ossrai 7&m&: V SFT--' M,-". W? " W v 2 ticians laugh. It was followed by an explanation from Mr. Martin of the manner in which Bardsley's name happened to be brought into use. His testimony contained no further statements than have been published. TV. H. Andrews, ex-State Chairman of the Republican Committee, and Charles A. Forter, Chairman of the City Committee, corroborated Mr. Martin's testimony. The latter uas asked bv Attorney Daugherty: "Whv didn't you draw on Bardsley?" "I,don't know," replied the witness in differently, and when urged added, "Ididn't know him so well then as now." "Wasn't he liberal?" A Sad Commentary on Officeholders. "Well, he was like all officeholders, after they get offices, they are not so liberal." " "Wasn't he able?" "You'll have to ask him," replied the witness. Kobert M. Yardley, Receiver of the Key stone Bank, identified the check carried by Martin and explained all the proceedings except how the certificate of deposit fell into the hands of the wicked Democrats. In private conversation he afterward gave it as his opinion that it was stolen. Senator Quay was called next, and every body crouded "forward to see him. When called upon to give his testimony he told the story of his connection with the note and check in a slow, straightforward, de liberate way, and when asked by Mr. Buchanan if the publication in the Star con necting him with the "Gigantic Bardsley Steal" was true, he answered: ! "It is not" "Did you know Bard'lev?" "I would have known him if I had met him on the street, but I had no acquaint ance with him," replied the Senator. In reply to a query from Mr. Daugherty he said he had complained to the Controller of the Currency, because the certificate had been stolen, tor the reason that it was in the custody ot the United States Bank, and the Controller had no right to let it ont. He complained because it had been given to the Democratic State Committee to be photoerapbed and lithographed and pub lished broadcast over the country in Demo cratic papers. Later Editorials Shown In Defense. A lively squabble was started among the attorneys by Attorney Buchauan offering as evidence editorials appearing in the Star since the libel suit was entered. The prose cution claimed that with this evidence they could prove malice. Jude Wickham de cided to admit it A quotation from one of the editorials was: "We wonld fain believe Mr. Quay an honest man, if we did not have to become blind idiots to do so." Another lengthy editorial, published Jan uary 11, describes the Senator as "the greatest living exponent and teacher of the peculiar and saving gospel of addition, division and silence so successfully prac ticed in Philadelphia." In objecting to admitting these editorials Mr. Daugherty said: "This helps Quay. If you would let him alone Quay would not be better knon n than his poor neighbors, but it's the publication of all these things in the papers that help him." Attorney Kitchie opened the case for the defense and stated that there was no malice in the publication. The case will be taken up at 0 o'clock to-morrow morning. The trial is the absorbing topic of conver sation in Beaver and it is the general opinion that Senator Quay will win. In case the defendants are found guilty it is probable that sentence will be suspended. BADLY USED UP. James Rackett, Colored, Has a Lively Time tVj.h His Two Sinters. .Tames Hackett. colored, of River avenue, .Nineteenth ward, had two visitations of . wrath yesterday from irate females. The result is that Hackett is in danger of losing an eye and has a badly cut head, and the two females are in the Nineteenth ward sta tion. Yesterday morning Hackett had a dispute with his sister-in-law, Caroline Oliver, and she assaulted him with an urn biclla. She punctuated her blows with a push, and the end of the umbrella struck Hackett in the eye, badly injuring if. When he ccapea he went beiore Magistrate Hyndman and sued her for assault and bat tcry. She was arrested by Detective Gnm bciit and lodged in the" Nineteenth ward station for a hearine. I-at evening Hackett's sister, Elizabeth, took him to task for disturbing the serenity of the family relations by causing his sistcr-in-law'sarrest. The argument was warm, and, it is charged, she finally broke a beer bottle over his head. His scalp was badlr cut and he had to seek the aid of a physi cian. He next complained against his "sis ter, and Officer Schaffer escorted her to the Nineteenth ward station to keep Miss Oli ver company. Hackett was severely hurt by the two attacks, and is in danger of los ing an eye. DBAWIKG THE NET CLOSE. The Prosecution of Allegheny Officials Will Xot Be Allowed to Lag. City Solicitor KIphinstone and Attorneys D. F. 1'attcrson and Joseph A. Lanefitt, the latter two representing the citizen's re form movement in Allegheny, held a con ference last evening in the office of Con troller Brown. The conference was relative to the prosecution of the cases against city officials and ex-officials now pending in court. Notes were compared and law books consulted, the conference lasting until a late hour. The gentlemen declined to stato the result of their meditations, bnt are en dear oringxo weave the net as closely as possible around the defendants. In regard to the case of Chief Murphy, pending before a committee of Councils, yesterday was the last day in which the committee, as prearranged, "was to receive charges against Mr. Murphy. No charges had been filed, hut the committee received won! that some witnesses would appear be fore it, but could not conveniently do so then. 'Ihe committee, in consequence, postponed action a,nd w ill meet to-day or to-morrow to hear whatever complaints or testimony may be brought before it Chief Brown Is In Charce. c Speculation about who will be appointed Superintendent of Police , still keeps up. But nobody is likely to know anything def inite about it until after February 1. Chief Brown said yesterday for the second time that there would be no appointment until his new term of office begins. In the mean time he will have charge of the Police Bureau himself. The onlv new name spoken of yesterday for the place was Major L. T. Brown, Common Councilman from the Fourteenth ward. No Dancer of u Flood. Notwithstanding the steady rain yester day the rivers continued falling until late in the evening, when they came to a stand still. As the snow had nearly all been melted during last week's rain the danger of a flood was removed and yesterdav's rain will have no appreciable effect on the stage of water. A boating stage was reached yesterday, bat there was but little coal to go out The only tow of any conse quence taken out was twelve barges bv the T. J. Wood. Ir. Brewster Ont for Council. The Democrats of the Twenty-ninth ward will hold a suggestion meeting at the Bed ford schoolhouse to-night to name candi dates for the municipal election. Select Councilman Benz, the Kepublicaa nominee, is to be indorsed for re-election and friends of Dr.'Brewster will make an effort to have him indorsed for Common Council. The meeting is expected to be lively. Good Cooking Is one of the chief blessings of every home. To always insure ood custards, puddings, sauces, etc, use Gail Borded "Eagle" Brand Condensed Milk. Directions on the label. Sold by your grocer. i ffifh liiiflMMii i tfi V tiki wSIMiiiliyiMBBMBMHWHHtMi Wlfiffii' JBiMlMrifriliMMttMii liiiliiWTlBiflWiTtTrMf WILL M IT (E The Allegheny Traction Boad Strikers Are Still Defiant hut Do No Damage. ONLY ONE TEIP WAS MADE. Many Manchester Citizens Are in Sympathy With the Men. THET HOLD ABIG MASS MEETING. Dalzell Declares That He Will Eun Cars To Daj at Any Cost. THE FRANCHISES CANNOT BE REVOKED At 12 o'clock last night there was no change in the condition of the Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Street Eailway strike. From present 'appearances there will not be nnh, as both sides are firm. At 3 o'clock ye-terday afternoon a car was sent out over the road, followed in quick succession by two others. The cars were run by pew hands and had uneventful trips, except that the first one, through the inexperience of the motorman, became un manageable and had to be pushed in. All of the regular men were at the car barns when, the cars came in, but no particular demon stration was made. Only one trip was made by the cars. All of the regular men came to the car stables at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, received all money due them and left in an orderly manner. Last night all was still about the car stables, and no one was in sight bnt the officers who were on guard. No one was admitted on the company's grounds but those who could show they had a right or business there. An open meeting was held in Wagoner's Hall, and the greater part of the male population of the town was present Argued on Both Sides of the Question. The meeting was held to discuss the situa tion, and Mr. Danks, of the company, was present He told the men he thought they had made a mistake in not accepting the proposition made them by George B. Hill Sunday night. He also told them they were mistaken In dealing so harshly with General Manager Greenwood. He said if the schedule and rules were not right Mr. Greenwood would be willing to change them, and if Mr. Greenwood found the superintendents or dispatches were not dealing squarely ! ith the men he would remove them. Joseph Evans also addressed the people, scoring the . management of the road, where he thought it was needed. He said he knew three of the directors of the road, a L. Magee, George B. Hill and Fred Gwinner. Sr., and he thought them all honorable men, who were in sympathy with the strikers. He also thought these men were in power in the management of the road, and if the matter was laid squarely before them it would re ceive careful consideration. A number of other speakers made short addresses. They all spoke of their griev ances and brought cut the fact that the Manchester citizens were in sympathy with them. After the meeting adjourned the strikers went into secret session. Franchises tVill Not Bo Forfeited. An official of the road had this to say last night on the question of the company hav ing to forfeit its franchises: "It is true that in some cases we would have to forfeit our franchises if we allowed the road to be idle for 24 consecutive hours. We did this on Sunday, but our attorney had been seen beforehand. He told us where it was dangerous to both life and property the company had the right to stop its cars. All that will be necessary in case some person disputes oar right to the franchises is to go into court and show it would have been a damrerous matter to have operated the road." This morning at daylight cars will be started ont over the road. It is probable that not more than three will be sent out, as it is impossible to get enough men to operate more. So far but few men have applied for positions, and if they cannot be gotten in the two cities, the company will send elsewhere. Last night it was reported three or four of the strikers would return to work to-day. No one could? be found who could verifv the storv. All cars put ont this morning will run only till 6 o'clock this evening. TRIED TO WIN THEM BACK. Strikers Were Offered Every Reasonable Inducement to Ketnrn President Dal zell Makes a Statement Beady to Fight to the Knd Prosecntions Will Follow. The following self-explanatory communi cation from the Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester management was received last nykt: To the Editor of The Dispatch: In order that the public may know the facts and circumstances surrounding the strike at present in force against the Pltts burjr, Allegheny and JJanchester Traction Company, as well as to place tne directory of the company and the strikers in a correct light as to the matter, permit me to make the following statement: The principal trouble of which the strikers complain is the new schedule, which re duces the number of regular runs and in creases the number of what are known as "swing runs," run bv "trippers." The ob ject of the new schedule is to afford the pub lic full accommodation at those hours of the day when it most needs them, viz.: in the morning and evening. Tho new schedule will concentrate the car service during those parts of the day. There is no lnten tiou and never was any to lengthen the hours ot labor of the men," lessen their wages or oppress them in any way. The new schedule was instituted and designed for no such purposes. For some time past the fact has impressed itself upon the company that some means must be fonnd to accommodato the crow ds of paisengers morning and even ing seeking to be carried over the road, and the new schedule was found Jto bo the only means possible of affording tho desired ac commodation. Prefer to Manage Their Own Boad. The discharged men which the strikers wish reinstated, were discluugcd for good and sufficient cause, namely, the wrecking of a car in their charge by their inattention, carelessness and disobedience of the rules or the. company, they not being in. their proper places or taking proper care or the car at the time it wns wrecked. The demnnds that the strikers' organiza tion shall be recognized, that the company should compel its employes, members of that organization, to pay their dues to it on pain of discharge, and that its Road Commit tee shall settle all disputes, make the sched ule to their way of thinking and employ and discharge the employes, speak forthem selves, and in the light of facts mentioned herein later demonstrate on which side of the base good faith and fairness are. The management of the companv, know ing that the public lelv ppon the road for conveyance have endeavored by every pos sible means to conciliate the strikers and at the earliest moment run its cars. Tlieltiine that has elapsedsince the inception of the strike has been spent in trying to induce the strikers to trvthe new schedule, with the a'greement, that if, witfiln 30 days, it slioald not bo satisfactory it would, be changed. Mnde Every Attempt to Settle. As a result of these endeavors to conciliate the strikers and operate the road, on Sunday THE -, PrrTSBURS evening last the strikers and the-manage-raentof the road agreed that the strikers would run the cars on tho new schedule, and that the other points of difference be tween the management and the strikers should be disregarded for tie time being, provided that the new men then operating the road be not allowed to run on the cars. It was then agreed that tho strikers should try to arrange with the new mon to satisfy them and have them quit. This the strikers tried to do, and after several hours' en deavor failed, and then authorized a repre sentative of tho company to porsuade the new men to resign their positions on terms entirely satisfactory to them. The company promised these now men permanent posi tions when they euno to the road, and would do nothing, in fairness to them, until they were entirely, perfectly and completely satisfied to quit. The representative of tho management with the object of carrying out the above agreement with thn strikers, prevailed upon the new men to give up their positions, And paid them in cash for so doing. He then in formed the representatives of the strikers in waiting, among whom were District Master Workman II. F. Dempsey, that the new men were out of the way. Mr. Dempsey and the Road Committee of the strikers said thev would at once start up the road after having the assembly of the strikers form ally pass upon the settlement: that they would submit the settlement to the assembly at its hall and return in about 10 minutes. Strikers Ignored all Former Promises. Everything wasmade ready to start the cars, but It was only alter a long delay that Mr. Dempsey and the strlko'rs' representa tives appeared, when they completely ignored the understanding arrived at by arbitration to start tho cars, and presented all the demands made when tho strike was ordered, with the additional features that tho road should be operated as n union road and their Road Committee should reg ulate employment and discharge of employes as w oil as the schedule. Such action on tho part of the strikers' representatives evidences a disposition to disregard settlements made after well con sidered and fair arbitration providing for such an operation of the,, road as will pro tect their interests under all circumstances and best serve its patrons and the public. Up to this time, the management of the road gave preference to the old employes and delayed active measures to supply their places, but is now compelled by the acts of the strikers themselves to fill their places with such men as will give an immediate, efficient and satisfactory service to the patrons of the road and public. Beady to Fight to a Finish. The company, under these circumstances, proposes to run its road in the best possible manner. It proposes to protect its employes and property, and to call into service all legal resources, public and private, to ac complish these objects. Any interference or riotous conduct directed against the road, its property or employes, will from this time be followed bv vigorous proseoution and punishment of the persons perpetrating the same. Mon are now avaiiabloHo partially operate tho road and more will report for duty on Tuesday and Wednesday next to take the places of the strikers, by which time it is expected the road will be running with its full complement of cars. There are now in firocess of building and almost ready for de Ivery 25 new cars of the best and most ap proved construction. The road liss bee running but a short time as an electric road, since October 1, 1891, and with a little more indulgence by the public, the company will give its patrons a passenger servico sur passed by none in the two cities. I will here say that any promises or agree ments made by tho representatives or the roatt on Sunday evening Inst, had the strikers lived up to their agreements on the settle ment, would have been religiously and fully carried out by the management of the company. Very respectfully, J. H. Daueeix, President P., A. & M. Traction Co. Jauuart 18. EFFECTS OF TEE STEIKE. Vehicles in Great Demand, and Bridg Tolls Are Remarkably Increased. Every business man who lives on the Manchester line in Allegheny and who is lucky enough to own a horse and buggy had them out yesterday. Some of the most antiquated vehicles, similar to the "Deacon's one-horse shay," were brought into use in consequence of the tie-up on the street car line. The graveyard silence of the Xorthside was only broken ever and anon by the rattling of a rickety old buggy with spokes loosened and snindle dry, carrying a resident of Jower Allegheny to his home. The hackmen are once more chuckling, and the Fifth avenue jehus can be ap proached now only with a sweet, condescending smile ind a "fiver." These "dear old has beens" are doing a thriving business, as are also the livery men. One of the collectors at the Allegheny side of the Suspension Bridge said that the general receipts were at least five times as great as at anv time prior to the strike. Business in the Pittsburg shops is hurt, because many Allegheny customers will not walk over to do their shopping. In Opposition to the Coke Syndicate. By reason of the coke combine refusing to reduce rates there is some talk among furnace owners of Ohio of .forming a company to manufacture coke in sufficient quantity to supply their ownfnrnaces, and thtis be independent of the coke syndicate. It is understood that leases have already been secured on land underlaid with coal for coking in Fayette county, Pa. Builders' Exchange in Session. The Rational Convention ofthe Builders' Exchange convened in Cleveland yesterday. Pittsbnrg is well represented and is there for business. Its representatives have pre pared a set of resoluiions which will be presented. Another thing they will ask for is that the National Secretary's salary be reduced from 56,000 to $3,000 per annum. Mine Bosses to Be Examined. The bituminous mine inspectors of the various districts, who met in Pittsburg on the second Tuesday of this month, have con cluded arrangements for the examination of candidates lor mine boss certificates. The examination will be held on January 26, and the mode will be uniform in the various districts. .Beaver Falls Glass Company Flection. The co-operative Glass Company of Beaver Falls, held their annual election, which resulted as follows: President, John Oushman; Secretary and Treasurer, C W. Clein; Directors, John Onshman, C. W. Clein, Jacob Houser, John Aggeman, James Young. " TBTJSTBE FISHBE IS SICE. One of the Great Fconomlte Leaders laid Up With Rheumatism. It was reported yesterday that Trusee. Fisher, ofthe Bconomite Society, was se riously ill and that his relatives had been summoned to his bedside. As Mr. Fisjier is the trustee who opposed Dr. Cyrus Teed, the Koreshan apostle,' and kept him out of the society, this rumor' naturally caused considerable comment, but on investigation if proves to be incorrect. Its only founda tion is that Mr. Fisher is suffering from an attack of rheumatisn contracted recently in the lumber regions of Michigan, where the society has a large tract of timber land which is under Mr. Fisher's supervision. The attack is comparatively slight and has not confined the patient tobed. There is an unusual excitement among the Economites over the p.eparations for their coming annual festival. It js during this festival, which continues for several days, that the executive body ofthe society meets and considers ap plications for membership.' This year it is ex pected that Dr. Teed and a Hebrew named Moses Silyerthorn will apply for admission. There will be pronounced opposition against Teed as a matter of course, and as there are no Hebrews in the society now the opposition to Silverthorn's application isequally strong. , Minneapolis Wants the Convention. And now Minneapolis is after the Demo cratic National Convention, These people believe in going it whole hog or not at all. A party of 71 citizens from St. Paul's rival passed through the city yesterday morning bound for Washington. In'the crowd were Mayor Kelly, Judge Lapham and Sheriff Connors. 1 " 'piSPATCH. - TUESDAY, - BLACK PLATE SCARCE. J. One Branch ofthe Tin Plate Business That Was Sadly Neglected. MANUFACTURERS OVERSANGUINE. James B. Scott Thinks Ihe Welsh Intend to Undersell Americans. NOT ENOUGH MILLS FOR THE DEMAND , James B. .Scott and his wife went to Phil adelphia last evenirfg to attend the funeral of a friend. To-morrow evening he expects to be in Johnstown, when he vill make ar rangements to dedicate the new hospital. He says the event will take place inside ot two weeks, and he wants the flood correspondents to be present. Just now Mr. Scott is very much interested in tin plate. His accounts of the new industry are not so glowing as some of the stories told by the manufact urers. He charges the latter with being over-sanguine and neglecting important features of the business. "Tin plate," he said last evening, "is the weakest article in the tariff schedule. The increase in duty was passed with one vote to spare. It shows that even Republicans were dubious about the industry. Now the Democrats have taken to tinkering with the tariff, but what they hopeto accomplish I can't see, with a Bepnblican Senate and President to act on their bills. The attack on tin plate, however, will not help the business. The cry is always raised that it is the poor man's necessity, and prices will be increased. A Lack of Black Plate In America. "Just what I predicted six months ago has occurred. "We haven't the black plate in America, and we can't get it here in sufficient quantities to make tin plate. This feature of the business has. been overlooked, and until mills are established to roll the plates the industry will continue to be at the mercy of foreign manufacturers. I point ed out some time ago to the tinned plate men that black plate would be needed before tin plate could be made. I am a protectionist and prefer to patronize Americans, but by paying the duty of l.Go cents per pound on Mack plate, I can still buy this material cheaper in England than in theUnitedStatcs. If competitors purchase there, business policy would compel mc to do the same. "I don't think there is any danger of the price of tin plate advancing. The "Welsh manufacturers have been lying low since the tariff went into effect, and their conduct bodes no good for us. My opinion is that they are getting ready to cut the wages of their men, and when the Americans think they are ready to produce tin plate on an extensive scale, the "Welsh makers will make a grand and final effort to undersell them in their own market- Tinned Plate a Very Shaky Article. "It wouldn't take more than a turn of the hand, from present indications, to elect a free trade President. So that the business is not only menaced from abroad, but the tariff is liable to be knocked off at any time. There is no use saying that tin plate can't be made here. The Americans can make anything under fair conditions. I think the critical period of the tin plate industry is fast approaching." "W. F. Cronemyer, of McKeesport, was on the same train going east. When asked what he thought of Mr. Scott's views he said the United States Tin Plate Company was making its black plate and supplying several other companies, one of them being located in Cleveland. "The fact is," con tinued Mr. Cronemyer, "we haven't mills enough in this country to supply the present demand for black plate. The business has developed rapidly, but the black plate men have not kept up with the pace. If the people will nave a little patience and fjive us time, all these defects will be remedied. The tin plate industry has come to stay, and I don't think there is any danger of the tariffbeing lowered." AIT ORGANIZATION FOB BUSINESS. Charles O'Brien States the Objects of the New Democratic Club, The Democratic Association of Allegheny county met last night in the office of C. A. O'Brien, 402 Grant street In the absence of President L. B. Duff, Mr. O'Brien pre sided. Mr. F. P. lams reported for the Committee on Organization. He said thev had printed copies of the constitution and blank applications for membership, which were mailed with explanatory circulars to a large number of Democrats in the county. Keturns from them had not yet been re ceived owing to the short time. About fifteen applications for membership were received. They will be acted upon at the next meeting. A couple ofthe members stated that (hey had met with doubtful Democrats who were dubious about joining, fearing that it was merely a club or social circle that was being gotten up. Mr. lams and Chairman O'Brien stated that such was not the case and the constitution should show clearly that the purpose was solely to reorganize the Democratic party in this county, keep can didates before the people and bring out the vote. The utter disorganization existing, they said, was clearly shown at the fall election. The association adjourned to meet Monday evening, February 1, in Mr. O'Brien's office. Two Weeks' Work for the Poor. . The semi-monthly meeting of the Pitts burg Association for the Improvement of the Poor was held yesterday. A review of the two weeks' work was made and the usual reports were received. The reports showed 18 new applicants, 511 families visited, 337 families aided, including 1,432 persons, 707 visits made to poor, 103 visits made for the poor, 2 supplied with situa tiod, 36 furnished with day's work and 17 children placed in schools. .The following was distributed: Sixty-seven quarts of beef tea. 349 quarts of milk" 92 pounds of sugar, 1,750 bushels of coal, 269 grocery orders and 477 garments. Slight Blaze in a Meat House. Shortly before 10 o'clock last night fire was discovered in the cellar of the building occupied by Armour & Co., meat dealers, at Nos. 9 and 11 Union street. An alarm from box 12 brought the fire department to the scene and the blaze was soon subdued. The fire was in the floor of the cellar and caught from a stove that had beealeft burning. Little damage was done. Henry Palmer, colored, was so deeply interested in the fire that, he got in the way of the firemen an'4 when ordered td" get outside of lines refused to do so. He was arrested and locked up in the'Central station. ONE-Cent-a-Word will secure a situation in THE DISPATCH'S want Columns. Don't Bake. It doesn't pay. Marvin's bread is just as cheap, just as pure, just as healthful asany you can make yourself.- Ask your gfocer for it. THE ALLEGHENYBRANCH OFFICE OP THE DISPATCH AT 107 FEDERAL ST. Is open everyday except Sunday until 0 P. M. Advertisements will be received np to that hour for insertion the next inornlns at regular rates. VVtVTfvvWHvfHTT ( JATCJAEY. -. 19.. 1R92. TBEY TOOK A REST. After Their Sunday labors in Hunting Evidence the L. & O. Force Was Quiet Yesterday Doabts as to-Whether They Will Await the Test Case or Pile Up Suits. The Law and Order agents, judicial and executive, with their corps of Vidocqs, took nrest.yesterday after their exhausting Sunday labors in working up testimony against the newspapers the day before. The weather was blue enough to suit the feelings of the most imaginative of the aggregation, and a cloud thick enough to cut with a knife hung around headquarters in theExcelsior building. Neither Agent McClure nor Alderman Bohe wouhl divulge the further immediate programme. The Alderman, who has repeatedly expressed his opinion that the law of 1794 should be repealed was inclined to think that no more prosecutions would be entered against the newspaper carriers until the case now pending was determined, nt least in the County Courts, but no such assurance was ventured by Mr. McClure. The active spirits of the society, it was intimated, would not be content with waiting for the judicial test which the carriers ask, but meant to harass them as far as possible meantime by accumulating suits from week to week. However it is thought that owing to the reception which several of the sup posed spotters got on Sunday in various quarters ofthe city, this week's crop of in formations would be a light one. A great deal of public interest continued to be taken in the question. Labor organi zations are preparing to express themselves still further against being shut ofl from reading papers on the only day when they have an opportunity. On the other hand the IXnitcd Presbyterian local ministers at their association meeting yesterday re peated their previous indorsement of the work ofthe L. and O. Society and their view that Sunday editions should be suppressed. There were meetings also yesterday of the ministerial associations of other denomina tions, but no action was taken by them upon this question. Several clergymen of other denominations have at various times spoken against the Sunday editions, but the main complaint has been the calling by the newsboys on the streets. This, however, is not madea basis ofthe L. and O. suits now pending. A the calling by the boys is a mere matter of habit and not necessary for them in serving their customers, it could no" doubt have been prevented by simple ap peal to them, or a word from Chief Brown. The L. and O. people, however, have not souzht its prevention in that way, but aim substantially agaipst the papers being taken on Sunday and read, and to this radical view they adhere vigorously. Meanwhile expressions from the public continue .10 intensify. The movement has already assumed the shape of insistance upon a thorough revision ofthe act of 1794, and the question is how far the revision will go. Outside of L. and O. circles and sympathizers the feeling is about unanimous for the protection of such services as the newspaper, street car, the telephone and electric light, and for permission for the sale of soda water, cigars, and other harm less commodities. Arrangements are being made by several of the labor organizations to interview intending candidates for the next Legislature npon their attitude. Senator Neeb's interview in yesterday's issue showing that with no effort to speak of a remedial bill passed the Senate by a big majority in 1891, and came within one vote of passing the House, makes it toler ably sure that under an impetus of public opinion a reasonable remodeling of the law of 1794 will be obtained at the next session byin overwhelming majority. Chilean Insnlts Doe to Ignorance. Major Patterson, of Kittanning.Inspector of the Second "Brigade, left for Philadel phia last evening. The Major says he will commence to inspect the companies Febru ary 1. He was interested in the report from St. Paul that the Government wanted to know how many troops Minnesota could furnish on short notice. "In the event of war with Chile," saiol the Major, "Uncle Sam wouldn't have to come as far'iiast as Pennsylvania to get soldiers. There are plenty of men in the West nearer the Pa cific than we are. My opinion is that Chilean insults io the United States are due more to ignorance than deviltry. They have never come in contact with any o the great powers of the world and are accus tomed to bullying other South American countries. In case of war Pennsylvania has 8,540 men in the guard, and I am sure the boys would make good soldiers. But the regular army can handle the Chileans." Earning of the Junction Station. The station at the junction of the Pitts burg and Lake JErie Eailway and Montour Railway, was burned night before last about 1 o'clock. The loss is but slight, as the safe was gotten out, as also the case containing the tickets. The principal loss consisted of 20 sacks of flour, some beer kegs and a lot qf milk cans on which the solder was melted. Station Agent McAdams thinks the fire caught from sparks from a passing' locomotive. There is some talk of building a new station lower down, about midway between the junction and the Coraopolis station and the abolition of the latter, as three sta tions in one village have long been con sidered superfluous, as to one' of the 'cum ber. Quarreled Over the Kisht of Way. George Pressel, a teamster, had a hearing yesterday before Alderman Donovan on a charge of assault and battery, preferred by Samuel Anderson, a Penn avenue grocer. The trouble occurred on December 31, and was caused by a dispute over the right of way. Anderso'h had his wagon standing in front of his store. Pressel wanted him to remove it to let him pass. Anderson re fused, and a war of words followed. "Words led to blowsand it was alleged that Pressel hit Anderson over the head with a whip. Pressel was held in S300 bail for court- T. H. Balrd Patterson Still In the FIht. A report has been circulated that Mr. T. H. Balrd Patterson, candidate for the Legis lature from the (Seventh district, had with drawn from the contest- Mr. Patterson, however, positively denied the report and asserted that he is in the fight to the finish, and expects to win. He is from Sewickley, and believes that the lower end Af the district should have at least one of the two members. Gallinger, Jeweler, Still at the old stand, 1200 Penh avenue. Call and see hina GOOD ORGANS AND PIANOS At Very tow Prices and on Accommodating Terms, as We Take Stock February 1. We have a number of good second-hand organs on hand, some of them but little used, with mirrors, drawers, medium and high tops, beautiful cases and good tone in perfect order. These will go at 525, 535, 550 and ?60, as we take stock February 1. We have a number of good second-hand upright pianos, will warrant them -as good as new, as they- are of well-known and re liable makes and have been but little used. These will be delivered with full outfit at S190, $215, 5225 and 5250. There never was better bargains 'offered; come in and make a selection, As we take stock February 1. Our salesroom is full to overflowing with new pianos and organs of the celebrated makes that we deal in. We never had a more complete stock; we will sell them at low prices and on accommodating terms. Don't delay, for we mean just what we say and the early comers will get'the bar gains. S. Hamilton, 91 and 93 Fifth avenue. EEADT FOR COUNCILS. Allegheny's Appropriation Ordinance Has Been Approved. JOHN DAYIS' QUEER. PETITION. ists for remission of a Fine Imposed for Habitual Drunkenness. INCREASE IN STREET CAR TAX FLOORED Allegheny's appropriation ordinance for the next fiscal year was favorably acted on and sent to the printer by the Finance Committee last night. There was no dis cussion and it was agreed to unanimously, Mr. Nesbit, who wanted it increased to allow for a fire engine house Jn the Tenth ward, not being present The committee was called upon to con sider a petition of rather unusual character presented by John Davis, who represented that about two months ago he had been ar rested and fined S50 for drunkenness. Davis said he was too poor to pay the fine and wanted it remitted by Councils. Such a de mand had never been made before, and, bearing in mind the general criticism to which Mayor "Wyman had-been subjected in the past for remitting fines, the committee hardly knew what to do. . ' Mr. Henderson argued that if the Chief Magistrate ofthe city could not remit a fine, he could not understand how Councils could doit. Mr. Gerwigexplainedthatthefinehad been imposed under the belief that Davis had been a frequent offender. Mayor "Wyman afterward learned he had been misinformed, but refused to remit any part of the fine. Mr. Gerwig thought the fine was a little heavy for such an offense and favored a re mittance. Wonld Do a Bad Precedent. Mr.Dahlinger.said if the committee would undertake to grant such arequcst once there would be 50 similar petitions filed within a week. Some one suggested that Davis might recover by suing the Mayor for ex tortion. Mr. Henderson, insisted that the petitioner's only redress would be in the courts. Chairman Wertheimer was about to rule the paper out of order when a motion was passed to negatively report it to Council's. Another discussion arose over a petition from the Delphi Club, asking exoneration from the payment of 75 for the use of Carnegie Music Hall for a concert. They represented that the club was organized for the purpose of "elevating the musical taste" in Allegheny, and to this end they had brought an expensive attraction from the East. The enterprise proved a failure financially and the clnb desired to be re lieved ofthe hall rent. Mr. Kennedy favored the granting of the request, but this was opposed by all the other members of the committee, who re called the fact that a resolution has been passed by Councils prohibiting the free use of Music Hall for any purpose where an ad mission is to be charged. The report of the sub-committee on a change in the Observatory Hill Passenger Eailway ordinance was received. It pro vides for a change in the annual toll, from $30 to $100 a car. Mr. Kennedy said he conld not understand why so great an increase was proposed, nor why such a small company was selected, unless the member presenting it was inter ested in real estate out Perrysville avenue. Objections to Discrimination. The concensus of opinion was that the city was not receiving enough money from any of the companies, but that it was un fair to make such a demand from a com pany like the Observatory Hill road. The matter was referred again to the committee. The board jf assessors was voted $700, money for additional clerk hire. A com munication from the Herr's Island Stock Yard Company, asking to use its own weigh scales and pay the city a bonus of S500 a year, was reported affirmatively. Messrs. Ober and Henderson were added to the salary committee. The report of the sub-committee appointed to effect a compro mise of the claim of Thomas Shaw in refer ence to certain patents was received. It showed that a compromise had been made for $300. BIBER & EAST0N. CLOAKS AND WRAPS AT ONE-HALF AND ONE-THIRD FORMER VALUE. A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU. All long, garments placed in lots, giving yon a wide range of choice. At $1, Ladies' Kewmarkefs, were $5, .56 and $7. At $3, Ladies' Newmaikets, were S1L . At ?5, Fancy and Solid Colors, were $23. At $8 and $10, a very wide range of long garments, extra fine materials, made and trimmed in superior manner, reduced from $25 and $30. Gray and Tan 'Cheviot Jacket reduced from $10 to $5. Navy Beaver Jacket with vest and hand some braided collar reduced from $20 to $10. Black Diagonal Cheviot Jackets, fur trimmed, at $7 a great bargain. A very choice line of Fur-trimmed Jack ets reduced to $9, $11, $15... Hundreds of fine CHEVIOT JACKETS and BEEFERS in Tan, Gray, Navy and Black, in latest shapes and trimmings, at fully 50c on the dollar. FURS! FURS ! FURS I The low prices we have marked these will warrant anyone in .buying that may expect such a need another season. Choice Monkey MafTs reduced from 55 to 53 Astrachan and Xabrador Seal Capes in very choice grades, full satin lined, reduced to 58. 59 and 510. Tiiese were 510 and 518 goods. s" ' ' LONG WRAPS FOR' MISSES AND CHILDREN At Special Reductions. Misses' and Children's Jackets and made up Suits marked down to force their rapid sale. BIBER' & EAST0N. COS AND 507 MARKET ST. Jnl6-Trssa W. V. DERMITT & CO., THE FINEST LINE OF , TYPEWRITING PAPEUS, 107 Grant street. Jaia-rrsau. feJii-wl-' SiL-M.-l,ii.ix& IfETV ADVERTISEMENTS. The Xeadlnjr Dry Goods House, Pittsburz, Pa, tesday, -Jan. 10, 189X JOS. EOEi & CO.' PEHN AVENUE-STOEIS TO-DAY, A SPECIAL SALE OF Remnants t AND DRESS LENGTHS! ' TO-DAY The odds and ends of our DRESS ' GOODS BUSINESS During the p&st season, i YARD'TO 8 YARDS, In Colored Dress Goods, in 'plain and iancy weaves, in solid Colors and Plaids, in Stripes and Mixtures, the most of them of FINE TO FINEST qUftUTY. Also, in Black Dress Goods, all go at the same time, all these thousands of Cut Ends of Dress Goods, must be sold. The Prices ' Will Do It TO-DAY. This Clearing Up Dress Goods Sale will Include Goods to suit everybody, because there are all kinds of Dress Goods and every piece is a real Bar gain.v TO-DAY; JOS. HORNE & CO., 607-621 P2NN ATE. Jal9 SPECIAL. ONE-WEEK SALE OF MOQUETTE CARPETS. We will on Monday morning, Jan uary 1 8, place on sale a large lot of regular $i Moquettes at the extraor dinary low price of 75 CENTS per yard. These are all new styles, new colors and designs. Borders to match. Remember, these aregi a yard every where. Also a large line of Lowell All Wool Ingrains at 60 CENTS a yard. We still have a lot of short pieces of Velvet, Body Brussels and Tapes try Brussels Carpets (long enough to cover a room) at one-half the prices same goods are sold from full rolls. EDWARD . GR0ETZINGER, 627 AND 629 pfiNN AVENUE. . J817-TTSSO THE ft II Warm Air Furnace and VCwSatAlTlll11fM CINDEP.ELLA RANGES v AND STOV3. UAH KANGES AND BROILERS, J. C. BARXLETT, , . OC3-TT3 503 Wood streae PIttburf.Pa, J iMIl A. Hi A3. ft 1 -t. -St.! swtf-snaiasaHS&s
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