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THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24; 189L
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Southsiile, who looked to be about ripe tor
the hatchet and cherry tree episode. His
white Droiinci.il costume, powdered wig
aud cocked-hat were indeed refreshing.
There were others in the parade yut
up to represent the styles of our honored
ancestry, but none of them quite reached
tbedegiceof perfection attained by young.
George, or which we are taught to believe
v as the case in the old colonial days of good
health and good everything else.
Evidences onVomno.'b Fair "Work.
JIauy elegant silken banners were Seng
to the breeze, each council bavin? at least
one and soa.etinic& two borne at its head.
The inscriptions
on a number of
them showed that
the ladies are not
beinc left behind
in. this march of
patriotism, as, if
they cau't be IIc-
rj, i I cuanics, mcy cin
r ? V at least furnish
uost artistic ban
ners under which
J M'gtbese same Jle
v3t v cbanics march.
J It was shortlv
o niter 5 o'clock
i
llli , I ?? when the rcrenie-
wer over, but a
Chf cf Staff Grinp banquet to the
c'.i'ef andhu sulf followed at the Hotel
Hamilton, the bands with small parlies
-icnided friends, several of them favoring
The Dispatch with excellent music, and
it nag a late hour before all the young
patriots folded their banners under their
arias and silently stole away.
CROWDS ON THE STREETS.
I'eople from Outside of the City Estimated
to Somber 30,000 Railroad Offices
Closed Business Dull at the Hotels
Iicttanrnnts in Luck.
The crowds were large that jammed and
lined the mam streets of Pittsburg yester
day to see the
parade. The B.
& O. road had
2.000 people from
McKeesport, and
on one special
train from that
place that arrived
about 10 o'clock
there were 1,000
passengers. Di
vision Passenger
Agent Smith esti
mates that 7,000
people outside of
the resular busi
Stephen Collins, Stale
Councilor.
ness were carried into the city yesterday by
his road. Four extra trains of 10 cars each
were put on to accommodate the crowds, and
every one was crowded
The time was when 30,000 people passed
through tbe Union station on an average
dailv, hut since the advent of the cable
roads the number has not been so large.
Yesterday, however, the dingy depot looked
like old tiaie, as a constant stream ot hu
ni.initv poured in and out through it. The
Pennsylvania figures on having carried
lullv 10.000 people outside of the commuta
tion" tickets, and it is safe to say that judg
ing bv the crowdson the street almost every
one who held such a ticket was in the city
to see the sights. The Ft. Wayne had iully
8,000 extra passengers, aud the Panhandle
also showed up well in the shuffle. General
Passenger Agent Clart, ot the Lake Eric
road, said his men sold 1,500 tickets for
Pittsburg at the various point along the
line.
In comparison with the crowds seen in
Pittsburg on other occasions, the ontpour
yesterday is not in it, butthe showing was
very respectable, and proves that love of
country and patriotism as exemplified in
the observance of Washi Eton's Birthday
lias not perished from the earth
A moderate estimate of those who came
into the citv yesterday would put the num
ber at 30.000."
During the progress of the parade busi
ness in the railroad offices was suspended.
The boys made a bluff at working a little
during the iflorn-
insr, but with the
first notes from the
binds they left
their desks and
turned to the win
dows to watch the
marchers. The ele
vator stopped run
ning eirly in the
Lake Eric build
ing, and at noon
the offices were
closed. The Lake
Shore and Erie
freight offices were
not opened aud at
the Baltimore and
Ohio the clerks
erc taking it easy. Color Jtearer Mernman,
At the hotels business was rather quiet.
Few u elmg men had arrived, and the reg
isters were sprinkled with the names of
country people who took dinner. The res
taurants on the other hand had a rushing
trade.
P0LL0WED THE MUSIC.
Two lSriglit little Girts Who Had Marclied
Clear rrom AVood Run.
The crowds that crossed ever the Sixth
street bridge last night about 8 o'clock
noticed two little tots of girls peeping
through the openings in the iron work at
the water and the many lights below. They
were bareheaded and their yellow curls
to'sedin the wind. The little faces were
pinched with cold and covered with dirt and
dust, as was their clothing, but they were
ummtidful ot everything. Then the smaller
of the two children, lor neither of them were
over 4 years old, lisped out as she tugged at
thi other's clres,
"Turn on, Mamie, we'll do on and find the
nioojc"
A party of soung ladies, among whom
were blisses Lotta Berry, Blanche Reese.
Aci.ie Kelly and Ueitie Anderson, were
crossing and overheard the conversation.
They stopped arm asked the little ones if
thev were lost.
Thev learned that the children's names
were Sara V.'ulianis and Mamie Jeremy.
The latter was an orphan, and lived with
her crandmother on JlcCIure avenue, in
Woods Bun. They had heard the music of
the parace, and started out to follow it.
They had tramped clear from Woods Bun,
and when the bands all disappeared toward
Pittsburg they followed their course like
the children in olden time did the "Pied
Piper." They were taken to the station
house, where the children at once recognized
Hg Detective McDonough, who took them
to their homes.
VICTIM OF THE CE0WD.
An Old Man Trampled Under Foot on tho
Street.
While tbc parade was passing along
Cedar avenue, Allesheny, yesterday, the
crowd of onlookers knocked down aud
trampled on an old man named Nicholas
Trautman, His leg was broken and he was
otherwise bruised, but not seriously injured.
The patrol wagon conveyed him to the Gen
eral Hospital, where his injuries were at
tcnied to.
He is a very feeble man, CI years of age,
and some time ago became paralyzed xnd
was compelled to use crutches. He was
formerly a member of the police force. His
home is at 2G0 Sawmill alley.
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CAKING FOE THS PUBLIC.
Tho Tollco Arrangements Work Well and
No Trouble Is Reported.
The police arrangements lor the day were
well planned and executed, aud, although
there was some drinking, there was no
trouble of a serious character.
A draft was made upon the detective
forces of the two outer districts, and the
downtown streets were .patrolled by officers
in citizen's clothing, who prevented any
gatheriug of unruly characters and watched,
closely lor pickpockets. Inspector Mc
Aleese and Assistant Superintendent
O'Mara circulated throueh the district, and
Chief Brown was on hand. The day police
went on at 10 A. M. instead of 2 r. ai., and
the night men at 4 instead of 9 r. M., thus
having the entire force on duty just when
it was most needed.
AS THEY MARCHED ALONG.
Lino or March of the Jr. O. IT. A. M. Par
nding tho Streets ot the Two Cities in
Honor of WiUihlngton Police Ahead,
Others follow.
The line of march of yesterday's parade
ftS
was an extremely
long one, taking in
theprincisal streets
of Allegheny. The
column was on tbe
march for about
three hours and a
half steady, after
having spent con
siderable time in
forming at the
junction of Market
street, Pcnn avc-
Color JUaier roicc. nue and Sixth
street. The line of march follows :
Twelve Mo.intc.l l'ittsbiirjr I'ollce. under com
mand of John JlcWurcy.
fclxtyAlle-btnrl'olicc, undir command of Cao
"talll Jmiicss. Brll.
Hussar Bind, 32 plows.
Officers of bnnrciue C'ommanrtarv, 150 men, com
manded br .1. u. Miller.
Tirst liccimcnt Uniformed American Mechanics.
1C. V. . blmmuns coniraindlnc. 200 men.
b'lrst Kcplment Band, M pieces.
l.alletti Council No. 212. J. K. Watt com
manding, 14 men.
Chief Msrshal, Thomas J. Morlcj: Adlut-int (Jcn
eral. Georpe H llecchcr: Assistant Adjutant
General, tttorfre E; Keppli: Chief or Man,
John Griiui: burgLOn General. A. J.
Uarchlfcld, M. D.; Chaplain,
C. Horseman: ia) aids
on horbcback.
First Division.
Anchor Grev Hand.
11111 Top Council bS. K. li. Jones commanding,
75 men.
.Marshal, II. H. Kalkhoff: Assistant Adjutant
General. F l'astoriiu: Chlerof staff, Geo. K.
l'earson; Color Bearer. I". U. Jlc
Vay: 70 mounted aids.
Select Knlslils Hand.
SmoC) City Council ll'i. J. It. Hughes command
ing. X0 men.
Orecnock Band.
Uoston Council 117, J. F. Brers commanding, 75
men.
J. K. Jolly Band.
Coraopolls Council 164, "A. J. Deltrich command
ing, 4umcn.
Alllqulppa Conncll C7, A. II. Sproal commanding.
fiOnicn.
"Bunker Hill Council aw. Robert Allen fcommand
lnt 35 men.
Jr. O. I). A. M. Band.
General McClelland Council 150, J. M.Mnnn com
manding 75 mm.
U ood Band.
Coal Valley Council Si Wlllian Patterson com
manding, 150 men.
Germania Band,
bouthsldc Council 133. II. E. lurnercommandlng,
150 men.
Arlington Conncll "ft !. J. t'onwav command
ing. 40 men.
West Liberty Band.
Castle Shannon Council ml, J. A. Young com
manding. 95 men.
Lscelslor Baud.
Acme Council 219, J. M. Itosscr commanding, 100
men.
Dratosburg Council 75, b. 1). Watkins command
ing. 50 men.
K. G. E. Band.
True American Council 196. D. b. C Wright com
manding. 100 men.
BaiiksTilleBand.
Welcome Council 134. 11. C. lunkard command
ing. !U0 men.
Keystone Drum Corps
Iron City Council 171, eorge W. Kramer com
manding 150 men.
Second Division.
Montoolh Band.
""aahlnEton Infantry Viteran Corns, Colonel
Morris commanding, 130 men.
Washington Infantry. Captain A, 1. Shannon
commanding, 60 men.
Vine Cliff Council 107 N. Brron. Jr., command
ing, 150 men.
Marshall, bcott Ulbcrt: Assistant Adjutant Gen
eral, George T rlemlug: Ihlcr of Staff,
Thomas C. Scott: Chaplain. M. V.
Lccullim-Color Ucarc-. fe.l.
"Slklrk; b0 mounted aids,
btcond hrlgide Band.
Pittsburg Council 117. Ilmry Iticbline command
ing. 2X1 men.
boas of Liberty Council 4', If. L. Wllwert com
manding, 50 men.
TnrtU Creek Council :, Banks Holland com
manding. 70 men.
Mt. Morris Council 43, J. JS. Gerard command
ing. Us men.
Klectrlc Bind.
McKcesport Council IU9 aud lube CitT Council 373,
J. "s. Joue co nmanding. 250 men.
Mcthnnlc'sBaiid.
Kesolute Guards, of ICt-iding. 1'a., S. G" Timber
commanding. o5 men.
Connclisvlllc Band,.
Fayette Council 142. John btevenson command
ing. 50 men.
Lee Thompson Council 431, It. S. Painter com
manding, ol men.
Eureka Urum Crp.
Eureka Council 33, William Ladley commanding.
CO men.
Oakland Council 29S, J. H. Khodcs commanding,
100 men.
Frankstown Drum Corps.
Glenfleld Council "05, W. L. UougUss, command
ing. 55 men.
independent Drum Corps.
Greenfield Council 23'. James oir commanding,
50 men
t ilkiusburg Council 92, John Zollinger com
manding. 50 men.
Americas Council "-IS, r". lrcnour commanding,
40 men.
Twelfth Vi ard Drnm Corps.
General Putnim Council 125, trauk McKenry
rommandlug. tio men.
-- Columbia Urjm Corp!.
Saratoga Council 252, K. L. -nOTden command
ing. 70 men.
Uagan Drum Corps.
Bralnbrldgo Council 12H, J. B. Williams com
manding. 150 men.
Drnm Corps.
Coloael Samuel Black Council 279, H. M. Myers
commanding. 75 men. ,
Veterau Drum Corns.
Valley Forge Conncll 61. NV. J. lfayne command
c lug. 75 men.
Uutlcr's Baud.
John Gray Council -ti, 1111am A. Darls com
manding, 2tX)incu.
Mineral City Band.
Johnstown Councils. John loung command
ing, 60 men.
Americus Band.
Dnquesnc Council 110, C A. llendrlckson com
manding, liouien.
Manorrlllc Council Mu, F. larr commanding.
40 mciu
C Matbcx's Band.
James C. Chaplin Council 3G3. F. A. Grundy com
manding, 7inen.
Fulton Council 147, Theodore Marshall command
ing. GO men.
Parnell Drum Corps.
Lincoln Council 75. Charles Nicholas command
ing. 175 men.
Braddocs. Council 299. Samuel Owens command
. lug, 75 men.
Pot a Drum Corps.
Sherwood Council 1G0. John 11. Kust command
ing, 60 men.
Continental Conncll 54L, Horace alentzcr com
manding. 7a men.
Drum Corps.
Lawrence Council tl, Ullam Sturm command
ing. 93 men.
Augusta Council 39i, A. Cooper commanding, 43
men.
Drum Corns.
athau Hale Council 245. J. If. Barr commanding,
50 men.
W. K. Ford Drum Corps.
Laurel Council 13!, John Smith commanding, 120
men.
Third Division.
Great Western Hand.
Allegheny Council 112. Vyilliaic Llcbenlaub com
manding. 2U0 men.
Mambal. H P. Staving: Assistant Adlutant
General, H. W. Kans: ChiefofMafr. Will
iam Bodcr; Color Bearer, Alexander
Irwin.
Two hundred mounted aids.
Grand Army Baud.
Twin City Council 1JI. K U. I.uclicr command
ing, SDOmen.
Hope Council 113, M llllam L.Cavitt commanding,
75 men.
Drum Corps.
Colonel J. B. Cork Conncll 1SG. I,. K. Copeland
commanding, C5 men.
Kellablt Conncll 9a .1. Kclfcnsuydcr command
ing, 44 men.
Drum Corps.
Natrona Council 244, K. O. (.lever commanding,
75 men.
Drum Corps.
Alex. Hays council 275. C. J. i'Tcr commanding,
40 men.
Natrona Band.
Tarentnm Council SI, J. M. Hathaway command
ing. 50 oien.
Twin CUT Band.
Hand In Hand Council 33. C. I). V allace com
maudiug. loo men.
ltna Band.
Vesuvius Council 116. Klchard Douthettcommand-
ing, 75 men.
Etna Council 4A George De Pond commanding,
Go men.
Bcdrbrd Band.
Boss Ctuncll 202, Samuel Warden commanding,
5u men.
W(t BellcTne Conncll 140. John McDowell com
manding, 90 men.
Drum Corps.
Itortbslde Council 113. George Schwartz com
manding. 50 men,
Allegheny Band.
Kast Park Council su. J. IV. Baker commanding,
TV men.
H. O. Frank Band.
Invlnsible Council 23. Thomas iCoscnstcel com
manding, 175 men.
Standard Council (2, D. J. Lllllt commanding,
160 men.
'Drum Corps.
Pleasant Valley Council 330, J. J. Wamplcr com
manding, 8) men.
Drum Corps.
tea
TIN. 1 S-l ili
William Thaw Council 306, E. D. Kiddle com-
mannlne. 100 men.
.. .. P 3 Hand.
O. II. Parry Council 230. J. stcurnaglecommand
,. , Ing. lOOmcn."
UUIdalc Council 5. Sirnhen Frailer -commanding.
125 men.
... Pittsburg City Band.
Troy IIlll Council 319, Tlieodoro Stclpecke com
manding, 00 men.
Uxcrisior Band
George Washington Cocncll. J. Itanm command
ing, 70 men. '
, Drum Corps.
Ft. Pitt Council 220. a. M. rillbrook command
,, . Ing. 75 men.
Manchester Council 114, J. "G. Hill commanding,
1C0 mcr.
, Iron City Band.
Plymouth Council 230, J. A. Miller commanding,
100 men.
, . Dnni Corps.
Lorena Council 73, John Lester. Jr.jCommandlng,
50 men
New Castle Band. '
It-rrcnce Council 151. John smith commanding,
400 men.
Fourth Division.
AlloonaBind.
l'rldcorthe West Council 250. K.C. Canning com
manding. liOmcnasescort.
Marshal 1 . s. Mntthcns. Adjutant General John
Campbell. Clilcror Staff It. M. Johnson,
Color Bearer llnss McMIHIn, 50
mounted aids, McKecs-
port Hand;
Pltrsbnrg Council 203, .1. B.C'raw ford commanding,
, 30 men
Liberty Conncll 154. c K. Jones commanding,
GO men.
Mansfield Council .140. m. Douglass, command
lug. 30 men.
Allegheny Valley Council C7L Thomas MeMastcrs
Council 273, J. c. McCllntock cora
luindlng. 91 men.
Drnm Corps.
Thomas A. Armstrong Conncll 231,'W. 15. Hcrrl-
mtn commanding, 75 men.
Ztra Council C30, Gcorte W. slas commanding, 70
men.
Drum Corps.
Dnqucsne Council 391. K. J,. Culhbert command
ing. 59 men.
"Mt. finer Band.
East End Council 277, F. Lbcrt commanding, 50
nu n.
General McClelland Council 374. L. Morgan, coin
minding, oOlncu.
Homestead Council 315, J. V. Carrack command
ing, 40 men.
Drnm Corps.
Capitol Council 364, 1. T. Mnestln commanding,
70 men. ,
I-orty deconted carriages, buggies and wagons.
VICTIM OF THE FLOOD.
Clemens Glaszner, of Sharpsbarg, Fonnd
Drowned In the Cellar of Ills Residence
M dice's Rocks in a Bad Flight Sev
eral Heavy X.osses Reported.
Clemens Glaszner, a;ed 43 years, a well
known resident of Sharpsburg, was found
drowned in the cellar of his own home.on
Main street yesterday morning. His death
was directly due to the late flood. On last
Tuesday morning he was engaged about the
house removing household furniture out of
the way of the rising waters, his wife being
similarly engaged in another part of tbc
house. She went away leaving him in the
kitchen, and when she returned he was not
to be seen. She thought nothing of his ab
sence until the next day. and even then did
'not dream of what had happened.
lesterday morning Joseph Heinz aud
Henry Young were assisting in straighten
ing up the house. The cellar was full of
water and they were pulling out floating
barrels and boxes when they struck an
object under the water at the foot of the
stairs which aroused their curiosity. They
dragged it to the surface with poles and
were horrified to see the missing man's
body. The Coroner was notified. An in
quest was held at J. J. Kelt's drugstore,
and a verdict of accidental drowning was
rendered. The deceased leavei a wife and
several children.
The vast unincorporated village of Mc
Kee's Cocks is at present the most woe
begone appearing plt.ee about the two cities.
Were it not for the houses, one might easily
imagine a rrsembliuce to the earth about
Mt. Ararat, when Noah and his family came
out ot quarantine. Boards are standing on
edge and covered with slime. Some people
are energetically scrubbing out cellars and
the first stories cf their houses, and some are
still pumping'out their cellar", while others
lounge around dejectedly, with their hands
in their pockl, apparently wondering
whether it is worth while to clean up.
J. & H. Schmid, feed dealers, have
about 1,200 worth ot bran and baled hay
soaked. Thev calculate that one-third of
it can be saved, so their direct loss is about
$800. The" soaked bran makes the store
smell like a large yeast factory. The bran
is being hauled nnt to the country, to be
used as fertilizer, an J from its yeasty smell
one would suppose; that it would make
vegetation rise.
CAIX1KG ON THE rAITHFTjX.
Speaker Reed Dramming in the Hoys AH
Over the Country.
Congressmgi Xiedringhaus an Congressman-elect
b. 'NV. Cobb, of SL Louis, passed
through the city last eveniug on tbe way to
Washington. Mr. Kiedringhaus had been
called to the capital by a telegram
fromSpeake Reed urging hirulo be present
to assist in maintaining a quorum during
the balance of the session. The Speaker is
determined to get his vote of thanks from
the Republican side of tbc House, even if
every Democrat votes against the motion.
Mr. Cobb is a prominent Democratic
business man of St. Louis, and was elected
to succeed Mr. Frank. He said he did not
approve of radical measures, but he was in
fjvor of free silver. In the South
west he stated that the people are
for Cleveland, though they don't like his
utterances on the silver question. Mr.
Cobb is a great admirer of Governor
Pattisou, aud he retnniked that the Pennsyl
vania was much talked of in -the South
and West. The impression is crowing that
he can carry any election.
ASSAULTED AN 0ITICEE.
Policeman Ulttncr, of Alleglicny, Receives
Rough Treatment on Corry Street.
Officer John Bittner, of Allegheny, was
set upou by a crowd of hilarious young men
near Cnrty street last uisht, and although
uot abused to any creat extent, suffered con
siderable discomfiture. The crowd were
laughing and talking in too loud a tone for
the pe'.ce pi the neigliborliood m tbe ofheer s
estimation and he ordered them to keep
quiet. They "guyed" him, and he attempted
to arrest one of them. The crond pressed
in ou him and knocked him down by trip
pinr. He dropped his mace and his hat fell off,
both of which were taken possession by the
crowd and kept for awhile. A vounjr man
named Harry Chambers secured them both J
auu recurueu mew iu cue uuicct, who consia
ered that Chambers was one of the offenders
and arrested him. Another man named
John Jones was also arrested and both were
locked up in the Allegheny statiou.
YESTERDAY'S HISHAFS.
Numerous Fracture or llmln and the
Causes Thereof.
The leading accidents yesterday seemed
to be fractures of limb", ahd there were sev
eral such injuries. The lilt follows:
Charles Zimmerman Charles Zimmer
man, aged 10 years, bad bis leg crushed by a
milk wagon on Sonth Twelfth street' yesterday
afternoon. He was sent to his home on Cabot
way. near South Ninth street.
(Jeokge HOFFiiAX Ge.oree Hoffman, a 10-vcar-ld
toy, fell from a doorstep at bis home,
417 Ella street, Bloomtltld. last evening, and
dislocated his arm.
J. H. Burke J. H. Burke, employed at
McfCnight's machine shop on Penn avenue,
had lib leg fractured yesterday afternoon by a
casting falling againarir. Tho Injured man
was taken to the WeacTena Hospital lor treat
ment SMALL SCSAFS OF LOCAL HEWS,
Among tho many bands that serenaded The
1JISFATCII last evening. Uutter's, of Union
town, was distinguished (or lis very sweet music
A noESE driven by Henry Weaver on Carson
street, Boutaslde, took fright at an Iron wagon
and ran away yesterday afternoon, demolishing
tho buggy, but no one was Injured.
Hauet Etheuidoe, manager of tbe Writ
ing Tclegrapli in this city, has recently been
printed two patents on the abnye mentioned
machine which will prove valuable aids to
autographic telecrapby,
A Coroner's investigation of the death of
Jacob Foell proved that death resulted from
apoplexy. Tbe deceased was 60 years olage
and dropped dead at Hanck & Sons' brewery
on tbt Southilde, whore be was employed.
HEDGING THE CHIEFS
Allegheny Councils Still Clinging to
the Committee System.
CHARTER ORDINANCE COMPLETED.
Thirteen Mills Will Be trie Figure Asked
This Tear on City Tax.
NEW OFFICERS TO SEKVE FOUR IEARS
The Allegheny Finance Committee yes
terday afternoon concluded its work of
drafting the charter ordinances for a city of
the second class.
The ordinances have been affirmatively
recommended to Councils, and with them a
little instrument known as the appropria
tion ordinance, which fixes the city tax levy
fortius year at the modest figure of 13 mills,
an incieascof 5 mills over 1890. In addi
tion to this the poor tax will be 1 mill,
sinking fnnd mill, school tax i mill and
sewer tax ), mill, rucking a total of-14 75-100
mills, or a total increase over last year of
4 92-100 mills. Au attempt was inalc to
add another millrto the city tax, but it was
defeated.
Aside from the appropriation ordinance,
the most important part of tbe meeting was
the ordinance fixing and dividing the stand
ing committees. They are to be named by
tbc presidents of councils, and are as fol
lows: Finance, Public Works, Public
Safety, Charities, Corporations, Surveys
and Library.
TVork for Five Sub-Committees.
Under the Committee of Public Works
there will be five tub-committees. The ordi
nance, as drafted by the sub-committee,
called for four sub-committee, namely:
Water, Streets and Sewers, Property, and
Parks. A big fight was made on there
not beiug enough sub-committees to lotik
after the affairs of this department. In
consequence, a sub-committee on lighting
was added to the list.
The Public Safety Committee will have
three sub-committees, vi: Fire, police and
health. The ordinance as reported fixed
the representation in the committees at IS
members, 13 from Common Council and
three from Select. A chorus of protests
came from the members from that branch
and it was changed to 12 from Common and
5 from Select. The Committees on Public
Safety, Charity, Surveys and Library will
report in Common Council aud those on
Finance, Corporations and Parks will report
in the Select branch. Tbe chairmen of the
various committees will be chosen from the
branches in which the committees report.
All the sub-committees and their chairmen
will be appointed by the chairman of the
Standing Committees. All ordinances, bills,
petitions, remonstrances and resolutions
must be first presented in Councils and re
ferred to the proper committees without de
bate. Many Important Ordinances Passed.
Separate ordinances providing for tbe col
lection of delinquent taxes and water rents,
advertising, registry of property by asses
sors and for a seal for the city clerks were all
adopted. The remuneration for the delin
quent tax collector was fixed at $1,500 per
annum and 5 per cent of all collections.
While these committees were being ar
ranged there was considerable talk from
persons on the outside that the Councilnien
were not very anxious to give up all their
power to the heads of departments, and
were therefore in favor of hedging each of
those officials in with committees. The an
ticipated result of this is expected to be a
continual clash of authority between these
committees and tbe beads of the departments.
Previous to this tbe committee had gone
over the entire ordinance and .re-covered the
work done on Friday nigbt, but no changes
of any moment were made. Tbe depart
ments will be Public Safety, Public Works,
Charities, Library, Awards, and Law. The
heads of these departments will be elected
on Monday, March 9, and they will take
their position.' on the first Monday of April
next. The term of offie. will be lour years,
and tl" date for electing the heads of de
partments h reaf er will be on the second
Monday of January. This date was placed
be'ore the election of Couucilmen so that
politus, in a measure, would not figure iu
the choosing of these officials.
New Chiefs Will Hold for Four Tears.
Mr. McDonald suggested that the.heads
of departments should be elected for one
year only, at first, but his idea failed to
receive any support. Mr. Robinson made a
motion to elect for three years, but it was
defeated by a vote of 5 to 8.
The matter of the qualifications of police
men was brought up and an ordinance
passed, the committee making provision
that every member of the police force should
he able to write and pass a physical exam
ination. After this tbe ordinance relating
to tbe Department of Public Safety was
affirmatively recommended with the excep
tion of all that section whfch referred to
the appointment ot police magistrate.
Mr. Cochrane objected to it because it
cost too much, and therefore moved to nega
tively recommend that section. Mr. AVert
heimer took this opportunity to suggest
that a good and respectable citizen would be
more willing to accept the office of Mayor
it, by the appointment of magistrates, the
dirty work of the police cases was taken
away from that office. He even believed
men could be found who wonld accept the
office as an honorary one. This plan did
not seem to catch, and Mr. Cochrane's mo
tion prevailed.
When all the ordinances had been read
over they were referred as a whole to Coun
cils and the committee was about to adjourn
when Chairman Snamau called lor the re
vised figures in (he appropriation ordinance.
That gentleman reported that he believed a
little less than 13 mills would be sufficient.
All the floating Debt Not Covered.
Both Messrs. Cochrane and Wertheiraer
wanted to know if that covered all floating
debts, to which Mr. Brown replied that there
was still about $5,000 uncovered.
Mr. Cochrane wanted to know if any pro
vision had been made to construct a new
bridge at Herr's Island to replace the one
washed away by the flood.
It was stated that no provision had been
made and Mr, Cochrane wanted the millage
raised to 14 to cover everything. Both ho
and Mr. Wcrtbeinier argued that it was
more economical to assess enough tax than
it was to go into debt at the end of the year.
The remainder of the committee, however,
believed that 13 mills city tax was sufficient
and it was so recommended to Councils.
CHOKED OK A TOY BALLOON.
Peculiar Fatal Accident to tittle Charles
N Schneider, Yesterday.
Charles Schneider, a 7-year-old boy was
choked to death yesterday by getting tho
gum of a toy balloon fastened iu his throat
He was visiting a relative, . Thomas Hern,
of 524 Carson street, and while playing with
his little friends the gum of a balloon stuck
to the roof of his mouth, and he began swal
lowing it. Mrs. Hern's attention was at
tracted by tbe boy's playmates. She at
tempted to get the gum out of his mouth,
but failed. She took him to Huch Foster's
residence, at 51C Carson street, where it was
ieen he was choking to death.
Physicians were sent for at once nod
Doctors McCord and Burleigh arrived just
as tbe boy had breathed his last. It was
some time before tbe gum could be gotten
out, as it had become firmly 'imbedded in
the boy's throat. The lad's home is at 128
Arlington avenue. Twenty-seventh ward.
His father is Henry Schneider. The Coro
ner was notified, and will hold an inquest.
The body was removed to his parents' home
last night.
THE WOMAN GOT AWAY.
Mrs. Ralph, Althongh Heavily Handicapped,'
Oatfoots Two Humane Agents An Ex
citing Chaso Chicken fighters to Bo
rnnlshed A Father's Complaint Against
Ills Sons.
Humane Agents O'Brien and Berryman
had quite an exciting chase after a woman
yesterday whom they did not catch. The
woman in question is Mrs. Mary Ralph,
who lives at 3s o. 70 Crawford street. Ee
ccntly the Humane Society had her up in
court for neglecting her two children, one a
girl of 8 years and tbe other a boy of G
years. Mrs. Ralph's principal fault is said
to be drunkenness. On this account the
Humane Society wanted fo get possession of
the children. Hotrever, tbe case in court
was'decided in favor oCMrs. Ralph bn con
dition that should she be brought up for
trial again the children wonld be taken
from her and she would be sentenced to
jail.
Yesterday Agent O'Brien was informed
that Mrs. Itaiph was on anotherspree. The
agents went to her residence with the inten
tion of arresting her. Mrs. Kalph, how
ever, was a little too quick for them. She
saw them approaching the house, and pick
ing up her children, one in each arm, she
left the house t' rough the rear and ran
across a vacant lot with the agents in pur
suit. The sight of a woman running with a
child under each arm and two men after
her gathered a large crowd of people. Tbe
fun didnot last long as the woman found
refuge in a neighbor's house and the agents
had to go back home without their pris
oner. Agent O'Brien says he was misinformed
once, at least he docs not think the woman
was drunk. He expected to arrest her
while intoxicated, so that a strong case
conic1 be made against her.
Agent O'Brien yesterday made 12 infor
mations betore Alderman Burns against as
many different person", who are slid to have
beeu at a chicken fight at McKee's Rocks
on the night of February 12. Warrants
have been issued for their arrest.
Patricfc Crean, aged 77 years, who lives
at 81 Roberts street, yesterday visited the
Humane Society's office and said he wanted
some aid in making his two sons, Thomas
and Peter Crean, support him, as he is un
able to support himself. Hi case will be
investigated bv Agent O'Brien at once.
FLED FROMJHE LYMPH.
A Mercy Hospital Patient Makes His Eicape
After Taking an Injection No Trace of
Him Found A Woman to Try Koch's
Care.
An injection of Koch's lymph was given
a patient at the Mercy Hospital and shortly
afterward he fkd from the institution.
The man was a pay patient and was in the
first stages of consumption. He had been
prepared for the treatment,and last Thursday
the first injection was given him. Tbe dose
was 1 drop of the lymph to 100 drops of
carbolic acid, and it was injected into his
back.
The operation was performed and the
man turned over to tbe nurses. Shortly
afterward it was discovered that he had
eluded the watchfuluess of the nurses and
escaped from the hospital. A search was
made for him, but it was of no avail. He
had disappeared and no trace of him has
been discovered since.
The officials at tbe hospital when ques
tioned relusedto give the name of the pa
tient or any information concerning him.
They said that they supposed he became
frightened and would not go through with
the course of treatment The man had been
in the hospital bnt a short time and went
there for a course of the Koch treatment.
Dr. Heiigst, it was stated, will send -a
female patient to the hospiUl to-day for a
course of the Koch treatment. She is very
low and, it is said, proposes to undergo a
full course of the treatment.
A MYSTEBIOTJS ASSAULT.
"William Fogarty Is Badly Beaten, bat Does
Not Know by Whom.
About 8 o'clock last night William
Fogarty, a watchman employed at Biter &
Conley's boiler works, was assaulted and
beaten in a very mysterious manner.
Word was telephoned to the Mayor's
office of the assault, and Inspector Mc
Aleese spent four hours working tbe case,
and with no satisfactory results. Fogarty
was found lying on Second avenue, near
Short street in n partially unconscious con
dition and was taken to the office of Dr.
Frank McDonald, where it was found that
he was seriously 'hurt on the top of the
bead. Inspector McAleese had a conver
sation with the iujered man, hut he could
give no account of the assault whatever.
The man seemed to be rational enough but
could not tell who bad struck him. After
some investigition the Inspector learned
that Fogarty had previously had some
trouble with some men who board at 21
Second avenue and that they had threatened
to get even with him. Acting on this Joseph
Strauss, Richard Hrpler and Thomas Daw
son were arrested and placed in the Central
station. Dawson subiequently Droved that
be knew nothing whatever of the affair and
was released from custody.
Inspector McAleese thinks that no blunt
instruments were used'on Fogarty; that he
was struck in tbe lace and knocked against
a pile of iron pipe lying on the street,
which caused the injury to his head.
Focarty was taken to his home, No. 8 Tau
nehiil street, in patrol wagon No. 6. His
injuries are not considered serious.
HIS OWN BASK BBOKEK.
Another Man IVho Kept Money in His
House Is Left Penniless.
A farmer named John Reineman, living at
Fine Creek, was robbed of between $600 and
$700 Sunday morning. He reported his loss
at the Allegheny Mayor's office yesterday.
Rcineman is a bachelor and lives with a
married sister and bis brother-in-law. He
does not believe in savings banks and al
ways keeps more or less money about his
house. That fact seems to be known in the
vicinity where he lives, and it is thought
probable the thief or thieves are residents of
the locality.
The robbery was discovered about noon on
Sunday. Reineman, his sister and her hus
band had gone to church, and on their re
turn lound a window on the first floor open.
They subsequently found a bureau drawer
open in Reinemau's bed-room, where he
kept his money, and the cash was gone.
Several bits ol jewelry about tbe house and
considerable silverware was lelt undis
turbed. The money was the savings of sev
eral years of hard labor. The Allegheny
detectives are working ou tbe case.
LASSOED BY THE POLICE.
Joan Celf is accused of threatening to kill
his wife.
Charles Robbixs, of Mansfield, is charged
with mayhem by Peter Walkinson.
Jacob Dudt has been arrested for assault
ing Joseph Lacle. Both men work in the Tann
Brewery.
William Sheets, a Sbousetown farmer, is
in jail on charges of neglecting his children and
beating his wife.
Isaac Bwartz' house. No. 18 Clark strcer,
was raided last night on a charge of gambling.
Five persons were arrested.
ifBAXK McGaltohek was arrested Dy Lieu
tenant Alexander in Allegheny yesterday on a
charge of cruelty preferred by bis mother.
Andrew Wolfe, who broke away from the
police on Pike street, Allegheny, Sunday, was
arrested yesterday by Lieutenant Alexander.
James Russell, 52 years old, natchman at
tbe Exchange National Bank, was arrested
yesterday lor Insulting women who wore watch
ing tbe parade.
Joseph Robertson's bouse, No. 131 South,
Sevonteentu street, was raided last night on
suspicion o. beinc a speaK-easy. Tho pro
prietor and two visitors wero arrested.
Leonard Waiter, Jr., of No. 8 North
Canal street, Allegheny, tells Alderman Rellly
that his brother, John P. and William G.,
came to bis house and kicked and beat blm.
TRADE WITH BRAZIL.
Possibilities of Fig JSnsiness Opened
Up Under Blaine's Treatr,
ESPECIALLY IN PITTSBURG COAL.
A Eroken Shaft at tbe Slio Rollins HM
Hay End in a Strike.
0SE OF TIIE PENJiSI MEVS GRIEVANCES
The prospectively immense advantages
likely to accrue to Pittsburg from Secretary
Blaine's reciprocal treaty with Brazil seem
to have been nearly overlooked. As a re
sult of this treaty with the chief among tho
South American Republics, it now becomes
possible for Pittsburg and its neighboring
section to supply that country with its re
quirements in coal and machinery, to say
nothing of the smaller products which
would follow the establishment of business
relations between this city and Brazilian
ports.
Dealing first with the question of coal:
From figures obtained yesterday, at the
office of a leading operator, it is fonnd that
the cost of a ton of coal of 2,240 pounds,
placed on board ship at the New Orleans
jetties, and including loading, trimming,
towage and insurance, is $4 37. The distance
from New Orleans to Rio Janeiro is 5,300
miles, and to Montevideo 7,000 miles.
Latest advices from New Orleans say that
freights can be secured by ordinary sailing
vessel to these ports and Buenos Ayres,
from $5 to $7 a ton, according to season.
These ports have deep harbors, and if trade
were established, steamers carrying from
6,000 to 7,000 tons of coal could be put on at
freights from $6 to $8 a ton.
How a Difference Could He Made Up.
As the distance from New Orleans to tbe
points mentioned is about the same as from
Fngland,and the freights are identical $1 37,
coal at New Orleans would be above that of
Cardiff or Welsh coal, which is placed on
board ship at $2 75 a ton, of 2,210 pounds.
It is held that this difference against Pitts
burg coal could be made up in reducing tbe
cost of wharfage dues at New Orlean, by
using special wharves, and that vessels en
gaging in the trade would charter at much
less rates if they were guaranteed return
cargoes. That return freights would follow
on regular communication with New
Orleans being established, seems tolerably
certain. At present, of the 2,000,000 bags
of coffee annually consumed in the South
west, not one fifth, it is stated, is received
direct, and this amount would naturally
travel over the nearest route. And this
source of return freight would be derived
from the South American products shipped
to New Orleans for transmission by river
and rail to railroad points, for if communi
cation were established, these goods would
be delivered here by the shortest aud cheap
est route.
It is possible, too, that the cost of ship
ping coal to tidewater might be reduced by
the tows taking retnrn carzoes of such South
American products as would be shipped lor
midland use. The boat that carried coal
from Pittsburg on one trio might return with
coffee, sugar, rubber, lumber, etc., an
other. When it is remembered that coal finds-a
ready market in Brazil at Irom $11 to $16 a
ton, and that England and Belgium last
year between them supplied that country
with 6,500,000 tons, it is easy to conceive
what a matter for consideration this possible
trade with Brazil is.
The South Awake on This Question.
Southern capitalists last year did not wait
for Mr. Blaine's treaty to recognizs the im
portance and necessity for a direct and effec
tive line of communication between the
points referred to. Just be.'ore tbe late
financial flurry a company with a capital of
$100,000,000 had been organized, lor this'
purpose, but tbe application for a chatter
was postponed in consequence of the crisis.
Should it be clearly demonstrated that coal
and produce Irom this and the Kanawha
districts can be sold in South American
markets, it would afford a strong argument
for undertaking a thorough improvement in
the navigation of the Ohio. It would also
offer substantial reasons to those already ad
vanced for the construction of the Erie
Canal. '
If coal can be sent from Pittsburg to
Buenos Ayres by direct water communica
tion, machinery and other products can also
be shipped with equal facility. Operators
nud manufacturers were spoken with yester
day ou this possible addition to Pittsburg's
trade. There was a general expression of
opinion that if snch communication with
the South American States could be es
tablished as would make it possible to com
pete with Europe the city would strike an
era of prosperity alongside of which her past
record for substantial success would -yale.
A FIGHT IN PROGRESS
At the Sllgo Mills Between James SI. Bailey
and tho Men on Account of a Broken
Shalt Mny End In a General Turnout
To-Day.
A broken shaft at the Sligo Rolling Mills
is the cause of much angry feeling juit at
this juncture existing between, not alone
the employes, but the Amaleamated-Association
and the company, as represented by
James M. Bailey.
James M. Bailey, when asked last night
through the telephone for some information
regarding tbe casus belli abruptly cnt off
the circuit so that the following must be ac
cepted as the correctly reported circum
stances of the case. It appears that some
time ago a ball was sent from a scrap fur
nace to the squeezer, and that during the re
duction of the ball by the squeezer, a shaft
connected with it broke. The company,
claiming that the ball was oversized, de
manded satisfaction Irom the heater, who
refused to reimburse the company for the
value of the shalt ou the ground that the
claim was Unjust, as well as unprecedented,
and that tbe ball was of the customary size.
The Amalgamated officials and Mr. James
M. Bailey bad a conference on Saturday and
another yesterday, and both it is said were
fruitless. Mr. Bailey is reported to have
said that he didn't care whether the works
stopped or not, that he wouldn't recede from
the position taken. Tbe men interested are
just as determined to maintain tbeirgrounds,
and it is expected that a strike in vindi
cation of the usage in such cases will be
inaugurated to-day.
The matter involves tbe practice in every
mill iu the country, for if it were once estab
lished that tbe men engaged in working any
portion of a plant were responsible for all
breakage, it would involve the payment of
thousands of dollars annually from the
pockets of the workers. Such breakages
now come under the wear and tear, and as
tuch are provided for in calculating the
cost of the product,
The men interested won't tell about the
affair, and the officials are equally close
mouthed. The occurrence is unprecedented,
as it is the first time that au employer has
sought to make his men pay for breakages
in the course of manufacture.
OFFICIALS YET CONFESSING.
One of the Grievances Advanced by the
Pennsylvania Employes.
Seventeen superintendeuls of division of
telegraph aud motive power of thcPcnnsyl
vania system, including Charles Watts and
J. F. Miller, of the Northwest and South
west systems, assembled in General Man
ager Wood's office to confer relative to the
grievances presented to the General Man
ager by the employes, and the conference
has not closed, and will continue to-day.
The grievances of the men are reported as
being many, bnt the chief among them bas
not yet been referred to. A conductor voiced
it last night:
"What brought about this conference of
the officials," he said, "was that we de
manded to be treated as men. That's the
long and short of it. You haven't any idea
of the petty annoyances and knockings
about that railroaders receive at the hands
of dispatchers, clerks aud others vested with
a little authority. Why, we have to go down
on our knees to some of them, and the treat
ment we get from, them generally is little
better than that accorded a dog. We stood
this sort of thing long enough, and finally
went to Mr. Wood with complaints. He
laogbed at us and said we must be mis
taken; that such a thing was impossible.
But we told him that it was so, and that
it should stop right there, or else we would,
and then he thought we meant something,
and concluded to talk to his officials. He
did, and to some purpose, I understand, and
that is the reason for the present confer
ence." If the treatment accorded the employes of
the company is on a par with that meted
out to representatives of the press when they
call at tbe offices of the company for infor
mation, the men must have cause for com
plaint When reporters called yesterday
afternoon at Mr. Wood's office they were
treated as rudely and discourteously by a
clerk who apparently thought he had a
lien on the company's property as anyone
conld have been.
EKCOUBAGnro RZF0ET3
About the Success of Mr. Westlnghouse'g
Work In the East
It was reported in financial circles yester
day that Mr. Westinghouse was meeting
with success in placing the rest of the pre
ferred stock.
Mr. Westinghouse is expected again in
Pittsburg about Thursday, when he will
have another statement of progress made to
make.
The most efficacious stimulant to excite
the appetite is Angostura Bitters. TTSSu
BIBER I EASTDN.
SPRING,
1891.
Oarspring importations of French
Challis are now on sale. Tney em
brace new designs and very rich
printing: on light and dark
grounds.
Cloaks, Jackets and Reefers in
large variety.embraeing newest ideas
as to shapes, colorings, etc. Onr
range of prices will enable ns to suit
all who may desire a spring gar
ment. "Star" Shirt Waists, from 3 to 12
years, embracing all the new ideas
as to coloring, etc., in Chintz, Flan
nel and Seersucker.
Shanghai and India Silks,
Strictly pure and free from gum,
from 50c. upward. No fabric com
pares with these real Indias, having
every requisite for elegance, com
fort and durability.
FRENCH
40-inch Plaid Suitings, iu delicate
tints and rich designs, at $1 and
$123.
Extra grade Gents' Night Shirts
at 75c.
Extra grade Gents' TJnlaundered
Shirts, 75e.
Extra grade Gents' Linen Col
lars, 12c.
Extra grade Gents' English Half
Hose, 25c.
UPHOLSTERY GOODS,
Curtains. Poles, etc. Lace Curtains
in low, medium and 'fine grades in
very Wide assortment We invite -comparison
of price.
Our spring importations of Ladies'
and Children's Hosiery are now on
sale. Our 'wide assortment chal
lenges your attention.
BIBER 1EASTDN.
Sos and 507 MARKET STREET.
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NEW CARPETS,
NEW CARPETS,
new' RUGS,
NEW RUGS,
NEW MATTINGS,
NEW MATTINGS,
NEW- CURTAINS,
NEW CURTAINS,
TOR
SPRING 18 91.
The largest stock of Carpets ever im
ported by any hou&e west of New York
City now ready tor inspection, at pricea
that canttotrbe beaten.
Lace Cnrtain Department full of
choicest foreign productions.
EDWARD
GROETZIHGER,
627 and 629 Penn Avenue.
Wait for our sale of Linoleums and
Oil Cloths damaged by Hood. Ready
about March 1.
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WALL :-: PAPER.
CHOICE NEW DES1GKB
LINCRUSTA- WALTON
IN STOCK.
J. KERWIN MILLER & CO.,
1 S43 SM1THFIELD ST.
CALL AND SEE OUR LINE OF ME
D1UM AND LOW PRICED PAPERS.
ARTISTIC IN DESIGW. BEAUlIFUL
IN COLOR.
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U. & S.
A CROWN
Must of necessity bo a very uncomfortable
piece of headgear, and doubtless that Is why so
few wear them, bnt tale m preference crowns
for tbelr feet Silver Crown Stockings at 35c,
worth 50c sold only by
ULRICH & SPENCER,
Specialties in Hosiery and Underwear,
642 Penn Avenue
Open Saturday ETenlagv felt-ris
t
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
"U
Tho Loading
Dry Goods House.
Pittsburg; Pa
Tuesday, l"eb. 24, ISrtr
JDB. HDRNE I ED.'B
PENN AVE. STORES.
WASH DRESS GOODS.
-FOR-
ISPRIMx, 1891.
Most extensivestocks and finest
and most choice assortments ever
before brought to Pittsburg; the
largest and most interesting dis
play we have ever before made in
the popular wash cotton fabrics.
We doubt if a single roof in the
whole country covers so great
collection.
Anderson's Ginghams.
Hundreds of styles entirely
new patterns, rich, new colorings,
seemingly more beautiful than
Anderson's ever were before,
showing innumerable variations
of Plaids, Checks and novel
designs.
Novelty Ginghams.
A larger assortment than ever
of high novelty imported Ging
hams, in large polka spots,
Brochet and Persian effects, ,
stripes and checks of Silk,
Bcurettes, 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 show
ing 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 children's
dresses soft, zephyr-like fabrics
and wonderful value at 25c a
yard.
The 5 American Zephyr Ging
. hams now shown in this depart
ment are last year's 20c quality.
Remember, the remarkable 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 pat
terns and colorings in this year's
12 c Ginghams. See them.
Brandenburgs.
The wonderful cloth now so
popular. In one season they have
outdistanced all Cotton Dress
Goods of their class, foreign or
domestic make, and now ,stand
pre-eminent in popular favor.
They deserve fully the great favor
with which they have been re
ceived. The new goods are beau
tiful and will win to themselves
more admirers and wearers. They
are soft as wool challies, and
the colorings and patterns are
handsome. Price of Branden
burg, 20c a yard. Only sold by
us.
Canton Cloths.
Another new printed cotton
fabric, similar to Brandenburg,
price, i2jc a yard.
Persian Dimity. v
Just new this week. A very
handsome cotton fabric. Choic
printing.
New COTTON CHALLIES, fresh de.
signs and colorings. 'i
New SCOTCH CHEVIOTS for shirts
waists and dresses, stripes and checks, ai
most endless variety of patterns.
New PRINTED CHINTZES, in blaci;
grounds, with colored figures. 12Jie a yard,
New PERCALES, for boys' shirt waists,
in patterns and colorings eqnat to those
shown In any ot tne most popular mann
factured waists.
New PRINTS, fresh, new designs. BeW
ter values in all the mora common cotttoni
than ever shown before.
An extensive and beautiful display of
new Wash Flannelettes, which will be moii
popular than over for ladies' and children'
dresses and blouse waists. In stripes, check;
and floral designs, at 8c, 10c, 12c, 15c and 1S4
a yard.
JOB. :HDRNE -l CD.,
609-621 PENN AVENUE.