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Allegheny County Medical Society
Will Hold a Meeting and Make
an Appropriation
TO PUSH A KETY LEGISLATIVE ACT.
Physicians and Surgeons to KccelTe
Licenses From a State tum
, ining' Board.
COLLEGE DIPLOMAS WILL KOT SUFFICE.
Huvy rises is B Icflicted Upcn Infrkigrn of tie
Kiw Ltir.
A special meeting of the Allegheny
County Medical Society Trill be called
within a few days to provide for an appro
priation of fnnds to properly present before
the Legislature and have passed an act re
quiring that all physicians or surgeons
wishing to practice in this Stale be exam
ined by a board appointed for that purpose,
and must receive a license, somewhat on tbe
plan as that required by pharmacists.
Tbe subject was to have been brought up
at the meeting of the County Medical So
ciety held yesterday, but was pushed aside
by other business. Tbe proposed act has
been fostered by the Pittsburg practitioners,
and will receive the support of the profes
sion all over the State. The fight against
quacks and incompetent practitioners has
been waged fiercely, but it has been found
impossible under the present laws to correct
the evil. The act referred to is expected to
remedy the whole matter.
It will be remembered that at the meeting
of the State Medical Society, last June, a
committee composed of the presidents of all
the county medical societies was appointed
to look up the matter of proper legislation.
In turn the general committee appointed
one of seven members, who hare drafted the
bill to be presented.
Necessity of a New Law.
As an introduction, the committee says:
"As to the necessity of the passage of a law
regulating the practice of medicine in this
State, it is no longer necessary to argue;
when we ronsider the tact that many of our
sister States have adopted such laws, and
that 20 per cent of applicants for license
before those boards have failed, it must be
patent to all that we receive more than our
just proportion of those who are incompe
tent to practice medicine."
The bill is entitled "An act to regulate
the practice of medicine and surgery, to es
tablish a State Board of Medical Exami
ners and Licensers, to define the powers of
snch board, the qualifications of applicants
for license, the manner of licensing and
making appropriations for said board."
The "whereas" recites the dangers to
health and human life by allowing incom
petent physicians and burgeons to practice.
The bill then toes onto provide for a cor
rective. The proposed State board of med
ical examiners is to be composed of nine
members, appointed by the Governor, three
to serve for one year and three for two years
and three for three years in the first instance,
and thereafter annually the Governor shall
appoint three member as the terms of office
expire." No two members can be from one
county and none shall be connected with
any medical school.
Tbe bill is written to become operative on
July 1, 1S91, the appointments to be made
by the Governor one month after the passage
of the bill and the board to be organized
within three months after appointment.
Two regular meetings, in Pittsburg and
Philadelphia respectively, will be held
each year, and other special meetings as re
quired. A FrcttyStiff Examination.
The applicants will be examined in anat
omy, physiology, chemistry, toxicology,
pathology, hygiene, materia niedica and
therapeutics, principles of medicine, sur
gery and obstetrics. The examination pa
pers will be numbered, that the name of an
applicant may not be known by the board of
examiners.
Practitioners, who have complied with the
present laws betore tbe act becomes operative,
will not be afiected by the new act. Neither
will it apply to those in the United States
service, practitioners coming to tbe State to
consult with other doctors or dentists. All
others who wish to practice in tbe State must
be 21 years old, have a regular medical college
diploma and must pass tbe required examina
tion, before they can get a license. Discretion
Is "ranted tbe board regarding the acceptance
ot licenses from similar boards in other States
in lieu of examination.
1 he fee for examination is placed at J20, and
tbe extreme penalty lor practicing without a
licence is a tine ol JoOO for each offense. The
lees are expected to pay, in a creat measure,
tbe expenses incurred liy the board.
It is cited that the proposed jet will of neces
sity raise the standard ot some medical colleges.
a tbey will literally be shorn ot their powers ot
fitting phjslciaus all ready for business, shingle
and all.
Loopholes In the Present Laws.
It is staled that the present laws also have
seme loopholes through which practitioners
and quacks from other States can nractice in
this State. Dr. W. 6. Foster, of Allegheny, is
secretary of the committee which drew up the
bilL
The annual meeting of the Allejrhcny County
Medical Society held yestcrdav resulted in the
following pensous being elected for the ensuing
term: President, T. D. Davis; Recording Secre
tary, J. J. Buchanan: Assistant Recording Sec
retary. J. W. McFarland: Corresponding Secre
tary, J. S. Mabou: Treasurer, A. Koeniz; First
Vice President, C. S. Sbaw: beeond Vice Presi
dent, J. E. Rigg; Censor. J. J. Green. Nine
teen delegates were elected to the American
Medical Association, which meets in Washing
ton in -May. Tbirty-eiclit delegates were elected
to tbe convention of the State Medical Society
at Heading in June.
The meetings of the societv will hereafter be
behl in the tree Dispensary buildlng,a room
baring been placed at the society's disposal.
CLEVEB LEnCIIV WOBK.
Inspector McAleese and Detective McTigUe
Catch. Two Burglars by Blood Marks.
Tbe fine work of tbe city detectives is seldom
made public In the police reports. An instance
of it came up yesterday when George Derry
and Charles Robinson were held for robbing
tbe store of W. K. Lipplncott, on Smithfleld
street.
The story back of it is that when Inspector
McAleese and Detective McTlghe went to
work on the case they found tbe store had been
opened by someone breaking the glass beside
the lock and then pulling back the bolt. In
breaking tbe glass the thief bad cut bis band,
for there were a number of drops of blood both
at the door and at the desk from which the
money was taken.
They at once arrested George Derry, a porter
at the biore, because be had a slight cnt un the
back of bis right band. The man did not have
any money, and denied having stolen any. He
said be bad stayed with Charlie Kobiuson all
sitrht n Wylie avenue.
Robinson was then arrested, and told that
Derry accused him of stealing his money.
The man fell into the neat trap at once, and
said Derry's inonev was safe, and that Derry
bad asked him to take care of it.. A search of
Robinson's place was made, and S30 in cash
found. Etch the money was stained with
blood, and therefore both men were held for
burglary.
A Johnstown Iron Worker Missing.
Mrs. John 15. Ryan, of Johrvtown, yesterday
made inquiries .t police beaiVjuarters regard
ing her busb.yid, who dlsapr-red from his
homo at Moxeil on November 8, 1890. Ho was
a boss roller in the Johnson Iron Works, of
that place.
PREPARING
A BULLET INH1S HEAD,
Desperate Attempt of a Civil Engineer to
Take His Life Charles Mench, Suffering
From. Illness, Fires a Bullet Into Bis
Head, but Will Probably Recover.
Charles Mench, who for several weeks past
has been employed as a clerk in the office of
the engineer of maintenance of way of the
Fort Wayne road, attempted to commit sui
cide yesterday afternoon by shooting himself
in the head at his boarding bouse. No. 41 Mor
gan street, Allegheny. Mench, who is a civil
engineer by profession, has lived with Mrs. S.
J. Jones, at the above number, since the mid
dle of last month, and has been sick much of
the time.
Yestcrdav morning be went to work as usual,
but about 10 o'clock returned home, telling his
landlady that he bad called upon Dr. Rankin,
bis attending physician, who urged him to go
to bed and rest. Before be went to his room
he told Mrs. Jones not to call him for dinner.
Her husband went to the room twice abont
noon, but Mench, who seemed to be in good
spirits, said that he needed nothing. He re
marked, though, that be was afraid of becom
ing sick, and thought It better to go to the hos
pital wbere be would not cause so much
trouble. Re was told that it be did not care to
leave tbe house be should stay, and that he
would be well taken care of.
Several hours later Mrs. Jones heard a sharp
raport, followed by a heavy fall. Going to
Mench'sroom.sbo found him on the floor, with
tbe blood cushlnc from a wound in tbe lett
temple. Dr. Gray, who lives across the street,
wasseut for, and later Dr. Rankin was sum
moned. When the latter asked him whether
he had shot himself, ho replied that he had.
and was sorry that he had not mado a better
job of it. He asked for the pistol repeatedly,
declaring that be wanted to die.
When taken to the Allecbeny General Hos
pital it was found that be bad lost a great deal
of blood. The bullet had not fractured any
bones, but had plowed its war under the scalp,
cominc out on the right side. He became so
violent that it was necessary to keep one of the
attendants constantly at his side to prevent Mm
dome himself further violence. When first
taken in be seemed to bo out of his mind, and
declared that they should not again send him
to Drxruont. He told the doctors that they had
belter let him die, as he would surely kill him
self. The man Is no doubt insane, though tbe
people with whom he lived say that he was
always gentlemanly and quiet in his manners.
He told them that all hU people lived in Ger
many, and that be bad been in this country five
years. He was resting easy last night. Mench
Is about 30 years old.
DIED IN CENTRAL STATION,
Peculiar Circumstances Surroundlnc; the
Death of J. B. Batler Life Ended With
a Song A Letter From His Sister in
Brooklyn Begging Him to Reform.
A party of colored men ocenpied several
cells in Central station last night They
had clear, mellow voices, and were singing
some of, tbe most plaintive ditties of the
South. In the next cell Dr. 'Mover and
Inspector McAleese were bending over one of
the hard beds where a man lay dying. Tbe
singers knew nothing of the scene beside them,
and, as the last cadence of their song died
away, tbe heart of tbe unfortunate ceased beat
ing, and for a moment there was a dead silence,
until it was broken by a ribald song of a
drunken man.
That broke the spell. 2 ha Coroner was
called and soon the remains were hauled away
to the morgue. The man bad been arrested for
drunkenness at Second avenue and Grant
street at 9 o'clock and at 1020 he was dead. He
was. or rather had been, a good looking man.
with a light mustache. He wore a plug bat, a
little the worse for tbe wear, and a suit that
had come from the bands of a Erst-class tailor
before he went on his last drunk. In his pocket
was f onnd a letter addressed to J. H. Butler,
198 St. Clair street, Cleveland. It was from his
siter in Brooklyn and was dated January 4.
The sister reproached him for not writing to
her for three months, from the way she wrote
it was evident that Butler bad been a drummer
and was in Chicago last fall, bnt when she
wrote was In Cleveland without any money.
She tells him his bad luck all comes from
drinking, and all through the letter were ap
peals for him to quit drinking, as she put it,
"even at tbe eleventh hour." She speaks of
having sent money and would have sent more,
but she was afraid he would spend it for liquor.
It is supposed that death was caused by
alcoholism Coroner McDowell notified the
police authorities of both Brooklyn and Cleve
land. ALL'QuVESIIONS INCLUDED.
Allegheny's Tangled Knot Formally Laid
Before the Supreme Court.
Arguments in the Allegheny mandamus case
were heard by the Supreme Court yesterday.
D. T. Watson, as attorney for Mayo : Wyman,
argued that the State's classification of cities
according to population did not aftect Alle
gheny as a municipal corporation, and when
the city went into the second class she took
with her property.ofucers, laws and ordinances,
and these become ana remain such property,
officers, laws and ordinances of tbe city of the
second class. Also that the legislation of 1S87
and 1889 not only did not cut short tbe term of
the Select Conncilmen that were elected nnder
the cit)'s charter of 1570, but plainly provided
that only their successors were to be elected,
and these not until the term of the old Council
men bad expired.
As counsel for Mr. Carson, Georco Elphln
stone claimed that tbe unrepealed local laws
for Allegheny, enacted before 1874, are still in
force, and Councils should be elected m ac
cordance therewith. He said that no increase
of population could have made Allegheny a
city nf either tbe first, second or third class un
less the act of 1SS9 could be so construed. He,
further areued that Allecheny changing her
rank under the act of 1S89 wonld not be con
trolled by the laws regulating the second class
ot cities created nnder the Wallace act. Tbe
act of 1SS9, counsel claimed, is nnconstitutional,
upon tbe gronud that it contains more than one
subject of legislation.
TO ABBIV TO-DAY.
George Westinghonse, Jr., Will Ilavo Some
tiling Interesting to Say on Affairs.
There seemed to be some increase in confi
dence yesterday in the Electric Company com
passing its difficulties, but conerally there was
a disposition to await tbe result of Mr. West
Inghouse's Kastern trip. That gentleman will
arrive this morning, and during tbe day will
have some important statements to make. The
report of the local creditors' committee on
placing preferred stock -will be submitted to
day. Mr. Wcstinghouse is well known as being of
a very sansmne temperament, and his latest
advices to friends here point to a firm belief in
his ultimately weathering the storm. Ho re
ports good success In tbe East, and this is re
ported as reassnring by bis friends, since tho
strongest antagonism evinced toward the Wcst
inghouse interests is from that quarter.'
A WIFE AT EACH STATION.
Solomon Sells Arrested for Enjoying Matri
mony in Two Different States.
Solomon Selig was arrested yesterday for be
ing too much married and also for perjury.
The prosecutor is Frank Nllan, and the case
was brought before Alderman McMasters.
The zllegation in the case is that Selig,
through perjuring himself, succeeded in mar
rying Miss Kate T. Nilan, in October. 1SS3,
when he bad another wife living at Indianap
olis, Ind. It is also alleged that Selig left
Pittsburg a few weeks after his marriage with
Miss Nilan and did not return until December,
1S90. When he did so a charge of bigamy was
entered against bim, and he left for Indiana.
Requisition papers were issued, and he was
brought back. He was arrested by Constable
Heiner yesterday at the Court House when
entering bail for his appearance at the trial for
bigamy.
WANT AN AFTEB DINNER SPEECH.
Mayor Gourley Asked to Deliver a Toast at
a Chicago Banquet.
Frederick J. Patterson, Secrotary of the Sons
of Pennsylvania of Chicago, yesterday tele
graphed Mayor Gourley that he was expected
to be present at a banquet given by the order
at the Palmer House, Chicago, on January 'J3,
at which bo was to respond to tbe toast of
Pennylvania' Western Metropolis."
If the Major was unable to attend it was re
quested that bis reply to. the toast he forwarded
in writing so that it could bo read at tho din
ner. As the Mayor was not at City Hall to re
ceive the message, it is not known whetbor he
will attend.
GIVING THE CHILD A CHANCE.
nabeas Corpus Proceedings Between a Hus
band and Wife Settled.
The habeas corpus-proceedings instituted by
Frank Dupell to gain possession ot bis child,
who was with his wife, from whom be jad
separated, were concluded yesterday by In
agreement between Mr. and Mrs. Dupell.
in accordance with the agreement between
the couple the Court made a decree remanding
the child to the care of his mother until be
shall become of an age to choose for himself
wbicb parcntbe shall live wit. In the mean
time the father is to bo allowed to visit the
child.
LEADERS OF KNIGHTS.
District Assembly 3 Holds Its Annual
Election of Officers.
E7ANS AGAIH MASTER WORKMAN.
Tilers Gain Their Demands for Shorter
flours and More .Pay.
DAILY GRIST PKOM LABOR CIRCLES
Yesterday was an eventful day for D. A.
3, K.ofIi. The first quarterly meeting of
the new year was held, and it was full of
surprises, .to say
nothing of the
large amount of
important busi
ness that was
undertaken.
The feature of
the day was the
election of officers,
it having been
almost universal
ly thought that
there would be
some radical
changes in the
executive list.
Jdaztcr TTo kman -.. Workman
J.Ij.Jvans.
Evans, who was a candidate for re-election,
had a strong opponent in the person of H.
F. Dcmpsey, the "Worthy Foreman. The
latter's friends had been working earnestly
for the last month, and, a day or two ago,
they thought they had their candidate
elected by at least from 5 to 10 votes,
Mr. Evans own friends felt pretty
nervous over his chances, and went into the
convention with pretty low spirits. It sud
denly occurred to the three representatives
from L. A. 1630, Mr. Evans' assembly, that
they, could return their favorite candidate to
power, and they set about to perform the
task. The contest was known to be so close
that ten votes would carry it either way.
Their play was to offer the secretaryship
the assembly that would produce those ten
votes for Evans that had been pledged for
Dempsey, and as the Corkwnrkers' Assem
bly was tbe only one that had ten delegates
present, the proposition was made to them.
Evans Returned as Master Workman.
The possession of the District Secretaryship
meant more to L. A. 98G3 than the defeat of
Mr. Evans, and they quickly accepted the
proposition. When the votes were counted
Mr. Evans bad 20 to his credit as against
Dempsey's 18.
The next fight was on the Secretaryship.
G. J. Snyder and E. Hoechstetter, of 4907,
and Harry E. Spot
del, of 9SG3, were tbe
candidates. Hoech
stetter bad been
promised the sup
port of more than
a sufficient num
ber of votes to
elect him, but
when the cork- . vi
workers got a cm- jf)
ornate in tne neiu, wka, ,
they began toVKflJ
nnstie torsupport
era. Hoechstetter
had worked hard
against Mr. Evans,
and when this fact
became known, he Mrt. Laura A. Powell.
lost Evans' dele- the Retiring- Secretary.
sates, allowing Speidel to win by the same ma
jority that was given to the Master Workman.
As an evidence of bis fitness for an important
position in the district, Mr. Deinpscy was re-,
elected Worthy Foreman without opposition. I
The principal offices being tilled, the ro
mainder of tho election passed off quietly.
John D. Hughes was opposed by John Eastley
for treasurer, but tbe former was. elected by a
vote of 27 to 10. The new Execntlve Hoard is
as follows: I. X. Ross, of L. A. 1030: John Fer
neau. 1371; Frank Vincent, 212G;- Fred Stoebr,
7190; John Eastley, 294G. and O.'C. Groomes,
4DU7. Trustees. Frank Vincent, L. A. 2120;
James Sianson. 4907. and G. J. Snyder. 4907.
The next thing tbe district proceeded to do
was to place itself on recod as being in favor nf
enforcing the principles upon? which the
Knights of Labor are built andsome aggressive
work is indicated by the passage, -of a number
of resolutions.
To Satisfy the Salcsrn'cn.
The first one provided for a confmittee to be
appointed to visit L. A. 300 to notify them that
a Smitbneld street furnisher has' a non-union
establishment. A circular wasordered to be
sent to be sent to all local assemblies and other
labor orgrnizations in Western '"Pennsylvania,
Eastern Ohio and West Virginia', reciting the
circumstances. This action is said to be in ac
cordance with an agreement signed by the mer
chants and tbe salesmen. t
Another committee was appointed to visit
the Building Trades Council -at their next
. meetinc for the pur
pose ojf ascertaining
their position in ret
renco to the union
of salesmen lately
organized in this city
under .-the Federa
tion of Labor. It was
reported to the dis
trict that some nf the
Building Trades
f-- vuuiuut ijau ueenas
fisting the union.
This 1s the union
tfa WhlChrASllH6f1 frnm
fj. tbe late striko nf the
ti'Y1 salesmen. Jlr. Gem
yl ners'was written to,
' .. hnt hflcnlil liMnnnlH
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ne
br;
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havqno jurisdiction
in the case, as the
new tnnian was n
branch nf an inter-
atuniai association.
Barry E. Speidel, then'W A committee was
Secretary. appointed to visit T.
C. Jenkins in relation to the disobargeof an em
ploye, which occurred some time ago. In this
case there is a division of opinion, and when
the committee reports to-daj-there will be a
lively discussion on the subject;
The routine proceedings of tbe day were as
follows: There were over 40 delegates present.
Master Workman Evans appointed H. F.
Dempscy, J. A. Be van tinu J. A,-Eastley a com
mittee on credentials aud artex they reported,
he announced the following other committees:
Distribution Nathan Green; ' 1630; .Frank
Vincent. 212S: B. F. Folev. 9SG3;
Finance George R. Dabnev; 163U; H E.
Speidel. 0SC3: L. Rambler. $U7: W. ,J. Mc
Keever. 7190; James Muscrave.-I06L
Law C. C. Grooms, 4907; Y.Q. Stoeher, 7100;
Vtr. J. Sullivan, 0S63. ' '
Appeals and Grievauces-rH.. F. Derapsey,
1577: George J. Snyder, 4907: jJohu T. McCoy,
1B30; Johns. Cravner,.JB23;,. Charles J. Beck,
1633. A
Resolutions-William Braisey. 2126; E.Hoech
stettcr, 4907; Ed King, 0631. -,
An Amicable SettleinenfBecommcnded.
The rulings of the Executive, Board during the'
past three months were approved. Master
Workman Evans read his annual report, in
which be reviewed the various difficulties
during the year and gave details In each case.
The question of effecting au amicable settle
ment of the difficulties now. existing", between
the K. of L, and the Federation was strongly
recommended by Mr; Evans, 'and it' is
thought that some sort, of ai .arrangement
as suggested by him will bo reached. Mr.
Evans also referred to tbe Ihmscn caso On' the
South Side,and stated that unless the difficulty
there is arranged by January 28 tbere will be a
strike ordered. He also referred briefly to the
Pleasant Valley difficulty, the sight of which
be has not entirely lost yet; to 'the salesmen's
difficulty, tbe corkworkers' trouble, which is
still pending, and several other Saatters of less
Importance.
The last report of tbaretirlng Secretary, Miss
Laura Powell, was a carefully prepared docu
ment, showing an increase of 1.5UO members
during the year, and that'the .district Ulna
prosperous condition. Miss Powell recom
mended that the Incoming secretary be required
to give only ten hour? a week to his office, and
the salary be reduced from J7U0 tor-W The rec
ommendation was adopted, and in recognition
of tbe long and falthtul aervfee Miss Powell
has rendered to tbe distr'et, a resolution was
adopted appointing George-R. Dabney.jif 1630;
C. c. Groomes, 4907, and Miss Mary Moore,
9883. as a committee to 'prepare and have en
grossed and framed a suitable testimonial to
her.
Miss Powell leaves tho- office which she has
so ably and creditably filled lor three years
carrying with her the very highest esteem
and respect of the eutlro district; aud
when she grasps tbe hand of ex.
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Master Workman I. N. Ross, on Toes.
day, February la she will have the hearty
congratulations of all who know her. This
pleasant ceremony will be performed by tbe
Rev. C. E. Locke, of tho Smithfield Street M.
E. Church, after which the happy couple will
enjoy a wedding tour. Miss Powell leaves tbe
field of labor to assume higher responsibilities.
CAB INSPECTORS UNITE,
Another Department or Railway Employes
Are Organized. x
The car Inspectors Of tho two cities have or
ganized themselves Into an association known
as Pittsbnrg Lodge No. L Car Inspectors' Pro
tective Association.
For some time the car inspectors of the two
cities, and especially those employed in tbe
Pennsylvania Railroad and Ft. Wayne yards
have been complaining about certain irregular
ities In connection with their work. Some of
them wanted more pav, others wanted shorter
hours, and a third class bad various grievances
against their employers. But they were unor
ganized and could not make demands with any
assurance of winning. The new organization
was formed with 90 charter members, its object
being to advance their own Interests and those
ot their employers and the public, and to secure
tbe employment ot tbe most competent men in
this particular, and very important department
of railway service.
wnx go to work: to-day.
Tile Layers Win Their ,Strike for Shorter
Hours and More Fay.
Tbe tile layers' strike, which has been in
progress for three weeks or more, is finally
settled, and the men will go to work to-day.
All tbe local firms except Bissell & Co. have
signed tho scale. Those signing are the Pitts
bur: Tiling Company, Star Encanstie Tiling
Company, Allen & Co., Graff A Co., Beggs &
Co., Yonng t Co., Thompson A Co., Hall Bros.,
Peebles & Co.
A Parsons and Tames McCowan, two mem
bers of tbe organization exployed by Bissell &
Co., called at The Dispatch office to make a
statement In relation to tbe attempt of tho
Building Trades Council to break up their
union. Tbey say tbey were organized March
12. 1S89, and that they have supported organized
labor on two occasions, and, although their
scale does not expire until February 15, they
came out in sympathy with the Tile Layers'
Union.
FORMING AN ASSOCIATION.
Hinge Men Meet Here to Find Out the Con
ditlonof the Trade.
A number of hinge manufacturers met at the
Anderson yesterday to compare notes and find
out tbe condition of the trade, as the Secretary
stated. 'He said the hingemakers were not or
ganized, aud there was no intention to form a
combination or advance prices. It is under
stood from an outside source that the hinge
men are trying to form an association as otbor
iron men have done. Tbe Secretary stated that
the trade was fairly good, and the makers were
doing all they could to maintain prices.
About 15 firms were represented. Among
those present wero James Lindsay, of Alle
gheny: Edward Gilmore, North Easton, Mass.,
and W. H. Hart, New Britain, Conn.
NOT AFTEB BLOOD THIS TIME.
Hollow-ware Makers Meet and Talk Over
Trade Matters.
The hollow-ware manufacturers held their
anarterly meeting at the Seventh Avenue
Hotel yesterday. Tbe gathering was more
orderly than tbe one last summer, when some
of tbe members were intent on having the
scalp of a firm that had been cntting prices and
not living up to the rules of tbe combination.
W. N. Barrows, of Philadelphia, said nothing
of anv importance bad boen transacted, and
the question of prices bad not been considered,
but this is bow tbe members of all these com
binations talk.
Colonel A. G. Fatton, of Colnmbus, Is Presi
dent of the association, and was present.
LOOKS MOBE SEBI0US.
The Strike at Baker's Chain Works Throws
Out a Score of Furnaces.
The boys' strike at Baker's chain works has
proven of a more serious character than was at
first suppo.ed. Twenty-two furnaces are now
idle on account of it, and tbe boys who are de
manding an increase of 20 cents a day say they
will not return until they get tbe advance.
Mr. Baker said yesterday he was not worryina
about the matter, and thinks it will not be long
until the boys are back at work at the old
wages.
Idle for Want of Coal.
Work has been temporarily suspended at tbe
works of J. Painter Sons." in the WhtEnd,
and 300 men are Consequently idle. The 'pud-,
dling department was closed yesterday, tbe
firm claims, on account of the scarcity of coal,
owing to tho strike of miners In the coal and
coke regions. Tho mill has plenty of orders,
and the shut-down is expected to be only tem
porary. A Big Roll Broken.
The mill of Howe. Brown xfc Co., at Seven
teenth street, was compelled to shnt down yes
terday on account of a broken roll. A section
nf Iron lodged in the rolls, and before it could
bo removed the Iron chilled. In taking it ont
the rolls were broken, entailing a loss of from
S700toS900.
Making Some Changes.
Arrangements are being mado to add a large
20-ton converter to the Allegheny Bessemer
Steel Mill at Duqnesne. The works will be
closed down about February 1 to make tbe nec
essary Changes and additions.
WHERE SORROW REIGNS.
A P.B.R. Conductor Falls From His Train
and Is Instantly Killed Death In Front
of (he Engines Minor Injuries That
Kept Doctors Busy in Both Cities.
An unusually large number of accidents
were recorded yesterday. There were a
quintet of deaths from various causes, and
a long list of dangerous, though not neces
sarily fatal, injuries.
Dibelbeis John Dibelbels, aged 30 years,
was instantly killed yesterday, near West
Liberty, by a large oak treo falling on him.
Halt, Albert ilall, a colored man employed
at Amhelm's stable, on Second avenne.
drooped dead yesterday afternoon.
Unknown An unknown man.about 55 years
of age. was killed instantly, last night, by a
shirting engine attbo Nmtcenth street crossing
of the Allegheny Valley Railroad.
McClintock H. McClintock, a freight con
ductor on the Pennsylvania Railroad, fell from
his train at Spring Hill yesterday attcmoou
and wa instantly killed.
Scott James Scotr, a resident of Natrona,
was struck by a passenger train on the West
Penn Railroad at Natrona yesterday and in
stantly killed.
MC.MAMON Michael McMahnn had his feet
crushed at the Pittsbnrg Locomotive Works
yesterday bv a piece of iron falling on bim.
Moose Emma Moore, employed by E. H.
Hcnnessy. of Allentowu, turned on the gas in
the stove before she applied the match. She
was painfully burned.
KREimAN John Kreilman, of No. 2214
Penn avenue, bad both feet crnsbed by the fall
of a heavy tile.
uoejiak jonn uorman nau two nngers
crushed yesterday he getting them caught in
tbn'elevatnr at Moorbead-McClcan's mill.
Carso Thomas Carso fell off a 30-foot scaf
fold at Oliver Bros & Phillips' mill. Woods'
Rnn, and fractured his left shoulder blade.
WTME Tbe 3- ear-child of Mrs. Wvlle, of
Fortieth street, was strnck by Citizens' Trac
tion car No. 215 and badly cnt abont the head.
Moorhead-Petoen A' Central Traction
car collided with a wagon at the corner of
Fourth avenne aud iSroithfleld street. Albert
Moorbead and W. LSPetgen were thrown out
and badly bruised.
Poolk Janies Poole had his hand crushed
at the French Spring Works.
McKenna A tam attached to Dain &
Dashbach's wagon, became frightened on
Second avenue, and running off. collided with
an electric car. John B. McKenna, the driver
of the wagon, was thrown out and badly
brnlsed about tho head.
A TBIO OF piSAPPEABANCES.
Wanderers From Both Cities That the Po
lice Are Asked to Find.
Fred Nestle was reported to tne police last
night as.mi&slng. He is 74 years old and de
mented. '
Mat: Thorne, a carpenter about SU years old
living on Mt, Oliver, has been missing since
January 14. . .
Lewis Taylor, a 17-year-old boy, has run away
from bis home in tbe East End. It lsanpposed
be Is loafing abont some ot tbe pool rooms.
Trusses.
Trasses made to order for bad cases of
rupture and satisfaction guaranteed. Only
factory west ot Philadelphia.
Artificial Limb Mr'o Co.,
909 Penn avenue, Pittsburg, Pa.
J. W. Thompson hat charge of the fitting
department. ' ,
ALL W00L? yard Wide
Tentb Annual lleet of National
Delaine-Merino Sheep Breeders.
A MEMBER PKOMPTLT EXPELLED.
Chnrch Law Decided Unt of Order in a
Convention of Laymen.
OFFICERS' ASD COMMITTEES NAMED
Canonsbnrg, redolent of memories of schol
arship, statesmanship and a prominent
place in history, which eten petroleum,
natural gas and a rolling null cannot wholly
dissipate, had a convention yesterday, the
tenth annual meeting of the National-Delaine-Merino
Sheep ;Breeders Association,
an organization that has over 4,000 of the
finest sheep registered, and whose member
ship will compare favorably in wealth, in
telligence and morality with any other of
similar size in the Union.
Its membership is in the Northern States
from New England to Missouri, in the Ter
ritories, Canada and Mexico, "Western
Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Indi
ans, Illinois and Michigan being largely
represented. In past years the annual meet
ings have been held in the houses of mem
bers, bnt as the membership has grown too
largo to be thus accommodated this year's
meet was in the Canonsburg Opera House.
There were a considerable number of invited
guests present, among them General John
Hall, of Little Washington, and Dr. Alli
son, of Kittanning. Many of the members'
wives and daughters were also present,
which added not a little, to the interest of
tbe occasion and atoned for the long wait at
the commencement of the meeting, which
was not called to order until an hour and a
half after the time published.
Soon Warmed TJp tho Convention.
The aspect at first was forbidding. The
Opera Honse is a reconstructed skating rink
capable of seating 2,000 people on the ground
floor aud it hasn't any other. As it is ex
ceeding well ventilated, and the cold wave flag
was flying in Canonsburg, tbe first arrivals
shivered with apprehension. Their tears were
allayed, however, when to steam heat was
added.that of two stoves, each larger than a
flour barrel, and some CO jets in the chandeliers,
all fed with natural gas at blgb pressure, and
the further assurance that the flag machinery
was frozen and that its flying was not signifi
cant of anything but neglect. In less than an
hour the building was so warm that outer wraps
were shed and some asked if etiquette would
allow of shirt sleeve costume-
President W. R. Craighead called the meet
ing to order at 11 o'clock, about half of the
members answering roll call. Secretary J. C
McNary read the minutes of tbe last meeting,
financial report of Treasurer J. B. Johnston,
etc
In reference to a dispute at last meeting
where the chair had been overruled, Presideut
Craighead said he had Investigated aud found
that his ruling was incorrect. He said be bad
gotten narllamentary practice, and that of the
General Assembly of tbe church confounded
and admitted that parliamentary rather than
church law should prevail in a sheep growers'
convention.
Messrs. J. H. Hamilton, J. B. Wylie and W.
B. Pollock were appointed acommiltee to make
a suitable minute regarding the death of
Colonel C.H. Bell.a member of tbe association,
who died in Welisburg, W. Va.. the 21st of last
February.
Expelled for Tabbing Inferior Sheep.
A resolution to indefinitely snspond J. K.
Bailey for tabbing sheen Improperly as delaines
was called up and Secretary McNary said it
was imperative that action ot some kind be
taken.
T. J. Carpenter, of Rutan, Pa., said that at a
Carmichaels, Green county, fair a former part
ner of Bailey's, Mr. Biddle, had shown an in
ferior breed' tabbed delaine, but, tbey did not
bear tbe name of this association. Biddle said
that J. K. Bailey had furnished the tab-i. On
tbe strength ot the tabs tho entire flock had
been sold to co to Ohio at a big price. Mr.
Carpenter said he had also been informed that
Bailey in former years had done the same
thing regarding Spanish sheapj It Is charged
that 'Bailey had illegally transferred to a man
named Long some sheep. Tbe Secretary read
tbe law, to the effect that the maximum of
punishment is si.uuu uno anu a years imprison
ment. A motion to expal instead of indefinitely
suspending Mr. Bailey carried without dissent,
though but few members voted for it, so the
Investigating Committee's report on the sub
ject was more than sustained.
Answers to Corresponding Secretary McCIel
land's correspondence with A. M. Galand, nf
Illinois; J. O. Roberts, of Upper Sandnsky, O.;
Jirecder' Gazette. ChIcago;.W. J. Lawrence,
nf Cleveland; W. A. Harriott, Secretary of tbe
United States Delaine Sheen Breeders' Asso
ciation; John McDowell. President of tho
Pennslvania Agricultural Association, and
State Wool Growers' Association, and J. M.
Rnsk, Secretary of the Department of Agri
culture, was read. Uncle Jerry expressed his
regret at his Inability to send a representative
of bis department to attend the convention,
and Secretary McNary called attention specially
to the fact that farmers might be asked to vote
for Mr. Rusk for President.
Treasurer J. B. Johnston reported a balance
in bis hands of !12o 91, and said the publication
of 250 copies of the rogister would cost about
5375. James McClelland Stated that the regis
ter would be completed some time before
April 1.
Fixing the Season for Shearing.
Mr. McNary said tbere was complaint of
fraudulent shearing, and some members had
refused to show unless the matter was regu
lated. He asked for a concensus of opinion on
the subject of time of shearing, etc
Mn Edgerton, of Iowa, said ho must compete
with all kinds of breeds, and thought it proper
that a time be fixed for shearing, nneep shorn
early, of course, make a better appearance at
shows than those shorn late.
John W. Carpenter, of Ohio, said the smooth
merino, or delaine merino, was now the fashion
and it is bard on those who breed wrinkled
merinos, and they want to bring down tbe
grade, if possible. He wished tho association
to take a firm Stand, so as to secure shearing at
a timo when the smooth merinos would show to
advantage. Ho said wrinkled wool did not
grow so rapidly as the straight Slier. He
wanted it settled that sbeep should not be shorn
earlier than the first week in April.
L. A. Russell and Robert Hamilton agreed
with Mr. Carpenter, but tbe latter seemed to
think dishonesty so rampant in the show ring
that It would be found tbat virtne Is its only
reward.
Julius Le Moyne was in favor of early shear
ing, and doubted whether any code of morality
laid down conld make men honest. Ho thought
sheep shorn in March suffered less than those
clipped In M.iy,-if properly housed and fed.
The only way tn succeed is by continued
patience in well doing until a reputation for
lionony Is obtained.
J. B. Hamilton proposed tbat the time fixed
for shearing be made so early tbat dishonest
men could not take advantage.
J. W. Carpenter insisted on tne necessity of a
rule and its enforcement, and said that honest
breeding would soon keep out of this country
Australian wool.
J. C. McNary moved that a committee be ap
pointed to coufer with committees of other as
sociations, and make an effort to secure con
formity in time and manner, of shearing, the
committee to report at next meeting, breeders
refnsiug to comply being debarred the privi
lege of showing.
Exhibitors to Give Affidavits.
J. W. Carpenter suggested that fair boards
be asked to adopt tbe rule and requlro affi
davits from exhibitors.
Julius Le Moyne suggested that 'the first part
of tbe programme be carried out first.
Mr. McNary'simotton prevailed, and each as
sociation is asked to lend its assistance to
execute any rule that may be agreed upon.
It was decided to accept tne invitation to 'at
tend the convention of the United States
Merino Sheep Breeders at Steubenville on the
23ih Inst., aud the meeting of the Pennsylva
nia Agricultural Association at New Castle.
This occupied the time until tbe banquet
table was set, and an adjournment was had to
debate that Issue. The table was decorated in
character. A make-believe little sheep bleated
pathetically when its head was pressed, and the
only fault f ouud with it was that it was a chev
iot in appearance and not a merino. With shep
herds' crookr, lams' horns, etc,, the table was
mado symbolical of the character of the meet
ing. After dinner John McDowell, ot Washington,
R. W. Carotbers, nf Taylorstown, and A. G.
Howard, ot Iona, Mich., were elected members.
It was announced that volume 4 of tbe reg
istry wonld be paid for and distributed pro rata
among members according to tbe number of
sheep tbey register, the association to keep a
certain number of conies In common stock.
It was decided "to add three to tbe Executive
Committee, bnt the selection was lett to the
incoming officers.
Officers nd Committees Named.
Tbe committee to represent the association
at the Stenbenvllle meeting, i. composed of
James Beall. W. B. Pollock and Z. Qulvvey;
tbat t New Castle. J. O; McNary, J. B. John
ston and J. H. Hamilton.
The committee to fix time of shearing and
lengtlrof stubble allowed is composed of James
Beall, of West Virginia. J- W. Carpenter, of
.Ohio, and L. A, Rnssell. of Pennsylvania.
President Craighead stated that as the pres
ent officers ot tbe association bad served 10
years ho thought they ought to be allowed a
furlough, and an election was held. Jame Mc
Clelland refused tne presidency, and J. B.
Johnston, of Canonsburg. was elected. J. C.
McNary was re-elected Recording Secretary,
J. H. Hamilton Corresponding Secretary, and
W. a. Pollock Treasurer.
J. W. Carpenter revamped his resolution ask
ine that fair boards be asked to taice cog
nizance of time and manner of shearing, but,
as a member of a committee appointed for that
purpose, tbe chair ruled tbat Carpenter's reso
lution was superfluous, and refnsed to recog
nize tbe further consideration of the subject
given that committee to consider.
President Craighead ruled that the new offi
cers sbonld select tbe Executive Committee.
Tne association adjonrned to meet tbe third
Wednesday of January, 1832.
LIVING OK THE ROAD. .
Tough Experiences of Commercial Men at
Country Hotels.
"Talk about a life on the road," said a local
commercial agent at tbe Monongahela Honse
yesterday, "I don't like it. I remember when I
used to travel 8,000 miles a month aud not mind
it: but I wouldn't do it now. One day yon have
a stomach full of sonp and the next day you fill
up on snowballs and buds, if it happens to be
during the winter season, at a country hotel.
"The average country hotel, by the way, is
bad enough, but the worst one I ever strnck
was tbe Rust Honse. at Luray. It is a low,
squatty bonse of stone, that was huilt.probably
several hundred years ago. The roo f and sides
are overgrown with moss, that is covered with
a creen slime a foot thick. The walls on tbe
Inside have the same green veneering, and
every man that has bad the nerve to stop tbere
has left his autograph written on the walls
with his finger.
"They have no porters or regiiters at this
hotel. There Is no one to receive yon, and you
pass into tbe little hallway with your baggage,
stumbling over a conple of lean and hungry
dogs. You are left to look for your room, and
as a rule they never have more than one guest
in tbe house at tbe same time. People never
go back, and wags sometimes recommend
friends for a joke. Tbe beds are made on the
trestle order, and close np like a foldingbed.
I had an old leather tick and one quilt tbe
night I stayed there. Tbe bed collapsed with
me, and I almost strangled boroie I got out.
But the boys on tbe road have lots of snch ex
periences, and only a man with clear con
science, an lion constitution and a love for hu
manity could stand tbe racket long. Do I like
it? Well, let ns have a drink."
MORE OF THE AGONY.
Two More Witnesses Examined In the
Amoskeog Engine Case.
Tbe bearing before Master George P.Ham
ilton in tbe suit against tbe city on tbe Amoskeag
eneine case was continued yesterday afternoon.
Only two witnesses were examined.
Thomas Manning, an engine manufacturer
and repairer of engines, of Cleveland, O., testi
fied that in a long experience and a thorongh
knowledge of the mechanism of tbe various
manufactures of fire engines he considered the
Amoskeag tbe best hro engine in the market,
being superior in workmanship, construction
and durability to any other made, especially in
a city like Pittsburg where all engines were of
the same make, repairs were simplified and
cheapened.
John Vandeveldt, also of Cleveland, who will
be remembered as the judge selected by Pitts
bnrg in tbe proposed engine test with Alle
gheny abont a year ago, gave testimony which
practically corroborated that of Mr. Manninc.
while admitting tbat he was probably preju
diced in favor of the Amoskeaz engine, hc;tes
tifled tbat the principles ot mechanism used in
the Amoskeag had been demonstrated to be in
advance of other fire engines and were superior
in practical results whenever tried.
Both witnesses testified that tbey would will
ingly pay $425 more for an Amoskeag engine
than for any other of the same class, tbat being
tho amount claimed by tbe -plaintiffs as being
paid for an Amoskeag over the next bid.
HE'S NOT A POLICEMAN NOW.
How a Southsldo Bobby Terrorized the Peo
ple on His Beat.
James Cawley, a sub-policeman, was detailed
to the Pine street beat Tuesday night, Barney
Smith, the regular man, being sick. About 11
o'clock the same night a crowd of men burst
into the Twenty-eighth ward station and said
tbey wanted Cawley arrested. Henry rReevesrJ
one of tbe number, said that eight men were,
sitting in Lorenz Mantz's saloon, at tbe head of
South Eighteenth street, when suddenly both
doors opened and Cawley came In, and demand
ed to know what was the trouble. He was told
there was no trouble, and Mantz told him to
leave, when Cawley whipped out his revolver
and proceeded to make things lively. He finally
went ontside, bnt threatened to exterminate
the first man that showed his bead. The men
were nearly scared out of their wits, and finally
escaped by a back door.
Lieutenant Johnston went to the spot.and im
mediately took Cawiey's badge off, telling bim
to consider himself suspended.
Mrs. George Knnkel, whose place is at the
head ot Sonth Eighteenth street, said Cawley
walked into ber kitchen and said be was hun
gry and wanted snmethinc to eat. She never
saw him before. He had his appetite appeased.
HAVE L03T THE1B WITS.
Insane People Locked Up in the City Hall
of Allegheny.
Tbe Allegheny authorities have had a run of
Insane people on their hands for the past few
days. Last night Matthew Manese. living on
Sturgeon street, was taken to tho City Hall by
some friends, who were afraid tbat he wonld
harm his famllr. Physicians examined him.
and be will probably be sent to DIxmont to
day. In the afternoon Maggie McCarthy, who lives
on Shields street, was taken in. She had been
cared for by friends Tor some time, bnt ber
condition was snch that they could keep her no
longer.
Adam Bochman, who labors under tbe delu
sion tbat be Is to cet a large sum of money, is
also a candidate for Dixmout,
David Adams, who is well known about Alia
cheny. was kept In a'cell over night and then
tnrned loose. Efforts have been made to get
him in an asylum, but without success. He is
crazy over religion.
LOOKING AFTEB DEBTOES.
Lawrence Bank Trustees Enter Salts on Two
Promissory Notes.
The Fidelity Title and Trust Company, as
sicnees for the Lawrence Bank, yesterday en
tered suits against Samuel F.Patterson and Dr.
J. M. Patterson to recover $23,453 on two
promissory notes. The notes were forS19.500
and $8,950 respectively, and were made July IS),
1SS9, bv Samuel F. Patterson and endorsed bv
Dr. J. M. Patterson. They were payable 00
days after date, but were protested and bave
never been paid.
Allegheny Republicans Organizing.
The Republican Ward Committee of the
First ward, Allegheny, met and organized last
evening at the residence nf John S. Edgar, Re
becca street, Allegheny. Mr. Edgar was elected
Chairman and C W. Neeb Secretary. It was
decided to call the ward suggestion meeting
for tbe eveninc of February 4 at tbe school
house. It was recommended tbat the primary
election be dispensed with.
Calamity To lose your quarter when
you- are running for Dr. Bull's Cough
Syrup.
Special To Let lasts To-Day.
Homeseekers will find both rooms and
houses 6ffered-in,abundance to-day.
White China
For amateur decorating. Oar annual clear
ance sale is now on. We offer special bar
gains to close all onr odds and ends for a
few days only. Many things at less than
half price. Come early.
ClIAS. P.EIZENSTEIN,
152, 154 and 156 Federal st
81. SI, Week. 81, 81.
Fine cabinet photos $1 a dor- for this
week' at Aalrecht's Elite Gallery, S16 Mar
ket street. Come early; rain or shine, bring
the children. Only one week. Tell your
neighbor of this.
D.4B.
Annual remnant sale Friday, this week.
Bead display "ad," this paper.
Boggs & Btjhl.
Augostuba Bitteks art the most effica
eious stimulant to exeita the appetite. ;
XTS3U
THE VALUE OF LIFE.
Willie Irwin to Ask for $30,0U0 for
tlie Death of His Parents,
BURKED IN THE DICKSON FIBE,
At the Corner .of Ninth Street and Pen!
Avenne a Few Weeks Ago.
SUIT WILL BE FILED TO-UOEROW
A suit for $30,000 damages growing out
of the burning of the J)ickson block, at the
corner or Ninth street and Penn avenue, a
few weeks ago, in which two people were
killed, will be filed in Common Pleas Court
to-morrow afternoon.
George C. Wilson and David McCann,
attorneys for Willie Irwin, are preparing
the papers in the case, and will ask for the
above amount for the death of the boy's
father and mother and injuries to himself in
the fire. The defendants in the suit will be
Dr. John Dickson, his wile, Mrs. Sallie
Dickson, and daughter, Miss Agnes, reputed
owners of the property.
' - The fire, which occurred a short time after
midnight, it will be claimed, secured such
headway as to prevent escape, as tbe build
ing was not properly prepared for a fire.
At first it was believed that the woman,
only, perished in the flames, as it was
claimed that the man had been seen on tbe
street. However, a search of the building
revealed his charred remains on the third
floor.
His Parents Both Found Dead.
Mrs. Irwin was lound dead at the foot of
the stairway leading from the second to the
third floor. Her body was covered with
plaster which fell from tbe ceiling. It was
supposed tbat she fell down tbe stairs in ber
attempt to escape and was so stunned as to be
unable to get away.
Tbe boy, Willie Irwin, was rescned and was
ANOTHER SURPRISE
-TOE-
BUYERS
-or-
CARPETS;
GREAT REDUCTION SALE
BEGINNING
' Monday, January 12.
We will place on sale on above date a large
line of .Carpets,
KOT REMAHTS,
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 duality All-wool Ingrain
Carpets at COc, 65c and 60s per yard;
never retailed anywhere at less than
75c.
Large line of Three-PIvs at 75c
and 80c per yard, worth $1.
' Large line of Tapestry Brussels,
at 50c, worth 75c.
A better crade of Tapestry Brus
sels at 65c, worth 95c
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 Moqnettes at 51 10 to
$1 25, worth to-day $1 65.
Hotel keepers and other large retail buy
ers, contemplating buying in the spring,
will do well to purchase from this lot, as
they are 25 to 33 per cent lower than they
can be bought 30 days from now.
EDWARD
GROETZIHGER,
627 and 629 Penn Avenue.
jalO-TTMH
BIBER k EABTDN.
Still Greater Redtutions
IK
CLOAK :-: DEPARTMEHT.
AU Long Garments at abont one-third original
value.
At$i 50
At $3 00
Your choice from a
very large line of extra
grade Long Garments,
A . tfr. ,,,-. I from 32 to 44 bust meas-
' PD w J menu
SLAUGHTER IN
Jackets and Fine Wraps
FOR MISSES at S3 and to.
FOR LADIES at 13, 5, $8 and np.
Fine Wraps all Sacrificed!
Fine Mantles all to go!
ElegantPlush Garments!
This offering from
Our Cloak Department
Embraces many of onr choicest garments, per
fect in shape, quality and finish.
A FEW BARGAINS
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS.
Extra grade Turkey Red Table Damask, 30
different styles, new and choice designs, per
fectly fast colors, at 50c.
Extra grade GO-incb Loom Table Damasks at
50c
Crochet White Quilts extra value, 75c, 90c,
f 1. 1 10.
Bed Comforts, all reduced, 90c, $1, II 12, Jl 33.
Elder Down Comforts marked down to U 60.
White, Red, Gray and Fancy Country and
California Ulankets all reduced to close out.
BIBER i EABTDN,
505 and 507 .MARKET STREET.
JalS-nssa
handed down the ladder to Henry C. Campbell,
the lamp manufacturer, who took charge ot
him for tbe time being. Later, when tho full -resnlts
of the flr were known, tbe boy was
sent to the residence of E. C. Godfrey, a brother-in-law
of Mr. Dickson, who lives in Oakland
Square. He was well carod for there for quite
a while, but was afterward sent to the home, of
his aunt. Mr". Fair, at Erie.
Mrs. Fair was appointed Willie's guardian by
tbe Erie county courts last week, and she since
sent Mr. Campbell tbe power of attorney to
settle up any business in this city that might be
of interest to the boy. Jlr. Campbell will
doubtless act as Willie's best friend in the suit
for damages. Messrs. Wilson and McCann
were dven the case and immediately began
preparing!.
Confident of Having a Good Case.
Mr. McCann was anxious to have tbe matter
kept quiet for tbe presenr. but said that the
case would be filed about 3 o'clock to-morrow
afternoon. At present thevare waiting for
further particulars from Erie and then tbe case
will be tiled.
The case will involve some of the finest points
ot the law and will be watched with great in
terest. The boy's attorneys believe tbey have
tbelr case founded on solid ground and are
coine to make a good strong ficbt for tbe boy.
Tbe allegations in tbe main are tnat the proper
are. Mr. McCann intimated yesterday that an
attempt migui ne maae 10 settle tne case with
out it coming to trial at all.
Irwin aud bis wife were the janitor and jam
tress nf the building in which they were
burned.
Rooms and Houses To Let
In both cities and suburbs are described in
the To Let columns to-day. Special lists
Thursdays and Mondays each week.
The Leading
Dry Goods House
Pittsbnrg, Pa
Thursday, Jan. 22, 189L
JOB. HDRNE i EEL'S
PENN AVE. STORES.
THE EIGHTEENTH (18th) DAY'
Of our great
JANUARY
CLEARANCE
SALES.
To-day we call attention to a
number of special bargains now
being offered in our DRESS
GOODS DEPARTMENT, the fol
lowing of which will be found most
attractive:
At ioc a Yard:
1 lot of Fancy Plaid Dress Goods, single
width, in rich colorings. These are very:
cheap at the price
At 25c a Yard:
30 pieces of Plaid and Striped Snltinss. .
double fold, in a full line of desirable
colors, worth 35c
At 25c a Yard:
l'lot of 42-Inch Mohair Snitings, good,
desirable colors, worth 35c j,
At 25c a Yard:
1 large mixed lot of Plaid and Striped
Dress Goods, neat patterns and good;
colorincs. formerly sold at 35c, JOs'
and 50c
At 35c a. Yard:
1 lot of Novelty Plaid Scltinsrs, double
fold, good colors and choice patterns.'
These are exceptional values. 1
At 50c a Yard:
1 lot of Plaid and Checked Dress Goods,
all wool. 3S inches wide, in a range of
good colors, reduced from 75c
At 46c a Yard:
A f nil line of All-wool Serges. 38 inches
wide, excellent quality of cloth and
most fashionable colors. No better
value offering anywhere.
At 65c a Yard:
A complete line of French Serges. 48 to
SO inches wide, all wool, choice colors
and very superior quality, reduced from
85c and 90c
At 65c a Yard:
A complete line of French Cashmeres,
Lupins' Celebrated Make. 46 inches
wide, choice line of fashionable colors.
No better value in the market.
At j$c a Yard:
A large line of Homespun Dress Goods,
50 lncbes wide, in a nice line of desira
ble colorings, all wool, reduced from 51.
We invite special attention to our
magnificent lines of FRENCH
Aan.jYifiiH.r.3, an very superior y
qualities, at 90c
which are worth
and $1 05, and
to-day at least
25 per cent more. ,
Extraordinary reductions through
out our entire stock of Imported
Suitings.
One lot of Fine French Suitings,
formerly $26 a suit, now only S12.
Side Border Camel's Hair, most
fashionable colors, all wool, 45
inches wide, formerly $2 25, now
$1 25-
Cheviot Plaids, 54 inches wide,
all wool, formerly" $2 25, now
Si 25.
Ladies will do well to call as
early as possible and see- these
great bargains, as no better values
have ever been offered in this city.:
JDS. HDRNE I CD, :
600-621 PENN AVENUE. ' J
ja23
U. & S.
-BARGAINS IN
HOSIERY and
UNDERWEAR.
Ladles' Black Cashmere Hose, 23c 35c 60c
Children's Black Cashmere Hose. 5.to 82Sc
Ladles' Two-toned Cotton Hose. 85cwonn 75c.
Men's Colored Merino Underwear, fall regu
lar, $1 60 per suit.
Ladies' and Children's Leczins and Gaiter
ettes made to order. Combination Suits at
greatly reduced prices.
ULRICH &SPENCER,
042 r en n. Avenue.
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