ImRBiMBBIiairrTmtf'iTMHiii 2 THE PITTSBURG- DISPATCH, FEH5AY. DECEMBER 18, 1891 Magee, emphatically. "I have wanted to try that experiment for a lone time, but was unable to do so until recently. My ex pectations have been realized hi the busi ness the night cars are doing, and you can rest assured they will be" continued. In fact, anything that will improve the serv ice will" be done. Wc have more pewer than Me are csins, and when more cars arc required they will be put on the road will ir.cly. The talk at present about crowded cars." comes as the result of the holiday travel. Tint will cease after January 1, and the business settles down to its normal condition." "What about organized labor? "Will it be recognized ia the future on the Duquesne line?" "I can see no reason why a man should not be allowed to join a labor organization if he chooses. Our policy has been to em ploy men for their worth to us, no matter what their political, religious or social con nections I would no more find fault with a man's religion than his membership in a labor organization, and I have no reason to blieve that the attitude of our company will be changed in that particular." "But it is said the Elkins-AVidener people refuse to employ union men in this city or anywhere they have interests?" 2ot Personally Ojiposod to Unions. "Well, I don't know that ihat is true. They did not recocnize the union on the Fifth avenue line, but I am not in a position to say that it was entirely because the men belonged to it they w ere discharged. As tor myself I am not opposed to unions." In regard to the proposed strike onthe Duquesne line on account of extra time without pay, a statement was made to The Dispatch from L. A. Kaufman and John liarry, motomien on the Duquesne, who take exceptions to the announcements made by other employes. IJeferring to Colonel Elkius they say he is extremely lenient to his men, though possessing pecul iar views on the organized labor question. As to the IC of L. Assembly of Duquesne employes they claim that it is practically defunct, the majority of the men refusing to keep their dues paid up or to obey the orders of the District Assembly. The state ment that the "under superintendents of the Duquesne had caused all the trouble with the men," is strenuously denied and Supe -"utendent George JIcFarlane and his assistant, John Irwin, are recommended as being rao-c than usually kindand considerate w ith their subordinates. The objectionable schedule i thus spoken of: 'Ir. Irwin has been handicapped and un justifiably blame 1 for many things con nected with the schedule, but given a cer tain number oi cars and instructed to run them at to or three minutes space, he could do nothing else than make the lay overs or 'periods of rest", at the end of the line very short, and increase the number of trips "from eight to eight and a half and finally to nine, at the same time lengthen ing the time required to make the round trip lrom one hour and ten to one hour and 15 minutes, thus requiring some crews to work from 12 t tt3j hours, but in all ca-e- when over 12J2 hours were made, pay i as given for 13 and when over 11 hours pay for 12 was given. Mr. Irwin has stated that the men should have more time for meals. Who is to blame for this state of aS&irs I know not." The Ordinance Rpfore Mayor Gourley. Mayor Gourley has not yet signed the or dinance granting right of war to connect the Fifth avenue and the Wilkinsburg branch of the Duqucsn: line. J. M. Gufl'cy, who has sued to restrain the work, called oa His Honor yesterday and ex plained at length his objection1- to it. Later in she afternoon the Mayor took a car and went out to inspect the street in question. "What liis impressions are on the matter will probably not be known until he takes oflicial action on the ordinance, either sign ing or vetoing it The fact that the work was started and partially completed before Councils had even considered the ordinance granting the privilege ma- have some influ ence in the matter. This feature of the case is causing considerable talk. DEATH OF XAPOI.EON IE GBATJDE. f-uppos'-d to Have Died Trom Wounds Re crivo.1 in the French Riots I5y authority of. Coroner McDowell, '.Squire Hobb, of Oakdale, yesterday began an inquest on the body of Xapoleon Le Grande, a French miner, who died there Wednesday night. 'Squire Iiobb held a partial examinatiou yesterday and it was developed that on Tuesday week Le Grande and a number of others visited and were drinking at the house of August Laribee, in Tom's Run, two miles back of Oakdale. During the evening there was a general low in which Le Grande was pounded over tne nead witn a beer glass by a son ot JUr. Larib.-c Xothing was thought of this.as Le Grande was ab-. until Monday last, when he was Taken fiek and died, as stated, oa Wednes day. Dr.A.CStcvenson, of Oakdale. stated be had treated Le Grande for typhoid fever and that his death was due to that disease. 'Souiro Hold) ordered a post mortem to be held on the body, and the result of this will be made Known to-day when the inquest is resumed. Young Laribee has not yet been arrested, but .flicers were started after him la-t night, and it is expected he will be ar rested to-dav. THE EPWOEIH LEAGUE QTJABTEBLY. Timely Suggestions OnVred hy Leaders in he 7Iovcinenl. The quarterly convention of the Epworth League, 1'ittsburg district, was held in the Dingham Street M. E. Church jesterday afternoon. Dr. Eaton presided and en couraging reports were received, showing that several new leagues have been estab lished and tho membership list is growing. Organization is to be the league's work for the winter. Last night a large audience listened to addresses by licv. C. W. Snrth and Rev. W. F. Oldham, pastor of the Forty-fifth Mrcr fhurclu Both divines dwelt particu larly upon the importanee ot work anions jour.g people. Comparisons were drawn between the manner in which chinch work was done .VI years ago aud the way it is done now, showing that it is in the line of progression. A llsli Exhibition at the World's Talr. State Fish Commissioner George H. Welshons leit last night for "Washington, where the State Commission will meet with the National Fish Commission to arrange lor r.u exhibit of food and-gamc fish at the World's Fair. Mr. Welshons said that the best food iish known are in the lakes and rivers of this State, while the gamiest of game fish ore found in the mountain streams of Pennsylvania. The Fish Coni-u:i-sioncrs of 1 'enusylvania, Mr. Welshons says, will make a separate exhibit of fish, but they will also join with the Kalional Commission in arranging for the nation's display. While in Washington Mr.Welsh ons, as the representative of C. L. Magce, will call upon the President, and, if Mr. Warmcastle is to be removed, will urge the appointment of George AV. Miller for the place. The Mining Institute To-Day. Tiie Western Pennsylvania Central Min ing Institute will meet this morning at 10 o'clock in the Court House- Invitations have been sent out by Secretary Seddon to a number of prominent people, and a large and enthusiastic meeting iE expected. Sev eral papers will he read on the mining laws, tln-ir uses and abuses, by Inspector Mick and others, which will be discussed at omc length, as well as topics in all branches of mining. Kecommemlations of a Coroner's Jury. The Coroner's inquest "yesterday onthe body of Man- Connors, the young girl killed on the Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne and Chicago Paihoad at Sewicklcy, on "Wednesday iiight, resulted in a verdict of accidental death. A recommendation was made wi the jury that the railroad company place rheir station on the south side ot the track and that the present light at the station was dangerous and inadequate. TWENTYJJVES LOST On the Local Traction Lines During the First Eleven Months of the Current Year. THIS IS AN INCREASE IN NUMBEB, Eut Xot So Considered When Compared With the Growth of the Eapid Transit Eoads in Operation. RECOMMENDATIONS OP TDK CORONER. More Thin 200 Deaths Already on the Steam Eailways Within Allcsh-ny County. During the past 11 months rapid transit cost the two cities 20 lives. .In 1889, which was practically the first year of rapid tran sit, live lives were lost. Last year the number swelled to 17. Although there is an even score of lives lost so far, it is prac tically a decrease, as there are almost twice as many miles of rapid transit roads this year as last. Within the year the entire Duquesne, Birmingham and Manchester systems, have been put in operation, as well as the miles of additions tc the Pleasant Valley system, including their Troy Hill and Woods' Run extensions. The decrease is due to the recom mendations made by Coroner Mc Dowell. Under his "instructions bells were first placed on the car axles. Later he asked for cornermen and they have been granted. In the accidents of last year it was noticed that nearly all the deaths were caused by the cars mounting their victims. The Coroner made a demand for life guards on the cars and now nearly all of them are so equipped. A rrccantion That lias Saved Lives. Another guard against loss of life has been the stopping of all cars before they cross the line of another company, which was one of the recommendations of the Coroner's office. The result has been that in the present month, with more rapid transit roads in operation than ever before, there has not been a single death from that cause. It is true a number of people have been injured, but the guards have thrown them off and death was avoided. Under the system by which the business of me coroner s onice is conducted every case of the more than 4,000 handled by the pres ent Coroner, is so recorded, that even the minutest dctal of the manner of death and the disposition of the case can be found on a moment's notice. In fact, the records there are more complete and easier of access than those of the courts. For 11 months of this year 782 inquests have been held. There were 210 deaths by tne railways ana JJ murders were com mitted. During the same period 53 people ended their owii lives. Eight plunged into the river and were no more; 15 found eternal surcease of earthly sorrow from pistol balls; ropes of various kinds swung 12 other into eternity; five other burdens were cut asnnder by severing as many throats, and 13 others took the poison route and bid an everlasting farewell to this earth. Most of tho Victims Children. A noticeable fact in th. list of traction deaths is that most of them are of children under 12 years of age. There are but few deaths of people of an age able to take care of themselves under ordinary circumstances. In fact, of the millions of passengers car ried on the street car lines only two were killed. One was on the Birmingham line and was caused by a bad brake. Upon the recommendation of the Coroner a different brake has been put on those cars, as well as the guards on the windows. One of the principal recommendations that will be made by Coroner McDowell this year will be that parents keep their children off the streets over which traction roads pass. Yesterday he said: "Parents are more to blame for the num ber of deaths on the traction roads than any one else. It is impossible to make any reg ulations which will avoid a large number of fatalities as long as the streets are play grounds for children of from 4 to 10 years of age. In nearly every case the parents are to blame themselves for not keeping them in. Danger from other sources can be pro vided against, but nothing can save the children unless parents exercise more care" Tho I.ons List or Fatalities. In January there were no deaths from traction roads, but within the first nine days of February three victims had- been re corded. This is the list: Fkon-kert On February 4, Bernard Fron kert. a;redG, ran In front of Citizens' car 27 and was instantly killed. JlAXwF.LiKosea Maxwell, aged 22 months, was Kiiiuu uy mc nurse car line ax Jicivees port on February 5. Edlek William Ealer. need 28 Years, vrai pushed or fell under a Rebecca stleet car, Rebecci street. Allegheny, and died from hismjurio-. A verdict of "accidental death was tendered, but the jury fonnd that the hticet at that point was flllod with dirt and rubbish, and that no signal lights had been displayed. Phillips On May C the first death of the' year on the Pleasant Valley system was re corded. II. Kaymond Phillips, 9-year-old boy, while running beside a car on Perrys ville avenue was thrown nude-- the wheels and died the next day. liALLAHEit Patrick Gallaher, aired 8 years, was crowing Forbes street on May 26. when he was killed by car Xo. 1, of the "Duquesne line. IUolin Alena A. Baglin, aged 5 vears nnd 5 months, ran in front of 1'ittsburs Traction car 29 near Pride street, on May 26, and was instantly killed. Gniunox Car Xo. 12, or tho Pittsburg Traction line, ran down Thomas Gribbon at Fifth avenue and H'gh street on June 13. He was 03 years old. A recommendation was made that a watchman be placed there, but as jet it has not been complied with. Coxlev On June 29 William Conley, aged 15 j ears, was stealing a ride on Birmingham car Xo. 11 when he was thrown against one of the abutments of the Smitliflld street bi idne and killed. For Jennie Fox, aged tl years, was cross ing Forbes street on June26, when Duquesne carXo. 4 struck hei. Shu was drawn under the car and crushed to death. Kisr.L Walton E. Eisel, aged 4 vears, at tempted to cross Ficmont street, Allegheny, in front of a Pleasant Viillov car, on June 26, w hen he was run over and killed. De Vito Blase De Vito. a 3- ear-old child, w as killed on July S, on Fifth avenue, in lront oi spianc s court, Dy a nttsburg Trac tion car. Caitaix Car 52. or tho Central Traction, ran dow n Wilson Captain, a 7-3-ear-old boy, on Wylic avenue, on ouly It Schutteu Marv Schutter, nged 17, was killed on Cn-son street by a Birmingham car on July 27. Sho hadjust alighted from carXo. 10 and was crossing the track when struck by car Xo. 30. A verdict of acci dental death was rendered, but the Jury recommended that abettor or quicker brake be used on cars, and that more precaution be taken while passing cars are loadiii" or unloading passengers. The jury also cen sured "5. D. Murphy, conductor ot car 10, for unloading deceased between squares. Fritz On August 20 Jacob Fritz, nsed IS year-, was run over and instantly killed by -ai-27of the Allegheny Traction ConiDany at tho Pittsburg end of the Sixteenth street bridge. Though a verdict of accidental death was given, it was lecommended that better lights be supplied there and thata watchman be stationed at that point. Goldixo William Golding, aged 61 years, was killed on September 6 by a Biimingbam car on Smithfleld street, near the bridge. McCoitaiCK Kate iicCormick, a little 8-vear-old tot, while attempting to cross Forbes street in front of car 55, of the Du qnesr.e line, was run oyer ana killed on Oc tober 1. Tiiest While crossing in front of a. Man chester car on Octobers, Parker IV. Trent, aged 5 years, was instantly killed. Gibio On Xovember 9 John Gising, aged 5 years, while stealing a ride on car 2!), oi the Citizens' Traction lino, jumped off in front of car 150 and w us instantly killed. HmTZMAX Vinccnz lleitzraan, aged M years, was trying to boaid a car on tho Pleasant alley-line on Xovember 18, when he lcll in front of car 116 and was crushed to death. MiLosrv Denis ilaloney, a H-ycar-old boy.jnmpcdotra wagon In front of Bir mingham car Xo. 20 and was instantly killed. , In each of these cases a verdict of acci dental death was rendeied, and tho em ployes of the various roads exonerated. THEY WASTED SEALSKINS. Tiro Feminine Shoplifters Caught In the Act-One Is a Slick One The Other Was Alexander Killen's Alleged Wire. Mollie Moran, alias Mollie Camp, and May Miller, alias Theresa Teets, were ar rested in Fleishman's store on Market street Yesterday afternoon by Detective Bendel for shoplifting. The women were noticed by one of the salesladies in the store taking two sealskin capes which they threw over their arms carelessly and were about to depart. The clerk stopped them and engaged them in conver sation while another clerk slipped out and notified Detective Bendel. When he en tered the Camp woman endeavored to hide, but Bendel stepped up and placed her under arrest, despite her pleading.for liberty, and sent her to Central station, accompanied by her alleged accomplice. Mollie Camp is an old offender. She has been arrested frequently, add is regarded by the police as one of the most nimble-fingered thieves in the city. She was one of the "Dirty Dozen," and the police say shc is an expert pickpocket. Assistant Superin tendent O'Mara arrested her while acting suspiciously in Home's store two weeks ago. As 'there was no specific charge against her she was released on her prom ise to stay outside of the city's limits. She has been living in Allegheny since. May Miller is the woman" who was living on a shanty boat with Alexander Killcn, at Tarentuin, when Mrs. Eudert was mur dered two years ago. She was kept in jail until Killen's trial and conviction, and since her release hts dropped out of public notice. She had a police" record before her intimacy with Killen. THE SANITY OF JOHN WOODS. An Inquiry Upon Which Uepends the Con trol of Valn.ible Property. A hearing in the case of William Woods versus John "Woods, an inquiry as to the state of mind of the latter, was again be gun before Commissioner McCIay, and Judge Fetterman, for the petitioner, was confronted by Messers. J. S. Ferguson, IC Q. Bigham and K. W. Shafer. There was much trouble experienced in getting the jury together, and then it was developed that the old gentleman had decided that the weather was too cold and that if they wanted to know anything about him and his mind they might come and see him at Dr. McCormick's residence, on Mt. Washington. As Judge- Fetterman had a witness he wanted heard, it was agreed by counsel to hear him. It was also agreed to save time and expense to allow tlie testimony taken by Mr. McCIay on his first appointment to court after being read to the jury and the hearing began. Henry Schroth, of Bethel township, testi fied that he lived on the farm of John Woods, the respondent. Schroth said he rented the farm from Dr. McCormick, bought the personal property from him and paid him the rent, and that he, witness, had never seen John Woods on the farm. Wit ness did all his dealing with Dr. McCor mick. J. S. Ferguson cross-examined witness, who said his lease was signed by Woods alone. The farm is 10 or 11 miles from where John Woods lived on Mt. Washing ton. The receipts are signed by Woods, per Dr. McCormick. The bill of sale of per sonal property was signed by John Woods. it was decided tnat as the weather was uncertain and the old gentleman's health precarious that the next meeting would be at the residence of Dr. McCormick, on Mt. Washington. MAGISTRATES FOB ALLEGHENY. A Move to Farce Xorthslde Councils Into Cashing Vp. An effort is being made in Allegheny to have Mayor Wyman appoint police magis trates, who have to trust to Providence and the good will of Councils for their pay. The provision for police magistrates is made in the city charter, but the Finance Committee has hitherto refused to recommend an ordinance providing salaries for them. It is thought that if magistrates were ap pointed they could recover their pay from the city by a course of law, and at the same time compel Councils to provide salaries. Alderman Brinker is one of the men who is willing to accept an appointment' as police magistrate and trust to luture developments for just compensation. He said yesterday that he thought Councils would pass an ordi nance if the matter was correctly presented to them, and that Mayor Wyman would be willing to make the appointments. It is conceded that Alderman McKelvy will get the appointment in the central part of the city when the Police Magistrates are named. He is sick a great deal of the time, however, and it is probable that Alderman Braun will also be appointed.so that he will be in a position to assist. There is no one skirmishing for the place in lower Alle gheny, but unless human nature on the Xorthside is revolutionized, there will be a field full when it becomes known that the Mayor is considering the advisability of acting at once. GLASS KEN MEET. Their Trade Is Good and Prices Arc Reaf firmedTheir Tin Mill. The regular monthly meeting of the plate and window glass manufacturers of the United States was held at the Hotel Ander son yesterday afternoon. The present prices were reaffirmed, and the general trade was found to be in a satisfactory con dition. Among the manufacturers present were ex-Congressman J. W. Crouse, of Akrop, O., representing the Charleroi Company; A. M. Howard, of the Art Plate Glass Company, of -Duquesne; E. L. and Edward Ford.'of the Pittsburg Plate Glass Company; W. D. Keys, of the New Albany, Ind., Glass Company; M. T. Clouse, of the Kokomo, Ind., Glass Company; M. R. AVilliams. ot the Crystal Glass Company, of Elwood, Ind., and J. G. Bcemcr, of New York City. Mr. Keys and others of the glass manu facturers are interested in a tin plate mill now being built at Elwood, Ind. When asked when the tin mill would be ready to start Mr. Keyz replied: "I don't know. It will be necessary for us to be making tin before tho next Presidental campaign, how ever." PENNSYLVANIA OIL FIELDS And History of Charticrs Valley Discnssed hy tho Historical Society. The Historical Society of Western Penn sylvania met last evening in Carnegie Hall, Allegheny. Daniel Johnston presided. James W. Drape, Esq., read a paper en titled "The Oil Fields of Western Penn sylvania." The paper gave an admirable description of the locality and prodnctive capacity ot the fields since their opting and concluded with a general review of tho fields in the Western part of the State and of the progress made in their development. Rev. M. D. Lichliter read a paper en titled "Chartiers Valley, Its Characters and Landmarks." The' paper showed a history of the first cabin erected in the val ley in"l730 by P,eter Chartiers, to its subse quent development. The evidence in history, according to the paper, showed that the Valley owed its name to Chartiers, but whose name was at that time spelled Schar tiers, a name of Erench extraction. Miss Jennie Lambing and Postmaster James S. McKcan were elected members of the society. An appropriate minute was offered on'the death of Mr. "W. Miller, a member of the society. Gallinger, Jeweler, Still at the old stand, 1200 Penn avenue. Call and see him. FRIENDS OF GRAHAM "Vow The.v Will Run Him for the legislature Without liis Consent. WHY THE VETERAN POLLED OUT. The Latest Phase of the Contest for the Collectorsliip. A NEW CANDIDATE OUT FOR CONGRESS The friends of James L. Graham, of Alle gheny, are not content to have him retired under fire and will organize to push him forward for re-election. The Senator has not placed himself in the hands of his friends, but his name will be before the people just the same. Among the leaders who are insisting on making Mr."Graham a candidate is ex-Councilman Hartman, of Woods' Run. In speaking of the move yesterday, he said: "It would be an outrage to retire Senator Graham now simply because a lot of politi cians have entered the field, and he cannot consistently make the kind of a canvass that they will make. The good people ot Alle gheny insist that he shall be a candidate, and they will see that he will be elected without a single act of his own. Graham for many years has been elected without opposition, and rather than enter a contest now he has withdrawn. This is not fair to Allegheny, however. Mr. Graham has been one of the best representatives at Harris burg, and can care for our interests better than any other man. He is respected by every member of the Legislature, and I have noticed while there at times during past sessions, that he gets about whatever he asks for. "It is not a question of who will be elected United States Senator. That is a secondary matter, and I am willing to sup port Mr. Graham without him being pledged to any one man and then let him vote as he sees fit. It would be a public disgrace if Allegheny would not return the 'Father of the House' to the seat he has filled so faithfully, and I can assure you that we are not so ungrateful. There is a movement on foot to see that Mr. Graham is re-elected, and in a few days it will be got in working condition." GENTLEMEN FE0M TEXAS Talk or Mr. Mills and Predict a TJuioriBe tween Mexico and the United States. Colonel E. D. Bruce, Dr. Henry V. Beattie and Judge Warner B.attie, of Aus tin, Tex., and Duncan A. MePherson, of San Jacinto, Tex., formed a party of dis tinguished old gentlemen, who were on their way last night to attend a reunion in Xew York of the Scotch Presbyterian Academy, of New York City, which some 40 years ago was a prominent educational institution under the management of Dr. Cameron. The party was in a jolly good humor when thev reached the Union station. They all had visited Pittsburg many years ago, and they will stop oyer when on their way home. Dr. Beattie, who did all the talking, said the people of Texas were greatly disap pointed by the defeat of Mills for Speaker of the House of Representatives, but they have been much more disappointed by the sullen conduct of Mills since his defeat. They feel that he should accept his defeat gracefully and that he should become the leader of the majority party on the floor of the House. They will call upon Mr. Mills before they return home and if possible in duce him to take the chairmanship of the Ways' and Means Committee and lead his party during the session. Dr. Beattie said he recently called npon President Diaz, in Mexico, and from the conversation Dr. Beattie inferred that the President was considering a union between Mexico and the Unitad States, and the doctor gave it as his opinion that steps look ing to such a union will ba taken by the President of Mexico within a short time. THE PLACE FOB CANDIDATES. Most of the Political Hustlers Can Be Found at the Court Honse. "Just now the Court House is the center around which the politicians are revolving," a politician said yesterday. "I am a can didate for office and in the two weeks just passed I have accomplished more effective work at the Court House than I could have done, by making a trip into every voting district of the county. When court opened two weeks ago the constables were there to make their returns. In their own way they are leaders in politics in their com munities. Then there are no end of jurors from every district in the county and from every town, village and ward. "They, as a Title, are active fellows and all one has to do is to look around up there and catch them when they are Dot otherwise J engaged. i is an inexpensive way oi cam paigning and I predict that hereafter there will be but little running through the county by candidates. Th"ey will do all their wort at the Court House." THERE'LL BE KOBE OF THEM. Another Candidate to Be Announced to Fight John Jlles. Jury Commissioner John Jiles, who is in Pittsburg making a fight to be re-elected a member of the State Central Committee, denies that he is the administration's can didate. He says that James Clark was brought out against him by Messrs. Larkin and O'Leary, and he also denies that there is any arrangement between him and Clark whereby the latter is to jet out of the way just before the election, as has been charged. Mr. Jiles claims that he has been badlv treated in tho matter. It is probable that there will be still another candidate in the district. The friends of J. M. Guffey have concluded that neither Clark nor Jiles will be friendly to Mr. Guffey, who lives in the district, and who is anxious to have a friendly State Committee chosen. GBAHAJTS FBIENDS CONFIDENT. Indications That the Kx-Eecordor Will Suc ceed Collector Warmcastle. The latest advices from Washington go to show that, while the friends of Miller and Case are hopeful as to the succession to the CollectorSbip, it is the backers of Graham, the County Recorder, who are working hard est, and recently with most appearance of success. Congressman Stone has been put ting in some strong ammunition for Gra ham within the past 24 hours. Both Cam eron and Quay are also reported to be for him. One of his supporters telegraphed from Washington yesterday that the prospects for the ex-County Recorder were then quite rosy. The Committee on Revision. The committee appointed by Chairman Brennen to revise the rules of the Demo cratic organization in Allegheny county will, if possible, hold a meeting to organize to-morrow. The Democrats generally be lieve that the committee will make no radi cal change in the rules aild will be guided by Mr. Brennen's argument in favor of equal representation from all the districts in the county. Only One Certain Candidate. The national delegate fight in Allegheny has, for the time being, dropped out of sight, and William Witherow is the only pronounced candidate in the field. B. F. Jones and the others are still uncertain as to whether they will gb into the contest. Another Congressional Candidate. Dr. Foster is prominently- mentioned by Republican leaders in Fayette, Green, AVashington and part of Allegheny county as a candidate, for Congress in that district. Dr. Foster has been for vears active in poli tics in the Mansfield Valley. He was in Pittsburg yesterday, but refused to talk on the subject. A New Political Combination. Michael Ennis, brother of ex-Jury Com missioner John Ennis, has announced him self as a candidate for delegate to the Dem ocratic State Convention in the Third Legis lative district. Mr. Ennis has announced himself as being for any person or measure advocated by Messrs. Larkin and O'Leary. This is a new political combination, and it is being much discussed in local political circles. A QUEER CHARACTER. TUo Homestead Career of the Man Ar rested In Washington for Threatening President Harrison He Is Evidently at tcast Partially Deranged. A man named Hogg, giving his residence as Homestead, was locked up in Washing ton a few days for threatening President Harrison. An inquiry disclosed the follow ing facts: Thomas Henry Marston Hogg, better known in Homestead as "Tommy" Hogg, is an Englishman by birth and came from New York last spring with several others to work at his trade as bricklayer for Carnegie, Thipps & Co. on their mammbth new beam mill. He was known here to be very eccentric and by some thought to be insane. He was a skilled workmen, but those working with him were in constant dread of their lives, as he was givento vio lent outbursts at times, when he would rush away from his work, wildly exclaiming, "They are after me," "They are after me." One day last summer he informed Mr. Robert Young, superintendent of brick construction for the Carnegie, that he was compelled to leave Homestead as "They were after him again," and he said "they" drove him out of England and now they were about to drive him from Homestead. Hogg, when asked to define who "they" were, he would stare in blank amazement at his questioner. Hogg left here last summer and went to McKee's Rocks, where he worked, and he visited here frequently. He-was a man of medium height, compactly built, florid complexion and mutton-chop whiskers. He was intelligent and fairly well read. He was regarded as a dangerous man. He figured in the columns of The Dispatch some time ago in connection with a scrape he had gotten into. AND SO THEY WEEE MASEIED, But Not Until tiro Subject Had Been Dls enssed for Several Honrs. A young couple from Greensburg, who came to the city yesterday to get married, did not find the road to wedlock strewn with roses. They were Benjamin F. Ru bright and Laura E. Irwin. Both are under age, but the girl's parents are dead. The young man presented a certificate of per mission from his father, sworn to before 'Squire Wylie, of Greensburg. There was a hitch in the paper which created dissatis faction in the mind of Captain Hieber, and he would not issue the license. The trouble began about 11 o'clock in the morning and continued until 4 o'clock in the afternoon. In the meantime the wires between Pitts buig and Gr.eensburg were kept warm carry ing messages to and fro bearing on the technical defects in the young man's certifi cate. Finally matters were arranged, and Rev. Dr. Douglass married the pair in the Recorder's office in the presence of Captain Hieber aud a few witnesses. Drumming; In an Art Collection. The movement to get paintings for the Allegheny Art Gallery will be given a boom next Tuesday, when a meeting of artists will be held at Carnegie Hall. It is proposed to have a citizens' committee ap pointed and make an effort to let the people know that donations will be thankfully re ceived. Chairman Dahlinger, of the Art Committee, is taking a very active interest in getting a collection. IX THEIR NEW HOMK. The leadlnc Confectionery Firm of E. Ma Binn Installed In Their Macnificcnt New Quarters, Nos. 913 and 915 Liberty Street. E. Maginn. proprietor of the Excelsior Cracker Works, and wholesale dealer in confectionery, fruit, etc.. is now occupy ing his new block, Nos. 813 and 915 Lib erty street, which was erected on the site of his former quarters destroyed by fire. The building, which is eight stories in height, has a handsome stone front, 6et off by numerous attractive signs and presents an alluring appearance. The interior is finished in natural wood with tastefully frescoed metallic ceilings, from which are suspended ornamental brass chandeliers, adapted to both gas and electricity, the lat ter being supplied by a dynamo in the base ment. Indeed the block, as a whole, is one of the finest in Pittsburg. The ample ropm thus afforded by the oc cupancy of these new quarters in addition to their factory, 7, 8, 0 and 10 Church ave nue store 80 "Federal street, Allegheny, will place the firm in better condition than ever to handle their large and increasing business. Mr. Maginn first established his business in 1857, and since then its growth has been a remarkable one. Their trade not only extends throughout this State but over Ohio, West Virginia and Maryland as well. Confectionery, crackers, cakes and such palatable table delicacies as oranges, figs, dates, foreign nuts and fine table raisins comprise the major part of the goods handled. A visit to their store at this 'sea son of the year will reveal the fact that their assortment, which also comprises a large line of Christmas tree ornaments and many novelties in fancy candy cases, is un usually complete. The immense business which the firm is doing fully attests to the marked degree of popularity in which Mr. Maginn and his associates are held by the trade. Writing Desks. A few especially elegant inlaid mahogany desks in Louis XV. style at moderate prices also a very complete stock of desks for use on table, of various woods, and inlaid with mother of pearl, etc. Jos. EicnuAirai & Co., mwf 48 Fifth avenue. Our Entire Storo Open To-31orrow Js'Igli And every night next week to 9 P. M. until Christmas eve plenty of light, plenty of clerks. Jos. Horse & Co., G07-G21 Penn Avenne. Onyx tables and center pieces in great variety 25 per cent below their regular price during our sjlecial sale at Kingsbacher Bros.', 51G Wood street. Hat l'lns, Silver and gold. Many new ones just opened at Hakdy & Hayes', Jewelers, 52'J Smithfield street. Three doors from City Hall. Open every evening till Christmas. ladles' Solid Gold Hunting, stem-winding watches, with Elgin movement, only 518, at KingslwhcrBros.' great special sale, 51G Wood street. BEAUTiruii rings for the little baby fingers can be purchased at K. Suit's, Corner Smithfield and Liberty . and 311 Smithfield street Stools. A new lot of our common sense stools, painted or unfinished, now in stock for Christmas. ' P. C. Schoestf.ck & Sox, FSU 711 Liberty street. ladles' 14-lt Solid Go!d, Hunting, stem-winding watches, beautifully engraved, every one warranted, only 20, at Kingsbacher Bros.' special watch and dia mond sale, 516 Wood street DELAY NOT DESIRED. Mayor Gourley Asks for Prompt Re? ports From the Chiefs. THEY'RE ALMOST COMPLETED NOW Xo Chance for a Set-Back to the Appropria tion Ordinance. IT WILL BE EEADT AT AN EAELT DATE Mayor Gourley has written a letter to each of the department chiefs, urging on them the necessity of having their reports reach him to-morrow, or as soon after H3 possible. His object is to avoid any delay in getting out the appropriation ordinance for next year. The law provides that the head of each de partment shall on or before December 31 make a report to the Mayor of the opera tion of his department for the preceding year, and the estimated necessities of the de partment for the ensuing year. These reports shall show in detail the receipts and expenditures of the departments, and the Mayor shall return them with his annual message to Councils. By getting these re ports in early the Mayor hopes to send them with the message to Councils at the first meeting in January. This will give Coun cils ample time to consider all questions arising and get the appropriation ordinance through early in February. No Delay Is Looked For. There is nothing this time to cause such delay as occurred last year. At that time everything was in a turmoil over the street act troubles. The Finance Committee was somewhat at sea as to the amount of money the city might have to spend during the year on this account and amid a great deal of speculation and discus sion the ordinance was held back until March was well over. When it finally passed only a week remained in which people could pay their taxes and be entitled to the 5 per cent discount. There was a rush on the Treasurer's office, city employes had to wait a long time for their pay and disorder reigned in City Hall. The Mayor predicts a different state of affairs this time, but nevertheless wants the reports of de partments in at an early date to avoid all possibility of delay. Chief Brown has his report about ready. When asked about it yesterday he said: "Our report is about completed and I think it will be ready for the Mayornext Monday. It would have beenj finished by this time but for the fact that pay day does not come until the 15th of the month. We had to wait until three days ago before we could begin to get complete fignres." Will Be Completed Soon. Chief Bigelow has been busy for a week past on his report and it will be ready for the Mayor Before long. Chief Elliot's docu ment will also be ready soon. "The reason I asked for the reports at an early date," said Mayor Gourley yesterday, "is because on them I have to base my an nual message to Councils. I cannot begin snch a message until I have received and carefully studied the chiefs' reports. By getting "them soon now. I will be able to in vestigate their principal features ancLspre pare my communication for presentation at the first meeting of Councils in January. I have assurances from Chiefs Brown and Bigelow that theirs will be ready soon." As soon as the fiseal'vear closes. January 31, the Finance Committee can get down to work on the appropriation ordinance. Nothing can be done prior to this, as the Controller cannot prepare his statement, showing the outstanding warrants and other matters directly influencing the character and amount of the appropriations, until after the year has closed. A month then intervenes, during which the ordinance can be framed, discussed and adopted. Accord ing to law the collection of taxes begins March 1, and the appropriations must be made prior to that to fix the millage. FOBTT-FIVE CHRISTMAS PIANOS Sold at Klcbers', GOG Wood Street. More than 40 pianos, intended for Christ mas gifts, have already been sold by the old reliable house, H. Kleber & Uro., 50G Wood street, and, besides, a great.number of organs. The splendid instruments, cheap prices, and the eight-year guarantee, is what takes people to Klebers' store to buy their goods, in preference to all other music stores. Gents' Gold Rin;s and Lockets. Many new and choice designs. Plain, Roman and richly chased mountings set with diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, jacinths, cat's eye, opal and garnet many novel ideas that will please any gentleman. Our stock of gents' scarf pins is an elegant one. We can please you at E. P. Roberts & Sons', Fifth avenue and Market street. Open evenings. MT Gentlemen's Gold-Filled Watches, With good movement, only $10, at Kinksbacher Bros.' special sale, 510 Wood street. Hugus & Hacke. MORE BARGAINS THIS WEEK FOR OUR GREAT INVENTORY AND HOLIDAY SALE. French Robes, all the leading col ors, Astrakhan effect trimming, weie $15, NOW $8. French Robes, braided and jet trimmings, all colors, were 20, NOW $io. 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 40, offered now at $20 each. Black LaceFlouncings and Drapery Nets at 'way under value prices. Figured Drapery Silks, 250 pieces, 32 inches wide, regularly worth $1, NOW 50c A .YARD. Cor. Fifth Ave. and Market St. del.Vuwysu ELEGANT CHRISTMAS GOODS AT E. P. ROBERTS & SONS', JEWELERS, COE. FIFTH .AVE. AXD MAUKET ST. The handsomest stock of JEWELS, SILVER & BRIC-A-BRAC In the City. Tialt Art Boom. Open Evenings. UelS-MW Cannot Force Them to Swear. -Considerable comment was aroused in the office of the Board of Viewers yesterday when Attorney Woodward objected to hav ing some of his clients sworn. The viewers were R. J. Stoney, Jr., John P. Moore and James McHugh, and the case under consid eration was the improvement of Omega street. It was finally agreed that witnesses could not be sworn if tney objected. The Leading Dry Goods House. Pittsburg, Pa. Friday, Dec. 13, KM JOS. HOIE & co:s PENN AVENUE STORES. These are for Christmas Gifts or for your own, every-day use. Blankets. The largest and finest assortment of Blankets as well as Quilts and Counterpanes. Every best kind of Blanket is here, from the good, honest country-made up to the elegant Minnesotas and Californias in price from 3 to 42 per pair. Comfort and Comforts commence with the $1 Cotton. Real Eider down from $4 up in Sateen and Silk. All kinds and qualities of snowy white Counterpanes. FURS. Our enormous stock is unrivaled rand notwithstanding the wonderfully active trade of the past weeks it is ab solutely unbroken. Our big and com fortable and well-lighted Fur Depart ment, with its matchless collection of medium to finest furs at unapproach able prices, invites a visit from every body desiring to buy Furs, for their own use or for gifts. The sale of Fur Capes keeps mov ing moving more Fur Capes than any sale these cities ever saw. 18-inch Wool Seal Capes, $7. 18-inch Black Astrakhan Capes, $8.50. 18-inch Black Coon Capes, 15. 18-inch Mink Fur Capes, 35. The genuine, the real, the legal Alaska Seal. That's the only kind you can find here. You have not decided to buy a Seal Skin garment without looking up the subject well. We need not tell you that prices on seals are tending upward. We need not tell you, when you come here and see the goods we offer you, and compare them, that the prices are away below what the same qualities would cost you elsewhere. These are things you know. Here is the bulletin: 23-inch Alaska Seal Jackets at $105. 25-inch Alaska Seal Jackets at S150. 27-inch Alaska Seal Jackets at $185. 30-inch Alaska Seal Jackets at S215. And from these prices each length has a range of prices upward to finest qualities, all sizes, all latest and best shapes, and all superior in fit and finish. Muffs from $1. A genuine Seal Muff at $10. Fur Sets and Fur Capes, plain or combination novelties, all kinds of fur and all qualities. Cloth Garments ! Largest range of styles and prices in Jackets, plain and fur-trimmed; Long Coats, with or without capes, plain or fur-trimmed; Fur-lined Cir culars, for carriage wear; handsome Capes for evening, carriage or com moner uses; Fichus and Shawls of all descriptions; warm winter Dresses and handsome House Gowns. Complete Outfits for Misses, Chil dren and Infants. JOS. H0RNE & CO., 607-621 PENN AVE. dels 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 "jsib -of- XMAS UMBRELLAS. 435 MARKET ST. 437. I no30-TT3- ' - "S , ' ' - i - M '- . .a akiMb. 7 " a- - ' I '' 'V'--s '" : --',- " X M'mmni mm I ! MIMMMlWMiMMMi
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