wmm&m "jnrsjr? -pgGrs 11W?2 5H Trr &t&&9sgf fym?wz. THE PITTSBTJKG5 'DISPATCH. "WEDNESDA.T. DECEMBER IT. 1S90. AHMED m A CLUB The Farmers' League "Will Demand Equalization of Taxes From the 2feit Legislature. KOT IK LINE WITH THE AILIAKCF, Which, Secretarj Le Moyne Predicts, Will Disappear as Rapidly as it Came Into Ecm?. HOW HE WOULD MAKE l'UBLIC EOADS. Til Grisgtrj Umtei and latest en Pure Tcoi Ltw uft Other Eeloms. The Farmers' League will be after the next Legislature with a club. The State organization, held its annual meeting at the Central Hotel yesterday and elected officers. Among other things the following list of subjects vrasprepared, which will be submitted to the comity associations, and they will report to the State Secretary. The concensus of opinion will be taken as the expression of the farmers' news on many public questions. The list is: 'Equali zation f taxes, abolition of class legislation, reduction of salaries of State and county officials, the public roads, inspection of car tie both live and dead, imported into the State, pure food law, taxation of dogs, elec tion of a United States Senator by the peo ple, some restriction on immigration and naturalization, government and control of trusts, monopolies and other combinations, nomination of candidates by popular vote, heavier penalties for violations of the hunt ing laws, und this resolution was unani mously passed: A Demand Tor Equal Taxation. Resolved, tbat the State Tanner's League demands the passage of a law equalizing taxes, and that all property, whether real, personal or corporate, shall bear ejual burdens. About 00 delegates were present at the meeting. Thirty counties in the State are organized and there are S7 societies alto gether in Pennsylvania. J. K. McElhoes, of Indiana, was re-elected President, and Julius Le Sloyne, of 'Washington, Secretary and Treasurer. In explaining the nature of the organiza tion Mr. Le ilujne said: "We differ from other farmers" societies in that we are not a secret association Outside of the business meetings, our proceedings are open to the public. We are more conservative than the Farmers' Alliance, and do not approve of their sub-Treasury scheme and many of their other ideas. It is my opinion that the Alliance will go don n as fast as it came up. They are very much elated now, but they have slopped over. To use a homely "Western expression the Alliance has bitten off more than it can chew. We affiliate with them to the extent that we all want equalization of taxes. The Farmers' League is about two years old, ana exists principally in the Eastern States. We have a few branches in Ohio, but they don't amount to much Fai orable Replies From Candidates. "I Ibiufc in the next Legislature the farm ers Bill predominate. We submitted to all the candidates, irrespective of party, what we wanted before the election, and nine-tenths of the replies were favorable. Tirst and fore most, we demand equalization of taxes; that is, we wanted real and personal property to bear the burden alike The reports show that out of the Si0.OfrJ.O0O of taxes paid annually. $3000. OflO comes from real estate. Wc believe in tax ing bonds, stocks, securities and all manner of personal pioperty The fanners have been pa ing more than their share "The public roads are another subject m which we are deeply interested. I am not speaking for the League now, bnt 1 have been making roads for 20 jcars and lime studied their constiuction in detail. Io improve their condition I would insist first that all taxes be paid in money, and that ther be placed under local suptrwsion. Then 1 believe inpaing count and htate aid for permanent improve ments. 1 uould put all the leading rods to county teats and railroads in good shape. In making improvements I would dindo the cost o constrnction as follows: The abutting property to pav two-fifths of the expnse. the township, county ana State to pav each one-fifth, provided no county subscription is payable fo' less than a mile of road tm pro eil, and no State aid is to be put up for les than lite continuous miles. The ISuIlding of County Roads. 'In bill territory a reasonable grade should be made. I advocate the building of country roads on tue plan of city street car lines, b placincan iron railona wooden support, and macadamizing the space between the rails for tlieliores t.. walk un feuch a roid will be built in Washington county this winter, and it will not cost more ihauK,000 per mile, while a macadamiz'd road could not be con structed for less than Jo 000 per mile, while it would take from $1J5 to SloO per mile cveryjear to keep them in rtpiir. 1 he rail road would cost about f 5aunujlly to keep in condition. 1 think the auine outline is the only solution of the road problem in hilly countries. "As for the pure food law. we arc not radi cal, and would not prohibit the manufacture of adulterated foods, but we want them brinded, and sold lor what the teat! are. lhe Austra lian ballot is another question in which we arc ver much interested. Wo would like to see the sstem ado( ted in 1'enDsjlvauia " The other oflicers elected were- Vice President-. J. fe. Ni'liimson, Enou Valle; J. V" Botsford. Brad:Alvm Alonier, Rural Ridge: Major George T. Work, Buftalo; Executive Committee. J. C. McClure. West Fairfield: J. & Buchanan, Hickor; D. ia. Dickon. Bakers town; Clew iauilth. Homer City; W. It. Galley Plain Grove. Instances or Unequal Taxation. As an example of what the farmers mean b "equalizing taxes," tbe cited a case in Char tiers township, where an oil corapanj that had S20U.OD0in vested paidaroadtaxofSS20.wbiIe the adjoining farmer who haj put $20,000 into his laim whacked up S120. Another farmer cited the plate glass plant at Tarentum. which cost J&00.000 to bulla, and w h.ch is assessed at SI2U -OU0. lhe claimed the farmer bad been leeched and assessed alaiost to the full value of bis propert, and they have united politically to demand relier. The believe in assesin i churches colleges etc with other reil estate? One of the delegates spoke of a church in Eastern Pennsylvania that had a brewery con nected with it that escaped taxation on the ground ot church property. Reference was also made to oil wells on certain church prop erty in the Chartiers' field that paid nothing to support the local government or roads. I be fanners arc eqna'ly determined about lngher penalties for violations of the game laws. Tcey say that hunters frequently shoot their cattle, and it is a difficult matter to prove it Even when a case is made out against them the tine is only ( cents. THEY HAV FINISHED SPADT. Tue 'Woinan's Club Must Select a Xcir Sub ject to Talk About. The Woman's Club indorses Christmas and Christmas observances, although, as one bright woman remarked at the meeting yesterday afternoon, "it is an awlul nuisance, just the same." The indorsement followed a paper upon the subject read by Mrs. George Taylor, which, by its merit, interest and timeliness, aroused quite an animated discussion and brought the ladies of the club from their flights of learning and eloquence regarding Spain ana its people to a realization of Pittsburg and its people principally little people, who should all liae full stockings, according to the senti ments of the Woman's Club. "Philip II.'" was given a parting handshake in an excellent paper read by Mrs. M.J. Becker, and 'Josephine" was abl treated by Mrs. House. W itb these papers the ear's study of Spain closed, and at the next meeting a subject will be selected for the coming year and officers elected. The Latest Triplets Doing Well. Tho triplets of Mrs. Denny. In the Eighteenth ward, are so far doing welk and are already the recipients of many Christmas gifts. They are turning, lively and hearty boys. Dr. Fulton. of Butler street, in whose practice tho case oc curred, states that they weigh in the aggre gate 12 pounds, and that there is a fair pros pect ol their living. A YOUTH WITH A RECORD. How Robert Richardson Has Escaped Sentences for His Many Burglaries Has Fooled Officers in Ttvo States Inspector McAleese's Story. Inspector McAleese was considerably worked up last evening over the insinua tions and allegations made against him by W. D. Moore before Judge Ewing yesterday afternoon in relation to young Robert Richardson, whose release Mr. Moore was endeavoring to secure on a writ of habeas corpus. The Inspector emphatically de nied that he had any grudge against llichardson's famflv or any of them and said he was only doinc his duty in arresting oung Richardson as an escaped criminal. bpcakingot Richardson, the Inspector said: "I regard him as one of the most desperate boj s for his age I have ever come in contact with and unless he mends he will bo a terror when he reaches manhood. He is between 17 and 18 ears of ase. but so small and youthful in appearance that be would readily pass for U years old. Fifteen month ago he was arrested on Webster avenue by Officer Terry in the act of burglarizing a house occupied by a man named McAfee. He was taken into court, convicted and sentence suspended on account of his extremely youthful anpearance. About a year ago, at Canton, O., be was arrested with a youug man named Cilue lor ourglarizing a store, the stolen coods having been, found upon them, but Richardson, on account of his age and size was acquitted, his deten-o being skillfully bandied. Cllne, however, pleaded guilty and cot four ears to the peni tentiary at Columbus After his acquittal the boy came back here, and in April last ho was caught at another burglary by Detective Coul son at a Bedford aveuue residence. We pre sented the case to the grand jury and they found a true bill. Richardson gave ball for court and then disappeared. I heard nothing of him from that time until I got a telegram from hheriff Culle, of Licking county, O., ask imr uic to look out for and arrest Andy Fulton, a Pittsburg boy, who bad escaped on the way to prison. Fiom tbe description I at once knew that Richardson was the boj, and Detective Robinton found him on Saturday night." Sheriff Culley got here 5 estcrdav and will ap pear before the Court this morning with a requi sition from Governor Campbell and afutl court record of Richardson's case from Licking county. Richardson and another lad ot his own age. named Ed. Kilrain, broke into a tool shop in Newark, O.. according to Sheriff Culley, and there secured chisels and screw drivers, with w liich they robbed two stores in one night. 1 be were captured beiore daylight with the stolen goods. V hen the case came up for trial Richardson, who had been going under the name of Andy Fulton, and Kilrain agreed to plead guilty to one indictment it the other two were withdrawn. This was done, and the boys butb testified they were under 16 in order to get a sentence to the Columbus Reformatory. On the war there, after the had lauded from tho train, Richardson made a break and got awav. Kilrain is now in prison and Richardson, no ujubt, soon will be. FOE THE SICK AND DESTITUTE. Distributions to tho Hospital and Charitable Societies or the County The Board of Trustees for the relief of the destitute, sick and poor of Allegheny county mot yesterday afternoon in the office of Charles J. Clarke, Esq., for the purpose of making its regular distnbntion of the interest on the fund in their care. This fund is the surplus of tho contributions made by the citi zens of this county lor the sufferers from the creat fire in Chicago. When it was found tbat Alleghen county had raised more than was re quired, instead of attempting the almost vain task of returning the surplus to the contribu tors pro rata, it was decided to invest it. A Doanl of trustees was appointed by the Court, and empowered to invest the fund and dis tribute the income among the sick and desti tute. At yesterday's meeting the treasurer re ported tbat S1.C93 To was on hand for distribu tion. This was divided as lollow: West Penn Hospital. $330; Pittsburg Association for the Improvement of the Poor. 350; Mercy Hospital, $350: Homeopathic Hospital. 250; Allegheny General Hospital. 1250; Free Dis pensary, $100, Allegheny Relief Society, $100. This made $1,050. ahe Adams gronnd rent of $43 75 was civen to tbe Association for the Im provement of the Poor as tbe organization best fitted to carry out the provisions ol the he- quest. HAEKET 011 THE WHABF. Farmers and Gardeners Want Somo Fixed riaco to Sell Their Produce. A committee of tbe ma-ke: gardeners wbo are members of the Farmers and Gardeners' Association called on Chief Bigelow yesterday andasked the privilege of using tho Allecbeny wharf between Sixth street and the Exposition as place to stand their wagons and dispose of their products in fact, to make a new market on tbe wharf. The Chief readily gave his approval, bnt has not et been able to learn whether tho city would have a right to rent tbe wharf for this purpose. He said if legislation was needed he would do all in bis power to procure it. These men have no place at present. They were driven out of tho market and have been pro hibited from standiug their wagons on tbe streets. SUCCESSFUL SUEPEISE. Tlio Misses Kleber Treated uy Friends to an Enjoyable Evening. The Misses Laura and Fredericka Kleber were delightfully surprised at their charming borne in Allegheny, last evening. A gay com pany of friends congregated at the home of Mr. Henry Kleber, and then repaired to the resi dence of the yonng ladies, where, without a word of warning, they entered and took pos session. The Mises Kleber were equal to the emer gency, and in the most graceful manner wel comed the unexpected guests, and with superb tact, succeeded in making the entire company feel thoroughly at home. The evonlng was a very enjoyiblo one, being devoted to musicand dancing. Refreshments that inspired hunger at the same time they allayed it w ere served, and the surprise was a great success. LOTS OF CHBISTMAS TEEES. The Supply Never So Large as at tlie Present Time. Tbe number of Christmas trees being brought into the city at the present time beats anything in the history of Pittsburg so far. and If all of them chance to be loaded down with gifts from tbat rare old sport, Kris Kringle. thousands of hearts will be made clad a week from to-morrow. While the quantity is unlimited tbe quality is also first class, some beautiful specimens be ing on duplay. In the Allegheny square and around the market house they aro piled up in great heaps, and have a decidedly bright and refreshing appearance. Tho indications are that prices will be considerably lower than last jiar. IK THE INTEEEST OF SABBATH. Meeting of the Monongahela IX. P. Fresbj tcry Sabbath School Conv cntlon. The Sabbath School Convention of the Monongahela Presbytery was held last even ing in the Eleventh U. P. Church. Main street. West End. Rev. T. C. Atchison, of Mansfield, presided, and also conducted the question box. Tbe programme was as follows, and was quite interesting: "The Teacher's Aim," Rev. T. W. English; "Discouraged Teachers." Miss Annie Grof; "How to Reach Absent Pupils," Miss Nettie Georce; "Duty to tbe Superintendent." Mrs. bamuel Young: "Home btudv of tbe Lesson," Mr. Peter Dick and Rev. J. M'. Wallace. PEOPLE WHO COME AND GO. S. W. Harley, of the Standard Oil Company, returned from a pleasant trip yester day to Washington, D. C, where he met many old friends, among whom was Senator Qnav. who, Mr. Harley savs, is decidedly opposed to the passage of the force bill. Captain C. Irvin, station master of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad, is now in Tyrone, attending a Masonic conclave, and as sisting in conferring some of the high degrees of Masonry. Daniel C. Bryan, an Indianapolis banker, is at the Duquesne. Ho says that Western bankers are very chary about dis counting Eastern drafts for fear they may be nipped. L. C. Beach, of Meadville, one of ex Senator Emery's famous X, Y, Z men, was at tbe St. Charles Hotel yesterday. He declined to say anything about the Delamater bank fail ure. Charles E. Putnam, a Meadville news paper man, was visiting f nends in the city yes terday. He is a candidate for Commissioner's Clerk, with good prospects of getting the job. William Geiser, a large oil producer of Oil City, is stopping at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. W. H. Fox, a New York hardware man, is among the guests at the Schlosser. Joshua Rhodes and Edward Jackman left for New York but evening. WANT LOWER BATES. YaHey Furnace Men Will Shut. Down Unless Coke is Reduced. KICKEL STEEL PROVES A SUCCESS. The Husical Union and Knights of Labor Fighting igain. DOIXGS OP A DAI IN LABOR CIRCLES The furnace men of the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys got little satisfaction from the railroads and coke operators, yes terday, in tbe matter of reducing rates and the price of coke. C. S. Wight, of the Baltimore and Ohio, Frank Dean, of the Lake Erie, and a representative of the Pennsylvania Com pany, met the committee of furnace men, consisting of J. J. Spearman, Henry Bonbam and Joseph G. Butler, Jr., at the Monongahela House yesterday afternoon. Another committee, Simon Perkins, Henry B. Shields and James B. Pierce, of tbe Sharpsville Furnace Com pany, called on the coke operators. In both instances they stated tbat pig iron was now selling for 514 per tou, and unless tbe railroads ami coke men helped them they would be forced after January 1 to shut down their works, throwing out of employ ment 10,000 men. At this time last year when the coke contracts were made at $2 11 per ton iron was sell ins for $18. Tne freight men listened to the complaint and took tho matter under advisement. JfO FORMAL DEMAND MADE. Mr. Spearman, of Sharon, said they made no formal demand on the railroads. The present freight rate to the valleys is SI So, and it is understood they want the Pittsburg rate, which Is 63 cents per ton. Tbe committee that saw the coleoperators received littlo to cheer them. Somo of tbe operators refused to reduce the price, and H. C Frick put oil his answer until Decem ber 26. when another meeting will be held. Mr. JfricJt went to New York last evening, but he declined to discuss tho situation, and would not give any informa tion about the conference. As in tbe case of freicht rates, the committee did not state how much of a reduction they wanted, but tbe majority of tho furnace men think that, in the presont condition of the market, about SI 50 per ton would be a reasonable price, while others more radical Insist thatit should be put down to SI 33. Tbe coke men will hardly con sent to such a cut. 2TO AGREEMENT YET MGSED. Mr. Spearman said the furnace men had not signed an agreement to shut down unless they got cheaper coke, but they would be compelled to by force of circumstances. As tbe coke con tracts have been made up to January 1, they will not bo broken. Three furnaces have al ready stopped operation at drier Hill, Middle sex, and the Mahoning Iron Company shut down recently for repairs and will not start again until they know whatthe coke men in tend to do. Mr. Spearman thinks there wou't be a furnace in blast in the Mahoning and fahenanco Valleys by February L They "Will probably remain idle about six weeks. A EEGULAE PBODTJCT HOW. Nickel Steel a Success and Will Soon be Pnt ou tbo Market. The results of the nickel steel test at the Homestead Steel Works, mentioned exclusively in Tue Dispatch about ten days ago, have been reported to the Secretary of the Navy. The new plate showed a per cerrtage of 3.16 nickel, as agaiust3.33in imported plate. Part of the five-ton heat was rolled into three-quarter-inch plates from which a. number of specimens were cut. Two of these were tested, showing an elastic limit rcspec ,vel v of KI.OOO and 60,000 pounds. Tho ultimate tensile strength vsas 100,000 and 102.000 pounds re spcctivoly. The elongation was 15J per cent iu etch specimen, and tha rednction of area at fracture was 29f and 20K per cent respectively. The-c figures t.how tbat tho elastic limit and ultimate strength wcro raised by tbe nickel alloy to almost double tbo limits reached iu tho best crades of boiler-plate steel. As stated before, the steel was made by the Bessemer process and a representative of the firm stated yesterday they expect to bo pre pared soon to place nickel steel on the market as one of their regular products. AH OLD FIGHT EEOPEffED, ThoM. M. P. U. and Knights of Labor Have Drawn Swords, Again. The fight between the M. M. P. U. and the K. of L. has broken out again, and in a more vigorous form than ever. It is claimed by offl. cials of the K. of L. that the rival organization has been boycotting them recently, and some interesting developments may bo expected soon. La'-t week tho Sons of Veterans on the Sonthside held a reception. A circular, signed "Vigilance Committee" for the M. M. P. U. was distribnted.stating tbat none but their own members were union musicians,aud appealing to the public for patronage for two other balls where union bands wcro playing. Master Workman Evans of D A. 3, claims to have the names of those who distributed the circulars, and said yesterday tbat a certain meeting is to be held to-night, where tho matter will be thoroughlyiuvestlgated. Ho will make a dili gent inquiry into the causes leading to the breaking of an agreement entered into some time ago by the M. 51. P. U. DEPEESSIOK IK STEEL B&ILB. Railroad Companies Said to be Holding Back Large Orders. There is a slight depression in tbo steel rail market, and a downtown manufacturer says it is on account of tho recent financial flurry. Railroads are said to bo holding back their large orders and awaiting the outcome. Car negie Bros. . Co. and other local firms are en gaged in shipping old contracts, while tho Bethlehem Company has closed donn its rail department entirely. Mr. Iieihman, of Carnegie Bro. fc Co., say? there is usually a falling off about this time of ear, but that after tho first of the year busl. ness begins to boom again and he docs not ex pect any exception to tbe rule this ) car. MAKING M0BE IMPBOVEMEKTS. Scliocnberger & Co. Increasing Facilities at Their Steer Works. Improvements are still going oftatScboen berger t Co's mill. A now iron-clad bntldlng, instead of tho old frame structure, is being placed over the large batteries of boilers oper ating the steel department. Another battery of boilers is being erected and a crane is in tho course of construction to be used in loading heavy steel plate on cars. NOT AT THE ANDEBSOff. False Report About a JToreign Capitalist and a Woolen: Mill. An evening paper stated that James Ogilvie, of Scotland, representing foreign capitalists, was in the city looking for a site for a woolen mill, and that he was stopping at the Anderson. So such man is registered at the Anderson, nor could he bo found at any of tho other ho tels. Industrial Notes. Tnro TnousAM) men have been discharged by Booth SL Flinn. It is customary for the firm to lay off about half their employes at this time of the year. It now seems very probable that the Brick makers' and Masons' Iuternatiopal Union, which meets in Toronto next mouth, will decide to affiliate with the A. F. of L. The Monongahela Natural Gas Company has also decided to abandon iron mills and seek for private consumers. The mills of tbe Oliver Iron and Stet Company and the Republic Iron Works are already being cut off. Patrick McBrise, of tbe United Mine Workers, says the miners are anxious for May 1 to come, so they can commence the'fleht for eight hours. Tne demand Mrill be made by the miners iu both Europe and America. Officers of L. A, 6111, composed of green bottle blon era, are still trying to convey the impression that their organization Mil secede from tbe K. of It Those, who seem to know say it is not possible for a secession to take place unless L. A. 6111 goes outby itself. Sleepless nights made miserable by that terrible cough, bbiloh's Oure Is the remedy for you. Sold by J. Fleming & Son, 112 Market St. CHIEF BROWN'S ORDER. Every Building of Three Stories or Over Most Have Fire Escapes Provisions for Dance Halls, Hotels nnd Asylums What Methods Shall be Used. The order issued by Chief Brown.of the De partment of Public Safety.in regard to fire es capes was being mailed yesterday. Tbeorder is as follows: Pittsburg, Dec 12. To whom It may concern: Notlco is hereby given that every building within the city of Fittsburg used las a sem inary, college, academy, hospital, asylum or hotel for the accommodation of tbe public; every storehouse, factory, manufactory or workshop of any kind in which employes or operators are usually employed at work in the third or any higher story; every tenement house or building in which rooms or places are usually let to lodgers or families: every public hall or place of amusement; every parochial or pnLllc school building; when anv of such buildings are three or mora stonesjn helgnt, shall, and must forthwith be provided with permanent, safe external means of escape therefrom in case of fire, independ ent ot all internal stairways, and In all other things fully comply with the terms and condi tions of the act ofjAsicmbly in such case made and provided. That. In addition thereto, every building con structed more than two stones high, and used, or intended to be used, as a hotel, factory, manufactorv, workshop, tenement house, school, seminary, college, academy, hospital, asylum, ball or place of amusement, shall and must forthwith be provided with and have securely affixed through the wall over the win dow lieadi, insido of at least one window in each room on the third floor and one window in each room in each higher floor of all such build ings. a chain at loa-t 10 feet In length, with a rope at least 1 inch in diameter securely at tached thereto, of sufficient length to extend to tbe ground, provide lights for stairs and hall ways proper alarms aud gongs, and in every re spect fully and entirely comply with the terms, conditions and stipulations of the act of Assembly in such case m ule and provided. And ocry person failing, neglecting or re fusing to immediately comply with all require ments of said acts of Assembly will be pro ceeded against both civilly ana criminally to tbo f nil extent of the law. J. O. Buow, Chief Department Public Saiety. AFTEB A CHABTEB. An Important Meeting of the "Woman's United Presbyterian Association. The amount of business transacted in tbe First U. P. Church yesterday afternoon was fai.ly aopalllng and was conclusive proof tbat ladies can dispose of matters in a very sum mary, at tho same time satisfactory, manner, when occasion demands. It was the last meet ing of the Woman's U. P. Association before tbe annual supper and bazaar in Old City Hall Thursday and Friday. It was also a special meeting " called for the election of directors necessaiy for the obtaining of a new charter, which the asso ciation will shortly ask for. Reports from two Chairmen of the various committees Interested in tbe entertainment were in order first, and from all appearances everything is swimming in that direction. Donations have been liberal in all quarters and all departments, dolls especially flooding the market, an invoice of them having arrived from an interested friend in Colorado, 10 say notbing of tbo manv given by Pittsburgers. The Chairman of the Execu tive Committee reported the fact that that all powertul party had decided upon blue as the proper color lor the badges to be worn by the ladies on Thursday and Friday, the days of the bazaar and supper. The directors elected for tho new charter consist of the officials of the U. P. Orphans' Home, the U. P. Memorial Hospital and the U. P. Home for Aged People. ANTICIPATES NO 0UTBBEAK. Captain Brown Says the Reds Seldom Fight in the Winter Time. "It is a very unusual thing for tbe Indians to go on the warpath during the winter," said Captain A. M. Brown, the retired army officer, wbo is stopping at tbe Duquesne at present. "For this reason 1 do not belicvo the death of Sitting Bull will be followed by an uprising. I used to see him occasionally when I was fight ing Indians in Montana in 1869. He was full of craft, and has been a malcontent for years. In tbe winter the reds are almost helpless. You can see tbcm rubbing their hands and crouching urnnnd their campfires trying to keep warm. Wo always punished them in the cold season for depredations com mitted during the summer. They wero easily caught then, and this is why we have always had trouble with the redskins in tbe Southern United States They could ride Into the hills on their ponies unhamperod by much snow. "During the winter the Indians are a miserable set. They are hair-starved, and smallpox' frequently breaks out among them." WILL DEHL DEEPER. The Exposition Gas Well to be FullyTestcd, Salt Water or No Salt Water. A change was made in tbe Oil Well Supply Company's programme yesterday ab out dri ing tbo Exposition gas well deeper, and tbe undertaking was postponed until this morning at 9 o'clock. At that hour the drill will be started again, and tbe result will be watched witli great interest. It is believed tbat by go ing 15 foet deeper tbe question of a permanent gas supply will bo settled one way or tho other. One of the men engaged in the work was asked for his opinion as to the chances. lie said the pressure yesterday was stronger, if anything, than at any time since tho cas was discovered, but he was not prepared to say what the earth might have in store for them. A strong flow of gas might bo bmuehrin by drilling another foot, and salt water might be struck at any moment. The men were hope ful, but would have felt better with tbo salt water possibility out of the question. COMPLETING THE MONUMENT. Ell Perkins Will Help Pay for tho Washing ton Statue in Allegheny. Tbe Washington Monument Committee is making every effort to have tho monument ready to be unveiled ou Washington's Birth day. The model that was prepared year'ago by Eduard Pausch, the sculptor, is being worked out. The full amount required S10.000 has not yet been raised. Several of the councils of the American Mechanics, how ever, have undertaken to raise the balance, and on Friday evening Eli Perkin, lhe noted humorist, will lecture iu Carnegie Hall on lhe Philosophv of Wit," for the benefit of the fund. The indications are for a large audi ence, and that the Monument Committee will be enabled to complete the work they have so proudly undertaken. Previous to Mr. Perkins' lecture City Organ ist Wales will give a recital, plavmg a number of selections especially priparod fur tho occa sion. TBYING TO BOB A (JHUBCH. Father Kanfmann Catches a Thief, Who is Turned Over to the Police. Fa'herKauffman, of tbo German Catholic Church. Manchester, arrested a thief in the act of robbing a contribution box in the edifice yesterday morning at tLo conclusion of mass. Tho fellow claimed he was putting a nickel in the box, but Father ICaufmann doubted this, and on partially searching his clothing found a screwdriver and a bandybillv. He took tbe latter, and held the man until a policeman could be called. During the services the man was on bis knees with a losary in his band. On being searched at police headquarters loaded revolver and a jimmy were found on his person, also about 100 keys He cave bis name as Charles Robinson, of No. 59 Royal street. Cincinnati. Tbe police think he is an old offender. Mavor Wyman held Imn for court iu default uf 31,000 bail. , The Weary Wanderer May Rest. It is understood that J. Beatty, who is now in charge of Miss Moorbead's charitable institu tions. Center avenue, will be selected as super intendent of the Home for Tramps, which she will establish at tho Moorhead building. Grant street aud Second avenue. The first floor of the First avanue side and tbe entire second floor will be used for this purpose. A few of the tourists have already begun to congregato in that locality. ' rrospects Good for Sleighing. Enough snow fell daring yesterday after noon and last night to warrant a fair run of sleighing to-day unless tho weather becomes considerably warmer or the storm turns into rain. AX a late hour last night the main streets leading to the snourbs wero fairly well Coated with the beautiful, and If nothing happens to change tbe present prospects tbo tinkle of tbe bells will not bo strange music to-day. Work of the Humane Society. At the regular meeting of tbe Humane So ciety, held yesterday. Its affairs wero shown to be in a very prosperous condition. President L.H. Eaton wlllleave this morning for Browns ville and on the day following for Monongahela City to appoint an agent in each place. Tbe annual meeting of the society will be held Jan uary 13, AN ILL-FATED MOVING One Little Boj Knn Over and .Killed and a House Bnrned Down, DURING A MAK'S CHANGE OP HOME. The Tictlm of the Wajron Was Chasing Delusions of Santa Clans. SAID TO HATE BEEN ACCIDENTAL A peculiar combination of disastrous cir cumstances grew out of a plain case of house movie; in Allegheny late yesterday after noon, by which a small boy lost his life and a dwelling house was burned down. H. O. Fullerton is an employe of the Arctic Ice Company, and until last night lived at "So. 265 Market street. Some days ago he rented the house at No. 105 Kebecca street.whicii is located much nearer bis work, and yesterday started to move his effects to tbe new place of abode. He was using one of the company's big wagons, and was returning to Market street to get another load of goods when be learned that the old home was on fire. This had the eflect of his hurrying up the team considerably. Before the house had been reached, though, a delivery Wagon of one of the big firms of the city, which was rigged out with Christmas decorations, came up from the opposite direction, followed by a big crowd of children. In the excitement, ono of them, a little fellow 9 years of age, named James Morrow, being carried away with tbe wonders of Santa Glaus, ran behind the wagon and did not stop until he was stru'k by one of the horses attached to the moving wagou. He was knocked down and both heavy wheels passed over him. Fullerton and his helpers picked the little fellow up and hurriedly carried bim to tbo nearest place where he could be given atten tion. Physicians were summoned, but their e irons were unavailing, and he died a short time after. In tbe meantime the fire in Fullerton's house had gained such headway that tho firemen hero unable to check ic nntll tbe building and part of its contents had been totally destroyed. Fullerton saved some of bis effects, yot remain ing so tbat his loss was not heavv. The build mg was owned by Mr.Mirdis, and was insured. The total loss was put at about $2,000. After the occurrences Fullerton went to the police headquarters and gave himself Op. A number of persons who saw the boy run over called later, and it was shown to be clearly ac cidental. Fullerton was released on bis own recognizance to appear at the Coroner's In quest to day. Chief murphy stated last night that Fullerton was greatly distressed over tno death ot tbe boy. and was willing to stand all tbe blame if any attached to bim. Tbe parents of the child live at No. 125 Mar ket street, Thev wero terribly shocked by the calamitvthat befell them so unexpectedly. The father, John H. Morrow, is a steel worker, and is widely known in that part of the city. A FEW MIN0B MISHAPS Chronicled In the History of Pittsburg and Vicinity Yesterday. The accidents yesterday were of a very minor character, though the victims doubt less did not enjoy it. The list follows: Burton Last evening a boy named Burton, while coasting on Bedford avenue, ran into a lamp post, and. besides fracturing bis leg. in jured himself about the head aud face. His home is on Fulton street. JoitK Stein wall John Stelnwall, a Swede, had bis hand crushed, necessitating amputa tion. In a hydraulic press in Conway & How ley's works, on Forty-eighth street. Michael Waloski An iron bar fell on ono of Michael Waloski's legs, at Jones & Lauch lin's Iron Works, yesterday, and broke it (tbe leg). James Brtsox A horse driven by James Bryson scared at a locomotive at Bennett sta tion and ran away, inflicting numerous scars on the face of tbe diiver Jacob Krousboveii and wiff Jacob Krousbower and w if e came to town with a load of garden products. On Penn avenue, at Six teenth street, one of T, C. Jenkins & Co.'s wagons collided with tbe fanner's craft, tore off a wheel and dumped the occupants into tbe street in front of a cablo car. The gripraan succeeded in stoppinc tho car just as it touched Mr. Krousbower, and a few bruises constituted the injuries. John Geabio John Gearing, employed at Carnegie's Thirtj -third street mill, had three ribs broken and suffered internal Injuries by being struck with a heavy pair of tongs. Damel Sstrobeck Daniel Strobeck, of Sharpsburg, had his loft leg broken by being thrown from a horse' on Butler street, near Fcrty-oighlh street. W0BSE THAN AN EXf L0SI0N. A Foor Man Who Feared I-nwyers More Than lie Did Natural Gas. Of course the gas explosion at the Excelsior building Monday was a terrible occurrence, but it was the occasion of a very funny incident. Tbe building was full of law offices and law yers, and when the terrific shock and report mado themselves familiar with that particul-ir set of the legal lraternity the members of tho bar who were "strictly in It" got out o it pell mell and without much regard to ceremony nor to conventionalities of dress. While the rushing, yelling, scared andbatless and coatless throng tumbled forth Into tbe open air and swarmed onto Grant street, an elderly man carrying a gripsack was standing on the corner. He saw the rush in his direc tion. At a glance he comprehended tbat the men making for bis vicinity were lawyers, so tightening bis azed fingers around the handle ot his grip he ejaculated, "Great heavens! do-they take me fur a client?" and swinging himself loose moved stationwird at a terrible pace. The exnloslon, to him, was not nearly so start ling as its consequences. AN ALSEBMAN IN JAIL. Jennie Plant Charges 'Squire Lnman With Conspiracy Before Judge Gripp. Alderman Fred Luman. of the eleventh ward, was committed to jail by Magistrate Gripp last night ou a charge of embezzlement preferred by Jennie Plant, mistress of a Soho boarding boue. Mrs. Plant alleges that sho requested tbe Alderman's services to collect attachments iniounting to SIS from two defaulting boarders. He issued the attachment, collected the money, but, she alleges, refused to turn it over. Wbpn the information was entered Magis trate Gripp, through official courtesy, sent after the money, but it was not forthcoming, neither was an explanation. A constable, was then sent to arrest Luman. He was taken to Jndge Grlpp's office, and held In $300 bail for a hear ing on Friday. Bail was offered, but Luman refused it, saying he preferred to go to jail, and his wishes wcro complied with. WATEB T0WEBS WANTED. Apparatus Xceded to Overcome the Over head Klectrlc Wire Difficulty. Chicr Brown Is considering tho advisability of purchasing a water tower for tho city. Tho recent fires have demonstrated tbe danger of placing ladders against weak walls. Tbe tower is 65 feet long, but when not In use it can bo closed like a telescope. It is operated by ma chinery anil carried on a truck. Tbo water tower complete will cot about J3.500. Chief Brown also favors water ton era becauso of the Inability to raise ladders on account of the overhead wires. With these towers it is possible to throw Water -190 feet high. YESTEBDAY'S HABD-LTCK ST0BY. Thrown Out of a Boarding House and Has His Arm Broken. Mike Qulnn come down W'ylie avenue with a jag. He tried to enter a Grant street boardfng house and w as thrown our. Tbe pavement was hard and bis jag was heavy, and in consequence bis left arm was broken. At Fifth and Wylle avenues he was arrested and taken to Central station. .where Dr. Moyer aud Sergeant Metz dressed the broken mem ber. He is now resting easily in the hospital department. Newsboys' Annual Banquet. . Notwithstanding the fact that lattery B is holding a fair In the Fifth Avenue Market Houso tbe newsboys' thirty-second annual New Year's dinner will bo given there. Ibo officers of tbe battery agree to move out for the afternoon if tbe fair is still in progress. Tbe bill ot fare will be the same as heretofore. Including turkey, mince pie and other deli cacies. The Ladles Delighted. Tbe pleasant effect and tbe perfect safety with which ladies may use tbe liquid fruit laxa tive. Syrup or Figs, under all conditions make it their favorite remedy. It is pleasing to tbe eye and to tbe taste, gentle yet effectual in act tag on the Udneyv liver and bowels.' WORKING FOR THE ROADS. The Western Pennsylvania Engineers' So ciety Discusses the Question of Improved Highways Awakening Fublio Senti ment to the Necessity. Everybody seems to bo interested in the great question of good public hfgbways. Last evening the Western Pennsylvania Xngineers' Society held their regular meet ing in the Academy of Science and Arts and the chief burden of its business was the reading of a report on the above questiou, submitted by Colonel T. V. Koberts. The committee was appointed three years ago, and has made a number of re ports to the society. The final re port embodied all the former ones, also tbe substance of a paper on the question of roads read before the society by Mr. Demp ster. Tho object of the committee. Colonel Roberts stated, was not to discuss scientific road making, but to awaken public sentiment to the necessity of bavin; good roads, and to secure legislation on the subject. The com mittee submitted with the report a bill to be presented to the Legislature, relative to the lo cation, vacation, opening and construction of roads, tbe approval of whicn it recommended. Tbe greater portion of the bilt was embraced in ono anproved by the society a year ago. On motion tho report and accompanying bill were ordered to be printed for the use of the members aud action postponed until the next meeting. Mr. William Metcalf presented the report of the Committee on Nominations containing tbe list of officers nominated for next year. They were: President, Thomas P. Koberts; Vice President, A. E. Hunt: becreiary, J. H. Har lowe; Treasurer, A- E. Frost: Directors, George S. Davisun and T. H. Johnston. The readingiof a paper on 'Defects in Open Hearth Furnaces," by J. Enoch, concluded the meeting. The World's Brother. A non-partisan, non-sectarian, nnn suffrage address, "Tho World's Brother," that will be interesting to those who are thoughtfully in quirinc, "Watchman, what of the Republican night?" will be delivered by hara Rutan Satur day evening in Carnegie Hall as a free lecture. A musical programme, in wlilcn Organist Leon ard Wales will figure conspicuously, will be also a feature of the evening. Fine Guitars and Mandolins. As a holiday giit no article conld be more desirable than eitner a Lakeside guitar at $7 SO, or the Arion guitar at $9 SO, or the Conservatory rosewood guitar at $15. If you want the best make buy one of those beauti ful Washburn guitars, now the leading gui tars of the world. Iu the mandolius we would recommend the American make, at either $10 SO or $14. Tbe fiuest mandolins, however, are the celebrated Washburns unequaled for tone, quality and durability. All of the above instruments are warranted true in tone and not to split. They can be had only at H. Kleber & Bro.'s, No. 50(5 Wood street. Klebers also have the finest selection of music boxes specially intended for the holidays, which they are offering at last year's prices; no advance on account of the high tariff. Call and see oar fine stock of banjos, cornets, violins, autoharps, mctal lophones, music wrappers and folios and cases for all instruments, Store open every evening. H. Kleber & Bbo., 506 Wood street. One Thousand Dollars Forfeit if I fail to nrove Floraplexion the best medicine for liver complaint, dyspep sia, nervous debility, biliousness, consump tion. It cures wbere all other remedies fail. Ask your druggist for it. Sample bottle sent free. Franklin Hart, New York. 3IWFSU A good stem-winding watch for $4 at Hauch's, No. 295 Filth ave. wrsa Christmas Butters Don't pass the lace counter without seeing those beautiful real duchess handkerchiefs. Jos. Horne & Co.'s Fenu Avenue Stores. A Grand Time May be expected at the Cenlral Rink, Penn avenue, near Sixth street, this even ing, as this is the night the Salesmen's As sembly of the K. of L., will visit tbe fair in a body. The corkworkers are making great preparations lor the event. The fair has so far been very successful, botb socially and financially." The fair will continue lor four weeks longer. Pure and Healthy. All merchants engaged in the liquor business owe a special duty to the public in seeing that the articles offered for sale are pure and healthy. How many of those who do this the people can best judge. It is only well-established firms, who have a name and character to retain, can be relied upon in this respect. One of these we can cordially rec ommend to the general public, namely, the old and favorably known house of T. D. Casey & Co., 971 Liberty street, corner of Tenth. tvsu CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Substantial and Useful Gifts Are the Ones Most Appreciated. Clothing makes the most acceptable of all presents, and during cold weather such as this nothing will be appreciated half as much ns a good warm overcoat or ulster. Our prices just now put good clothing within the reach of all. We're damping clothing to realize the ruouey on it. What we want is the cash. We'll sell von a good chinchilla overcoat Jor only $8, reduced from $18 and ?22 goods. Shetland ulsters, cloth lined, (or $8. Fine silk-faced kersey aud melton overcoats only $10, reduced irom $24 .ind $27 garments. Klysian beaver overcoats, blue", blacks and brown, $10. Children's overcoats with capes and nice stylish suits, $1 90. S2 25, $3. F. C. C. C, Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company, corner Grant and Diamond streets, opposite the Court House. THE WONDEItrCI. JEOLIANS At Mcllor & Uoene's, 77 Fifth Avenue. A superb line of the wonderful iEolians, in great varietr of styles of cases, all ar tistically designed, and in many different woods, suitable for the finest carlor -or library. On the iEolian any one can play with the accuracy and expression of an artist the symphonies of Beethoven or Jloznrt, or the grand overtures of Wagner or MeverOeer, though having no knowledge of music what ever. Some have tbe idea it is altogether a mechanical instrument. They have not seen it. The JEoliau is capable of the most brilliant effects rom the many stops; gives a perfect diminuendo or crescendo as de sired, any change of tempo, and is under perfect control. It is, intact, like a small orchestra, with its Hates, violins, horns, clarionets, etc. Call and spend a half hour at Hellnr & Hoene's, and listen to the delicious music Irom these wonderlul instruments. Visitors always welcome aud treated with the ut most courtesy at the "Palace of Music," 77 Filth avenue, where can be seen, besides the iEohans, the renowned Hardruan, A. B. Chase, Krakauer aud Vose pianos. Fine Porcelains. A large and carefully selected stock of all leading makes. Royal Worcester, Crown Dcrbv, Old Hall.sCrescent F.iier.ce, Doulton, Tephtz, Carlsbad Limoges, Irish Belleck; prices are right. Opeu every evening until Christmas. Jos. Eichbaum & Co., wf 48 Fifth avenue. Beautiful Evening Shades In ladies' 16, 18 and 20 button lengths, pure silk gloves. Jos. Horne& Co.'s, Penn Avenue Stores. Bronzes and Fancy Goods. Vases and statuettes in copper and silver. Hoy a I Worcester ware in great variety, to gether with large stock of other celebrated manufactures. Bronze and marble busts at Henet Tebhetden's, 530 Bmithfieid street, . NOW WITH THE KAYOB. The Investigation of Fire Chief Jones Con cluded IjMfNIght. The investigation of the charges preferred by William Winn against Chief Jones, of tbe Allegheny Fire Department, came to a close in Select Council chamber in the presence of a small audience last night, and tbe case is now in the hands of Mayor Wyman. He can either drop It or refer it to Councils. Attorney Porter appeared for tho defendant. Tbe charges were that Chief JoTies had violated sections of the Wallace acr, and had also been derelict in tbe discbarge of his duty. Mr. Por ter agued that the evidence had sbown no nrg lect of duty, but on the contrary bad shown that Chief Jones ha'l brought the department to a. high state of efficiency: There had been noth ing to warrant a recommendation of censure to be senf to Council. On the contrary there had been notbing in his, con a net to reprimand him for. 'lhe only- way to show him derelict in duty Is to show- something he should have done to be left un done. Mr. Porter then said it migbt be a ques tion as to whether tbe Mayor could go any further than this point. It may not be within tbe Mayor's jurisdiction to inquire Into whether the chief got money or not. By the law of tbe Wallace act the Mayor bas tbe power only to investigate charges by neglect or duty. Mr. McGary closed tbe case bya strong argu ment against Jonrs, whom he said he did not know or speak to. and had refrained from ask ine him any questions when he was on tbe stand in his own defense. He said he charged him with taking monevthat did not belong to bim, and practicing deception on tbose wbo had elected hlra; he did not care what tun action of Council had oeen. He denounced Jones' action as underhand ami forbidden by law, and said there was no excuse -for bim legally or morally. He did all he could to con ceal his action until tbe matter had to come out' by reason of Its rottenness. He closed by saying tbe Mayor's duty was to determine tbe merits of the complaint and so recommend to Councils. A CHANGE IN JfANAGEXENT. Train Master McConnlck, of tho r.iLE, Succeeded by John T. Keith. John T. Keith, a former passenger conductor on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railruad, bas been promoted to the'position of train master on tbe same roa d. Tbe promotion is considered an Important one, and a bandsome compliment to Mr. Keith's ability and general business pnsb. The retiring train master. I. McCormick, bas secured a position with the New York Central Railroad, with headquarters in New York. FINE TABLE SETS. We show a splendid line of Fine Table Scarfs, Nap kins, Fancy Towels, Lunch Cloths, Tray Covers, etc., for lhe Holidays. FINE TABLE SETS. MRS. C. WEI5SER 435 and 437 MARKET ST. del3-Mwy Hugus & Hacke DRY GOODS. EXTRA BARGAINS DURING THIS MONTH. HUGUS & HACKE, Cor. Fifth Ave. & Market St. -gik . 11 jm. mSM AelfernTSit AN AGES WANOEBEB Seeks in Vain for His Daughter, and FaHj by the Roadside. Bernard O'DonnelLan aged ex -resident of Gastonville, was found yesterday morning at the foot of South Twenty-seventh street, ap parently in a dying condition. He was taken to the Sonthside Hospital, wbere the story of his wanderings was learned. He said tbat nntll recently he bad lived with a daughter in Gastonville. The latter had driven him from llome. ana he bas wandered all over the South side in search of another daughter, with whom be expected to find a home. Ho has several times boen found taking a rest in the cozy co",er t some building. When taken to the hospital It was ascer tained that he had had au epileptic fit. He Siti no5 e recovered trrnn hi comatose con !Mo" before he was missed. It is supposed 1 J16 is tm wandering in search of his daughter and the food and shelter of her home. BEES PEDDLED ON THE STBEEIS. The Philadelphia Case Not tho Hirst Under the Brooks lair. A decision under the liquor law given out in Philadelphia, to tbe effect that bottlers are not compelled to sell at any particular place, caused considerable talk among local liquor men yesterday. It this case tbe man was charged with illegal liquor selling, forpeddlin it out from a wagon on the street. The man was discharged, as he held a peddler's license. -Whatever ullectsPhiladelpbia surely affects Pittsburg' said Matt Weiss last evening. "Bnt forthat matter, beer bus been peddled on tbe streets of Pittsburg in bottles, and even in kegs, and tbe money collected then and there. This is not really a new case." ELEGANT HOLIDAY GOODS -AT- E. P. ROBERTS & SONS', JEWELERS. DIAMONDS. WATCHES, JEWELBY, SILVERWARE, POTTERY AND CUT GLAS3. Fifth Ave. and Market St. Open every evening. delSotwr The Leading Pittsburg. Pa, Drygoods House. Wednesday, Dec 17, IS80C JDS. HDRNE 4 CD.'5 PENN AVE. STORES. A SPECIAL SALE -AT- BARGAIN PRICES LADIES' SILK HOSIERY "Mb ' X CHRISTMAS PRESENTS One lot Ladies' French "C: G.," silk plaited, in blacks and plain colors, at 75c a pair. One lot Ladies' French Silk, in blacks, modes, tans and gcavs, at $1 a pair. One lot Ladies' French jSilk, in black boots and fancy tops, all desirable shades, at $i.per pair. One lot Ladies pure Silk, Richelieu ribbed, black boot and high-colored tops, at Si a pair. One lot all pure Silk, in Rich elieu rib, in gras, tans and modes, at $1 50 a pair. One lot Ladles pure Thread Silk, in black boots and fancy tops, double heel and toe, all de sirable shades, at $2 a pair (worth at least $3 50). One lot pure Silk, fine gauge, double heels and toes, in tans, modes, grays and opera shades, at S2 35 per pair. One lot superfine pure Silk, in all colors, modes, tans, grays, scarlets, reds, canary, greens, opera shades, etc., double heel and sole, very fine quality-, at $3 a pair. Our stock of Black Silk Hose is large and complete. Extra values are being offered at 75c, Si, ?i 5. ? 5. ?! 75, Ss, $3 25, $3 50 and up to S15 a pair. All guaranteed absolutely fast black. 4 Part Am novelties in fancy Silk Hose, all colors and styles, fancy stripes, fancy striped boots and plain tops, in drop stitch, open lace work, in embroidered, two-tone effects in choice colors, put up one pair in a box. These are extraordinarily low" prices to be offered in the midst of the Holiday buying season. JDB. HDRNE k CD. 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