SESSlSIffl PP rJflHpnrr'' v; 'V 18. .,i THE PITTSBtfEG '.DISPATCH; TUESDAY, JANUARY I89L' demanded a yea and nay vote, which resulted as follows: Yeas -Messrs. Anderson, Bctiz, liinder. Hraun, Brophy. CivanaiiEh, Collins. Uoylc C Evans. JX 1". Evan. Kltzslmmons, lilllcsple. Hendcr ton, Jones. Keating. Klnp. Limbic Matthews Miller. McCurrv. McKlnlev. Paul, l'erry, Keilly. Kobertson. ltolirlaste, arrcn, Williams, "tt llsou and l'ord 30. Navs Messrs. Foster, Frauei:helm,llcCord and "tVarmcaetlu 1. The resolution was brought up in Common Council by Mr. Bisham, and passed without discussion. AN EXECUTIVE MESSAGE. Mayor Gourley Sends a Commanicatlon to Council Suggesting Economical Meth ods Analyzing the Reports From the Departments Figuring; on Next Year's Millage. Mayor Gourley's message to Councils was presented to the Common branch by Chief Clerk Ostermaier and was read by President Holliday. Accompanying the communica tion were the reports and estimates of the Chiefs of the Departments of Public Safety, Board of Ascssors, Secretary of the Central board of Education and the Mayor's office. Kis Honor first gives the appropriations esti mated as necessary to carry the city depart ments through the coming fiscal year as fol lows: Department of Public Works. SL7J2, 739 90; Department of Public Safety. S6SS,So6 26; Department of Charities. 90.000; Controller's estimate for interest on bonded debt, sinking funds, outstanding warrants, printinc. salaries, etc. SL,5S3,400; Central Board of Education, S414.750; Judgments, estimated by Controller, ST0.0CK): total estimates for the year JS9L H5S9.256 10. Commenting; on this, the Mavor says: "The full amount appropriated in li'JO was$i,045,47o: increase of estimate for 1S91 over apnropriation for 1E90. S513.7S1 IB. The estimated receipts for the present year from sources other than city tax ot IS mills were J1.435,47o. This sum can be increased in next year's estimated receipts by 25,441 56. which the city schools will receive from the State in excess of the estimate for the present jear, also by S10.000 increase in the es timated receipts from the Mayor's office over the amount fixed for this year, thus giving us at least the apuroximate amount of SI, 470,916 56, which will be received outside the city tax. This will Ipave to meet the estimated require ment, S3.11S,330 60. to be raised by citv tax. which is an increase over the amount for the present year of 506,333 60, and to secure the amount would require a tax levy of 17 mills on a val nation of J1S1. 003.000 A tax levy of 15 mills on a valuation of 1S4.000.000 will produce The sum of 2,700.000, or 3oS,329 60 less than the amount required by the estimates. It follows, therefore, that if the millage is to remain at what it is for the present year the estimates must be cut donn S3JS.333 60. If the millage 18 reduced the premium u ill have to be consid erably increased. Analyzing the Department Reports. The Ma j or refers to the importance of giving every facility to the City Treasurer and the Board of Assessors; speaks highly of the econ omy show n by the Department of Pnblic Char ities, which asks for no more than it received three years ago; attributes the increase asked for by the Board of Education. 15,000. to the rapid growth of population, and then takes up the reports of the Departments of Public "Works and Public Salety, as follows: "The following statement presents the amouut annually expended by the city during the past six years lor the maintenanco of the fire, police and Board of Health departments at present composing or largely composing the Department of Public Safety: For the vear 1SS5. 360,000; for the year lfcSS, S94,CW; for the year 1S7, 4S3.6!s4. This appropriation includes 755,400 for police telegraph and 7,000 for a garbage lurnace. For the ear 1SSS, 034, 500 00; for the year 1SS9, 654,500 U; for the year 1S90, 710.000 00. estimated for lb9i, 6SS.3SS 26. As shown by this the amount of money expended Dy the Department of Public baiety during the year 1SHJ is almost double the amount expended by the Depart ments of tire, police and Board of Health for the year It-Si The notable increase in the ex penditures of this department is partially ex plained n the fact that during the past three years almost $200,000 have been spent in the buying of lots, in the building, remodeling, re pairing and furnishing of engine and station houses and in the ntting up and furnishing of ofii.es. Of this sum almost 76,000 were spent during the present year. "In view of what has been done in the line of improvements indicated, is it not possibl: to defer tome of the contemplated improvements of a si ndar character and thus reduce the esti mates of the Department of Pnblic Safety for the coming year? It is certainly true that many improvements were necessary in this de partment; but whether some ot these improve ments have not been more eiaboiate and ex pensive than the necessities require is a ques tion concerning which various opinions may be entertained. I have no disposition to criticise, except in the kindest spirit, anv of the actions of a de partment which has been managed with ex ceptional ability and which has effected a rad ical reformation in the police administration of this city. Economy in Pnblic Works Adiised. The estimated amount required by the De partment of Public Works for the ensuingyear is 1,742,739 90. which is an increase over the amount appropriated last year of 470.239 90. It is obvious there that if the tax levy for 1S91 is not to be increased the estimates of this de partment must be cut down almost, if not alto gether, 400,000. The Department of Public Works is one of great magnitude, and em braces a wide range of operations. To meet the expenses attending the management and work of such a department requires a large amount of money; and 1 have no doubt that the sum estimated for the next year could be ju diciously expended. Many of the streets throughout the city require repaving. and probably more than half tue estimate could be used for that purpose alone. Many other im provements may be, and doubtless are. desir able and important. But can the city afford to appropriate all the money that may be deemed necessary at the present time for these pur poses? 1 am very free to state that in my judg ment she cannot. A 15-mill tax on the city val uation of to-day is just about equal to a 24-mill tax on the valuation of ISSli, and yet the levy for that ear was but 11 mills." His Honor refers to the gratifying increase in the receipts of his office; intimates that too many buggies are kept for the use of citv cfSciale; says that some city employes are not competent and should be weeded out. and con cludes by stating that the prompt action of the Finance Committee on the street question had rendered unnecessary the conference he had called for to-day. Received the Usual Reference. Mr. Magee moved that the report, with the concurrence of Select Council, be referred to the Finance Committee. Mr. Bigham said be thought that motion very proper in view of the way the Select branch had kept the last Mayor's message from the Common branch. Mr. O'Donnell thought the report should bo treated with respect. ' It should follow the ordinary course, go to Select Council and then to the Finance Committee. Mr. Magee said it was not a question of re spect to tue message. It was a question of the dignity of the Council, and he had more regard for that than for any other co-orainate branch of the city government. This Council had the right to refer this message here it pleased, but as a matter of courtesy he wanted it sent to Se lect Council. Mr. O'Donnell maintained that the Council could not refer, but had to send the message to Select Council. The latter body, he said, had done wrong iu referring the last message before sending it 10 Common Council. Mr. Magee's motion was adopted, and the Chair directed that the message be sent to Se lect Council, where, on motion of Mr. Keating, Common Cuuncil's action ti as concurred in. BOAED OF ASSESSORS HE-ELECTED. The Present Incumbents Go Through With out Any Opposition. Both branches of Council went into joint ses sion for the annual election of the Board of Assessors, which resulted in the re-election of the present board Frank C. Case, Chief As sessor: Phillip Hoerr and James B. Larkin, Assistant Assessors. There was considerable doubt as to the man ner of proceeding, and on the nominations Mr. Case was named lor Chief Assessor, although this was afterward practically declared to be wrong. On the hrst ballot Case had 60 votes. Hoerr 37 and Larkin 41. President Ford, of Select Council, who presided over the joint session, ruled that 11 votes were required to elect and that Mr. Case was the only man chosen. After considerable talk a second bal lot was taken, when Hoerr had 35 votes and Larkin 33. President Ford renewed his ruling of 42 votes. Mr. Lambie read the law showing that it called for minority representation and the Chair then decided that Messrs. Hoerr and .Larkin were elected. Mr. Case was then designated as Chief Assessor and the session adjourned. AH EXPENSIVE HTNOVATHHT. Cliief Brown Says a Board or Fire-Escapes "Would Bo Good, but Costly. Chief Brown sent to Select Conncil the peti tion from the Builders' Exchange, asking for the creation of a Board of Fire-Escapes. In bis communication accompanying the petition Chief Brown states that there were a number of very gr-od featnres that it would be desira ble to adopt for the city, bat the only thing he could see in the way of adopting it was the greatly increased expense it would necessarily incur to establish a bureau with a superinten dent at a salary of 4.003 per annum and three assistant master mechanics at 2,000 per annum, together with office force, etc. The matter was referred to the Committee on Public Safety. THE OBIST OF COUNCILS. Ordinances Passed in Both Branches and New Business Introduced. Councils disposed ot a large amount of routine business yesterday, and a fresh grist was presented for consideration. The follow ing legislation was passed finally: Select Council Ordinances re-establishing tlie grade of Thirty-third street, from Forfar street bridge to a point 176 leet south: relocating Boundary street, from Seville street through the Linden plan; relocating Joncalre street, from the Steel property to a point near Boundary street: establishing the trrade of Oomrie alley, from Pearl to Cullec streets; ItivorsMe street, from Maloney alley to South Main street; the south curb of Westminster street, from Aiken to Auiserson avenues: Manlon alley, from Liberty avenue to Cabinet alley: Mifflin street, from Thlrtv-eighth to Derry Btreets; Borne street. Iromi'lnmmer to Valley streets: repealing ail or dinance locating Walter street from Lillian street to the citv line: locating Olosser alley, from A. J. Davis' property to Klrkpatrlck street: Caroline street, from Hodge to Hamlet street: Tank allcv, lrom HelUlioovcr avenue to Allen street: relocat ing Everett street, from Larimer to Hirer avenues. Common Council Ordinances relocating St. Clatr street and Hntes street; locating Ituth6treet. Paul street, Clyde street. Charles street and Humber alley: establishing the (trade or ilerri niac street. Kearsafcc street and i'llara street; re-establishing the grade or Cabnet street: reso lutions directing the satisfying liens of records ror delinquent taxes on a lot ou tiramtc street; paying S. M. Wlclvetsham !9 to pay a war rant issued In 1837; for satlslying of assessment of Fred liochmer on Belinda street. New business was introduced in Select Coun cil, and referred to appropriate committees, as follows: Petition of TV. E. Johnson for damages by sewer. Thirteenth ward: petition from citizens of Sixteenth and Twentieth wards, asking that Liberty street be repaved with block stone from Main street to Center avenue: resolution for rc pavlnir Butler, from Sixtieth to Voltz streets. WANT STANTON AVENUE BEPAVED. A Numerously-Signed Petition for Relief Presented to Select Council. A petition signed by about 300 business men and citizens of the Eighteenth ward was pre sented in Select Council by Mr. Henderson, asking that an appropriation be made for re paving Stanton avenue from Butler to Wood bine streets. The petition states that -Stanton avenue is the only thoroughfare north of the Allegheny Cemetery connecting the Seven teenth and Eighteenth wards with the East End, and, although thousands of pedestrians attd teams were compelled to use it daily, it is almost impassable. Among the signers to tho petition are Mrs. Scbenley and a number of large manufacturers and bnsiuess men. The petition was referred to the Finance Committee. "Want a Site at Schenley Park. A communication from the Carnegie Library Commission asking for ground -space at the Forbes street entrance to Schenley Park was read, received and referred to the Library Committee. WORK OF A REALIST. The Tercstchagin Collection at Carnegie Hall, Allegheny, Inspected Last Night To Be Opened After 10 O'clock To-Day A Revelation in Art. After 10 o'clock this morning the Verest chagin collection of paintings will be thrown open to the public at Carnegie Hall, Allegheny. In it Pittsburgers will find a revelation in art Not only the realistic work, but the immensity of one man's pro duction interests one as he walks through the gallery. That a man can paint over 400 pictures of such a high standard is almost in credible. YetVerestchagin did this, and his work is realism itself. Never did be put his brush to the canvas npon a scene without first fully studying what he was about to illustrate, and, as a result, all the surroundings and the mostminute details are attended to with the greatest precision. The largest picture in the collection is cata logued as 'The Future Emperor of India." During the visit of the Prince of Wales to India the native chiefs received him with the most elaborate ceremonies and displays. This picture portrays one" of the Prince's triumphal processions on the back of an elephant. The gorgeous trappings of the animals, the crowd of richly-dressed natives, chiefs, etc., are most admirably shown, and every detail was brought out. In his war scenes the artist seems to have put the greatest force of bis work. The bloody King's play was painted just as it is, and no at tempt was made to smooth over the darker side to make it look more glorious. Thus you see instead of the exultant smile on the face of the wounded man, the very picture of woe and the majority seemed not to care how soon the end might come. One visit to the gallery only serves to aggra vate one's hunger for art, and hours mar be most profitably spect there drinking in the beauties and splendor portrayed by the artist. ANNIE FISH BOBS UP AGAIN. Inspector McAleese "Will Secure a 'Work house Term for Her. Inspector McAleese sent a telegram to Chief of Police King, of Kittanning, yesterday, in quiring what he knew of Adah Allen, the 3 oung girl who applied for assistance at Cen tral station Sunday night. Agent Dean, of the Anti-Cruelty Society, had spent a couple of hours trying to get something about her his tory, but she told so many different stories and acted in such a mysterious manner that Mr. Dean got disgusted with her, and informed In spector McAleese he would not have anything more to do with her case. The Inspector then talked to the girl himself. To him she denied that she was Annie Fish or Annie Hughey. and told a long story of bow she had traveled around the country, working in this and that city, and giving the names of parties she knew well in various places. She said she had been at Kittanning since Christmas, and left there on New Year's Day. For proof of her state ment she referred the Inspector to Chiof King at Kittanning, who knew all about her from childhood. She said she had come to Pittsburg to get work, and was anxious to secure employ ment. The Inspector sent her out yesterday morning to find work, and as soon as she started he telegraphed to Chief King and sev eral others she bad named, asking what they knew about her. Chief King replied: "The girl's name is Annie Fish and her parents live in Venango county. She is a bad article." Tbe girl returned to Central station last even ing, saying she had been unable to secure em ployment. Without telling her of the news he had received the Inspector had her locked up in a cell as soon as she came in. He said: "I think this is Annie Fish and Annie Hnghey without any doubt. Sne never tells her story twice in the same way. and, from what I have learned, am satisfied she is not a proper person to be at large. 1 think I will charge her with vagrancy before Magistrate Gnpp to-morrow morning." WILL APPEAL THE CASE. Allegheny Sab-Finance Committee to Go Before the Supreme Court. The Sub-Finance Committee of Allegheny had a consultation with their attorneys, P. C. Knox and D. T. Watson, and discussed the de cision in the mandamus case as it was handed down by Judge Staple last Saturday. As a result of tbe conference the attorneys were instructed to carry the case up to the Su preme Court so that the matter may be f ullv settled. The attorneys were surprised at the decision aud believe it can be reversed. This will not prevent Mayor Wyman's issuing a proclamation for an election. The Council men declare that they only wish to have the matter settled finally one way or the other. Edwin Lare dissents from the action of tbe committee. NEW OFFICEES ELECTED By the Cathedral Band, "Which Is In a Pros perous Condition. The Cathedral Band, at its annual meeting, elected the following officers to serve for the ensuing year: Lewis P. Yeager, President; William Flanigan, Vice President; William Herder, Secretary; T. J. Archer, Treasurer; J. 11. McCollnm, business manager: P. Danhardt, leader; John Forester, assistant leader; J. Robr. musical director; J. A. Dixon, drum major; William Flanigan, Librarian. Tbis band, also known as the Second Brigade (IT. G. P.) Baud, and the only military band in Western Pennsylvania, is in a prosperous con dition, having a handsome surplus in the treas ury and 40 members. It is arranging for one of the finest uniforms in the State; to be worn early in tbe spring. THE WITCH OF PRAGUE. Sleeplessness, nervous prostration, nervous dyspepsia, dullness, blues, cured by Dr. Milts' Nervine Samples free at Jos. fjeming & Sou's 'Market st. m MUROERED-BY REDS. A Kanchman's Wife and Two Chil dren Killed and Horribly Muti lated Wliilo He Is Absent. SMOKING RUINS MARKED HIS HOME Edward Sawyer, Disheartened by His Ca lamity, Ketarrt3 to Xew Hampshire, Kever to Go. Back. INDIANS DREADED BI THE SETTLERS. A Story cf Their Trticioy snd Enr Three Were Quickly Bufsleliti One hears much these days of the noble red man and how he is robbed and starred by the Government agents, bnt that is no reason, as General Miles says, that he should murder helpless settlers and inno cent children. A tale of murder and muti lation by the redskins was told at tbe Union depot last evening that is blood-curdling. Ten years ago Edward Sawyer emigrated with his family from New Hampshire to "Western Nebraska, near the "Wyoming line, aud taking up a claim went into the cattle business. Four weeks since, when he came home at night, he found his wife and two children murdered, scalped, and horribly mntilated. His home was in ashes and his cattle were driven off. Discouraged and disheartened he threw cp both bands and quit the country forever. Last night he reached Pittsburg on his way back to New Hampshire. He was accom panied by Joe Banks, another cattle man, who formerly lived near New Castle. Completely Dazed by Affliction. Mr. Sawyer is a middle-aged man, and be seemed dazed. He was so overcome by his terrible calamity that he could speak little about it. Joe Banks, however, related the story. He said: "My ranch is not far from Mr. Sawyer's claim, and one morning, abont four weeks ago, he came over to my place, and we went out to hunt lor some stray cattle. "We knew the Indians were excited and threatening destruction, but we did not think the women were in danger. When Mr. Sawyer came home at night his bouse was burned. He searched for bis family, and nearby he found the re mains of his wife aud 16-year-old girl. A boy of about 10 years had also been mur dered, bnt his body is missing, and it is supposed it was burned in tbe house. ''The mother and daughter were scalped and most horribly mntilated. The bodies were ripped open, and it looked to me as if tbe savages had cleft therewith tomahawks. Evidences of a Host Terrible Fate. "Whether they were killed first and mu tilated afterward is hard to say, but it they were murdered in this manner outright it must have been a most painful death. It was such a horrible sight to me that I cannot thiuk of it without shuddering, and in any case it makes me more vindictive than ever against the red skins. You people in "the East who have a mawkish sentiment for the poor Indian could in my place readily understand why the Western settlers want tbem wiped off from the face of the earth. Such frightrul murders in a civilized country ought not to be tolerated for a moment. "I remember in the early days when I first went West bow much trouble they gave us. Once another Western man and myself started out to hunt some stray cattle. The Indians' record for treachery at that time was such that it was dangerous to trust tlfem. We came on three redskios.at the head of a ravine. My companion made up bis xnir.d in a moment what to do, and at a signal from him we were to fire. The Indians were armed, and he agreed to shoot two while I covored the third. We were afraid they were scouts sent ou-i by a large party lurking in the ravine, and their in tention was to draw us in a trap. Afraid to Turn Their Backs. "We asked the Indians if they had seen our cattle, and they replied tbey had not. "We knew if we turned our hacks on them they would sboot us. One carried his gun carelessly on his arm, but it wouldn't have taken much of an effort to put the rifle to his shoulder. My comrade gave the signal, and before I could fire he bad shot all three. It was tbe quickest work I ever saw, but he had to do it to save our lives." Mr. Sawyer was almost heartbroken over the loss of bis family: He said he had seen enough of Western life, and had thrown up his land in despair. Up to tour weeks ago he was getting along well, but the redskins had blasted his life, and he had no further use for the country. He was going back to his old borne, and he thought he would never go West again. In "Western Nebraska tbe settlers are living in mortal ter ror and many ot tbem have left. Others are prepared to leave at a moment's notice, and tbe cattle business is at a standstill. Many of tbe ranchers are selling their stock rather than take tbe chances of being robbed by the In dians. Tbe settlers are afraid tbe reds will break away from General Miles and start for the South to pillage and murder. OBJECTED TO AN INSANE TENANT. Inspector McAleese Declines to Believe the Landlord's Anxiety. A cab driver named Andrews, living at No. IDS Third avenue, called on Inspector McAleese last night and asked him to take a raving ma niac off his bands. The maniac in question is Margaret Falrman, the wife ot Patrick Fair man, of Allegheny. The woman, it was ascertained, became ill about a year ago. and Falrman took her to the St. Francis Hospital. While thero she became demented. Some time ago Falrman got behind in paying her board at the hospital, and Super intendent Dean of the Anti-Cruelty Society was notified. Six weeks ago Superintendent Dean lodged an information against Fairman, but it was compromised by Fairman agree ing to pay up the board due and pay for her keep in the future. As tho woman ould not live long, it was stated she was retained at the hospital. Last night Kairman went to the hospital and took ids wife out, taking her to Andrews' house, where be had rented a furnished room. An drews was not at home at the time and Fair man loft the woman there and went away. When Andrews returned home he found the insaue woman, who, he said, was a raving maniac in tbe house. He did not u ant her on his hands, and went to Inspector McAleese to get the police to take her away. Tbe Inspector, when he had learned tbe de tails of tbe matter, declined to take charge of tho woman. He said they would only have to keep her a week or so until tbey could send her toDixmnnt, He advised Andrews to take her to tbe Department of Charities in the morning, Fairman, it is stated, owns property in Alle gheny, HUNTING M0EE HEEESY. Trials of Two More It. P. Preachers to be Begun To-Day. The heresy hunters in the Reformed Presby terian Church willhaveanother meet at Wilkin, burg to-day to try the cases of Revs. R. J. Mil ligan, ot Allegheny, and A. W. McCurkin, of New Alexandria. At the time the other five were tried these gentlemen were not included. Rev. Mr. Milligan. supposing tbe matter settled by the committee which bad thought itself a commission and bad given bim the right hand of fellowship on his explanation of his connec tion with the East End platforms, got married and went away on a wedding trip and so was not prepared. While the proceedings are not likely to de velop anything new, tbey are likely' to occupy considerable time, as tbe accused aro to be tried separately, Rev. Mr. Milligan insisting on playing a lone band. COAL fob TEE POOR. Result of a Call by the Society for the Im provement of the Poor. The Society for tbe Improvement of the Poor is giving out a great deal of coal just at present tokeep.up the warmth m the homes of the poor. Recently a call was issued tor mora fuel, and they feel quite well satisfied at the result. About 510 ,in cash was received, ana David Steen, the coal dealer, sent a note saying that he would give 40 loads ot coal to tbe society. In weather of tbis Kind the society is called npon to do its utmost to secure foal for those depending upon it. Tbe 'officers have bad pretty good success of lattvbut can always use all they can get. AN IMPORTANT DECISION, All "Western Pennsylvania Greatly Inter ested in a Supreme Court Opinion Drinking "Water Must Not Bo Salted by Drillers for Gas or Petroleum. A suit of great interest to "Western Penn sylvania was decided by the Supreme Court st this session, theopinion arriving yester day. It is that of Nannie It. Collins vs. The Chartiers Natural Gas Company, and it car ries with h those of Mary Osborne, Mary "Wall, Andrew Floyd, Nettie Tyndall. M. K. Earns, J. Smith and Agnes McQueen, who have secured verdicts aggregating $3,000 for the salting of fresh water wells aud springs on their respective holdings. Messrs. Young fc Trent were attorneys for the plaintiffs, and are at length on top, after a stubbornly contested light in Common Pleas No. 2. Judge Ewing would not agree with the plaintiffs, but as he thought the case of Nannie Collins, which is similar to all the rest, might not come undor the ruling of Sanderson vcrsus-1 tuo Pennsylvania (joai company, he favored letting the Supreme Court have a whack, and the opinion he expressed bas been substanti ated by that Court. Attorney N. W. Shafer some months ago called attention to the gravity of the issue, and at bis suggestion a lengthy report ot tbe case of Sanderson versus Tbe Pennsylvania Coal Com pany was published in The Dispatch. It was there held that, as coal mining was a legitimate industry, persons damaged thereby by tho poisoned water bad no recourse, provided tbe mines were drained at their natural outlet. Tbe decision was somewhat of a stun ner, as it conflicted with much pre conceived opinion among lawyers as well as among laymen, and Justice Clark was careful to say that if a large commu nity, say tho City of Scranton, for instance, were to have its water supply ruined, the hold ing of the Court might be different. As it was, Mr. Sanderson had a fine residence property ruined, and was forced to accept the ruio-with-out compensation. Judge Kwiug suggested that it might be showu that the inevitable damage done by coal mining, in the case referrea to, was not analogous to that done by boring for petroleum or natural gas, as be said the geological strata of Western Pennsylvania had been so thoroughly located by extensive boring that the flooding by fresh water courses in the earth might perhaps be avoided with compara tively little expense and trouble. The borers knew pretty nearly at what depth they would strike salt water, and there was testimony going to show that the expense of preventing transfusion was not very great. The testimony was that tbe cost of retaining the salt water in its stratum was only $50 to $250 in each well. The Supreme Court says that while persons have tbe right to drill, they must exercise proper care to confine the salt water, taking tbe same ground as suggested by Judge Ewing, that its horizon is well ascertained, the expense of prevention generally moderate, and that if an effort is not made to prevent tbe mingling tbe charge of negligence will lie. This decision may be provocative of consider able more legislation. Complainants in some cases iu Beaver county were knocked out by the lower court, and tbey may pick flints and return to the charge. There bas been much complaint in this and surrounding counties regarding the impregnation, but generally. people supposed it was One of those that cannot be helped. In many leases now being written, the lessees stipulate that means to retain the salt water in its horizon be used by the com pany. ACCUSED0F DECEIT. An Allegheny Councilman Returns the Com pliment by Calling His Brother Offlce Holder a Liar Lively Meeting of the "Water Committee Last Night. A characteristic Allegheny Councils com mittee meeting was held last night, and as usual of late brotherly love was thrown to the winds, while contestants spat on their hands and sawed the air. The meeting of the "Water Committee was called to consider Mr. Henrick's resolution to put to vote the question ot new water works and tbe extension of the plant to Nine Mile run. Mr. Cochrane moved to amend so that the proposod extension cost $1,300,000, and that a reservoir be erected in the rear of the work bouse to cost 51.100,000. Mr. Stayton moved to amend and erect a filter plant at tbe present pumping station to cost $250,000, which, be claimed, would do away with the Nine Mile run reservoir. Mr. Henricks moved to strike out Mr. Coch rane's figures, because they were based on the lowest estimates, which the latter denied. Mr. Henricks said it was a fact, and it was practicing deception on tbe people. Mr. Coch rane at once arose and said: "If any one says J now or at any -ima practiced deception, ho lies." , , Mr. Henricks Mr. Chairman, 1 say again that It is not fair to misrepresent this matter before the people, and furthermore, I don': propose to be called a liar by any man in this committee. Mr. Cochrane And I say again, you are a liar. Mr. Henricks Mr. Cochrane, I am a gentle man. Mr. Cochrane No you're not. Records wore attacked at tbis juncture and tbo combatants flashed up numerous docu ments. At last tbe Chairman succeeded in getting order, but not before the lie was pro fusely passed around, and Mr. Henricks de clared he would like to see his brother outside. Mr. Henricks' motion to strike out the fig ures was lost and Mr. Cochrane's amendment carried. Mr. Henricks then moved that the bids for the work of extending the works up the river be published, which was passed, only Mr. Cochrane dissenting. THE CONTRACT AWARDED ror the Building of the Clarke Conserva tories in Schenley Park New York Architects Engaged Construction of tbo Buildings To Be a "Worthy Monument. The contract has been let for the Clarke conservatories, to be erected in Schenley Park. Messrs. Lord & Burnham, of Irving-ton-ou-the-Hudson, are to be the architects, and the entire cost will be $65,000. The lo cation selected is a decided elevation, directly back of the 19 acres of land purchased by the city for a park entrance, and near the proposed site for the Carnegie Library. The conservatories will be in full view of Fifth and Forbes avenues, and, by their mag nificent architectural design. and costly finish, will he a lastingmonument to tbe generosity nf Charles J. Clarke, the donor. 'Colonel Culver, of Central Park fame, has been in tbe citv re cently in consultation with Mr. Iiigelow regard ing the laying out of the park, ornamental drives, etc., and bas also given valuable assist ance in the direction of the conservatories. They will consist of a rango of bouses 325 feet In length, to be formed of iron and glass. The main or center hocse is to be octagou shaped, 1C0 feet iu length, with a dome 90 feet high, and is to be known as the palm house. From cither side will extend miscellaneous houses, the east and west wings being larger in proportion than thpse on the north and south and terminating in larger cross wings, one of which will ;be tbe aqaatic extension. The en trances will be on the north and south, through the cross extensions, in each of which will be placed a bandsomB fountain. The central house will have circular walks, and the roofs will all be curved, with an immense amount of ornamental iron work. Tbe contemplated buildings are in reality an exaggerated edition of Mr. Clarke's pnvate conservatories, with many additional improve ments and extensions. The surrounding grounds are to be a part of the magnificent whole, and are to be cultivated and improved in tbe most artistic manner. CETXELXY ALMOST BtYOND CEEDEHCE. Poles Abuse a Woman aud Strangle Her Child to Make Her Obey Them. Eva "Wengloski sued her husband, before Alderman Hartman, for assault and battery, and Anton Wengloski for aggravated assault and battery. According to Mrs. Wengloskl'g story, there is a tale connected with these suits which is both pathetic and horrifying, she says the two men came homo intoxicated at 2 o'clock Sunday moming, and demanded that she get out of bed and get tbem something to eat. She protested, when they dragged her from her bed and heat her terribly about the head and body. While tbis outrage was being perpetrated, Mrs. Wengloski's baby woke up, and one of tbe men fearing tbe neighbors-would be aroused by Its screams. stuCed-tbe bedclothes in its mouth. The next-door neighbors beard the noise and rescued the mother and baby. The latter was nearly suffocated and was with diffi culty resuscitated. An Electric Car Crew Ont of a Job. Robert Loughery, mo'torman, and H. Dongs, the conductor, on the car that ran .over the bridge on Second avenue Saturday night, were suspended by the Superintendent of tbe road yesterday. The investigation will be held next week. Bitten by a Snake-Observer. Officer Rosenblatt, while arresting James Armstrong, on Pride street. last evening, was severely bitten on the right hand by Arm strong, who was suffering from an attack of delenum tremens. BAGllk XHE WITCH OS P A MIXED SITUATION, Miners Are Eeadjr to Fight for Pres ent Demands and a New Scale. .OPERATORS REPOSE TO GIVE IS. Surprising Change of Officers to Take Place in 0. A, 3, K. of L. COMPLICATION IN A S0UTHSIDE MILL The miners' interests were probably never in-a more complicated condition than at present. "With several large strikes on hand, and the men preparing for the scale conference and eight-hour demands, tbey have about all they can do." Outside of the Alabama strike, the two in Pennsylvania are tbe largest, and the one up the Monongahela is the most important, aud while it may to some extent give a market for the product of other regions, it is certain that sufficient operators will grant the advance of one-balf cent asked by the men to supply the Pittsburg demand. On the out-put of 75 bushels, which is considered to be the average day's work, it is argued that the miner will not have wages out of proportion "t,o the labor and risk and skill of his work. The operators, however, insist that the demands are unjust, when the condition of the trade is taken into con sideration, and yet it is admitted that there are 10,000 tons a day more consumed this winter than there was last year. The Mo nongahela strike will prove an advantage to the operators, in aiding tbem to stiffen prices something they have wanted to do for some time. The Matter Discussed Yesterday. The operators of the Monongahela pools held another meeting yesterday, and dis cussed the situation. The small amount of coal in the pools, and the contracts that re quire immediate shipment were referred to but still they declared that the K cent advance is out of the question. One of tbe gentlemen present said after the meeting that the men had selected the mostopportune time to strike. They bad been working steadily for five or six months and could well afford to stay out a long time. On the other band there is not much coal in tbe pools and tbe demand is on the in crease. The advance was partly granted yesterday by James Jones at tbe Catsville mines. A number ot empty boats are standing at tbe tipple, and Mr. Jones granted the advance until they are mieu. i ne worK win last two days. The Connellsville coke workers have already presented their eight-bour demands, to take effect at the expiration ot the present agree ment, February 10. They demand a 10 per cent advance In wages for all men who work over eight hours. A new feature is included in their agreement for 1S9L Tbey ask that house rent shall not exceed 12 per cent per annum of its assessed value, to be collectedsemi-monthly, and they demand that none bnt union men shall be employed Annual Conference of Ohio Miners. The Ohio miners will bold their annual con vention in Colnmbus, January 20, at which sev eral matters of importance to the annual con ference will be considered. Among the ques tions to be discussed are screening,machine mining, scales for engineers, blacksmiths, helpers, carpenters and foremen. Considerable dissatisfaction is being expressedin regard to tbe manner in which tbe. assistance fund has been bandied, and there is a probability of a change being made therein. The annual scale conference will be held at Columbus on February 10. Alex. Dempster and W. P. DeArmitt will represent tbe local operators, as usual. Tbe conference promises to bo longer and more exciting than any prev ious one, owing to the unsettled condition of affairs on both sides and tbe determined de mands of the men for shorter hours and more pay. There will be many interesting develop ments among the miners in the next three months. THE BEST YEAR UP TO DATE. Greatest jOntput of Coal In. the History of the Klvcr Business. M. K. Moorhead, of the Monongahela Navi gation Company, was in a good humor yester day over the prospects for the coal business. "The output last yoar," he said, "was tbo great est in th? history of the business, and 1 think tbis will j a good season. The Pittsburg mills along tbe rivers are returning to the use of coal, and before tbe discovery of gas deliver ing coal to these mills was a source of revenue to the company, but tbe gas kuocked us out for these yeais. Concerning the pnrchase of tbe dams by tbe Government, why dou't tbey buy us outright if they want our property, and not by piece meal? The case is now in the United States Supreme Court and you will hear from it some day. Tbe stock of the company is held prin cipally by widows aud orphans, and in looking over our list of stockholders we And it a diffi cult job to find a man to put in the directory when needed. It is these people who will suf fer if tbe Government does not pay for their property. I think the coal men in clamoring for the purchase are making a mis take. When we make any repairs we always aim to keep navigation open, but the Government engineers would not do it. Their .first work would be to close tbe locks and let tbe coal men get along as best tbey could until the job was finished. Our dams may not be ornamented with fancy work, but they are sub stantial and ccryo the purpose for which tbey were built Ours is a hazardous business. A flood is liable to enme at any time and injure, our property. We have bad no serious losses however, for some time." THYmfJ TO CONSOLIDATE. Laundrymen Talk of Combining Their Plants in One Company. All the local laundrymen, with the exception of one, whose name tbey refused to tell, met at the Central Hotel last evening to consider a proposition to unite all the laundries here in one company. It is proposed to capitalize a company with a stock of $250,000, and issue stock in return to laundrymen in proportion to tbe value of their property and tho profitable ness of their present trade. To determine these two points is where the hitch commences, but tbev expect in time to organize tbe com pany. Tb'i laundrymen nf Philadelphia met there last evening also for the same purpose. K. A. Barnes explained that the object was not to advance prices or squeeze out the Chinese, bnt to reduce expenses. The laundry men recognize tbe Chinaman as a legitimate competitor, as he attends to the work that they do not want. There are 11 laundries in Pitts burg, and tboy uso 5 wagons, at a cost of 20 week. Mr. Barnes thought if tbey were con solidated and the business was divided up ac cording to locality that four laundries and from 20 to 30 wagons could attend to the trade. Tbis would mean a big reduction in expense, aud would result in .better profits to those inter ested. At present, Mr. Barnes said, prices were not cut, and the rates paid were sufficient, but there was little money in the business, as the numerous laundries advertised for sale show. SLIGHTLY PEBPLIXED. Southside Mill Men Do Not Know if They Are on Strike or Not. ' The members of the Amalgamated Associa tion employed at Chess, Cook & Co.'s Southside mill are in a peculiar position. Some days ago one of tbeir number was discharged, and, it la claimed, without just cause. Tbe mill com mittee took tbe matter in hand, but could not agree whether to strike" or not. Tbe Executive Board of tbe Association, nas called in, and, after discussing the man's' discbarge, decided that the men should insist' upon his reinstate ment, and in case of the firm's refusal to take him back, to strike. But the firm euchred tbem. 'Just the day before the strike was to occur the firm shut ihe mill down. Tbe mill committee and the General Execu tive Board met yesterday to decide whether or not they would return to work when, tbe firm wants them. The meeting lasted all afternoon, but those present refused to say what conclu sions, if auy, bad been reached. Scale Unsettled Yet. The cork works of Armstrong Brothers & Co. did not resume yesterday, as was expected, al though tbe repairs which were commenced after tbe holiday shutdown have been com- Sleted. The new scale has not been settled, here was a conference with the Arm yester day, but no agreement was reached. The cork workers will hold a special meeting to-day. when it is expected a compromise will be affected. , An Inequality In Wages. The brass molders met last night and dis cussed some inequality existing in the matter of wages among their workmen", but. no' in formation was given out for publication.' CHANGE IN OFFJCERS. An Unexpected Deal In Store for D. A. 3, K. of I Miss Powell Gives Up the Secretaryship Other Business for the Annual Meeting. Only one more week remains until tbe annual meeting of D. A. 3. K. of L., will be held. It will be one of the most import ant meetings of the district that ever took place. Not only will the annual reports of the officers be of an especially interesting character, but thfre is much business to be transacted, bejide the election of officers. The most surprising feature of tbe meeting will be the refusal of tho present Secretary, Miss Laura A. Powell, to accept the office for another term. Miss Powell has been Secretary of tbe district for tbreo years, during which' time she has gained the confidence and fri'nd ship of everyone with whom she has been brougbt into contact, to say nothing of the rare ability to fill the position which he lias ex hibited. The only reason for refusing tbe of fice another year is a modestly but honestly expressed conviction tbat a monopoly of offices in 1 jbor organizations should be an unknown quantity. Miss Powell has been connected frith D. A. 3 since May 30, 1886. when she was elected a dele gate to tbatbodyf rom Becchwood Assembly.No. 7223, composed of cigar makers, lanndry em ployes and young ladies employed in varions other establishments. She bas been in tbe Dis trict Assembly continuously ever since, and began her official career in October. 1SS7, when she was elected to fill the unexpired term of her father the late Eli Powell as Financial Secre tary. In January. 1888, she was honored with a re-election. In 1889 the financial condition ne cessitated a combination of two offices, and she vias made Recording and Financial Secretary, which position she has filled creditably ever since. Miss Powell was born in Parkersburg, W. Va., 21 years ago, was adopted by tbe late Eli Powell, when 7 years of age, and was educated in the Fourteenth ward schools. She is now a member of Salesmen's Assembly. No. 4007. K. of L, and is one of the most earnest workers' in the organization. Although the district has seen even better days, Miss Powell leaves it in a prosperous condition, and certainly with the consciousness of having performed her wbole duty by it. Her departure from K. of L. bead quarters, where she always bad a kind word for everyone, will be regretted by the many who daily came in contact with her. Tbe onlv candidate for her position so far is Leopold Hoechstetter, although others are ex pected as it is not generallv known that Mits Powell is not a candidate. J. L. Evans and H. F. Ucmpsey are having an interesting chase tor Master Workman. HOME FROM HABBISBTJBG. The It. of L. Legislative Convention .Recommends Fifteen Bills. George Dovey and John Costello. the two local representatives to the Legislative Con vention of the K. of L. in Harrisburg, returned homo yesterday from the meeting of that body. Both gentlemon said tho convention recom mended tbe passage of abont 15 different bills, among which was the one sent up by local labor leaders, providing 'for eight-hour work days for State employes. The Constitutional con vention and Powderly's industrial conference schemes were both indorsed. Received Their Charter. The Pittsburg Brewing Company, with a cap ital of $100,000, was granted a charter yesterday. Among the directors are William H. DoWald, H. M. Bowman, Thomas B. Booth, J. P. Fleeger and Frank Boyce. This is the company whose plans were published in The Dispatch a few weeks ago. Indications of a Strike. Tbe carriage makers held a meeting last night to discuss their demands. Their scale of wages is now before tbe Executive Board of the Federation of Labor, and a report from the board was expected last night, but it did not arrive. The indications are for a strike. New Building Association. The Third United States Excelsior Building Association of Allegheny, with a capital of $500,000, was granted a charter yesterday. Central Republican Club Election. Tho following officers were elected last night by the Allegheny Central Republican Club: President, "W. D. Porter; First Vice President, Hugh Kennedy; Second Vice President, Sam uel C. Gover: Secretary, J. W. Prescott; Treas urer, John Dalzell: directors, A. D. Arm strong, Joseph Brown (Third ward), W. J. Gill and Charles B. Sheriff. STEWART? GRAHAM & CO., LTM. An Old Business Under New Style. The announcement is made to the business community tbat the old established and sub stantial firm of Messrs, James Graham & Son, wholesale dealers in flour, grain and feed, have associated themselves with James Stewart by purchasing the business of the N. TJ. "Walker Clay Manufacturing Com pany, corner of Penn avenne and Tenth street. The new firm will be know as Stewart, Graham & Co., Lim., manufacturers ana dealers in sewer pipe, terra cotta ware, fire brick, fireclay, cements, lime, plaster, plasterers' hair, nails, roofing materials, builders' and contractors' supplies ana anthracite coal. James Stewart, of the above firm, has been identified with the N. TJ, Walker Clay Manufacturing Company as manager for the past nice years, and his reputation for promptness and fair dealing has never been questioned. The new firm of Messrs. Stewart, Graham & Co., Lim., corner of Penn avenne and Tenth street, are cordially recommended aa being thoronghly reliable, and having an abundance of capital, are prepared to buy for cash and sell at the lowest market rates. WINTER FLANNEL SKIRT PATTERNS At Rednced Prices. All $1 patterns reduced to 75c; all $1 50 patterns reduced to SI 25; all 52 patterns reduced to.Sl 65 and SI 75. Jos.. Hoes e& Co. Penn Avenue Stores,- THE-PEOPLE"S STORE, FIFTH AVENUE. January Clearance Sale. An opportunity to revive 'an almost ex tinct art is offered in tbe knitting yarns we are selling at 5 cents a skein, 60 cents per pound; former price, 8 cents a skein, 90 cents a pouud. Campbeli.& Dick. Look Sharp aud Read This. To-dav special S8 90 sale in men's over coats.. All 815, S18 and 20 garments re duced for to-day's special sale to 8 90. P. C. C C, Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company, corner Grant aud Diamond streets.opposite the Court Home. Grand Mark Down. All dresses and long party wraps marked down to close tbe season. Ladies' Suit Parlors, Pakczls & Jones, 29 Fifth avenue. its Special Sale Finest Trimmings at Half Price To-Day. S5 tinsel trimmings, gold, silver and steel at $2 50 a yard and other special bargains, Jos.'Hoene & Co., 609-621 Penn avenue. B.B. Bear of store all-wool double-width tri cots, 50-ceut ones at 25 cents. Clearing ont tbis line of goods absolutely. Boggs & Buhl. Great Reduction Iu Ladles' "Wool Skirts. Plain and mixed at 50c, formerly 85c; at 75c, formerly $1 and 51 50; at 90c, tormerlv SI 50; at SI 25, iormerly S2 25; at SI 50", formerly ?2 50. A. G. Cam bell & Sons, 27 Pi.th avenue. B.JtB. Dress goods and suitings Never such a sale of goods of merit at such sacrifice prices. Booos & Buhl. Etes examined and glasses adjusted to suit defective eyes. Prof. J. T. Little, Graduate Optician, Stuithfield and Sixth avenue. irbp B.&B. 1,000 yards all-wool double-width tricots all coiors--go at 25 cents a yard. Boggs & Buhl. The; most efficacious stimulant , to excite the appetite is Angostura Bitters. ' itssu PRAYING FOR INSPIRATION. The Convention of the International Christian Alliance Opened Last Night A Session of 'Preparation for the Works or Faith and Healing Expected to Follow. The parlors of the Bethany Home, '113 Center avenue, were crowded last night with people in attendance at the initial meeting of the convention of the Interna tional Christian Alliance. The only speaker present was Kev. Charles "W. Eyder, of Providence, R. L He opened tbe meeting by stating tbat the success of the convention should be assured by prayer, aud immediately after he started the ball rolling and the wbole assemblage remained on its knees for an hour and a half. The convention is expected to be a revival or sort of grand climax to tbe work of tbe Alli ance all over tbe United States. Those pres ent predicted that "Jesus Cbri't. as Savior. Sanctifier. Healer and Coming King." wonld disclose bis powers as has never been witnessed before in tbe history of the Alliance. The work of tbe convention Is expected to be of such a character that its effect will be noticed throughout the world, not only in the number of souls saved, but in the healing of the sick, burdened with all manner of diseases. Meetings will be held at tbe Bethany Home at 10 A. M., 2:30 and 7:30 P. M. to-day, and at the same hours in 'Carnegie Hall, Allegheny, to-morrow and Thursday. Rev. Mr. Ryder will conduct the meeting to-day, and Rev. A. B. Simpson, of New York, to-morrow. Captain R. Kelso Carter, formerly military professorof the Chester Military Academy, will be at the meet ings to-morrow and Thursday. THE "WITCH OF PRAGUE. BIBER I EABTDN. Ladies' Long Garments, Coats and Wraps Offered at INTERESTING REDUCTIONS At $i 50, A lot of small check dark Newmarkets. At $3, A lot of black and brown Beaver Cloth Long Garments in medium weights. reduced from 16 50. At 5, A wide choice in Plain Beaver and Fancy Weaves in Ladies' Long Garments, reduced from S10 and 312. At $8, A very choice line of Long Garments, reduced from 15 and $18. SLAUGHTER IN Jackets and Fine Wraps! FOR MISSES at S3 and 55. FOR LADIES at S3, S3, $8 and up. Fine Wraps all Sacrificed! Fine Mantles all to go! ElegantPlush Garments! This offering from Our Cloak Department Embraces many of our choicest garments, per fect in shape, quality aud finish. BIBER h EASTDN, 505" and 507 MARKET STREET. N. B. January sale of new Muslin Under wear and Embroideries will interest you. jalO-TTSsu ANOTHER SURPRISE -FOB- BUYERS -or- CARPETS. GREAT REDUCTION SALE BEGINNING Monday, January 1 2. We will place on sale on above date a large line of Carpets, NOT REMNAHTS, But any quantity desired goods which were purchased for this winter's trade, the pat terns of which will not be reproduced for spring season; Note tho prices: Best quality All-wool Ingrain Carpets at 50c, 53c and 60c per yard; never retailed anywhere at less than 75c. Large line of Three-Plvs at 75c and 80c per yard, worth $1. Large line of Tapestry Brussels, at 50c, worth 75c. A better grade of Tapestry Brus sels at hoc, worth 85c "Very best quality of Tapestry Brussels at 75c, worth $1. Large line of Body Brussels at 85c, 90c, 95c and $1, worth $1 25. Large line Moquettes at ?1 10 to f 1 25, worth to-day $1 65. Hotel keepers and other large retail buy ers, contemplating buying in the spring, will do well to purchase from this lot, as they are 25 to 33 per cent lower than they can be bought 30 days from now. - EDWARD GROETZIHGER, 627 and 625 Penn Avenue. jalO-TTSSU. u. & s. SPECIALTIES IN HOSIERY and - UNDERWEAR For Men. Women and Children. Ladies' ribbed equestrian tights and lectins, ladles' fleeced hose in guaranteed fast black, with white feet, split feet and all black: also nnbleacbed and colors from 25c to 75c. Silk and wool and silk fleeced hose. Cashmere hose from 25c to SI 50. We carry all the above line in extra sizes for large ladies. See our Men's Colored Merino Underwear, full, regular made, at 2 50 per suit. ULRICH STSPENCER, 642 Penn Avenue. Open Saturday Evenings. ' jal3-TT3 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. The Leading Pittsburg. Pa Dry Goods House. Tuesday, Jan. 13, ISfl. JQS. HDRNE R CD.'B PENN AVE. STORES. TO-DAY! BALE EXTRAORDINARY.. FINE DRESS- TRIMMINBS. ' A big lot of rich and ele gant goods purciased at our own price. An importer compelled to sacrifice his entire stock. All new goods, styles and colorings never before shown in this market, closed out to our buyer at the most unheard-of figures. You will scarcely credit them until you see the goods with your own eyes. Read: Lot 1: 75 yards Tinsel Band Trimming, em broidered with Black Chenille in Grecian pattern (worth SI 50), at 65o a yard. Lot 2: 300 yards 2K-inch fancy Silk Ap plique Trimming, in drab and light brown effects (worth S2 25), at JI a yard. Lot 3: 200 yards Tinsel Gimps, beautiful leaf; patterns, in Iridescent steel and dark gold effects (worth S5), at $2 a yard. Lot 4: A limited lot Silk Embroidered Per-, slan Hands, about 6 incha wlda.jrr-) quisite colors and patterns (worth to), at S2 a yard. Lot 5: 250 yards Fancy Silk Anpliaue Gimps. 6 Incbes wide, rich and beautiful col orings and designs, in drab and light brown effects (worth JS), at $3 a yard. Lot 6: 100 yards extreme Persian Novelties, new colorings, delicate tints, ex quisite open work leaf design, variety of colors and combinations, includ ing brown, heliotrope, drab and olive effects (worth $12), at 53 50 a yard. Lot 7: 0 yards French Applique Girapj, leaf and flower design, with grille bano; to match, all about 6 inches wide (worth !11), at SI a yard. Lot 8: Black Silk Hand Crochet Bands, (worth S3), at 52 a yard. Lot 9 Black Silk Hand Crochet Bands, beautiful designs (worth 57 50), at f3 a yard. Lot 10: Black Silk Hand Crochet Bands, beautiful patterns (worth S3 50). at 51 50 a yard. Lot 11: Black Silk Hand Crochet Gimp, choice patterns (worth $4 50), at S3 a yard. Lot 12: 1,000 yards pure Silk Point Gimp, aU' colors (worth 50c), at 15c a yard. The sale will also include: Lot 13: 2,000 yards fancy Tinsel Edges, variety of styles and colors (worth 25c and 35c), at 10c a yard. Lot 14: 3,000 yards 1-Inch Tinsel Braids, all shades, pretty combinations (worth 15c and 20c) at 5c s yard. Lot 15: 3.000 yards 2-inch Tinsel braids, all ' colors, choice combinations (worth 26c and 30c), at 10c a yard. Lot 16: 3.CO0 yards (7 numbers) Slllo-ficerl "Velvet Ribbons (trimmings), 5c to 15c a yard, reduced fiom "jut double. Also: Our entire stock of Fur Trimmings, including Persian. Astrakhan, -Hare, Beaver, Bear, Krlmmer, etc. all widths, choice goods, ataa averago reduction of one-fourth. Also: A lot (about 50) fine Ostrich Collar ettes, beautiful evening shades (worth S2 0 and S3) all go'down la this sale to SI 25 each. JDS. HDRNE- i UM 609-621 PENN AVENUE. JaU v . . yjsr
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