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SOLID OITHE SITE,
Mr. Carnegie Pleased With Councils
in Offering 19 Acres of Park
Land for iho Library,
A HAUGIN LEFT FOR A MUSIC HALL.
The Commission Meets To-Morrow to Bejin
the Necessary Preliminary
Work in Earnest.
JiMES B. SCOTT OUTLINES THE PL1KS.
A V&lttMe Ccllectun cf Piin&gi mi Curios for the
Klin BsEing.
Something definite in the way of selecting
sites and commencing work on the Carnegie
libraries for Pittsburg will be done in the
next few days. The commission will meet
to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, at which
the iron master will be present. Mr. Carnegie
attended the funeral of Captain Lapsley
yesterday, but before he went he had a
short conference with J. B. Scott. Mr.
Carnegie expressed great satisfaction over
the manner in which the scheme is working
itself out and the interest manifested by the
people. He was delighted with the action
of Councils authorizing the commission to
use a part or all of the 19 acres in the East
End purchased from Mrs. Schenley for the
location of the main library and ball.
From those most intimate with the million
aire jt was gathered that if more money is
needed to erect buildincs in keeping with
the magnitude of the gilt, it would be forth
coming. Mr. Carnegie is not a man who
does things by halves, and he is determined
that lack of funds will not interfere with
elaborate plans.
Practical Work to Hojln To-Morrow.
James B. Scott was in excellent hnmor
yesterday afternoon when seen by a Dis
patch reporter. Mr. Scott said: "Up to
date the commission has practically done
nothing decisive, but with the resolution
passed by Councils we will begin work in
earnest at the meeting en Thursday. I
Inew Mr. Carnegie was coming here, and
the meeting was postponed so that he could
be present. When I told him of this ar
rangement he was pleased, and said he
would be glad to attend. 1 now
speak for myself personally, and
sot for the commission, because I
don't know what will be done, and
my views might be entirely reversed. I
think we all want a large hall and art
gallery in connection with the central build
ing, but the question of a site that would not
take up too much of the gift was what
bothered us. I was amused at one member
of the commission, who suggested a
locality below the Court House, but
as I had been one of a jury to
assess the property in the division of
the estate I had put it at 5300,000 for 100 feet,
700,000 for 150 feet, and tie entire site
would not be sold for less than ?1,000,000.
It was apparent at once that this property
was out of the question."
Great Cost of Down-Town rroperty.
Mr. Scott here exhibited a list of figures
for desirable properties which he had looked
up on which to build tbe main library. The
lowest amount was 300,000 and running up to
J45O,OC0. "If we bad to pay out even S300.000
lor a site" continued Mr. Scott, '"a
ball "1th the library could not be built,
as thei e would not be enough money. Person
ally. I think tbe offer of Councils to cse tbe 19
acres scales tms point, and tbe ball can be
built for the money tliat would have to be paid
fur the land. But then I don't know what the
roraini'sicin will do. Certain it is tbat Mr. Car
negie will build all the libraries in keepmc
with his pencrons nature and the growth and
luu.ortsncc of the city."
While Mr. Scott would not speak for tbe
commission, be rather thought tbat bis fellow
members would accept the offer of Councils.
The resolution passed by Councils emanated
from the commission; but he said it must not
be taken as expressing tbe opinion of tbe
commission.
Mr. Scott said further: "Mr. Carnegie is
very much taken with tbe Pratt sys
tem, in Baltimoie. My Idea would be
to have all the libraries complete
in themselves. The main library should be for
reference, containing a full line of books and
authorities on questions pertaining to the arts,
scientific subjects, etc. Why, every day men
in the city have to go to Washington to consul:
works cfrefcrenco there, or to the Franklin
Institute library in Philadelphia. We ought
to have such a library here to avoid these trips.
Importance of tho Main Library.
"The main library should be one to which
everbod noes, and from which the books
would not be removed. Tbe people of the East
Km could be supplied from a minor library in
tbe building.
"I don't like the term 'branch,' nsed In con
nection with tho other libraries Tbat is not
tbe idea. 1 hey are to be complete in them
telves. The people havo bad the impression
that the local ones will be tributary" to the
main library, which is a mistake. 1 have made
it a point to so over the SouthsUe, Temper
ancevillfl, and Lawrenceville. I was
surprised at the number of people
livinc in these places. Tbe question of sites has
no: been considered, but it will be done at
orce as soon as the commission gets to work.
The people in Lawrenceville have made certain
oflern, and we will be ready shortly to talk with
tl'.ein. .All tbe buildings will be put up in good
stxle, aud will be a credit to the different sec
tions." Cost or the Various Sites.
Mr. Scott added that the building would be
erected, and tbe amount of the donation would
not be exceeded. When asked it much of tbe
gift would be consumed in securing sites for
the various libraries, ho replied tbat it would
not take as much money as some people think.
Property on theSoutbside, in theWcst End and
in Lawrenceville brings fair prices, but good
sites will uc selected and creditable buildings
can be erected without exceeding, the sum do
nated. It is when this feature of tbe business
iconsidciedthat the friends of Mr. Carnegie
feci tbat rather than see any of ibe branch
llhrarie'lack for an; thing because there is not
enough money, that his gilt of 51,000,000 will be
increased, but not until the necessity is demon
strated. Mr. Scott said also that he would like to see
a ball in connection with all the libraries. It
would give the people what is ranch needed in
all these localities, and if men are invited to
deliver lectures on anv subject, a suitable
placo is at hand in which the people may
catber. Men like ProCs. Brashear and Lang
Icy would often go out and illustrate scientific
matters it balls could be secured.
Portraits and Paintings for Pittsburg.
It is said tbat Mr. Carnegie already has a
very valuable collection of portraits and paint
ings, worth at least 575,000, for tbe main library.
His friends, also, all over the country have
promised and donated a lot of interesting lit
erary curiosities for tbe building, so tbat the
nucleus of a magnificent bibliophile has
already neen formed. It was learned
incidentally tbat many of the things
sold at the Brayton-Ives sale in New
York were purchased by agents of Mr. Car
negie for the Pittsburg library. Duplicates
of a number of valuable articles, to be found
only in tbe Smithsonian Institute and in noted
hhraru s. have been secured.
The one point that worries tho commission is
tbe title to the 19 acres of land. There is no
doubt, under tbe Constitution, that tbe city
cjn't acquire tbe ground without a vote of the
people. The property was really purchased by
Mr. Carnegie in a personal interview with Mrs.
Schenley for 575,000, but the city was admitted
into tbe deal as a matter of courtesy. The iron
master regrets now tbat he didn't buy it him
self, to be presented to Pittsburg.
Soap Signs Settled.
Advertising agents do not get over Allegheny.
Tony Kearny, a young man with an armload of
soap signs, which be was tacking up on tele
graph poles iu Allegheny, was arrested by
Officer Lang yesterday afternoon and locked
up on a charge of violating a city ordinance.
Fought Hard on the Street.
Mike Conley, William Hanley, P. Carr an d
John Mobn. were arrested late last night by
Lieutenant Scbaffer and Officers Crehan and
Fitzgerald, at Frankstown, for engaging in a
hand-to-hand fight on Second avenue. They
- jakMsn ;h H&zolO'OO'lUtiaa
STILL A DARK MYSTERY.
The Chain of Evidence in the Murder of
J. W. Gnnsanlls Not Yet Complete Story
or a Man With a Wonnct on His Leg The
Funeral To-Day.
The sensational 'murder of J. W. Gun
saulis, on the lonely road tear West Lib
erty, late Sunday night, is still the subject
of geucral comment. Holmes Anderson,
the man arrested by County Detective Belts
hoover as a suspect in tbe case, is still at the
county jail awaiting tho result ot the Cor
oner's inquest to-day. Thcro are good grounds
lor belief tbat it Anderson was implicated in
the affair be was not alone. Several witnesses
have been found who claim to have seen
a man answering to the description of
Gunsaulis walking alone tbe froad tollowod by
two men. Aside from this the footmarks in
the clay near where tbe body was found show
that at least two persons had been standing
around the place for some time. All the cir
cumstances of the case so far developed go to
disorovo the theory that Gunsaulis committed
suicide. He was in the best of spirits when he
left his affianced bride. Miss Maggie Smith, at
her home in West liberty. He was soon
to enter into the joys of matrimony; to move
with bis young wife into a neat little home
purchased with his own bard-earned money,
also providing borne and comfort for his mother
In her old ace. bnch bright prospects for a
young man 21 years of age are not conducive
to tho melancholy state of mind producing tbe
desire to die. Furthermore, Miss Smith Is pos
itive he bad a large roll of bills and a valuable
gold watch w hen he left her. These were miss
ing when his body was found.
Shot In the Leg by Gunsaulis.
One fact which leads more strongly to the
belief that another man beside Anderson was
implicated in tbe affair is that at an early hour
Monday morning a man was seen near the
vicinity of the shooting attempting lo bandage
a wound in his leg. It is supposed be was one
of Gunsaulis' assailants, and that one of the
shots from the revolver of tbe latter hit blm.
Working on these clues, tbe Coroner bad a
force of men on the case all day yesterday.
Early in tbe morning Mark Donley, 'Squire
King and several detectives started out in
search of the other suspect. They scanned tbe
southern banks of tbe Monongahela river from
Cbarticrs to Homestead, but without success.
Tbe Coroner waited at the morgue until mid
night, hoping to bear a favorable report from
his men, but nothing came except that they
proposed to exert every possible effort to find
tbe man. It Is probable tbat before noon to
day Anderson will bave a companion in jail.
The circumstances of the killing show that
the men who did it were not accomplished mur
derers. Their work was done in a bungling
way. It was probably not their intention to kill
Gunsaulis. thinking they could frighten him
into giving up what valuables he carried. His
Eerson was cot rifled in a professional manner,
ut was evidently done hurriedly, showing that
the realization that they had killed their man
brought terror to the hearts of tbe robbers.
Coroner McDowell holds this theory about the
case. Iu speaking of it yesterday he said:
A Struggle in the Road.
"From tho evidence we havo received it is
evident that tbe men were weak-hearted.
They must bavo jumped ont at him, attempt
ing to frighten him into submission. One of
them caught his coat and jerked it opeD. tear
ing tbe cloth ont with the buttons. Gunsaulis
slipped from his grasp, pulled bis revolver and
fired, but was shot down by the other man as
be attempted to rnn. On finding that ha was
dead tbey doubtless became frightened and
onlv stopped to empty the cno vest
pockets laid open to view by the
tearing open of his coat. As it
happened tbe lower pocket contained the roll
of bills and tbe upner one bis gold watch. Had
these been in any other pockets the robbers
probably would bave missed them. This is the
only construction I can put on tbe case."
Anderson, tbe man confined in jail has a
rather unenviable reputation in West
Liberty, Allcntown and Beltzboorer, where
he is well known. He answers well
the description Gunsaulis gave Miss
Smith ot the man who attempted
to bold biin up the night before the murder.
Anderson is a large man, measuring about 6
feet 1 inch. He is 50 jears of age, and has
mustache and hair considerably streaked with
gray. In appearance be is not very prepossess
ing. Ho sat sullenly in his cell all day, and re
fused to talk about tbe circumstances leading
to Ins arrest. He has been suspected of numer
ous petty robberies about Beltzhoover. and is
said to bave recently received a letter signed
"Whltecaps," instructing him to mako himself
scarce.
The body of tbe murdered man is lvingat
the borne of his uncle, A. E. Corey, No. 27
Balkam street, Allegbeuy. Funeral services
will bo beld at the house this evomug at 7:30
o'clock. To-morrow morning the remains will
be taken to the Ft. Wayne depot at 7 o'clock,
andsontto New Galilee, Ohio, where they
will bo burled. His mother, who has been
very ill, was reported better yesterday.
SOME CHANGES FAVORED.
Astronomers Claim That the Navy Depart
ment Is Useless at tho Head of the Wash
ington Observatory Want It Managed
Professionally.
The astronomers and scientists of the
country have about decided that if the
Uuited States is to have a National Ob
servatory worthy of the name, the time has
arrived to urge the matter. They claim it
to be a positive disgrace that a great coun
try like America should be so far behind in
possessing facilities for astronomical educa
tion and practical research, and tbey urge that
tbe only commencement tbat can be made is to
take the present observatory at Washington
from the contrul of tbe Navy Department and
place it in charge of professional astronomers,
A memorial to this end will bo presented to
Congress.
Prof. Frank Vcrz, of tbe Allegheny Observa
tory, and his near neighbor, John Brashear. are
in sympathy with this agitation. Tbe laticr
gentleman was yesterday feeling too unwell
he is recovering from a severe attack of tbe
grip to discuss the matter, beyond stating his
cohesion and sympathy with the proposition.
Prof. Verz said he thought tbat if tbe United
States was to attain any eminence among
natious for astronomical research, it should be
under some other administration than that by
naval officers.
"I do not wish to say anything in disparage
ment of the naval officers," he said, "who have
the charge of tbe Naval (or National) Observ
atory at Washington. Tbey are gentlemen of
intelligence and have done good work, but
then tbey are astronomers only In part. The
fact is tbat tbe Naval Observatory is nothing
more than a training school for naval officers,
with whom astronomy is only a means to an
end and only a part of their education as sea
men. This country requires a ptofessional
astronomer at the headol an observatory which
would bo a national institution and distinct
from Government control.
I am in complete barmonv with the views
which Prof. Lewis Boss, of Dudley Observa
tory, gives expression to in tho current number
of the Sid-r al Jlcsttng r. Referring to the
system of placing distinguished meu at the
head of affairs, as a reward for services rather
than on accountof personal fitness,hesays: 'Tbe
system lias been a bad one for tbe true inter
est of astronomy. Tho observatory had al ays
been, since ISflo, an astronomical moo, some
times successful In attaiuing the most brilliant
results by individual powers, but always
lacking in co-ordination of work and waste
ful of effort; sending forth beautiful re
searches rather than refined and well-digested
results of observations; relying for ex
cellence and Its rewards upon the efforts of a
few men working practically without any di
rection whatover, rather than upon tbe disci
plined and well-directed efforts of an entire
staff. Ours is the only country in tbe
world and in all history in which any tooting
his been secured for the doctrine tbat a Na
tional Observatory can be more advantageously
managed by men who are not astronomers, and
tbat astronomers are by nature incapable of
exercising such a trust.' "
HE HAD TOO MUCH TIME.
Detective Coulson Gathers in a Gold Watch
and a Prisoner.
Detective Sol Coulson last nigbt arrested a
man who gave bis name as Andrew Johnston
and who was trying to sell a valuable gold watch
to a colored man on Wj lie avenue. Coulson had
observed Johnston with some suspicion and
followed blm. When Johnston accosted the
man the detective managed to get close enough
to see tbe watch and overhear part ot tbe con
versation, which justified the arrest.
Johnston looks like a tramp and is abont 43
years of age. 1 he watch isa valuable openface
Elgin movement, and the piece of broken
chain attached to it makes it appear as it It
had been stolen. When asked about it Johnston
told contradictory stories and was equally
obscure as to bis own history. Ho was locked
up and tbe case will be investigated further.
TO BE BUILT THIS BOMMEB.
The Sixth Street Bridge Company Adopts
Llndcnthal's Plans.
Tbe Sixth Street Bridge Company has de
cided to build tbe new structure this, summer
to cost from 500,000 to $700,000. Gcstave Lin
denthal's elaborate plans have finally been ac
cepted, and when the bridge Is finished it will
be one of tho finest in America. There will be
four tracks, two for street cars and two tor
vehicles, besides roomy passageways for J
Tbe new bridge will be built on skids, and
put in place in sections like the Obio connect
ing bridge. A director denies that the Man
chester Street Railway Company bad bought
enough stock to hate tbe controller interest-
THE
TOO FAST FOR THEM.
Swift Action of the Senate on the
Amendment to the Charter
STARTLES THE HOME COMMITTEE.
in Endeavor to Secure the Desired Changes
in tbe House.
STEUGGMNG Willi THE CONSTITUTION
William It. Ford, a member of the com
mittee appointed at Monday's meeting of
citizens to visit Harrisburg for the purpose
of coaching Legislature on the wants of tbe
people in the matter of street legislation,
last evening telegraphed to Harrisburg to
know when the House Committee would be
,able to meet the Citizens' Committee.
The members of the latter committee were
astounded yesterday when they heard that
several of the bills had already passed the
Senate. The passage of the three curative
acts was all right, as they had been passed
upon at Saturday's meeting, at which Sen
ators Flinn and Nceb were present, The
passage cf the act amending the
city charter was a surprise, as this
bill was hotly discussed and rad
ically amended at Monday's meeting.
The most important feature of this bill Just
at this time was the provision authorizing
the issue of certificates to meet the claims of
contractors for improvements already made.
This was amended by substituting au issue
of bonds in place of certificates.
Raised a Constitutional Question.
A meeting of the committee was held
yesterday afternoon iu the Mayor's office, at
which J. P. Hudson raised tbe point that
the indebtedness of the city could not be in
creased by tbe issue of either bonds or certifi
cates without first submitting the proposition
to the vote of the people. Mr. Hudson based
his argument upon sections, article IX, of the
Constitution, which says: "Tho debt of any
county, city, borough, township, school dis
trict or other municipality or incorporated dis
trict, except as herein provided, shall never ex
ceed 7 per cent upon tbe assessed value of
the taxable property therein, nor shall any
such municipality or district incur any new
debt or increase its indebtedness to any amount
exceeding 2 per cent upon such assessed valua
tion of property without tbe assent of the
electors thereof at a public election in such
manner as shall be provided by law."
Mr. Hudson beld tbat as the debt of tbe city
already exceeded 2 per cent of its valuation,
the Constitution plainly forbade that it should
be increased except with tbe consent of a major
ity of the electors.
Mayor Gourley agreed with Mr. Hudson, but
Mr. Ford was hot quite clear about it and
thought that even tbe oft-quoted and much-relied-upon
Constitution was not quite as
plain as it might be.
Two Ways or Looking at It.
His Honor was positive that a certificate was
just as much an obligation upon the city as a
bond, and therefore came within tbe constitu
tional provision. The Mayor was in doubt
which was the best way out of the city's
financial strait whether to issue bonds, or
certificates, or to raise the money by direct
taxation.
Controller Morrow re.id5.the Constitution dif
ferently He holds tbat it simply prohibits in
creasing the city debt more than 2 per cent at
one time wltbout an election, or to pass be
yond the 7-per-cent limit in any event.
He says: "By my understanding of tbe
Constitution, and I believe I am right, we can
issue Donds for tbis indebtedness to any extent
less than 2 per cent of the total valuation. The
city's valuation is I2Q7.000.0UO, and 2 per cent on
that would amount to HUO,000. To meet tbe
obligations incurred under tbe now defunct
street acts of 1SS7 and 18S9 will require about
$2,000,000, or less than 1 percent. There is really
no difference between certificates or bonds.
Several cities, among them Boston, call their
bonds certificates of Indebtedness. We cad
call these certificates bonds. If we issue eltber
bonds or certificates we can apply to their pur
chase tbe sinking fund money now lying idle in
tbe banks. It is a mistake to say tbat all the
contractors will have to wait two years before
they can sue the city. A number of contracts
were completed 18 months ago. and these will
be dne in six months more. Some of tho con
tractors, of course, will bave no claim until a
longer time elapses."
Might Not Be the Same Bills.
W. R. Ford and H. P. Ford. President of
Select Council, held a consultation yesterdayJ
afternoon as to the position of the city In the
matter of tbe proposed legislation. W. It.
Ford expressed himself as greatly surprised at
the baste used in pushing tho act amending the
city charter, but said tbe committee would en
deavor to have it amended in tbe Housu in ac
cordance with tbe wishes of the citizens. He
referred to the statement of M. A. Woodward
that tbe bills taken to Harrisburg did not bear
a strong resemblance to those presented to the
citizens. The Messrs. Ford knew nothing posi
tive about this, but expressed considerable
curiosity.
H. P. Ford declared himself in favor of rais
ing the necessary money by direct taxation.
He said: "I don't think there would have been
any difficulty in raising tbe amount by one as
sessment, or we might bave taken two years to
make it. It woula be tbe best way to get tbis
debt paid and the whole matter settled up. I
think we will bave no trouble in collecting tbe
assessments for ibis work, for I bave not heard
one man say tbat the work was not worth fully
the amount paid for it,"
A number of property holders have deter
mined to have improvement anyway, and are
making themselves responsible foe tbe cost.
Wharton street, Sonthside, ta be paved be
tween Twenty-first and Thirty-second stroets;
Westminster street, between Aiken and Amber
son, aud same between Highland and Emerson
avenues. The property owners are putting in
sewers along Mayflower street, in tbe Twenty
first ward, and Juliet and Cato stroets. in-the
Fourteenth ward. On Lilac street the people
have advertised for bids from contractors for
the construction of sidewalks.
BEATEN AND BOMBARDED.
Brickbats Called Into Use as Weapons
Willi Serious Effect.
Edward Chambers and a companion went
into J. Bertoni's wholesale liquor store on Penu
avenuo yesterday afternoon, ana wanted to sell
some patent cement. Bertoni did not want
any and said so, but as tbe men did not leave
he ordered them away and finally had them
put out. .The men went to a brick pile on the
street and began bombarding Bertoni's place.
Ono brick struck John Miroudo, Bertoni's
bookkeeper, on tbe head, cutting the scalp,
and another cut a gash on tbe cheek of Miss
Mary O'Donnell, daughter of ex-AIdcrman
O'Donnell, who bad gone on the street to see
what was going on. Chambers was arrested
and committed in default of 2,000 ball. His
companion escaped across tbe Sixteenth street
bridge, altbough he was hotly pursued.
Ted Connors, a youngster from Tustin street,
was arrested by Officer Hlldertirecht yesterday
afternoon for assaulting Willie Wclsb, a little
boy who lives on Brady street. The officer
alleges that Conners struck Welsh over the
head with a club, knocking him down and then
kicked him several times in tho face. The
officer has bad a number of complaints from
people in tbe neighborhood about Conners
stoning them. His principal mark is peddlers
passing along tbe street. He is 11 years old.
Michael Ziuniero, an Italian, mads an in
formation before Alderman Richards last
night, charging John Perincio, of Homestead,
with assaulting him with a brick.
BAVEfG HIS SIDEWALK.
An East Ender Gets an Injunction Against
a Gas Company,
An application for an injunction was filed in
court yesterday to restrain the Pittsburg Gas
Company and Street Commissioner Samuel
Paisley from opening tbe sidewalk in front of
the residence of a man on Penn avenue, near
Point Breeze, for the purpose of laying a gas
main for local distribution. For some time
past the Pittsburg Gas Company, under tbe
direction of the Department of Public Works
and the special direction ot Mr. Paisley, have
been substituting small mains on each side of
the East End streets, under tbe sidewalks, in
stead of the larger main they bad in the middle
of the streets. Quite a number of tbe streets
have been changed in this way for tbe mutual
benefit of tbe company aud their patrons.
Tbe gentleman who asks for the injunction
is the first objector to the change, ana he bases
bis objections on tbe claim tbat tbe sidewalk
is private property, which neither city nor pri
vate corporation has any right to lpterfere
with.
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gold and silver watches, jewelry.siiverware,
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A full line of musical instruments always
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wan 0200 Penn Av.
PITTSBURG DISPATCH.
WANT THE0LD LAW.
A Movement on Foot to Restore the Old
Tlme Mechanics' Lien Act Phlladel
phlani Poshing It Local Labor Trades
Oppose It.
In some parts of the State, notably in
Philadelphia, a movement is on foot to
practically restore the old-time mechanics'
lien law under which sub-contractors could
file liens against buildings for work done
or material furnished. A late decision
ot tho Supremo Court knocked out
sub-contractors and material furnishers.
It Is the intention to bring a pressure to bear
on tbe present Legislature, and it is Intended
to push the bill framed at the instance of the
Master Builders' Exchange ot Philadelphia.
The bill proposed will give to the sub-contractor,
unless be signs his right away, tbe
power to file liens against buildings, and ma
terial furnishers have joined forces in support.
The mechanic who works, the journeyman, also
proposes to bave a finger in the pie, and there
would seem to be no reason why lie sbonld not
stand asbigh as tbe sub-contractor or material
furnisher.
It mar not be a one-sided fight, however, as
tboio who put their money into the buildings
think tbey also are entitled to some show.
They denounce the lien law, which the Su
premo Court knocked out as a piece of dema
gogy passed to secure tbe support of labor or
ganizations, Tbey say there is no more reason
why a sub-contractor, laborer or material fur
nisher should be allowed to file a lien against
a house than thete would be in giving a dry
goods dualer tbe right to file a lien against a
suit of clothing on a man's back because the
tailor had gotten the cloth on credit and had
not paid for It. They say the Han
practice had become, before tbe Supreme
Court sat down on the law, so troublesome as
to materially interfere with business. They
argue that when a man gives anotber a con
tract the party of the first part wants the mat
ter concluded then and there.
Attorney Frank Smith suggests tbat a lien
law is entirely unnecessary and wero there
none, the tendency would" soon show Itself
to abolish the class of irresponsible
contractors who make much trouble. He
argues that no man wbo is not responsible
should be a contractor, and that it there were
no chance to harass the owners of buildings
tbat not only would there be much trouble and
litigation saved, but that eventually material
furnishers and sub-contractors and workmen
of all kinds would be in better shape than now,
as a better business basis would soon be found.
This is the same bill against which strong
opposition has been offered by the laboring
classes. Tbe Building Trades' Council bad a
committee in Harrisburg for over two weeks,
and sucb effective work was done in the sbapo
of having amendments introduced tbat no
show was left for having the bill passed in its
original shape.
DEATH OF RUSSELL ERRETT.
Close of a Noted Career Identified With
Numerous Newspapers and Served Sev
eral Terms as State Senator and Con
gressmanA Man Well Known to Most
Plttsburgers.
Hon.,Bussell Errett, the venerable editor
and politician, known to all the older resi
dents of Pittsburg and vicinity, died at his
home in Mansfield, Fa., at 12:30 o'clock
yesterday afternoon, aged 74 years. His career
was a marked one. Mr. Errett was born in
1817 in New York City. His father dying young,
bis mother married Robert Souter. Russell
was educated by Henry Edmunds.
In 1829 tbe family came to Pittsburg, Mr.
Souter going into the iron business with Rob
ert U. Laren. In 1832. Russell was apprenticed
to Andrew Easton. a baker on Scotch Hill. He
afterward worked at Louisville, Ky., Tuscum
bia, Ala., and other places. Later he taught
school In Chartiers-ind Robinson township.
In 1839 bo bcaroo clerk to John M. Snowden.
Jr.. in the coal business. He was afterward ap
pointed clerk under Mayor Alexander Hay.
Some years later he edited tbe Daily Sun, a
penny paper which existed several years.
He then went to Washington, Pa.. In
1845 and edited the Washington patriot,
an abolition organ, for tour years.
After that be worked on the Commonwealth
and tbe Meporttr, leaving the latter In 18 2 to
become mercantile reporter on the Pittsburtr
Qazctte, whlcn be purchased with Samuel
Riddle and D. L. Eaton in 1856. In 1866
be was elected Clerk in the State Sen
ate. He served two termi In Com
mon Council. In 18G1 he was re-elected
Senate Clerk, and ii the same yea.- was ap
pointed paymaster in the United States army.
He was elected to the State Senate In 1867, but
resigned to become Assessor of Internal Rev
enue under President Grant, and servedtill
tbat office was abolished.
For four years he was Chairman or the Re
publican State Committee. In 1876 he was
elected to Congress and was re-elected in 1678,
President Arthur appointed him United States
Pension Agent at Pittsburg In 1883, which offleo
he h ld till 1887. f '
Tbe funeral arrangements have not yet been
completed.
A TAX BEFITNDINU TROUBLE.
The Boston Clearing House Refutes the Old
Silver Certificates Paid to States.
Boston, April 7. The Government is remit
ting tbe money refunded to the States under
the direct tax refunding bill in old sliver cer
tificates, issued under the Bland 72-cent dollar
act. The State of Maine's 8350.000 came here
last night, and part of it was offered in settle
ment of balances at the Clearing House and
refused. The banks have a verbal understand
ing not to use silver in the settlement of bal
ances, but the act of 1882 provides tbat no bank
ing association shall retnse ihese certificates.
Hence, fears of bringing the banks to a silver
basi are current.
Massachusetts will receive from $700,000 to
SS00.00O, as it is part of the refund, in a few
days, and this bids fair to complicate matters
nnless tbe State treasury carries tbe money.
The matter has caused much discussion among
tbe banks and tbe ontcome is watched with
intere st
CONFUSION WOBSE CONFOUNDED.
The Connecticut Muddle Involves the Court
as Well as the Governor.
Nkw Haven, April 7. A move was made
to-day that will bring the political muddle be
fore the Supreme Court. The term for which
Judge Iteming, of the Common Pleas Court,
was elected, expired March 3L He claimed to
hold over and has continued to bold court.
To-day, in a minor case, tbe attorneys for the
defense refused to put in any testimony, and
on conviction raised the question of jurisdic
tion, and will take it to tbe Supreme Court.
The court then adjourned for lack of funds,
the appropriation having been exhausted and
tbe Legislature having adjourned wilhoutpass
lng any appropriation bills.
SMALLPOX AM0NQ 80LDIEBS. .
The Spanish Troops Landed in Havana Are
Badly Afflicted.
Havana, April 7. Many of the soldiers who
were brought here by the Spanish mail
steamer Maria Crlstina were attacked with
smallpox during tho voyage.
Two of tbem died before tbe steamer arrived.
The others who were suffering with tbe dis
ease were removed to tbe hospital as soon as
the steamer reached this port.
Taking a Long Sleep.
AxsoiriA, Conn., April 7. Robert Harrison
has slept continuously since Sunday morning.
Physicians say the sleep is tne natural re
sult of an overworked body. The man is
healtby and active when awake.
PEOPLE WHO COME AND GO.
B. Fenton, of Buffalo, B. E. Ryan and
A, R. Brewer, of Chicago, officers of tbe
American Preserve Company, are stopping at
tbe Duqttesne. Tbey held a short meeting and
report tbe business as in fair shape.
C. V. Miller and wife, of London, are
at tbe Anderson. Mr. Miller is a seal sklu im
porter and has been investigating tbe trouble
in Newfoundland. He went West last even
ing. J. T. Gorsuch, of Zancsville, and
George W.Tfost, of Beilaire, are at the Monon
gahela House. Tbey are glassmen and will at
tend a meeting of tbe Flint Association to-day.
General Osborne, of "Wilkesbarre, re
turned home yesterday afternoon. Colonel
Frank E. Brownell is still in tbe city, tho guest
of Colonel W. H. Reld..
Captain "William Doak returned from
tbe coke regions last evening with five men on
a leave of absence for 24 hours. Tbe boys had
the grip.
C. S. Mason, of New Brighton, and
Hugh McMabon, of New Cumberland, are
stopping at tbe Anderson.
W. E. Curtis, the cicerone of the Pan
American party, was in tbe city yesterday. He
came here to see J. P. Witberow.
Lieutenant J. E. Shearman put up at the
Duqnesne.last evening. He is a steel inspector
for the Government.
George ,W. Ooetz, a Milwaukee brewer,
was in the city yesterday,
J. Dawson Callery went to Chicago on
tbe limited last evening.
Joshua Ehodei and A, C. Robertson
went East last night
WEDNESDAY. APRIL
JUST SHOOK HANDS.
Railroad Miners and Operators Meet
in Annual Conference.
SCALE TO BE PRESENTED TO-DAT.
inning Commission" Getting Down to
Work on Its Revised Lair.
MISCELLANEOUS 1KMJSTEIAL SEWS
A preliminary meeting of the inter-State
conference of miners and operators was held
in the Court House yesterday afternoon, for
the purpose of organizing. The work was
completed in less than an hour, and a recess
was taken until 9:30 o'clock this' morning,
when the greatest struggle over the adop
tion of a scale ever held by the miners and
operators will commence. There was at
yesterday's meeting, however, every indica
tion of harmony between the two bodies.
Mr. A. Dempster, who called the con
vention to order, took an early op
portunity to caution the delegates on
both sides to use wise judgment in all their
deliberations. "There never was a time,"
said he, "when there was as great a demand
for courtesy of conduct, candor and liber
ality as now. We have met here as a
board of arbitrators who are to do as juries
do wait until all the facts have been sub
milted to them, and then with cool, deliber
ate, wise judgment render their decision.
There should be no premature enunciation
of what is to be done."
Those Who Are .Entitled to Seats.
A Credential Committee consisting of M.
McQuaide and W. C. Pierce for the Penn
sylvania and Ohio miners respectively and
J. Morton Hall and F. S. Brooks, for the
operators, was appointed. They reported 34
miners' delegates from Pennsylvania, 38
from Obio; 23 operators from Pennsylvania and
5 from Ohio, making a total of 150 representa
tives in all. The full list follows:
TenusTlvanla operatorsFrank Armstrong. D.
Bl. Anderson. l. T. Armstrong. James Blytbe,
William Ucadlln?. Alexander Dempster, J, C
Jlyser, Henry Florshclm, J. Morton Rail, R. H.
Latimer, W. U. O'Neill. Alexander Patterson. F.
II. Kobblns, F. L. Bobbins. J. M. Kisher. 1). Rels
lneer. W. J. Scully, George Slnderberjr. J. U.
Haulers, N. T. Handford. Jesse Sandrord, U.
A. Andrews aud Thomas Tavlor,
Pennsylvania miners .James Anderson, Owen
Cruse, w. T. Daff. Samuel Devore. John Dunn.
Adam Kose. Georce Fletcher. Michael Ham,
Patrick Hollaran, John Jones. John Klein, Huzh
Leonard, John Log e, William Lloyd. W. It.
l.lKhlbarn. W. McQnsde. D. MeGarry. William
Murray. James Mcfarland. James McGrogan.
Simon McCafferty. John McUoldrich, E. J. Ale
Cue, i'atrlcK McBrvde, George .Newton, James
Newman, bamuel VurdoL J. IS. Klley, William
Itoberlson, Joseph Shomuing. Andrew bavace.
Thomas Sklllan, W. H. Thomas, Abram Winders
and C. K. Wallls.
Ohio operators--F. L. Sternberecr. H. 8. Wll
Uard, V, . 8. Ilestherlnatou, V. B. Chapman, C.
A. Smith, W. S. Conrtwrielit. W, B. (J. Coxe, V.
Ferguson, J. JJ. -Kurd. M. . Bliaeffer. B. H.
Oraves, 13. J. Malone. J. . Jones. H. b. Wllllard,
J. K. Janes, J. .Morrow, H. S. Wllllard, 11. J.
Malone, E. T. Jones, M. Morgan. T. A.-)ones,
John Bustard, L, D. Lampman, B. J. Ualone,
J. A. Murphy. C. Morris, G. W. Bra
shears, F. Williams, Moses Morgan, George Hall,
D, Patterson, Thomas Johnston, Oscar Town
send. A. J. BagES. C. L. Paston, L.
Kockershausben, W. P. Kend. Samuel Kay
bonld. V. L. Caten, Morrison Foster, George w.
MCCook, Moses Morgan, A. L. Hart, B. M.
Stalter. J. & Martin. H. L. Chapman, S. J.
Patterson. A. J. Bikes, Walter Upson, T. J.
Morgan, II. S. Wallace. Walnwrigbt.
O.iio miners W. E. Applegarth. William
Burns, Michael Collins, W. H. Crawford. Josepb
Clraan. Tliornal Cool. K. L. Davis. John Fatiey,
Wljllam Hodgson. Alexander Johnson, Isaac
Jones, Ibomas Kennedy, John Lewis. Hugh
Lynch, Charles Call. W. C. farms, Martin Gllll
ford, J. . Jenkins, J. P. Jones. Kdmnnd James.
L. U. Jones, John Lennlng, Donald McDonald,
Jane. McKee, W. C. Pearce, John Pbllllpson,
George Scott, Josepb Slnart, Kdmund Thomas,
Thomas Thomas. W. II. Turner. Thomas Turn
bull, s. Wright, George Wend, Harry William,
John Nugent, J. A. Peddlcord and J. B. Kae.
Given a Voice, hat No Vote
Among those whose faces were familiar In
former conferences were John Kane and Frank
Lockbart, of Ipdiana; Q. W. Murray and M. J.
Goings, ot Illinois: S. W. Peter, of West Vir
ginia, and P. H. O'Donnell, of Kansas. These
were given a voico in the conferenoe but not a
vote.
Mr. Dempster was made Permanent Chairman
of the conference as a compliment to bis merits
as a presiding officer. He has presided over
tbe last three annual conferences and has yet
to make his first distasteful ruling to either
miner or operator. W. C. Pierce and Patrick
McBrydo for tho miners and J. Morton Hall
and F. S. Brooks for tbe operators were elected
permanent secretaries.
When tbo conference had been permanently
organized the Cbair announced tbe first busi
ness would be to settle upon rules and an order
of business to govern tbe conference. On mo
tion of Morrison Foster, the rules of the last
convention were adopted. The appointment
of the Scale Committee was next In order, and
as tho delegations from each State bad chosen
tbeir own representative to serve on tbat com
mittee, tbe matter was easily disposed of. The
committee Is as follows:
Pennsylvania operators George W. Schlu
derberg and J. C. Dyer.
Ohio operators O. Morris and H. S. Wil
lard. . Pennsylvania miners Charles E. Wallis and
Abram Winder.
Ohio miners John P. Jones and W. H. Craw
ford. It was decided tbat tbe vote upon all ques
tions oomine before tbe conference should con
sist of 10 ballots, divided equally among tbe
delegates from eacb State. This will give tbe
miners and operators each two votes, Tbe
conference tben took its recess.
A Conference Meeting of Miners.
Immediately after tbe conference adjourned
there was a joint meeting of tbe Ohio and
Pennsylvania miners, presided over by Mr.
Rae, and which remained iu sessiou until 6
o'clock. About the first thing done was -to
secure a pledge of socrecy from every delegate
as to the scale. Mr. Rae said tbe open conven
tion Is the place where this should first be made
known.
The scale was tben discussed, and the Scalo
Committee given instructions upon the points
desired to be Included in tbe list of prices. At
tbe Colnmbus convention in February a scale
was prepared comprehending an advance of 10
cents in each of the districts, but tbe miuers
finally came to the conclusion tbat if tbey wero
to make tbe scale tbey bad no use for a con
ference,' and It was accordingly laid over for
consideration at the present conference.
The Scale Committee met last nigbt at tbe
Keystone Hotel, on Fourth. avenue, and pre
pared tbeir scale. They were in session until
nearly midnight, and no authoritative informa
tion was given out. Tho general Impression is,
howe er, that the operators have allowed tbe
miners to report a scale asking for advances,
and also tbe adoption of tbe eight-hour work
day. They declare they cannot pay any ad
vances because tbe general business, with in
creased competition from West Virginia, Indi
ana and Illinois, does not justify It.
Tbo other delegates were not idle last nigbt.
Tho Executive Board of tho United Mine
Workers met in the Home Hotel. Presi
dent Rae bad telegraphed John Devlin,
ot the General Executive Board of the IC of L.
to come to Plttsbure, and that gentleman met
with Ibe miners' Executive Board last nigbt.
This meeting was for tbo purpose of mapping
ont a course to be pursued during tbe con
ference and to secure from Mr. Devlin an offi
cial statement in regard to the support which
tbo miners are to expect from tho Knights.
Moral and Financial Aid Pledged.
Mr, Devlin pledged the fullest support pos
sible, both financial and moral, in aid of the
miners in securing the adoption of eight hours,
and any other demands they may make. The
miners will therefore go into to-day's conference
more determined than ever. Mr. Devlin has very
positive opinions regarding tbe relations
between the miners and operators. After the
meeting last nigbt be said: "I have no sym
pathy for the coke operators. They bave
brought this trouble on themselves by bringing
over cheap foreign laborers without any re
gard to the rlgbts of tbeir employes. Tho
worst of it Is tbat tho men, by association with
these ignorant people, are liable to be de
graded. Tbe evil can't be remedied now,
and wo bave little hope from tbe ris
ing generation. People in other sections
are watching the rioting, and they become
prejudiced against the cause of Jabor. No one
will object to a reasonable sliding scale, but tbe
miners will certainly not accept a rate of wages
made up by tbe operators when tbe one pre
sented by the men is ignored. It Is a subter
fuge to claim tbat leaders are opposed to a
sliding scale, because it would remove the
wage question from tbeir dictation. .
The System Denounced as Wrong.
"I havo long ago ceased to find fault with
tbe Individual. Tbey bave the same grasping
propensities everywhere It Is tbe system that
is all wrong. Tbe operators manago to make
tbe same profits whether tbe market be low or
high by regulating the wages to suit their in
terests. Tbey are not willing to give up. Tbey
organize companies with small capital, but
with plenty ot watered stock, and tbey reap
dividends on notblug. Tbis is one of tbe roots
at the eviL A man hoards nn wealth at thn
axpansa of humanltx. anil then dies laavhuU
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much to charity, and be is called good and
great. It is the way of the world at present."
President Rae was also seen, but he declined
to say much: "I bave cautioned our people
not to talk, and it would be inconsistent for me
to do so. Heretofore we have published our
proposed demands and made public all our de
mands, and we will trv a change this time."
In regard to the position of West Virginia,
Indiana and Illinois, Mr. Rae said the miners
considered those States competitive districts,
and the action of this conference consequently
binding on tbe operators of those States. If
tbey ignore tbe agreement, then there must be
a local settlement. He did not believe there
would be any trouble In securine the adoption
of a relative scale in all three districts.
THE FIBM BEPSESEHTED.
Members of Armstronc Bros. & Co. Attend
a Corkworkers' Meeting.
There was an exciting meeting of the cork
workers yesterday afternoon. Several hun
dred of them were present at Polish Hall,
Penn avenue, and to tbe surprise of many, Mr.
R. D. Armstrong and Manager Gow were in at
tendance, and occupied chairs beside Master
Workman Landers. There was some misun
derstanding about their presence, but tbe mat
ter was explained by one ot the assembly's
members. -
After tbe reports of the committees, who, in
tbo presence of their former employers, said
not more than 80 of their people were at work,
had been heard, Messrs. Armstronc and Gow
wero called upon for addresses. The latter
said tbey were there in tbe interest ot peace
and harmony, and while they did not care to
make addresses, tbey would answer any ques
tions tho workmen desired to ask. Then fol
lowed a delnge of inquires from men wbo
showed by tbeir remarks tbat tbey wero more
determined than ever to stand out.
Mr. Armstrong gave tbe peoplo tocunder
derstand tbat be bad a "black list," containing
12 or 15 names of leaders In the present diffi
culty, who will not be taken back under any
circumstances. This was not news to tbe men,
as they bad Intimations of it before. Before
tbe meeting closed a vote was taken on a
proposition to stand out if it takes all summer
to settle the strike. All but one votodin tbe
affirmative. Then a motion was made to
return to work next Monday, and the
only person voting In tbe affirmative was a
young lady wbo has no home and who said sbe
must either go to work now or get other em
ployment, A purse was made up for and
sbe joined those who were willing1 to stay out'
all summer. .Anotber meeting was called for
Saturday. There is some talk of the General
Executive Board of the KUofL. being called
here it tbe strike is not settled soon.
SC0EED A PAETIAL VICT0BY.
Carriage Manufacturers Concede Nine
Hoars, bat Not Wages.
The wagon and carriage manufacturers met
last nigbt and decided to itrant tbe demand of
tbeir men for nine hours, but still refuse to
recognize the union. A resolution was passed
setting forth that they would treat with tbe
employes on the wages question individually,
but tbey will not. sign an agreement binding
themselves to tbe laws and regulations of any
union.
Tbe men, however, do not lose courage by
this action. Their union is sttonger now tbau
at the beginning ot the strike. At that time
there were 600 in tbe union and 400 out. Since
tbe strike commenced. 130 new members have
been received.
WOBKIHG 01? A HEW LAW.
Mining Commission Preparing a Bill
Covering Many Points.
The committee appointed to revise tbe min
ing laws of the Commonwealth held anotber
meeting yesterday. The commission was
treated to an address from tbe prominent
operator, W. P. Rend. Mr. Rend has a few
Ideas of his own in regard to tbe requirements
of a mining boss, and one which he presented
to the commission was that tbe boss should
not be required to furnish a certificate. Mr
Rend thinks many able, practical men are kept
out of tbe position on account of tbis require
ment. Tbe commission is getting down to business,
ana, according to Inspector Jenkins, who was
seen last nigbt, a report will be made in time to
bave a new bill Introduced in the present ses
sion of tbe Legislature. Yesterday was spent
in reviewing section 1 of thp proposed will,
which has already been framed, relating to
maps. The other two important sections which
may be reached to-day are sections 4 and 6, ae
flnlng tbo duties of fire bosses. The chief point
aimed at by the present commission is to bave
a law passed that will be entirely void of all
the intricate points upon which all sorts of
constructions may be placed by judges, so
common 4o the old laws.
WILL START HP SHORTLY.
tMr. Carnegie Predicts an Early Resumption
nt Braddock.
Andrew Carnegie was seen yesterday in re
gard to tbe question of resumption at the
Edgar T bomson Steel Works. He said:
"We expect to start np at au early date.
However, the steel rail trade is very stagnant.
Euen tbe Pennsylvania system, wbich Is al
ways among the tint, has not so far placed any
orders for rails." He continued that tbis was
the sole cause for the shutdown, and claimed
if there were any oroers to be had Ut. Frick
could place tbem.
t.twt: DEALERS MEET.
Tbe New Association Starts Ont With a
Promising Outlook.
The Lime Dealers' Association, the formation
of wbich was noticed exclusively in The Dis
patch several days ago, met yesterday in tbe
Builders Exchange. Quite a number of new
members were received and there is every
indication tbat tbe plan originally mapped ont
will be carried out successfully.
The association will hold regular monthly
meetings in tbe future.
ITS MONTHLY MEETING,
The Philadelphia Company Will Wipe Off
Some Arrears of Business.
Tbe Board of Directors ot tho Philadelphia
Company will hold its usual monthly meeting
to-day. Tbe business brought up will be of a
routine character.
The company is understood to be making
steady headway, and bettering its financial
standing with each month. A new well in tbe
Wasbinzton field was brought in on Thursday
with a pressure ot 240 pounds to tno minute.
Lumbermen Going West.
A number of Pennsylvania lumbermen are
going to the State of Washington. Traveling
Passenger Agent Sam Myers, of the Pennsylva
nia Company, and Thomas S. Spear, of the
Union Pacific, had a party of five out last even
ing from Indiana. Mr. Myers states that an
other party left last week for tbe Pacific coast,
and more will follow in a few days.
Property for a New Plant.
Tbo property on which is located the stove
factory of A. Bradley & Sons, in Allegheny,
has been sold to the Allecheny County Light
Company, and the latter concern will begin to
tear down the old buildlngi next Monday. A
new plant covering tbe entire property, 100x300
feet in dimensions, ia to be erected.
One of the Largest.
Probably tbe largest sheet of plate glass ever
brought to tbe city was yesterday moved from
tbe Duquesne depot by J. W. Haney, tbe ex
pressman, to tbe stores of M. Rosenbaum on
Market street. Tbe plate measured 120x110
inches.
Still on His Tonr.
President Oompers, of tbe American Feder
ation of Labor, addressed a meeting of labor
people in Milwaukee last night. He will speak
in Chicago to-morrow nisbt and in Pittsburg
next Tuesday.
Plate Glass Men to Meet.
Anotbor meeting of plate glass jobbers and
manufacturers will be held at the Duquesne
to-morrow to discuss discounts and prices. The
agreement seems to be working satisfactorily.
Bishop Gllmonr Rallying.
St. AtTOUSTlifE, April 7. Bishop Gilmour,
whose life Saturday nicbt was almost de
spaired of, besan rallyinc Sunday, and he con
tinues to improve.
Important.
Three-story brick, large store room and
elevator on Sizth street; rents for 2,600.
For information .call at 1112 Penn avenue.
Figure It Oat Yourself.
How many men's suits do you suppose we
sold tbis week at $6 75 each? We sold so
many it's hard to keep track of. Here is a
list of the patterns in sacks and cutaways
for you to choose from: Stylish plaids and
checks, neat silk mixtures, plain worsteds
and cheviots and fancy cassimeres. We'll
sell you one for $6 75 to-day.
P. C. O. C, PlTTSBUBO COMBOTATIOIT
Clothing Company, corner Grant and
JMamond. streets.
CANINES CATCH. IT.
The Epidemic of Grip May Let Go on
Suffering Humanity, Since It
HAS AT LENGTH GONE TO THE DOGS.
Allegheny's Death Kate Is Still HIzb, and
earlj Equaled Here.
HANI OLD PEOPLE TAKEN OFF BT GKIP
There is some chance for poor suffering
humanity, alter all. It would now seem
that the grip, not satisfied with its tussle
with the human race, and despairing of
getting victims in greater numbers than it
basso far, has turned Its attention to man's
four-legged friends. On Monday The Dis
patch recorded the ravages ot the disease
among horses, and to-day it has to chronicle
its spread among the canine race. It is, in
fact, "going to the dogs," and herein is
where hope lies for mortals'.
Allegheny is still the stronghold of the
disease. No less than SO deaths of dogs,
from all sections of that city, were reported
at its Health Office yesterday. The unusual
mortality gave rise to inquiry, and the grip
was fastened upon as the cause. Police
Surgeon Hazzard last night supported this
view. He said he had no doubt at all that
the disease attacked the doggies; and re
marked tbat he had seen several cases of grip
among them within the past few days. The
fallmaster had a busy time of it yesterday.
There were a number of deaths ot animals
reported iu this city yesterday, and there
seems to be no doubt that the epidemic has
fallen from its high estate and descended
onto the lower animals.
Allegheny's Great Death Rate.
The variableness of tbe weather is not
calculated to diminish the strength of the
epidemic of grip, and yesterday it was about
as strong as dnring the past two weeks. The
death rate in Allegheny is very bleb, 20 deaths
having been reported yesterday in tbe early
morning hours at tbe Health Office.
There were 233 deaths recorded at the Health
Office in tbis city during tbe week ending Sat
urday last. There were IS deaths registered on
Sunday, 48 on Monday and 25 yesterday up to
4 o'clock, a total of 91, including 3 bodies
shipped to outside points since Saturday night.
Seven cases of crebro-spinal meningitis were
reported to tbe office yesterday. Tbe names of
tbe persons suffering from the disease and their
residences are as follows: Rene Scbmeltz,
Hazelwood avenue; Alexander Patterson,
Lafayette street; Wolfe, 539 Forbes street;
EmmaKreimieMtr, 5709 Penu avenue: John P.
Wagner. West Penn Hospital; Benjamin R.
Reynold. Garland alloy, and Bert Miller, No.
329 Webster avenue.
Tbe grip still has hold of many prominent
citizens. A. T. Doutbitt has been confined to
his room for some time, but is now recovering;
Trevor Lewis, ot Lewis Bros. & Co.. was at
tacked some weeks ago. and recovered only to
suffer a relapse, wbich confines him to bis
home. Mr. Lewis was very ill yesterday.
Postmaster J. B. Duff, of the East Liberty
office, is reported as recovering from a severe
attack. W. K. Gray, Secretary ot the Royal
Arcanum Building and Loan Association, is
confined to his house.
Striking the Suburbs Hard.
McKeesport has its share of tbe bad times.
Thirty-six deaths were recorded there in tbe
last 36 hours. In the number were those of
Mrs. Ellen Jenkins, of Steubenvllle, O., who
was nursing her daughter through an attack of
pneumonia; Mrs. Mary O'Bryon, mother of
William O'Bryon, tbe real estate agent of tbis
city, and an attack of cerebro-spinal menlnzltis
carried off Samuel 1 ewland, at tbe age of 24
yoars.
Tbe report of Superintendent Morrow,
of the Allecheny City scbools. for tne
month of March shows an enrollment of
12,561 pupils, with an average attendance of
10,837. This was a decrease from the previous
month of 228 In enrollment and 597 in attend
ance. Tbe large decrease, it was stated, was
principally due to tbe erip.
Postmaster McKTean was at his desk yester
day afternoon, tbe first time for three weeks.
He was clad to be out again, and has fully re
covered bis health, thonch feeling weak.
Among the old people who were carried off
yesterday are Balthazar Rohe.'the father ot
Alderman Rone, of tbe Thirteenth ward. In bis
80th year; Samuel Bell, of West Deer township,
81 years old: Jobn Flschbacb, of South Twelfth
i tree t, in bis 74th year, and Mrs. Margaret
Knoderer, of Obio township, in ber 87th year.
II. F. Quadllng,
Representing the wood mantel department
of Robert Mitchell furniture Company,
Cincinnati, O., is stopping at the Seventh
Avenue Hotel.
Hugus & Hacke
Unequaled are the bargains
and assortments that offer this
week in our Dress Goods De
partment. In Paris Robes we
show an elegant line of novel
ties with beautiful embroidered
Appliques and Lace Effect
Trimmings.
French Suitings in Camel's
Hair, Cheviot and Homespun
Fabrics. Spots, plaids and
stripes in the long camel's-hair
and rough effects.
Our assortments in these two
lines are entirely of exclusive
styles and will be marked this
week at prices greatly under
original values.
ioo pieces of All-wool Suit
ings at 50c a yard. Extra
value and styles rivaling in
effect goods of very much
higher price.
Three remarkably good val
ues in Colored Henriettas:
40-inch at 50c.
46-inch at 75c.
46-inch at $1,
In a full line of day and
evening shades.
Cor. Fifth Av. and Market St
N. B. A special opening this
week of imported novelties of
Ladies' Wraps, Jackets, Capes,
etc., for spring and summer
wear. Cloak Department, sec
ond floor.
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THE
FORT PITT
SPOON.
A SOUVENIR OF PITTSBURG.
Its many historical features dating from
the Indian, French and English pos
session of our city during tbe times ot
Washington, Braddock and Boquet will
make It a souvenir of national interest.
It contains fine medallions of tbe seal ot
tbe city and Fort Pitt redoubt (the old
block house).
Originated, Patented and Sold .
Only by
E. P. ROBERTS & SONS,
FIFTH AVE. AND MARKET ST.
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Fell Dead While Talking.
At 330 o'clock yesterday afternoon Frank
Carbock, aged 30 years, fell dead at Twrnty
elgbth street and Penn avenue, while talking
to H. G. Russell and Martin Sullivan. Car
bock lived at 108 Twenty-flf tn street, and leaves
a wife and two children. He was a laborer.
Tbe Coroner was notified.
The Leading Pittsburg, Pa
Dry Goods House. Wednesday, April 8, 1E91.
JDS. HDRNE k ELI'S
PENN AVE. STORES.
CREPONS.
All the "go" in leading style
centers. Pittsburg and Allegheny
buyers will appreciate this latest
evidence that there is a store in
their midst which brings Paris to
them and keeps them fully abreast
of the times on fabrics and fashions.
CREPONS, plains and corded,
the shades the very latest:
42 inches-wide at $1 0015 shades.
42 inches wide at SI 2512 shades.
12 inches wide at $1 3515 shades.
42 Inches wide at SI 5010 shades.
16 incbes wide at SI 7515 shades.
Including evening shades.
HENRIETTAS Their place
among dress stuffs is fixed, and fitful
fashion must adjust itself to this
ever-popular fabric inevitably. Our
Henriettas are superior in cloth and
finish. New spring shades complete:
21 shades in 39-inch at 50c
25 shades in 39-inch at 65c.
80 shades in 13-inch at 75c.
.25 shades in 48-Inch at 85c
50 sbades in 46-icch at $L
25 shades In 46-Inch at SI 25.
Including evening shades.
Also
33-inch French Serge at 50c 16 colors.
46-inch French berge at 75c 28 colors.
46-Inch French Serge at SI 25 colors.
4S-lnch French Serge at SI 2517 colors.
We call especial attention again
to-day to our $1 a yard Black Silk
Wanp Henrietta the best value
ever offered. Also to our very large
and comprehensive stock of All
Black, and Mourning Dress Fabrics.
Just i.ooo yards of beautiful Flor
entine Laces at bargain prices to
day: 2 to 4 incbes wide
at 20c and 25o a yard
(worth 50c and 75c).
New Printed Chiffon Edges and
Embroidered Chiffon Edges
dainty, exquisite colors.
New Parasol Covers (for baby
carriages) ia Esprit Net, Oriental
Lace and Polka Spot Swiss. -""
IN THE
SHAWL DEPARTMENT.
Our importations of Embroid
ered and Silk Fringed Black French
Henrietta Fichus all prices from
3 50 to 30 each. This is our
spring importation, and is the
largest and most complete we have
ever made.
SOMETHING NEW,
Entirely new, and only to be had
here Scotch Camel's Hair Fichus
a most desirable and convenient
piece of extra apparel, worn by
everybody.
Plain colors (Black. Gray, Tan), S3.
BrochePatterns(BIack,Gray,Blue,Tan),t3,
Ready with fine Parasols. Make
selections while assortments are
complete.
'JOB. HDRNE & CD.,
609-621 PENN AVE.
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."We are FIRST to cut the prices
in fine
Dress Goods and Robes.
"We are overstocked and must unload.
This week we will offer some -rare bargains;
$1 50 English Suitings at 5L
1 SO Corduroy Effects at ?L
?1 25 Plaids and Stripes at tU
$1 00 Henrietta at 75c
75c Serge at 50c
$10 Robes at .
$12 Robes at 58.
15 Kobe j at Sia
Prices caused s rush at our stores last week '
and we mean to continue it.
MRS. C. WEISSER
435 MARKET ST. 437 4
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