THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1891. WYMM WITHDRAWS Allegheny's Mayor Says Uot Be a Candidate National Delegate. He Will 'for B. F. JOKES MAT TAKE THE FIELD. He Ib for Blaine for President and "Will Inter the Fight if the Eec- letarv Savs So. r SENATOR EUTAX MAKES SOME DENIALS. Collector Warmeistle's Friends ArpreheiiMTr.. Are Eftlfi and Mayor "Wyman has withdrawn from the .ficht for national delegate in his district. 'The Mayor decided upon this course yester day mornin;. He sent for Eraanual "Wert .beimer and asked him to enter the contest as a substitute. Mr. Wertheimer refused to rje drawn into the contest, however. He argued that he was a candidate for the legislature and had his hands well filled with politics. Outside of Mr. Wertheimer Mayor AYyman 1ms not indicated who he would snpport for delegate. He and "William "VVitherow were pulling together in their 6ght for the deleatcship and the anti-Wyman people of the Iforthside are anxious to know who "Wyman and Withe row will decide upon to fill out the term now that the Mayor has withdrawn. Many believe that Thomas A. Parke will' be able to secure the Wyman influence, but there are many others over there who believe that B. F. Jones will now announce himself as a candidate for delegate. Jones It Not Hunting a Tight. ' Mr. Jones still refuses to say whether he will enter the contest. He admits that he would like to go to the convention, and his friends anrue that he will refuse to an-v nounce himself so long as there are indica tions of an ugly fight in the district Mr. Jones is the warm personal friend una admirei ot Secretary Blame. It is argued by the leaders that Pennsylvania will certainly cat bcr votes in the conven tion for Blaine, and if Mr. Blaine wants Mr. Jones to go to the convention, he will announce himself and will make the fight necessary to be elected. Wyman Can Mill Name the Man. Much depends upon the position assumed by Mavor Wyman. The chanres againt him, his friends admit, have weakened him, but they still say he is a factor and ah im portant one. No one cares to tate the field in the face of his opposition. His friends believe that his bowing to public sentiment "by withdraw ins from the fieht ft) delegate will enable him to practically name the man to fill the place he was after. William Witherow says he has no special interest in the other fellow named a dele gate. He is confident he will be elected delegate but he admits that his own fight is all ne cares to Handle at this time. With the charses against the Allegheny postofEce, and the uncertainty that exists amonc that faction of the party; with the reformers busy as beavers in the battle for supremacy on the 2Corthside. and with es National Chairman B. F. Jones threaten ing to be in the field at any time for Jiatinnal delesate, Allegheny is just now enjoyine a political scramble that is inter cs:rnp, and is attracting no little attention. THE WORK OF ENEHIES. .'They Are Trying to Kevive an OKI Report Against Mr. Gillllsml. Colonel W. A. Stone left for Washington last evening. He says he isn't late, as the Republicans will hold a short caucus on Monday and nominate Heed lor Speaker. This was done last evening. Mr. Stone claims there is nothing in the talk acainst Postmaster Gilliland, and ho says it is insti gated by an enemy. The Colonel then divulged a few secrets that so far have escaped the reporters. The postofiice inspectors, he said, are like secret agents. If they see anvthing that looks suspicious they are at liberty toin Sestigate. Last spring one of these men vent through the Allegheny office and made a report that was not fair to the post master. Nothing was said reflecting on the honesty of Mr. Gilliland, "but the inspector said he was incompetent to fulfill the duties of the office. The re port was very unsatisfactory to the Post office Department and the President, and when Colonel Bayne heard about it lie was displeased. Through his efforts another in fpector, higher in authority than the first, was ent to examine the office, and he re ported favorably to Mr. Gilliland. Now CohStone says enemies of the postmaster are trying to revive the old trouble of last spring. He is very indignant about it, and claims that Mr. Gilliland is a thoroughly competent man. AMZEICTJS CLUB CANDID &TES. Aspirants for Office in That Famous PitU uurj: Political Organization. The regular meeting of the Americus Re publican Club was held last night, but nothing except routine business was trans acted. The amendment to the by-laws cre sting the office of general seer ;iary was sent back to the Board of Trustees for further consideration. Two new members were elected and five propositions were presented. Officers for the ensuing year were nomi nated as follows: President, W. S. Brown, N. P.. Ford: Vice President, Hon. H. L Gourlcy and Colonel John Ening; Trustees (12 to elect). John A. Reed, John B. Bar bour, Jr., Allen C. Kerr, A. J. Logan, 1). X. Gillespie, S. McElroy. W. H. ICeech, J., Howard Spe-r. W. M. "Bees, James P. An deison, E. L. Devore, Colonel John Ewins, W. J. Osborne, B I Wood, Jr., AV. L Muston, W. I Lapsley. J. B. Richards, Thomas D. Graham. l if. Laird, Record ing Secretary, George S. Houghton; Cor responding Secretary, John 1). Littell; Financial Secretary, W. W. Colville; Membership Committee (four to elect), J. N. Garrison, George Gladden, H. L. Fills, R. W. Carroll, J. H. Woodward, D. C. Thornburg. Major Samuel L. Hnblev, Cap Tains, WS. McLain, W. H. Reed; First Lieutenants, Homer C Stewart, L. R. Davidson; Second Lieutenants, Philip S. J'linn, George F. Smith, Lonny C Barton, H. F. Lowry, William Anderson. SENATOB ETJIAN DENIES. He 5a s lie lias JCo Knnning Mate and Knows Nothing of Deals Made. Sei.ator Itutan emphatically denies that lie has chosen Senator Graham as a running made in his fight for the Legislature in the Second district, Allegheny. He says he is making his own fight, and tb delegates he has set up have been instructed not to pledge themselves to any candidate. Senator Rutan also denies any responsi bility for tiie charges made against either Collector Warmcastle or Postmaster Gille land. The charges against those officials, Mr. Rutan says, were made while he was absent from Pittsburg. A Ppssenger A pent Resigned. W. G. Mason, Division Passenger Agent of the Erie, with headquarters at Youngs town, has resigned. The supposition is that he will go South and join Traffic Manager Reinearson on the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia road. CHAUNCEY DEPEW IN TOWN. Vanderbilt Officials Inspecting Ballroads Guests or the Lake Erie Road Mr. De pew Greatly rieased With the Carnegie Library The Presiaental Outlook. Pittsburg was fortunate yesterday in not having made its proposed issue of bonds. The officials of the Vanderbilt system were In town, and the fact that there was noth ing lying around loose is the only accounta ble reason for the fact Pittsburg remains in tact at the old site. The distinguished party consisted of ChnuncevM. Depew, President of the New York Central; H. Walter Webb, Third Vice President; Hamilton McK. Twombly, Charles F. Cox and President John Newell, of the Lake Shore. 'They are. investigating the Vanderbilt sysU-m, and came to Pittsburg as the guests of the Pitts burg and Lake Erie officiate In the forenoon Chauncey Depew and Cornelius Vanderbilt were taken to the Alj legheny Carnegie Library bT Congressman Stone. Mr. Depew was greatly interested in the building and library. He was shown through by Librarian Stevenson, and asked a great many questions relative to the interest taken in the library by the citi zens. Hi seemed to think remarkable progress had been made in the collection of books, and examined with a great deal of interest the Phipps scientific mwl'sction. Speakinc of the Presidental outlook, Mr. Depew said he b.-lieved the nomination would be tendered to Mr. Blaine, and that if he would not accept, Mr. Harrison could have it. He looks upon Flower as a Presi dental possibility. When asked about Cleveland, he said he thought the ex-President would have all he could manage with attending his own affairs as a father with out again attempting to get the highest office in the nation. CAN'T STAND THE CLIMATE. Cause of the Eiodns ot the Sons of South ern Italy. A reason was found yesterday for the exodus of Italians from Pittsburg and its environs. The climate affected their lungs. Perhaps a thousand have departed for the salubrious clime of Southern Italy. They have been chiefly of a laboring class and in ferior in their intellectual make-up. They come from the south of Italy. SFeter Barber, o well-known contractor and the recognized custodian of a certain following of Italians, said last night that the reason for many of his brethren going back home was on account of a scarcity of work. Another reason is that the. capricious climate hereabout is not conducive to the pulmonary system of the Southern Italian, and he returns to breathe the balmy air of his birthplace. "All the Italians who die over here," said Barber, "without meeting with accident, have lucg trouble. They all look healthy enough, but when they once contract a cold there is hardly any help for them. They go very quickly. Some of them own property in Italy, and these in terests take them back yearly. It only costs $27 fare. They will all come back in the spring to work during the summer, and after accumulating a little money they will go home for the winter." CUBING THE EVIL Preparing an Ordinance to Regulate the Mayor's Actions. One of the moves that will result from the Allegheny investigation will be the introduction into Councils of an ordinance regulating the manner in which forfeits are deposited by persons arrested for their ap pearance at a hearing. It is claimed by the reformers that Mayor Wyman has retained a great deal of this money, but on account of the mixed up wav in which the books are kept it is impossible to learn the amount. The forfeits not called for amount, it is claimed, to about $100 a week. Very little of this has been turned into the city. Detectives will be engaged to find in dividual cases, in which forfeits not called for have not been turned into the city. In order to cure the evil an ordinance will be drawn up requiring that a complete record of all forfeits shall be kept. The straightforward manner in which Clerk Henry Hunneshagan delivered hig testimony before Alderman McMasters will probably insure him from prosecution on a charge of conspiracy. It is not claimed that he received any money illega!ly,or that any of his personal actions were dishonest. His' own estimony is looked upon as a com plete vindication for himself. A Miserly Ilnsuand Called to Timf Detective Sweeney, of the Anti-Cruelty Society, yesterday investigated the case of on aged woman, Mrs. Haymaker, who lives on Main and Independence streets, West End. The report came from the neighbors that the woman was sick and neglected. Agent Sweeney reports he found a woman, TO years old, helpless from paralysis and the room she was lying in was very dark and the stench almost unbearable. The agent further learned the woman was pos sessed of considerable property and had made a will on Friday night leaving her possessions to her husband, George Hay maker, who is a milk peddler. Dr. Miller, the attending physician, denied the woman was neglected, but said she would be a good deal better ofF in a hospital. The husband has been notified to appear at the Anti Cruelty Society's office and will be com pelled to secure a nurse for his wife, as she refuses to go to the hospital. Conroys Case Nolle I'rossed. A nolle prosse was entered yesterday in the case of Eggie Conroy, indicted for com plicity in the murder of Mrs. Rudert at Tnrentum. This is the man who claimed to be in the Ohio Penitentiary at the time of the murder, and an investigation proved that he was correct. He is wanted, how ever, in West Virginia, where he will be taken and tried for the shooting of an officer. After the Troy Hill Dead. Superintendent McLaughlin, of the Health Bureau, is having some trouble with St. Joseph's German Catholic Orphan Asy lum on Troy Hill, because it still buries its dead within the city limits. Superintend ent McLaughlin rays it is removing bodies from the Troy Hill Cemcterv to the ground connected with the institution, contrary to the citv laws. The Tair Was a Success. Mrs. J. D. McBrice, Secretary of the Southside Hospital benefit fund, yesterday repcrted that the gross receipts of the late fair were 58,117 CO. The expenses were 5C0S 23 and the profits were ?7, 309 63. In her report the lady thanked all those who assisted in the enterprise. SHALL, BUT INTERESTING ITEMS. ' George F. MranrrTgavea stage party last Saturday night to 20 of his young gentleman Iricndsnt his Home 201 Din widdic street. Fob Friday and Saturday eight cases of diptlicriaand nine of'scarletina were re ported at the Bureau of Health. The Anti-Cruelty Society has in its posses sion a bright 9-year-old girl of good parent age and well brought up, for whom a home is wished. They have also a 9-months-old gii I linby. who will be given for adoption to borne good family. Members of General J. B. Swcitzer Coun cil No. 291. Jr. O. U. A. II., are requested to attend a regular meeting on Monday even ing, as business of importance will be brought before the body. The bar association met yesterday after noon. The business transacted was of a loutino character. The amendment pro viding that ten black balls be required to defeat a candidate for membership wan laid over. S. A. Will and J. J. McAfee were elected to membership, and A. F. Byrnes was proposed. Testerdat morning a wagon of Boggs 4 Buhl's and a meat wagon from a stand in the Pittsburg maikct turned from Franklin street abruptly on Beaver avenue and were both struck by an electric car of the Man chester company. Each wagon was con siderably damaged and the drivers thrown from theirspie, !n ,.-.--'.-! i-.fln IN A DUNGEON CELL Doerflinger Finds Contentment in the Jail. HE IS MADE PRISON LIBRARIAN. There Is Still Ko Clew to What He Did With All His Money. JUDGHENTAGAINSTEX-MATORM'CAILIN Theodore Doerflinger, the alleged em bezzler and defaulter, has been made librarian of the county jail, where he is confined awaiting trial. He is a model prisoner, Warden McAleese says, and he is the only man in the prison who seems per fectly contented with his confinement and surroundings. He goes about the prison as he formerly went about his business. He is quiet and inoffensive, and he still reuses to see callers. His former friends seem to have deserted him. His wife has not yet called to see her convict husband. Mr. Doerflinger's case is a remarkable one. In his business he' enjoyed the confi dence of his fellows. He associated him self witV. many enterprises and underrak ings,and he was in most of them made treas urer and guardian of the funds. To the world he had no reckless habits. He was not wild in his speculations, and he never had difficulty in securing bondsmen for any amount Ex-Mayor McCallin, recognized as a shrewd, far-seeing business man, be came his indorser for $10,000. Others of the same character were caught in the same way. The People's Insurance Company yesterday brought suit against Doerflinger for 51,200. Trying to Trace the Missing Honey. In all, the prisoner is in a financial hole for nearly 580,000. Nobody has as yet been able to ascertain where one dollar of this sum went. Vet many have been industri ous in their efforts to trace his money mat ters. The investigations of those involved have developed the fact that a close friend and an associate of Doerflinger's some time ago invested heavily In Washington near Seattle. This investment, it is claimed, was a bad one, and some of them believe that Doerflinger's money was suuk in the enterprise. When arrested about a month ago he said his investment in new houses on the hill had proven disastrous to him. This, his bondsmen have discovered, is not correct. They find that his investments in that direction have been profitable. Ex-Mayor McCallin. and his friends are almost satisfied that the bond for 518,000 will have to be satisfied by the indorser. The ex-Mayor was never associated in any way with Doerflinger, and for that reason he " knows little about the prisoner's busi ness affairs or money matters. He indorsed for Doerflinger because he considered him sound financially, and not through any as sociation or friendship. His Friends Caught In the Crash. The fact that Mr. Doerflinger is still in i'ail is remarkable. He has not asked for lelp, and no help has been offered him. He seems to give little or no concern to the outside world or his former friends and associates. Of time he knows nothing, and seems to care less. From fhebusy business world he has fallen into a cell that he has adopted as a friendly home, and day and night alike bring' him contentment. It is those whom he betrayed that are walking the floor. Executions aggregating 521,450 78 were issued yesterday against ex-Mavor McCal lin. One writ was for 520,931 "78, and was issued from Common Pleas No. 2. It was on a confessed judgment and was in favor of Morton Huuter, trustee for William H. McCleary, Gamble Weir, Henry B. Rea, C. L. Magee, Dr. Finley, The Bnrrell Im provement Company, Mrs. Marrion McCal lin, Riter & Conley, John B. Ingham's Sons, the Diamond National Bank, J. J. Munhall, John Gripp and John Newell. The other writ was in favor of Morton Hun ter for 5525. Joseph Forsyth, trustee for M. A. H. Forsyth and T. A. Simpson, issued an exe cution against William Forsyth for 59,027. ALL-NIGHT CABS. The Duquesne Line Will Probably Adopt the After-Twelve System. Colonel W. -L. Elkins, President of the Fifth avenue traction line, said last night that the first all-night cars would begin to run about January L Since the consolida tion of the two lines there has been much wonder by East End residents why the cars were not run hourly. It is weir understood that the operation of the Fifth avenue traction costs more than the Duquesne electric road, consequently it would naturally be deemed more"advisa ble to run these cars in preference to the Fifth avenue ones. Four cars, it is thought will be pnton, each to run every hour. This arrangement has not been definitely de cided upon, and cannot be until the result of the stockholders meeting is made public on December 17. Their Lodge or Sorrow. t The annual lodge of sorrow of the Pitts burg Lodge of Elks will be held at the Alvin Theater to-night Representatives from lodges at Wheeling, Franklin, Butler, Johnstown and other places will attend. George Elphinstone will deliver the gen eral eulogy, and choice music will be lur nislied. More of the Government Scrap Sale. It is said the sale of scrap iron made by Sraithson to Bostwick the other day, has been countermanded, or rather ordered off bv the Government. CULLINGS FE0M ALDEEMEN'S OFFICES. Mas. Jemit Collixs was arrested yester day by Oflicer D. H. Smith on a charge of laicony. She was released on bail. R. W. Wilsos, coachman for L. E. Porter, was arrested in Philadelphia last night on a charge of larceny, preferred by his em ployer. Fkaxk Witsosand Andrew Patterson were arrested last night on a charge of picking pockets at the Grand Army fair at Fortieth and Butler streets. A suit was entered before Alderman Mo nasters yesterday by Domenic McCue against JIathew Best and J. Garb for per jury. There will be a hearing in the case next week. A kaid was made by Officer Cole on the residence of Ben Johnson, colored, on Jones avenue. The proprietor and six visitors were captured. Gambling is the charge against them. William Faust was arrested on Liberty 1 -street jeatei-day afternoon by Offl:erAndy sscotr, ior stealing a Dunaie or curtain poles from Joseph Home's wholesale store on W ooa itreu c. rue gooas were w orth $25. Agkst Swekkkt, of the anti-Cruelty So ciety, yesterday and entered suit before Squire McMillan, of Mansfield, against Mrs. Jennie Pyle for neglecting her three minor children. The case will be heard next week. Chahles P. Littell was arrested yester day on a warrent issued by Alderman Mc Masters, charging him with larceny. The information was made by A. LittelL the Smithfield street gentsr furnisher, who alleges the defendant purloined $31 from the money drawer. RrBEX Miller, the leader in the Grant Street Synagosne, was arrested yesterday on a warrant issued by Alderman McMas ters In which he was charged with larceny The prosecutor In the case Is Samuel Gusky, who alleges Mr. Miller stole a lot of shelving and fixtures that did not belone to him. The defendant furnished bail. De. B. M.HAX3.-A. Eye, ear, nose and throat diseases exclusively. Office. 7fl0 pcnn -fret. Pitt'burc, Pa. $ SLASHED HIS THROAT. Nelson Sommers Severs Henry Harris' "Windpipe With a Fenkniro The In jured Man Rnns Oat of the Central Ho tel With Mood Streaming From HU Wound. People in.the Central Hotel office about 9 o'clock last night were horrified to see a young colored man come leap ing down the stairs and out through the corridor with blood ' streaming from a gash in his nek; and leaving a long red trail across the tiled floor. He ran across the street to Johnston's drug store. He stared about wildly there a moment and then broke for the door, running up Third avenue to Dr. Montgomery's office. Jnst inside tlfe door he fell and was unable to rise. It was Henry Harris, porter of the hotel. He roomed with Nelson Sommers, another porter, on the upper floor of the hotel. Harris was lying on the bed last night when Sommers entered the room. A quarrel started about Sommers knocking a drinking glass from a table and breaking it. Words led to blows and Harris was pushed against the wall. Sommers struck him several times in the face and then pulled a small penknife from hispocket Opening this without Harris seeing the action he slashed the latter across the throat with it. The blow en tirely severed the windpipe and one or two large veins. Seeing what he had done, Sommers let go his victim, and Harris. with a yell of pain, fled from the room and down through the hotel. The injured man's windpipe was stuck together with a pair of small scissors, and he was sent to the West Penp. Hospital. In the meantime, Officer White arrested Sommers and sent him to Central station, charged with felonious cut ting. Information will be made against him to-morrow. He said he was sorry for what he had done. At the hospital Harris was reported at midnight as being in fair condition con sidered his wound. Physicians cannot say whethei he will live or not. Harris 32 yearsold. Sommers is 39. Both are single. SIGNED THE OBDINANCK. The West End Railway Company Comes Out the Winner. Mayor Gourley yesterday signed the ordi nance granting right of way to the West End Street Railway Company. Owing to the opposition to the measure the Mayor withheld his signature until yesterday, giv ing the objectors a week in which to lay their claims before him. But nobody came. In the meantime the Mayor went all over the ground and gave the ordinance more thought than he has any measure for some months. He came to the conclusion it was a proper ordinance. The Mayor had scarcely signed the hill yesterday afternoon when" two of the ob jecting property owners on Steuben street entered his office. Their only objection to granting the right of wav on Steuben street was the fear lhat the West End company simply wanted to shut out opposition anil would never operate a line there. "I am satisfied," said the Mayor, "that the company intends to build and" operate a line on Steuben street If not, it will lose its right of way there. The street would be of no avail to a rival line. There is no way for it to get over to the city except by building a bridge to Allegheny and coming around that way. The West End company must carry its rmtrons to the city for S cents. With a rival line on Steuben street a transfer would be necessary, making the cost of the trip 10 cents. I see no reason why the property owners should object to the ordinance." " It is understood that a number of those who opposed the measure are now in favor of it. TUESDAY'S BOND ELECTION. Nearly Everything; Keady and Mayor Gour ley Is Confident. -' Almost everything is ready for Tuesday's bond election. Mayor Gourley has sent out papers to 120 of the 170 election districts in the city. The remaining CO districts are mostly those near the center of the city and can be attended to easily to-morrow. Two persons have entered objections against their property being used as polling places, claiming the 52 SO rent does not compensate for the trouble. They are both business men who have to close their stores on that account. But no serious trouble is antici pated from this scurce. Mavor Gourley is is confident the bond issue will win. "It must be apparent to all intelligent voters," said he, "that this is the best way out of the present difficulty. For one I do not feel like having the tax on my property raised 9 or 10 mills in 1893, and other prop erty holders must certainly feel the same. Those who rent houses are in a similar posi tion. If the landlord's tax on a house is increased ?40 per year he will undoubtedly raise the rent that much. The principal ob jectors to the plan are those whose property has been benefited by street improvements and who hope to get out of paying what in all equity they should." AN OYSTEE AND CH0PH0TSE To Annex Solomon & Itnben's New Cloth ing House. ' The property Kos. 403 and 407 Smithfield street was purchased yesterday by K. Solo mon, through Black & Baird. It is only separated by the Duquesne Bank from the property recently purchased for the new clothing firm, Solomon & Ruben. The place is now occupied by Bayley's cafe. As soon as the Bayley lease expires, provided suitable arrangements can be made with the Duquesne Bank, a building will be erected to correspond with the new clothing house, with communication between the two in the rear of the bank building. It is Mr. Solomon's idea to establish there a large oyster and chop house similar to those in Eastern cities. Jim Carmack to Be Married. Invitations are out announcing that the marriage of Miss Carrie N. Malatesta and James Kerr Carmack will take place at At lantic City on Wednesday, December 9. Mr. Carmack is chief clerk in the Girard House, and is well nnd favorably known in Pittsburg. Miss Malatesta is tie daughter of a prominent and popular hotel man in Atlantic City. The couple will be at home Tuesdays alter January 1, at 410 South Ninth "street, Philadelphia. They will be married in the St. Nicholas Church. lAjwer St. Clair Township Man In Trouble. W. IC Fried, a feed merchant, entered suit before Alderman McMasters yesterday against William Weigand, of Lower St. Clair township, for false pretense. It is alleged the defendant securedgoods to the amount of 5302 on the representation that he owned property in Lower St. Clair town ship, when such was not the case. Bail was furnished for a hearing. Galllnger, Jeweler, Still at the old stand, 1200 Penn avenue. Call and see him. ON THE N0RTHSIDE. For the convenience of advertisers, THE DISPATCH has established A BRANCH OFFICE AT 107 FEDERAL ST., ALLEGHENY, Where advertisement! will be received up to i P. M for Insertion tile next moraine. The new offleo will be kept open everyday except Sunday. 1LLEGHENY PAUPERS Have Only 97 Acres, but Do Not Com plain for Want of Space. EXPERIENCE WORKS DIFFERENTLY Allegheny Cets less land, While Chief Elliot Wants More. A COMPARISON THAT MAT BE ODIOUS Just about four miles down the Alle gheny from the Alexander farm, on the op posite side of the river, 251 paupers from the city of Allegheny live in peace and plenty on 97 acres of land and have never yet been heard to complain! for want of work. Only 76 acres of the land is tillable, the rest being rough woodland. The farm adjoins the Workhouse aud is recognized throughout the State as being well con ducted both in economy for the city and the care of the inmates. The farm used previous to the purchase of the present one was situated where p Millvale borough now is, and contained 168 acres. It was purchased in 1844 for $12,000, and was sold in lots in 1872 and '73. In the latter year the present farm was bought As will be noticed, it is smaller than the one vacated, but experience unlike that of Pittsbnrg's Chief,taught the officials in Alle gheny that it was not necessary to furnish each pauper with alittle farm of his own. The price paid for the land was ?600 per acre, but it is especially valuable on account of its fertility and close proximity to the city. Major Hunker is the Superintendent. In speaking of the manner in which the farm is conducted, he said: Good Kesults From a Small Farm. "The insane inmates are the only ones that are usually able to work. We have 113 of them, 53 of whom are men. They are divided into two classes, the regular insane and the intermediate. The majority are violent at times and the others are not re quired to work all the day, so that there are rarely more than 15 on duty at once. They do all the work on the farm, build fence and make repairs in winter and are never out of employment. We are not required to buy any farm products except grain. We have 14 cows and five horses. About 1,800 bushels of potatoes are raised each year and nearly 12,000 heads of cabbage. "Tlie buildings and im provements are estimated as being worth J300,000, the greater part of the work on which was done by the inmates. If we had more land it would give a chanceto rest some of the soil each year. As It is, only about five acres can be rested each year. I would like to have about 50 acres more. In the East they claim that an acre is needed for each pauper." Thomas Wightman, a member of the Board of Directors of the Reform School at Morganza, does not think it necessary for Pittsburg to have a big Poor Farm, but says it would be very convenient At Mor ganza, he says, they have 500 acres and usually about COO inmates. It would be better, he thought, to be located on the river bank, but not a necessity. Brand's Island the latest Site. The last Poor Farm site suggested, but not by the Department of Public Charities though, is Brunot Island. It has the river front stipulated. In fact the river extends all around the island and at the lower end the depth of the water is greater than re quired bv any vessel ever known, not ex cepting Noah's Ark. Whether the fact that the island being a part of Allegheny City would be fatal or otherwise to the project does not appear to have been discussed or taken into consider ation, but the1- cost of the island would probably be an insuperable objection. Then, too, it is larger than needed. Some have suggested a part of .Seville Island and others acain think that Davis Island would be about the thing. The objections to it are that it is below the dam and there is no bridge connecting it with the main land, also that at a 34-foot stage of water the boundaries of the island are rather circum scribed. A QUARTET 07 UNFORTUNATES. Saturday's List of A cclden t, Fonr the Total, AH of a Trivial Nature. The number of accidents reported yester day reached four, none of which were of a serious nature. The list follows: Shrof-deh George Sliroeder, an employe of the Allegheny Chemical Works, had his Jaw and cheek bono broken by a barrel of tar falling on him. lie was removed to the Allegheny General Hospital. Metebs Joseph Meyers, a Pole emnloved at Oliver's Bolt Worts, on the Southside, had his hand very badlv lacerated yesterday in the machinery. He was removed to the Southside Hospital. Carsos James Carson was thrown from his bicycle on Pcnn avenue, near the East End Hotel, and received a severe cut on the head. . Waltoh James Walton, a boy who lives on Adam street, Allegheny, fell from a small tree in his yard yesterday and had his lclt arm broken. I lias Faith in Tom Johnson. Al Carlisle, the Ohio Democrat, returned to the city last evening. He says he hasn't been following the Senatorial struggle for a week, but the Foraker people are making strong claims. He was very much inter ested in the Speakership fight, and thinks if an adjournment is secured until Monday that Mills will be elected. The wires all over the country will he worked for him. Mr. Carlisle Has great faith in Congressman Tom Johnson, of Cleveland, who is conducting the Mills canvass. He thinks the talk of killing off Cleveland, if Crisp is elected, has set many of the Democrats to thinking. The ex President can't be downed so easily. THIRTY CHRISTMAS PIANOS Sold Already at H. Kleber & Bro. COG Wood Street. The Christmas pianos sold already at H. Kleber & Bro.'s, 506 Wood street, are: Six Steinways, eight Conovers, four Gablers, ten Operas, two Lowrie & Haines, besides half a dozen organs, inclusive of one Vocalion church .organ. In addition to all these the Messrs. Kleber & Bro. have dis posed of seme of the choicest music boxes, mandolins, organcttes, guitars, banjos, music folios and an infinite variety of music books and music novelties of every descrip tion. The superiority of Klebers' musical merchandise aud their splendid reputation for honorable dealings, have attracted to their stores by far the biggest share of the music trade of these cities and surround ings. People know that every article bought at Klebers' must necessarily be the very best of their kind; they know, further, that the Klebers have been educated to tht music business frpni childhood up, unlike many others who have drifted into it acci dentally, and who are totally unable to tell a good piano from a bad one, or a sharp from a flat " Don't run any risks by dealing at such places, but call at Klebers' at once aud get the full value of your money. Elegant Diamond Finger Kins. A grand assortment exquisite designs- unique combinations pencci gems. Solitaires, 2 stones. i Marquise, 3 stones. . Cluster, Euby, Emerald, Sapphire, Opal, Peari. 5 stones. The largest stock in the city extremely low price. Call and see us. We can satisfy you. E. P. Roberts & Sons, Fifth avenue and Market street Call and see our stock of holiday goods, it will pay you. MICHIGAN FTTBXIXtrBE Co., 437 Smithfifld street A LABOR DEMONSTRATION. The Trades of Allegheny County to Meet In Xalayette Hall Next Friday Night and Listen to Eminent Speakers Xhe Printers Issue an Invitation. The much talked-of mass meeting of the trades of Allegheny county will be held in Lafayette Hall next Friday night Promi nent speakers from all the large cities of the country will be present Last night the committee having the meeting in charge prepared an invitation to be sent broadcast over the county. It sets forth the objects of the strike, and mentions the recent injunction suit. It also asks that those receiving the letters will reply promptly. This in all probability will be one of the largest labor meetings ever held in Allegheny county. The printers' committee succeeded last night in sending five pressmen out of the city. Bethlehem People Follow Carnegie. The Bethlehem Iron and Steel Company, of Bethlehem, Pa., will set up in their plant a train of rolls similar to those in use at the Homestead Steel Works for the pro duction of armor plate, heretofore forged under the hammer by them. It has been definitely established that armor of a most excellent quality can be produced by the rolling process, and that forging by means of the hammer is not absolutely necessary. It is gratifying to note that a Pittsburg firm was the very first to roll, armor to success fully withstand the severe testa to which such material is subjected. Industrial Notes. At the monthly meeting of the Builders' Exchange to-morrow, the matter of erecting or purchasing a building for the use of the Exchange will be discussed. Williax McCullt & Co., the Soutlislde glass manufacturers, started their mill after an idleness of a short time.while a new heat ing apparatus was being put in. Messrb. Johit B. Taylor, A. V. Alexander, a M. French, James Neal and B. H. Hill, have formed a company for the manufacture of iron and steel. The company will be' styled, Brown Co. A mass meeting under the auspices of the BuIlding.Trades Council will be held in Sailer's Hall, Smithfield and Diamond streets, Thursday evening, December 17. All building trade mechanics are invited. Given a Charity Ticket to Springfield. Sam Eberts, an insane man from Jeffer sonville, O., was confined in the Central station yesterday. When he was taken from the Union depot by the officers he struggled fiercely to get away. The poor fellow was given a charity ticket to Spring field by Ctiief Elliott, and he was put on the train last evening. When he was released he said the powers of Bussia did it He re marked that he could go home or travel in Bussia as he pleased. He doesn't know the Czar, but he claims the ruler has left in structions to pay his expenses. He is a good penman and an educated man. CHRISTMAS MUSIC BOXES. H. Kleber & Bro.'s Annual Importation. Kleber Bros.' importation of fine music boxes, intended for this year's holidays, has just been received and can now be seen at their store, No. 506 Wood street. This lot consists of interchangeable cylinder, piccolo, guitar, mandolin, sublime harmonic (double comb) and plain boxes. These boxes are manufactured by the old and well-known firm of Mermod Freres, St Croix, Switzer land, who are acknowledged by connoisseurs to have attained perfection in their beauti ful works of art For elegance of design, beauty of finish, charming quality of tone and solidity of workmanship these music boxes are unequaled. They can be had only at H. Kleber & Bro.'s, '506 Wood street. Call early and make a selection. mwfsu Fiite handkerchiefs in silk and linen for holiday presents. Hannach's, -30 Sixth street Avoid the Bash. Only another week to do shopping with any degree of comfort at the Cash Drygoods Store. Next week the great rush begins. You remember how it was a year ago. Well, judging from the increase over last season's business this far, it will be more exasperat ing thus, year. All prie'es take a tumble Monday morning. Cloaks must move out this week. See the new prices in the cloak department; cheviot reefers, fur, astrakhan trimmed collar all the way down, satin .lined, at JG 98; cloth jackets "from ?1 apiece. Cash prices tell in this department. All our 50c wool dress goods at 33c; 46-inch all wool cashmere at 50c Thokntos Bbos. Dr. John Lord. "Beacon Lights" not sold in stores. Ad dress the agent,who will call for your order. Solicitor, Dispatch office. Bargains In Overcoats. Chinchillas, kerseys, meltons and cheviots at Pitcairn's, 434 Wood street wsu Diamonds at E. F. Roberts & Sons'. The grandest stock in Pittsburg superb designs extra quality. Special induce ments in Necklaces, Pendants, Earrings, Lace pins, Brooches, Finger rings, Stubs, Buttons, Lockets, Bracelets. We lead all others in original designs and superior quality. E. P. Roberts & Sons. Fine handkerchiefs in silk and linen for holiday presents. Hannach's,. 30 Sixth street Fob rugs, robes and gloves. Smiley & Col, 28 Fifth avenue. Our $5 smoking jackets is a positive fact the best value in the city. Hannack's, 30 Sixth street SECURE A LOT In that portion of i KENSINGTON Lying above the railroad. It was specially laid out for residences and is the most beautiful part of the new city. Free tickets given to and from KENSINGTON. Salesmen always on the ground. For further information apply at office of The Burred Improvement Co., BOOMS 30, 32 AND 34, No. 96 FOURTH AVE., PITTSBTJBG, PA.- deK-M MARVELOUS SILVERWARE, DISPtAX OF TABLEWARE FOB HOME, AND FOB CHRISTMAS AND WED DING PRESENTS At J. C. Grogan's, 443 Mnrket Street As usual, Mr. Grogan is thoroughly pre pared to take care of the interests of the people of Pittsburg in this branch of his immense business, and the array is more strikingly beautiful than ever, which is say ing a great deal, but it can bo substantiated. In making a few comments upon this stock, attention should be called to two important facts; first, that the articles mentioned are now at this moment in the store, without any delav of ordering; second, that these elegant gifts will not only be useful and practical now, but they can be handed down through generations to serve as table decorations at Christmas-tides of vour descendants. These facts refer particufarly to the large, massive pieces, but there is no valid reason why they may not apply to the smaller wares. To give an idea of some of the things to be seen at Mr. Grogan's take for a starting point CENTER DECORATIONS. Ton may begin with the simple fern dish (which may be kept filled and used per petually), up through the large articles in the same category, and of the highest grades of workmanship, with all the combinations of shapes and arrangement of side pieces to form the most elaborate decoration. One of the newest features in these is the tall center-vases surrounded by oval, round and ob long dishes. The same suggestion may be carried out with one of those combined: fern bowl and randelabras for the immediate center, with the. various shaped small dishes grouped around it. A digression will be permitted to say a word about the new device now for sale by Mr. Grogan, which obviates the tilting over of candles, heretofore a serious objection, so that now, when there arc so many ex quisite styles in candelabras, they can be used without hesitation. There seems to be no limit to the styles shown by Mr. Grogan, and they are as useful and desirable on the piano or about the room as they are on the dinner table. ' SMALLER PIECES OF TABLE SILVER embrace the delicate, oyster, salad, fish and medium forks as well as the forms for gen eral use; butter spreaders and plates, spoons for soup, bouillon, ice cream, after-dinner coffee and oranges, and again the usual forms. Then comes a large line of small dishes for olives, almonds, bonbons, jeliies, pre serves, celery and cheese, all in graceful shapes and of the highest class of workman ship; these, too, have, or may have added to them the proper servers, and they are each and all" particularly appropriate for gifts; everyone cannot afford to give an ex pensive present, and the extrinsic value is oft times vastly bevond the intrinsic, bnt even then why not always get the prettiest and most tasteful of its kind ? There are, too, cases full of other pretty little things such as peppers, salts and mus tards, either singly or combined as condi ment sets on pretty trays; sugar muffineers, ice tongs, cheese scoops, grape scissors, tea caddies, coasters, pickle holders, cnps,small trays,indeed a list that would be fatiguing to enumerate, up through the larger cases of silver and sets for specific purposes until you reach the gorgeous SOLID SILVER SERVICE3 for dinner, breakfast and afternoon tea. Those who visited the Exposition last au tumn will vividly recall th astonishingly superb display made by Mr. Grogan at his stand, and now yon have to bear in mind that large as that display was, it was a bag atelle compared to what is to-day at the store, 443 Market street, corner of Fifth avenue, and it is a satisfaction to look at these beautiful things even if you cannot buy them all. Family plate and heirlooms generally do not prevail in the New as ii the Old World, put there is no reason why tbey should not it is not expected that people will go to Mr. Grogan and give unlimited orders for silver. There are only a few who have the means to do it, but anybody and everybody can make a beginning at "family plate," or assist their friends to do so, by purchasing just as many or as few of the things as the length of purse will allow as a nucleus, and then each birth or wedding anniversary, or at each holiday season by adding to what has been secured further adornments and necessities of table equipage, you will be charmed with the rapid growth of the col lection. The Grogan store is at this time a most fascinating spot, one upon which it is almost'impossible to turn your back. Thornton Bros., Allegheny. Plain silk initial hemstitched handker chiefs, 24c. Gents' 49c and 79c See these for values. Thousands of handkerchiefs to select from at the Cash Store. Yotj canbuy expensive presents or simple presents, but always the best of their kind at Aug. Loch's, 145 Federal street, Alle gheny. If your complaint is want of appetite, try Angostura Bitters before meals. ttssu BIBER & EAST0N. GENTS' LOUNGING GOWNS, In fancy stripes, broken plaids and solid colors, AT 5.50 TO $15. These are tailor made, perfect in shape and finish. Even the lowest grades will make an acceptable gift. FUR CAPES. Wo offer a very choice selection of Fur Capes, Jinn's. Children's Fur Sets, etc., at UNUSUALLY LOW PltlCES. Onr object is to force the sale of these goods previous to the holidays. Large Variety and Low Prices must interest all buyers. HANDKERCHIEFS. Make your selections early, get Just what you want and avoid tho rusli. Ladies' Hemstitched Initial Handker chiefs, special values at ISs and 25c. Ladies' Fine Emhroidered Hemstitched and Scalloped, 25c, 30c, 37c, 40c, 10c up. Special offerings in Fino Embroidered Handkerchiefs at 50c. 61c, 75c, $1. Embroidered Silk Handkerchiefs, 25c, 30c, 50c up. Gents' Hemstitched Initial Handkerchiefs, 25;. 50c. Gents' Silk Initial Handkerchiefs, 50c, $1. Gents' Hemstitched Colored Borders, ex tra values, at 10c, 12c, 15c, 18c, 25c up. 1,000 Umbrellas From 50c to $10. Fine Umbrellas with dainty handles In Sandal, Weichael, Violet and other fragrant woods inlaid with ivory, pearl, silver, etc , from $2 50 to $10. We ask no fancy prices on fine goods. About One-Half Price. Extra fine pattern dresses, full quantity, reduced from $8 to 4 50. 50-inch English Suitings in choicest effects and newest ideas, now 75c, formerly $1 37. Oar Linen Department offers many dainty things in fancy linen Scarfs, Squares, Tidies, Splashers, Finger Bowl Doylies, etc., in drawn work, hemstitched, plain, stamped and embroidered at low prices. BIBER & EAST0N, B05 AND 607 MAKKBT ST. N. B. Entire Clonk stock offered at SPECIAL LOW PRICES for balance of De cember. If you have any Interest in made up garments for Women, Misses or Children, do not fail to compare our prices. deB-Tnwj Report on Street Improvement, The reports of the viewers were filed yes terday in the matter of assessing the eostt for-the grading, paving and curbing of Her ron avenue, Sapphire alley, Allen street and Webster avenue, and for sewers on Center avenue and Ellsworth ave nue. The reports were confirmed nisi, to become absolute in 20 days, unless excep tions are filed. , Ladies' and gentlemen's umbrellas for holidavg. Smilet & Co., 28 Fifth avenue. "Chemical Diamonds" defy expert. Who has them? Hugus & Hacke. Inventory Sale Bargains in Gur Silk Department. At 50c a Yard: Odd lengths of Silks of all kinds. At 50c a Yard: 24-inch Colored Plushes, were fx. At 50c a Yard: Plain Colored Pongees; a full lina of light shades. At 50c a Yard: A small lot of Colored SilkVelvetsj usual price 85c. At 75c a Yard: All remaining of our Printed India Silks. At 75c a Yard: 24-inch and 37-inch wide Shanghai and Japanese Silks, all colors and black, usual $1 and J 1.25 goods. At $1.25 a Yard: Dress patterns of Printed Crepe du Chenes, were 3. Dress patterns of Black Silks at 25 per cent under regular prices, very desirable for holiday presents. Cor. Fifth Ave. and Market St, de8-mvTi EXTRAORDINARY SALE -OT- Axminster, Moqnette and Golelin CARPETS. Gobelins at $1.50. Hoqaette3 at 75c, $1, $110, $L25. Axminsters at $1.40. The greatest auction sale ever held by Eastern carpet manufacturers took place in Xeir York Cityon November 10 to 13. Buyers were present from every large city in the Union, and the goods were knocked down to the highest bidder In everv instance. WE PURCHASED TIIE LARGEST QUANTITY SOLD TO ANY PENNSYLVANIA DEALER. The goods nre now on sale at a small ad vance over the auction price actually tho Lowest Retail Prices Ever Heard Ot Every grade of Carpets In onr mammoth establishment has been MARKED DOWX to correspond with the prices pnt upon the above three grade', consequently all classes may reap the benefit of these extraordinary bargains. EDWARD GR0ETZINGER, 627 AND 629 PENN AVENUE. SPECIAL NOTICE TODEALERS-Woare prepared to make lower prices than ever in the history of the honse. Come along soon and take advantage of this offer. de6-TT33a MARSHEIJU THE CASH GROCER, WILL SAVE YOU MONEY. SPECIAL PRICES -nr Candy for Christmas PURE MIXED CANDY (no gum), 4 Pounds, 25c. FANCY CREAM BON BONS, 3 Pounds, 25c. CHRYSTALLINE CREAM BON BONS, 3 Pounds, 25c. FANCY CREAM CHOCOLATE DROPS, 2 Pounds, 25c. These are prices which never have been equaled. They are lower than the prices of any wholesale store in Pittsburg. The candy is strictly pure and wholesome, and free from the adul terations so common in so-called "cheap candies." We will make special prices to Sunday Schools, but would like all orders placed early. We have an immense stock bought, but cannot duplicate our orders. Send for our large Weekly Price List and order by mail. MARSHELL, 24 and 25 Diamond Square, PITTSBURG, 79 to S5 Ohio St., Corner Sandusky, ALLEGHENY. de9 ENGRAVED Wedding Invitations, Calling Cards, Etc W. V. DERMITT & CO., 07 Grant Street. TinVTTTl r tiftiili
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