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THE PITTSBtfEG '.DISPATCH; TUESDAY, JANUARY
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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.
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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.
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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.
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