Hsa .THE.-Pm-SBURG DISPATCH, THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24 189L m H&' AFTER OVANCE, Bailroad .Miners of the Pittsburg Dis trict Will Ask for an Increase in Pay Xext Week. KIXE THOUSAND MEN INVOLVED. A Convention Called by President Costello to Decide Upon a Kate to Be Asked For. BETTER FACTORY LAWS NECESSARY Gcntral Drift of Industrial Hitters in and Arannd rittsbnrff. The railroad miners of the local district, involving 9,000 men, will shortly ask for an advance in wages. A convention will be held in the city next Tuesday for the pur pose of formulating the demands. Yesterday a large mass meeting of miners was held at Mansfield. It was called for 10 o'clock, but it lasted all day. Xational President J. B. llae, of the United Mine "Workers, and President Costello, of District 3, were present and made addresses. There had been some feeling among the local miners last spring against the national officers, but any disaffection that existed yesterday -was en tirely wiped out by the time the meetine was over, a'ld it is safe to say that all will be peace and harmony throughout the dis trict in the luture. After the objects of the meeting yesterday had been explained and the business transacted, the miners passed a resolution unanimously expressing their desire that a convention should be called for the purpose of considering the -advisability of making immediate demands for an increase in wages. HKA. CALLS FOR A CONVENTION. Accordingly, President Costello issued the following late last evening: Masfield, 1 a., September 23. To the Miners of the rittburR Railroad District, Organized and Unorganized: You are hereby notified that a convention will be held In K. of I Kail, Third avenue and Market street, Pittsburg, Pa., on Tues aay, the 29th inst., convention tohecallqd to order at 10 o'clock a. m., promptly. The qneftion- to be considered arc: First An advance in the price of niln imr. Second Question of weighing coal before screening. Ever- mine i requestca to take action immediately, and elect delegate'. Prompt and i in mediate steps will bnnsr the liost re bults. Jonx Costello, President Dittrict .1, l M. W. A. Mr. Costello was seen lat night and he Mid: "The miners of this district feel that they nre not being paid Jut wages, and the officer think they are about right. There area number of inequalities that need to bo arranged, and I believe this i the proper time to have it done. f course, it will be a f urpri-c to the operators to have the de mand come no. The -caoii is Just open ing: natural ga- N on the decline, and I am not of the opinion they can stand atrike very long. Hut I have little fear of a strike. I believe any reasonable demand will be granted without a second questioning." President Itae was also seen last night. lie mid: "I cannot say what advance the miners of the Pittsburg district will ask. At present the- are paid 79 cents a ton, as against S9 paid in the same district to river miner? working in the ame vein. ?Il"?T KQCTALTZE THE SCALES. "This makes a dilTcrcnceof 10 cents, whero reallv none should exist. But what price will bo asked depends entirely upon the miners themelro. Our organization be lieves in home ruleand in this ca-e the Pitts burg miner will be allowed to fix their ow n rate. I will say. however, that any reason able demands that tliev may make will be backed up bv our national organization. "oine ears ago, whpn natural ga came in the miners very willingly conceded to a relative diirerence in the pi ice of mining in different districts because the homemirkct was gone. Now, that it lias been restored again, we think there should be some ditTcr cnec in their favor. I hardly think there will be a strike, but should one occur it will involve all the men on the Pnnhandle, Char tier, Lake Erie, Saw Mill Itiw, Wheeling division of the Baltimore and Ohio, the Bal timore and Ohio, the Pittsburg, I'cKeesport and Yonghloghenv, Pittsburg, Virginia and Charleston Pennsylvania and Allegheny Vallev railroads within the limits of the rittbnrg di-tricts "' "What tllfference does it make to have the coal weighed before screening? Must this difference: I'nder the present arrangement the miners are not credited with thc-Ir full product. Nearly 40 per cent of what they mine is screened" as nut coal and slack. nniNOS NEARLY THE SAME PRICE. "The former sell within 10 and 13 cents as much as lump coal and the slack sells for from 10 to 50 cents a ton. Well, on an aver ace of 20 cents a ton. It amounts to quite an item, but the miners get no credit whatever for it. This is unjust and unfair." The news of the proposed demands was received too late secure the opinion of op erator. It is known that they will make some ort of an effort to oppose the de mand. J. Morton Hall was quoted last week as saying that It would be a foolish movo on the part of the miners to ask for an ad vance now. President Itae has arranged for another week' visitation through the district. To night he w ill be in Shaner: Friday niiihr, at Eucyville. Saturday arternoon at McDonald, and nct Monday at Imperial, lie will at tend the convention here on Tuesday. It is expected that Vice President Penha will alo be at the meeting. The general feeling is that the breach in the rank of the local miners will be entirely healed in cae they i are succes-ful with the proposed demand, J and all the talk about leaving the miners" 1 rr-i lilyntioi, will lw tnown rmlTnc i tl,ltitr ! of the past. Say They 1VII1 Get the Men. The strike of the hammermen's crew at Anderson, DuPuy & Co."s mill at Chartiers is still on, but the firm is trying to make it appear a insignificant. A representative of the company said rstci day that the trouble did not amount to anything, and that they would have no trouble in finding men to take the tiikers' places. A to the charge of the men that they were compelled to work overtime, he said it had always been the custom to work the mill o-. cr'tinic in busy seasons. A Paper Weight Factory. The Lily Paper Weight Company is the name of a concern which has just started a plant at I'niontnwn, Pa., to manufacture the celebrated "Lilj" paper weights. The projectors are W. F. Moirion, John Q. Schalcr and II. L. Ilrnnt. They are only erecting one email furnace at present, but they bavo plenty of room to pread should the demand for their product require it. Nearly Itrady to Start. A new steel plant has been established at West Duluth, Minn., and it is thought it will be ready for operation in a short time. The material for the mill was furnished by the Lewis Foundry and Machine Company, of this cit. Yesterunv w ord w as recei eI at Amalgamated headquarters asking for the Asociation scales, that they might be signed by the new firm. They Must Bnrj- the Hatchet. Drum Major Kerrigan says he will abandon the drum corps project among the newsboys until the Druitt and Grimes factions settle their difflcultj. A meeting was to have been held the other night, but, it is said, one faction kept the other out or the hall, and a row ensued. Unmindful f the Boycott. The Salesmen's Assembly, K. of L., met last night and initiated 12 new members seven ladies and five gentlemen. There were several violations ol the orders pro hibiting members from riding on a certain traction road reported, but no fines im posed. Plate Gliidt Men In Town. W. D. Keyes, or New Albany, was in town yesterday. He was Joined at the Anderson by Ldward Ford and A. M. Howard, and tho trio dined together. The presence of other plale glass men in town would indicate tho probability of a meeting being held this morning. THE LAW TOO NARROW. Deputy Factory Inspector Miss O'Kellly Suggests Some Important Changes In Flavor or the Men The Act Not Wide Enough in Its Scope Some Observa tions. Miss Mary A. O'Reilly, the Deputy Fac tory Inspectress, is still busily engaged looking into the condition of local concerns which come tinder the provisions of the factory act. She has discovered a remark able fact that will no doubt receive consid erable attention in her report to the State Department relative to the scope of the law. Speaking of the matter last night she said: "My Impression is that it is not so much the use in various occupations for women n the abuse that in most cases affects the physical condition; for instance, in Philadel phia, where the textile industry predomi nates, many women are, during the fall and winter months, engaged from 0:45 A. M. until Ji r. ji., leavinrr 45 minutes for noonday meal and 15 for supper. The portion of this in dustry most injurious, to my mind, for women is in the weaving department, the working being unusually heavy. Again, in manv of our mercantile houses tools are pro vided snoposed to be for a specific purpose. It frequently occurs to me, however, in going about that the purpose, w hllo being very good, the practice exists in name only, as too frequently has it been proven that the cot of a woman's position has been her desire to nse the tools w hen w caried from over exertion. "The position, or rather the condition of our industrial market to-day so far ns women nre concerned, is undergoing a very radical change, inasmuch ns women are in the majority in nearly all the States and their irron ine tendencies aro to be more de pendent upon their own resource. To ac complish this tliev must, necoarily, do a manual labor. The employer being, a is usual, alive, to the times, discovers this dls- Sosltlon and immediately take advantage y displacing the men and engaging women labor. This works disastrously in manv ways. To me the two most vital, however, are, viz.: the closing of that occupation to man and the possibility of its being done at a cost or from $2 to $6 difference in the salary paid the man as compared with what the woman may re ceive. Yes, this is decidedly wrong. For if conditions necessitate that women must cuter into the industiial world as man's competitor, then let it be upon the basic principle of equal pav for equal work and backed up oy that humane line, which appeals direct to every man and woman; 'Live and let live.' Through legislation can be done many things for the bettering of woman's condi tion, but It may not be made an exceptional feature, my befief being that what is good Tor one is good for all, and while the lactory act in Pennsylvania is purely one for the benefit of women and children, already have we felt and realized it narrow con fine. Already the spirit of dissatisfaction has manifested itselr, and thP result will be, I hope, in a revision, when all will be cov ered with a shield, which, I am sorry to say. is considered unnecessary in this, the land of enlightened American intelligence. Industrial Notes. Whitalt, Tatfji & Co. are building a new flint furnace at Millvale, X. J. TnEfealtsburg Glass Company attempted to start this week and broke nearly all its pots. MUST OBEY THE LAW. Police Superintendent Weir After the Vio lators of the New Liquor Law Nothing Less Thnn Twelve Tint Bottles of Beer Can Be Sold. Police Superintendent Weir will see that the liquor laws are properly observed in Pittsburg. Of late it has been brought to his notice that a large number of small wholesale dealers are violating a portion of the new law passed at the last session of the Legislature. One section expressly pro vides that bottlers and brewers shall not sell less than 12 pint bottles of beer at one time. "I have found," said Superintendent Weir, "that a great many small dealers are paying no attention to the sprtion. Some of them are selling quart of beer right along, while a large number are having big sales of half gallou bottles. This business is the cause of more drunkenness among women and chil dren thnn all other branches and features of the liquor businc-s, and wo will see that It is stopped. "The law states very clearly that nothing less than 12 pint bottles can be sold, except bv rcraileis. There can be no modification of this. A wholesaler cannot sell a gallon and a half in bulk or six qunrt bottles, though the amount of beer is the same as in 12 pints. Pint bottles must be used except where more than 12 pints are sold at a time. I propose to prosecute all those who violate thi law." Miperintcndcnt Weir yesterday sent no tice to all dealers in Pittsburg warning them that if the law is not lived up to prose cutions will come speedily. He thinks such actions will drive out or the business a lot of one-horse establishments where a quart of beer is sold to anybody willing to pay 10 cents for it. PE0MINEHT CAPITALISTS HEBE To Inspect Local Industries, With a British Magnate Among Them. Charles A. Otis, ot New York; Thomas Joplingand L. X. Iloby, of Cleveland, and J. T. Smith, of London, England, formed a party which arrived at the Duquesne last evening from Cleveland. The gentlemen are interested in the Otis Steel Company, of Cleveland, a property which was ac quired some time since by the Englih syndicate which operates under the title of the Investment and Securities Company of London. The property was capitalized at $4,500 000 and i owned largely in England. Tniioneof some half dozen similar establishments the English operators have purchased. The gentlemen compris ing the paity arc here for the purpose of inspecting some of tho industrial establish ments of the city, in company with .1. T. Smith, of London, who is the President of the Investment Company. Mr. Smith said he had been in this country such a short period that he felt he must re frain from any expression, .of gpinion re garding what be saw. He lind not had time to draw conclusions as to tho effect on British trade of the McKlnley tariff act, but he believed tho iron and steel industry would not be strongly affected. The tin plate makers were not yet feeling discour aged. Mr. Smith said there was always English money for American property. He w as aware there wa a good deal ol English capital invested in the South, and he also knew people who w ished thej had not in vested there. THE FINAL HAHVEST. EXCURSION To Leate Next Tuesday Local Traffic on the P. It. It. Ahead or Last Year. The last Pennsylvan'n harvest excursion for the scaon will bo on next Tuesday, the 2lth. Colonel Moody said yesterday that ticket would be sold at much reduced rates and to all points in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, Iowa, the West ern and Southern States and the Indian Ter ritory. The ticket would carry stop off privilege for points west of the Missouri. The outlook was for one of the biggest ex cursions of the year. Colonel Moody says the piopects for the California business tub. j ear are very good. Ticket Agent" Carpenter says thnt the local traffic is ahead of last vea'r's business. The road transit lines injured local traffic to a certain oxtent.but not so much as was sup posed. The matters of fare was not con sidered so much by travelers as the question of convenience. .MAY GEAHT THE EXTENSION. The Creditors are Pleased With the Moor-liead-McCleane Statement. Committees of the creditors of Moorhead, McCleane & Co. will meet this afternoon in tho offfice of Attorney George Shims II. The subject under consideration will be w nether or not an extension of timo w ill be granted. Attorney Shuns said yesterday they had examined the works andthere was some dispute as to their value. He thinks the report will be favorable to the company. James M. Bailey said affairs w ere in better shape than had been supposed. Isaac D. Frank held a similar view. William Itosc burg said lie thought the appraisement was a good one. Ilea & Co. declined toennke any statements yesterday in regard to their condition. Let In the Light. Mr. AV. C Irwin, Washington, Pa., who had a cataract removed by Dr. Sadler, 804 Penn avenue, a week ago, is improving every day, has had no pain from first to last, and will return to his home this week. His sight is clear. zhsu CLOSING THE-DRAMA. Judge Ewing to Charge the Jury in the Fitzsimmons Tfose To-Day. MUEPHY SPOILS A PRETTY STORY, And Gets Badly Eoasted by the Attorneys for the Defense. ALL THE EVIDENCE HAS BEE& OFFERED This morning Judge Ewing will make his charge in the Fitzsimmons murder trial and the case will be turned over to the jury. All the testimony was brought out yesterday and the lawyers made their pleas. Through it all Mrs. Lucy-3?it2sinimons. pre served her composure,and her quiet manper of acting won for her many friends-yesterday. AVhen the court opened Attorney Mar shall read a report of Detective Murphy's testimony before the Coroner. He held that this testimony was different from that given in court and consequently damaged Murohy's stnnding as a witness. This closed the case for the defense. The State put Detective Murphy on the stand to rebut Mrs. Fitzsimmons' testimony. Mr. Murphy said Mr. Gilkinson did not wink when he came up to the door and did not call the nrisoner a "devilish woman." At no time during the fight was Gilkinson be hind Murphy. The child was not in the room. Mrs. Pit7simmons did not come be tween the men and say: "For God's sake stop this." Mrs. Fitzsimmons did not close the door, uordid the witness nor Gil kinson try to catch hold of her. He did not fire after he left the house, nor did Fitzsim mons come to the door and fire after him. Nor did he call Mrs. Fitzsihimons a "hell cat" when he went back to the house Andrew Doenges and Peter "Doenges who went back with Murphy, testified that he did not call her a "hell cat." Mr. Marshall submitted his points in re lation to the charge to the jury. Judge Fwiiig glanced at them and said: "You didn't write these Mr. Marshall?" to which the answer was: "So, but they came from agood source." District Attorney Burleigh, in his ad dress to the jury, said there was no mystery in the case. Gilkinson went to the house of Fitzsimmons to execute lawful warrants, and he was killed there. Mr. Burleigh made a close analysis of the testimony. . BUKLEIGlf CLOSES HIS TLKA. He held it was very strange that Mrs. Fitzsimmons knew nothing of her husband's movements, as she claimed. He held that she was unworthy ot credit; that she did know what ho was doing, and cmicd out her portion of the work according to agree ment. He asked for a verdict in accordance with tho tacts, and w ithout regard to public clamor or an j- sympathy the Jurors may feel. The court loom was crowded when the trial was resumed at 1-30 o'clock, standing room itself being greatly in demand. The audience was mado np almost -exclusively of ladies and law yers, and the interest taken in the arguments continued until court ad journed a little after 5 o'clock. VT. A. ChaUinor, Esq., of tho defense, mado the opciilnir argument in favor of tho de fendant, lie explained .that Malor K. A. Mon tooth was threatened bv typhoid fever and could not be present to mako an ad dress. Mr. Cliallinor claimed that tho case was a peculiar one, its distinguishing fea tures being conjecture and doubt, that Fred erick Cnrrolton Fitzsimmons was not on trial, but his wire was, and that the tes timony against him could not rercr or bear on the present trial and that any im pressions they may have formed as to the guilt of the fugitive must be rejected. He argued that Mrs. Fitzsimmons was justified in carrying firearms even on her person, be cause the house she lived in was isolated to considerable extent, and that Mr. Fitzsim mons was so frequently- away that the de fendant needed protection. He argued further that she was not on trial for any crime she may have committed to Detective JItirphy, that what she had dono to him could riot bear on tho case, thnt these detec tives. Murphy and Gilkinson, woro at. the house for gain and not for any high motive of duty nor of law. He claimed that the de fendant had cause for alarm by the way Murphy approached the house. CALLS THE TROSECUTIOK COWARDS. In regard to a statement advanced by tho prosecution as to why the defense had not brought tho doctorand warden from thejail to corroborate the testimony of the defend ant, that her arms were black and blue fiom the treatment of the detecthos, the speaker said: "Why didn't the prosecution biing them? It was their place to do so if they wished to contradict Mrs. Fitzsimmons. They were afraid. Now, ns to the revolver, hue got it from a cupboard and did not have it concealed upon her person, nor is there any evidence to show that she fired a single shot. She took her husband's side against men she presumed were strangers. We do not ask sympathy, but w e do nsk justice." Thomas M. Marshall, tho principal attor ney for tho defense, was the next speaker. In opening he said: "I am not sure what the prosecution is aiming at or what kind of a verdict they ask, whether murder, assault and battery or disorderly conduct." Mr. Burleigh replied: "I think the Jury un derstands wh.it we want, if not I will gay now that we ask for a verdict of muidcrin the first degree." Mr. Marshall then continued his address. Ho spoke of the power of the Jury, nndjilacod it above that of tho court, tho State or the President, saying: "These may par don a man, but vou have tho power to destroy life, to take it away, the very life given by God, the divine gitt, as it weie, or you may say as Chiist did, 'Go, and sin no more.' Inovcrheard of sucli a discus this where they ak for n first dogree against a woman who is not even accused of having fired a shot, but, of course, thev ask for it and are happy to get something." The speaker tbon spoke eloqnently of Pennsylvania's strong, great common wealth, with Its 4,000,000 of peoplo, and said: "Oh. yes. It is necessary for the safety of these people thnt this old woman should be in carcerated, deprived of her liberty or strangled to death with n rope. Is Pennsyl vania afraid of this poor woman?" MARSHALL ROASTS MURPHV. lie then examined the warrants, reading one that was sworn to by Mr. Murphy and referred to the condition and surroundings of the house where the nmrder was corrimit- ted and then spoke sarcastically of Murphy going to Bull Run and how- it proved a verit able Bull Run. The speaker then said: "At the house Murphy rolled out lies and lies and what did the defendant do? Why she lied too. What treachery! Speak or tho Garden or Eden, of the serpent and the seducer, why we can express their wicked ness in two words a 'constable-detective.' Mrs. Fitzsimmons knew that Fred was her master and she bis slave. She did not know his business and whenever she asked she was told to mind her own busi ness. As to the revolver In her apron, Mr. Murphy can't swear that It was there; he don't know, and yet the prosecution want you on vour oath to find that she did h.ivo it. And" this detective says he did not push Mrs. Fitzsimmons to get into' the house. It is a lie, a lie, and no one knows it better than 1'atiick James Murphy. Why, Gilkin son was lying on the floor dead" and tills woman was not even in tho room. From Murphy's own testimony JFitzslmmons fired four shots, three in rapid succession, and the woman rushed in the room, but Gilkin son was then lying dead. Is she then to be held for a shooting she was in no manner dentified with?" Mr. Marshall hero read a few sections of the will and testament or Robert Fitz simmons, the rather or the fugitive, showing that the latter had been left considerable money, and that his ahsense previous to the shooting was duo to the fact that hewasiu Canadi securing tho money and had one dratt lor iSflJ). ANXIOUS TO FIND A SCArEGOAT. The speaker then spoke sarcastically of the work of detectives, and claimed that they were w illlng to allow Mi s. Fitzsimmons to perish rather than allow no one to suffer for the crime of F. C. Fitzsimmons. He also indulged in a number of saicnstie reiiiai ks about statements of the prosecu tion and of the prosecution's disappoint ment that they could not placard the town with announcements of the execution or Fitzsimmons, and how the prosecution wished to maku amends for the escape by hanging the wife. Ho Also spoke of the satcnel and claimed that it'had been'left at the house, but on the day of the murdor, and thnt Mrs. Fitzsimmons could not have been anaie of its contents. In conclusion Mr. Marshall cautioned the Jury against be coming confused with the excitement that surrounded the trial. He said: "There is nothing so dangerous as tho ox eitoment of a public crime, or so barbarous as a public mob. We have had both the poople and the press are crying to hang someone. Is a public excitement or taste to ho fed at the price of a God-given life? Pennsylvania, rich and proud, does she de mand that Mrs-Fitzsimmons, an old woman, should be hung; should be sacrificed to feed an excitement? Would you brand her so that her little daughter in womanhood will be hissed as the child of a murderer? I ask you to find her not guilty. Who among vou will be proud to say, 'I convicted a mother and bereaved a child on ' suspicion?' " As Mr. Marshall finished Mrs. Fitzsimmons held her tan to her face and appeared to be crying. jomr robb's closing speech. John S. Robb, Esq., bf the prosecution, mado the closing argument. He denied sev eral of the statements made by Mr. Marshall as to the power of juries, the pistol shots, etc., and that the prosecntion was Just try ing the defendant because they could not try the fugitive, and that part of the previous speaker's address referring to the warrants. They were all sworn to by J. F. Schmidt' except a search warrant sworn out by Murphy. Mr. Robb defended the re flections cast upon Mr. Murphy and called him a good officer and one who, because he had done his dnty, was looked down upon and insulted in court bo cause he bad brought a criminal to Justice. Mr. Robb showed that the satchel had been left at the house three days previous to tho murder, and that during that time Mrs. Fitzsimmons must have been aware of Its contents. Ho claimed that if the defendant believed her husband to be an honest man and not a thief, and was not aware of the contents of the satchel, she had no excuse for lying nnd telling the officers thnt her husband was not at home, or why did she say: "I knew he would be killed if he went in the room." Mr. Robb spoke of the actions of Mrs. Fitzsimmons on the w it ness stand, how she tried to win the sym pathy of the Jury by her hypocritical man ner, and said that in her tears she was as cool and calculating and murderous as when poor Gilkinson was shot. In con clusion he said: "Look at her cold eye, her impassive countenance, and see if there is any sentiment there, or what emotions could swell her breast! She is a murderous woman, and I ask for a first degree ver dict." RICHARD JENNINGS DEAD. Demise of One of Pennsylvania's Most Noted OH Producers A Shrewd Business Man "Who Developed Large Tracts of Country atid Made a Fortune. Richard Jennings, the well-known oil producer, died at 3 o'clock yesterday morn ing at his residence, Queenstown, Pa. He was born in England in 1819. At the age of 19, with his oldest brother, he came to this Jtjh, J - S: i(l,. 4A. Wfer-7. C . - -i'..,H',;i i Hichard Jennings. country and located at Brady's Bend. Be ing a practical engineer and miner, in a very short time he became the mining en gineer and superintendent for the Great "Western Iron "Works at Brady's Bend, and was associated in this connection until 1S63. Then he located in Queenstown, near where ho had large mercantile and milling inter ests. He became interested in oil producing soon alter, and from that time to the pres ent, he has been one of the leading and most successful in that business. To him the credit is due for the develop ment of the great fourth sand oil belt in Ilutlor county, on which his Daugherty farm, near Petrolia, was the most prolific. At tho opening of the Bradford field ho became largely interested and had his piincipal ofiico there until 1889, when ho removed to Pittsburg. Politically he has always been a Democrat nnd a life-long friend of Samuel J. Tilden, who was a stockholder and attorney for Great Western Woiks in earlier years. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and one ot the oldest members of Masonic ordor at Kittanning, Pa. The deceased leaves a wife, four sons nnd five daughters. All who knew Richard Jen nings In a business or social way will re member him as an upright and' agreeable associate and a man or unusual ability. His fortune was not lets than $500,000. The funeral will take place at 1 o'clock to morrow at Bradj "s Bend Cemetery from his residence at Queenstown. The Mason'c fra ternity will have charge of burial. BOLD ALLEGHENY BUHGLAES. They Attempt Two Robberies In Ono Night in Lower Allegheny. Councilman James McAfee's residence on California avenue, Allegheny, was enter!ti by thieves last Saturday nlgnt, but they were ocrhcard prowling about and frightened away by Mr. McAfee beforo scuring any booty. D. B. Oliver's residence on Wylie avenue, Allegheny, was also visited on the same night, but hero also tho marauders wero frightened away and nothing was missed. The police are keeping a sharp lookout for suspiplous characters in this part of Al legheny, which is infested by a gang of sneak thieves. "IVest Virginia Veterans Meet. A reunion of the members of the Fifth West Virginia Cavalry, late Second Virginia Infantry, and Company G of tho First Vir ginia Light Artillery, was held in the Vet eran Legion Hall, on Sixth street, yesterday afternoon. The next meeting will be held at California, Pa, The following officers wore elected: Frank S. Reedcr, of Beaver, President; A, J. Pentecost, William H. Gra ham, S. J. Wilhide, William F. Graebe, E. F. Seamon, .T. C. French, George Mclntyre, Howard Morton, A. 1'. Russell, T. A. Dwycr nnd G. A. Quimby, Vice Presidents, repre senting each company; Jacob Colmer, Cor responding Secretary; Samuel Scott, Kccoid ing Secretary; S. J. Osborne, Quartermaster: C. W. D. Smitley, Chaplain. IIo Put It In the Teacher's Eye. At Flnleyville, Washington county, on Tuesday, while a school teacher. Miss IIow cll, was chastising an unruly pupil for mis behavior, the urchin drew a bean shooter from his pocket and loading up with a lead en bullet, fired. Jho ball took effect m tho left C3-c. The physicians had great difflcnlty in extracting tho ball and express slight hopes of preserving the eyesight of tho teacher. The boy is under arrest. CITY GOSSIP CUT SH0ET. The Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Company ran several more electric cars over the line yesterday afternoon between the horse cars. This will be continued for several days In order to "break In" the cars nnd machinery and give the employes a thorough training. DivoncES were granted in the cases of Josephine against George Renimschnider, Jennie against William Sovlnsky, A. C T against Maria Steinway. William R. against Agnes Lewis, Annie M. against John E Viiughan and'Frank against Anna 3Iaics. Tub suit of John Kuckestein against the Xiinnery Hill Incline Plane Company for damages for injury to property, caused by the building ot the incline, is on trial beforo Judge Stoe. Tueodoiie Deible, an old resident of Ems worth, on the Ft. Wayne road, reported tho lo8sor$l,600 in Allegheny on Sundaj-. He thinks it dropped out of his pocket while on Troy Hill. CiiAitLES Waokek, the victim of tho Mt. Oliver stabbing affray, which occurred about two weeks ago. is lying at the South side Hospital in a dying condition. YOUR best liver stimulant is Dr. D. Jayne's Small, Sugar Coated Sanative Pills. No nausea, and, in most cases, absolutely painless. At proper intervals single pill doses arc usually sufficient. W? ml ) if'-A ?r m m 'wm Hm wj. -obiu:'Ii-'. .- "KxivxxvhTwjiBwtsr' i rar. A NIGHT OF MELODY. Enthusiasm Awakened by the Irish Airs at the Exposition. BOBBY BURNS WILL RULE TO-DAY. Kine Big Excursions Have Been Scheduled for This Morning. SOME OP THE LEADING ATTRACTIONS Last night was Irish Night at the Expo sition, and many a bonny blue eye flashed brighter, and many a brave, true heart beat quicker at the rollicking bursts of melody that came from Cappa's band. These concerts are becoming more and more popu lar every day. Seats in front of the band stand are in great demand. Cornetist Sogers' rendition of Irish melodies last night seemed to touch a responsive chord in every heart in the immense audience. There was a larger proportion of ladies and children present at the matinee yester day than usual. To-day is expected by the Exposition management to be the biggest of the season up to date. No less than nine excursions will come in- over the various roads, and at least 10,000 people from out of town will throng the aisles of Pittsburg's great exhibition. To night is Scotch night, and the Scotch-Irish element which Is to largely predominant in this section will have another treat and many an old Highlander will close his eyes anil catch the scent of tho heather as the pibrock of the Campbells and tho wheezing of the bagpipes comes whistling to ills ear. PIANOS, AEOLIANS AND ORGANS. Palace of Manic, 77 Firth Avenne. Don't make the fatal mistake of supposing that because you have been down to tho Ex position you have seen all the music firms represented there. Far from it, for Mellor & lloene are having their own individual exposition and it's a "stunner." There you may examine the renowned Hardman pianos, pianos that will stay in tune in ad dition to all their other qualifications; the Krakaucr pianos have a largo popularity, and for the matter of thnt, so have the A. B. Chae and the Harringtons; indeed, all of these makes have their strong adherents," and only those alleged judges, who don't know a fine instrument when they see (or rather hear) it, could feel anything but the keenest satisfaction in being brought into contact with these glorious instruments. The organ branch of this house enrries it self bravely, and delicious examples in "reeds" are plentiful. The Aeolian will speak for itself in the future as powerfully as in the past. A goodly array, and one that is highly valued in this community. Electric Light Construction Material. Tho world to-dav accepts the fact of streets, houses, public and Government buildings and churches lighted by electrici ty, but too few retlizc the methods by which it is accomplished and the manifold appli ances necessary to bring this system of lighting to its present state of perfection. Tho Electrical Supply nnd Construction Company, of W7 Libel ty street, is entitled to it giant share of tho credit due to the dis coverers, ana they are in position to not only supply everything that comes under the head of "electric light construction material," but to apply it in accordance with the most advanced, most scientific, prin ciples w hich govern and control the adapta tion of this forceful, and formerly unsub jeetcd, agent to the uses and necessities of civilized nations. A careful and exhaustive examination of the stock enrried by this company w ill demonstrate their fitness nnd capacity to furnish nil material and do all woik connected with electric lighting in every form. Something Worth Seeing Is the view of the subject taken liy the vis itors to the stand of Messrs. Hopper Bros. A Co., found, as heretofore, in north gallery. People wore charmed with it at the opening night, and thev have taken kindly to tho additions made since then, for you are forced to admit that tho improvements are really improvements that havo enhanced tho value of the display. The members of this firm have never altcd foV some one to help them out with ideas; they don't Know how to follow, but they do know how to lead. Always on the alert for the newest and tho host, always ready to give prompt and courteous nttention to patrons, always prepared to execute all orders with energy nnd intelligence, this firm has built up an immense trade, for they are deservedly popular. Visit 307 Wood street and be carried by elevator to the four floors there, not forgottlng those fronting on Third ave nue, that you may form some idea of the huge stock enrried by this house stock that is good, reliable and worth your money Keystone Tickling and Preserving Works. The vnlue and magnitude of this display would take away your breath did you not renllzo that their new plnnt covers over six acres of floor space, which enables them to turn out unlimited quantities of the deli cious comestibles which go forth to all countries with tho famillarbrand "Keystone Pickling and Preserving Works" upon them, a trado mark well and favorably known everywhere where they have learned to know their worth. You look at the artisti cally arranged huge Jars of pickles, etc., and admit their beauty, and tho chance is given to sample them from a liberal standpoint, nnd you find them even better to the taste thnn "to eye, nnd when that is said the whole ground Is covered. Tho II. J. Heinz Com pany in e the prodncers nnd manufacturers or pickles, preserves, fruit butters, mnstnrd. vinegais nnd multitudinous sauces, and have been awarded numerous medals there for. Lamps and Superb China Are shown by Cavitt & Pollock, at their beautiful exhibit on north aisle. It is a splendid collection or nil that Ik newest and most fashionnble in lamps, dinner, brenk fast, flh and chamber sets in pure white and gold, of exceeding fineness; of cut glass table ware that is so brilliant that it makes your eyes blink when you look at it, never theless yon keep gazing; bric-a-brac in'all forms of bronze, bisque, and china, includ ing the gems from Australia called Roj-al Hannover, with Jnpaneso garden scats, flower vases, and umbrella stands thrown in ns side Issues. It would be impossible to find a prettier or more attractive display in the building thnn Just this one, nnd tho beauty of it is, that while the things are so iascinating to mo eve. iney are nearly all for practical use, a fact which the visitors appreciate and n sound reason for the ad miration so lreely expressed for this partic ular display. An Art Drapery Exhibit Is being shown at this time by Rosenbaum & Co., at the very satisfying display near center of main floor. isitors get a whole scries of lessons about "what is what" by carefully studying the points in these art woik materials and completed articles in the snmo category. To-day (Thursday) and yesterday weie the two dates of the grand "mtlllnory openjig" for this season, and it would be a wnstjfof time to attempt to de pict the size of tho crowds who w ent toNos. 510 to 18 Market street to "assist" at this fashionablo event. This Arm proposes, ns heretofore, to take and maintain the lead in this line of goods. Novelties of many de scriptions were shown in others than the millinery department, such as wraps for ladies nnd children, jackets for the same, capes, and all sorts or handsome things in the way of furs. Lemonade, Only Rival of Popcorn. The warm weathernf the past ten days has created a furore lor lemonade. Baker's Iem onnde, and it is one of the sightsof the Expo sition to watch tho people standing five and six deep for their chance to obtain some of the refreshing beveraee. Even the numerous stands belonging to Mr. Baker are taxed to their utinoat to keep up with the demand. The people drink that lemonade because it is good. If it wore not, no matter what the tcmperature.they w ould let it severely alone. The popcorn is good, very good, and so nro caramels, taffies and other candies. Specialties In Iron Work. In the present Exposition the opportunity is attended to inspect the practical -valuable manufactures or Taylor & Dean. The snow here is principally of their wire products, whioh are ofgrent variety andbeanty.bnt for the big iron work it is necessary to go to the warehouse, 201-3-3 Maiket street, where will be shown the fire escapes, railings, cellar doors, crestlngs, stair-cases, etc. Messrs. Taylor and Dean invito you to call on them. Mechanical Inventions. The first exclamation of visitors to the an nex, where the Oil Well Supply Co. has its exhibit, is, "how can all these "tools and en gines be used in drilling for ga., oil and watert" Each tool and implement has Its distinct use and purpose and is a necessity in its way, from the powerful engines down to the apparently insignificant valves. Photographic Art, As displayed by Mr. Dabbs in Art Gallery, is something to view with satisfaction, and this department is constantly surrounded by interested spectators. The new processes are wonderfully taking, especially the "sepia," which permits such a perfect finish and softness to be given to the work. YESTERDAY'S UHEOETDNATES. One Man Killed and Others Injured In Vari ous Wars. There was only one fatal accident yester day. But several others of a serious nature occurred. Below isthe list: Cazak Nicholas Cnzak, 40 years of age, and unmarried, a track walker on the West Tenn Railroad, was struck by a train near Sharpsburg yesterday morning and instant ly killed. The body was removed to Spencer & Willlson's undertaking rooms, in Alle gheny. Cozak resided at Pine Creek. An Inquest will bo held this morning. Smith Frank Smith, n laborer at the Key stone Iron Mill at Soho, was injured last night by a p4Ie of pig iron falling on him. He was removed to the Mercy Hospital. Tho doctors in charge think ho is hurt internal ly. Ho is 32 years of age and lives at Franks town. Kalok Thomas Kalor, of tho Seventeenth ward, had his arm broken yesterday by the collapse of a ra't, on which he was working, at the foot of Fiftieth street. Allixdeh Thomas Alllnder. son of Dr. Al linder, or Forty-sixth nnd Butler streets, fell on the pavement in front of hi home yes terdayaftemoon and broke his arm. Coltox .Tames Col ton, a laborer, em ployed at the Black Diamond Steel Works, fell from a wagon yesterday and had his riitht leg broken. Phillips George Phillips, of the Sonth sido, an employe ot the Panhandle Railroad, was struck by a largo timber at Mansfield yesterday aiid internally injured. He was taken to the West Penn Hospital. STATE ASYLUM ABUSES. The Board or Charities Will Now Take a Hand In the Investigation. IlAHRisni-EO, Sept. 03. SpcciaL The Board of Public Charities wjll meet in this city to-morrow to investigate the charges recently preferred by tho Committee on Lunacy against the management of the Har risburg State Lunatic Hospital. The reports of the trustees declare the chargo-t tobe ab solutely unfounded. The Covinitteo on Lunacy, however, reports that lu investiga tion reveals the fact that the charges are all true. The board will now take a hand In the in vestigation, and only sworn testimony will bo admitted. Attorney General Hensel will be present during the "investigation. Little Criminal Business. In Judge Kennedy's branch of the Criminal Court yesterday John Killy and Charles N. Richards were tried for assault and battery on Patrick and Mnry Cunningham. August 15, on Boston street, Fourteenth ward. Kelly was acquitted and Richards convicted. William McLaughlin was tried for aggra vated assault and battery on M. T. Murray, JuIyS. The affair happened on Washington street. McLaughlin was acquitted and the costs divided. Another Keeper In It. The jail keeper whom Mrs. Clark testified beforo tho Investigating Committee as hav ing attempted to put his arm about her was not Michael Price, as stated, but Keeper George Mclntvro. Keeper Price savs the statements of Mrs. Clark about his carrying messages aro entirely wrong. A Severe Earthquake In California. Healdsburo, Cai, Sept. 23. A very severe and long continued shock of earthquake was felt in this city at 1:30 p. at., to-day. HER IS THE CHANCE To Bay Good Clothing Cheap. For to-day we have marked three special bargains in men's suits the prices are ?6, S8 and 510. These garments are all new fall goods, elegantly gotten up and first class in every detail. Think of it, 5G for men's sack and cutaway suits; ?8 for elegant cassimere nnd cheviot suits, and S10 for very fine dress suits that usually sell for a greatdeal more money. A fine" line of boys' vest suits, sizes 4 to 15, at S3. Come and see us to-dnv. P. C. C. C, Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company, corner Grant and Dia mond streets. Attend Our Great Sale of Cashmeres And Henriettas good colors, extra wide and fine GOo to 68c a yard, never sold less than 75c Jos. Horne & Co., 609-621 Penn avenue. Notice. On account of fire in my Allegheny stores our opening advertised for to-morrow will necessarily be postponed for a few days. Our opening at the Pittsburg store will take place as advertised. E. S. Giles, Sixth st., 92, 94 and 96 Federal st., Pittsburg. Allegheny. Communication.' No historical drama of the age has caused so much attention from the Grand Army men or the general public as Abraham Lincoln. Grand Opera House next week. C. Baeuerleln Brewing Company, Bennetts, Pa., telephone 1018, brewers and bottlers of standard lagerand wiener export beer. j.ue iraue auu lamiiies suppueu. TT3 Black Dress Goods All New. Best for the money we have ever offered. Jos. Horse & Co., 609-621 Penn avenue. REMOVAL SALE. Pianos, Organs nnd Musical Instruments. ALEX. ROSS,137 FEDERAL ST., ALLEGHENY. On October 1 we will remove to the large three-story building, corner of Federal and South Diamond streets, Allegheny. AVe do not want to move our present stock, and if you want a piano, organ or anything in the music line, come and see us. "We will make prices and terms so that you will purchase tts The Best Place To go for photographs is Lies' gallery, good cabinets ?1 50 per doz; reliable work. 10 and 12 Sixth street, directly opposite-new Alvin Theater. ttsu Bargains in Ladies' Summer Underwear. Gossamer vests, 52 reduced to 75c. Silk and wool vests, $1 50 reduced to 50c Kibbed cotton vests, 50c reduced to 25c Gauze vests, 25c reduced to 15c " And many others on center bargain table to-day. Jos. Horne & Co's. Penn Avenue Stores. Dancing 1 Beginners t To-NIght. The Thuma Dancing Academy, 64 Fourth avenue, will open for season this evening. Add 20 drops of Angostura Bitters to every glass of impure water you drink. TTSSU REAL ESTATE SAVINGS BANK, LLU. 401 Smlthfield Street, Cor. Fourth Avenue. Capital, $100,000. Surplus, 569,000. Deposits of 51 and upward received and interest allowed at 4 per cent, tts Everything New In Children's and Infants' Coats, Dresses and outfits now to be seen in our children's department. No fancy prices. Jos. Horne & Co., 009-621 Penn avenue rComraunicitioii. The historical drama, Abraham Lincoln, Is indorsed by the Grand Array in every part of the country. Grand Opera House next week. Cloth Capes In Great Variety In our cloakroom, also the finest assort ment of new jackets in light, medium and heavy wcights.every garment perfect fitting, stylish suits, all ready to put on, in black and colors, in newest materials. Jos. Horne & Co., 609-621 Penn avenue. MIA FOR D1T0ECES. Thfire Are More Cases of Marital In felicity Than Ever Before. INSANITY ALSO ON THE INCREASE. In Spite of All This, the Moral Tone Is Not a Bit Lessened. FIGURES FEOM THE HEALTH REPORTS A court official states that Judge Ken nedy was partially paralyzed the other day by the length of the list of divorce applica tions presented him, although His Honor in years gone by has assisted in the un haltering of a considerable number of couples. There are others who view with alarm the restlessness of some of those whom God is popularly supposed to join to gether. Clerk Harry Armstrong's explan ation that it is owing to the use of natural gas,fails at present, as people are getting in a measure away from its use,in fact rapidly. His theory was that the use of this fuel relieved women of so much of the drudgery to which they had been accustomed that their animal spirits led captive their reason and sense of moral responsibility and they became discontented with the humdrum of matrimony. Kdw that drudgery is again be ing laid on them. A STKANOE DESIRE TO GET DIVOP.CED. Possibly it is their inability to accustom themselves to the old order of things that is the cause of the present rush to avoid hy meneal responsibilities. It may be also that it is only a temperary epidimio that will come to an end as soon as tho dog-day weather is over. Certain it is that no so ciologist encountered so far has any explan ation on hand that flts the case. Prothonotnry Bradley has had his think ing cap on for some time, trying to figure out another problem that eludes his grasp so far. He is at a lo-s to explain why so many people are becoming insane. He ays the malady is not confined to this country. Ho lias been keeping an eye on the statistics of a considerable part of the country and finds that the increase is quite general. It is probable that tho increase of tho mental disease is caused by the high pressure under which people are living. A modest competence that would have satisfied most families in tho first half of the century will not now support a single individual in the mannerin which his tastes dictate and many minds are unbalanced in the attempt to solve the problem of how to provide for superfluities, not absolute comlorts. Gray heads on 30-vcar-old shoulders are more com mon nowadays than they were on those of 50 years, In the olden time, and the disease often goes deeper thnn the head thatch. VERY FEW" FOUNDLINGS REPORTED. But amid all this the Bureau of Health comes to tho front with the comforting as surance that the number of foundlings 1 not increasing with the increase of popula tion. It is true the record is not altogether satisfactory for a reason that read'Iy pre sents itself to all intelligent and thinking people. The numberof foundlings reported to the Bureau is only about 100 per annum in a population of over 250,000. The record, however, Is not absolutely reliable, as it is notorious that midwives do not always fill out the records as completely as reg ular physicians do nnd County Com missioner Boyle states that there are many births in poverty stricken localities that are never reported at all to the Bureau, there being no physicians or even midwives in attendance. Mr. Boyle states that they discover this in the under taking business, and frequently have much trouble in getting burial certificates incon sequence. Taken all in all, however, it would appeir that the city's standing relative to the lat ter case is quite good. The signs of moral aecay are observable, but not yet very pro nounced, not at least so much so as to cause alarm. Fine SGOO Dprlght riano 8200. A magnificent 1 octave piano, used but a short time, with all the latest improve ments, swinging desk, fine action, excellent tone and handsomely carved case. A 5600 instrument will be sold fully warranted for 5200, including cover and "stool. A great bargain. Call at once'at the music store of J. 5L Hoffman & Co., 537 Smithfield street, agents for the celebrated Sohmer piano3, Colby pianos, Schubert pianos and the un rivaled Pelonbet reed pipe organs. BIBER & EASTON. EXHIBITION OF FALL AND WINTER UNDERWEAR For Men, For Women, For Children. INFANTS' VESTS In fine soft zephyr at 25c to 50c. Infants' Vests in Berlin worsted, non shrinkable, at 50c, COc, Cic, 75c. Infants' Vests in silk and cashmere in wide variety, as to weight, grade and price. CHILDREN'S RIBBED UNDERWEAR For fall wear in white and gray in low, me dium and extra fine grades. Misses' and children's combination suits at 85c, $1, 25, $1 40 and up. MERINO UNDERWEAR FOR WOMEN. Ladles' Balbriggan Vests and Pants at 50c. Special values in medium weight Vests and Pants, 75c. Our lines at $1, $1 25 and $1 50 embrace many extra bargains that cannot be dupli cated later In the season. Extra Value in Men's Undergarments. Men's medium weight Natural Wool Shirts and Drawers at $1 50 each. Men's medium weight Merino Shirts and Drawers, in white and gray, 50j each. Special value in medium weight Vest3 and Pants at $L At $2 we show extra values in Men's all wool light, medium and heavy Shirts and Drawers. BIBER & EASTON E05 AND 507 MAEKET ST. selO-TTssa XT. am-d. S. ULRICH & SPENCER. Ladies' equestrian tights in cotton, lisle, silk and wool with and without feet, $2 up. Spencer Waists in white nnd black wool, with and without sleeves, $1 50 and $ Ladles' combination suits in lisle, merino, natural wool and silk in whito and black, from $1 np. We would be glad tobave you call and ex amine our stock. 642 Penn Avenue. Open Every Evening. 8C!-TT3 HEW ADVEHTTSEMENTS. The Leading Pittsburg, Pa., Drygoods House.. Thursday, Sept. 21, 1391. JOS. flOEUB & co;s PENN AVENUB STOSSi OUR GREAT DRESS GOODS EXPOSITION Now open daily and crowds of de lighted visitors proclaim it the "great est show on earth" of its kind. It includes every new and novel sort and kind of weave that's fashionable in FALL AND WINTER DRESS STUFFS. HIGH NOVELTY FABRICS AND PLAIN WEAVE STUFFS. Zonaze Amazone. Saturn Cheviots. Broche Camel Hair. Kaschmyr Carre. Cheviot Diagonale. Camel's Hair Cheviot. Coteline, Plain and Jacquard, Camel's Hair Diagonale. Cordurette Mixtures. Cachemire d'Inde. Fantaisie Plaids. Foulle Chevron. Camel's Haire Eayure. Cote Xaturale. Kayure Leinousine. Mouchette Soutings. Eclipse Broche Suitings. Motif Angora Suitings. Broche Tachete. Drap de Amazone. Boquette Plaid. Caldera Plaids. Chevron Camel's Hair. Bedford Cords; plain and fancy and crinkled. Vigereux Tailor Suitings. Clonkilty Tweeds. Jacquard Camel's Hair. Grampian Tweeds. Diagonal Tweeds, Plain and Figured. Camel'B Hair Tweeds. "Waverly Tweeds. Clydesdale Tweeds. Gleniffer Tweeds. Glengarry Tweeds. Pitto Chory Tweeds. St. Jlirven's Tweeds. Velvet Tweeds. Ptarmigan Tweeds. Cheviot Plaids. Diagonal Cords. AVide-AVale Diagonals. English Mixture Cheviots. "Wide-Wale Cheviots. Velvet Stripe Cordurettei Dotted Bedford Cords. Broad Cloths. French Diagonals, smooth. English Check Tailor Suitings. English Pilot Serge Cloths. Plain Color " Camel's Hair. Quite a list of Dress Stuffs, all here in this Dress Goods Department; all of them spick, span new, all best, if at Si or $4 a yard. All latest in coloring. So, if you had bought in London or Paris you wouldn't have had anything different; here it is all brought to you here in Pittsburg, thousands and tens of thousands of dollars worth of these New Fall Dress Stuffs. The variety in Black Dress Goods will surprise you if you haven't seen our stock. The largest choice you ever saw in Black Stuffs for fall and winter wear. Now is the time to see our Won derful Dress Goods Department and its marvelous stock. JOS. HORNE & CO., 609-621 PENN AVENUE. seSi YOUR ATTENTION IS CALLED TO OUR GRAND DISPLAY OF FINE CARPETINGS. An immense line of new patterns in Royal Wilton Carpet, both English and American fabrics. Mirny of the new patterns shown here cannot be found elsewhere. Prices from $2 a yard up. Large line Moquettes from 90c a yard up. 100 pieces Body Brussels at Jl per j-ard. 500 pieces Body Brussels at $LZ5 to $LW a, yard. The above are all new goods Just opened. We have from 75 to 100 rolls of Tapos try Brussels Carpet of It season's patterns, from 30 to SO yard to piece, at 40c a yard up One-third Less Than Real Value. Large line of FITR RUGS, both plaia ana mounted, in all sizes. EDWARD GROETZINGER, 627 and 629 Penn Avenue. selO-Trua , THE Warm Air Pnrnaca BARTLJi I 1 WronshtSteel Ranges. Cinderella Ranges and Stoves. Send for catalogue. Estimates furnished. J. C. BARTLETT. Rpii - w u yuuiwruuoa