p eK-TT'TWliii.v '- "- .; t-wif-. v-j -,A- . '.t & 2 THE PITTSBirRG DISPATCH. , THDP.SPAT, TONE" ' 25, 1891. .." j. tV " ..; . if ir P STIRSUP THE-STATE General Interest Manifested Here ind Pennsylvania's Movement To Tvard the World's Fair. WHAT THE COMMISSIOREBSSSAY. Ihe E"eystone State Must Put ItstBest foot Foremost -and JIake.a Successful Iilibit. MOKEMOXET WAOTED TIIA-N3S1LLOTTED Pointers From Jhumfoctnrers astoflow to Co Abort. the Matter. Tho Commissioners for Pennsylvania to the Columbian Exposition of '93 -will meet next 'Wednesday, the 1st of Jul-, in the Supreme Court room, Harrlsburg, for organization. The names of the members were published in Tucsday'B issue of Tnx PisrxTcn, and number 31. Of. these Bix are selected from Allegheny county. The views of as many of these as were in town yester day were obtained regarding what in dustries shpnld receive special attention,and how they should be best brought to notice at the Fair. The opinion of some of these-gen-tlemen is that tho iron and oil interests should be given the premier place, and that less, if any. attention should be bestowed upon agriculture, as this was not a farming Ptate. Manufacturers and citizens seen in this relation had, generally, not given the mntter attention. Various suggestions are offered In the Interviews following, regard ing the best means of exhibiting PennsyL Yiinia products at the Fair. .T. M. Guffy, who is ono of the Commission ers. Is a nervous little man, but brainy and picturesque in his dress. He is a representa tive oil and gas man as well as-a good Demo crat, and the Governor no doubt appointed him with the view that he wouM take care of the oil feature in the State's exhibit. This industry, by the way, has become ono of tho most important in Western Pennsylvania. "1 hardly know," said Mr. Guffy, "what to say. This is a big subject, and will re quire considerable study and hard work. I Jiaven't read tho bill creating tho commis sion, and do not know how the money is to be spent. The sum of $300,000 is a good deal of money, but when we rememberfor what Jt i intended the amount is not large. Penn sylvania is one of the greatest States In the Union, and it would be disgraceful If our exhibit is not among the very best. Unlike other States, we have the raw materials and the manufactories at home. Think of the iron and steel, coal and coke nnd oil produced around Pittsburg. Look nt the tobacco output, agriculture and loom industries in the East and the lumber inter ests in the Xorth. Where is the biate that cm show such an array of substantial things? They Will Drill an Oil "Well. "I think tho people of the State will make their exhibit the finest in Chicago. I feel sure they have pride enough in their own not to be behind anybody else. "As for the oil business, all'the products of the field, and the apparatus for boring will be represented. For that matter, the oil men could show foreigners how they drill well's in Pennsylvania. I will wasrer that the oil exhibit will bo np ton first-class standard. "We can't tell what will be done until the commission meets and some plan is formu lated. Much depends for the success of tho exhibition on the people of tho State. It is in their hands to make or mar Pennsylva nia's part in the Fair." A. G. lloenigk. who Is another commis sioner, was found at the Americus Club playing billiards. Ho U a young man, en thusiastic, nnd has Eood, practical ideas. He said: "Owing to the importance of Penn sylvania, I think the first duty of the com-jni-sion, after organization, would bo to de mnnd from the national board a Urst-class po-ition for the State at the Fair, and then go to work. The exposition will be a great school of instruction, and tho historical leatures of Pennsylvania should not be over looked. A Fort ntt in the Windy City. This State played a prominent part in tho early history of the country, and every tchoorboy is familiar with sueh names as the old Independence Hall in Philadelphia and Fort Duquesne in Pittsburg. Without going too much into details, why not havo a lac simile of the old fort built and placed on exhibition. Tho patriotic reliC6 in Philadel phia that could be moved should form part if the display. These reminders of revolu tionary days have a charm that will plci'se every American, and they will be as much an object of interest at the most unique thing ut the fair. Then I Mould not forget the natural history of the State. A collection of the birds, work for taxidermists, -n ould be a beautiful sight and a source of study and profit. Under the head of mining would come coal, coke and Iron ore. The products at least of the man ufactories of the State would be exhibited, end some of the industries in operation r ould be very interesting. I think also it would be a good idea to Invite the architects oftlie State tocompetein original designs for Pennsylvania's buildings at Chicago. Cali fornia is the onis- State that equals our own in its appropriation for the fair." Foley Will Care Tor the Politicians. Commissioner Patrick Foley was seen on Fifth avenue yesterday afternoon. "I take it," he said, "that the Governor in selecting six men from Allegheny county assumes that Pittsburg is the business center of Wes tern Penns3-lvania, and so it is. Mr. Guffy -w ill look after the oil interests, Mr. Kiley will be the authority on iron. Superintendent Pitcairn on railroads, and I suppose I was named to take ;are of tho rank and file of politicians." Mr. Foley smiled Tthcn he made this remark. 'The coke plants," ho continued, "are lo cated in Westmoreland and Fayette coun ties, but the owners and their offices are in Pittsburg. Here is where monev and in formation can be obtained. The"Governor eeitainlv looks to Pittsburg to uphold this part of the State, and there is no excuse why mo shouldn't be ahead of anybody. Our manufacturers are rich, we havo raw ma terials and the business men ought to be glad of such an opportunity to boom their trade. My understanding is that the $300,000 is intended to pay the expenses of the Commission. The Commissioners give their sen ices free, but it will cost some money to pa- for the living of31 elegant gentlemen in Chicago. Then I suppose that each State will bo expected to look after Its exhibit, care for the build ings, and this will consume most 0f tne np propriation. The money is to bo spent In offering inducements to manufacturers, or in paying freights. And never fear about Im-mess men letting such a chance to ad vertise their wares slip by. Every exhib itor will have to get up his display, and liay the freight to and from Chicago, All that the State can promise, as I understand, is to protect the property, and see that every body cets a fair show. Oh, I tell you, my boy. that Pennsylvania's exhibit will be a dandy, and never fret that we will be be hind "other people." ltobert Pitcairn, when asked for an ex pression of opinion regarding how best the btate could be represented at the fair, said that he had given the matter no thought He said he was surprised to find his name among the list of Commissioners, and could nuiaccouniiuriifi ucra mere, ills Knowl edge of the fact was derived from the morn ing newspapers. As he wasn't a politician lie could not account for his being selected. He had not had time to give the matter any tuought, and really knew nothing about it. George N. Riley who is connected with the National Tube Works, was in Chicago yester day. WHAT 3IANUFACTURERS THINK. Some of Thein Iltue 'ot Considered the Matter, But Others Make Valuable Sug gestionsThe Appropriation Is'ot Con sidered Sufficient Citizens interested in the iron and steel trade and kindred interests had not much to say about the World's Fair generally. They had not given the matter any thought. Vice President Lemuel Bannister, cf the Westlneliouse Electric Company, remarked when called upon, that he doubted if the appropriation of $303,000 was sufficient for the purpose. He said that the Ke3-stone was a pretty big State with a large variety of products and diversity of interests, and he Questioned if the sum mentioned was sufficient for the purpose,. He supposed Individual manu- I i quate representation. H. K. Porter supposed that it would bo within the province of the commission to say what means should be adopted toward an adequate representation, rather than the business of individuals. Ho had not given the matter, so far, any thought. If it were thought neces sary to make any special exhibit of a particular Industry he thought tho State should appropriate a further sum for the purpose. For instance, if the process of coal breaking and waBhing were selected, the manufacturers interested might not think the exhibition of the methods employed of sufficient interest to warrant them in any outlay, and then the State should be asked to assist. It might be a good thing also if each State were to be allotted a day for a special exhibit of its products, as in tho case at the Centennial Exposition. A. M. Byers had not given the matter any consideration. He supposed It would be the duty of the Commissioners to say what should be the best means of bringing Penn sylvania before the world. Louis Jleyran, of the Canonsburg Iron and Steel Company, had not considered the mat ter. He expressed the opinion, however, that a joint exhibit of the process of making tinned plate would tend very much toward silencing those who maintained that the articlo could not be successfully niado in this country. Very many of tho leaders in this trade were absent from their offices or from town. 'but gentlemen who lepresontod them gener ally took tne stana mat tno success oi tne State exhibit would depend on the activity of the commissioners. Allegheny county, with six members, oucht to secure its full Vallate of space and exhibits. Wondered How They Got There. There was a somewhat general inquiry as to how the members of the commission came by their appointment. In the case of two of the'members the appointment was a surprise. It was assumed that Governor Fattison had acted arbitrarily, and selected the names of gentlemen of whom he had personal knowledge rather than those who might be regarded as specially qualified by experience to undertake the work. George A. Macbeth & Co., on the South side, have had considerable success with its exhibits at international expositions and are expected to make a brilliant display in Chicago in 1S93. Mr. Macbeth has been in the East and will return to-day. In a recent interview with a Dispatch reporter, however, Mr. Macbeth said ho was only waiting upon developments in Chicago bo foro making preparations for his display. ne is Interested In the fair and wants to seo it made a practical exhibition of what Amer ican industry and capital can do. As soon as It is decided that individual firms will bo permitted to display their own products, he ill settle upon a plan for exhibiting his section of the glass industry. George Duncan, of George Duncan & Sons, the tableware manufacturers, said he had not studied the personnel of the commission sufficiently to express himself. He felt sat isfied, however, that the interests of the state wouiq not ue negieciea Dy tncm. lie favors spending the appropriation in a dls- plav that will snow up tne state's proancts in tne industrial ana manuiacturmg line in as nractical a wav as Dossible. There was a feoiingof indifference in the remarks of James Campbell, ex-President of the Window Glass Workers' Association. He said he supposed the commission was all right and that they would use their best Judgment in the expenditure of the appro priation. Wants to Have a Big Coal Exhibit. John X. O'Xeil, of the W. W. O'Xeil Coal Company, said the rivermen had talked much of their immense industry, and now was the opportunity to exhibit it. If they would display a system of locks and dams, showing a miniature fleet, it would give some idea of tho extent of tho canal busi ness. A small coal tipple, showing the sys tem of loading the boats and barges, and a photograph descriptive of tho mining operations, would no doubt make a fine ex hibit. George W. C. Johnston, of James A. Hen derson & Co., said that Pittsburg was tho main coal center of this great and glorious United States and the rivermen should seize tho opportunity to spread themselves. Mayor Gourfey thinks efforts toward an adequate representation of State Industries should bo made rather in the direction of the iron, steel and oil industries than toward ag ricultural exhibits. The object should bo to exhibit those things in which Pennsylvania excels. "The $300,000 appropriated is not a large 6nm for such a purpose," said the Mavor. "Half a million would have been much bet ter. In fact, it seems certain that the amount will bo far from sufficient unless the I manufacturers lend their aid freely and uuiuiiiiuuj iu iuu uiuveiiifnc. x have no doubt they will do this. It will bo to the advantage of every manufacturer, the owner of every mine, tho member of every oil companv, in fact ovcry man with capital invested in Pennsvlvania's specialties, to have them well presented." VETOES THE M0T0E BILL. Governor Fattison Has Some Private Infor mation on the Subject. Word came to Pittsburg yesterday after noon that Governor Pattison had vetoed Senate bill No. 63, entitled "An act relating to street passenger railway companies, pro viding for a sale or lease of their property and franchises to motor power companies, and for their contracting for the construc tion of motor, cables, electric apparatus,and appliances, and providing for the valfdity of sales, leases and contracts heretofore made." In commenting on the bill the Governor says: "It has been brought to my notice, not only thnt the approval of this bill would affect rights which are now the subject of litigation, but that its enactment was secured for that direct purpose. Certain street passenger railway companies have heretofore effected sales or leases of their property and franchises, which, under the law as it stood at the time, they were not competent to make. Their right to do so has been ques tioned in tho courts. Their act is claimed to have worked wrong and injustice, against which the courts havo been appealed to to intervene. While that litigation is pending, nnd for tho express purpose of effecting and deciding it, to control the judgment of tho court in which it is pending, and to make this now law react upon the subject of such litigation, is the express purpose and will bo the undenied result of this bill." SB. GE0BGE IS REWARDED. lie Is Given Prot McClurkan's Place at the It. P. Seminary. A meeting of the Board of Superintendents of the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary was held yesterday afternoon. The chief object of the meeting was to ap point a temporary professor to fill tho vac ancy at tho seminary caused bv the resig nation of Prof. McClurkan. Eev. R, J. George, D. D-, was appointed as such tem- Eorary professor for the coming winter, with r. McAllister as alternate. The resignation of Eev. J. C. K. Mllligan, of New York, as Chairman of the Board, was read and accepted. Eev. Dr. Stevenson, of Philadelphia, was elected to fill the vacancy. A committee was annolnted to consider thu subject of additional lecturers connected with important subjects relating to theolog ical learning. Sickness Among Children, Especially infants, is prevalent more or less at all times, but is largely avoided by giv ing proper nourishment and wholesome food. The most successful and reliable of all is the Gail Borden "Eagle" Brand Con densed Milk. You grocer and druggist keep-it. Linoleums at prices not to be found in any other store in either city, at "Welty's, 12(1 Federal street, 65,'4i7, 69 and 71 Park wav. its Baby Carriages. "We have about'200. Must be closed out before July 4. The assortment is large, styles the very best. Prices within the reach of alL Look at them before vou buy. James "W. Grove, Fifth avenue. Wall Paper. Lincrusta walton, pressed goods, hand made goods; also cheap and medium grades, with ceilings, friezes and borders to match, and a full line f wood moldings, at "Welty's, 120 Federal street, G5, 67, 69 and 71 Park way. us Level-headed men use Iron City beer and stop ice water these warm days. For sale at best bars. Summer waists 50c up. Jo HOENE & CO. '3 . Penn Avenue Stores. Whew, bnt It's Hot. If you want to swing in the shade we have the best line of hammocks in the citv to at James A . Grove s, Fifth avenue. ALL WIRES GO UNDER The Public Safety Committee Affirm atively Recommends DOIM AWAY WITH THE NUISANCE. A Fireuoat, "Water Tower and More Fire men Also Agreed To. PROVISION IS MADE FOE A DIRECTOR , After many weeks of waiting tho Com mittee on Public Safety got together yostor "day afternoon and acted on several import ant measures. Tho unanimous approval of the committee on the ordinance authorizing underground wires, and also on the one pro viding for the improvement of the Bureau of Fire with a flreboat, wator tower .and several other features. Twenty-four mem bers were prescnt,and with those interested in tho two measures there were 33 persons in all. Only about two-thirds of them could find seats in tho little ,room, but they stuck to business for two hours. Ono member sug gested removing to Common Council Cham ber where everybody could have seats, but the suggestion came too late, nereafter all large meetings will be held in one of the Council chambers. If the Councils agree with the committee all telegraph, telephone and electric light wires in the section of tho city below Grant street will bo removed from the unsightly poles and buried under the street paving in conduits before November 15, 1892. The great net-work of wires will be removed, and not one will be allowed to cross a street. All tho Wires Slnst Go Under. The first ordinance taken up on this ques tion was ono "relating to tho occupancy of streets, lanes or alleys by telegraph, tele phono nnd electric light companies." It provides for the placing underground of all such wires (in tho downtown section before July 1, l9i Chief Brown suggested that owing to the delay of the ordinance, whioh was presented several months ago, the timo be extended to November 15, lSfi. This was urged by General Manager Metzgar of the telephone company, ana was nuopteu. Mr. Metzgar I would ask another amend ment also. The ordinance provides for the removal of all poles from the btreets. It will bo simply Impossible for our company to furnish its customers if this is the case. We need at least ono polo for every block of houses. The wires could be run up this pole from the conduit and distribute from its top to all tho houses in that block. This will be absolutely necessary In most cases. In one or two it can be avoided by running the wires up the elevator shafts of high build ings ana distributing thorn from the tops, but ordinarily one pole to each block or square will bo needed." Mr. Eussell Will electric light and tele graph companies also require a polo for each square? Mr. Metzgar I can only speak formy own company. Chief Brown Companies that have failed to send representatives here will have to ap peal to Councils for anything they want, provided tho ordinance is recommended. Superintendent Campbell, of the Postal Telegraph-Cable Company, hadjbeen occupy ing a seat in the room and was then invited to give ms opinion oi tno ordinance. Mr. Campbell There is a general impres sion that this thing of putting telegraph wires underground is a very simple matter, but that Is wrong. So far as trunk lines are concerned it is a simple enough affair, but when it comes to tho district messenger service, private wires and branches, it is simnlv impossible. In tho downtown part of this city there are over 2,000 district mes senger call boxes distributed through the various offices and business houses. It Would Knock Out the CaU.Boxes. The adoption of an ordinance of this kind will simply make it impossible to have mes senger calls. The reason Is that compara tively few messenger calls are' permanent fixtures in offices or stores. A man may want a call box for a month, six months or a year but the trade or custom generally is only transient and it would not pay to run underground wires to them. Another thing, occupants of the downtown business houses are all tenants. If they owned their proper ties it would pay us to run a line into their buildings. But from these call boxes 90 per cent of the telegrams of the Pittsburg offices are sent. If you pass this ordinance you place us in the power of the telephone com panies. We will be compelled to pay them to collect our messages. And it's the busi ness people of your city who will be incon venienced. We can put our trunk wires un derground, but there ore 100 local wires to one trunk wire. Chief Brown Those hundreds of littlo local wires are just tho ones that interfere with the work of tho firemen and make the streets unsightly. They are what I we want to get rid of. 4 Mr. Campbell it is not right to compel tel egraph, telephone and electric light wires to bo put under ground and allow railway wires to remain where they are. It looks like discrimination against the people who were first on the ground, and giving new comers unfair exemptions from the law. You'll find that the courts will call 'this dis crimination, and unless you make your law general you might as well not make it at all. Mr. Lambie Ve are not considering tho convenience of jiny company, but the safety of the public. Electric railways will be com pelled to put their wires down also as soon as It is made practical. I would like to hear from Superintendent Mead, of the Bureau of Electricity. Mr. Mead Now is the prODOr time to have the wires put underground. Developments in ciectricui science nave maae sucn a plan practical and preferable. It will cost more and be inconvenient to the companies, as Mr. Campbell has said, but it is much safer for tho public. I havo investigated the aucstion thoroughly in cities where tho un erground system is in use, and find it per fectly feasible. Passed It Without a Murmur. The ordinance as amended was then affirm atively recommended. Another ordinance was then taken up which relates to the re moval of poles and restricts the construc tion of the conduits or subways for under ground wires to certain limits, provides that detailed plans must be submitted to the ap proval of the Chief or Committee of Publio Works, and fixes penalties for violations. It was amended to allow an extension of the time limit until November 15, 1S92, and also requiring that the city's electric wires must be allowed a place In tho underground con duits of companies who enjoy such fran chises. In this shape it was recommended to Councils. The ordinance relative to tho flreboat and water tower in the first section authorizes Chief Brown as soon as -practicable after February 1, 1883. to purchase for the use of tho Bureau of Flro a water tower, a flreboat, four first size steam fire engines, two hose carriages and a lot of ground within the ter ritory embraced in the first flvo wards for the erection of an additional ensine and wator ton er house. The second section provides for tho ap pointment of a Fire Director at a salary of $3,000 per annum, and the third section authorizes the mi. polntment of 50. additional men to the fire department, as many as may be required to bo employed on the watertower, fire boat and the .four now steam fire engines, and the balance to bo distributed among the other existing companies accord ing tothejudgment of the chief, and all to be paid at the sumo rates as all firemen are now paid. In the final section of the ordi nance the City Councils are required to pro vide in the next appropriation ordinance for sufficient money to pay for tho new ap paratus and salaries, and for the erection of an engine and water tower house on the lot previously mentioned. Mr. I,. T. Brown I move to affirmatively recommend the ordinance. It is a good one and its provisions are demanded by the people. y Chief Brown was questioned about the cost of the new apparatus. Chief Brown The first-class fire engines will cost something noar $5,030 each. The water tower will cost $3,500, two now hoso carriages $1,500, a fireboat $35,000, and the 50 additional firemen $45,000 a vear. The whole expenso will be about $103,000 additional for the first year, exclusive of the lot of ground, upon which I could not glvo anything like accurate figures. Fire Boats Can Work at Any Time. In answer to a question as to the impracti cability of aflreboat in the winter season, Mr. Brown said that by observation there had been but 12 days during the past three years when it would havo been impossible to operate a fireboat in the Pittsburg harbor on account of theico. The style of boat de sired would not draw more than 24 inches of water, and In the dry summer season, since the Davis Island dam has been built, such a boat could' go nlmost anywhere within the city limits. As to the in crease of the number of men to the fire companies, Mr. Brown said he had satisfied himself that nine men, as at pres ent, was an insufficient number to man an eucine. hose carrlaire. attend to horspsnmi run hose lines. WJien a line of hoso was then; were only flvo to do the work, and there was' generally one man from each company ofr duty, reducing the hosemen to four. There should be, he thonght, at least 11 men to a company, and that number were allowed in other largo cities, where the ne cessity was not as great for them as hero. Chairman Lambio, speaking in support of the ordinance, said he had given the matter, considerable thought and hud conversed' with a great many people.aDout'it, and ho felt satisfied that there was a well-grounded desire for a general improvement of the flro service at any cost. After some further discussion and ques tioning the ordinance was affirmatively recommenaea. The ordinance providing for the creation and distribution of a fund for the care, main- tenance and relief of aged and disabled po licemen, tne contents ui wiiicn were re cently published, was next taken up, and after a few amendments of minor import ance was also affirmatively recommended by an unanimous vote. EEMEMBEBS THE DAY. Dr. Nardyx Entertains In Honor of an Im portant Day In His Calendar. Dr. and Mrs. 3d". L. Nardyz ontertaincd a select party of lriends at dinner last even ing. The occasion was tho anniversary of their wedding day, and it was also the anni versary of thcBattloof Solferlno, 1859, nnd also one of Monzday's lively fighting during the Siege of Paris, 1870.- On both of these days Dr. Nardyz was severely wounded, and only rescued from death by the timely aid of a comrade. St. John's Day has been since the doctor's jour du saint, and he never falls in remembering it. V Tho dinner was very elaDorate and in cluded courses of wine from sunny mount ain sides of the Doctor's native Italy. Tho affair partook still more of a congratula tory nature because of the presence of Mrs. Hitchcock, daughter of Dr. Nardyz, who on Tuesday was wedded to Mr. Raymond Hitchcock, of Philadelphia. THREE SEBI0TTS FALLS. One Man Drops Dead From His Wagon and Two Others Break a Leg. One death and two broken legs resulted from accidents yesterday, as follows: Born William Born, aged 50 years, a rag peddler living at 56 Forward avenue, fell from his wagon yesterday aftornoon on the road near his home and died before anyone reached him. 'It is supposed apoplexy was the cause of death. The deceased leave3a wife. The Coroner will hold an inquest to day. FiNif Patrick Finn, a laborer employed at the Eliza Blast Furnace, fell off a trestle last night and broke his right leg at the ankle. Wilcott Jerry Wilcott tell on the pave ment nt Forty-first street last evening and broke his left leg. He was removed to his home, on Clay alloy. PARK PURCHASES LEGAL. Governor Pattison Signs the BUI Which Pnts Pittsburg Straight. The park bill authorizing the purchase of land by cities of tho State for park purposes, and the improvement nnd maintenance thereof, was approved by the Governor yes terday afternoon. This puts the legality of the purchase of additions to Schenley park beyond question. Some claims had been made that the pur chase was contrary to law. Temperance People in Line. The Prohibitionists have made every effort to make their convention in Lafayette Hall to-day a success. Among those ex pected from abroad are National Secretary John Lloyd Thomas, State Chairman H. D. Patton, John D. Gill, late candidate of the party for Governor; Andrew Brown, of Fay ette county, who is spoken of as the probable nominee for State Treasurer, and L. C. Wick, Chairman of the Butler County Com mittee. Will Join the United Presbyterians. The congregation of the Alloghony Cove nanter Church met last evening in the U. P. Seminary and appointed a committee to go to the meeting of the Allegheny Presbytery of the U. P. Church, to be held on next Tues day at De Haven. They will present a peti tion signed by 127 members of the Covenan ter Church requesting admittance to tho U. P. fold. WllUlun to Homestead. J. Dawson Callery remarked yesterday that in thd course of a few years the Second avennc road would be-extended to Home stead and a bridge would be built across the Monongahela rivor above Glenwood. The. plans, etc., nave Deen prepareo. They Have Not Chosen a Site. The committee appointed to look for a site for the temporary location of the Pittsburg Female College will not decide on a place until next week, but Dr. Norcross states that the school will be ready for business in the fall as usual. Booms With Power and Light to Bent. The attention of parties using power for light manufacturing business, and also wishing a central location, together with the conveniences of front offices, passenger and freight elevator service and electric light furnished by the lessors, is directed to the building, 75, 77, 79 Diamond street. There is now for rent on these premises to desirable tenants a large area on the sixth floor, lighted on all sides and from a central area also; the whole of the fifth floor, being a space 60 feet by nearly 100, also splendid ly lighted in every part; and two rooms on tne second floor, sizes 30x20 and 18x18 both excellent for work rooms and offices com bined. Power on these premises supplied with electric light included in the rental. Ap ply to John T. Shields, Dispatch building, corner .Diumona ana smitnneld, second floor. Germania Savings Bank. Until the reconstruction of its building recently destroyed by fire, they are tempo rarily located at No. 7 Sixth avenue, corner of Wood street. 4 per cent interest paid on time deposits. Bank open from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. itsu James "W. Gkove, agent for Columbia bicycles. Why pay $135 for an inferior ar ticle when you can buy the best for the same price? Our wheels take the lead in easy running, qi&lity and workmanship. Full line all tne best makes for boys, misses, men and women. Get our price be fore you buy. Awnings "We con save you money. Jos. Horne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. IACE Cubtains at any price yon may want, at "Welty's, 120 Federal street, 65, 67, 69 and 71 Pork way. its B. &B. Brocade block silk grenadines 50o ones at 25c Boggs & Buhl. Baby carriages, about 200 cheap, medium and fine, to be closed out before July 4. You'll save money by taking advantage of this lot They mustgo if prices will do it. James "W. Geove, Fifth ave. Hammocks the best $5 and up. Jos. Hoene & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. Millions of rolls'wall paper to be sold at a price, at Welty's, 120 Federal 'street, 65, 67, 69 and 71 Park way. us IS. & B. Zephyrines 32-inch 10 cents. Boggs & Bubx. The drink for warm weather is Iron City Brewing Company's beer. All first-class saloons Keep it. Would Ton Like to Know "Where you can get the most as well as the best for your money? Try James W. Grove, Fifth avenue. If you want a bicycle, tricycle, velocipede, wagon, lawn swing, tennis racquet, croquet set, baby carriage, trunk, bag, fireworks, hammock or any thing in that line, you'll be satisfied. "Wind enough to sail the Puritan fans from 3c up thousands o them. Jos. Horne & Co. s Penn Avenue Stores. After a sleepless night use Angostura Bitters to tone your system. All druggists. TTSSU MET ON THE QUIET. .The Fourth Annual Convention of Steam Fitters Adjourn Before ITS PRESENCE IS DISCOVERED. A Fight Looked for on the Extras in the Amalgamated Scale. NO KEPLT TO P. J. JTGUIEE'S LETTER t The fourth annual convention of the Na tional Steam Fitters and Steam Fitters Helpers' Association closed yesterday after noon after being in session for three days. The meetings were held In a hall at the cor ner of Market and Water streets, but so much secrecy was courted that their pres ence in the city was not known outside of their own craft until yesterday. There wore some 25 or 30 delegates present from the principal cities in tho United States whoro the organization is repre sented, and the business of the session was largely of a routine character of interest only to tho membership. The reports of the officers were very encouraging to the mem bership. They showed that there were no trade disputes in existence anywhere. The organization is building np rapidly and especially in New York, Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia, where thero is the great est amount qf business ddno in this branch of industry. Shorter Hours Were Discussed. The question of shorter hours was a mat ter that occupied a great deal of time during the session. Tho association has succeeded in securing nn agreement with their em ployers to discuss the eighthour' question, although no demands have been made upon them. There are other Irregularities that tho men want arranged before taking np the shorter hours with too much vigor. Tho question of wages was considered and $3 50 fixed as the uniform rato for a day's work. A resolution was passed in dorsing the eight-hour strike in Pittsburg nnd pledging the moral support of the steam fitters to the strikers. The following officers were elected yester day for tho ensuing year: H.H.Campbell, Philadelphia, President; .1. P. McGrath, De troit, Vice President; E. F. Harrison, Brook lyn, Secretary-Treasurer; John Maiiyo", Chicago; P. J. Duff, Bridgeport; S. M. Paul, Philadelphia; T. J. David, New Tork, and John Fallon, St. Louis, Executive Board. AH Local Unions Are Represented. It was decided to hold tho next conven tion in Detroit. Before leaving last night, Secretary Harrison, who succeeds B. E. Stone, of Massachusetts, in that posi tion, said: "Our organization com prises all local unions of tho trade in every part of the country and wo havo sucoeeded in making the association of value not only to ourselves, but to' the em ployers ns well. Our motto is mutual pro tection, education and co-operation. We protect our employers' interests by doing our work faithfully; wo pro tect ourselves against unfair com petition and incompetent workmen; we educate our mechanics in regard to the power and force of steam, that they may be better fitted to perform their duties, and wo co-operate with all kindred organizations, that our strength may be increased." X0 ANSWER FOR JI'GUIRE. Contractors Totally Ignore the Secretary's Proposition. Tho striking carpenters were busy yester day preparing to take contracts. They say their fight will be conducted on an entirely different basis from this on. They want the publio to know that they are prepared to take all kinds of contracts, and Mr. Kent, representing the new Union Snpply Com pany nnd the Construction Company, will be found at the headquarters, 537 Smithfleld street, for this purpose. Mr. McGuiro's letter containing the two propositions for a compromise did not secure n response from the contractors. No reply will bo made to it. President Barnes, of the Builders' Exchange, said yesterday: "While I have nothing to do with this conference, I am sure Mr. McGuIre will receive no reply from tho master builders. If his let ter has had the effect of exciting public sympathy, the publio has more confi dence in him than it has In us, that's all. And when a man well. I well, I know we have nothing to say to Mr. McGuiro." The usual number of claims, correspond ingly varied, were given out yesterday by both sides, nnd each seemed equally conn dent of suecess. In regard to the new structural company, Agent Snyder said: "Our company will be composed of men who are not only me chanics, but who are capable of carrying on a contracting business. Wo have been prom ised plenty of contracts, and wo will pay the wages now demanded of the master build ers." ' TROUBLE IS LOOKED FOB. Manufacturers Decline to Accept the New Amalgamated Scale. As predicted in The DrsrATcn a few days ago, tho nine-hour clause in the amalga mated scale is proving a stumbling block in the way of an amicable settlement. The manufacturers havo as yet failed to sign the new scale and the old one expires next week. A committee consisting of D. B. Oliver, James M. Bailey, James McCutcheon, Sr B. Evcrson, G. M. Laughlin, A. W. Painter, J. W. Friend, Frank Kichardson and John Moorhead, went to the amalgamated convention yesterday and asked for the courtesies of the convention to explain their position on the new clauses in the scale. They were heard, but it is thought theirpleas had not the desired effect on the delegates, as thero was no Inclination manifested on their part to change either the nine-hour clause or the extras on puddling. It is thought now there will be some .trouble be fore tho matter is settled. 1 The convention will not adjourn until to morrow. Tho committee on officers' reports has not yet reported and it will take a day to dispose of its report. The election of offi cers will consume some time, and it is possi ble that part of Saturday will be consumed in winning up tne ousiness. Tank Furnaces Closed. The largo tank furnaces of the Chambers McKoo Glass Works at Jeannette closed down for the season Tuesday night. Twelve hundred men, many of whom are South erners, are now ready for a big excursion season, as the next fire will be sonjewhat later than in previous years, on account of the depression in so many kinds of business this year. A Slight Distinction. John G. Mowry, Corresponding Secretary of the Granite Cutters' Union, stated vesterday that the men did not demand William T. Hamilton's discharge from the emplov of Samuel Young, but that they had told the latter they could not work with non-union men. A cross suit has been entered against , Campbell for conspiracy. The Largest on Becord. One of the big blowers at the factory of B. C. Schmqrtz & Co., Limited, made the other day rollers 52x88 in 8fze. This is the largest glass on record outsido of plate glass and no doubt will be exhibited at the World's Fair. Columbia Bicycles. Nothing made to equal them in beauty, strength and easy running. Buy a Colum bia, .and know you have the best bicycle made. James "W. Grove, Sole Agent, this territory. Twenty thousand shades at a price, at "Welty's, 120 Federal street, 65, 67, 69 and 71 Park way. xra Closing out parasols 1 25 up half price. Jos. Horne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. June, July and August are the beer months. The Iron City Brewing Company's beer has the call everywhere. It. & B. Handsome syles handsome colorings, 24 inch black ground Indias, 75 cts. Boggs & Buhl. Jap folding fans, 3c Jos. Horne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. "Vk are headquarters for bicycles, tri cycles, velocipedes, baby carriages, tennis, croquet, lawn swings, Pourth of July goods of every description. Itf prices we ac knowledge no competition. J. "W. Geove, Pifth avenue. CAUGHT BY A PHOTOGRAPH. Sergeant Metz Arrests a Toung Girl TVho Han Away From Her Parents. Barbara Byan, a 15-year-old girl of Kincaid street, Nineteenth ward, was arrested by sergeant Metz, of Central station, at 11 o'clock last night, Tho girl disappeared from her home over a week ago and the pa rents had her picture sent to the different police stations in hopes or - -- of the offi cers finding her. Sergeant B.m -ua walking along Smithfleld street last night when he caught sight ol the girl, whose face he re membered from the picture. At the station she said she had been living with Mrs. Brown, on Federal street, since she ran away, but would give no further ac count of her actions. NEW FOKMS OFXNSUBANCE. Protection Against Financial Losses of AH Kinds Assured. The American Casualtv Insurance and Security Company of Baltimore City has been organized by prominent manufacturers, bankers and business men throughout the United States, with a corporate capacity to afford all the protection which the extensive development of commercial or manufactur ing interests may demand. The paid-up cash capital of the company amounts to the sum of ?1,000,000, with a surplus of f 571,377, which constitutes it the largest and strongest of its class now doing business. This company affords by one policy under a combination contract various features of insurance hitherto undertaken by several companies under separate policies, includ ing also original and important forms of I protection never before offered to the pub ic. Some of its provisionsare as follows: First Employers' Liability Clause The object of this insurance is to cover employ ers against liability for losses consequent upon casualties happening to persons em ployed by them. The advantages of -such insurance are manifold. Second Contribution Clause An en tirely original plan of insurance adopted by this company and copyrighted by the man agement, to harmonize and cement the mu tual relations existing between employer and employe, in that full indemnity is fur nished for accidental death or injury whether the employer is liable or not liable for such accidents, according to the terms and provisions of the form of insurance best adapted to the particular circumstance of each insurer. The benefits of contribution insurance are too numerous to mention here. Third Public Liability Clause The pur pose of this insurance is to protect the in sured against liability claims for accidental injury or death to persons other than those in his employ from any cause happening upon his premises or elsewhere. This in surance will furnish indemnity for injuries caused by horses and vehicles, the careless acts of employes, the defective construction of buildings, and numerous other sources of danger which may arise in various ways, which the observance of every possible pre caution cannot foresee or prevent: neverthe less the strict terras of the law clearly estab lish liability for heavy consequential dam ages. Fourth Boiler Explosion and General Casualty Clause Insuring against all direct loss (excepting by fire) to the property, real and personal, of the assured,' and property of other persons for which the assured is liable, caused by the explosion or rupture of steam boilers, tanks, vats, extractors, rotaries, digestors or bi-operators, including also any and every accident (excepting fire) xrt jna onfflnoo Tilimno efontn -v-imia aIh hv nil. viifjiuvoj jiuuijjjf oitdixi lUUCSi C1U vators, shafting, belting.hangersandpullevs. This is a highly-important feature of this kind of insurance. For full explanations of the methods of business adopted by the American Casualty Insurance Company, call on or address J. W. Arrott, General Agent, 533 "Wood street, Pittsburg, Pa. EXCURSION TO ATLANTIC CITX Via the Picturesque B. & O. B. B. On Thursday, July 2, 1891, via "Washington, D. C Baltimore and Philadelphia. Excur sion tickets for the round trip ten dollars (510), tickets good for 10 days, and good to stop at "Washington cityreturning. 'Special trains with Pullman parlor and sleeping cars and day coaches will leave B. &?0. depot, Pittsburg, at 8:15 A. m. and 9:20 p. m. For detailed information, address or apply to E. D. Smith, Division Passenger Agent, Pittsburg, Pa. Excursion to the Ocean. The B. & O. E. E. will run their first ex cursion to Atlantic Citv on Thursdav. .Tnlv 2, via Washington, Baltimore and; Phila delphia. Special trains of day coaches and Pullman parlor and sleeping cars will leave Pittsburg at 8:15 a. m. and 9:20 p. m. Eate ten dollars ($10) the round trip: tickets good for 10 days, and good, to stop at "Washington city returning. This will afford excursion ists an opportunity of spending Fourth of July on the seacoast. Head our large.advertisement in this pa per calling attention to the auction sale of 249 Millvale Terrace lots, on Saturday, June 27, 1891. The chance of a lifetime to secure a good lot at your own price. STBATJB & 3I0ERIS. REAL ESTATE SAVINGS BANK, LEU. 401 Smithfleld Street; Cor. Fourth Avenue. Capital, 5100,000. Surplus, 569,000. Deposits of 51 and upward received and interest allowed at 4 per cent. its FLTNT GLASSWORKERS' Excursion Via the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Hallway to Annual Picnic at Heaver, Jane SO. Bound trip rate from Pittshurg, Go cents. Trains leave Lake Erie station at 7:00, 7:30, 8:15, 9:55 and 11:45 a. m., Central time. Tickets good returning until June 30. Thsu BARGAIN LIST NO. B. Pianos, 8125. Organs, 830. "We have accummulated a lot of second hand pianos and organs, They must be sold for want of room. Don't miss this oppor tunity for a bargain. Easy payments taken. Every instrument warranted. Jlixsell & Co. piano 5125 J. & C. Piseher piano 150 Christie Piano 1G5 Lynch & Gomien piano 1G5 Millerpiano 165 Chickering & Sons piano 175 Co-Onerati ve Piano Co. piano 170 Kramch&Bach piano 250 New England Organ 20 Mason & Hamlin Organ ; 20 New England Organ 00 Burdette Organ 65 Estey Organ t 85 Clough & Warren Organ 85 LECHNEK & SCHOENBEBGEB, 69 Fifth avenue. General Agents for Kranjch & Bach, Ivers & Pond, Stultz& Bauer, and Jas. 3L Starr & Co pianos and Miller Organs. Thsu Horses and Jtlolcs. One hundred head of horses and mules, all sizes, have just arrived at the Arnheim Live Mock Company, Limited, stables, 52 Second avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. Among the horses are several matched teams of draught horses of the Norman breed suitable for general purposes; several saddlers, drivers and family barouch horses; mules, all sizes, from 4 feet to 17 hands, some of which are well mated, several pairs weighing 2,600 pounds, we can sell our stock for less' money and give better satisfactionrhan any one on the market. we guarantee to save you from 515 to 540 per head. Give us'a call and see for yourself. B. &B. New black ground Indias, so scarce and desirable. 24-inch at 75c 24-inch at $1 00. 32-inch at 51 '25. Booos & Buhl. Mks. Wisstow's Soothing Syrup for chil dren teething gives quiet, helpfnl rest. Ipyou wish to keep cool drink Iron City Brewing Company's beer. TOO MUCH AT STAKE. Col. Bayne Thinks It Bisky to Hold a Constitutional Convention, BEST PEOPLE NOT KTEEESTED. Ex-Governor Beaver Hints That Pattison Is Too Free With the Teto. LEGISLATORS BADLY OCT OP POCKET "I wish The Dispatch with all its inflnence would oppose the Constitutional Conven tion," said Colonel Thomas 31. Bayne yester day. He still lingers at the Schlosser before he goes abroad. "Sueh a gath ering nt this time would be very dangerous. Conventions pf this kind are only called when the people are greatly stirred up over publio abuses, and then they senu the best people to represent them. When the last Constitutional Convention was held the voters felt that it was time to check the evil of special legislation and to limit the taxing power of municipalities, so that if the sum to be raised should exceed a certain amount it would havo to bo sub mitted to a direct vote of the people. These were evils that had to be corrected, but nothing will be gained by another conven tion now, and I feel sure, the people will de clare against it. "If such agathering wereheld this year the best representatives would not be selected. They would be a lot ofmuttonheads who would tamper with the Constitution, and. nobody knows where they would stop. Tho risk is too great. Within the last few years a number of queer isms in politics have arisen, and the best thinking people admit they are not good. The Old System Is Good Enough. "I claim that when the ballots wore num bered that it was a wise provision and avoided all the hypocrisy about voting which the Australian system covers up. In order to change the voting system it is not necessary to call a convention." Ex-Governor Beaver was at the Union depot last evening, going home from the Washington and Jefferson College com mencement. Speaking of Governor Paul son's vetoes, Mr. Beaver said: "When I was Governor I never turned down a bill be cause I would have voted against it, if I , had been in the Legislature. If I thonght a measure was unconstitutional, against public policy, or thero was a loud dissent from it, or there weren't funds enough to pay an appropria-. tion, I used the veto, and for no other cause. I never set np mv judgment against the Legislature, and never felt that such a prerogative was my right. Governor Fattison believes that if he can furnish reasons fora veto ho is Justified, and he is honest in his opinion. I do not think that he seeks for causes to veto rather than hunt for tho good points in a bill. I was opposed to the Constitutional Convention, bnt now that tho measure has passed the Legislature I will vote for it; though I think it Is useless. xn my section 01 tno state wo are not boom ing anybody for State Treasurer, but if a Western man like Mr. Price, of Erie, is chosen for Auditor General, the other nomi nee will come from the East and vice versa. The Republican party in the State is umteu ana puinng togetner. Tho loss the Governship was a personal matter." They Are Down on Pattison. J. S, Fruit, pf Sharon, chairman of of the Appropriation Committee, went East last night. Representative W. T. Mar shall, of Allegheny, met him at tho depot and they naturally expressed their disgust of Governor Pattison for veto ing tho expenses of the Appropriation Com mittee. 31r. Marshall said they acted ac cording to Mr. Pattlson's instructions and with his approval, and it is strange that he should dump them in this fashion. Tho members paid the hotel bills out of their own pockets, but the next Legislature would rectify the evil, as it was a bad prece dent to set. A meeting of the Toung Men's Republican Tariff Club will be held at 7:30 to-morrow evening. Among other matters of Interest a committee from the Thirtieth Ward Re publican Club, of Philadelphia, will be pres ent to present resolutions and testimonials from their organization. Some distinguished speakers will be on hand. Chairman H. P. Ford stated vesterdavthat he had called a meeting of the County Re pnblican Committee for 1 o'clock Saturday BIBER & EAST0N. NOTE A FEW OF MANY GENUINE BARGAINS. THIN AND COOL, 25c A TAED. Pineapple Organdies in black grounds, with chintz colorings; These are very hand some Imported cotton dress fabric, and as they have been considered good 'value at 37Kc, they will go quick at 25c CHALLIES. Very choice new patterns at 5c 36-inch Challies now 10c. 36-inch Challies in choice French coloring ana design, 12c. Cashmere India, a very handsome printed cotton dress fabric, at 12KC- These are. twilled, very soft and light weight. THESE AKE BARGAINS. H. S. embroidered Handkerchiefs at 18c. All linen, unlaundered Handkerchiefs at 10c ScaUoped edge embroideredHandkerchiefs at 25c. , Gents' all linen H. S. Handkerchiefs at 15c Gents' H. S. fancy border Handkerchiefs at 25c. Chiffon Ruffling in white, black and full line of colors, 60c to ,$L No. 1 ribbons in all shades to match dress goods just received, at 25c. BOYS' "WAISTS. Boys' Seersucker Pleated Waists, 35c Boys' Flannel Waists, 50c, 75c, $1. Boys' "Star" fancy and white Waists, in, almost endless variety, at June prices. Seamless Waists for children, 3 to 12 years, at SOc to 48c. These Waists combine-durability with per fect ease and comfort. Ladies' French Balbrlggan Underwear, with ribbed arm, areal bargain, SOc TWO GLOVE BARGAINS. , 4-bb.tton Kid Gloves at G5c 4-button Suede Gloves at 75c New Windsor Ties for ladies and children, 25o and 37Kc A very full lino of Baby Caps, in white and black lawns, from 25c to $2. BIBER & EAST0N, 505 AND 507 MARKET ST. Je21suTTS u. & s. SUMMER UNDERWEAR. Ladies' Swiss Bibbed Vests, in Cotton, Lisle and Silk, from 25c to $fl. ULRICH & SPENCER, Specialties in HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR For Men, Women and Children, , 642 PENN AVE. Open Saturday Evenings. Jel6-Trs THE Warm Air Furnace JjAK. 1 LaD 1 I WronghtSteel Ranges. Cinderella Rnncea nnd Rtnvn. Send for catalogue. Estimates furnished. I J. C. BAETLETT, aplSTia 803 Wood st, Pittsburg, j afternoon. A chairman, vice chairman and secretary are to be elected, and other busi ness transacted. Friends of Jndge' Fetter man complain that bo has put off from time to time the organization of the executive committee to tire the pepple pn the Judge ship fight. Painted feather fans BOc worth 51. Jos. Horne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. The Leading DryGoods House. Pittsburg, Pa., Thursday, June 23, 1831, JOS. HORNE & C0;'S PENN AVENUE STORES. More aboutLadies' Summer Waists. Thousands here to meet the great .de mand. The best values offered any where. Material and making would cost you much more. Prices regu larly would be a great deal higher. It's economy to take advantage of these low prices and a guarantee of satisfaction to buy from such an un limited stock. SUMMER Shirt and Norfolk . WAISTS, (On first floor front Cloak Room). AT 50c: More of those fine American Cam brie Waists at 50c the best Waist ever offered for the money. AT 75c: A special value in Pleated Ameri can Cambric Shirt-Waists at 75c, worth easily a fourth pr third more. AT-$i: The many times replenished lino of Percale Waists we tako the maker's output at $1 worth $1 50 easily Norfolk style. AT $2 to $4: Flannel Xorfolk Waists, the select styles, made tho best and of tha best materials to be found in anv similar line of Waista. AT $2 50 AND $3: Cheviot Shirt Waists, in allth bright, pretty stripes common to this class of goods, and the choic est of tho styles only hero prices $1 50 to $3. AT $4: A big bargain in aPlainWhlta Silk Shirt Waist. Such a Waist tut H was never before offered. AT $5: Black Japanese SilkBlonse Waista at $5, and Stripe Wash Silk Shirt Waists and Stripe Wash Silk If or jfolk Waists at $5 all are much more than tho quality commonly offered at this price. AT $6: A new line of Colored India SUTc Shirt Waists, in black, navy, car dinal, salmon, pink and cream white j nst the right line of shades to please $6. A full line of Summer Blouse Waists in the Ladies' Muslin Under wear Department and on the center table from the bargain 50c Lawn upward. Summer Dresses In Gingham and White French Mus lin, plain made or tastefully trimmed with lace and embroidery. Ginghams, $j and up. French JIuslIn, $1 and np. Cheap Summer Wrappers Better values than were ever offered in this line of goods a very large special purchase just opened to-day: Calico Wrappers at 75c. Calico M'rappers at $1 and $1 25. Gingham Wrappers at $1 50. Cotton Cballis Wrappers at $1 50. Printed Batiste Wrappers at $3 S3 and $3 50. JOS. HORNE & CO., 609-621 PENN AVE. " Je23 SPECIAL BARGAINS PP.IOB TO STOCKTAKING. Carpets and Curtains "We will begin taking stock on the 1st of July, and prior to that time will offer special bargains in every department. IJoyal "Wilton Carpets, Axminster Carpets, Moquette Carpets, ;' Body Brussels Carpets, - - Tap. Brussels Carpet3, Ingrain .Carpets, ..,-., Bag and Cottage Carpets, Bugs, Curtains, Linoleums, etc, All to Go at 15 to 25 Per Cent- Less Than Regular Prices, We will have an immense stock of goods 3 coming in in a few days, and room must bofc made for it. ' EDWARD . GR0ETZINGER, 627 and 629 Penn Avenue.? 4 Je20-TT33U
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