K2Kf5raSE3IT3r5a HlTTmiTTM' S5fcEaHBKE3i&iciil RWWfl MSSPWg iF 1 DJHIELLJDMGEB, Quay and His Friends Positively flecide to Try to Oust Him From Congress Unless He EEKOEKCES HIS SENATE PLANS. Prominent local and State Politicians Hold an Important Conference and Arrange a Programme. PARTT LEADERS BEFORE GRAND JURT. iiTccatfS ! the Two Allegheny Comity Candidates for thf Supreme Bench Uostlin?. Many of the most conspicuous figures in the Uepublican party :n Pennsylvania gathered at the Ilotcl Duquesnc yesterday. Primarily, the political giants came toPitts bnrg to explain to the grand jury,now sitting, what they knew about the draft given b v.Tohn Bardsley,thc convict city treasurer of Phila delphia, to Senator Quay and for the com ments upon which Mr. Quay sued for libel; but befoij the leaders i-eparated they had nrranced.at least to their own satisfaction, a plan bv which the famous 15eaver fisherman js to oe returned to the United States Penatf. Charles A. Porter, the millionaire con tractor and Chairman of the Kepublican Citv Committee, of Philadelphia; David Martin, ov-ColIector of Internal Revenue of the Philadelphia district, and Jacob Wildemore, the all-around political athlete, are Phila'delhix's representatives in the noted gathering. Ex-State Chairman An drews represen'.'-l the northwestern tier of counties: while Senator Flinn, J. O. P.rown, George Miller, Secretary of the Allegheny County Republican Committee; Hon. Samuel Stewart, a member of the State Legislature; George Von Bonhorst, Register Samuel Conner, Postmaster Mc Kesn. Assistant Postmaster Edwards and others represented Pittsburg and Allegheny county. 3Iagee Not In the Contercnce. C. L. Magec was conspicuous by his ab sence. He had gone to Washington, it is stated, to aid Collector Warmcastle, who is also there, in untangling the web into which the Collector has walked, or which has been woven about him by his political enemies. Mr. Magce's absence did not prevent his friends from acting for him. After the Senator and his friends had explained their side of the case to the grand jurv, the whole party gathered in Senator Quav's room, waiting for the re 1urn in the case. While they waited they talked politics, and while they received no return lrom tte grand jury they arrangeu to defeat John Dalzell "for Con gress and the United State! Senat- at the Mime time. They nnrued further that Mr. Quay should succeed himself in the Senate, it possible, without opposition. While this conclusion was being reached in parlor 15, in a room nearly ndjoinirg sat ex-State Senator J. W. Lee," of Frankln, Pa., one of the vtrongest lawyers in the Stae. He has vowed publicly and privately that Mr. Quay must not be relumed to the Senate, and he is iust as mrch in earnest in his onpoiition tn Senator Qaav now as when he and other independent Republicans pursued Dela mater to defeat. Senator I.ee had not been invited to the i-nnference in parlor 1! He knew it was going on, however, and the movement1 of mmy of those who had re orntlv been with him in the content against Mr Quay and Mr Dclamatcr more than a little amused him. He said he was in rittsburg on purely legal business, and at this time was devoting no attention to pol ities. At the conference, at which Mr. Quay presided, it was first decided to have a can didate oppose Mr. Dalzell tor Congress in his district unless the little Congressman concludes to keep out of 'the Senatorial contest. It was aUo arranged that a Quay delegation be sent from Allegheny county to the State Legislature. The delegation was not decided upon. Lnanimous fcrtho 1'lnmcd Knight. It was agreed to send a IJIaini delegation to the National Convention if Blaine is at that time a candidate for the Presidency. Senator I'linu was decided upon as the jelegate-at-lanra to the National Conven tion from Allegheny county. The Alle ghenv county delegation to the State Con- cntion was not discussed. At o o'clock Senator Quay left for Reaver. At 8 o'clock the Philadelphia delegation left for their homes and the most important political gathering of the season was ended. Chair man Porter before leaving for Philadelphia said there would be no contest lor Xational delegates in Philadelphia and that a Blaine delegation would be sent to the Xational Convention from this State. He believed that Senator Quay had a good case against the newspapers which he has sued for libel and he also said that in his judgment the Senator would have no opposition for re election. "District Attorney Graham will likely b Philadelphia's candidate for Supreme Judge," Mr. Porte-said, "but Philadelphia is not likel to be allowed to name the candidate, as we already have two or three "four people on the Supreme Bench The Democrats of our city are not likely to have a candidate for the judgeship. The Demo crats are fighting among themselves down there. Ihe Harrity and McAleer factions are tearing tiie party to pieces. Mr. Har rity's disposition to get.every office in sight lias naturally awakened much opposition to him. and, as the boys, say, the Democrats are not in it with us! The Harrity people will have complete control of the Phila delphia delegation to the State Convention, and it is claimed down with us that he will be chosen to succeed the late William L Scott on the Xational Committee. He will not get the place without a fight, as I understand it, and I think there is a dispo sition to give the jdace to the Pittsburg man who is a candidate We know of no opposition to the re-election of Senator Quay, but politics is unceiiain." EEFOSE THE GEAND JURY. Xo Return of Any Kind Yet Sladc in the Quay Libel Suit. The case of Senator M. S Quay against Albert J. Barr and James Mills, an action for criminal libel as the result of certain publications during the recent campaign, was before the grand jury yesterday. There appeared in behalf of the prosecution Sena tor Quay, ex-State Chairman Andrews, of the Republican Committee; Charles Porter, Chairman cf the Republican Committee of Philadelphia. John Moorwood, of the Or phans' Court. Philadelphia; C. S. Stone, cahier of the Beaver Bank, and David Martin, of Philadelphia, the latter being the gentleman who figured eo prominently in the famous transaction. The grand jurv, however, did not make anv return ol the case to court. Messrs. Andrews and Poitcrwere present to sub stantiate bemtor Quay's claim relativ e to the sC to which his check for $:i,000 was VUt. Revision of tho Democratic Rales. Chairman Brenncn announced yesterday that he would this week appoint the com mittee to revise the rules governing the Democratic party in Allegheny county. Mr. Brennen is opposed to changing the rules as it is proposed by making the representation in the county conventions less than at pres ent. He contends that the smaller the num- jjajytii. rmir v. nMramnrr'-riyMairrii imn -",-"-iiiii trMwnrnrtwnifl ri imwiTirnr- ik.' .-jmjbi.tx. ... , .-na.. ,tuti. ,iai''i,.J.v-.-i ,.ju..., ....... v .-,,i.i:,u. ..--.. .... a h ;eh- r jd ber of delegates the more opportunity given the bosses to dictate the action of the bodv. IXSFECTED WARMCASTLE. Tho Agents Who Investigated nis Office Are in Town Again They AroXot Very Communicative New Foatnres or the Slmlille. Internal Revenue Agents Culbertson and Moser, the latter a brother of Commissioner Moser, of the Internal Revenue Depart ment, are at the St. Charles Hotel. Mr. Culbertson is chief agent of the department in Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, the District of Columbia and one district in New Jersey. The two agents have been giving their undivided attention to the affairs of Collector AVanncastle's office. Both gentlemen were visited last night by a Dispatch representative. They refused to talk of the trouble into which the Pittsburg collector has been plunged. To all questions theyanswered with a smile: "I don't know." Speaking of Mr. Warm castle as an officer Mr. Moser said: "Mr. Warmcastle is one of the best collectors in the service. He has been one of the hardest workers I know of, and, one thing about him he is, dnring business hours, always at his office with "his coat off hard at work. That is an unusual thing." " will Sir. Warmcastle be removed.' was asked. " "I can't say," Mr. Culbertson answered. "In your extended experience, Mr. Cul bertson, has any collector been removed on the charges made against Mr. Warmcastle?" "Not that I know of," the gentleman re plied. He then assured the reporter that the weather was remarkably fine. It was stated yesterday that Mr. Warm castle had neglected to deposit at the time required about ?1.,000. The amoun- was promptly deposited when his attention was called to it. Friends of President Harrison in the city claim that Collector Warmcastle will cer tainly be retired, not for political purposes, but the President thinks it is time to show Pcnusvlvania officeholders that he ap pointed them and not Senator Qnay. They also insist that Harrison will be renom inated, and that Blaine and the President are working together and actually hood winking such shrewd manipulators as Clark son, Dudley and Quay. A telegram from Washington says: Mr. C It. Magee accompanied Collector Warm castle to Washington. It is understood that he is operating-in behalf ot the Col lector. The situation of the affairs now looks more favorable to Warmcastle, and the whole matter could probably be straightened up if Mr. Dal7ell would agree to such a proposition. However, the Con gressman is a hard fighter, and may not consent Warmcastle has made only a v erbal repl v to the charges. The Revenue Bureau, being particular in these matters, does not seem to be disposed to overlook this, but the President and Secretary of the Treasury may be less rigid. Collector Warmcastle will meet the Commissioner of Internal Revenue to-morrow morning by appointment. FOR THE SUPREME BENCH. The Triends of tho Two Allegheny Jurists Mentioned Are All Hustling Parke At ifhdraw From the National Delegate Tight and Will Stand for the Stata Con tention. Judge Hawkins, of the Orphans' Court, and Jndge Stowe, who for 20 years has been President of Xb. 1 court, have both an nounced themselves as candidates on the Republican ticket for Supreme Judge. Judge Ewing had been urged by his friends to stand for the nomination, but yesterday he announced that he would not be a candi date. Both Judges Hawkins and Stowe are popular with the Pittsburg attorneys, but both are in earnest in their candidacy, and the friends of each are already at wort set ting up delegates in their interest. The Republican State Convention will nominate the candidate for Supreme Jndge, and the eflorts of both the local candidates will be to secure friendly delegates to the con vention. Thomas A. Parke, who had announced himself as a candidate.for delegate to the Xational Convention, has withdrawn from that contest in favor of B. F. Jones, and has announced himself as a candidate for dele gate to the State Convention in the interest of Judge Hawkins. Mr. Parke is a candi date in the Second district of Allegheny. His associate on the ticket will be Joseph May, of the Fifth ward. The candidates from the First district of Allegheny are U. H. Stauffer, Councilman of the Fourth ward, and Henry Bolster, of the Third ward. They are not running in the interest of any of the candidates for the Judgeship, and it is highly probable that they will have opposition lrom that source.. freedom; foe a song. A Toung Colored Man Sings for Jndge Gripp and Is Released. Yesterday morning at the Central station hearing a young colored man named Fred Roper, who had been arrested as a vagrant, told Judge Gripp that he was an actor in hard luck. He said he was a tenor singer, and had been traveling with an opera com pany, but meeting with reverses it had dis banded. His home was at Mackinac, Mich., where he wa3 anxious to go. The Judge told him if he would favor the assembled company with a vocal solo he would let him off The young man, hardly more than a boy, was somewhat taken aback with this golden opportunity to sing his way to ireedom, and modestly requested to be re moved to "stage distance." To do so it was necessary to take him back in the corridor, and there, some 2D feet from the smiling 'Judge, who was surrounded by a crowd ot interested listen ers, the boy sang a selection from one of the popular operas in a truly artistic manner, and in a sweet and tuneful voice. At its conclusion the Judge told him he had done well, and that one who possessed such a voice could not be a common vag. He told the boy he was free, and he left the station with alight tread. Didn't Need an Officer. Last night about 7 o'clock a man walked into Cc!tal station and presented Sergeant Gray with a committment for the incarcer ation of James Maloney to the workhouse fo r 90 days in default of 510 fine for va grancy. The Sergeant asked the stranger where he got the committment He an swered that he was the James Maloney named in the paper, and that Alderman Mc Kenna had given it to him last Saturday at his own request. He had a little money at that time, and decided not to report for transportation until he had had some en joyment out of it. It was all gone, and he no'w desired to arrest hiniselt. He was placed in a cell to await removal to-day. The man is a stone cutter, u0 years of age. 81,000 for an Fireman's Wife. The Disability Board met jesterday to consider specially the case relating to the death of Fireman John Hamill, who died last July from injuries resulting from an accident he received while at work in the department storehouse. Hamill was assist ing in taking in leed in the house and was caught in a pully rope, lifted from the floor and dropped on his head. His skull was fractured and he died three weeks later. Testimony to this effect was produced at the meeting by three firemen and Doctors 'Mercur and Marshall. The board deliber ated for some two hours and finally awarded his wife 51,000. Sickness Among Children, Lepecially infants, is prevalent more or less at all times, but is largely avoided by giv ing proper nourishment and wholesome food. The most successful and reliable of all is the Gail Borden "Eagle" Brand Con densed Milk. Your grocer keeps it. DETERMINED TO DIE. Mrs. Lewis Tries for the Fourth Time to Commit Snicide. WANTED TO LEAP FBOM A WINDOW. The Co-Respondent in the Divorce Case Has Gone From the City. HOW SHE HOODWINKED HER HUSBAND Mrs. Mary Lewis, the story of whose at tempts at suicide was told" in The Dis patch, made another effort to end her life yesterday morning. This time she aban doned her favorite method of chloroform and tried a leap from a third-story window of the St, Charles Hotel. She had been hysterical all night, and was quite ill from exhaustion when her husband and Detective Heiner entered the room about 9 o'clock. They came to inform her that at 9:30 pro ceedings would be entered in court to ob tain possession of her 3-year-old child. She listened to their statement and then turned her head away as if she did not desire to see them any more. As she lay there in bed and heard of the effort to take the child away from her she had ceased weeping and a pallor spread over her pretty face. The two men turned to leave the room. The nurse was not near the bed at the time. Determined on Death. Suddenly Mrs. Lewis leaped from the bed, threw up a window and sprung out on a narrow balcony. She was in the act of leaping over the low railing when the de tective, who had turned just in time to see the movement, jumped through the window and caught her. A moment later and she would have been dead on the pavement 40 feet below. She was carried back into the room helpless. All the rest of the day she remained passive and made no further el forts at suicide. George Umstead, the hotel clerk who is named as co-respondent in the Lewis case, is no longer at the Seventh Avenne. Al fred Kaiii, a former clerk at the Central, has taken his place. It is surmised that Umstead has qui the town, for he could not be found ycsterdy bv the officers who had a capias to serve on him. The young man has lots of friends in the city, and thev de nounce Detective Heiner's methods. Those who know Umstead feel that he is not much of a sinner, but only indiscreet. His friends claim he had no money, and deny the stories that he tried to buy Heiner off Mrs. Sproull, the mother of Mrs. Lewis, was expected to arrive from Cincinnati last evening. Her daughter is at the St. Charles, and if the mother came in she did not stop at this hotel. Detective Heiner said that she had not arrived. What n Condnctor Saw. On the other hand a Pullman condnctor at the depot claims he saw Heiner and Attorney Barton at the station, and that they met Mrs. Sproull at the train. Mrs. Lewis is out of danger and was resting easy last evening. The capias for Umstead's arrest was issued on a precipe filed by Attorney Barton, counsel for the aggrieved husband, for 10, 000 damages for the alienation of his wife's affections. The Court will this morning hear Lewis petition for a writ to secure possession of his child. More details are coming to light concern ing the actions of the dashing young wife. A certain cab driver has reason to know her pretty well, having at numerous times had occasion to drive her about with her gentle men friends. Such proceedings were car ried on oven when the husband was at home. Several times the cab driver has gone to Lewis at his home to tell him his wife was ill over in Pittsburg, and could not be home. At the i-ame time Mrs. Lewis and one of her numerous friends would be waiting in a cab a block or two away. Lewis always took these stories in good faith. Considerable talk has resulted from the fact that Umstead is the only one of Mrs. Lewis' admirers against whom action has been taken. It is asserted that a well known civil engineer and the son of a prominent manufacturer were moije constant in their attentions than Umstead, but they are singularly relieved from the unpleasant ness of an explanation. OPEN OH ELECTION DAY. A Serions Charge, Which a Wholesale Liquor Dealer Denies. In Police Captain Unterbaum's report yes terday morning was the statement that James Getty, Jr., the wholesale liquor dealer of No. 141 Water street, had his place open on election day. The case was reported to the Cap taiii by Officer Duffy. He said he had seen three half gallons of beer sold between C and 7 o'clock in the morning. Chief Brown says he will investigate the case thoroughly and have Getty prosecuted it the report is found to be true. Mr. Getty denies that any beer was sold, as does also ex-Alderman Samuel McMasters, an em plov e of the place. The latter says three half gallons were taken from the place Tuesday morning, but they were paid for Monday by an Italian fruit dealer, who asked that they be kept on ice until the next morning, when he would call for them. The Desertion of Ada Gray. A dispatch from Toledo says that Infirm ary Director Herman Baumbacb, who was charged with having deserted Ada Gray at the Albion Hotel in Pittsburg,' emphatic ally denies the charge. He merely helped her toward getting to her home 60 miles from Pittsburg, giving her 2 to pay her fare with. He took other public charges to Pittsburg at the same time. The Gray woman lias been in the insane asylum, Woman's Retreat Infirmary and workhouse here off and on since 1889. She was then sent to the Toledo workhouse from Findlay for cracking a woman's skull. Baumbaeh s an ex-Councilman and prominent citizen. Flontv or Detective Affidavits. In the Fifth district of the Sixth ward of Allegheny, it would seem, according to yes terday's developments before Commissioner J. D. Shafer, that there were more than the average number of defective affidavits made. Where an irregular vote is found the name of the voter is marked with a cross by Mr. Shafer and his ballot will be examined, but only those, as he says he does not care to know how a man voted who had the right to vote. The work is very tedious, but the most populous wards have been finished and the rest of the work may go on faster hereafter. Charles L. Davis a Very Sick Man. C L. D.ivis, the proprietor of the Alvin Theater, is in rather a serious condition, but his physicians and friends think he will recover. He is afflicted with several large abscesses in the neck and throat. Erysipelas has set in and this complicates the case. Some of the abscesses were lanced a few days ago, and Mr. Davis was a little better yesterday. He sutlers a great deal of pain. The genial theatrical "man realizes that he is very ill, but he is cheer ful and says he has a strong constitution. Satisfied With Judge Hejdrlck. Ed. Smiley, .Chief Clerk of the Senate, was a passenger for Harrisburg last evening. He says politics are quiet at present in the oil country. He understands that Senator Quay has already fixed enough of the State to insure his re-electiou to the Senate. The selection of C. E. Heydrick to succeed Judge Clark pleased the Republicans and Democrats alike in the northwestern counties. I 1 t x THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH, THURSDAY, DECEMBER A REST FOR REPAIRS. The Edgar Thomson Steel Works Will Shut Down on Saturday for Two Weeks The Canse of the Change's In the Scale. Never before have there been such ex tensive preparations made for improve ments at the Edgar Thomson Works at Braddock as at this time. The mili will shut down next Saturday, when the work men will be given a rest for two weeks. The many changes made in the scale of wages were owing to the intended replacing of some departments, with new and im proved machinery, which will all be put in during the shut-down. Heavy orders are pressing the firm, and the shut-down will be made as brief as pos sible, considering the mammoth changes that are to be made. PB0MISED WORK IN PITTSBUBG. The Story Told by Hungarian Immigrants Stopped at New York. A special telegram from New York says that six Hungarian peasants, who have worked in the Pennsylvania iron regions, returned from their native land to-day in the steamship Amsterdam to go to work again. . They were detained as contract laborers. Each declared that he would not have come here if he had not received as surance in a letter from his brother that he would get work. Two of them said employment had been promised them in Andrew Carnegie's works in Pittsburg. Industrial School for Boys. The establishment of trades schools for boys in every city of any importance in the United States will be one of the chief meas ures advanced at the coming annual conven tion of the Xational Builders' Exchange in Cleveland. The success which has met such institutions in different cities has stirred up considerable interest, so that now the con tractors of all large cities are taking steps toward furthering the work. The plan meets with the approval of President Barnes and other prominent members of the rittsburg Exchange and the 22 delegates who will represent Pittsburg at the national convention will advocate the idea. A Preacher to Help the Printers. The committee having in charge the mass meeting at Lafayette Hall Friday night in behalf of the striking printers have re ceived a communication from Rev. Dr. Robertson, of Allegheny, stating that he .would make an address at the meeting. It is expected that Messrs. Gompers, Burt and Dougherty will also be present and address the meeting. There is nothing new in the strike, although several more of the im ported men were shipped home by the com mittee yesterday. right for tho Federation Presidency. The main topic of conversation in the Federation of Labor is the fight between Messrs. Gompers and Burt for the Presi dency. Mr. Burt has developed a great deal of strength in his canvass, and it is im possible to predict who will be the winner until the convention meets next w eek. TO STOP CUTTING: RATES. Patent Medicine Men Will Try to Devise a Plan to Maintain Prices. The conference committee of the National Druggists' Association will meet to-day and to-morrow in New York to devise some plan to maintain the prices of patent medi cines. George A. Kelly left for New York last evening to be present. The association is composed of patent medicine proprietors, wholesalers and retailers. All are repre sented on the committee. Mr. Kelly says the prices are cut by the retailers in large cities from Maine to California. In many drug shops the patent medicines are the bulk of the stock, and if the business doesn't pay, the druggists are sure to quit selling the patent remedies. Here is where the problem catches the pro prietors. The latter make the rates, but they allow the retailers a generous margin for their profits. The patent medicine owners want the cutting practice stopped all over the country. Mr. Kelly said they would approach the subject in a fair manner. It has been sug gested to put the medicines on sale in the baaars and variety stores, but if this is done they lose their medicinal character. There is a good demand tor patent medi cines, and large quantities are sold at all seasons. Schatzman Gets banter's Place. Chief Murphy yesterday appointed Peter Schatznian, foreman of No. 2 engine com pany, assistant chief of the fire department. This action supplants John Hunter, who held the position prior to the appointment. This change was brought about by the per sonal feeling between Chief Joues and As sistant Chief Hunter. An effort was made last night to see the latter gentleman. Mr. Schatzman assumed control of the assistant chiefs department yesterday morning and stated that he had been appointed, but that he did not know whether it was permanent or not. Chief Jones had nothing to sav. Several other persons about the Hall said the appointment was permanent. A 3Ij stery In Gingham. Some little boys playing about a dump on Forbes street,Soho, yesterday afternoon, found a well-developed male infant wrapped in a piece of gingham, and evidently dead for 24 hours. They notified Officer Rohan, who took the body to the Fourteenth ward station, from where it was removed to the morgue. The case will be investigated to day. Bids for Ttemodellng Allegheny City Hall. The Public Works Sub-Committee on Property of Allegheuy Councils met last night. The bids received for the remodeling of City Hall were: W. F. Trimble, f 6,589; George A. Cochrane, 57,000; R. C. Tannc hill, 57,473, and B. A. Groah, 50,575. The latter's bid was recommended. Mrs. McCarthy Not Expected to Wye. Mrs. W. C. McCarthy, wife of ex-Mayor McCarthy, is lying very low at their home on Miller street. It was reported last night that she could only live a lew hours. Galllnger, Jeweler, Still at the old stand, 1200 Penn avenue. Call and see him. Diamonds. Rarely beautiful rings. Oddly grouped pendants, Brilliantly matched earrings, Carefully collected necklaces, etc, Emeralds, rubies, sapphires, diamonds and all semi-precious stones. Stones and set tings on hand and mounted to gratify your own tastes at Hardv & Hates', Jewelers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers. ttp 529 Smithfield street "CHEMICAL Diamonds.' them? Wonderful gems! Who has Trunks Filled With Silver. What a noble gift for Xmas. This is carrying out an old English idea to fit the house well with sterling silver for the table. This would make a gift that would be an heirloom in the family for generations. If you think of the above, call on Hardy & Hayes and see the notable collection thev show, from S20 to 5500. A beautiful trunk can be fitted up for $150, tnakinga moderate price and very handsome gift, at Hakdt & Hates', Jewelers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers, ttf 529 Smithfield street YOU can always be sure of having good bread if you use Minnehaha flour properly. The latest invention, "Chemical Dia monds." Who has them? EVANS' EXPLANATION. The Councilman Tells -Why the Issue of Bonds to Pay Contractors WILL BE TESTED IN THE COURTS. He Says the Property Affected Will Have to Stand the Cost, or ME DEBT WIIL SURELY BE DISPUTED "1 don't believe the city will issue the bonds authorized by yesterday's olection," was the positive statement made by Dr. C. Evans, Select Councilman from the Twenty third ward, last evening. "Why do I think so? Well, there is no doubt in my mind that the debt for which the bonds are proposed does not belong to the city, and I have excellent reason to be lieve that this question will be raised and tested in the courts. If it is, the correctness of my position will be demonstrated." "Do yon propose to test the matter your self, doctor?" "Certainly not. But there are others who will, I have no doubt." Dr. Evans was quoted in Trtn Dispatch a few days ago as favoring the bond issue, but declaring his belief that it was not nec essary and that if carried any citizen could go into court and prevent the city officials from issuing the bonds. He was asked yesterday why, holding such views on the matter, he had voted affirmatively." "I supported the bond issue," he replied, "in order that the city might have the ability to pay any debt that might be proven to be due." "Then you think the city has some debts that should be paid by these bonds?" The Question of Validity. "No, I don't think we really owe any debt requiring an issue of bonds, and I trust our city officers will -withhold the issue of any amount of bonds until they clearly satisfy themselves of the liability of the city." "Well, why is the city not liable for the street improvement debt?" "To begin at the beginning," replied the doctor, "the contracts were made under the provisions of the acts of 1887 and 1880. If these acts had the power to collect the cost of the work done under them the contractor would get his money. If they failed to collect the cost of the work, he tailed to get his money. The security for the contrac tor's money lav in the power of, the acts themselves. This power, the Supreme Court said, was illecal and unjust. It was the duty of the contractor to know this be fore he'did the work and he assumed all chances. "The city's part was simply the part of collector of bills for the contractor. It did not guarantee the contractor his pay at least, did not make such guarantee in ac cordance with the requirements of the statutes existing previous to the acts of 1887 and 18S9, and therefore, in effect, did not guarantee at all. Curative legislation was an act of justice, which sought to restore to the contractor the power to collect his debt off the prop erty owner and to recoup his agent, the city.with powers to collect for the contractor what was due from the property owner. Cur ative legislation does not involve the city as a corporation, it is a matter of equity be tween the contractor and the property owner whose property received the benefit of the work done. A Test In tho Courts. "The city may be sued for debt, legal or illegal. If sued for this debt, a proper de fense on the part of her legal defenders would prevent any judgment being obtain ed. Her defense would be that the con tractor took these contracts subject to the powers in the acts of '87 and '89 to collect the cost off the property owners; that as these acts proved worthless, and as the con tracts were not made in accordance with the legislation on the subject, therefore the contractor must wait until the curative acts are tested. If they hold good he will get his money, if they fail he will not get his money. The city's attorneys could claim that the city itself has no interest in this matter and cannot legally, if it had the money, pay it out for such a debt as this, for this is a special contract debt and can only be paid for under the terms of that contract, the city's part being that of agent only. Agents do not assume and cannot be made pay the debts of the firms employing them. "A contractor doing work for a corpora tion is bound to know that the corporations' exercise of power is just and legal, and in accordance with the statutes, else he is liable to lose the pay for work done for them. The Contractors Should Be Paid. "This is the exact status of this case. Should curative legislation fail to collect this money, the debt cannot be collected at all, therefore the issue of bonds is unneces sary. Appropriations out of taxes to pay these improvement expenses are illegal and, if attempted, ought to and will be resisted. This debt must be collected off the property benefited, and not off any one else, directly or indirectly. "I don't want the contractors to lose their money," the doctor concluded. "They ought to be paid, but I want them to wait until they collect the debt off the parties who owe it, and not off property owners who never received any benefit from the work done. I believe the curative acts will collect the debt. This matter interests more particularly the contractor and the benefited property owner and not the city at large." NEGLECTED THE 3UENS. Serions Outcome of a Quarrel Between Mill Men Several Weeks Ago. S. Parkerson. on behalf of his brother Sherman, entered suit before Alderman Leslie yesterday, against George Lance for assault and battery. Both the defendant and plaintiff live on Smallman street near Twenty-fourth, and are employed in Cris man's steel works on Butler street Some weeks ago they quarrelled. Words led to blows, and during the fight Parker son was pushed against a furnace by Lance. His face came in contact with some red hot iron rods and was horribly burned. He did not take medical aid, but gave it home treatment. It appeared to get better, but erysipelas and blood poisoning set in and now he lies in a critical condition. Lance was arrested and locked up in the Seven teenth ward police station, but was released late last night on bail. Both men are of good families. W. S. Gnffey Quito 111. W. S. Guffey, the oil man, who had just gotten out after serious sickness, has suf fered a relapse, and is again confined to his bed. His physicians are unable to reach the seat of his ailment. ON THE N0RTHSIDE. For th convenience of advertisers, THE DISPATCH has established A BRANCH OFFICE AT 107 FEDERAL ST., ALLEGHENY, Where advertisements will be recsived up to ! r. 31., for Insertion the next morning. The new office will be kept open every day except Sunday. e$$$$e-$$9e4-4$ 10, 1891 ART WORKS FOR ALLEGHENY. A Promise of $10,000 Worth ofFIctnres to DeGiven to Carnegie Library irCoanclls Will Do as Well The Ofler Received With Considerable i:uthuiasm. The Committee on Art, of Carnegie Library, Allegheny, met last night Chair man Dahlinger read the following letter: Your inquiry, has been noted. Unquestion ably you ought to have a collection'of good paintings in tlieAHegheny Carnegie Gallery, and at once. During tho past few months I have mado sutli effort as timo and opportunity allowed to secure a fow works ns a nucleus for a collection, and I now havo positive and conditional promises of a considerable number of pict ures. Art-loviiur peonle are thoroughly alive to the importance of opening tho Al legheny gallery, and as many as I have seen will cheerfully nnil earnestly assist any effort in this direction. .Ask Council" toappiopriatc $10,00 for the puichase of pictures and I will undertake to secmo as rilts ten pictures, ngrefriitine in value $10,C0O. Tiiis will give vou $20,000 wortli of pictures to open with. ThojlO.COO appiopriated by Councils will bo a very modest sum less than vou spend in a single year tor books and will return a thousand fold in pleasure to the taxpayers and their childien and their children's children. If I c-in be of any service to voiir committee you have but to command me. Very respectfully, John- W.Beattt. The committeedecided to ask Councils for the SHyiOO specified. The opportunity pre sented by the letter was received with con siderable enthusiasm, and it is thought that Councils will grant the request. WEDHESDAI'S UNFORTUNATES. Two Men Killed and Six Injured, Several Probably Fatally, Yesterda-. An unknown man was killed on the Tail road, and another meets with a fatal accident. Six other persons injured in various ways, two probably fatally, by cable cars. The list follows: l'ikowx An unknown man was killed on the l'.inh.indlo railroad at North Mans field last night. He had been on a train go ing to that place and gat off when it stopped at tho station. In crossing the tracks he stepped in front of a train pulling out at the station and was run over, dying almost in stantly. The body was brought into the morgue. In his pocket was found a. razor with the name "(J. Schurr" ensraved on the blado. IJcLi-James Bell, aired 42 years, met with a fatal accident in J. Painter & Sons' mill yesterday evening. Bell was catching on the small mill, when bis tongs slipped. The iron struck the tongs and diove them into his abdomen. Ho whs lemoyed toliis homo on the side of the bill near the Dnquesno Incline where lie died at 7 o'clock Tiie de ceased had been employed in the mill in which he met bis death for the past 15 years. Keeser Joshua Keener, employed in ex cavating for a new house on Washington avenue. Allentown, yesterday had his hand nearly blow n off by n blast.which lie thought had not been properly arranged. Curtis William Curtis, a driver employed by Kaufman Bros., the clothiers, met witli a serious accident yesterday afternoon. He w as driving his hoi se and wncon out Fifth avenue and when near Moultrie street his horse balked while on tho street car tracks and refused to move. Car No. 18, on the Fifth avenue line, was coming down the hill very closely, and before the gripman could stop the car struck the w agon and up set it. Curtis was thrown out on the street. His head stiuck the curbstone, Tincturing his skull and injurins him internally. He wasiemovcd to the Mercy Hospital, wheie he now lies in a critical condition. The physicians in charge saij kist night he would hardly recover. He is married and lives on Beaver avenue, Allegheny. KALcnTHALtR Charles Kalchthaler, ased 70 yeirs, who resides at Thirty-eighth and Butler streets, yesterday attempted to place a b.irrel of cider in the cellar unassisted. Tho barrel slipped and rolled on him. break ing his left leg and arm and dislocating his shoulder, besides injuring him internally. Owinir to his advanced ago it is feared that he will not recover. Aosew Samuel Agnew, aconductorof tho Fort Wayne Railroad Company, had his light leg broken yesterday while coupling cars at the Washington avenue crossing. He was removed to his home on Avery stieet. Doyle Frank Doylo, an employe of Jones A Lnu-'hlins, while at work jesterday load ing n on on a truck, several piece3 fell on his right foot, crushing it badly. He was removed to the Southside Hospital. Beck William Beck, aged 12 vears. was knocked down bvaovblo car on Fifth ave nue early yesterday morning and severely injured. Ho was removed to the Homeo pathic Hospital. A LACTEAL COaBIWATION. A Washington Ulan at the Head of a Scheme to Furnish Good Milk. F. K. Ward, a wealthy Washington milk dealer, who has been in the city for several days, returned home yesterday. His object is to organize a stock company in Pittsburg, taking in farmers and consumers, to furnish the members of the company with pure milk. He is at the head of such a scheme in Washington, and it works very well. Every consumer buys a share of stock for S10, and 10 cents per quart is charged for the milk, a half-cent being refunded daily as a dividend for the money invested. The milk is sold only to stockholders, and it is guaranteed to be first-class in every particular. Mr. Ward says he expects to have the company started here next summer. He intends to organize them in all the large cities. In addition, he has a glass jar with a hermetical seal that will be used in the trade. The jars are filled on ihe farms and delivered direct to the consumers. Mr. Ward claims that by not disturbing the milk and keeping the air off that a large qnantity of cream rises to the surface, and tliat on a pint of milk enough can be ob tained for the morning coffee. The main advantage of the company, however, is to furnish healthy milk, free from all adultera tions. Colonel White for Governor. Edward Holliday, a Wheeling lumber man, registered at the ilonongahela House yesterday. He says the West "Virginia Democrats are talking of running Colonel Robert L. White, a member of the Legisla ture, for Governor. Mr. Holliday has just returned from Michigan. He says the price of lumber hasn't varied for a number of years. The supply and demand are very steady. Dealers Catting tho Price of Coal. Captain W. W. O'Neil and Marsh Mc Dopald went to Cincinnati last evening to look after their river interests. The cap tain complains that owing to local dealers cutting the rates there is little money in the coal business. The price here is i cents per bushel, G in Cincinnati and 35 cents a barrel in New Orleans. POINTED LOCAL FABAGHAPHS. The Conroy accommodation ran into a freight engine at tho Mnrion avenne cross ing, Allegheny, yesterday. Nobody was hurt. At Harrisburg yesterday a charter was granted to the Eiiends'iip Building and Loan Association, of Pittsburg: capital stock, $3CO,C0O. Tub people in the vicinity of Twenty-flrst stieet, Southside, have signed a petition which is to be picsonted to Councils asking them not to grant ArmouriCc's application to run a siding on that street in front of their establishment. Dur.rio the tire at the corner of Twenty fourth and Smallman streets last evening, Jas. Smart made himself especially con spicuous and insisted on directing affairs. Tho Hi emen stood his inteiferenreiis long as possible and then called an officer and had him put under an est. JosEfH Dietrich and William Kress wore anetcd last evening charged with tho laiceny of a lot of brass wire from the St. Clair Electric Railway Company. They were lound lifting the wiio Horn Its con nections alone tho mils on SoutliThirtcentli stieet and had collected quite a valuable lq when the officer discovered them. As inquest was held last night by 'Squire Hitzman, on the body or William Gallagher, the brakeman who died from injuries re ceiv ed at the Edgar Thomson Steel Works. Ho was running ahead of his train and was caught between n car and the frame of a gateway. The verdict was accidental death. Gallagher was 30 years of age, unmarried and lived at ilcKecsport. TIM OF THE VETERANS. Three Thousand People Welcome De partment Commander Boyer. GEOWTfl OF THE KEYSTONE G. A. I?. Efforts Eeing- Made to Induce Every Soldier to Join the Order. A KUUBER OF IXTERTSTJXG SPEECHES Three thousand persons gathered in Old City Hall last night, being members of the Grand Army of the Republic and ladies and friends of the old soldiers. The occasion vras a reception tendered by the veterans of Allegheny county to Department Com mander George Boyer, of the Department of Pennsylvania, and his staff! The hall was profusely and tastefully decorated with American flags, streamers and bunting. A warlike appearance was presented on the stage, in the center of which was erected a tent with a stand of arms on either side. To the rear of the snd sat the Department Commander and his staff, the County Ex ecutive Committee of the G. A. R-, post commanders and several other prominent members. The speakers of the evening were Commander Boyer, Assistant Adju tant General Towne, ot the Department of Pennsylvania; L. H. Long, of Denver, CoL; John W. Moreland, of Post 151; Past Com mander Brown, of Post 12R, and Dr. W. G. Rrian, colored, of St. Louis, Mo. The ad dresses were interspersed with music by the G. A. R. Band, solos by Miss Annie Orr and Miss Clara Terante; songs by quartettes from Posts 128 and 157, and a trombone solo by J. Montgomery. The Hoys Did the Fightinjr. The meeting was called to order by Com rade W. H. Russell. Department Com madder Boyer, after returning thanks for the cordial welcome extended him, said he would indulge in some retrospection. He asked who fought the war, and answered that it was the boys. He reviewed a list of those who were major generals at 32. Cus ter was a brigadier general at 26. Miles was a drummer boy at the breaking out of the war, and in two years was a general, at the age of 23. Garfield was a major gen eral at 30. It was the striplings who com posed the army. At the close or the war, he continued, the whole world wondered what would become of that great army. Coming from four years of carnage, bloodshed and de struction of property it was feared they would continue in that line of work. But in a few months they had all settled down to peaceable vocations. In a year the Grand Army was founded and it has ad vanced until to-day it numbers 500,000 members. The department ot Pennsylvania alone has 45,0'JO members and buo posts. He addressed himself particularly tothose soldiers who have not joined the G. A. R. He reviewed the work that has been done by the organization. Last year in Penn sylvania v40,000 was expended in charity. Men have been saved from drunkennes, wretchedness and crime by the helping hand of comrades, and the syndicate en riching themselves out of the Soldiers Orphans' Schools, had been cleaned out andi the schools made perfect Approach of the Inevitable. These schools, however, he said, will soon be no more. When the G. A. R. Committee took hold of the schools in 188U there were 1,500 children in the schools. Sot there are less than 800. The soldiers were getting old, and the work would soon have to be turned over to the Sons of Veterans. At present they wanted the soldiers not in the ranks to come in and lend their assistance and fellowship. Comrade Samuel Towne, Assistant Ad jutant General of the. Department of Penn sylvania, was the next speaker. He said that the department is in as good condition now as it has been at any time in the last ten years. Ten new posts were established last year. He urged old soldiers to jointhe G. A. R., and remarked that 90 per cent of those assisted were not mem bers of the organization, showing that it did not lack in charity. It is instrumental, he said, by campfires. reunions, etc, in keep ing alive the spirit of loyalty and the love of iibertv. The children were taught it and the work" of the G. A. It will fall to the Sons of Veterans. Comrade L. H. Long, of George G. Meade Post, of Denver, Col., an old Pitts burger, also spoke. Comrade John AV. Moreland, of Post 131, told of the historical associations connected with the hall they were in. Commander Brown, of Post 128, made a short address referring to the fra ternal feeling of the old soldiers of the North and South for each other, instead of the animosity -said by many to exist. Dr. W. G. Brian, colored, of St. Louis, Mo., was the last speaker. Mills "Went Hack on Free Silver. General A. J. Warner, of Marietta, was in the city yesterday. It's a cold day when the General hasn't some new idea to ad vance favoring free silver. In discussing the speakership, he said Mills got his deserts. "The Texan's Ohio speeches de feated him," he continued. '"Wall street captured him on the silver question, and the oountry at large knows it. Crisp is a free silver man, and will make the best Speaker. He is naturally fitted for the position. The Presidency figured exten sively in the fight. Cleveland will have to go, and either Gorman or some Western man will be nominated." For Christmas. Pendants being shown by Hardy & Hayes, Jewelers: A most beautiful crescent. A very unique chrysoberyl pearl and diamond one odd design. Very dainty and tasty painted portraits. An exquisite emerald and diamond star. P.arely beautiful fretwork in gold and enamel. A sun mounted in platinum and dia monds; very brilliant. Pansv and double violets, with diamonds. Pearl necklaces, large and lustrous. Brilliant diamond necklaces. And many others, at Hardy & Hates', Jewelers, ttf 529 Smithfield street. Trie monds. eighth wonder, "Chemical ' Who has them? Dia- Why Should I buy my Christmas presents from Hamilton, 01 anil Oi Filth avenue? Because he sells pianos and organs that I know are reliable in durability and pleasing in tone; as long as I can remember I have heard them spoken of'as the leaders in that line. My friends bougiit the same kind years ago, and thev- are good and true in action and tone. Store open till 9 p. 31. "ChemicaIi Diamonds." thev? Wonderful gems. What are Murnrjt is Paevo That's our "ad" to day. It may look big, but compared with what could be told, it's as a primer to Britannica. Jos. Horne & Ca's Penn Avenue Stores. Minnehaha flour makes nutritious bread, which cannot be said tiuly of all flour. The latest invention, "Chemical Dia monds." What are they? Add 20 drops of Angostura Bitters to every glass of impure water you drik. xrnssu "Chemical Diamonds." them? Lovely gems. Who has STERLING SILVER IN DAINTY FORMS. Suggestions for Christmas Gifts, by J. O Grogan, 443 Market Street. This season of the year finds many people in a state of perplexity about what to buy or where to buy Christmas presents. Too often they can afford only a remembrance; vet the trifle must be pretty and attractive. It is not complimentary to the recipient td just pick up something anywhere and maka it serve the purpose; people like to feel that their tastes and environment have been con sidered, and just here Mr. J. C Grogan comes bravely to the rescne with the pret tiest, delicate conceits in sterling silver that will relieve puzzled brains from further per plexity. The beauty of it is that in his im mense collection of small wares some one article that may cost only a couple of dol lars will he sufficient, yet if yon desire to indulge more freely, entire sets for the toilet for ladies or gentlemen, for the desk, etc., can be arranged with the utmost ease. Among the articles noted were exquisite cut crystal l.ivender salt jars, with repousse silver'tops; hair, tooth and bonnet brushes; clothes, military and traveling shavinj: brushes; chamber candlesticks, cases of scissors, inkstands, glove boxes,coin purses, hair combs, puffboxes, pin cushions, per petual calendars, hairpin trays, collapsing cups, lorgnettes, hand mirrors, cigarette (rises, mustache combs, pen trays, bon bon tongs, paper clips, key rings, fruit knives, girdles, flasks, hand blotters, whisks, pun gents, tea balls, dusters, ink erasers, chate lains, button hooks, nail polishers, pen holders, razor strops, tea strainers, bon bonnierics, knife rests, envelope openers, sealing lamps, pufT boxes, court plaster cases, shoe horns, book marks, penknives and razors, lead pencils, shaving cnps.cork Fcrews, key rings, pin stands, grape scissors and fruit knives.glove stretchers, memoran dum tablets, match boxes, tape measures, seals, eta, and these are only some among the mass of lovely, useful knick-knacks at the Grogan establishment that will please and delight the fortunate people who get any of them. BIBER & EAST0N. GENTS' LOUNGING GOWNS, In fancy stripes, broken platds and solid colors, AT $5.50 TO H5L These are tailor made, perfect in shape and finish. Even the lowest grades will make an acceptable girt. FUR CAPES. We offer a very choice selection of Fur Capes, Muffs. Children's Fur Sets, etc., at UNUSUALLT LOW l'KICES. Our 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 the rush. Ladies' Hemstitched Initial Handkerchief-!, special value at 13c and 23c. Ladies' Fine Embroidered Hemstitched and Scalloped, 23c, 30c, 37c, 40c, SOc up: Special offering in Fino Embroidered Handkerchiefs at 50c. 60c, 73c, $L Embroidered Silk Handkerchiefs, 23c, 30c, 0c up. Gents' Hemstitched Initial Handkerchiefs, 5c 50c G'ents' Silk Initial Handkerchiefs, 50c, SI. Gents Hemstitched Colored Borders, ex tra values, at 10c, 12Ke I50. lSc 250 up. 1,000 Umbrellas From 50c to 10. Fins Umbrellas with dainty handles in Sandnl. tVcichacl, Violet and other fragrant woods inlaid with ivory, pearl, silver, etc , from $2 50 to $10. We ask no f jncy prices oa fine goods. About One-Half Price. Extra fine pattern drsses, full quantity, rednced from $8 to 54 50. 50-inch English Suitings in choicest effects and newest ideas, now 73c, formerly $1 37K- Onr Linen Department offers many dainty things in fancy linen Scarfs, Squares, Tidies, Splashers, Finger Rowl Doylies, etc., in drawn work, hemstitched, plain, stamped and embroidered at low prices. BIBER & EAST0N, 503 AXD 507 MARKET STL X. B. Entire Cloak stock offered at SPECIAL LOW miCES for balance of De cember. If yon have any Interest in made up garments for Women, Misses or Children, do not fail to compare our prices. deO-Tissn, EXTRAORDINARY SALE -or- Axmiiister, Moquette and Gobelin CARPETS. Gobelins at $1.50. Hoqnettes at 75c, $1, $1.10, $1.25. Axminsters at $1.40. The greatest auction sale ever held by Eastern carpet manufacturers took place in Kew York City on November 10 to 13. Buyers were present from every large city in the Union, and the goods were knocked down to tho highest bidder in every instance. WE PURCHASED THE LARGEST QUANTITY SOLD TO ANY PENNSYLVANIA DEALER. The goods are now on sale at a small ad vance over tho auction price actually the Lowest Retail Prices Ever Heard 0 Every grade of Carpets in our mammoth establishment " has been MARKED DOWN to correspond with the prices put upon the above three grades, consequently all classes may reap the benefit of these extraordinary bargains. EDWARD GR0ETZINGER, 627 AND 629 PENN AVENUE. SPECIAL NOTICE TODEALERS-Weare prepared to make lower prices than ever in the history of the house. Come along sooa and take advantage of this offer. deO-TTSsu TJ. and S. Special Sale of Pure Silk Hosiery. We offer for the holiday season ft rare as sortment of Pure Silk Hose, in black and colors, at greatly reduced price: $2 quality for $1 50; $2 50 quality for $1 73, or throe pairs in box for $3. The colors are red, gray, bronze, pink, sky blue, nile green and pure white. ULRICH & SPENCER, Specialties In Hosiery and Underwear for Hen, Women and Children. 642 Penn Avenue, Open Saturday Evening. deO-rrs 107 Grant Street. no20-TTSsn THF "BAETLBTT 1! Warm Air Furnaces and Wronc ,:t steel RantrnsL CINDERELLA RANGES AND bTOVES. UAS RANGES AND BROILERS, J. a 1SARTLE1T, OC3-TT3 103 Wood strcst Pittsburg. Pa ENGRAVED Wedding Invitations, Calling Cards, Etc. W. V. DERMITT & CO., " imMs ' '''... '.. ii-ig.Jr-"3Big3IBslsreP'fBMWPiW)PBiM 1 i.ijfcufa.aafc
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