SMSIHgffiJde mrsmmmm WWT' -Jrwswp-. vwBvsi "9frFwtw 57 OTfJ. ii"?w,S. ' f "5 rcs'Twn --fiw-ijr ' v"jr' pr THE,1 PITTSBURG DISPATCH. SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 189L niH'iiTHTrilHMIYTrrT objected was that the act was so broad that Pittsburg, if it wanted to, could build a wall alone the river and flood Allegheny. 8Mr. C. V. ZN'ecb remarked that Alle gheny could do the same. Chief Bigelow presented a plan of the in tended improvement along the wharf, show ing the rip-rap work to be within the line on which the Exposition building is erected. He said it would not throw the current over to the Allegheny side. Senator 2seeb said it wonld not throw any more water toward Allegheny than the Ex position does now. If it did he would op pose the bill. City Attorney Moreland said that the bill had been suggested by the two judges hold ins Quarter Sessions Court when llr. Bige lon's cae was tried. Sentence in his rase had been suspended until they could get this legislation passed. After some further discussion the Alle gheny committee decided to take no action on the bill, but to report bacc to Councils what had been stated in the meeting. The next bill considered was the new street act, which City Attorney Moreland stated had been prepared as much in con formity to the decision of the Supreme Court as possible. He read the act which provided for the manner of doing the work. It provided for the appointment of viewers in each case by the court, their reporting to court, time for filing of exceptions before the absolute confirmation of the report, etc. The right of trial by jury was also given. Purposes of the Dill. Citv Attorney Moreland said that what Lad been arrived at was what the Supreme Court decision had pointed out fullest protection for the property holder and open court for everybody. There was no repeal ing section in the art, for the reason that the Supreme Court may yet decide that the act of 1S64 and its supplements were still in force. The bill was approved by the committees. Mr. Kennedy said Allegheny was not concerned in the curative acts proposed, and thev were not read. A municipal lien law regulating the fil ing of liens and obtaining judgment on them was next read and approved. It also was in conformity with the Supreme Court's decision. A supplemental act to the charter act of cities or the second das came next. It cre ated as additional executive departments the Departments of Awards and Library, defining their duties and powers. The pro visions defining the powers of the Depart ments of Public Safety. Public Works and Charities were re-enacted and defined more niinutelv than in the original act, and con formed to the Supreme Court's decision. A department of law was not needed, it was stated lv Citv Attorney Moreland, as under existing laws, the Councils have the rinlit to elect a City Attorney and assistants. The terms of the heads of departments were fixed at four years, the present officers to serve out their terms. Mr. Moreland said the act was not yet fully completed. Mr. Kennedy said that the Allegheny members would consider it when it had been completed. City Attorney Moreland said that several more distinct acts would be required in re lation to the Board of Health, the Building Inspectors, etc., but they could not be passed at this session of the Legislifture. No action was taicen on this act and another was read. It provided for the issuing bv the cities of certificates for not less than $1,000 each to run three years and bearing interest, to be issued in payment for work which has been or may be peformed for the cities. The certificates were to be re deemed by the city at any time within the three years. City Attorney Moreland called it a "help ing clause." The act was approved, and after some desultory discussion the joint session ad journed. WITH A GREAT BIG V The Major "Will VeJo the Xew Approprla tiou Ordinance He Gives Hi Reasons for 'Withholding Ills Consent to the Late Action of Councils. Councils will have to consider the appro priation ordinance again.' Mayor Gourley is not satisfied with the bill itself, or the manner of its passage, and yesterday de cided to veto it. At 11 o'clock in the morn ing he received a copy of the ordinance, and at once closeted himself in his private office. It did not take him long to decide that his official signature could not go on the document. The Mayor was assisted in arriving at this decision by a communica tion from Controller Morrow. The message cime early in the morning aud Was decided ly emphatic in its nature. The Controller reiterated the arguments embodied in bis message to Councils of the previous day, to which so little attention was paid by the mem bers. He intimated very strongly that if he were the Mayor the veto ax would cer tainly come into plav. Mayor Gourley had scarcely made his de cision when he set to work on a message to Councils explaining his action. "When asked about his reasons for using the veto he declined to talk, saying it would be dis courteous to Councils to give them to the public before they reached those for whom they were intended. The Maj or's Reasons for a Veto. "I have decided not to sign the ordi nance," said he, "and have informed the City Clerk of that fact in order that the Presidents of Councils may know of it in time to call special meetings for Monday afternoon if they desire. I am now prepar ing a message to Councils, setting forth my reasons "or so doing." The Mayor was busy all afternoon and evening on his message. In spite of the fact that he rc'uscs to tell its contents, it is gen erally understood the document will express some very decided ideas. The stand taken by the Controller will be one of the strong points urged. The Mayor is opposed to running the risk of a heavy deficit at the close of the fiscal year, es pecially as the city has not yet gotten out of the shadow of overhanging street improve ment debts. Objection will be made to the hurried manner in which the ordinance was passed, many members of Council not hav ing seen it until they entered the Council chambers. The impropriety of Councils appropri ating money for the purchase of park land without a drfinitc knowledge of the law on the subject wili also be severely dealt with, as well as several other items in the bill on which the Mayor has decided views. MayorGourleyintimated that he was very much grieved tli.it he had to take such action as it will delay the appropriations, an early settlement of which is greatly necessary. But be says there are some features of the bill which he desires to go on record as be ing opposed to, and this is the only way to do it. He does not attempt to express an opinion as to whether Councils will pass the ordinance oyer his veto ornot. The Controller Very Well Pleased. Controller Morrow was decidedly pleased when he heard of the Mayor's veto. He has not changed his convictions about the mis takes of the people who drafted the ordin ance in counting too close to the line in the matter of estimated receipts for the year. "The-letter I sent to the Mayor," said he, "is almost a repetition ot the one I sent to Councils. I am still firm in my belief that the passage of such an ordinance means a deficit of about $300,000. The explanations ot several clauses iu Councils yesterday do not change my conviction. It is argued that a large amount of money will revert to the city after the pass age of curative legislation. The trouble is, though, that we are uot certain of securing a curative act, although personally I be lieve we will. But even if such an act is passed it will take some time and the col lection of assessments will not be made rapidly enough to be of any service in this fiscal year. Here you see the committee has made a mistake by relying on an uncer tainty: "In the second place a great mistake was made in allowirg only $107,000 for dis counts, lost taxes and taxes not collectable before the end of the year. If the ordinance is adopted over, the Mayor's veto, those who got it up" will realize the truth of my state ments before man months. There are sev eral items in the bill much too large. It seems to me a very rash move to run the city iulo such a predicament, tspecially as there is a possibility of an adverse decision of the Supreme Court in the curative legislation matter imposing upon the city a debt of over $1,000,000." How the Scot Was Received. The news that the Mayor had vetoed th appropriation ordinance spread rapidly abont City Hall, and caused a great amount of talk. People about the Assessor's office were not very well pleased with the news, as they had" made preparations to begin work on the tax books as soon as the ordi nance was signed. As it is now they cannot get started before Monday evening, and the City Treasurer cannot take any taxes before Tuesday" or Wednesday. It will take a week to" complete the duplicates, but as fast asthev arc finished they will be sent to the Treasurer's office. A call has been issued for a special meet ing of both branches of Council to-morrow -afternoon, when the message from the Mayor will be read. It is generally conceded about City Hall that the ordinance will pass over the veto. President Holliday, of Common Council, iutimated that he believed such would be the case unless the point about the illegality of appropriating money for parks is agitated. This point was raised in Common Council by Mr. Ferguson when Mr. Bigham was in the chair. Mr. Bigham was asked what he thought about the ques tion. He replied: A Subject to Consider Carefully. "If it is true that there is no law except the act of May 18, 1871, then the subject should certainly be carefully considered. It seems strange to me that the legal author ities of the city would not know such appropriations were illegal. As it is I think the city officials and Couucilmen could be held responsible for the money thus illegally spent They say Senator Flinn's bill iu the Legislature will 'remedy this trouble, but it does not seem to me to be a safe plan to go ahead and appropriate money illegally in the expectation of having laws passed in the future to make it all right." Mr. Bigham's opinion was shared by not fi few people about Citv Hall. P.&W.BONDSTOBEISSUED Amounting to $2,000,000 to Re Used In Bet termentsOne of the Conditions of tho II. O. Deal Heavy Increase In No Earnings. An important meeting of the Pittsburg and "Western directors was held at the gen eral offices ia Allegheny yesterday. A. J. Thomas and Solon Humphreys, of New York, two of the heaviest owners of stock, were present The meeting was called in connection with the B. & O. deal. It was decided to call a meeting of stockholders May 21 to vote for or agiinst the issue of bonds to the amount ot $2,000,000, toj be secured by a mortgage on'the property and franchises ot the road. Though the directors refused to say what the money will be used for, it is understood that it will be spent on better ments for the line which is sadly in need of improvements It is one of the conditions by which the B. & O. will secure the road, and as the majority of stock is held by men favorable to the scheme, the voting iu May will be a mere formality. The bonds might as well be issued now. A. J. Thomas, who represents the Drexel, Morgan & Co. interest, was not inclined to talk much. He said the deal by which the Baltimore and Ohio had secured possession of the road had not been completed, but there was no doubt about it going through. "The B. & O.," he said, "has secured a controlling interest in the road, and they can do as they please with it The intention is to make the main line run through Pitts burg, and it will be a good thing for this cliy. The issue of the bonds is part of the deal. It is not true that the Baltimore and Ohio becomes security for them. Now this is all I can tell." Last week the earnings of the Pittsburg and "Western fell off S6.1SG. For Jauuary the net earnings were $25,719 less than for the same month last year. This is only a sample of how the coke strike and the valley shutdown are cutting into railroad profits. W0BK BY UTILE ONES. The Closing Exercises of the T. TV. C. A. In dustrial School Held Last Evening. The closing exercises of the Industrial Srhool of the Young "Women's Christian Association were held in the association building on Collins avenue, East End, last evening. Over 190 scholars were present. They were entertained with singing, recita tions, readings, etc., by the pupils of the school. The work of the little ones was exhibited to the visitors and was highly praised. Ice cream and cake were served at the end of the entertainment. The school has steadilr advanced during the past year. Almost 200 girls are now enrolled. Their ages range from 7 to 15 years, and yesterday the oldest of them were enrolled as a band of King's Daughters to keep up their in terest in the work. In addition, a class of 70 boys under Mrs. J. F. Baxter meets in the building every Monday evening for Scripture and object lessons. During the year 150 garments were given away. The old officers were re-elected. They are: Superintendent, Mrs. Quincy Scott; Assistant Superintendent, Mrs. Anna Kingan; Secretary, Mrs. "VonBonhorst; Treasurer, Mrs. E. M. Bigelow; Musical Committee, Miss Lydie Simonds. To-night the sixteenth annual meeting of the association will be held in the Eist Liberty Presbyterian Church. Eev. C. V. "Wilson will preach the sermon. The col lection will be for the benefit of the associa tion. It has no debt, but its rooms are too small and liberal contributions, that will aid in getting larger quarters, are hoped for. STRETCHED BEAD OS" THE TABLE. Died of Starvation Within the Sound of Sewlckley's Church Bells. Humane Agent Berryman investigated a strange case of poverty and destitution yes terday. The case is that of John Miles, who lives two miles back of Sewickley. He is subject to epileptic fits and last summer fell into a cutting machine while working in one, aud had his fingers taken off. His mind is weak and he is not able to work. His two little children were reported to be starving. "When Mr. Berrvman went to the house he found one child lying dead on the table and the other almost dead from hun ger and want of care. Neither of the pa rents seemed t realize the situation. The mother is but little better than the father, and both will be sent to the County Home. A home will be found for the little girl. WILL TBY AGAIN TO-H0BB0W. Allegheny Councils Called to Act on the Ap propriation Ordinance. Allegheny Councils will hold a meeting to-morrow night to take action on the ap propriation ordinance that was amended at the last meeting of Common Council on Wednesday night Notices were sent out yesterday afternoon and marked "im portant" There is a difference of opinion among the Councilmen as to whether the ordinance ought not to go back to the Finance Com mittee now that it has been amended, but up to last night the committee had not been called. Their only opportunity for meeting would be Monday morning. "Want Better Lighting. The citizens of the Eighteenth ward held an indignation meeting last night to protest against the absence of lights from Fifty-first to Fifty-eighth streets. There are no elec tric lights nlong here, and the merchants claim that opportunity is afforded thieves of breaking into stores through lack of proper lightinr. Dr. B. M. Hasxa. -Bye, ear, nose and throatdiseasesexclusively. Office, 720 Penn street, Pittsburg, Pa. s&sa FLOWERS AT EASTER. Dealers Promise Plenty of Roses and Lilie?, With Lower Prices. GOOD E0ADS FOR SCHEKLEY PARK. An Engineer Proposes an Overhead Plan SBOKT cnATS ON DIFFERENT TOPICS Itnever occurs to Pitlsburgers who have visited large cities why it is that flowers are not sold on the sidewalks, from open-air stands, and from doorways aud shady nooks, as tbey are in the larger cities. It may be that citizens have no desire or time to be stow on the sentiment attached to the pur chase of a bunch of breast knots for the little girl at home, or the tired sbopwoman the taste for the fragrant little spray which would assist in making her look the more charming iu the eyes of some one; anyhow, the entire absence of street-flower venders has often attracted comment from strangers, and can be, perhaps, attributed to the lack of facility in obtaining the stock in trade. Easter time is the period of the year when the kingdom of Flora has the greatest at traction for the mundane race. The winter has spent itself, and the popular inclination is in the direction of the fragrant blossoms and budding flowers tlirt now appear in the hedgerows and gardens. It will be a mat ter of satisfaction to those fond of flowers to learn that they may expect to buy their Easter offerings a little cheaper than last year. At least so said oue florist yesterday, giving his reasons as follows: "Cheaper flowers than last year?" he echoed. "Yes, I think all kinds of flowers will be cheaper, because the grower in creased their capacities during the year, and we do not look for any greater demand than usual. If the weather is fine there will be enough flowers to carpet the streets. The " favorite Easter flower is the Lilium Harrasii, known also as the Ber muda lily. This generally supersedes all others for Easter use. The prices range from $3 per doz-n upward. Daffodils are also a favorite; they will sell for 51 a dozen. Tulips run from SI to fl 50 a dozen, and the Illy ot the valley is sold at $1 a dozen. Koses are always in demand, and I think that they will be sold cheaper this year than usually. The favorite is the Ameri can Beauty. The trade flows in all at once, and people never think of buying until a day or two before Easter; then we have a pretty hard time satisfying everyone." Another florist could not agree that flowers would be any cheaper than usual. He inferred that the trade could keep up the prices. He said that hybrid roses were more commonly grown than lormerly, and that there was a good growth this year. Prices run from ?1 0 up. A STUDY FOB SH0PMEK. The Ladles Frefer the Dapper Little Fel lows to Athletic Clerks. "No use talking," said a Fifth avenue business man yesterday, "lady shoppers do like to be waited on by nice-looking male clerks. For a long time I was puzzled to know just what kind ot fellows to get. My wife is a great admirer of athletic men, the kind that have big chests and can pull a boat, or slug a tough with ease. She likes them probably because I am so small, hut it is brains that counts, you know." This was delivered with a wink. "Well," he continued. "I hired all the men of this kind that I needed, but for some reason they didn't take. Either my wife had bad judgment or she was joking. The ladies thought the ones I regarded-aa tbe most handsome were out of place behind a counter, and one little miss said of one of tbe clerks that be would make a better stevedore than a counter jumper, and she declared she could rec ommend him as a good dock hand. In despair I appealed to a friend, and he said, why don't you get the dapper little follows with soft white hands, a mellow look and miniature, downv moustaches. I caught at the Idea, and gradually introduced them. They work like a charm, and the way the women will stop and indulge in small talk -with them is n sight No more athletic clerks for me. Tbe dwarfish chaps with efleminate manners were made to handle a yardstick and cut off calicoes." PUZZLE FOE CLEBKS. A Dally Visitor at the Anderson Who Has Strange Peculiarities. "There goes a mysterious character," said Balph Wells, one of the Anderson clerks, yesterday, as he pointed to a man who was going away after looking over the register. "We call him the unknown around here." The man in question is familiar on tbe streets, but nobody seems to know his name or business. He smiles little, yet is pleas ant in his manners, and he talks seldom. "I would like to learn semething about him," continued Mr. Wells. "He has been coming into the hotel at a certain hour every day for the last few years to look over the register. His general salutation is good morning, and he was never known to say anything else. During all this time he has asked to see but one man. Do you won der that we often speculate abont his busi ness and name? He is worse than a Chinese puzzle. The unknown is so regular in his habits that we have thrown our regulator into the street, and we now set the clock bv bis appearance. He is always on deck at 10 o'clock in tbe morning and about 4:05 in the afternoon. ELAS0BATE PAKE PLANS. Colonel Cnlyer Insists First on Good Roads for the Schenley. Colonel Culyer, the Brooklyn land scape gardener, is still at the Duqucsne working on the plans to make the Schenley Park more attractive. He fcaid yesterday it would be some time bfore the map was com pleted. The Colonel remarked that the ter ritory was very diversified and ought to make a beautiful place. He believes in in troducing park leatures on an extensive scale. He likes the old English idea of large stretches of meadow with plenty of vegetation, and then a patch of forest trees to add variety and afford shade. "One ol the first and most important things needed," the Colonel added, "is good roads, and I am glad to see that tbe city in tends to make them first-class in Schenley Park. Once hard roads are laid the bottom will last forever, and with a little repairing of the surface every year, they can easily be kept iu order. A smooth, easy thorough fare is a thing of beauty as well as a useful necessity." BULL FBEIGHT TBAFFIC. Mr. Wight Sees Little Change for the Bet ter in the Iron Situation. General Western Freight Agent C. S. Wight, of the Baltimore and Ohio road, returned from the rail and lake meeting in New York yesterday. Mr. Wight said the old differentials of last, year were re-established, subject to the approval of President Hill, of the Great Northern road, whose line was not represented. Mr. Wight sees little encouragement in the local iron situation, and he does not think that a reduction in rates will belp business very much. The Santa Fe agents complain of tbe dull ness in the Southwest Little, if any freight, has been shipped from this territory into that section of late. Now Have Some Protection. Judge White yesterday ordered a com mission to issue to 'Henry F. Robinson to act as Constable in the village of Acmetonia, Harmar township, where, in the dispute as to whether that officer was elected in 18S9 for one year or for three, toughs took ad vantage of the interregnum, but not, says August Hertel, to the extent which has been reported. A BAGGAGE PE0BLEM. An Engineer Suggests an Overhead Plan for Loading Trunks. The baggage trucks on the Union depot platforms have become a nuisance. The business has grown wonderfully, and the number ot trucks has kept pace with it. It isn't safe for passengers to stand on the nar now platforms while trains are loading. Baggagemen rush by at a rapid gait with heavy trunks piled up, and the man must be spry who can keep out of their road. With "the ice carts, coal wagons and other two-wheeled vehicles blocking the aisles, it is generally as much as a passenger can do to thread his may to the train. Men busy talking are constantly interrupted. with cries to get out of the way or they will be run over. Several engineers were having a chat on the platform before the train pulled out They were bothered continually by the bag gage trucks, and finally one of them said: "This system of loading baggage is a great nuisance. It seems to me there ought to be some overhead plan of getting trucks to the train and leaving the aisles to the people. A narrow roadway could easily be built above tbe heads of the crowd, and with a gentle incline the men could easily run the trucks upon it It might not be elegant in appearance, but I for one would be thank ful if this infernal truck nuisanoe on the platforms were removed." A SOUTHEBIT DBAWBACZ. The Rlue-Rlooded Classes Still Think It Dis graceful to Work. "One of the greatest drawbacks to the South," yesterday said Charles Humphreys, an Eastern business man who was returning home from a trip through that section, "is the infernal opposition of the best people to mechanics. The blue-blooded native of the South, feels that it is disgraceful to work, and the families of skilled men who labor with their hands are ostracized. They are made to feel that their position in society is menial and with the serv ants. Well, no mechanic who has enjoyed the freedom of manners in the NoVth will stay in a country for love or money where his family and himself are constantly humiliated by people who sup pose they are his superior. "If a manufacturer with money goes down there he is received with open arms, aud then it is that tbe famed hospitality of the South is displayed. Iu Boston I have never hesitated to put on a pair of overalls and jump in occasionally to help my men do a difficult job, bnt I couldn't afford to do such a thing iu Savannah or Charleston. The people would think it disgraceful and be neath me, and the chances are I would lose much of their business. Until this haughty spirit changes to a feeling more democratic I won't look for much development in tbe South." " BLAINE AND HABRIS0N. General Rauin Says the President Is a Very Brainy Man. .Pension Commissioner Green B. Kaum left for Chicago last evening cu thel-imited. He said the time was not far hence when the bulk of the pension business would be over unless the country should be immersed iu another bloody war. Recently he paid a pension to the daughter of a Revolutionary Boldier living in "Vermont Speaking ol Blaine and Harrison with reference to the political prospects of each, he said: "Blaine doesn't want to be Presi dent, but having had more experience with the people than tbe President he is more popular with them. He feels that with "the re-election of Harrison he would be retained in the State Department, where he can work out bis reciprocity ideas in which he sees more fame than in being Chief Magistrate. Mr. Harrison has adopted a Hue ot policy that will bring him closer to tbe people, and he will be more ap preciated than eve-. The President is one of the brainiest men in the country, and the voters will discover it sooner or later." REAL ESTATE. INSURANCE. Myer Gallinger, Yoder law building, corner Fifth and Wylie avenues. Telephone, 1707. Take eleVator. AN ELEGANT CAFE. Allegheny to Rave a First-Class Hotel and Dining Room. The residents ot Allegheny, should feel gratified over the fact that at last they are to have a cafe which will stand a compari son with any city in the eastern or western part of the country. For some time a num ber of workmen have been .employed at Sauers' Depot Hotel, 84 and 86 Federal street, Allegheny, remodeling the entire es tablishment. The cafe department has been moved to the corner of Church avenue and Federal street, magnificently furnished and refitted, and very considerably enlarged. This latter part has been made necessary by the increased business of tbe hotel, as its cozy,home-like arrangements have made it a favorite stopping place for strangers in that city. All around tbe cafe mirrors will be placed, which will give the establishment a handsome appearance. The hotel depart ment has also been remodeled, until now it can safely be said Allegheny has a first-class house in all its appointments. As hereto fore, the table will be supplied with all the delicacies of the season, and served in a manner which cannot help but please the most fastidious. The entire establishment will be reopened for business ou Wednes day, March 25, when Mr. Sauers will be ready to welcome all his old customers and friends. TAPESTRY BRCSSLES CARPETS CO Cents Per Yard Up. Our special sale of this line of carpets brought customers from miles around last week. We will sell the remainder of the lot ad vertised at the same prices, viz: CO cents per yard, 63 cents per yard, 75 cents per yard. Theso prices are 25 to 30 per cent lower than present rates for same grades. They are bargains which anyone can Tec ognize at sight Edward Groetzingek, 627 and 629 Penn avenne. We invite your attention to our special clock and bronze sale. Rare bargains aud red need prices prevail. , August Loch, Jeweler and Optician, Tusu . 145 Federal street Attention! Attention!! A most beautiful pane!, entitled "Easter Offerings." will be presented to each pur chaser of one pound tea, one pound baking powder or two pounds coffee, during this week at all the stores of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company in Pittsburg, Al legheny and MclCeesport Do not fail to attend the Easter opening next week at Mrs. M. L. MobrhofTs, 1737 Carson street, Southside. Pbof. Dodge, Graduate Optician, is meeting with most excellent resnlts correcting deficient sight where he Is permanently lo cated, 145 Federal street, with August Loch, Jeweler and Optician. Tusu Afteb a sleepiest night, use Angostura Bitters to tone your system. All druggists. TXSSU EASTER HENS FAIL To Furnish the Pittsbnr? Market a Good Supply of Fresh Ejjjjs, THE HIGHEST PRICES FOR YEARS. Dealers Flnmping- Dp .Their Eates With Astonishing Rapidity. MERCHANTS SAT THERB IS K0 CORNER A jump of 3 cents in an hour is a record made yesterday in the egg market, and it was a record entirely new to Pittsburg. Tbe produce dealers on Liberty street were telegraphing all over Eastern Ohio, Western. Pennsylvania and Western Virginia for eggs, and, in fact, they went as far South as Nashville. There was a "corner" in the market, although there was not a produce dealer along Liberty street who would tell that he knew of the existence of such a tiling in the egg market. One dealer was asked at 3 o'clock his price of eggs to the retailers, aud his reply was 25 cents. It was less than half an hour later when the same question was asked, and said that his price had gone up 3 cents, and then there were no eggs in his store to sell. So it went alllilong the street. Eggs were on the jump and lots of dealers could only give as explanation that they had not them for sale and could not get them. vl"The explanation of this shortage," said Mr. Henry, of Aiken & Henry, "is not due altogether to tbe fact that there is a great demand for eggs at the near approach of Easter. There is a great demand, natur ally, but then there has also been a scarcity that is unparalleled. Last Friday week we sold eggs at 16 cents, whereas to-day, just at this moment, I have sold eggs for 30 cents, a rise of 3 cents within an hour. This morning eggs were bought for 25 cents. Out West it is just the same, Chicago sell ing eggs from 22 cents up. No Eggs in the Market "I claim that there are no eggs in the market. Last year at this season eggs were cheap. Dealers who have eggs usually dump them upon the market the week be fore Easter, and the result that naturally follows is lower prices. The demand in the East is, of course, great, and Eastern deal ers have their buyers all through the West, .but they have not been able to do better than us local people can. uur mantel is usually governed by New York and Phila delphia, but just at present we have to hoe our own row. A great deal, in fact, nearly all the trouble at present is due to the fact that collectors cannot reach the country producers, owing to bad roads. "There are farmers, that is the nearby farmers, who supply grocers. They make it a point to supply their regular customers, and of course, their prices are not considered in our market. Farmers are like other dealers, however, they will hold the product of the hennery for the Easter market, but then their supply hardly amounts to a drop in the bucket so far as the demand in this great big city is concerned. Wilbert Brothers were hunting all around the near-about country yesterday for eggs. Friday all their eggs went at 24 cents a dozen, but yesterday they could not supply the demand upon them at 29 rents. Iu an ticipation of a bigger demand next week or ders were sent to St Louis, but the answers were not at all encouraging. The firm was perfectly willing to pay 30 cents for nearby eggs, and they were afraid that on Monday they would not be able to get them at that price. Quotations Quickly Changed. "We are selling eggs for 28 cents a dozen," said Grocer George K. Stevenson -yesterday afternoon. "Just wait a moment," he remarked, "I'll give you the precise fig ures." Then Mr. Stevenson went to a young gentleman at one of the"' counters. After a moment's talk he returned and ex claimed: "Why, I have made a mistake; they are 30 cents a dozen." Mr. Stevenson said that if tbey were going to jump up at that rate, he could hardly teU where the price would stop. "Of course," said Mr. Stevenson, "the demand in the East causes a stringency in the market here. Tbe demand at this time of the year is naturallygreat. The Western lountry is scoured by their agents, aud at such a time as this, when the local demand is so heavy, the effect is bad. Prices in New York are way up, and as the reports that we reciive Irnm were say, are aepenueu- ujmu Western local markets. My impression is that eggs will go higher the coming week until Friday or Saturday and then there will be a material drop." "There is no corner in the egg market," said the manager for John Fite, on Liberty street "In order to have had a corner the movement should have been made a week ago. It is the absolute need of eggs that ia causing the present high price. The roads are so bad about here that it is an utter im possibility to reach the outlying district", where much of oursupply cornea from. To bear out what I say in this respect, it must be remembered that last year at this time we hardly had the same conditions. Eggs Affected by the Tariff. "What has the tariff to do with it? Well, that is not a question that can be easily an swered here. Last year to a limited extent some Pittsburg dealers got the imported limed eggs lrom abroad. Tbe tariff, I think, has stopped the importation of egg'. The native ben must now do its duty. There is another way to look at the scarcity of eggs. Hens must have proper treatment. They must have pleasant surroundings in order to be prolific layers. The weather that we had this winter has been enough to knock out any ordinary ben. Weather has a great deal to do with the condition of animal crea tion, just as it has its effect upon man. If there has been a corner it has been caused either by the weather or by an extraordinary demand, or both." TRADE IN FULL SWING NOW. Lively Times In Kaufmanns' Merchant Tai loring Department. The early advent of Easter seems to have exerted a wondeifullv stimulating effect in custom tailoring. Every man who orders a suit seems to want it for Easter Sunday, and Kaufmanns' are glad to say that, owing to their unrivaled facilities, tbey will be able to fill all orders promptly. Gentlemen leav ing their measures be. ore Wednesday of this week can have their spring suits or trousers by S iturday night There is but one verdict for Kaufmanns' extensive and elegant assortment of im ported piece goods. Never in the annals of tailoring has so complete a selection of fine English, Scotch and French woolens been shown in this city, and having bought on so much larger scale this year -Kaufuiacns were accorded proportionately lower prices from the European weavers than ever be fore. This means lower prices for the con sumers the gentlemen of Pittsburg. Now as concerns the fit and make of tbeir garments, Kan'manns' can be equaled but not excelled. Two expert cutters, Mr. Sam Williams well known in Pittsburg, and Mr. C. W. Pearce, formerly with Watson & Co., of this city, will satisfy the wants and whims of the most exacting, while the experienced journeymen tailors who make and finish the garments will leave nothing to be desired on their part of the work. Kaufmanns are now making to order first-class snits from fine imported cloths (cheviots, cassimeres, worsteds, etc.,) al?30, 535 and 540, and trousers at IS, $10 and $12 per pair. For same goods exclusive tailors ask from 25 to 33 per cent more money. Good school umbrellas reduced to 25c. John P. Knable Co., 35 Fifth ay. Come early to secure great bargains at our special sale of clocks and bronzes. August Loch, tusu Jeweler and Optician, 145 Federal it. GOT THEIR MONEY BACK, No Prosecutions In the Universal Order of Co-Operatlon One Local Officer Saves Plttsburgers a Nice Lot of Money How Ills Suspicions Were Aroused. Attorney S. S. Robertson, who represents the shareholders of the Universal Order of Co-operation, did not enter any suits against tbe officers of the orgadization yesterday.be causc they have manilested a desire to settle tbe matter by giving back the money. G. M. Murphy, the Secretary of Branch 34, was seen last evening after the meeting of the branch at the office of Campbell & Co., 1416 Carson street. He stated that be had returned.all the money to the members that he had collected since the last week in January. "I first had my suspicions aroused by the officials asking for all the money I had on hand," said he. "Someofthemembers bad paid four or five assessments in advance. They knew of it at headquarters, and thought to get the monev, but I would not send it nor .any of the rest on regular as sessments and dues that I have received since that time, amounting to $800 ic all. After my suspicions were aroused I did not feel like putting any more money in, and thought it my duty to protect tbe members also. "When advers'e comments were made in the papers, the officials gave up their New Jer sey charter aud secured a new one in West Virginia, in which theymade a few changes. I think we will be able to get back all the money we paid iu, as I understand the organization has over $100,000 in bank in Philadelphia." A. P. Weidman said that at the meeting last evening tne members were highly pleased with the stand taken by Mr. Mur phy, and a vote of thanks was tendered him without a dissenting voice. Special Annoancemrnt. Have you seen our stock of diamonds gold and silver watches, jewelry.silverware, bronzes, etc., etc.? If not, please call and compare prices and quality. Courteous treatment guaranteed. A full line of musical instruments always on hand. N. Galihtger's, wfsu 1200 Penn At. A Remarkable Undertaking. Mr. George Dalae, rigger and jobber, of 16 Liberty street, Pittsburg, well known as Greek George, who makes a specialty of iron and felt roofs and stacks and the repair ing of same, has just finished something never before accomplished in Allegheny county. This is the erection with a derrick of an iron stack over 100 feet high, on a brick foundation 24 feet in height, this work usually requiring elaborate scaffolding. The work was done at Raukin station, Pa.., for tbe Duquesne Forge Company, to their en tire satisfaction, as shown by the letter ap pended: Office of Duqueske Fobge Co., Rankin Station, Pa., March 20, '91. 10 Wuom It May Concern: This is to certily that George Dalae erected for us an iron stack, 104 leet high, placing it on top of a brick work of 24 leet iu height. This was done successfully and without injury to the stack or any accidents. Respectfully, Duquksne Forge Co. W. H. Smith, Sec'y. A MONDAY SUIT SALE. An Elegant Line of Men's Salts at S7 OO Each. Monday we place on sale about 800 men's sack and cutaway suits made up in the latest styles for spring trade. There are fine cassimere checks and stripes, plain cork screws and worsteds, rough aud smooth cheviots and also plain black cheviot suits in this collection. We offer yon a choice of the entire lot for only $7. Beir in mind that the best pattern will sell first P. C. C. C, Pittsburg Combination Clothing Cosleany. corner Grant and Diamond streets,opposite the Court House. MARBHELL, THE CASH GROCER, WILL SAYE YOU MONEY. MATCHES PRICES YOU CANNOT MATCH: 3 DOZEN BOXES, 25e. This is only 81 per gross, and no wholesale grocer will sell as good a match for less than $1 40 per gross. These are not cheap, thin stick, sulphur matches, but best parlor matches, and every one guaranteed perfect CORN 5 CANS, 25e. Not dried corn soaked and canned, bnt soft, white and tender. Don't forget our new PITTSBURG- BRANCH STORE, 24 DIAMOND SQUARE. We have already let the contracts to have this building entirely remodeled both inside and outside. We will have everything made and ready to pnt in place, and we'll be in shape to receive you as soon .as possible after April 1. Our trade at present is- five times as large as any other retail grocer in the State, and our past success has been so great we are confident we will merit still greater success in our new venture. Send for our Large Weekly Price List and order by mail. Compare our prices with what you are paying, and you willioon see we can save you money. MARSHELL, 99 FIFTH AVE., PITTSBURG, and 79 to 85 Ohio street, Cor. Sandusky, ALLEGHENY. mb22 VTOT ICE RAFFLE FOR THE BENEFIT LN of Jouu M. Kelly postponed on acconnt of bis death. Will take place March SO. Those holding tickets will leave them at- M. J. MCDONALD'S. mh22-148 149 Carson street 8. S. FROPOSALS. Office of Coktuoiaer of 1 allegheny county, Pittsbubg. Pa., March 19 189L SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE CEIVED at this office until 4 o'clock P. M. 'ATEbDAY, March 21. 1S91. for surfacing and sodding areas abont Court House. Bids to be by tbe lump sum for work complete. Thesucces f ul bidder ill be required to give bond In double tho amount of the bid for tbe faithful per formance of contract. Tbe rich t to reject any or all bids Is reserved. Specifications can be seen at tbe office of County Engineer. JAH. A. GBIER, County Controller. mbl9-33 OFFICE OF CONTBOLLEB OF ALLEGHENY COUNTT. 1 Pittsburg: Pa.. March IB. mil. CJE BALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE CEIVED at mis omce until 1 o'clock P. M KMDAY. Mirch 21. 189L f or cleaning and rutoring soldiers' monument on Monument Hill, Allecbeny. Bids to be by tbe lump sum complete, aud to be finished on or before Way 20,1891. Bidders will give bidden' bond with two snretles In double the amount of tbe bid. Specifications can be seen at the office of County Engineer. Tbe right to reject any or all bids is reserved. ' JAS. A. GRIER, mhl9-3J County Controller. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. BTRAW MATTINGS. 3,000 EOLLS Fancy Straw Mattings I' JUST AEKIVED. Our Own Importation. OVEE 200 STYLES IN ' Jointless Ningpoo, Nonpareil Fancy, Damask Fancy Jointless, Cotton Warp Mattings. We offer this season the largest and best assortment of styles ever shown by any house West of New York, including many novelties in designs and colors, prepared especially for ns. Prices range as follows for roll of 40 yards: . - JO a Roll, $8 a Boll, $9 a Boll, $10 a Roll, $12 a Boll, $14 a Boll, $16 a Boll. $18 a Boll, 20 a Boll, EDWARD GROETZIHGER, 627 and 629 Penn Ave. 3F"We will job the above goods at lowest Eastern prices. mb22-TTS3n Hugus & Hacke E-L-D-A-K-S. The recent arrivals in this de partment offer Easter purchasers a most complete and extensive collec tion from which to make a choice. A profusion of styles of Ladies' Coats, Jackets, Reefers, Blazers, etc. All the new fashionable shapes and materials, plain or trimmed, in light or dark colors and black. Our garments are perfect in fit and workmanship; the prices also will be found remarkably low. LADIES' MACKINTOSHES. A new assortment just opened of all the- most popular shapes and colorings. WASH GOODS. In Organdie Lawns we are now showing a choice line of very hand some new designs and colors. FBENOH OHALLIS. Our complete assortments are now on display and meeting with active sale. Choice selections of the new printings on dark or light grounds. Cor. Fifth Av. and Market St mh22-KWT3a BIBER I EABTDN. SPECIAL OFFERING THIS WEEK. Our Own Importation of French, German and English DREBS FABRIES, Embracing new weaves, new combinations and new colorings. Special values in English Suitings, iu quiet line effects, adapted for tailor-made suits, at ?9 to $10 50 for full pattern. Our line of Eich Plaid Suitings, 38 to 43 inch width, at 73c to 51 25, cannot fail to interest you. One case extra fine all-wool French Foule Serges, 65-inch, in all the choice new spring shades, such as wood browns, corn yellow, new blues, delicate grays, etc, price ?1 per yard. Black Satin-faced Serges, 40-incb, in woven polka dots, figures and stripes, at $1 per yard. These are extra value, beins strictly all wool, and adapted on account of weight to early spring wear. A FEW CHOICE GBAY GOODS. 40-inch Gray Foule Serges in fire different shades, at 75e and 85c. These are very fine, all-wool French fabrics, and worthy your attention. 41-inch Gray HeiringBone Stripe Suiting in medium weight, a very effective spring dress fabric, $1 per yard. See our choice assortment India Printed Polka Dot Silks at 60c, These embrace tbe newest spring, colorings, and are a genuine bargain. Special displsy of Black Silk Grenadines, in staple weaves and high novelties. BIBER k EABTDN, Sos and 507 MARKET STREET. mh22-TTSSu TRAVEL TO EUROPE WILL BE UN USUALLY heavy this season, and accom modations should be secured early. We repre sent tbe most popular steamship lines, sell drafts, forelcn coin, eta MAX SCH AMBERG t CO.. 527 SmithOeld St., Pittsburg. Pa. Es tablished ISflU. fell-wsn WAWTRn-NE iIAN IN EVERY VV n.r A ii-f country town, to sell Cliner portable foot warmers on commission: I will ship on dozen or more to any responsible man and take my pay when they are sold; no more cold feet. H. H. HAYES. 2636 Penn ave. jall-92-an RESORTS. IDLEWOOD HOTEL AND C0TMES Will open for season 'SI under same manage ment as heretofore. M. STANFORD JACKSON. rabZZ-lOl Manager. H ADDON HALL, ATLANTIC CITY. N. J Now open Hot and Cold Sea Water Baths In tbe House. XtMl LEEDS A LIPPINCOXX. AUCTION SALES. SIXTH AM-UAL SALE OF Tailors' Judgments Tuesday Morning, March 31, AT 10 O'CLOCK. Judgment against the following persons will fie offered at public sale at the Henry Auction Rooms, No. 311 Market street, city, by order of Merchant Tailors' Exchange: George B. Agnew, commission sales man J S4 15 J. W. Banks, drygoods salesman -17 20 Charles A. Brown, meterman. 23 Esplan ade street, Allegneny 47 20 George M. Elliott, 127 Sheffield street, Allegheny 1 43 90 William C. Dablmeyer, tobacco sales- man 117 M T. 8. Freeland, contractor, Allegheny-.. 116 50 W. W. Full wood, newspaper reporter 14 73 Frank Hathaway, clerk 18 55 James Kneeland, box manufacturer.... 23 M) A. O.Tatterson, cutter. 13 50 Robert Rowley, fire department 51 OO J. M. Stall, attorney at law 142 20 J. P. WIHIsod. undertaker...... 30 CO T. K. McKnlght, auctioneer. 45 15 Fred Bishop, clerk 71 91 J. M. Miller, with Smith Bros. & Co., Al legheny 31 70 W. H. McComick, salesman, 315 North avenne. Allegheny 42 93 J. K. P. Duff, attorney at law. 83 50 C. H. Hltzrol, drnegist, McKeeport.. 40 30 Morris J. Luun. fire brick. No. 95 Fifth iTcnuca((a,,(l(,, SO 03 George McCandless, salesman, Hazel wood 65 93 George W. McLean, attorney 16 80 tV. P. Richardson, formerly oil broker.. 47 W J. A. Robinson, Hyatt water filtering company 45 69 3. R. Day, safe salesman 14 00 Samuel W. Kerr, real estate broker, lal Fifth avenue, residence Winebiddle avenue, near Friendship 146 60 J. VV. Hutchinson, formerly with J. P. witnerow&Co 3 20 K. P. Schoyer, Swisvale, Pa 43 20 W. A. Humbert, plumber. Fourth ave nue and Market 55 50 William L. Griffith, at Kanfmann Bros., residenco 225 Irwin avenue. Allegheny 33 48 William AUshouse. oil driller, Greens- Onr.Pa 71 93 H.Brnnn. clerk. 1030 Thomas Connelly, electrician 29 40 William Chery, drag clerk 31 Gu Thomas Donahue, clerk, 36 High street.. 30 10 Victor H.Ekrbart.palnter and varnbher, Jame:town, Pa 11271 M. J. Farrington, book agent. Diamond street 19 05 Edward Fox, carpet clerk. Fifth avenue 50 74 N. P. Fetterman. physician 22 W Charles Flfe.clerk 42 90 James For, clerk 33 tu T. B. Hall, Liberty areuue. East End.... 59 30 M. Han ley. tel. open. (Western Union.). 35 15 Howard Hubley. laundry clerk 41 41 K. H. Kramer, clerk, Crafton. Pa 34 83 IV. H. Letzkus, Erie Express 51 15 John Maloney, millman. Hatfield street? 43 0 W. A. McDonald, pilot , 80 90 James Nester. musician 48 90 Thomas O'Malley, millman, Southside. 18 35 R. J. Patterson, clerk. Morgan street. Allegheny 38 15 T, B. Quinn, printer 31 15 Dr. J. P. Tracy, physician. Wylie avenue. So 96 W. H. Van Kirk, physician.MrKeesport, Pa 34 90 AV". Ij. Wllkison. telegraph operator 52 80 B. F. Wells, job printer. Fortieth street. East End....... , 46 35 W. II. Wallace, cutter 31 90 Jamei Kneeland. boxmaker 7 50 M. Z. Evans. Federal st, Allegheny. 2! 12 Prof. Amos VVhitinj, music teacher.... 25 20 Thos. Cole, oil broker 71 CO Jesse Dewees, McKeesporr, l'a 70 81 John T. Penny. McKeesporr, Ta 75 93 Philip Graeser. bookkeeper, 91 Firs: avenue 26 00 Wm. Graeser. clerk, IS Diamond square 4i OO Geo. Chamberlain, ageot, 95 Fifth ave nue, room 7 13 73 A. C. Steel, electric lisht company 30 00 C. W. Sterling, clerk. Union Line R. R. offico. residence. Ronn s&, 20th ward.. 52 00 John J. Woods, steel roller. Black Dia mond Steel Co 53 25 D. W. Martin, gentleman. Now York A. D. Hartley, landscape gardener. Al legheny City. 1 68 19 Wm. Coates, assistant chief fire depart ment, residence 333 Forty-fourth st city 64 05 D. O. Ihmsen, bookkeeper, city 80 20 E. R. Gasner, gentleman, city 28 89 Capt. L. N. Clark, formerly of steamer Mayflower. 34 00 Dennis Sbanahan 40 00 Don Kelly. .....-.. ................. 35 50 Thos. It. McKenna. letter corner. 17.93 8. C Edwards 30 55 T. F. Lehmann, 25 Somers st. city 37 22 Ch43. F. Lea. 48 Penna. ave.. Alle 81 54 S. IC Natcher, 166 Center ave.. city, car penter. 1Z 11 Wm. H.'Hamllton. mill man ,, 25 23 Chas. A. Meyers, 4 Western ave., Alle gheny 11 12 C. F. Leonard, traveling agent 36 63 W. W. Bissell, gentleman. Allegheny 193 00 John A. Robinson, clerk. Allegheny..... 34 00 W. E. Cram, clerk, Pittsburg. 55 00 P. N. Cnapflin, salesman, Allegheny.... 195 00 H. J. Miller, gentleman SO 00 Charles Mackln. contractor 123 00 A. C. Thumm, collecting asent 66 25 William Bishop, steamboat hand. 63 UO Robert VVray, clerk 35 25 Charles H. Sbepley, druggist 57 40 W. W. Wilson, salesman, 73 Monterey street. Allegheny 37 00 Colonel P. N. Guthrie. 65 0t-" Tt T-.... ... ,t.hm.b 41 T1TaJtM xiElll AUunA-. n.tvui""" .... - Charles Cahoon, railroader, 25 Third ave nue. 7318:-w William M. Eberbart, salesman, 37 Re- ' becca street, Allegheny 66 01 W. S. Wells, formerly Instructorat Y. M. C. A. Gymnasinm 66 ST C. H. Rohbock. salesman, 52 Bluff street. 45 97 H. B. Heilman. Insurance agent, Phila delphia and Pittsbarg. , 28 03 Dr. T. R. Evans, physician, 3518 Penn avenne 79 30 Charles A. Anderson, patent nztnral gas burner. Barkers' alley, Penn avenue.... 82 60 L. H. Bryant, formerly nail maker, now physician, Southside, city..... u 23 Captain N. McMunn, 157 Thirty-elghth street. 31 71 John O'Brien, painter, formerly saloon keeper, city '. 43 50 Thomas Dain. traveling agent, city 24 55 Henry Grelner. driver, city 34 25 VV. H. D. Totten, draughtsman, city 825 10 William Ward, Jr.. city 127 90 C. H. Hitzrot, AlcKeesport 40 CO W. B. Stouffer. 36 CO Robert Watson, Jack's Run, Pa 38 83 HENRY' AUCTION CO. -&- AUCTIONEERS. Oli e TJ ,ifr.3kNaS',ii; -.LJEvAi tt-f:"i'i,7i-mSrJti tl? 1-- MTHMm mimms ''d&Kklb.
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