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HIS MAIDEN EFFORT
Hajor Gourlcy Sends His First An
nual Message to Both Branches
of City Councils.
HE SUGGESTS SEVEKAL KEFOEMS.
The Finance Committee Is Instructed to
Head, Digest and Report on
the Document.
AXOTHEE STEP TOWARD FEEE BRIDGES
Large Anocrt ef KuctHasccns Bns'-atss Ttiutctcd in
Short Order.
There w.cre very few empty seats in either
branch of Councils yesterday alternoon, and
the lobbies were crowded. The interest
manifested was caused by the exclusive an
nouncement in The Dispatch that .Mayor
Gourley's first annual message was to be
read in Councils.
After a few preliminaries, Mayor's Clerk
Otteraaier entered Select Council Chamber
bearing the document, which he presented
to President Ford, who at once read it.
During the rcadm; Clerks (Mermaier and
Flinu were ia the chamber closely scruti
nizing the members in order to determine
the effect of the message upon those genlle
meu. As soon as the reading was finished Mr.
Robertson moved that tne message be re
ferred to the Finance Committee.
Mr. Lambie and Mr. "VYarnicastle both
tastily jumped up and Mr. Lanibie moved
an amendment referring the message in
parts to the Committees on Legislation, Fi
nance, Assessments, Free Bridges and
Charities, giving to each committee the
portion relating to their special line of
work.
Didn't Want the Document Dissected.
Mr. Bobeitsou refused to acceDt the
amendment, holding that the message was
submitted as a whole in one package, bound
together, and to divide it as Mr. Lambie de
sired would necessitate cutting the docu
ment into pieces and distributing in a
manner unheard of. Moreover the message
was the peculiar property ot the Finance
Committee, which would soon be devoting
its time to the preparation ot the annual
appropriation ordinance, and if there were
auy worthy suggestions in the message they
should have the document to refer to.
Mr. Warmcastle aud Mr. Lambie both
argued that the message contained points
that should be considered by the various
committees named iu Mr. Lacibie's amend
ment, giving to the Finance Conimiiteecnly
that portion relating to the sinking lund.
Mr. Keating at this juncture called all
the gentlemen to order by a motion to
formally receive the message, a fo.m which
had" been overlooked, which done, Mr.
Ilrtbertson renewed his motion to refer to
the Finance Committee.
Dr. Evans Called It IIjlr-nlltting.
Dr. Evans took sides with Messrs. Lambie
and "VYarmcastle and argued for the splitting
up of the Mayor's letter, saying it was ab
surd to give the Finance Committee business
which properly belonged to other committees.
It w.is a hair-splitting, line distinction to resort
to strict parliamentary law on a matter of this
kind, particularly on the point that the message
was in one nackage, an original package, so to
Speak, that could not be broken.
Mr. Limbic presented his amendment as a
substitute in the form of a written resolution
which infracted the various committees torc
hon At the nextjneetiug ol Councils.
More discussion followed, participated in bv
Messrs. Wartueastl . Eanible and Dr. Evan's
lor the ruoluti..- aud Messrs. Robertson,
Xeatmc and Dr. JUL'ord against it.
On tbe adoption of the amendment a yea and
i.aj vote Mas called, resulting in its defeat by a
ote of 14 to 19, as tollons:
lea Messrs. Hinder, ISnuin, Brophr, Dr.
l'ans, rosier. Gillespie, Henders-ou Jones, Mat
tbew, Lambie. l'errj. Keilly, Warmcastii aud
"Warren, liaa. H.
its Messrs. Anderson, Ilenz. carcnaub,
Collins, Doile, I. r. 1-rans, heating. Kin:,
M Her Merpliv. Jlelord. .McCurrv. McKinlev,
J tin. Koliirlsun, I'ohrkasle, Williams, Wilson
aud 1 ord vaa, l'U
Tiie vote on the motion of Mr. Robertson was
fien taken and no opposition was made to its
adoption.
Common Council "Wanted to Hear It.
Mi O Donuell brought up the subject of the
M ayor s rej ori in Common Council. He thought
n -liould have been read iu that branch before
sending it to the l'.uance Committee, and Mr.
I.ijlitiiii agreed aw 111 him aud moved that
Si vet Council be instructed to transmit the
Mavoi's icport to Common Council lor concur
i . ncc or such other action as might be deemed
tn.
1 Le notion was aaoptcd. When Mr. Digbam
was asked to write the resolution for the clerk
1 i handed The word "instructed" to "request
f uil ,u tbis Miape the resolution wassentto
l. it s. ct CUK'.I.
lien the lesolutlon reached Select Council
V I am c moved that the request be com
I Let null.
Cu...uuan lord declared the motion out of
c le . -.tvmg, "The matter has been referred lo
Lui manic Committee, aud is now their prop
e i.
"ii W arrccastlc I move jou, then, that the
nu e lie recalled.
ca.r Nothing but a reconsideration of the
ote r. erring the paper to tbe Finance Com
inirtet . in bring it beiore this Council.
Mr. arnicaatlc Then 1 more we reconsider
the vo c.
.Mr. Keating I rise to a point of order. The
ceutleman voted against the reference to tbe
Finance Committee, aud no one but one who
o el for it basan riht to root e for arecon-
M'liriat.OIl.
ill Warincastle. Dr. Evans and Mr. Lambie
in -i.etl to prevail upon the chair to sendtlia
i e-saga to Common Council, but he lirmly
nw Kta.ncd his position and ended the matter
j. filing them to order.
Ivcnting Criticizes tlio 3Iessago.
Mr. Kiaunggot the lloor for a moment and
took time to sa: "Mr. Chairman, if this re
qut s. came fioia Common Council it is very
unusual, so unusual that I incline to the belief
it was made in a spirit of f un.and while 1 v. ould
be in favor of granting such a request if se
riously made, 1 think jou hare taken the right
course in onr ruling. Common Coancilmen,
Imuever, need not Ion remain in ignorance ot
rut. i uiitcuts of the Major's message, as it ap
poars in tlio papers under apnropnate display
lines tins afternoon, having been furnished to
them, 1 understand, before it was transmitted
to councils. The .uessage don't amount to
muc.i anjuow, and when its all boileddoun to
t it tacts there's nothing new m it, nothing but
wbat has been talked and fought about for
ears. 1 lie points it raises may please some
people and cause them to imagine terrible
tmugs,as the Major has done, but it will not ef
fftt the citj's income nor her expenses, and I,
being a member of the finance Committee,fcel
free to eaj that next jear's taxes will be just as
large as tliey are this and no larcer. The Board
of Assessors have f or ears been trying to cor
rei t the very evil the Mayor complains of in his
talk about assessments, and I feel no hesitation
in saving tbey bare performed the, work lion
estlyand bare carried tbe adjustments as far
as tbey hare ucen able to do.
N e, a a citj, are too prosperous, I believe,
and there are a lotot people who are jealous and
wautto tear Us up. They want to create dis
sensions anion? us. aud e et us nhtm- ;imnni-
ourselves so our attention will be drawn fromf
tnem,so mar, incy can sup in and get something
away from us. But I believe we're getting
along smoothly, and, notwithstanding the
Mavor's message or anything else, we will have
the same taxes in the future, the same ability
to pay them, and no will run alonz iu our pros
perity as smoothly as wo have in the past''
Mr. Bens hero moved to adjourn, and Mr.
Lambie Pilfered a motion to refer the message
to Commou Council and insisted on having it
pnt before the house, but the Chair recosnized
Mr Beni and the adjournment was mad
MAEIHG KEW LiWS.
Street and &ewer Ordinances Passed Upon
by City Councils.
Anumberof ordinances were passed in both
branches of Councils j esterday, as follows;
Select Council Ordinances locating Brown ell
street, from Friday's property to 2czlcy aenae:
relocating the north line of Ellsworth avenue at
tbe Intersection or .Ncrlllc street: cslabuihing
grade of Dresden alley. I lfty-third to McCaud
ie.f streets; cbanlnK name of Ordshcll avenue
to Murrav 31111 avenne; opening Watson street,
irom Try to bhluccsa directs: opening llalght
street, front btauton avenue to Itutler street.
Common Council Urdluauce: for sewers on
UonlcvaudThirtv-nlnlh blrects, Townscnd and
Coined .treels. Mailman street, bt. Clair street,
"nprlnjr alley, ltcrin alley, Dresden alley, Mol
berrj alley and Keller alter; for radln;r, pavlec:
and curhlns Howley street, flntler street and
l.e-tlni:ton avenue; forp-vvlnR and curblnir "tal-lln-lord
street: lor Eradluz and pavlnjr lloln.es
street; tor openlnc llree- street: for establishing
tlic grade of Holmes street, Mltnln street.
Comlro alley and Mirlou alley: locating Tank
allej.Glosser alley and Caroline street; relocating
Itouudarv street, llilrtv-lhird street, Jonealrc
strict, h.v crett alley and "a portion or Westminster
avenue; repealing an ordluancc opening alter
street.
HIS HONORJO COUNCILS,
Mayor Gourlcy Fav ors tlio Local Legislators
With His Mews on Municipal Matters
Ho Talks About the w Charter and
Makes Screral Suggestions.
Mayor Gourley's first annual message to
Councils was presented by Chief Clerk
Ostermaicr, aud was read by Chairman
Ford, who became a trifle husky before he
reached the signature.
The forecast given in The Dispatch on
Sunday had prepared the members of Select
Council for the contents of the document,
and, as all the subjects touched upon had
been discussed in the press from time to
time, it created no undue excitement. The
full text of the message is as follows:
lo the Honorable the Select and Common Coun
cils: Uectlemex I deem it my dntr, as the Chief
Executive of the city, to respectfully submit
for your consideration screral matters which,
at the present time, seem to possess a special
importance. In this communication these mat
ters are taken up sepiratelv, and what I hare
to say concerning each is presented in con
nection with each subject.
I desire. In the first place, to call your atten
tion to the fact that our sister city of Allegheny
has virtually recomc a city of the second class,
aud that any laws that may be enacted by the
Legislature touching cities of that class will
alfect both 1'ittsburg and Allegheny alike. It
would, therefore, seem wise and expedient
that some suitable action should be taken by
the two cities in order that auy legislation that
may be had may be harmonious and for the
best interests of both. For this reason I respect
fully suggest tbe appointment of a special com
mittee to have charge of the matter of State
legislation, and which shall meet and consult
with a similar committee appointed for the
same purpose by Allegheny.
Similar Legislation for Both Cities.
The great importance of this matter at the
present time is apparent, because many per
sons in our own city entertain the opinion that
the act of XiST. known as tbe New Charter,
should be amended by the incoming Legisla
ture; and it is moreover probable that Alle
gheny City will especially desire some change
in the provisions of that act The law to which
I refer was enacted entirely with reference to
this city, and differs materially in its character
of legislation from all other acts relating to tbe
g-ivernmept of other cities of the State. It
briefly prescribes the form ot the city govern
ment aud leaves the details to be adjusted by
ordinance of Councils.
It is flexible in its character, permitting
change in the methods of the government by
simply changing tho ordinances of the citj.
The ordinances, therefore, of two cities of the
seenna class adopted to carry Uie city govern
ment into effect may be entirely different and
thus suited to the requirements of he respec
tive cities of that class.
This act of 1&7 preserves all previous legisla
tion touching cities of the second class, not in
conflict with it or repealed by it, and as it re
lates only to the form of government of such
cities nearly all the previons legislation on
other matters is retained. Under this act,
therefore. Pittsburg and Allegheny may enjoy
a similar form of government without interfer
ence with tho existing laws of either regarding
other matters. In these respects the act is a
wonderful improvement over all previous legis
lation relating to tbe same subject, Dutit is still
impcrfecr. In the opinion of many peonlc the
act of 18S7 should be amended by the Legisla
ture so as to change the form of governmeutin
several respects, as lollou s:
The Mayor IVants More Power.
First, the Majors ot such cities should be in
vested with more ponor and responsibility in
their governments.
Second, some simple and expeditions method
should be provided for the trial and punish
ment of city officers.
The heads of departments should be elected
by the people, and their official term reduced
from four to three years.
These officers are now elected by Councils,
and the charze is frequently made that with
the political power which tbey can utilize
through tbe instrumentality of tbeirappomtees
and employes, they cau either jointly or other
wise control the election of a sufficient number
of Conncilmen, especially friendly to them
to virtually insure their own re-election. It is
further urged that tbe citizen being called
upon to vote aircctly for the head of the de
partment, will exercise more discrimination in
making his selection than he generallvdoes
when voting for a member ot Council who,
under existirg law, becomes his representative
in this important particular. Through an elec
tion by the people it i claimed that the bonds
of aSiuitr between Councils and Xhe depart
ments will be broken except in so far as the
relation is preserved by ordinances of Coun
cils. Councils will thus become tho guard oi
the city and not of the departments.
It is iurthermore argued that, as tho heads of
the three principal departments of the city
covernment Public Works. Public Safetv and
Charities expend annually more than 52.CO0,
000, and administer affairs which vitally alfect
the welfare ot all the people, they should be
uuect'y responsible to the citizens whose inter
ests are so vi holly committed to their keeping.
An application to the Legislature for a change
in our government would hare greater weight
if supported by the approval ot both cuies"of
the second class, and J, therefore, ask your
favorable consideration of the suggestion for
some conference with the authorities of Alle
gheny City.
Discrimination iu Making Assessments.
The new charter requires that the Board of
Assessors shall assess all property taxable for
city purposes at its actual cash, value. After
determining as nearly as may bo the cash value,
it becomes their duty under, tbe act of Assem
bly approved May5,iSi6, to classify the real
estate so assessed or valued in such manner as
to discriminate between built-up property,
rural or surburban property, aud property used
exclusively for agricultural or farm purposes.
This same act requires that the full rate of
ta'tes shall be calculated upon one-haif tho
cash value of agricultural property, upon two
uilrdsuf the cash value of rural or suburban
property, and upon the full cash value
ot built-up property. It will bo observed
that uuder the law all property
taxable for city purposes should be assessed at
its actual cash value. AV'hile this rnle is gen
erally applied in determining the value of what
is known as built-up pi operty. it has not been
and is not now adhered to infixing the values
ot properties classified as rural or agrieuliuraL
I could designate a tract embracing 125 acres,
classified as agricultural, which could not bo
purchased for less than 50i),O0O or tCOO.OOO, and
which is paying taxes to the city on a net valua
tion of about MO. WW.
This is but oue of the numerous instances
which might be cited that the law is not only
not observed, but is absolutely isnored in de
termining tbe value of what is designated as
agricultural property. If tne property referred
to is worth in the market 5500,000, it should
pay a tax upon a valuation ot not less than
fJjU.OOO. Kxamine the descriptive list of prop
erty assessed as rural in tho pamphlet published
by th" Board of Assessors and you will be
forcct a the conclusion that there must be
something radically wrong in the method of as
sessment. Good Work Done by tho Assessors.
Much has been done during the last few
years, especially in some portions of the city,
toward equalizing the assessed values ot prop
erties, nut much has yet to be accomplished be
fore our system of taxation meets the require
ments of tbe law or can be recognized as even
comparatively just to the people. A radical
reformation must come Sooner or Later which
will insure just and impartial valuations, and
distribute in an quitable manner the burdeu
of taxation which at the pre-ent time is un
equally borne by the people. This subject
presents a fertile Sold for investigation, and I
trust that Councils will give it the considera
tion its Importance demands.
The act of Assombly. approved June 13, 1S83,
dirertsthe Councils of cities of the second
Hie, tn nrnridft br nnlminm fnr tli lnjt!
'dent by the Controller of all balances remain
ing to tne credit oi me sinking lund or said
cities. In the loans of said cities, or tho loans of
the United States, or the loans of the Stato of
Pennsylvania, and the income derived from
such investment shall.on collection, be credited
to the several funds respectively.
The language of the aet is clearnnd explicit,
and under it the duty devolves upon Councils
to provide for tbe investment of Mho sinking
funds at present lying unproductive in the de
positories of the city. Tbe Controller has em
braced every opportunity for the purchase of
bonds under direction of the Finance Commit
tee, but he has been in a measure handicapped
by instructions which limit his purchases to a
figure which will insure to tbe city an income
ot 3pcr cent on the investment.
A Chance to Make Money.
I am informed by tbe Controller that tho sink
ing funds in the several depositories of tbe city
aggregate the sum of $1,000,000. From this large
amount of money the city is receiving no in
come. It is no doabt producing something for
tbe banks which hold it, but so far as the city
is concerned, it is absolutely unproductive. II
this large amount of .money from which the city
Is deriving no benefit cannot be invested at the
rate orSK Per cent interest, why not invest it
at 3 per cent and thus insure an annual income
orj30.000r "Why not, if necessary, invest it at
per cent, and by so doing increase the
revenues of the several sinking funds of the
citvbv tho annually acquiring interest of $25.
000? Leaving out of the question the express
requirement of the law, and viewing the sub
ject simply in tho lizbt of a business proposi
tion thoiconcluslon must be reached that the
best interests of the city will be subserved by
the investment of this money, even at a lower
rate of interest. Better have it produce some
thing than nothing.
The pressing necessity of a city hospital is
becoming more and moro manifest as the city
grows and the years advance.
Almost daily some of the officials arc visited
by the sick or nufortunate, the old and de
crepit, wasted or worn by tho infirmities of
age, penniless and in need of protection and
care, bomo of these destitute people are
strangers who have reached the city on their
way East or West in search of friends with
whom they hope to find a home. Others are
men and "women who work for meager wages,
and hence have been unable to accumulate
sufficient money to provide for their necessities
in the hour of sickness. Manv ot them aro not
proper subjects for the Poor Farm, aud others,
industrious when able to work, have a horror
of such an institution.
Strong Arguments for a City Hospital.
What such people need is the temporary
cure and attention of a hospital. The various
hospitals of tho city aro exceptionally kind and
considerate, but they cannot, aud ought not, te
expected to rceeive. gratuitously, the sick and
destitute persons who should be provided fur
at tho expense of tho municipality.
I do not believe tbe nrcsent an expedient
time to undertake the work of establishing a
city hospital aud yet I earnestly think some
thing should bo dono for the relief of persons
such as those to whom I rclcr.
Would it not be well, therefore, in the ab
sence of any better arrangement at the present
time, to mate an appropriation of, say, J10.000.
to be used under wise restrictions in providing
in the several hospitals of the city suitable re
lief for the sick and destitute who may be
deemed worthy of such attention? I mako this
inquiry simply in the form of a suggestion,
which 1 trust Councils ra.y deem worthy of con
sideration. There is an almost universal demand, spe
cially by the Southsidc, for free bridges. The
people more particularly interested in this mat
ter agcregate, at least anproximatbly, one-third
ot our city's population: in consequence of tbis
fact, it for no other reason, the claims so earn
estly urged by them are entitled to respectful
consideration. They naturally feel that the
structures spanning the Monongahcla, and con
necting different sections of the samo munic
ipality, should be as free to the citizens as the
streets and highways of the city.
The justice of their demands must be con
ceded, but how to meet them even partially
without increasing to a very appreciable ex
tent the bnrden of taxation, is a problem
worthy of the highest consideration ot Coun
cils. An Appropriation for Free Bridges.
Tho purchase of iheso bridges, which 'have
been erected at large expense by private cor
porations, even if possible, is uot practicable at
the present time. Such an undertaking would
involve a greater expenditure than the munici
pality will be prepared to assume until her
present debt shall have been more nearly ex
tinguished. Perhaps all that can be done by
your honorable bodies at the present time is to
make a reasonable appropriation to be held in
reserve and increased by future appropriations
until a sufficient sum shall accumulate with
which to build a bridge or purchase the right of
way. Of course, the time is coming when all
these bridges must and will be tree, but this
cannot be expected in tho immediate future.
In this connection permit me to add
that there is a pressing necessity for a bridge
across the Monongaheli, from the mouth
of Twenty-fourth or Twentj-fifth street,
Southsidc. The growth and business interests
of tbe citv demand tbe means of communica
tion at tbis .point. Besides, such a structure
would make Schenley Park comparatively ac
cessible to a large proportion of tbe Southside
people. The citizens of this part of our city
bear their proportion of the exuenses attend
ing the improvement of the park, and if they
are to enjoy its advantages and benefits it
should bo made as easy of access as sossible.
Tins bridge, when built, should be built by the
city and made free to all the citizens.
I leave this matter with you, entirely satisfied
that your action will be determined by what
you conceive to be for the best interests ot all
concerned.
I bad hoped to be able to-day to transmit to
you tbe reports of the several departments of
the city government; bjt as all these reports
have not yet been received by me. this is im
possible. Whatever I have to say concernl.ig
these documents and kindred subjects will be
said when I present the reports to Councils.
Yours respectfully.
IL I. GouitLirr, Mayor.
LAW FOR FREE BRIDGES,
Clly Attorney Moreland Prepares Two Acts
and Submits Them, to CouncUs Giving
the City the IUght to Either Dnild or Buy
Appointing Appraisers.
Free bridges were again discussed in
Common Council. City Atiorney More
land sent two proposed acts of Legislature
in relation to free bridges.
The first act authorizes the boroughs and
cities of the State to purchase and condemn
bridges crossing navigable rivers. Section 1
provides that when any bridge connecting with
a DUblic street or highway, and it shall appear
that tho tolls are buidensome to the traveling
public it shall be lawful for any
borough or city to purcha-e such
bridge on payment, or securing the
payment of such sum as may be agreed upon
between tho Councils and the owners. In order
to secure the payment tho Councils shall liavo
power to appropriate from time to time a sum
suflicier.t to pay the amount agreed upon, or
which may be awarded by viewers and Court,
The borough or city shall have the right to
collect tolls until fully reimbursed for the pur
chase. Providing for Appraisers.
The second section provides that when it is
determined to acquire a bridge and tho pries
cannot be agreed upon, it shall bo lawful for
the Court ot Common Pleas, on application of
the Councils, to appoint five f 1 eeholdcrs, resi
dents of tne county, but not residents or prop
erty owners in the borough or city, unless the
parties interested shall agree to such appoint
ment, to fix a place and time to appraise the
value of such bridge and franchise."
Sections provides for describing the location
of the bridge in making application for ap
praisers. fcection -1 provides that the viewers shall esti
mate the sum to be paid, report the samo to
Court, and if no exceptions arc filed within ten
days this report shall become final. If excep
tions are tiled the Court may make the pioper
order for disposal, or may grant a jury trial,
both parties having a right of appeal to the
Supreme Court,
Section 5 provides for filling vacvncles on the
Board of Viewers, and section G provides for
the Councils taking possession of the bridges,
or of stopping proceedings for purchasing
when thougnt advisable.
The second act authorizes boroughs and
cities to build bridges over navigahlo rivers.
The first section provides that it shall bo
lawful tor any borough or city to erect aud
maintain bridges across any navigable river,
the waters of which divide sucu boroucu or
rity from any other borough or city, or which
flows through or is adjacent to such borough
or city.
Asking for Proposals.
Section 2 provides that the Councils shall
determine by ordinance or joint resolution tbe
location, construction and character of tho
bridge. The plans shall be prepared and post
ed in a conspicuous place where they can be'
seen by tho people interested, with fnlj specifi
catious. Due notice shall be viven in the offi
cial papers of thoprepT tion and plans and
inviting proposals tor t o work.
Section 3 gives power to mate appropriations
for defraying the expense.
Sectioo i gives authority to occupy wharves
and public landings for bridge approaches.
Section 5 gives authority for taking private
property, and on failuro to come to agreement
with the owners to have a board ot viewers ap
pointed to fix the price, and sections 6, 7, 8 and
'J cover tho legal forms for the appraisement.
The acts were sent to the Committeo on Free
Bridges.
Mr. Liambie, as Chairman of the Free Bridge
Committee, reported to Select Councll.that tbe
resolution requesting Hon. B. F. Jones to ap
point members to fall tbe vacancies on the Leg
islative Commission had been sent lack to tbe
committeo by Common Council, and that the
committee now desired to reaffirm its favorable
report on the resolution.
The report of the committee was adapted,
and this action was approved by Common
Council.
CAUGHT IN THE C0UUCIL CHAHIIEBS.
The Exposition Society was given permis
sion to shoot its gas well.
The dog license ordinance now awaits the
Mayor's signature to become a law.
Tue ordinance for tbe purchase of a new
poor farm site passed both branches without a
dissenting vote.
assistant City Clerk Mabtiit presented
the Presidents of Councils with big hickory
gavels to replace the old oues, which were
nearly worn out.
A resolution was passed for tbe appoint
ment of a committee to confer with a similar
eonimittfift from AIlpi-lipTivin rpi-arrt tn lpirinln.
tion for second-class cities.
THE PITTSBURG D1SPATPH. .-TUESDAY, -DECEMBER &Of
SIMON'S SON IS SOLID.
The Allegheny County Delegation's
Choice for U. S. Senator.
CAMERON UNANIMOUSLY INDORSED
S, E. Stewart Made Chairman of tbe Great
Western Contingent.
A SIGNIFICANT STRAW FOE SPEAKER
The Allegheny county members of the
State Legislature got acquainted with each
other yesterday afternoon. They held a
meeting at the Young Men's Republican
Tariff Clubhouse on Sixth avenue. As one
of the Senators remarked, "we won't have
to wait now until we get to Harrisburc to
have Philadelphia members introduce us to
each other."
There was a good attendance at the meet
ing, Messrs. Jones, of Homestead, and
Kesbitt, of Oakdale, being the only absentees.
On motion of James F. Richardson, S. E.
Stewart, of Verona, was elected Chair
man. Senator "William Flinn moved that
the delegation indorse the candidacy of J.
Donald Cameron for re-election to the
United States Senate. The roll was called,
and on this motion each member answered
to his name. The first name was that of
John Neeb, and so it happened that tbe
journalistic Seuator's first proud ofiicial
act was casting bis vote for Senator Cam
eron's re-election. Every member present
voted for Cameron, so that Allegheny
county's delegation pledges itself to vote
solidly for the man of Lochiel.
CHOOSI2TG A SLATE COMMITTEE.
TA slate committee to represent this
county iu the organization of the gen
eral House caucus at Harrisburg next
Monday night was chosen. It is made
up of J. F. Richardson, of the old
city; B. F. T.ynd. ot Allegheny, and David E.
Weaver, of the Southside.
The delegation then adjourned to meet in
Hon. James L. Graham's room at tho Lochiel
Hotel. Hanisburg. next Monday evening at 5
o'clock. At that meeting the members will de
cide whom they will support for Sneaker of tbe
Home, in the general caucus to bo held at 8
o'clock on tbe sime evening.
In the meeting jesterday the question of the
Speakership was not pablicly discussed. Be
fore the meeting was called to order there was
some quiet talk over tbe situation. Brooks, of
Philadelphia, was not in It. There had been a
rumor on tho street that S. K. Stewart, of
Vqrona, as tbe home candidate tor Speaker ot
the House, would be given the unanimous In
dorsement of the Allegheny countv delegation.
But the sentiment seemed general to not touch
on the Speakership at 11 in the meeting, and
neither it was. It was a black eye to Brook,
however, and a compliment to Mr. Stewart, to
elect the latter Chairman ot the delegation at
yesterday's meeting.
SIGNIFICANCE OP AN HONOE.
The honor thus conferred upon Air. Stewart
will look significant to outsiders as a recogni
tion of his candidacy for speaker. The delega
tion evidently is not unwilling that this sus
picion shall attach to their choice of chairman.
Mr. Stewart says he was not disappointed in
not getting a formal indorsement at the bands
of tbe home delegation, because be did not ex
pect it. It would bave implied an indorsement
ot all the minor position!) which Allegheny
couutv people are after, ami they are numer
ous. He adds, significant1., that he will prize
the votes he gets in caucus more than an In
dorsement, He will go into tho Houso
caucus Monday night, he say, with a
reasonably strong following, and be hopes to
come as near winning as anyone of the seven or
eight candidates for the big.armchair in the
House of Representatives.
No attempt was made to foreshadow a policy
for the home delegation on subjects of legisla
tion. Some of the members will go to Harris
burg on Sunday and others on Monday.
Dishonored lOrafts.
"When the stomach dishonor" the drafts made
upon it by the rest of the system, it is neces
sarily because its fund of strength Is very low.
Toned with Hostctter's Stomach Bitters, it
soon begins to pay out vigor in tho shape of
pure, rich blood containing the elements of
muscle, bone and brain. As a sequenco of tbo
new vigor afforded tbo stomach, the bowels
perform their 1 unctioni regularly and tho liver
works like clockwork. Malaria has no effect
upon the system thus reinforced.
PROPOSALS.
Office of
Allegheny and Perrysvillk
1
Ttjrktike Road company. f
Allegheny. Pa., Dec. IS, 189". I
SKALED PROPOSALS WILL. BE RE
CEIVED by this company until DLCLJI
BER 31 for the delivery of sixtv thousand
(60,000) feet, face measure, three-inch white oak
planks, eight (t) ieet long, suitable for plank
road purposes. Said plank to be delivered
during the months of April, May or June, 1SUI.
on the Allegheny wharf, free of wharfage and
measuring. The company reserves tho right to
reject any and all bids.
J. N. DAVIDSON.
delM-lG-D Secretary and Treasurer.
NOTICE
TO
Butchers and Bakers.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until i o'clock P.M. FRIDAY, January 2. 1801,
for supplj ing Allegheny Countv Jail with bread
aud meat from January 15, IhDl. to July 16, 1891,
Bread to bo of good qualitv wheat broad.
Proposals for meat will be: First, good qual
ity boilin:; beef, not to contain more than 25 per
cent bone; second, to be free from bone and fat,
and accompanied with such amount of soup
boneas the warden shall direct. Too board re
serves tbe right tn consider cither proposition
in the interest of tbe county, all supplies to bo
subject to the approval of the warden, and be
furnished in such quantities and at such times
as he shall direct. For further information in
quire at the county jail. The board reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
JOSIAH SPEER,
deSO-80 Conntv.Controller.
Aail'SISMEMfe.
DUQUESNE THEATER
(Pittsburg's Leading Theater.)
To-night. Matinee New Year's Day, and Sat
urdav, William Gilletto's companion play to
Che "Private Secretary,"
ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME,
By Mr. Cbas. Frohtnan's Comedy Co.
Seats at Theater and at Havs', 75 Fifth av.,
2jC 50c, 75c, SL General admission. 50c. .
Jan. 5 The American Extravaganza Co. in
the "Crstal Slipper." de30-9
BIJOU THEATER
To-Night.
AV. A. BRADY'S CO.,
IN "AFTER DAKK."
Matinees Wednesday. Thursday and Saturday.
Jan. 5 MARGARET MATHER. de29-S
GRAND OPERA HOUSh.
TO-NIGHT,
Matinees New Year's Dav and Saturday.
ARONSON'S COMIC'OPERA CO.,
POOR JONATHAN.
Next week Hands Across the Sea. de9
HARRIS' THEATER-HARRIS. BRIT
TON tDEAN. Proprietors and Managers.
Every afternoon and evening.
PETE BAKER, in the Musiol Comedy
"THE EMIGRANT."
Week January 5 Hardie it Von Leer.
(de30-86
H
ARRY WILLIAM'S ACADEMY.
To-night and at four Matinees this week.
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
HAHRY KERNELL'S
HIGH-CLASS
VAUDEVILLE. de39-3S
HARRY DAVIS' FIFTH AVENUE MU
SEUM Commencing Monday, Dec 2tf.
Borland's School nt Educated Goats.
half horse, half 'man.
All new features. New Year's Day open at
9:30 A. M. Admission 10 cents. de29-26 .
RINCETON UNIVERSITY GLEE,
BANJO AND MANDOLIN CLUBS
Will give a concert in Carnegie Hall.AlIesrlieny,
SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 3,
At 8 P.M. Tickets fur sale at Hamilton's. 91
and 93 Fifth av. - dc2S-
TT ARVARD GLEE CLUB-
Carnecie Hall, Tuesday, Dec. S0th, 8 P. M.
Admission 1.00
Tickets for sale bv J. R. WELD1N 4 CO.,
H. KLEBER &BRO., J. C. GROGAN.
lde26-83
PEOF. BROOKS
(Member ot tho American Society of
-s Professors of Dancing. New York),
DANCING ACADEUYt
Liberty Avenue and Sixth Street,
For ladies and gentlemen will com
mence Monday, January 6, at 8 P. M.
For misses and masters Saturday, Jan
vary 3, at 3 o'clock P. M. de2S-5
3"Display advertisement one dollar per
tquareforone insertion. Classified advertise
vienls on this page, such as Wanted, For Sale,
To Let, clc. ten cents per line or each inser
tion, and none taken for less than thirty cents.
Top line being displayed counts as two.
THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH
BUSINESS OFFICII,
Cor, Smithfield and Diamond Streets,
ALWAYS Ol'EN.
BRANCH OI'FIUES AS FOLLOWS. WHERE
WANT, tfOlt SALE. TO LET. AND OTUEIl
TKANStENT AUVEltriSKMENTS WILL BE
RECEIVED UP TO 9 P. M. FOR INSERTION.
Advertisements shonld be prepaid unless adver
tisers alrcidy have accounts w Ith Tiie Dispatch.
FOlt TIIE SOUTHSIDE. NO. U2 CAlteON
STKEET. TELEPHONE NO. 0022.
FOR THE EAST END, J. W. WALLACE, 6121
PH.NN AVE.
PUTSBUliO- ADDITIONAL.
THOMAS McCAFFKEY. K0D Butler street.
EMIL G. STUCKEY, 24th street and Pcnu ave.
ALLEGHENY.
A. J. KAERCHEK. 59 Federal street.
U. J. MctlltlDE, Market Uonsc, Allegheny.
F. II. EGGEKS A bON, Ohio and Chestnut sts.
THOMAS MCHENRY, Western and Irwin aves.
G. W. HUGHES, l'cnnsjlvanlaand Bcaveravcs.
PERRY M. GLEIM, Rebecca and Allegheny aves.
WANTED.
aiale IlelD.
ASSISTANT ROOKKEEPEK-IMMEDIATE-LY:
must be rellible and experienced. Ad
drtss II. 3, Dispatch office. dc33-U
BAllliER-AT ONCE: A FIRST-CLASS COU
OHF.D barber. Addrcs-.ll. D. WILLIAMS,
New Lisbon, O. de3U-s:
BOILEKMAKEHS-FOUIt GOOD Ml-N. AP
PLY at once to EM EltrRlSK ItOILEE CO.,
Youngstown, o. No strike; steady wck.
deM-CG
B
OOKKEEl'ER-THOKOUGHLV RELIABLE
and eomnetent bookktcner wanted imme
diately: no novice need apply: position perma-
nenr: salary iroin 51, utu ioei.eeu, orwuaieTer 10c
applicant may oe worth. Addrcss,lnanpllcant's
handwriting, G. 3, Dispatch office. dc29-9
COOFER-W1TH REFERENCE; STEADY
work to rliht party. Apply at 1IL1NZ
BROS. X CO.'S, H3 First av. dt30-ai
CU ITERS AMD TA1LOKS-TH E CLEVEL A ND
Cutting School, now In the twelfth year, had
alirgerattendince iorlS'10 thin ever beiore. and
indications point tn its being crowded during the
entire winter or 1831. "What is the reason?-'
Simply thH. cutters produce better results with
Hie A. D. Rude New Method than bv any princi
ple ofcuttlnsr taught. dels-95-ThFKSc
pwRUG CLKRK-ONE WHO SPEAKS GER
J J MAN preferred. Address 11. 8. Dispatch
otHce. dciid-ls
EIUHTEEN MEN, VOUNG. ENERGETIC
and of good appearance, for out or town
positions. Apply nfter 1. M. AND M. ISO.ND
AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, 96 iourth av.
dcTO-59
PRACTICAL GLASSMAN-WHO CAN IX
VEsT some cash, to take charge or new
works: a permanent position aud a chance to
make a fortuuc will be onernl to the rlht man.
Address GLAbS, 101 5C3 nttsuursr.
dc29-3S-TTSSu
SALESMEN-ON SALARY OK .COMMISSION
to handle the new patent chemical Ink eras
ing pencil: the greatest selling novelty ever pro
duced, erases Ink tliorouehly in two seconds: no
abrasion or paper: SCO to 5J0 percent prollt; one
agent's sales amounted to (tlio In six d lys; an
other 532 in two hours: we want one energetic
general agent for each state and Teprltory: sam
ple by niail.35cts. Forlerrasand full particulars,
addressTHE MONROE ERASER MFG. CO.. La
Crosse, Wis. dc27-13
s
ALESMAN-ON SALARY OR COMMISSION;
I one acquainted with grocery trade: refer
ees required. Apply to M. CAMP, No. 247,
irlfnrrl av.. ilfv. dl?20-7!l
Bedford av., city.
..VOUNG MAN FOR RECEIVING AND
X stock clerk: must be active, good writer and
quick and correct at figures; state salary expected
and address with references, II. G, Dispatch office.
de30-62
Fernale Help.
GIRL FOR CONFECTIONERY STAND: ONE
with exnerlence preferred: must have No. I
rererence. Apply DAVIS' FIFTH AVENUE
MUSEUM AN1
D THE.
HEATER.
dc3i-87
G1RL-FOR OE.NERALIIOUSEWOKK: FOUR
in fainllv: German or American prelcrrcd.
Applv Mr. JOHN K. MIUSTEE. S5 i 1Kb av.
de--C4
LADIES-25 LADIES TO SI I' FOR Sl'EClMKV
photon this week at AUFREOUT'S KLU'E
GALLERY, 5iG Market St. dc30-SI
rnELEGRAl'II OPEKATOlt-A LADY AV1IO
JL can tke charge or a branch office; one who
can operate. typewriter preferred. Address H. 4,
Dispatch office. dc39-c3
Agents.
AGENTS-TO SELLTHi: LIFE. TIMES AND
correspondence or the late Most Rev. John
Mae Hale, vrchblshop ol' Tuam, by Rt, lecv.
Kcrnard O'Reilly: this great work now ready in
two volumes or 700 pages eacn. P.J. FLEMfNG
& CO.. 77 Diamond Bt. dtSi-TWTFtMt
Male and. Pemale Help.
COACHMAN-FARM HANDS. WOODCHOf
PERS. cooks, chambermaids, bouse girls,
cook and chambermaid for small family; child's
nure, nurse gill, colored girls, dishwashers,
pantry girls. 4 cleaning girls. MEEUAN'S, &U
Grant sL 'lei. 80. deJ-D
Situations.
A'
GENCY-A NEW YORKER NOW IN
I'lttsbnre desires to represent a manufact
urer in the hast: salary or commission. Address
G. 7, Dispatch office. dc30-34
CLKKKSIUl'-BY A YOUNG MAN OF ABIL
ITY and good reference; a nosltlon where
advancement Is certain preferred. Address G. S,
Dispatch office. dc30-33-TiiTh
POSITION-BY YOUNG MAN WITH FIVE
v ears' experience as bookkeeper: will start
on moderate salary: good relcrcnces lurnislied.
Address G.li, Dispatch office. dc30-3.
POSIllON-BY DRAUGHTSMAN ACCUS
TOMED to Iron structure work. Address
G. 9, Dispatch office. de3-31
POSITION-BY AN EXPERIENCED GENER
AL traveling agent. N. B. ME1XELL, Home
Hotel, Pittsburg. dc2)-53
POSITION-AS GOVERNESS rro CHILDREN
by an educated German lady. Address 11. 2,
Dispatch office. de30U
rinanclai
MONEY-OUR FACILITIES FOR FURNISH
ING money to any amount on bond aud
lnortgtgcaro umqualcd: lowest rates of Interest
and no delay. It von need money applv MORRIS
xnjii.Mi?nj, lusfotirui avc. jy-Wi-TTssu
MONEY LOANED-LOWEbT RATES OF IN
TEltEil', acconllnj to amount and loca
tion: no delay. BAXTER, THOMPSON & CO.,
IU Fourth av. sc30-3- ruasu
TVTONEY TO LOAN ON GOOD MOH1GAGE
jjJL securities, lo est rates, no dciav. SAMUEL
AV. ULACK & CO.. 99 fourth, av. dell-4-iThs
MONEY TO LOAN AT LOWES!' MARKET
rates on bond and mortgige: no delay.
REED B. CO YLE i CO., 131 i ourth av.
dell-TTS
TlTORrGAGES ON CITY OR ALLEGHENY
OX countv propertv at lowest rates. 11ENR1
A. WEAY LR CO.. 92 fourth aveuue. mb2-D
"a.fOKTGAGES-MONEY TO LOAN IN SUMS
JJi to sultan, 5 and G per cent. ALLES &
.lAlLEY. 1IA Fourth ave. Tel. 1C7. apU-I9-TTsu
PUT YOUR MONEY INTO RFAL ESTATE
We have ror sile a number oriots at Brush
ton, in good loialltv and less thun neighboring
property. BROWN i. SAINT, 512 bmlthlield st.
de2S-42
TO LOAN S20O,C0O ON MORTGAGES J100
aud UDward at G per cent; STiOu. COO at4f per
cent on residences or business property, vacant
lots cr farms. S. H.FRENCH, lii iourlli avc.
OC23-D
TO LOAN JoCO.OW), IN AMOUNTS OF $3. 000
and upward, on city and suburban property,
on 5 per cent: also smaller amounts at o percent.
BLACK & UA1RD, lb i'ourtli avenue.
Miscellaneous.
COUNTER ROOM-IN DEPARTMENT STORE
for kid gloves: would buy entire stock. Ad.
dress G. 4. Dispatch office. di.29-20
EVERY LADY WISHING TO BE HER OWN
dressmaker to call at G16 Penn ave. (op
posite Home's stores) aud Investigate MADAME
FLESHER'S ladles' tailoring sys:em; no risk;
panics responsible: school now open. n 013-2 J
E
TWERAONE TO HAVE THEIR BROKEN
windows fixed before winter: telephone 1471
or write postal card ror prlco list. G. G.
O'BRIEN, Painter. 292 Filth ave. 6C10-TTS
I HAVE A NICE SIDE ISSUE 10R. INDUS
TRIAL insurance man or book agent: big
money. bS) SMITHFIELD, upstairs. de.X-17
PENSIONS THE P1TTSHURG PENSION
AGENCY OF J. II. STEVENSO A CO., 100
Hrtli av. Tensions now had for all disabled sol
diers, permanently helpless children and widows
or deceased soldiers under late act of Congress;
pensions Increased to correspond with the dis
ability; bounties collected: ccrthlcalcs of service
procured where discharges are lost.
deJU-M-TTS
rp(J BUY HOUSE AND LOT.OF FROMTHREE
T lonveacresl handy to P.. C &, St. L. Rv. ;
within ten miles of city. Address II. 7. DKpjtch
office. de3u-71
YOU GET A BAKEK'S DOZEN (131 OF
Stewart A Co.'shno cabinet photos for SI, .at
90 and 92 FEDERAL ST., Allegheny.
inv2S-i9-TTSu
LOST.
LOSI'-IF YOU FIND YOUR CHILDREN AltlJ
nnablc tosec objcctsln the distance clearly
or hold tbelr boobs close to their cvis to read,
they are losing their sight. Yon should brlug
them atonecto OHESSMANVt MA.VNIO.V, No.
42 Federal St., Allegheny, and have their eyes
prop-rly fitted, dc28-5J-Tussu
LOST BETWEEN CAMPBELL & DICK'S
and Robinson St.. Allegheny, a yellow alll-
gatorskln pocketbook containing small sum of
money, itewaro lr returned to omce 01 UAair
BELL & D1UK. dc30-72
LOST - SATURDAY ON COURT HOUSE
pavement, Flrih av., pair stcel-rramed
glasses, valued as a girt. Finder will please leave
at HOBNE & WARD'S, Flfthav. de30-
'1890;
FOR SALE-IMPROVED REAL ESTATE.
City Residences.
CLIFTON STREET-TWELVE LOTS WITH
the bnlldlngs thereon, situate on tho south
erly side qf Clifton St.. between Eighteenth and
Nineteenth sts.. Sontlisidc: price. (15.0l. II. S.
KIEIIL, Room 833, Bank of Commerce Building.
de21-l-Tuws
IESIDENCE WE HAVE IN THETIIIRTY
t FIRST ward a very line one or7 rooms, hall,
finished attic, cor. of two nice streets, convenient
to new Incline, good schools and churches: a
beautiful location and chcap:'onlr $4,000: ha 7)
It. front: If you are looking lor a home vou will
miss it if you do not look at this. MORRISON .t
BANK-, JOG Third av.. cor. Wooa St., cltv, and
51 W ashlngton av.. Thlrlr-first ward. dcl3-rrs
C7 O0O-A 13 PER CEN T LAWKENOEVILI.E
0 4 9 InTcstincut on account or removal ot
owner; a7-roomcd brick and a 10-roomed double
Tramc dwelling, city water, gas. etc.. with lot
25-tieorronlliiR on two streets. II. C. CLvRKE,
135 Fourth ave., and Edgcwood. no2-TTs
East End Residences.
HOME-DKS1RABLEHOMEOF 10 ROOMS ON
South Hlghlind av.; all modern conveni
ences; handsomely papered; Immediate posses
sion. BAXTER, THOMPSON & CO.. 162 rourlh
avenue. de2S-10U
Q-r 300-IFSOLD SOON: VERY EEASON
Otl9 ABLE payments, on a good street, C
squares lrom Flllti av., Iu the midst of the East
End. r.cw house. 3 rooms, all modern Improve
ments: lot 4sv!C0 feet. (139) See W. A. HERRON
i. SON S. SO Fourth av. deS-SS-TU"
CJQ 500UARVEIt ST.. A FRAME DWELL
OO ING ot5 rooms and bathroom, good cel
lar, both gjses: lot 26x91: will be sold on vervcasy
terms. (A35.) BLACK & BA1RD. 93 Fourth a v.
dei-JS-3. 17.30
Allegheny Residences
HOUSES-LIGHT SMALL HOUSES ON LOT
20x110, No. Ill Webster St.. Second ward,
Allegheny, will be soldat auctlou'Tuesdav, rt)th
Inst., 2 o'clock: to those looking lor an invest
ment this should be an attractive sale: rent read
ily atS720 a vear. A. LIGOATE& SON. Auc
tioneers. 31 Federal St., Allegheny; after .Ian. 1,
No. 10 Fourth av. de23-97
J2Q 900 AN ALLEGHENY PROPERTY
OO) thatwiil sell quickly, corner Fulton St.,
almost new hoase six rooms, vestibule, hall, fin
ished attic, bath, two Inside w. c's, laundry,
side porch, both gaes: fine, well-lighted cellar:
good seweraare: $1 900 cash bilance time to suit
purchaser. CHARLES SOMEKS & CO., 313 W ood
st. : G019 Penn av. de2S-2-Tusn
FOR SALE LOTS.
City Lots.
LOT PURCHASERS. SCHENLEY PARK
Land Co. are selling best anil cheapest lot
in city. PETER SHIELDS. 533 Grant st.
deIO-51
Allegheny Lots.
GiO 000-ABOUTTHE MOST DESIRABLE
OtvM large piece ot property In Allegheny: this
property is worth 670.0UO. Address OLD TIM M,
P. 8, Dispatch office. elcS0-77
Est End Lots.
KIPPEY ST.-NKR NEGEEY AV.-VERY
desirable building lot. C0i5o rcet: neigh
borhood unsurpassed. BAXTEK- THOMPSON &
CO., lG2i ourth av. de28-99-a;uvvsa
OQU1RREL HILL-ONE ACRE OF THE FIN
3 EST Ivlug land in the Twentv-thlrd ward,
suitable to be subdivided Into lots, and sold at
treble the nrlte tli it lie in be bought Tor. IT. VM.
'BURCHF1ELD, 13S Fourth av. del2-8(-D
rarms.
FARM 230 ACRES, VERY BEST OF S"IU
good rraine housclarge. new barn and other
buildings, fine fruit and water; no better pi.acciu
everj respect: on Pennsylvania roid: one-half
mile from good town and station L.U. WlTTlsiH,
410 Grant St.. Pittsburg. dc2G-D
ORANGE PLANTATION- OK SALE OR
exchange; a very fine one or 2S0 acres, iu
Southern Morlda, on which arc fine buildings
and a large orange orchard, all tropical Trultscan
be raise t'icre: climate healthful: no lung dis
eases there, or Brtgbt's disease: vegetables or all
kinds can be raised there every month or the
year; price, 820,000. Applv at once to J. H.
STEVENSON & CO.. 100 it Hi av. dc!9
FOR SALE BUSINESS.
Business Opportunities.
COAL FLOAT WITH VERY LARGE C1TY
trade, tin-hop, grocery stores In both
cities, t"00 to 5-J.0W; restaurant, ljverv stable,
bakeries, cigar stores, drug stores, butcher shop,
shoe stores, book and stationcrv store, milk de
pots. &HEPARD .".CO.. 131 Fourth av. de20-
-aROUKRY STORE-CIGAR STORE, HAKO
VX WARE and tin store, bikerles, milk depot.
jiui.air a. e,u., rajsmunueiu si. uei-s-
Business Properties.
BRICK HOTEL-IN EASTERN OHIO. OF
about 40 roomsandfullv furnished: bar sales,
rj,000peryar, and other receipts. f!,M30 per year:
good-sized bam, leehouse. ana all conveniences:
price fiv, 000: might take some good real estate in
part pay. J. U. STEVENSON & CO., 100 Fifth
avenue. nolS
IManitfactiiriiig Sites.
FREEBUILDING SITES TO MANUFAC
TURERS who will erect thereon works
within six lncitthi. Address EOCIv BOXIS4. Al
liance. Ohio. dc2W2
-,rANUFACTUKIN SITE A VERY DE
JtX SIKABLEoiie: 3 acres of beautiful laving
ground, fronting Monongahcla river, K. A O. and
P.. Y. & McK. 1. its: near Rankin? sta. (and
BraddocK), pi Ice low. (SS). See W. A. HERRON
A SONS. So Fourth av. dcJO-K-Tiis
TOR SALE-ailSCELIuVNEOUS.
Machinery and Metals.
BARGAINS IN SECOND.HAND ENGINES
and boilers, one 14x30 in., one 12x24 In., one
litis in., two 10v20 In., one 12x12 in., one 10x12 in.,
lour 9x12 In., and large lot or smaller sizes;
mounted portable engine Stol2h. p., f hatting,
pullevs, pumps, governors, etc. J. S. loUNG,
23-25 Park way, Allegheny, Pa. oeJO-D
ONE SECOND-HAND PORTABLE ENGINE
Aud boiler combined. 35 horse power: alsoa
number of second-hand wood-working machines;
can be bought at a low figure. VLLTE & MC
DONALD. Penn av. and Thirty-second st.
deTJ-TTS
HE TAYLOR-BECK AUTOMATIC AND
compound engines Tor electric light and
railway service: engines and boilers in every size
and slvle: saw mills and wood-working machin
ery. 11ARMES MACHINE DEPOT, OS First av..
Pittsburg. Pa. no2G-D
THE POUTER & DOUTHETT CO.. LIM.. DAR
RAGH st. and River av.. Allegheny, Pa.,
engines, boilers and castings. Repairlngpromptly
attended to. de2
WEBSTER'S "VACUUM-' FXHAUSTSTEAM
leonomlzer is the most perfect device
known for hcatlngand purlfj Ing tl.c feed water
for steam boilers aud manufacturing purposes,
and for heating buildings ui an v description with
out back pressure on engine, returning the con
densation to the boiler in the one apparatus: read
ily cleaned without stopping machinery: all parts
accessible: furnished on trial lor acceptance:
send for new Illustrated catalogue of convincing
proofs. WARREN, WEBSTER & CO., 491 N. 3d,
Philadelphia. dc29-54-
jVIiscellaneoaH.
ICE-I.roo TONS ALLEGHENY ICE. ADDItESS
II. 9, Dispatch office. dc31-S5
JEWKLRY-FOIt SALE UPON EASY TERMS.
AddresSG. 5, Dispatch office. de29-07'
SLEIGH BELLS-INQUIRE AN NO. 103
AV.. Allegheny. d
RIVKU
PERSONAX.
PERSONAL-HOLIDAY BOOKS-ARE YOU
In It for special bargains? Come and be con
vinced. FRANK BACON & CO., cor. bmlthdeid
st. and Third av. dell
PEliSONAL FINE BOOKS-WE HAVETHE
finest collection ot finely illustrated books
In Pittsburg; betutlfulblndlngs: low priees;come
and see them: hundreds of books for presents.
LEVI'S BOOK STORE, 900 Liberty st. deli
ERSONAL-WE MAKE AN INCLUSIVE
specialty or fitting lenses to the eyes and
grinding prescription lenses. We claim to be the
leading house in Western reunsylvanla In this
Hue. CHESSMAN &! MANN ION OPTlCALCO.,
No. 42 Federal St., Allegheny. Best ?! 00 specta
cles on earth. dea-o.Vrnssn
POUND.
FOUND-A RELIEF iOR MY HEADACHE
by having my eyes examined and proper
S lasses adjusted bv the expert opticians. C1IESS
lAN S. MANNION. a. 42 Fcberal St., Alle
gheny. Best? I oc spectacles on earth.
dcS-C-Tussu
I7OUND-A .LARGE LOT Or WINTER
? clothing belonging to residents or this city
was lound hanging In the rooms occupied by
DICKSON, Hie tailor. G5 Filth avc. upstairs,
altered, cleaned and repaired: the owners should
call tor them, as Dickson requires the room.
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ELECTIONS.
OFFICE OK J
MONONGAHELA NAVIPATION COMPANY.
PlTTflBUItO. Dec. 17. 1890. )
ELECTION THE ANNUAL MEETING
of tbe stockholders of the Monongabela
N avigation Company for the election of officers
and mauagers for the ensuinir year, and other
business, will be held on THURSDAY, the Sth
day of January. 1SU1, at 2 o'clock, P. 31., at. the
office of said coinnanv, Nc. 8 Wood St., Pitts
burg. W. BAKEWELL, Secretary. del8-69-D
Tun InoNCitv1 Mutual
Fike Insurance Company.
PITTSBUT.G. PA.. Dec 20. lSQd.
,
T ELECTION THE ELECTION FOR DI-
ingjear will he held at its office. Nn. Zo Fifth
av., on TUESDAY', January, "7, 1SU1, between
the hours ot U P, 31. and 4 P. it.
WATSON II. UOVODE, Secretary.
de27-33-D
TUE KEYSTON C BANK OF PITTSBURG
The. annual election for Directors of this
bank to servq during the ensuing vear will be
held at the banking house. 100 Fourth av.,
Tuesday, January 20, lS'Jl, between the hours
of 11 A. Jt. and 1 r. M. J. H. H AYEft. Cashier.
de20-22-D
First National Banic Pittsiiubg. Pa. )
PiTTSiiDRa, Dec 11. Io90.
ELECTION THE ANNUAL ELECTION
of nine directors for the bank, to servo for
tho ensuing year, will bo held at the banking
honse. corner Wood street and Fifth ave., Jan.
13, 1S91, between the hours of 11 o'clock a. m.
and 1 o'clock P. M. J. D. SCULLY, Cashier.
Uel2-SS-D
v ' 3
TO LET. '
CIO' Residences.
jy
WELLINGS-IN ALL PARTS Of .THE
r.ltraml snbnrhs: send U3 vour name ana
:iddrcss, and we will mall yon our rent list rcgu
lirly nntll April 1 free of' charge. BLACK. &
dcl7-20t
il.Ltlllf. if XUIIIIII ,,.
KESIDENCES-5 MINUTES' WALK FROM
poiofficf on Firth av.: cars; 2 rows of ele
gant stone houses 9 large rooms, reception hall,
front porches, and all the latest improvementj:
handsomcly papered. BLACK & BA111D, R
Fourth av. de6-II-Dt
East End Residences.
EAST END RESIDENCES-SEND US YOUR
name and address and we will mail yon onr
rent list regularly until April 1, free or charge.
BLACK X. 1SAIRD, 93 iourth av. del7-3t
Allegheny Residences.
C-lIIAELES ST.. ALLEGHENY i-A BRAND
j ucvIiou'c: Inside shnlters. Inquire at No.
57 CHARLES ST. de0-30t
DW ELLING-A GOOD TWO-yTOKY FRAME
bouse or seven rooms, with wide hall and
summer kitchen and both gases, at No. 139 Mar
ket St.. Allegheny, at f2 :i month. Inquire of
M. A. MUbSLER, No. SJ Liberty St., Allegheny.
deJ0-67t
TW'-I,!.INGS-I.N ALL PARTS OF ALLE
XJ GHENY and suburbs; send us your name and
address and we will mall you our rent list regn
larlv unlit Anrll I free of charge. BLACK A
BAlRl), 95 Fourth av. dcl7-3t
Rooms. Houses. Etc
F
UKMS1IEII R'JOM-FOH HOUSEKEEPING.
15 ANDERSON ST.. Allegheny. dese-GUT
T003I-ELEGANTLY FURNISHED: LARGE
I second floor front room, racing park: all
conveniences. 10 CEDAR AV., Allegheny.
. de2S-70t
K'
OHM-FURNISHED ROOM FOR GENTLE
MAN. 195 FOURTH A V. UC2S--1T
SEVERAL SMALL DOWNTOWN APPAKT
MEVTS and dwellings; Immediate possession
if desired. Send for list. W. A. HERRON t
SONS. SO Fourth av. de30-Sl
Business Properties.
FORTY (40) ROOM HOTEL-READY FOB OC
CUPANCY: unfurnished: also some nnftir
uished rooms Tor housekeeping. Inquire of S.
MUSGRAVE, on premises, corner Fourth and
Liberty sts. de28-73t
S TORI'S AND BUSINESS KOOJIS IN ALL
parts oTtlic two cities and suburbs: send your
raroe and address and we will mall you onr rent
list regularly until April 1, Tree of charge.
BLACK& BAlKD. 95 Fourth av. dcl7-20t
Ofllces, Desk Room, Etc
OFF1CES--IN GERMANIA SAVINGS BANK
Building, Wood aud Diamond sts.: slngly
orln suits: all modern Improvements and low
rent. Inquire at THE BANK. oc-B-Wt
EDUCATIONAX.
PRIVATE TEACHING COLLEGE COACH
ING; special attention paid to bickward
scholars. PKOI-. M. L. DURST, 104 Fulton st.,
Pittsburg. dc23-7-TT-i
MEETINGS.
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
HOLDERS of the McKeesport Light
Company will be held at its offlco on Third
street. McKeesport, Pa., on TUESDAY, Janu
ary 13th, IbSl, between the hours of 7 and 10 P.
M., for tho purpose of electing a Board ot
directors to serve for tho remainder of the
preent vear. T. L W H ITE. President.
McKeesport. Dec 27. P-90. dc2S-Sl
BUSINESS CHANGES.
VrOTICE TO WHOM IT .MAY" CONCERN:
1 On Dec 31, 1890. the "Bruce Crystal Ice
Company" will be dissolved by limitation. All
persons indebted to the company will make set
tlement at once, aud those having claims
arrainsttbe company will make them known
withoit delay. "BRUCE CRYSTAL ICE
COMPANY." WM. BUNTON. Treasurer,
No. 113 Smithfield streer. de2S.ll
LEGAL NOTICES.
VTOTICE MY WIFE, MARY JANE
Li Rrockman. having left my bed and board
without reasonable or justifiable cause, all per
sons arc hereby notified not to trust my said
wife on my account, as I will pay no bills of her
ontracting. N. B.BROCKMAN.
Claysville, Pa., Dec 26. do27-29-D
Law Offices CHARLES V. MuKENNA, Attorney
at law, 135 b ifth avenpe.
JT1STATEOF BERNARD CAYLE.DECEASED,
ii late or South Fayette township. Notice- Is
hereby given that letters testamentary on the es
tate of Bernard Caylc have been granted to the
undersigned, to whom all persons Indebted to
said estate arc requested to make immediate pay
ment, and those having claims against the same
should make them known without delay. DAN
IEL SW EENEA. 1133 Penn av., or CHARLES '.
McKENNA. 133 Firth av. deJ0-49-Tu
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS NO.
2 ot tho county of Allegheny.
The National Tnbo Works "1 No "19
Company etal Janna'- tferm
J ISJesL
The Baden Gas Company. J
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned,
having been appointed master in the above en
titled case, to distribute the funds in the hands
of the receiver amonc tho narties entitled there
to, will attend to the duties of the said appoint-'
ment at nu omce, no. 93 Diamond streer. in tno
citv of Pittsburg, on SATURDAY, the 10th day
of January, ISM, at 2 o'clock P. 3r.
delfWS-Tit J. R. ilcCREERY, Master.
-VTOITCE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN
JLi application will be made to the Governor
01 Pennsylvania on Saturday. January 10. 1890,
byB. Ij. Wood, Jr., W.P. Wood, S. C. Weis
kopf. H. E. Weiskopf and E. K. Morse for a
charter of incorporation under tbo laws of
Pennsylvania for a companv to be known as
tho ASP1NWALL BRIDGE COMPANY,
which said corporation is formed for the pur
pose of erecting and maintaining a bridge
over tbe Allegheny River from the foot of the
extension of Center avenue, in the village of
Aspiuwall, in O'llara Township, Allegheny
Count), to a poiut in the city of Pittsburg, on
the opposite side of the said Allegheny River.
Said application being made under the Act
entitled: "An Act to provide for.tho incorpor
ation and regulation of certain corporations,
approved April 29. 1S74," and the several sup
plements thereto, and for these purposes to
have and enjoy all the rights, benefits and priv
ilcges'otsaiuActof Assembly and the supple
ments thereto. ISAAC S. VAN VOORH1S,
de23-61-Tn Attorney for Applicants.
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Ocala, Wildwood and Tampa, Fla., without
change.
Through Euffct Sleeping Cars between Cin
cinnati and Memphis and between Cincinnati
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Double daily train service in each direction
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nati and Florida, with equipment and speed
unexcelled. If you are going to Florida, Mexi
co or California take tho L. & N. R. R. For
further information address
S. S. PARKER.
de20-47-TUS Div. Pass. Act., Cincinnati. O.
LAP WELD FOREIVLAN
"WANTED.
We want a man of experience to take cbargo
of our lap weld department. Also two lap
weldei s. None but first-class men wanted. Ap
ply at once.
THE TYLER TUBE AND PIPE CO..
de30-83. Washington, Pa.
TOP COATS
AND ULSTERS
Made to measure. Specialties in imported
(roods for such wear. Correctly cut in prevail-'
ing fashion.
H. & C. F. AHLERS,
MERCHANT TAILORS.
420 SmitbOeld street. Telephone 13S9.
de23-TTSSu-
Herman, Helm
LANDSCAPE GARDENER.
Laying out of lawns, draining and pruning
all kinds of trees. Personal supervision.
ELLSWORTH AVE..
EAST END.
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T TCKNTGHT & VICTOR 1.
PLUMBERS, GAS AND STEAM FITTERS,
Dealers in Gas Fixtures,
LAMPS, PUMPS, LEAD PIPE, HOSE, ETC
Special attntion given to Natural Gas Fitting.
JIG SMITHFIELD ST.. PITTSBURG. PA
Telephone 7GU. . ja7-6!J-TT3
P
WATGHES
Beautifully engraved and set with diamond;, a
full showcaie of the prettiest cases ever made:
diamond rings, pins and ear rings; .studs and
scarf pins: a large stuck of rings set with
pearls, rubles and diamonds, also plain and en
graved; everything in silverware from a tea set
to . 1 match box; onyx clocks; gold spectacles
and eve glasses: lowest prices at
WILSON'S, CI Fourth av., near Market st
del3-TTS
AF. SAWHiLU
ACCOUNTANT,
187 Federal street, Allegheny, Pa. -Attends
to opening or closing books, correc
tion of errors, or anything in the line of
accounting. de&sH-D
CHOICE PROPERTIES.
M)p Pejme
ADDITION.
This plan of lots has just been placed on tha
market and Is situated in the Twenty-third
ward, city, within two minute3 of Marion
station, B. &. O. R. R. and Second avenue electric
cars; 8 miuutcs' ride from city via B. & O. R. R.
and 'JO minutes by Second avenne electric cars;
fare 3c
Size of lots 25x165,
Fronting on nice, wlds streets; the prices aro
very low.
Only $300 to $400;
Terms 810 cash, balance 85 per
month without interest or
taxes; 10 per cent dis
count for cash.
Call at once once and secure one of these els
gant lots which are so convenient to the city,
and yet so low in price and on such very easy
terms. Safest place . working man can invest
isli money. Call at our offlco and we will tako
plcasnre in showing you th: lots.
REED B. COYLE & CO.,
131 FOURTH AVENUE.
de25-4S-TTS
BY A. LEGGATE k SON,
8 SMALL HOUSES AND LOT, SECOND
WARD, ALLEGHENY, AT AUCTION.
On Tuesday, December 30, at 2 o'clock, will
he sold nn the premises. No. HI Websters'reet.
corner Graham alley, two squares above North
avenue. Allegheny, lot 211x110. on which arq
eightf rame dwellings, four rooms each, front
ing on Graham alley. Yearly rents. S720. Taxes
and water $71 a var. Special attention invited,
as a bargain will be given.
A. LEGGATE & SON,
AUCTIONEERS,
31 FEDERAL ST.. ALLEGHENY.
After January 1 No. llS Fourth avenne.
de275
FOR SALE.
BUSINESS PROPERTY
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SMITHFIELD STREET.
Enhancement Certain.
SAMUEL W. BLACK & CO.,
99 Fourth Avenue.
ce27-2I-B
STOCK,
FRUIT,
GARDEN,
DAIRY
We offer them in great variety of size and
location. All are so cheap, that they should
command quick attention a investments. Mall
inquiries have prompt replies in detail. In
tending buyers introduced to owners or accom
panied by our representatives.
CHABLES SOMERS & CO.,
313 Wood St. 6019 Penn At.
ae30-70-Tursn
$5 oo PER ACRE $500.
A little money for a great tract of land, rich
in timber and minerals, inorcrapidlyand surely
growing in value than any other commodity in
reach of the investor.
1,500 ACRES
Under aftense growth of timber worth many
times the cost, and promlsiuir iu iron and coal,
A section ot West Virginia jmt entering npon
great development under the impetus of new
outlets projected and building.
Wo are ready to accompany intending pur
chasers to tbe ground.
CHARLES SOMERS & CO..
deI5-89TUFSu 313 Wood St., C019 Penn ave.
$1.6,000.
Shadyside residence on most prominent as
phaltum paved and sewered residence avenue
tn the East End; comparatively new and very
substantial dwelling, containing 12 rooms and
reception ball, two bathrooms, w. c. etc. Tbe
entire dwelling elegantly finished in hard wood;
in fact, was constructed with a view to solidity,
comfort and elegance rezardlesa of expense.
Lot 70x200 feet, with substantial carnage bousa
in rear. This property must be sold at once
owing to immediate removal from city of
owner. Terms to suit purchaser.
M. F. KIPPLE & CO.,
deSS-oCTTSa SG FOURTH AVENUE.
LANDLORDS!
Landlords will find it to their interests to
place their property in our hands for renting.
We guarantee first-class tenant?, prompt col
lections and monthly settlements of rents.
WILLIAM PETTY & CO..
de28-32 107 Fourth Ave.
AUCTION SALES.
UCTION SALSTUEftDAY MORNING.
December 30, at 10 o'clock, at the rooms.
No. 311 Market St., Pittsburg.
Solid walnut, oak and cherry chamber suites,
wardrobes, dressing case", washstands. bed
steads, folding beds, chiffoniers, hall racks,
book cases, extension tables, sideboards, secre
taries, center table", chairs, rockers, beet
lounge1, mirrors and pictures, fine brass bed
stead, cost 2300; hair and husk-mattresses, deco
rated dinner, tea and toilet sets, lot bedding,
springs, clocks, heating stoves, lineolcm, tine
refrigerator, complete line of handsoma parlor
furniture, leather cha. etc Also a lot of
groceries, canned goods, eta. which will be sold
at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
HENRY AUCTION CO..
de2S-78 Auctioneers.
ENTIRE STOCK OF A "
DRYGOODS HOUSE
XT
AUCTION, Commencing WEDNESDAY MORNING, De
cember 31, at 10 o'clock, and continuing each
day until all are sold, for account of whom it
may concern, at 311 Market street. Fine dress
goods, trimmings,- notions, fine underwear lor
ladies, cents and children, etc., etc
HENRY AUCTION CO., Auctioneers
de30-78
AUCTION SALE
H. R. SMITHSON.
ReatEstato and General Auctioneer, room SS,
Eisner building. Filth and Wood street. Sales
ot jewelry and merchandise at stores. Fnrni
ture at residences promptly attended to.
tieo-oo-D
3
REflIOVAL.
:r c- imziiLiXjIeie
Hunse and Sign Painter, has removed from
13o Third avenue, to
73 SIXTH AVEftUE.
Opposite Third Presbyterian Church. Special
attention -;lven to the handling of plate glass,
cutting and drilling. Repairing windows, sky
lights, etc. House painting ana glazing la
all its branches. OC19-63-D
T)lANOb,
Jt ORGANS.
And all manner of Small Instruments
HAiHLToSrs, .
oc23-65-d Fifth avenue.
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