K3KJ Ksssxa I t I Fitfshnrg's Jlonicd Men Make a Unan imous Demand for Better Fire and Mice Protection. CHIEF BRONX'S DREAM REALIZED, Tlie Gas City Tracticallj Fromised a Fire Boat AThicli Shall Also Do ratrol Duty. rLATXTlVE CEIES TROtf TIIE BITER. Boatmen and Coal Operators ClalmjThey Are QTcmm by Skiff riratrN Pittsburg's fire and police boat is now a certainty, or it will be after the meeting of Councils to-morrow. The recent fires, and especially the great ones on Seventh street and on the Monongahela river, have pre. eijiitated matters. Almost 800 property holders, representing at least two-thirds of the wealth of the city, have put in a de mand for this, improved method of protec tion. Ker since the shipping in the Pitts burg harbor burned the river men have been at work, and yesterday a petition was pre sented to Chief Brown asking for the pur chase of a firchoat, which shaU also serve as a police patrol. The petition is signed by all the rh er men, coal operators, bankers, members of the Board of Vndcru riters, railroad officials and iron manufacturers. Chief Brown and Mayor GOurlcy both fat or the plan, and its passagcin Councils is almost assured. The orily question is where the money is to come from. Mr. Brown's plan is to sell No. 1 engine house and use the money obtained from that to build the boat. Mayor Gourlcy acrecs with him on this, as he believes a fire engine there would be unnecessary if there was a boat afthe Point. Arguments of the Petitioners. The only objection so far to the plan is that the coal and river men do not pay enough taxes. Everything below the high water mark is exempt from taxation, and a few people hold that the proper thing would be for the boat owners and coal operators to present the city with a firchoat. The peti tion is as follows: To Councils. J. O. Brown. Chief of tlie Depart ment of Tubllc S-afcty. ami others interested, or the city of rittburg. in managing and controlling the Fire Department and rollcc Torce of the rlt. UEiTLEMEX We, the subscribers citizens, taxpayer and interested corporations and individuals, do petition and appeal to Tour Honors to ghcus further protection to our property along the river fronts, by authoriz ing and having placed, in connection with the Fire and Police departments, at least one fire patrol and police boat combined, that would give us further and better protection Irom fire and thieves than now prevails. The time lias come, since the Davis Island Dam has given the city a good harbor, that this addition to the department is required. Among the 800 representative citizens whose names are attached to this document are the following: Names That ltepresent Millions. Moorhead, McCleane & Co., Monongahela "a igation Company, Max K. Moorhead, John Kobson & ."-on, Pennsylvania Tube Work, Linden Steel Company, William Rea, Clicks Cook Co., K. llolbrook, James J. Miipelev, John 15. lloberts, J. M. Mcllvanc, G. F "Campbell, K. It. Balley, Will iam IcC Drao, D. B. Black burn, Weilw Bros., Jnmc I. Mcllroy, Heinz Bro. Co., John 31. Gill, I!. C. Emery & Co.. W. 31. Buiker, W. U. McCandless, Joseph . Brown, A. K. Miller, Allemannla Fire Insurance Conipnnv, Iockliart ft Flanegin, George Ogden, Boatmen's Insur ance Company, John D. Biggert, Chas. P. f-mltli, James Got don, John Kirkpntrick, John II. CIanc3 Joseph Walton ft Co.. T. 31. Jenkins JC Co., Daniel Phillips. Xeal Ai.sburn, Clement V. Allen, Kaj Brothers J. B. heriff. Son ft Co., i-. te erancp, James Dalzcll A fcon Company, Otptain Herbert, 1. 31. Pennock ft Co., Hub ert A. Kecd, Amoncin Tube and Iron Com paay, W. I). Slack, J. Knufinann ft Brothers, 5. Hamilton, W. J. 3IcClurg Co., J. K. Wcldm ft Co., Frank T. Kenncdv, Angust Amnion, John Ogden, W. E. Von Bon horst, W. A. Herrou ft sons, Henry hproull. Black A Bainl, William It. Thompson ft Co., Charles . lUtchelor, John F. Dravo, John T. Patterson. W K. Porter- Co.. Samuel S. Bronn, K. Jones, William W. O'Scll, Samuel IJobcrts, Miowdouft Hogg, W. II. Brown' 8 Sons, Simpson llornor, estate of J. IC Moor head, B. I. Jone, Harry I.joii", A. Juttc, George C. Pen, P. J. Forsyth, Theodore F. Anshutz, Oliver Iron anil Steel Company, Thomas Wishtman ft Co., J. B. sneathen, Singer, Ximick ft Co., George A. Kelly ft Co. and 01i er and Koberts' Wire Company. Necessity r Such a Protector. The whole matter was largely gotten up bv J. B. Sncathen, the coal operator, aud his son, "V. B. Snenthcn. The latter gen tlemen yesterday said: "The great tires that have visited Pittsburg recently have made a fireboat a necessity. Every owner of property is interested," and ?50,000 in vested in a lireboat would have saved over half a million of dollars in Pittsburg in the last six months. The boat fire proved the inability of the city to handle a river fire, and yet even- day the boats and coai in the Pittsburg harbor rep resent a monev value of from 3,000, 000 to 85,000,000. Besides this there arc the mills and railroads all along the river that arc practically shut off from the city fire department. More than this, there is a great need of a police patrol boat, and one would answer for 'both purposes. The river is infected with skifT pirates that dart around at night and' annually steal thou sands of dollars' worth of stuff from steamboats, railroads and mills. It is impossible for the police to follow them. Of course there is a watchman on each beat, but in the darkness they can steal aboard and carry of rigging, ropes, chains, carpen ter's tools, and a laricty of other articles. This boat could patrol the rher from Hazel wood to Chartiers and up to Hcrr's Island, and with a pow crful light could pick up every one of these thieves. The value of the boat as a protection against fire hardly need-to be spoken of. These boats are in use in Cleveland, Eric, Buffalo, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore and St. Louis and arc deemed indispcnsible.' Expected, to Settle the Matter. When the matter was presented to Chief Brown he said he would introduce ft into Councils on Monday. Said he: "I think, this petition will settle the question, and Pittsburg will have its fireboat. The boat can be Built for about $35,000, and the money can be raised by selling Xo. 1 engine honsel The men vho ask for the boat arc the heaviest taxpayers in the city and can not be overlooked. Everybody recognizes the need. Why, a fireboat would coverall the territory from Grant street to the Point and the mills on all the wharves. The de mands of the mills for space have caused the closing up of many of the minor streets, so that it is almost impossible for the fire department to handle a fire in one of these great manufactories, while with a boat even-one could be reached. At the Oliver fire we 'were powerless, and at the more re cent fire at .Tones & Eaughlin's mills a fire boat would have saved the property." Mnjor Gourley Will Aid the Plan. Mayor Gourlcy is heartily in sympathy with the movement, and so far as he has been informed is willing to work for the passage of such an ordinance. Yesterday he said: "So far as I can learn a fireboat is an ab tolutc necessity in Pittsburg. The only trouble will be to raise the money at present, but this can be done by taking Mr. Brown's plan of selling the Xo. 1 engine house. A lireboat would at least be a wonderful sav ing in horseflesh. At each of the big down town fires engines are brought clear from East Liberty and it almost kills a team to drive them at a high rate of speed for that distance. "With a fireboat signaled bv flash of lights it could be on the spot long before the engines from the outer districts could arrive. On'tlic whole I believe such a fire boat will be purchased." The only objection so far. raised is.by a gentleman who stands very close to C. L. Magec If essays: "There is a great deal of nerve displayed by the rivermen in their request. They hold that all property below the high water mark cannot be tared in the city, and though there may be millions of wealth represented in theTittsburg harbor, here is no tax from it goes into the city 'coffers. Xow, if a fireboat would be such a godsend to the rivermen why don'tthey buy a fireboat and let the city run it for them? That would be more sensible. They kick about a park on the wharves because it would come Delow high water mark and why should not the city allow them to take care of the river up to that point." WAITING F0S TEE SIGNATUBE. Tho New Board of Comity Kevisors The Act Thought to Bo a Good One. A great deal of interest is felt in the new act passed by the Legislature, and now awaiting the Governor's signature, pro viding a board of reyision and assessment for county taxes here and in Philadelphia. Heretofore tHis work has been performed entirely by the County Commissioners, but the latter have so much other official labor that they have felt themselves unable to cope with the eccentricity of county as sessors. The taew act prescribes that the Court of Common Pleas shall within 60 days after its passatre appoint three persons not of the same political party to the neiv board. Thereafter the Court will appoint a member every two years who shall serve six years. 'It wa's urged against the measure by some of the local Democratic politicians, that the officers should t be elected, but the general tcnol of public opinion favors the Court appointment. Where the officers are elected, as in the case of the Jury Commissioners, the incumbents have to " consult the wishes and interests of a good many people in thejr promises about-election time. Hence it is thought better service will be got and fairer and more independent valuations by letting the Courts name the Board as vacancies occur. The Courts also have the power to remove any of the Board for cause. As the salaries of the three members of the Board will be $.1,000 each per year the positions will doubtless command good men. Several persons are already spoken of by their friends for the place; but as the act is not yet signed they do not care to have their names mentioned. A DARING BUBGLAB. i Chased From Room to Boom, He Picked Up What lie Could. Find. The house of Miller Leslie, corner of Forty-fifth, and Davidson streets, was the scene of a bold robbery about 3:15 o'clock yesterday morning. Mrs. Leslie was first' aroused by a scraping noise. Her husband was soon awakened and in the glare of an electric lamp he beheld a burglar gently opening the door. Allowing him to come into the room, he sprang for his uninvited guest The latter eluded him, and put a door between them. This being jerked open Mr. Leslie dealt the intruder a blow with a chair. Pursuing him down the stairgf he stumbled and landed on the floor, only to behold his man slam another door in his face. Xothing daunted, Mr. Leslie forced his entrance into the room against a barricade of chairs and furniture Thence he pur sued the stranger to the alley. The thief succeeded in getting away with Mr. Leslie's pantaloons, containing two silver dollars and a knife. The burglary seems to have been well planned and timed. ,He took good precautions for deceiving the police by carrying a dinner pail, thus appearing as a laborer returning from work. EX-CHAIBMAN HTJNTEE STJBPBISED. Elegant Presents From His Friends in Councils and Around City H3II. .Tames Hnnter, ex-President oi Allegheny Common Council, was the recipient bast night of a. silver tea set, water set, a handsome bronze and marble clock and a gold watch and chain. Tho gifts were the testimonials of some SO friends who com prise Councilmen and City Hall employes. Chief Murphy, of the Department of Public Kaiety, inrea jut. Jiunter to city ilall last night v'ith the information that Mayoj AVymau wanted to see him. While they waited for him some 40 friends of Mr. Hunter's boarded a car on the Observatory Hill line and went out to his house on Perrysville avenue. Then came a message to Chief Murphy that the Mayor was waiting for Mr. Hunter at the lattcr's house, and together the two went out. The surprise to Mr. Hunter on his arrival was complete and he was nonplussed when ushered into his parlor to find his assembled friends and the presents exhibited to his gaze. KEPT OUT OF M0KEY. Allegheny City Employes Who -Would like to Draw Their Wages. City Solicitor Elphinstone's opinion has had the efiect of keeping the men employed in the Allegheny streets, wharves, water and roads departments out of their money for some time. The public lighting em ployes received their money as usual. The reason for this is that according to Mr. Elyhinstone's opinion the pay roll should be "examined and approved by the sub-committee and then be O. K.'d by the general committee The public lightingpay roll was approved by ihe General Committee of Public-Works on Friday night before the point was raised that the sub-committee should first jiass on the pay rolls. The rest were held over. It is likely that an ordinance will be intro duced to make the amendment that the pay rolls be sworn to by each department and approved by the Controller. PBICKED BY LEGAL SPLUTTERS. William Hall is in Jail, charged with beat ing his wife. John Lee, of Hoights Run, was arrested last evening for beating his wife,- Mas. Johajisa McCarthy-, of Second ave nue, was arrested last night for keeping a speak-easy. Fbakk Bovxb was held for court yesterday by Alderman Flacli on a charge of assault and battery. Patrick CosEns as arrested last evening for beating an old man, Andrew Kenipf, at Fitty-flrst and Butler streets. Miss Iikxie Wallace has entered suit be fore Alderman Suceop charging 31rs. Bridget Lahey -itli assault and battery. -Albert SIcQcibk is in jail awaiting a hear ing on Tuesday next on a charge of assault and battery, preferred by Haggle JIcQuirk. Alderuax Louis K. Avjas, Sa., yesterday committed JohnScliuItz to Jail on a charge of assault and battery, preferred by William Dittman. - Jacod WEUsnATJM, a mechanic, throw a tin bucket at the head of Thomas Jlelvin, aged C, causing a sci cro cut. He was arrested and held under bail. A disorderly h on so occupied by Edward Price, on Maple avenue, Twenty-seventh nrd, was raided last evening and five occu pants wero captured. Moses Dicksox was committed to Jail by 'Squire Josiah Gwynne, of Mifflin township, yesterday on a charge or entering a building with felonious intent. Johx JIorak made an Information before Alderman Flach yesterday charging Charles Henry k ith assault and battery. Honry was arrested and gave bail for a hearing to morrow. The wife of James McDonald, of 173 San-: dusky street, Allegheny, appealed for. pro tection from her husband. He threatened to kill her, Friday. He was locked up in de fault of $300 ball. Dr. B. M. Hanna. Eye, ear, nose and throat diseases exclusively. Office, 720 Perm street, Pittsburg, Pa. ssu FLAT AS A ILOMDER. Tery. little Interest Taken ' in the Primaries of! Both Parties. iT0 OPPOSITION AT ALL IN SIGHT. Only One Ward Furnishes Any Excitement Worth Mentioning. ' ' ' ODD ACTION OP THE AMEKICUS CLTJbI Tlie ancient cosmogonists who thought tfic earth u as flat had only a relative notion of 'the term. They needed a view' of the lack of interest shown by the average Democrat last night in the situation. Of course candi dates and their henchmen were interested, hut the voter, as a rule, felt that he wasn't in it after Mr. Sipes' with drawal was announced. Tlie political yeast used was stale. This much could he gather -var'ously. At the Randall Club house half a dozen members were found at the card table, but they all said they knew nothing from the primaries, and none had interest enough to make inquiry. At the County Democracy there was ,but little more, except that Mr. Mullin, the candi date for Jury Commissioner, being a- mem ber, gave somewhat of a flavor to the, occa sion. At the postoffice were found Charley Anderson, T. O'Brien, M. Ennis and a few more of the unterrified, and though some were chary of expressing an opinion, if was developed that quite a nunv ber were more or less dissatisfied with Mr. Sipe for pulling off after springing the question of a deal between Pittsburg and Harrisburg. An Excuse to.Tote Needed. -It was suggested by Mr. O'Brien tlat the party ought to make a nomination ibrPro .thonotary, in order that there -might be some excuse for Democrats to go to the polls, but he made it in a jocular manner that indicated he did hot regard the matter as materia). - On the whole, it seemed as though if some Republicans did not Tack -over the traces and make a fight for the Judgeship -of the Common Tleas Xo. 3, that the county's business will not be much disturbed this fall by political complications, and that the saloon keepers will not reap much of a har vest from the expenditure" of candidates set ting them up for the "bpys," as the canvass is like to be able to run itself and not need their help. As showing the difference between rank and file and the leaders the following is significant: Ex-Postmaster JohnJB. Larkin said last evening: "I never saw such unanimity in the Democratic ranks of the county. The feeling in the party is unanimous for Judge'Keunedy, who will undoubtedly reflect great credit on the Gov ernor who nominated him as well as the party to which he has so long belonged." There was even less interest among Re publican than among Democrats, form the suburbs many did not .know until just be fore time for opening that Sine had pulled out, and as they then felt that they had a walkover, there not being at present a sin gle contest in -Bight. In consequence, in many places not even the formality of a primary election was held. Mullin having a clear track there was no need for action as to the Jury Commissionership, and the office of Director o the Poor in the county is a plum that .is little more regarded than if it were known beforehand that it had been stung by the curculio, and a Democrat cannot get it anyhow. The delegates to the. Democratic Conven tion will assemble at City Hall, Tuesday, at 10 A. 31. They will dine at 2 p. 21. at the Monongahela" House, St. Charles and Cen tral Hotels and Goodwin's restaurant. (Fnn at Only One Polling Place. A peculiar situation and considerable ill feeling developed yesterday at the Re publican primaries in the Pifth district o the E tilth ward. At 4 o'clock a board was organized and opened the polls at the Eleventh ward station. The board consisted of ev-Mayor McCarthy, Judge, who was also a candidate for Delegate to the County Committee, and "William "Wilson, Inspector, candidate for Delegate forProthonotary. The third member was a candidate for Delegate to the Judicial Convention. At fi:lG)four votes had been polled, and the board made out cre dentials for themselves and closed the polls. Shortly after they had left, Attorney John ston,ot Center avcnue,Eobert Armstrongand George C. Chalmers appeared and reopened the polls, constituting themselves theboar'd. Mr. Johnston, of the new board, was the candidate for election to the County Com mittee in opposition toex-MnyorMcCarthy. At 7 o'clock five votes for Mr., Johnston had been polled and the polls were closed and Mr. Johnston given credentials. Xo opposition was put up for the first mentioned candidates to the Protlionotary's and Judi cial conventions. In the meantime ex Mayor McCarthy and ,the members of the first board returned to the station house and a wrangle ensued. In the. midst of a heated argument the disputants were in structed to all get out of the. station house. They then adjourned to a cigar store across the -street and continued the argument. After much warm discussion the gentlemen separated, McCarthy and Johnston both de claring their intention of going into the County Committee. Necessary to Apply the Extinguisher. The regular monthly meeting of the Ainericus Club was much more" interesting than the the authorized account given out would indicate. In the matter of Mr. Burke considerable heat was'gencratqd, as was learned by an overheard conVersatiqn among some members who each ap plied an extinguisher, to himself when he recognized the presencd of a reporter. One said Mr. Burke was too flowery, and it was about time to set him down a notch. But only an intimation of a possible shindy was visible in the otficially authorized re port of the meeting, which was as follows: The Executive Committee reported that President Baer had given the use of the assembly room for a meeting of the 'repre sentatives of the Republican clubs of the county in the interest 'of Hon. John Dal zell lor President of 'the State League. This action of the President was indorsed, and the use of the room given for like meet ings in, the future. In belialf of a number of the members Prof. "William K. Ford presented 1o the club a protrait of Captain John A. Reed, the first president of the organization. It was received by Prof. Joseph Andrews. Mr. J. P. McCrea presented the club with a number of books for the library, including a complete set of Dickens' "Works. The Banquet Committee presented a re port showing a surplus of flOO in their hands. This goes into the permanent fund. A resolution w as offered indorsing John Dalzell for President of the State League, the position for which the Americus Club first named Mr. DalrelL "While many of the members thought it unnecessary to in dorse a man first placed in the field by the club, the resolution was adopted. A reso lution to indorse James 1 Burke for Sec retary of the League was laid on the table. S. S. Brown was elected to life member ship and ten active members were admitted. J.en petitions for membership were re ferred to the committee. After the business of the meeting, Colonel "W. H. Reed read an interesting paper on "The Republican Paper; Its His tory, Present Position and Destiny." The document will be filed, and it is the inten tion to have a paper on'an appropriate sub ject read at each monthly meeting of the club hereafter. " ' EETUENING THE ' COMPLIMENT. Philadelphia HcpnbUcans "Will Entertain Tariff Club Men. The Thirtieth "Ward 'Bepublican Glnb of Fhiladelphia was the guests of the Tariff Club on the trip down the Ohio to Cincin nati when the League clubs met recently. iyar-i?ju 'TiiEf pettsbuhg ' dispatch,' .siflfD&x; otne t The Quaker City bovs will return the com pliment 'to-morrow by a glorious excursion' on the Delaware. Among those who went to Philadelphia last evening to enjoy the festivities were Sheriff McCleary, John Doyle, Jamesr Ilichards, 'Squire Richards, Lige Randolph, Kobert .Newel, Mcrwin Hemphill, James T3irt, Charles Van Hook and Henry Miller. ACCIDENTS YESTERDAY. One Kille dand Eight Inj nrcd A One-Armed Man Loses His Remain lug Hand. x One killed and eight injured is the extent of yesterday' accidents in the city and vicinity. The list is as follows: Uskkowx An unknown man was struck by a train on tho l'ittsburg and Western Railroad, near Pinja Creek, and. decapitated. From papers in his possession it is supposed that he lived in Xew Castle. McGuihe A 3-year-old boy named ,Mc Guire, while playing in .front of ITo. 12 Engine House, on Carson street, was knocked down by a horse driven by A. Hoifman and severely bruised. He was taken to the Southsido Hospital, and later wa's removed to his home at 2503 Carson street. Smith Willie Smith, aged 10 years, of Glass Houso row, West Carson street, was run over by a buggy yoetorday afternoon in front of his home and sustained some slight bruises. Ills being run over was accidental, having run against tho buggy without see ing it. wallock John Wnlloclr, a laborer em ployed at tho Edgar Thomson Steel Works, was brought to the Mercy Hospital yester day suffering from a -compound fracture of tlie left leg, which ho received by a large casting falling on It. uoskr3 uennis uonners, a one-armed workman emploj ed by Contractor Hastings, had the lingers of his remaining hand taken off yesterday ' by being caught in a pulley, while working at a sewor drop on Preble avenue. JIcFariakd William McFarland was struck by Pittsburg traction car 13, at Prido street, last evening. He wns knocked down, but escaped injury. Ahtos Steve Antony, a Pole, sustained a sprained ankle yesterday afternoon while working in a trench on South Fourth street by a plank falling on him. He was removed to the Southsido Hospital by patrol wagon No. 7. Doak Jfrs. Donk, an old lady who lives on Lawrence street Seventeenth ward, fell down the stairs at her home yesterday after noon. Sho suffered internal Injuries that may prove fatal. JIcCoRMicK Hugh McCormick's horse ran away on Wylie.avcnue. yesterday, throwing him out and breaking his arm. THE LOST IS FOUND. "William Gordon Bccovers His 'Alligator, Much Increased in Length. "William Gordon, the genial bookkeeper of James A. Henderson -& Co., is happy once more. Everyone knows 'he has had such a solemn look for thorpast six weeks, but none could learn the reason. "Various theories were advanced, but none were cor rect. The reason was this: Some two months ago he received an alligator from a friend in New Orleans. When it arrived it was taken to the third floor of the ware house and a barricade built around it, where it was tenderly cared for by its owner. One day someone moved the barricade and the 'alligator disappeared. A thorough search failed to reveal its hiding place. "When it left it was about'lS inches long. Often, during the busy hours of the day, "William would think he heard the pet roam ing about and would 'rush frantically up stairs only to be disappointed. Thursday one of the men in moving some grain dis covered the lost animal, but what a change! It was fully four feet long and twice as ugly as before. Gordon was called, and atter some careful maneuvering the fellow was captured. Overjoyed at finding his pet Gordon secured a shawl strap ana took it to his home, where it roams around at -will, owning everything in sight. PECULIAR DISORDERLY CONDUCT. Charles Martin Accused of Having ejected Tivo oi His Hoarders. Mrs. Marie Louise Souincr made an in formation before Alderman Kerr last even ing charging Charles Martin with disorderly conduct Both axe.Frencl'(, and the defendant lives on Thirty-sixth street,, where he has. a boarding house and the prosecutrix. andher husband have for the last two weeks been boarding there. The lady is 79 years old and her husband is several years older. She alleged that early last evening she and her husband were forcibly ejected from their boarding place by the defendant, owing to adebtof&O. Officer Doughty -was sent to arrest the defendant, but had a hard time ding it. Martin was finally, brought to the Alder man's office to give bail for a hearing. He wns followed, by his. wife, who refused to allow her husband ta enter bail, and pro claimed that she had ejected the couple, and said she would go to jail herself in place of her husband. Mrs. Martin created so much confusion in the office tiiat old Mrs. Souin'er fainted, and it was some time before she was revived. Bail was subsequently furnished. Martin will have a hearing to morrow. HUTTED TO THE MOUTH. A Xew Bule on the Ft. Wayne and Pan handle That Is liaising a Howl. Notices were posted in the Union depot last evening stating that hereafter on the Ft. "Wayne and Panhandle roads buyers of commutation tickets would be confined in their use to the calendar days of the month, and they would not be good for the last five days of the previous month. General Passenger Agent Ford said this was not the withdrawal of a privilege, but he supposed the new rules wou.ld cause some kicking. The object is 'to avoid the trouble of keeping track of the tickets as the projection1 of one month into the other causes considerable bother. Under the new rule people will be compelled to buy their tickets on one day, instead of having several, as before. It is a restriction, how ever, for if a man uses more than his 60 coupons in the month he has no longer five days of grace, but must pay full fare until the time is up. AN OLD LADY WANDEBING. Found In Allegheny Parks, She Is Taken to . a House and Then Into Custody. Mrs. Brown, of 186 Federal street, Alle gheny, had a strange guest in her house for afew hours yesterday. During the afternoon a lady who was very old and very deaf, and u ho could not give- her name, was found wandering , aimlessly in the parks. She succeeded in relating that she had run away Irom her home at Shousetown, and the two baskets of wearing apparel -and small change she had with her seemed to verify her story.- Mrs. Brown took the old lady home and careM for her, but during the afternoon her actions became so erratic as to frighten her hostess, who notified? the police. She was taken to the lockup and given a bed in the hospital department. HIS'JOUBNEY OVEB. A .Little Austrian Arrives, but Nobody VTaa at tho Depot to Meet Him.- An Austrian boy about 8 years old, Anton Eeigelincyerby name, arrived at the Union station last evening. A card tied' to his coat "from the ' barge officer in New York stated that he had passed inspection and was going to Sharps burg, where his parents awaited him. He was shipped in care of Charles M. Hay, of that place, and the latter was expected to call for him.. He wasjiptat the depot when the train came in, but the handsome little fellow was soon surrounded by a crowd of sympathetic ladies. Word was sent to Mr. Bay at Sharpsbnrg that the boy had arrived. The matron at the depot provided him with a good bed, and the boy was soon fast asleep. She Died From Alcoholism. Margaret Long died suddenly at 6 o'clock last evening at her home at 528 Second aye- jrae. The uoroner investigated the case and found she died irom excessive drinking. - moteDiatthealtae. A Paralytic From Nashville Gets Up and Walks After Praying. TREATED BY FATHER MOLLINGER. The Priest Says His Health Is Tailing and He Is Going to Europe. TJQLT ULCER FROM A RAZOR'S SCRATCH Tlie stream of people going to and coming from Father Mollinger's religious hospital continues to be as large as ever. The peo ple hail from all parts of the country, and are suffering from all Sorts of diseases and ailments. , Michael Hughes, an engineer from Nash ville, returned home last evening after a short stay on Troy Hill. He said he had been feeling badly, and so far had noticed no improvement in his health. He told a remarkable story about Hugh Hagan', of JSashville, a man who had been paralyzed for 1G years. He said that yesterday morning Hagan was praying at the altar when his body commenced to move all over. A hand which had been drawn out of shape was straightened out, and he could move the fingers, something which he had not done for years. Can 'ow "Walk "Without a Crutch. The cripple got up and was able to walk a few steps without his crutch. He thinks he wilbe able to throw away the stick in a few days. Hagan had taken some medi cine, and he attributes the improvement to its action. Father' Mollinger announced to his pa tients yesterday that his health was giving way under the strain, and he would start for Europe June 15, to stay for three months. One of the patients at the St. James Hotel last evening said that the old priest was very irritable, and when the crowd pressed him too hard he threatened to leave them unless they waited their turn. He added that the priest had the quickest temper of any man he had ever met. One of the most peculiar cases noticed in the long list is the affliction of a gentleman from Carbondale. He refuses to allow his name to be used. About ten years ago a barber trimmed his hair and in shaving nim near the car made a slight scratch on the skin. The wound never healed up, and he applied all sorts of salves to no avail, AVithin the last four months the ugly sore has increased in size, and it is now as large as a dollar. NIt looks like a small scalloped saucer, and has the same shape. It can't be a cancer, for in that length of time, without medical attention, the disease -would proba bly have eaten into the brain. Father Zollinger Effecting n Core. Father Mollinger examined the sore and said he could cure it. He gave the man some medicine which he is taking. Since then the sore has Ijled freely and the drug acts as if it was driving the impurities out of the ulcer. The gentleman said he had tried various thinss to heal the sore spot. and finally hearing of the priest he came here to see if he could not help him. One druggist in Allegheny is reaping a nice harvest from the people who come from all over the country to visit Father Mollinger. Prescriptions arc left with him and the patients take the number when they leave the city. Then they can send for a bottle of medicine at any time. Thus the druggist gets orders from all over the country. His express business is larger than any other retail man in Allegheny. Father Mollinger niles his congregation on Troy Hill like a King. The veneration and fear in which his people hold him is illustrated in a story told by Chief Murphy, of Allegheny. He was in the church one day when a man in passing out put on his hat a little too early. Father Mollinger at once caught sight of it, and, with a sweep of his arm, sent it flying half way across the church. The man crumbled and looked up, but when he saw it was the venerable priest had struck the blow, he broke for the door without ever waiting to find his hat or offer an an apol ogy for living. EAILE0ADS IK JAPAN. A Mechanical Engineer Wants Iteciproclty With the United States. , S. Kawakami, of Tokio, a Japanese me chanical engineer, is at the Schlosser. He is here to study machinery for a home com pany. He said he -was in. America a few years lago, and he now finds he made a great mistake in not coming to Pittsburg. He thinks this is the greatest mechanical center he has ever seen. -He is a strong advocate of reciprocity with the United States, 'and he hopes this coun try will establish trade relations with his people. The Japs would buy lots of ma terial in this country and prefer it, but the prices are lower in England and Germany, and they are forced by competition to pur chase there,. A Philadelphia manufacturer told bim that the Americans had a good home market and didn't care for Japanese trade. This statement made him melan choly. Japan, he says, now has 2,000 miles oT railroad. The" first 50 were built by the Government and then private enterorise took hold of the job. The roads are being extended, and he thinks the Japs are im proving rapidly. They employ no conduc tors on passenger trains, but the tickets of travelers are carefully" examined at the stations. Directors Gone Home. The directors of the National Tube "Works, after inspecting the plant, returned home yesterday. J. H. -Flagler said that no im provements were contemplated this year. He added that everybody would have to go slow on account of the dull trade. LITTLE LOCAL ITEMS. A mad dog was killed on Taggart street, AUegbenjvlast evening, by Officer Shuff. The Pittsburg Committee of Freight Agents met yesterday. Sundry matters about classi fications were disposed of. Aidsbmas M. J. RAFiEKTr, who was lately appointed by Governor Pattison, can be seen at his new office, No. 15 Forbes street, in a few days. Tub First Unitarian Church holds services to-day in its new rooms, at Ross, and Dia mond streets. Rev. HowardMacQueary will preach morning and evening. C. T. Beeckneau, agent for the Larimer land Improvement Company, says that in spite of a blinding rain storm, nearly $20,000 worth of lots wero sold at West Irwin yes terday. Miss Belle Beohst, State Superintendent hf the Juvenile Department of tho W.C.T.U., will lecture before the Allegheny County Quarterly Convention to be held at Idle wood on Tuesday." Thb lot buyers yesterday afternoon at Black & Balrd's auction sale, Thirteenth ward, took shelter in.the Wyllo avenue car house, where II. B. Smitlison, auctioneer, sold them 25 lots, ranging in price from $130 to $800 each. A uaios holiness convention will ho held In the Liberty Street 31. K. Church, corner Fourth street, beginning to-morrow ovening and contimiiutc one v eek. Rev. Joseph It. fatnlth. Rev. U. B. Updcgraff and Rev. E. J. V. Pencr will conduct services. Friday evening another was added to the list of accidents that have occurred in a ,Vlle- g out filled bv the late rains. -A crowd of children was playing near the plaeo and Sammy Kurtz, 7 years old, fell in and would have been drownod but for timely assistance. The Curry University alumni banquet at the Monongahela House Juno 24 promises to be a delightful event. In addition to the toasts, speeches and recitations, Uuenther'a Orchestra apd the Amphion Quartet will aid in the festivities. A large attendance Is already assured, while many of the gradu ates are yet to be" heard from and are specially requested to report promptly to the alumni committee. - '-u -'- "wrfi, aBtJ1- . . ubm r - " ' ? -5 isol rf-'T -r- CALLED ON. TO QUIT, Interesting Bill in Equity Filad Yesterday Peculiar Claims Against a Railroad Com panyFears at One Time That the'Boad Would Be Destroyed. A bill in equity was filed in the United States Circuit Court yesterday by Camille "Wcidenfeld, of New Jersey, lagainst the Allegheny and Binzua Railroad Company. The plaintiff states that he is a stockholder in the company, holding 2C8X shares, of the par value of ,5100 per share. The company was formed by the consolidation of the Alle gheny and Kinzua Eailroad, of Pennsyl vania, the Bradford and Corydon Railroad, and the Allegheny and Kinzua Eailroad, of New York, for the purpose of extending the line, and an agreement to that efiect was entered into. Bonds were issued aDd a contract en tered into with the Interior Construction and Improvement Company. The latter Company was only to receive 1,350 shares of stocK for the use of its name and credit. S. S. Bullis, President of the railroad company, and M.' "W. Barse, a director, started the work of construction. They onlv, however, it is charced. built 3i of the 46 miles agreed on. Tbey then commenced' to use tue money to muld branches, iney wanted to get out of paying for what they had done, and would not pay workmen or for material. The laborers became riotous, threatened violence, and it was feared that the railroad would be destroyed. To save their credit, the Construction Company took hold of the work and continued it until the money was exhausted. Bullis and Barse, it is claimed, now refuse to -nlace a lien on 16,000 acres of land owned by the railroad company, as had been agreed upon, to complete the work. They also, it is charged, have been using the credit of the company for their private purposes. They have been divert ing the assets to their own use, and now want to construct other lines. " Bullis and Barse, it is stated, 'are aided and abetted by J. E. Eooney, Peter Mc Neil and G. L. Koberts, and have the con trolling interest ot the stock. The Court is asked to restrain them from violatintr 'the terms of the agreement of consolidation, from building branch lines, or using the credit of the company in any illegal man ner, y HEAPING GOOD FEUIT. Results of the Collections by Ladies of the Hospital Association. The excellent system followed by the ladies of the Hospital Saturday and Sunday Association in collecting funds is showing its fruits this year in wonderfully increased returns. TJp to May 31 the collections amounted to $1,098 53, and since then sev eral hundred dollars more have been gathered in, which is enumerated as follows: Employes of Hillard, Sterritt & Co., $11; Knox school, $6 fiO; Standard Council Xo. 62, Jr. O. U. A. M., $1: Fifth ward school, Alle gheny, $." 54: Ebcnezer Baptist Church, Rev. Fryor, $10: Washington scnool, Seventeenth ward, $22 01; Mrs. Jlerrington, Oi Vickoroy street, $3 25: Grant school, Third ward, Miss Graham, $31 42: Shakespeare school, T enty flfth ward. $3 59: Osceola school. $7 48: Hlch- 'land avenue school, $.15;Liberty schooI,$33 14; Newsboys' Sunday School, $1 77: Ladies' u. A- it. uircie -o. oj, Si tri; jurs. mar ker, Sterritt school, Twenty-third ward, $23: Buena Vista M. E. Church, B. Robinson, $8 36; North scboqf, Fonrth ward, $12 64; First ward school, Allegheny, $18: North avenue schools, Second wnrd, "Allegheny, $36 43: Walsh 'Presbyterian Church, Second nvenue and Cherry alley. $17; Mrs. Cramer, Seventh ward school, $20 50, or a total of $360 15 since May 31, which, added to the amount collected previously, makes a grand total of $1,456 63. Another large amonnt is expected in a few days, when the Police and Fire Depart ments, letter carriers and the remaining schools of Allegheny are heard from. STEIN WAY, CONOVEB, OPERA, The Most Popular Pianos. These three are the most celebrated and trustworthy pianos of our time. The Steinway requires no praise at our hands. Its superiority is fully established. The Conover is the next .great piano. It needs no praise either, for to hear and see is to love and to buy it. Then comes the charm ing Opera piano, of which makes there are thousands in the best families of Pittsburg and neighborhood. A splendid fresh stock just arrived at H. Kleoer & Bra's, 506 "Wood street, and which will be sold at but a small advance over cost and on accommo dating terms. The Klcber Bros, arc pre ferred by the big majority of piano pur chasers because of the splendid reputation for honest dealing and unfailing musical judgment. Old pianos and organs taken in exchange. Great Sale of Lots At Kensington, "Wednesday, June 10. Extra! Elegant patterns of 25c floor oil cloths at 15c; brass-mounted curtain poles, complete, worth 25c, at 12c; 48c heavy two-ply car pet at 29c; best all-wool 75c ingrain at. 58c and 62c; 65c brussels carpet at 50c, and 85c brussels at 68c These are only a few of the prices that show we mean to lep ahead. J. H. Kunkel, & Bro., J347-1349 Penn avenue. Thornton Bros. Two cases ladies' vests on sale this week at 8c; 100 dozen gents' unlaundried shirts, double front and back, 38c, what you see elsewhere at 5O9; laundried white shirts, 49c; gents' flannelette shirts, 25c to $1 98; silk striped shirts at 51; gents' nightshirts, 45c; fancy prints, ladies' drawers (muslin), open or closed, at 25c; lace edge nightgowns, 49c up to (2. See the prices in muslin un derwear at The Cash Store. See Display Advertisement Telling about Kensington. Page 10. SI OO India Silks for 73c. s Johjt P. Knable Co., 35 Fifth av. Kensington i Kensington! Kensington! Come to Kensington "Wednesday, June 10. Saloonkeepers know which beer sells best. Hence the vast increase In the use of Iron City Brewery's product. "Arword to the wise is sufficient. Thornton Bros., Allegheny.- Black embroidered fischus from $1 25 up to $27. Black cashmere shawls from $1 25 to 515, at The Cash Store. Great Sale of Lots At Kensington, Wednesday, June 10. - 'T i- i 36 in. challi reduced to 5c; former price 12Kc . John P. KnajSle Co., 33 Fifth ar. Buy a Lot at Kensington. - See large advt. Page 10 to-day. Hanover awnings at Mamaux & Son's; 539 Penn avenue. Free Train "Wednesday, June 10, To Kensington. See adtt., page 3. New Line "Wash Dresses. See the new cut.at ?5 00. , John P. Knable Co. Kensington Large adv't, third page. i $1 50 blapk silk warn lansdowne reduced to 75c. This is one of the many big bargains we have for vou. John 1?. Knable Co., 35 Fifth av. i - Kensington! Kensington! Kensington! 1 If your complaint is want of appetite, try Angostura Bitters before meals. xrssu - Kensington! Kensington bKenslngton! Come to Kensington "Wednesday, June 10. Elegant silk waist .for (S 00, would be cheap at $7.50. John F. Knable Co. A BMKER HILL DAI. How American Mechanics "Will Cel- t " ebrate the Day in Cleveland THOUSANDS WILL GO ON THE TR1T. Governor Campbell May Keview the Big Parade of Patriots. PUBLIC MEtTKG IN THE EVENING Only another week remains until the ses sion of the National Council of the Jr. O. V. A. 31. at-Clcveland The local arrange ments were all completed for the excursion, at a meeting held last night. The indica tions are that it will be .one of the largest and. most important demonstrations in which this order has participated in past years. A report was received last night from Division Passenger Agent 3Ioody, of the Pennsylvania lines, "who is . arranging railroad rules and will have charge of the excursion, that the time had been fixed for all the trains. At 0 o'clock, city time, on Monday morning, June 15, the uniformed Tanlr nf tlia ahIa. nnmliaTinrt nlwifif .10A man ,.. V. ll V.UW, UlUUUtllUC 4.VUUV W U.I.U in command ot uaptain William ju. awi; 'and accompanied by their own band, will leave on a special train. At 12:55 the same day a special train of ten coaches, includ ing parlor cars and bearing the national officers and representatives, will leave the city Special Trains tor Excursionists. Monday evening at 9 o'clock a special Pullman excursion train will convey Vine Cliff" Council 'and 'its friends. This council will be accompanied by the Major E. A. Montooth Band. Another special train will leave at midnight. 3Ionday, bearing Alle gheny, Pride of the West, and Twin City councils. The Transportation Committee reported that special arrangements had been made for the benefit of those who desire to go but who can only afford to remain for the "parade and the entertainment in Music "Hall Tuesday night. A, special train will leave the city Tuesday morning at 7:30, arriving in Cleve land at 11:30. The same train will leave Cleveland at midnight, reaching Pittsburg early "Wednesday morning. These arrange ments .are considered to be about as com Elcte as they could well be made before and, but if the trains that have now been secured are not adequate to carry the people who go, additional ones will be put on to suit the convenience of the excursionists. It is expected that "Western Pennsylvania will turn out at least 5,000 Juniors; Ohio will send l.OOOj Illinois, Texas, "Wis consin, Missouri and Massachusetts will be represented by Irom 1,000 to 1,500 mem bers. The parade will take place on Tues day at 1 P. 31. As the route will be, a short one, it is urged by the committee that every Junior who goes to Cleveland tnrns out in line. To Be Reviewed by Old Birals. Information has been received unofficially that Governor Campbell and ex-Governor Foraker will review the parade, and it is also said these gentlemen may attend the meeting at Music Hall at night. At this meeting, "W. A. Gordon, State Treasurer of Ohio, will deliver the address of wel come. Other addresses will be delivered by Kev. J. X. Fields, Eev. F. A. "Wright and J. C. Post. Miss Lillian Burkhart will appear in several of her recitations, written especially for the Junior order. Mrs. H. H. Bair, wife of Braddock's national representation, is on the programme for vocal solos. The Cleve land Gray's Band, will furnish the instru mental music for the occasion, which will be a complimentary affair. . . The National Council will convene Tues- day morning, and will be in session untilj Thursday. In the meantime, while the 2Tav excursionists will see the sights. Kensington Large adv't, third page. OhloPjle.Fa. The B. & O. K.- K. will sell excursion tickets to Ohio Pyle every Sunday during the summer at rate of $1 50 the round trip. Train leaves depot t 8:15 A. ai. Abgyxe awnings, brilliant and fast in color and exqufsite in designs, at Mamaux & Son's, 539 Penn avenue. Great Sale of Lots At Kensington, "Wednesday, June 10. MARS HELL, THE CASH GROCER, WILL SAVE YOU MONEY. We can offpr you some bargains this week which are cheaper .than you would pay for kindling wood; - CLOTHES PINS, 7 DOZEN 5c. These are first-class and just from the factory. We don't know how it is they can make Clothes Pins cheap enough to sell 17 for ic. The mak ing ofcthem doesn't bother us. We can sell them to you. 1 i , BEST PARLOR MATCHES, ' 3 DOZEN BOXES 25c. This, is almost 300 matches for ic. There is no kid in the country, who will chop firewood at these prices. . CARPET TACKS, - , 12 BOXES FOR 9c. , . These are polished steel tacks, everyone guaranteed perfect. The- above are bargains in little things, but little things soon count up and make big things. Send for Our Large Weekly Price List. ! If you will .examine it carefully and compare my prices with what you are paying, you will be astonished at the difference. Send your order by mail if you can't come. Orders amounting to gio, without counting sugar, packed and shipped free of charge to all points within 200 miles. Our list also gives our special offer on $30 orders. MAUSHELL, 24 Diamond Square, Pittsburg, AND 79 to 85 Ohio St., Corner Sandusky, ALLEGHENY. NOTE Our trade is five times as great as any other grocer in Penn sylvania. .". NEW ADYEBTISEaiENTa. OUR REMNANTS FINE CARPETS ARE GOING FAST. "We must have the room, as our new stock of goods -will be coming along in a few weeks. . tCO yards Moquette remnants, 6 to 25 yard long1, at 75c, S5c and JL. .Borders to match. 700 yards Moquette remnants In pieces long enough forany size room, at $110 thesa goods are worth $1 60 to $1 75 per yard. 800 yards Axminster and Gobelin Carpets, that have been selling at $2 50, reduced to $1 25 a yard. These are not remnants, but patterns which will not appear again. 350 yards Velvet Carpets at 80c per yard, reg nlar price $125. SCO yards "Wil ton-hack "Velvets at $1, worth, $1 50; with borders to match. CQ pieces best quality Tapestry Brussels with borders, at 75c a yard, worth $L EDWARD GR0ETZINGER, 627 and 629 Penn Ave. . my31-TTSSu $30 WHY $30 Pay Fancy Prices Tot your clothes when yon can get a very Fine Snit made of Im ported Goods for HERT-V DOLLARS AT E. 'SCHAUER'S, TAlCOR, . $30 -dovWoodSt? -$30, ' . Je3-wsu Hugus- & Hacke Offer for-thls week only SPECIAL-VALUES IN Mousseline De Soie CREPE DU CHENE! Printed and Silk. Embroidered Jar diniere and Pompadour colorings.C Handgome new designs suitable for- , stree? and evening wear. Our regular' $2 50, $3 and $4 . j qualities, . . ALL AT $150 A-YARD, r See Display Corner Window, Cor. Fifth Ave. and Market Si Je7-3TWTSU BIBER & EASTON. BARGAINS FOR THIS WEEK, SPECIAL SALE TABLE DAMASKS;P Damask Table Cloths In all lengths, with and Napkins to match, in hemstitcheddrawn work, fringed or plain edge. Theie are John 8. Brown & Sons cele brated hand-made goods, and for beanty of design and intrinsic value are nneqnaled ia the world. , Table Damasks By the yard. An immense variety at 50c, 65e, 75c; 51 and upward.- Many -of thesa much under regular value. Excellent values in a line of "(Jermaa" Crashes, Vl4cf Tforth 15c . ," Huck Towels at 12 worth 15a . A " -Damask Towels, with bright, handsosasi borders, 25c,. worth 30c . - v ."?'. Wash Dress Goods ; AT BAEGAlX PBICES?, '?" .-- Soia Du Nords, India Cashmere Sateen3, Century Cloths, Madras Ginghams, "' Scotch Zephyrs, Etc "We ask your examination of special lines offered this week at 10c, 12c, 15c " BIBER & EASTON, 505 and 507 Market St-5JgSg'tM je7rrstvn&jfli . - jt.. -. X" - ir . s.-a - . ' -. i. . .- "' .. - . .. , " r ". ' .' -IB n1- - ' . . JB ' . " ITTf - - J- " 1 - B A3JfitffiffllpS- '" -:'-:'r"' -- '""" " " " " ?-
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