,&2iM5v$i?slw7iftM THE, PPETSBUKGr. DISEATGH.rrTHUBSnir,- ABIO. ,1)5., 189 MARKING I MASHER An Indignant Girl Wreaks Swift Vengeance on the Man Who Wantonly Insulted Her. P1TTSBUKG WOMEN TORN AT LAST The Folice Laboring Under Great Dis advantages in Suppressing tlie Growing Evil. SPOTS FAVORED EI CORNER LOAFERS. Ktry Arrests BtttgMt.de Dsfly, bnt They Are Withent Krcb Ifftct There was considerable comment yester day over the summary punishment of an ill-bred drummer by a woman he had in sulted. The affair occurred at Fenn avenue and Sixth street, where plenty of people were present 10 witness it A eaudily dressed commercial traveler sauntered out of the Hotel Anderson with a cigar between his teeth and defiance to all humanity in his look. Two women were passing at the time, and he took occasion to make an ungentlemanly remark. One of the women turned quickly, and -with a crushed offender. sweep of her umbrella the shining tile of- the He was cornered completely and had to stand while the insulted woman stated in plain terms her opinion of himself and all of his kind. Tne crowd enjoyed the scene hugely, to the great discomfort of the masher, who slunk sheepishly aroundgthe corner and disappeared. Not an Unusual Occurrence. The first part of the scene was but one of many which occur daily on the more frequented corners of the city, though it is seldom the offender pets such a lebuke. Pittsburg, like many other large cities, is inlested with a class of idle younr men who pass the earlier portions of the night lounging about the principal streets, leaning against anything that will afford support to an inert body ana indulging in indecent comments on passersby. Their numbers are apparently on a steady increase, and each night sees an addition to the army of street loafers. Ladies without escorts are the par ticular targets for these beings, and even when accompanied by a gentleman are often forced to over hear insulting remarks on their personal appearance which anyone, even of wdiffer ent moral tone, would resent. Yonug girls even in daylight do not escape the remarks of these idler, intentionally uttered loud enough for them to hear. Came From All Classes of Society. The police have tried to put a stop to this business, and in some degree have been suc cessful, but nothing less than an army of officers could continually keep tbe down-town streetsfree from tbe Human trash that frequents tbem. Corner loafers come from all classes of society, but the greater number of them are of the erml-iespectable order, attired in gaudy clothes of tbe ery latest cut and possessed of a pecuh.ir staring habit which renders their presence objectionable to every well-bred per son. Last evening a DisPATru reporter made a tour of the principal stamping grounds of ibe corner loafers and listened to their conversa tion, catching disjointed sections of obscene stories, low jokes, at which the laugh went round, shreds of talk and gossip peculiar to an unoccupied mind, and comments about passing ladies which anj one may hear in a jaunt about the streets. A Pair of Gay Gushers. At the corner of Fifth avenue and Smith field street a pair of gay gushers stood en sconced in tbe door or the 1'ennsylvania Rail road ticket office. One of them, with a brilliant little stone in his scarf, held a cigar in his mouth, but be ias too much occupied in dis cussing the merits of the people passing to keep the weed lit. The first man who passed with a cigar was bailed for a light, and com plied with tbe request of the tailor made south. waiting paticntlv while he leisurely transferred the Are. Tbeu the criticism of pedestrians began again and no lady escaped the staring scrutiny of tbe pair until tbe cigar was out again and a second gen tleman had to be hailed for a light. The gent with tbe diamond apparently knew all about half tbe women who passed, and his boast of attractiveness was not intended for the ears of his companion alone. Across the avonue, at the postoffice corner, two members of the Tittsburg Councils were about the most conspicuous of the stationary figures. Ihey kept their place for an hour, w hile a stream of people surged over to one Eide to get past them Down a few yards a party of seedy-looking ward heelers clustered about a lamp post and kept conversation hum ming for two hours on the antiquities of the Oourley-Bailey mayoralty contest. Sloped Off bat to Return. Ofilcpr Garrett Crossan ordered "move on" three different times, bat the politicians simply scattered for a moment and returned to the post when he was past, totally disregarding tbe fact that their disagreeable presence was ob structing the pavement. About 9 o'clock a well -dressed trio sauntered down Fifth avenue, and seeing the old familiar postoffice steps with their usual crowd of loafers, they turned in there for a rest. "This is as good a place as any. bos s," re marked one of the three. "There's no wind here, Look at the cut of the trousers on that guv out there aud the woman following him; she's prettj, ain't she, but togged out like a cook." There were dozens of their kind lounging about tbe corner indulging in similar remarks aurt keening an eye open for approaching offi cers. The corner loafer has a diversity of Topics to discourse upon when not picking flaws in somebody's attire or staring at ladies. Business, the club, saloons, balls, theaters, clothes, horses, and all li'auner of subjects, come in for their share. There is a special offi ceratthe postoffice, but ho cannot keen them away. Eery night a crowd of idlers stand about Fifth avenue. Indulging in.the luxurious privi lege of doing nothing until tho approach of the last cable car out makes thein think of getting home. At tbe corner of Fifth avenue and Wood street can always be found a dozen or so of loatcrs. A ljot Fatored by Loafers. One of the most notable resorts isPenn ave nue and Sixth street, where the proximity of two hotels and two theaters proves an addi tional attraction to the charm of evicg the people going and coming from Allegheny across tho feixlh street bridge. The advent of the summer season brings with Itadailj increase in tbe number of loafers, as they are strictly warm-weather birds. But it is not altogether on the busy streets that these idlers concresrate. The Mononra- bela wharf and Water street are infested with them everv day. Three men sat on a pile of boards on the wharf yesterday afternoon with nothing to do and not even a subject for con versation. They remained there all afternoon until finally tbe patrol wacon was called and thev were given a lift to Central station. They will likely follow ten others who were arrested Tuesday and sent ten days to jail. Uot every man who dresses airly welL or happens to btop on a public corner lor a few minutes to chat uitha friend is a nuisance or a masher, and a few days ago a now policeman on tbe force made an amusing blunder. AVcre .Mistaken for Slashers. Two well-known business men bad been taking a drop to drinkat the Anderson bar, and as they emerged from the room tbey stood on the corner to talk over current matters. They were soon interrupted with a blast from the copper across the street, requesting them to move on. "For what reason replied one of the men. "2s"ow. don't be giving me back talk," sa'd the officer. his "dander up," "you mashers think you are smart smiling on young girls who pass by." This break was too much, and both of them laugned heartily. Oi.e bad a daughter.16 ears old, and they were so absorbed in conversation tLat they had scarcely noticed the women who had passed. The copper, however, was persis tent, and threatened to leave his perch if they didn't obey orders. As the men bad finished their chat and reflected that possibly tbe officer had a big family to support, they hail no desire to correct tbe blunder with the discharge of tbe police man. They moved on after guvmg him for his freshness. One of the Worst Corners. There is one corner in tbe city which is never free, day or eight, from a number of loafers of the worst description. This favored locality is the corner of Liberty avenue and Eleventh street to Fenn avenue. It is difficult for a woman to pass along the north sidewalk with out being jostled by some of the hair-drunken idlers who seem to believe they have a pre scriptive right to this particular stretch of the yublic thoroughfare. Not six days ago a case was stated which in stances the treatment which ladies receive when passingalonz Eleventh street. An elder ly lady, accompanied by a little girl, was walk ing from Pcnn avenue in the direction of Lib erty, and had reached about the middle of tbe block, when she was suddenly jostled ou tbe street, and, tripping, fell rather heavilv. The cause of this was a drunken brute, who had emerged from one of the saloons and bogan an impromptu scrapping match with some other loafer. Tbe residents of the locality fre quently complain of the class of men who are permitted to la) around this district, but with out any result. Eleventh street is daily traversed by people going to the depot, and around the station very much complaint is heard of tho disgraceful scenes which take place at this corner. POLICE CANNOT STOP IT. Inspector Mc leese Tells How the Loafer Can Slip Oat of tho Law Should Be All Relegated to the Workhouse, the Only Fit Place for Them. Police officials are not at all pleased with the idea of Pittsburg getting a reputation for corner-loafers, though they find it a difficult matter to prevent. There is a city ordinance," said Inspector McAleese last night, "prohibiting corner loaf ing and another for obstructing the sidewalks. These people can ba charged with either of these offenses, but it is a hard matter to get a hold on them. I have repeatedly instructed the officers to arrest loatcrs. but in a place ot this size it is a difficult matter to pick them out. A man who works for his living all day, and endeavors to keep up a roason- aoie aegree 01 ueceocy, lias a pencct right to come down town in the evening aud perhaps talk to a friend or two on the sttcet. But there is a certain class of young men about town who apparently never work and speud their evenings on the street. If we could get hold of them, yon may rest as sured tbey would soon be in the workhouse, which is the only fit place for such trash, but there arc so many was in which they can slip out of tbe clutches of the law, that it is difficult to convict them "1 fully realize the evil of having such people around, but we can do nothing more than have our officers keep them moving aud arrest them in an flagrant cases of insult to passersbv or repeated obstruction of the sidewalks. How ever, we keep our eyes on them, for I believe a man who spends his time on tbe corners is generally willing to engage in worse offenses, in which case our previous knowledge of him helps us greatly " Chief Brown is not at all reserved about ex pressing his opiulon of street loafers, but says the police can do little more than they are at present to prevent it, PUTTING MONEY INTO OSCULATION. Creditors of tho Defunct Lawrence Bank Receiving a Dividend. There were nearly 200,000 put into circula tion yesterday by tbe assignee of tbe defunct Lawrence Rank, or would have been if all claimants had been served. The debt of the bank, in round numbers, was $1,050,000, and the assignee has declared a first dividend of 18.2 per cent, or something over 819b.O00. Colonel L. R. Duff states that tbe assets will pay 25 per cent sure, and that beyond that all is specula tion. Tbe amount each creditor gets is not en thusing, considering loss of interest as well as 75 per cent of principal, but time has In a great measure taken the edge off first disappoint ment, and some ot tbe victims were in a measure cbeerfnl. Assistant City Controller J.J. Davis raked down something over J10Q, aud he appeared to regard it as a windfall, and spent a considerable portion of it in arraying his boy like tbe lilies of tbe field. The boy ap preciated the occasion also, but he was reticeut on tho subject of the bank failure. He had thenew suit and some tojs, and there were no traces of care on his youthful brow. It is hard tosayjust when the next dividend will be de clared, as the value of some of the assets are problematical, aud tbe time of tbeir realiza tion also. The Depositors' Committee incurred consid erable expense, expecting the depositors to settle when they received their dividend. The depositors did not respond liberally.auda meet ing is to be called to press tho matter. BLAINE WAS A MOUENEE, Remains cf John Hampton Laid to Rest in Allegheny Cemetery. The remains ,'ot the late John H. Hampton w ere buried in the Allegheny Cemetery yester day afternoon. The funeral services were held at his late residence on North avenue, Alle gheny. Rev. J. Crockar White, of 6t Andrew's P. E. Church conducted the ceremony and was assisted by Rev. John Fox, of the Ninth Pres byterian Church. All the judges of Allegheny county were present, except Judge White. Nearly all the members of the bar, as well as a large number of representative business men attended tbe ceremony. Tbe pall-bearers were Judges Stowe, Collier, Slagle and Hawkins and Robert PItcairn, Charles W. Robb, John Dal zelland D. T. Watson. The following telegram was received by B. F. Jones from James G. Blame jesterdav morn ing: "Please convey my smcerest sympathy to Mr. Hampton's family. Our friendship has never been broken, in an intei coarse both in boyhood and manhood, of more than 40 J ears. His death is a peisonal grief to inc. "James G. Blaixk." The county courts adjourned yesterday in espectto Mr. Hampton's memory. A MONEY-MAKING SCHEME. Would Bottlo Natural Gas and Sell It for Kindling Wood. "Want to make some money?" said a seedy looking citizen to Raiph Wells at the Anderson yesterday. "DoI,myboj7"ieplied the clerk. "Why, I would drive an immigrant wagon to Panama to pull in a couple of hundred thousand." "You're my man," gasped the;stranger,"let us talk in private. Now, I bavo a block of 50 shares of stock in a new concern that jou can get for. saj. 4,000 in cash. In six months it will ield 25 per cent, andin a year will doable itself." "Wbewf" said Mr. Wells, "but that sounds good. What is the line." 'Don't bo impatient," replied the fellow, stroking tb lapel of the clerk's coat like any other confident man would who realized that be had a good thing. "It's a great secret, but, as I expect to take j ou into the company, I don't mind tellinir you: but keep it low: We will bottle natural gas, and sell it for kindling wood." Mr. Wells collapsed. CHIEF MTJBPHY'S FIRST EFJ0SSL He Issues an Order to Save the Pavements Kept Clear. Chief Murphy has decided that the side walks in Allegheny must be kept clear for passengers. An ordinance gives storekeepers tbe right to display goods within three feet of the property line. 1 he shopkeepers, however, have extended this clear to the curb line, and at some places on Federal street only a narrow pathway has beeu left. Yesterday Ordinance Officer Barclay was in structed to clear everything from the line fixed by ordinance to the curb. Notice was served on Federal aud Ohio street and the residents ou tbe other streets will be notified as soon as possible. Hereafter anyone who places an ob struction of any kind on the pavement will be arrested. It is also intended to confiscate all wheelbarrows, etc., left standing on the side walks. HAS A SACK OF LEAD PIPE. Two Boj s Suspected of Flooding a House on Marion Street. Two boys.who gave their names as John New comb and William Duffy, were arrested last evening on Second avenue as suspicious char acters. One bad a sack full of lead pipe, and the utber a saw and engineer's torch. Thev claimed to have found them, but finally ad' mitted they took tbe articles from the cellar of tbe Wcldin building. A vacant house on Marion street was reported to be flooded, all the pipes having been re moved. The officers think the boys did tbe job, and that the Wcldin story is not true. THAT B. & 0. OHIO BRANCH, Sir. Manning Says It Will Be Finished to Chicago Junction In Six Weeks. W. T. Manning, one of tbe chief engineers of the B.4 0. road, left for Akron yesterday af ternoon. He is building the Akron and Chi cago Junction branch. Mr. Manning says tbe line will be finished in six weeks. He has no idea what tbe Baltimore fc Ohio intends to do, or how soon the main line will run through to Pittsburg; The branch in Ohio is about 75 miles long, and will shorten tbe route to Chicago at least 60 miles. DECIDED ON A DATE. The Kew rostoffice to Bo Keady for Occupancy by August 1. EVERYBODY IS EEADY TO MOVE Oat of the Dingy Old Quarters as Soon as tho Word Is GiYen. WORK IS TEOGKESSIKG EAPIDLT After 11 years of waiting Pittsburg now has the assurance of being accommodated with a new postoffice within a very short period of time, and unless some unforseen obstacle turns up to stop the progress of work as mapped out by those in charge the lower floorof the new Government build ing on Smithfield street, set aside for the use of the United States mail service, will be completed and ready for occupancy on or before August 1. Heretofore the date of the completion of the postoffice apartments has been a mere matter of speculation, and nobody was cer tain just when it would be ready, but tbe work has now progressed so far that definite calculations can be made. The first day of August will certainly see the lower floor completed aud probably the new postoffice fitted up. Pushing the Work Forw ard. Ever since Architect Pattison took charge of the work things have been pushed for ward with all possible haste, his only object being the finishing ot the work at as early a date as could be. Nobody is better pleased over tbe speedy prospect of now postoffice quarters than Post master McKean. When he entered his office he contemplated among his first labors tho preparations for moving. Future circum stances, bowever, showed him tbe fallacy of such thoughts, and bo settled down to another dreary winter in the crowded quarters of the old building. Tbe postmaster can get every thing ready to move on very short notice, and promises tbat there will be no delay on his pan. "All our efforts are now beingcentcred on the completion of the postoffice apartments," said Arctntoct Pattison yesterday. "Government work cannot be hurried along like a private en terprise owing to tho formalities necessary to ba gone through with in tire Pepartment at Washington. To illustrate this, we have found it necessary to make the foundation of the rear building several foetdeeperandlt requires sev eral weeks to get an order from the department to do it. We have deviated from the regular method of construction in order to get the lower floor finished tor the postoffice. Other parts of the building have not been hurried so much, as they are not needed so badly, and wort on them can be pushed on in tbe regular nay after tbe postoffice people are in." Putting on the Final Touches. The plasterers are practically through with the bnilding. having only a few places to finish which cannot be worked on until some of the other contractors get through. Work on tbe marble wainscoting is well underway. Tbe screens separating the working department of tho postoffice from the corridors running around it will be on hand in ten days ready for putting up. Tbe monev order and registry rooms are bciug rapidly finished up. The private office of the postmaster, superintendent of carriers and others are vet iu a state of in completeness, but can ba finished in time for the rest. Work on the iron stairways has beeu started. Sown in tbe cellar tbe big boilers to furnish steam for heating the building are being blocked into place, and tbe concrete work is almost dono. The large skylight in the center of the building covers the entire space set aside for tbe working department of the post office, and every thiug below it will be painted pure white in order to afford the greatest light possible. Some of the frames for the big windows have arrived and others will all bo on hand soon. In tbe registry room the glass is being put In the sash. All the court rooms aud offices on the upper floors are practically completed, leaving only a few minor finishing touches to be made. While some of tbe contractors have been a little tardy about getting their work started. Architect Pattison is hopeful of a speedy com pletion of the entire structure. FELL OFF THE WHEEL. Wesley Mayo, a Colored Fireman on the Hudson, is Drowned. Wesley Mayo, a colored fireman of the steamer Hudson, was drownedyesterday morn ing. About 11 o'clock he, with several of the employe, was engaged in turning the wheel of the boat in order that tbe engineer could make some needed repairs. When tbe wheel gets over the center it increases its speed, and in the scramble to keep up Mayo lost his hold aud fell into the water. After a few feeble ef forts to sustain himself he sank and was seen no more. Tne employes of the steamer Venice threw a line to him, but he did not perceive it. Mayo was about 30 years of age and leaves a wifo and one child, who reside at Burlington, O. A brother and half brother are also em ployed on tbe Hudson, one of whom was on the wheel at the time ut the accident but was un able to reacU bis brother in time to give any as sistance. Tne body had not been recovered at a late hour last night. Captain Ellison, of the Hudson, stated that it was an unavoidable accident, and added tbat in 17 vears' experience on the river he bad seen but two colored men rescued who had fallen into the water accidentally. "It is unexplaina ble." be said, "but the minute a colored man strikes the water he seems to give up without a struggle, and I can safely say that 9S ont of every 100 are drowned through fright,"' SEVERAL Q00D WITNESSES. Additional Testimony Expected To-Day In tho Gansftulis Case. i Connty Detective Beltzboover expects to produce three or four good witnesses at tbe Coroner's inquest on the Gunsaulis murder this afternoon. He declined to state tbe na ture of the testimony, but said he thoucbt their evidence would have an important bear ing on the case. William McDonough, the Southside police officer who had been accused of shielding a suspected man, called on Mr. Beltzboover jes terday and declared that he knew nothing about tbe matter. In regard to the statement credited to him that he bad telephoned lo Mr. Rcltzhoover that be knew tbe man wanted and cnuld find him whenever needed, McDonough declared that be was not at the telephone when Reltzhoover called, and knew nothing about it until he saw it in the newsnapers. There are two persons, however, who have stated posi tively that McDonough told them at different times that be knew the suspect well, and could get him whenever he was wanted. Mr. Mc Donough will probably be called to tbe witness stand to-day and given an opportunity to ex plain. SPRING IS ON ITS WAT. Signal Sergeant Stewart Refuses to Proph esy, but Is Yerj- Hopeful, A visit was paid to Sergeant Stewart, the weather sharp, yesterday afternoon, and to the query. Has spring arrived? he replied: "When I looked out of my window this morning I thought spring had been here for a week by the advancement in the foliage, but I am not willing to stake my reputation as a prophet that it is here to stay. You know we might have frost to-night, and that would retard the season. Last year there was frost in tbe latter part of May, and in '88 we had a heavy frost in June. However, .the indications point to fair weather, and the chances are that spring will he with us to stay within a very tewdays." Poor Typo'of Immigrants. Two train-loads of immigrants passed thrcugh the city yesterday for Western points. They were an exceptionally dirty clas, and the train crew gave it as their opinion that they were the lowest and most ignorant immigrants ever carried on the road. They occupied 16 cars, and there n as only one car of baggage for 600 people. Hunting for a Missing Millman. Search is being made for Tnomas McCarthy, who left Battersea, London, in 1S57, and came to this country. He worked in the 'Pittsburg mills in 1S89. His sister, Sirs. M. FiKJrosvenor. of Villa Grove Park, Cbeswicb, London, and Postmaster A C. Saudi, of Mallard, la., are conducting tho search. Death of the Oldest Odd Follow. William McCaguc, who is said to have been the oldest Odd Fellow in the State, died yester day morning at Rochester, Pa., In the 84th year of bis age. He was a member of Western Star Lodge No. 24 for 61 years. Mr. McCaguo was a former resident of Pittsburg, SOUTHSIDE DRINKING WATER. The Efforts of tho Water Committee to Have Artesian Wells Sank Not Meeting -With Much Encouragement A Lack of Interest In the Matter. It was last fall when some of the residents of the Southside decided to see what sort of drinking .water could be found beneath that section of tbe city. There had been so many complaints abont the quality of the fluid drawn from the Monongabela at Twenty-second street that a proposition to sink an artesian well as a test was received with much enthusi asm, and tue needed money was soon collected. The well was suuK on Twentieth streot in front of tho Humboldt School building, and that the clear, cold water flowing therefrom is appre ciated is daily shown by the long lines of peo ple with buckets in band awaiting their turn. The meeting of citizons, at which it was de cided to sink a test well, appolntod a commit tee consisting of John Schneider, David Dick ens and Louis Heillg, to whom was committed all matters pertaining to an improved supply of drinking water. When the well was opened to the public and its popularity shown; a bottle of water was sent to Dr. E. A Mundorff for microscopical analysis. The doctor's report says: "Tbe water, when analyzed, had stood one week in the bottlo untouched, and was, therefore, in the most favorablo condition for the growth of bacteria." Analysis from the specimens taken from up per portions of tbe water shows vegetable mat ter, vegetable epitbelisism, some bacteria, but no animal contaminations. Analysis of sample taken from tbe middle, stratum of tbe water shows vegetable matter, vegetable epithellsm, bntno animal contaminations. Some bacteria E resent. Analysis of simnle taken from the ottom of the bottle shows vegetable matter, soino crystals of a mineral nature, vegetable eoithclism and some putrefactive bacteria. There was no animal contamination present in the bottle. So well satisfied was tbe committee with this report tbat they called a meeting for last night at tbe Humboldt School to take action looking to the sinking of other wells in various portions of the Twenty-sixtn ward. Unfortunately tho call was not generally known, and the result was tbat only five persons were present, Thoso haying the matter in charge however, are not discouraged. They contend tbat when hot weather comes the advantages of artesian wells will be brought home to the Southsiuers, and that then tbey will be only too anxious to get better drinking water. It is likely tbat another call will be issued for a meeting at an early day. DEFENDS DR. BBIGGS. Henick Johnson Sajs He Is Grossly Abused and Misrepresented. Dr. Henick Johnson, of Chicago, one ot the leading preachers of the Presbyterian denomi nation, was at tbe Anderson yesterday. When asked about Dr. liriggs' case he said: "Tbe doctor is a grossly abused man, and in my opinion is badly misrepresented. I think 'the action of the Presbytery in Allegheny, calling for an inquiry is proper, and nobody can object to it. Many of Doctor Briggs' views I can accept, and a few of them I can't, but his ideas are not at variance with any of the cardinal principles of our faith. I am opposed to any policy that muzzles the preacher, or tends to restrain the freedom of speecb to which a minister is entitled. With out any further hubbub let a proper inquiry be made, and If Dr. Brnrgs is guilty of heresy he should be turned out of the church. There aro too many of tbe present kindj of discussions, and the recent trials for heresy do not add to tho cause of relicion. I feel sure that if the writings of Dr. Briggs are examined that noth ing very objectionable to Presbyterians will be found." Dr. Johnson is a member of the committee to revise tbe creed. He said there was no doubt that a revision would be made. He claimed that CalvinlMu would still be Calvinism, but that a seventeenth century construction of the Articles of Faith would not apply to tbe civilization of the nineteenth century. Tho philosopny of man is often not tbe theology of God, and tbe necessary corrections should be made. He claimed tbat tbe Presbyterian Church was one of tbe freest and most liberal, diving its ministers a wide scope, and not ad hering closely lo forms. CHASTIEBS HAS A BLAZE. Three Dwellings and a Store Destroyed in the Early Morning. The grocery store or D. S. Grabie, the house adjoining, in which he lived, and an' unoc cupied dwelling owned by him, back of i tbe Lako Erie Railroad shops at Chartiers, were destroyed by fire early yesterday morning, tie loss being estimated at 817,000. The flames were discovered in tho store cellar ar 4 o'clock, and as there is no fire apparatus in tbe place tbo buildings were soon reduced to ashes. Tbe same fate befell tbe dwelling owned and oc cupied by Louis Klitz.' Tbtnugb the efforts of a bucket brigade tbe Fairview Hotel and other buildings were saved. There are some people in Chartiers who bo lieve that barglars after robbing tbe store set it on fire. Frederick Lauringer. who keeps a general merchandise store, savs be was awakened about 2 o'clock by tbe noise of break ing window glass In bis place, and looking out saw several men run away. Mr. Grabie believes the same men broke intu bis store. He can ac count for tbe fire in no way except that the burglars were the incendiaries. Important. Three-story brick, large store room and elevator on "Sixth street; rents for 52,600, Por iuformation call at 1112 Peun avenue. The Iiostio Enlarged And improved. Hot breakfast and supper. Hot cakes, maple syrup, just as delicious as oar new lurches. We have extended our noon lunch bill of fare. Having secured more room we are able to give a greater va riety. Breakfast, 7 to 11 A. M., supper, 6 to 8 r. M. Pure food, cleanliness. The Eustic, Nos. 35 and 37 Diamond street. Hero Are the Stamped Linens Now Just received B0 dozen pieces (our own importations) hemstitched tray covers, D'Oylies,scarfs and squares, which have been stamped to our order. A grand variety of beautiful new designs. Lowest prices. JOS. HOKNE & CO.'S Penu Avenue Stores. . Come and See what you can do at Hamilton's music store with a few dollars. A salesroom full of bright new pianos and organs and an im mense lot of second-hand pianos and organs. We allow no one to go out without purchas ing; price is not the object. We must sell them to make room for others that we are trading in. Come and see at S. Hamilton's, 91 and 03 Fifth avenue. Full Choice Yet, bnt Come Quick. Those fine French black silk cord pointe gimps are going rapidly. Worth 52 50 a point, at only 25c each. Worth 53 50 a poiut, at only 35c each. Jos. Hobs-e & Co.'s, Penu Avenue Stores. The Lending Shoe. ' For $1 25 ladies' glazed kid shoe; worked button holes; nice soft stock. Tbe best shoe ever sold at this price, at G. D. Simen's, 78 Ohio street, Allegheny, Pa. ttp Two hundred and fifty pieces best, moquette carpets in Hartford & Smith's makes, at a price, at "Welty's, 120 Federal street, 65, 67, 69 and 71 Park way. tts Fall Choice let, bnt Come Quick. Those fine French black silk cord Pointe gimps are going rapidly. Worth 52 50 a point, at only 25c each. "Worth 53 50 a point, at only 35c each. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. Something for the Girls. Fine glazed dongola kid spring heel hat ton shoes. Patent leather tips, sizes 8 to 10. at 51 25, and 11 to 2 at 51 50, at G. D. Simen's, 78 Ohio street, Allegheny, Pa. TIF Bargains in Cotton Dress Goods. "Wide black-ground chintzes with colored India silk style printings, beautiful soft finish, only 9o a yard. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. Twenty THOUSAumhades at a price, at "Welty's, 120 Federal street, 65, 67, 69 and 71 ParK way. ' tts SHHInery Opening Continues To-Day. Special display of children's millinery. "Jos. Hobne & Co.'s, ( Penn Avenne Stores. Millions of rolls wall paper to be sold at a price, at "Welty's, 120 Federal street, 65, 67, 69 and 71 Park way. tts WORK ON THE SCALE. Programme Jar the Amalgamated Convention Has Been Prepared. NO ADYAKCE ASKED-THIS TEAR. Mr. Dittman's Emphatic Denial of the Con tract Labor Story. ELECTRIC LIGHT C0MPAMES DKITE The programme for the next annual con vention ofjthe Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel "Workers, has been com pleted. It is in the hands of a printer and will be ready to besent to the various sub ordinate lodges within the next few days. The programme contains all the propositions from lodges touching the various matters to be considered at the coming convention, in cluding the scale, which, of course, is the most important of all. As has been intimated in TnE Dis patch before, the next scale will not be materially changed. This does not mean that there is a unanimous feeling against asking for an advance for the puddlers. On the contrary, there are a number of lodges that will insist upon an advance on the grounds that it will be the only solution of the hard iron difficulty. "Trouble With Hard Iron. There are at least two mills in tbe Pitts burg district one in this city and the other in Allegheny where the puddlers have had more trouble over hard iron during the past year than they have had in any two previous years since they have been connected with the association. The same d.fficulty existed in many of the mills last year, and two clauses were inserted in the scale tbat were expected to overcome it. lutbe first place, in order to insure uniformity of iron in boiling fur naces aud avoid the increasing custom of running in strong for common iron. thus increasing the hours and work of a rud dier, the time for each beat was limited to an hour and 40 minutes for a single furnace and an hour and 45 minutes for a double. When a majority of lurnacesiu anyone mill require more than this time the men are exoectodto re port tbe matter to tbe firm, and if within three days tho mixture is not changed and softer iron provided, then 50 cents a ton extra is to be paid for all bard iron handled thereafter until tho stock is changed. Drawing the Line Closer. There will bo some very determined effort made to draw the lino on hard iron somewhat closer, but it is not admitted by the conserva tive members of the association tbat a proposi tion for an advance has anv show for adoption. Said an ex-member of the National Lodge last night: "We could never get it with times as tbey are now. There will be a satisfactoryset tlementof the hard iron question without ask ing for an advance all round. I thi nk tbe extra pneo will no increased so as to fix a penalty on the firms for furnishing that kind ot material, and if it is made higb enough we won't be bothered so much with it." There is likely to be some very material changes in the tmplate scale to meet the neces sities arising through the anticipated operation of several new plants in that industry during the coming year. ONE CHANCE LEFT "YET. Indications That the Columbia Iron and Steel Company Slay Itecover. Stockholders of the embarrassed Columbia Iron and Steel Company have arranged with the creditors of the concern to become inter ested In tbe company to tbe extent of their claims, and there are indications of all the legal entanglements betas removed. Judge Ewlng. of Uniontown, who was present yesterday at tho meeting, stated that arrange ments had been satisfactorily concluded whereby the Uniontown parties in addition to purchasing the $102,000 of bonds held by Boggs it Bulil, have wiped out $160,000 of tbe indebt edness, conditioned, however, upon an exten sion of time being granted by the other cred itors. Should this he secured tbe works will resume at once, and Judge Ewlng expressed tbe belief that the entiro indebtedness oan be wiped out within a few years. If an extension is refused the plans for reorganization will fall, fend the receiver will assume charge of the company's affairs. HB. DITTMAN'S DENIAL. An Offer for Proof That Germans Were Guaranteed Certain Wages. The following self-explanatory note was re ceived at The Dispatch office yesterday: "FonD cur, April 15. To the Editor of The Dispatch: In your issue of the 14th, 1 read your article con cerning the five Uerinan glass workers, stating that Ihey testified that they had a letter from me guaranteeing to give them employment at tbe Ford City Glass W orka. I will testify under oath that their statement is false in every respect, and will give either one oi them ;u (XX) If they will show me one letter in writing to that edeit. JOSEPH DITTMAJT, Boss of Wareroom, l'ittsburx l'Utc. U lass Com pany, Ford City. Tbe Germans referred to were sent back to the ship from which they landed, although it Is stated tbat over IDA men have already come to Ford City. This report was made to Immigrant Inspector Layton ten days ago, and he has in stituted an investigation of the matter through a gentleman at Ford City. THEIB NEW WOBKINO BTJLES. Local Marblo Cutters Prepare Their De mands for Next Tear. The working rnles of the Marble Cutters' local union, 'which were mentioned In THE Dispatch a few days ago. have been printed abd will be submitted to tbe firms to-day or to-morrow. They have been approved by the Executive Board of the National Association and indorsed by the .building Trades Council of Allegheny county. '1 he rules demand S3 a day for marble cut ters. S3 25 for cemetery setters and S3 50 for building setters, nine hours a day and eight on Saturdays are demanded, and each em ployer is required to have a regular pay day and every employe shall be paid in full each pay day. Apprentices shall serve tour years, and shall not set up work unless in charge of a journeyman. The number of apprentices will be governed by the number of journeymen in a sbop, allowing one apprentice to every five journeymen or less and two fdr eight or more journeymen. FAV0BS FEWEB H0UBS. Contractor Shonlc Believes In a Shorter Day's Work for Ills Men. Henry Shonk, the Erie contractor, registered at the Seventh Avenue Hotel last evening. Mr. Sbenk is one of the few who is always willing to give bis men the best of it when be can. Recently be cut down tbeir working hoars to nino per day, but he found it wouldn't pay as long as tbe others would not do tbe same. He intimated that he would grant tbe eight-hour demand if the others in tbe business would agree to it. Mr. Shenk is a member of the Pittsburg Builders' Exchange. He said he would bave to abide by the action of tho majority. Tbe building operations promise to be heavy this summer. A number of new mills are to be built The Metrical Compauy.of Beaver Falls, will erect a plant at Erie. Plenty of new bouses, also, are to be put up. A strike over tbe eight-hour question, ho says, would be un fortunate. PBESIDENT G0MPEBS GONE. The Elght-IIour Enthusiast Pleased Willi Ills Visit Here. President Gompers, of tbe American Federa tion of Labor. left tbe city last evening for Harrisburg, where he will meet some members of the Legislature in tbe interest of legislation for tbe working classes and will proceed to Philadelphia to-day, where be is to address a massTmeeting to-night. He expressed himself as very much pleased with the reception he bad in tbe city, and before leaving paid a social visit to Alavor Gourley in company with William Martin. His address of the evening before was the principal topic in labor circles yesterday, and particular ly were bis references to the coke region trouble commented upon. NO ADVANCE IN PBICE3. Makers of Carriage Bolts iDTold the Bi monthly Meeting. The manufacturers of carriage" bolts held tbeir' bi-monthly meeting at the Monongahela House yesterday. They are among the chilliest business men who meet in Pittsburg, and it is about as easy to bite through a nail at get much information from them. About 12 firms were represented. Secretary Le Count, ot New York, said noth ing of importance was done and prices were not advanced. This 'is one Important point, anyhow, for the consumer. As usual, tbo time was taken up in discussing the trade and its outloolr. It is only fair at present. FOR MUTUAL BENEFIT. Electric Light Companies In Western Penn , sylvania Form nn Association Only Sit Towns Represented Uniform Bates May Be Established. And now the electric companies in the towns of Western Pennsylvania, irrespective of the parent concerns, whether "Westing bouse, Edison.,or Thomson-Houston,are get ting together to form an association. There is a State organization which was completed some time ago. A local association is tbe sug gestion of Dr. Ge orge M. Getze, of the Taren tnm company. He sent ont circulars to all the electric companies in tho western part nf the State to meet at the Anderson Hotel. Favora ble replies were received, and from CO to 70 representatives were expected to be present. Yetterday tbe meeting ws beld, and electric people from only six towns were on band. These were Scottdale, Wilkinsbure. Rocheter. Beaver Falls, Sewickley and Tarentum. Tho Greensburg and Uniontown Company promised to send representatives, but no reason could be given for thoir absence. The association was formed by the election of Dr. G. M. Getze as Chairman, and Mr. Pierce, of WilUnsburg, Secretary. Owing to tho light attendance no plan nf organization was out lined, and other meetings will soon be held to complete tho details. A. C. Overholt, President of the Scottdale Company, said nothing bad been done so far, except to talk over the situation. The object of tbe association was more for mutual benefit than anything else, though in time a uniform basis of rates might be established in all tbe Western Pennsylvania towns.. The members aro expected to meet occasionally to discuss improvements and whatever will help tho business. A discussion occurred over tbe best plan of making charges, whether by contract or the meter system. All except one preferred to sell electricity by contract. The objector claimed he sold both natural gas and electric light by meter, and he preferred the system to -all others. As eacb company at present makes its own rates, and tbere is no competition except in Blairsville, where there are rival firms, tbe question of prices is a minor consideration, and little reference was made to the suoject. BOUND TO TIME. Carnegie, Fhipps Co. Were Obliged to Im port Machinery to Fill Orders. The arrival at Baltimore on Tuesday of 130 tons of machinery consigned to Messrs Carnegie, Phipps dc Co., of this city, was com mented upon by Amalgamated Association men yesterday and inquiry made as to wby the firm should buy machinery in England when this country was so well equipped in plants for such manufacture. On investigation it transpired that the ma chinery is for tbe new armor mill at Home stead, and tbar, for various reasons, it was necessary to purchase the machinery abroad, lhe machinery is partly for the new press 10 be used for stamping the armor plates into shape, and this will be required to be of such ponder ous dimensions that tbe necessary machinery could not be obtained in this country at pres ent. Tbe firm is under contract with the Gov ernment to supply tbe plates within a limited time, and that is so short tbat it would expire before even the plates for such machiner if to be made here could be drawn. Another reason given for Importing the ma chinery is that such work has never yet been made here, tbis belnir the first time tbat the Government has placed orders for plates of such strength. One casting alone weighs 35 tons, and experts say that many months should elapso after such was made here before It could be made ready for going into place. 0SEPH L. EVANS BESIGNS. The Master Workman of D. A. 3, K. of L., Gives Up His Position. J. L. Evans has resigned his position as Mas ter Workman of D. A S,K.of L., andH.F. Dempsey.the present Worthy Foreman, will be promoted to the office thus made vacant. Among tbe canses which led Mr. Evans to re sign were the fact that he is a candidate for a police magistracy under tbo municipal govern ment of Allegheny, and the attitude of other members ot tbe Executlvo Board concerning his policy during the corkworkers' strike. Mr. Evans' resignation takes effect next week, at which time Mr. Dempsey will assume the duties of tbe office. Will Vote Them Down. Tbe result of to-night's meeting of the Build ers' Exchange will bo looked for with interest. The new working rnles of tbe carpenters will be presented for consideration, and while it is a foregone conclusion that tbey will be voted down, it is expected that the proceedings will be of an important character. Settled at Last. The long drawn out fight in tbe Painters' Brotherhood has been settled and peace will once more reign between Unions Noi. 10 and 15. Tbe matter, it is understood, has been ar ranged satisfactorily to both organizations and tbeir National President has returned to his home. Laying Off Men. The condition of the building trades is get ting in a worse condition every day, Reiuecke cfc Co., Huston dc McShane and F. B. Kohne, the plumbers, nave all been compelled to lay off large numbers of tbeir men. and others may have to be released before May L Corkworkers Lose. The corkworkers' strike has been practically settled, and the men will all be back to work next week, with tne exception of those who are on tbe firm's "black list." Perfected Their Organization. A general meeting of the striking employes of the Pittsburg Bridge Company was beld yesterday morning to perfect their organiza tion. Colonel Swords Is Hopeful. Colonel H.Ii8words,purchasing agent for the Treasury Department, returned to Washington last evening, after making some alterations in the furniture for tbe new postoffice. Tbe Colonel thinks the political situation is all right and the least said about it now is the best. He believes in another year there will be a mighty upheaval in tayor of tbe Republican party. AEOLIAN ECnO PEDAL. Wonderful New Effect. One of the most entrancing musical effects ever produced is brought ont by the new third psdal of the Opera piauos. It is called the iEolianEclio, and its use enables the performer to bring forth the most deli cate and fairy-like effects. Its soothing in fluence upon nervous persons and those in delicate health, who cannot endure the noisy practicing of their children, is truly wonderful, and, added to this gossamer faintness of tone, you have the overwhelm ing grandeur and brilliancy of sound all of which has made the Opera pianos so im mensely popular in this city and all over the State and country. The glotions Opera pianos surpass all others (except the Steinway and Conover) and their cost is very reasonable. The immense durability of tbe Opera enables the Messrs. Kleber & Bro., 506 Wood Street, Pittsburg, to fully warrant tbem for eight long years. A call at Kleber &.Bro.'s, C06 Wood street, and an examination of those splendid new three-iedal Opera pianos is respectfully solicited. , The Best for S3. Very fine glazed dongola kid button shoes for ladies; smooth insoles. No nails; no tacks; flexible soles, at G. D. Simen's, 78 Ohio street, Allegheny, Pa. ttf Millinery Opening Continues To-Day. Special display nf children's millinery. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. PHYSICIANS recommend Pilsner beer as a strengthener after the grip. Telephone 1186, Iron City Brewiqg Company. The. Leading Shoo For men's weaS Selected calf. Latest styles. Price $2 50. Equal to all $3 50 shoes for wear, at G. 1). Simen's, 78 Ohio street, Allegheny, Pa. ttf Linoleums at prices not to be found in anv other store in either city, at Welty's, 120 Federal street, 65, 67, 69 and 71 Park way. its All lovers of delicacies nse Angostura Bitters to secure a good digestion, ttssu HYMEN REIGNS SUPREME. A Regular Flood of Marriage Licenses Follows the Lenten Season Two Hun dred and! Thirty Since Easter Want It Kept Very Quiet. An epidemic of marriages is on in Alle gheny connty, but it is tbe usual epidemic tbat always follows Lent. Since Easter Sunday 230 licenses have been issued. During tbe corresponding period of last year 226 couples were given permission to be tied for life. No cause for these rash proceedings has been assigned save that "In the spring tbe young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love." In Captain HIeber's opinion, the disease is "catching," and as a result be is an overworked man. So far he has not been able to discover an antidote, and he is still besieged by loving couples witb a mnltltude of requests. The bur den of most of them is that the fact of their having secured a license be kept a profound secret. ( 1 esterday a Snutbside gentleman secured his license and wa3 being sworn, when Rezister Conner and a reporter walked np close to the railing. When he passed tbrougli tbe ordeal he stepped up to Register Conuer. and in a most confidential manner told of tbe steo be bad taken, and asked that it be kept out of the newspapers if oossible. Tbe good-natured official of course replied at once: "Certainly. I will see tbat everything is kept quiet, but allow me to introduce to jou Mr. . of The Dispatch." The man turned at least seven different colors in at least as many consecutive seconds. The handshake was a nervous one, but not near as sbaty as his voice when be blurted out, "But you won't ." His voice was too cooked to finish and when he was promised that nothing would be said he left feeling as happy as If he had gained a new sweetheart. ACCIDENTS OF A DAY. A Number of People Meet With Mishaps Some of Which Are Serious. None of the accidents reported yesterday bad a fatal termination. One of the most peculiar was that which happened to car No. 10 ot the Fifth Avenue Cable line. The gripman neg lected to let go the cable at the Washington street power house the result being a terrific shock, the passengers being thrown from tbe seats, but no one was hurt. Travel was delayed for some time. Pbuoh Charlotte Prugh. the 9-year-old daughter of Rev. Dr. Prugb, of Grace Reformed Church, while riding a tricycle on Talcottstreet near Forbes, lost control of tbe machine, and it ran into a carriage. She was seriously cut about tbe Lead and body. HA.VL.ut James Havlln. employed at the Hainsworth steel works was frightfully burned by a quantity of hot metal falling over him. He lives on Thirty-sixth street, and may recover. DoTVSET Anthony Downey bad his leg crushed yesterday in tbe Turtle Creek mine. A TASXFF FOB HACKS Signed by the Pittsburg and Allegheny Liv erymen's Association. At a meeting of tbe Pittsburg and Allegheny Liverymen's Association beld last night the following officers were elected: President, J. H. Skelton; Vice President. Wilson Beck; Sec retary, James Lowry; Treasurer. T. B. More land. Each liveryman was presented with the schedule of rates which was adopted aud took effect on April 1. The following is an extract of the schedule: Carriages per day, J10; per one-half day, $5; Tor visiting and shopping, J2 for first hour aud SI for each extra hour: con certs and operas, city trip. S3; parties, ji. and after 3 a.m. extra for each hour; to depots, $2; to and froni church on Sunday, S3; to Perrys ville, S7; Point View Hotel, So; to the various cemeteries in and aoout the city the rates range from 55 to S3. If a bearse is wanted SI addi tional will be charged to the carriage rates. u. & s. PERSEVERANCE AND PLUCK BETTER THAN RICHES AND LUCK, We do not claim to be 60 years old; we are just oneyear old, with no moss on onr backs and no old stock. Our stock is all fresh and clean, well selected and at prices ("for quali ties") that will be a revelation to you. ULRICH &SPENCER, SPECIALTIES : Hosiery and Underwear, For Men, Women and Children, 642 Penn Avenue. apll-TTS WALL :-: PAPER. GOOD DESIGNS, 4 and.sc. WHITE AND GOLD, 8c. Received to-day the best 10c and 15c gold papers in tbe city; also, the best wide borders, 18 inches, 20a and 25c; 9-inch, 15c; 6-inch, 10c. J. KERWIN MILLER & CO., 543 SMITHFIELD ST. PITTSBURG. ap7-17-TT3 T HE BARTLETT WARM AIR FURNACES -AKD- WROUGHT STEEL RANGES. Cinderella ranges and stores. Send for catalogue. Estimates furnished. J. C. BARTLETT. apl8-T9 tts 203 Wood st, Pittsburg. -3BIBER k EABTDN SOME SEASONABLE BARGAINS. Housekeeping Linens. Some excellent bargains in our Linen De partment. Unusual values in Huck Towels at 12c and 20c, In bright borders. Some ten different lines of Damask and Huck Towels, with choice colored borders, at 25c. Hemstitched Towels. Table Scarfs. Stamped Linens for embroidery, etc, in very large variety. A line of Table Damasks tn cream, white and colored at 50c these are CO-inch and excellent value. Our lino of Crash at 7c, 8c, 10c, 12c will offer variety enough to suit all who may examine our stock. Do You Need Lace Curtains? Our stock of Lace Curtains will amply repay your examination. We show Nottingham Cur tains, in very effective patterns, at 83c and SI a pair. Onr variety at SI 25 at $2 50 a pair embraces some real bargains. Irish Point Curtains at S5, 5 50, 6, 7 up to SIC. Real Swiss Curtains at S3 to S18 many of them of exquisite design. Silk Curtains, in beautiful effects, from to to fiO. Our TrimrrTng Room. All the novelties In new DresvTrimmlngMn eluding Jeweled Gimps, in light and dark shades: Tinsel Edgings.in gold and silver: silver and gold Cords, silver and gold Braids, Gimps and Girdles, very rich silk and crochet Gimps, in black and colors. Fish Net Drapery, Silk Chantilly Drapery Nets, in entirely new and rich patterns, from low to tine grades. Binding Braids in Silk and Mohair, Bias Vel veteen Bindings for ladies' skirts. Our stock ot new Dress Buttons is very com prehensive, including many new ideas in pearl, cut steel ana fancy metal, crochet and velvet. Wash Dress Goods. Our Wash Dress Goods Department is now replete with all tbe choice productions of home ami foreign manufacturers. The choice at 12Kc is very extended. At 20c, 25c and 30c we not only offer ehoice Zephyrs and Scotch Ging hams, but many entirely new wash fabrics. BIBER mSTDN. 505 and 507 MARKET STREET. ftpll-TTSSa BH.VE2 MINE MEETING. The Sterling Company Makes a Fair Show ing for the Year. The annual meeting of tbe Sterling saver Mining Company was held in the parlors of the Monongabela House yesterday. Tne mines are located at Tombstone. Ariz., and Manager Fisber. who came on to be present, states that the yield has been satisfactory. The pumping machinery was recently burned, and it is prob. anle an order for new pnraps will be left here, The old officers were re-elected. 3 The Leading Dry Goods House. Pittsburg; Fa Shoriday, April 18, 19 JOB. HDRNE 4 LU'5 PENN AVE. STORES. 20,000 PAIRS LACE CURTAINS. NOTTINGHAM, SWISS, , IRISH POINTE, CLUNYS.Etc. Our great sale of these goods is now on. Having made extraordinary preparations for this special occasicD, we now offer the) largest and most attractive collection ever shown in these cities, and at prices aver, aging at least one-thirdj less than similar goods can be bought for anywhere else. NOTE OUR PRICES. KOTTINGHAMS. 150 pairs at 50o a pair. 125 pairs at 60c a pair. 125 pairs at 65c a pair. -125 pairs at 70c a pair. These are all full size, and all bound edges. newest patterns 200 pairs at 90c a pair. 300 pairs at $1 a pair. COO pairs at $1 25 a pair. 250 pairs at $1 35 a pair. 250 pairs at SI 40 a pair. COO pairs at $1 50 a pair. ALSO, Abont 12,000 pairs at 75, $1 80, SI 90. $3, $2 25, $2 50, $2 75, $3. 53 50, S3 75, $4, $4 CO, 54 75, 55, So 60, ?6, 56 50, 57 to 510 a uair. All the newest and choicest designs, extra well made, bound edges, full size, the pik of tbe best manufacturers of these god known in the world. SWISS TAMBOTJEED (scalloped hem stitched), about 20 diflerent styles, ranging from 52 a pair to extra fine qualities at $9 50 per pair. SWISS TAMBOURED LACE, 15 dif. ferent and exceedingly handsome styles, from 56 to 521 a pair. CASSABAN CURTAINS, a large vail ety of choice styles, from 10 to 513 50 a pair. IRISH: rOINTHS, 35 different style,. full size, from 51 50 to 525 per pair. RENAISSANCE, or Lauis XIV., about 10 different styles, from 520 a pjir to tho finest Curtains produced. Besides dozens of entirely new styles in Cluny, Silk and Cotton Stripe, and Jae quard Damask Curtains at the lowest r-ices that similar fine goods have ever been sold at in this section. One large lot of PORTIERES, Choice styles and colors, from 53 to 52f pair, just abont half tbe regular prices. Curtain Materials of every description, Upholstery Goods, Fringes, Curtain Poles, etc., at extremely low prices daring this sale. The great magnitude of this sale, the ex traordinary low prices and the superior quality of the1 goods will nnquesiionT-V stamp this as one of the greatest 3102v -h SAVING SALES ever held in Pennsyl vania. "We would urge our customers to take immediate advantage of it, whether for present or anticipated wants. This is an op portunity that should not be missed. JDS. HDRNE CD.. 600-621 PENN AVE. P. S. Grand opening of Spring Millinery continues to-day. Yon are invited. J. H. & CO. apIS JUST RECEIVED! 20 New Styles or MDQUETTE CARPET5, SI 25 PER YARD, These are extraordinary bargains. Call and see them. Borders to matoh all. 100 Bolls Tapestry Brussels at 50, " 60, 65 and 75 cents a yard. The goods are fall rolls, but they go at remnant prices. All the latest designs in Axmin sters, "Wiltons, Gobelins, Body Brussels and Ingrain Carpets. The largest stock of Lace and Tur coman Curtains ever brought to Pittsbnrg. EDWARD GROETZIHGER'S, 627 and 629. Penn Ave. All goods jobbed at lowest Eastera prices. spiz-rrsa i
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