THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH. TUESDAY. MARCH 10, - 1891 Bigelow were presented in Select Council, and 750 conies of each ordered printed. In Common Council, on the award of city printing. Mr. O'Donnell raised the point that the contract was illegal. a lio appropriation had been made. He was sustained by the chair. In Select Council an ordinance was presented by which the Electric Light and Power Com pany elects to accent the provisions of the ordi nance of Aonl, 1SS2, governing feucu com panies. BUILDINGA CITY. Chier Bigelow Describes the Work He Has Done Dunns the Year Demands Made Upon the Department Details of the Improvements Already Made. The report of E. M. Bigelow, Chief of the Department of Public Works, made to Councils, was as follows: To the President and Members of belect and Com mon Councils: Acreeably to law, I present to your honorable bodies my annual report for the fiscal year end ing Januarj 31. 1890. Upon re vie w you will And it as brief as possi ble ana to the point. During the j ear just closed the work performed by this department has equaled the transactions of last year, which -were up to that time unprecedented in number and extent. The outlook for the in coming year is that it will be in every particular as busy as last, a great deal -depending on the manner in which the Supreme Court decides and the Legislature provides a method for the collection of the cost of our public improve ments. The growth of the citv continues in its com manding proportions, and with it the demands upon the department are continually multiply ing. We have been able up to this time to meet the demands upon us, and with our in creasing facilities hope to be able to continue in the fullest discharge of every duty falling to this branch of tbo city government. With regard to the cleanliness in the matter of repairs and the geueral condition of tbo fctreets. including lighting and the supply of water, our city is now in better condition than ever before. I vould asli respectfully that jour attention be given to such an extent as will make apparent to you the many demanas upon the department and the effort continually required for it 10 discharge successfully its manifold duties. Many Improvement Blade. The department has been especially energetic during the J ear in pressing forward improve. ments,upon higbwajs, extending the sewerage system of the citj, in providing breathing places for tho masses, and in point of cleanli ness by the use or improved machinery on tho streets. I am pleased to say we have arrived at reults almost up to our cxpectations.and when our facilities shall be increased with the ma chinery already purchased we will be able to preserve the citj in a condition of cleanliness not attempted in previous years. . Pursuing the well settled plan of the depart ment a large number of streets were repaved with block stone and asphalt during the year, and with your help this work will go on ever) 3 ear until in this respect the streets of our city will be in a condition to bear favorable com parison viith the thoroughfares of the many prominent cities of this countrj. The many miles of scneis which have been built in the extension of the general system, and the great amount of water pipe laid to provide for the needs of our people in the rapidly growing sec tions of the ci have been the means of im proving the sanitary condition very much. In my report last year I called attention to the reservoir capacity of the city, and I now again call tour attention to it, and also my let ter to the Honorable Mayor. recommendiDgtne construction of an additional reservoir. In this matter we are not keeping apace with the growth of our city. In this connection I again press upon your consideration the great need tor the establishment of a system of water meters. The waste or water by the people is i ery great, and it increases with the Increase of 'the population. Thisuaste should be stopped, and it car be stopped by the use of meters. The method of water assessment collections as now operated is as near perfect as possible without the meters. The citv nronertv committed to the chanre of this department has ben and is cared for b the bureau to which that work has been especially assigned. It is in good condition with the exception of Council CLambors. which I hope in a short time Mill be refurnished in keeping with the building, extension of Public Lighting. There is a marked extension of the system of public lighting, and this work I hope will go on until in ever) section the dark corners of tho city will be illuminated. The splendid entrance of l'J acres to Schenley Park was after some difficulty secured, making a total nf 42b acres in this beautiful tract. Tho work of cleaning up the grounds and making cla) rads through the park was pushed in a Tigorous manner, enabling tnous&nds to enjoy its natural beauties AY e will continue to push forward the work of making roads in fcchenley and Highland parks, and will leave nothing undone that will add tu the opportuni ties there, for the enjoyment and recreation of the people. I hate to say in conclusion that my sincere thanks arc due to my assistants and associate for their vigorous co-operation in discharging the duties presented to them. I have to thank yon for your considerate treatment of my re quests during the year. For the future" you may be assared that nothing will be omitted that would add to tho growth and prosperity of the city so far as any effoi t of this department mav be directed to accomplish tbeso desirable results. Very respectf ullj. E. M. Bigflow, Chief of Department of Public Works. The report to Mr. Bigelow of J P. Bingaman, Chief Clerk, shows the transactions of the de partment in detail. During the ear there was collected and paid to the City Treasurer SS6, 347 67. Of this sum li9,3L5 53 came from city propertj, wharf and market rentals, and 11, 000 -12 from the water assessments on new buildings. The assessments returned to the City Treasurer for collection were S229.390 79 3"rS0 streets graded, pved and curbed: $353. 6o3 05foro7 sewers and $5,793 31 for5 board walks, a total of Ji6b.SU 13. Millions f-pent on the Streets. The street improvements made during the 3 car included the paving of 27 streets with a total length of 3.75 miles, and the grading of tw o streets at a total cost of 230,975 30: the re pairing of ten streets with a total length of 5.37 miles at a total cost of J213.HKi 51: the building of six boardwalks of a length of 2.11 miles, at a cost of 57 47S 10, the building of 6b pipe sewers with a leug h of 13 91 miles, and three brick and stone sewer, with i length of 71.56 miles, at a total cost of $233,826 57. There ar now in the citv H6 13 mile- oi paved streets, G7.50 miles of P'pe setters and 17 U.I miles of brick and stone sewers This work was done by the Bureau of Engineering and feurvejs. lbe Bureau of Highwavs expended in re pairs to paved streets JCl.bdS 07. and on unpaved streets SUS4059L Cleaninc streets cost J73, 711 C9. repairing sewers, 9,516 81; Cleaning sew er. 7,501 62: repairing boardwalks, etc., $7. SJ2 42. The cost of rcmowug snow and ice from the streets was 3.29 The Bureau of Citv Propertv cost 31,400, chieflvfor wMges. The receipts were S53 10s 22 from markets and 15.573 4rt from wharies. The Bureau of Water Supply and Distri bution shows that at the Brilliant pumping ytation 37.052,878 gallons of water aro luted daily at a cost of SI 79 for each 1,000.000 gallons lifted to the reservoir. The total cost of the pumping was 03.950 85. while renewal of the valve chambers cost Si9.82s 97. The Bedford pumping station cost 21,373 54, of which S3 411 41 was for a new influent chamber. The Ilerron Hill station cost (7,549 60. and the Garfield pumping station cost 5.269 5S. Dur lng ue year 73,303 lineal feel of water pipe ranging from 4 im lies to 30 inches in diameter were laid and 10.636 feet were reliid. lowered or raised. There ai enow in use lb.9So ferrules, J,C33Crehdrants 3,109 gate valves and 206.91 miles of Pipe. The receipts of the bureau w ore 5,310 50 for ferrules and 1,711 61 for scrap iron. Collection of Water Rents. The Bureau of Assessments of Water Rents cost J9.6M 6i of which 59,081 97 was for salaries. The water assessment for 1890 was 613.711 75, and f-r new buildmcs 11,090,12 Fifty-seven water meters in use were assessed at 22,961 67; 120 hydraulic elevators using direct power, 23,961 67. and 61 hdraulic eIeators using pumps and tanks, 1.815. Tne Bureau ot Pi blic Lighting expended 111,803 95. Of this 130.099 95 went to tho East End Electric Light Coinuany, 7.552 87 to the Allegheny County Light Comoauy. 9SS 72 to the Pittsburg Light Company, and L5S7to erecting and lepainng lamps. There are now In the city 020 arc lights of 2,000 candle power at 102 per year, 2b0 Incandescent lamps oi 25 candle power at 16 per year, and 2.917 gasoline lamps of 16 candle power at 12 per year. The Bntrd of Viewers made reports on 314 improp ments during the year, aggrecating in cut 2,8aA187 97. The receip 8 of the board uere 14.Ift 50, and the expeuses 9,812 67. The Bureau of Parks reported that during the year 4l miles of road bad been graded and prepared lor macadamizing, and li miles of old roads widened. Complete topogranbical Miruejsand plaisof .Schenley and Highland Parks nere made at a cost of 1,811 9L 1 he ex penses on both parks were: Labor, 57,727 25; material. 11.030 32: land pm chased by ordi nance, 118.505 11, a total of 195,1U7 XL Arrested for Felonious Shooting. Daniel Young was arrested yesterday by De tectives Fitzgerald and Bobmson on a charge of felonious shooting. Last Friday night Young shot at a bartender in Heck's saloon on Union street because refused a drink. He was recently released from tho penitentiary where he served fire years for burglary and shooting at au officer. SLID RIGHTTHROUGH The Allegheny Slate Is Rushed Past the Hands of the Council Caucus Without Losing a Same. KEF0R1I WORKERS WERE KOT IN IT Murphy Easily Carries Off the Public Safety Department Plum on the First Ballot. LIYELI FIGHT F0K SWEET CHAKITT. Tilt SEent Committee cf Fifty Left to Figat Ovtr (as Empty HcthingaSSr Allegheny- took the greatest step yester dav in her transition to a city of the second class. For the first time in her history she elect ed heads of de partments. Not only across the river, but nearly Vs every man in PitUbur had his eyes on Alle gheny City Hall anxiously watch ing to find who would secure the richest plums EAxcard Armstrong, within the zift Chief of Public Works, of that city. The tide of power which so long wavered between the parties now in rule and the mysterious "Committee of Fifty" ran strong yesterday in favor of Hunter and Wyman. The slate, as made up months ago went through, in spite of all obstacles. A Victory for Mayor 'Wyman. The election of John It. Murphy for Chief of the Department of Public Safety was a signal victory for Mayor AVyman, and demonstrated the strong hold he has on the affairs of the city. The Mayor had strained every nerve to elect Chief Murphy, partly from friendship and partly on ac count of the great work Mr. Murphy did at the last Mayoralty contest. The great fight had been made on this place. All the work of the Committee of Fifty had been directed toward securing control of this position or preventing this Councils from electing any one to fill the place. The committee was beaten in the one on Friday, but secured a caucus and a secret ballot In spite of this the Hunter and AVyman factions were vic torious and pushed their man through on the first ballot. There was a show of fight in the contest for the chief place in the De partment ot Charities, but Barton Grubbs won ont with a good majority. Librarian Stevenson had to make just enough fight to keep him hustling, while the delinquent tax collectors and the Board of Assessors siniplv slipped hack into their old place without any show of a disturbance, A List of the New Officials. The men who will be known as chiefs hereafter in Alleghenyare John R. Murphy of the Department of Public Safety; liartou Grubbs, of the Department of Charities; Edward Armstrong, of the Department of Public Works, ind William Stevenson, of the Department of Library. Each won his laurels or rather his position in the caucus which proved such a stumbling block to the reform ers. As was predicted in The Dispatch, the cauens was the sceno of the battle, and the election in the evening was only a more form The nominees of the afternoon were supported with scarce a murmur, although it was a case of "pulln g teeth" in many instances. iiio caucus was rue oniy tais. oi tne two clties.and as the hour neared the time for open ing at least 1,000 people crowded the entrance and the corridors of City If all. Tbo scene was one of the wildest excitement. Every candidate was present, as were also hU friends, distribu ting tlckeu and whipenng promises to the Connrilmen. At least 999 of the 1.000 made a rush for the lobby of belect Council chamber, where tho caucus wa to be held. Those who gained an entrance only enjoyed a brief part of the proceedings, for the lobby was cleared early in the game. Oeoige A. Cochrane and William Speerwere placed in nomination, for chairman of the caucus. Mr. Speerwitbdrcwaud Mr. Cochrane was elected bj acclamation. Messrs. Einstein and McKeidy were chosen as clerks, and Messrs. Cruikshanlr, McAuley and Stayton as tellers. On the call of the roll Messrs. Snaman anil Walther, of Select, and Lappe, Millard. Kochler and Dctzel, of Common, did not re spond, and a recess of 10 minutes was taken. Candidates Wlio V.'ere Conncllmen. At 3 o'clock the caucus was again called to order, and Mr. Knox made a motion to admit all the candidates to the floor of tho chamber. In sup port of his resolu tion be said that a part of the candi dates were mem bers of Council, and therefore bad a right in the cau cus, be thought the others ought to be admitted. He believed one candi date had as much right to be present asoiners. : Mr. GUllford I This is against all precedent The candidates have no right in this cham ber, save those who Chirf of Public Safety are members of John J:. Muiphy. Council, and Councilmenarenor to be dennved of tbo privilege of voting simply because they arc candidates. Mr. Henricks Candidates have no right here, and should be kept out. except those who are present bj virtue ot iheir seats in Council. Chairman Cochrane The chair rules the mo tion out of order. Mr. Knox I appeal from the decision of the chair. Mr. Hunter There is no use in this fighting. The candidates do not wint to come in. As there was no second to Mr. Knox's appeal, he withdrew it, but said the Chairman's actions were contrary to any parliamentary law that ever existed. A motion to proceed to a ballot was made, but Mr. Stauffer moved that It be the sense of the caucus that each man support the nominee of the caucus. His motion was carried. The roll was called again and it was found that 76 members were present. Thirty-Dine was the number of votes necessary to nominate. It was learned that Mr. Snaman was in the build ing, but refused to come in because be was a candidate for the head ot the Safety Depart ment, air. .mencn was appointed a com mittee to invite the gentlemau to enter the caucus and Mr. Snaman arrived while tbe first ballot was being taken. Fairly Made Some Heads Swim. Ballots were first taken for the head of the Safety Department, the nominations having been made previously. Chief of Police Murphy went through so quickly that the Committee of Fiftv people just stared at each other. The nomination was made on tbe first ballot, which stood as follows: John K. Murphy, 44: William J. McDonald, 11; ex-Mavor Pearson. 10; George W. Snaman, 6, Thomas Brown, 6, and T. O. Harbison, 2. The nomination for Chief ot the Department of Charities was taken up, and tbe names ot Major W. P. Hunker, James Bradley, Barton Grubbs and William J. Gill were offered. Bar ton Grubbs carried off tbe prize on the third ballot. On tbe tlrst it stood: Honker, 24: Bradley, 24; Grubbs, 23, and Gill. 4. The next time tbe vote was: Hunker, 16; Bradley. 26: Grubbs, 31. and Gill, L Mr. Laughurst then withdrew the name of Willian. J. Gill, and on tbe third ballot Major Hunker's following fell off to 10; Mr. Bradley had 25, and Barton Grubbs 42. As all tho candidates except Edward Arm strong had withdrawn from the fight for bead. of the Department of fuullc Works, be was nniaated by acclamatiou, as was O. D. Thomp son lor the position nf Assistant City Solicitor. Tbe fight for Librarian was oulr in name. William M. Stevenson and James W.Benny were tbe only persons before tbe caucu. The former won on tbo first ballot by a vote of 62 to 22. This closed tbe work, but merely as a side OX A Ml UM ill WT issue John C. Hetzell was nominated to suc ceed himself as Chief Assessor, as wore James P. Stewart and John K. Drown. On motion of Mr. Dablinger, 8. Greer was nominated for Delinquent Tax Collector, and lbe caucus ended with the Chairman being Instructed to present the nominations at the election in the evening. A Long Siege of Handshaking. As the members passed out Barton Grubbs and Edward Armstrong received congratula tions in the latter's office, while Chief Murphy and Major Wyman suffered a siege of hand shakos at the foot of the stairs, li brarian Stevenson alv received his friends at the li brary. Altbnngh there were 79 ballots cast in the nomination if the bead of the Safety Depart ment, no question was deemed neces sary, as Mr. Mur- Jlarlon Grubbs, Chi-fof phy was so far in Chanties. lead. Shortly after 8 o'clock both branches of Councils met in regular session. In Select Council some work was done, but In the Com mon branch tho only business transacted i as to go into a recess until the other branch came to join them. President Hunter announced the reason of the joint session, and stated that to make everything perfect it would bo better to call the ayes and navs on each candidate. There were numcrousobjectlons, but thoy were ruled out. Mr. Cochrane, as Chairman or the caucus, made the nominations. He was inter rupted bv Mr. Henricks, who wanted to know if the charter ordinance had been signed. He was officially Informed that the Mayor bad signed tho piper at noon, ind the election pro ceeded until Mr. Arthur Hunter asked: "Who do we vote forT Is Mr. Murphy the only candidate for Public Safety!" Chairman Hunter Anybody. The roll was colled, and Sir. Mnrphygot 66 out of the 67 votes present. Mr. Stemmler re fusing to vote. Killed Out by a Nainesalce. Arthur Hunter again declared the calling of the ayes and nays was foolishness, and moved to elect by acclamation, but his namesake in the chair rilled him out of order. Edward Armstrong, Barton Grnbbs and O. D. Thompson each got the full 67 votes, but when William Stevenson was named for librarian Mr. Gregg also nominated James W. Benny. "Don't you know the resolution passed by the caucus." exclaimed Arthur Kennedy, and Mr. Gregg promptly withdrew the nomination. The name of S. Greer passed easily for the place of DelinquentTaxCollector.butitwasonlyaform. Chief Assessor, John C Hetzel, Assistant As sessors Drown and Stowart were all elected together. The term of the chiefs are for two years; Delinquent Tax Collector serve for four years, and the assessors will hold office for three ) cars. All the terms commence on the first of April, The joint session and Common Councils ad janrned together. Select Councils made a bluff at working. Several petitions were received and referred to the proper committees. Air. Arthur Kennedy presented a resolution that it be the sense of Councils that the proper place for the location of tbo Government build ing be within the area bounded by Sandusky street on the east, Erie street on the north. Arch stroet on the west and Park way on the south. On motion of Mr. Henricks action was de ferred until next meeting and they adjourned. THE NEW CHIEFTAINS. Hrlef Biographical Sketchos of tho Big Four TVhat They Have Been and What They Have Done Heretofore Good Work Ex pected of Them. Edward Armstrong, who has the honor of being the first Chief of the Department of Public Works of Allegheny, is one of the city's most popular citizens. The fact that his name was suffi cient to drive away all other aspirants for this, the most important position in the citv govern ment, was a proof of that. He is one of the men who stand on their merits rather than in the manipula Lirbanan Stevenson Kc-Elccted. tion of politics. Chief Armstrong is a tall man of powerful build, with hair turning from the iron-gray to white. He is now 54 years old. being born in Ireland in 1S37 of bcotcn-Irlsb parents. He is one of the Fermernacb Armstrongs. Ho came to Pittsburg from Ireland with his parents in 1851. In 1S54 he was apprenticed with the machine and engine building firm of Halgb, Hartupee Morrow. He was promoted steidily and in 1800 be was made foreman of the works. The same year he was married to Miss Eliza Hutch inson, asisterofj. R. Hutchinson, who now has the machine works on Park way, Alle gheny. He built bis Dome in Alleghen the year he was married, and has lived there ever since. On Duty at the Arsenal. The Arm for which Mr. Armstrong was fore man bad large Government contracts during the war and he was placed in charge of tbe machine shops at the Arsenal. He held that position nntil 1864, when he founded the firm of Andrews d. Armstrong Machine Company, and went into business for himself, first on Madison aveuue and later on Park way and Sandusky street. In 1S7S he retired from the urin and took chares of tbe wonts of Jarvl, Gray A. Co.. steam pump manufacturers, of fittsbuig. In lb81 he was elected Superin tendent of tbe Allegheny Water Works, which position ho bas held ever since. In that time he has pracii cally reconstructed the sistcm, and extended the supply in the high district from Jefferson street to Burn's tavern, which is three miles further out thePcrrjsville road. He also ex tended the system to cover Montgomery and bpring HilK When he took charge of tbe works the capacity wa only 0.000,000 gallons per day. while now it furnishes an average ot 20.000,000 gallons per day, with reserve power sufficient to nearly double the amount. Chief Murp'iy. who takes charge of the De partment of Public Safety, is almost too well known to need an introduction to tbe public. He has spent must of his life In police and de tectne work, and tbo position is hardly new to him. He was horn on James street. Alleghenr, in 1852. and his whole life has been in that citv. His parents came from Ireland in 1849. His educa tion was received at the Third ward schools. He left there at an early age to work lor him self. He tried market gardening for a time, and then learned the cigar business: An Entrance Into Politics. Later be was engaged at the Herr"s Island droveyards, and in 1876 he was elected Market Constable. Vfhen he took this position the Allegheny market was noted for its robberies and a place for thieves to do their best work. He recon structed tbe entire arrangement of tbe market and brought It up to tbe standard wblcb It holds to-day. It was there he displayed his wonderful powers as a detective, and soon after he accented the position robberies were un heard of. In 1SS1 and 1882 there were a large number of horses stolen, and when the police were enable to catch the offenders Mr. Murphy started to work and bj tbe middle of 1SS3 "had everyone ot tbe horse thieves convicted. In18$4 he was mado chief ot police under Mayoi Wyman and was continued as a de tective under Major Pearson. When Mayor Wyman was returned to the office Chief Murphy was reinstated and still holds the position. Since his connection with the de partment he bas increased tbe force from 86 to 131 men and brought the work down to a system. Cbief of tbe Department of Charties, Bartsn Grubbs, was born in Butler, Pa., in 1850. Boon after his parents came to Allegheny, where he still resides. At the age of 12 he started to work in tbe notion store nf Macrum. Glyde A Co., on Market street, Pitts burg. In 1870 he started in the merchant tailoring business in tbe firm of Scondrett & Grubbs on Liberty street, Pittsburg, and re mained in that business nntil 1880. when he ac cepted a position In the Allegheny Treasurer's office. lie remained there nntil 1684. when he was elected assessor of water rents, which posi tion he still holds. A Strong Man of the Sepond Ward. Although he has not fignted prominently in politics he was regarded as one of the strong men of tbe Second ward, which is considered as lucky as being born in Ohio. Librarian Stevenson was born in Johnstown, Pa.. 30 years ago, and most of bis bo hood was spent at Lignmer, Westmoreland county. Ho entered Washington and Jefferson College In 1S73 and graduated in 1576. Following this he occupied the Chair of Ancient Lauguages in the Placerville Academy, California. After travel ing all over that State be went to Europe and studied languages and music Subsequently he had tbe Chair of Latin and Greek in tbe Pitts burg High School. He was practicing law when elected last fall la tbe office of librarian, and bis efficient work there secured his return as bead of the department. TWW r V"'' I -f SCARED ATHIDMIGHT. Guests at tho Hotel Dnquesno Ronsed From' Slumber by a Fire CADSED BY AN EXPLOSION OF GAS. Unique Costumes Are the Eesult ot Tery Hasty Toilets. MUCH EXCITEMENT, BUT LITTLE LOSS One hundred guests and an army of chambermaids, waiters, and bellboys dashed madly down the stairways of tbe Hotel Duquesne shortly before 12 o'clock last night. Those who had been in bed were aroused by an explosion of natural gas in the vault under the engine room, which was quickly followed by a cry of "Fire 1" No one waited to comb his mustache or crimp her bangs, but started pellmell for the streets. Some of the male gnests reached the side walk habited in loosely-fitted underwear and a string of cuss words, while many of the ladies were enveloped mainly in tears. One lady had completed her toilet, with the exception of putting on her shoes and hosiery, and when she reached the street a gallant policeman picked her np and carried her across the road into City Hall. Many of the male guests enrbed their anxieties long enough to don tbe more important articles of attire, and slowly bnt easily completed their toilet as they climbed downstairs. One gentleman landed in the office as neat as a pin and as cool as a en cumber. But one thing detracted from his make-up. He had forgotten to put his sus penders over his shoulders and they trailed on the ground. An Explosion of Natural Gas. The fire was caused by an explosion of natural gas in the rear of the bnilding, right under the engine room and kitchen, pre sumably due to a leaking pipe. The flames burst through into the steam flue, and were carried up through tbe building. In a few moments the house was filled with smoke. An alarm was turned in from box 24, and as soon as Chief Evans arrived he called out the next district. The fire was difficult to get at, but at no time was there any danger of the house being destroyed. Shortly after tbe fire started the electric lights went out and then several of tbo women, all nf whom were hysterical, tain ted. After some confnslon Detectives Shoro and McTighe man aged to have tho gas lighted and a small degree of peace was restored. Tbe firemen worked hard and after an hoar's work bad the flames snbdued. bnt not before Fireman William Harper, of No. 3, bad been badly injured about the leg by falling through tuu ursb unor into tno cellar. Proprietor William Witherowwas sent for, and he ran all tbe way from his homo in Alle gheny to the hotel, arriving breathless, and al most falling in a faint in the office. He re vived in a few moments, and busied himself in restoring confidence among bis guests, who slowly but hesitatingly retired to their rooms. James Ford, tbe night engineer at tbe hotel, was burned somewhat about tbe right arm, which was caused by his attempting to close the boiler doors after tbe fire occurred. A colored employe of the house was also burned. The Housekeeper's Lament. Mrs. Welsh, tho housekeeper, was badly frightened at first, but she soon recovered her composure. With tears in her eyes she watched the firemen drag in mud on their boots, which was distributed over the fine carpets. Some of the hose lines leaked badly on the third floor, and formed big pools or water The water soaked through the flooring, and spoiled the frescoed ceilings below. "Well," said Mr, Welsh, resignedly, "I was flattering myself a fe.v hours before the tire happened that I had a very clean houso, but look at it now," and tbe handsome woman folded her arms and looked around over the dirt and confusion. "It means more work for the girls, bnt tnen it might have been worse and I am thankful." The excited chambermaid! were huddled to gether at tbe foot of tbe stairway in the office. A humorous drummer remarked that ho never embraced so many girls at one time before than when be atrempted to stop the High , of tbe frightened women, and to reasinre them that there was no danger. Hans Douglas, the chie; clerk, was on Fifth avenue when be heard the explosion. He rnshed back to the house and worked bard to stop the fire. Places tho Loss Very Low. "I don't think the damage will be more than $500," he said, "and you may say that every thing is fully insured. The house will be open for business in tbe morning as usual. Not much damage has been done in the engine room, and in a few places on the lower floors tbe plastering bas been broken, which can bo easilr repaired. Some of the carpets are spoiled in places by the water and will prona bly have to be replaced." Clerk Statler bad just gone oft duty and was still in tbe hotel. His hair and eyebrows were slightly singed by tbe fire, but he was not in jured. Au effort wis made by telephone to reach William VVitberow at his home in Alle gheny, bnt in the excitement tbe number of his house was lorgotten. He arrived later, when the fire was over and the smokohad cleared away. James Amm, tbe oil man, sat in tbe Mavor's office in neglige dress He bad bis extra cloth-' iug lying on a chair, ind several pairs of shoes were on the floor. "No. I wasn't excited," be remarked. "This is tbe filth hotel fire I have been in. and I am used to them. Of course the gnests were badly scared, and got out hurried ly, but nobody was hurt. I have my clothes with me, and don't think I will go back to the hotel to-night." HAD AN INSANE FIT. Edward Ryne Arrested for Abusing Bis Wife and Family. Edward Ryne. a resident of Four Mile Rnn, was arrested last night. While in an insane fit be assaulted bis family and broke up tbe fur niture. Tbe polica were notified, and Officers Crehan and Moen went to tbe house. After quite a fight with Ryne they sneceeded in get ting him-to the Fonrtoenth ward station. Rjne was discharged fioin the insine depart ment nf the Poor Farm about two months ago as cured, he having been sent there last sum mer. PEOPLE WHO COHE AND QO, A party of people from St. Paul on their way South arrived in the city last evening in a special car on tbe Baltimore and Ohio road. In the crowd weroMr. and Mrs. Stickney and two dangbters. Mr. and Mrs. Lusk and Mr. and Mrs. Flower. The lackey in charge of tho party refused to give any information aboutthe trip or the people. General Freight Agent William Slew art, of tbe Pennsylvania Company, left for Chicago to attend tbe Central Traffic Associa tion meeting to consider iron and steel rates to western points. Signor Crispini, formerly of this city, but lately with tbe Liberatl Band, bas again reached Pittsburg, where he expects soon to give a performance. He is an expert trombone soloist. President H. W. Oliver, of the Pitts burg and Western road, went to New York last evening. Ho declined to talk about tbe much discussed Baltimore and Ohio deal. Cyrus EIder and James McMillen, of the Cambria Iron Company, registered at the Monongahela Houso last evening. F. K. Wilson, of Butte, Mont., and Rev. J. Dablman, of Akron, are stopping at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. F. L. Kahle, District Attorney of Venango county. Is visiting his brother, B. F. Kahle, at bbadyslde. Dick Quay, Michael Lemon, Chief Brown ana A. C. Robertson left tor Harris burg last evening. Traveling Passenger Agent Bobinson, ot tbe Chicago and Alton road. Is stopping at tbe Anderson. Harry D. Grahame, advnee agent for Minnie Palmer, put up at tbe Central Hotel yesterday. Joseph Jefferson, Wj. Florence and Mrs. John Drew are stopping at the Ander son. Mark Price, business manager of tbe Mantelle Company, it at the St. Charles. Mr. Dick, of Campbell & Dick, went East last evening. J. V. Bitu, a Bntler banker, was In the city yesterday. Dr. Daily and wile started for the South last evening. AN OLD ITALIAN FEUD Besnlted Last Night In the Serious Catting of Nicholas DeSulava by Nicholas Con stableThe Assailant Was Refused Board Started In Italy. Nicholas de Sulava, an Italian, was severely stabbed yesterday afternoon at his home in Sknnk Hollow, near the foot of Laurel avenn, Sixteenth ward. Nicholas Constable, a fellow countryman, is the man who did the.cuttlng. De Sulava came to America a little over a year since and opened a boarding bouse. He had eight boarders. Constable frequently applied for board, but De Sulava re fused him, having bad a quarrel with him in Italy, and in fact left that country, fearing that Constable would kit him. Yesterday afternoon Constable again sought board at tbo house of De Sulava, but was re fused, whereupon be became angry and at tacked him. A hard flcht ensued and Con stable, apparently getting tbe worst of it, drew a dirt, the blade of which was ten Inches long, and plunged It into the back of De Sulava, the blade penetrating about four inches. Constable fled, leaving De Sulava lying on tho floor. Tbe latter remained there until 10 o'clock last night, when be was discovered by some boarders in tbe house. Dr. Espy was called and dressed tbe wound, which, although a severe ono, will not likely prove fatal. The loss of blood was considerable, and makes his condi tion even moro serious. No arrest bas yet neen made. HEW OIL AND OAS COMPANY Being Organized by tho Financial Men of the Southside. Tbo Southsido Oil and Gas Company last mgnt held its semi-annual meeting The princi pal object of holding the meeting was to organ ize a new oil and gas company. About30mem bers of the company were present, and, after the transaction ot routine business, such as reading reports, etc, steps were taken to organ ize the proposed new company. It is tbe inten tion to have the company begin with a capital of $15,000, $4,500 of which was subscribed last nlgbt. As soon as all the stock is taken a meeting will be called and a charter applied for. The old company bas but one well, which is in Scott township. A short time ago oil was struck in the w ell, and the Indication was very promising. In drilling deeper tho tools became fastened in the well, and four weeks have been consumed in fishing for the tools. H. S. Glenn, who has the contract for drilling the well, was at the meeting, and gave his opinion as to whether it wonld pay to do any further drilling in Scott township. He seemed satisfied that oil could be found in paying quantities, and encouraged further drilling. BENAT0E HEEB HAPPY. The Eesult In Allegheny Is Tery Satisfactory to Him. Senator John N. becb returned to Harris burg last evening with the proud feeling that ho was at the top of the heap in Allegheny. "It was a hard fight," he said, "and I am feeling easy since it is over. I was pretty sick on Sat urday when I saw tbe obstacles to overcome, with many weak-kneed people wondering which way to flop." Concerning legislative matters he added: "Speaker Thompson told me if I wonll change the caption and phraseology of my bill to have murderers banged in specified places by regular executioners that he wonld bring it up early in tbe House. This is necessary, because my bill is similar to Stockton's, which was killed, and it knocks out both, since tbe wording Is nearly the same. Tbe eight hour bill for employes of State institutions bas been amended to exclude Morganza and insane asylums, against which feature tbe most objec tion was made, and I now think it will be passed. Tbe pool bill bas been favorably re ported by the Senate Committee, bnt it Is bard to say what kind of a reception the House will givo it." HE WAS THEIB FEIEHD. I Firemen Want Off to .Attend the Funeral of Benjamin Darlington. The firemen have asked to be allowed to be represented at tbe funeral of the late Benja min Darlington, Esq. Mr. Darlington was for many years a fire commissioner, and was highly esteemed by the firemen whose friend he took every occasion to prove himself. Chief Brown, to whom the reqnest was made, has complied, and the following members bave been named as representatives and pallbearers: Superin tendent Samuel N. Evans. Assistants John Steel, William Coates and James Stewart, and Captains M. Hennigan and George King. Tbey will report at tbe MonongabeU House at 1:15 this afternoon in full dress unifoim. City Contracts Awarded Yesterday. Tbe Board of Awards met yesterday and awarded the city job printing and binding item by item to the Duquesne Printing and Publish ing Company, W. G. Johnston 4 Co., tie Herald Printing Company, W. H. Barnes, McMahon Bros, it Adams. Charles K. Gibson, Best d. Co , Charles F. Peck fc Son. The printing ot files of Councils was awarded to Beat t Co. at SI 20 per page. The printing and binding of mu nicipal records was awarded to John C. Deviue at the rate of 82 29 per page. The Union Foun dry and Machine Company was awarded tbe contract for furnishing two influent and two effluent wedge gates for the Brilliant pumping station for the sum of 51,743 15. All About an Oil Well. Louis Hilke, of Jack's Hun, was yesterday held in $500 bail to ansner tbe charge at court of feloniou pointing ot firearms, made by Georg A. Weaver. Tho two men are said to be owners of a large tank of oil at Jack's Bun station, and one nigbt recently Weaver went to the tank to get some oil, when Hilke is said to bave drawn a revolvor and threatened to shoot him if he did not leave tbe premises. Will Be Buried To-Day. Hundreds of curions people flocked around tbe morgne all day yesterday to get a glimpse of the body of Eva Bloch. The interment will take place quietly to-day at 10 o'clock. The remains will be deposited in St. Mary's Ceme tery, to which tbey will be followed by several Polish societies, and the ceremonies will be conducted according to tbe rites of the Cath olic Church. SMALL SCRAPS OF LOCAL NEWS. Me. L. JIooney denies that tho young men were not given an opportunity to speak at the Sons of Temperance meeting in Allegheny, Sunday evening, when the respectability of tho License Court was discussed. THE examination ot the students of the School of Pharmacy started last nigbt in Com mon Council chamber. Nearly SO students are being examined, and tbe examinations will last for three nights. A PETiTloir is being circulated among the Twenty-fourth ward, Southside, citizens, ask ing Councils to compel tbe various railroads to put up safety gates at the street crossings. UEOitQE Lee, father of a young Allegheny boy accused of tbe larceny ot a diamond ring, denies that any stolen property was found at the boy's home as has beep reported. James B. Capfe. tbe young man who was struck by a train at Homestead Saturday night and badly cnt up and bruised, is reported as doing well and likely to recover. THE examination of applicants for tbe posi tion of resident pbvslcian and surgeon of tbe Allegbsnv General Hospital, will take place on Apru '. AN alarm from box 42 about 5.30 o'clock last night was caused by a lamp exploding in tbe storeroom ot Mrs. Mary Smith, at No. 305 Fifth avenue. ' A lot of paint in the cellar of Walter's drug store, corner of Ohio and Liberty streets, was burned yesterday morning. THE annual meeting of the Pittsburg Baptist Association will be held to-day iu tbe Thirty, seventh (street Church. GATHEEED IN BY THE COPPERS. "Geokqe H. Gcadv and James Stevenson waived a preliminary bearing yesterday and gave bail for court on a charge of being owners of various seines and other fishing material JOHN Makko witz sued Mrs. Julia Borninskl for disorderly conduct yesterday before Alder man King, alleging that she called him vile names. Mrs. Annie Spies has sued her husband for assault and battery. Tbe case is said to be the result of numerous family quarrels. AiiDEKM an Ohalfant issued warrants jes terday for the arrest or Mrs. James McCnrdy on a charge of assault and battery. Magistrate JIcKisha held an inquest yesterilav In the case ot $ViUiam Hague, who died suddenly yesterday. ' Kate Gibson, of Keating street. Eleventh ward, was arrested Saturday night for assault ing Mrs. McUlnnis. Patrick Kiut, a garbage man. was given a bearing yesterday on a charge of committing a nuisance. Thomas SwEEUETwas arrested last night for breaking np dishes at tha home of his mother. SUICIDE IN THE HE. An Ex-New York Politician Found flanging in a Southside l!ooni. LACK OF WORK AND HAD WEATHER Thought to Bo the Causes for Charles J. Gantner's Self-Harder. 0SCE INTERNAL RhVEXUE COLLECTOR Yesterday's weather was very aptly de scribed as suicide weather, and the first victim reported was Charles J. Quntner, whose lifeless body was fonnd suspended by a rope from a chisel driven in a wall in his room in a boarding house at 73 South Nine teenth street. It is not known how long tbe body may have been hanging there, bnt at the Cor oner's inquest a little girl testified that she heard pounding in the room at 9 o'clock Sunday night. The last seen of Guntner was in the evening when he went to his room. He was over pleasant, and it was noticed by those in the sitting room, who remarked at the "old man's good humor," as tbey styled it. Yesterday at noon, as he had not been seen, Mrs. Grimes, the pro prietress, sent her ton np to the room to see what was wrong, and he fonnd Guntner hanging there dead. The Coroner was notified, and the body was removed to Sem merock Bros.' undertaking rooms on Carson street, where an inqnest was held last night, the jury, after due deliberation, decided that Guntner committed suicide. An Internal Revenue Collector. Very little was known of Guntner, as he has been very non-communicative. He took tbe room in Mrs. Grimes' house about three months ago, and since that time has never deigned more than a "good morning" atany time. He was a glass engraver, and nntil very recently was employed at the Eight eenth street glass honse. Since his work stopped at tbe glass bouse he has been ped dling little knick-knacks about tbe street. For the past few days be has been despondent, and on every cold rainy day he secmod to feel worse, until Sunday evening, when be ap peared unusually cheerful, and for that reason his landlady was very much surprised at fluding blm dead. Guntner came to Pittsburg from New York. He was about 50 years old, and during bis life has evidently held numerous political positions under the Republican party. According to pa pers found in his possession, he was an internal revenue collector in Hew York from 1877 to to 1881. During tbe two years following he was a notary public. Further than that no records of any importance were found on bis person. Seventeen cents was tbe full amount of money in his possession. He was a member ot Local Union No 51 of tbe American Flint Glass Workers' Union, but his receipt book shows no entries since last December. HI Letters Were In German. Among other things found in Guntner's possession was a large bunch of letters. The majority were in German, bnt in one there was a part written in English, evidently by a little granddaughter, who signed herself "Lena." She said that her mama was in Bellevue Hos pital under treatment with tbe lymph for con sumption. The Coroner telegraphed last nigbt to Guntner's Now York friends and bis body will be held a couplo of days awaiting a reply. The awtulness of the weather is given as an ample excuse for the suicide, or any other that might occur. Pbjsicianssay the air yesterday was permeated with good suicidal intentions and tbe wonder was that there were not more reported. Everybody who is inclined to "blues" was despondent, and dozens of people were met who remarked that they felt like jumping in the river. One young man said that he would certainly have shuffled off ere it not for tbe fact that it is bad form to go where yon are not invited. It is a sttndlng saying among police officials that on all such days a suicide may be looked for, and the patrolmen were told to keep tbelr eyes open in dark places yesterday. Guntner bad quite a number of patents. He recently applied for a patent on a sadiron rest, a package of them being found in tbe room. It consists ota small block of wood to which Is at tached an iron stand to place the sadirons on, and to tbe side of this is a small pad containing wax. On tbe back of the block are directions telling how to use tbe rest, and in addition to this it bears tbe inscription: "Multum in Parvo." FELL0FF ABAEQE. Jacob Worth Drowned Near the Foot of Seventh Street. Between 6 and 7 o'clock last evening Jacob Worth.more familiarly known as"Dutch John," was drowned in the Allegheny river nearBev- entb street. Worth, It appears, has been work ing about McElnain's barges for some time, and last nigbt, after bailing out a barge, at tempted to pass from the barge onto tbesteam boat Mellio Hudson, when he slipped and fell into the river. Worth cried for help, but there was no one near at tbe time, and ho was drowned. The body was recovered a short time arterwaid,and removed to the morgue. The deceased was about 50 years old, and is supposed to bave a wife and family. WAHDEBEBS OK THE STREET. Two Little Children Thrown on the Charity of tho World. Harry Carrigan and wife, of Frankstown. were sent 30 days to the workhouse yesterday morning by Magistrate Hyndman on a charge of disorderly conduct. Last night Officer Crehan found their two children Willie, aged 7 years, and Maggie, aged 11. wandering along Second avenue, near Frankstown. having no place to go. lbe officer took tbem to the Fourteenth ward station, where they were given their supper and a place to sleep. A gent Dean was notified and will take charge ot them to-day. OBJECT TO DISCEIMINATION. Onion League Club Wunts a Fair Show for tho Colored Man. Tbe Union League Club members were out in force last evening, and the clubhouse on Grant street was crowded. After a long discussion on an act before the Legislature, entitled "An act to prevent discrimination in appointments to public office," resolutions were pissed en dorsing tbe act and calling upon the Republi can representatives to "redeem their oft-repeated promise ot equal rights to all" by vot ing for the bill. Messrs. L. Googlns, Sr., 1. W. Gale and Charles Boyd were appointed a committee to visit Harrisburg in the interest of the bill. REAL ESTATE. INSURANCE. Slyer GalUnger, Yoder law building, corner Fifth and Wylie avenues. Telephone, 1707. Take elevator. GREAT MUSICAL EVENT. Franz Rurorael Coming. The music lovers of our city will be de lighted to hear that the distinguished piauist, Franz Kummel, has announced two piai.o recitals to occur on Monday, March 16, and Wednesday afternoon, March 18. In this connection a brief sketch of Herr Eu mm el's distinguished success will prove interesting. Although hut 37 years 01 age, Herr Bummel ranks among the great pianists of the present day. He was Dorfi in London, and at the age of 14 became a pupil of the celebrated Brassin of Brussels. Shortly afterward be had an opportunity of playing before the great Liszt,who predicted that ''in four years he shou'd be tbe leading pianist of the world." Encouraged by this Icing of pianists the young artist began a concert tour, playing with great success in the Rhine Provinces, Holland, France and finally in England. Since 1881 Herr Bum mel has lived in Berlin, where he has oc cupied the position of first professor of piano at the Kullak nod Stern conserva tories. In 1889 heniade a triumphant tour in Scandinavia, giving orchestra concerts and recitals. He bas played at all the courts of Europe, and was created a Knight oT the Order of Wasa by the King ol Swe den, and Knight of the Daneborg by the King of Denmark. Herr Bummel is an ar tist in the lull sense of the term, and his re citals bave produced a veritable sensation among the connoisseurs of Boston and New York. All lovers of delicacies use Angostura Bitten to secure a good digestion, ttssu HES M0HET WAS STOLEN. An Allegheny Woman Had Callers andThen Missed S187. Yesterday afternoon a roll of moneffeontain Ing 518T was stolen from Mrs. McMlchaels' bouse on Morgan street, Allegheny. When the loss was discovered the matter was reported to Chief Murphy. Tbe house was visited during the day by two men and two women, and short ly after their departure tbe theft became known. Detectives Steele and Johnson and Roundsmen Lee and Renter were detailed on the case, and the first two found tbe women. They denied all knowledge of the matter.and on being searched by Mrs. McMlchaels tbe money could not bo found. Officers Lee and Renter were told that Lew Barretthad been one of tbe men wbo were in the house, and about 9 o'clock tbey fonnd hloi In a speak-easy on East street and arrested blm. . He at first denied he had been In the bouse. but later admitted be had, alleging, however, that be knew nothing of tbe stolen money. He was locked up for a bearing tn-day. but not before attempting to assault Officer Renter in tbe lockup. In this, however, he was pre vented by a preponderance of officers, who overpowered him. ONLY HADE MATTEES W0ESE. Bosa Dean Gets Into Trouble Deeper Than She Expected. Rosa Dean was arrested on Arthur street yes terday afternoon and placed in tbe Eleventh ward station on a charge of disorderly conduct. It was alleged that whilo boarding in a house on Arthur street a short time ago she was robbed of $6 by a man named James Boyle and she had him arrested for it. ' She went for her clothes yesterday, but the people of the house, she claimed, refused to give tbem to her. nhe raised a disturbance in front of the house and her arrest resulted. Use Salvation Oil for sprains and get well. ENTIRE NEW LINE -or- CARPETS CURTAINS, The largest stork ever opened west of New York City. The very latest designs in all gTadesof English Royal Wiltons, American Wiltons, Scotch Axminsters, Moquettes and Gobelins, Wilton-back Velvets, English Body Brussels, American Body Brussels, Tapestry Brussels, Agra Ingrains And Three-Plys. Full line of Lace, Silk and Turcoman Curtains. Ours being the largest exclusive Car pet and Curtain House west of New York, desigqs can be found here not ob tainable elsewhere. EDWARD GROETZIHGER, 627 and 629 Penn Avenue. N. B. Special prices to buyers of large quan tities. mh5-TTS.im BIBER I EASTDN. March Bargains. SPRING HOSIERY UNDERWEAR. Gent's Spring Underwear, in white and natu ral gray Merino a special bargain soft and sbanelv. at COc Fast Black Cotton Half Hose, 25c. Fancy Halt Hose, extra value, 25c. Balbriggan Half Hose, 2qc Extra grade Ribbed Half Hose, 25c. Ladles' new fancy Hose at 25c Ladies' Fast Black Hose at 25c Ladies' Balbriggan Hose at 25c All tbe choice novelties in Ladles' HosIery,In Lisle and Silk, at lowest prices. SURAH SILKS. The best foreign and domestic manufact ures now shown by us in very wide assortment, from low to high grades, in black and colors. We call special attention to our unsurpassed values at 50c Our extensive line ot double warpSnrabs at 65c. A very superior grade of 21-inch Surahs at 85c UMBRELLA BARGAINS. Gloria Umbrella at 85c, fL 23. fl 37. These are fast black, extra grade covers, wltn silver-mounted bandies. Choice Silk Umbrellas at $2. in almost end less vaiiety ot natural handles with silver mountings. Extra fine Umbrellas, for men and women.in partridge sticks, French horn, and silver and gold mountings, at 13 50 to J7 50. A FEW CHOICE GRAY GOODS. 40-inch Gray Fnule Serges in five different shades at 75c and 85c These are very flue, all wool French fabrics, and worth v your atten tion. We have just received (to be sold at SI 25) a line of very handsome bold Gray Plaids. These can be used effectively In com bination with plain goods. 41-Inch Gray Herring Bone Stripe Suiting In medium weight, a very effective spring dress fabric at 51 per yard. BIBER 1 EASTDN, 505 and 507 MARKET STREET. mh8-TTSSn WALL :-: PAPER. CHOICE NEW DESIGNS LINCRUSTA-WALTON IN STOCK. J. KERWIN MILLER & CO., 543 SM1THFIELD ST. CALL AND SEE OUR LINE OF ME DIUM AND LOW PRICED PAPERS. ARTISTIC IN DESIGH. BEAUTIFUL IN COLOR. fel7-71-TTS u. & s. SILVElTCRQWN STOCKINGS, 25c, Unequaled. ULRICH & SPENCER, SPECIALTIES IN Hosiery and Underwear, For Men, Women and Children. 642 Penn Avenue. Open Saturday Evenings. mhlO-rrs NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. The Leading Dry Goods House. Pittsburg, Pa.. Tuesday, Matoh 10. ISM. JDS. HDRNE k ELTB, PENN AVE. STORE! SPRING JACKETS! CLOSE FITTING REEFER, BLAZER ' '. and VEST FRONT STYLES, ALL ENTIRELY NEW. Our entire stock of Jackets, up into thousands, has been made to our own special order, in the most carefully selected designs, the very latest and most popular for fashion, and of the best obtainable ma terials. In calling attention to this mag nificent display we can do no better than to describe a few random styles in Black, with a reference to the novelty Jackets, which will come in for description at another time. We would suggest your purchasing your Easter Jacket now. Nothing gained now by putting off. REEFERS. All-wool Diagonal Cheviot, tailor-made, at S3. All-wool Cheviot, silk braid ornament, shawl collar, at 6 50. All-wool Plain Uotb, tailor-made, cloth faced, at S7. All-wool Basket Cloth, fine pearl buttons. notch collar. lap seam, at 28 50. All-wool Diagonal Cheviot, roll collar.clotb- faced, at 13. All-wool Thibet, notch collar, stitched cuff, lined throughout, spring weight, at $10. All-wool English Clay Worsted, handsome ly finished, sleeves lined, extra value, at $11. English Diagonal, silk braid . ornament, "Henry IL" colIars.:skeIeton lined, at S12. All-wool Herringbone Cheviot, notch collar. lined throughout, at $11. All-wool French Basket Cloth, pearl but ton", fancv silk skeleton lined, at Sit. Fine French Diagonal, plain roll collar, skeleton lined, roll binding, at Sit All-wool Clay Worsted, very fine quality, bandsomely finished, lined with merveil- leux. at $15. Plain very fine imported Cheviot. -Henry IL" collar, lined throughout, handsome silk crochet buttons, at $15. Light weight Cheviot, stitched, faced with - peau de sole, at $15. And many other styles of REEFERS, at these pricei and higher, in all popular cloths. THE NEW SHAPE Corset or Skirt Jackets, tight fitting to the waist, with skirt, with coat back. Soft Clay Worsted, skeleton lined, notch roll collar, at $20. Very fine Camel's Hair Cheviot, lined with handsome satin, at $27. Z Single-breasted roll, notch collar, made of lino imported cloth. $28. Handsome Vienna Cloth, standing collar, lined with all-silk serge, pearl buttons, at 321 t Handsome imported English Clay Diago nal, soft roU collar, lined throughout with all-silk serge, at $27. This is a novel and very popular style of Jacket, especially a favorite ot young ladies. TIGHT-FITTING JACKETS. We make a specialty of these Jacketa, selecting carefully the best styles, and ws show a most complete line, at popular prices. Fine French Diagonal, shield front, roll collar, at Sit Clay Worsted, lined throughout, standing collar, at $15. Single-breasted, medium-weight, English Diagonal, standing collar, lined through- our. at $18. Doable-breasted, shield front, of English Diagonal, lined throughout, at $18. Very fine quality Cheviot, with roll bind ing, lined with mervellleux, straight col lar,at$20. BLAZERS. Fine Cheviot, faced with faille frauoaiue, at $8 50. Very fine Cheviot, skeleton lined, braided collar, silk cord loop, at $9. Fine French Diagonal, collar (standing or roll), lined with faille francaisse, hand some silk cord ornament and loop, at $10. Wide Wale Diagonal Cheviot, trimmed with gold braid, with gold cord and tasMl. at $1L Diagonal Cheviot, cloth-faced, skeleton lined, with braid and jet collar, silk cord loop, at f IL VEST FRONTS. Diagonal Cheviot, blazer effect, $10. Wide Wale Cheviot, with notch collared vest, soft roll collar, faced with silk, at - na Thibet cloth, with fancy embroidered vest,' at $10. Diagonal Cheviot, notch collar vest, braid trimmed, blazer effect, at $H. Plain French Cloth, full roll collar, roll. binding.sleevei lined, at $14. Colored Jackets, in all the above styles, and in very novel and handsome effects. v We make a specialty of carrying very large sizes, up to 48 bust measure. In a few days we will announce oar Spring Opening in Ladies' Suits. JDS. HDRNE i CD., 609-621 PENN -AVENUE. tthms-s il.:iak'si-. ; A.1 . JUL. 'Si&4.A& jft-rfi. WWWP5WWWBPJWBgl.JWt' ,,,
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