w EUROPE'SNEW DEAL. Toe Capriyi Declares Ger many's Independence of the United States IN THE MATTER OF TEADE. France Hit Hard and Italy Well Treated by the Zollverein. A BEATJir MD THE BEAST AFFAIB. That Is What the Proposed Knsso-French Entente Looks Like. SOME NEW COMPLICATIONS IN CHINA Berlin, Dec. 10. In the Reichstag-to-day, Chancellor Von Caprivi made a strong appeal jn favor of the adoption of the new commercial treaties. He dwelt npon the fact that home industries had received a great impetus under the last enstoms regime so much so that overproduction had caused some embarrassment. The present import and export relations, he declared, would ruin both the employers and employes. The commercial measures under discussion, therefore, were necessary to preserve Ger many's husbandry and commerce. The Chancellor added that the Govern ment had accepted the principle of assimil ating Germany's interests with those of other States, and concessions had to be made accordingly. These concessions had en tailed great sacrifices upon those who had made them. It was the duty of the Iteich stag to give husbandry the support it re quires, and to preserve its relations with trade. The Treaties Cut Down the Revenue. Continuing, the Chancellor said that the immediate effect of the treaties upon the finances of the empire would be a diminu tion in revenue amounting to nearly 18,000, 000 marks. This was a matter that re quired budsct consideration In regard to the question of the differential treatment of countries included in the treaties, those countries having the most-favored nation tariff rate of A marks, the raising of the rate to 5 marks had been an experiment which had answered the purpose of the Federal Government. In fact, it had been considered how far tariff rates affecting agriculture could be reduced without in jury to the country. In the matter of wine, it had been the aim to create sharp competition asrainst artificial wines, Fchnapps and the so-called "French clarets," so as to provide on German soil a battlefield for Italian wines as against those of France. The reduction in duties on necessarieb of life was of advantage to the working people. He concurred in the say ing of Chaplain Stoecker, "We must not only go forth against the undue claims of workmen, but we must niaka advances toward him." Looking Ont for Tnture Allies. liefcrrine to the treaties with Belgium and Switzerland, the Chancellor said: "Lest' at anv time we are unaoie to preserve peace, it must be our desire to possess as many faithful aHies as possible. These we will be able to gain bv smoothing the path of politico-commercial relations. Since the end of the last century, it has been impossi ble to conclude a cabinet convention be tween Government and Government. The heart of the people must also approve." Adverting to the McKinley law, the Chancellor said: "Ve wish the countries of Europe to preserve their independence against America. For this purpose they must unite together. The treaties jnst con cluded will give a sure guarantee for the future." In concluding, he said: "I beg you to re gard the treaties as a whole, with a patri otic consideration for the interests of the Fatherland. Ask yourselves the question whether Germany's future would be more prosperous and more promising with the treaties or without the treaties. You will then hold the same opinion that the Gov ernment holds, that treaties are calculated to maintain and advance the prosperity of Germany and her position in the world." The Chancellor Meets Opposition. Hcrr Reichenspcrger, Centrist, said he hoped that the treaties, in view of their economic and political strengthening of the Empire, would be agreed to with as great unanimitv as possible. Herr Von ICanitz, Conservative, opposed the Chancellor's nolicv. He said he re gretted that the negotiations showedthat they had only free-trade counsellors. He looked forward to the ruin of the German agriculturist. He himself, as a land owner, would rather submit to adverse fate than associate himself with transactions irrecon cilable with his conscience. The Chancellor responded that he had been aided by the same advisers that as sisted Prince Bismarck, and that he must repel most emphatically the insinuation that any instructions issued from the Chan cellerie had not his full approval. At a meeting of the Conservative mem bers of tlie Eeichstatr, 12 voted in favor of and 24 against the treaties. Herr Kardoff lead a telegram, stating that Prince Bis marck did not intend to appear during the debate. Everybody Crazy to Sec Bismarck. Such crowds of people gathered around the Ileichstag building in the hope of seeing Prince Bismarck enter, that the police had trouble to secure an entrance for the Minis ters. Many bets had been made on Prince Bismarck's appearance. Chaucellor Von Caprivi's speech is des cribed as one of the greatest masterpieces of oratorv aud statesmanship eer heard in the Keiehstag. Trince Bismarck had a full summary of the speech telegraphed to him while the Chancellor was still speaking. SBAZIL'S BEBEIXIOTJS STATES. One Bloody Battle das Already Been I'ought in Bio Janeiro. 'Rio Janeiro, Dec. 10. The situation here continues critical. The Government appears to have put off its apathy, and is taking measures to prevent an uprising in the city. Large bodies of heaily-armcd policemen are patroling the streets, and though there are signs of disquiet on every side, there has been no overt act on the part of malcontents in the city. Advices from Campus, a city oi 40,000 in habitants in the province of Eio Janeiro, 155 miles north of this city, show that at that place there has been an open revolt against the Peixotto Government. A con flict occurred there on Tuesday last, be tween the Government troops and a body of insurgents. The advices are not clear as to which side won the victorv, but it is re ported that ten men were killed. John Chinaman Against John Ball. Rangoon, Dec 10. China demanded the withdrawal of the British posts at Nam poung. The Government replied declining to withdraw the posts, but instructing the commander to do nis utmost to avoid a col lision. French Bepnbllcans Against Priests. Paris, Dec, 10. At a meeting of Repub lican Deputies to-day, at which 110 mem bers were present, a resolution was adopted signifying party approval of a plan for a 1 party "combination against the clericals. Chinese Rebels Bave Allie. TakisDcc. 10. The Journal Dm Dcbalt states that it has learned on good authority that the leaders of the anti-foreign move ment in China are in communication with leading Tonquinese, especially members of the former reigning family of Annam, which was deposed by the French. AH ILL.ASSOBTKD COUPLE. The Proposed Franco-Russian Alliance Savors of Beauty and the Best. Pabis, Dec 10. Senator Barthelmy Helaire, ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs, ,Baid to-day: "I am distinctly opposed to this attempt to draw France and Bussia into an alliance. I can discover no com mon bond of union between the most en lightened people of Europe and a country mat is aimost eastern in its DarDamy. 'The prevalent idea in France is that an alliance will enahht her to regain the lost provinces while she will help Bussia to lay hands on Constantinople; bnt while Bussia will not fail to seize every opportunity of consolidating and increasing her empire, she would not embroil -herself with Eur.ope in order to please France, and when satis fied would repudiate any claims the latter power might nave on her. Having made herself most formidable by the aid of France, Bussia would not hesitate even to attack France, if she thought she would ad vance her own interests bv doine so. In 'my opinion the most natural and profitable alliance lor France would be one witn Eng land." Callings From the Cables. England is again swept by storms. . Albanian brigands raided seven villages and killed several of the inhabitants. A xew volcanic island has appeared In the Mediterranean Sea, south of Pantelleria. Qcekx Vic gave a banquet in honor of the betrothal of the Duke of Clarence and Avon dale. The Spanish Government is preparing to receive Dora Pedro's remains with royal splendor. . The gross value of the late Mr. Parnell's propertv is sworn to at $55,870, and the net value $31,260. Pbiuck Bismarck received a popular ova tion at tho Hamburg railway station yester day on his return from Altona. The new commercial treaties between Austria-Hungary and Switzerland and Ger many and Switzerland were signed yester day. A.OTnER German bank has gone wrong that of Adolf Albert in Marmitz, Silesia. The owner had embezzled over 2,000,000 marks. Albert is believed to be on his way to America. Premier Rudixi has informed the Italian Chamber of Deputies that he has taken note of the friendlv expressions to Italv in Presi dent Harrison's message, and is confident of an early settlement of all questions in dis pute. COINS FOR SOUVENIRS. A Novel Proposition to Be Made to Con Cress Special Issue of Half Dollars Asked To lie Made of Gold and Silver Dc Tonne's Original Scheme. Chicago, Dec 10. A novel proposition was put forward at to-day's session of the Board of Control and representatives of State World's Fair organizations. The originator was Vice President De Young, of the National Commission. He wishes Con gress to pass a law authorizing the coinage of something which will, at the same time, be legal tender and a souvenir of Columbian Exposition. He offered the following: Resolved, That it is the sense of the convention of the representatives or thu boards of the various States of this Union that the Government of the United Statos be requested, in commemoration of the Columbian Exposition andtbe event it celebrates, to coin, through its mint, pieces of the value of 50 cents. This being the prob able niece of admission, these coins can be used lor tbatrurpose,and will make valuable souvenirs. The component parts of said coin to be of gold and silver in ratio. That 5,000,000 be struck, and they he made legal tenders. That the Secretary of this meeting be i eqticsted to forward this resolution to Congressman Springer, of Illinois, with a request that he introduce such a bill and present this resolution to Congress. "Xow," said Mr. De Young. "I don't want you to jump into this matter without dne consideration of it, so I move that it be read for intormation and then ordered brought up for a discussion at. our next ses sion." This action was taken. LESS IKON OBE SHIPPED. A Statement or the Tear's Transportation as Compared With 1890. Cleveland, Dec. 10. The Iron Tirade Jlevieie,ia its annual summary of the Lake Su perior iron ore business, gives figures show ing that the shipments from Escanaba were 4,060,000 gross tons; Marquette, 1,200,000; Ashland, 1,253,326; Gladstone, 191,358; Two Harbors, 885,521; total, 6,490,205, as com pared with 8,063,067 in 1890. Of the 6,500, 000 tons shipped this year; as above, 4,939 - 684 tons were received at Lake Erie ports and 1,550,521 tons went to Chicago and other Northwestern ports. The detailed receipts at Lake Erie ports were as follows: Toledo. 191,103 tons; Sandusky, 106,907 tons; Huron, 14.910 tons; Lorain, 206 009 tons: Cleve land, 1,259,775 tons; Falrport, 699,434 tons; Ashtabula. 1.519,783 tons; Erie, 393,759 tons; llnffnlo, 410,000 tons; total, 4,939,634, as against 6,874,664 tons last year. The amount of ore on dock at Lake Erie ports at the close of navigation in 1891 was 3,508,489 tons, against 3,893,487 tons one year aso. The unsold ore on dock amounts to 60,000 tons, but it is so scattered as to be practically unsalable, and will cutnofigur; in next year's market. The aggregate freight tonnage passing through the Sault Marie, canal during 1891 was 8,888,759 tons. In 1890 it was 9,041,213. STOKES, THE MADMAH, CAPTUBED. He Was Nabbed When fte Slipped Ont of the House to Bny a Paper. New York, Dec. 10. George a Stokes, the madman who yesterday barricaded him self in the house of his mother, Mrs.Frances W. Stokes, was still master of the situation this morning, but this afternoon he leit the house in order to buy a paper at the corner, and before he could get back he was over powered by the police and was at once taken to the Jefferson Market station. Salvation Army People DUgutted. Staff Captain George Rigley, Lieutenant W. J. Owens, Color Sergeant Gari Dhas, a converted Goorkha from India, of the Sal vation Army, passed through Pittsburg last night on their way from St. Louis to New York, from which city they will sail for Liverpool. Captain Bigley was dressed in flashy uniform. He had with him his wife, who he introduced as his clerk. "We are unable to accomplish much good in Mis souri. Captain lSielev said. "The Uevu gets up early and stays up late down in that State, and wc were unable to get a foothold. We formed a barracks in nearly every town in that State, but we don't expect much from the people we left there-" t Now He Wants nis Daughter. It will be remembered that about two months aeo James Worth, a butcher in the Allegheny markets, and Miss liatie Schmidt, a daughter of Peter Schmidt, an Allegheny huckster, eloped. Nothing was heard of "the pair until about two weeks ago, when reports commenced coming from Chicago that the couple was there, and Worth was abnsing the girl. The father has placed the matter in the hands of the Allegheny detectives and will try to get possession of his daughter. Colored Girls Escape From Morganza. The Reform School lost three of its in mates yesterday afternoon, when three col ored girls packed their duds and took Frencn leave They are Stella Gnnnings, 13 years old, who lives at Noblestown; Fannie Addison, 18 years old, who lives at Sharon, and Julia Dwryer, 16 years old, of this city. The girls all wore blue dresses, and a re ward of $10 each is offered for their return. The police arc looking for them. . THE HTTSBTJKG- NEW PENSION BILLS. A Number of Badical Changes to Be Proposed in This Congress. SECRETARY FOSTER IMPROVING. Figures From His Department on the Tear's Appropriations. aHEEiCAN-MADE BH1PS ARE THE BEST rSrxCIAL TXLIOKAX TO THE nlSPATCH.1 Washington, Dec. 10. The pension measures will undergo a radical change in some respects, it the bills which Bepresen tative B. E. Doane, a Bepublican member from Ohio, proposes to introduce become law. He intends to throw the burden of proof npon the Government, and not npon the claimant, who, Mr. Doane says, is gen erally in such circumstances that he cannot gather that which the Pension Office de mands. When a soldier enlisted in the army he was examined, and before being accepted, was pronounced sound of body by the examining board. This Mr. Doane proposes to make prima facie evidence of the health of the claimant at that time, and throwing out the present proof of health at the Reriod of enlistment. The affidavit of the claimant that he is suf fering from disease contracted in the line of duty, supported by the evidence of a physi cian that he is in such condition, is to be considered sufficient to make ont a case. If the Government disputes the claim the burden of proof will rest upon it, and not the soldier. Another bill will put the wife of the soldier on an equal footing with the soldier's mother. Now the mother dependent upon the services of her son for support draws a pension, regardless of the number of times she may marry. The soldier's widow is estopped the moment she remarries. Colonel Doane's bill will remove this disparity, if it is shown that the widow has not, at the death of tho second husband, financially profited by the marriage. She may not be the widow of a soldier, but Mr. Doane holds that she was the wife of a soldier, and. if destitute, entitled to the protection the Government has promised. There recently came nnder Mr. Doane's observation the case of a one-legged soldier wno arew a pension, but who sunered so from his injuries that life was unbearable. To end his misery he committed suicide. Death from any cause other than that upon which the pension was granted stopped the revenue, and in this case the widow and six children were left destitute. This Colonel Doane proposes to remedy bv permitting the wife to continue. to draw the pension. AMEEICAN SHIPS THE BEST. The Commissioner or Navigation Says We Make Them Better Than England. Washington, Dec. 10. Commissioner of Navigation Bates, who has supervision of the laws relating to vessels and seamen, has submitted his annual report to the Sec retary of the Treasury. He gives a short history of onr shipping policy, and then goes on to investigate the comparative dura bility of American and British-built vessels of all kinds, with the result of proving that, in almost all points, the American ship yard excels the British in its productions. In regard to marine insurance the Commis sioner says: It appears that we are fast drifting into a dependency on foreign underwriting. Syn dicates or rings of foreign capitalists already control the business of covering carzoes of onr exports to all parts of the world. The manifest decadence of our underwriting power it or nstionalconcern. It Is as neces sary to have marine underwriters of -ourown as commerce of onr own, or shipping of our own. , Marine insurance is a facility and a power for the command of trade needful in peace, but essential In war. The underwrit ing of our enemy is not to be thought of; that of a rival never should be depended on. The Commissioner recommends the enact ment of the bill for a Marine Board in the Treasury Department, composed of the heads of bureaus. He says he opposes Gov ernment inspection of sail vessels, main taining that if the free-board bill is passed, it will be uncalled for, and do more harm than good. lie also recommends the pas sage of a bill to protect seamen's wages from garnishee. Several other measures are suggested, the most important being one to enlarge the ship room and increase the comfort of immigrants. The Commissioner recommends the abrogation of the treaty with Great "Britain, which prevents the building of armed vessels on the lakes, and the repeal of the act of 1852 authorizing the nationalization oi ioreign vessels. M0NBY HAKES THE MABE GO. Secretary Foster's Estimates of the Amounts Needed for Next Tear. Washington, D. C, Dec 10. Secre tary Foster to-day transacted to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, for the information of Congress, the estimates of appropriations required for the service of the fiscal year 1893, as furnished by the heads of the several executive departments. Although the totals of these estimates, un der the several general beads, were given in the annual report of the Secretary ol the Treasury, made public this morning, some of the details are of interest. The estimate for army and navy pensions is ?147,064,550, which 'is a decrease of $3, 748,583 from the amount appropriated on account of pensions for the fiscal year end ing June 30, 1892, which includes a de ficiency appropriation of $29,350,598. The amount of the estimates under the general head of naval establishment is $26,365,654, which is something over $5,000,000 less than the present appropriation. Nearly all of this reduction is made in the estimate for increase of the navy, the estimate for this item being $12,280,855. For new machinery for the Washington Navy Yard $100,000 is asked, and for the purchase of steel plates $50,000. For the building for the library of Congress $1,035,000 is asked. This is about $440,000 in excess of the present appropria tion. Among the estimates for public buildings are the following: Clarksville, Tenn.,post oflice, $10,000; Cincinnati Custom House and postoffice, $25,000; Chicago Custom House and sub-Treasurv, $100,000; Erie, Pa., postoffice, etc, $6,000; Omaha, Neb., Court House, etc, $400,000; Pueblo, Col., postoffice, etc, $75,000; Sioux City, la., postoffice, etc, $75,000; Sioux Falls, a D., postoffice, $75,000. Work on tho Nicaragua Canal. Washington, D. C, Dec 10. Secretary Noble to-day sent to the Senate the annual report of the Maritime Canal Company of Nicaragua, which shows that work has been prosecuted with energy during the past year, and much progress made in the actual work of construction. Extensive wharves and landing facilities have been completed at San Juan del Norte; permanent build ings for offices, quarters, hospitals and other necessary buildings erected for the com pany. Surveys have been completed and plans for the location and construction of the railroad systems made, and the actual excavation of the canal line made for one mile inland. Another Cruiser for Honolulu. Washington, D. C., Dec 10. While the exact destination of the cruiser San Francisco, now fitting out at San Francisco, cannot be officially ascertained, it is gen erally understood at the Navy Department that she is going to Honolulu. , A Banlr nnnrt f-AllMl For. WAQTTTKfvrrw TIaa -in Thn Pimn- troller of the Currency has - called for a-re- DISPATCH, FRIDAY, port of the condition of national banks at the close of business Wednesday, Decem bers. Important Decision for Soldiers. Washington, Dec, .10. The Acting Secretary of War has made a decision that the period of 40 years' servloo required by the act of Congress, approved June 30, 1882, to entitle an army officer to retirement on his own application, includes the period of -his service as a cadet at the "United States Military Academy, West Point, N. Y. Secretary Foster Steadily Improving. Washington, D. 0., Dec 10. Secretary Foster is steadily improving. His tempera ture has been normal for the last 24 hours. HARRISON NOT A MAGNET. HE FAILED TO DRAW A DOIXAR TO CAFE MAT POINT. The Effort to Establish a Summer Besort There a Disastrous Fiasco Four Hotels and COO Building Iiots Under the Sheriff's Care, at Present New Yobk, Dec. 10. ISptcial. The effort to build up a boom at Cape May Point, on the strength of President Harri son's visits there, has resulted disastrously for Anson H. Hamilton. The boom was short lived, and now legal proceedings have been begun by the creditors of Mr. Hamil ton, for which the effort to establish a sum flier resort with President Harrison, as a foundation, Is responsible. A bill of complaint was filed in the New Jersey Court of Chancery Wednesday by Judge Howard Carrow, to foreclose a mort gage amounting, principal and interest, to 5150,000. The complainants are executors and trustees of two Philadelphia estates, and the defendant is Mr. Hamilton. The property includes the Cape House, Carlton House, Ocean House, Shore ham House and 600 building lots about two-thirds of Cape May Point. Many citizens of Cape May Point have been made parties to the suit, as many of the lots had never been re leased from the lien of the mortgages soon to be foreclosed. Judge Carrow some time ago recovered judgments against Hamilton for 5106,000 for money loaned. The Sheriff of Cape May county sold all of Hamilton's personal property under these judgments, including even the tally-ho coach .uied by President Harrison. The money secured by the mortgages was used in making preparations for the great boom that did not materialize. Hamilton and his friends sav that the President did not draw a dollar to the place. A million dollars was also sunk in the Philadelphia and Seashore Bailway, which was expected to do a big business after the boom had developed. THE FIRE BEC0BD. At Long Island City, Eppinger & Russel's creosote works. Loss, $40,000 At Williamsburg, la., tho principal busi ness block of the town. Origin incendiary. At Brunswick, Md., the power house of the new works of the Baltimore Bailroad Com pany. Loss, $20,000. At Philadelphia, Christian Sohmldt's brewcrj", maohinery and stock. Loss esti mated at $25,000: insured. ATArdmore. Md., the principal business section of the town and 25 dwellings. Loss, $100,000; Insurance, $60,000. A slight Are occurred in the keg factory department of the Oliver & Roberts wire mill, Southside, about 8 o'clock last night. The loss will not exceed $50. At Frankton, Ind., the Siglcr block. Loss, $18,000. Bradley's meat market, Sister's drugstore, Canady's drygoods store, and Glass' hardware store were destroyed. Near Stenhenville, the dairy barn of Will iam Becker, the finest in Jefferson county. All live stook was saved, but the other con tents were consumed. Loss, $3,000 partly in sured. At Dogevllle, Wts.tRudersdorTs Hotel and tho offices of the Chronicle ttieSun and Eye and the Star, a blacksmith xliop, apalnt shop and several other buildings. Loss, $40,000; insmed. At Pinos Altos, X. Mex , yesterday, fire was discovered in a vacant frarao building in the center of town. Not a drop or water was accessible and the whole town was soon in flames. Men, women and children turned out and fought the Are, hut the dry build ings burned like tinder. Onlv two buildings were saved. The loss, $100,000. The Are is thought to have been Incendiary. MATTEKS OF MIN0B MENTION. Ths Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will lay a third track" between this city and Con nellsville in order to accommodate the in cieased freight traffic. A heariso in the Amoskeag engine case was called for yesterday before Master George P. Hamilton, but the absence of At torney Guthrie from tho city necessitated a postponement for a week. WiiKihSBuno lodoe, Knights of Pythias, gave a supper and reception to their friends in KHlston's Hall last night. Music and reci tations were part of the programme. There was a largo attendance. James Bull, who had the handle of a pair of tongs run through his body at Painters' mill on Wednesday, died at his home from the effects or the injury at 4 o'clock yester day afternoon. An inquest will be held to day. At tho Instance of the Coroner, City Physician McCandlcss yesterday held an autopsy on the body of the infant found Wedneiday on the Soho dump. The antopsy disclosed the fact that the child had been born alive and was fully develooed. Tho police are trying to locate the mother. The sixteenth anniversary of the Associa tion for tho Improvement of the Poor will be held in the Fourth Avenue Baptist Church, Fourth avenue and Ross street, Sunday evening, at 7:30 o'clock. The ser vices will be conducted by Rev. H. C, Apple garth, Jr., and Rev. George Hodges. Ocean Steamship Arrivals. Steamer. Where from. Destination. Diadem Amsterdam New York Denmark Liverpool New York State of Nebruka.. Liverpool '.New York Cotton Dress Patterns From 50c to ?2 each. Jos. Hoiinb'& Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. Ladles' Holiday Aprons. Superb line, plain and embroidered, 25c to $5. Two specials in fine Irish goods 75e, worth $1 25; $1, worth $1 50. A. G. Campbell & Sons, 27 Fifth ave. Christmas and New Tear Excursions on the Pennsylvania Bailroad. In pursuance of the custom long since es tablished, the Pennsylvania Bailroad Com pany will sell excursion tickets between all stattons on its lines for the Christmas and New Year holidays at a rate of 2 cents per mile. These tickets will be sold December 23, 1891, to January 1, 1892, inclusive, valid for return until January 4, 1892, inclusive. Diamonds. Diamonds jn watches. Diamonds in rings. Diamonds in necklaces. Diamonds in bracelets. ' Diamonds in lockets. Diamonds in scarf pins. Diamonds in brooches. Diamonds in shirt studs. Diamonds loose stones. Just what you wantfor Christmas, at Hehby Tekheydex's, Jewelry Emporium, wrs 530 Smithfield street. Elegant Diamond linger Blngs. A grand assortment exquisite designs unique combinations penect gems. bolitaires, ' Buby, Emerald, Sapphire, Pearl. 2 stones. Marquise, 3 stones. Clnster, 5 stones. The largest stork in the city extremely low price. Call and see us. We can satisfy you. " E. P. Koberts & Sons, Fifth avenue aud 'Market street DECEMBER 11, 1891. THE LAWYER'S PLACE Is Not the least Among the Varied Vocations of the World. MEMBERS OP THE BAR BANQUETED. Tie President, Congress, Eench and the Law Subjects of Toasts. LIST. OF THE HEW OFFICERS ELECTED Washington, Dec 10. A banquet was given at the Arlington Hotel to-night in honor of the delegates to the annual meet ing of the National Bar Association of the United States. Calderon Carlisle, the Sec retary of the National Bar Association, was the toastmaster. The first toast, "the President," was re sponded to by Senator Manderson, of Nebraska, who paid a pleasing compliment to Presidont Harrison and ex-President Cleveland, and eulogized the memory of President Lincoln. Referring to ex-President Cleveland, Senator Manderson spoke of him as having gone from the President's office to the lawyer's office, where, in pur suing his profession, he had won for him self new and additional laurels, although he had been President. He referred to the President's office as the greatest of the offices nn the earth, as the Chief Executive of the greatest nation on earth. The Bench and the Congress. To the toast, "The Bench," Associate Justice Gray, of the Supreme Court, re sponded. In a few remarks he told of the the feelings aud relations that existed be tween the bench and bar, of the immovable purpose of both to see that justice was done, and of the confidence of the public in the members of the profession. The next toast, "The Congress," was re sponded to by Senator Gray, of Delaware. Senator Gray spoke of the limited interest in the country, outside of Washington, in Congress, as people looked for the legisla tion of interest to them from their State Legislatures. This was changing now,how ever, he said, under the commercial clauses of the Constitution. "When we see," he continued, "the possibilities that open to lawyers through inter-State commerce, with its wide ramifications, we ranst feel that the relations ot the bar to Congress will be of a very wide and im portant character. This is a country of lawyers, and the people are a law abiding people. The development of law in this country has been along the direct lines of robust manhood and practical common sense. It has made us, and will make us, the vanguard of liberty throughout the world." Praise for .the Bar Itself. The last toast, "The Bar," was responded to by James C Carter, of New York. Mr. Carter said the legal profession occupied a high place in the public and social of the 'times. So long as the strong shall endeavor to oppress the weak, aud aspirants for a larger human liberty chafe against the re straints of power, there will be needed and will exist an order of men to challenge such OfFentes, and set up against them the unre lenting standard ot truth and right. Re ferring to th Bar Association, Mr. Carter said he was greatly in fapr of such organ izations, which, when rightly conducted, ac complish a great deal of good. The National Bar Association to-day elected the following officers: President, James C. Carter, New York; "Vice Presi dents, First Judicial Circuit, Representa tive Sherman Hoar, of Massachusetts; Second, ex-Senator Edmunds, of Vermont Third, ex-Secretary Bayard, of Delaware; Fourth, 0. M. Blanchard, Virginia; Fifth, F. G. Brombery, Alabama; Sixth, Senator Car lisle, Kentucky; Seventh, A. C Harris. Indiana Eighth, G. A. Finkelesberg; Ninth, J. R. Finlayson; Secretary, J. M. Wright, Kentucky; Treasurer, Henry E. uavis, XJisinct oi toiumuia. wasuingiap was selected as the permanent place for holding the annual sessions of the associa tion. For a Christmas piano call on H. P. Ecker & Co., 76 Fifth avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. A most complete stock of reliable pianos and organs at lowest prices and easy payments. A Christmas Dinner Without Marvin's golden fruit cake will be as barren as a Fourth of July without fire crackers. Golden fruit cake is a delightful dainty, and is put up in tin packages just the size for a good family dinner. Try it. You can get it from your grocer. MWP Charming Conceits In Bow-Knot Stick Pins. A tiny how-knot, wrought in precious metal, is a charming conceit that particu larly pleases ladies of refined and artistic tastes. The bow-knot stick pins to be seen at onr store are the prettiest ever brought to the city, and were especially selected with reference to the season ol gift-buying now at hand. These dainty bow-knots are in gold, silver, and white and black enamel. Each one is cunningly wrought by skilled hands, making each pin a most desirable accessory of the feminine outfit. Call and examine these beautiful articles. Habdy & Hayes, Jewelers, 529 Smithfield street. Three doors from City HalL MWF Bocking Chairs Given Away. We will give to all purchasers of one pound of tea and one pound of baking pow der a handsome natural wood rocker. Just the thing for a Christmas present. We sell a choice tea at 50o per pound and baking powder at 50a Gkand TJirtoN Tea Co., Opposite Gusky's. 807 Market street. FSU "Chemical Diamonds" defy experts. Chemical diamonds defy experts. DIED. STAEHTE On Friday morninc, Decem ber 11, 1801,at 12 25 at Ills resldence,184 and 186 Spring Garden avenue, Allegheny, Fbkd erick Staiule, St., in the 61st year of his sge. Notice of funeral hereafter. St All Right! ST. JACOBS most remarkable, prompt and permanent cures of Aches and Pains on record. Time is money. It will cure without loss of time. A single application often cures; half a bottle has cured the worst chronic cases. IT IS TE8IEBDAIS HOTEL AEEITALS. . ASDzasoir A. E. Dlckerman, Hastings: C. BSmith, Stamford: T. B. Jones.lC. M. Kahr, E. G. Bonder, John Bolton, J.Gumper, Thoa. B. Rogers, N. Laridauer, C. A Zeller, V. W. Truss, S. S. Howland, T. H. Blchrath, R. Car rie, W. A. Salmon, F. V. Wlnchell, F. L. Baker, A. Miller, J. Velleman, C. Perret, B. M. Phillips, Kew York: J. Ihma, Tacoma; T. H. Betta and wife, Utica; Harry Hill, Chi cago; J. H. Freeman, Brewster; Hiss Clara Hern, Philadelphia: C. J. Mot ley, Rochester; H. S. Allen, Elizabeth; H. Thlckett, Sharon; Miss Alexander, Mon ongahela City; H. P. Lincoln and wife. Sun bury; Major James E. Savers, Waynesburg; R. L. Sprigg, Cincinnati; F. W. Wood, Day ton; A. Welsh, G. P. Miller. Altoona; W. S. Hainex, Philadelphia: D. M. Diehl, Leisen rlne: E. F. Tibbetts, M. F. Stevens, Boston; C. W. Findley, Philadelphia: W. D. Martin, Boston: E. J,. Waddefl, Wheeling; J. V. Clark, West Middlesex: H. E. Lynch, E. C. Greene, J. A. Wallace, Boston; L M.Knecht, Cleveland. Momosoahela William McDonald, Al bany: D. McG. Jfewall, Westerly; W. W. Allen. H. G. Williams, Pueblo; G. P. Bts sell, Cheyenne; L. E. Harnshed and wlfo, Bradford; Ace Webster, Wansoma; N. C. Stevens, Toledo; C. A. Orleans. Sew Orleans; D. M. Teomans. E.D. Vance. Kinsman: C. F. Conn, New York: H. T. Thomas. Newark; Mrs. B. S. Smith, Baltimore; W. A. List, Wheeling; L. Baxter, Philadelphia: C. L. Joraleman, Newark; Savllle Johnston, Chicago; A. Famaris', Beverlv; C. L. Snowden, Brownsville; C. D. Clark, F. E. Smith, Peoria: M. a Aoheson and wife, Washington: J. E. Warner, New York: Capen Brown, Boston; A. W. Thomp son. New Castle; G. T. Smith, Woroester; F. J. Park, Wheeling; A. G. Stollemuerek, Wheeling: i H. Hubbell and wire, Boston; S. W. Scott, Wavnesbnrg; J. T. McCrann, J. T. Dowling, McKeeport: A. H. Walker, Johns town; S. H. Bradley and wife, Olean; G. T. Clarkson, New York: G. W. Hoblitzell and wife, Hyndman: G.F. Abraham. Phlladel- ?hla; L. F. Humphrey, Boston: B. E. Brainard, oungstown; J. B, Stevens, New York. DcQussirx G. L. Shipley and wife, Provi denoe; A K. Hill, H. W. Shattnck, New York; S. Crocker, Toronto; H. W. Avery, Cleveland; G. H. Summers, Detroit; R. A. Sasseen, New York; B. F. Bourner and wife, Cleveland; E. B. Pollock. Philadelphia; L. R. Faller, Baltimore: J. C. Murphy, Cleveland; Amos Sulka and wife. Johnstown: F. H. Siegfried, New Castle; J. B. Vnughan, Phlla- ueipnia; ii. w. iiartman, Jiliwooa; A. a. Glover, Ashevllle. St. James W.S Hancock, Virginia; Rob ert MoCargo, Dr. J. C. Harrington, Roches ter: M.Dixon, Philadelphia: John Dillon, Ireland: 8. N. Lee, New Castle; J. T. Murphy, Louisville: A. H. Diehl and wife, Oakdale; E. A. Heile, Parkersburg; Edward Jaggers, Philadelphia; C. Francisco, Columbus; Mrs. James Linn, Mrs. Joseph Porter, Philadel phia; R. A Fangborn, Uraina; J. Z. Slnail, Scottdale; J. W. Lee, Cincinnati; C. C. Cln tier, Ft. Worth; D. Six and wife, Paynes burg; J.Wilson and wire, New York; D. S. GUger, Anstln: R. Sigere, Brockwawille: W. H. Hull, Boston; Mrs. Clara Scott, Titusville; Mrs. Swan. Cleveland; D. K. Dewnes, Mahaf fey; G. H. Lehman, Wrlghtsville; Major J. R. Mattlaod, Oil City. Schlosseb Yank Tannenholz, Jfew York; J. A. Foster, Niagara Falls: W. Henderson, Chicago: Joseph Brooke, New York; A. H. Cnrtis, Franklin; J. A. Evans, Butler; T. B. Brooks, New York; G. K. McAlton. Now York; J. B. Hammond, Bolivar; J. Heimnn, Philadelphia; M. J. Flynn, Emlenton; F. R. Cole. Philadelphia; F. A. Fordney, Balti more. Sevesth Avenue W. J. Crawford, Syra cuse; N. G. Nerpel. Newark; R. T. Lowndes, Clarksburg: Frank Marr, Lewisburg; W. J. Broaden, West Sunbury; L. V. Thompson and wife, Untontown: E. Parkers, Phlladel- Shia; H. E. Buckingham, Baltimore; W. P. loom. Muskegon; Milton Mover, Philadel phia; J. H. Goodwin and wife. East Liver, pool; Dr. H. M. Wilson, Evans City; Dr. A. D; .rrice, jivnns uity: a. si. wiuon. Liinrion Mrs. D. B. Welch, Miss Welch, Cadiz: Mrs. M. Magoffin, Miss Magoffin, Mercer; J. B. Mc Namar, West Bennington: W. C. Emerson and wife, Denver; O. P. Shupe, Mt. Pleasant; W. O. Hunter, Jamestown; George Turner and wife. Turtle Creek: H. M. Strouss. Par kersburg; O. A. Decker, Cincinnati: W. H. Andrews, Meadville. St. Cbablis Colonel Phil A. Allen.Phila delphiaj L. F. Eiig, New York; B. Fisher, Wheeling: W. A. Lawrence, Syraouse; W. B. Bodgers and wife. Wheeling: W.F. Small wood, Ripley: H. Richmond, New York; U. G. Marks, Zeller; J. S. Newmeyer and wife, Dawson: M. Greene, Ellwood; L. Hammond, Corryt W. M. Chamberlain, J. N. Chamber lain, Newton Falls: T.D.Greene, Ellwood; John Dowlln, Jefferson; J. D. lams. Ruff Creek: William Fulton. Dnnn: A. L. Rea. Dayton: L. B. Hargous, Lynn; G. W. Leidy, 1 -Erimuueipiiia. Cewtbax William Keyl, Chicago: David Kuli, Jr., Detroit; H. B. Kramer, Philadel phia; Harry Fink, Wheeling; A. H. Brown, Bellvllle: W. F. Smallwood, Ripley; T. D. Gause, Ellwood: H. B. Hunt, Callery Junc tion; H. D. Saldlow, New York: W. H. Mc Farland, Taylorstown; W. H. neimbangh, Rockwood; E. W. Kener, Indianapolis; Miss Evans, Chicago. People Who Come and Go. S. J. Krepps and wife were registered yesterday at the Anderson. Mrs. Krepps was Lizzie Nntt. They were on thelrway to their new home In Chicago. J. E. Bell, a contractor of Bellwood, Pa., with his wife, Is at the Andeison Hotel. Eement Layman, a prominent politician of Indianapolis, is at the Anderson. J. V. Thompson, President of the First National Bank of Uniontown, Pa., with his wife, is at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. A. W. Thompson, of New Castle, Pa., is at the Monongabela House. He is receiver lor J. P. Wltherow. James M. Laird, editor of the Greenshurg Argus, wife and grand child, were In Pitts burg yesterday. W."H. McFarland, a civil engineer of Taylorstown, Fa., is at the Central Hotel. W. H. Hienbaugh, a lumberman of Bock wood, Pa., was In Pittsburg yesterday. Burgess Johnston, of Connellsville, was In Pittsburg yesterday. C. A. Evans, of Bntler, Pa., is at the Schlosser Hotel. O. H. Walker, of Johnstown, is in Pitts burg. Plttsbnrgers In New York. NrwYonz, Deo. 10. frecfaf. The follow ing Plttsbnrgers registered at Jew York yesterday: C. C. Bowman, Brunswick; A E. Cannel, Continental; F. Emery, Hotel Metro pole; R. G. Evans, Metropolitan; J. A. Her. mann, Jr., Astor House; B. H. Ruble, Wind sor; C. E. Rurasey, Murray Hill: J. C. Wid mer, St. Denis Hotel: W. T. Eyer, Coleman: H. M. Harding, Hotel Brunswick; W. Van Kirk, St. Denis Hotel; G. E. Williams, Astor House. The Three Kings Among pianos are the Decker Bros., Knabe and Fischer. You bave thought of getting a piano for your home. Go to Hamilton's, 91 and 93 Fifth avenue, and see his stock. He will make it an ob ject to you. Prices are not advanced for the holiday trade, as many think, but are actually cut down rather than carry them over into next year. Open till 9 o'clock. The eighth wonder, "Chemical monds." Who has them? Dia- OIL oid it." Did what? All the world knows it has done what it promised. It has made the A Clothing Sale for the Poor; Friday is the day we remember the poor people. We hare therefore set this day aside exclusively for the poor. The sale begins at 7:30 in the morning and closes at 6 in the evening. Bear in mind, please, the prices we name are positively for to-day only. 95 men's heavy blue chinchilla, double-breasted coats, with heavy flannel lining, all sizes $3 65 140 men's heavy fur beaver overcoats in black and blue, all sizes........ 4 35 35 men's long storm overcoats with big collars; not many large sizes among them, at 2 30 250 men's cassimere and cheviot suits; choice of either sack or frock; six different patterns 4 75 500 pairs of men's cassimere and wor sted pants; very desirable styles in a great many different patterns... . 1 45 250 boys' long pants, cassimere and cheviot suits (coat, pants and Test), sizes from 12 to 19 years 2 60 300 boys' short pants suits-(sizes 4 to 14), made of neat casiimeres and cheviots, plain or pleated; real nice goods, ten different styles 1 65 200 boTs cape overcoats (sizes 4 to 14), food, desirable goods 2 50 ozen men's heavy Scotch wool un derwear, goods that will keep yon warm, only.. CO Cut this out and bring it with you. This is a good chance for the poor people to get their clothing. P. C C a, Pittsburg Combination Cloth ing Company, corner Grant and Diamond streets, opposite the Court House. Tin: eighth wonder, "Chemical Dia monds." Exquisite gems. Ill NECESSITY Our Cut- tain De partment is over stocked withLace Curtains, Hpaw -.., v rortieres and Fringes. To re duce stock rapidly before January i (stock taking time) we to-day make large reductions on certain lines, and, although losing money at this one point, we know that our course is the true business remedy. This is yenir opportunity. We offer our entire stock of fringes for upholstered furniture, mantel lam brequins, draperies, etc., etc, at HALF PRICE. This is your opportunity. On Heavy Figured Portieres. We offer a variety of single pairs and half pairs of heavy Tapestry and Chenille Portieres suitable for single doors, couch coverings, store display, windows, etc., at HALF PRICE. This is your opportunity. On Plain Chenille Portieres. We offer plain Chenille Curtains of excellent quality and in newest color ings at the unusual price of $4.75. They are heavy and close woven. The light does not strike through them. They are full three yards long and heavily fringed at both ends. This is your opportunity. On Nottingham Lace Curtains. Curtains at $2, Eeduced in this sale to ?1 35. Curtains at 74, Bednced in this sale to $3 00. Curtains at 6, Beduced in this sale to i 50. Curtains at 16, 4 yards long, 54 75. One feature in our Curtain De partment is a Bargain Counter filled with bargains in odd pairs of Irish Pointe, Swiss Tamboured and real Brussels Lace Curtains. Prices in plain figures on all. N. B. Do not fail to visit our Tenth Annual Holiday Bazaar of novelties in useful and decorative Furniture, Rugs, Screens, etc. Ol'CKK&Cd. 33 Fifth Ave. de3ocwr INVESTS3 1. 1 a pair of our Ladies' or Gents' Famous $3 Shoes. The most stylish and best wearer in the city for that money. A Hbliday Souvenir with each purchase. m SHOE HOUSE k" 52 6ia SI deS-TThj riTTSBUSO. DPPpiilTY SprHii ' 'I'lli'J rCAQS RKi wif ; y ry .tj-,1 li V WM HA
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