Kg3"3"2"5 "!WOP S!,?S5W THE PITTSBURG- DISPATCH, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1891. BiTir f -Tps CANNOT DOWN THEM Rational League Magnates Once More Come Out of the Contest With Smiling faces. THEY FOEM A DESPOTIC LEAGUE. The jrcPonalditcs, of Chicago, Get Com pletely Dumped and Ihey Go Home Whining. TVHAT LOCAL DIRECTORS TIUXK OP IT. Coed Contents in the Home B.lhsrd Tourney General Sporting "vews cf the Day. trrciAi. tet scram to Tnr dispatch, l Ixdiwapolis Dec 17. The League did not adjourn until alter 4 o'clock this morning.. The joint Conference Committee was in session all afternoon and lite this evening. Both Association and League are prepared to meet promptly and act upon its report, which will finish ev crything here. The hitch is about the money for the dropped ilubs. This report of the committee in cludes the constitution for the new League and incorporates many of the pro isions of the old League and Association constitu tions. Sunday baseball is put upon a local' option basis, and those towns desiring Sun dav games can hae them scheduled in the season's schedule as championship contests. In the constitution, which offers all the pro tection of the national jgreement, war is de clared upon anv club or league maintaining a club in any oue ot the 32 cities now in cluded in the new circuit. A Despotic Feature. The monopolistic character of this new J.eague is despotic in its purposes and bids fair to have everything fixed like a jug liandlc on one side onlv. Under the terms of the report, every Chicago player signed elsewhere, whose services weie at the op tion ot Spalding's team, must return there. This will carry back l'fefier, Kittridge, Hutchinson and others late of Anson's colts. bo tar as contracts with players, not le scrved by contract options are concerned, the League will protect thcni, except pnssi blv in the cise of Jtusie, who, President Day, of New York, sav s would plav with tlip Giants again or nowhere. SamMorton, of the Chicago Association club, does not denv that a proposition to avenge the Chicago fleeced backers was made to the committee. Sam "Morton's "Wail. "The Association would have been dead long ago," aid he, "but for us. Von der Ahetrot us into it and got us out of it But we are not caring for the money wc lost, or will likely lose. AVe have no grievance rgaiiit the League, but wo give it credit tor what it has done. But these officials are siniplj playing with Von der Abe and the "Wagners, and I predict that in 18 months St. Louis will have no baseb ill and Voa der Abe wili be sitting on an iceberg." President John B D3y sav s he would like to see Busie's contract protected "I have everyieason to believe." said be,"tbat it w ill not be. Do vou think the League is going to protect a ?7,000 contract?" "Have vou had anv talk with Itusie about it?" ' "Xo. but what if I hive?" The inference from Mr. Day's subsequent rcmaiks is that it is mutually understood that Busie is to be returned to Xe York, but not at $7,000 Busie becomes subject to the control of the League, which will give him to what club it pleases Favors a Central Eea;rne. President Soden is heartily in favor of the formation of a Central League, com posed ol Buffilo, Detroit, Columbus, Toledo, Milwaukee, Indianapolis and other citie-, nid uvs that ordinary management would inake t a succe Chicago sports receiv ed the blow of their live. The went home sick at heart over the outcome. Tl'y eirao heio expectinga tniv pi ice :or the club and missed it. Thoy climi the held a partnership in the Asso ciation and that the 1 iw w ill sustain them. Ne-vtyear they propose to attach the ernto i -e ipts of the League. But the Chicago As sociation club is roiio, teniblv pone. Ml is ncnlv ov er except eelcbrr.tin:: ttievicroij. Jirr.li's Iriends el inn tli it loi him. Thcv tsnv that he shonld be crowned as the king of baseball magnate since he has been the jr'-eat moving pouei in the amiltramition. The entire L i?ie has used its bright heids and sinning dollars thioub .1 long peiiod of d.scoungement. and now they aie masters of the situation. They Ignore tlio null Fry. The League K alwsjs out for Ins game. A jchi ago it nevei di earned of landing such a puze as the Association. It was the largest deal cvci known in sporting an nals, and it has not left the conqueror in a condition not to be able to sieh for other v ietm. Wednesday it was caid the Lcazue cl lb was ready to buy the Athletics. When the conference asked the club to pay 28,000 towaid the transfer of the Wagner goods there was a protest. It is thought a satis luctor settlement will be made, however, and the I'hilnuelpluans will mnke the neces sary ante &nme of tho new League's ene mies coi.ld h irdlv wait for the consolida tion so the could say it would fill. Ihey oiaim 12 clubs are too many. It will leave slv. clubs awaydovn at the tail end, and patrons of the game will cry: "Give us a. lvsr, beftvo the season is over. But the truth is tho 12-club cucuit won t fail. It Is Not Too Large. It is as easily cared for as eight clubs. The iaea ofthe sit tail enders will easilv be lemedied. The League proposes a double championship season. The clubs will play until tho middle of the season, then they be gin again and play the last half. The club having the highest standing for tho two sea sons takes the championship Anew Association is believed to be bosh. It is threatened b Chicago and Milwaukee, who w ere frozen oat of the deal. The now League is not alarmed. Boston, tho Ath letics, A on del Ahe and Von der Ilorsr, the brightest lights of the Association, tho life of tint org mi7atlon, could not wrestle with the League. Suppose Chicago and Mil v aukee do get up opposition teams, wiiat can they do-:riinst the combined strength of the old Association and League? The new organization will list four vcars, or, tint is, the piesentairangement. The kind of men are behind it who will push it along for that length of time. Baying Them Out. The committee continues in sessioi at 9 o'clock. It i understood, however, that satisfictoiy arrangements have been reached with Chicago, Columbus, Philadel phia and Boston. The only kicker that re mains now and which prolongs tho session is Milwaukee. It eems to be dying hard. Tiie $7X00 offered is not satisfactory, henco tlipkick. Chicacogets all it put in, about $12 000 to $15,000, Columbus wanted $20 000 and v. ill get $18,000, perhaps $10,000; Boston, in c "udmg money for stand and giounds, about $0,000, and Philadelphia about the same at.iount or perhaps $5,000 less. It is under stood that each club will he entitled to 11 men. TEET AEE WELL PLEASED. Local Ball Club Officials Think That the Settlement Slakes Tilings All Bight. When the directors of the local club re ceived word yesterday afternoon that the Association and League had fixed up their trouble they were delighted. A'ice Presi dent Kerr was pleased at the settlement and Mid the prospects for a good season in Pitts nnrs next j ear were excellent. But he was opposed to pa ing any money to clubs that liad been dropped, simply because he saw uo sound reasons in their claims. He bad not learned anything regarding That is to be done w ith the pla ers, but he is cei taiu that Pittsburg will have good men. An Interesting Gamp, The local billiard tourney was continued last evening. A really interesting game was played between Eschallier and Sipe. The jfomicr was In receipt of 45 point, but at hat it was thought that he had a very poor chance to win. Sipe did not plav In his nual foitn, and was beaten bv -200 to 16S. The winners average was 1 7G-7D and Ills highest 1 un 15. Sipe's uverage was 1 40-79 and his highest run 8. Results at Gnttenbersr. G UTTE- elko, Dec. 17. The track was frozen hard to-day. First rice, five rurlonjfS-Zenouia fir..!, Faustina secoud. Little 1'red third, 'lime, 1.02 Second race, six and one-half furlongs Itialto first. Mclanle second, Kambltr third. Tlme,l:.2, . Third race, five furlongs Early Blossom flret. Wrestler second, M Fellow third. Time. 1-02. Fourth raci, one mile Drizzle first. Text second. Virile third. Time, I:H. Mrthrace, siifurloiiRS-FIitUr"-fir.t. Gambler sccjnil, Flcurttle third Ihm. 1 liV bixthrsct. seven rurlonss-FircIlj first, Sparling second, liaj lor third. Time. 1:4. Baseball Notes. Avd it Is the Association that is charged with 'trt-acherj."" Look out for Pfefler's new league that Is to knock out all other leagues. Tiieiu. are letters at this office for James Border imlJaines llradv. the ball players. Director Kfrk. of the local club. Is very anx ious about the distribution of plaj ere. TiiEn Pfeffeu ought certainly to be satlfied now that he is not destined to become a baseoall mag nate. Deleiianty sij-s: "Let the other fellows jump crntr-uts; 1 ant no more of that business in mine."1 The Mile McDonaMitcs have surely been (riven to understand that the know lit lc alwut base ball affairs The confessions" of the Chicago "UcDomldites go to slio tint Ihe Association was in an ex tremely rotten condition and v erv near a iQllapse. There IsaRriat deal of talk about starting a Southern Li ague, but lalk is about all It amounts to The cities or the South are so tar ap irt. and railroad fares so hlRh. th it all clubs would qulta blRloir if salaries were not down to the ?l,000-a-luui til limit, Tnrf Notes. The Indiana Trotting Association was riorsan l7ed at Indianapolis esterday and next season's uaies uxe'i. It would be a (rood Idea for Gvda's owners to hive her lollicledallv with Ice wagons. What's the u atter w ith putting Ice In her stall or putting heron ki' Critic, an or. n brother of the unbeaten Sensa tiou, was pirchasedb Ilenrr bimoiis jt Lexing ton. Critic is a J-year-old and v. as the propcrt of tlic Iroquois stables. Grekn B. Monnis" stable of nmners wonfC3.S32 the past season, strathmeath headiug the list with S."G.e82. Judge Morrow comes next with 15,433, and Bex Is third with ?5,41jO IIakrv Rai, tliejockey who was ruled off the Eastern circuit for alleged crooked riding on hlieria. will he given another hearing betore the Lvecntive Committee and will probably be rein stated. AIarion C. the famous race inare that defeated the miglitv Kingston at Garfield P irk last summer, and v ho lias also other notable victories at La tonia and elsewhere to her credit. Is thought to be ntallvlll. she is snflering from pneumonia, and herownirs have little hones for her recovery. She is at the Lancaster farm, near Bardstown, Kj. General Sporting Notes. Allfgiiks, y You can keep the game 15 days af ter date referred to. Chicago sportsmen are thinking about matching George Kleiuman ag linst Captain Brewer. 1" VT Cahill and Jim Butler longht a draw Wed nesdaj night for the amateur championship. Flgfnf Cvfter. the hustling tiilliardist, will lew e lor the Last Saturday on his waj to the 1: rench capital. Till. Western shooters sav that the Eastern birds shot at by lullord and lieaver In their recent matches were a v en poor lot. Tovi Rya"n, champion welter-weight, has not covered Dannv Needhim's $300 fora match for $5,000 a side and the chaniploj-hip, but will prob abh do so belore the end ot the week. At the recent sale of "M Aemont's string at Faris. Miraliean, bv Saxifranf. sold for Sil.'OO; Fnergimi'?, bvFaiergv, $13,800; Floreal. by Border. $31 000: the colt t. ilnpln bv Galliard. $3,700. the colt shlnev. bv Saxlfrange. $3,600: the colt Dom remy. bv Fra Dlavolo. ?3,o00. Captain Avsov defeated .1. L. Wilcox In a 50 bird race lor JIOo a side at Watson's Park, Bnrn slde vcsterdai. bv a score of 43 to 39. In the 25 bird shoot Tor $23 a side between J. A. Ruble and C. K. Latshaw. which followed, the latter carried ofi the money bv popping over 22 to Ruble's 19. MR. Nofl Ffvwick stands at the head of the winners on the English turf last season, with $120. 59i to his credit; Colonel North comes second wlta $120 510, Air II. Mllner. $ai.o.i5: Blundcl Maple, S..O.5.1O. A. W Merrv. $7.725' Duke of Westmin ster. $M.655. The Prince of Wales has won 20 740, wnlch Is the highest amonnt he has ever won in one season. TI1F Chicago C.-clIng Club held a caucus Monday evening, and the following ticket was nominated: President. W. Fay Tuttlc; Vice President, Will iam Cameron: Directors, George A. Otis and W. K. Bode; Secretan -Treasurer. C. P. Randall; Cap tain. W. C. Thome and 1.. II. Van Sleklen. The main contest will lie between Tnorne and Van Slek len for the captaincy. Prospects are good for an Independent ticket. "Jake" KtLRAtv was seen yesterday at his res taurant. Tratt and Entaw streets. Baltimore. Md . and said that it w is true that he had abandoned prire fighting. "I got a letter asking me If I wouid fight the winner of the Choyensivl-Woods battle in ban Francisco I replied that I had gone out ofthe 1 iMness and I have. My business at Iirescnt is prosperous and it requires all my time. . will not fight unless I am pressed too closelv." A Clothing bale for the Poor. Friday is the day we remember the poor people. "We have therefore set this day aside exclusively for the poor. The sale begins as 7.30 in the morning and closes at 6 in the evening. Bearin mind, please, the prices we name are positively for to-day only. Do men's heavy blue chinchilla, double-breasted coats, with heavy flannel lining, all sizes 52 C5 140 men's heavy fur beaver overcoats in black anil blue, all sizes 4 35 140 men's long storm ulsters with big collars 4 00 250 men's casshncre and cheviot suits; choice ot either sack or frock; six different patterns 4 75 500 pairs of men's cassimcre and wor sted pints; very desirable styles ia a great many different patterns 1 45 250 boys' long pants, cassimere and chev iot suits (coat, pants and vest), sires from 12 to 19 years 2 60 300 boys' short pants suits (sizes 4 to 14), made of neat cassimeres and cheviots, plain or pleated; real nice goods, ten different styles.... 1 65 200 boys' cape overcoats (sizes 4 to 14) cood, desirable goods : 100 dozen men's heavy Scotch wool un derwear, goods that will keep vou warm, only 50 50 Cut this out and bring it with you. This is a good chance for the poor people to get their clothing. P. C. C. C, Pittsburg Combination Cloth ing Company, cor. Grant and Diamond streets, opposite the Court House. "WE AI1 READT. "For What? To supply you with a fine piano for Christmas for from 8175 up. For cash or installments. Brand new, with fine stool aud cover. .New and second-hand pianos and organs; all makes, all prices. Come and see us. "Mlllok & Hoexe, "Palace of Music," 77 Tifth avenue. Open every evening. Silver Brashes, Mirrors, Whisks, Combs, manicure sets, shaving mugs, cigar boxes, flasks and a host of silver novelties for lady or gentleman; latest styles. .Mod erate prices at E. P. ROBERTS & SOJfS', Fifth avenue and Market street Open every evening. mwp Oar Entire Store Open To-Horrow Night And every night next week to 9 p. sr. until Christmas eve plenty of light, plenty of clerks. Jos. Horxe & Co.," G07-621 Penn avenue. Holiday Tidies and Drapery Scarfs In val., antique, Oriental, Point de Paris and Japanese; the low prices on them will please you. Open till 9 p. m. until Christ mas. A. G. CAMriJELL, & Sos s, 25 and 27 Fifth avenue. Fancy Goods. Eoyal "Worcester ware, Royal Hungarian ware, Brown ware, and other celebrated wares; beautiful pieces with fine decorations. Marble busts and figures, vases and statu ettes, in copper and silver bronzes; onyx tables, um brellas, bisque figures ? and busts, Candelabra; grejt variety. Lamps, piano and stand, something very nice. Henry Terhetdes's Jewelry Emporium. 530 Smithfield street Open every night. Holiday Jewelry. New -kpins, rings, necklaces, buttons, chains,bracclcts, studs, etc; no lancy prices on them. Open evenings until Christmas. A. G. Campbell &Sofs, 25and27 Fifthav. FOES OF HARMONETES Thought to Be Secretly Backing a Cattle Poise on Trial. THE STORY OP THE CEIME RETOLD. Gold Brick Crooks Find Two More Victims and Secure $3,080. NEWSY NOTES FKOM NEARBY TOWNS tSPECTAL TELEGRAM TO TIIE DISPATCn.1 Bkaver, Dec. 17. The case of Edward Carroll, who has been in the county jail here since last August, charged with poison ing cattle ol the Harmony Society, was taken up this afternoon. Trustee John Duss testified as follows: "On thernorninR of August 2 I learned that two valuable cows, one of them an im ported Holstein, had been found dead in a pasture field of the society adjoining the village, and two others so ill as to die a day or two later. A dozen little heaps of paris green and salt were found in the field in the form of a semi-circle two davs later, and near them a box partly full of Paris green and a salt sack. Detectives Lazarus, of Rochester, and Stover, of Youngstown, were engaged three weeks latei. They watched the field day and night, and on one of these nights captured the prisoner. They found slices of cabbage peppered with paris green, and apples half hollowed out filled with the poison, neatly fitted together and then placed in the grass in the held occupied at night by the cattle." The details of the capture, as given by "Mover, are as follows: He and Lazarus had secreted themselves in the fields, as usual, one night, and about midnight observed three men approaching them along the road, one of them carrying a paper, afterward found to contain pans green mixed into chop They entered the field near the offi cers, and crossed over to the barn where 25 head of horses were kept, and two of them entered it. The officers closed in and capt ured one, the prisoner, who showed fight. He was placed in jail here next day. There is considerable mystery surrouaing Carroll's identity and purpose. He claims to be from New Jersey. The detectives point out, as a curious feature of the case, that although he had no money when capt ured he is supplied with good counsel. He is supposed to have been employed by others unfriendly to the society. He ap pears to be of more th3n average intelli gence, and bis testimony is awaited with much interest. GKEENIES GET A 60LB BBICK. Two West Virginia Countrymen Loie 85,000 on a Very Ancient Dodge. Marietta, Dec. 17. Special ) Two broth ers named Smlthson, living near Sisters ville, "W. Va., were taken in here tins after noon to the tune of $5,000 by the venerable gold briclr. sw indie. They were steeled hero and to the St. Clona Hotel this noon by a man named James. Upon reaclims the hotel James inquired foi a man named Cole, at the same time handing tho cleit a card on which was written: "J. J. Cole, United States Government Assayer." The suspicions of the hotel people were aroused, and a wntch was placed on the trio. In their room was an imposing ai ray of chemicals, while on the table lay the tradi ditional "gold buck.' This brick had evi dently assayed to the satisfaction of the Smithsons, who soon hastily left tho place with the bricfc in their possession. Cole Im mediately drove out of tow n. The police had been notified but were slow in ai 1 iving. They onlv succeeded in landing the capper, James. The Smithsons were also found at the depot They were paralv zed when told they had been taken in, and acknowledged they had loaned tho men $5,000 on the worthless article. TEAIN-WRECKEES THEIE F0ETE. The Perkins' Detective Agency Loses Another Case at New Castle. New Cabtle, Dec. 17 Special. For three days past the Lawrence County Couit has been occupied by the case of the Common wealth versus John Morricco and Louis Frazio, charged by the Pittsburg Perkins' Detective Agency with attempting to wreck trains on the Erie and Pittsburg Bailrmd at "Moravia last July. The prosecution based its case on the confessions which the two Italian defendants were nllcged to have made in English to the Peikms' detectives. Foui or flv e detectives swore that the pris oners had said to them that they had placed a log on the track to wreck a train to get even with Engineer Fowler, who they said had nttempted to 1 un down their hand car. lhe defense showed by a dozen or more witnesses that the two defendants could neither speak or understand the English lanenige. The case was given to the Juiy at 5 o'clock this evening and at 10 o'clock to night a verdict of not guilty was rendered. The Pei kins men have another cise of simi lar character airainst-a young Amencan boy named Hairy Wnght, mid this w ill bctned at the next term of court. A PHILANTHROPIST ILL. John Grich, Who Bnilt Homes for McKees port Workingmen, Hns the Grip. McKEEsroKT, Dec. 17. Special' John Guch, one ofthe oldest losidents or the city and generally known for his benevolence, .is suffering so sevei ely from gi lp thnt his life is despaired of. He is nearly 80 years of age, and is the father-in law of Mayor Tilniook. For many years Mr. Grich has sent hun dreds of dollais to foreign missions, besides giving liberally to churchos and stalling many voung men in life. Tho old gentleman has also become famous throughout this section for his benevolence in building houses for workingmen. It was his hobby to erect hundreds of dwellings, which he sold to workiiigmeu on long time, the speci fications and agreements being that the tenants only pa- him for the actual cost of lard and houses. For these and many other kindly acts the gentleman is generally be loved. HE WANTS A PEIVATE CEMETEEY. A Dangerous Lunatic Who Tried to Kill His Mother Caught Near Tonngstown. YonxoSTow-, Dec. 17. Special. Alex ander Charter's, of Austento-n, was jailed here to day, having threatened to cut his mother's throat. Chai ters is insane ind imagines that it 13 his duty to kill all his neighbors and stait a private cemetery. Ho will be sent to the Cleveland Insane A9 Ium. Bled at the Nose for Five Days. McKEESroRT, Dec. 17. Sproai. Thomas Speakman, elevator man in the National Bank of McKcesport, began bleeding at tho nose last Saturday and has bled continually since. To-night physicians believe they have succeeded in stopping the bleeding, and sav the man will pi obably liv e. Select Councilman Oliver Black was similailv at tacked a few da s since, and the bleedin" was not stoppeu for three days, Mr. Blac!? being then nearly exhausted. The Victims ofthe W reck Doing WelL Lima, O., Dec. 17. Specter" The three passengers injured in the wreck of tho Pennsylvania limited yestei day, and who are still here at the Hotel French, aie all doing nicely. Arrangements are being madebv the raiho.id company to give the Sarty a through car to Milwaukee. Mi. and rs. F. S Dunn, of Seattle, Wash., w ere not so badly injured as at first supposed. A Mystic Shrine Temple in Brie. Ekie, Dec. 17. rSpecfcu. A dispensation has been granted for a temple of Ancient Arabic Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in Erie. The Nobles selected the name "Zem Zein.-' The title selected is one of the thice names of sacred places to the Arabs, and it signifies Ho.y Well." Zem Zem Temnlo has 75 charter members. South Fork Folk Afraid of Johnstown. JonsBTOWif, Dec. 17. Special. The appli cation of the South Fork Fishing Club fora rulo to show cause for a change of venue in the suits enteied against it hero for flood damages was granted, and to-dav a motion was madebytho plaintiffs asking them to file their plea within ten days. Fast Liverpool Has a Street Railway. East LivzBrooL, Dec. 17. Special. Tiie East Liverpool and Wellsville street rall w ay was opened yesterday afternoon with gi eat ceremony. The Councils of both cities, with the city officials, took prominent paits in the display. BLUE LAWS FOR BUTLER. Local Law and Orderites Threaten to Stop Everything, Trains, l'ostofilcc, Glass Works and Papers on Sunday. ' Butler, Dec 17. During the week quite a stir has taken place in Butler by a move men t among the local Law and Order Society toenfoicengidly the blue laws of 1791 and stop every manner of worldly employment on Sunday. The names of several clergy men weie affixed to a circular to this effect sent out to vnrious citizens. One of tho lendeis, when interviewed upon the subject, said: "1 es, we proposo to make the enfoi ce ment stuct and literal. We coifidnotafloid to disciiminate. If we stop one we must nlso stop other foims of worldly employ ment. It has Been stated in some of the Pittsburg papers that this is a inov e against tho Sunday papeis, but it is not. It is a move against ovorythmg contiary to the act of Assembly, and that means any foim whatsoever of worldly em ployment upon Sunday. We mean the movement agninst the people euiplovedin railro.id business, in the postofflce or in the telegraph service, in the glass woiks Just as against others. Wo recognize that if theie is any pietenseof entoicingthe law it can not bo honestly or effectively attempted unless the enforcement is general. Wo will not piosecute one unless wo piosecnto all." Tho opinion outside of the movers is that if anv tiling of the kind is nttempted it will be a flat failure. Doubt is expressed whether tue agents ot tne society, notwitnstanuing their avowal, would seriouslv think of su ing the roads, and the postofflce, telegraph, glass woiks or newspapers. But as considei able feeling has been aroused by the an nounced scope of the piogramme, it is alto gethei likely that if the society begin the proseentions by singling out this or that alleged infraction of the law, others will complete the vvoik by including everything insight. That is believed to be the most effectiv e wa of Bhowing tho impossibility of enforcing the blue laws as they stand upon the statute book. A F0EGEK PLEADS IHSAKIIY. Hilton Claims That He Was Ones an Iron Manufacturer Near Pittsburg. SrANSFiELD, O , Dec. 17. Special. John Hilton, who pleaded guilty some time ago to forgery, was sentenced to day to one year in the penitentiary. Hilton forged a cheek for $850 and passed it last August. He says he has lelatives in Western New Yotk, and at one time w as engaged In the manufacture of iron at Hulton, near Pittsburg, but was bankrupted bv the tieachery of his partner. He attubutcs the forgery to tempoiaiy in sanity caused bv a tumor in his head, which was taken out by physicians since the pus oner's incarceration. Tri-State Brevities. A Lord's D vy Umiox has been formed at Butler. It seeks to enforce the Sunday law. Membfes of the Harmony Society are in Beaver as witnesses in their case against Edward Carroll for poisoning cattle. SIihod GCT7L, an illicit distiller, has been held in $2,00J bail bv United States Commis sioner Colbnrn, in Scr.nton. Gutzl was ar rested Tuesday in the mountains of Potter county, and his still was destroyed. William Maifr, who was convicted of drugging and lobbing Farmer Hausen, of Wampum, Pn , in a saloon at Youngstown, was sentenced yesterday to two veai sand six: months in the penitentiary. Maier was ioimeriva respectanie mercnant at ivairen. but liquor ruined hlin. Wheelio police raided a disordeily house Wednesday night and captmed their own Chief Louis Delbrugge. Tho Chief resisted finest at tho point of a revolver, but was overpowered, after which he releisedall the prisoners in tho lookup. He resigned last night. PIANOS, OKGANS MUSIC BOXES. Christmas Presents. Of all things to buy for friends and loved ones nothing compares with a Decker Bros., William Knabe & Co., J. & C. Fischer and others of SHamilton's favorite pianos: also organs, of which the Estey stands supreme as queen of melody in the organ world. We have a countless array of Upright pianos at 5175, $200, 5225, 5250, 5275, ?300 and np to 5G00. Parlor organs at 545, 550, 5b0, 570, 5S0 and up to 5200 and ovei. Swiss Music Boxes Just see our incompar able stock from 50c, 51, 52, 55, 58, 510, W.'5, 50 and up to 200. Guitars Choicest imported and American makes, 54, 55, 56, 58, 510,512, 515, 520, and up to 560. Mandolins Best in the world, Bicci's and others, 56, 57, 58, 510, 512, 515, 518 m and up to 540. Violins Most extraordinary stock, hun dreds upon hundreds of choicest makes, from S100 down to 51. Banjos in choicest variety, great stock. Cor nets, clarinets, flutes drums. Music Bolls, Leather Cases Fine choice bows, song folios. Everything imaginable and of the finest quality. All the small goods are our own importation, our fine Swiss music boxes coming from Geneva houses, and all our cheaper grades from the leading St. Croix factories. Most tempting display of every thing musical, but, as always in "years past, the piano and organ departments of this house has surpassed all others in quality, variety and cheapne-s of the magnificent stock ofFcred for no ane musician or musical somebody but what award the high est grade to Decker, Knabe, Fischer and Esty. Also, when desired, your old piano or organ will be taken in exchange on your new oucs. Accommodating terms of pay ment are made to all who wish them. Our immense stock of second-hand upright and square pianos and good organs at a genuine sacrifice. Must be disposed of. Open every evening until 9 o'clock. If you cannot come into the store write direct to us for catalogue, prices and terms; much of our large trade is sold by letter. We always guarantee satisfaction in both prices and goods when left to us; so do not fail to come, or write to tis. State frankly what you want and our answers will prove your confidence well placed. Remember the house is S. Hamilton's, 91 and 93 Fifth avenue, Pittsburg. Tho Fort Pitt Sonvenir Spoon. The handsomest souvenir spoon in Amer ica an excellent Christmas gift. Tea spoon S3, coffee spoon SI 75 each. Mailed to any address. Sold only bv E. P P.obekts & Sons, Fifth avenue and Market street. Open every evening. mwf "We have a complete line of Bilverware for the holidays, which we are selling cheap. K. Smit, Corner Smithfield and Liberty and 311 Smithfield street. Bargains in Ladies' Gloves. All the best makes 75c to S2 50 per pair. Going to-day by dozen lots. JOS. HORNE & Co.'S Penn Avenue Stores. Chairs! Chairs! Chairs! Chairs! The largest assortment. The most reasonable prices. The best in quality aud finish. , At Henry Berger's, 642 and G44 Liberty st., near Sixth avc. Fire and Thieves Visit when least expected. Vou can have perfect protection for papers and valuables in the safe deposit vaults of the Farmers' Deposit National Bank, GO Fourth avenue. Boxes rented at ?5 and upward. Separate apartments for women. Jiivr NOVELTIES In Silver Hair pins. Vinaigrettes, "Whistles, Bon bons, Snuff boxes, Purses, Soap boxes, Toilet boxes, Bracelets, Buckles, Chains, Match safes. Glove menders, Puff boxes, Cigar cases, Stamp boxes, Uiove boxes, Handkerchief boxes, and many other nick-nacks, at the jewelry house of'Henry Terheyden. No. 530 Smith field street. Open in the evening. YESTERDAY'S HOTEL ARRIVALS. Movonoahela Hans Hansen, Cincinnati; John Alexnnder, Alexander; J. F. Dale, Rochester; J. J. McXally, , Youngstown: B. "K sona nrrwitlp. T? .T rmTvrnnl TlnfrerS- t town; G. D. Hand. Miss Rand, Keokuk; C. V. Jjanguon, unicago; 1-. Asseier, seff ior.:-. C.Brooks, H.L. Davis, Philadelphia: H. B. Shields, i Miller, Glrard: J. T. Watkin, New York; Dr. G. W. Newcomer, Union town; C. C. Wells, Minneapolis; Miss M. Uhl, Somerset: E. B Sheridan, Cleveland; J. M. Black and wife, Meyersdale; W. B. Clark and wife, Wateiloo; B. B. Howell. Uniontown; Frederick Shlnn. Philadelphia; W. E. Reis. New Castle; Alonzo Lorinc, AVheelmg: H. G. Fox. New York; L. F. Humphrey, Boston: J. K. Ewing, Jr., Union town; Petei Kilkevoag. Youngstown; D. Gould, W. A. McCash, Parkeisburg: S. I Hinkley, Chicago- J. II. Easterick, Akron: II. R. Jocubns, New Yolk: II. MrKoira and wife. Cleveland; E. A. Wilhclm, New Yoik:A. Walter, Baltimore: Thomas Thomas, Girard; Thomas Woodall, Buffalo. Duqces-e N. D. Prentiss, New Yoik: M. Louth, Cincinnati; H. G. Issertel, L. E. Fay, Maurice L. Poweis, E. P. Benjamin, A. Kim bel, Ji., H. A. Lee and wife, J. Sulzhacher, New York; D. 1). Woodmansee, II. W. Craw ford, Cincinnati; H. H. Voter, Chicngo: J. M. Atkinson, Chicaso; G. W.Vandegrltt, Parker City; II. W. Haitman, Ellwood; G. W. East man, Boston; William Boyd, Johnstown; T. N. Bardsdall, Bradrord; A. Muller, Cincin nati. Aerson W. D. Teck, Cleveland: B. Bet telheim, Chicago; J. A. Shatz, E. J. Anetrara, Iicff York; Y. D Keves. New Albany: M. R. imams r.iiw ood: V. L. Clause, Ivokouio; J F. Sloan, S. J. Hill, L. Ackprman, E. Untemever, S A. Keller, T. 31. Walsh, B. C. Adams, Ph. Lew, II. Sanborn, T. F. North iop, W. M. Levine, J. J. Bernard. S. L. Kann, O. M. Millet. Leonard Elliott. J.M. Pomeroy. George T. Peck and wife, New York: Juan Pascual, Trenton; J. J. Sullivan, Boston; E. J. Ejnn, Chicago: Joseph Siegel, Chicago: W. W. Lindsay, Philadelphia: J. G. Kaelber, Rochester; J. J. Hartman, Lancaster; II. A. Feigusson, Altoona; W. A. Murphv, G. C. Miller, Newark; E. C. Sheiburno Boston; D. Grimebaum, Baltimore; P. C. Young and wife. New Lisbon: D. B. Baker, Boston; C. H. Walton, Zancsville: Dr. T. L. Lee.Vincennes; E. H. Hance, Philadelphia. ScnLossER J. A. De Longe, Chicago; W. J. Tine, Colorado; B. U. Grist, Philadelphia; Dr. J. P. Klingensmith,Blairsvllle;H.Sreele, Washington; Louis De Saulles nnd wife, Uniontown; H. Hardy, New York; S. S Mudge, Philadelphia; J. H. Collins. New Haven; J. McLean, Cincinnati; M. Coover, Harnsburg; Frank Ross, Connellsville. St. Charles II. A. Don"-lass,Wcst Newton; Otto Schroedcr, New York; F. W. Davis, Cleveland: W. H. Rodgers, Brilliant: J. L. sewmejer, Dawson; J. F. Thompson, Mc Donald; Miss Mollie Cockran, Dawson: Miss Lida Moore, Vanderbilt- S. D. Hazard. Louis ville; J. L. Clark, New York; P. l. Lisk, Bos ton: H. B. Moore. Vandeibilt; J. B.Harrison, Columbus; E. J. Lohdell, Marietta; A.D Har low, Portland: C. F. Biesee, 8racUse; II. P. Beiryhill, J. Donley, Connellsville; J. J.Rob ertson, J. W. Powers, West Newton; J.M. Howard, New York: F. C.Kennedy Scottdale; E Peele, Philadelphia; Tavlor Robinson, Edensbnrg: .1. B Rinehnrr, Wayneshurg; W. Bony, McDonald; W.W. Elder and wire.Oik dale;G. G. Noes, New Yoik; B. F.James, Baltimore; Daniel Webster, New York; J. J. Cain, Jersey. Central C. II. Mays, Connellsville; C. Me Cabe. New York: J. M. Cochian, Mt Pleas nnt: T. C. Fall, Washington: J. J. Eger, J. Hofferman, Chic.uro; Mrs. Minnie Geiger, Brooklyn: A. Wilmuth, Cnmberland: A. W. Voegttev s.Bellaire; W. M.Kosenstrel.Mineral Ridge; L. Hughes, Rice's Landing: John Simpson, Monongahela City: J. W. Hinton and wife. New Castle; R. M. Cook, Cannons burg; C. II. Gablcr and wife, Jeannette. Sevesth Avenue F. J. Jacobs. Somerfield: John SPirston, Jr, Philadelphia; T. H. Choicener, New York; G. N. Wagner, Grand Rapids; J. K. Gebhart, Davton: D. P. Pack ard and wife, Greenville; T B. Gregory and wife, Foxburg: Mrs. M. W. Wi9e Du Bois; L. B Long and wife, Brookville; W.G.Russell, West Newton: Miss Isabella F. Barbour, Oil City; E. Ball, Jr., Youngstown; H. 31. Morn son. Cleveland: George A. Jlann, Chicago; D. 31. Fair, Blalrsviile: J. 31 Hanford, Bingham ton; J. W. Mackey, Harrisburg; William Ramsey and wife, Mt. Pleasant. St. Javie8 E. Bradley, Painesville; C. E. Putnam, William Harrigan, 3Iendville; E.G. Smith, 3I.irtin's Ferry; G. R. Cook, Wash ington; A. A. Harmes and daughter, Wissa hickon; A. 31. Kinsey. Altoona; H. Snowden, Biltimore: T. W. Burk, Deunison; B. Leech, W. Bunker, Boston: G. W. Sherman, Brook lyn; T. F. Gavhart and wife, Glencoe; B. F. Riibright and wife, George Willes and wife, 3Ierwin; J. W. Ganoe, Phillipston; J. J.Par npton. East Liverpool; 3Iiss Lidle Car penter, Oil City; George Messingcr, Boston; Walter Gathen, Karthans: A. T. Bentley, Hollidaysburg; John Sampsel, Bentleyville. People Who Come and Go. Charles King, the famous ball pitcher, left last night for St. Louis, where he will remain jt month. He will then return to Pittsburg a month, when he will go into training tor next season in New York. He plays with the New York club next season. J. K. Ewing, Jr., and his brother-in-law, B. B Howell, both of Uniontown, were at the Monongahela House last evening. Sir. Ew ing i a near relative of Secretary Blaine. Ho has, however, no information of the Sec retary's political disposition. Charles H. McKee, the Pittsburg attor ney, left for the East last night. He refused to av whether he was going to Washington, Harrisburg or Philadelphia. . Emmet Queen, the oil man, returned ves teiday from Virginia, where, with Dr. Jos eph Dixon, he spent two weeks hunting. The party killed two deer, and a wildcat and an abundance of birds. Colonel J. M. Eied and wife, of Connells ville, w ere shopping in Pittsburg yesteiday. The Colonel is an extensive coke operator. He says the coke business is fairly active. C. C. Eoss, of Clarion; George McLain, of Chambcrsbtirg, and Jacob Groff, a banker of Blansville, aie at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. "W. P. Castleman, clerk at the Mononga hela House, left yesterday for his home in Louisville, Ky , to spend the holidays. F. L. Fry, a distiller of Manor, Pa., and u. l Liuunger. tne aistniei 01 nuns Liaie, Pa., weio in Pittsburg yesterday. Louis De Sonlles, Superintendent of the Percy Coke Works, south of Connellsville, was at tho Schlosser last night. Miss M. Uhl, of Somerset, Pa., was at tho Monongahela House yesterday. She is the daughter of Law er Uhl. G. T. Braden, General Superintendent of the National Transit Company, is at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. Alonzo Loring, of "Wheeling, President of the Benwood Iron WorKS, i3 at the Monon gahela House. Dr. I. P. Klingersmith, of Blairsville, Pa., was in Pittsburg yesteiday on busi ness. D. A. Scorlor and wife, of Ebensbnrg, Pa., were among thevisitois to Pittsburg yesteiday. T. "S". Barnsdall, the well-known oil operator of Bradford, Pa., is at the On quesne. "W. H. Klingensmith, an attorney of Giecnsbnrg, is at the Seventh Ayenuo Hotel. "William Boyd, a contractor of Johns town, Pa., is at the Hotel Duquesne. G. "W. Vandergrift, of Parker City, is in Pittsburg. Pittsburgers in NewTork. New Yobk, Dec. 17 Special. The follow ing Pittsburgers are registered at New York hotels: C. Amnion, Belvidere; G. R. Bnchan, St. Denis Hotel; R. G. Evans, Met 1 rooolitan; J. II. Purdv, Astor House; O. L Richardson, Grand Hotel; F. S mith. St. James Hotel; E. Weiler, Astor llouie; E. C. Bradley, Noimandie. . Gentlemen's Solid Go'd Hunting stem winding watches, handsomely engraved, with Elgin or "Waltham move ment, only 520 at the great special sale. Kixgsbachei: Bros., 016 "Wood street. Onr Entire Store Open Po-Morrow Night An every night next week to 9 r. jr. until Christmas eve plenty of light, plenty of clerks. Jos. Horne & Co , G07-u21 Penn avenue. Gentlemen's Gold "Tilled "Watches, hunting case, warranted for 20 years, with either Elgin or "Walthani movement, at 513, at Kingsbacher Bros.' special sale, C16 Wood street. Diamonds. All sizes, selected and mounted to suit, for , Pendants, Studs, liar Itings, Kings, and others at Hardy & Hates', Jewelers, 529 Smithfield street, Three doors from City Hall. Store open every evening till Christmas. WEATHER. - For Western Peivnsyl taniaand Ohio: Fair, except light local tnors on tlic lakes. Xorth winds, shiflmtj to Fast and Smdh. Varmer oy Saturday mornini;. For Wekt V1.rgv1.1a: Fair; Fast icinds. Warmer by Saturday morning. temperature aid kaivf vll. FrrtFEE-RG. Dec. 17. Iho United States Weather Bureau officer In this city furnishes the following: 8A. M 25IMaximi.ni tenin 23 12 M 21 Vllnlini'm temp. a 'IT. M , 27 Mean temp 24.5 2T. IJangc 7 oil'rec .02 5 P. 31 Sr. 31 EIVER SEWS AND KOTES. Louisville Items Iho Stage of Water and the Movements of Boats. rSPECIAL TELEGRAMS TO TnE PISPATCn.1 LOUISVILLE. Dec. 17. Business good. Weather cool and clear. River falling, with 3 feet 4 Inches la the canal, 6 feet on the falls, and 1 feet 4 Inches at the foot of the locl.s. Departures l'or Cin cinnati. Fleetwood: Carrollton. Big Kanawna; Evansvllle, Tell Cltv; Jlemphis, John K. Speed. Picked Lp on tho Levee. AS was stated in The Dispatch there is fair barge rise In the river with a chance for a coalboat stage. There is. however, v cry little coal awaiting shipment, as the last rise about cleaned out the landings of what was left ofthe first shipment of the season. A few nrms will endeavor to send out tows, among whom will be Jos. Walton X Co., W. GIVEN SUBSTANTIAL THE -A A $2.00 BM Belgian Lynx If Will be given away to every customer who buys a $10 or $12 Belgian Lynx Cape. A 2.50 Will be given to every customer who buys one of our $9.79 or Capes. A PO ArtM If Will be given away to every customer who buys one of our $20 or $25 Astrakhan Capes. A 11.00 FiuEd Seal If Will be given away to every customer who purchases one of our $15, $20 or $25 French Seal Capes. Ail Alaska Seal If f ori $10 Will be given away to every customer who purchases one -of our 27-inch Labrador Seal Capes. Price of cape alone, $35. F Store Open Until 10 O'clock JHIiAiU JB.Pn PUSTOM TAILORS Will you compare our goods and see how much too much you have been paying for your clothing to order? We're sure of selling you the next clothes you buy if you do. We have by far the largest variety of cloths in the city, and the bright store and the fairest ways of serv ing you, and we are determined that everybody shall know about us as merchant tailors. More styles of goods for making to measure than you'll spend time to see, and you can depend on getting more for your money than you come for. WANAIYIAKER & BROWN, Hotel Anderson Block. H. Brown's Sons, O'Xeil & Co . T. M. Jenkina o., W. W. 0'I.eil Coal Company and B. s. CinniB & Co. Altogether from 1.000. 000 to 2.C00.C0M bnsne will be sent out. The marks at last report sliowfr feet 4 inches and rising slowly. TnE C. W. Batchelor left for Cincinnati Testes day with a fair trip. THE II. K. Bedford will leave at noon to-day fc 1'arkersburg aud Intermediate points. THE Cincinnati rlvermen met yesterday and raed suitable resolutions on the death of Colonel Merrill. T. if. Jemctxs Jfc Co. will send out the Robert Jenkins wlfh a tow to meet the Frank Gilmore. They will exchange tows at Whee.lng. What Upper Ganges Show. ALLEcnE-r Jcsctiov Klver IS feet and sta tionary. C'loudv ana cold. Mobgantowa River 4 feet 6 lnchesand station. arv. Cloudv. Thermometers0 at S p. x. BEOWJ.SVILLE River 5 feet 3 Inches ana ts tionary. Clondr. Thermometer 21 at " P. M. Wakben River 6.G feet. Cloudy and cold. The News From Below. Wheeling Elver 7 'feet 1 inches and rising. Departed Hudson. Cincinnati: scotla, Pittsburg! Courier, Parkersburg; Bedford, Pittsburg. Snow nar -Kate Adams, for Arkan- aie ntv. I. V. linnet, for Ohio river. II. H. Clark. for St. Louis. Elver 11 feet 1 Inch and rising. Clea and cool. PABIvIKSEUBG OI1I0 8 feet and falling. Littll Kanawha falling. Hndson down. Congo dne up. Ben Hur for Parkcrsbnrg. Cabio Arrived -Cltv of Paducab. Ohio; Chero kce. bt.Loul". Klver 17 feet and falling. Clear an cold. CiNcriKATT River 14 feet 6 Inches and falling. Fair and cook Departed Keystone State, Pittc burg. St. Locts Arrived and departed None. River rising slowly; 4 feet. Clear and cold. Diamond Studs, From J-karat up to 3-karat stones, cheaper than ever known, at Kingsbacher Bro,' special sale, 516 "Wood street. AWAY! IAS PRESENT, AsMlM If $12.50 Astrakhan Fur 504, 508 and 503 MET ST. Every Night Until Christmas. del" 39 SIXTH STREET. V ... .- .a -J-..i-.-c,..-i
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