k-i '- THE PITTSBURG- DISPATCH FRIDAY OCTOBER "30 1891. eyes and asked if the information was ready. "What information?" the reporter asked. 'O, I thought you were my attorney," was the complimentary reply as the Senator's eves were finally opened. "I am waiting to make a criminal information against the Fntt," he continued, with a yawn, "and my attorney is late in getting around." When asked about the move made, Mr. Quay remarked that the time had come for him "to get satisfaction. He said the charges apafnst him were utterly ithout founda tion and he wanted the perpetrators pun ished. "How many of them?" he wa aked. "All of them, or at least the leaders," he responded. The only pancr in Pittsburg to make a direct allegation against my hon esty was the Post They published a fac Mmile of a draft, sent them by Chairman Kerr, that was intended to injure me. I will sue them for damages for that, snd will also sue Kerr for con spiracy, in furnishing the fae similes to a number of papers in the State. I have made arrangements to get two copies of each paper that used that facsimile," continued 3Ir. Quay, and then he yawned again. TVon't Hart to Scare Them. "And will you sue all those poor country editors that run the matter?" was asked. "Can't tell," the Senator replied. "It won't hurt to 6care them a little," he added, wi'h a slv wink. "How about the New York World You know they published the fac simile, all the charges and a few allegations of their own. " "Is that so," spoke the Senator quickly. "My attorneys have charge of the case, and they will no doubt see about it," he con tinued. "Providing you sue the World on this last publication, will its old charges also be placed in the courts?" "Perhaps," Jlr. Quay answered, "1 can not speak on that now. It is not timely. That will be looked into later. The suits that will be brought to-day or some day this week are the ones I am thinking of now. They are not campaign issues, but will be pushed to a verdict." Chairman Porter's Explanation A special telegram from Philadelphia rays: Senator Quay's move in bringing libel suits is laughed at here. E en his friends do not profess to seriously consider it as anything more than campaign fire works. Senator Charles A. Porter, Chairman of the Republican City Committee.came to the front this afternoon with an "explanation," which, however, does not tally with any of the various "explanations" previously made. "I can easily explain that transaction about that certificate of deposit," said Mr. Porter. "It is a very simple matter." It was a note for f9,000 given bv Senator Quay for $9,000 for the use of the Repub lican State Committee for aampaign pur poses. The monev was drawn bv David JIartin from the Third National Bank and 3Ir. Bardsley's name appears upon it be cause he Went With Martin to the Bank and identified him. I took up the note and paid the money on December 5 or 6, 18S9, to Mr. Marsh at the Keystone Bank. The books of the bank show that the credit was not made until January 27, 1890. I paid Marsh nine S1.000 notes, and he allowed me the difference in interest for the note was not due. I received the 59,000 from Mr. Andrews, of the State Committee, for the money had been borrowed for the State Committee and not for the city committee. Senator Quay did not see and did not know anj thing about JohnJBardsley in the trans action. I would like also to say that at the time I wa not Chairman of th"e Repub lican City Campaign Committee. I W,'a' not the Chairman in 1889. I remembe"fthe affair as plainly as though it were, vester day, for when I went to the Kevgon Bank to take up the note Mr. Marsft n i neea not be in such a hurry. Wre ;s nothing about the transaction toconnect Senator Quay with .Tohn Bardle, for, as I said, he did not see him, and Aid. not know he had anything to do witJfrtt." V. Quay's libfl sit intentions did not crcjmore thn a news sensation at Demo" r,'r1e?VHr,c- Captain Reber said I11CJ VV-Sr expected something of the sort as a, .feical counter movement to the big ,ariylr. Kerr has been playing so well the PjJS few days. Kerr Very TVilllnc to Go Into Court. Chairman Kerr was seen to-night as He was on his way to address a public meeting in the First ward and when asked what he had to ay about the report that Quay had begun an action for libel in Pittsburjr, re plied: "I think M-. Quay is simply bluff ing. He is entitled to a full investigation. The people of Pennsylvania are entitled to know all the facts. I know of no better place to have the light turned on his pecu liar political methods than in a court of justice. I hope he may stick to his resolu tion and 1 1 ill aid him in getting at the truth. The Senate does not seem willine to proceed. Th Republicans are somewhat afraid of the facts. "When thev assembled, the Republican leaders rushed" into the newspapers to say they would bring about a speedy investiga tion aud that only ten days would be re quired to complete the inquiry into the scandals surrounding the fiscal and revenue departments of the State. Nearly three weeks have elapsed and now we find the majority party in the Senate considering the question of jurisdiction. The people expected them not to hagsle about technic alities, but to proceed to find out the facts. In the light of these conditions I say Mr. Quay owes it to the people to demand a full investigation in a court of justice." CONTRACTS LET AND HELD. Jobs tor Paving Streetsand Building Sewers Given Oat in Allegheny The ISe(rnlar Meeting of the Committee on Public Works. The Committee on Public Works of Alle gheny Councils met last night. Consider able routine business was transacted, but nothing occurred to provoke discussion or infuse any special animation into the meet ing. The report of the sub-Committee on Streets and Sewers was received, recom mending several improvements. They were acted on as follows: l"or a ewer on AValnut street from Alle gheny river to Carpenter alley, also on Carpenter allev fiotn Walnut street to Vine nUevv The contract was let to Patrick O'Donnell for 53,042 50. To the same man contracts were also let for a sewer on Church avenue from property of the Little Sisters of the poor to Anderson street, for 5704 90, and for a sewer on Pike street to Church allcv for S659 50. The contract for a sewer on West Market street to Superior avenue was let to the Ott Brothers for S1,W 50. The contract referring to the grading, paving and curbing of Hamil ton street from Forest street to Gardner street, wnich was recommended to H. C. Howard for S10,2G3 20, was referred back to the sub-committee, because part of the street was alreadv paved and the contract did not specify this. That referring to Mc Donald alley from Franklin street to its Southern terminus was let to Fred Gw in ner, "Jr., for 1,305 70, and that referring to Turner alley from Pike street to Ten Foot alley, to Joseph Hastings for 313, was laid over until the next meeting. A statement relative to the number of street signs needed to replace those that are illegible was received from Superintendent Swan. About2,030 are required. The matter was referred to the Street Committee. The matter relating to the remodeling of City Hall was ordered to be printed and sent to Councils. That relative to the painting of the market house was also sent to Councils without any particular change. A communication was received from Su perintendent A. B. Starr, of the Pennsyl vania company, asking permission to build an extension of the railroad fence at the Ft Wayne yards, Woods Run. It was referred to the Street Committee. Mr. Kochler made a motion that the Chief of the De partment of Public Works prepare a resolu tion for councils to frame an ordinance to insure the boilers, and advertise for bids for smoke consumers. The motion was carried. ANGLING FUR A ROAD Strong Efforts Being Made by the Erie System to Capture the Allegheny Talley. ANXIOUS TO EEACH PITTSBURG. Will Remove Shops and Build a Large Pas senger Depot Here, if Thej Can Secure the Line. OPPOSED BY THE PJ5NKSTLTAXIA. The letter's Officials Talk of Kiting a Frrc-Ccnt Fare t 111108. The Pennsylvania Railroad will probably meet another lion in its attempt to swallow at one gulp the defenseless and bankrupt Allegheny "Valley. The Erie Company, operating the Nypano system, has suddenly appeared on the field, and with an eye on Pittsburg's metropolitan future has deter mined to battle with a fortune for the route that will give them an entrance to the in dustries of the Iron City. The contest for possession has been a secret in railroad cir cles for several days, and has now cropped out in a challenge for a fierce financial war. The sale of the Allegheny Valley, if the present programme is carried out, will be by auction on December 15. The Pennsyl vania Railroad when they forced the issue had accumulated what was considered enough mortgages to prevent any other company from bidding over them. The road is only important to them to shut out other companies from Pittsburg, but for this it is invaluable. A Great Shipping Center. On the other hand the Erie road, ready always to compete with its rivals, realizes that " Pittsburg is the shipping isthmus through which trade passes from East to West, and the managers have formed the determination to bid against the Penn sylvania until the hammer falls. The war wears a merry aspect already to Pittsburg people, who feel assured that no matter on which side of the fence the fruit falls they will be gainers. If the Erie takes the plum it has been stated on good authority that a fine pas senger station will be built where the Allegheny Valley offices now are on Pike street, and that sharp competition will be started on the day of possession. The Erie's only opening into Pittsburg now is over the Lake Erie, and that by a round about way. They nave lines trom on uity to New York over the famous Nypano, and with the river division of the Valley ysfl direct route between Jtew lort andJiitts burg would be established. It is 'stated that the company would double -track the entire route and put on fastsfssenger and freight trains. ? Wonld Slovehops Here. A portion of theif shops at Meadville would probablv Jbe brought to Pittsburg, and like HSmlct's ghost the Allegheny Valley would rise from its sleep of death to aid theErie system in its attempt to lay out the Pennsylvania. T'je Low Grade, which has hitherto been a white elephant, is already planned as an opening into the rich coal fields throughout the Jefferson and Clearfield region, and with a little elixir of life squirted into the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg it is intended that Falls Creek Junction will become a junction in fact to open any one of the richest territories in the State that has hitherto been handicaped with stage coach trains and mountainous freight rates. The castle in the air has been fin ished with the brightest colors by the Erie people, who now only want the Valley to put a solid foundation under it. Meantime the Pennsylvania people have been hustling with o'ld-time ability. ' They will not gie up the road they con sidered their own without a fight, and the battle is to be to a finish. They will attempt to prevent the action sale, and in case they fail in that, they claim they can bid as long and as high as the Erie. The Allegheny Valley, they claim, will on account of its easy grade be useful as a freight road to the East, and be sides with its acquisition the last railroad opening to the city will be closed. The company officials feel confident that the Allegheny Valley will soon be a part of the Pennsylvania system and that Pittsburg will be benefited thereby. PEHHSY L0SIK G PASSEHGEBS. Officials Thinking of Slaking a Five-Cent Fare to Yf ilkinsburc. As a result of the loss of patronage be tween Pittsburg and Wilkinsburg which the Pennsylvania Railroad has sustained since the Duqnesne branch was opened, the company is considering the advisability of reducing the fare to 6 cents to that suburb an place. At the Union depot it was learned that there were 1,070 less tickets sold to Wilkinsburg last Monday than on the previous Monday. The loss of traffic has emptied the seats of the local trains and depressed the spirits of railroad officials. The pride of the Pittsburg offi cers of the Pennsylvania lines is the locals traffic, and when anything is done to reduce it, prompt measures have always been taken to counteract tne enort. The completion of the Wilkinsburg branch of the Duquesne Traction road has provided rival means of transit and the street car company's fare being only 7 cents, they are capturing the railroad's passengers. The latter company has not yet taken action on the matter, but they stated yesterday that the Fifth aenue line's mode of warfare will probably be adopted, and the fare reduced to 5 cents. If this is done 20-trip tickets will be sold for $1, and the tickets will be good for any ride between Pittsburg and Wilkinsburg. It is claimed that 6uch a low rate would not pay expenses, but rather than lose the glory of its local traffic, it will probably be adopted. The Division Passenger Agent, J. R. En ninger, Jr., of Philadelphia, has been noti fied of the situation in Pittsburg, aud will come here about the first of November. He will probably consent to whatever action the Pittsburg officials want taken, and it is safe to say that there will be a reduction of fare. TO STOP E&TE CTJTIIHG. Railroad Passenger Agents Coins to the Reading Convention. A crowd of railroad passenger agents min gled together at Union depot last night as friendly as a band of Indians brought to gether for a war dance. They were going to Reading to attend a meeting of the Passen ger Agents' Association, and will for a few days drop the tomahawk and scalping knife with which they fight each other to air their views on the greatness of the pro fession. The meeting was calledby D. B. Court ney, the President, ostensibly to agree on some means of arbitration to prevent the cutting of rates. In reality, one of the members explained, about all that would be done would be to find the weak spots in each other's makeup for use in future battles. Among those who went away on the fast line were Fred H. Tristam, Central Passen ger Agent of the "Wabash, Pittsburg; S. a Melbourne, Union Pacific system; C A. Baird, Queen & Crescent; L. F. McClel land, Wabash; a P. Cascarden, Michigan Central; W. S. Huff, Rock Island; C. W. Bassett, General Passenger Agent Pitts burg & Western. Driving in Trade. The Pennsylvania Bailroed will inclose 1 its property from Torrens to the East'End with a high board fence. The company; will run the East End Hotel in the future. and anumber of saloon keepers between Tor rens and East Liberty claim the fence is being built to drive trade to the company's hotel. SOUTHSIDE STRAIGHT0UTS. They Gather and Declare Themselves Against a King Movement John S. ISobb, Candidate L. K. Porter, Alderman Iteinhaner and Others Among the Speakers. An enthusiastic meeting in the interest of the "Straightout" ticket was held last night in Turner Hall, Jane street, South side. A brass band played between speeches, which added to the liveliness of the occasion. The meeting was called to order by Alderman Beinhauer, and W. D. West acted as Chairman. W. Pinkerton was Secretary. ' William Walls was the first speaker. He said that they were assembled irrespective of party, but were there to protect their own rights and privileges. Mr. Walls then continued, denouncing rings, bossism, etc., the gangs at City Hall and the Court House, and used seathing terms in roasting a num ber of prominent men. He charged corrup tion in municipal affairs, and held that the Southside had been ill-treated for years, not receiving street improvements, sufficient nre protection, etc "Where is your market house?" he asked. He urged the support of the "Straighout" ticket, on which was honest, upright men, and appealed particularly to workingmen to be true men on November 3, and not be scabs. John S. Robb was next introduced, and was received with cheers. He caustically criticised the way Pittsburg's municipal reins were handled, and ursed the voters of the Southside to vote for reform. He con tinued at length in scoring leaders of the two political parties in the city, and said they were unscrupulous and would resort to any means to secure votes. Alderman Beinhauer here offered a series of resolutions, denouncing the few who had undertaken to nominate a ticket, and in dorsing the "Straightout" Republican ticket, Thev were adopted. Charles O'Brien was the next speaker. He said he was a Democrat, b.it when a set of politicians set down a list of Republicans for him to vote for he objected, There was no ticket, he said, before them. Honest Democrats, he said, must choose to cast their votes for the "Straightout" ticket. L. K. Porter, the "Straightout" candi date for District Attorney, spoke next. He recited the history of what he tgrined "this iniquity" following it from the Governor's appointments down to the-present. In the course of his remarksjie proposed three cheers for John S.rRobb. AldermanBeTnhauer spoke in a couple of languages-;and advocated the support of the Straintout ticket. He said it was the only salvation for those in favor of honest 'government. JLhe meeting concluded with a lew re marks from J. M. F. Foster, a colored man: His remarks, although crude, were received with laughter and applause. A fair attend ance was present. NO OUTSIDE HELP NEEDED. Chief Brown Says So Combination Can Beat the Regular County Ticket. Chief Brown was asked yesterday after noon if there was any truth in the rumors flying to the effect that Senator Quay's visit had much to do with local and State politics in Allegheny county. "So," was Mr. -Brown's reply, "Mr. Quay's visit here at this time has absolutely no local significance politically. Every thing here is in excellent shape. We don't need any outside assistance,' and we do not solicit any from Senator Quay or anybody else. I think the State ticket will have its usual majority, and, as the county Demo crats are acting fairly, the Republicans are united and strong, I see no reason why the judiciary ticket should not have a very fine majority?" "What do vou think of the Straightouts by this time?" "Well, I don't believe the outside vote will amount to much. Anyhow, a combina tion of the two great parties in this county, with clean, popular candidates such as we have, on our county ticket, will certainly win against any other combination that could be gotten tocether. The fight in this county is in excellent shape, and we have no doubt as to a victory." Made It a Permanent dab. The Gregg and Morrison club of the Twenty-sixth ward met at the Humboldt School building last evening and organized a permanent war veterans' club. The club was first organized as a temporrry political move, but it was afterward -determined to make it permanent Sixty-six people are enrolled as members, and about 50 more have applied for admission. The first elec tion of officers resulted in William Bradlej being chosen Captain; Michael Buck, First Lieutenant; James Shepard, Second Lieu tenant. A. C. Frank and James Morris were appointed a committee to prepare by laws. A Southside Burleigh Meeting. A Republican meeting was held on the Southside last night in the Iron and Glass Savings Bank hall, the audience consisting of 162 mill men, most of whom were fellow workmen of District Attorney Burleigh when, as a boy, he worked in the mills, and in whose interest the meeting was held. W. U. Willets was elected Chairman of the meeting. Speeches were made by Hon. Emmet Cotton, Robert Best and C. S. Black. Strong resolutions indorsing the candidacy of Clarence Burleigh, "the South side mill boy, " were unanimously adopted. The Duqaosno and Fifth Avenne Seal. A stockholder of the Duquesne Traction line said last night that negotiations were positively pending for a consolidation with the Fifth avenue cable road. The deal is nearer a consummation than it has ever been. Nothing will transpire within ten days tending to a close of the affairs. P. A. B. Widener, who is the prime mover in the scheme, is absent in Europe. He will not be home until Saturday, when an important meeting of stockholders and officials of both roads will be held. The Duqnesne road is now more profitable than since its opening to the public. An increase of passenger traffic is daily noticeable) which is probably due to the opening of the new postoffice. O0OOOXX THE WANT ABLETS ; ABE i BOOMING. ! THE CENT-A-WOED COLUMNS ABE BEAD, j THE DISPATCH GOES EVERYWHERE. .THE BEST ; SMALL "AD" MEDIUM. GOOD SITUATIONS SECURED QUICKLY. : ANYTHING j YOU WANT j FOB ONE CENT A WORD. & Qfr0 OO TO PAT . A PENALTY. Pawnbroker S. P. Stern Gets a Heavy Fine for Operating WITHOUT THE PBOPER LICENSE. The Sad Plight of a Blind lecturer "Who Lost All Ills Money. SNAP SHOTS AT TWIN CITY AFFAIRS Quite a large crowd collected at Alder man McKenna's office yesterday afternoon to see the outcome of Police Superindendcnt Weir's suit against S. P. Stern for conduct ing a pawnbroking business without a li cense. City Attorney Moreland represented the city and Attorney Martin the defense. Stern pushed his claim of having paid money to a member of the Police Bureau with the understanding that it was to be credited to his license account. But the Alderman thought that had nothing to do 'with the case, and fined Stern $200 and costs. In his testimony the defendant acknowl edged that his license expired May 1 and had not' been renewed. He denied having done business in the pawnbroking line, but several witnesses knocked this claim in the head by producing watches on which money had been secured at his. place. Stern then set up his claim about having paid money to one of Superintendent Weir's men. On beinsr asked who this was he said it wa3 Chief Clerk Irwin, of the Police Bureau. He pro duced checks showing that he had paid Irwin $50 at three different times, and said he had given him $20 in cash in addition. He said he understood that this money was to be credited to his account. During the latter part of September he applied to Irwin for a license, offering the differ ence between the amount paid Irwin and the J200 license fee. He wanted this license dated back to May 1. Irwin refused to issue the license on such conditions. He had gone to Irwin because he said he had secured his license from him the year before and paid him the $200. Chief Clerklrwin, on taking the stand, said the last statement was false and show ed how all such money was paid directly to the City Treasurer, after which he issued the li cense on the receipt ot the Treasurer. He never took any license fees. As to the other matter he said: "I have no hesitancy in saying that I got money from Mr. Stern, but not in the way he states. It was simply a personal matter. I borrowed the money and intend to pay it Back. I never madethe slightest intimation to Stern that it had anything to do with his license. I did not knbw Stern had any such idea till he came to me for the license with only part of the money necessary." Alderman McKenna said personal trans actions had nothing to do with the matter in hand and fined Stern $200 and costs for doing a pawnbroking business since May contrary to the law. Clerk Irwin says he will sue Stern for attempting to injure his char acter. , BLIND AND PENNILESS. A Catholic Lecturer, Refused at a Hospital, Sleeps at the Central. Shortly after 10 o'clock last night a well dressed, priestly-looking man, with long brown hair and wearing blue glasses, was led into the Central station by a gentle man, who found the man alone and helpless on the street. The gentleman stated to Superintendent Weir that he had found the man on Fifth avenue, and as.he told him he was blind, helpless and without money, re quested to be taken to some Catholic insti tution. The gentleman took the helpless stranger to the Mercy Hospital, but they refused to have anything to do with him. He then brought him to the Central station. On being questioned the stranger stated that he had studied for the priesthood, but that he had lost his evesight and since that time he has been; lecturing on Catholic topics for charitable purposes. He had been in the West for some time, he said, and was on his way to Baltimore. Wednes day night he stopped over at New Castle, where someone relieved him of all his money. The stranger refused to give his name and was in great fear of publicity. Superintendent Weir, thinking there had been some mistake at the hospital, person ally telephoned to that institption request ing them to give the man a bed for the night He said he would furnish him trans portation in the morning. The Superin tendent received the reply that they had no room for him at the hospital and would not even give him a cot to sleep on. A, bed was made for the blind stranger in one ot the cells and he was made as com fortable as circumstances would permit. This morning Superintendent Weir will se cure transportation for him to Baltimore. The man is evidently well educated. An Unsophisticated Girl Drugged. Sadie Allebaugh a young girl of 17 years who lives in Butler county was drugged Wednesday night on the Thirty-third street hill, Lawrenceville. She started from Mrs. Sarah Clementz's home, the latter being an aunt of the girl, with the intention of coming to town to shop. She got bewildered and asked two men where Butler street was. They volunteered to show her, and enticed her up on the hill, where she said one of them placed a handkerchief to her nostrils. She doesn't remember any thing after that A mill man by the name of Snowden found her unconscious and carried her to Mrs. Clementz's home. She was not otherwise molested by the unknown men. Mr. Clementz says he will try to bring them to justice. , She 'Lost Her Money at the Depot. A young girl named Clara Letomsky told Officer Zimmerman at Union depot last night that she had lost her pocketbook con taining $30. She came in qj the Eastern mail at 8:10, and said she was returning to her home in Chicago from Mt. Carmel, where she claimed she had for two years been working for a,Catnolic priest. Her ticket and the money had been the savings of that time, and the poor girl Was crying wiiu griei. one naa oeen noiaing tne ticKet in her hand and it was safe. She thought a big man who had been sitting with her had stolen her. purse, but could not give a good description of him. Some Very Bad Water. Complaints about the condition of city water are becomingquite numerous. For a few days past the presence of oil has been very noticeable. Chief Bigelow said yes terday it was caused by the Bear Creek 'Rc- liumg iruuijiiuy uumping its reiuse in tne river above the Brilliant water works. He has served notice on the company, and says if the nuisance is not abated he will take the matter to court Bapld Chance in the Weather. Another remarkable change in thweather took place yesterday aud the mercury jumpedto 61, which was 15 warmer than Wednesday. During the coolest portion of the day it got only as low as 37 and over coats were scarcely comfortable. Indica tions for to-day are for fair and still warmer weather. Officers Under the Weather. Some kind of an epidemic seems to have struck the police force in Lawrenceville. Officers Hutchinson and Duffy are off duty, suffering with severe colds; and both are threatened with fever. Sergeant Berry has been under his physician's care for two days, and Officer Ford was complaining last night Discharged the Prisoner. James Ray, the young man who was ar- rested by Detective Thomas Sterck, after, he had ransacked the residence of Mrs; James Wilson, on Dithridse street, Wednes day evening, was givena hearing before .Magistrate Hyndman yesterday afternoon. He was1 discharged, the prosecutor failing to appear against him. All the goods taken were returned to Mrs. Wilson. Snap Shots at City Matters. Jons' Cai was committed to jail by Magis trate Hyndman yesterday on a charge of aggravated assault and battery preferred by Hiss Lizzie Thompson, wlio alleges tbat Cain struck her in the mouth witli a beer glass, inflicting a gash and knocking several teeth out. The Washington BirtndayParadeCommit teo of the Jr. O. U. A. M. will meet for organ ization to-morrow evening. The question of dispensing with a parade in favor of a pub lic meeting will be discussed. There is a growing sentiment In favor of the proposi tion. Frederick Simmons, of No. 178 South Sev enteenth street, was reported as missins to the Sonthside nollce Inst evening. The bov. who is 3 years old. has been ayav on such trips before, and the parents think: bo will soon be found. Chief Steel, of the lire department, was reported last niglt to be confined to his bed suffering from severe inflammation of the stomach. Captain Lennox, of Engine House No. I, is acting chief temporarily. A iruMBEii of Lawrenceville citizens have petitioned Chief Brown for the return of Captain Brophy to the district. He was changed to assist In doing campaign work. The Republican Vigilance Committee of the Twenty-sixth ward will hold a meeting at tlio Humboldt school building this evening. ( The newsboys will be g'ven a treat at Old City Hall to-nieht. It is being managed by the fonnders of the union. CAUSED HOT WORDS. Attorney Lamble Objects to an Extension of Doerflluser's Bail Bond, bnt It Is Granted The l'risoner Will Arrive To Slorrow List ot Deficits. Yesterday afternoon, between 2 and 3 o'clock, was the time set for the hearing of 'Theodore Doerflinger, in the suit of the Franklin School Board, before Alderman McKenna. Shortly"after 2 o'clock W". J. Woods and , J. SV"V Foster, who had furnished 510,000" " 'bail " vfev, Doerflinger's appearance,appeared with At torneys Wilson and Prescott and asked for a five-day extension of the bond. They argued that the man was in the hands of an officer and would be in Pittsbure by Monday afternoon; thathis capture was largely due to their efforts, and under the circumstances the extension was nothing more than reason able. Attorney Lambie, for the plaintiff, en tered strong objections to this. The bond, he said, had been given for Doerflinger's appearance at a certain time. His bonds men had failed to produce him and the money should be paid. A lively argument followed. Chief Bigelow, who was present, became considerably worked up over the matter and finally said to Attorney Lambie: "Your claim is unjust and clearly shows that what you want is the money, not the man." The Alderman finally decided to extend the bond and postponed the hearing until Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Attorney Lambie then asked for a certified copy of the bail bond, for the purpose of entering suit to recover the 10,000 in the event of them not recovering the amount which Doerflinger is charged with embezzling. This action created considerable comment. A telegram was rebeived from Assistant Superintendent of Police O'Mara last night stating that he had left Omaha on the 6 o'clock train with Doerflinger. The officer and prisoner are expected to arrive in this city to-morrow morning. The total of defalcations now credited to Doerflinger foots up abont 580,000. The separate amounts are said to be as follows: Florence C. Miller. $180; C. C. Lee, $3,600; William Woods, $2,000; Wallace estate, $9,400; Dexter Spring Works. $13,600; Franklin School Board, $17,500; Modern B. & L. Asso ciation, $7,500; Farmers' Deposit Bank, $1,300; Diamond National. $4,000; Freehold, $3,500; Dr. Harris, $1,500: Kerr Bros., $3,500; bojros certificates on Dexter Spring Works, $12,500. The court yesterday appointed Samuel Lewis, formerly receiver for Ford & Lacey, to be receiver for the Dexter Spring Company. A bond in the sum of 525,000 is required. It was stated yesterday that Morton Hun ter, Doerflinger's attorney, intends enter ing suit against the Franklin school board for neglecting to audit the books properly.' SUSY COLLEGE MEN. Yesterday's Session ot the Phi Gamma Delta 'Fraternity. The first business at yesterday morning's session of Phi Gamma Delta at the Monon gahela House was the election of per manent officers. The following were chosen: Dr. E. B. Heckel, of Allegheny, President; W. F Chamberlain, of the Dennison, O., University, Vice President; and S. S. Hotchkiss, of Yale University, Secretary. Several reports were then read showing the fraternity to be in a more prosperous condition than ever before, with still brighter prospects for the future. The past vear shows a gain of new chapters at Johns Hopkins and Washington-Lee Universities. A committee was named to draft resolutions on the death JJr. Burrell, of Williamsport. The appointment of various committees and other routine business occupied the re mainder of the session. In the afternoon about 100 delegates went up the river by steamboat to Braddock, to visit the Edgar Thomson Steel Works. In the evening two theater parties were formed, and the time was passed in amuse ment until midnight, when another business session was held for about an hour. Sessions will be -held both morning and afternoon to day. This evening the convention will close with a banquet. Presented With Becord Books. Post 41, G. A. K., held an interesting entertainment in the Lawrence rink, Butler street, last night. There between 300 and 400 people present. During " the evening the post was presented with two books, the gift of Joshua Rhodes, John H. MeKelvy and other bankers. The presentation speech was made by Rev. S.- E. Sutherland, D. D., and Dr. Kennedy responded in behalf of the post. The books presented are intended foi records of the members, and are so ar ranged that a complete biography and his torical sketch of each man and his army service can be kept. The entertainment in cluded music and recitations, together with several selections by the Anchor Gray Band, of the Southside. Major If egley also made an address. IS THE HANDS OF THE LAW. D. Davis, of 231 Fifth avenue, made two informations before. Alderman llichards yesterday, charging Max Lavfne with as sault mid battery amLfrnndutently securing and disposing of his goods. It is alleged by Davis that Lavine received $112 worth of Koods from him to sell on the installment plan. Lavine collected the monev andvds- teiday Mr. Davis asked him for it. This1 angered Lavine and ho struck Davis a blow in the face which knocked him down. La vine was committed to Jail for a hearing. Dr. Tnor.xToir, a colored Southside doc tor, was lodged in the Twenty-eighth, ward police station last evening in company with Frederick Kush. They are accused of disor derly conduct. It is alleged they got into an altercation on Sarah street and abused each other with profane language. CAr-TAix XJifTEnBAUM has narrowed the rob bery at the Keystone Manufacturing nnd Supply Company down to the loss of one copper pis. He said lait night that the thieves were not near the office and that no attempt was made to blow open the safe, aa reported. Julia Collins and John Smith were ar rested 6n Sixteenth street and locked up in station house No. 3 last night on n charge of disorderly conduct. They had been fighting; on the street. The Fanners' Deposit Actional Bank Invite the puDlJo to call and txmine their new safe deposit Vaults. Informatlou con cerning the renting of boxes and deposit oT valuables cheerfully given. UWP A HABKET BJ CHINA. Mr. Edwards Says This Is the last Hope of'Foreign Tin Plate Hen. THBIK TRADE LOST IK AMERICA. Yankees Will Food. Make Enongh Tinware for Home Consumption. MAJOR M'ilNLEY NOT MEED ABROAD "England's tin plate milW have been idle since the MqKinley tariff bill was passed," said E. G. Edwards, of Swansea, Wales, at the Hotel Schlosser last night. He is in this country looking into Mbe infant tin plate industry and introducing plating ma chines. He is himself a manufacturer, and his father is a member of the British Tin Plate Association. Continuing, he stated that there is no market for tin in America,, and that English manufacturers have no other place to selL "Previous to the time the McKinley law "went into effect," he said further, "Ameri can importers bought up all the tin late they could find and stored it in Rei? York. Since then thev sell it at advanced prices and represent that the tariff causes the ex tra rates. It is clear gain to them, and at the same time English workmen are idle. We realize tbat the American market has gone from us forever, and are now attempt ing to establish a trade wjth China. So far "the attempt has not been a great success, but I have hopes that it will be in the future. . DEPE?fDlXG OJf THE HEATHES'. The Chinese have hitherto used wooden utensils chiefly, and oar hope lies in get ting them to see the advantages of tin. They have taken favorably to what, has been introduced, and unless reckless traders create prejudice, we will get a good market. "I have traveled a great deal in this coun try, and am fully convinced.that the tin plate industry, fostered by the tariffwill be a success, and will soon be large enough to supply the , home market. "The fac tories that have- been started are not bluffs. Unfortunately for us in England, they are substantial concerns with which, aided by the tariff, we cannot compete. Eight here in Pittsburg you will soon be surprised by the announcement of a big sheet plate firm that they will begin tinning plate. The firm is a strong one and its intended move is known to only a few. I was consulting with some of the men to day and there is no doubt that they will soon be manufacturing tin plate. ENGLISH CAN MAKE THE PLATE. "The only thing that will soon be left for English manufacturers to do will be to make plate, and send it to this country to be tinned. There is not so much tariff" on the sheet plate as on tin plate, and arrange ments can be made with American firms to do the tinning. "Will.many English firms come to Amer ica," Mr. Edwards was asked. "I think not," he answered. "The greater part of the English plate manufac turers are old men who have climbed up from the ranks, and who have little idea of America. They have money laid aside, and can afford to let their business drag. The sons of the manufacturers usually go into the professions, so, of course, they will not come over. Besides it costs a big lot of money to start a business here, and En-1 glish people will not risk it. "AVe are interested in the Ohio election. The name of McKinley is almost as familiar on our side of the water as that of Glad stone. The majority believe that iOIc Kinley is defeated, his bill will be at once repealed." Mystic Shrlners Have a Jollification. A ceremonial meeting and banquet was held by Syria Temple of the Mystic Shrine, a branch of the Masonic order, at old Li brary Hall last night. The affair was ele gant and enjoyable, as such occasions usually are, and was attended by about 400 members 'from AVestern Pennsylvania. Klehers' Famons Mnslcal Instrument, at H. Kleber & Bro.'s, 500 Wood Street. It is a well-known fact that Klebers musical house has always been, and is to day, the home of the leading makes of pianos and organs; for where can you find such splendid instruments as the Steinwav, the Conover, and the Opera pianos, or the newly-invented seven-octave piano organs organs combining the advantages of both organ and piano? Or the glorious Vocalion church organs? Klebers' is the place where the buyer can save money. He can feel sure of netting only the very first qual ity of pianos and organs. The prices asked for them are exceedingly low. Don't be persuaded to go to some other dealer and pay a first-class price for a second-class in strument. Every instrument in Klebers' store is fully warranted for eight years, and the reputation of the house for fair dealing is known all over this country. COG Wood street is where the Klebers hold forth, and they can readily sell their goods without dubbing their warcrooms temple of music or palace of music. - Hugus & Hacke. SILKS. All our assortments in Plain and Novelty lines complete they com prise the best products of the world's manufacturers. A very attractive collection of NOVELTIES in Black Grounds, with Colored Floral Designs, for combina tion or full costumes. For Wedding Dresses, White Bro cades, Failles, Bengalines, Crystals and Duchess in large assortment. Re markable values in GENUINE White CANTON CREPES, $i 25 to $3 a yard. CREPE DU CHENE.22 inches wide, all the evening shades aud black, excellent value, 85c a yard. SPECIAL attention is called to the elegant black Embroidered Crepe Du Chene, Gaze and Mousseline De Soie Robes, which we have lately imported. EXTRA. VALUES IN BLACK SILK Rhadames, 24 in. wide J - At Faille, 24 in. wide V $1 a yard. Gros Grain, 24 in. wide ) Worth $1.40. Cor. Fifth Ave. and Market St. OC2S-MWF3U rENDAXTS, EAKRIXOS, BitOOUHES, STUDS, KIXGS, S.CAKF PLVS, LOCKETS. DIAMOND Advance holiday designs now-on exhibition. Solitaire and new com binations in Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Opal and Pearls. R P. ROBERTS & SONS, FIFTH AYE, AND MABKET ST. ' v OCfZ-ttWT TESTEBDAY'8 ACCIDEHTS. List of the Unfortunate Happenings of 3 , Day in the tMtles. Yesterday's accident list contained some rather serious affairs. It was as follows: Downiso An electric car struck the wagon of John Downing, ot Wallroso. on the cross ing at Beaver avenue andFranklin street last evening. The wagon was demolished and D6 wning narrowly escaped beinsr killed. He was severely cut about the head. John Mangan. a lad who lives at 26 Carroll street, was riding on the wagon and was thrown under the overturned vehicle and received painful injuries. No bones were "broken. Those who witnessed the collision say no -warning was given by the motorman of the car. Downing Is a hrotuer-in-law of Chief Clertc Bradley, to whose house in West Dia mond he was taken, where medical attend ance was given him. Aside from bruises and a general shock, the .man Is otherwisa uninjured. Mookehead While several men were a't work on a scaffold at a new house on Forty flf th street yesterday morning the structnre avo way and thev fell to the ground, 30 feet below. Albert Moorehead had his skull fractured, his right'arm broken and several nbs crushed. He was 1 emoved to hia home at Forty-seventh and Hatfield streets, and is,, not expected to live. Edward Thompson nnd George Shields were also on the scaffold, but were not badly hurt. HtDSo:? Stanlev Hndson, 8 years old, of Xa 3616 Charlotte street, fell on a broken bottle and almost severed his right wrist Lrrz The blowing ont of a cylinder head at Jones & Laugnlins' Brownstown mill seriously Injured Thomas Litz, on engineer. He is married and Uvea in Homewood. Heitzman Vincent Heitkman, 0 years old, and who resides on Troy Hill, attempted to hoard a Pleasant Valley electric car last evening at the corner or Sixth avenne and Smlthfleld street when he slipped. His foot was hadly crushed by the car and afterward was amputated. New England for Blaine. S. "W. Bowles, Jr., a prominent iron man of Springfield, Mass., was at the Hotel Du quesne yesterday. He says the Republicans of the New England States are solid for Blaine and the Democrats for Cleveland. "Blaine's only enemies," he continued, "are those who took part with Conklinjr during the Garfield administration, and that was so long ago that they have since fallen in line for the "Plumed Knight" The Leading Dry Goods Honse. Fittshurg, ra., Friday, OctTO, 189L JOS. HOENE & G0.'S PEM AYEMBiSTOREi LARGE IMPORTATIONS. The mark in buying "'for our great Curtain and Upholstery Department has been and is to combine the artis tic and select and good with moder ate cost. We draw the line on prices where entire trustworthiness cannot be guaranteed. You and the thou sands who, with you, patronize this department, buy with utmost confi dence. . We have added large importations of Lace and Heavy Curtains in the last two weeks. Our unrivaled stocks now invite your attention. Greater advantages than ever in variety and prices are now offered in all lines. Unusual values in 2,000 PAIRS " NOTTINGHAM LACE CURTAINS, 50c, 75c, $1, $1 35 A PAIR. " Also, Three-and-a-half yard NOTTINGHAMS, At$i 50 to S5 75 A PAIR. And Four yard NOTTINGHAMS At S3 to J 10 ' A PAIR. Irish Pointe Lace Curtains (63 styles) 34 and 4 yards long, $3 50 ' to $30 a pair. Cluny Lace Curtains, 17 different styles, $4 to $18 a pair. Embroidered Swiss Curtains, in 25 different styles, $2 50 to $6 a pair. Leno Gauze Lace Curtains, $& to 14 a pair. Swiss Tamboured Lace- ,Curtain3, $6 to $18 a pair. Phrygian Lace Curtains, 10 to 17 a pair. Brussels Lace Curtains, 9 to $22 a pair. Louis XIV. Lace Curtains, $g 50 to 90 a pair. Brussels Pointe Lace Curtains, $18 to $ 75 a pair. Sash Curtainf materials in Swiss Tamboured Muslin and Lace, Irish Pointe Lace, Oriental Lace,. Leno Gauze, PhrygianLa ce and a lot of kinds of cheaper stuffs, all the best at the lowest prices. All-Cfienille Portieres, extra value, dado and frieze, both ends fringed, at'$4 50 a pair. . Also, a special offer, same style, all-Chenille Portieres, choice designs and colorings, purchased from a manufacturer at a sacrifice. Price, 7 a air; fully worth 10. Also, finer grades in Chenille, Tapestry, Pompadore Linens and other heavy curtain stuffs at moderate prices in most artistic styles and ., -cplorings. SPECIALTIES: Shades made to order. ' Old Furniture reupholstered. Fine upholstered Furniture madel' to order. 'Zl Artistic Draperies designed and executed. s J Loose Covers of washable materials Cs for furniture. , - & We make the best Mattresses andl-' Spring Beds. JOS. HORNE & CJDJH 607-621 Penn Ave. oc30 . j
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