s t-p "srTWiByJKPjpsraWs- iwj (SfJCTleWfg !SST" 5 I m k4 r BALLOTM BOATS. Allegheny Citizens Hare Considera ' We Difficulty in Reaching Foiling Places. WATER 1MD ISSUE DEFEATED. lively Toting on the Xorthside, but a Frettj General! j Quiet Time in Pittsburg. UEADTlLIiE GOES HEAT1LI DEMOCRATIC Tte CccnitUe ef Wry It BiBy Ecccbd Out it thi Phlltitljiii Ekehoo. The Allegheny Councilmanic contests are over. The reformers did not appear at the polls to any great extent. Some new faces will appear in the Conncil Chambers, but as a rule all the succcss'ul men are ones who arc in sympathy with the present body. Familiarity apparently bred contempt in the Tote for the extension of the water works system, for tho total was only homeo pathic. About the regulation men were elected, but hardly in the regulation way, for the election was only a secondary feature in the history of yesterday in Allegheny. The flood received the most attention and made even the election officials respect it by sending tables and ballot boxes spin- I w ia Voting Under Great Difficulties. sing about the rooms. In some places the Australian ballot system pre vailed, but only through necessity. In the First, Second and Third precincts of the First ward the entire precincts were under water, and, as the polling places could not be moved outside the precincts, voting had to be done in stiffs. Going to the Polls In Boats. The old-time hustlers, with carriages, were at a disadvantage, and the man who could either row or was the owner of a boat was at a premium. The voters were rushed into boats and rowed to the First ward schoolbnuse, where the elec tions -n ere being held. Early in the day the ballot boxes were kept on the first floor, but later ere removed to the second. The judges declared their intention ol taking ballots on the roof, IT necessary. The Fourth ward, too, furnished a number of strange Incidents. In the first Ave precincts the polling places had to be chanced a number of times to escape the water. Itaepictoreof an election board, with ballot-boxes and books under their arms and wading through the water to a dry place was not an unasnal one. Fik&t Ward For Common Council AVill iim J. Patton received 412 rote; J.T.McAulrr 4SS: JoseDh O. Home. 41b; Charles W. 2eeD 463. All are elected. brcoMJ Ward With four precincts miss ing, the indications are that H. Buente. James P. Gregg, W-. David Winters, Thomas A. Parke, F. D. Etbelman, Simon Drum. John McKmdy. Harvey Henderson and V. A. Cruickshank are elected. Third Ward-H. Albrechr, 1.191: C. W. Simon. 1.211; J. J. unc. 1.124; H. Stockman, J,2;C. . Gerwig. j,aw H. P. btaverin-? '. v(im"a Swindle. 973. T. C. Harbisoi" 1,040 Mr. Lang is a ijmocrit. Fourth WARD-Zemnger. 158; Bader, 013. Faulder. 234;Voegler, Ifisiaisou. 2u7: M!ciel- Jlcrtng a rolling Place. land,3;9, St-cv. SiO: Reifcr. 2S3; Lapr" S70; K-binson, 6tB: Uoehler. 1,U1: Speldcl, o09; Hax. 957: Ehmau, 123; Stauffer, 827. The tnccesslul ones are Mersrs. Baner, Stacy, Robinson, Uoehler. SpcldcL. Hax and Stauffer. C W. Lewis a "Winner. Finn "Ward C. W. Lewie. SSO: Richard Sharpe, Sr.. 5S3; George I. Rudolph. S40; J. W. Di kson, M. U. 77S; U. W. Dahlinger. 6S3. All but Mr. Sharpo were elected. Thomas Mc Henry and Wm. G. Lee were elected School Directors without opposition. In this ward Georce R. BothwelL Republ!cin,and George E. bheppird. Democrat, bad a spirited contest for Alderman. The latest returns gave Bothvrell the lead, with hardly any chances of his major ltv blng overcome. fcixru Ward Jesse McGearv, 105: A. H. JWccr. 101; C A. Knox. 96; William Thomas, 109; Geot;e W. Rowbottom, 82; Robert Steven son. 10b; Lee Frasher, 93. The fire highest are elected. Seventh Ward Select JCouncil Peter Born, S06, who is elected: Isaac Hipply, 280: P. 'S. AucVerstein. 2S0. Common Council R. M. Zang. 507; G. J. Scbondelmejr. 512; Emeu LudHic, 25G: G. J. Guentel, 143; Fred Blendinger, loS. Zaug and Schondelmeyer are elected. Eighth Ward SI. Rinpev, 172; John a. Born. 211; Daniel Lentz, 15S; Joseph Ford. 130. Rippey and Born elected. Theodore Hassc was elected Alderman. Ninth Ward David Roderick, 215; D. F. Graham. 27 Michael McCarthy, 231; Oscar Lindsey. 216. The first two are successml. T'oth Ward Nick Carr. 10b: W. W. Ner bitt. 110; G. V. Kimberlain, 110; William Peters. Ill: Henry Neuhart. 120; Christ Detzel, 121; S. G. Paulin. 203. NesbittandPaulin were lected. Eleveitth Ward Richard Millard, 310, and John C. Oliver, 335. Both elected. Twelfth Ward J. B. omlth. 383. and Armstrong,2S7. Both are elected. J. D. Blinker, bebool Director. Thirteenth Ward a P. Pappert and August Frinestem were elected to Council. As an instance ot bow ihe vote for extension of water uorks stood, four precincts of the Fifth ward shon ed now tho matter was re ceived. The vote in these precincts stood 73 to SSO against. FOR MINOR OFFICES. The Elections In Pittsburg Pass OS" Quietly A Few Warm Contests No 'Opposition in Manj Instances SchoolDiroctors and Ward Ofiicers Chosen. The elections in Pittsburg passed off verv quietly yesterday, as they were generally confined to the selection of School Directors and ward ofiicers. There were one or two warm conteste, but in many instances there was no opposition. In the Twenty-fourth ward au Alderman was elected, -and in the Thirty-first it was decided' to increase the school debt. FfRST Ward There was no opposition in the First ward. .The ticket elected was: School Directors, if. 3. McMahpn and James McHugb: 11 VgN Assessor. Albert Conwell; Assistant Assessors, Joseph Feerey and George Reilly. Second WARD-In this ward there were four school directors to elect, there being two short terms to fill. The men chosen were: School Directors, three years, A. s. GUmore and James Wilson; one year, John Armstrong and William Bunton. Attestor, Joseph M. Wilson; Assistant Assessors, John L. Kerr and George L. Filsnn. Third Ward No opposition. School Di rector. E'las Beckerand CharlesHemlnchouse. Assessor, Charles Canpelk Assistant Assessor, William R. Succnp and Gotlelb DiehL Fourth Ward No opposition. School Di rectors, H. S. A. blewart a.jtl James M. Bailey. Assessor, James A. McK-c Assistant As sessors. John JlcCook and M. J. Conners. Fifth Ward There at a lively fight for School Directur iu the Fifth ward. There was a short term to fill, and this John J. Glltinan got wlthont opposition. For the two tlirrn vears terms there were five candidates. M. F. Dily got 120 vote: Thomas Breeze. 162; Charles J. Lang. 145; D. A. McCarthy. 103, and Con Sexton, 52. Messrf. Daly and Breeze were snccesiiui. 1 nomas vnite as elected As Sessorand Michael Coakly and James Powers Assistant Assessor, without opposition. fciXTH Ward There was a Ocht for bchool Director in this ward. David Jonrs, who had SGI votes, and H. B. H"burg 317. won over Thomas Ecein, who had 216. and J. B. Johnston with 216. Thomas Hamilton was elected As sessor. Chief J- O. Brown Re-Elected. SEVEIfTH ARD ElOHTH Wards These two wards form ono school district. George P. Letscbe was elected Director from the Seventh ward and J. O. Brown from tho Eighth ward, without opposition. James Glenn was elected Assessor in the Seventh ward and Thomas Bicke in the Eighth ward. Nixth Ward The Democrats had no oppo sition here. John Kenna was elected School Director for three years and Peter Ucbicbert for one year. Tho N inth and Tenth wards are in one school district, and each elects half the board For Assessor A. Horning was chosen. Tenth Ward This nard had a Common Councilman to elect to fill the place made va cant by the resignation of Leirisiator Kerns. The Republicans had put up Charles Frank, but the overwhelming Democratic majnntv of tho ward carried Daniel B. Kelly in. William Fllnn was elected School Director and Thomas McCarty Assessor. LI.EVEXTU WATin Thr WKr tirirtletnts in the field for bebool Director, WV J. Flemins J ana Alex, bcotr, n. w. J. Fleming had, 606 votes and Scott 616. Frank" Hopper, D.,' had 250 votes. Jams McKee was elected Assessor. Twelfth Ward Tbe Twelfth ward has two school districts, tbe O'llara and tho Springfield, and there was a fight in both. In thoO'HaraJ. H. Nobbs and J. H. Armstrong, both Republicans, wore elected. In the Spring field James McManu, R. and Frederick Al beckcr, D. were chosen. The Assessor is Will am Nicholas. Thirteenth Ward Tho interest in the school directors fight in the Thirteenth ward centered in the election by tho board ot a representatit e to tbe Central Board of Educa tion. J. M. McMillan bas held tbe position for years. The local board tied on ihe question ot bis re-election and the question went into the tight at the polls. The McMillan men won. William M. Lawton and John B. Friesel were elected. Samuel Bncbanan was defeated and Robett King withdrew. Thomas Barnes was eiecteu Assessor. Fourteemh Ward There was no fight here. William Smith and Joseph Dougherty were electod School Directors; Jacob Josephs, Assessor. A Walkover for the Democrats. Fieteemh Ward The Democrats had everything their own way in the Fifteenth ward. At. Winterhalter and Jacob Scholl were elected bchool Directors, and Philip Mycr As sessor. bixTEESTH Ward Tho big fieht in this ward was for Alderman. James McPike, in ex-Alderman, was the Democratic candidate. and T. J. Challant, who was appointed by Gov ernor Beaver, was tbe Republican nominee. At 1 o'clock it was reported that McPike had won bv 17 votes. In the First, Second. Fourth and Fifth precincts Chalfant led with two votes, but he was whipped (in the Third pre cinct. hEVENTEEMH WARD There was no oppo sition to the Republican ticket. The candidates elected were James Cameron and William Matthews, bebool Directors; N. Burns, As sessor. This Is the first time In tbe his ory of the nard that there has been no opposition. Eighteenth Ward The Democrats car ried the Eighteenth ward as usual, althonch there was a trifling fight. Ed Lockner and Tim Haggcrty were elected School Directors and John Rogers was elected Assessor. Nineteenth Ward Tho regular School Director candidates in tbe Nineteenth ward were David A, btevenson and B. F. Leach. Dr. J. P. bterrett came as an independent, and with Mr. Stevenson was elected with ease. David Walker was elected Assessor. Twentieth Ward S. T. Paisley and Georgo Wilson were elected School Directors, and rank Williams, Assessor, without opposi tion. Twenty-first Ward The hardest fight in the city for School Directors was in this ward. There are two school districts here, the Llu coln and Homewood. In the Lincoln the fight was over the order of the directors to have the children go to tbe Leamington school house and an effort was made to whip the old directors. R. W. Thompson and J. H. Cook were the old directors, and Robcit Gumbert and T. F. Reed vere against them. Thompson and Cook won, with 30 votes to spare. The Homewood dis trict had five candidates, personal reasons making the fight. George Bradley and Cyrus Brownella were elected. L O. McMinn was electea Ward Assessor. Twenty-second Ward General W. Wil tn and Thomas Casev were elected bchool Di rectors without opposition; Randal Morton. Assessor. Twenty-third Ward There was a bitter fight for School Director in tbts ward. The otc stood R. P. Douglass, 281:1. N. Kolbaucb. 2GS; Henry Weimer, 22fc, and William Barker, 222. Douglass and Kolbangh were elected. John bargcant was elected Assessor. A Southslde Alderman Elected. TWENTY-FOURTH WARD The Aldennanjc fight in the Twenty-fourth ward that has been talked of for so long was very one-sided. John Caldwell won, with 503 votes to 106 for H. S. Aycrs. The struggle for Schoo' Directors, however, was very close. David J. Conley, with 312 votes and Jacob Hammell, with 322. both Democrats, defeated W. N. Braleck, who had 313, and Edw. Evans, who had 306. Tho As sessor is Peter Burns and the Assistant As sessors Martin Mvers and Alberr Gessner. Twenti -fifth Ward There was a sur prise in tbe Twenty-fifth ward, where John N. McKain. IL, one of tbe oldest School Directors in the city, was defeated bv Mark bmlth, D. Smith had 307 voto, and McKain 372. Will b. Jones, R., was elected with 403 votes. Twenty-sixth Ward The T enty-sixth ward election was a walk-over. J. M. Dun and Henry .tranz were elected bchool Directors, Charles Miller, Assessor: David Baldwin and John Jarrett, Assistant Assessors. Twenti -bEVEN th Ward Joseph Rohe and Frederick Laucr were rlecied School Directors and M. bchertzinger Assessor. There was no opposition. Twenty-eighth Ward The scbool direc torship was fought for vigorously In this nard. Tbe result was: William McGeary, 315- A. K, Duff. SSO; D. Sribrrt, 329; D. Laughhn, 213. Mc Geary and Duff won. Twenty-ninth Ward There was a contest in tb a ward, but Theo. Weber, with 330 votes, and George C. Smith, with 303. won handily over Frank McCurry, with 108, and J. H. Skel ton, with 103. Thirtieth Ward In this ward there was a quiet walkover, r. J. Devlin and Martin Heubtll wore elected School Directors; Georce W. Silk, Assessor; P. Maloy and JohnZalnos, Assistant Assessors. Will Increase the School Debt. Thirty-first Ward An additional vote was taken in this ward on the question of add ing 510,000 to the school debt for a new building. The increase won the day by a vote or 2S9 to 235. John Thomas with 30S votes and John H. Torse with 275 were elected School Directors against Jacob Schwann, who bad 162. and Peter Schucb,whohad217. Joseph Hoag was elected Assessor and Joseph Davis and Jacob Deitz As sistant Assessors. Thirty-sfcond Ward There was no fight in tho Thirty-second ward. The result bchool Director, D. R. Torrance and M. Nau man. Assessor, ndrew Encle. Assistant As sessors. Pfiter boflcl and A. B. Cassell. thirty-third ward In this ward there was a ticket put up by tho Republicans, but It got only abjut one fourth of the votes cast. The ticket elected was: School Directors, B. Short and Jauies Chandler: uuexnlrirl r. James Steruion and T. J. Harrison. Assessor. -Mike lirennaiu Assistant Assessors. Patrick llnff.anill1 1? .t.rflM- Duffy and T. E. Madliran. Thirty-fourth Ward There was no con test here. The ticket eleiUd was: School Directors. P. J. Dnsan and Dannin iisinnn. Assessor, James CraddocL; Ansistant Assessors, Heriiari! t!annun Aurl .Tnhn (VDnnnnlt Thirty iiftu Ward There as no opposi tion here. Those elected were Jonas B. Lie vis ard Henry Miller, School Directors, and Will iam Bond, Aseesor. Thirty sixth Ward Until yesterday morning there was but one ticket In the ward. Then two new candidates were brought out for bchool Director. The ticket chosen was: bebool Director, Samuel Harper and H. C. IUnkard; Assessor. N. Ballentinc; Assistant Assessors, Joseph Smith and Herman bchuch man. SOME COKKSTS DT WJXKINSBTJBO. Independent Candidates Mako Hot Running Against Republican Nominees. In Wilkmsburg there has been a quiet, rather uneventful election. With one or two excep tions the conclusions were foregone. There was only one general ticket and one in the Second ward. In the First ward T. J. McKal lipnd Matthew H. Hennlng; Independents, were opposed to James Hamilton and William Grcenaway, nomlnated-by the Republican for I Councilman and School Director, respectively. Jo the Third ward D. P. Hichberger ran as an ci"?.!?fll?.caman aCa,n" James Balph, but unsuccessfully. In the First ward, where there was a touch irs tussle lor Council, a full vote was polled, there being 22C ballots cast. In tbe Second ward there was no contest, and only 170 votes were cast mnch less than the voting population of tbe ward. In the 1 bird ward, where there was a contest on Council, but none on School Di rector, there were 161 voters. John S. Mercer succeeds Dr. Semple as Burgess, having no opposition, and 'Snuire S. Crcelman is his own successor as Second Bnrges. Tbe other successful candidates axe as fol lows: For Conncil from the First ward. T. J. McKallip: Second ward, J. Weinman and C. B. Stewart; Third ward, James Baloh. bebool Directors. First ward. Matthew H. ilennine; Second ward, J. S. Stevenson; Third ward, D. S. Konntz. W. B. Harrison had no opposition for the offico of Tax Collector, and the same is true of R. B. Robinson for Auditor. SAME OLD PHILADELPHIA. TITE CANDIDATES OF THE COMMITTEE OF FUrr BADLY LEFT. Edwin S. Stuart, tho Republican Candidate for Mayor, Elected by 40,000 Majority A Small Vote Cast and Little Interest Manifested. rsPECTAt. raieuxro th DisriTcn.: Philadelphia, Feb. 17. The election to-day for Mayor and Councilmea passed off very quietly, the usual off-year vote being polled. The contest for Mayor between Edwin S. Stuart, Republican, and Albert H. Ladncr, Democrat, was lacking in spirit Returns from a majority of the wards indi cate'that the former will be elected by a majority of from 35,000 to 40,000. In the various wards, Stuart's vote shows a gain .fiver that given to h jtler, four years ago, while Ladner's is below the Democratic vote of that time. The result of the work of tbe Committee of Fifty for a new Philadelphia is a disappoint ment to its members. The committee indorsed candidates in nearly all the wards in tbe city and niado a spirited fight for their election. Notwithstanding this, abont tbe only outcome is the election of William Rodenbausen, Dem ocrat, the Republican Twentieth ward. Jauies Freeman, the present Select Councilman' from tbe Fifteenth ward, is defeated by Frank A. Gilbert. This is a victory for proeress, as Freeman foueht tho Market Street Elevated Railroad inch by inch, and succeeded in load ing it down with amcnunieaits. 'Squire McMullin barely pulls through in the Fourth ward by a majority of 162. His election will ba contested. Henry S. Moore, Republican, Is defeated in the Thirty-fourth ward. Moore resigned tbe $1,500 position in the tax offlre in order to run lor Councils, which Is without salary. From presont indications tbe political complexion of City Councils will remain about the same as at present. The friends of the Mayor-elect are jubilant over tho result. Tho streets are crowded with paraders dressed in tho fantastic costumes which are usually worn by the New Year's "shooters" to onen the New Year. The organizations which observe this custom come from tho same section as the new Mayor. MIXED AT OTIOHTO'WN. Republicans Elect tbe Burgess, but Dem ocrats Make Inroads in Councils. .J ritlAI. TILtGBAil to tux DispATcn.3 UNioxTO'Wjf, Feb. 17. The only spirited fight was over tbe election of Burgess and a Councilman in tbe Fourth ward. Indications point tq tbe election of Burgess Reed by a usual off-year Republican majority. In the Fourth ward W. C. McCormick, D . overcamo the regular Republican majority ot 0 and was elected to Council. W. E. Check, President of Councils, was defeated for re-election in tbe First ward by bis Democratic opponent, J. M. Hadden. The erection of a new school building on tbo present school grounds was the exciting topic at the polling places, although it was hardlv an issue, as all candidate! for school directors were pledged against tbo building. With the exception ot the officers mentioned it is thought the entire Republican ticket is elected. Complete returns give Reed, Republican candi date for Bnrgess. a majoritv or 40. The normal Republican majority hero is 200. In the strong Republican Fonrth ward MiX'ormick, D., is elected to Council by a majority of 50 votes. A LIGHT T0I AT HAEBISBUEG. Both Parties Gain Officers, but ItepubllcansJ Councils and Scbool Soarcl. FTFCiai. TXLXOKAX TO TUB DIYATCK.1 Hakiusburg, Feb. 17. The vote polled iu this city to-day was exceedingly light. Two Street Supervisors, members of Common Council in the odd-numbered wards and School Directors were chosen. Tbe Republicans gained one member of Council and lost several School Directors, but will control both bodies. The present Common Council is a tie, but a Democrat is its Presi dent, Tbo Democrats elected one of their can didates for Supervisor, which is a gain. Lewis Uress, Republican, was elected Supervisor for the twenty-second consecutive time. ONE DEHOGEAT SHELVED. The Republicans Elect Their Treasurer In Democratic Johnstown. IEPECIAL TELEORAU TO TH3J DISPATCH.l JOHSSTOWTf, Feb. 17. James K. Boyd, Rep., was elected City Treasurer to-day over Ilerman Baumer bv a majority of 231. The city is Democratic by about 1.000, but tho Demo cratic candidate lost, heavily in everv ward. Ihe delay in the erection of substantial bridges, and the need of good bridges being so sorely felt just now, added more to the result than anything else. The Democrats gained one Councilman and held their own in the election of tbo officers, except Treasurer. JWAYnTESBUBO STILL BEPUBLICAy. The School Contest Fought on Local Educa tional Issues. ISrECIAL TZLZOKAJC 70 TUX DISPATCH.' Wayxesburo. Feb. 17. The election here to-day sbonsa hot contest for Burgess and School Directors. The indications are that A. P. Dickey. Rep . has been elected Chief Burgess for tbe third term, over Oindoff, Detn. W. P. Catter. Rep., is elected Assistant Burgess over batuuel Smith. Detn. The Scbool Director contests were upon the questioning of shortening the, school term and tbe reduction or the teachers' wages. It is im possible to tell who is elected. ECOTTDALE IS REPUBLICAN. The Democrats, However, Succeed In Cap turing a Councilman. SPECIAL TXI.XOKAM TO TUX DtSPATCH.l Scottdale, Feb. 17. B. C. Fretts, a young Republican, was elected Burgess, over Dr. N. L. K. Kline, Dera., here to-day, by a majority of 170. There was a heated fight for Council, and John Gever, Dem.. was elected over Levi Turner. Rep., by a majority of 29. Tlie other Council men elected were both Republicans, Murry McLane and J. J. Rist, the latter receiv ing the highest tote. TWO DEMOCRATIC TOWKS. The Result of the Municipal Elections at Greensburg and Latrobe. f FECIAL TXLBOltAM TCI TUH DISPATCH.'. Greensburg, Feb. 17. Tbe Democratic candidates for municipal offices were elected by a reduced majority, ranging from 120 to 140. F. C. Gay was elected Cblef Burgess at Iiatrobe. Things went Democradcby tbe usual majority. A BEFUBLICAN MAJ0EITY UPSET. Gaston, Dem., Defeats Roddy, Rep.) for the Mayoralty of Meadvltle. rsrzcxAL telegram to the DisriTcn. Measville, Feb. 17. In the city election to-day Gaston, Dem., is eleeted over Roddy, Rep., by 132 majority, a Democratic gain of 201. Each parly elected two Counciloien. Tbe Council will be Democratic on a lull vote. Republicans Win at Indiana. -SPECIAL TSLXOKAX TO TUX CISFATCV.t Indiana. Pa.. Feb. 17. The Republicans carried the municipal elections in both boroughs by a largo majority to-day. The Democrats made a desperate fight for Mayor ot tbe West End, but were overwhelmingly de feated. A Small Majority at Greenville. ISPXCIAL TELZOXAM TO TBI DISPATCH.! Greenville, Feb. 17. Tbo election to-day resnlted In tbe choice or E. T. Betty. Rep., for Burgess, by nine majority. - Both Councilman elected are Republicans, . THE PITTSBURG- PISFATOH. WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY MOST FIX THE BLAME. Stockholders of tbe Castle Khannon Railroad Company Are DEMANDING AK INVESTIGATION. Pennsylvania Company implores Eefssed an Advance In Wafes. EIGliT-HOOK 1I0TEMENT UNSETTLED The sensation expected at the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Castle Shannon Railroad Company yesterday de veloped in a very mild form, and yet with sufficient strength to convince the directors of the company that they must fix the blame for the delay in tbe completion of the new incline where it belongs. ' Ever since it was discovered that a mis take had been made in tbe construction of the machinery for the new plane, those responsible for the mistake have been able to shift the blame from one to another until it has seemed impossible for the directors to ascertain who was at fault. When the con tracts were let for it construction a sub-com mittee of three members from tbe Board of Directors, together with the engineer, took charge of the work. Plans and specifica tions were made and the work was done. Robinson, Bea & Co. built tbe machin ery, and after the plane was completed, it was found to bo impossible to operate it Some of the machinery was found to be weak and other portions of it had been placed so as to bind. Results of an Investigation. .An investigation was at once instituted, and it was found that Robinson, Bea & Co. had followed the specifications exactly, so that no blame conld rest npon the builders of -the machinery. Tbe only conclusion that could bo arrived at was that the plans bad beon incor rect, and to discover who was responsible for them being so was next on tbe programme. A gentleman closely connected with the con cern Is authority for tbe statement that at a recent meoting of the Board of Directors tho engineer and tho sub-committee were called upon to give an account of tbe matter, and that the former made a partial admission that be was resnonslDIo for the whole difficulty. This did not sitisf y tbe board, however, .as it was generally undorstood tbat the engineer had followed the suggestions of other heads, and beside, if the bliine was fixed on blm his finan cial position as such that they could not re cover the loss from blm. It was announced that the matter would be brought up at tbe stockholders' meeting jester day, and tbat some lively scenes might be looked for. but some of those who were forcing the Issue did not get to tbe meeting, andotbets who were there were satisfied with a pledge from tbe incoming Board of Directors that the matter will be sifted to tbo bottom, and at the next meoting tbe stockholders will know who is responsible for tbe mistakes and consequent delay in starting tbe new plane. Work of the Road for a Tear. The nineteenth annual report of Secretary and Treasurer E. J, Reamer was submitted as follows : "The receipts from coal show an incroase of 3,257 53 ove- business of last year. The earn ings from passengers, packages and freight show an increase of J4.85S 62 over the previous year. Your bonded debt was Increased 841,500 by, tho sale of bonds to tbat amount during the year from the new issue of 200,000. The bonds of tbe first lsine. maturing April 1, 1890, amounting to 50.000. were provided for from the sale or exchango of an equal amount of the new issue, and the old mortgage satisfied on the records. "The prospects of tho company for the coming year are very much better than for tbe past year. The gradual return to coal by tbe mills and factories has already shown a marked in crease in the sales of coal. Your new passen ger and freight plane, so long delayed in con struction, will be completed and ready to operate about March L This will add largely to tbe passenger and freight receipts. With in creased earnings in both coal and railroad de partments, and tbe opening up of several tracts of land for the sain of lots adjacentto our road, there should bo largely increased earniugs dur inc the yean "Total receipts for the year amounted to 73, 671 09, and expenditures 63.821 7L The assets of tbe company re 107.260 71, offset by liabili ties amounting to 213,141 M." Popularity of Suburban Somes. Superintendent Jahn reported that there was an increase in the number of passengers hauled over th- previous year of 66,319, show ing that the tendency of the population is to seek suburban localities for residen . purposes. There was also an Increase In receipts of about 5,000. The following ofiicers and directors were elected: President, Walter Chess; directors, Jacob Geib, L. S. McKallip, James M.Bailoy, W. II. Brunt, P. F. Sclmchman. James R. Red man, H, Dana Rolfe. Charles Zugsmlth, Jr., J. Hays Euner and J, M. Conroy. Mr. Reamer was seen after the meeting in re gard to tbe controversy over the construction of the new plane, when he said: "I am sorry this thing bas happened, but there is no uso makinc. a fuss over it now. homebody made a mistake, and the new board has promised to find out who is to blame. Tbo financial loss we have sustained is not a drop in tbe bucket compared with tho loss of time and delays ctused. Part of tbe machinery was abundantly strong and would hive worked all rlgbt, but it was set wrongand conld not work harmoniously. The big wheel was too light, and wojld have given us trouble anyway. "The new wheel was inado in Cleveland. It weighs 15 tons, and is on the way here now. As soou as it is put in, which 1 expect will be about tbe first of tbe month, we will start the plant and I think it will operate all right." BEFUSED THE ADVANCES. The Pennsylvania Company Gives Their Employes a Negative Answer. The General Grievance Committee of the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg received their answer yesterday from the company relative to the list of demands made some time ago. Superintendent Starr, In his manifesto, divides the 168 articles or petitions of tbe men into three parts: First, a request for alaree and general increase in pay, and a cbange from the present basis of payment by the trip to a new basis of payment br tbe mile; second, in crease in speed of trams and rate paid for over time; third, referring to tbe government and discipline Ot employes and to tbe administra tion of tbe company's business. Mr. Starr answers all tbe demands, going into details at great length, and concludes by stylng that it would be a financial loss to the company if tbe increase' in rates and overtime were granted; that tbe present average monthly wages ot the men are in excess of thoso of 1872, when tho reductions were made, ana generally greater than those earned on other roads in tbe samo territory. Therefore the advances asked for cannot be granted. A SAVING OF TInTE. The Chief Merita of Mining Machinery Ex plained by J. Scott. Tho regular meeting of tbe Western Penn sylvania Engineers' Society was held last even ing at the rooms of the Academy of Science. The attendauce was light and but little busi ness was transacted. Mr. J. Scott gave a resume of a paper on eleLtrical appliances for use in mining coal, which be bad read at a previous meeting: He explained tbe operations of the mining ma chinery and referred to tbe great saving in time and expenso over tbe present method of hand mining. CHIEFS GOING HOME. The Sioux Indians Very Mnch Dissatisfied With the Trip. The 43 Sioux chiefs reached Pittsburg on their way borne from Washington yesterday. Their names have frequently appeared In this paper. David Jeffrey, the interpreter, said the reds were very much dissatisfied with their in terview with tbe officials, but after seeing tbe country tbey have concluded it is nseless to flcht tbe whites any longer, and will cease hos tilities. , Young Man-Afraid of-His-Harses ftpeaks of f resiaenfHarrrson as a funny little man. IT IB UNSETTLED STILL, Carpenters Refer the Eight-Hour Question to a Special Committee. ' The Carpenters' District Conncil met last night aud received a communication from the General Executive Board, to which had been referred tbe vote on tbe elgbt-honr nuesttan. Tho General. Board leaves tbe matter op tional with tho District Council whether fba morppomjdeor not, and the latter placed(lt In tbe hands of a committee. last night for a recommendation. BEADY TO BE IHTB0DUCED. The .Report on tliq Projected Canal Ap proved by the Commission. The Canal Commission met yesterday at John A. Wood's office and finally approved the printed report," Secretary Brewer will leave for Harrisbnrg to-day, and the report will be formally presented in the House on Friday. Tbe accounts were put into shape, and every thing is now ready for tbe consideration of tbe Legislature Old Prices Re-Affirmed. The Wrought Iron Pipe Manufacturers As sociation met at the Monongahela House yes terday and re-affirmed present prices. Trade was reported to be in a fair condition consider' ing tbe general depression in other lines. Pre vious to the regular meeting a meeting of those dealers, who sell directly to oil country was held and the condition of tbat trade fully discussed. A Special Session. The Builders' Exchange held a special meet i'jig last night to consider a proposed cbange In tbe laws of the organization. Owing to the ex citement incident to tbe flood there was not a pjood representation, and tbe work was not completed. Industrial Notes. Twxxty-five new furnaces will soon be built at tbo Elba Iron Works. A conductor on the Citizens' Traction Road bas bought 2,000 worth ot stock in the com pany. A chabter was granted yesterday to the Klein-Logan Compao), of this city, for tbe .manufacture of iron and steel. J. Morton Hall says no Investigation of the Ohio operators' intentions bas been or dered, and he believes they will act in conjunc tion with local operators. It was reported to Agent Irwin, of the Car penter's District Council, yesterday that union carpenters were working with non-union man on the Iron City brewery. The matter will be Investigated to-day. WHXIHG TO SETTLE NOW. President Stewart, of the Granite State, Offers to Refund All Money. Percival Stewart, President of tbe Granite State Bulldiqc and Loan Association, made a proposition to Detective Shore yesterday to re fund the money collected in tbls city and neighborhood by tbe agents of the association on condition tbat tho police discontinue prose cution. The proposition was made at the office of Magistrate Grlpp, where Stewart had ap peared for a hearing on the same charge of conspiracy that his colleague, Egzleston, aud their agents had been tried. When the de tective consulted the City Attorney it was de cided to postpone tbe bearing until to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, when tbe association expects to have its offer in practical form. Detective Shore is greatly pleased at the turn the affair bas taken. He bas worked hard on tbe prosecution of the Granite State Associa tion and has constantly encouraged tbe vic tims to hold onto their certificates, as he felt Mire the officers wonld prefer to refund the money to escape the penitentiary. A number of the many persons who had been victimized have been endeavoring to sell their certificates for anything they could get. In one instance a man who had paid 35 offered to sell his cer tificate for 2. Shore heard of ltand sent the man word to hold onto his paper for a couple of weeks longer, and It is probable he will now get tbe full amount returned to him. A num. oer of similar oases were reported. AU persons who have claims against tbe asso ciation should report to Inspector McAleese's office to-day or to-morrow morning with their certificates or other papers or books in which records appear in connection with this case. Detective Shore will meet them and direct them bow to proceed In order to get their .money back. WILL SALUTE THE DEAD HEB0. National Gnard to Escort Sherman's Re I mains Through the City. 7-ast night, on account of information from AcVjutant General McClelland, Colonel Norman M.Smith issued an order directing tho Eight eenth Regiment to report for duty on Friday morning at 6 o'clock to act as escort to tbe re mains of General Sherman on their arrival in this city. The order reads as follows: , 'Headquarters Eighteenth l , Regimeni.sC. G. P.. ' Pittsburg, Feb. 17, 1831. J "Regimental Orders No. 2. "Ihe companies and field mnslc will report at tbe armory In light marching order on Fri- uay, x- euruary ;os, at o a. ji., to act as escort to tbo remains ot General Vi. T. Sherman. "The Held and staff will report dismounted. "Tho usual badge of mourning will be worn by officers for a period of 30 days. By order of "Colojjel Norman- M. Smith. "Charles Reese, Adjutant." It is not known, what ceremonies will be car Tied out in this city. This will be controlled by circumstances. Adjutant General McClelland has placed Colonel bmith in command of the national Guard hore, and Colonel Percbment, at .the Fourteenth Regiment, and Captain Hunt, of Battery B, have been no-tlflod. Bat tery K will probably fire a salute and a salute will be fired by the regulars at tbo arsenal. THE BEAVEB ELECTION" IN DOUBT. Many Republicans Bolt the Ticket: and Fuse With the Democrats. (SPECIAL TEL IG II Alt TO TUX DISPATCH.l Beaver, Feb. 17. Never in the history of this place Mas tbero a more hotly contested election. A fusion ticket was nominated by tbe Democrats and Republicins dissatisfied with the present administration, in opposition to tbe straight Republican ticket. Several times prominent citizens came to blows in the corridor of the Court House. At this writing the result Is in doubt. DEUOCBATS CABBY B0CHESZEB. A Hot Contest for the Members of Council, Despite the Flood. SPECIAL TELIOBJLM TO THE DISPATCH.l Rochester, Pa.. Feb. 17. Notwithstanding Cie flood, tbe borough election was hotly con tested, the principal fight being for Council. At this writing (10 JO) it soems that tho Demo crats have elected all the candidates Captain C M. McLaughlin and James OoTdon In thn 'First ward, and John Black in the Second. T. M. Taylor was re-elected Burgess and Justice. arzEEspoBrs first city election. The Republicans Win Everything in a Heated Struggle. rSFEClAL. TELXQKAir TO TITS DISPATCH! McKeesport, Feb. 17-Te-day's election was the hottest in tbe history of the city. Thomas Fillbrook, R., was elected Mayor. George B. Hernick, R., present City Clerk, was elected Controller. Jacob Everett, R,, was elected Clt Treasurer. , Filberook's victory is a romarkable one, the vote ot tbe city being divided, owing to three candidates for Mayor being in tbe field. PEOPLE WHO COME AND GO. Judge William Lawrence, of Bellefon taine, President of the Ohio Wool Growers' Association, was a passenger through tbe city yesterday for Washington. He thinks Pennsyl van la is poorly represented in the United States Senate. He believes in reciprocity, but says that Blaine made a mistake when he put wool on tbe free Use The Farmers' Alliance has been alienated from him by tbls act. Count E. de Mitkiewicz and Pension Commissioner Green, B. Raum arrived In tbe city yesterday. They are hero on business con nected with the refrigerator salt company. Mr. Raumsaid he was glad Senator Quay had made a def tnse. , Colonel Andrew Stewart, of Ohio Pyle, is at tbe Duquesne. He says the time allowed the opposition in which to tako testimony will expire at 12 o'clock to-night, and the Colonel will then take a hand in tbe businesn himself. Chief Clerk of the Senate Ed Smile v, of Franklin, and Representative Phillips, of New Castle, returned to Harrisbnrg last evening. Tbey roported heavy rains and floods in their localities. George T. Clapham, representing Hoyt's "A Brass Monkey," Is stopping at tbe central Hotel. Charles Leeper and H. V. Cirrll, of Clarion, are registered at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. H. M". 'Wilson, General Agent for the Farrar 4 Treft's boiler and engine. Is in the city Joseph E. Moore, tbe advance man for 'Mr. Barnes of New York," Is In the city. Miss Mary Moorbead, of the Bethel Home, went East last evening. P. -C. Boyle, of Oil City, is at the Seventh Avenue HoteL ...... IS, 189L AlTOMANiNDAGUN. Detective Conlson flbjects-to the Com liinatiori, and Breaks It. BESDLT OF A HABEAS CORPUS SUIT. Tbe Mother Loses Control of Her Child and Bnjs a ReTorrer. CAUGHT ON THE STEEJST AKD DISARMED Detective Sol Coulson, by the exercise of keen, judgment, in all probability prevented a highly .sensational shooting affair yester day afternoon. Coulson was passing a imnstore on Woeii street, when he noticed a well-dressed, hand some little woman coming out. Something in her manner attracted the detective's atten tion, and he walked into the store and asked what the woman had purchased. After some hesitation he was told tbat she had bought a 32-caliber revolver and a box of cartridges. Coulson Immediately hastened after the woman, and overtook her near the postoffice. He laid his hand upon her shonlder and asked abruptly: ''Mrs. McKain, what are you going to do with that revolver?" Ihe woman turned pale, but denied that she had a weapon. "Oh, yes, but I know yon have. Yon bought a revolver and cartridges just now, and you have them in your pocket." "Well," was the reply, "suppose I have, that is none of your business, and I will do as I like with them." Most Not Carry Concealed Weapons. "2To, but you can't," said the officer. "There is a law against ladies carrying re volvers as well ai men. You'll have to come with me to tbe Inspector's office." Mrs. McKain declined to go, saying she would cive up the revolver, but would do no more. Coulson.at ter she turned over tbe weapon. Insisted tbat she shonld accompany him, and after some parleying she consented. Tbe little i-cene was tbe resnlt of proceedings In Judge White's court yesterday mornicg. A bearing was had in tbe habea corpus case of A. J. McKain, a well-known steamboat captain, azalnst Ida. bis divorced wife, for tbe posses sion of tbeir only child, Annie, a bright and pretty little 4-year-old. McKain and his wife had not lived together for a long period previous to tho recent di vorco decision in his favor. Tho chiLd, In the mean time, bad been taken by Mrs. McKain to the borne of her father, Willliml Klrkpatrick, No. 89 Rebecca street. Allegheny, but recently the mother of the child took her to Martin's Ferry. The father went to Martin's Ferry, and upon his request tbat the child be allowed to go down street with blm until be conld get her some clothing, ho got possession of the little ono and brought it to rbls citv, where he kept it at bis boarding bouse on Carson street. Soon afterward tbe divorce suit came up In court, and tbe testimony against Mrs. McKjin's char acter being of a very damaging nature be bad no trouble in securing a decree. Fighting for the Child. At tbe conclusion of the trial, which was marked with sensational features, Mrs, McKain claimed possession of tbe child, alleging that an agreement with her husband provided teat if she made no defense in tbe trial the child should go to her. The little one was given to her, and the husband entered, habeas corpus proceedings to recover bor, on the ground tbat the mother, as shown by tbo trial, was not a lit person to bare the child, and tbat be. being In a position to clothe and educate the child, should be allowtd control of her. Tbe tale of marital infelicity had just been related to the courc yesterday morning, when a Datbetlc scene occurred. Judge White bad taken tbe prattling little girl up on tho bench beside blm. When the lawyers had concluded be turned to tbe child and asked In a kindly way: "Annie, which would yon like to do. go and live with your papa,yourmammaoryour grand papa!" The little one hesitated a moment he Tore an swering, and then looking up into the venera ble face of the Judge, simply said: "Papa." That'j my opinion exactly," answered the Court, and an order was made at once turning the little ono over to the father's care. A Sensational Scene In Court. Mrs. McKain bad stood wlthont the railing smiling and beckoning to her little one. buc wben she beard tbe decision of tbe Court she ) ourscoawu irauiic cries mat sne was being robbed of her darling. Captain McKain at once took tbe child up in his arms and was making bis way through tbe crowd to tbe door whon the mother ran up and, throwing her arms around ber, hugged and kissed tbe little one. weeping bitterly all tbe while and calling-npon the child to think of her and love ber alwav.". The Captain Anally succeeded in freeing him self and left the building with the child in b arms, prattling and talking, all unconscious of the real nature of tbe scene she bad just passed throngb. Mrs. McKain remained awhile with her parents and friends, and left tbe building with them. It is not known whether she returned to Allegheny with them or not. but It was not long before 3 o'clock when sbe was seen Dy Detective Coulson coming out of the gun store, pale-faced and resolute. Inspector McAleese talked to beratbls office, and while she would not admit what ber real intentions were, the inspector is satisfied from ber excited language and nervou actions that sbe bad planned t follow Captain McKain to bis hoarding house and kill him and possibly the child, and then berself. Sheoould not ex plain why she was going toward tbe Southslde, where the captain boards, when tho detective had caught ber, although sho denied sbe had any intention of shooting him. In a number of other instances ber statements did not agree with her actions, but alter talking to tho In spector for awhile, tbe unfortunate woman calmed down and begged tbat she be allowed to go home. After exacting a promise that sbe would not in any way molest Captain McKain or the child, and that she would not make any rash attempt upon herself, tbe inspector al lowed her to go. PICKED UP BY THE POLICE. Burglars are committing numerous small depredations In tbe Eighteenth ward. John Greenhouse, or No. 3790 Fifth avenue, states tbat he was not a victim of the swindler who forged Commissioner Boyle's name to requests for small loans. George Golden Is charged with the em bezzlement of (34 from J. N. Armstrong. He was employed as a collector. Golden will bo triren a bearing before Alderman McMasters to-day. John Tract. James Boyle and Martin Car lln yesterday entered bail before Alderman McMasters to answer to-day to charges of ag gravated assault and battery, made against tbetn by John Small. A GOLD watch is being held at the office of Inspector McAleese awaiting the identification of tbe owner. 'Ihe watch bad been pawned by James Cosgrave, ono of tbe accused assailants of T. D. Pitts on Fountain street last Sunday morning. KXEBERS' PIANOS TAKE THE XEAD. No One Can Compete With the Klebers. Everybody knows that tbe Messrs. Kleber & Bro. sell half a dozen pianos and organs for every one sold by the other music deal ers. The reason is simply because they keep none but the very best instruments none but what we have thoroughly tried for more than a generation, and which are fully war ranted lor eight years. In no music store in the entire country can be found such a magnificent variety of pianos as at Klebers. For instance, the great Steinway aud the famous Conover pianos the stan dard makers of the world. Then, the won derful Opera pianos, whose newly-invented angel echo pedal, a third pedal, are creating quite asensatiou wherever they are known. Xothinz can compare with them for rich ness, volume nnd sweetucss of tone and im- i mense durability except tne oiemway and the Conover. Thousands of Opera pianos have been sold in Pittsburg and vicinity, and all that have bought them bring their friends to Klebers' store and urge them to buy an Opera. The extremely reasonable price at which tbey are sold, and the easy time pay ments given, make the Opera by-all odds the most desirable piano for the great mass of the people. Klebers' store Is 506 Wood street Isoir City beer is uniformly excellent. None but the perfect article is allowed to leave that brewery. Ask for it at your dealers. Men's kid walking gloves in sew shades. jJames H.j&j.sxs AMJo-., lfl0J6?igi;T HEAVY L0SSBY FIRE. The Duquesno Traction Power House at Ben Venae Damaged to the Extent of 8100,000 Machinery Ruined, and Hot Covered by Insurance. The Duquesne Traction power bouse at Ben Venue with its machinery was damaged last night to the extent of $100,000 by fire. It is Jthought tbat the fire engines and dynamos are so badly injured tbat tbey can't be repaired and must be replaced with new ma chinery. The fire broke ont about 1120 in the base menvwbere alot of lumber and some of tbe en gines wero located. The firemen bad great difficulty In getting at. tbe blaxe, and It was some time before a stream of water could be turned on tbe flames. Tbe Are oon gained control of tbe basement and spread to other parts of tbe building, in cluding tbe boiltr hoose. Tbe Inmber in the cellar burned fiercely, and it was not until near 2 o'clock this morning be fore the flames were subdued, ft was found tben that almost all of tbe machinery and dyn amos were nearly ruined, and tbe main build ing scorched very badly. The bulldlne Is a brick one with stone trimmings, and is 120x50 feet. Tbe origin of tbe fire was caused by tbe ex- STosion of a lamp in the basement. One of the remen was filling a lamp with Rasollne. Tbe oil caught tire from tho flame of an other lamp, and an explosion was tbe result. The firemen attempted to ex tinguish tbe lire, but found it impossible and immediately had tbe alarm sent in. Superintendent Rice, of the Duquesne Trac tion Company, was present at tbe fire. He stated tbat the loss 'would fall little short of J1C0.C00, and was covered by no insurance. He said tho principalloss wonld be on tbe machin ery. Tbe road, he added, would have been ready to operate by March I. but tbe fire wonld cause a delay of at least 90 days. A test of the machinery was made on Monday last, and gave pjrtect satisfaction. SHALL SCRAPS OF LOCAL HEWS. A. successful temperance meeting, pre sided over by Gilbert McMasters. was held last evening in Blue Ribbon HalL Glenwood. Ma job Samuel BTabper Camp, No. 18 S. O.Y.. met yesterday and passed suitable reso lutions on the death of General W. T. Sher man. Joseph Hasley Falls Dead. At 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon Joseph Has ley, aged 23 years, who boarded in the bouse of Mr. Lane, Cbatlotte street. Fifteenth ward, fell dead while entering his room. Tbe cause of hj deatb is not known. He was a laborer and unm irrled. Hugus & Hacke Open this week,new styles of Ladies' CLOAKS, JACKETS, COATS AND REEFERS, Our direct importations, in strik ingly handsome designs for early spring wear, at prices which com mend themselves. Our new importations of CHALLIS shown also for the first this week, a large assortment of most exquisite designs in light and dark colorings. A special exhibit of High Nov elty Paris Dress Robes,our own select styles, elegant lace effect, braided and embroidered trimmings. " New Spring Dress Stuffs in Chev iot, Scotch Tweed, French, English and American Suitings, complete lines of this season's most desirable styles and fabrics, in all grades, from 50c to $3 a yard. Choice assortments of Grena dines and Mousseline De Soie, the novelties of this season. Plain Stripe and- Figured in all Black, Black with color, -Pompadour effect, etc. Cor. Fifth Ave. & Market St felSofwrsa SOUVENIR SPOONS, ODD SPOONS, -AT- E. P. ROBERTS & SONS, FIFTH AVE. AND MARKET ST. BON BON TONGS, Almond Spoons. Butter Picks. felo-101-MWP CLEARANCE SALE UNDERWEAR MEN'S. The Natural Grey and White Shirts and Drawers at 38c, down from COc. Our 75c Natural "Wool Shirts and Drawers down to 50c. The $1 Scarlet Natural Wool and Camel's Hair Shirts and Drawers down to 75c The fl 50 Camel's Hair, Natural Wool and Fancy Striped Shirts and Drawers down toSL LADIES'. One lot of Ladies' Bibbed Vests at 12c One lot of Ladles' Bibbed Vests in White and Cream down to 25c. A few odd sizes of Ladies' Scarlet Vests at 75c. One lot odd sizes in Natural Wool Vest and Pants at 65c. ' CHILDREN'S. One lot of Natural Grev Vests and Pants at 25c One lot of all-wool Scarlet Pants from 25c to 60c, according to size. These are slightly soiled and are only marked at half price. . MRB. C. WEIBBER 435 MARKET ST. 437 hews in a simazvL. Xong Stories From "Various Farts of the Conn try Cab Short. ISAAC Fxglxy. a leading Iron man. is dead at Pottstown. Tab liabilities of Owen Bros .Providence, R. L, 51,335,392; assets, ,ar?M Gakbett. Naoie t Co, Boston, are to pay 50 cents on a dollar, cash and notes. Judgment for 17$,ZS bas been granted against Brokers Sistare and Clemens. The Canadian Pacific earned 3101.000 more) last week than during the corresponding week In 1SU0L Prof. A. H. Paksceb, of the Western Be. serve University. Cleveland, has been called M the Chair of German at Berlin. The Leading Pittsburg. Fa, Dry Goods House, Wednesday, Feb. IS, 19 JOB.-HDRNELEITB PENN. AVESTORES. We call attention this morning to our complete new stock of ' "Star" Shirt Waists for boys of all ages from 3 to 13 years. In quantity the new stock runs away into thousands, showing hundreds and hundreds of patterns, all , entirely new, in excellent quality American and French Percales. The colorings are bright and pretty, and the designs are novel and appropriate. These waists have the very latest roll-point standing collars or the Byron Roll laying collars, and other good styles, either at tached or separate. Also, regular MAN'S CUFFS, separate or at tached. Novelties in plain colored Per cale Waists, trimmed with narrow white braid, with new turn-back cuffs. . An entirely new Waist has a white body with fancy Percale collars, cuffs and fronts, with Windsor tie to match exactly, attached to collar. These are in addition to the regular styles of boys' waists. Prices: American Percales at 75c and Si; French Percales, $1 35 and $1 40. Unlaundried Waists at 50c. JNEW GLOVES. We announce the arrival of our spring importation of BIARRITZ Kid Gloves, in a complete line of the best and "to-be-most-popular" shades'of thetseason price 95c a pair. New special values in Ladies' Hosiery to-clay. The best 25c Black Hosiery in the market JOS. BORNE k HI. 609-621 PENN AVENUE. felS 3 OFFIC1AX PITTSBURG. T"lT3oTrTfiISTERS-hALKI FROFO-" SALS will be received at the office of tns City Controller until FEBRUARY 28. 189L at 2 o'clock P. M for contracts to do tbe job print ing and binding for Councils and tbe Tarlous departments of tbo city poTernment, tbe pub lication of tbe municipal record and printing the files of Councils for tbe ensuing year. Separate proposals are invited for printing flies of Councils and paSlisblnc tbe municipal record, but job printing and binding will ba let item by item. Each proposal must be ac companied by a bond (Tor job printing and files of Councils in tne sum of one thousand dollars each; for municipal record in tbe sum of two thousand dollars), with two sufficient sure ties. Full information and blanks for bidding furnlsbed on application to this office. Tbe right to accept or reject any orall bids reserved. , . 8. MORROW. fell-80 Controller. o stick or the Crrr Triasubeb, t Mjwjcipai. Haix, siOTHrisuj stl rOTlCKIS HEREur QIVEJf THAT Alii J.1 owners (whether resident or non-rtsidens of tbo city of Fittsburg) of drays, carts, wagons, carriages, buggies, etc.. to pay tbeir licenses at this office forthwith. All licenses not paid on or before the first Monday In March, 1891, will be placed in the bands of vehicle officer for collection, subject to collection fee of 60 cents on each license. Aud all persons neglecting so pay on or before first Monday In'May, 18M, will be subject to a penalty double the amouat of the licenses, to be recovered before the proper legalauthority ot said city. The old metal plates of last year must be returned at tbe time licenses are taken oat, or 25 cents additional will be charged oa tbe license. Rates of license: Ejch one-horse vehicle, ; each two-horse vehicle. $10; each four-horse vehicle, 112: each f oar-horse hack, 515: omul busses and timber wheels, drawn by two horses, 110. one extra dollar will be charged for each ad ditional horse nsedWn above specified veblelee. ao flec, 1 sl-B . Cltr Treasurer. - - -v ,v J( Hi ? ' 's W-.T .-.
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