fine as anything
of the kind to be found in the city, the
one in the rear of the building being partic
ularly attractive. The heating apparatus,
ventilation and dressing rooms are ol the
very best workmanship and design. In
fact, no details have been omitted, even the
organ being worked by a water motor.
In the rear of the building, on Howard
street, is a commodious chapel for Sunday
school purposes, lecture, etc., while below
this will be erected a sexton's residence.
A Congregation Soon to be Fonncd.
Speaking of the church yesterday, Mr.
Wolff said: "A-ter theconsecration services,
sometime during the week, a congregation
will probably be lormed and consistory
chosen. "When this is done, I shall make
them a present, in fee simple, of the prop
erty. Who will likely beselected as pastor?
I have no idea, and will have nothing to do
with the direction of the church. That will
be left to the people. I have made the
building and surroundings as nearly what I
thought they should be as possible, and now
my labors are done."
Mr. Wolff was asked what the cost of the
edifice had been, but he declined to say any
thing on that subject. From workmen and
others, however, it was learned that the
amount would be at least $49,000 and prob
ablv more than this sum.
CHAEGED WITH BIGAMY,
But There Was No Kecord of the Alleged
First Marriage.
Joseph McDowell, colored, was civen a
hjaring yesterday afternoon before Alder
man Kerr, of the Filtcenth ward, to reply
to a charge of bigamy preferred by Ellen
McDowell, also colored. She had alleged
in the information that 12 years since she
was married to McDowell at Staunton, Va.;
that be left her some timesinccand took up
his abode in Pittsburg, where he became in
volved in trouble with Margaret Fordycc, a
white woman, and in the effort to save him
selt from trial on a serious charge, married
Miss Fordycc
At the hearing last evening a number of
letters from the defendant to Mrs. Mc
Dowell were read, in-which' he referred to
her as his" wife. A letter; however, was
read from the Clerk of Courts at Staunton,
in which it was stated that co record could
be found there of the marriage between the
prosecutrix and the defendant. On this
statement the suifwas'df'.mi'sed.
CHARGED HIS EESEOESCE.
State Chairman Andrens Registers From
Meadtillc, Xow
Stite Chairman W. H. Andrews was at
the Seventh Avenue for a short time, yes
terday raorninsr. He left early in the after
noon, but the clerks did not know in what
direction he bad steered.
Mr. Andrews now registers from 'Mead
ville, and whether he has changed his resi
dence, or because he doesn't like the deal he
got from his iellow townsmen of Titusville,
is not apparent on the surface.
Extka facilities fqr'aehverlug goodsibr
holidays at Max KIrin's.
MR. WITHEROW RETIRES.
A Temporary Settlement Beached In the
Duquesne Muddle The Trouble to bo
Submitted to Arbitration A low House
Talked Of.
Two large red lines drawn across yester
day's page of the Duquesne register shows
where the old management oeased and the
new one commenced. William AVitberow
stepped down. and out yesterday afternoon
and Charley Miller was installed.
A temporary settlement was reached at a
meeting of the "attorneys and the partners in
terested. William Witherpw insisted that
Mr. Perdu, the bookkeeper, should run the
house until a conclusion was reached, but
J. P. Witherow and Thomas Decgan would
have Mr. Miller or nonther. Finullyitwas
agreed to submit the difficulty to arbitration,
and an agreement was siznedto keep the
present force of clerks and employes in their
places. J. P. Witherow wanted nobody
discharged. The old books were locked np
and a new set opened at once. Detective
Gilkenson left bis perch behind the couuter
and the hotel was under the new manage
ment. Bclore going home William Witherow
told the clerks that he wanted them lo re
main at their posts. He said his partners
would either have to buy out his interest,
or he would purchase their shares. In any
case, he savs, he is not out of tbe hotel
business,and uot if iutbe Duquesne. he will
build another house. Mr. Witherow has
any number of friends who have expressed
a willingness to back him financially, and
as Pittsburg need3 another hotel, this
may be the city's opportunity. Mr.
Witherow shook hands with the new man
ager, and wished him all the success possible
in his work. Anothermceting will be held
to-morrow, when it is expected some con
clusion will be reached.
Charley Miller, the new boss, is a very
popular hotel man. Ho had no desire to
mix up in ihe tanzlej and he regretted the
unpleasant position in which he was placed.
So far as Charley is concerned his relations
with all the partners are' the mpst pleasant,
and everybody is happy over the present
solution of the problem.
GOING IN GREAT STYLE.
The Randall Club Making Preparations to
Attend Governor Fnttison'g Inaugura
tion Tito Hundred Members Expected
to Take Part In the Proceedings.
Au adjourned meeting of the Bandall
Club was held at the elegant new quarters
on Duquesne way last night. The main
business was to perfect arrangements for the
trip to Harrisburg to attend the inaugura
tion of Governor-elect Pattison.
The attendance was larcre and the interest
manifested was great. From reports re
ceived up to date, it is probable that about
200 men will be in line. The members will
wear pearl-white caps, black mackintosh
coats, with capes and black leggings. They'
will be accompanied by the Great Western
Band, leaving the city January IS.
The proceeds of the late entertainment at
Old City Hall, some $700, will be an im
portant factor in paying off such bills as
that of the band.
The club is in much better condition at
present than at any time since It was organ
ized. The membership now numbers 466,
and 1G candidates are slated for admission
at the next meeting. This will make the
total 482, and the officials say the COO limit
will be passed bciore " spring. Cor
stant improvements are being made
in the commodious buildiug, making
it by far the finest headquarters
of the kind In this part of the State. The
parlor has been greatly benutificd by the
addition of furniture, paintings, pictures,
new and elegant chandeliers, etc. Among
the attractive pictures are those ot Governor
Campbell, of Ohio, and Governor-Elect
Pattison. A well-known business niau of
the city also recently presented the club
with a painting representing 'an old-time
campaign scene in Pittsburg. Its value is
placed at 500. and it vividlv recalls other
days to the older members and guests.
SHALL SCE4PS OF LOCAL HEWS.
The tioaid of Viewers haro ' made the final
assessments for tbe paving o"f lion e street.
Dnrtisa the month of November tbe De
partment of Public Works collected $3,232 77.
A UTTl.it blaze occurred .jesterday in
Dewey's Hotel. Water street. No damage.
D. O. CUXXISGIIAM'S office. South Twenty
seventh street, was scorched $125 worth yester
day. The body ot Cora Barnes, who suicided in
Alleglienv, was shipped yesterday to Beaver
Falls for interment.
The mail train was about two hours late on
the Pennsylvania road last evening. It left Al
toona behind time.
Ax unexpected pressure of natural gas
caused a S100 fire yesterday in P. Haberman's
greenhouse. Carson street.
The resnlar weekly temperance meeting will
be held in the Rebecca Sfeet M. P. Church,
Allegheny, this evening at 7 o'clock.
Recorder GRtiiAar, who retires from office
next month, will give a reception to bis office
force next Thursday evening at his North
avenue.residence.
Natural gas set fire to a mantelpiece in tbe
house of William Eru. on Monterey street, Al
leghenyvlast evening, but was put out before
much damage was dune.
John Zexsia, an employe of Booth & Fllnn
on Linden avenue. Eat End. had his right lee
fractured at the thigh, yesterday afternoon, bv
the caving in of a clay bank.
The man who jumped into the river at
Duquesne has been identified as J. Hensel. a
birber, formerly cmplojed at Uraddock. No
rea-on is lenoun for his suicide.
John Smith, a stranded laborer from Ilolli
daysburc, who has been hero lookiric for work
for several days secured huicing at the Twen-tj-eigbth
ward police station last night.
JcSTiCEwrite"! to The Disi-atch and wants
to know why he has to lose a daj's work and
pay railroad faro to attend a Coroner's bearing
without recompense. The ansner is that' the
law reads that way.
The Engineers' Society of Western Pennsyl
vania will meet on Tuesday eveniug in the
parlors of the Academy of Arts. Henry D.
Hibbard will read a paper on "Modern Im
provements Iu the Construction of Open Hearth
Furnaces."
CnAltixs DEVlXNEYand John Shonnan, the
brakeman and engineer of the freight train
wrecked eirly jesterday morning it the West
Pcnn junction, on the Allegheny Valley Rail
road, wero considerably improved at the West
Penn Hospital last night. ISotlrwill recover.
The Committee on Organizition of the
Middle Division of the Jr. O. U, A. M. parade
lost evening elected W. U. Evans Chairman,
and George Ueccber Secretarv and Treasurer.
The Marshal will be elected Saturday eck.
The only nominee yet is Scott Dlberf. 1
Chief Ei.mot was notified Jesterday by
Mellnn Brothers that Miry Taylor, who is In
the County Insane Asjltun. owns a valuable
piece of property mi Brvant-strcet. near High
land airline, against whjch thev hart a claim
and took It out of the rent. The matter v ill be
taken to court.
Holiday goods in shape of diamonds,
watches, jewelry and musical instruments
arrivhie daily. Largest ,litie of music
boxes. Gailijtgeis's,
WWSU 1200 Penn ayeiiUe, 1200.
Holiday Fancy Articles and Baskets.
Japanese vases, trays, smoking sets, ash
receivers, match safes, mats, cushions, tidies,
scarfs, ladies' neckwear, lace scarfs, fans.
See the exquisi'e trimmed baskets.
A. G. CAMrncLi, & Sons, 27 Fifth av.
Beautiful Mirrors Given Awny.
We have -about 500 more of those hand
some velvet Iramed boudnir mirrorsleft, and
will present one with everv purchase in our
ladies' cloak departments to-morrow.
Kaofmanns.
Mincemeats without fine rum ; lack
good taste All kinds of "Imported Ja.
maica and St, Croix." or, New Eugland at
Max Klein's.
Still a few of those Powderly books
left. Have you got your copy yet? It is a
largo 800-page book,handsomelv illnstrated,
and the retail price of 'which is S3. One
free with every purchase of 'fl5 alid up. in
our mens department. . ,- .ubskis.
FEAST OF CITY HAIL
Social Reunion of All tbe Officials
and Employes to bo Held
TO THAW 0DT FORMAL FilOSTINESS
Opinions of Cue Mayor and the Chiefs of
tbe Departments.
0N0FFJCIAL PUOGRABIMH OUTLINED'
The spirit of Christmastide ii hovering
over City Hall.
Golden rays of peace and goodwill have
penetrated the murky and erstwhile chilly
atmosphere of the municipal building, and
in every office there is a feeling ot pleasant
anticipation of a good time to come.
For days prst there has been much gossip
about a proposed social reunion of the heads
of the different city departments and their
office forces. The programme, as suggested,
embraced a lew brief speeches, a little eat
ing and drinking, with plenty of ice cream
for the lady employes', good music and an
enjoyable season of dancing. This pro
ernmme was admittedly unofficial and sub
ject to amendment.
The more the idea was discussed
the more feasible it appeared, until
finally it was resolved by all the
City Hall employes that they pre
pare their garments for the feast. Visions
of snallowtail coats added to the difficulty
of casting up long rows of figures, while
such words as "gore," "bias" and "demi
train," would unaccountably insert them
selves into the fair copy turned out by the
lady typewriters.
EXCITEMENT EST MUNICIPAL HALL.
Expectation was on tiptoe jesterday, and
fears were expressed that it might over
balance and perioral an act of dull-thud-dery.
One-half the employes of City Hall
asked the otht.r half, "Have you got an in
vitation yet?" and the other half replied,
"No; have you ?" This was very unsatis
factory, but hone was revived again when it
was learned that Chief Bigelow had been in
consultation with Mayor Gourley on the
subject.
His Honor was seen and asked what he
knew about the rumored reception to tbe
City Hall emploves. After some hesitancv,
he siid: "The first 1 heard of the matter
was this morning, when Mr. Bigelow men
tioned the matter to me. I am heartily in
favor of anything which will tend to re
move tbe armor of official formality which
prevents us knowintr each other as we really
are. It is owing to this lack of intimate
knowledge of each other that occasional
coldness sprirgs up bet" ecu us in this hall.
Wc are all working to one end a wise ad
ministration (f the city's affairs as econom
ically as is consistent with good govern
ment. Whilo we are all striving to attain
the same object, we sometimes are divided iu
opinion as to the best wav to reach that end.
If one of us gives utterance to his opinions
on these subjects, there i." a danger that he
will be charged with unfriendly personal
criticism, when, in fact, he is merely refer
ring to a method, not to a man.
rOLISHlJJG OFF THE CORNERS.
"Now, all this unpleasantness could be
obviated if we knew each other better. I
think we are oil pretty good 'people, aud I
am confident that tbe gentlemen in admin
istrative positions are working for the best
interests of the community. If we cnuld
come together socially, when our official
armor is removed, we wouM appreciate each
other more, and'be'iess likely to take ofiense
at some trivial aud probably kindly-meant
remark.
"I hesitate at taking the initiative in an
occasion of the character suggested. I
would much rather that one or all of the
chiefs of the city departments would make
the first move. Btit I -ahi 'Heartily-in fajor.
of a social gathering ot tne per,sonswho
daily labor under this rodi not forgetting
the 'Department pt Charities and Health
Bureau, which have been crowded o'ut of
the hall for lack of room. I wonld like to
be present at such an occasion, and I should
like to hear remarks from some of the gen
tlemen present, and 1 might say a few words
mvself." .
"Is it not your place, as the executive of
the city, to take the first action ?"
"Well, an affair of this kind hardly comes
within the lines of my official duty. Never
theless, I am giving the subject some
t ought. It need not be a very expensive
affair, and could be made very pleasant.
In fact, it might, and ought to become an
annual institution.
MAKING AN ESTIMATE Or COST.
"I suppose the number of persons em
ployed in the hall is between loO and 200,
perhans not so many. We could undoubt
edly get up a very nice reception for, say
$400, and I have no doubt tbe money could
be easily raised."
At this poiut Mavor's Clerk Hugh Flinn,
who had become deeply interested iu the
project, broke iu with, "You can put me
down for 550."
Chief Bigelow was asked how he felt
toward asncialreunion of City Hall officials
and employes, and said: "I think we are
all on friendly terms in' this building, but
you can count me in on an occasion of this
kind. I 'see no reason against it, and it
should prove to be very pleasant and per
haps profitable. Yes, you can cofint me
in."
Chief Brown is also a warm advocate of
the idea. Notwithstanding that lie has be
come the bugaboo of criminals, he is not
prepared to declare that there shall be no
more cakes and ale, but is leady to help out
the festivities.
Chief Elliot was not seen, but as he has
the reputation of always being ready for a
little quiet fun, no serious objections are
expected of him.
A number of the employes in the hall
were spoken to about the proposed reunion,
nnd they one and all declared emphatically
in favor of it.
DE0PPED DEAD ON THE BHIDGE
A Well-Known Iaiw rencei Hie Citizen Dies
Suddenly From Heart Disease.
Valentine Fruch fell dead yesterday
evening on the Tenth street bridge. His
death was caused by heart disease. He was
over 50 years of are, and, was a brother ol
the late Officer Pnrcb, of the Allegheny
police force. He resided on Twenty-seventh
street, and was crossing to Allegheny when
he fell dead.
Several men saw him fall, and, supposing
he was drunk, carried him into the toll
house and called the patrol wagon The re
maius were taken to Hermann & Ebbert's
undertaking rooms, and were afterward
claimed by his friends.
OH P0VEETTS COMMON LEVEL.
An Ex-Oil King and a Tramp IJe Down To
getlier.In thoXocltnp.
The cold winds of last night brought
seven tramps to rthe .Allegheny lockup for
inciter." One of them made apologies for
his request for free lodgiDg, and said he had
seen-the day. but a few yejrs ago, when he
enjoyed wealtb and asked favors oi no man.
He said he lived ou the top wave of pros
perity during the oil excitement in Titus
Tiile. where be was a large producer.
Another boarder looked the typical
tramp, with his Btubly heard, long hair and
dirtv face and a top coat like a dnde's,
some two inches shorter than his Undercoat.
The professional tramp and tbe ex-wealthy
oil kiug lay down togetBer.
DE.:B. M. Banna. JBye, ear, nose and
throat diseases exclusively. Office, 720 Penn
street, Pittsburg', Pa. s&su
to get your wines and fine liquors for
them of Max Klehi and sent to your home.
Patronize home enterprise.
A TEMPTING OFFER.
A Sonthside Phyalclan Tendered the Dean
ship or the Now Orleans Medical Col
lege The Leading Institution of the
South An Open OITcr.
Dr. C. C. Hersman, of the Sonthside, has
had a tempting-offer.made to him, and while
he has not giveu a definite answer iu regard
to it, he may accept. The deanship of the
New Orleans Medical College, tne leading
institution of the kind in the South, has
been teudcrcd to him. The collego com
bines law, medicine nnd theology. The
offer made to Dr. Hersman, of course, is for
the medical department.
Tbe doctor has been located on the Sonth
side about three years, having previously
resided in WOst Virginia, where he was as
sistant superintendent of the insane depart
ment ol the West Virginia Hospital. He is
a direct descendant of the Stonewall Jark
son family, and was born and raised near the
old homestead in West Virgiuia.
Since coming to l'ittshur?, Dr. Hersman
has gained considerable prominence and oc
cupies a number of enviable positions, and
has filled all so creditably that, in case he
accepts the new offer, his many friends will
be sorry to sec him leave. He is Secretary
of the Soutbside Medical Society, he has
charge of the insane department oi the St.
Frauciscus Hospital, a member of the
faculty in the Western Pennsylvania Medi
cal College and on the staff of the South
side Hospital.
A representative of the New Orleans in-'
stitntinn called npon the doctor during the
past week and laid the offer before him, ex
plaiuiiic at the same time the desires nnd
plans of the officials. After talking over
the matter some time, Dr. Hersman asked
for time to consider the offer,. nnd he was
given until the first of October, 1891. He
can take charge at any time, bnt tbe place
will remain open until that time.
STANLEY WILL SHAKE HANDS
At tho Clone of Ills Xecture, To-Morrow
Eiening, at Old City HaH.
All efforts to convince Mr. Stanley that a
reception to him and his amiable lady in
this city would be eminently the proper
thing have failed, and, as a consequence,
the only opportunity to see the great ex
plorer will be at Old City Hall. He de
clared that his duties as a lecturer tax him
too much to admit of anything but a band
shaking after the close of his lecture.
Numerous invitations have been tendered
Mrs. Stauley to attend small private recep
tions, aud one of them will doubtless be ac
cepted. The party will arrive in the city
this morning in the special car over the
Pennsylvania Railroad. Mr. Stanley
leaves Tuesday mqnnng for Columbus, his
next stopping place.
Up to last evening $2,000 worth of tickets
had been sold, and the indications point to
a $3,000 house, at least. The gallery will
be thrown open for the first time in a great
whiles Tbe seats there will probably sell
ut 52. Arrangements have been made lor
14 ushers in full dress. The committee ex
pects a big rush for tickets to-morrow.
There arc a few more scats left for the
stage.
CAUGHT A FUGITIVE FE0M JUSTICE.
Robert Richardson, Formerly of the Owl
Gang, Wanted In Ohio, Is Arrested.
Detectives Coulson aud Bobinson arrested
Bobert Bichardson yesterday as a suspicious
character. The arrest proved to be one of
some importance owing to the fact that
Bichardson is an escaped convict from Ohio.
The prisouer is only 18 years old and a
Pittsburger by birth. -He was a member of
the famous Owl gang, and when the police
dispersed the crowd Bichardson left the
city. About four months ago he was ar
rested with another young Pittsburger
named Kilrain in Newark. O., for robbery.
The pair were found guilty and Bichardson
was sentenced to the relormatory at Lan
caster, O. Ou the way to prison Bichardson
managed to make his escape from tbe
Sheriff at Columbus, O. The authorities at
Newark were it once; notified of the-arrest.
Tight for a Watch.
A fight occurred ou street car No. 30, of
the Birmingbom line, about 7:30 o'clock
last evening, near South Fourth street. The
fight was started by two men who both
claimed the ownership of a watch that ap
peared on the floor of the car rather sud
denly. In the scramble the women iu the
car were badly frightened but no one was
hurt. No arrests were made.
Hear It Tick.
)
This is the title of a beautiful Christ
mas souvenir that the Grand Union
Tea Co. will give to all purchasers of
one pound of tea or one pound of Grand
Union Baking Powder at their store on Sat
urday, December 20. This handsome panel
card, in size, 14x28 inches, is given in ad
dition to the tickets given regularly. Wo
have in stock a large variety of useful and
ornamental articles that are given out in
exchange for our tickets. Our teas are
choice garden grown, and yon will be
pleased with the Grand Union Baking Pow
der. Make your purchase ou Saturday and
get one ot these handsome panels, entitled
"Hear It Tick." Slz, 14x28 inches.
Grand Union Tea Co.,
Opposite Gusky's, 307 Market st.
CnKIST3IAS MUSIC BOXES.
Klcbers' Annual Importation.
H. Kleber& Bro.'a annual Xaias impor
tation ol fine music boxes has beeu received
and can now be seen at their store, No. 506
Wood street. The high grade of these beau
tiful works of art being well known, we can
only say that happy, indeed, will be the
person who shall become the poscssor of
one of these delightful gifts. Klcbers also
have a full line of the celebrated Washburn
guitars and mandolins, Stewart's and Fair
hanks & Cole's banjos, either of which will
innke a highly desirable gift.
Call early and make a selection. Store
open every, evening.
Smoking Jackets.
We have a splendid line of smoking
jackets, dressing gowns and house coats, and
we have marked them at prices that will be
sure to sell them. At S6 we are showing
j some elegant Japanese quilted si IK smoking
jacket' that we don t believe can be matched
under $10 in any other store in town.
Gusky's.
YOUTHS' DKU3IS.
George Kappel, T7 l'lftli Avenue.
"Young America" is patriotic and sol
dierly. Bring them up to guard and defend
the rights !or which their lathers fought so
noblyi and buy the boy one ot those beauti
ful drums specially ordered for Christmas
holiday trade. George Kaffel,
Thsii 77 Fifth avenue.
STANLEY'S STOKY;
Or, Through tho Wilds of Africa.
A thrilling narrative of remarkable ad
ventures in the Dark Continent. Compiled
from information, data nnd official reports
of Henry M". Stanley by Colonel A. G.
Feather." Publisher's price, S3 00; our
price ouly SI 50. Fleishman Co.,
504. 500 uud 50,8 Market street.
Novelties in children's suits, overcoats
and kilt suits for the holiday trade. The
prices on them are. very moceratc.
Gusky's.
Fun and Frolic
At Christmas time is all very well, but a
good substantial overcoat or sou is tbe thing
for com'ort and enjoyment. Ours at 57, 510
and ?12 are great value.
p. C. C. C, Pittsburg Combination
Clothing Company, corner Grant and
Diamond streets,opposite the Court House.
Mufflers.
A choice line of' mufflers In cashmere and
silk, both plain nndr embroidered. You
can find some very suitable presents In our
muffler department.- Gusky's,
REGDLAR DEADFALLS
The Country Roads Killing People Off
at an Alarming Kate.
ANOTHER FATALITY ON FEIDAT.
Coroner McDowell Gives Some Figures for
tho List Three Months.
U1S IDEAS OP WHAT SHOULD BE DOSE
Edward Caughey, ofStowe township, met
death in a rather peculiar manner Friday
night.
For some time Caughey has been engaged
in hauling oil well supplies into the Char
tiers field. He started for that locality at
the time mentioned, having on tbe wagon
among other material a coil of wire cable.
The roads, as usual, were in a horrible con
dition, and before the field was reached tbe
wheels on one side of the wagon went into a
deep rut, overtnrningtbe rig.
Caughey, who was walking, was causht
nnder the coil of cable, and so badly in
jured that he lived but a short time. The
Coroner was notified and will hold an in
quest on Monday. Caugbcy was the son of
a well-to-do farmer of Stowe township, aud
his unexpected death is a source of general
regret in that section. He leaves a wife and
four children.
Coroner McDowell was asked last night if
violent deaths of this kind, due to the bad
condition of country roads, were of frequent
occurrence in this county. He had evi
dently been giving the subject some atten
tion, for his reply came very quick and was
right to the point. He said:
DANOER OFDEATH ON THE ROAD.
"Yes, sir. They are becoming quite com
mon; entirely too much so in aiection of
country that prides itself on being abreast
of the times in this nineteenth centnry.
I never realized as fully us I do now the im
portance of having these great highways of
the State put into a condition that will at
least moke them safe for the purpose of ordi
nary travel. Within the last three months
I have been called npon to view the bodies
of three men who have lost their lives en
tirely through the wretched condition of our
county roads. In addition to the case of
young Caughey a well-to-do farmer ol Koss
township was killed only a few weeks ago.
He was driving a team attached
to; a hay wagon over to O'Uara township.
While on the way the wheels got into one of
the deep ruts that are so common, the wagon
was overturned and he received fatal in
juries. Still another instance was that of'a
farmer of Mifflin township, who Inst his life
from the same causes and in about the same
way. Now, as I said, these are all instances
that have occurred within the three months
mentioned. I do notknow what the records
for the year wonld show, but in tbe name of
all decency, the ones mentioned constitute
three too many for this day and age of the
world.
the farmers greatly -worked up.
"Do you know it is a fact that the farmers
and country people generally are greatly'
worked up over this question, and thete re
cent latalities have only added to tbeir
bitter leelings? Several meeting of farmers
have been held, and more are promised for
the future. They have a perfect right to be
thoroughly aroused tor the condition of all
roads as a rule is simply shameful. As
The Dispatch has so ably shown they are
next to impassable during a good portion of
the year, and even when cold weather sets
in and freezes up the surface mud people are
in more or less danger of having their con
veyances overturned every time they ven
ture out. Now it is all right for township
road commissioners to meet and solemnly
consider the situation and agree to disagree,
but this will not mend the roads.
"Here is my idea of, what should be done.
"Tho Legislature will meet within a lew
weeks and the members will have plenty of
time to consider this question ana take some
action before they adjourn. Let the farm
ers and country people generally make this
road question an issue. Let every rem-e-scntattve
from the rural districts be made to
understand that something must be done,
and it he does not help to do it someone
will be returned in his place who will. This
will bring matters down to a point where
there can be no misunderstanding, and tbe
result will be that beneficial action will fol
low. "The conntry representatives need not be
alone in this" movtment, however, for it is
something which interests directly or in
directly everyone. There are no two ways
about it. Some, improvements must be
made very soon, and the sooner a start is
made the better."
A Pointer.
Go to Gallinger's jewelry store, 1200 Penn
avenue, and see his stock before purchasing
your holiday eifts elsewhere.
Kemember the address, 1200 Penn avenne.
Finest line of music-boxes in the city.
Our overcoat department was a perfect
beehive yesterday. The people seem to ap
preciatethe splendid valueo we are giving
in overcoats lor tbe holiday season.
Gusky's.
Holiday Leather Goods.
NewjTdesigns in traveling, manicure,
toilet and jewel set, calendars, visiting nnd
shopping lists, sard cises, writing tablets,
mirrors, cigar cases, photo cases, pocket
hooks, ehatelines, etc. See onr low prices
on these best goods.
A. G. Campbell & Soxs, 27 Fifth av.
Beautiful Mirrors Given Away.
We have about 500 more of those hand
some velvet trained boudoir'mirrors left, and
will present one with every purchase in onr
ladies' tloak departments to-morrow.
Kaupmanns,
Tnis will probably bo the last cll we
shall give you to come and get one of those
laree 800-page Powderly hnok. It's a fine,
large book, worth 53 at retail, but while
thev last you c-n get one free with everv $15
purchase of men's clothing. Gusky's.
One Thousand Dollars
Forfeit if I fail to prove Floraplexion the
best medicine for liver complaint, dyspep
sia, nervous debility, biliousness, consump
tion. It cures where all other remedies fail.
Ask vour druggist tor it. Sample bottlesent
free. " Franklin Hart, New York.
aiwrsn "
Ladies' longwraps, ulsters, newmarkets,
etc., unprecedented bargains; 520 and $25
garments reduced to $5 during this month.
TTSSU HUGUS & HACKE.
No Christmas table should be without An
gostura Bitters. Appetizer of exquisite flavor
TTSSU
Call up 1620 and have Haugh &Keenan
send lor your lurniture needing upholster
ing.
Boys' silver watches 58, 510 and S12 at
Haueh's, No. 205 Fifth ave. Wl'Su
Recommended medicinally. Iron City
Brewing Co.'s l.-.ger. Telephone 1186.
Don't fall to attend Groetzinger's great
sale of hearth rugs and carpet remnants.
A l'ttle cold, s. little back ache, a little
neglect, and Brigbt's disease will have set
in betore you kiiuw u. ji. nine iinponeu
gin from Max Klein will prevent and
cure it.
Stylish Suitings.
Tbe largest stock suitiugs, overcoatings,
slltveitings and trouserings at Pitcairn'i,
,434 Wood street.
A POIRT SPEAK-EASY BATHED.
Mrs. Kaiser and Six Friends Are Captured
by tho Foltce.
Inspector McAIee.e received information
at 7 o'clock list evening that about 40 per
sons were drinklur beer in Mrs. Kaiser's
house, No. 18 Liberty street. The Inspector
went before Alderman McKenna and took
out a warrant, charging Mrs. Kaiser with
keeping a disorderly honse. When the
police reached the place most of the people
had left, but thev found Mrs. Kaiser, six
men, nine dozen quart bottles and a hal.
barrel o' beer.
Mrs. Kaiser has been married twire.
Brinkmau, her second hnstiand, served 30
days in the workhouse for keeping a speak
easy. Upon being released he went home,
borrowed $506 from his wife without her
knowledge aud disappeared.
Controller Crier's Bond Approved.
The bond of County Controller-elect
James A. Grier, in the sum ot 550,000, has
been approved by Judge Ewing. Mr. Grier
will take tho oath of office Saturday, Janu
ary 3, 1891, his term of office commencing
the first Monday in January..
THREE BPECIALDRIVEB.
-IN-
HEARTH RUGS!
1,000 Brussels Hearth Bugs, IK
yards long, at 50 cents each,
worth ?1 to $1 25. '
1,000 Brussels Hearth Bugs, better
grade, at 60 cents each, worth
51 50.
1,000 Brussels Hearth Bngs, very
best grades, at 75 cents each,
worth 52.
Greatest Bargains
In Short Length
CARPETS
Ever Seen in Pittsburcr.
5,000 yards Body and Tapestry
Brussels Carpets, 4 to 30-yard
lengths, at 40 to 50 cents a
yard. None of these sold for
less than 75 cents a yard and
many of them st SI 25.
2,000 yards best Ingrain Carpets,
4 to 25-yard lengths, at 30 to
50 cents a yard, worth donble
tbe money.
A few Bemnants of Linolenm at
half the prices asked when cat from
piece.
EDWARD
GROETZIKGER,
627 nd 639 Penn Avenue.
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HUGUS &--HACKE
DRY GOODS.
EXTRA .
BARGAINS
DURING
THIS
MONTH.
HUGUS & HACKE
Cor. Fifth Ave. & Market St.
a
teli-HWTsa
NEW ADVERTISEHEjrTS,
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ELEGANT
-HOLIDAY BDDDB '
-AT-
E. P. Rn&EltB I Slmb,
Jewelers. . -
Without any exception wo have thU
year tbe largest and most complett
stock in the city.
Diamonds,
Rich Jewelry,
Fine Watches,
Silverware, Ijfe
Art Pottery,
Onyx Clocks, "''
Cut Glass, v ,
Onyx Tables, --6
Etc. -
Every attention to customers.
Goods delivered at any honr.
Cor. Fifth Ay. and MarketSt.
OPEN EVERY EVENING.
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A FEW OF MANY
APPROPRIATE
HOLIDAY GIFTS
Extra Grades Fine Umbrellas.
2S-incii Gloria covers, with choice natural
sticks and metals. 51 50. 31 6.5. 81 80.
28-inch Silk Umbrellas with silver mountings.
12 75 and S3 '25.
2S-Inch extra grade silk covers in extra One
handles, walrus, born, hammered metals, eta.
So 50. JO, $7 50.
.Make your selection early to get choice han
dles. Our Cloak Rooms.
Several hundred Ladies' Newmarkets. Jackets,
etc. in medium and heavy winter weights,
just reduced to fully one-Iul( and
one-third former price.
You can have your choice from goods that
sold all throuch tbe fall at t3 to 330, now at S3,
So. S3. S10.
Genuine Alaska .Seal Canes and Coats, Seal
Plnh Coats and Wraps, Children's Garments,
1 to IS years.
Gents' Smokinc Jackets, in solid colors, with
Cay Silk linings and trimming. Jackets in
handsome bold plaids. Jackets for office or
bedroom at $7. J8, 510 and np.
Good bargains in Fur Collars and Muffs for
ladies andcnildren.
Our Trimmins: Room.
HANDKERCHIEFS.
Iiadies' and Gents Handkerchiefs from low
to finn trades, pnt up in attractive boxes, 1-12.-1-6,
- dozen each, we call special attention to
onr line of extra fine Handkerchief at 23c
each,
LEATHER GOODS.
Focketbooks. SbonpinsrBags, Satchels, Belts, -etc..
In very creat assortment.
' GLOVES AND HOSIERY
For Men, Women and Children, embracing
staples and hih novelties.
Eiderdown Comforts, Pillows. Chair Ret,
etc., covered with fine Satines and Wash Silks
in beautirnl colorings at very reasonable price.
What more suitable for holiday presents!
BIBER k EABTDN.
505 and 507 MARKET STREET.
del3-Tissa
MARSHELL,
THE CASH GROCER.
WILL SAYEY0U HOHST.
We are making this week a special
offer of
CHRISTMAS CANDY
tor
SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
We do not want to make any monpy off
of you. We think the custom of giving
the little ones their Christmas treat a very
pleasant one. When we put on our
thinking cap and turn our memory away
back to the days before we got bald
headed, we can recollect that our "Sun
day School" Candy was a long way ,
ahead (in our estimation) of all other
candy. So we would like to help the
good work along, and we will sell you
PURE CANDY,
Strictly First-Class in Every Particular,
for less than it cost us, and we wilL guar
antee this price will be less than you can
buy it from any manufacturer or whole
sale dealer in either city. ,
Don't delay too long, but send your
committee to examine our candy and
learn our prices. We have bought a
good many tons of candy, but when it is
sold we cannot replace it at the same
price.
We still continue our great bargains in
Can Goods. Send for our Weekly Price
List andtirder by mail. Orders amount
ing to Sio, without counting suijar.
Packed and Shipped Free of Charge to
any point within 200 miles.
A special discount of 5 per cent on all
orders amounting to $30, without count
ing sugar or meat.
MARSHELL
PITTSBURG
Tea and Order Department,
99 FIFTH AVE., Pittsburg.
MAIN STORES, :
79, 81, 83, 85 and 95 Ohip street, '
Cor. Sandusky,
ALLEGHENY. ?
WESTERN lJSSVJiANCE C'O.'i,
of nrrsBURG. .... , ,
Assets H." . iiv
NO. -til WOOD HTREUT. z Jf
ALEXANDER NIM1CK. President SCl
fe22-26-TW WM. P. HERBERT, Secrettrx.T '
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