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THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH, THURSDAY, 'FEBRUARY 6, 189L
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A CORNER If) HULLS
Centrally Located Lodjie Rooms to Be
Leased by a Fourth Avenue
Insurance Agent.
PITTSBURG IS A CITY OP LODGES,
ind Those Who Can Secure Entire Control
of ill the Ralls Have Little
Bisk to Ran.
HOW SOME KEXTS WILL BE ADTAKCED.
One Ktc Wto Thkkt tie Eceutiei lit Apt to Ott tie
Went of the Detl
A corner in halls is thelnext enterprise for
which Pittsburg is to be distinguished.
In the lower portion of the city there are
between 25 and 40 lodge rooms oi Tarious
sizes and conditions. The scheme, wbJch is
said to have originated with an insurance
agent on Fourth avenue, is to secure a long
lease ou all of these halls, put them in good
repair, and rent them to the lodges requiring
them for weekly or monthly meetings.
Pittsburg is known all over the country
as a city ot lodges. Xo well established
secret organization exists that is not pretty
well represented in this city, and a number
of new ones has originated here within the
last six months. Host of these societies
meet weeklv and pay an annual rental ot
S7o to 5125. There is a great demand for
halls at any price, and few, if any, lodge
rooms are vacant even on Sunday nights.
The Monopoly Discovered.
The headquarters of D. A. 3, K. of L.,
located now at 101 Fifth avenue, must be
removed. April 1, as the owners of the prop
erty desire to utilize it for some other pur
pose. It was Master Workman Evans that
discovered the monopoly on halls while he
was looking around for a suitable place for
his office and two halls for the meetings of
the district and local assemblies of the K.
of L.
Mr. Evans said last night: "I find that
come one is trying to secure all the halls in
the city get a monopoly on them so to
speak. I have been looking around for
nearly a week, and while I have not seen
many halls that were adapted to our pur
pose, nearly all that we could use at all are
controlled by one man I think a real estate
agent by the name of Hays. "While I have
no objection to a man gaining control of
these halls, because it is a good business
venture, I do not believe the owners should
allow it. Advance of rents is a natural re
sult of such a deal, and the lodges must
furnish the agents' profits."
An effort was made to find Hays, the real
estate agent, but he turned out to be Gilbert
A. Hays, the insurance agent, at 59 Fourth
avenue. Mr. Hays was not in when the re
porter called, but the latter was informed
that the agent had the renting of a number of
halls or lodge rooms in .the central portion of
the city.
Tarther Negotiations rending.
Among those in his hands now are the
Hiberma Hall, "Wylie avenue; a lodge room
at 408 Grant street, another at 57 Fourth
avenue, and one of the rooms being vacated
by the Knights of Labor, at 101 Filth
avenue.
It is understood that Mr. Hays is nego
tiating for leases on several rooms on Fourth
avenue, Grant street. Fifth avenue and
"Wood street, and that he is to secure others.
As an indication of how reuts will be with
Mr. Hay, it may be stated that he asks 5200
cer annum for Hiberma Hall, which would
brine nio in $1,400, as it is one of annmbcrot
centrally located halls that are used every
night in the week, including Sunday. It is said
lie leases the hall for SS00 a year, thus giving
lum a clear profit of (600. by the time he se
cures the lease on 23 or 30 such lodge rooms, he
will Lave an enviablo income.
Ihehall which lie w ill Lave control of at 101
Fifth avenue is now rented bv D. A. 3. K. of L..
at $100 a year. Jlr. Kajs' price is SI25. It may
he accepted that if the halls are all tn pass un
der one management their rental wonld increase
just as prices for any commodity increases un
der the management of a trust or combination.
HE DOES HOT LOVE HEB HOW.
Slarj Traygc Wants to Sue Her Polish Lover
for Breach of Promise.
MaryTrargo, aged about 25 years, called at
Alderman Harttnan's office lat evening and
wanted to enter suit against Theodore Barr, a
Pole, for breach of promise. She says that
Barr promised to marry her about six months
ago. About two months ago she says Barr
suddenly disappeared from his boarding place
on Enon allev. Miss Travgo lives in the base
lnentof No. SJEnon alloy, and yesterday she
say she went into a room in which Alexander
Trajenick kept his clothing, and found a letter
ulntli sbeass Barr had written to him. In
this letter HUsTraygo claims that Barr says
lie will not marry her becanse'be does not love
her. On this information she wanted to enter
suit for breach of promise.
As there was no one at the Alderman's
office, who understood the Polish language
sufficiently to read the letter on which the
charge was to be bated. Miss Traygo was ad
vised to w ait a few days and sec whether or not
her lover returns to the boutbsidc
HELD UP OK HONTOUB WAY.
John Gallon Assaulted by Two t Toughs in
Tront of Judge Gripp'g Kesldence.
Last night as Coroner McDowell was wending
his w ay along Montour way toward Sixth ave
nuobesawapproachlnghim in the distance a
man in rough looking attire who apneared to
be attending strictly to his own affairs. When
the two men had almost reached each other
two other men jumped from an alleyway and
caught the other, one of them grabbing him
by the throat The Coroner saw the attack
and ran to the man's assistance at w hich or.o
of the attacking party, a tough-looking; six
footer took to his heels. The Coroner held the
other fellow and took him to a patrol box
where be called the wagon. When the fellow
was taken to Central station he said his name
was Patrick Boyle, of Rochester, . Y.
The man who was attacked is John Fallon,
who boards at the corner of Second avenue and
Ross street. He did not know either of his
assailants and does not know why they at
tacked him unless it was to rob, but he had
sot a cent on his person at the time.
WILL BE INDICTED AGAOT.
James Ward Will Probably Have to Stand
Another Trial for Murder.
Coroner McDowell will to-day submit to the
District Attornev of Westmoreland county the
verdict of the Coroner's jury and the evidence
against James W. Ward for the killing of Miss
"Ellen Means, aged S3 years, who died at the
residence of Mrs. McLean, on Taggart street,
Allegheny, on February 13, 1S82, as the result
of an assault by Ward at her home near Par
nassu. on November 13. 1881.
Ward is now serving a term m the peniten
tiary for the murder of a sister of Miss Means,
who received her injuries at the samo time, but
died earlier in Westmoreland countv. He was
tried and convicted in Westmoreland and bis
term will expire February 28. coroner Mc
Dowell thinks be should be tried on the second
charge in Westmoreland county, as that was
where the assault was committed.
Tliry Simply Traded Positions.
Frank Wilcox was yesterday appointed
Superintendent of the Bureau of Water to
succeed George If. Browne, who is now Gener
al Manager of the Philadelphia Gas Company,
a position until lately held by Mr. Wilcox. The
salary is $4,000 a year.
Allegheny Democrats .Nominate.
The Sixth ward Allegheny Democrats held a
suggestion meeting, last night and placed In
nomination George Sheppard for Alderman
and Lee Frazier for Common Council. There
being no opposition there will be no primaries.
FINAL PAYMENT MADE
By Charles L. Davis for the Property on
Which to Build His Theater An Alleged
Threat to Close Up an Alley Caused
Trouble.
Charles L. Davis has made the last pay
ment on his Pittsburg property according to
contiact, and he is only waiting for April
to begin the work of erecting, as "Old
Alvin" says, "the finest theater in the
world."
Since Mr. Davis' advent iu Pittsburg all
has not been plain sailing, and one trouble
after another would crop out for him to over
come. The worst scare he got was when the
Eastern papers published a story about the
Bijou people going- to close up the 12-foot alley
between the two properties. It had the effect
of sending Mr. Davis post haste from Boston to
Pittsburg, and that explains his last visit here
some time ago.
He was assnred that it would be impossible
to close np the alley, even though it is a private
one, but be felt won led over tbe matter until
he investigated the story and became fully con
vinced that it was a canard. The allev In ques
tion is a private one, which was opened be
tween the two properties over 70 years ago, and
it has been considered an alley way.so long that
It would be impossible to close it.
The contract was that the alley could not bo
closed up without the consent of every owner,
and no part ot it conld be taken. Besides this,
shonld all agree to close it, the city would very
likely come forward ana say that as it has been
a public drive wav for 70 years it shall remain
such. That Mr, Davis is convinced that there
was no truth in the story is evidenced by the
fact that ho is going on with his plans.
Investigation doveloped the fact that the
Bijou people made no move to deprive Mr.
Davis of the use of tbe alley for exits from his
theater.
AGAHfST UNEQUAL TAXATION.
A Petition to tbe Legislature Prepared by
Commissioner Mercer.
County Commissioner Mercer, chairman of
the Memorial Committee of tbe Association of
County Commissioners, yesterday issued a pe
tition to tbe members of the Legislature which
will be distributed throughout the State for
signatures. It is as follows: "Your petitioners
would respectfully represent that our present
tax laws aro imposing an unequal burden on
the tftpayers of this Commonwealth. A few
kinds or property are taxed beyond their ina
bifty to bear, while all other kiuds aro either
untaxed or are taxed for less than their just
share. Real estate is paying nearly all taxes
levied for local purposes, and local taxation
constitutes nearly arl onr burden. The prop
erty of corporations is taxed for State pur
poses only, while other taxable property is
taxed fur local purposes only. Our laws make
no provision fur equalization of burden be
tween these classes. We would therefore pray
yonr honorable bodies to enact a law makinc
all property, including tho property of corpor
ations, taxable for tbe support of tbe govern
ment of counties, cities, boroughs and town
ships; for the maintenance of streets, roads
and bridges; for the support of schools, for the
relief of the poor, and for tho apprehension
and punishment of crime, anu exempt only the
property which the Constitution of the State
permits the Legislature to exempt.
'Tho principles we wish to have enacted into
law are embodied in the bill prepared by the
majority of tbe tax commission entitled: To
provide revenue for local purposes by tbe tax
ation of real estate, personal property and cor
porate property,' and we pray your honorable
bodies to pass that bill, and your petitioners, as
in duty bound, will ever pray."
INCREASED SIX MILLIONS.
City Assessor Case Will Report 8186,000,
OOO as the Valuation for the Tear.
City Assessor Case said last night that he
would report to Conncils next Monday the tax
able valuation upon which the next appropria
tion ordinance is to be based, at $186,000,000.
This is $6,000,000 more thanjwas figured from last
year
At that time the Finance Committee figured
that the rednction for a?ricultural and rural
properties, less percentage for exonerations,
discounts and lost taxes, wonld amonnt to
abiut $6,000,000. so they calculated upon re
ceiving the full 15-miil tax on $174,000,000, which
wonld give them $2,610,000 In taxes. If the
same allowance of J6,00u000 is made this year,
tbe taxc. at IS mills, which is expected to be
the rate this year, will amount to $2,700,000, or
$90,000 more than last year at the same rate of
taxation.
AFTER THE SALABT B0ABD.
Controller Grler Asks That the Commission
ers Be Compelled 'to Meet.
The amicable suit between Connty Controller
Grier and the commissioners to determine
whether tbe Salary Board has a legal existence
since tbe increase in the county's population,
was commenced yesterday. It was in tho shape
of a petition, by tbe Controller, for a manda
mus on the commissioners to compel them to
meet with him and organize as the Salary
Board. The petition was filed in Common
Pleas Court No. L
It recites the act of Assembly providing for
tbe Salary Board, and the action of tbe com
missioners in declining to recognize the exist
ence of the board since the population of the
county has been increased to be over 500,000.
LOOKING FOB PIEBCE.
A Brother From Buffalo Joins In the
Search for the Missing Man.
D. C. Pierce, a younger brother of Norman
M. Pierce, the Nashville real estate man who
was lost in Pittsburg a few days ago, arrived at
the Monongahela House last evenine,, and
started in to search for his brother. He said
he disappeared once before for four years, but
.he finally came back.
Mr. Pierce expects to meet a railroad con
ductor this morninc who was tbe lat man who
saw his brother in Pittsbnnr. The telegram he
sent his wire at Nashville was produced bv the
telrcrapb company, and the brother recognized
the handwriting as that of his missing brother.
A TCUrHFUL WANDEBEB.
Strange Bohemian Life Zed by a 13-Tear-Old
Philadelphia Boy.
A Philadelphia minister arrived in Pittsburg
yesterday looking for his little 13-year-old son,
who ran away from home 15 months ago. Ac
cording to the father's story the boy has run
away six times. He has traveled all over the
State, alwajs paying his fare. One of the
names tho bov uses is that of Richard Brown.
He is a bright little fellow and alwavs secures
woik. A short time ago he was employed as
an office Doy by a coal company at Irwin, and
he is now supposed to be somewhere in Pitts
lmrc Inspector McAleese will make a search
for the boy.
Death Was Caused by Heart Failure.
Mrs. Clarissa Orchards, wife of Joseph Or
chards, died suddenly yesterday morning at
her residence. 3157 Penn at enue. Coroner Mc
Dowell investigated tbe case last night and
discovered tbe woman died of heart failure.
SHALL SCBAPS OF LOCAL NEWS.
Au aged man, supposed to be insane, who
said he had been at tbe County Poor Farm tor
tbe past six months, wandered into Hartman's
Hotel. Wood's Run, on Tuesday, and got a
night's lodging. Yesterday morning he left the
hotel and disappeared, thocgh efforts were
made by James Shipman. a member of the
County Poor Board, who had talked with him,
to find him.
The Taxpayers' Protective Association of.
the Twenty-ninth ward will meet at the Bed
ford school this evening to receive the reports
of the nominating committee which was ap
pointed last Thursday evening to nominate
candidates for tbe various ward offices.
TltK Committee of the Central Board of
Education on Text Books met last night and
recommended Miss Van Wagoner, of New
York, for the newly created office of Supervisor
of Music. The election takes place next Tues
day. A fire in the attic of the house occupied by
John E. Irwin on Alpine avenue. Allegheny,
yesterday called out enzine No. 3. It was
caused by a defective flue, and the loss was
slight.
The old "soap game" of putting a $10 bill in
a bar of soap and giving three chances at find
ing it for S3, has been worked in tbe Mononga
hela Valley, but no one found the "tenner."
William Zeigleu, tbe missing Midway
hutcher.csterday telegraphed his wife that he
wonld be home to-day. She wonld not tell
where her husband was.
The Democrats of tbe Fifteenth ward will
meet Monday night and hold' a suggestion
meeting to nominate two School Directors.
Citizens of tbe Fourth ward, Allegheny,
will bold a suggestion meeting this evening in
the lower school house.
The, Allegheny Committees on Fire and
Health failed to get a quorum last night.
Ax organization of Catholic Slavonians of
Allegheny connty has been effected.
Special To Xet lists to-day.
BEYOND THE MINERS.
Operators Complain of (he Tough
Questions Asked .Pit Bosses.
KOT A FAIR TEST OP KNOWLEDGE.
A Law as Carried Oat That Discriminates
israinst the Men.
TIIE RESULTING EY1I.S OF THE SISTES1
Local coal operators think .this is a good
time to call attention to the manner in which
pit bosses are examined by the board ap
pointed under the law. Miners and owners
complain that the questions asked" are too
technical, and do not fairly test the ability
of applicants for these positions.
In this State no one is allowed to act as a
mine boss unless be possesses a certificate
from the Board of Examiners. The natural
result is -that a monopoly in pit bosses is
being created, the miners feeling that many
deserving men are excluded and the opera
tors realizing that they are often compelled
to take bosses that they do not want.
Colonel W.iP. Eend, the Chicago coal
operator, was asked for his views at the
Monongahela House yesterday. He re
marked, after he had talked for some time,
that Alex. Dempster, Mr. McCulley, the
engineer, and other agreed with him.
AU the Questions Not Pertinent.
The Colonel said: "The law requiring an
examination of mine bosses is a good one,
but I think the questions are too difficult for
tbe average miner, and many pf them do not
concern his work. A mine boss needs to know
two things above all others, how to discover
noxious gases and avoid explosions, and
to properly support the roof. For tbe first ob
ject he is supplied with the Davy and other
safety lamps. Auymanin a short time can be
taugnt the use of these appliances and be able
to detect the presence of gas.
"The board, bowever.in trying to see whether
the miner understands his business may
ask him for the component elements
of carbonic acid, for example, and if he can't
answer the auestion tbe point is scored against
bim. The miner shonld understand that this
gas is heavy, and Is always to be found on the
bottom, and that it will not support human
life. The applicant may know these
important points about the gas, but because bo
can't answer the question on composition a
black mark is put down to his record. Ina
similar 'manner a mechanical engineer will
want to know the capacity of a boiler ot a
given horse power, or be is liable to ask some
other equally technical question.
Qualities of a Good Mine Boss.
"A good mine boss should know bow to Ipok
alter boilers.and the fact that ho can't perform
these intricate calculations does not detract
from bis practical knowledge. The encineers
and master machinists are hired to do this tech
nical work.
"The consequence is that the law, as it is car
ried out now, discriminates against the men. I
have plenty of intelligent miners among my
emploes who would make good p(t bosses, but
tbey can't pass -the difficult examinations. 1
wonder sometimes that the men stand it. One
of my best pit bosses can scarcely write his
name.
"Another feature which can't be overlooked
Is that the law, as enforced, is creatine a scarc
ity In bosses, and is liable to lead to bad results.
When a man feels that bo doesn't hold his
position, as he should, by the force of sheer
merit, but because he has a certificate from
an examining board he becomes careless.
In the selection of a mine boss charac
ter and sobriety are as important as ability,
and all these points should be carefully in
quired into."
Then switching off to the Mammoth mine
horror, the Colonel continued:
New Laws Must Be Practical.
"The insane cry has gone up in some quar
ters that the inspection laws are at fault, and
that these unfortunate victims were made so
to gratify selfish greed and-avarice. This cry
and this claim seem to me to be most unjust. I
express this opinion in tbe interest of no one,
but simply in tbe interest of common justice.
Human life Is most sacred and shonld be
protected and guarded in mines by every pos
sible precaution. The legislative laws of this
State are. I believe, mora rigid and more com
plete than in any other Stato in the country.
If the prcscntlaws are carried out all will be
done, in my judgment, tbat legislation can pos
sibly do to aid in guarding tbe life of the miner.
If State or other legislation can do any more
toward making mmest safer and toward
diminishing tbe risks to human life, then, as a
coal operator, I would welcome such legisla
tion. Other operators, I believe, leel the samo
way, but any additional laws enacted should
be of a practical character and should be just
m their nature.
"No one feels a deeper interest in guarding
against explosives and disasters like tbli recent
one than tho mino owner. To bim tbe possibil
ity of such a calamity is a source of constant
concern, especially where dangers trom explo
sive cases are supposed to exist. An explosion
means to him a heavy loss of property. It
means to him a terrible ordeal of public odium
where any carelessness on bis part can be
proven. It moans claims of damages for loss of
life, that may involve him In pecuniary
ruin. Above all, it means to bim the
terrible remorse of conscience that would hunt
him to bis grave and make his life one of
misery in case he can accuse himself of being
tbe cause of sendinc to eternity men in his
employment and bringing to grief and destitu
tion tbe helpless wives and children of these
men. But no laws that have ever been enacted,
no human caro.tbat has ever been exercised,
has ever, or will ever, wholly prevent accidents
to life and occasional calamities in certain
dangerous occupations."
THE EHGIHE AHD THE TEAM.
What Happened to a Teamster Who Drove
nis Horse In Front of a Train.
James Colwell, whp drives a team for a firm
of brick manufacturers, took on a load ot those
articles of arcbitectnral necessity yesterday
forenoon and proceeded to deliver them. His
way took him across the Junction road at
Thirty-third street, and thither he piloted his
team and cargo. He was not in any hurry, and
when he reached the crossing, drove his horses
onto the track with as ranch assurance as if
locomotives had not yet been invented.
When he was half way across be heard the
warning whistle of an engine close to bim, and
it then occurred to him be might be insome
danger. But too late Tbe locomotive, under
heavy presure, came rushing along; Colwell
seized the reins and whip and frantically sought
to urce his team beyond tbe track; nearer came
the engine, and in another moment
"Gang 'long." said Colwell. "That was pretty
near, anyway. We just missed it."
PEOPLE WHO COME AND GO.
Philip V- Fisher and wife, of San
Antonio, Tex., are registered at tbcScbloser.
Mr. Fisher Is a cattle man, and is in tbe East
on a pleasure trip.
Kev. C. V. Bates, an Episcopal clergy
man, from Cleveland, and F. F. Hunt, of
Quebec, aro among tbe guests at the Du
quesne. D. Leet Wilson, the banker, and Clerk
Bingaman, in Chief Blgelow's office, went East
last evening.
Commodore "W. J. Kountz left for
Washington. D. C, last night, to be gone for
several days.
A. L. Foster, of Oil City, and Fred "W.
Guild, of Cleveland, aro stopping at the Ander
son. E. ilorenus, of Cleveland, K. T., is
stopping at the Seventh Avenue Hotel.
Judge Edward Campbell, of Uniontown,
is at tbe Mononzabela House.
DON'T JOKE WITH THE LAW.
. Thibty tramps have been arrested by the
Fourteenth ward police since Sunday.
Edwjuid Webxey was committed to jail
yesterday on a charge of felonious assault on
his wile.
Jons J. Haiqht, of Millvale, will have a
hearing Tuesday on a charge of felonious as
sault and battery.
Richard Mayeb was committed to jail for
a trial at court on a charge of shooting into tho
bouse of Matt Weiss.
James McDoudEL was locked np in the
Fourteenth Ward Station last night, charged
with disorderly conduct.
Joseph Bauer, of Millvale, was committed
to jail yesterday tor a bearing Saturday on a
charge of assault and battery. t
Solomon Brown and Richard Pearson were
acquitted yesterday of the charge of stealing S3
from William Mcllwaln, on account of want of
evidence.
Humane Sociztt agent Berbtmait has
made an information against James Haines, of
Allegheny, charging him with neglect ot bis
wife and children.
SURGE0NSKEPT BUSY.
Leonard Frankert Meets Death tn Front of
a Cable Car Awful Fate of a Southslde
number Long List of Homes That
Were Saddened.
Yesterday was a day of but few fatal acci
dents. Another cable car mounted a victim,
an unfortunate miner paid a debt to nature,
and a Sonthside plumber lost his eyesight.
Frankert Leonard Frankert, a 7-year-old
boy, living In tbe rear of No. 3112 Penn avenue,
was run over and killed by a car on the Citi
zens' Traction line yesterdayafternoon. Tbe
older brother of the boy started out to gather
some wood, and Leonard followed him. Tbe
brother turned to chase him home, and the lad
rnn nut into tbe street. He ran in front of ear
No. 217, and before the gripman conld stop tho
car, bad been run over and killed. He was
Elckcd up and taken home, but was beyond
elp.
Oaktblle Coroner McDowell was notified
yesterday of the death of John Gantelle, an
Italian, who died at the Morcy Hospital at 830
yesterday morning. Gantelle was 33 years of
age, and was a coal miner employed in mines at
Monongahela City. On January 30 he was in
jured by the premature explosion of a blast in
the mines. Death resulted yesterday from bis
Injuries.
Jamison William Jamison, employed at the
Carbon Iron Works, bad bis left foot crushed
by an ingot falling on it yesterday. He was re
movel to bis home on Tenth street.
Letzkus Yesterday morning A. Lotzkus, a
plumber on South Twelfth street, had his eyes
bnrned out by a bottle of vitriol falling on him.
His hair and eyebrows were burned off and bis
cheeks were earcd.
Launcy Austin Launcy, employed at tbe
freight depot at the East Liberty station, fell
from the platform between two cars last night.
His face and head were badly cut and he was
also hurt about the back. His borne is at No.23
Julia street. East End.
Gallagher Daniel Gallagher, who lives
at No. 10 High street, fell on the flagstone
pavement In front of No. 3 Engine bouse, on
Seventh avenue, last evening. His right bip
was badly fractured.
McCoy Daniel McCoy, aged 22 years, and
employed at Jones & Laughlins' American
Iron Works, had bis ankle fractured 'yesterday
by a heavy piece of iron falllnc on bim.
Kino Charles King, aged 13 years, had his
ankle broken yesterday by falling into a trench
at Kiug's glass factory, on South Eighteenth
street. He was sent to his home on St. Faul
street. Twenty-seventh ward.
Horses A team of horses attached to one
of the wagons of the East End Supply Coni
pany.ran away on Penn avenue.near Highland,
yesterday and demolished a natrol box. One
of the horses was so badly injured that it had
to be killed.
Horses A team of horses belonging to
Samuel Shaner, of the Sonthside, were drowned
at the Point yesterday. ,
IN THAT UNKNOWN LAND.
What Happened to a Southslde Man in Try
ing to Get Home Over the Birmingham
Line He Gets Into a Doctor's Office
First With a Broken Head.
John Lloyd, a heater in Tng's mill,
boarded a car at Filth avenue last night at
10 o'clock, and in due time expected to
reach his home on the hill above Carson
street. But he reached a doctor's office first,
and it happened in thiswise:
At the point where tbe Birmingham line
passes under the Panhandle bridge the rail
way tak6s a sudden curve. This Is a matter of
fact not taken into account by unwary passen
gers whom a crowded car compels to stand on
the platform, and last nlcbt it was quite over
looked by John Lloyd, who as precipitated
onto the roadway with a kerflop as the car
reached the bridge. The car was stopped and
the man picked up and conveyed to Dr. W. H.
Young's office close at hand. The doctor got
ont of bed and admitted tbe patient, who fell
in a heap on tbo floor. After awhile he looked
aronnd in a dazed way, and desired to he
shown tho man who "knocked bim out." The
man not being forthcoming Mr. Lloyd became
dissatisfied, and refuted to let tbe doctor at
tend to his head, which was badly cut on one
side. He was totally unaware of having been
hurt, and it was only on putting his hand to his
face and bringing it down again tbat be became
conscious of his condition. He wouldn't let
the doctor touch him, and the physician, be
coming justly annoyed at being called out of
bed to attend to a man who nonld not beat
tended to, remarked that he and his friends
had better get ont of his bouse.
At this critical juncture an officer in blue ap
peared, and bis presence wrought such a sooth
ing effect on the injured man that he sat in a
plush chair in a dirty coat and a bloody face
while Dr. Yonng cleansed the wound and fixed
him up. And then Mr. Lloyd went homa on
the next car. and tbe conductor and driver of
the one from which he fell continued to' dis
cuss the point as to whether tbe matter should
be reported as an "accident" or a "mishap." '
ALLEGHENY WARD CONTESTS.
Republicans of the First Nominate Their
Ticket for the Coming flection.
The most quiet suggestion meeting held
within the past few years by the First Ward
Republicans of Allegheny was that of last
night. The attendance was larger than nsual,
but with tbe exception of the nominations for
Common Council, the others had been cut and
dried. Samuel Hubley presided and Thomas
Pitcairn was Secretary.
When nominations were called for members
of Common Council, the entire meeting seemed
to rise as one man. The yelling of names was
more than the Chairman conld stand and after
the exercise of much lung power the gathering
was brought into subjection. The following
nominations were then made: John L Mc
Auley, William J. Patton. Robert Baxter, R.K.
Beck. Charles W. Neeb, Joseph Home and H.
G. Watson. There are four members to be
elected.
There are also four School Directors to be
elected and there wero nominated: James Kerr,
Thomas Walte, Joseph A. Spang, Thomas
Clark and David Barker. Two members are
to serve for three years, one for two years and
one for one year. Lawrence Sloan was sug
gested tor Poor Director: Ebenezer Johnson
for Ward Assessor; Reuben Lagan and Thomas
Daly for Assistant Ward Assessors.
It was agreed tbat no prlmanes should be
held, but that tbe above ticket shonld come
beforo the voters on the 17th Inst., as sug
gested. MICHAEL COKEE'S HABD LUCK.
He Objected to Having a Constable's Sale
Notice on His Shop.
Constable William Sherry, who is attached
to Alderman Braun's office, in Allegheny, yes
terday arrested Michael Coker, a blacksmith,
who has a shop In the Sixth ward, Pittsburg,
charged with malicious mischief in tearing
down a constable's sale notice tbat had been
posted on tbe wall of his smithy. Coker was
taken before the Alderman, to whom he told
his tale with such simplicity tbat be was al
lowed to go.
Tbe blacksmith, who belongs to a society,
was instructed by the members thereof to en
gage a band of music to play at an entertain
ment. The band was secured and the service
performed. Coker was asked to foot tbe bill
and ho refused, as he hail simply acted for the
society. The band sned and tbe constable put
np the the notice of sale. Coker didn't know
what it meant, and he tore it down.
To the Alderman he said: "Sure. Yer Honor,
it's tough enough to havo to pay for tbe band
and tbe cogts, without having my shop plas
tered up with a lot of writing." Tho Alder
man thought so, too, and let bim go.
Coker says be will niako the society pay him
back tbe money he gave the band, If he has to
sell his blacksmith shop and all there is in it.
THE RANGE BLEW TIP.
Frozen Water Pipes Cao.se Moch Damage
In an Allegheny House.
Lack of water in the kitchen range caused a
disastrous explosion yesterday in tbe house oc
cupied by Mary Williams, in the rear of
Rtbccca street, near Sontb avenue, Allegheny.
The pipes had Irozen, and, when tbe life In the
range was lighted, it took bnt little time before
tbe boiler blew up, with a loud repoit.
Fortunately no one was hurt, bun the entiro
kitchen was ripped out and all tbo windows In
the house demolished. Tbe burning coals set
fire to the floor, but the flames were extin.
gnished by the Hope enginct Tho loss will
amount to several hundred dollars.
CANTON CITY OFFICIALS.
Tho Mayors of Two Ohl Cities Honor
Pittsburg With Their Presence.
Mayor Blake, of Canton, O.. together with
Mayor Montgomery and Marshal Williams, of
Youngstown. and tbe City Councils of Canton
arrived in Pittsburg last evening at 6:50 and re
mamed in the city until 12:15 lavt night. Thoy
were met at Union station by Inspector Mc
Aleese and a number of the otber city officials.
As Mayor Gourley was indisposed, be was
represented by Clerk Robert Ostermaier. The
Canton officials were out on1 a tour of inspec
tion, and were looking up the sewerage, police
pattol system and street improvements of
Youngstown.
Houses Are Scarce This Year.
Home hunters may save perplexity, time
and car fare by consulting the special to
lets to-day. Thursdays and Mondays are
special rent days.
BOOM FOR THE CITY.
Thomas M. "Kins bs About the
Pittsburg and Western Deal.
DOUBLE TRACKED- THE JUNCTION
To Hake tbo Connecting Link Between the
Two Kailroads.
L0WEK EATES ON IRON OEE PKOMSED
Second Vice-President Thomas M. King,
of the Baltimore and Ohio road, arrived in
the city yesterday morning in his special
car.
When asked if he came here in connection
with tbe Pittshnrg and Western deal, he re
plied that he had not; his business was with
the Junction road, which he inspected, with
General Manager Patton, of the Pittshnrg
and Western. When pressed for more in
formation, Mr. King said: ,
"The newspapers have had everything up
to date, and their accounts are correct
There is nothing further at present
The natural sequence would be to
make the main line'' of the
Baltimore and Ohio run through Pittsburg.
The route is shorter than our present line,
passes through a more popnlous territory,
and wonld avoid the heavy grades and sharp
curves on the mountains."
In preparation lor the deal the Junction
road has been quietly double-tracked, and
is In good condition to act as a connecting link
between the two roads. The Pittsburg and
Western is in fair shape, and under Mr. Pat
ton's management is being rapidly strength
ened lor the heavy traffic tbat is to come. It is
the intention tn improve and double track tbe
Pittsburg and AVestern as soon as possible, and
in the near future the fastexpress trains of tbe
Baltimore and Ohio will be Tunning tbtongu
Pittsburg instead of over tbe present route.
A local official stated tbat on the third divis
ion of the mountains only eight freight cars
could be drawn by an engine, but by way of
Pittsburg and the Pittsburg and Western the
same engine -could haul 40 cars. All the
through freight to Chicago will be run this way
and thn increased business and activity neces
sary will add creatly to .the wealth of Pitts
hnrg. Mr. King is busy working out the de
tails of tbe new organization. His plans were
realized sooner than he expected. He had
hoped to complete tbe deal In 1891 '
H. D. Bulkley, purchasing agent of the Balti
more and Ohio road, is at tbe Dnquesne. He
said ho wocld remain here ten days or more,
but be is silent abont his business. It is stated
tbat he is hero to buy rails to double track tbo
Pittsburg and Western.
BOTHERED BY THE FABHEES.
How the Grangers Interfere With the West-
em Kailroads.
J. C. McCabe, Assistant General Freight
Agent of the Rock Island road, registered at
the Monongahela House yesterday. As great
quantities of glass are being purchased here by
Western buyers and otber heavy shipments are
in sight, Mr. McCabe will remain for a week to
look over the ground and assist Commercial
Agent Hall. Speaking of the railroad outlook
yosterday he said: "Tbo failure of the crops in
Kansas and Nebraska has affected tho
freight business in the West Our
shipments are . lighter as a result,
but we are doing as well as can bo expected
and are satisfied. The outlook, however, is
very bright. We are bothered a great deal by
farmer Legislatures in tbe West interferihg
with tbe rates. They always look at the rail
road business through prejudiced glasses, and
they do not understand tbe situation anyhow.
I suppose in dealing with the Farmers' Al
liance it will be liKe going through purgatory
to get to heaven, bnt we will cot there finally.
I don't believe tbe Alliance will last very long."
Mr. McCabe was surprised to bear that the
Wabash Intended to abandon its office here.
He said the Rock Island bad always been con
servative in locating agents, and be didn't be
lieve, though be could not speak from the
chair, tbat any chances would bo made, cer
tainly not in the Pittsburg district Mr. Mc
Cabe remarked that before tbe days of the
inter-State law, when the roads had strong
pools, tbey still, had their agents scattered
around through the country.
LOWEB BATES JS THE
SFBIHQ.
Demands of Iron Men Referred to the Cen
tral Traffic Association.
The Youngstown Committee of Freight
Agents met at the Lake Shore office yesterday
to consider tbe demands of the Mahoning and
Shanango iron men for a reduction in rates. It
was decided to refer the matter to the Central
Traffic Association, and the question will come
np at the meeting in Chicago next Tuesday.
Thlsjwas ail that the local agents had authority
to do.
General Freight Agent Frank Dean, of the
Lake Erie, who is a member of tho committee,
said: "It is a little early to figure on a
reduction in rates as tbey usually
go down in tbe spring at the npeninz of naviga
tion. -The iron men have asked fur it a little
ahead of time. Whetbe their request will be
partially granted or in full is a question for the
Central Traffic Association."
Other agents agree also that tbe demand is a
little premature, and if a cut is made now that
the Iron manufacturers cannot expect another
reduction in tho spring.
THE SUBTBBAH BAILWAY.
Bids for the Power Opened by the Directors,
, hut No Result Attained.
The annual meeting of the stockholders and
directors of the Suburban Electric Railway
Companywas held yesterdar. Only business
of a routine character was passed upon.
Bids from six electric companies for the
supply of tbo power were received, but no de
cision was arrived at. Tbe competing companies
included the' Taylor, Edison, Wesilngbouse
and Fort Wayne. Some of them had specified
for three TO-horse power dynamos, and others
for 200-horse power, and owing to the discrep
ancy in the cost, no approximate resnlt of tbe
cost could be arrived at. The power house is
being rapidly proceeded with.
A Handsome Publication.
The School Review for February, the
brightest, 'handsomest and best boys and
girls' magazine in the State, has just been
issued from the superb presses of Percy P.
Smith, S3 and C5 Virgin alley, Pittsburg.
These presses have few equals and no supe
riors in the State, and the entire-establishment
of Mr. Smith is filled up with a, view
to turning out work that cannot be sur
passed. An excellent example of this was
the handsome menu for the recent Press
Club banquet, described at length in the
daily papers. For job, book or poster work,
or printing of any kind, Mr. Smith's estab
lishment is the most reliable in the citv.
FURS
Reduced.
We are offering extraordinary valnes in
fine muffs in all the most desirable furs.
Ultra quality of lurs at extremely low
prices. Sealskin jackets and coats wonder
fully low. Fine imported fnr-lined circu
lars at abont half real value.
Jos. Hoejie & Co.'s
Penn,Avenue Stores.
REAL ESTATE SAVINGS BANK, LTM.
401 Smlthfield Street, Cor. Fourth Avenue.
Capital, 100.000. Surplus, 569,000.
Deposits of Si and upward received and
interest allowed at 1 per cent its
This Month Only
We will make with every dozen of oar best
cabinet photos an 8x10 handsomely colored
photo, with elegant lrame, also cabinet
photos at $1 per dozen. Life size crayon
portraits S3 50. Lies' Galieby,
ihsu " 10 and 12 Sixth street
IP your complaint is want of appetlte.Jtry
Angostura Bitters before meals. ttssu
Houses Are Scarce This Year.
Home hunters may-save perplexity, time
and car fare by consulting tbe special to
lets to-day. Thursdays and Mondays are
special rent days.
35c, Formerly 75c,
50 dozen men's fine Scotch feuft wool gloves.
A. G. Campbele & Soks,
27 Fifth avenue.
GLASSWARE JOBBERS MEET.
They Demand Certain Regulations In the
Sale of Packages The Nine Months'
Strike at Mine No. 4 Broken Notes
From Labor Circle.
L The meeting of the National Association
of Crockery and Glassware Jobbers, which
was called to order at the Monongahela
House yesterday morning, was one of the
largest meetings that hve been held in this
city the present year, and there have been
not a few such meetings here. There were
over 40 representatives present, and thoy came
from all parts of tbe country.
H. K. Jenners. of Detroit, is President, and
H. P. McGregor, of Wheeling. Secretary. It
is the second meeting of tho kind whose dele
gates even admitted that their session was not
called for the purpose of forming a trust or
combination. The principal matter for discus
sion is that of demanding from manufacturers
that tbe price of all packages shall include tbe
cost of goods and packages.
Up until the present time jobbers have been
laboring under tho disadvantage of having to
pay for their packages when purchasing from
manufacturers, and at ihe same time when
they sell to retailers they are compelled to
throw tbe ackages in. A resolution makinc
the demand from the manufacturers was al
most unanimous!) passed.
Another question that is being considered is
an attempt to discourage and prevent, if possi
ble, the sale of goods to houses for tho purpose
of being given away as premiums with other
goods. This action is evidently directed at the
tea houses chiefly and general retail stores.
The regulation of traveling salesmen, com
missions, terms of sale discounts and time al
lowances are other tonics of Interest that will
be discussed to-day. Tbe convention will nroli
ably close this evening, when the members will
attend a banquet at the Monongahela Honse.
A conferenco with the flint glass manufactur
ers will be held before the delegates leave.
KOT AS CHEAP AS THEY CLAIM.
Southern Iron a Disturbing Element In the
Northern Market.
C. Seymonr Dutton, general agent for Will
iam Todd lie Co., of Youngstown, went East last
evening. Chatting about the depression in tbe
iron business in the Mahoning and Sbenango
valleys, he said: "Southern iron is largely re
sponsible tor tbe tronble. They don't
make a great deal, but their product is
a disturbing element in the market. Their
business needs to be, reorganized and adjusted.
I don't believe they can make Iron as cheaply
as they have been doing, and they will soon
discover It.. The South also has been anxious
to advertise itself, and outers have not hesi
tated to take advantage of low Southern rates
to get cheaper prices in the North.
"Shut off as we are in the valleys. It is neces
sary to organize for our own protection. The
coke operators have forced tbelr rate up to a
high point, and every now and then tbe rail
roads will tack on a little more for transporta
tion. The only way we can protect ourselves
is by sticking together, and the Mahoning-and
Shenaugo Association has become a strong or
ganization." A L0HG STBTKE BBOKEff.
Men Employed at Mine No. 4 Make a Con
cession of 5 Cents a Ton.
Tbe strike of tbe miners employed in mine
No. i of the New York and Cleveland Gas Coal
Company, at Turtle Creek, has been broken,
and tbe men have returned to work at 71 cents
a ton for screened coaL This is a concession of
6 cents a ton, as compared with the rate fixed
by tbe conference at Columbus nine months
ago; besides this concession the men have lost
in wages about $189,000.
The men who have returned to work have
signed a contract to remain no matter what
price is fixed upon at the next conference. The
miners of the other Turtle Creek districts are
disappointed at the actions of the men at No. i,
as a general fisht against company stores is to
be made Jlay 1.
A SALESMEN'S EIGHT.
The New Protective Union Ignored at a
Meeting of Assembly 4907.
Salomon's Assembly No. 4907, K. of L.. met'
last nlgbt. bnt no action was taken relative to
tbe new Re tall, Clerks Association. It was
stated last evening tbat the salesmen were in a
fight on account of the new union, which is
composed partly of old members of 4807 who
are nnder heavy fines for working during the
recent strike.
Tbo trouble between the two unions is very
much like the one between the two muslcil or
ganizations, except tbat members of 4907 say
tbey wilt let tbe new clerks' union die a natural
deatSTand when it is buned the members will
be glad to pay their fines and return to the
union that has heretofore supported them.
DBAWING THE OVEHS.
Operators of the Connollsvllle Region Pre
paring to Close
Coks operators commenced yesterday to
draw their ovens and suspend operations in
definitely. Ovens will be charged only until
Saturday and these will be drawn next Mon
day and Tuesday. Between now and then
about 0,000 tons of coke will be produced,
which will keep the furnaces now in operation
in stock for 30 to 60 days.
There are some 15.000 men employed in tbe
coke regions who will watch anxiously for in
telligence from the -General Miners' Conven
tion which will open in Columbus next Tues
day. THE WHOLESALE B0TJTE.
Employes of the Westlnghonso Electric
Company Being Laid OfC
Tha.Westingb.ouse Electric Company is lay
ing off employes at the Lawrenceville plant In
wholesale numbers. Last week a lot of them
were released and yesterday 15 more were given
notices that there was not enough work for
them. One of the employes said last nieht:
"I do not know why we are being laid off.
The company seems to have plenty of work on
hand and the works are in fnll operation. lam
inclined to think it Is simply a close policy
which the company has adopted to reduce ex
penses." r
PIPE MILL AT WOODS' BTO.
Riter & Conly Said to Be Enlarging Their
Allegheny Plant
Charles W. Cass, of New York, but owner of
a large amount of property on Preble avenue,
Allegheny, has notified abont 50 of his tenants
tbat tbey must vacate tbeir houses by May 15.
It is understood tbat tbe bouses are to be
torn down to mako room for tho erection of a
wrought iron pipe mill by Riter & Conly.
Another Oil Experiment
The Oliver & Roberts Wire Company is try!
fhgthe Lima oil cxpenmont for beating pur
poses. This plan has been proven a success in
one or two otber local manufacturing estab
lishments, but its cost has not yet been reduced
to an equality with natnral gas.
Mrs. Wiicslow's Soothing Syrup for.Chl
dren Teething cures wind colic, diarrhea, etc
Yoofteyes need attention? See Prof.
Little, with Biggs & Co., Jewelers. Consul
tation free.
35c, Formerly 81,
25 dozen children's finest cashmere leggins;
sizes, 3, 4, 5 and'6.
A. G. Campbell & Sons,
27 Fifth avenue.
JU&H.
To-day fine parlor table covers, 54; one at
52. Bogos & Buhl.
Houses Are Scarce This Tear.
Home hunters may save perplexity, time
and car iare by consulting the special to
lets to-day. Thursdays and Mondays are
special rent days.
19c, Formerly COc and 75c,
100 dozen ladies' fine cashmere gloves.
A. G. Campbell & Sons,
27 Fifth avenue.
Moke Pilsner beer is sold each year by
the Iron City Brewing, Company. Order by
mail or telephone 1186.
Have Too. a Room for Rent?
Good tenants are easily obtained by a "to
let" in Tbe Dispatch. Thursdays and Mon
days are special rent days.
Winter Jackets.
Less than one-half former pricji.
Black cloth jackets
Now $5 reduced from $3, $10 and $12.
Seal plush jackets
Now (3 to 20 reduced in about the same
proportion. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue.Storefc
CHILLY AND GASLESS.
Winter's .Winds Blow Tbrongh the
Fireplaces of the City.
THE CONSUMERS GROW E0ASTIVE
Becansa the Supply of Natural Fuel Fol
lows the Warm Breezes,
LBATISG KAUGHT BDT ICICLES BEHIND
A cold chill sped up and down Pittsburg's
spinal column yesterday, and.'according to
the indications received at the Signal Ser
vice office, it will continue on duty tc-day.
The mercury will not go below tbe minimum
of yesterday's temperature, 9 above zero.
A warm wave from Salt Lake City started
this way yesterday, but it will require at
least two days to make tbe journey and this
welcome visitor fAm Mormondom will not
reach Pittsburg until to-morrow or the next
day. The weather to-day is expected to be
similar to that of yesterday, clear and cold.
Natural gas was a very scarce article on
the Hill yesterday, and, in fact, there was
none from 8 a. m. to 8 P. m. The Philadel
phia Company's office was blue' at times
with tbe complaints of consumers who had
nothing to consume.
Why One Man pid Some Kicking.
A reporter who went aronnd to see what
was the cause of the scarcity met Mr.
r.aphael, who lives on Townsend street.
The gentleman was berating the managers
in a lively fashion, and between tbe breaks
in his wrath he said he had no gas in his bouse
and bis children were freezing. Tba gas
died down suddenly in his -grates,
leaving bim without fuel, and he declared be
couldn't get coal, lie was mad because the of
ficials had not warned him in advance so that
he could provide his family with coaL Mr.
Raphael stated that many families On Wylie,
Townsend and otber hill streets were without
gas.
Superintendent Wilcox said the pressure
was low on account of tbe cold weather. Tees
day everybody bad plenty of gas, but as yester
day was cold, more was consumed and tbe pres
sure ran down. He stated thattbe shortage on
tbe Hill was not general, but here and there
vou would find a hnuse tbat needed more gas.
It is one of the difficulties that the' company
couldn't regulate.
Pressure, but Nothing to Press.
There was probably more suffering from the
cold in Allegheny yesterday than on any day
during the present winter. As far as the sup
ply of natural gas went tbe pipes in most
bonses might as well have been pluszed up.
Cooking was practically out of the question,
while inbed ronms and sitting rooms there
was not enough beat to take the chill from tbo
air.
It was stated tbat the full pressure was on.
but that has been the reoort every cold day
this winter. The pressure was there, but there
was apparently no gas to press. Those who
bad coal were compelled to use it, others se
cured a small supply, and those who conld not
get any found it more pleasant to walk the
streets and get tbelr blood in circulation than
remain indoors. ,
Special To Let lists to-day.
SPECIAL CLEARING-OUT SALE
CARPETS.
AT 33 PER CENT
Lower Prices Than Will Rule
During Next Spring.
For two weeks we will offer our stock of Fall
Carpets at Immense reductions. We want tbe
ROOM for SPRI Q GOODS. Remember, no
Reninant3 are included in this great Reduction
Sale.
Best qnality All-wool Ingrain Carpets at SOc,
55c and 60c per yard; never retailed anywhere
at less than 75c
Large line of Three-Plys at 75c and 80c per
vara, worm 51.
.Large line Tapestry Brussels at 50c, worth 75c
A better grade of Tapestry Brussels at 63c,
worth 85c
ery best quality Tapestry Brussels at 75c,
worth fL
Large line of Body Brussels at S5c, 90c, 95c
and Si, worth SI 25.
Large line Moquettes at $1 10 to $1 25, worth
to-day 81 65.
' - EDWARD
, GROETZIHGER,
627 and 629 Penn Avenue.
a2l-TT33n
SPECIAL
FEBRUARY
SALE.
After our Annual Inventory (Feb.
1) many broken lots of -first-class
merchandise come to the surface
that must go at some price. These
have been marked down regardless
of cost. Can you nse any ends of
Dress Goods, Silks or Velvets, at
half price; Handkerchief, Laces,
Embroiderie. slightly soiled; Mus
lin and Merino Underwear, Gents'
Shirts and Collars in broken line
of sizes?
All winter goods are included in
this sale of low prices.
SPRING, 1891.
NEW
WASH DRESS GOODS,
New White Goods,
NEW HOUSEKEEPING GOODS,
New India Silks,
NEW SHADES IN CHOICE
DRESS FABRICS,
Kow on sale and opening daily.
'BIBERJ-EABTDR
505 and 507 MARKET STREET.
teMrssa
COLS BEER AND SAW HAW
Cause the Death of a Young German
Through Acute Inflammation.
Cold beer and raw ham don't assimilate, as
Frank Kronouski, abutcher employed by Adam
Bornschener, has discovered to his cost. All
that remains of Frank 13 now resting in a
coffin in William Scinmelrock's undertaking
establishment, on Seventeenth stteet. South-
side
On Saturday last Kronouski consumed f xir
amount of beer, and between drinks whetted
his thirst with sundry slices of raw ham. On
Sunday be did not feel well, and on Mondiv
felt much worse. Tuesday he took to his bd
wth severe cramps In his stomach, and yester
day be concluded to send for Dr. Arnholr. who.
when be seen him. said ho had onlya few hours
to live. He was removed to the hospital, ard
died half an hour after admittance. The case
was one of acute Inflammation of the stomach.
Over in Germany the deceased man, who bad
been bnt 12 months in the country, leaves a
mother and sister, to whom be wrote fre
quently. He was but 27 years or ae. and no
doubt expected, In time, to bo able to bring
them over and establish them here with all a
son's pride and brother's affection. 2ow, only
the lapse or time or a line from some stranger
will tell tbem ot tbe dead man's fate.
Thirteen Looking for an Italian.
Tbe social Thirteen held a meeting and sub
scribed S13 to secure a detective to employ a
detective to find thn Italian who fired at Con
ductor 13 on car 13 of the Wylie avenue cabto
line. A committee of three was aonointed to
spend 13 days making a personal effort to de
tect the man. Unless he is cantured by the 13th
of the month another assessment of J13 will bo
made.
Special To Let lists to-day.
The Leading
Dry Goods House.
Pittsburg. Pa..
Thumlnf. "!. S. 1S0L
JDS. HDBNE I ED.'B.
PENN AVE,. STORES.
ANOTHER
BARGAIN
SALE
OF
LADIES',
MISSES'
-A2l-
CHILDREN'S
HOSIERY.
Note these special lots put out
on our counters to-day.
Children's Ribbed Wool Stock
ings to be sold at 15c a pair or a
pairs for 25c
Children's Plain Wool Stock
ings, that were 40c a pair, RE
DUCED to 25c a pair.
Misses' best English B!ack
Cashmere Stockings, that were
Si. 85c and 75c a pair, RE
DUCED to 50c a pair.
Ladies' fine All-wool Stockings,
all sizes, that were 75c and 50c a
pair, REDUCED to 35c a pair
or 3 pairs for ?r.
Ladle' fine All-wool Cashmere
Stockings, black, and colors, that
were St pair, REDUCED to
50c a pair.
Ladies' Colored Pure Silk Stock
ings, excellent value, RE
DUCED to 50c a pair.
Ladies' Black Pure Silk Stock
ings, that were a big bargain a'l
season at Si a pair, now RE
DUCED to 75c a pair.
GLOVES.
There is still a big lot of La
dies', Misses' and Children's
Winter Gloves and Mittens
Knit Wool, Cashmere and.
Plain and Fur-top Kid Gloves
and Mittens, all at prices that
are little more than fractions
of former figures.
The center bargain table for
these goods will be kept up to-
day.
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LATEST STYLES
LADIES' HANDKERCHIEFS!
LATEST STYES
GENTLEMEN'S NECKWEAR ! '
ALL NEW GOODSI LOWEST PRICES!
ULRICH &SPENCElC
Specialties in Hosiery and Underwear,. .
642 Penn Avenue. - -
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