THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, , 189L
LOCATING ft LIBRARY,
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Probabilities of llie Main Ilu'ilding
Being Devoted to Volumes ol
Inference on the
ARTS, SCIENCES AKD PROFESSIONS.
Down-Town bites hich Would Eat Up
the Carnegie Donation or In
crease Taxation.
FIGUELNG OX TIIEFUTUKE OF THE C1TI.
Kttultn Bciig Snres Out Bejcnd tio Court Hcrase
Sy Whdessltre.
The location of the main Carnegie
Library building is exciting considerable
interest, in view of the fact that Councils is
expected to take some definite action on the
matter next Monda the regular day for
meeting. Some question has also been
raised as to what is meant by "main" build
ins and what it will contain.
Mayor Gourley said yesterday, in speak
ing of this matter: "As I understand it the
branch libraries are intended to be circulat
ing stations. The reference library, if it is
a comprehensive one, would contain an
enormous quantity of books. You sec it
must cover tne fields of art, science and in
dustry. It must contain the best authori
ties on relicion, law. medicine, mechanics,
r-ell everv question interesting to human
ity. It is almost impossible to conceive of
the macnitude of a library which would
fully meet this requirement. It would
take decades to collect, and millions of dol
lars to buy, and would occupy a mammoth
building. This would be the resort of both
scholarly and practical men. These seekers
after knowledge would probablv sDend hours
at a time in the library, where they would
expect to find plenty of air, light and peace.
I'lentj ol Sites at a Price.
"With the circulating libraries it is dif
ferent. These branchts, I should imagine,
would be located as near as possible to the
renter of the population they will serve.
Lawreaceville is to have one, and so is the
Southside, and tnat for the Old City should
be central. Where it will be located I do
-ot know. I have always favored the Bed
ford avenue site for it, as 1 think that is
central. In my opinion the most suitable
location for the reference library would be
at Schenley Park. It is easy of access and
meets all the requirements. It would be
nonsense to talk ot buying a down-town site
for it That would probably cost $500,000,
r.nd would make too large a hole in the
51,000,000 donated by Mr Carnegie.
"It a downtown site is settled upon either
Mr. Carnegie must increase his gift or the
taxpayers must settle, five hundred thous
and dollars means an assessment of 2U or 3
m:Ils upon fie total valuation of the city.
However I don't think this point will ever
have to be considered. There is no doubt
but that the block bounded by Fiftli, Grant
and Webster would make a magnificent site,
but look at tne con."
llardscrabble as a Location. ,
Kirk Q lligham. who is a member of tM
Library Committee of Councils, said: "I
think the Allegheny wharf would be a
spindia location for the main building. If
not there, why not go up into Hardscrabble.
You conld bi.j a Mock or two of old buildings
sfr-re for about 200,000. I don't believe the
library building should go further oat than
Ross street. I aui not in favor of bcbenlcy
Park, because it is not easy to reach from all
parts or tnc nt. II a bridge was built across
the river at Oakland it would still mean a walk
of about three mile tor the Sonthside, and it is
txtrenielv pruballc that instead of walking
that distance the a eragc man or woman would
tar.c a Ihrminham car tn town, an d then take
another car to the nark."
"The Carneeie Library must be oullt with
refeience to the future of the cits," said Chief
Brown, ot tke Department of Public Safeti
This cit is growing verj rapidly, and no one
can predict the chanies which will be made
within the neit 10 or IS jears. There are no
suitable sites aountown to my knowledge.
The ilbrarj shruld have an open space arouud
it. as plcntv of air and liiriit are the main
requisites for a Duildmg of this character."
A Mce Place for Sl.OOO.OOO.
"Oh. jes, there are nlentj of good sites down
town," said Chief Uigelow, of the Department
of Pnblic Works. "There is that block on
Grant street, opposite the Court House That
would Lea snlendid place, but I understand
that the prnuert) is held at something like
f 1,000.000. There are a number of other suit
able locations, but U.C aro all very valuable.
N 1 dtm't knoA where the library buildings
Hill be located '
H. P. Ford, President of Select Council, and
also a member of tho Councilmamc Librarj
Commi tee. has views on the tue question aud
also on the llbrars site. ilr. Fora is somewhat
of a bi'olon.amac himself, aud possesses 1,200 or
1,500 ver rare volumes. Mr l'ord vran.s the
library downtonn. but is not finite certain
what 'till be downtown in a few jears from
now.
"V. ltLm a comparatively short time" said
Mr. Ford, "the public will demand the cutting
down of tbr-huuip. It may not come within
the next lite or ten year, but it mut come
eventual! v. The UiangLS below Grant street
within four or hve ears have been wondrous.
It is onl a short tune ago since Wood aad
Market streets were filled with retail store.
Now sou can lind but one or two on those
thoroughfares. On the other band. Fifth
menue, clear out to Dmwiddio i-trcet.is lined
with -.-ores Ten jears ao tbcj were all
residences.
Tliu Center of Business Moving.
It is only a matter of a 6hort time until tho
center of retail business will be located beyond
the Court Hocc, and Webster, W'j lie and Bed
ford avenues will all be bull: up with handsome
store The wholesalers are driving tho re
tailers out of the valley bounded by Grant
street and the nver. 1 expect to live to see
the MonongabpH House turn"d into an office
building, or, w hat is more likelj. a aepottur
the houihsido tallroad. The must soon cros
the river lu order to handle their increasing
buine. The Pcunsjhauia Kailroadhas been
trjitigfur aars to buy property for a depot
near the corner of Fifth atenue and Smitlifiel.l
(tree, as the officials realize that the center of
the wholesale bjsuicss will be in that locality.
"Another improiement that must come will
be a .roi-tun railroad. You have only to
Atard at the Bedford avenue reservoir to seo
the necessity for sucb a road. As you look to
the south and eatjou see the black smoke of
2iometead and Braddoct, while on the other
band lies populous Lawrcnceville and Allc
chen. It is all tirtuall) Pittsburg, and may
become so actuill) within a few jears, and the
necesiitj for a direct means of rapid transit
from one portion of this territory to the other
is elf-ap;iarent.
"I thinfc the circulating library should be
donutonn and es of access. The Bedford
avei-ue reservoir site fulfills all the require
ments, or will within a few years. The refer
nice library could be located in Schenley
Prk."
KO POISON IN TEE WHISKY.
A Sensational Suit Settled in a Most Amica
ble Manner.
There was to have been a hearing before
Alderman Warner, of the Twelfth ward, last
night in the case of Michael Frank versus
Wolfgang fctern, for administering poison.
This case grow, out of a drunken row last week,
anditwasallecedihatbtern placed poison in
a bottle of whisky.
There w a- no hearing In the case, owing to
the fct ttiatan amicable settlement had been
reached and tlie cao withdrawn, tho pirties to
the suit bulb admitting that they w ere in error.
1 ne Alderman had the flask of w hisky exam
ined, and no poison was found in it.
Trinity After a Ncn Hector.
At the last meeting or the vestry of Trinity
Church, Kcv. O. K. Nelson, of booth ith
lphein. X J , was chosen rector, ilr. Nelson
lias not yet been heard from, but it is hoped
that he will accept. If o has been rector of the
Episcopal Chnrch atfeouth Bethlehem, fortbe
put nine ears, having succeeded lit. Rev.
Courtland Whitehead, when he was elected to
the bisbonno of the Pittsburg diocese.
MR. M'CULLOUGHIS MILLIONS
Left to His rufc, Daughter ami Son-ln-Law
The Latter, Harry Darlington, to Ite
oeive SI 00,000 A'erj Short! The Tro
v islons of tho Yt 111.
The will of the late Jacnb X. McCul
lough, First Vice President of the Pennsyl
vania Company, was filed yesterday for
probate.
The instrument is dated February 6, 1891,
and is witnessed by Francis A. Nessly and
Louisa L. Davis. The executors appointed
are Harry Darlington and John E. David
son, of Pittsburg, and J. T. Brooks, of
Columbiana county, O. The value of the
estate is estimated at over $9,000,000.
In the will it is first directed that the ex
ecutors pa' aud settle all lawful claims
acainst the estate as soon after the death ot the
testator as possible. Mr. McCuIlough next gives
to his wile, llebecca, absolutely, all household
articles, ornamental and useful, also horses,
harness v eludes, etc, which may beat their
homes tLad at the time ot his decease.
To bis .or-in law, Hjrry Darlington, is be
qucithcd flOO 0v
After the pajmrntof the above bequest", the
testator direct- that his wife Rebecca, and his
daughter Llizabtth, each recoil e. absolutely,
one-fourth ot his estate, the same to be p nd to
them as soon a- convenient after his death.
The provisions in favor of his nite were to be
in lieu of dower.
The remainder of the estate is git en in trust
to the executors. Ont of the annual income of
it they are to pas all the expenses iif adminis
tration, etc, and the remainder of the income
is to be paid in quarter!) installments, share
and share alike, 10 his wife anadangbtcr, as
long as both shall lie. At the death of one
the whole of the income is to go to the other
as long as sue Iivls. hhould both his wife and
daughter die before all of the Hung children
of his daughter become ot age, the income Is
to go. share and share alike, to s'ich children.
As soon as each crandchiln becomes of aire be
or hr is to receive 5100,000 as an advance from
their inheritance, to be taken into account in
the final distribution.
After the death of the wife and daughter of
the testator, and when the youngest grandchild
shall have become of age, the estate is to be di
vided among them, share and share alike. If
one of the grandchildren should die before
that time, leaving issue, his or her share is to
be divided among those chi'dren.
If no grandchildren or issue of the same are
living at the death of the wife and daughter,
tho estate is to be divided amonz the brothers
and sisters of tne testator, or their heirs.
Messrs. Darlington, Davidson aud Brooks are
appointed executors, without bonds. They are
given lull power in regard to handling the
estate committed to their care, and to make in
vestments, etc, as freely as would the testator
himself. In lieu of ordinary fees or percent
ages, for compensation for their services, Dar
lington and Davidson are each to recen e So, 000
a car and Brooks S10, 00U a year.
CEIMINALS .FROM frBIF. COUNTY
On Their Way to Servo Fenitentiarv, Work
house and Bcformatory Sentences.
Sheriff W. O. MehbSf Erie county, in com
pany with five deputy sheriffs, brought 11 Erie
countyprisopeK to Pittsburg yesterday. They
all had received sentences at the Eric county
courts, and were on their way to the different
penal institutions
Four of them Thomas McManus, Charle
McDonough, Heurv Herbert and John Daily
were sentenced to the penitentiary. McManus
was sent for 2 j ears and 1 mnnih; McDonough,
for i months; Herbert, for 1 J ear, and Daily,
fori j ear and b mouths. All except Herbert
were found cuilty of larceny. Herbert was
convictfd of forging seieral well-known Erie
citizens' names to checks. The following three
were sent to the workhouse for terms men
tioned: William Thompson. 6 months: Jacob
Pease, S month, and John CNell. 9 months.
Thompson was found guilty of stealing game
chickens. Pease of exposing bis person to
school children, and OMteil ot resisting an offi
cer John Reed. Sam bbeenan, Leo rallett,
found guilty of Iarcenj, and Walter Dut
ton, of rererrire stolen goods, were sentenced
to the Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory, at
Huntingdon, Pa. The last four men were
locked up in the countv iail yesterday, and will
be taken to Huntingdon to-day.
GOING BACK WITH FACTS.
Chairman Maker Reserves Ills Opinion
About tho Uurdick Bill.
Captain Jesse X. Baker, Chairman of tho
Corporation Committee ot the House, returned
to Hamsburg last evening. He was ac
companied to the depot bj C. L. Magcc, but
what they talked about is known only to them
selves. Mr. Baker said that dnring his short star in
the oil country he gathered some information
that he thinks will help him to couie to a con
clusion on the Burdick hill. List Haturilas ho
interviewed a number of producers at various
points, and he Cuds the general tenor of their
grievances is the same. "I am unable." be con
tinucd, "to say what the committee will do. I
am very much interested in mj ballot reform
bill, which will be reported favorably by the
committee. It proviues for the secrecy of the
ballot, which is tho important point, and will
not require any further expense to hold elec
tions than at present. Opponents of the
Australian system have made this objection to
It, but they can't make the same complaint
about my measure."
HO FTJNEEAL PAGEANT HEEE.
General Sherman's Ilemalns Will Pass
Through PittsPnrg on the Tram.
The remains of General W. T. Sherman will
piss thioughthis city on Friday morning, en
route for St. Louis.
Yesterday morning Mayors Gonrley and
Wyman sent a telecram to Major General O. O.
Howard, who has charge of the funeral, askmc
if arrangements could be made to take the
casket from the train at the Union Depot and es
cort it through the city to the Southsldc station.
To this mt sago Mayor Gourley received the
following reply:
To the Mayor, Pittsburg:
'To take remains from train at different
places would create delay. Any other mark's
of respect that will not change the schedule
time ma be offered, such as firm; of minute
guns, bnch is tho expressed uish of the family.
"O. O. Howard, Major General."
At the meotlng of the Chamber of Commerce
in tho afternoon resolutions were passed in
dorsing the proposed plan of a luneral cortege
through the city.
JOHN ITKEOWN'S WEALTH.
His Personal Property Pnt at 1,500,000 by
the Administrator.
M. C. Acheson, of Washington, who has, been
appointed administrator for the estate of John
McKeown, went East last evening Mr. Ache
son said there was no will left, and lie was un
able to estimate the wealth of the dead oil
man. He remarked that from a superficial
rxamiuatioi made for a few ilavs after his
death, he placed his bond at 53,000,000, which is
double the amount, to cover the personal prop
erty alone. This amount, he sild, may in
crease or decrease when a complete inventory
of tho property has been taken. Three men
have been appointed to do the work, and they
must make a report to the court inside of 30
days.
STJBUEBAN HAPID TRANSIT.
An Electric Line to Bo ISnilt From Wiik
insburc to Svtlssvalc.
A movement is on foot to build a new electric
railway from Wilkiusburg to Swissvale. An
ordinanco has already passed second meeting
in Edgcworth Councils, and is expected to go
through finally at the next recular mcetinz.
The road is to be single track. It will run from
the corner of Cole and Walnut streets, Wilk
msburg, to Hawthorn street, tn Maple avcuue,
to Railroad street, to Braddock township road,
and thence to bwissvale.
In accordance with the provisions of the or
dinance the road must be completed by April
1. 1S92. It is thoUKbt bv some that the line is
intended for the use or tbo Duquesne Traction
Company.
THE FIRST FOE MANY YEAES.
An Execution Issued for tho Xon-Paj. meat
or a Military Fine.
At the instance of Colonel Smith and Major
Kay, of the Eishtcenth Regiment, an elocution
bas been issued against E. G. Best, of Verona,
for $10. The amount as assessed by a court
martial, of which M.ijor J. C. Kay was Presi
dent, as a Hue for non-attendance at drilk The
execution was issued under the provisions of
the 93th section of the military code.
Thts is the first caso for many jears in which
an action was taken by the military authorities,
LC0KING FOB THE WOMAN.
A Colored Man Accused ot Slashing a
Female With a Razor.
Cal Gray, colored, was arrested at Jfo. 11
Ferry street, last night, by OQcer Conwcll, for
disoiderly conduct. A row had been going on
in the house, and Gray was the only participant
the officer could tind at the time, but be subse
quently learned that Gray bad slashed a col
ored woman with a razor.
She could not be found, but an investigation
will be made. '
SOLD SOME SHARES.
Geonje Westingliouse, Jr., in tho Cily
Yesterday for a Few Hours,
KEPORTING HIS PROGRESS EAST.
ne
Says There Is Ko Alliance With the
Thomson-Houston Company
BEYOND AGKEELNG AS TO PATENTS
George Wcstingl-ouse, Jr., arrived in the
city yesterday morning, attended a meeting
of the Board of Directors of the electric
company in the attcrnoon, and returned
East again last night.
liarly in the nlternoon the following com
munication was sent to the papers for pub
lication: Concerning the reported consolidation of
electric interests, there is no foundation for it
whatever. Mr. Westinghouso returned to Pitts
burg to get some details and particulars neces
sarj to continue the negotiations which are
pending for the placing of the balance of the
entire G0,000 shares of the preferred stock of
the electric company.
Later in the day a DisrATCir reporter
called at the Westingliouse building and
asked for Jlr. Westinghouse. To this re
quest was returned an answer that the com
pany's press agent would be around at night
with a statement for publication. A message
was then sent in to the effect that in view of
the general expectation for a statement from
Mr. Westingliouse, The Dispatch should
have its information at first hands.
Another Extension of Time Granted.
Alter an interval, Private Secretary TJp
tcgn:fl' came out and laid a type-written
statement before the reporter. Mr. TJpte
graff was followed by Mr. Westinghouse,
who looked over the reporter's shoulder as
he reaa the document, which is as follows:
"At a meeting of the Board ot Directors of
the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing
Company held this afternoon, Mr. Westing
house reported that the amount of stock agreed
to be taken by creditors and others con
ditioned upon at least 40.000 shares being sub
scribed, which should yield not less thin
$500 000 in cash, had been about 87.000 shares,
and that parties in the East had guaranteed to
take 5,000 shares in addition, with the expecta
tion that from 5,000 to 10,000 more would be
placed. In view of the progress made, and
lurthcr time being required, it was resolved
that the time forrecelWiigsubscripttons should
be extended to tho last da of the month.
The only foundation for the rumors con
cerning thoThomson.Houston Company is the
reoent execution of two agreements between
the two companies relatinc to certain funda
mental patents, the union of interests on these
pitcnts being of great advantage to both con
cerns. The relations between the two com
panies on patent matters have been friendlv,
and there have been conferences on matters of
this kind.
Mr. Westinghouse Confident as Ever.
"Mr. Westincbouse tcels confident of his
ability to place the balance of the entire 60,000
shares of the preferred stock in the near future,
and thus place tho electr.c company on a firm
foundation, and put it in a position to carry on
its business on a ca-h basis.
"The common stock that will be returned to
the company in payment for preferred stock
will be lerv limited, most of the preferred
stock being taken on the basis of par."
"Then. Mr. Westinehouse, there has been no
stock sold since the 57.000 shares were disposed
of, and which were announced as placed some
two or three weeks acor" queried the reporter,
referring to the statement.
"If you will read tho document again," said
Mr. Westinghouse, "you will see it speaks for
itself."
"Yes, but the 5.000 shares mentioned would
seem to be cuaranteed, with the expectation
that from 5,000 to 10,000 more would be placed.
Does that mean that they havo been guaran
teed conditional on another 5,000 or 10,000 being
placed?"
Without further explanation Mr, Westing
house turned toward his office. The question
was repeated to Mr. Uptegraff, who said he
'thought it meant conditional on the 5,000 or
10,000 more being placed."
All Consolidation Rnmors Denied.
"Regarding the rumors as to an alliance
being formed between the Electric Company
and tho Thomson-Houston interests, is it un
derstood that such is the case. Mr. Westing,
house?" was asked of the head of the great In
terests before his disappearance.
"The only understanding that exists between
us and the Thomson-Houston people," Mr.
Westinghouse replied, "is as far as relates to
certain patents in which we are mutually in
terested. There will not be any consolidation
of interests of the two companies other than a
working agreement having reference to the
loint use of certain patents," and, so saying,
Mr. Westinghouso withdrew into his private
office.
Further confirmation of Mr. Westinghouse's
flit denial of the reported conoliditlon was
received later from tho New York Bureau of
The Dispatch in the following telegram.
"The report sent into Now York from Pitts
burg and Boston, that the Thomson-Houston
and Westinghouse Electric Companies havo
been combined, and would horeaiter be run
under the Edison minagemcnt, was to day au
thoritatively and emphatically denied bv all
concerned. Charles H. Coster, of the Edison
Company, said the report was untrue as far as
the Kdison Company wis concerned. Mr.
Coster said, moreover, that no negotiations
looking to that end hid ever ucen considered
bv tho Edison Company, and in fact, he knew
of no offer that such negotiations take place,
lie pronounced the whole report ridiculous.
Paul D. Cravanh, for the other side, also cni
phatieally denied the story. Moreover, there
was no truth in that part of it winch said that
Mr. " eetinghouse w?s to consult to-div with
C A. Coffin. U. V. Pevoarand Kuceno Griffin,
all of Boston, on the reported consolidation.
So consultation had been held, aud nono would
be held."
NEEDS MORE MEN.
Inspector Whitehonse, of (he Second Police
District, Asks for a Larger Force Pa
trolmen Who Have Deals Pour Miles
Long Tho Work of a Year.
Yesterdav the report of Inspector White
house, of the Second police district, was
forwarded to J. P. Brown, Chief of the De
partment of Public Safety.
In opening his report Inspector Whitc
houre calls attention to the diverse char
acter of the classes he has to deal with in his
district. The most serious work has been to
contend with tho occasional rough clnracters
who visit ibe district and w ho use the otuljai;
wards of the citj for the ludiscriminatc drink
ing of beer and liquors. The persistent
attacking and follouing of the police
has broken up the practice, and that
conduct is no more a feiture of the Eist
Ena district. No combinations of thieves exist
in the district, nor has any thief his habitation
thore. so tar as known. It must not be as
sumed, however, that no attacks are made by
marauding thieves. When first be took charge
of the distr.ct they were of frequent occur
rence, because of the lax administration under
the old order of things, but an imiucdiato
change took place under tho new regime.
Ceaseless vigilance of all was required, and
thieving became dangerous, and in numerous
cases perpetrators of crimes wore brought to
justico, and, by severe sentences, had the effect
of frightening all but the most dangerous char
acters Irum the district. In this connection it
is suggested to Councils the necessity of a
greiter police force for the district, to preserve
the order already maiutalned.
In round numbers, it is stated, the distritt
comprises 20 square miles of territory, in a
total of 2S in the entire cily. This thought has
evidently escaped those who object to an in
ere io in the police force, aud should be
brought to tbem with the proper realization of
the fact. Some stress is laid on the amount of
walking which the patrolman Is required to do
in covering his beat. Several beats are named
and their confines given to show their extent,
some being three and four miles. Without tho
poner of uhiquitousness, it would be impossi
ble, with such large beats, for the officers at all
times lo be on hand when wanted.
The need of more men is imperatively set
forth. In the list ten vears the population ot
the district has increased 90 per cent, and tho
gronth seems to be but commenced. The
force nowconsis,sof 5b men. Fifty more are
needed, and one-half of these should be
mounted.
Tho total number of arrests made in the dis
trict during 1890 was 3.951. as compared with
2.011 in 1839. During the j ear goods valued at
J3,ll5 were recovered and returned to their
owners. Nine poker rooms were closed, and
there are now no gambling houses in tho
district.
Searching for His Father.
J. R. Robertson, of Georgetown, O., is look
ing for information concerning bis father, who
lived in this cltv in 1S53 and 1851. and com.
minded a steamboat running between Pitts-
curs ana Cincinnati.
KILLED BY A LANDSLIDE,
Clara Fleming Struck by a Bock Which
Crathes Through a Tanhandlo Train
Her Neck Broken and Skull Crashed A
bchool Girl's Awfal Fate.
Miss Clara Fleming, 17 years old, was in
stantly tilled yesterday morning while
traveling on the Panhandle from her home
in Washington, Pa., to this city, where she
was attending school. Miss Fleming was
riding in the third coach of the Washing
ton accommodation, which, on account of
numerous small landslides, was running on
the west-bound track. Just as the train had
passed tho Point bridge a boulder, weighing
about 200 pound', rolled down the face of the
bluff, crashing turough the side of the car, and
struck Miss Fleming on the neck at the base of
the skull. Her neck was brokon and hor skull
fractured. Death was instantaneous. The
flying splinters cut the cheek of Miss Baldwin,
another school girl.
The remains were taken to Sampson's and
after being viewed by tho Coroner, were con
vccd to Washington, a delegation of the dead
girl's fellow student accompanying the body.
The Coroner held a partial inquest and then
adjourned the case until this morning.
Miss Fleming was a daughter of Mrs. Rosa
Fleming and granddaughter of N. S. Barns,
Postmaster at Fairmont, W. Va., during tho
Cleveland administration. The relatives ot
the family are numerous at Fairmont, the resi
dence of Governor Fleming, of West Virginia,
who i a cousin of the unfortunate young lady.
Mrs. Fleming is highly esteemed in Washing
ton, she had a millinery establishment there,
and has by the profits of the business sup
ported herself, tbo deceased and two younger
DETEBMINED TO DIE.
Blclmrd Alexander, an Old Sailor, Defeats
Ills Physician's Endeavors.
Richard Alexander, of Dundee, Scotland,
died yesterday at the Allegheny Hospital from
injuries received by a fall on the bth Inst. On
that date he was engaged in painting a bouse
in McKean's row on Perrysville avenue, when
the scaffold on which ho stood broke and pre
cipitated him to the ground. He had his
wrist, shoulder and thigh broken, and also re
ceived severe Internal injuries. After being
taken to the hospital he refused to allow tho
bandages to stay on his wound', and although
watched constantly by a male nurse night and
day contrived to further injure himself and
prevent his own recovery. On one occasion ho
deliberately rolled to the edge of the bed and
dropped on the floor, doubtless suffering great
pain in his condition, but never uttering a
murmur.
Alexander had been a sailor and had been all
over the world, circumnavigating it several
times, anil had many tales to tell in conse
quence. He was a siugle man, 37 years of age,
and has a sister living in Chicago, tho only rela
tive he has. The Painters Union took charge
of the body and will endeavor to find tho sister.
IDENTIFIED BY HIS TOOTH.
Benjamin Crane's Body Kecogniied by a
Molar in Ills Pocket.
The body of a man badly decomposed was
found in the Monongabcla river, at the foot of
South Nineteenth street, yesterday evening at
6 o'clock. It was identified as the bod) of
Benjamin Crane, a Welshman, who suddenly
disappeared from his residence on the South
side about nine weeks ago
There was nothing on the body when found
to lead to its identification, with the exception
of a molar tooth in a pocket of bis vest, which
the man had pulled a short time before bis dis
appearance The corpse was identified as that
of Crane's by Edward Thomas, with whom
Crane had been living at No. 20 South
Thirteenth street. Crane had shown Thomas
his tooth shortly before his disappearance.
Crane was unmarried and 51 years old. His
only relatives live at Woods' Run, and they
have been notified of the matter.
ACCIDENTS OF A DAY
Resulting in Death and Casualties of a Less
Serious Nature.
Cahill John Cahill, 3 years old, died yes
terday at his home in Miltenberger street, as a
result of falling into a bucket of hot water on
Friday.
McCabe John McCabc, colored, had his leg
broken at the Black Diamond Steel Works.
Subject Jacob Subject, a Pole, had his
foot crushed at M, Byers & Co.'s South Sev
enth street mill.
Gill William Gill, while driving a sewing
midline wagon, collided with Citizens' car No.
201 at Frankstown. Gill was thrown out and
his head rut.
Matthews Eddie Matthews, of Falkner
street, Allegheny, was struck on the head by a
rock thrown by a playfellow. His skull Is prob
ably fractured.
Suffocated in a Sawdust Bin.
Fred Ammon, aged 21 years, was suffocated
in a sawdust bin at H. J. Heinz fc Co.'s
pickling works, on Main street, Allegheny, at
11 o'clock yesterday morning. Ammon was
shoveling from the bin, a large, deep compart
ment, when he lost his balance and fell in, lhe
sawdust falling in upon and burying blm. He
was unable to extricate himself, and beforo
his mishap was observed by the other em
plojes be had been suffocated.
A Clergyman Killed by a Train.
Rev. Joseph Doreey, kQ years old, an Episco
pal minister, of Braddook, was struck by a
Pennsylvania Railroad train nearCopeland sta
tion, jesterday afternoon, as he was on his way
to the statioi. to take a tram. He was in
stantly killed.
The remains were removed to his home, and
an inquest will bo held this morning
A GAKG OF BOY THIEVES,
One of Them Arrested, Who Says They
Were Sent Out to Steal.
Charles Hayps, one of a gang of seven boys
who have been engaged in petty thieving from
the business men on Ohio street, Allegheny,
for some time pas:, was arrested by Officer Chas.
Timme last evening A grocer named Moon
suffered the loss ot a lot of oranges which the
Doys enjoyed, after which they visited the
storo of Mr. Myers, where they stole a lot of
blacking brushes from a hook at the door.
Officer Timme gave chase to the boys, but only
succeeded In capturing one of them.
The boy says he and his companions live In
Soho, aud that tbey are sent out to steal.
PICKED UP BY THE POLICE.
Petfr Robinson, colored, is in ja.il,
charged with deserting his wife.
Samuel Evans and his wife, who livo in
Our alley, were locked up for fighting.
Robert Biinoton, of Bcltzboovcr, gave
ball to answer a charge of embezzlement. He
is alleged to havo embezzled $10 from C. W.
Franz whilo in his employ.
John Nesbit and Mrs. Mary Aswald are
charged with stealing coal from cars of Mun
hall Bros , at Munhall. The information was
mado by W. P. McMasters.
Samuei. HoorEB was held under S500 bail
for court on a charge of assault and battery
made by Henry biddlcr. It is claimed tho men
fought to test their strength.
Angelo Palerino accuses his country
man, Louis Katola, with keeping a valise he
loaned him and for selling cigars on Sunday.
Katola was sent to jail for a hearing.
Kate McNamaea was released from jail on
bail j csterday. She has several aliases and
was charged with forging her mother's name to
a deed for some property in Allegheny.
EltMA KIMberly accuses Philip Chapman,
alias H. P. Ktinberly, with tho larceny of a
gold watch. He was in jail on a charge of con
spiracy and was taken out and recommitted for
a hearing.
John Geib was held in J500 bail for court to
answer a charge of aggravated assault and bat
tery. He is a Birmingham street car con
ductor, and is charged with throwing John
Gaub from tho car.
John Atkxnson is charged with assaulting
J. M. Crosley with Intent to kill. His sister
claims Crosley took her on bis lap and kissed
her. Sho has brought a charge against Crosley.
The trouble between the tvio men was caused
by the alleged kiss.
Pieece Bbacken, who is charged with hav
ing been in company with Jack Quinn and
Frank Lemonwhen tbey were arrested a couple
of weeks ago for working a "flim-flam" game
on Penn avenue residents, was arrested last
night by Dotcctives McTigb and bteirk.
Andeew Schaefer. was captnred in Alton,
Ilk. yesterday. He is wanted hero on a charge
of abusing Miss Bessie Bryan, of Westmore
land county. His alleged accomplice, John
Bracken, is cow in jail aw aiting a secondtrial,
tho jury having disagreed the first time.
Thomas Hughes, of Philadelphia, w as seen
leading Dennis Driscoll into an alley near
Eleventh street vesterday afternoon. Driscoll
was drunk and claimed not to know Hughes.
Officer Conley arrested them both, and pre
ferred a charge of suspicious person against
Hughes.
I Ali lovers ol delicacies use Angostura
j Diners to BStuic a uvu uigcjviuu. -x.taaU'V,
PEEPAEED TO POLL
s
Liiely Times Looked for in Alle
gheny Among "Ward Hnstlers.
INDEPENDENT CITIZENS JOIN IN.
Twenty-Ninth Ward Men Excited by an
Anonymous Circular.
LITTLE INTEREST AKODSKD HERE
The Allegheny Citizens' Committee is
taking an active part iu to-day's election;
not, however, as a corporation, for time
has not allowed of its bein perfected, but its
members will hustle around and seek to'
knock out every mau whose record will not
come up to the proper standard of excel
lence. In the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth
and Twelfth wards a bitter fight will be
waged, and there will be much talk
ing done before the result is known, smooth
bore tickets are out in plenty, especially in the
Fifth ward, and in some cases they may tell on
the result.
The fate of the waterworks scheme is said to
bo already decided, and the expectation is that
it will be knocked out bv a tolerable majority.
The expenditure of JS,000,OC0 is a bicger con
tract than most Alleghenians care to face.
It is rather curious what little is known
around the Allegheny City Hall of tho progress
or makeup of the Citizens' Committeo uf 50.
No one there can even guess at its object; they
"havo seen something in the napers." but don't
know anything about it. From what one of
tho gentlemen interested in tho movement
said yesterday, they will soon be afforded an
opportunity ot knowing more of its purposes.
"Our organization conld not be completed in
time." he said, "to act as a body to-morrow, but
the Individual members will be at the pulls and
use their influence to elect such men as will be
in line with tbo purposes of the organization.
We did not expect to organize in timo forwork
to-morrow, but every man who has given in
bis adhereuce, and many hundreds who are In
sympathy with us, will work heartily for our
aims. There will be 2,000,000 spent in Alle
gheny within the next couple of years, and
every taxpayer in the city is interested in
having such men elected as will see to their
interests. The organization will be pro
ceeded with, and it will ultimately be
placed on as permanent a basis as
the Citizens' Committee in Philadelphia, which
has done good work for the city at large. Tho
only difficulty we now have Is in electing men
from each ward, AVo desire to do so propor
tionately, but in some wards wo have many
good men. all of whom can be placed on tho
active committee."
The interest in Pittsburg is unusually tepid,
as there arc only school directors to be elected.
SWEEPING SOTJTHSIDE CIECULAES.
Documents Issued in the Twenty-Ninth
Ward Create Much Stir.
Ward politics were pretty lively in all the
Southside wards last night. Things were fairly
buzzing in tho Twenty-fourth ward. There is
an Alderman to elect. Tho Democrats and
Republicans both made nominations which
does not seem to suit some factious at all. In
consequence of this thore are said to be atleast
three independent candidates.
Probably the greatest stir was created in the
Twenty-ninth ward aver tho distribution of an
anonymons circular, which reflects on a can
didate for faciiool Director. Ismail crowds of
men could be found at almost any street corner
discussing the circular, and trying to figure out
who the originator is. The circular was about
4x5 inches in size, and It had a number of ques
tions printed on it, as follows:
"Election Tuesday, February 17, 189L
"Who voted against home talent for an out
sider as school teacher?
"Who runs the Twenty-ninth Ward School
BoirdT
"Who is the man that will change his politics
at any time to get an office?
"Who is tho school director who sends his
school children to the Twenty-eighth ward
school?
"Who is the school director that will sell (his
friends) one the first opportunity? (Let the
members of the Taxpayers' Protective Asso
ciation lookout!)
"Who is the power behind the throne, and
tells him how to votol Mr Old Woman."
Tbo name which is aftor all the (mentions is
printed in bold type, to attract particnlar at
tention. Shortly after tne abpve had made its
appearance on the straet, some of the ward
politicians held a street corner meeting. It
was at once decided that they could guess who
bad issued the ciroulars.
Smallpox in 331k County.
The State Board of Health bas quarantined 1G
cases of smallpox reported in Johnsonburg,
Elk county. Sixteen peoplo in Ave houses are
under quarantine, and the other inhabitants of
the town are kept away, fatato nurses aro
watching the cases to prevent tho disease from
spreading.
PEOPLE WHO COME AND 00.
General John A. Wiley, of Franklin,
Colonel Thomas J. Hudson and Colonel W. C.
Connelly went to Washington last evening to
attond the funeral of Admiral Porter. They
expected to Lo present at General hherman's
also, but will be governed by tbo arrangements
made by General Howard.
Amonc Pittsburgers who went East last
evening were Theodore F. Straub, the brewer,
W. L. Abbett, Murray Verner, H. Sellers
McKee. Frank X. Woo?, United States Dis
trict Attorney Walter Laoiis.
Representatives Ward Bliss and Samuel
Garrett returned to their homes in Chester
county last evening. They spent Sunday with
Representative Cochrane at Kittanmng.
George Von Bonhorst left for Philadel
phia las: evening to have an operation per
formed on his right eye, which has been giving
bim a great deal of trouble lately.
Simuel McAdoo, of Toronto, and Sirs.
P. C. Boyle and Miss Jennie Eagan, of Oil
City, are registered at the Anderson. '
K. E. Lindsay and John Porter, of
Cumberland, are stopping at the Monongahela
House.
J. IJ. Leonard, of Limi, and J. W.
Mitchell, of Washington, aro at the Anderson
E. J. Fager, of Harrisbnrg, is among
the guests at the Duquesne.
SMALL SCBAPS OF LOCAL HEWS.
Tite Allegheny Hlzh School Committee met
last evening and approved a few bills.
THK Bureau of Firo will have a balance of
$1 11 lett from its annual appropriation.
DCMMJ tho past year, according to Surgeon
Mercur's report, 43 firemen were injured and
one killed.
Jons Sciiaffeb. 22 years old, employed at
Pittsburg Foundry, has been missing since
February 7. It is not known whether ho is the
victim of loul play or of a love affair.
John Coates, arrested in connection with a
Mulberry alley raid Sunday, sajs he was never
concerned in an assault and robbery, nor in a
not on a train: that bo is industrious,, and
works faithfully for a living.
THE German Evangelical Ministers' Associa
tion of Pittsburg and Allegheny, at its meet
Ine at the Y. M. C. A. rooms yesterdav, dis
cussed the "Promises of the Father," and
heard reports from pastors assigned to visit
hospitals, jail, workhoase, Ltc.
THE semi-monthly report ot tho Pittsburg
Association for the Improvoment of tne Poor
shows 29 new applicants for relief and 062 fami
lies aided, situations for 12 days' work secured
for 23, 8 children placed in Sunday schools and
9 in public schools. There was the usual iuid
wlntei distribution of miscellaneous creature
comforts.
The seven new cells at tho Twelfth ward
station, which have been In the course of con
struction for somo time, have at last been com
pleted and aro ready for use. Owing to limited
space, the cells were built on top of the old
tier, so that tho station now looks very much
like a prison.
The residence of J. B. Black, on Negley ave
nue, East Enu, was entered by burglars early
yesterday morning. They gainod entrance by
pryine open tho rear door and succeeded in
carrying off a lot of silverware, consisting of
silver knives, forks ana spoons, butter plate
and tray, valued at 475.
The medical and snrgical staff of tbo Alle
gheny General Hospital met yesterday after
noon and organized for tho ensuing year by
electing Dr. H. It Beatty President; Dr. O. L.
Miller, vice President, and Dr. A. L. McGrew,
Secretary and Treasurer. A meeting will be
held next w eek at which the standing commit
tees will be named.
The People's Store, iTlfth Avenue.
-Dni-n to.dav. new sprinrr wraps.
, t, ,1 .Campbell & Dick.J
BOYLE WAS GOOD FOR IT.
A bllck Swindler Uses ho County Commis
sioner's Name to Advantage He 3m
ployed Official Paper and a Facllo Pen
A Long 1.1st of Victims.
Many of the business men of Fifth avenue
from the Court House to Oakland have been
made the victims of a slick swindler during
the last few days. From $3 to $20 was the
amount the gentleman secured from each of
those hp visited. Tho meant he used was the
namo of County Commissioner Boyle. The
man had secured some letter paper with tho
heading of the Connty Commissioners. A little
note as follows would be written-
"Dear Sib Please give Bill $5 until to-morrow
evening, am' I will stand good for ir.
"Yours. "J. D. Bottle."
In eich caso the rote was addressed to tho
man applied to. who was noarlyaJwajs an ac
quaintance of tho Commissioner. Many were
visited, and in nearly every case tho request
was complied with.
When Commissioner Boyle heard of the roxt
terhe.it once pronounced it a swindle- Asa
result, Special Officer McLangblin is now
searching for the man. A number of victims
have come to the front, and each hadanoto
with the supposed signature of Mr. Boyle at
tached. A comparison showed them all to have
been written by the samo hand, and a descrip
tion of the man also tallied in each case.
Amonc the persons visited was John Frey
vogle, the Fifth avenne saloon' keeper. On
Thursday the man approached him with the
note asking for 15. He unhesitatingly gave it.
The next day the man appealed acain, and
tendering a ccrtihed check on tho First Na
tional Bink for $15 asked for S10 more. Mr.
Frevvople became suspicious at this, and de
taining the man by excuses started for the
Court House. He saw Mr. Boyle, who said
that the signature was a forgery and tho man
a swindler. Mr. Freyvogle returned, but the
man had gone. Saturday the man retnrned
and he was again detained while an officer was
quietly sent for. Before one arrived, however,
he became suspicious and departed.
W. H. Boyle, a saloonkeeper, opposite the
market house, was another ot tboso vlsited.and
was out $20 as a result, John Greenhouse, of
Oakland, had also been visitod and gave the
man mouej.
Tho man is described as abont 23 years of
age, of medium build, light complexion and
light mustache, and wore a Iizht overcoat. His
name was not known, but it has been learned
by the police that be has been working the
same game in Allegheny.
SEQUEL TO THE SANITAEY PAUL
An Anniversary Last Evening That Kecalls
Much of Interest.
"The Sanitary Fair." Those words will re
call memories thick and fast to the minds of
many. The thousands upon thousands of Fed
eral soldiers entertained from the efforts of the
ones in charge of thatgreat patriotic expression
of interest in the "boj sin bine" all remember
the "fair" with gratefnl tenderness, and tho
many ladies and gentlemen who took part hava
frequent occasion to revert to it even yet in
these times of peace many with pain at tho
recollection of tho sad end of some
gallant fellow met there; others with
pleasure where fortune bas dealt more
kindly with them and those recalled to mind
especially is that true ot those who indulged in
"war-time wooings" and were by tho God of
Battles permitted later on to ratify the com
pacts entered into while viewing, with way
ward eyes, the miniature naval fight going on
between the Merrimac and Monitor models on
the small lake within the enclosure, or framed
in whispered words ottered while heads almost
touched over some Intensely for the moment:
interestic relic displayed in the "Old Curiosity
Shop" a place to be forgotten never.
Mary Allen, the bright and pretty daughter
of Farmer John H. Allen, of, Last Bethlehem,
Washington county, was one of the most at
tractive attendants in the shop department of
the fair, and it was w hile performing her duties
there that she met the handsome Charles
Machcsncy, one of the most popular young
men of Allegheny. During the continnance of
"the Sanitary" that Gentleman's heart and
jiurse paid their respects to tbe "shop," result
ing in the enjoyment usual unon such occa
sions. The wedd'ng which followed was nrivate.
being witnessed by only a few, the officiating
clergyman being the Kev. Dr. JonnC. Pressley.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Macbesnev now reside at
39 Beech street, Allegheny, in a deligntful
boms where, last nigbi, in the companv of
many friends, they celebrated the twenty-fifth
anniversary of their marriage, being assisted in
receiving the guests by their son, Allen Maches
ney, and their two nieces, Mrs. William
Granger, of Forbes street, this city, and M iss
Girtie Macbesney, of Binniore, on the Ft.
Wayne road.
The tasteful decorations of tho home wcro
the result of Ludwig's art; the music for tbe
dancing was b the Gcrnerts. and the caterer
who contributed substantially to the evening's
pleasures was Luthor.
THINKS IT A C0HSPIKACY.
A Tthlslcy Trust Man Talks About the
Dynamite Developments.
W. O. Ilappe, of the Cincinnati Union Dis
tilling Company, ono of the distributors for the
Chicaeo Whisky Trust, is at the Monongabcla
House. When asked if ho knew anything
abont the alleged dynamite plot of Secretary
Gibson, he said: "I think it Is a gigantic con;
spiracy on the part of somebody to injure the
trust. What object could a concern with a
capitalization of S35.COO.000' and doing 85 per
cent of the business, have to commit such a
diabolical deed ? Tbe wholo story bears tho
stamp of falsehood on tbo face of it. and un
doubtedly was devised to entrap the Secretary.
"Sim f eld t is the great anti-trust man, bnt Ins
opposition does not hurt the combination.
Within tbe last month, 1 im told, the trust has
won over SCO of his customer".
"1 don't think any of the trust men are low
enough to commit murder to secure business
and silence a competitor. Mr. Gibson used tn
bo connected with the C. C C ell. road, and I
have always lound him to be a kind hearted,
level headed mau."
WITHOUT POLICE PBOTECTIOlT.
Chicago's Mayor Refuses to Grant tho Re
quest of the Fair Directory.
Chicago, Feb. 16. President Gage, of
the World's Fair Directory, sent a letter to
Mayor Cregier to-day, calling attention to
the danser of serious labor riots at Jackson
Park, and tbe necessity of police protection.
Before answering it the Mayor held a con
sultation with the corporation counsel, and
the former was instructed to draw up an
opinion on the matter. The conclusion was
reached that the city could not undertake to
keep a force of police on the ground in an
ticipation of trouble, but that in case of a
riot police will be sent to suppress it.
The request lor such, ot course, under
such circumstances, must come from the
Park Commissioners, not from the con
tractors or World's Fair officials, although
tbe commissioners are not on the ground,
and are seldom in session. The main points
in support of the conclusion was, first, the
parks are under the direct control of the
Park Commissioners, and are provided with
their own police, and tint, therefore, the
city has no right to interfere except by re
quest of the Park Commissioners; second,
that if the report is true that the Italians are
aliens, they are uot entitled to police
protection, a, under an act passed by the
State Legislature in 1885, it is made unlaw
ful for any board of commissioners, officer or
contractor, acting lor or under any munici
pality, to employ aliens.
INDIANS WANT THEIE FAEHS.
The Iowa Indians Ask That Their Treaty Be
Promptly Ratified.
Gothkie. Okla., Feb. 1G. The chiefs
of th Iowa Indians' met at Tohee yesterday
and drew up a memorial to President Har
rison, praying that their treaty with the
United Stales for the sale of lands be rati
fied and lands allotted them before spring,so
they may make ready to put iu crops.
THE EEST1VE ABGENTTNES.
Rumors of Tresh Revolutionary Plots Alarm
the Government.
Buenos Aykes, Feb. 16. Owing to ru
mors of a fresh revolutionary lplot, the Gov
ernment has placed all the troops under
arms.
The streets are patrolled by cavalry.
Selected as Reserve Agents.
rrnojt a staft coiiresfojvdicxt.i
Washington, Feb. 16. The Controller
ol the Currency to-day a, proved the selec
tion of the Tradesmen's National Bank, of
Pittsburg, as reserve agent for the Farmers
and Mechanics' National Bank and the
Sharon National Bank, and the Hanover
National Bank, of Philadelphia, as reserve
gent for tbetFrodnce Bank in that city., j, J
SOKE HEW PEISOK IDEAS.
Major UlcClanghry Introduces a Couple of
Novel Plans.
Major R. W. McClausnry, Genoral Superin
tendent of tbo Pennsylvania Reformatory, at
Huntingdon, lectnred last night to a small, but
representative, audience in the chapel of tbo
Trinity Church. His discourse related to the
management of prisons, and Major McClaughry
has a couple of ideas that seemed new to the
local prison authorities who were present.
One of bis plans is to have criminals sen
tenced to penal institutions indefinitely instead
of fora certain period of years. Ho argnes
that many of the men sent tn prison for life
become thoroughly reformed within a few
years, and with their liberty might become
ornaments of society but for the sentence of a
court that has no power to judge of the moral
condition of a man's mind or the capabilities of
bis intellect he is retained behind the bars
until tbe ond of his life.
Major -McClaughry recommends the adop
tion of the system of identification now in
force in France, by which a man can be de
tected in a very few minutes, no matter how
many names he may have. This system pro
vides for the measurement of tho criminal's
head, nose, finders and feet, said measurement
to be kept on tile in tbe central office under
control of tbe Government. When a criminal
is arrested his measurement is immediately
taken and sent to tbe general office, whereby
comparison, if he has ever been arrested be
fore, his identity can be made certain.
ABABS IN JAIL.
A lady Claims They Beat Her Because She
Wouldn't Teed Them.
Seven Arabs were arrested by Constable
Sherry, of Alderman Richards' office, lasteven
ing on warrants, and lodged in jail on a charge
of disorderly conduct made by Mrs. Sarah
Bleakie, of Poplar alley, who alleges that tbe
Arabs beat and abused her last Sunday because
she refused to clve them something to oat.
The Arabs will bo given a hearing to morrow.
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JTery effective, at 50c per yard.
One case 42-Inch
WOOL PLAIDS,
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One case 33-inch
French All-Wool PIkids,
In beautiful new effects, at Slrper yard. . '
One case So-incn
Plaids and Stripes,
In bold effects, at 37c penyard.
India and Shanghai.Silks.
India Silks In entirely new designs, in wide
assortment, just received, and offered at 50c,
Tec, 80c and SL
32 inch solid colors Silk Pongees, for tea
gowns, art draperies, etc., at 73c
Hundreds of pieces
New Wash Dress Fabrics.
32-inch Scotch Ginghams at 23c.
Scotch Zephyrs at 15c.
These are fresh, and very cheap, as the goods
are in choicest fabric and colorings.
."50-inch Silk Stripe and Check Zephyrs at
S7c, 45c.
An entirely new fabric, perfectly last in color
,and elegant in quality and designs.
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Tbe designs and colorings this spring are the
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We have still quite a large line of Ingrains,
Tapestry and Body Brussels of last fall's pur
chase, the patterns of which will not be re
produced, and will offer tbem at
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Less than regular prices.
Parties who expect to change their place of
residence or go into new homes this coming
spring, will do well to purchase their Carpets
now whilo tho stock is full, and avoid tbe rush
incident to the early days of Aprik Wo will
store tbe goods free of charge until wanted.
An immense line ot New Lace Curtains also
now open.
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Must of necessity bo a very uncomfortable
piece of headgear, and doubtless that is why so
lew wear them, but tako in preference crowns
for their feet Silver Crown Stockings at 25c,
worth 60c sold only by
ULRICH & SPENCER,
Specialties in Hosiery and Underwear,
642 Penn Avenue.
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1891.
Most extensive stocks and
finest and choicest assortments
ever before brought to Pitts
burg; the largest and most in
teresting display we have ever
before made in the popular
Wash Cotton Fabrics. We
doubt if a single roof in the
whole country covers so great
a collection.
ANDERSON'S
GINGHAMS.
Hundreds of styles entirely
new patterns, rici new color
ings, seemingly more beautiful
than Anderson's ever were be
fore, showing innumerable
variations of Plaids, Checks and
novel designs.
NOVELTY
GINGHAMS.
A larger assortment than ever
of high novelty imported
Ginghams, in large Polka Spots,
Brochet and Persian effects,
Stripes and Checks of Silk,
Bourettes, Embroidered effects
in side borders and handsome
wool effects.
MEDIUM-PRICED
GINGHAMS,
In Scotch and American makes.
Medium-priced Scotch Zephyrs
in wonderfully good cloths, the
same class of patterns and
showing the same novel colors
as the Anderson's, such as the
new corn yellow, new blues,
wood browns, grays and novel
wool effects in black and red
plaids.
The American Ginghams are
better and more beautiful than
ever before. Especially pretty
patterns and colors for Chil
dren's dresses soft, zephyr
like fabrics, and wonderful
value at 25c a yard.
The American Zephyr
Ginghams now shown in this
department are last year's 20c
quality. Remember the re
markable value you are getting
for 15c a yard could not have
been had last season.
You will be surprised to find
last year's most popular 40c
patterns and colorings in this
year's i2c Ginghams. See
them.
BRANDENBURGS.
Now so popular. Good, hon
est Quaker fabric, they deserve
the great favor with which they
have been received. The new
goods are beautiful and will win
to themselves more admirers
and wearers. They are soft a3
wool challies, and the colorings
and patterns are as handsome
as new spring goods from over
the water. Price of Branden
burg, 20c a yard.
Another new printed cotton
fabric, not so fine as Branden
burg, probably an honest imita
tion, price i2c a yard.
SATINES.
A very select display of
French Satines, very choice
patterns and only in the new
colorings.
New cotton challies, fresh designs and
colorines.
New Scotch cheviots, for shirts, waists
and dresses, stripes and checks, almost
endless variety of pattern9.
New printed Chintzes, in black
grounds, with colored figures, 12Jc a
yard.
New Percales, for boys' shirt waists.
in patterns and colorings equal to those
shown in any of the most popular
manufactured waists.
New Prints, fresh, new design!.
Better values in all the more common
cottons than ever shown before.
FLANNELS
-AND
FLANNELETTES.
An extensive and beautiful
display of new Wash Flannel
ettes at 8c, ioc, 12c, 15c and
18c a yard.
New Printed All-Wool French
Wash Flannels.
New Scotch Wash Flannels
in fancy stripes.
JDS. HDRNE I CO.,
609-6 j 1 PENN AVENUE.
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