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a moment, but Mr.Itobertson finally broke it by
saying tint it Dr. Evans' motion prevailed It
Mould stop all proceedings, as the time allowed
the Department of Awards to make a selection
bad expired. , , , ..
Mr. Larabie I don't beliere it -will kill the
whole proceeding. The gentleman seems to
think the question of tinio is the most import
ant involved. The gist or this whole ordinance
is the purchase of a farm time is a secondary
consideration. Tho limit of five days for ex
amination of farms was intended to prevent
unnecessary delay, but the fact that the limit
tnav bo exceeded will not affect the standing of
the ordinance, and would nt in court. The
question was. Could not a farm be bought for
less moue T Were the prices too high?
IVorUins for the City's Interests.
Mr. ikimbie continued: "In this caso it was
charged that tho prices were too high. That
was the only thing that Councils had to bother
al our, and as business men working for tho in
terests of the city they wero put on the de
fensive, and it was their duty to find out if this
charge was true If the city would cet tbo
worth of her money."
Mr Ueilvrtsnii Then bow are we going to
decide which is the best farm offered?
Mr. Laiuuie Well. I would not trust to my
own judgment as to the valueof farm property,
because 1 know nothing about it. I should rely
for information upon those I knew were well
informed on tbo subject. I see it stated that
these farms are too outrageously high. If on
investigation that proves to he the case, the
. best thing to do would be to refuse all offers
and advertise over again.
31 r. Terry here interrupted to ask what the
nature ol the ordinances previously referred to
the Charities Committee was.
Chairman Kord explained that they were four
ordinances pioviding for the purchase of each
of the four farms recommended by the Depart
ment of Awards, so that no matter wnicb farm
would be selected the ordinance would be in
the committee's hands and they could report
It back at the following meeting. This had
been done to save time in the event of an
agreement on any one farm.
A standing vote was then taken on Dr.
Evans' motion to refer back to the Department
of Awards and it was defeated 25 nays to 8
ayes.
Kan Against a Snag.
Mr. Robertson's resolution was then taken
up again. Mr. Lambie said he was ready to
vote for it. If Councils went out to view tho
farms ho thought be could train information
enough to enable him to vote intelligently.
But, suppose the resolution was adopted, what
would b the result? The Chair had, by sus
taining Mr. Wanncastle's point of order, that
the Department of Awards should select the
farm. That decision was correct enough, but
if this resolution should be adopted, how could
it be made to agree with the ruling?
Mr. Robertson said he was not aware that
such a derision bad been made, but if it was, be
would withdraw his resolution as under that
decision the whole matter fell and a new
ordinance would be required. The whole
matter would have to be gone over again.
Chairman Ford replied that his decision on
Mr. Warm castle's point of order practically
settled the whole matter. "Do you want to
withdraw your resolution, Mr. Robertson?" he
asked.
"What's the use of withdrawing it?" asked
Mr. Robertson, in return. "It's no good now,
anyway."
"Well, then, gentlemen," President Ford an
nounced, "the gentleman from the Fourteenth
ward withdraws his resolution, and we are now
ready to proceed with other business."
Chief EUiot Didn't Like It.
Then everybody flocked ontof Select Council
into the reception chamber to discuss the sit
uation. Chief Elliot wasn't at all pleased with the
turn affairs had taken, and showed it very
plainly. When asked what the result of Select
Council's action would be. be refused to talk,
except to say, in a very snappy manner: "I
don't know any more about it than you do."
Mayor Gourley sat on the railing outside the
Council Chamber.acd when asked if be thought
the action of Councils was a rebuke to the De
partment of Awards for not obeying the ordi
nance by recommending one farm, replied:
"No, sir. It is a rebuke administered to them
selves. Tbey had no right to limit the time for
the inspection of farms to five days. It was
impossible to make a satisfactory examination.
Wuatarewo going to do now? Well, I sup
pose a new ordinance w ill have to be prepared,
bids readvertised for and all the work gone
cer again."
Chief Brown was as calm as ever. When
asked what would be the next move, he said:
"A question ha been raised as to whether the
Department of Awards has really made are
port, as specified by the ordinance. Tho ex
udation of the five-day limit raises another
point. The bupreine Court has decided, in
roferecce to the appropriation ordinance,
which sshould tie passed in February, that if it
is not done in th.it month it can be done in the
next. Tin seems to be a parallel case. If that
l so, the Department of Awards can meet
again, reconsider the bids already offered, and
prepare a report to Councils, recommending a
particular farm."
Might Be Something in It.
Councilman A. F. Keating, who was stand
ing by, seemed to think there was considerable
in this view of the matter.
"On the other hand," continued Chief Brown,
"we may have to introduce a new Poor Farm
ordinance, readvertiso for bids, and gciover
the whole ground again. However. I can give
no decided opinion on this matter until I have
consulted with the City Attorney, which I shah
flu to-fUy."
Dr. Evans was asked for the name of the man
who had an option on a farm at 40 per cent less
than was asked from the city. Mr. Evans said:
"I cannot answer that question until I have re
ceived permission from the gentleman. I will
tell you this: I saw the option myself, and the
holder is a real estate dealer. No, I cannot tell
yoa the name of the farm. There is no doubt
of the truth of my assertion. I know it."
Chief Bigelow escaped in the turmoil, but he
looked as calmly philosophical as usual,
w hcther he is dickering for an elephant or suf
fering from a Supreme Court decision.
TAXING STREET CARS.
Controller Morrow Thinks the City Should
Keceiic !S5,000 a Year From This
Source Comparison With Other Munic
ipalities An Ordinance to Be Prepared,
Controller Morrow, who has been consid
ering lor some time past the advisability of
taxing street car lines, yesterday sent the
following communication to Select Council:
Office City CoxntoixKn, l
Pittsburg, Jan. 26. j
To the Select and Common Councils:
Genti.eme I desire to inform you that
the levenue of the city from tax or license on
street cars has dwindled to an insignificant
amount, the receipts from that source for the
fiscal year just ending being less than 1.000,
and for the l ear to come will probably be even
less. As tbe companies obtain franchises of
gre.it value from the city, the present is a
proper time to impose some tax upon
mem that will yield a respectable income to the
City Treasury. Our tax has never been heavv
and its evasion by tbe companies is very unfair
to the city. Formerly we obtained $20 to S30
per car from several roads and a tax on earp
lugs from others, but nearly all the old street
companies nave leased tneir lines to traction
or motor coinpanie, who now operate them
and who pay no tax or recompense whatever to
tuc city, on the ground tb.it ihe continued ex
istence of tho companies' lessor retains the ob
ligation of tax upon them, but the companies'
lessee, being separate corporations, have not
been required by proper authority to make any
pavment.
There is but one city in the United States, to
in knowledge, which imposes no tax upon
street car companies, while in the cities men
tioned below the average rate ot license per
car is S50. The requirement of different
cities in this respect vary much, but a
t.tx on cars, or upon earnings, or receipts teems
to be the more general method. From a com
parison with other cities I think a revenue of
425,000 per year not too much to expect from
this source in a short time, nor can anyone dis.
putc the right and duty of the city, as a matter
of justice, to regard these highly favored cor
porations as proper subjects for the derivation
of a permanent revenue.
2ewYork obtained 5174,000 in the first vear
from her street cur lines St. Louis. H3.0U0;
Washington" D. C, $33,000: Brooklyn. $17,000:
Louisville, $12,000: Chicago, $38,000; Milwaukee.
iJT.000; Buflalo. $1,600: Cleveland, $3,300; De
li oit. S-M.00J. and Baltimore. $17,000. As a
means of obviating any technical objections
that may be raised against tbe collection of a
license from all companies in tbe cltv, 1 would
suggest that an act of Assembly be at once
authorized to be prepared which will give
power to all municipalities to properly tax
street car companies of auy and every kiud.and
that tbe amount and character of tax be fixed
by local authority.
Respectfully submitted,
E. S. Mokeow, Controller.
The communication was referred to the Com
mittee on Corporations to prepare an ordi
nance in accordance with the Controller's
ideas.
PAYING A PABK AECHITECI.
Colonel Cuijcr Compensation Finally
l'ixcd by Common Council.
In Common Council some routine business
was transacted, after which the resolution fix
ing Colonel Culyer's compensation for prepar
ing clans at HC0 and for services as consult
ing engineer at $200 per month for time spent
in Pittsburg was objected to by Mr. Blgham.
who moved its postponement until it was seen
whether any work was to be done in tbe park.
Chief BIgelow was present, and said that be
bad been authorized by Councils to employ
Colonel Culver, and he bad done so at the
figures be bad indicated when tho matter was
before Councils. The plans bad to bo pre
pared, but if there was no money appro
priated for parks this year, tbe Colonel would
not be employed by the month. Tbe plan
had to be prepared before any work was done;
it would be years beforo this plan was entirely
carried out. The sum was reasonable. He did
cot believe that all tbe work wonld stop on tbe
park, although it might be that but very little
work would be done. If it were little or great,
it should be in accordance with the final plans.
After a long discussion, in which Mr. Bige
low explained tbe matter f ullv, Mr. Taggart
offered an amendment postponing the resolu
tion until the next meeting. This was lost,
and tbe resolution was adopted by a vote of 29
ayes to 12 noes.
SOME ORDINANCES PASSES.
Relocating Some Streets and Establishing
the Grades of Many Others,
Select Councils passed ordinances relocating
Bates street, from Ward street 125 feet south;
St. Clair street, from Penn to Rural .avenues:
establishing the grade of Mcrrimac street,
from Grandview to Virginia avenues; Kearsage
street, from Grandview to Virginia
avenues; O'Hara street, from Fifth
avenue to Ellsworth avenue: re-establishing
the grade of Cabinet street, from
J hirty-eigbth to Thirty-ninth streets; locating
Charles street, from Center to Wylie avenues;
Clvde street,from Ellsworth to Bayard avenues;
Ruth street, from Bailey to Washington
avenues: Paul street, from Bnggs avenne to
Ruth s'.reet; Humler alley, from Cbauncey to
Watt streets; granting certain rights to the Sub
urban Rapid Transit Company.
BOBBED TEE PBESIDENT.
Chairman Holliday, of Common Council,
Loses and Regains His Property.
Charles Beece, a well-dressed, slick-looking
individual, wandered into tbe City Clerk's
office yesterday afternoon, and calmly appro
priated the overcoat and umbrella ot Chairman
Holliday, who -was then presiding over Com
mon Council.
When Mr. Holliday discovered his loss be
notified Inspector McAleese, who tent out an
alarm, and within ten minutes Officer Andy
Scott nabbed tbe man, overcoat and umbrella
while tbe trio were traveling up Wylie avenue.
It is thought that Reece is connected with a
number of robberies which have occurred re
cently, and his career will be investigated.
A CASH OF VARIOLOID.
John Robb and His Roommate Sent to the
Municipal Hospital.
An alleged case of smallpox was reported to
tbe Board of Health yesterday by Dr. Cbristler.
The person afflicted is John Robb, wholives at
No. 531 Forbes street. However, after an in
vestigation of the matter by Superintendent
Baker and Dr. McCandless, of the Bureau of
Health, it was pronounced a caso of varioloid.
Dr. Chnstler, who reported the case, had at
tended Robb on Sunday morning, when he pro
nounced it varioloid, out when he called on
Robb yesterday morning he was much worse
and is said to have shown symptoms of small
pox. When Robb was visited by the Bureau of
Health officers he was ordered removed to the
Municipal Hospital at once, as was also anotber
man who had been rooming with Robb previous
to his sickness.
The house where Robb lives is a boarding
house, in which tbere is also a grocery store. In
tbis bouse tnere are a number of mill workers.
All the men who were boarders at the bouse
were vaccinated yesterday by order of tbe Bu
reau of Health. An order has also been issued
by Superintendent Baker that every person
living in the vicinity must be vaccinated at
once. Every possible precaution has been taken
to prevent tbe disease from spreading auy far
ther. Robb is a stonecutter, and came to Pitts
bnrg from Jamestown, N. Y., about ten days
ago, in company with two other men, one ot
whom was a boarder at the same house with
Robb.
Robb is tbe first patient that has been in the
Municipal Hospital for over five ye.tr.
DEATH OF CHARLES L. CLABX
News of His Demise in Chicago Received
Here Yesterday.
The news of the death of Charles L. Clark m
Chicago was received in this city yesterday.
Mr. Clark was the senior member of the paper
manufacturing firm which recentlyreorganized
as the Godfrey & Clark Paper Company. Re
cently he went to Chicago to attend
to tbe business of a branch of the
firm in that city, and while there
was attacked by erysipelas. Although it was
known tnat Mr. Clark was seriously 111, his
death, which occurred at bis nephew, J. C.God
frey's, residence, wag a surprise to his relatives
and fiiends here. His body wUl be bronghtto
Pittsburg for bunat, but the funeral arrange
ments have not yet been made.
Mr. Clark was born in Amesbnry, Mass..
about 1830, and his mother, two sister and a
brother arc still living. About 30 years ago be
came to Pittsburg, and since that date has been
associated with his brother-in-law, E. B. God
frey, in tbe paper business. Although of a re
tiring and unassuming disposition, be made his
mark here as a man of great business ability,
and in his private relations was beloved and re
spected by all who knew him. He was active
in religious affairs always, and was at the time
of his death clerk of the Board of Trustees of
the Fourth Baptist Chnrch nere, and a promi
nent member of the Y. M. C. A.
THE STATIONS HEAPED.
James McCrea at the Head of the Pennsyl
vania Company for the Present.
The Pennsylvania Company's offices and all
tbe stations on tbe lines displayed emblems of
mourning yesterday out of respect for J. N.
McCullough. Telegrams ot condolence poured
in from all quarters, coming principally from
railroad officials, tor tbe present James Mc
Crea is acting as First Vice President until a
successor is chosen by the directors. Local
gossip points to Superintendent Fitcairn
as the man if he wants the place,
but be has refused promotion on
the Pennsylvania, and some think
he would not accept tbe position. In this
event there is no doubt that Mr. McCrea will
go up higher. He has been for some time the
active man in the Pennsylvania Company.
President Roberts and other officials of the
Pennsylvania road are expected to arrive tbis
evening to be present at the funeral. Services
will be held in the North Presbyterian Church,
Allegheny, to-morrow at 12 o'clock.
A Murderer Secures Another Victim.
Jacob Kellanburg, father of Mrs. Faulk, who
was murdered recently by her husband, was
f onnd dead in bed yesterday at his home near
Perrysville. Tbe shock of hi daughter's mur
der caused tbe death of Mr. Kellanburg, who
was SO years old.
PEOPLE WHO COME AND GO.
Robert Bonner, of the New York
Lcilgen Superintendent McCargo. ot tbe Alle
gheny Valloy road: James Verner, R. E. Lam
berton, of Franklin: Hamilton Busbey, editor
of Turf, Meld ana Farm, and Colonel J. W.
Echols left for Georgia last evening in Mr. Mc
Cargo's private car for a week's shooting. They
will also spend a week on Jeckyl Island, in tbe
low country. Arrangements have been made
to give tbem a public reception at Atlanta.
Col. T. F. Spangler, T. S. Murphy and
H. C. Vanvoorhis, a committee of prominent
Zanesvilie citizens, went to Washington last
evening to stir np their representatives to have
the public buildinc bill tor Zanesvilie pushed
through the House. It calls for $100,000, and
has already passed the Senate. Cleveland
vetoed tbe bilk
Captain Michael JIunhall, the well
known coal merchant of North avenue, Alle
gheny, with his wife and sister, Mrs. James F.
McMuIlen, are away on a three weeks' pleasure
trip to New Orleans to attend tbe Mardi Gras
festival. They intend visiting the principal
southern cities on their way home.
General W. H. Kooutz and ex-Congressman
A. II. Coffratb, of Somerset, are at tbe
Monongahela House. The General is here on
railroad business. Mr. Coffrath said he was
surprised that the Republican should condemn
Cameron for tbe best act of his life in voting
against the force bill.
Col. W. A. ,Lynch, a Canton Demo
cratic politician and the general counsel for tbe
Pittsburg, Akron and Western road, is at tbe
Anderson.
W. E. Shields, of New Philadelphia,
and J. Morgan Coleman, of Youugstown, are
stopping at tbe Duauesue.
Ex-Senator J. W. Lee, of Franklin,
was in the city last evening on his way home
Irom Washington.
Mrs. Lieutenant Fitch left for New
York last evening to visit her father, General
.W. T. Sherman.
Congressman Cooper, of Mt Vernon,
passed through tbe city last evening for Wash
ington. W. P. Snyder, of. the Connellsville
Courier, stopped at the Seventh Avenue yester
day. W. H. McGeary and J. Morrison
Foster went to Haxrisburg last evening.
Mrs. James McCrea left for Cincinnati
in a private car last evening.
Marsh McDonald, the coal man, went
to Cincinnati.
LEFT IN THE LURCH
The Thirteenth Ward Will Have No
Representation on the Central
Hoard of Education,
BECAUSE OP THE DOGGED DEADLOCK
The Members of tbe District Board Unable
to igjee Upon a Member, After
.Numerous Ballots.
LAST NIGHTS MEETING A MYEI.I ONiJ.
PxiliintaUry Ttetics Prevent tat Presiding CSctr's
, Sevens!.
The special meeting of the School Diree--tors
of the Minersville district, held last
evening in the "Webster street schoolhonse,
was a lively one and quite a lingual war
was indulged in.
It was the last opportunity of breaking
the deadlock existing between James Mc
Millen and Robert Chalmers for representa
tive of the Thirteenth ward in the Central
Board of Education, which reorganized, this
evening, and naturally the supporters of the
two candidates were considerably excited
over the affair. Colonel Sam Buchanan
was the first of the sextette to reach the ball.
To The Dispatch representative be said:
"Outside of these blamed Jittle petty things
I'll bet there isn't a nicer board in town,
but I don't think we'll have a representative
in the Central Board this year."
Shortly, S. B. "Waughter, the President,
came in, and immediately afterward Robert
Chalmers, these three representing tbe
Chalmers constituency. Some time elapsed
before any of the opposing party entered,
but expressions of a back-down were hushed
by the simultaneous appearance of Messrs.
Alfred Lawton, Secretary James McMillen,
and C. Geisler.who constituted tbe McMillen
party.
One of the Members Caught Napping.
The meeting was at once called to order,
and tbe oral balloting commenced. Several
ballots were taken, always resulting in a
tie vote, when Mr. Chalmers, in a pre
occupied manner, upon tbe call of his name
voted "McMillen" his opponent.
A look of astonishment crept over the
countenance of Mr. McMillen, Mr. Geisler'i
black eyes snapped triumphantly, and the
secretary's pencil dropped from his fingers.
For a few moments paralysis had posses
sion of the meeting. Arousing from his
temporary preocenpation, Mr. Chalmers
suddenly ejaculated: "Chalmers, 1 mean
Chalmers." "With that the secretary re
sumed his pencil, and tbe balloting went on
merrily enough, until Colonel Buchanan ex
ecuted a flank movement on the opposing
forces by announcing "Waughter." The
score then stood: McMillcn,'3; Chalmers, 2,
and "Waughter, 1.
Well," said Mr. Geisler, "that elects
McMillen. He has the most votes."
"How is that?" asked Mr. Lawton.
"That goes." Then, turning to the X3hair,
"How do you decide that?"
"I decide that he's not elected," answered
the President
"Then," said Mr. Lawton, "I appeal from
theldecision of the Chair."
The Question as to whether the Chair
sh'ould be sustained or not was then put,
Mr. McMillen's three voting against the de
cision, and Messrs. Buchanan and Chalmers
voting to sustain the Chair. " They were
joined by the President himself.
Sustained by Voting for Himself.
"You can't vote to sustain yourself,"
spoke up Mr. Geisler.
"How do you decide that 7" asked Mr. Law
ton, saicastically.
"I decide that I can," emphatically replied
tbe President.
Mr. McMillen then sprang to his feet and
said: "In my judgment I'm elected," supple
menting tbe remark by a few observations, one
of which was: '-I've been a member of this
board fori! years, and have represented it on
tbe Central Board for 12. I suppose tbis will
go before the people of this ward. I am in this
fight to stay, and I think Pll win. All I ask is
that my record be examined into fairly."
Then followed a few crossfire remarks, in
which Mr. Geislerjsaid that the only objection
against Mr. McMillen was that he "had been
tbere long enough."
Mr. Chalraer remarked it was time for some
one else to have a chance.
Mr. Geisler reiterated his statement, and
looked at Mr. Buchanan, who loaned carelessly
back in his chair and replied: "Well, that's
cot my reason for voting as I did."
At this juncture Mr. Chalmers suggested tbo
election of an outside party. Mr. Lawton
denounced tbe idea, and said, looking signi
ficantly at the Chalmers partv: "If there isn't
brains enough in this Board to take a repre
sentative irom, weu Detter an resign, but I
understand you have consulted Rev. Mr.
Knox, in case of a tie. Knox gave it away
uiiuseii on lug street.
A General Denial of the Rumor.
"I haven't," retorted Mr. Waughter.
"Nor I," said Mr. Chalmers.
"I'm not a candidate," said Colonel
Buchanan.
"Well," said Mr. McMillen, "I have been In
formed by tho Superintendent of Public
Schools that Rev. Mr. Knox asked him if hn
could fill the position in case of a deadlock
here, and said that be had been waited upon
by a couple of gentlemen regarding the mat
ter." Spirited repartee followed the mention of the
reverend gentleman's name, but balloting was
at lengtn resuiueu, oniy to result in a ue
termined deadlock that nrecludes the nn.i
bllttyof the ward being represented in the
central .uoira tuis year.
A motion for adjournment was carried, and
with a familiar slap on the back, Mr. Geisler
said to Mr. McMillen: "Never mind: we will
take it before tbe people next Tuesday,".re
ferring to the election, at which Colonel
Buchanan is a candidate for re-election, "and
we'll win yet."
STAEVmQ FOB WEALTH.
Elmer Collins Expects to Break All Records
as a Faster.
Chief Brown yesterday gave Manager Harry
Davis permission to open the fasting contest at,
his Fifth Avenue Theater, and the dateiset for
the beginning is Thursday, the 19th of tbis
month. Elmer Collins, a young man who re
sides at So. 14 Stanton street, Allegheny, will
be tbe only faster. He weighs 118 pounds, is 29
years of age, and alleges he was never sick a
day in his life. He is to get S1.U00 it be fasts SO
days and an additional $300 if he breaks tbe
record of 43 days, which he claims he will do.
Kour phsicians and two newspaper men will
be sworn m as. watchers, and Chief Brown will
place a policeman on duty to see that no danger
is incurred by the faster. Manager Davis uill
not run any risks, but will be governed bv the
advice of tbe attending physicians. A release
from all responsibilty has been signed to Air.
Davis by Collins and bis relatives.
PBEPAB1HG FOE HEB LIFE W0EK.
Miss Drexet to Take Her Final Tows in the
Presence of a Few Friends.
Tbe taking of tbe final vows by Miss Cath
arine Drexel, known as "Sister Catharine," at
the convent of the Sisters of Mercy next
Thursday, will be a notable event, and will call
to this city various of the dignitaries or the
Catholic Cburch,besides numerous of ber Phil
adelphia relatives.
Only relatives and a few Intimate friends
will be present at the ceremonies. In the mean
time "Sister Catharine" is losing no time, but
is devoting every minute to preparation for tbe
great work in which she is so soon to cntrage.
Bun Over by a Car.
William Etlor, a resident or Allegheny, while
crossing Rebecca street, Allegheny, about 11:S0
o'clock last night, was knocked down and run
over by an electric car. He was taken to the
Allegheny General Hospital, where the phy
sicians stated bis condition was critical.
Don't Cough
Take Kemp's Balsam, the best cough cure.
Sample bottles tree ot druggists. Large bottles
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GETTING DOWN TO POMACE.
Jndge Acheson to Be Asked for a Ruling in
the Craig-Stewart -Contest Another Full
Day's Work The Point Now in Dis
pute. v
The Congressional contestants in the
Twenty-fourth district, Messrs. Craig and
Stewart, will likely get down to pomace to
day, at least, Mr. Craig's attorney, Mr. "W.
J. Brennen. seems to have no doubt that Judge
Acheson will rule that tbe ballot boxes shall be
opened and their contents examined along with
tbe voters who deposited tbe contents. Colonel
Stewart Is represented by Attorneys W. G.
Guiler and W. J. Johnston, of Uniontown.
"Colonel Glenn, of Collier township. Justice ot
the Peace, refused to leave the ballot box with
Attorney Brennen for examination. Colonel
Glenn's example was followed by other officials,
who said that Judge Fetterman bad advised
tbem not to allow tbo Inspection.
Tbe afternoon, until 6 o'clock, was spent over
the wrangle. Finally, on the advice of Robb
AFItzsImmoos. tbe objectors agreed to let the
matter be innbeyance until this morning, when
A tlotney Brennen will ask 3 udgo Acheson for
an order. Mr. Brennen then offered certified
copies of the list of voters, registry of the same,
oaths ot election officers, affidavits on file is tbe
Protbonotary's office, and there will De further
proceedings when Judge Acheson renders a
decision.
Mr. Brennen states that should Judge Ache
son rule that the boxes cannot be opened, on
the plea ot tbe defense that the term "papers"
does not mean ballots, and that they have no
right to break the seals of tbo boxes, they will
proceed by other means, but be says, from bis
reading of the law, he bas no doubt of the
power of a notary to force the evidence. On
this head be says, tbat while Colonel Stewart's
counsel bold that the boxes cannot be opened,
the officers of two election districts in McKees
port not only did open tbe boxes, but
tbe ballots have been destroyed on tbe
plea tbat the boxes were wanted for
the holding of a primary election,
though in one instance it is asserted that there
was an empty ballot box which could bave been
used. It Is claimed tbat in these McKeesport
districts there were enoucb illegal votes cast,
which should be 'thrown out. and thereby give
the election to Craig by 25 votes, so far as
the inquiry bas cone.
Colonel Stewart talks of having Brennen ar
rested for opening ballot boxes without an or
der trom court, but Mr. Brennen laughs at the
threat, and Quotes the law on the subject of
Congressional elections.
A GENEBAL CUT TO BE MADE.
Legislators Visit Local Charitable and Penal
Institutions.
Messrs. Fladd, Patterson and Fruit, of the
House Appropriation Committee, inspected tbe
Western Penitentiary and Allegheny General
Hospital yesterday, wbile Messrs. Lemon, Ly tie
and Lesch examined tbe Homeophatic Hos
pital and tbe Colored Women's Home.
Thejpcnitentiary asks fof SS0.OUO. Mr. Patter
son said they took tbe Warden by surprise, hot
tbey found everything in a satisfactory condi
tion. Both Fladd and Patterson praised tbe
management of tbe Allegheny General Hos
pital, and Mr. Patterson said be believed it was
tbe most economically conducted institution in
the State. They ask for $45,000. .of which $20,
000 is for current expenses for the next two
years, and the balance to pay off an old debt.
Tbe chances are tbe hospital will get it, though
Mr. Patterson said tbe demands for charity all
over the State would have to be cut down. He
believes m judging the future by the past, and
where money bas been wisely spent, he does
not hesitate to gi e more. The committee will
examine tbe West Penn Hospital to-day, when
their work will be finished here. Chairman J.
S. Fruit returned to Harrisburg last even
ing. Mr. Lemon, for the .other committee, said
they would visit Morganza tn-day. The Homeo
pathic Hospital asks for 869,000, and the com
mittee complimented the institution highly.
DOESN'T LIKE SOME BILLS.
Senator Mehard Calls Down Members
Anxious for Notoriety.
Senator Mehard, of Now Castle, went toHar
risburg last evening. He says a great deal of
buncomb, legislation is being introduced by
members who are anxious to make arcputation
lor'.theniselve;. He cites the tax on coal
and coal lands, the bills to appoint eight miners
and four operators to draft ventilating laws
and tbe bill to appropriate money lor the
Mammoth sufferers as belonging to this class.
Mr. Mehard says the coal tax would be un
constitutional, and on sucb an unequal mining
committee tbe operators might as well not be
represented. He also claims that the investi
gation into tbe Mammoth mine horror was not
necessary and will not help the situation. Mr.
Mehard takes the position that operators are
not gunning for opportunities to blow up their
employes. He holds the mine boss who was
selected by the men responsible for tbe ex
plosion. COST OF WATEB FOB A YEAB.
The Allegheny Sub-Committee's Est! ma to
for Another 12 Months Is 8163,031.
Tbe Allegheny Water Committee met last
night and approved the pay rolls for January.
Tbe sub-committee's estimate on appropria-.
tion for the ensuing year is 103,631. It was ap
proved, with the exception of 510,000 for the
extension -of a 16-foot main on California ave
nue. . It decided to ask for that sum in addi
tion to needed expenses. Of the total femonnt
Mo, 000 is estimated for fuel, 29,400 for salaries,
3,000 for streets, 225,000 for pipe and for
branches, etc.; for the new Howard street
pumping station. $23,000.
The extra cost of coal over gas is SIS. 000 -for
the new station. The California avenue main
rnnstbe estimate upjol.000. Tbat makes tho ap
propriation seem large on account of the ex
tras. AVithout the extras the estimate is $112,
63L Last year it was (110,000.
SHALL SCBAFS OF LOCAL NEWS.
The police telephone wires of the Seven
teenth ward became crossed with an electric
light wire in some manner last night and at!
tbo telephones in tbat district were burned
out. Tbe police were made to report to the
station house until men had been sent oat to
repair the damage done.
The Finance Committee of Allegheny will
meet tbis evening. Controller Brown will pre
sent bis estimates for the appropriations in the
various departments for tbe ensuing year,
which will be referred to sub-committees for
consideration.
The Mercy Hospital Is In such an over
crowded condition tbat some patients had to
be turned away yesterday. There are 176
patients in the hospital at present, and its
capacity is only ISO.
Tiiehe were very few present at the McAH
Association meeting yesterday. Rev. Leander
T. Chamberlain addressed tbe mooting, which
represented 21 different churches, despite the
small attendance.
The Board of Managers of the Allegheny
Hospital re-elected the old officers last even
ing. Miss Florence IC Tlldcsley still continues
as superintendent. 0
The regular monthly meeting of theflron
City Microscopical Society will be held this
evening. No formal paper bas been prepared
for tbe meeting.
Peter Haas, 8 weeks old, died suddenly at
Tarentum from indigestion yesterday. The
body immediately turned black.
The Allegheny City Property Committee
met last night, bnt did nothing but approve
bills amounting to $4,300-
A successful masque ball was given by the
Central TurnVerein last evening at Turner
Hall, Forbes street.
Heckla, S. D., is suffering from a failure of
crops and appeals to Pittsburg for assistance.
Robert Hagoekty had bis foot crushed at
the Keystone mill yesterday.
BUSY LOCAL1 POLITICIANS.
Tun Democrats ot the Sixth ward will hald
a suggestion meeting at the schoolhonse on
Friday evening.
The Democratic primaries of the Twenty
fourth ward have been postponed until next
Saturday afternoon.
THE Eleventh ward Republicans will hold a
suggestion meeting at the schoolhonse on
Thursday evening. J
The Democrats of theEleventh ward will
hold their suggestion meeting at the school
nouse on Wednesday evening.
THE Republican primaries of the Fifteenth
ward will be held at the different polling places
throughout the ward on Wednesday evenin" at
7:30 o'clock. j
The Democrats of the F)if teenth ward met at
tbo Charlotte street schoolhonse List night and
suggested tbo following ticket: School
directors, Jacub Scholl and Al Wlnterhalten
&(nr 'Phtltin Mever. '
'The Ninth ward Democrats -met at the Ral-
stnn scnnoi i.ip!. mum. hu -a.-i. ""Dny pre
sided. For school directors John Kenna was
named for the three-yea term and John
Schreioer for the one Year.'terin.
THE Republican Bxeeatlvo Committee of
the Twenty-lourth fttiA Mcrday' posted
notices announcing Ifceir J primary elections,
which will be held Miht.;i,u.u-, -in
the WickersnamscpeolbuUdlng at 7:30 o'clock.
COKE REGION TIED UP
Thirteen Thousand Workmen Quietly
La' Down Their Tools.
MAttY MORE WILL FOLLOW T0-DAI.
Amalgamated Association Will riot Change
the Scale Base.
KEWKATIONAL BKTsK PLAN EXPLAINED j
The coke region is on the eve of a great
strike. The two contending elements are as
far from an amicable settlement of the wage
difficulties as ever. The workiogmen
throughout the region removed their tools,
leaving at the works only what is required
to to-day's work.
The workmen employed in the Frick and
the Cambria Company's mines are already
idle. They number 3,000 or 4,000 men.
Tbe workmen in the yards ot these com
panies who draw coke will quit work this
evening. The miners and drawers are still
at-work at the McClure Company's plants,
and will cease work simultaneously this
evening, as the strike or lockout, such as it
will really be at some of tbe works, will
then be formally declared. Tbe smaller
operators are still anxious for a settlement
to ward off the strike, but tbe larger com
panies, it seems, will not act in concert
with them.'
The Sentiment Seems for Strike.
The sentiment of the men throughont the
region is for strike, according to the re
marks of leaders, who have addressed them.
A number of meetings have been held at the
central points during the last few nights, and
the men bave expressed themselves as being in
favor ot tbe move. It was feared tbat the roll
ing mill at Scottdale, wbicb consumes coal as
fuel, would be affected by the strike. Messrs.
DeHaven and McSloy. the workmen's represen
tatives, met Operator D. G. Anderson, of the
company's mines yesterday and effected an
agreement by which tbe plant will continue
operations, at least till tbe close of the Colum
bus convention. The shutdown of the rolling
mill consequently is not imperative.
Tbe Frick Comnany bas posted notices at
conspicuous places'about their plants that their
works will be closed down tbis evening owing
to the failure to reach an arrangement for reg
ulation of wages. Tbe notice says that it should
not bo termed a strike or lockout, as the com
pany is ready to taite up the wage question
with the labor representatives at any time.
Labor Leaders Consider It a Lockout.
The labor people say it will certainly have to
be considered a lockout, as tbe company did
not give the required six days' notice in accord
ance witii the articles ot agreement. They say
the diggers who were stopped Saturday should
have been allowed to work until this evening.
Tbe cokers at the Frick Company's plant will,
however, cease working at the time intended
by the labor representative.
Tho employes of the Fort Hill and Paull
plants of W. 1. Rainey, who have heretofore
been opposed to striking, are said jo be actually
engaged making preparations to join the fight.
A riot which is attributed to tbe present wage
differences, took place at tbe Fort Hill Works
yesterday evening, in which Yard Boss Snydey
was disgracefully assaulted and seriously hurt.
The smaller coke companies are all preparing
xur lUD general suutuown
Worthy Foreman McSloy and John DeHaven,
a prominent member of the Scale Committee,
whoare directing he workingmen in theabsence
of the regular officials, say tne men will all quit
work this evening and strike to-morrow. Tney
say the strength of the organization will be
fully demonstrated.
Closing Up Work at Connellsvllle.
The wage agreement of the Connellsvllle
coke operators and their employes expired yes
terday, and to-day will seeageneral suspension
of work in the region. The coke drawers will
draw the balance of their ovens, but aside from
this no work will be, done. A committee of
men from the adjoiring works sent notice to
the Port Hill men to-day that if tbey did not
come out and join tbe stiikers there would be.
bloodshed. With this' exception there is no
serious trouble in sight at any of the works.
Mr. Rainey bas three works in operation,
namely: Grace, 400 ovens; Fort Hill. 186; Paull.
289. He employs at each works abont the same
number ot men be has ovens. Ralnev has
given them no notice of any reduction, and
they bave decided to remain at work. This
resolution has been the cause of bloodshed. A
man named Livingston was badly beaten and
then thrown in tbe river by a lot of Huns. He
was not fatally injured, but more trouble is ex
pected. The H. C Frick Company has posted anotice
inviting a friendly conference with its men.
BASED ON THE LANDS.
New National Ranking System Snggested by
W. K. Freid.
W. K. Freid delivered an address in Lafay
ette Hall last night on his "America's New
Idea" scheme. His aiidience was not uncom
fortably large, bnt the speaker's remarks were
listened to attentiveiy, and his platform, which
appeared exclusively in The Dispatch a few
months ago. was received with much interest.
Mr. Freid's plan is to establish a nation's
bank of the United Stales and argues that
agricultural land Is tbe proper basis for a na
tional currency and banking. He proposes that
the nation's bank be located in Washlneton.
with a Directory Board composed exclusively
of Congressmen who shall pass upon all securi
ties for loans and that tbe national currency be
given free to tbe bank' and returned at the rate
of 3 per cent per annum. Mr. Freid also f avgrs
a single gold standard.
After tbe address a few remarks were made
by Rev. Mr. Robinson, John P. Eberhardt and
J. H. Stevenson, all indorsing the plan sug
gested by tbe speaker as apermauent solution
of the monetary question.
APPLIED FOB A CHABTEB.
Tableware Manufacturers Now -Completing
Their Combination.
The tableware combination applied for a char-'
teryesterday, and as soon as it has been granted,
the concern will get down to business. Tbe
corporation Is to bo known as the United States
Glass Company and will have 'a capital of
$1,000,000.
Tbe following firms joined in tbe application
for the charter: Duncan & Son, Adams & Co.,
Ripley & Co.. Bryce Bros. fc Co.. O'Hara Glass
Companv, King, Son & Co., Richards fc Hart
ley and Doyle it Co.. tit Pittsburg; Columbia
Glass Company and Belialre Goblet Company,
of Findlay; Nickel Plate Glass Company, of
Fostorla, and the Hobbs Glass Company, of
Wheeling.
LOOKING FOB MB. WESTTNGHOUSE.
Tho Head of the Great Interests Expected
Here To-Morrow.
Tbe Westmghouse matters were unchanged
yesterday, and will continue so until tbe ar
rival of the bead of the interests, who is ex
pected on to-morrow morning.
Arch Cummings; tbe land agent of tbe Phila
delphia Company, who has been with it since
it began business, is resigning to go into tbe
coal hnsiness. Frank Wilcox will also leave
the company, and assume tbe office of superin
tendent of water supply.
COMING TO PITTSBUBG.
A Lot of Corning Strikers to Find Work on
the Southside, .
The flint glass workers bave provided em
ployment for another' lot "of the Corning
strikers. This time a number of tbem are
booked for a Southside factory and others are
to find work in Indiana and Illinois. i
It was reported at the workers' headquarters
yesterday that tbe men bave still tbe situation '
in band and cannot fail now to force the firm
to their terms.
To Be Married To-Day. v
L N. Ros, ex-Master Workman, and Miss,
laura A. Powell. ex-Secretary of D. A. 3,'
Knights of Labor; will be married tn-day. The
ceremony will be performed Dy Rev. C. E.
Locke, of the Sinithfield Street M. E. Church.
The newly married couple will take up their
residence in tbe East End, immediately.
A Decision Next Week,
Tbe General Executive Board of the Knights
of Labor will meet in Washington, D. C, next
Monday. Master Works5.an;Evans. of District
Assembly 3, said yesterday ,lhe board would
render a decision In the John Phillips case.
To Organize To-Nlght.
Tbe meeting'ofjhod carriers, mentioned in
The Dispatch for the purpose nf organizing
anas-oclatioir. will be held on Wylie avenue
to-night.
President Smith In the West.
President Fmltb. of the A. F. G. V. U., is on
a Western tour, looking up some business
connected with his organization.
110 CHARGE THIS TEAS.
The Bxecutlve Board, A- A. or L & S. W.,
Will Recommend the Old Scale.
The quarterly meeting of the Amalgamated
Association was held yesterday in 'President
Weibe's office, and while nothing was given
out for publication by the officials, it waslearned
tbat one or two matters of considerable Import
ance were taken up. There will only be another
meeting of the board before the June conven
tion, hence matters pertaining to that had to
be considered.
The committee that met some weeks ago to
discuss a proposed chaugo .in the base of the
scale referred their task to the General Board,
and that formed a part of yesterday's pro
gramme, and although it is over four months
until the convention, it is safe to say that
no change will be made. It seems
this change was nnlv desired by
a few members anyway, whoimagined the man
ufacturers were manipulating tbe iron market
to their advantage. Tbe board also talked over
tbo new scale, but It is not probable that any
advance will be asked this year. The men ap
preciate the condition the iron market has been
in for several months and will not attempt to
secure an Increase unless vast-improvements
are made soon. Tbe official actions of the of
ficers for tbe past three months were, reported
and approved.
THE COLUMBUS MEETIHG.
Some Important Measures to He Up To
Jay for Consideration.
Anotber delegation of miners left for Col
umbus last night to attend tbe convention
tbere to-day. That will be theCmost important
meeting ever held by tbe orgauization.
The eight-hour demands which are to be pre
pared is tbe most important feature of it.
These demands are to be made, and the
strength of the men'will bo sorely tested. John
Costelln, who bas been mentioned as a candi
date for President Rae's position, says be is
Dot in the fight. Tbis may mean tbat he is
after the place to be vacated bv Robert
Watchorn. who retires from tbe Secretaryship
to accept a position under Governor IJattison.
VIOLATED THE AGBSEMENT.
The Trouble at Ihmsen's Glasshouse Crops
Out Again.
Tbe trouble at Ihmsen's glasshouse, on the
Southside, has been revived. The basis of set
tlement was an agreement that L. A. HIS was
to take back all of their suspended members,
the latter having agreed to go. When they
webt to join, the union refused to take them
In. and as a'ennsequence tbe shop1 has about a
dozen non-union men at work.
Master Workman Evans will visit the fac
tory to-day and try to arrange the matter
amicably, but be will insist upon it being done
to bis satisfaction.
FOB MAMMOTH SUFFEBEBS.
The Knights of Labor Turning" In Liberal
Contributions.
Master Workman Evans, of D. A. No. 3,
received tbefollowing subscriptions yesterday
for the Mammoth mine sufferers: L. A. 7190,
warehousemen. t:5: L. A. 8963. corkworker,
150: L. 'A. 1374, clgarmakers. $10; L. A. 4907.
salesmen, to; L. A. 10601, theatrical mechanics,
510.
The money was turned over to R. T. Layton
to be forwarded to the sufferers.
SAND WITHOUT AUTHOBTTT.
Heavy Damages Claimed Against a Local
Glass Company.
Charles Lockhart yesterday entered suit
against the Pittsburg Plate Glass Company for
150,000 damages.
He alleges that since 1SS5 the defendants have
been going on his land in Tarentum wltbout
bis consent and taking away large quantities of
sand, etc.
Industrial Notes.
James Lumak, a lumberman of Helena,
Mont, was in tbe city yesterday on bnsiness.
At the weekly meeting of the coal operators
yesterday no action was taken in reference to
the strike.
Word was received at the Builders' Ex
change yesterdav that the Pittsburg delegation
had arrived In Newark without any broken
limbs.
There is a fight between tho marble cutters
and tile layers over tbe persistency of some of
tbe marble cutters in setting tile and marble
mantels.
James aknold. of Halifax, is at tbo Ander
son. He is a flint glass manufacturer, and is
here to get acquainted with prices charged here,
as he has recently started a factory with a view
to supplying his home market.
PBINCE BALDWIN'S DEATH.
Official Notification Received by the Bel
gian Consul. s
Arnold Schneider, consular agent of Bel
gium, yesterday received an official notification
of the death of Crown Prince Baldwin, Prince
to the throne ot the King of the Belgians.
The Prince's full name was Leopold Philip
Maria Carl Anton Joseph Louis Baldwin. He
wa born at Brussels, June 1,1869, and served
as Captain a la snite of tbe Second Cavalry nf
Prussia. His younger brother, Albert Leopold
Clemens Maria, has succeeded him as Crown
Prince. The letter received yesterday was
from Prince De Chlmay, Minister of Foreign
Affairs to Brussels.
IN LINE WITH THEM.
Significant Letter From Mr. Dalzell to the
Chamber of Commerce.
Superintendent Follansbee, of the Chamber
ot Commerce, yesterday received a letter from
Congressman Dalzell, in whicbthe writer says:
"I am in receipt ot resolutions of tbe Cham
ber of Commerce protestingagalnst the passage
of tbe free coinage bill by tbe House. I will
firesent this resolution in tbe House and bave
t referred to the proper committee. I need
hardly say tbat mvjuditment coincides entirely
with tbat of the Chamber of Commerce on this
bill, and 1 sincerely regret that one of the in
fluences to be exercised to tbo passage of a free
coinage bill is a Senator from Pennsylvania."
HABD TO KEEP IN LINE.
Hocking Valley Officials Confer About Coal
Bates for the Year.
Officials of tho Hocking Valley road were in
Pittsburg yesterday to see the Pennsylvania
people about coal rates to the lakes for next
year. Ibis is the line that makes all agree
ments between the coal roads impossible by de
manding a differential, and it is always one of
the first to cut tbe rates.
In the party who registered at the Anderson
were President C. C. Waite, Chler Engineer F.
IS. Sheldon, General Superintendent Rockwell
and General Freight Agent W. A. Mills.
Klebers Take the Lead in Music, as Ever. .
In addition td the numberless, Steinway,
Conover and Opera pianos and other musical
instruments sold daily at this popular old
time establishment, the Messrs. Klrherhave
slso disposed of quite a number of Vocation
church organs. No one can have any idea
of the surpassing musical beauty and ex
cellence of these wonderful Vocalion organs
without having seen and heaAl them. At
the low price, $800, the Yocalioq fnrnishes
more variety, delicacy and strength of tone
than any ?2,500 pipe organ, while for dura
bility it far surpasses the latter.
Churches which desire a first-class instru
ment for public worship, and do not want to
squander thousands of dollars unnecessarily
in an ordinary pipe organ, are invited to
call at Klebers' Music Store and examine
these matchless Vocalion organs. The
Klebers enjoy tlie confidence of tbe public
' forTtheir'integritv and also lor tbe superior
excellence of their instruments. Anything
that' comes Irom Klebers' must necessarily
'be .musically perfect and satisfactory. Their
stbt-Vt 606 Wood ttreet
Ja.1, ESTATE SAVINGS BANK, LDL
401 Smlthfleld Street, Cor. Fourth. Avenue.
Capital, S100.000. Surplus, SG'J.OOO.
Deposits of and upward received and
interest allowed at 4 per cent. tts
Clearance Sale in Fur Department
Continues this week; the best- opportunity
ever presented to get a fur cape or teal
jacket at a bargain.
Hokne & "Ward, 41,Firth avenue.
Add 20 drops of Angostura Bitters to
every glass of impure water' ypa drink.
TTSSU
Muslin Underwear Bargains.
Clearing up sale tbis week, a lot of corset
covers, chemise, drawers and skirts at .just
half price, 25c. 50e, 75e and Si each.
Hobne & Waed, 41 Fifth avenue.
PATENTS ON PHONES.
The Exact Stains of the Bell Com
pany on Its Expirations.
CURRENT RUMORS OF MANY SUITS
That Are li Be Brought to Determine a
Mncu-Yexed Matter.
TIEWS OF LOCAL HA.NAGEE UETZGEE
Numerous statements have lately ap
peared In print regarding tbe statns of tbe
Bell Telephone Company and its patents.
Patent lawers in Philadelphia are reported
as 'expressing tbe opinion tbat the earlier
patents have expired by limitation," and rumors
are current of sutts.about to be entered in tbe
Federal Courts to "break down the telephone
monopoly."-
In tbe opinion of General Manager Henry
Metzger. of the local company, tbere does not
seem to be any ground, either for bringing suit,
or supposing tbat any of the patents bave ex
pired. Stress ft laid 'on a supposed statute
which provides tbat a patent procured in this
country shall expire with a foreign patent.
Regarding tbe matter of the Bell Telephone
Company's standing In general, and these
rumors and charges in particular, Mr. Metzger
had this to say yesterday afternoon:
"The first patent cranted to Bell was Issued
by tbe United Btates Government In March,
1876, and tbe next January 30, 1877. These are
tbe earliest ot the patents under which the
Bell Telephone Companv operates, and will be
tbe first, of course, to expire. In this country
patents run for 17 years, and so tbe earliest ot
the Bell patents will pot expire until 1593 and
1891. The English were obtained subsequent
to tbe American patents, and these run for 14
years. The point ot the matter is this, and it
is here that misconception occurs; American
patents, taken out in England, expire at the
time fixed by the English law for English pat
ents, but English patents, taken ont in tbis
country, run. not according to tbe term
fxed by our law, but by tbe English law.
Tbis, however, in no way affects the Hell Com
pany here, because the first patents were taken
out here, and, according to tbe American law,
bave 17 years to run.
"It is supposed tbat an American patent
should expire at tbe same time as an English
patent should, and I know of no statute which
so says. Probably these people wbo argue so
are basing their opinions on Supreme Court
opinions leaning toward that view, but tbere is
no statute which so regulates."
"In what position will the company be placed
on tbe expiration of its patents?"
"Well, that is far ahead yet. Of course. It
will be open to anyone to use tbe patents, and
rival companies .may start up and seek tor a
portion oi our traue. sue consider now ine
public would be placed in'such a case. Sup
posing that our 3,500 subscribers were divided
among three companies; unless a man were a
subscriber to all three he cuuld nothave a com
plete service. His neighbor with whom be did
most bnsiness might be on No. l'sllst, and be
on No. Ti, and so they could not communicate,
unless both had two Services. Such a condition
of affairs wonld lead to confusion and addi
tional expense to tbe public. In my opinion,
the company will continue to supply its sub
scribers as at present.
"Concerning tbe charge that the transmitters
now in use are defective, and hearing indis
tinct, the fault lies not with tbe transmitters,
but with tbe wires. The big building we are
erecting on Seventh avenue will be-ntted with
the newest improvements, and the moment wo
get in tbere we shall adopt tbe metallic circuit
system, which gives each subscriber two wires
in place of one, as at present. Tbis will be.
found to make talking over the lines as dis
tinct as at your elbow."
DEATHS AT THE P00B FAEM.
Two Inmates of the City Eleemosynary Insti
tution Pass Away.
Robert Emerson O'Conner. aged 35 years, an
inmate of the insane department of tbe City
Farm, died there yesterday morning. He leaves
a wife and one child living at Shalerviile.
O'Conner's occupation was a junk dealer, and
he was admitted to the farm in March. 1889.
Rachel Hamilton, aged 54 years, also an in
mate of the farm, died there late Sunday night.
.She had no borne before entering tbe farm,
having made a livelihood by wandering around
and getting work wherever she could. Her re
mains will be taken charge of by ber sister, who
lives in Lawrenceville.
JU&O. Officials in Town.
President Mayer, Second Vice President
Thomas M. King, General Manager O'Dell,
General Superintendents Walters and Pea
body, of the Baltimore and Ohio road, arrived
in tbe city last evening to inspect tbe Pittsburg
and Western road to-day, and see where im
provements can be made.
SHXLOH'sCough and ConsumptionCnre is sold
by us on a guarantee. It cures consumption.
Sold by Jos. Fleming & Son, 412 Market st.
A
FEW OF MANY
rV' FRESH
AND
, ATTRACTIVE
BARGAINS.
English cheviots at 20c These are extra fine
wide goods, and tbe variety of styles and color
ings is almost endless,
30-Jncb Pineapple Tissue atl2c Tbis Is a
new sheer wash fabric for ladles' and children's
dresses in French style printings.
30-inch printed pongees, 15c and 20c These
are beauties and selling fast.
v-
Our variety of 12cvash dress goods needs
only to be seen to compel their early selection.
Flannelettes in choice new ideas at 12c
43-inch wool" plaids, new and pretty. 40-Inch
all-wool plaids at 50c
India Silks In entirely new . designs, in wide
assortment, just received, and offered at 50c,
75c, bOc and -
lS-lnch Silk Plnsb. worth 75c. for 50c
'32-inch solid colors Silk Pongees, for tea
gowns, art draperies, etc, at 75c
32-inch Scotch Ginghams at 25c
Scotcn Zephyrs at loe.
These are fresh, choice and very cheap, as
the goods are in choicest fabric and colorings.
30-inch Silk Stripe and Check Zephyrs at
STXc-loc.
An entirely new fabric, perfectly fast in color
and elegant in quality and designs.
BIBER EA5T0N,
505 and 507 -MARKET STREET.
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LATEST STYLES
LADIES' HANDKERCHIEFS!
LATEST STYES
GENTLEMEN.'S NECKWEAR I
ALL NEW GOODS! LOWEST PRICES!
ULRICH &SPENCER,
Specialties in Hosiery and Underwear,
' - 642 Penn Avenue.
Open Saturday Evenings. f eS-ns'
TV. A. Pratt Appointed.
W. A. Pratt, of the Philadelphia division of
the Baltlmoro and Ohio Railroad, bas been
appointed Engineer of the Maintenance of. Way
ot the Pittsburg division, vice F. W. Patterson
resigned. Mr. Pratt is one of the moss able
engineers employed by the company. He win
arrive in Pittsburg to-morrow, and will assume
the duties of the position at once.
The leading Pittsburg, Pi..
Cry Goods House. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 13W.
JOB. HDRNE I CD.'S
PENN AVE. STORES.
We call attention of house
keepers and all interested to
our very large stock of'
TABLE LINENS.
Cur importations for spring,
1 89 1, are now complete, the
most extensive, the most com
prehensive and the most varied 7
lines we have ever before
shown.
Prices the lowest
This is the briefest possible
mention of the details:
BLEACHED DAMASKS.
The 6C-inch width at 50c
The 65-inch width at 65c
The 66-Inch width at 75c
The 68-inch width at 85c to Jl 25.
The 72-Inch width at Jl tp $1 75.
The 81-inch width at Jl to SI 75.
BLEACHED NAPKINS.
To match all the many patterns
of the Damasks:
20x20 inches, SI to 3 a dozen.
21x21 inches, 82 25 to $5 a dozsn.
Buy now. t.The best time for
such goods.
We also offer special values
to-day in'
LINEN TOWELS,
Including a large number of
linos of extraordinary value in
Huckaback and Damask towels
at 25c each. Also a complete
new stock of the celebrated
Old Bleach Towels, superior
values, at prices from 45c to
$1 65 each.
, To-day we open new lines,
complete spring stocks in
STRIPE, CHECK
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and PLAID
NAINSOOKS,
And in
PLAIN WHITE and
PRINTED
DIMITIES.
Lowest prices.
Many new and attractive
openings in Wash Goods to
day. Beautiful new Ginghams
opened this morning. Extra
values throughout this depart
ment. JOB. HQRNE 1 CO.,
609-621 PENN AVENUE.
P. S. We show on a special
center counter to-day 25 dozens
of a special perfect fitting 75c
Corset (in white, drab and
ecru) the Biggest Bargain of
the season. They will sell
quick. Get your choice
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NOW OPEN!
OUR
NEW -:-SPRING -:-STOCK"
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CARPETS.
The largest and finest stock ever brought to
this city.
The designs and colorings this sprlngare the
most beautiful we have ever shown here.
We have still quite a largo line of Ingrains,
Tapestry and Body Brussels of last laU's pu
chase, the patterns of which will not" be re
produced, and will offer them at
40 PER CENT .
Less than regular prices.
Parties who expect to change their place ot
residence or go into new homes this coming
spring, will do well to purchase their Carpets
now while the stock is full, and avoid the rush
incident to the early days of ApnL Ws will
store the goods free.of charge until wanted.
An Immense line ot New Lace Curtains also
now open.
EDWARD
' GROETZIHGER,
637 and 629 Penn Avenue:
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