MMBHBwtI &353M1 6 THE PITTSBUBG 'DISPATCH, THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12,' 189L IftAINST HIGH- SATES. Homestead People Won't Pay the Advance in the Price of Gas. MASS HEETIKG HELD. LAST MGHT. Tnless the Old Tariff la Eestored They Will Go Back to Coal. ACTION OF THE COMPANY CONDEMNED Citizens of Homestead are very emphatic ally opposed to having their gas rates raised. So strong is the feeling that the matter has become a public issue. A largely attended mass meeting was held at Magdala Hall last evening, and protests by the score were, made against the action of the company. If the people keep their promises, one con cern at least in this gas country will be hunting for consumers, or more reasonable rates must be charged. Coal has its draw backs, but the Homestead citizens declare they will burn it rather than pay excessive gas bills. Last Jlondav morning the Iow Pressure Natural Gas Company, operating at Home stead, notified their customers by circulars of an increase in the rates of over 100 per cent. Inasmuch as the supply of natural ga! has been short for some time and there are no prospects of it getting better, the notification of an increase in such a doubtful commodity aroused general indignation. The meeting was attended by over 1,000 consumers. Bes olutions were adopted condemning the action of the company in dating the notice of their increase on November 1, when it was only served on the 10th, thus taking advantage of the people; the resolutions also protested against the intended excessive increase. Burgess AVilson, ex-Burgess McLuckie, Hon. John F. Cox and other prominent citizens fully discussed the situation. Mr. Cox was appointed a committee to draw up a paper for presentation to the companv. This paper sets forth that unless the old rates are restored, the signers will discon tinue the use of natural gas. A committee of three persons from each of the three wards in the city was appointed to circulate the paper and obtain signatures. These business men ; mean what they say, and when the agents of the company come into the borough on Thursday next with their new contract, they will not find a single consumer willing to sign. As soon a the canvassers complete their work of obtaining signatures, another meeting will he held, and if it appears that 50 per cent of the people are willing to stand bv each ether, the company will be formally noti fied. It is calculated by good judges that fully 82 per cent of th'e consumers of nat ural gas will sign the protest. Two New Signers to the ScaVs. The striking printers yesterday secured two new signers to the scale, JIcMaho.i Bros., of Fourth avenue, and the Ancho. Printing and Publishing Company, of Forty-fourth and Butler streets. This makes 39 offices that have signed. The printers are now making an effort to take the pressmen from the non-union offices. Yesterday they secured six men and sent them to their homes. TT11I Try Test Case. JIurdock, Kerr & Co., yesterday filed a bill in equity against a score of members of the Typographical and Pressmens' Unions. The plaintiffs ask for an injunction on the grounds that the defendants have conspired to allure the plaintiff's employes away from them. The case will be heard November 34, at 11 o'clock A. M. NEW STEPS OF SCIENCE. 1NTEBESTTNG MEETING OF THE NA TIONAL ACADEMY-. A New Free Pendulum That Will Measure Time Perfectly A Beautiful Exhibit of North American Birds Simple War of Determining the tense Theory. New Yobk, Nov. 1L ri The National Academy of Science met this morning in the Columbia College chapel. President Marsh presided. Among' the members present were: George F. Barker, of" Philadelphia; Henry P. Bowditch, Ja maica Plains, Mass; W. K. Brooks, Balti more; George J. Brush, New Haven; Theo dore N. Gill, "Washington; James Hall, Al bany; Clarence King, New York City; Sam uel P. Iiangley, "Washington; Thomas C. Mendenhall, "Washington; Albert A Mich aelson, "Worcester; John "W. Powell, Wash ington, and Charles H. Young, Princeton. Prof. Hastings, of Yale university, read a paper on "Certain New Methods and Re sults in Optics." He gave an interesting account of very simple ways of determin ing the theory of lenses. He showed very clearly and simply how the limit of the magnifying power of microscopes could be determined. Tfie present highest magnify ing power is about 140,000 lines to the inch, and Prof. Hastings thinks this may be carried by his new methods to 180,000 lines to the inch. The next paper was read by Prof. Men denhall, Superintendent of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. It was a description of the new pendulum appar atus for measuring the force of gravity at different places on the earth's surface. By means of the new apparatus results can be obtained equal in accuracy to those found by the old methods of Katen and Pierce in one-tenth of the time. This enables the in strument to be used in making more places and will tend to make it more useful in ecol ogy as well as in geodesv. Pro Menden hall has a proposition for using the free pendulum as a standard measure oi time. By this pendulum he is enabled to avoid the inequalities which occur in the teeth of even the finest chronomotcrs and clocks now made. Prof. J. A Allen, of this city, ex hibited a beautiful collection of North American birds, and discussed their varia tions of color and size with reference to their geographical distribution, comparing birds of the southern part of the United States with those of the northern part, -and ot the coasts of the Atlantic and Pacific with those of the interior. In the afternoon no papers were read. The time was occupied with a meeting of the council and a business meeting of the academy to consider the President's annual report to Congress and other matters. Mrs. Henry Draper entertained the academy this evening, and Prof. Pickering, of Harvard University, gave an account of the astronomical and photographic work of the .Henry Draper Memorial una. Not a Very Bad Failure. St. Paul, Nov. 11. Schedules of the assets and liabilities of Bushncll & Bush nell and of the Standard Investment Com pany, insolvent, were filed in the District Court to-da. Bushnell & Bushnell have assets of S317.704 27 and liabilities of $221, 764 31. The Standard Investment Com pany, in which the Bushnells were largelv interested, has assets of $208,301 62 and lia bilities of $141,323 18. A surplus ot assess is shown in the case of Bushnell & Bush nell of $95,839 97 and in the case of the Standard Investment Company of $66, 978 44. Garza In Central America. Rio Grakde City, Tex, Nov. 11. It has been definitely ascertained that Catalino Garza, the man who recently led the revolu tionary movement against the Mexican Gov ernment, has fled to Central America. To-Day Genuine (first quality) Alaska seal jacket, 23 inches long, at $125 each. JOS. HORJTE & CO.'S Penn Avenue Stores. A Preventative and Cure for Chronic Catarrh, La Grippe, Etc. The Soden Mineral Pastilles should be used bv all persons predisposed to colds and catarrhs. They are a most effective pre ventative if used at this season of the year. They will cure the most obstinate cough and cold. They are recommended by the entire medical fraternity. The genuine im ported must have the signature of "Eisner & Mendelson Co.," New York, Sole Agents for the United States, around each box. Beware of Counterfeits. Th L. H HARRIS DRUG CO. Have removed to Nos. 46 and 48 Seventh avenue, opposite New Grant street, bnt a short distance from the Union depot They will be glad to see their old friends and make many new ones. Orders by mail receive prompt and careful attention. L. H. HARRIS DRUG CO., Nos. 46 and 48 Seventh. Avenm, OC17-D FITTSBUBG. PA. ESTABLISHED 1870. BLACK GIN KIDNEYS, Is a relief and sure cure for the Urinarv Onrans. Gravel and Chronio Catarrh of the Bladder. The Swiss Stomach Bitters are a sure cure for D vsneDSla. trademark Liver Complaint and every species of indigestion. Wild Cherry "Tonic, the most popular prep aration for cure of Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis and lung troubles. Either of the above, tlper bottle, or 6 for $5. If your druggist does not handle these eoods write to WM. F. ZOELLER, sole M'fr, Pittsburg, Pa. de30-56-TTS AMUSEMENTS. -rvUQUESNE J Pittsburg's Leading Theater. Tn -vimr I THE BOSTONIANS In iU-.Mum "BOBIN HOOD." Matinee Saturday. November 16. Casino Opera Company. nol288 HARRY WILLIAMS' ACADEMx TO NIGHT. Matinees, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturday ROSE HILL'S English Folly and Burlesque Company. no9-13 HARRY DAVIS' KIFTK AVENUE Ml. SEUM-THEATER. Big Mary, woman mountaln;Alfred Pilgrim, leglesj and armless boy; Wells, man with iron skull. Adccs1on, 10c; children, So. Open 1 to 5; 7 to 10 p. 3t Coming Eva Ewing, the giantess. no9-l ARRIS' THEATER Mrs. P. Harris. rT L. Britton, T. F. Dean, Proprietors and Managers. Every afternoon and evening "FABIO BOMANI." "Week November 16 Dowling and Hasson. no-TT8 AMUSEMENTS. G BAND OPERA HOUSE. TO-NIGHT. Matinee Saturday. J. K. EMMET. FRITZ IN IRELAND. Prices 25c, 50c, 75c, IL NEXT WEEK. First Grand English Opera of the season. THE EMMA JUCH GRAND OPERA CO. lUtPKRTOIBK Monday, Nov. 16.... Tannhauser Tuesday, Nov. 17 Faust Wednesday, Nov 18 Lohengrin Thursday, Nov. 19 Romeo and Juliet Friday, Nov. SO Cavalleria Rusticana Saturday, Nov. 21 II Trovatore Saturday, Nov. 21 The Bohemian uiri sol2 PHICE&-25C, 500, $1, $1 50, $2. seats now on saie. mjese; Pittsburg's Leading Theater. David Henderson & John W. Norton, Managers. NEXT WEEK RUDOLPH ARONSON'S OPERA COMPANY, FROM THE NEW YORK CASINO, In a grand double bill at every nerformance. The latest opera comique success, THE JOLLY STUDENTS AKD CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA, In English. First time here of the original score and orchestration. Double company. Chorus of 60. Increased orchestra. Sale of seats now progressing. nol2-87 THE BRAND CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW Will be continued until Friday Night AT THE AUDITORIUM, Penn Avenue, Opposite Duquesne Theater, Continues Thursday and - Friday From 10 a. m. to 11 p. m. COME EVERYBODY. Handsomest Floral Exhibit ever given west of the mountains. ADMISSION 25c. Toerge'a Orchestra Promenade Concert. noS-170 BIJOU THEATER-Extra Week NOV. 16 Only Matinee Saturday. DE : WOLF : HOPPER AND HIS MERRY COMPANY, Presenting the Charming and Tuneful Burletta, JS-With all of the same Great Cast, Cos tumes and Scenery as seen in New York for 150 nights. Sale of seats will commence this morning. nol2-75 ALVIN THEATER, Charles L. Davis Owner and Manager. Every Evening and Wednesday and Saturday Matinees. BARRY & FAY IN McKENNA'S FLIRTATION. Next week The Madison Square Theater success, JANE. no'J-38 lO.STliJsSO THEATRE TO-NIGHT, THE WHITE SLAVE. Matinees WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY. Nov. 16. De Wolf Hopper Opera Company in Wang. no9-24 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. MADE TO Oil Getting Clothing to order that will please yoa That's the hard est sort of clothing to get Partly because you have to be con tent with seeing fewer styles than you would like to. You wish you could see more. If you call upon us, we'll carry you to your limit Some 2,000 styles for your inspection. Our tailor work shall be of unquestioned merit WAMAIER & t 39 SIXTH ST. Hotel Anderson Block. nol2-D BUY YOUR SPECTACLES AT The Reliable Opttolan. Eyes Examined Free. Artificial Eyes Inserted. J. DIAMOND, 2SS& OC2o-TTflU EYE GLASSES, SPECTACLES. 25frJ&5j ll'"e,,Til TJSlFr WM. E. STIEREN, Optician, OC31-TT3 6M SM1THFIELD STREET. M. MAY, SONS & CO. FINE DYEING AND CLEANING. 60 Sixth Avenue, Bhl9-6S-TuTha Pittsburg, Pa NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. ELECTRIC LIGHTING FOR Dwellings, Stores, Churches, -AND Public Buildings of All Kinds.' The very hest effects in CEILING FBEIZE CHANDELIER, ELECTRO-COMBINATION CHANDELIERS and BRACKETS accom plished hy us. Everything that is new, that will cive satisfactory results, can be found only in our stock. You will find it to your interest to figure with us, as we can tell you a great deal you ought to know about elec tric lighting. Our whole time and attention, backed by many years of experience, is given solely to this business. The very best workmen to be found in this country, espe cially skilled In this work, only employed. Special designs furnished at any time. Gag Chandeliers altered into Straight Electric or Combination-Electrlo Fixtures at small cost with very best results. GEO. C. VAN KIRK & CO., 531-533 WOOD ST. BOOMS 308, 309, 310, 312. x OC3M3 THE WM BUSH Of people to buy Voltaic Diamonds still con tinues. They are unequaled fqr brilliancy and hardness. Set in Solid Gold Studs, $2 60, 3 25, $4 B0 up. Rings, $4 SO, $5 60, $6 75, $7 60 up. Eardrops, $4 50, $6, 7 50 up. Pins, 2 75, $3 50, $4 50 up. B. E. ARONS, Jeweler, no8 65 Fifth Avenue. BISQUE OF BEEF. A Liauid Food for Dyspepsia. BISQUE OF BEEF. For Loss of Appetite and General Debility. BIS0UE OF BEEF Insures Health and Strength. BISQUE OF BEEF Tones the entire system. At druggists, or send $1 by mail and we will deliver to vou (oxpressage paid by us) a bottle of "Bisque of Beef." KING'S MEDICINE CO., - Pittsburg. no7 Q? ELITE PHOTO PARLORS, 516 market St. Cabinets, $1 00 per doz. Life-size Crayon $3 SO. No stairs to climb, use the elevator. OC1540-TT3 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS EVER; PRICES. This is an easy puzzle. It's sim ply: PRICES LOWER THAN EVER at SALLERMO Go everywhere else! Look around, then come and get our prices; we'll USE YOU SQUARE. OYERGOATS! Our $12 Home-made Suits are the sensation of the city. Cor. Smithfield and Diamond Sts. nolO-rra OLD EXPORT WHISKY Surpasses All Others. FIRST IN PURITY, FIRST IN FLAVOR, FIRST IN QUALITY. Being fully matured, ripe and smooth with age stamps it as the fin est whisky now sold in Pittsburg. SOLD ONLY BY JOS. FLEMING & SON, Wholesale and Retail Drnggu'.i, 412 MARKET ST,,Cor. Diamond, . Full Quarts $1 Each, or Six for $5. Fleming & Son are now recognized as headquarters for pure bottled goods, among which will be found the following strictly pure whiskies, neatly put up in full quarts: Old Overholt, $L Gibson's Ten-Year-Old, $1 EO. Pinch's Golden Wedding, $1 50. Any of the above goods expressed C O. D. to any point promptly. No goods sold to minors. nol-Trssu JAS. MNELL. & BEO., BOILERS, PLATE AND SHEET-IBON WORK. PATENT SHEET IKON ANNEALINQ BOXES. With an increased capacity and hydraullo machinery, we aTe prepared to furnish all work in our line cheaper and better than by the old methods. Repairing and general machine work. Twenty-ninth street and Allegheny VaUey Railroad. felO-67-TW M ! MAMMOTH HALF-PRICE SALE OF HOUSEFURNISHING :-: GOODS. M 3 LAST WEEK'S SALE DREW THOUSANDS OF PURCHASERS! THIS ONE WILL DRAW TENS OF THOUSANDS! (M QQ Genuine SUPERIOR 4)iiDw Wringer, pure white rubber rolls, steejl springs, war ranted in every particular; regular price 2. 50. JQC Another lot of those ex 1 0 cellent, strongly-made Coffee Mills: regular price 50c. 8C Just received another car load of these strong and well- made Japanese Coal Hods; regu lar price 35c 3C Can it be ? Yes, it's a fact! Only 9c for 8-quart size, heavy dish pans. OtDSrVLt WRINGER St 39c SAVES BEST SELF WRINGING MOPS. HEALTH, TIME, LABOR. REGULAR PRICE 75c. 25 C Handsome Call Bells, nickel silver- plated; antique foot; regular price 65c. flC Neat JJ and sub stantial two pound size Coffee Can isters ; regu lar price 20c. I FULL GRANITE IRON - WARE, Just received, will be closed out for half price. f V C For these ornamental nickel lJ silver Call Bells; regular price 50c. -syjass Ess ; 1111111 SB PQC Strong hard-wood Spice tJlJ Cabinets, highly finished; very convenient; regular price $x. mm vX'" III Kill'1 7C A new lot of those genuine Dover Egg Beaters; regular price 15c. Ct QP Genuine PaSel Pictures the production of famous J)! UV artists, fitted in handsome white and gold, or white and silver frames, with matched corners; sizes, 10x24. The same pictures are sold in art stores at $4 and 5. CHINA DINNER SETS. VERY FINE GOODS AT VERY LOW PRICES. flAQ Prt Celebrated Limoge Dinner Sets, fine, thin, ar 4)&iUU tistic richly decorated by hand 100 pieces; regular $35, 38 and 42 sets. As we have but 17 sets of these goods, you had better come quickly. CQI" At this price we offer 12 genuine Carlsbad Dinner Sets 4)0 f I0 pieces, richly decorated in floral designs, gold edges; regular $60 sets; handsome enough for a palace. C I Q Prt At this price we offer 19 exquisite English Por 3lU0U celain Dinner Sets of 115 pieces, beautifully and tastefully decorated; cost 16.70 to land in New York. Our price is lower than the import. MfcfciOU Porcelain Dinner Sets of 125 pieces, imported direct from the Dalehall Pottery Co., England; have the cele brated "Woodford" decorations in amber brown; regular $40 goods. O RC YOUR : CHOICE O C Pocket Scissors, Embroidery Scissors or Sewing Scissors, made of finest Razoj Steel; regular prices 50c and 75c. 5C Large size Opal Glass Cream Pitch ers; hand decorated; former .price 25c. ! A 5C Large size opal Glass Spoon Hold ers, hand decorated, former price 25c. I a M 1 ' St V 'm ifC Beautiful Opal IU Glass Celery Vases; regular price 48c. J50erw JKmmmmE p "- (1 GENUINE CUT 31. GLASS Oil or Vine gar Decanters; 50 different styles; regular price 33. 3C Very fine, thin blown Flint Glass Tumblers; regular price 8c. G E US 10 C For Your Choice From a large lot of finest English China Sauce D i sr h e s, Worcester o r Doulton decorations; reg ular price 30c. 5C Very durable, re tinned heavy ladles, with enameled handles. QQC Beautiful Vase j J Lamps, with richly decorated shade to match; climax burn ers; all complete; reg- ular price 3. WW APC SOMETHING J) NOVEL, Cha mois Vases, most ar tistically decorated ; 10 inches high; really worth 75 QPC No. 12 silver plated Orange t)v Knives, in newest patterns; reg ular price 60c. Cis This sale is for three' days (TO-DAY, TO-MORROW and SATURDAY.) Shrewd people will not delay purchasing. KAUPMANNS' MC Very best silver plated Oranee Spoon made the Royal Pattern regular price 60c. All goods carefully packed and delivered free of charge at your residence. Orders by mail, telephone or telegraph promptly attended to. . - -jLtl &Afc.Ji .. r. . . , :,. Vt a-T , r. lSftitf.-. .''iaa AfgarAM $ AAaLriJfliii-rJBSeA. , i
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