BSaQfSJP: T:yySE?lCJ gg fetfiriBfctanMi l'V5W1' ft y .-v -- .p-jf. ,i -a- T.?7 TigsW(B" T Y'ns'vjSfs??;' 7 jRPi5frir'r&.' ' -"y,5a; 5 J71-' . ' ' SbgfggawtH THE HOUSE SHAKES Lights Go Ont, the Chairs Are Over turned and Mysterious Foot steps Arc Heard. A RESIDENCE THAT IS DAUNTED. Dlward Ascher Tells a Story of the Expe riences of His Family Which Is Indeed Remarkable. THEY HATE SOUGHT ANOTHER DOME, While a Couple Blessed With Deafness Are Wrcstlin; With the Ghosts. A "haunt" walks on the wild hillside above the rope walk on the Evergreen Itoad. It is a quiet, lonely kind of a place, and to the superstitious Germans in that locality even the shadows of trees on a quiet night are enough to call up virions of visitants from another world. Atmospheric conditions and the size of the evening jag have been known to increase the number wonderfully. This form of ghosts were not minded much save that they shortened the hours which lovers stayed at night. For weeks thee spiritual visitors came and went with the regularity of nightfall and daybreak. Among others who met with these strange visions was young Edward Ascher. He is a teamster for Councilman John Staeey, a scrap iron dealer at Madison avenue and Sawmill alley, Alle gheny. He, with his mother and several brothers, live just above the Evergreen road. The house is an old one, and con tains seven rooms. For almost a year they lived there undisturbed, and farmed the five acres of land that surrounded the: cot tage. A Shock and the Lights Went Out. One evening late in October, while the family were gathered around the open fire place, suddenly the house shook all over and the light went out. Steps were heard Indifferent parts of the house and chairs were overturned. The members of the fsmily were so scared they ran out of the houe. At first they thouzht it was a high wind, but when they recovered their senses they saw it wa as quiet as a night in .Tunc. Finally they returned and were undisturbed for the balance of the night. Since that at various times chairs have been overturned at night and lootsteps could be heard pacing up and down the room, though no one could ever be seen. Ascher told Councilman Staeey of his troubles, but the Allegheny lawmaker laughed at the Idea of ghosts and tried to reason him out of the notion. It was :v waste of words, however, for each morning the man returned with a new story of the pranks of the uneasy spirits who broke out of their confines and disturbed mortal man. He stood it all until one night he was awakened from a deep sleep by the foot steps approachinc the bed and it seemed as if an unknown invisible something fell across him. He could feel a weight yet saw nothing. Endeavors to Break the Spell. That experience almost settled the idea of a suburban home with him, but he did not wish to give up. Horseshoes were nailed shoe the door and the house was liddlcd with bullet holes until it rivaled the Revolutionary cabin in Schcnley Park, but even thee time-honored barriers for holdinc back thoe beyond the veil of death were ineffectual, and ith each recurring sunset came the footsteps as plain and clear as if a person in Heh and blood walked over the floor. One night even a mirror fell from the wall and broke. The string wa still intact, and the nail from which it hung was still sticking solid in the wall. That experience settled the suburban home for him. He gave up the place and moved to Allegheny with the family, and bince then has not been disturbed. No Explanation of the 3lrtpry. Yesterday he was vited at Councilman Staccy's place of business and told the above story. He is a handsome Ger man, about 21 years of age and is too intcllfcent looking to be deceived by mere superstition. He could give no explanation of the mystery and said he knew of no history connected with the house or the localitythat would cause the appearance of ghots there. In speaking of it he said: "I would not May another nisht in that house for a. for tnnc Sometimes I could hear tin pans rat tle and then there would be the footsteps. Kince ne left there an old couple have taken the house. They are old and bo deaf they could not hear a clap of thunder." CAEELEES ELECTION OFFICEBS. The Result of the Investigation Into the StRYton-TVymnn Contest. In the Stayton-Wyman fight the unravel ing still goes on, but Commissioner Shafcr Mates that in the boxes opened yesterday there was nothing of importance foind. In the examination or ten boxes on Monday "Wymau lost 50 votes, an average of 3 to the district, but Mr. Bennett, one of bis count-el, expresses himself confidently that "Vymans margin ot 871 majority cannot be overcome, as over one-third of the districts have been canvassed and- he has lost only about 130 votes. As a further proof of the farcical charac ter of elections in some districts in one in Mr. Siaytou's ward 78 votes were thrown out, only It) legal ones being found in the box. Of these ballots 58 had not been num bered. The omission i attributed to care lessness rather than to ignorance. It Wan Not Suicide. William Morrison, an oil- driller, died at the Keystone Hotel yesterday. A box of pills lound in his room led some of the hotel attendants to believe he had taken a drug, and Coroner McDowell was notified. On investigation the pills were found to be lirlil doses of quinine, perfectly harmless ind in no way responsible for his death. Morrison bad been affected for a long time with heart disease, and felt bad yesterday morning, refusing to get out of bed and ask ing for a doctor. Some hours later a physician arrived and going to his room found him dead. A brother came to the city from Butler yesterday and will take the body there for burial. Morrison was "3 years old and worked for A J. Gart land. Urlvers Sunt for Abutins alules. Yesterday General Agent O'Brien, of the Humane Society, uent to Mt. Braddock, and with District Agent Harry Campbell inspected the mules used at the mines of .lames Hogsett- The mules in the barns Mere found all right, but 11 animals in the mine were in a bad condition, the skin be inc fairly nibbed off some of them. Agent O'Brien had them taken out ot the mine, and entered suit against four drivers before a Justice of the Peace at Dawson, and they will have a hearing to-morrow. The firm discharged the boss of the underground-stables. WISDOM OF THE ENGINEERS. They Meet nd Discus Various Problem, Bridge Building Being the Chief Feature The domination' of Officer for the Coining Election. The regular meeting of the Western Penn sylvania Engineers' Society was held last evening in the rooms ot the Academy of Science. The Committee on Nomination of Officers for the coming year submitted the 'following list of nominees: President, Alfred E. Hunt; Vice Presidents, Phineas Barnes, Charles Davis; Directors, Kobert Munroe, George W. G. Ferris; Treasurer, A. E. Frost; Secretary, It Ncilson Clark. The election willbe held at the meeting next month. The Committee on Banquet reported that all arrangements had been made for holding a banquet at the Du que:ne Clnb Thursday evening, January 28. The paper of the evening was read by Erail Swennson. of the Kevstone Bridge Works. His subject was "Bridge Details." The paper gave a minute, but technical description of the details of bridge con struction. During the discussion J. A Brashear said an interesting affair had been brought to his notice. A bar had beenbroken at a point where there was but a light pull on it. It was found that a small hole, not larger than a piu head, had been made at the place of the breakage. It was not thought possible that so slight a cause could occasion the break, and a similar hole was punched at another place. Upon the .strain being applied the bar broke there. J. Xeilson Clark related the discovery of a friend of his in testing Bessemer steel. He had used slow solvents, obtained a thorough heat and found in the midst of the steel, by means of the microscope, a niece of fire brick. It had gone through'the furnace, converter, etc., and into the pig. THE GEEAT TEACTIOH COMBINE. The Deal to Be Perpetually Closed by a Tormality To-"SIorrow. The directory of the Pittsburg Traction Company met yesterday afternoon at the Washington street power house. P. A. B. Widenerand William I.. Elkins, the Phila dclphia men who own the road, were there. What transpired is not known. Messrs. Elkins and Widener said last night that nothing but routinn business had been transacted. "We discussed the fusion of the Pittsburg and Duquesne lines," said Mr. Elkins last evening, "but our meeting was not to take official action concerning that matter. That is to be done at the stockholders' meeting on Thursday. " The two Philadelphia men went to the theater last evening. Prior thereto Mr. Widener had been very desir ous ot an interview with C. Xi. Magee, but as that gentleman could not be lound, the conference was postponed. Mr. Widener said last night that he would be unable to attend the stockholders' meeting to-morrow as he is to leave the city this morning. Mr. Elkins will attend the meeting. The stockholders of both the Pittsburg and Duquesne lines are to meet to-morrow toratity what Mr. Elkins calls the "fusion," and Mr. Magee, "the traffic arrangements," arranged by the principal owners of both roads. The ratification will be practically unanimous. This was the last formality in connection with this enormous consolidation of interests. Colonel W. L. Elkins, Presi dent of the Pittsburg line, will take his place as general manager of both lines on the first of January. His son will be su perintendent of the Pittsburg line, and either Colonel Rice or George McFarlane, present superintendent of the Duquesne, will be superintendent of the latter line. In all other respects the conditions of this great deal will remain as they have been previously outlined in The "Dispatch. Xew developments are expected in the run ning arrangements of the Duquesne after Colonel Elkins takes charge. Robbed the Bride-Elect. Agnes Yader, of No. 3910 Penn avenue, reported at the Seventeenth ward police station yesterday morning that she had been robbed. She was to have been mai ried to-day, and her intended husband gave her SP""'0 and a ring valued at ?25, which she locked in h"r trunk. On Monday night she had an altercation with Kobert Means, a boarder and also a rejected lover. On get ting up yesterday morning she found her room had been entered, the trunk broken open and the money and ring were missiug. Upon investigation other articles ot minor value were also missed. Means' room-mate reported that $20 was missing from his pants pocke . At a late hour last night Means had not been apprehended. He is well known to the police, and they are on the lookout for him. Inspected the Work at Walls. President Roberts, General Manager Pugh, General Superintendent F. L. Shep pard and other officials of the Pennsylvania road attended the sale of the Allegheny Valley yesterday. They put up at the Du quesne and spent the night' here. The offi cials took advantage of the opportunity to inspect the new work at Wall station. They were out there in the afternoon with Super intendent Pitcairn. The party will return East this morning over the West Penn road. This division was neglected last year, but considerable money will be spent on it next summer. Vice President Green smiled broadly when asked about the pro posed new depot, and replied that the newspapers knew more about it than the railway officials. To Be Extended to Take Michigan. The directors of the Grand Rapids and Indiana road held a meeting yesterday iu the offices of the Pennsylvania Company. President Hughart said the object was to dispose of some routine business held over from a former meeting and to discuss plans to extend the road for r0 miles to Manistee, on Lake Michigan. The line is controlled by the Pennsylvania road and is a valuable connection running through Michigan. The extension will be made next summer. Mr. Hughart said they hadn't decided where the branch would toueh the main line. Among those present were Auditor F. A. Gorham, W. O. Hughart, Jr., Chief Clerk George Bucherand H. J. Hollister, of Grand Rapids. To Elect Chiefs Again. A special session of Councils has been called for next Monday to elect chiefs of departments. The charter provides that they be chosen by Councils on the third Monday of December every fouri years. Chiefs Brown, Bigclow and Elliot" were elected in 1S87, and their terms are now about to expire. In all probability the election will not take more than "a few minutes. There is no opposition to the present heads of the Departments of Public Safety, Public Works and Charities, and their "re-election is assured. Changes After the Laps of Tears. Roland Reeu, of Red Wing, Minn., was in the city yesterday bound for Kellers ville, on the Allesheny Valley road, to pay a visit to his aged parents. Mr. Reed left here in 185j, and this is the first time he has been back. He was surprised to see all vestiges of the old canal gone. The Union depot, he said, is built over the ancient water way. He drove along the canal to Johnstown when he lived in these parte. They Are Wealthy Bankers. The Baltimore and Ohio foreign stock holders left yesterday morning for Balti more. Division Passenger Agent E. D. Smith went with them as far as Ohio Pyle. He says they are very wealthy bankers, and represent other foreign moneyed men. Mr. Fleming, the Dundee banker, received 21 messages at the Monongahela House, 11 of which were cablegrams. Gallinger, Jeweler, Still at the old stand, 1200 Penn avenue. Call and see him. THE PITTSBURGH DISPATCH, "WEDNESDAY. JILES WRITES NOTES That Do Not Please a Portion of His Democratic Constituents. THE STATE COMMITTEE CONTEST. Two Republican Clubs Indorse Miller for the Collectorship. STRAIGHTOUT LEADERS MUST PAT UP Pittsburg Democrats were considerably stirred up yesterday bya few of them receiv ing from John Jiles, a clerk in the office of Secretary of State Harrity at Harrisfiurg, the following letter. It was written on State Department paper and bore all the evidences of being official. Ihe letter reads: Mr Deab Sin In accordance with the rules of the Democratic party in Allegheny county the County Committee will meet at Pitts burg on the first Saturday of January next to organize for 189.2 and elect one member to the State Central Committee Yrom each Sen atorial district. I am the present member of the State Central Committee from the Forty fourth Senatorial district, in which you re side. I am exceedingly anxious to bo re elected to the State Committee for next year. I would, therefore, deem it a favor if you would attend the meeting and give mo your support. I w ill be at the Jury Commissioner's office in rittsburg from Decembe 20 to January 4, when I will be engaged at filling the jury wheel. If yon are in the city at that timo I would be pleased xo see you. Yours very truly, John W. Jiles. With the letter was enclosed a blank slip requesting names to fill the jury wheel. The local Democrats complain that Mr. Jiles is holding too many offices and they protest in vigorous language against his using the jury wheel to further hU cam paign. They contend that when he left Pittsburg to accept a place in the State De partment and became a resident of Harris burg he should have resigned as Jury Com missioner. The letters are being circulated through the district, and every possible effort is being made to defeat Jiles on the ground of his office holding proclivities. A Democratic leader said yesterday: "This is the first time that it was known that the jury wheel is being worked openly for the use of the Jury Commissioner. The court should sit down on such uses of the jury wheel, as it is against decency and the proper selection of jurors. Mr. Jiles is holding three offices at present, viz: Clerk at Harrisburg, Jury Commissioner and member of the StateCommittee." WARMCASTLE HOLDING ON. He lias Received Ko Further Intimation as to the Length of His Official lire The Young Men's Republican Tariff Clnb Formally Indorses Candidate Miller. Collector Warnicistle heard nothing from Washington yesterday regarding his trou ble. Agent Mason, a brother of the Com missioners of Internal Revenue, is still in Pittsburg and daily visits Mr. Wormcastle's office. "I will not resign," Mr. Wormcas tle said yesterday, "and I really don't know whether I will be removed. The fact that I am still in charge of the office is suf ficient evidence that I have not lost the con fidence of the department A largely attended meeting of the Young Men's Republican Tariff Club was held last nieht. over 300 members being present. President Ford called the meeting to order and announced that the object was to con sider the candidacy of George W. Miller, Esq., a fellow member, for the Collector ship of Internal Revenue in the Twcnty secoud district. Speeches in support of Mr. Miller's claims were made by Mr. C. L. Ma gee, Senator Flinn, Dr. A. JE. McCandless, Sheriff MeClcary, Judge Gripp and about 20 others. The following resolutions were adopted unanimously: Wnrr.EAS, A vacancy U likely to occnr in the office of Collectoof Internal Kevenue in the Twenty-second district of Pennsylva nia, now held by Samuel D. Warincastle, Esq.; and, AVhereas. AVe lecoirnize in the person of George V. Miller, Esq., an officer of our club, an applicant for said position (if the vacancy occurs), a man of excellent social and official reputation, a hard and earnest worker in the Rpubllcan ranks, nnd a man able and competent in every respect to per form the duties of the said position: there foio. Resolved, That tho Youne Men's Republi can Tariff Club of l'ittsbnre indorso tho candidacy of George AV. Miller and recom mend him for the appointment to Hi9 Ex cellency, Benjamin Harrison, President of the United States. The Eleventh Ward Republican Clnb adopted similar resolutions at its meeting last night. WOES OF THE STBAIGHT0UTS. A Judgment Secured Against the Ieaderi of the Movement. Alderman Black, yesterday, announced his decision in the suits brought by clerks against the campaign committee of the "Straightoui" Republicans to recover wages for clerical workperformedatthe "Straight out" headquarters during the campaign. The plaintiffs were five young ladies for amounts ranging from $9 to 520, and J. O. 11. Black for $7C 75. The total amount was about 51 j0. The Alderman gave judgment for the amounts claimed against all of the defendants except David Smith and Will iam Arbogast, who were not served in time, and W. S. Nesbet and Samuel Jary, who showed they were not members of the com mittee. The other members of the committee against whom judgment is given, are Chair man, Thomas P. Flecson; Vice Chairman, W. F. Trumble; Secretary, John M. Dunn; and Alfred Morland, Frank Anderson, W. C. Ranson, W. M. .Loughry, John Ray, John Sloan, William Arnold, Charles Dal zell, William McClelland, T. S. Freeland, John Moffit, Captain J. D. Walker, Will iam Scott, David Hall, Peter Moul, Cap tain S. G. BroufT, Morgan Z. Evans, Thomas A. Watson, Joseph T. Ritchey and Abra ham Faust. It is stated that there other suits that will be brought. TAXPAYERS IN POLITICS. A Twenty-Xinth AVard Ticket in the rield for February. The Taxpayers' Protective Association, of fhc Twenty-ninth ward, held a meeting last night and elected officers for the ensuing year as follows: President, Charles Breit weiser; Vice President, C V. Kaufficld; Secretary, W. J. Pritchard; Treasurer, W. H. Dearbanm. An Executive Committee of 15 citizens was appointed to take charge of and manage the campaign during the February elections. The committee to which had been referred the matter of forming a ward ticket recom mended the following, which was unani mously endorsed. For Select Council, Chas. Breitweiser; for Select Council, Dr. A. D. Brewster; School Director, A. J. Day and A J. Locke; Ward Assessor, Thos. Walters. Ferguson Suggested for Collector. It was reported in Xawrenceville last night that Mr. Hugh Ferguson, of the Seventeenth ward, would be an applicant for the office of Collector of Internal Rev enue, in case Mr. Warmcastle should, re sign. Mr. Ferguson was seen and said that he knew nothing about it; he had received some letters' on the subject, but did not think he would be a candidate. Mr. Fergu son represents the Seventeenth ward in Common Council, and has held the seat for so long that he is one of the veteran mem bers. Ho is a brick and stone contractor and is quite well fixed.financially. IT'S NOT A WHITEWASH. Chairman Ilenricks Tells Why Charges Against Mnrphy Have Not Been Pushed He Denies Any Deal and Is Not a National Delegate Candidate. Chairman Henricks, of the sub-Auditing Committee, says he was put in bad light by the statements of the sub-Auditing Com mittee on curative legislation Monday night. Yesterday he said: The snb-anditing committee commissioned Dr. Gllliford and myself to secure under oath such evidence as might be offered pertinent to the audit.! Many things developed that were not strictly the duty of auditing com mittee that did not pertain to moneys due tho city, but were rather charges affecting tho Police Department. Somo or these charges dating years back and were out lawed by the statutes, other charges wero in the nature or hearsay evidence. Theso statements and rumors were not worthy of consideration unless they vore made under oath, yet so interested arid inflamed has the public mind become that while it was not perhaps the duty of the Auding Committee to report or touch upon, yet desiring to fully investigate and properly determine the facts in Chief Murphy's case as well as was done in others preceding his. I offered a resolution that all matters charged or appearingbe referred to tho city attorney to bring such charges, in such places as the evidence jnstifled, and in the event of the evidence not justifying prosecu tion to report to Councils giving tho reasons therefore." Mr. Lewis in committee supported this resolution in quite a speech nnd it carried without a dissenting voice. Xow to mako this resolution binding it must pass Coun cils and as to-morrow's will bo the first meeting since the committees there lias been no chance to have the matter reach the City Attorney in an authorative form. Tho matter in Chief Murphy's case depends entirely nn evidence of witnesses who may be reliable or otherwise, and as such mat ters should bo nassed on by a man learned in the law, and" for that reason I believe the City Attorney the proper person to pass thereon. It is not best to make a lot of charges and perhaps have them fall to the ground, and it is only fair that Chief Mur- )hy bo only confronted with chargos that lave substance, and not by a lot of rubbish that might be furnished by a go-as-you-please investigation by a committee. It is both fair to tho city, fair to Chttf Murphy that the matter be quickly sent to the attorneys, and then we have done our duty, and if Mr. Murphy be cleared no chnrges of white-wash or personal spite can be lodged against the committee. I have not made any charges against Chief Murphy, only desire that the resolution bo passed by Council and a full investigation bo made in a lognl way. I also deny that I have make any deal with Chief Murphy or his friends to secure election or be delegate to the National Convention. In lact I have not decided to be a candidate. W. L. Brown was also seen and denies he was told by Mr. Hendricks to drop work against Murphy. He says he has never furnished any evidence against Murphy. WANT CHEAPER FAEES. Sharpsburg Citizens Like Electricity but Object to the Prices. The people of Sharpsburg and Lawrence ville are delighted with the new electric line between those points. The only draw back is that the fare is 10 cents from the city. A meeting of the citizens of Lawrenceville between Forty eighth street and the Sharps burg bridge was held in the school house which was presided over by Alderman Mc Ncirney. A committee of 24 were ap pointed to confer with the traction company on the question of one fare, at least between the bridge and the city. The project, how ever, was killed in the committee. The Alderman thinks that but one fare should be charged in order to seenre the patronage. At present the Allegheny Val ley furnish commutation tickets at G cents and if the traction company hope to secure the patronage they must come down to that price at least. AN INVESTIGATION TO COME. Unexplained Circumstances of the Death or Mrs. Millinger. Dr.. Ryall, of Chart iem township, re ported to Coroner McDowell last night that Mrs. Millinger had died there very sud denly yesterday. There had been no at tending physician in the case, and the doc tor could not tell what ailed her. In an swer to questions by the coroner, the doctor said he had heard there was some trouble in the family, but he knew nothing of it per sonally. Mrs. Millinger was about 33 years old and lived near the city line and Dr. Ryall did not know anything more of her condi tion in life. He was delegated to leam what he could and see the coroner this morning. Temperance Women In Secret Session. A special meeting of the County Women's Christian Temperance Union was held yes terday afternoon in the Stcrritt building, Allegheny. It was reported that the object of the meeting was to consider the project to erect a temperance tabernacle. This idea was originated by a Temperance Legion in Soho, and it is claimed by some of the old workers that the name of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was being used. The meeting was held with closed doors. AVhen the session ended it was an nounced that only private business of no concern to the public had been transacted. Rather Poor Showing for the Tear. The statement of the business of the Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad including the Little Miami for November, shows a decrease of-?35,-861 32 in gross earnings, a reduction of 541,479 75 in expenses and an increase of 5,618 43 in net earnings. The 11 months of 1891 compared with the same period of 1890 show a decrease in net earnings of 55,615.75. The gross earnings dropped 5095,697 10, but liie expenses were held down $090,081.35. Voigt Hpld for a Court Trial. Edward H. Voigt, arrested on a second charge of embezzlement and larceny from the Miller Hardware Company, was given a preliminary hearing yesterday before Al derman Succop and held in $3,000 for court. The evidence brought out was similar to the accounts already published in regard to Voigt's shortages. Charles Humbert and A Voight, an uncle of the defendant, furnished the necessary bail and Voigt was released. Arrested by the Clearfield Sheriff. Sheriff McCloskey, of Clearfield, likes Pittsburg, and is still here, stopping at the St. James. Yesterday he arrested S. E. Heathcote, who is charged with desertion by his .wife. Heathcote was employed in the Allegheny yards of the Ft. Wayne road. He will be taken to Clearfield to answer the charge. Prisoners to Testify. Ex-Alderman Doughty, J. D. Bander and Mary Foley were brought from the work house, where they are serving sentences, yesterday and placed in jail. They will be taken before the grand jury to-day to give testimony in a perjury case that grew out of the famous Bauder gang conspiracy cases. ON THE NORTHSIDE. For the convenience or advertisers, THE DISPATCH has established A BRANCH OFFICE AT 107 FEDERAL ST., ALLEGHENY, Where advertisements will be received up to fi P. ST., for Insertion the next morning. The new office will be kept open every day except Sunday. DECEMBER 16, 1891 IRON MEN DISGUSTED With the Eed Tape That Blocks a Freight Schedule Adjustment. THEIR PLEA FOR LOWER RATES Beferred to s Committee Knowing Nothing of the Situation. THE EEASONS GIVEN FOR A EEYISI0N The pig iron manufacturers of the Mahon ing and Shenango Valleys made another ap peal to the railroads yesterday for a reduc tion in rates. A similar request for cheaper coke was made last winter, but the roads gracefully declined, claiming that they could not afford it, and arguing that the. iron business was really not so bad after all. The present pig iron rates between the valleys anilPittsburg,Cleveland and Wheel ing are 70 cents per ton? The furnace men have askedor a cut of 35 per cent, which would make the rate about 50 cents per ton. The Pittsburg and Youngstown com mittees of freight agents met at the Lake Shore office yesterday to consider tnepropo sition. All the roads interested were repre sented. General Freight Agent Sam P. Shane, of Cleveland, was there for the Erie system. Harry E. Passavant, Secretary of the Mahoning and Shenango Iron "Manu facturers' Association,, was on hand to push the claims of the iron men. A favorable Keccmmendatlon Made. The l6cal agents are in sympathy with the valley people, but they have not the authority to make the reduction. The mat ter after some discussion was referred to the Iron Committee of the Central Traffic Asso ciation with a favorable recommendation. General Freight Agent Cromlish, of the Pittsburg and Western, said the Associ ation would grant the request if the Iron Committee favored it. The iron men are disgusted with the red tape of the railroads. Referring the re quest to Chicago takes the subject out of the hands of the people who best under stand the situation, and it is equal almost to a refusal from the start. A furnace man in speaking of the matter said: "What do the people of Chicago care about us or our business? They see the railroads block aded with the grain traffic, and in the ex citement they lose sight of everything else. Local freight is forgotten. They are not in sympathy with the pig iron men, and our arguments are brushed aside as trifling. These men are anxions to maintain big per centages in the Eastern and Western ship ments. A Charge of Discrimination. "The roads carry grain to the seaboard at a Tate that is ridiculous and absurd com pared with what we have to pay on iron. The profits in grain are not nearly as large as the roads reap from the iron business of the country. Every day I see lots- of empty cars going west through Yourgs town. They have been to the seaboard and are returning for more grain. At the' same time the manufacturers of mill and mer chant iron in the valleys can't compete in Chicago and St. Louis markets, because mills located near these cities have cheaper freight rates. "AVhen the iron business is good you never hear iron manufacturers grumbling about freight rates. It makes little differ ence to us whether we pay $1 per ton or 70 cents. In ordinary good times the Western manufacturers can't compete with us, and buyers are compelled to come to the val leys for their iron. The Mahoning and She nango manufacturers control the merchant iron trade of the United States. lam not speaking about steel now. Pig iron was never sold so low in the history of the busi ness as at present. A ton' of mill iron sells for S12. The Dntv of the Railroads. "With the trade in so bad a condition we have no fear of Southern competition, and at this time the railroads ought to be will ing to help us. The day is coming when the lines will be in closer touch with their patrons, and as business goes npor down rates will vary accordingly. This is the only way to get along successfully. The furnace men are running in the valleys now to make inonev. enough to meet their ore payments as they become due. They have a year's supply of ore on hand, and must pay for it. The stock is piled up, and a lit tle is sold as necessity compels. "The ore men did "the square thing this year. When they saw the condition of the trade they reduced their product. Ore will be 50 cents per ton higher next year, and this is only fair. The railroads ought to bear tlieir'share of the burden." FKESBKVE THIS. bpecial. The Misfit Clothing Parlors, 510 Smith field street, will be open evenings until H:30 from to-morrow (Thursday) until Christmas eve. Fine silk and satin-lined overcoats'at 515, 518, 520, S25, 530, S35 and 540. Prince Albert suits at 22 50, $25 and 530. Full dress suits at 520, 525, 530 and 535. Cut away and sack suits from 12 to 530. Our prices are just about one-half what your tailors would charge vou and we give you as good in every particular. Remember, we are open evenings for one week from to morrow until the 24th. MisriT Clothing Parlors, 516 Smithfield street, opp. City HalL CHRISTMAS MUSIC BOXES At H. Kleber & Bro.'s. Cheer up your home by buying one of Kleber Bros.' beautiful music boxes. You cannot' find a present which will produce half the delight and pleasure for both old and young as will the charming music of these boxes. Kleber Bros, are the exclu sive agents for the old and well-known Mermod Frercs make, and they are selling them at lower prices than such fine goods can usually be bought for. Prices range from 53 50" to $175. Store, No. 50G Wood street, now open every evening. The Charming Self-Playing TJoIIans. , This instrument, the 'VEoiiau," is mak ing the musical sensation of this holiday season, and well it may, for it is the most perfect instrument of its kind ever made, and produces the most astonishing and ar tistic effects, with practically no work at all. Arfybody cati play it, big or little, youne or old, musician or not. If you want something to give you a world of delight and pleasure, come in and listen to the won derful "JEolians." AVc want you to hear them, whether you want to buy or not. Mellou & Hoexe, "Palace of Music, " 77 l"ifth avenue. Open every evening. Pearl Pendants In many and varied designs, at prices so modest "that people are surprised, at Hatsdy & Hayes', Jewelers, 529 Smithfield street. Three doors from City Hall. Open every evening till Christmas. Special Holiday Bargains In elegant embroidered robes, French suit ings, wool plaids, serges, cheviot cloths and camel's hair novelties; also, especial low prices on ladies' plush and cloth sacques, jackets, reefers and children's wraps at H. J. Lynch's, 438-440 Market street. "Vrsu Ladle" Delight In Simen's beaver cloth, flannel-lined slip pers, 50c to 81. run opera slippers, ouc to SI, at Simen's, 78 Ohio street, Allegheny, Pa. MW Gold pens, with silver, pearl and gold pen holders, including a Pittsburg souvenir in sterling silver the finest assortment in the city. Joseph Eichbaum & Co., mwp 48 Fifth avenue. OPPOSE THE TEMPLE. . The Central Executive Committee of the W. C. T. U Holds a Stormy Meetlns Mrs. Colbert Retracts Her Former Statements and All Is Harmony Again." The Central Executive Committee of the W. C. T. U. of Allegheny county, consist ing of the general officers, with Misa A. M, Jones, County Superintendent of Loyal Temperance Legion work, met yesterday afternoon to investigate the "Temperance Temple affair." Mrs. Sarah Colbert, the projector of the temple idea, waspresent and stated her original idea was to locate the structure at McKee's Rocks. 1'rcsident Porter asked where she proposed to locate it now. The lady answered it was not de cided upon. President Porter then said: "You have undertaken a great task, and in reporting the same to the press bve made some serious charges against the County Woman's Christian Temperance. Union, and, wnue the union is prosecuting juvenile work, it has never authorized or sanctioned any project, for building a temple, let alone impose such a heavy task on a" band ot children. We have not been consulted, have not authorized . any money collected, and have never made a sipgie, effort to get possession of any money col lected, notwithstanding the letter printed over your local treasurer's own signature. These reports must be retracted, and that immediately. We cannot and will not be brought before the public iu such a light You claim that you have been wronged and misunderstood, 'but the printedtatements of both secretary and'trcasurer of your own Loval Temperance Leeion do not sustain this claim. These charges must be' re tracted by you so far as they reler to tne W. C. T. U." Extracts from the letters referred to were read and then Miss S. E. Gemmell, Vice President, offered the following: Resolved, That we, the executive officers or the Allegheny county W. C. T-U., request Jlrs. Colbert to retract the following printed statements that the officers of the W. C. T. U. desiio only the "money and honor, after others have done the wofk.7 The resolution was adopted and a paper was prepared and signed by 'Mrs. Colbert, with the full knowledge-, that the same was to be given to the public. The paper was: I, Sarah Colbert, fully exonerate the officials of the County W. C. T. XL from all participation in the matter of building a temperance temple, nnd I also retract the reports that the. IV. C. T. U. has askedvfor any of the money, ami I hereby state the members of the V. C. T. U. were entirely ignorant of the movement, hot owinc to newspaper reports and my ignorance in knowing to whom to report, the wholo affair has been a great mistake. During the investigation the lady stated that the temple "trick cards" were used originally at McKee's Rocks, were gotten ont before she became a resident of Pitts burg or had connected herself with the Man chester branch of the W. C. T. U., and en tirely on her own responsibility without the indorsement of the W. C. T. U. organi zation, either county or local. In Memorlam. At a meeting of the Board of Managers of the'Pittsburg and Allegheny Home for the Friendless, held on December 3, 1801, the following minute was read and approved: The Board of Managers of the Home for the Friendless has heard with sorrow of the death of Mrs. James Laughliu, who was one of the pioneers in this work of charity, and who has continued an interested member of this board since its organization in 1861. We desire to express not only profound regret at this sad event, .but also a deep sense of gratitude to the kind Providence which has permitted this, our fellow man ager, to remain with us for these 30 years of our existence as an institutioh.to counsel and help us, as well as to rejoice with us in beholding the unhoped-for and 'gracious benefits which the Lord has bestowed upon us. We offer our sincere sympathy to the friends and family of the deceased, calling to their remembrance the comforting as surance that it is of these blessed ones it has been written: "They rest from their labors, and their works do follow them!" Mrs. Robert McKnight, President. Mrs. Sullivak Johnsox, Secretary. For Holiday Gifts, "Chemical diamonds." K, Sjit, Sole agent, corner Liberty and Smithfield and 311 Smithfield street. B.&B. Just received bv express a case finest new all-wool French ciiallis for Christmas sales. Bones & Buhl. Will Price, The leading men's furnisher, for fine em broidered silk night shirts. See our fan display. 47 Sixth Street. Ladies' gold-filled watches 510 at the special sale. KiNCSiiACHnu Bros., 510 Wood street. The People's Store Fifth Avenue. See our windows to-day for ideas of Christ mas presents. Cami-bell & Dick. Silk umbrellas for Christmas'prcscnts. James H. Ai?es & Co.. 100 Fifth ave. Have you tried Minnehaha flour? HOLIDAY ': UMBRELLAS. ' Our reputation as an Um brella House is so well known that "nothing remains to be said about our stock, quality and prices. The Latest Novelties Are now in, and we invite your inspection to our ' . GRAND DISPLAY -OF- XMAS UMBRELLAS. 435 MARKET ST. 437. no30-TTS ELEGANT CHRISTMAS GOODS . AT E. P. ROBERTS & SONS', JEWELERS, COE. Fll'TlT AVIS. AND MAKKET ST. The handsomest stock of JEWELS, SILVER & BRIC-A-BRAC In the City. Visit Art Boom. Open Evenincs. ' del6-MW J The New Central Station. Speaking ot the ordinance introduced Monday for a new Central station, Chief ' Brown said yesterday: "The matter is in indefinite shape as yet and I can scarcely express an opinion as to whether we wiil get the new Central station next year or not. But I feel it is 'necessary and will make an effort." The Leading Pittsbnrff, Pa. Dry Goods House. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1S9L JOS. 11E & C0.'S PENN AVENUE STORES. We offer now special inducements in '-" it XMAS " LACES ' Our stocks were never so large nor prices so low. Laces for Christmas fancy work: ORIENTALS: In endless variety of patterns, i to 1 8 inches in width, 4c a yard and upward. FRENCH VALS: Also in full assortment of styles, inch to 4 inches in width, 2c a yard and upward. PLAT VALS: In all widths from 1 to 15 inches, from 4c a yard upward. FEDORAS: From 1 to 18 inches in width, from ioc a yard upward. Num bers of these are also especially desirable for use with evening costumes. POINT DE GENES: A very large assortment of styles, all widths and qualities, 15c a yard and upward. LINEN LACES: TORCHON, MEDICIS, FLORENTINE, Among them many very suitable and very desirable for finishing Linen Scarfs and Table Covers inch to 9 inches wide, 15c a yard and up ward. You will find many useful and de sirable things for Christmas giving in our stock of Duchesse Lace D'Oyleys, Cushion Covers and Hand kerchiefs. We offer a special Duchesse Lace Handkerchief at 50c prices range from this to S40 apiece. Duchesse Laces from 1 to 45 inches wide. Christmas Novelties. Toilet Sets, Cutout Linen Covers and Scarfs, Aprons, Pillow Shams, Crib Pillow Slips and Bed Sets are plentiful and attractive-priced in our Embroidery Department. VEILINGS. Our stock is especially strong now, including all the latest novelties. We call especial attention to the latest arrivals a lot of Black Jetted and Black and Colored Chenille Spotted Veilings. Very fashionable. JOS. H0RNE & CO., 607-621 PENN AYE. delfi Hugus- & Hacke. MORE BARGAINS THIS WEEK FOR OUR GREAT INVENTORY AND HOLIDAY SALE. French. Robes, all the leading col ors, Astrakhan effect trimming, wete Si 5, NOWS8. French Robes, braided and jet trimmings, all colors, were J! 20, NOW Sro. French Robes, the handsomest shown this season,braided and feather trimmings, were S30, price NOW $15. All remaining of our Exclusive Style High Novelty Dress Patterns, have been $30, $35 and S40, offered now at 20 each. Black Lace Flouncings and Drapery Nets at 'way under value prices. Figured Dnfpery Silks, 250 pieces, 32 inches wide, regularlv worth $1, now -50c a Yard. Cor. Fifth Ave. and Market SLi Uel3-uwsV, t - '. r
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