SSH9 f'niMHUHBvvfW'i jm.rviw. wfe!r jjti"bvbj'j v i ihiil - jsisk leu-" tr'"-" aj per-''' "- er " J " i 11. ""WraPftly" W gU.W . " jr"Ti 6 Wf1 '!SB?JRa'1 rs- v o- 1 :s. t 1 to EEE'S STRONG TALK 1 For Simple Justice to the Oil Producers Through the Burdick Bill. SOME ENORMOUS FIGURES That Show the Vast Profits Being Reaped by the Bis Company. A FEUY STROKG ARGUMENT MADE Bj the li-Senator That Will Likely Eesull in Legislation. OlTOKEJiTS OP TBE BILL TO BE HEARD HPZCIAI. TElBQBiK TO TH DIgrATCH.1 Habkisbukg, .Feb. 12. The House Com mittee oi. Corporations to-day heard ex-Senator J. W. Lee in favor of the Burdick bill to leduce the rates for the transportation end storage of oil. Senator Lee said he repre sented men who owned more than one-half the oil-producing interest of the State. Ther were hostile to no corporation, but asked for simple justice. The fact that the Standard Oil Company had increased its capital stock of $100,000 in 1883 to an actual Talue of S150,000,U)0, showed that they must hive made ennrmous profits. "While the National Transit Company was being paid 20 cents a barrel for transporting oil, producers were willing to enrage in the piping business for 12 cents a barrel. He had information to show that a ood pro&t could be made at 5 cents a barrel, and in the opinion of some who bad been in the business, tliere was a chance to iuaL.e aprollt at Scents. The centra ct f the National Transit Company to pipe oil. Senator Lee claimed, would enable it to ileln er it to any lace tliey pleased. Owine to the immense capital Jof the Standard Oil Company, wnich controls the National Transit, competition with it is impossible. "Why Competition Is Impossible. Bitter, of Lycoming wanted to know why competition was out of the question, and Lee answered that its immense wealth enabled it to freeze out people by putting down the price of oil, which loss tbe company made up frequently in transportation. In answer tu a question whether the Standard had discriminated :Cinst anyone to the advantage of other ship pers, Lee stated that ez-benator Emery bad paid $11,000 in excess of tbe amount be sbould ba e been obliged to expend if justice bad been done inin. His shipment cot more because tbe nil was transported from Olean, N. Y., under the elastic contract which the National Transit Company usee. Others not in f aror with tbe Standard were subjected to such treatment. This was a Tlo latiou of the Pennsylvania anti-discrimination law, but when it was sought to bring tbe com pany to terms it found a refuge in the inter state commerce act, because the oil was trans ported from one State Into another. Senator Lee thought torn a. of the oil refiners Were unnecessarily alarmed about tbe bill, which had the support ot many of these people. Tbe proposed rednction would inure to tbe 'benefit of tbe ptodnccrs, but the consumer wonld particular! derive a great advantage from it. Enormity of the I'rofilts. Chairman Baker inquired whether the pro posed rate would pay the National Transit Company, in view of the amount represented In their plant. Independent of the seaboard lines, Mr. Jjee said the cost of putting down the pipes was about 5b.000.000 and the tanks about 18.000, 000 more. The cost was nothing, as compared with the profits earned. Senitor Lee defended the clause in the bill, providing for imprisonment not exceeding two cars, and a fine not exceeding 5.000 for each violation of tbe act, as highly necessary. In his opinion, be was sustained by one of tbe lnter-btate commis-ioners. Mr. Watres. of Warren, antagonized the statement of ltepresentauve James, of Venango, made last night, that the bill would result in wiping out small producers, and said that Iiu'.s bad made much money in transport ing oil from wells of a daily capacity of one barrel. One of these had paid for itself in two months. Senator Lee was frequently Interrupted by M. E. OImtead, of this city, and C. 11. I'ayne, of Titusville, but be stood his ground well. ' Opposition to tbe Ulll. M. H. Butler, of Tidioute, was among those who spoke in favor ot the bilk J. C. Brady, ex .Mayorof Erie, said that be appeared in behalf of that large body of producers who were not members of the association, and that they did not bi.liere it to tbeir interests to have the bill passed, and desired au opportunity to be heard in opposition to it, W. C Warner, of Titusville, an officer of the National Oi! rroduciug and Refining Company, also asked opportunity to be beard in opposi tion to the bill. Senator Lee's claim to repre sent that company was that he was attorney for one of the stockholder, to which Mr. War ner replied that tbe stockholder represented by Mr. Lee was a very small stockholder, and that ne.tnertnat stocKUoider nor senator iee was authorized to represent the company. Tbe of ficers and a majority of the stockholders were opposed to the bilk Chairman Baker announced that all interests would be heard on Thursday. February 19, when arrangements would be made, he thought, for the Senate and House committees to meet to gether for the pnrposc of hearing a general dis cussion upon the merits of the bilk Impressed bj tbe Statement. It is likely that legislation will result from tbo discussion to-day. The statement of Sen ator Lee. that tbe Standard Oil Company bad removed much of its tankage to Olean, N. Y., to avoid the operation of Pennsylvania laws, has Impressed some of the members of tbo Commit tee on Corporations with tbe idea that a law should be passed to impose additional tax on foreign corporations, and thus make tbe Stand . ard pay inr its peculiar action. It is said a sub-iommiitec will be delegated to draft tbe necessary legislation to carry out this ' purpose. AKTI-STANDiED PEELIKG. Attorney Olmstead of the Opinion That It Is on the Decrease. I6rEClAI. TELEGBAX TO THE DISFJsTCK.1 HAKl'.IbliUItG, Feb 11 M. 11 Olmstead, one of the attorneys of the Standard Oil Company, thinks tbe feeling against the corporation is greatly uimimshing la the oil regions, and points to the opposition developed to tbe Bur dick bill as sustaining this view. Four years ago, be saj, the producers had everything their own wiy here, but uoi. opponents of a measure to striko at the Standard arc spring ing up among tbe producers themselves. Otli-r people think the great corpotatlon has had tanch to do lib bringing these ni-ubxre, to crea e a sentiment against the bilk Olm stead and ex-Deputy Attorney General Gilbert will be among tbe men who Mill apeak for the Standaruatthe hearing next Ihursuaj. Ex S'natoi Lee has bepn urging prompt action un the bill before the Senate and House commit tees having it in charge, and the opponents of it hare been scheming lor days in the hope that it would contribute toward lis defeat. CLEVELAND THE FAVORITE, A Jlnjorlty of Democratic Members Want Him for President. -riCTAL TKLXOBAK TO TH DISPATCn.: Hareisbukc. Feb. 12. Grover Cleveland is the brst choice for Fresideut of a large major ity of the Democratic members of the Legisla ture, and Governor Pattlson is the second. A poll of the liemocratic members ot tbe House, made by your correspondent to-day. developed the fact that 59 out of 08 interviewed were favorable to the rcuomination of Cleveland; 4 were for Hill; 2 for Pattlson; 1 for William C. Whitney; 1 for John G. Carlisle, and 1 was non commlttak Tbe temainingll members wero not in tbeir seats. ' In tbe Senate six Democrats were absent; 2 ot I hose prenent would not announce their Presidental preference; 7 declared for Cleve land; 3 for Pattlson, and 1 for William T. Morri son, beveral who announced themselves for Cleveland favored Pattlson as tbeir second choice. EHLP CAKAL EEP0BT. Secretary Brewer Says It Will Bo Beady for Presentation Next Week. ISrECIAL TELZOHAM TO THE DISrATCtM Harmsbttbq, Feb. 12. Eben Brewer. Secre ' tary of tbe Erie and Ohio Ship Canal Commis sion, appeared before tbe Western members 4 to-day, relative to the contemplated project. He announced that the report of the commis sion would be ready f tr presentation to the Legislature next week, and it was decided to have 500 copies of it printed. In accordance with a suggestion made by Mr. Brewer, the members decided to support a res olution asking the National Government to detail two of its best engineers to make a sur vey ot the proposed route. ATTACKING THE VETO. PATTISOS'S F0BCE BILL MESSAGE AS SAILED BY CrOBOT. Senators Boss and Hall Defend the Gov ernor's Action Democratic Praise for Cameron President Harrison's Frigidity Flays a Part In the Debate. TSrEClAI. TELKORAM TO TUX DISPATCH. Hakrisbtjrg, Feb. 12. The monotony oi the Senate was relieved to-day by the dis cussion of the message of Governor Pattison, disapproving the concurrent resolution re questing the Pennsylvania United States Senators to use every honorable effort to se cure the passage of the Federal elections bill. General Gobin, who has Cooper's old seat, called up the veto message, and Lieutenant Governor "Wattres, who was in the chair, announced to the chagrin of the Senator from Lebanon that tbe question was whether tbe resolution, by request, should pass, not withstanding its disapproval by the Gov ernor. This announcement was not in accord ance with the Republican programme, which simply contemplated-the indefinite post ponement of tbe consideration of tbe veto message. because other action would have in volved further delay in its disposal or tbe fail ure of tbo benate to sit down on tbe Governor, for tbe reason that the Republicans have not a sufficient number of votes to override the ac tion of the Governor. After he bad proved to his satisfaction that the Governor had not properly interpreted the Constitution, General Gobin declared that the Democratic Chief Magistrate in denouncing tbe Federal elec tions bill in bis veto message was making a pronounced bid for the nomination by bis party as its candidate for President, and tho force bill was warmly indorsed by the Senator. Senator Ross could see no use in discussing the merits of a bill which lay dead In tbe balls of Congress, and did not propose to take part in tbe wake of a measure which had been killed by public sentiment as represented In the business interests of the country. Tbe time for the Republicans to have declared themselves for the forco bill was wbon it had some life in it. He showed by reference to the Constitution of Pennsylvania that the Governor had acted strictly in accordance with its requirements. Senator Hall, of Elk, made a crisp speech, in which lie complimented Senator Cameron for his course on tbe elections bill, and referred to the scornful treatment received by two of Pennsylvania's Republican Senators at tho bands of President Harrison, one of whom, yet smarting under tbe frigid reception given him at the White House, offered the resolution which the Governor vetoed. On motion of Senator Gobin, the considera tion of the message was indetinitelypostponed. Very few Republicans voted and the Demo crab remained silent. SEVERAL PITTSBUBG BILLS Were Among the Number Introduced in the Honse and Senate Xesterday. CSPECIAI TELEGRAM TO THE DISP 1TCB.1 Hakkisburo, Feb. 12. In the Senate to-day bills were introduced as follows: By Ross. Bucks, for better government of couutyjails. By Laubach, Northampton, to render tho offices of justice of tbe peace and notary pub lic compatible. 4 By McDonald, to prevent the appointment of peace officers or Finkerton detectives by tbe Governor. Bills were Introduced as follows in the House: By Marshall, appropriating S10.000 to tbe Pittsburg and Allegheny Home fortbe Friend less. By Lemon, making an appropriation of 85,000 to Bethesda Home of Pittsburg. By Quay, relating to the keeping of indices in county offices. By LyUe, Huntington to reimburse counties for expenses incurred in securing statistics for tbe Department of Internal Affairs. By Capp, Lebanon, requiring tenants for life to keep property in repair., By Talbott. Chester, repealing the act re quiring bequests to charitable objects to be made a month prior to decedent's deatn. BUSINESS IN THE HOUSE. A Number of( important Matters Come Up for Consideration. IFFKCIAI. TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCJt.1 Harrisbukg, Feb. 1Z The Health and Sanitary Committee will report negatively to morrow on Lemon'- pharmacy bilk Tbe Book Trust Investigating Committee had another meeting to-dav, without tangible results. The House Judiciary Committee, beard several representatives of tbe Eplectic School of Med icine, wno declai ed that they could get no justice from either the allopaths or homeo paths. Tbev wanted equal representation on the proposed examining board. Tbe House Committee on Corporations passed favorably on the bill giving turnpiko companies tbe right to condemn property under the right of eminent domain. Tbe Health and bamtatlon Committee decided to report affirm atively tbe bill to provide for a State Board of Undertakers, recommended by the State Board ol Health, and authorizing tbe suing inand pluggingof abandoned oil wells. MILLIONS FOB BOADS. Arthur Kirk, of Pittsburg, "Has a Gigantic Project on Hand. rSPECtAL TELEGKAK TO THE PISPATCB.: Hakrisburg. Feb. 12. Arthur Kirk, of Pittsburg, Is here trying to create a sentiment in favor of a bill be has drafted, providing for the expenditure by the State of WOOO.OoO a year for ten years for general road improve ments, under the supervision of a State engineer. Provision is made for an engineer in each county, to assist in promoting the objects of the till. The money necessary for tbe exe cution of Mr. Kirk s scheme is to be obtained by selling bonds amounting to J6,0o0,000 an nually The House Committee on Counties and Town s'nps passed favorably on the Western Penn sylvania engineers' bilk It will be reported to morrow. ADJUTANT GENEBAL'S OFFICE. A Message From the Governor as to. Liqui dating the Deficiency There. "FTTf-IAL TELEGRAM TOTUE D18PATCH.I Hakbisbubo. Feb. 12. Tbe Governor sub mitted bis Adjutant General's statement to the Legislature to-day, accompaniedbysuggestions that tbe Legislature appropriate a sufficient amount to meet the existing deficiency in the Adjutant General's office and to cover other expenses which may be Incurred before June 1, 1b9L He also recoirmended that a specific appro priation be made for the current expenses of the National Guard the next two years, and that a uniform system of audit ng accounts be provided, so that all warrants upon the Treas ury for the payment of public moneys be drawn by the Auditor General, and records ot the same be made in his department. THBOUGH THE SENATE. The Factory Inspectors' Pay Bill Passed by the Upper House. ISPFCIAL TELEOBA1I TO THE OISPATCn.l Harrisbubg, Feb. 12. Tbe bill providing for the pay of factory inspectors was passed finally by the Senate to-dty. Green introduced a resolution asking for to.000 for tbo payment ot the expenses of the Governor's inaugura tion. Critcbfield read in place a bill for the selec tion of a site and erection of a hospital lor the Insane in tbe district composed of tbe counties nl Blair, Somerset, Bedford, Cambria, Fayette, Fulton aDd Westmoreland. PASSED SECOND BEADING. Three More Bills Beach That Stage of Legis lation In the Honse. -SPECIAL TELXOLAM TO TUB nIEPATCH.1 HaRRISBubq, Feb. 12. In the House the bill to provide fcV the committing of inebriates to poorhuuses was indefinitely postponed. The act constituting a Board of Commissioners for the promotion of a uniformity of legislation in tbe United States passed second reading. Tbe bill permitting foreign corporations to hold land for manufacturing purposes passed second reading, as did tbe act to regulate ped dling or fish, Irnits and vegetables in cities "of tbo firf t and second classes. J. G. Bennett & Co, Leading Hatters and Furriers, Corner Wood street and Fifth avenue.. SECOND NIGHT'S SALE Of the Magnificent Works of Art of tbe Seney Collection. THE BIDDING QUITE SPIRITED, And the Prices Received Higher Than the First Evening. COMPLETE LIST OF THE PUKCHASEES rSrlCIAL TELEGIAlf TO THE tUSrATCO.1 New Yoke, Feb. 12. One hundred and one more paintings of the Seney collection were sold at auction to-night at the Madison Square Garden assembly room. Auctioneer Thomas E. Kirby found before him fully 1,600 people when he called for the first bid. The assembly "Was a representative one of agents for many of the large art firms in New York and Boston, wealthy collectors and society people. Ladies predominated in the audience, and when the bidding was unusually spirited many of them followed it with little gasps as the prices rose by hundreds of dollars. And the prices did climb higher and more rapid ly to-night than on the first night. Few of the paintings were knocked down at less than 5500. The principal purchasers to night were Eeichard & Co., Blakeslee & Co., P. A. B. Widener, of Philadelphia; L. Crist Delraoaico, "William Schaus, Boussod Valadon & Co., L Montaignac, Of Pans, and Ml Knoedler & Co., of tbe Gonpil galleries. Private collectors in most cas6s made their bids through agents. Tho Features of the Evening. Among the paintingsincluded in to-night's sale was a Meissonier, four Corots and four Daubignys, and specimens of the work of Kosseau, Troyon, Diaz, Cibanel, Boughton, Cazln. Inness and V. M. Chase. L Montaig nac. of Paris, begun tbe bidding on a Alauves painting, "Home to tbe Fold," at 800, and took It for J&000. A Daubigny, executed In 1873 and. en titled, "The First Catch,"again awoke spirited bidding. L. Crist Delmonico got it for 2,200. Two thousand dollars was the starting bid when the first Corotof the evening was offered, Ivear Ville D'Avray." The bidders had little time to reflect, and almost before tbey bad time to take in the picture it was sold to Her man Scbans for .1.500. A. Daubigny was tbe first to arouse genuine enthusiasm. It .was the beautiful panel enti tled "On the River Loire." It was immediately started at 53,000 beforo tbe appianse which greeted its appearance had died out, and tbe next bid added $500. Then it went 'up rapidly by jumps of S100 till It reached J&000. at which price Enoedler A Co. secured it There were a number bidding up to $5,200, after which tho purchaser had but one competitor. There was then a lapse in interest, broken only by tbe Parisian .Montaignac's capture of Fromentin'fl. "The Meetibg for the Chase," and Boldini's, "After the Bath," $2,550 and lL800.respectively, when the roost interesting and stubbornly fought contest of either night occurred. It was brought about by tbe offer of Troyon's 'Return From the Pastures." and aroused the big crowd of bidders and spectators to a state of noisy interest and hilarity. Tbe auctioneer only laughed when somebody bid $1,000 for the picture. Some one else said $2,000, and Mr. Kirby only laughed again. The Prospective Bidders Balsed Their Figures to $5,000 by jumps of $1,000 before the auctioneer would admit that a bid had been made. He then started it at this figure. The contest that followed was a spirited duel between 3. A. Gar land and H. N. Slater. Mr. Garland called out $7,000 in a determined voice and got tbe nicture. About 10 o'clock an expectant shuffling of feet and babble of voices spread from platform to gallery aud when tbe Meissonier of the even ing, the "Bowe Players in tbe Fosse at Antibes" was displayed, hearty applause broke out. This panel is in tbe great painter's best style and was one of tbe 100 great masterpieces ex hibited a few years ago at Paris. It is 17x30 inches in size and represents tbe walls of an old Vannan fortressnnderthe shadow of which provencai athletes are engaged in country sport. The painter has placed himself and bis son among tbe spectators of the game. Mr. Kirby endeavored to get an opening bid of $20,000 on tbe picture. When it was opened at 110,000. applause broke out afresh. Tbe con test for its possession was brief. It went rapid ly up by thousands to 511.000 Then tbe bid was made $14,500 and then $15,000. Mr. Kirby waited several moments for a raise over this and then knocked It down to J. Graham. Complete List of the Sales. The following is a complete list of to-night's sales: In the list, the catalogue number is fol lowed by the name of the painter, tbe title of tbe painting, the purchaser and tbe price. 100-G. Jscqnet. "Winter," L. 6. Haff. POO. 101 A H. Wyant, "Evening," Herman bebaus, SioO. 102 Kdonard Frerc "Maternal Love," G. W. Fowers, Rochester, $1,025. 103-J. . Grison. "The Critic," Samuel TJnter- mever, $100. 104-G. H. Boushton, "Going to Church," S. Collins. $640. 105 E. Charlemont, "In the Stndio," Knoedler Jt Co., SiOOO. 106-Joeef Israels, "Home Duties," Knoedler & Co., $1,950. 107-Carl Marr, "bunday Morning, " T. M. Finney, $100. 105 K. Isartev, "On the Jetty," George M. Mc- Fadden, $530. 109 Charles H. .lacque, "The Hillside Pasture, " Knoedler Co.. SSO. 110 Lndwlg Knsus, "The Coqnitte," Herman Schaus, ?ACi'.. Ill Thomas Couture, "Liberty In Chains," Wlll- 112-K. bwain, Clifford, "Midsummer, Darts- montii," wiaries Lieaiiva, sow. 113 A. Vollon, onthebeine," 1. A. B. "Wlde- ner. Philadelphia, $1,200. 114 bnstave Conrbct, "A. Norther," James Ross, Montreal, J1.W0 115-1). W. Tryon, "Moonlight," C. L. Freer, $1,0W. - US-George Inness, "Twilight," C Lambert, $700. 117 G. Michel, 'I he Old Oak," James Koss, Mon treal, $375. , 11$ Johnson Whlttredge. "Sunday Morning," V. H. Frear. Troy. $37S l-A:berto FaslnL "Ube Attack." Knoedler Co . $1,490. 120-A. Mauve. "Home to the Fold," I. Mon- talcnac. i'aris. $I.C00. 121 H. Lerolle, "ttatchlne and Waiting," Rclchard & Co , $600 122- Charles H. Davij. "The First Frost. "Blakes lee A Co, $0. 123 A. hdelfeldt. "An Interesting Book, "Henry S. Barlow. $900. 124-J. C. Cailn. "The Full Moon," 1. A. B. Whlencr. Philadelphia. $1,000. 125 A. H. Wynt,"A New h ngland Landscape, " Samuel untermever, $050. 126 A. Vollon. "Still l.He." Herman Schaus.fm 127 Con'.tantluc Troyon, "bheen," ichard & Co. 81,025. 12&-C F. Daubigny, -The First Catch," L. Crist Delmonico, $2,200. 129 N. V. Diaz, "Evening," Knoedler 4 Co., $1,300. 130 Jules Dupre. "The Brook," I. Montaignac, Paris, 11.2C0. 131-0. F. banblcnr, "A Village on the Olse, J. A. Garland. $1650. 132-J. B. V. Corot, "NearVlIIe D'Avray," Her man Schaus. 13,500. 133 A. ( IXc-imps, The sentinel," Bonssod. ViladoniCo.. $2,400. 134 E. Frometin, The V beat Harvest, " Knoed ler AC"., fl.050. 135 iugetie l6iiey. '"The Fisherman's Family," P. A. B. Wldeder. Philadelphia, $!.. 136 George Inness. "Sunset," E. A. beccomb, SS5. 137-F. D. Millet, The Flower Girl, " M. Cronan, $37o 138 A. Mauve, "Evening Twilight," F. Bonner, $2,023. 139 Jules Lefebyrc, "Fatlma." Max Blyman, $750. 140-tharles K. Jacque. "Stormy Weather," J. Boss. (1,250. 141-kasiman Johnson. "The Bath," J. A. Hobart, $750, 142 Josef Israels, "The ball Boat," W. H. Gay lord, $2,000. 143-P. A. J. Dacnan Bouvrt, "Ihc Brigand," L. B. Alexander. $1,225. 144-J. C. Cazln, "Ou the Hill," Blakeslee S. Co . St. 030. 145-VLllllam M. Chase, "Still iLire," Herman Schaus. $375. 146 G. U. Boughtoo, "Tam O'bhactcr," J.J. Emery, $kx. 147 Constantlpe Troyon, "The Bed Cow," J. Graham. $2.2u0. 143 Adolphc bc'ireycr. "The Watering 1'lice," William U lilting, Holyote, Mas.. Sl.suo. 149 F. Zlem. "The Canal ofChlogeia, Venice," J. ioxcrortco'e, Boston, 1 1, 07a. 150 'lbeodore Koueau. "The Old Oak Tree, " L. Crist Delmonico. $2,390. 151 Constantino Troyon, "The Storm," J, G. Green. $1,025. 152-C F. Dauulgnv, "On the Klver Dire," Knoedler & Co.. W.CO0. 153-Jules Dnpre, "In the Channel." E. B. AVar- ren. $2,4.5. 154-N. V. Diaz, "Tbe Sultana," Beichard & Co.. $1,025. 155-J. B. C. Corot, "The Iut Gatherers," Charles Dnrand-KnU. $1,550. 156-Gcorge Inness, I "October," James Boss, Montreal, tsoo. 157-Euyene Fromentln, "Tho Meeting for the Chase." I. Montninae s. Co , $2.EgO 158-G. Bold In!. "Afur the Bath, " I. Montaignac &Vo., Paris. $1,800. , I59-A. De envUle. -Billeted on the Enetay," A. N. blater, $1,750. 160-Ludwlg Knaus, "The Invitation," E. P. Avery. Jr., $1,000. 161 Constantino Troyon, "Ectorn From the Pas tures." J. A. Garland, $7,000. 162 Theodore Koussean. 'Evealnc," L Hon- Ulrnae, Paris. ILSJO. 163 c F. Daubigny, "The Crane Covert," J. A. Garland. $3,100. 164-Ersklne JIco!, "Patience a Virtue," D. W. Powers. $1,650. 165-Alfred Stevens. "Meditation." S. Collins. 1KIri l.mllc. "Krtnolnir Bara the Flsrk. " H Ljj. If. oltr. l,K)0. 167-H. Bolton Jones, "September," G. V. Me Faddcu, $675". 163-George inness, "A Virginia Sunset," Wat son B. Dickerman. $2,1-5. . ,J9-G. Jacquet, "Boused From Reverie," Her man Sihaus, si.000. 170-F. Deberu "Music," Max Blelman. $600. 171-Aognsta Bonheur, "Morning In tbe High lands," James Graham, $3,000. 172-Pierre Billet, "TbeMussel Gatherer," Will lam Whiting, $625. 173-J. G. Vlbcrt, "An Art School," Henry T. Chapman, $2,200. 174-Adolphe Sclireyer. "On the March," A. L, Barber, Washington, $1,950. 175 Alfred Stevens, "On the Coast, " Knoedler ft , Co.. $575. 176-H. Salnwon, "The Philosopher," Blakeslee 4 Co., $325. 177-AdolpheArtz, "Evening," S. Collins, $775. 178-J. E. C. Corot, "The Bathing Boys, " I. Mon taUnac. Paris, $4, 600, 179-Constantlne iroion, "Harrowing. " Blakes lee Co.. $2,803. 189 N. V. Diaz, "Le Temple de L'Amour," liousjed, Veladon & Co., $2,700. ISl-Josef Israels. 'The Frugal Meal." $5,050. 182 George Innes. The Coming Storm, ' Samuel Untermeyer, $1,800 183-Ludwlg Knaus, "Thoughts orBetter Days," Herman Fleltman. $5,500. 184-W. L. Picknell, ".November," D. P. Kel log. $750. 185-A. F. Delfeldt, "The Last Passenger," G. N. Crousc. $900. 188-Alexander CabaneL "Bcbecca, " Mr. "Willis, $1,000. 187 Constantino Troyon. "Entrance to tbe Woods," Samuel Untermeyer, $1,100. 1SS-J. B. C. Corot, "Oak Charlemagne," Richard Co., $3,750. 189 C. F. Daubigny, 'The Washing Place," Mr. Willis, $2,100. 190-J. L. E. Meissonier, "Bowl Players In the Fosse at Centibes," J. Graham, $15,000. 191-H. Lerolle, "Morning at the Farm," Mr. Willis. $1,025. 192 F. Koybet, "The Secret," Max Blelman, $1.7o0. 163 Jules Dnpre. "The Faun," Knoedler Co., $3,500. 194 Constantlne Troyon. 'The Ewe Lamb," Knoedler A Co., $3,000. 195-H.V. Diaz. "After the Storm," P. .A. B. Wldener.Phlladelphla, $4,350. 196-L L. Hermitte, "S oon Day Rest, " Boussod, Valadon S. Co.. $2,700. 197-AdolpheSchrcycr, "Come Here," Mr. Willis. S1.S25. 198-K.irl Mcffner, "Tbe Gloaming," S. P. Avery.i or., ??,mju. 199 Jean Paul Laurens, 'The Grand.lnquisitor," Knoedler A Co , $1,600. 205 -Baron Hendrik Leys. "The Declaration. " P. A. B. Widener. Philadelphia, $2,000. 201 Alexander Harrison, "La Crepusculs, " Cor coran Gallery, $3,650. Total, $185,625. FRIGHTFUL LOSS OF LIFE. MAKY WOEKMEtT KILLED BY A QUEBEC B0ILEK EXPLOSION. The Cause of the Disaster Unknown The 'Work of Removing the Dead and Dying Still in Progress The Hair-Breadth Es cape of a Foreman. Quebec, Feb. 12. A disaster ocenrred at the Worsted Company's factory in this city at 9:45 this morning, in which 30 or 40 work men lost their lives. A boiler exploded completely demolishing the engine house and about half of the factory. The loss of life would have been much greater had tbe full force of 300 operatives been in the building, but owing to some cause the machinery was not started, and the greater part of them were dis missed. Many persons who left their homes this morning to go to work in the building are reported missing, but tbe number is probably much exaggerated. The cause of the accident is not at present known, but it is thought some of the pipes may have been frozen while the fires were out and so caused a stoppage when steam was up. Mr. Harvey, a foreman, who was carrying out repairs to tbe machinery and boilers, says that he was in the engine room when the explosion took place. He instinctively threw himself un der tbe abetter ot a large wheel, and so escaped being crushed by falling bricks and rafters. He was rescued hall an hour later, and has only slight injuries. He cannot account for tbe ac cident, The work of rescuing tbe unfortunates buried under the ruins is still going on. Fob Westebn PiarKSTii vania: SIiIqhtxt Cooieb, Southerly 'Winds. Fob West Virginia : Slightly Warmeb,LocAi; Baims, Sotthebly Winds. Fob Ohio: Local Bains in Extreme Southeast ern Portion, Cooler by Saturday; Southerly Winds, Becoming Vari able. PiTTSBtmo, Feb. 12. The United States Signal Service officer in this city furnishes the following: Slip 11 WW1 THE WEATHEB- iB) Time. Ther. Ther. S:C0A. M 33 S:00r. M. 45 IOiOOa. M Maximum temp.... 40 11.O0A. K 44 Minimum temp. .. 31 32-00 M 4S Han so IS 2:00 r. M. 47 Mean temp 40 5:00?. M 47 Snowfall 01 Use Nature's Own Remedy. "Bis-dat, qui" clto dat." iTwicBgiYGsbewliD 0T8S ipicHr.) K Beware of v Imitations. The genuine imported Carls bad Sprudel Salt is put up in round bottles and has the sig nature of "Eis ner & Men- DELSON CO., Sole Agents, on the neck of ev ery bottle. "A sight ,ft Pamphlets, with illustrations of Carlsbad and full information about the use of the Imported Carlsbad Sprudel Salt and Water, mailed free. EISNER & MENDEfSQN CO., Sole Agents, 6 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. 0." :THE LEAGUE MOGULS. Messi-s. Younr, Hosers, Keach and Spalding Talk About Baseball. BIERBADER'S CASE DISCUSSED. Programme for the Western League Associa tion Football Games.' GENERAL SPOETING NEWS OP THE DAY A number of the 'way-up magnates of the baseball world passed through the city last evening on their way to the first meeting of the Board of Control, which begins at Chi cago to-day. When the limited polled up at the Union depot President N. E. Young, Colonel J. X, Rogers, J. "W. Spalding and Al Beach all stepped onto the platform to .shake hands with our own magnate, J. Palmer O'Neill, and Manager Hanlon. Then, for a, few minutes, thero was quite a talk about baseball matters. President Young was extremely cheerf nl con cerning tbe prospects of tbe approaching sea son. During a conversation he said: "1 never received as many letters in my life ou baseball matters as lam doing now. That means thatthe interest in the game will be verv great this year. About tbe Bierbauer case? Why. I don't want to express any definite opinion on that matter. But lean say this: That I could not go behind the official records. Tbey guide me, and they did not show that Bierbauer was reserved by anybody. I could, therefore, not do other than promulgate his contract with Pittsburg." President Young went on to say that ho would certainly remember Guy Hecker wben making up the list of umpires, "but," added Mr. Young, "I woula lather see Hecker play two years longer, as be is a good player." Mr. Young further said tbat there seemed to be a general feeling in favor of a SO per cent division of receipts among tbe League clubs. Colonel Rogers, a member of tbe Board of Control, refused to express a definite opinion regarding the Bierbauer case. He said: "I am one of the board who will try the case, and it would be most imprudent on my part to ex- Eress an opinion on tbo matter before 1 hear oth sides. Tbe case will be decided strictly in accordance with baseball law, regardless of threats or anything else. Every caso will bavo to be judged on its own merits. Our decisions will form precedents, and that fact demands tbat tho most impartial and most careful judg ment be exercised In coming to a conclusion on any matter." Speaking of tbe prospects of various clubs the Colonel said: "Pittsburg will have a good team, as there are lots of excellent players who will be at liberty as soon as tbe clubs that own them have selected their men. I know clubs, for instance, that have five or six first-class outfielders, and it is a very difficult matter to select three, as tbey are all so good. In Philadelphia we do not know ex actly how our team will be made up. We would like either Whistler or Broutners as our first baseman, but 1 fear tbe Boston peo ple are going to keep Brouthers. I think our meeting at Chicago will last several days, as we have tbe minor leagues to classify and salary limits to fix, besides several Important cases to decide." Messrs. Spalding and Reach expressed opin ions somewhat similar to those of Colonel Rogers. It was easy to notice tbat tbe gen eral opinion among the magnates was to the effect that Pittsburg would get Bierbauer. President O'Neill and Manager Hanlon left fully confident of retaining both Mack and Bierbauer. They also expect to get one or two more first-class players Including, probably, two pitchers. Mr. O'Neill will make an earnest effort to get Elmer Smith. THE 'WESTEBN LEAGUE. It Will Be Made Up of the Same Circuit as Last Year. CHICAGO, Feb. 12. The Western Baseball Association met here this morning to arrange its plaus for tbe coming season. The clubs represented were: Kansas City, L. C. Krauthoff, E. Martin and John Speas. Omaha, E. O. Brandt, Harry McCormick. Lincoln, D. E. Rowe. Denver, W. L. Van Horn. Milwaukee, H. E. Gillette, C. H. Cusbman. St. Paul, V. H. Watkins. Minneapolis, H. h. Hacb, W. R. Harrington. Sioux City, W. Beck, Judge Foley. Sam Pratt, manager of the Washington club, and Chris Von der Abe, of St. Louis, are also here. Tbe Board of Control will meet here to morrow. President Thurman, of tbe American Asso ciation, and President Spalding, of the local League cluD, had a conference this morning, and will visit the West and Southside grounds this afternoon. It is practically settled that there will be an Association club in this city next season. Mr. Thurman says he has enough financial backing in this city alone to put one in the field. At 3 o'clock thfs afternoon, the meeting was still in session, but it was given out tbat the same circuit as that of last year had been de cided upon, Sullivan to Jackson. Wilkesbarre. Feb. 12. John L. Sullivan was in this city to-day with tbe "Honest Hearts and Willing Hands" troupe. Sullivan said, re garding Peter Jackson's recent challenge to tight Mm: "You can say that I am ready and willing to fight any man on this earth. I don't think Jack-on will challenge me. In the first place, 1 don't think lie could come up to my terms. "Tbe next time I strip to go into the ring the the NATURAL CARLSBAD " SPRUDEL SALT - Is obtained from the Sprudel Spring by evaporation.' mWvMr wmmWr mm au Hans"Bl)lTTrilT tea' (In Search of Health JoiMrnl III1. 1. h At Carlsbad. MM llUUillj mmw n U 'm j$&MM Vq t 111! TfiSfl mrTSy3tr',L wiry 1 J& AllffiflCiWh hSS' ill! Lh.P' tmlttX. O xVIvir. fs , imwtfrmwt KWJLl ':mmm 'Pi w I Mi " to see and a scene to rememter." money consideration will have to be very large, lam making plenty of money now, and making it without much effort, too. I would be a fool it l gave up my present position to go into training to fight for a small purse. "If Jackson can get men to back him, then I will be ready to talk prize fight, but as 1 said beforo, I don't think Jackson has any desire to stand up before me." SATURDAY'S FOOTBALL GAUSS. Clubs That Will Contest Against Each Other and Referees Selected. Tbe first games of the revised schedule of the Western League will be played on Satur day. AU tbe clubs of the league will be en gaged with tbe exception of the McDonald Rovers and Allegheny Thistles, who decided their tie on Christmas Day. Two games will be played at Liberty Park, East End, for one admission Tbe first will commence at 2 o'clock between the Lawrence villes and Homesteads, while the second, which will commence at 4. will be between the East End and the Pittsburg clubs. Both games are expected to be close and exciting, and with favorable weather a great afternoon's football under association rule ought to be witnessed. It is expected tbat Fred Qondwyn will referee the first game, which is a sufficient guarantee that justice will be dealt out to both teams. Captain White, of the Lawrencevillos, will referee the second game. N The Eureka club, of Allegheny, visit Brad dock and play that club on their new ground at Kinney's Grove. The referee in this game will be Thomas McEwen, of tbe Allegheny Thistles. The fourth game will be between the Mc Kcesport and Sbaner clubs, which will come off on tbe ground of tbe former. Tbe rela tions between those clubs seem to be a little strained, as tbey have been unable to agree on a referee, and have requested Secretary Mao pherson to send one from this city. Thomas Badger, of the Lawrenceviiles, will probably act, A BIG COCKING HAIN. Lancaster Birds Win Lots of Money In Ten Lively Battles. IBrZCIAI, TELXQBAU TO THE DISPATCH Netvark, O., Feb. 12. One ot the biggest cocking mains ever fought in Central Ohio was held in the suburbs of this city at 10 o'clock last nlzht and ended about 6 o'clock this morn ing. Fully 390 went to the scene of the conflict, some on foot, some in bnggles and some in backs. This morning they were seen strag gling back into the city, hungry, sleepy, and some considerably less financially. Tbe fight was between Lancaster and Newark birds. Tbe battle was one of ten for $10 on each with 150 on the main. The long spurs were nsed and the chickens were In good condition, those from Lancaster being exceptionally fine, aud Newark bad not been neglected. The pit was well arranged and tbe place where tbe con test occured was well picked. Lancaster sports, wbo had received a tip. as well as the Newark and Zanesville. arrived on time last evening, carrying in their birds. Tbe Lancaster chickens were handled by a well-known pitter. A referee was agreed upon by both sides. Tbe birds ranged in weight front 5 to 6 pounds. It is estimated tbat $700 changed nanus during tbe fight. Lancaster birds won five out of eight, with Newark two and Zanesville one. Newark birds were came and fought until killed. Where Are the Fool Players? Henry Schwab, not he of Harris' Museum, called at this office last evening and left tbe following challenge, accompanied by a forfeit of $10: "I will match H. B. Stofft, ot Pittsburg, to play any person in Allegheny ennnty at con tinuous pool. 200 points game, for J50 a side. I will be at The Dispatch any evening suitable to the parties who may answer this challenge." Sporting Notes. If Bierbauer goes to the Athletics Hoy will come back to tbe League. The magnates think that irrittsbnrg does not get Bierbauer Boston won't get Stove j. CQ ablet Smith, better known as "thePacer," has signed to pitch for the Ottumwa clnb. ErFOBTS are being made to organize a gun club In the Twelfth ward and fifteenth ward. Ttie Association clnbs are not unanimous In their demand for the recapture, of Bierbauer. No matter bow tblncs go the Board of Control will come in for lots or censure before next week at this time. IT seems to be the general opinion tbat A. G. Spalding will be elected Chairman of the National Board of Control. rsEsiDijrr Thubmah says: ' There will be an Association club In Chicago tnls year, as I have money to back It myself." This ought to settle Artiiub Irwin Is in Chicago holding Prince's proxy as a member of the committee to determine whether Chicago Is to have an Association club or not. He Is against It. Ed SMITH called at th Police QazttU office yes terday and Issued a challenge to light Jack Ash ton, or i'rovldcnce, K. 1., according to fuUct Gazette rules, for a pnrse to be offered by any athletic club and L COu a side, lr Ashton does not accent, the challenge Is open to any heavy-weight in the country. Annual Meeting of the Equitable. New York, Feb. 12. Among the di rectors present at the annnal meeting of the Equitable Assurance Company to-dav were ex-Governor Ame, of Massachusetts; Gen eral Horace Porter, Channcey M. Depew and Levi P. Morton. President Henry B. Hyde of the company presided. The report of the company' DU'iness for the year showed: Assets, SU9.243.744; snrplns, $23. 740,447; income. $15,030,683; new assurance for the year, 5203 820,107. Total assurance outstanding, 720,662,473. N Highly recommended as an Aperient, Laxative, and Diu retic, and specially beneficial in Diseases of the Stomach, Liver, and Spleen, in Dyspepsia, Sick Headaches, Constipation, Rheuma tism, Gout, Diabetes, etc., etc. "The Natural Carlsbad Sprudel Salt Accelerates Absorption, Stimulates Nutrition, Corrects Acidity, Aids Di gestion, Calms the Nerves, Soothes Irritation, and Purifies the Blood. In my experience it has proved the Most Reliable Curative Agent I ever em. ployed." Dr. B. London, before tho London Medical Society. f- .NEW ADTEETTSEMEXTS." Only . $9 Nine $9 Dollars We have placed on sale a splendid assortment of light-weight Overcoats and Men's Suits at the low price of $g FOR CHOICE. The Overcoats consist of very fine Meltons, Ker seys, Cassimeres and Worsteds, silk-faced or plain, with satin sleeves, linings, and are truly elegant garments. The Suits are placed on four double counters, new styles, manufactured from Cheviots, Cassimeres, Silk Mixtures and Diagonals. A SELECTION FOR $9. t PITTSBUBG COMBINATION CLOTHING COMPANY. OOE. GRANT AND DIAMOND STS., OPP. THE COURT HOUSE. OPEN SATURDAY UNTIL 10 P. M. fSTEqually attractive bargains and inducements to all buyers at both our Mammoth Market Street Store and our Elegant Ifetv Retail Store, 433 Wood Street. No reserve. Laird's Sacrifice Sale i $4, $5 and $6 Shoes at $2 90 WILL CONTINUE THIS WEEK AND SUPPLEMENTED daily by elegant lines of fine goods from our RESERVE WHOLESALE STOCK. OYER $100,000 WORTH Is represented in this Grand Bargain Sale. Reductions average 4Ql per cent. More choice, fine, high-class shoes than ever offered in any Eargain Sale heretofore. LAIRD'S SACRIFICE PRICES. Men's English Grain Shoes, "Waterproof, Lace, Bals and Creedmores, heavy soles. Reduced from 84 50, 85 and 86. Now only 82 90. 1,100 Pairs Men's French Calf; Lace or Congress Cork Soles, or Heavy Double Soles, very seasonable now, were 85, 85 50 and 86. Now 82 90. 5,000 Pairs Gents' Pine Call; Lace and Congress, light, medium or heavy soles, latest styles, all sizes, 4J to 11; slim, medium or wide lasts, plain toes or tipped, comfortable and perfect fitting. Reduced from 84, 84 50, 85 and 86. Now only 82 90. Gents' Fine Kangaroo Shoes, Hand-sewed, Lace or Congress, all styles, all sizes, all widths. Reduced from 84,85,. 86. Now only 82 90. Sacrifice in Ladies' Shoes. - t $4.00, $4.50 AND $5.00 SHOES ONLY $2.90. 12,000 PAIRS FINE DEESS SHOES. .Ladies' and Misses' Flexible, McKay Sewed. Hand and Goodyear welts, turned soles, light and double sole, long vamps and short vamps, high heels or low, common sense lasts, opera, Philadelphia and New York lasts, widths from AAA to KB. All sizes and widths to fit the most' exacting. Patent leather tips or plain toes, patent leather vamps, fine dongola, and French kid, elegant cloth tops or plain. Over 300 desirable styles. Our entire stock of the above, worth regular price, 83 75, 84, 84 50, 85 and 86 per pair, your choice now, all reduced to 82 90. No restriction, You can have as many pairs as you wish. Tima limited. Sales strictly cash. SLIPPERS AND OXFORDS ALSO 40 PER CENT REDUCTIONS. All goods fully warranted. Privilege to exchange or money re funded. Wholesale and retail. "W IMI- LAIR TD, MAMMOTH SHOE STORES, 406, 408, 410 MARKET STREET. Wholesale Store, We close at 6 sharp. Saturdays, 10 P. m. STEA3IEKS AUD EXCURSIONS. STATE LINE TO Glasgow,Londonderry, Belfast, Dublin, Liverpool & London. FROM NEW YORK EVERY THURSDAY. Cabin Passage, 35 to $5 according to location o! stateroom. Excursion, $65 to $95. Steerage to and irom Europe at lowest rates.' AUSTIN BALDWIN & CO., "General Azents, 53 Uroadway, 2evr York. J. J. McCORMICK. - sel-l-D Acent at Pittetrarg. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD S. S CO. Fist Line of xpress Steamers. 2cvr York tooatbampton (London) Bremen. 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