V, 7 THE. PITTSBURG- DISPATCH. WEDNESDAY, APRIL, 29. 189L ONE CTBJOOT OFF Miners' Officials Postpone the Eijht- Uour Strusle and Turn Their Attention Toward SUPPORTING TlIK COKK WOKKEES. Strong reeling Exists Against the Federa tion of Labor, and a Secession Hay Occur bj MLNEUS WITHDRAWING FEOM TUB BODY Ctrjmttrs Cmplete Tbtir Arrszpnttts for Qsittag Wcrk Tc-Hcrrcw. Tlie news that the miners hiTe abandoned the eight-hour movement lor the present will be regarded with general satisfaction, in this section especially, where so many ihous.ind families are dependent upon the coal industry for a livelihood; all danger of a general strike will be averted, and the questions between the operators and men v ill be narrowed dowu to one of wages. The river miners will not, however, be dis turbed. The eight-hour bugbears, which these men never fancied, set on one side, leaves them at liberty to continue work at satisfactory prices. It is different with the railroad miners, who, almost at the last mo ment, have decided to go out on May 1 for an advance of 10 cents per ton. This ques tion will be debated at a district convention to be held to-morrow at 10 o'clock, at the Knights of Labor headquarters, Third ave nue and Market street, but it is generally understood that the meeting will be very little more than formal, since the sentiment among the men is regarded as being strong in favor of the action. Seventy-nine cents is the present ruling price, but the Sew York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company's mines and two small mines are operated at 74. Argument of the Local Miners. The argument of the miners for an ad vance ol 10 cents is that they are entitled to be as well paid for their work as the river men. The latter receive 79 cents iu the fourth pool and 92 cents in the other pools. Simultaneously with the abandonment of tht eight-hour movement, comes the an nouncement that the miners may withdraw from the American Federation or Labor, because of the latter's refusal to extend aid to them for other purposes than to further the eight-hour movement. The feeling at Columbus ran high against the Federation for refusing to tender any of the special iucd raised in support of the eight-hour struggle, in aid of the Connellsville miners. Delegates who passed through from the Ohio capital yesterday said that the dele gates and officials were so aroused against the Federation that the question of with drawal from that organization was debated, and in consequence of this feelincr action toward withdrawal would be taken at the next annua! convention at the close of the year. The executive officers of the mine workers concluded their session at Columbus by issuing an address to miners, signed by J. r. Jones, W. B."Wilson, John Kane, James "White, M. J. Goings, L Paisley, W. C. 1'earce, J. Wise, J. Nugent, J. P. McBride, X. T. "Webb, J. U. Kae and Hugh Mc Laughlin. They also make an appeal to local unions tor aid for tbe coke workers in a sup p mentary address. The first address is as lo.ious: An Address of Explanation. Iellow Miners From tlie tline tbat minim became an industry of Importance within the boundary orth United Mates or America the que&tion of shortening the hours oflabor has ex ercUed the minds of the thinking men of our trade llrcunintauces, brought about by tlie exceptional! peculiar poiUion of ourludustrv liotli with regard to geographical location and diversity of tnonght and opinion entertained b the dlxcrs classes of people seeking em ployment wllhln our trade, rendered It lra-po-siblu to unite Hie miners of tlie countrv lu out. solid phalanx for any Riven object or reform. lut b the natural law ol evolution; by a practice ami ciirclse or manly patience, and by a sup pression ol person il prejudice on the pirt of the miners ol the countrj durinc the past two years, -we had arrlcd at the stajre In organization at our last annual contention wuca cterr irteud of the miners throughout the wlnile land believed that this great rciorui, viz.. eiznt hours, was wlihlu oureas grasp, and steps were taken by resolution and otherwise to inaugurate the sjstem. blnce that time the w orld has been startled by one ol iheinost awc-lnsplrlng strikes In thcannals of our trade 'the coke workers or the Conuells Tllle region for ine past K weeks have been tlie participants in a battle waged by organized capi tal against organized labor, which can only be termed the gorv precursor of the seemingl In et liable strife between the two forces in a general aud more comprehensive manner. A Great Drain on the Treasury. hilc the men, women and children or this region hat e been the victim1; of -the sheriff's w rlts and his deputies'' Vt lncl.estcra. and while they are now threatened with the still more cowardly and still more unscrupulous methods of the dastardly Hnkertons, It has been the duty or the United Jilne urkcr to render to those people all the financial assistance po-slbleana compatible wltn tne laws of our organization. '1 ucrelore It ts un necessary that we should saj that the lunds winch under otucr circumstances would hi c been avail able forour Durposc on the 1st of Ma) have been aerv materially reduced Inaword. tbctlice, at tention and finances of our organization bay been diverted to a channel which at the time of ou annual contention was almost wholly nnex pected. hen the late l'Jttsburg Convention was held. it was ordered there that 11 necessary to review the situation previous to the 1st ot May. the Dis trict Presidents should be called together with the National executive Ksardto consult as to the proper tourse to be adopted and we now learn that there has been, within the competitive dis trict a pcrleetion on the part of tbe disorganized miners of various sections, and as tbe custodians 01 the interests ot the people who have placed ua In the positions which we occupy, we positively, though reluctantly, refase with our eyes open and w th a full and complete knowledge of tbesitna tion to Jeopardize those interests, and will not be responsible Tor tbe accompanying sufferings and sacriuces of a strike to our constituents and their fainiiie6. Considered an Honorable Retreat. beeing, as we do, the above mentioned situa tion, and knowing, as we do, that thousands of vamnlrcs and vultures lor that is their proper name are waiting now for the 1st of Ala, so that they may feed, as It were, on tbe sacrifices of the organized miners of the country, we appreciate fully the boldness or this step, we realize the dis appointment to thousands of our friends, but realizing that discretion Is tlie better part ot valor and that the good general, father than lead hlsariiir headlong to disaster, prelers to make an honorable retreat, we take the latter course, and ir It can lie called a retreat, we pre fer it rather than to have ihe maledictions of our people after they have sullercd for keeping back the truth from them, aud hate determined at the present lime to continue the light in tlie coke region with all our might and Igor. We bate, therefore, passed the loliowitig resolution, and submit It to you with all caudor. humility and respect: l.'esulied, that theeight-honr'movement bede ferred lor the time being, and that tlie time lor aeliuu be left 111 the bauds or the National fcjeecu tne Uoald aud the presidents of Ihe various dis tricts. Action of the Planing Mill People. The Allegheny County Planing Mill Associa tion held a full meeting yesterday, and passed a seiies ot i evolutions regarding its position in the cigbt-hcur and wages question. The senti ment of the meeting was undivided in regard to tbe action taken, and tbe plan of campaign adupted at the previous meeting received unanimous continuation. Two new members were admitted to the association, which now includes every mill in the count with the ex ception of two, employing about 50 men. secretary Auiers was autuorizcu to com municate the adoption of the following resolu ti. u: l.'e-solved. That we start our mills on Mar I un der tlie lultowlng rules, and the f-ecreiary beln si ratted to hate the same printed and distributed among the .ueiauers : first 'Ac will employ as many apprentices as we max require. . bevund- iliat we classify wages according to ability and skill of workmen. ., 11 ml -Mue hours shall constitute a day's w ori . K.mrtli- tVc will employ men regardless or w hcthcr tbcv belong to the union or nut. A pretty fair proportion of tbe mill owners feel sanguine that their men will accept work on tlie cot ditions above stated, and several mill men tbinK they will have enough men oiy, had on next r naay to stars up tne pianu. as previous.) announced, the mill owners will not sell to any person acting ontslde ot tbe plans adopted by the Builders' Exchange In refer ence to the forthcoming struggle, statements to the contrary notwithstanding. Some Comparisons of Wages. Pittsburg planing mill bands work nine hours against ten In Chicago, East Saginaw, Colum bus, Toledo, Reading and New York. Machine hands are paid 30 to 33J cents -per hour here against 13 to 23c In Chlcaso. 15 to 20c in East Saginaw. 17Xc in Columbus. 17K to !Ko In Toledo, 25c in Rnadirg, and 25 to 30c In Cleve land, where nine hours rule. Bench hands re ceives) to aij-je here, and 25c in Chicago, 20c in East sacinaw. 20 to 25c In Columbus, 17 to 20c in Reading, ana 25 to 30c in Cleveland. Messrs. Cooke fc Co.. of tbe Bonthslde, yes terday denied that they bad made any oonces sions to ibelr men. They were standing with the rest of the building tiade employer. The plasterers held a meeting last night and discussed their position toward tho coining strike. This trade does not expect that the bosses will bfeak its agreement wltb them, and none of them expect to oe locked out next week. They sav ihat the Builders' Exchange lias taKcn no otnciai action regarding a general lockout, and they are assured that their bosses will keep them at work as usual. From what the plasterers say a lockout by their bosses will be a surprise to them. The boes and Jour neymen met on Monday and, it is claimed by tbe men. there was nothing whatever said re garding a lockout. Tbe painters and tinners are equally nnder the belief that they will be at work as usual next week. They nrge that the bosses cannot break their agreements. 11m Carpenters' Dutrict Council meet last night and held a lengthy session. P. J. Mc Gntte was expected In town, but several dele gates present at tbe meeting said he had not been at it. To Qnlt Work TcMon-ow. AH men on jobs where tbe elght-honrdemand has not been granted will quit work on to morrow evening at 5 o'clock. An impression exists that work will continue to the end of the week, but this is a mistake. Work ceases on May I, which comes on Friday and consequently men wbo are not granted the demand report to their unions on Friday morning and their in structions are to take their tools home when they finish work Thursday evening. It was stated last night that a much larger number of boss cart enters than was supposed stood ready to meet tbe journeymen cm their demand, and that several hundred men would he at work by noxt Monday night, The men say that the bosses who want to work can get all tbe lumber and material they want from outside sources, and tbat tbey will do so despite any action the Builders' Exchange may take. SAHD SOW IS SAHD. Coruopolltans Find They Have to Pay for What Was Once Free. Monopoly has fastened its fangs on Hog Island, once a favorite picnic ground, just below tbe lower end of Neville Island, borne years ago Frank Nesbit got a patent for it, and after a long fight with claimants secured pos session. The Island was a regular mine for Coraopolis, people getting saud for building purposes gratis, Mr. Nesbit not caring to fight witb them, but now a syndicate of lawyers bas secured possession, and hereafter "sana will be sand" inCoraopolis. This announcement is more terrible to some of tbe people there than the approach nf an army with banners. After enjoying the prlv iledze of free forage for a century tbey now must face an enemy more dangerous than the expected strike. Much of the town is cut up into cellars, and bulldinir operations for this season have been projected on a large scale. Some time ago Mr. Nesbit transferred half of the island to Attorney Treadway. and within a few days the other half to Attorney James Mc Laren, wbo has given a long lease on bis batf to Attorney A. B. btevenson and his brother, Charles H. Stevenson, with privilege to buy tf tbey see fit. A. 13. Btevenson says the price of sand on Hog Island is now 2 cents a bushel. The peo ple of the town missed it when they failed to haul over and pile up a few million bushels of gravel while the Island was regarded as com mon property. During half of the year tbe back channel ot the river is as dry as was Jor dan when Elijah smote it with his mantle, so there is no trouble to get tbe material to tbe south shore. AMEE1CDS GUESTS GONE HOME. Julius Caesar Burrows Quaked Going Up a boutusido Incline. Before noon yesterday the guests of tbe Ameriuns Club had departed. Senator Cul- lom returned to Washington, and McComas and Burrows went home. Senator Culloni said he was well pleased with his reception, and be regarded tbe banquet as one of the most im portant political gathering of tbe year. J ulius Cxsar Barrows is a man wbo made many friends in Pittsburg. His plain, unas suming manner and frank expression soon won for him the admiration of all who met him. He is not a dress parade fellow, and lost no time while here In visiting some of tbe largest iron mills and glass factories. Several members ot theKeceptlou Committee woreoutsboe leather in showing him around the city. The creat tariff advocate remarked tbat Pittsburg demonstrated what a protective duty will do fur America. On Sunday be expressed a de sire to go tip on Mt. Washington to get a view of tlie Monongahela Valley. Arriving at tbe foot of the lneiine, his heart commenced to quake as be nervously asked, -Must I go up tbat plane?" It was the only way to reach the top, and be heaved a sigh of great relief when tbe car bad made its npward journey. Coming down be was equally tearful of the result, but he managed to ejaculate, "Well, Pittsburg must be a great city when you have to go up in a, balloon to see It.'' THE TIDE OF WAS TUBHIHG. Balmaceda's Kew Vessels Seem to Be a Match for the Itebel Italy. Xkw York. April 23. A firm here received a telegram from Valparaiso confirming the sinking of tbe rebel flagship Blanca Encalada, but not confirming the report of tbe sinking of tbe rebel ironclad Huascar. The suppression of the rebellion is looked for at an early day. Owing to tbe velocity of tbe Government ships they can at will attack the rebels, who are powerless against dynamite. The rebels have no forces of importance on land, according to tbe telegram. A dispatch from Valparaiso says: "Ihe Gov ernment cruisers Alinirante Condell and Alrai rante Lynch attacked tbe Insurgent cruiser Aconcogua. Tbe latter resisted stoutly but was about to strike when a man-of-war. which was supposed to be tbe insurgent vessel Esmeralda, was sighted, whereupon tbe attackers retired and the Aconcogua escaped. Tbe casualtties on tbe Government boats were one killed and ten wounded. The insurgent appeared dis pirited. . STANLEY BEOWH'S NEW JOE Appointed Special Agent of the Treasury to Study, the Seal Controversy. Washington. April 28. In seeking to get full and trustworthy information which will enable him to deal intelligently with tbe seal fishery controversy. Secretary Foster bas se lected J. Stanley Browi as a special agent, to proceed to tbe Pdblloklslands, aud there make an examination of tbe condition of affairs and report to him. Tbis is saia to be Secretary Foster's own selection without intervention or solicitation from outside parties. Mr. Brown has been engaged for the past few years in geological investigations in con nection witb tbe Geological Survey Bureau and will temporarily snspuud bis work In tbe office In order tbat he may accept tbe appoint ment. PB0TECTI0N FOE GONNEE8. A 'Web of Steel Spirals to Break the Force of Bullets. Washington, April 28. Experiments are being made by the Navy Department with a new system of protection for gunners in ex posed places on men-of-war daring action. From a Pennsylvania factory has been pro cured a peculiar description of wire webbing, made up of interlocking steel spirals which is remarkably flexible and stronc. It bears some resemblance to the old. fashioned chain annor,aud is it proposed to use curtains of this material to protect gunners be hind shields from fragments nf exnloded shells. Tbe resisting quality of tbe netting is believed to be equal to a solid plate of steel an inch thick. MOBE'DJPHTHEEIA IN THE CITY. Seven Kew Case of the Disease Ucported Yesterday. Diphtheria is on tbe increase in Pittsburg. The average dally return for this disease for tbe past few weeks has been two or three. I e terday seven cases were reported to tbe Bureau ot Health. Twenty burial permits were issued by tbe Bureau of Health yesterday up to 1 p. M. Two of the deaths were caused by grip, f onr by pneumonia and one by cerebro-spinal meningl ti. (Since March 1 1,466 burial permits were granted. Bo far tbis month 776 permits hare been issued. Repairing. "Watch and jewelry repairing, lowest prices, at Gallinger'j, 1200 Penn are. NO DIRECT CONTRACT. V - Immigrant Inspector Layton Investi gates tlie Ford City ALLEGED LABOR LAW VIOLATION. A Boy Writes tofIIis Father Wbo Bring Other Friends With Him. . ' EMPHATIC DENIALS OF THE COMPANY Immigrant Inspector K. D. Layton went to Ford City yesterday, accompanied by, a Dispatch reporter, to investigate the alle gations made against the Pittsburg Plate Glass Company in relation to the importa tion of foreign glass workers. On Monday, tbe 14th inst., five Germans were detained in Philadelphia and when questioned, tbey said that certain propositions had been made to them in Germany by a representa tive or J. B, Ford & Co., which induced them to come to this country. The Immi grant Inspector at Philadelphia made the following report to the Treasury Depart ment: Report to Collector Cooper. Office of ) SrEciAL AaiNTlrtEASimY dkpahtment, Philadelphia. April IS. ) Hon. ThomaB V. Cooper, Collector, Philadel phia: MR I have the honor to report tint In mv ex amination of the passengers that thrived at this port yesterday In steamship llclgenland, the followiiie named persons, John Peter bctioeneu. 43 years of age, plate1 class finisher; Peter Kchoeuen. loyrarsof age. plate glass cut ter: Joseph Bonlt. is years ofasc, plite glass lin- isiicr: i-eicraosepn jiraun. yearsoiajre. piais glass worker, and Antonla Klas, 25 years ol age, plate glass worker, all from tttolncrg. near Achcns Alx-la-Chappelie, Germany, from the answers given to my question through the In terpreter. Mr. George Kaiidorf, appear to have come to this conntrr In violation of the alien con tract labor liws r-ler Joseph Braun and Anto nla K las both state that they came to this country by reason or a promise or agreement made to them bvone William Hcubncrto lurntsh them emplo lneul lu a glass factor!" at Ford City. 1., thatthe said Wtllltm Hncbucr, promised them 10 or 12 marks per day and that he also sent them 1C0 marks each lo par their passage. "John Peter behocnen states that he and his son Peter bclioi nen and Joseph Hanlt came because his son wrote lo hi:n sating that the boss in the glass lactoryat Ford City, Pa., had promised him It tliev m.uld come that he would give the ai n ork aub pay them the following wages: John Peter Sc jocnen and Joseph Hardt, 6 marks per day, and Pcicr bchocnen. 4 marks ana 'JC f. per day. They all state that they would not have risked coming to this cotmiry without these promises. John Peter beboenen says that this laetory Is largely run by hands drawn rrora btotberg: that he thinks fully 200 men have come over lo work at these works and that a nmn representing the works Is In stolberg at the present time securing mors men. In view ot the foregoing, 1 have caused these men to be detained on board the ship and submit the matter for your consideration. Kospecttullr. J. il. STBATTOX. Immigrant Inspector. "N". B. Itwas stated by Schocncn that mottof these arrived at Hew ifork by the steamers Wnes land and Nordiand. J. 11. bTBATTOX. Instructions From the Department. immediately upon the receipt of the above communication, the department ordered the following instructions to be sent to Pittsburg: TREaBunT Defahtmest. Ol'KICE OF THE StCBETaRT, WASHINGTON, 1). C, April 111. S ilr. It. I). Lirton, Immigrant Inspector, Pitts burg. Pa.: bin I Inclose herewitu copy of a communica tion dated the 15th inst. anil addressed to the Collector of Custom at Philadelphia by Immi grant Inspector J. M. Mratton concerning an alleged violation of the alien contract labor law by one "tVflilam Huebner, who Is said to have 1m ported certain persons, whose name .'are given In the inclosed paper, to work lu a glass factory at J-ord City. ou are Instructed to Investigate the subject for tbe purpoe of ascertaining whether or not tlie la in question has been violated by the person named, or any others, at the place stated. Kou will report the result of vour Im estimation, liespcctfally ) ou rs. Assistant Secretary. Although these instructions were received a week ago Mr. Layton postponed eolng to Ford City until yesterday, because be bad received information that Instead of being returned to Germany, as reported, the giai workers had gone to the works at Ford City, llil?, how ever, proved a mistake. Confidence in the Investigation. "When Mr. Layton reached tbe office of tho company, yesterday, Mr. Ford was absent. Mr. A. Pitcairn, the Vice President of the company, was there and received the Inspector in a manner tbat indicated tbe utmost confi dence that a thorough investigation could prove nothing against his firm. In fact, be said tbere had been so mnch talk in the news papers about tbe case, that he was glad an in vestigation bad been ordered. He did seem somewhat surprised, however, when Mr. lay ton informed him tbat the act of March 3. -189L prevented workmen in tbis country inducing friends to come from Europe to work. Rela tives may make propositions to relatives, but beyond tbat propositions relative to wages or profits are violations of tbe latest act In force. Joseph Dittmann. the man wbo was originally charged with having made the offers to tbe men. was tbe first witness sworn. His testi mony was scarcely pertinent to tbe case, as it turned out tbat he really bad no connection Witb it. Tho only time he ever wrote to friends in Germany was instances where he had answered voluntary inquiries about the condi tion of work here, and ho bad never made any offers to any of them, either under instructions' from the company or on nis own authority. The uext witness was Wilbclm Huebner, who was mentioned in Inspector SStratton's letter to the collector asliavlng raado the offers of wages to the men. Of the five men detained In Phila delphia be knew Braun. They formerly worked together in Germany. Mr. Huebner branded the allegation that he had sent tbe men 160 marks as a falsehood. Mr. Layton Well, bnt here is a statement sworn to in Philadelphia. A Job to Discover the Falsifier. Mr. Pitcairn It is very evident tbat some one has lied, and it remains for you to discover, ho it'ls. To show how his name became associated with the case, and also as art instance of tbe means resorted to at times by immigrants in order to pass tbe collectors. Mr. Huebner sub mitted the following letter, received by himself, from Braun: PHiLAnELrniA, April M, 1891. Dear Friend tt illiah As Anton Klas and 1 are In riilladelnbiaj and cannot get away until we can give a letter 6Utlng that you Iiavcwprk for us, or else that vou will be responsible' for us, Ipray you to write such a letter. It possible, send money; and write In your letter that you cannot tell what we can earn untll-you find out what wecaut . Dear William, we gave your address, and told them that you are our cousin. Voie must now do everything In your power, or we will be sent -back to Germany. Best regards, from jonr friend," rETEllBnAUN. There are fire of us, Mr. Schocncli and ion, Joseph Hardt and Jacob beboenen. All of them have written lo tbat place. dw, dear friend illlam. write that letter In such a shape as to be all right to show It to the officials.; , Mr. Layton made several futile efforts to orner Huebner, but his answers were clear and concise denials of any connection with the coming of the Germans. Gustave Bueschel, wbo was probably inno cently responsible for tbe arrival of the men, was the next witness. He has been here two years, and last fall he met witb an .accident and got a leave of absence to go home. He was gone from September 10 until tbe 18th of the present mouth, Wbile in Germany he' worked lu a nnyelty factory with Peter Schnenen, one of tbe men 'dotained iu Phila delphia, wjiiie there he know nf Scboenen Setting a lettor from his son at Ford City.Tjut e denied having assisted in inducing him to come over. The Quintet Not Fow at Eorl City. Superintendent W. R. Pepper, who has'been with the company nine years' sa'id he bad granted Bueschel his leave of absence.- bnt bo had no instruction's to bring a'nyone back, with him. Mr. Pepper denied that they had over 50 Germans in their entire establishment. Tbe five referred to did not get tn'Ford Cltyand are not at any of the company's other plants. Jacob beboenen, son of one of tbe five, -came tbe nearest showing tbat there bad been an understanding about tho coming "f tbe men. He bad a conversation with Mr. DIttman xna iiay about bis father, and asked him if the lat ter would be given work if he came over. Mr. Dittman replied that he could not promise definitely, but advised the boy to send for bis father and if possible be would be given em ployment when be would cet over. He wrote to bis father several times anil" told him to come over; that there was plenty nf work for him here and he would haveuo -trouble In se curinc a situation. While' bis father -was in Philadelphia, young Scboenen- received the following letter from him: Philadelphia. April 14. Dear JacOD-I write to lufona, 70a4muvKn.r- nveu uere tuis uiurniuKt uuv ,ytK uauuut go taiv, I ther, because tbe genttemenwllevewe are'con-V tract laliorera for Ford tafv. Wcwant vnn ii take the necessary steps to get us away; ptberwise we will be sent back again. Write very soon, or come yourself to take u"al6ng wlthyau tlrlnga letter, wrliten so that it can be read barore the commission, saylasf tbat you want to (are roc us. ages cannot be promised before it Is known whatwe can do. (Please talk wltn Mrl Dittman about tbe matter -and ask him to be kind-enough to help us. Bend us some money If yon cannot comejoursclf. Ask Mr, Dittman to write in the Kagllsh lan gnage. but do not mention wages or profits. Give this letter to Mr. DIttman to read. Love from your poor father and brother and Joseph Hardt. PfcTEB SCHOENEN. . B. I believe that we must go back if von do not come: so wo offer you your expenses and will pay ynu back agfln. Come directly for undcano condition will I go home again. A Flat Denial of the Company. A. Pitcairn, tbe Vice Fresidtnt of the com pany, said that it was wholly untrue tbat the company has now, or ever bad at any time, a man located at Stolberg for the purpose of employing men for their works. "We would like to have the men very well," aaid he, "but we know what tho law is and we take no risks. No such a thing could bo done without tho sanction of tbe board, and. being a member of the board, I am conversant with everything tbat has been done. Vfe need tbe workmen and wouldllko to have them. I guess we em ploy all tbat come, but wo would have nothing whatever to do with any scheme, that savors of x violation ot tbe law." This closed the examination, wbich on the face of it seemed to indicate that some one bad assumed from Bnescbel's visit home that be was the agent of the company, and that young Scboenen's conversation withMr. Dittman had beeu construed to mean auefinlte under standing that the father should come on ana work would be awaiting him. Neither Mr. Layton nor Mr. P itcalrn would talk about tbe case after the close of tbe testimony. Tbe latter did not seem greatly agitated as to tbe results. Mr. Layton vfill submit his report on the work: to the department to-morrow. WITH IXP2ESSMEN. Strikes Not Expected to Hurt tho Business Very Much. "Business is airly good," remarked M. E. Vaillant, of the American Express Company, yesterday. "I don't think tbe strikes will hurt us much, except indirectly. If anything, it will help traffic for awhile, as we look to the wholes tie bouses and merchants -for mnch of our business. When money is scarce small or ders aro given, ana littlo packages are gener ally sent by express to insure safety and avoid delay. In the end, however, strikes will injure the express companies, as they will any other line nf business. "Wo sometimes have very heavy shipments, and at times it is nece-sary to load the articles with derricks. The averago express car mil bold from 10 000 to 15.000 pounds. This after noon wo have 2.500 pounds nf iron for Boston. The charges will be about io0, but I suppose the firm bad taken a contract to deliver it at a cer tain time, and it is better to pay the difference between freight and express rates than lose more money." The Mining Report Nearly Finished. Tbe mining engineers are still in session on tbe third floor ot the Court House, at work perfecting an act (or tbe regulation of rotning work. The Chairman last night was spitting slivers, bis mouth having become dry from reading the draft of the act, which is very voluminous. District Miners' Convention. The railroad and river miners of District 5, United Mine Workers of America, will meet in convention to-morrow in Knights of Labor Hall, Third avenue and Market street. Dele gales from all the mines are expected to attend. More Immigrants Coming. Two trains with 17 carloads of immigrants are scheduled to arrive in Pittsburg at 5 o'clock tbis morning. Agent Pitkin knew nothing about tbeir nationality, but it is supposed tbey are mostly Swedes bound for tbe Northwest. ACCIDENTS OF A SAT. The Unfortunate People Who Met TVIth Mishaps Yesterday. Broken and brnised limbs made up the greater portion of the accidents yesterday. Tbe lis: follows: BURNS-s-John Burns, a painter employed on the Monongahela bridge, fell from a ladder yesterday afternoon ana was seriously hurt. Pbinz David Prinz was thrown from a wagon j esterday on Butler street and had bis right leg broken. Braun A slurlit explosion of natural gas oc curred in Reich's bakery at South Fifteenth and Carson stroets yesterday morning. Charles Braun, an employe, was badly burned on tbe bands. Stubenger Chris Stubenger was thrown from a flying horse yesterday at Forty-tourth street and suffered a fractured arm. Empel Charles Empel, an employe at filter t Conly's Boiler Works, had four fingers am putated yesterday by a plate of iron falling on his hand. A LYNCHING IN PE0SPECT. 4( Three Itural Bank Bobbers In Serious Trouble in Nebraska. Valparaiso, Neb., April 2S. Frank Tobm, Elmer Nelson and Jesse Ituby, the men wbo attempted to rob a bank here yesterday, were to-day arraigned, the two former having been arrested near Ashland-tbis morning. All tbe men are farmer and live in Cass county, 40 miles south of Valparaiso, Each of, tbe trio is under SO Tear of ago. Tobm was tbe leader and planned the raid. There is a prospect tbat tbe men may be lynched, as Banker Johnson, who was wounded by tbb robbers, is in a precarious condition. His death would almost surely result in a mob taking summary vengeance. KTJST WAIT AWHILE. Allegheny Heads of Departments Figuring on Their Powers. There was a meeting last night of the heads of tbe Allegheny Departments on Public Safety, Public Works and Charities, together with tbe Chairmen of Council committees for tbe purpose of consultation on the manner of conducting new business in accordance with the new city charter and city ordinances. After some discussion it was agreed that no definite plan could be decided upon until after tbe passage of the bills now pending for second class cities. Shooting Recklessly on the Street. Officers Temme.and Dixon, ot Allegheny, arrested John Striebig, on Perry street, near Chestnut street, last night, on complaint of a resident of Perry street that be had shot off a revolver near a child playing on tbe sidewalk. Striebig denied tbe charge, but a loaded revolver wltb one exploded cartridge was found in his pocket. Ho will be given a bear ing to-day. Had Their Third Fire. Early yesterday morning fire broke ont in tbe rear of 67 Diamond street and destroyed the office of J. C. Da vies oc Co., tbe slate men. This was the f bird fire for tbat vicinity within a few days, and ibe peoplo there .are now rest ing easy, according to the legend that the third fire is tbe last one for a while. A LUCKY SCOOP. A Fine Suit for Tour Boy for Only S3 20. We bought from a New York clothing manufacturer his entire stock of boys' suits for 30 cents on the dollar, by paying spot cash. Among this fine assortment are all-wool cassimerea, cheviots, diagonals and fancy patterns worth 84 and $5, at regular prices. Come and buy one to-dny for only 82 20. P. C. (J. C, Pittsburg Combination Clothing- Company, corner Grant and Diamond streets. Clean Up. Aa the good housewife proceeds to cleanse and renevate the family domicile, removing tlie winter's accumulations of dust and im purities at tbis particular season, so should every intelligent person cleanse and rene vate their internal person, and make it a healthful habitation, lor it's the home of tbe soul. There is nothing that will so quickly and efleciuiUy accomplish this as a dose of Rt Patrick's Pills. They not only physic, but clear the befogged mind aud cleanse and renovate the whole system, making one feel brand new. - WSu Oar Regular Iow Priced Soli Our Iaieo Curtains Bight along with a steadily-increasing trade this spring busier than ever housekeep ers know a 'good thing and when prices are right, so they come here for curtains of all kinds. Jos. Horne & Co., 609-621 Penn avenue. i Ladies' House Slippers Cheaper than ever; better than ever. Prices, 50c, 65c, 75c,85c and $l,at G. D. Simen's, 78 Ohio street, .Allegheny, Pa. hto B.&B. Large center counter fall Scotnh flannels, 20 and 25 cents to-day. Ttninn Xr. Tutitt B T.orrKirr.T!PF.KS will increase trade hv handling the pure beer produced by the Iron City Brewery. Orders promptly filled. Phone 186. . . i . . . ' CUTTIN6 OFF SMOKE. Crnsade Started Against People Wbo Sell Cigarettes to I'ojs. TWO AERESTS MADE TCSTERDAY. Inspector McAleese Will Enforce the Lair Passed in 1887. A LAO'S KARK0W ESCAPE F30H DEATIl Inspector McAleese 'has commenced a crusade against the persons who sell tbe soul and body-destroying cigarette to children. The first prisoners of the campaign are S. A. Bird and Nicholas Jasper. They were arrested yesterday afternoon by Detective Coulson on a warrant issued by Police Magistrate Gripp, and locked up in the Central station, wbere tbey are held in $300 bail each. Bird & Jasper keep a fruit, candy and cigar store at No. 421 Fifth avenue. A goodly portion of tbe firm's revenue is de rived from the sale-of cigarettes inclosed in neat boxes containing portraits of baseball heroes or fancy sketches of young ladies wbo.it is presnmed,compose their toilets in a symphony in wbich tho keynote is "beauty unadorned is adorned the most," A number of future Pres dents do business with this firm. Wbilo tbo little sharers are in tbe First Header tbey are content to dissipate on the toothsome "brandy bottle." a deceptive affair containing four drops or syrup and several per cent of glucose, unless Major McKlnley has effected a reformation. When tho lads get a cuance to peruse the Sec ond Reader tbe drain upon the cray matter composing tbe brain is so great that they need a stronger stimulant. Then they fly to the deadly cigarette for solace. With one 5-oeut package of cigarettes and a box of matches half a dozen youngsters retire into an alley and en joy high old time, only excelled in intensity by a Cbngrc-sioual funeral. This was very pleas ant, of c.inrso, bnt was hard upon tbe constitu tions of the boys. The information against Bird &, Jasper was the leaultof comprint made by h. Lironson, a bricklayer, or No. 115 Colweli street. lironson has a 9-year-old sou, wbo about two mouths ago developed signs of illsea&o that could not be ac counted for. Tbe boy wonld not tell and his parents were unsuspicious until finally he grew so ill that a physician was called wbo pro nounced It a case of nicotine poisoning, tne re sult of cigarette smoking. The boy was treated, and his cigarettes selng cut off he got better, but as soon as he became well enough to get out tbe old practice was renewed antl tbe symptoms began to return. In the meantime Bronson learned of the law passed in lbi7 and decided to prosecute those wbo were violating tbe law. lie watched his uoy and found tbe source of bis cigarette supply was at Bird & Jasper's. Then he went to them and requested that no more of the pernicious weeds be sold to his offspring. Receiving a satisfac tory answer, he felt satisfied until befoupda day or two later tbat tbe boy was setting cigarettes as usual. Mr. lironson thereupon gave tbe lad some money to spend, and When ho left the houre followed bnu, saw him enter Bird Jt Jasper's and buy cigarettes. He at the same time witnessed the pnrcnaie of cigar ettes by several other children under 12 years Of age. lironson went to Inspector McAleese, and laid the whole case before htm. Tbe Inspector had beei itching to get a chance at some of tbe violators of this law, and at once he entered an information against tho defendants. The warrants were pUced in Detective Coulsmf's bands, and in a couple of hours tbey were be hind the ban Tbe hearing will be held on Tuesday. Anno of $300 or 60 day' imprison ment can be imposed for the first offense. WHIPPED THEEE 0FFIC2ES. Woods Run Toughs Give Allegheny Police men a Tussle. Ephrlam Coleman and Thomas McKeown, two Allegheny sub-policemen, and Alexander Cochrane, a regular officer, bad a hard itusslo with a croud ot toughs early yesterday morn ing. A ball was in progress in Schwerd's Hall, Woods' Run. Part of tbe crowu got drunk and attacked the two sub-officers. Coleman was beaten about tbe head, while McKeown was knocked down and kicked in the ribs, receiv ing serious internal injuries. While tho row was in progress Officer Cochrane arrived and started up the stairs to the hall. Tbe gang was waiting for him at the top and a dozn of tbem sprang at him. Cochrane, after losing his mace, was thrown down tbe stairs to the bottom. He was too baaly injured to report for duty last night. Iu tbe meantime Coleman and McKeown succeeded in arresting Charles Sipe and Will lain Sellers, who were locked np to await a bearing. O'ber arrests will follow. Superin tendent Mutb heard tbat the two subs had been drinking witb tbo people at the ball. He is making an invosiigation,and if it proves true will deal summarily with the offenders. LITTLE PE0GEESS MADE. Colonel Andrews Complains of the Slowness of Government Engineers. Colonel James P. Andrews and Gustave JLIndentbal left for New York last evening. Tbe Colonel is disgusted with tbe slow action of tbe Government engineers, wbo were appointed to take testimony about tbe height of the pro posed Hudson river bridge and report to tbe Secretary of War. He remarked sarcastically tbat they are a very much overworked class, as they laiior about one hour a year. The bill provides that tbe minimum height shall be 13-1 feet, and tbe Colonel said they could build it 140 feet, but it would not be practical to go higher. Tlie bridge will cost i6U.VOO.OU0i and 'the center pier will cover an acre aud a half. SHOT THB0UQH THE HEABT. William Reck, of Allegheny, Gets Despond ent and Kills Himself. William Beck, of No. SO Second street, Alle gheny, committed suicide early yesterday morning by shooting himself in tbe heart. He was 28 years of age, and leaves a wife aud two small children. Beck had been very sick with the grip. Ho became low-spirited and took to drinking. When his wife got up yesterday morning. Beck said he would sleep a while longer. A few moments later she heard a pistol shot, and running up into the room, found him l)ing dead on tbe floor. Tne Coroner is investigat ing the case. Will Be Burled Here. Mrs. Aylward, of Union City, came to this city yesterday morning to take charge of tbe remains of ber brotbor, William Mullen, the young man who died at tbe Homeopathic Hos pital Sunday from tbe grip. Itwas decided to bury him this morning in Homewood Cemetery. The funeral services were beloMast evening at the ;norgue chapel. The Rev. Mr. White, of St, Andrew's Episcopal Church, ana Mr. Thomas Wallace conducted tbe services. Got Behind the Bars. . The gentleman who docs a Yankco farmer act at the Fifth Avenuo Musenm this week was arrested last night by a policeman who had not been properly posted, and before the mat ter could be explained. Air. Parmer was be hind the bars at tbe Central station. He was released after Inspector . McAleese had the joke explained to him. Very Badly Burned. William Pritchard was working around a boiler at Moorhead, McCIeane & Co.'s mill late last night, when be was overcome by gas and fell into the pit. He laid tbere for some time before discovered, and was badly burned about tbe body. He is not expected to live. PICKED UP BY THE POLICE, RicnAitD WnrrtocK is in jail accused with assault and battery by Fannie Wbitlock. He will bare a hearing before Alderman Gripp Friday. Geokoe Gibson, a 16-year-old boy, was ar rested yesterdayat tbe instleation ot his father, who alleges 'that tbe boy Is incorrigible and cannot be kept at home.' Maggie O'Neal, of No. 9 Bank alley, was arrested yesterday afternoon on charge of keeping a disorderly house. Minnie Wineberg, a visitor, was also arrested. Jacob GitjjAJr, alias George Wilson, was arrested by Detective Shore yesterday charged by Henry Gerding, cloth dealer, of li6 Third avenue, with tbo larceny of a web 61 cloth. MiaaiE Stabbs bas accused Charles Stabbs wltb assault and battery before Alderman Gripp. Stabbs was arrested yesterday and committed to a jail for a bearing on Wednes day. William: Sullivan was sentenced to 30 days in the county workhouse on a cbarge of being a professional begger. Sullivan went Into A. Mabel's store on Sarah street yester day while on one of bis begging expeditions, and being refused everything be cared to ask for be insulted a lady cleric I- -" - TOO MUCH P0E Hill David Dudley Field Taken 111 After a Trip to the Country. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. 1 New York, April 2& Pavld Dudley Field was taken 111 on Saturday at Mamaroneck and brougbtto his home at No. 22 Gramercy Park yesterday. He is So years old. arid al though his brother Cyrus reported to day tbat be was greatly improved, tbe old lawyer's friends aro much concerned about bis condition. Mr. Field is suffering from a complication of maladies, brought about by a cold which he contracted recently. As soon as Mr. Field reached bis home Cyrus W. Field called in Dr. Stephen 8. Burt. Dr. Burt, wbo bas been tbe family phy sician tor some time, went at once, leaving word that he would remain at Mr. Field's house ail night. After a few hours' rest a marked improvement was noticed in Mr. Field's condi tion, and tbe family was told tbat there was no immediate danger. "We ent to the country," said one of his relatives, "hoping tbat the change of air would do him good, but the journey was too much for him. A man of bis years when sick is far from strong, and, wbile we feel tbat there is no rea son for apprehension, tbere is also much hope tbat be will recover." Tbe patient was sleeping so soundly at il o'clock tbat Dr. Burt retired for tbe night, leaving orders that be need not be called until tbe morning unless a relapse oc curred. TOOK NO ACTION) Tho Humane Society Again Discusses the Morganza Matter. Tbe Humane Society again discussed tbe reported cruelty at tbe Morganza Reform School at its meeting yesterday afternoon, but no action was taken. Mrs. William Ahlers was elected a member of the society. Secretary Davidson reported tbe followinc contributions; W. Dowees Wood fc Co., J20;Calvln YelI S5; Mrs. William Wcteck, ; Mrs. N. H. Voegbtly. 92: Mrs. Jacob Kofp. 81: Mrs. M. Buerkle, $1; Mrs. W. Ablers, $1: Mrs. H. Doer slinger, SI: Mrs. J. C. Newmeyer. ?I0;Mrs. Georgo McCagne, to; fines for cruelty to ani mals, 515, or a totalwf ib3- Tlay Walker's Good ,uck. Hay Walker, Jr., yesterday received a ver dict for 10,100. damages in his suit against Allegheny City. The suit was fur damages for injury to and taking of his property caused by tho opening of California avenue through It, Mr. Walker was fortunate in another way, yesterday, in being appointed a trustee of the Western Penitentiary, vice N. P. Reed, de ceased. Stoned Their Playmate. Mayor Wyman, of Allegheny, yesterday held Harry Hndipobl, Joseph Kellcin, Harry Mul seed and David Mulseed for court in 51,000 bail each. Tbey are boys about 15 years old, andare cbarged with having stoned little William Ahlborn last Thursday. Ahlborn was bit in the eye, and Is now lying at his home out the Fed cral street extension in a very critical condition. Teaching the Teachers. Tbe teachers of the city public schools will meet In the South School for instructions in drawing as follows: Teachers of step U.Mon day of each week at 4 p. M.:of step 13. Tuesday of each week at4p.li.: of step 7, Wednesday of each week at 4 P. H.: of step 6, Thursday of each week at 1 P. a.; of step 5, Friday of each week at i v. Ji. He Lived in a Cemetery. William Sullivan, a one-legged mendicant, was arrested on the Southside yesterday; Tbe leg of bis pants wbich contained no limb was filled with groceries. Sulliriu is said to own real estatt in Lawrenceville. but gave his resi dence at St. Mary's Cemetery. It will beat the workhouse for the next 30 days. SMALL SCBAP3 OF LOCAL HEWS. ALDERMAK-ELECT JOHN CALDWELL, of the Twenty-fourth ward, is preparing to open bis office on tbe 4th of May. Two large cables arrived at the freight yards at Shadyside station yesterday, consigned to tbe Pittsbuig traction roaa. Caroline Gaentneb, a married woman 27 years of-age, living at J6 Concord street, was sent to the Allegheny City Home yesterday, having lost her mind. Mrs CorEL and, whose Insane husband shot ber two months ago at Parnassus, is repotted to be on a fair way to recoveiy. Tbe husband is at the Warren asylum. Allen Stone, aged 9 years, eldest son of Congressman William A. Stone, of Allegheny, Uied Monday night of cerebro spinal menin gitis. He was sick only two days. A FIGHT occurred at tbe Clinton mill at 1 o'clock yesterday morning. Michael Kanan was arrested, and siren 30 days. Magistrate buccop bas warrants out for ten others. J. C. JIcKean, a brother of Postmaster Mc Kean, yesterday was appointed postmaster at CbarleroL He succeeds bis sister, wbo re signed. In July the office will be put in the third class list. 85 US FOR ONE. TTo Mean It Ton Can Bny a Good Business Suit for S3 55. 1,000 men's business suits will be sold by us to-day for only $u 53. 1,000 men in this city will be the lucky purchasers, and there will be 1,000 suits less in our big clothing stock. To-day we make the offer. Come and get a good business suit, sack or cuta way (always sold at $10 to 512), lor 5 55. Plain black cheviots, cassimeres, worsteds aud tweeds m the lot P. C. C. C, Pittsbubr Combination Clothing Company, corner Grant and Diamond streets. A Good Thing for the Grip. From tbe Albuquerque (N. M.) Dally Citizen. Several persons highly recommend Cham berlain's Cough Remedy as a remedy for tbe grip, now so prevalent. E. "W. Kilbourne, the County Surveyor, says a bottle of this remedy gave him relief. Thic medicine is prepared by Chamberlain & Co., Des Moines, Iowa, and it is having a big sale in this city. For sale by druggists. "wsu Parlor and Concert Grands. To those wishing to purchase a grand piano we say come in. Onr success in the sale of grand pianos has caused us to place on sale at nur store a stock nf Decker Bros., Knabe & Fischer grand pianos. With few exceptions these superb pianos are used at all the concerts, amateur and professional, in the city. Why? Because tbe'y ate the best; the touch and tone please the performer better than any others. Come in and see them, or send for our special descriptive circular. S. Hamilton, 91 and 93 Filth avenue. Men's Wedding Outfits A specialty .with out men's furnishing, goods department. - , Finest nnderwear and hosiery. Perfect-fitting shirts in stock and to or der. Correct styles la neckwear, suspenders and gloves and other etceteras. Prices low ou fiuo goods. Jos. Hobne & Co., buu-b.'i Penn avenue. B.&B. t Webster's dictionary, containing over 30,000 words, for 5 cents. Never beard of before only a limited quantity iu this edition, and everybody will want oue. Bogos & Buhl. Ton Can't Find Its Equal! The only ladies' shoe sold at $1 25 that is made of South American glazed kid. Most beautiful stock. This shoe is sold by other dealers as high as $2: my price, $1 25. At G. D. Simen's, 78 Ohio street, Allegheny, Pa. MWF f New Dress Novelties Large and select stock of English and French plaids, Arlington suitings, Henri ettas, serges and'fancy dress novelties at ex traordinary low prices, at H. J. Lynch!, 438-440. Market street. Wpasa Bargains In Lace Cnrtalns. 7Ce, dOe, 81, 51 25, SI 50 to $5 for extra good value, nice patterns. Fine antique Ince curtains 3 50 to $7 50 at Bosenbaum & Co.'s. Thikstt people all praise Iron City Brewery's beer. Saloonists nre quick to discover this fact. Telephonell86. Special bargain in fine black silk gloves. All sizes at 33 cents, worth 65 'cents; at Eoseabaum & Co.'i.. ' . ' DISSATISFIED HEBREWS. They Don't Like the Way a Chler Rabbi Is Carrying; on Things. ' SrrCIAL TILIOBAM TO THE DISPATCH. I New Vobk. April 28. There Is dissatisfac tion among a large number of orthodox He brews in this city at tbe way Cbief Rabbi Joseph is doing things, i The loader of tbe opposition is Rabbi H. Brodskv. He said to-day: "That is not so much with Rabbi Joseph himself as witb the Council of Presidents of Synagogues, wbo brought him over. At first they contented themselves with tbe leaden seal, whica was to signify that tbe meat on which it was tied was kosher. Tbe Presidents manufactured the seals, and Rabbi Joseph distributed tbem. and- In 'the flrst year bo collected over 9,000 for tbem. Tbis money was (II. tnbuted among tbe Presidents, ana Rabbi Joseph got only a small share of it. One day someone tound a chicken whose nock had been wrung, with tbis seal on it. Then it came to light tbat the seals were being sold indiscrimi nately, and abig fuss arose. V "Next there appeared on tbe market a brand of tea hearing a f ac simile of a certificate from Rabbi Joseph, saying that it was kosher. Tbe next thing Elabbi Joseph did was to sell a cer tificate to Thurber, Wbyland & Co., to tbe effect that their sugar Is kosher. No dnnbt it Is. All sugar is kosbflr. It is said that $600 was paid lor this certificate." THE FIBE BECOBD. Neae TJtica, N. Y., a largo portion of the village of Forestpurt burned Monday night. Loss, about $50,0X0. There was an alarm of fire from box SI at 2:50 yesterday afternoon, which was occasioned bv a lire in a shed in tbe rear of 67 Fulton street. The two-story bnilding of Mrs. Stockwell, at Alliance, O., took tire late yesterday afternoon and was totally destroyed. Loss, 52,000; no In surance A shall blazo in, a house on Wabash avenue, occupied by Philip Itogers, was the cause of all alarm being sont in from station 112 at 5:10 p. M. yesterday. At Philadelphia fire completely destroyed the flve-ntory buildings on Cherry street, occu- Sled by J. R. 'Jones & Co., under tbe title of tbe rational Publishing Company. Loss estimated at 1200,000, from one-third to one-half covered with insurance. At Buffalo fire broke ont in W. A. Case & Son's copper and sheet iron works yesterday morning and completely destroyed them. Tbeir offices and steamboat supply store were saved. Loss, 20,000; insurance, $20,000. Mc Cntcheon's steamboat supply works were also damaged to the extent of $13,000; Insured. The largest forest tire that Now Jersey has known for years is raging about six milos southwest of Millville, and much valuable standing timber bas been destroyed. The fire started from an engine near dividing Creek station Monday, and has burned a swath about six miles long and four miles wide bo far. It was supposed to be under control Monday night, bnt broke out afresh yesterday morning, and is still burning fiercely. Last mgbttbe fire was within three miles of Mauricetowtu The little hamlet ot Baileytown is completely surrounded by tbe fire, and some anxiety is felt for its safety. Tho brisk winds prevailing hare fanned the flames, and columns of smoke as cending high in tbe heavens can be seen many miles around. The damage cannot now be es timated. Hugus & Hacke LADIES, For a good-fitting, well-made and stylish garment, visit our Grand Cloak Department In 'addition to the large assortment previously displayed, still further attractions will be offered this com ing week. Imported Novelties In Ladies' Capes. A choice line of Tans, Gray and Black in the newest materials and styles. Handsome new lines of Ladies' Wraps, plain and braided, in silk or woolen fabrics. . An elegant assortment of Fichus, plain and embroidered, prices from $4 upward. A Special line of Fichus and Wraps for MOURNING wear. In LADIES' JACKETS our as sortment is unsurpassed; complete lines of the very latest styles and materials in light or dark colors and black; too many styles to men tion individually, prices $5 to $50 each. Our line of Jackets at $5 are the best bargains ever offered. Cor. Fifth Av. and Market St N. B. SPECIAL We place on sale this week a 65-piece lot of All Wool French Plaid, regular 85c goods, at 60c a yard. See window display. . apK-JtwTSu SPECIAL SALE UMBRELLA and PARASOL DEPARTMENT. THREE : DAYS ; ONLY! Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. During this sale we will offer some decidedly great bargains. Une lot of Fast Black Umbrellas, silrerine handles, at Sue. One lot or extra size Fast Black Umbrollas, large assortment of handles, at 75c. One lot of Alpaca and Mohair Umbrellas, at the amazlnglv low prices of SI regular EI 50 Umbrella-, 26 and 2S inches. One lot genuine Gloria Silk Umbrellas, with silver, ebony and natural bandies, at SI 40 regular price $3. One lot All-Silk Umbrella", large variety of bandlo?, ranging in price from So to S8.SW111 go during tbis sale at only S3. PARASOLS. One lot of S3 Parasols, all silk, in stripes. plants anu plain, at ci su. S5 Parasol at 12. Children''' Parasols from 10c nn to SI 50. To beat these prices-would be to give good3 away. Kumember, tbis sale is fot three days only. MRS. C.WEI55ER 435 MARKET ST. 437 ap3-JtWF SILVER TEA SETS! A splendid assortment of now designs just opened. We soll any nuniber of odd pieces. Our silver, department is the' largest and 'most complete in tbe city. Large store, many clerks, no trouble to show yoU. E. P. ROBERTS & SONS, FIFTH AVE. AND MARKET ST. ap22-arwT Too Mnch Polishing. In accordance with a complaint made by rail way, firemen the Pennsylvania Railroad Com pany bas decided to have all tho passenger engines painted black. Tbe Bremen say it takes too much nf tbeir time to keep the brass polished. Ft. Wayne engine No. ill was Ibe flrst one sent in for painting, and bas come out black all over. Tbe Leading Plttsburr. fx. ' J Dry Goods House. Wednesday, April 19. lS9t' " JDS. HDRNE I CD.'S ' PENN AVE. STOREa Ladies' and Misses' LONDON SHIRTS And SUMMER.WAISTS, (In the Jacket Department) An assortment that we have never seen equaled in any retail stocky in exclusive styles and designs; in variety and beauty that cannot be matched in the country, and at prices only secured by such enor mous purchases as we make. These are points and advantages which buyers cannot afford to over look. AT 75c EACH. WHITE LAWN WAISTS, pleated from and back, quality, style and finish that never before sold nnder SI. AT $1 EACH. NOKFOLK PERCALE WAISTS, i box pleats m front and 3 in back, 12 different colorings, quality, style and finish that never sold before under 31 50. AT$i 50 EACH. FANCY PERCALE WAISTS, with standing or rolling collars, 18 different style", more than equal to averago S3 Waist. AT$i 50 EACH. LADIES LONDON SHIRTS, flno American Percale. Norfolk stjle, stand ing and rolling collars. AT $2 EACH. LADIES LONDON SHIRTS, line French Percale, Norfolk style, standing or rolling collar. AT $2 50 EACH. ZEPHYR GINGHAM WAISTS, pleated iront and back, 19 different styles, wide, hemmed scarf of same material, ana an extraordinary good waist for the money. AT $2 50 EACH. LADIES' LONDON SHIRTS of flno zephyr gingham, Norfolk style. AT $3 AND $3 50 EACH. SCOTCH CEYLOU FLANNEL. London Shirts. Norfolk style, most desirable for mountains and sea3hore. AT $5 EACH. STRIPED WASH SILK WAISTS. In Norfolk styles, a l.irge and choice assort ment of styles, best value ever offered lor tbe price. AT $5 EACH. LADIES LONDON SniRTStetutlful. Jancy style bilk, Norfolk stjle, exclusive designs. r AT $6 EACH. BLACK JAP SILK WAISTS, Norfolk styles (sizes 32 to 4i) handsomest garments ever offered at tbe price. AT $6 EACH. Plain-colored Jap Silk London Shirts. Norfolk stIc. beautiful new shades of Blue, Cardinal, Rose and Pinks also Black and Crean White. A most desira ble garment for traveling wear. We also invite attention to 9 very large stpek of SILK DRESS WAISTS, Handsomest of the new Spring and Summer Styles. , FANCY SILK WAISTS, velvet collars, at So. $7 and S7 50 each. Plain Bl.ick Snrah Waists, with velvet collars, fastened with gold and silver pins, at S3 each. Fancy Tucked STRIPE BILK WAISTS, with roie qailtnl trininimg. at VJ. Striped INDIA SILK WAISTS. 11 x clusive designs, at 210, and finer qualities, more elaborate styles, mote richly trimmed, up to 35 each. Special inducements this week in Spring BLAZERS and REEFERS. Blazer Black Cheviot at S3 (worth $8 50.) Reefer Black Diagonal at S- (worth JS ) Blazer Black Diagonal at$S50 (worthSlU ) mazer coioreu uroauciotn at w worth S10.) Blazer Gray Cheviot at S12 (worth Sl.T.) Reefer Brown and Gray Cheviot at S1U (worth 13 50.) CAPES. We have a very large and hand some stock of the latest and most stylish Cloth Capes, the most popu lar street or evening wrap, all new-nest and best colors, in Broadcloth? Cordurines and Camel's Haifs? plain or elaborately trimmed with tinsel braid and jewels and rich s silk embroidery. Prices from. $g , up. Elegant hign novelty Capes from $25 to $60. All our Capes are our own exclusive styles, and . prices the lowest. JOS. HDRNE & LU: PENN AVE. STORES.-. 4V .suSV; KESOItTS. HOTEL sriCKNEY. KENTUCKY 'AVE NUE, Atlantic City One hundred feet trout the sea; steam heated.'" sun parlor. ' 'l'ernis?Z to Ti 00 per uay clay: sa tnsu per week. U. Y.liTlCKMSY.tf 4P12-3K-MWT' Now onen. D.trlor overlooking the ocean; unobstructed?'' ocean view. Jilts. L. kppow- ap24-f8.MWrik? rr ADDON ilALL. ' .' ' J ' ATLANTIC CITY. N. J- Now open Hot and Cold Sea Water Baths In the House. IcMI LEEDS & LIPPINCOTTi, THE CHALKONTE ATLANTIC CITY. N. J. On the beach, witb unsurpassed ocean view. Salt water baths In the bonse. ' Send for circular, f el-90-O E. ROBERTS & SONS. I HVEt i 8if Y"LT SEABRIGHT, " ATLANTIC- CITY. N. J ? Bluest location on the island. SntfLS- V m
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