12 THE PITTSBURG- . DISPATCH, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1891 THE MAMS POWER "Will Be Increased l)y the Passage of an Ordinance Given to Councils. SUPERVISION OF AWABDS Is What His Honor Believes the Law Has Intended for Him. CHIEF ELLIOT SELECTS A FARM. A Suitable Tract Secured for Much Than Its Former Price. Less DOINGS OF THE LOCAL LAW MAKERS The attention of Codncils at yester day's meeting was chiefly centered about two papers. One was an ordinance in refer ence to the powers of the Mayor and pro vided for a supervision on his part of the contracts awarded by the chiefs of depart ments. The other was the report of Chief Elliott on his selection of a new Poor Farm. The former paper was heralded in Select Council by a long communication from Mayor Gourley on the subject He set forth the necessity of having specified by ordinance the true extent of "supervision of all the departments" as expressed in the city charter. He held that he had the right to supervise the awarding of contracts for department supplies and asked that this be granted him by ordinance. He also held, that as Mayor, he was the proper person to receive all complaints from the people and direct the heads of departments to investi- gate and abate any violation of law that may exist The Mayor's letter was as fol low s: Necessity of a Change. To the rresldeut and Members of Select and Com boo Council: Geiitluiex I deem It my duty in the in-terest-of the public to respectfully call your attention to a matter which appears to me of vital Importance as touching the efficient government of our city. In order to explain its relation and char acter a reference to our present charter he comes neccssarv, to the end that the mat ter may he readily understood. The Constitution of the State prohibits special legislation relating to private cor porations and other matters, as well as to cities of the Commonwealth. The Lesllature hn passed a general law for the orcniz.itionbt private corporations, and prescribed a brief form of four or Jive requisites which must be complied with be fore letters pitent will issue giving the cor poration its life under those requisites. Un der the letter patent the corporation has fnll pon er and authoritv toadapt it charter to Its business and to carry on the purposes of its creation, by its by-laws, chanRinjr them at any time to suit its wants and con venience. Our municipal charter is of a similar char acter. The lorm of government, simple in its nature, embodied in this charter, is given by the Legislature, and with the authority to adapt it, bj-laws called ordinances, to all the requirements and necessities of the peo ple of the city. Under it a more efficient gov ernment can be obtained than that enjoyed bv any city of any different class in the State. Under it we have: Firt The Legislative body to enact ordi nances. Second The departments to attend to the details of the duties as marked out and defined severally in the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth sections of the charter. Third The Mayor to supervise and ap prove the legislation of Councils, and to supervise the different departments and direct their officers within tneirdutles under the law and ordinances. "What-the Mayor Should Know. It is very apparent that 'no proper super vision can be had, and few directions can be given to the officers, unless specific informa tion in relation to the business of the de partments be brought to the knowledge of the Mayor. Your honorable bodies have not as yet enacted any ordinance prescribing the dutie of the different departments in rela tion to this supervision and direction. I have, therefore, thought it my duty to ask j 6u most respectfully and urgently to enact Mich laws retarding these duties as may be squired to fully perfect the efficiency or the city government. Each one of these differ ent branches of the government is essential to the other, and they are all of vital neces sity to the welfare of the city. Unless, Verefoie, provision is made bv Councils de nning the dutlesof the beads of departments to the Mayor that officer will remain power less to discharge in a satisfactory or efficient manner his duty to the city, and the section of the charter relating to the supervision of the Mayor, will continue a practical nutllity. The efficiency of the different departments and the integrity with which the duties are discharged are directly involved in this right of supervision, and this right ana duty are as directly delegated to the Mayor by the charter as is the legislative power to Councils. I would, therefore, earnestly and respect fully suggest that your honorable bodies make provision requiring that all estimates for the wants and supplies of the several de partments, all plans and specifications for work or materials, and for the purchase of property, apparatus, etc., shall be submitted and reported by the different departments for inspection and supervision by the Mayor liefore advertising lor bids or proposals. While such a provision would in my Jude mentbein strict accord with the spirit of the charter, it would tend to preclude the possibility of any determination whloh might deprive the city of the advantage of the lowest responsible bidder for the work or materials w hlch might be required. It is also the duty of Councils under the charter to provide by ordinance a method of hearing complaints from the public "Would Bring Better Government If provisions were made by Councils re quiring all complaints of the public to be made to the Mayor, under suitable rules and regulations to be established by him, then the city government would be aided and assisted by the whole people who maintain the government and in whose interest it is administeied. Under such an arrangement any direction or duty on the part of any officer, any nuisance In a neighborhood, any breach of the laws, such as selling liquor without license, or gaming, or keeping dis orderly houses could be reported to the Mayor, who could have the proper Investi gation made and suitable action taken in relation to the violation of the law, witbout involving the party making the complaint. With such an ordinance, the efficiency and harmony or the departments would be per fected. Without it the forces of the depart ments aro disorganized, their unity is de stroyed, and the power of .the government itselt becomes in a measure paralyzed and lnrfficient The people at larjre-are not familiar with the powers and duties of the several depart ments and their multiplied bureaus, and when they have a complaint to make they can hardly be expected to know the proper officer to whom to present their grievances. In consequence of this lack of knowledge thev are a erv frequently directed from place to plate until they become weary in a vain attempt to find the officer in charge of the matters concerning which their complaints are made. They do know, however, that the Mavor is the head of the munlciDal gov ernment, and they naturally come to him, leellng that he is the officer to whom they should look for the suppression or the evils of which thev complain. This sunervisorv and directory power in the Chief Executive is the keystone in the arch of the city gov ernment which gives it firmness and ef ficiency. BespectfuUy submitted, H. L Goublev, Mayor, The message was read in -both branches. In Select, after it had been been received and filed, Air. "Warmcastle presented an ordinance containing the provisions asked for by the Mayor. He ordinance reads: The Ordinance in Fait To perfect the efficiency of the different de partments of tho city government, pre scribing the duties ot the beads of depart ments relative to the general supervision thereof by the Mayor,and the direction by him of the officers thereof within their duties under the law and ordinances, and pi eecriblng the mode of receiving com plaints of the public Sectipn 1 Be it ordained and enacted by the city of Pittsburg in Select and Common Councils assembled, and it is hereby or- dainedand enacted by the authority of the same, That from and after the passage of this ordinance It shall be the duty of the heads of the Departments of Public Works, Public Safety and Charities to prepare esti mates, plans or work to be done, and speci fications in relation to work to be done and materials to be furnished for their several departments, and to submit the same, when so prepared, to the Mayor for his supervision "under the. laws and ordinances, before ad vertising to let the same; and if the same be disapproved by the Mayor as not conform ing to the laws and ordinances, the same shall not be let ' Sec. 2. It shall be the dutv of the Mavor to make rules and regulations by which complaints of the public in relation to breakers or the laws and ordinances maybe made to him; and it snail be the duty of the heads of the several departments to detail such of their force as the Mayor may re quire to Investigate tho cause of complaint; and if found necessary by him, it shall be the duty of the head of the proper depart ment by direction of the Mavor to abate the same in the manner provided by law. Sec 8. That any non-compliance with this ordinance bv any of said officers shall be deemed a misdemeanor in office and pun ishable accordingly. Sec. 4. That nny ordinance or part of ordi nance conflicting with the provisions of this ordinance be and the same Is hereby re pealed so far as the same affects this ordi nance. It was rtferred to the Committee on Corporations. THE PRICE MUCH REDUCED. Cbief Elliot .Selects a Poor Farm for the City It f s the Alexander Property, Near Hnlton Station Quite a Difference In the Amount Asked. Chief Elliot, of the Department of Char ities, reported to Select Council the pur chase of a Poor Farm. A notable feature of the case is that this piece of land, which the Chief has secured for 5350 per acre, was valued at ?600 per acre when bids were re ceived some months age The fact bears out the statement made by Chief Elliot some time ago that bv the present method of procedure he could secure the necessary land for the city much cheaper than by the plan which was tried and failed. The Chief presented the following communication: The undersigned, who was authorized and empowered by your honorable bodies to select, and subject to the approval of your honorable bodies, to purchase a site for the new City Farm of this city, respectfully re ports: That In pursuance of the powers and au thorities vested In him by the terms and conditions of tho said recited ordinance, he has inspected personally many farms located in tbe county, and finally purchased the farm mentioned and described In tbe agreement hereto attached and made part hereof for the sum of $350 per acre, with the various privileges ande.isement3 mentioned in said agreement, subject to the approval of your honorable bodies. Why It Was Selected. That the following reasons, among others, governed him in making the said selection and purchase: First That tho said farm is so located that it is easy of access from the city of Pittsburg, both by road and rail; and good roads run to the said farm from the cltv of Pittsburg by which persons who cannot be conveyed by railroad trains may be conveyed by ambu lance, the distance being 12 miles. The Allegheny Valley Kailroad runs from Pitts burg directly to said farm and, as tbe mem bers of your honorablebodiesknow.fnmlshes from 15 to 20 trains dally for the accomoda tion of passengers and freight. Second The Allegheny river flowing past said farm will always furnish pure and good water In most abundant quantities for the use of the Institution proposed to be erected upon said site. . Third Three-fourths of said farm is cleared land and is 111 excellent condition for farming purposes, which said farm has coal underlying it and probably natural gas will be found upon said farm for the reason that natural gas is already developed aoross tbe road from the said farm. Fourth There are upon the said farm stone quarries already opened, from which stone in everyway suitable for building pur poses can be and has been obtained. Fifth The consideration demanded, to wit: $350 per acre, is far below the prices heretofore asked for ground of the same character, and is, in the estimation of the undersigned, not only a reasonable but a chean price for the property. Sixth The agreement to sell at the same price sufficient ground for a reservoir on the high hill overlooking the river, the ground for a pumping station on tbe riverfront, and the right of way for laying pipes to and from the reservoir, are also important matters to be taken into consideration in regard to the purchase. I therefore submit this report, together with the agreement executed between my self and the parties desiring to sell, to your honorable bodies for your consideration. All of which is respectfully submitted. K. C. ElIOTT, Chief of the Department of Chanties. Dlscrlptlon of the Property. Attached to the communication was the following agreement signed by the owner, H. M. Alexander: I agree to sell to E. C. Elliot, Chief of the Department of Public Chailtles and acting for tbe city of Pittsburg, the following de scribed land in Plum township, Allegheny count)", for the sum of $350 oer acre, subject to the approval of the City Councils, bald land is 12 miles from Union station and about five miles from tbe city line. Beginning at a point about 3,000 feet from Hulton station and running east along the township road 3,000 feet, thence south east 4,000 feet to Plum creek, thence west along Plum creeK aoouc t,ouu leet, thence north to the point of beginning; containing about 322 acres. About three-fourths of this land, or say about 250 acres, is cleared and under culti vation, the balance being In timber, mostly white oak. The buildings on it consist of one large mansion of eight or ten rooms, two farm houses, one barn, two stables and other out buildings. There are two old and three young or chards, containing several hundred choice fruit trees. Building stone of a fine quality can be had on the premises. Tw quarries are now open and ready for work. There are four wells and several never-railing springs of good water. The entire tract is underlined with coal of a good quality. Natural gas is found in tbe immediate vicinity, there being a well about 60 feet from my line, now producing gas at a good pressure. And I also agree to sell at the same price sufficient land for a reservoir on the high hill overlooking the river; also enough ground lor a pumping station on the river front; also to grant a right of way for laying pipes to and from tbe reservoir. And I further agree on the approval of the City Councils to make a deed ot general war ranty. This agreement to hold good until such time as Councils shall approve or reject H. M. Alexajtdir. Witness: Philip FitzqibbojiS. I accept tbe above proposition, subject to the approval of Councils. R. C Elliot. On motion of Mr. Warmcastle the matter was referred to the Committee on Chanties without discussion. 8H0UXD BE BEC0BDED. Controller Morrow Makes a Suggestion About City Officials' Bonds. Controller Morrow sent a communication to Common Council relative to the bonds of city officials, which he thinks could be made considerably safer. In his letter he said: For some time I have entertained the idea as a simple business proposition, that the bonds given by officers or agents of the city who aie charged in any way with the receipt or disbursement of public moneys. should be similar in character to those re quired by the United States Government, which can be and are entered on record In the proper office, which in the case of the city would be the prothonotary of the county. If bonds of this character were re quired and there should arise default at any time the city would have a prior Judgment already on recoid. I desire to say that I have no suspicion of anything being wrong at present, nor that there is likely to be. Tbe suggestion is not made as a specific but generally; and as tbe terms oi tne city omcers, depositories, and chiefs of departments are nearing an end I thought this a suitable opportunity to pre sent this proposition to your construction. The letter was referred to the Finance Committee with instructions to have it printed for the use of Councils. Failed to Get Through. In Common Council the ordinance estab lishing the office of Chief Clerk to the Boards of Viewers and fixing the salary at (1,800, as amended at the last meeting, was called up and passed finally by a vote of 30 ayes to 1 no. Mr. Maguire cast the negative vote. In Select this action was non-concurred in, failing of passage by a vote of 17 ayes to 3 noes, two less than a legal majority. WHAT IT WILL COST. Chief Bigelow Reports on an Electric Light Plant for the City. Some time ago a resolution was passed re questing Chief Bigelow to prepare a report on the cost of lighting the city by electric ity, with comparative figures from other cities, and an estimate on the cost of a plant to furnish such light His report was pre sented in Select Council yesterday as fol lows: Tho number of arc lights In the city is 1,358, at a cost of $101 60 each per annum; of lncandesoent lights, 318, at a cost of $16 each per annum. The cost for aro lights in other cities is as follows: Chicago. S1S0: Boston, $160; Phila delphia, $177; Troy, Jf. Y., $153; Dayton, O., $150; Minneapolis, $150; Baltimore, $116; Charlestoirn, $144: New Orleans. $130: Cleve land. $127: Detroit $130; New York, $127; St Louis, $75. The estimated cost of a plant to furnish the elty with 2,000 aro lights Is as follows: Boilers. $10,000. tramus and heaters. $5,500: steam piping, $10,000: engines, including J lounuations, etc, 4u,uw; uynamo ana x,uuu double lamps, apparatus, etc., $160,000; aro pole line wire, cross arms, etc., and erecting same, $150,000. 2.000 mast arms, $32,000; ereot ing arms, $10,000; real estate and buildings, $100 003: total, $47,000. By using real estate owned by the city this estimate can be re duced $60,000. The report was received and filed. Objects to High Speed. In Select Dr. JlcCord, on a question of privilege, called attention to a resolution passed at the last meeting authorizing the Chief of the Department of Public Safety to inquire Into the high rate of speed ot the cars on the Birmingham Elec tric road. He said that so far nothing had been done in the matter and the danger to life, limb and property was still continued by the practice. He cited a number of ac cidents that occurred on the road lately to show the danger of the fast-running cars. He moved that the Chief of the Depart ment of Public Safety be instructed to look into the matter at once and stop the prac tice of speeding the cars at a higher rate than allowed by ordinance. The motion was carried. Minor Slattern In Councils. The following papers were presented in Select and referred to their proper commit tees: Petition for the grading, paving and curbing of Dithrldge street from Fifth avenne to Forbes street; ordinances grant ing the Allegheny County Sanitary and Manufacturing Company the right to boat landings for a garbage dump, and for tho removal of garbage; a petition and ordin ance for the vacation of a portion of Butler the Nineteenth ward. In Common the following papers were pre sented: Ordinance for a sewer on Home wood avenue, for grading and paving Wool slayer avenue and granting Park Bros. & Co. the right to lay a switch in Spruce alley. Petition for a water pipe on Mohawk street. Ordinance authorizing S. E. Warren to build an elevated switch over Thirty-third street and Spruce alley. In Common the Committee on Finance, through Mr. Wright; presented a resolution authorizing the compromise of the suits of E. P. Jones, Robt. Arthurs and Bridget Daly for damages bv street openings, for a sum not exceeding $4,200. The report was not in proper form, and w as sent back to tbe com-, mittee. Mr. O'Donnell, from tbe Committee of Sur veys, presented in Common ordinances for the vacation of Fairfield avenue, and estab lishing the grade of Kaercher avenue, which were passed. An ordinance vacating Jnnilla avenue was sent back, there being a remon strance against It Tbe ordinances for the construction of a ewer on Homewood avenue, for the vaca tion of a portion of Fairfield avenue, and for the grading of Kaeroher street from Greenfield to Chorister streets were passed finally In Select. A resolution in reference to the payment of the expenses for the election on the debt question and an ordinance providing for the award of contracts for supplies. Item by item, w ere reierrea to tne inance commit tee to be properly filled out. The ordinance relating to the use of smoke consumers on locomotives, which passed first reading at the last meeting of Common, was called up. Mr. Wright moved to in definitely postpone action, which was agreed to. , In Common Council Mr. Magee presented the following: Besolved, Select Conncil concur In that the Mayor and Controller be requested to issue an address to the taxpayers and voters of the city of Pittsburg regarding the pro posed loan; and be it further Resolved, That the Controller be author ized to Issue his warrant on the Mayor for the necessary expenses. Mr. Magee said it was proper that the heads of the executive departments should explain the matter to the people. There was no opposition and the resolutions were adopted. SECOND 7L00B FUENITUEK. The Pension, Interna) Bevenue and Cus tom Offices Will Soon Be Moved, Colonel H. L. Swords, purchasing agent for the Treasury Department, yesterday made arrangements to supply the furniture for the Internal Bevenue offices and the Pension and Custom Departments on the second floor of the Government building. The furniture will be like the furnish ings of the postoffice, in loak. The Colonel expects to have the second floor ready for occupancy by the holidays. The Internal Collector will have seven offices, the Pension Agent seven and Collector Dravo five. Postmaster McKean, as cus todian of publio buildings, will also have a room on the floor. Mr. McKean and Colonel Swords will leave for Washington this evening to see that their orders are carried out. The con tract for the blinds has been awarded to W. H. Keech and the order for the chandeliers, etc., has already been given. The Treasury Department will furnish the carpets. The other floors wiil be fixed up as soon as they are ready. Colonel Swords says he has not made any estimates for the courtroom, which will probably not be finished before spring. CONTEST 0VEE A COUSIN'S WILL. A Deathbed Marriage That May Have Falled-ln Its Purpose. Bangor, Nov. 9. Special The recent deathbed marriage of Miss Kate Norcross, of Charleston, Me., to L. P. Eollins, of Brooklyn, will result in a lawsuit over her will, notwithstanding the denials that there would be any trouble. The marriage took place a few weeks ago in Boxbury, Boston. Mr. Rollins is a traveling salesman. The ceremony was performed at Miss Kate's re quest, only a few hours before her death, in order that she might bequeath to her hus band all her property; estimated at $150,000. The strange will was filed in the Middle sex Probate Court, at East Cambridge, and at the same time Hon. E. K Webb, of the law firm of Webb & Johnson, of "Water ville, Me., filed the necessary papers, er a suit, to contest its validity on the gronnd of undue influence. It is said the attending physicians are ready to testify that Miss Norcross, or Mrs. Rollins, was not in a fit condition to make a will, and the contest ants claim that the fact that Mr. Rollins was named as sole heir and executor strengthens their case. Twelve cousins are interested in the contest. ' BUfssnl Is the relief afforded hy the laxative aotlon of Bostetter's Stomach Bitters In cases of constipation. There is none of the griping produced hy dt that Is caused by drastic cathartics. Not only does the Bitters afford unspeakable relief, but it tones the bowels, tbe stomach andVthe liver. Beneficent, too, is its action in malarial, kidney and rheu matic diseases. Aufrecht, tbe Eminent Photographer, Is doing a large business at his new and only gallery, 77 Fifth avenue, Pittsburg, because of his fine cabinets at $1 per dozen. Tsbs O'Keefe'a and 10 cents. 'O. K." Shoe Blacking, S EEFUSED A CHANGE. The Delamater Case Will Have to Be Tried in Crawford County. OTHER SUPREME COURT RULINGS. Assignee Warner Forced to Declare a Penn Bank Dividend. GENERAL GOSSIP FB0M THE COURTS Chief justice Paxson, of the Supreme Court, handed down an opinion yesterday in the case of the Commonwealth vs George W. Delamater et al, appealed from the Quarter Sessions Court of Crawford county. The appeal was for a cer tiorari to bring up the records from the lower court in the cases against the Delamaters in order to secure a change of venue. In the opinion Justice Paxson says: "At the time of the failure of Delamater & Co. there were over 1,000 individual de positors residing in Marly township in said county, and they were greatly excited and prejudiced against the petitioners by reason of the failure of said bank; that the excite ment and prejudice extends from said de positors to friends and neighbors; that in flammatory articles were published in news papers, and from all these causes the peti tioners Cannot have a fair trial in said county." Chief Justice Paxson cited cases, showing there was no qnestion but what the relief asked for could be granted. In the present case the only allegation is that a prej'udice exists which may affect jurors, and .the Court was unwilling to believe that such a fact would influence a Crawford county jury. If it would it was not charged that the prejudice would extend to the learned judge, or even was he likely to be in fluenced by it in any degree, and if there was any error in his ruling there is not a judge in the Supreme Court who would not promptly allow an appeal should the record disclose even a debatable question. The rule in the case was discharged and the change of venue refused. Warner Must Declare a Dividend. In the Supreme Court yesterday a per curiam order was made in the appeal of Jacob Walters, who made an application for an order directing Henry Warner, assignee of the Penn Bank, to set aside out of the money ih his hands belonging to the said bank a sum sufficient to pay the claim of Walters and to pay out the balance in his hands in accordance with the, auditor's sohedule. The per curiam ordered that Mr. Warner set aside 2,000 to secure and pay the claim of Mr. Walters in case the Su preme Court shall hereafter decide 'in favor of his appeal. It was further ordered and decreed that Henry Warner pay out forth with the sum of 67,179 79, tho balance in his, hands as shown by his second account, in accordance with tne schedule of the au ditor filed in the case and approved by the conrt below. In the case of MaryMcCrea, vs the school district of Pine township, error to C. P. "So. 1." of Allegheny county, the judgment of the lower court was reversed. The case was one where the appellant was a school teacher, who was dismissed by the board and brought suit to recover salary. In the case of Paul Clark et al vs the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, error to C. P. of Westmoreland county, the judgment was reversed. The suit was for damages for diverting a water course from 120 acres, belonging to Mr. Clark,, on the western base of .Laurel Hill, thereby injuring a mill site. Other Decisions Handed Down. The following decisions were also handed down: Per curiam Commonwealth vs W. B. Butler, Quarter Sessions, Pike county; alloc atur refused. Commonwealth vs Dicken, Quarter Ses sions, Westmoreland connty; affirmed. Harbison's appeal, Orphans' Court, Beaver county; affirmed. Springer vs the National Gas Company; affirmed. Bank vs Braden et al., and Bank vs Rhodes etal., Common Fleas, Greene county; af firmed. Commonwealth vs HcMahon, Oyer and Terminer, "Venango county; affirmed. Bank vs Wood, Common Pleas, Greene county; affirmed. By Justice Green Johnson vs McCain, ex ecutor, Common Pleas, Armstrong county; reversed and new trial awarded. McCain, executor, vs Peant, executor, re versed. By Justice Clark Morrison vs Truby, Common Pleas of Armstrong county; judg ment affirmed. Chapln vs the Cambria Iron Company, Common Fleas Cambria county; affirmed. Whitehead vs Sobool district of North Huntingdon township, Common Pleas of Westmoreland; Judgment reversed and new trial awarded. Graham vs Pittsburg and Lake Erie Ball road Company, Common Pleas of Lawrence county; judgment reversed and new trial awarded. McCullough vs Baer, Common Pleas of Clarion county; judgment affirmed. Perry county vs Bridge county, Common Fleas of Beaver county: judgment affirmed. Van Horn vs Mummell, Common Pleas of Lawrenoe county; reversed. By Chief Justice Paxson Commonwealth vs Delamater et al, Quarter Sessions of Craw ford; rule discharged. Seven cases were argued before the Su preme Court yesterday. Two of the cases were appeals by the heirs of the late John Scott, President of the Allegheny Valley Railroad, from the decree of the Orphans' Court setting aside his will. The contested will was a letter to Mr. Scott's attorney, directing him to make a wiJI for him in ac cordance with the directions in the letter. Mr. Scott died before the will was made and the letter was offered for probate as a will. Its execution as a testamentary document was not satisfactorily proven and it was set aside. An argument was heard on the appeal of Edward McMillan from the Oyer and Ter miner Court of Luzerne county. McMillan was a miner, living at Plymouth, Pa. He killed his wife during a quarrel last Febru ary over some raonev, and was convicted of murder in the first degree and sentenced to be hanged. The appeal was taken on the grounds of errors in the trial in the lower court. The other cases argued yesterday were: Harmon Sales vs H. Dickson and Hill Burgwin, appealed by Skiles from C. P. Ho. 1. Allegheny National Bankvs Keystone Coal Comyany, two cases, appealed by plaintiffs from C. P. No. 1. John Rea vs James R. Bell, appealed by the defendant from C. P. No. 2. Opening of United States Conrt. The November term of the United States Circuit Court opened yesterday. The list was called, but no jury trials will be com menced until to-day. Yesterday was occu pied in hearing minor motions. Judges Acheson and Reed presided. The case of W. H. Dill, the alleged de faulting president of the First National Bank of Clearfield, was postponed until the next term on account of the defendant's ill ness. Several suits against W. J. Bainey, the coke operator, were continued until next Monday. Roger Cope, of Bearer county, was admitted to the bar on motion of A. H. Clark. To-Day'a Trial Lists. Criminal Court Commonwealth vs James Boney, for murder: B. M, Neely, Matthew Gorman, John Hanna, Bavid Bradford, Charles Beinrlch, Mrs. J. Conway, Patrick McTighe, Bridget Hannon and Mrs. A. Cain. , Common Pleas No. 1 Wlieeler vs Order of Solon, McKelvy vs Older of Solon, Watson vs Mclntyre et jal, Blobardspn vs Pittsbuig Natatorlum. Edcnr vs Edzjr. Challls et al vs. Jennings et al, Toepfor vs Toopfer, Lafko- vltz vs snapiere, uienaennen vs soies, am ney vs Bauer, Wellock vs McDonald & Co, Common Pleas No. 2 Cooper vs Hastings, Btratton vs Bell.Burkholder vsHurrell etal, Donnelly vs Kummerer, Schwab vs Jones, Hegner vs Peoples' Mutual Accident and In surance Company, Roberts & Co. vs Wilson 4 Phillips, Abbott vs Western Pennsylvania T. ft W. T. Co. et al, Hovey vs Thomas, Coon vs White and Jones vs Hall. CBIMINAL COURT HTJBUTJBS. James Boney Will Be Placed on Trial for Murder To-day. The case of James Roney, charged with the murder of Peter Tierney, was called in Criminal Court yesterday, but at the request of the defendant's counsel was postponed until to-day. Roney fired into a crowd of boys in the Fifth ward on April 1, and wounded Tierney in the knee. Lockjaw set in causing death, 'ihe deceased was the son of Patrick Tierney who is now serving a term in the Penitentiary for causing his wife to be burned to death. John McGraw, of the Southside, was con victed of secreting goods to defraud credit ors and was fined ll and costs. JameAbnola was acquitted of a charge of felonious assault and battery, on Joseph Criss, on oath of Detective Shore. Maggie Daley was found not guilty of as sault and battery on Kate Doran, and the costs were divided. Joseph Taylor, convicted of assault and battery on Joseph Pulkofski, was fined 6 cents and costs. A nol pros was allowed in the case of William Stevens charged with assault and battery on Catherine Weiland, on payment of costs by the. defendant. Margaret Carroll was convicted of selling liquor without license in Mansfield. Joseph F. Brown was acquitted of the charge of perjury. L. Kozzen, alias Gabriel Carey, was con victed of aggravated assault and battery on Eper Carrana, and was sentenced three years to the penitentiary. TESTTMONY IN THE DDES CASK, The Commissioner Files a large Amount of Interesting Information. . The testimony taken in the divorce case of Mrs. Lucy G. Durr, by her next friend George C. Sturgess, against John R. Durr, the hotelkeeper, was filed yesterday by John J. Brown, the Commissioner. The charge on which a divorce is asked -is infidelity, and Mrs. Harriet Jarret, wife of A. C. Jar rett. the Southside real estate acrent. who absconded, is named as co-respondent. In the libel it was alleged that Durr and Mrs. Jarrett were too intimate, that they occupied the same room together at various times at Durr's Hotel on Market street- The testi mony of a lame number of witnesses was taken showing up nearly all the details of the private lives of all the persons inter ested for the past year ormore. Mrs. Jarrett, the mother of A. C. Jar rett, the co-respondent's husband, testified as to Durr's visits at the house. They had told her he came to see Mrs. Jarrett on business. She said further that she be lieved that her son, A. C. Jarrett, had gone away because he was heart broken at the extravagance and unnatural conduct of his wife. Notes From the Courts, The suit of Huckesteins ft Co. against the Kelley ft Jones Company, an action on a contract, is on trial before Judge Stowe. District Attobwut Burleigh yesterday nolle prossed nine cases of involuntary man slaughter in which verdicts of a higher grade had been secured. This aotlon was merely to keep the records straight. Thi suit of Elizabeth Wylle, S. J. Wylle, J. R. Wylle, G. E. Wylie and W. P. Wylle against the HcKeesport and Bellevernon Railroad Company, to recover damages for a right of way taken through property, is on trial before Judge Magee. The suit of Mifflsr township against the Carnegie Natural Gas Company and Patrick Foley, contractor. Is on trial before Judge Collier. The suit is for damages for injury to a public road, caused by alleged negli gence in laying a pipe line along it. Michael Hleba. yesterday entered suit against Martin Slavlna for damages for .al leged libel, and asked for a capias for his arrest. Hleba alleged that on October 23 a letter written by alavina was published in a Slavonian newspaper of Sew York. It re flected severely on Hleba, calling him a dis grace to his race, and he wants damages. POUND HIS LOST WIFE. She Bad Harried Again, Bat Will Seek Divorce From Spouse No. S. Wichita, Kan., Nov. 9. After 13 years' separation and search, Arthur K. "Wilson, a wealthy citizen of Morris, Minn.. has discovered his lost wife in this city. The story is quite" romantic Fourteen years ago "Wilson and Miss Mattie Andrews were married in Siouz City, la. After a year of wedlock "Wilson suddenly 'disap peared from home. Mrs. Wilson went to Omaha, where, in 1883, she procured a di vorce and married a voung business man named Fleming. Pour years ago the couple moved to Missouri, hut they had hardly reached there before Fleming was arrested tor forgery, for which he is now serving a term in the Nebraska Penitentiary. Two years ago a former acquaintance, who communicated with Wilson, recognized Mrs. Fleming herd Her first husband has explained his disappearance from home satisfactorily to his ex-wife, and Mrs. Flem ing has agreed to procure a divorce and re marry Wilson. B. &B. Plain Statement of Facts. We bought from an importer liquidating business a stock of 19-inch silk velvet clan tartan plaids that were imported to retail at (2 on sale at 75 cents. Boggs & Buhl. Mas. Wibslow's Soothing Syrup for chil dren teething gives quiet, helpful rest. 25c. TTSWk UPjEcfc ONB ENJOYS Both the method and results -when Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant and refreshing to the taste; and acta fently yet promptly on the Kidneys, liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys tem effectually, dispels colds, head aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro duced, pleasing to the taste and ac ceptable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial m its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its. many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the' most popular remedy known. Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c and $1 bottles by all leading drug gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro cure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it. Do not accept any substitute. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. 8AH FRAN0IS00, CAL uwsviuitKr. a.: . kw ronx. n.r MEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WELL I to design this -ribbon, and highly skilled workmen to weave it. The shades are lovely and the combination of colors beautiful and tasty. It can be used for fancy work in the brighter shades, and for millinery in the darker colors. Come quickly if you want to share in the greatest of all bargains. CHRYSANTHEMUMS: Moss Rose Buds, Velvet Roses and evening wear and millinery. IE, MB VALUES! This week we show about 200 finest Trimmed Hats; all new and just received. Styles are inviting, and, as to quality, there's none better. All of these will go at less than two-thirds their regular prices. New Astrakhan Trimmed Cloth Saftors and Tam o' Shatters fo; small girls and boys. Styles are exclusive, and won't be" found elsewhere. Our Millinery department never looked lovelier than now, and we cordially invite the ladies of both cities to come and see it. We show the largest variety of fashionable headwear to be found anywhere, and prices are extremely reasonable. Why not deal at headquarters, and be sure of getting the.best and latest things out? 3See our new Stock of FUR-TRIMMED JACKETS and CAPE NEWMARKETS. A big saving is guaranteed on every garment pur chased here. perjbasjin(g it 510-518 MAEKET STREET. ARE YOU A HOUSEKEEPER? DO YOU EXPECT TO BE? In either case a visit to our store will interest you. The confidence and good will of our patrons is our best and most substantial capital, and as a matter of course nothing pleases usbetter-than to please everyone who en ters our store. We are completely equipped, for an extraordinarily lively trade this winter, and in fact have set ourselves-the task of eclipsing the record of any previous winter in the history of our house. This is, of course, a task of the first magnitude, but we are not the least daunted, for we know full well that our name is synonymous for fair and just dealing, and that we can de pend on the public for support. Everything necessary for housekeeping purposes, from kitchen utensils to a Parlor Suite, can be obtained at our popular establishment. We guarantee satisfaction; positively warrant to give full -value for money expended and treat our patrons honestly in every particular. HOPPER BROS. & . CO., PIONEERS OF LOW PAIGES, 307 WOOD STREET, PITTSBURG. nolO-TUTb STRUCK Men who are afflicted with consumptive purses will find our clothing territory a Snod field to prospect in. Ton can STRIKE ;IG BARGAINS IN MERCHANT TAILOR MADE CLOTHING! Merchant tailor made suits that have been np to order for 120 to $50, WE WILL SELL FDR 510 TO S25. Merchant Tailor Made Overcoats that have been made up to order for (20 to $30, WE WILL SELL FOR S10JO S25. Merchant Tailor Made Pants that have been made up to order for (5 to $15, We will sell fi) cn Tfl 17 Kfl and guarantee for SZ.aU 111 5.31I, a perfect fit. Opposite City Hall nolO-TTSu L. H. HARRIS DRUG CO. Have .removed to Nos. 46 and 48 Seventh avenue, opposite New Grant street, hut a short distance from the Union depot. They will be glad to see their old friends and make many new ones. Orders by mall receive prompt and careful attention. L. H. HARRIS DRUG CO., Kos. 46 and 48 Seventh Avenuj, OCl7.p PITTSBURG. PA. Now is the best season ror planting: and pruning trees, laying out of lawns and tak ing charge of work generally; also draining. Herman Helm LANDSCAPE GARDENER, ILLSWOHTH AV., Shadyside. Pittsburg. I mhSrua JWi DRfvEiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiH1 DECLARE! Yesx there'll be many declarations and exclamations, too, among the ladies when they see the RIBBON we offer this week at 25c a yard. It's worth 75c if it' worth a penny. It .was by a lucky chance that- we secured about 400 pieces of the finest pure silk brocade ribbon made in this country on Jacquard looms. Anyone will see at a glance that it took an artist New styles in this, the loveliest of fall flowers, and handsome colors; every kind of flowers for dress trimminr, noKVrrssu They Cure Rheumatism. The physicians of tbe Catarrh and Dys pepsia Institute, 323 Penn avenue, have added rheumatism to their specialty. By their improved methods of electricity, com bined with Internal medicines, tbe various forms of this disease are treated with post, tlve success. Some long standing and stubborn eases of catarrh that do not yield to medicine can ba radically cured by electricity. The elee trical department of this medical Institu tion Is In charge of a skillful, experienced physician, who is a graduate from Philadel phia and registered; at the Frothonotary'a office. AFRAID OFlJONSUMPTION. Mr. Andrew I. Montgomery lives at 133 Washington street, this city. He says: "Hy Andrew L Montgomery. catarrhal trouble dated back to about two ?'ears ago. The disease flhallr reached my ungssothat I often felt soreness in my chest. Not being able to find relief I be came afraid I would run into consumption Reading of so many, cures made by tbe Dhy siclans of the Catarrh and Dyspepsia Insti tute and finding their terms reasonable, I took treatment and became cured. I feel very grateful for wbat they have done for me. Ishallalwavs recommend these phy sicians and shall bo ulad to further describe my case to anyone who may call at my home. "AaoBzw L MoxTooazar." Catarrh, TJyspepl a""1 BhenmaHsm. Mr. Thomas Owens Is a well-known citizen of Sharpsburg, having lived there for eight years. The following is his testimonial, signed with his own hand: "I have been troubled with catarrh and dyspepsia mora or less for years. My symptoms were hawk ing; and spitting, soreness and tightness in mv lungs and a tight cough. I felt weak and very tired In the mornln?. I could set but little refreshing sleep; took cold. easQys had ringing sounds In my ears, pain In the sides and back of my neck and pain In my arms and Joints. "My stomach gave me mncn trouble, had pain in my stomach, belching of gas and my appetite was poor. After taking treat ment from the physicians of the Catarrh and Dyspepsia Institute, 333 Penn avenue, I be came cured of the above conditions. I am a melter at Spang, Chalfant ACo.'s steel works, and live at Ko. 20 Third street, Sharpsburg. I will gladly tnrther describe my ckse to anyone. THO MAS O WENS." CONSULTATION FREE. Office hours, 10 A. it. to 4 r. St., and 6 to 8 p. jr. Sundays, 1 to (p.jt Patients treated successfully at home by corf espondence. Send two 3-cent stamps for question blank. BememDer the name and place, and address all letters to the GATAHHH AMD.- DYSPEPSIA INSTITUTE. 323 Penn Avenue, Pittsbuig, Pa. no7-TM OKI d(r Miifc
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