Piwra Tti" ?Tfa?&Trjfr -T j "3BS5J33r "Ssjsnr n- THE PITTSBURG ' r DESPATCH. ' .SUNDAY, 7 8 FEBRUARY 2L. 1892.- MEN OF MANY MINDS. Talks With the People on Topics of Current Interest. THE NEED OF A NAVAL RESERVE. George A. Sellv Outlines the TVork of the Shipping Leacne. AFBAID OF THE TRESEXT COSGRESS George A. Kelly, the -wholesale druggist, is the Pennsylvania Vice President of the American Shipping League. He is one of the few men in Pittsburg who take an active interest in the -work of promoting the merchant marine and protecting the home ship-building industry. The associa tion has not done anything for some time, and recently it was reorganized. "With the opening of Congress the lcagua usually be gins to hustle, but so far the results have not been very satisfactory. In speaking of their programme yester dav, Mr. Kelly said: "What can we hope to accomplish with a Democratic House, governed by the financial policy that they have outlined' All that we can do is to watch legislation, and try to prevent the paage of the free ship bill, which would nullify all the work we have cone. One of our objects is to protect shipbuilding, and if people went abroad to buy their vessels the industry would naturally die out at home. TThere American Ships Aro TJaed. "At present the coastwise trade is carried only in American bottom, but I sup pose a free ship bill would hand this business over to the army of foreigners who are now carrying the traffic from this coun irv to other lands. The only American sailors we have are the men trained in the coat service. In case of war we would certainly be in bad shape for lack of men to handle the -v essels. The league is push ing the naal reserve bill, which aims to rectifv this evik "A'number of the States, however, have made provision for the training of sailors, but the reserve law is intended tojnake the work national in its scope. Xew York, Pennsylvania and I think JCew Jersey have established training ships in which boys are given a nautical education. A Sew York man told me a short time ago, and it surprised me very much, that some of the best people in the city are taking as much interest in the marine serv ice as they do in the militia. You know what a fine organization the Seventh Regi ment is? "Welkthe marines are fast attaining the same high standing. A Itesult of Urn TTar Talk. "I don't know whether the Chilean affair has had anything to do in stirring up in terest in the marine service or not. I am glad to see, howeer, that the people take kindly to the navy. The militia is in good condition all over the country, and there is no reason hy sailors should not be trained. In case of war both land and naval forcei would be needed. "Kecently some Congressman asked for information in the House about the mail subsidy bill ith a view of having the law repealed. It was passed in the last Con gress, and has scarcely gone into effect. We are not given an opportunity to see how the law will operate before we have to fight efforts to repeal it. The league advocates Fnbsidizincr American ship, and we think that the mail subsidy will do a great deal of good. It is too bad that our merchant marine has been allowed to decline through neglect The league is prepared to defend v hat has been accomplished, and to hope for more liberal shipping lawi and better thing6 in the future." XICEXSE COURT PLATfS. Th Organization of North&tde Dealers Preparing to Take an Active Fart Tho View of n Member or tho -Aoclstlon. The Xorthside Liquor Protective Associa tion is preparing to take active part in the next License Court. Attorney Christy is not to be given a monopoly of the business as grout objector. His rival will be Detec tive Hesser, who is devoting all his time at prwnt in collecting evidence with regard to Allegheny applicants lor liquor privi lejes. Old dealers who have not lived up to the law during the year will find them selves confronted with all their sins when they come up for examination, while new applicants with a shady past will be called upon to explain how thoroughly they have reformed. In speaking of the work that is being done, a member of the association last night said. "Mr. Hesser has been instructed to find out all he can about applicants for liquor license, and oppose those who are undeserving. Members of the association are not to be exempted in the least, but as there are none but the most careful dealers in the association, there will be little it any evidence brought in court against them. Our instructions to Mr. Hesser are that he shall make caretnl inquiry into the charac ter of new applicants, find out the nature of the places they would probably run, and whether or not they are fit persons to have license, in snort, ne is to get all lnlorma tion possible with regard to all applicants and lav it before the court in wnatever manner it is decided to receive it. "Since the license fee has been raised to (1,000 the legitimate dealers cannot afford to have trade taken away by unscrupulous people who sell poor liquor'and have little expense. "We want all to keep open the same hours, maintain good bars and seek trade on an equal footing. That cannot be done in a small room removed from the business of the city, unless the Sunday or closing laws are violated, and in order to prevent such violation the easiest method is to prevent certain applicants from getting license. "The association, through Detective Hesser, has been instrumental in driving out almost every speak-easy in Allegheny. The liquor dealers who, through choice, would not obey the laws are compelled to by our detective, aud in every way the business has been improved. The as'socia tion in Pittsburg is patterned after ours, and I understand will adopt the same course in license court. 'JLhey have not been established long enough to get information as thoroughly as we have, but will get as much evidence as possible and be in line to have the entire situation m hand aain another year. It has not been definitely decided what course will be taken with re gard to the clubs. Xothmg -will be done until after licenses are granted. There is no doubt that the clubs injure the liquor business, but there are some that it would not be right to force to close, and it is hard to draw the line." "Will Handle Thronjh Business. "W. B. Johnston, the agent of the "Wells Fargo Express Company, said yesterday that he had jnt signed a lease on the present office for tio years more, and that they would continue to handle through business only out of Pittsburg. He said he hadn't been notified that the United States Express Company had made a contract with the Pittsburg and "Western, but the General Superintendent of the company says it has been done. The "Wells-Fargo will give up its local traffic, bnt in other respects the new deal will not interfere with their busi ness. No further information about the change could be obtained at the office of the United States Company. J. D. Zimmer man, the agent, said Ije expected to know all the facts in a few days. To Bo Closed for Two Months. Mr. Kowan, of Anderson & Kowan, pro prietors of the Central Hotel, returned yes terday from Grand Eapids, where he bought new furniture for the house. The hotel will be closed March 1, when the building will be renovated. Kearly all the contracts for the painting, papering, etc, have been let. Mr. Rowan said he thought all the improve ments would be made in two months. He decided to close the hotel for that length of time, as it would be unsatisfactory to the guests and workmen. The office will be re modeled and enlarged. Mr. Rowan says the hotel will be in first-class order when ie gets through with it. He remarked that it was very cold while he was in Grand Rap ids, and he was surprised to find the weather so warm here on his return. McKlnlcj In a. Dilemma. S. K. Donnavan, a Colnmbus politician, passed through the city last evening bound for "Washington. During the last campaign he edited the plate matter for the Demo cratic State Committee. He says he hasn't seencx-GovernorCampbellforsometime,and he doesn't know whether he can hand over the State delegation to Cleveland or not. He says Governor McKinley is having a hot time at present. The Governor left lor Canton yesterday, and Mr. Donnavan thinks he'was glad to get away from Colum bus for a few days. Expects a Bash of Forclcner. R. K. Layton, the Immigrant Agent, was at the Union depot last evening He says at present the influx of foreigners is very light, but as soon as the warm weather be gins, he expects a rush that will break all previous records. Mr. Layton added that the only way he couldgaccount for the large number of foreigners coming to America was that the immigration laws are such as to make them anxious to get here, and they are afraid if they wait much longer that a bill will be passed excluding them alto gether. LENTEN BEGULATIONS MODIFIED. Persons Afflicted With Grip Allowed the Use of Meat. A special decree for fasting during the Lenten season has just been received in this country from Rome, where it has been ar ranged by the cardinal members to the second congregation of the general inquisi tion. The special announcement relates to those who are afflicted with the grip, and re lieves them from the stringent restrictions enjoined on all members of the church dur ing the Lenten season. In this permission granted to be allowed to eat meat the right to use stimulants is also permitted as a means of nourishment to strengthen the system. This is only allowed when it is absolutely necessary. During Lent the use of meat is allowed once a day and on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, but on neither of these days is it permitted to use flesh and fish together. Tostofflco Plans for To-Morrow. The following order will be observed by the employes of the Pittsburg Postoffice to morrow, "Washington's birthday: Money order and registry offices will be closed all day. One stamp window will be opem from 7 A. M. to 1 P. M., after which stamps, en velopes, etc., will be sold at the general delivery windows. General delivery win dows will be open at the main office all day and all night, and at stations from 7 A. M. to 1. r. 5L, aud from 7 to 9 P.3L Special delivery letters will be delivered as on other days. Mails will be received and dis patched as usual. Carriers' window will be open from 12 to 5 p. jr. Sit trip carriers will make deliveries at 7:15, 9:30 and 11 A. M. Three and four trip carriers will make deliveries at 7:15 and 11 A. M. Two trip carriers will make one delivery. Foot and cart collectors will make their usual daily collections. 15. and O. Theatrical Business. In the theatrical line this week the Balti more and Ohio road has Annie Ward Tiffany and her 14 people to Cincinnati, and Gus Hill's novelties to the same place. En route are the Laradies Hnbert Cqqrpaqj" irom Uniontown to Baltimore, and Lilly Clay's Company from Cleveland to Ifew York. In all the Baltimore and Ohio will handle a total of 81 theatrical people in and out of Pittsburg this week. The next and last of the midwinter excursions to "Wash ington will be run March 10. The round trip rate has been fixed at 59 00 good for 10 days. HORSES, WAGONS AND HARNESS At Auction Sale. The Pittsburg Brewing Company quit business and sold their interests. We will offer for sale at the Arnheim Live Stock Company, Limited, stables, at 52 Second avenue, Pittsburg, Pa., 38 head of horses, weighing from 1,150 pounds to 1,500 pounds, all young, healthy stock, in Ka 1 condition, suitable for light or heavy draught. Six (6) two-horse spring wag'ons, 20 sets of double wagon harness, 3 sets of single wagon harness, 4 sets oi driving harness, all in thorough repair. This stock of horses, etc., will be sold without reserve to the highest bidder. Sale positive. Ho postponement on account of weather. Terms, cash. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A. m., Thursday, February 25, 1892. N. B. "We will have also a consignment of one carload of saddle, drivingand carriage horses, some elegant matched teams to be sold the same day. Anyone wishing In purchase should not fail to come, as they will.be sold exclusive of cost. Save While Ton Spend. Torn can if you patronize the Cash Store. Staple apron check ginghams CVc Mon day, the 8c kind; ladies' all wool hose (nat ural color; at 15c; cotton seamless at 15c, black, the 25c ones elsewhere. New dress goods, new wash goods, new linens, new jackets, wraps, new lace curtains, new por tieres, new chenille covers as low aj 69c for 6-4; best indigo blue prints, 5c; ladies' vests, 19c It's not only what you earn, but how much you can purchase with your earnings. The Cash Store is acknowledged the cheap est in either city. That's why it's always crowded. Thorktox Bros., Federal street, Allegheny. From Kalamazoo. Norman Llchtj-, Des Moines, la. Dear Sir A box of Headache'Capsules was handed to me, and I haye used them with perfect success. They cannot be rec ommended too highly. Could not possibly do without them in my house. I recommend them to sufferers with this common though lernuie cuxupi&int. Wrsu J: Esskg, Kalamazoo, Mich. A First Class Filter Is just what you need. "We manufacture the "Davie," the best in the market to-day. Send for catalogue and price list to the Pittsburg Filter Company, 2to. 30 San dusky street, Allegheny, Pa. GOING TO MOVE? Then Head Monday's Dispatch For special lists of houses for rent and for sale. Watch the To I.et Columns In Monday's Dispatch. They are unusually full and satisfactory. MojfDATS and Thursdays are the days for special advertisements in The Dispatch of houses and stores, offices and business prop erties for rent "We pack, haul, store, ship, alter, repair, refinish and reupholster furniture. Haugh & Keenau, 33 Water street, su "Watch the To I.et Columns In Monday's Dispatch. They are unusually full and satisfactory. Bankers and others who have a holida on Monday should have their photograpl maae DJ a, l u. JJaDDg.- MANY DIVORCE SUITS Filed in Behalf of Deserted "Wives and Some Decrees Granted. STORIES OP MARITAL TROUBLES.. The Particular Features Which Made Mar riage a Failure. BUSINESS OF THE COUXTT COURTS Attorneys Moore & McGirr yesterday filed the divorce suit of Mary E. Hughes, by her next friend, Joseph Beith, against Edward F. Hughes. They were married March 28, 1878, and separated February 11, 1892. She alleges that he treated her cru elly, beat her and caused her to be confined in the insane department at the St. Francis Hospital, when her baby "was but three months old. Attorney G. H. Quaill filed the divor?c suit of Lizzie 33. Perkins, bT her next friend, Wm. Elliott, against Body P. Per kins. They were married on April 14, 1887, and it is alleged he deserted her November 14, 1889. Mrs. Louisa J. McElfresh filed her answer to the suit for a divorce brought by her husband, J. A. McElfresh. They were married May 28, 1874, and separated in 1883. She denies that she deserted him and asserts that she had him arrested in 1890 for deser tion and the Court ordered him to pay her ?6 per month which he has never done. She claims that he deserted her and that he was too intimate with Elizabeth Peters in "Washington county. The testimony taken in the divorce case of Mrs. Sarah Reagan against George Rea gan was filed yesterday. The couple were married in 1878 in England, coming to Pittsburg five years later. He worked in Oliver's mill. In May, 18S9, it is stated, he commenced to drink to excess and abuse her. He beat and ill-treated her many times, and on one occasion butted her in the" face with his head and broke her nose. She finally had to leave him. The testimony was also filed in the case of Mrs. Caroline E. Bead, of Steuben street, against Frank Read, alias Francis ,Mc Henry. The v were married December 20, 1888, and he deserted her two weeks later. He is a cattle drover and, she says, now goes by the na'me of Francis McHenry. The testimony taken in the case of Mary A. Smith against John J. Smith was filed. They were married November 15, 1889. He deserted her a week later, returned in Janu ary, 1890, and left again for good a couple of days later. Mrs. Henrietta Force filed a petition for alimony in the divorce suit brought against her by Fred J. Force. She denies the charge that she deserted him and asserts that he deserted her in January, 1890. He is a millwright and she says earns 55 per day. A divorce was granted yesterday in the case of Ernest J. Jones, of the Southside, against Mary Jones. In the testimony it is sfated that Jones left his wife upon sur prising her in a compromising position with "William Ponton, a collector for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Divorces were granted, on the ground of desertion, in the cases of Abbie C. Schmidt arainst Herman "W. Schmidt, and Blanche "Williams against William "Williams. VICTOR? FOR M'CANDLESS. The Kx-Sherlff Wins a Snlt or Lone Standing; The Decision of tho Conrt Very Im portant From a Thecal Standpoint. Judge Single yesterday handed down an opinion in the Court of Common Pleas No. 1, which will be of the greatest interest to mill owners and manufacturers in general, as well as the Sheriffs of the county. If sustained by the Supreme Court, it will compel mill owners when calling for depu ties to keep the peace in order that they might conduct their works in time of strikes, to pay the hire of additional deputies employed by the county for that purpose. The opinion is a lengthy one, and is on a question of law reserved. The case in which the deliverance of the court was made was that of Ex-Sherifi A. JE. McCandless versus the Allegheny and Bessemer Steel "Works. The suit was brought to recover 54,000 for the services of deputy sheriffs who did duty at Duquesne while the strike of 18S8 was in progress at the works of the defendant company. Sheriff McCandless supplied a large force of deputies to keep order at Duquesne, and especially in and about the property of the steel works. He paid the hire of these deputies out of his own pocket, as well as the rail road fares to and from Duquesne. When the strike was declared off by the mill workers, and there was no further necessity for the deputies, the Sheriff recalled his men. and after iisTim them presented his bill to the defendant company for the sum mentioned. The com pany, the Sheriff claimed, had promised to pay the expenses of the deputies, and while it djd not deny that it had conditionally promised to do so, it refused to pay the Sheriff on the ground that such a contract would be contrary to public policy and in opposition to the old Enslish law that it was the Sheriff's duty always to maintain order. Sheriff McCandless then brought suit, and it was tried before Judge Slagle. He left the question as to whether thede fendaut company had entered into a con tract to pay the Sheriff for the expense of the deputies and reserved the question as to whether the contract was against public policy. The jury found for the Sheriff. Judge Slagle this morning decided the reserved question also in favor of the Sheriff. Judge Slagle, in his opinion, finds there are good grounds for apprehension that unless peace officers were on the grounds of the company, in that vicinity, during that strike that there would exist great danger to life and property, and that under those circumstances it was in accordance with public policy that such a contract should be made. He orders judgment to be recorded in favor of the plaintiff for the amount of the verdict. The opinion is regarded a most important one, and settles the question as to the lia bility of corporations or individuals for the expenses incident to riots and striker, when they demand the protection of the Sheriff and agree to pay for the protection thus aflorded. Tho Library Hall Salt. J. F. Hudson, president of the Pittsburg Library Association, yesterday filed the answer of the association to the suit brought against it by the Mercantile Li brary Hall Company to recover rent. In the answer it is recited that the plaintiff company was incorporated to erect a build ing for the use of the defendant. The lat ter was financially embarrassed, and there was a verbal agreement that the defendant was only to pay what they could spare from their revenues. They were embarrassed, however, and were wholly released from payment of what dues had become due. In 1885 it was agreed that the defendants were to 6c rent free on account"bf taking some of their quarters for more room for Home & Co. and for the Bijou Theater entrance. This agreement continued in force until January, 1891, and, it is asserted, nothing is owing. Sne for the Interest, Too. Booth & Flinn entered suit yesterday against the city to recover $78,367, with in terest from.May 11, 1891, an amount claimed to be due for the grading, paving and curb ing of South Twenty-eighth street from East Carson to Jane streets. Hastings Will Be Sentenced Thursday. In the Criminal Court yesterday, Mary Jjoughrey, Kate Divan, Hike Gardner and Annie Diffcl, romirtnl of Felling liquor without a license and on Sund.iy, were each fined 1550 and seut thcee months to jail. The court adjqurned until "Wednesday, when the argument list will be taken up. Ex-Market Clerk; Hastings will be sentenced Thursday. i - Bun AGAIHBT AH ALDIBMAN. Damages Clalmad for AllecedTali o Ar- rest and Persecution.' - Joseph Goldberg yesterday entered suit against Alderman J. A. Donovan of the Ninth ward for 510,000 damages. A capias, was issued for the arrest of the defendant. Goldberg states that in December 4, 1891, Alderman Donovan, on oath of Joseph Gaslausky, issued a warrant for his arrest on a charge of disorderly conduct. He was arrested and a hearing set' for December 5. He was given no chance to secure bail, and the Alderman directed the officer not to permit him to get bail. He was taken to jail, and, P. B. Beillv went before Alderman Gripp and went his bail for him. Alderman Donovan, however, re fused to accept this bond and would not issue a release. He, however, accepted Reilly as bail on giving the bond before him but even then, it is charged, he would not release Goldberg. On the day fixed Goldberg was given a hearing, but he charges he was deprived of representation. The Alderman would not let him or his attorney see the information and would not hear witnesses in his behalf, finally fining him 510 and costs or ten days to jail. He also charges that Alderman Donovan caused the information to be made against him solely for the purpose of harassing and annoying him. Tuesday's Trial Lists. Common Picas No. 1 Shi Iyer et al ys Mc Inthoct al; McDevitt ct al vs People's Nat uial Gas Company: Wallace et al vs Fourth U. P. Chuicli; Findlay ys Pittshuig Traction Company; Gallagher ys Citizen's Ti action Company; Goldstrohm vs Stinner; Boyd s Bakcwell Law Building Company; Brcslin vs Pennsylvania Company; Horngman, Mack & Co. ys Campbell; KuS3ell, Young & Co. vs Park Bros. & Co.; Hoppor Bios. & Co. ys llillfcan; Friedman ys Goldbiirg;Bnder Gluo Company vs Tittsburs Gluo Company; Stewart ys Moer; BeUrend vs fachwarz Common Pleas No. 2 Pier vs Knox; Mc.isine ys HucLcstcin & Co ; Rogerson ct al ys AVilleyetal: Whitesell vs Denny, treas uier; 31 or vs Fulton; Davis vs Elmoro & Murray; Cavett vs Wooawell; Coleman et al vs Scott; Shaw & Co. vs Stuart. Common Pleas No. 3 Householder vs Blaine Land and Improvement Company; Johnston ys Pittsburg and Birmingham Traction Company: Wisecarver ys Balti more and Ohio Railroad Company; Smith, Jr. ys Zoller;HaIlirien vs Louis et al;0'Nellvs O'llara et al; Holmes foruse ys Kaiy Bros. & Co. Notes of the Courts. A petition was filed yesterday asking for the dissolution ortuo llclieesport Sate De posit Company. Tite Jurors summoned for Common Pleas No. 2 for Monday need not appear until Tuesday, Monday being a legal nolidiy. Applications were filed yesterday for charters for the Congregation Aushe Sance, ot Pittsburg, and the Schweitzer Macnne chor Helvetia, of Allegheny. In the case of Albert Northrop's ttxecntors vs. Kilgheny & Co , and Basner & Dinjjer, Judge Achcson made an order yesterday enlarging the time for filing appeals to and Including February 29. Judge Acheson yesterday rendered a de cision awarding tho plaintiff $0 in the case of Keno vs. the Steamer Frank Gilmore. It was a suit for damages occasioned by a col lision between the steamers Gilmoreaud Venus. T. J. Hamilton yesterday filed his first and paitial account as assignee of thoPitts burji Lumber Company. He charges him self with the amountof the appraisement,-' outstanding accounts, etc, to the amount of $52,225 13. Allowing for a difference between the appraisement and cash realized, ex- Eenes p-iid, etc., he has a balance of cash on and of $3,546 77. "" Theatrical Travelers. The Pennsylvania lines carried nearly all J oi inn lueaincBi vumuiuaLtuus m uau out ol Pittsburg last week. Assistant Baggaee Agent Mingus and his force were taxed to their utmost ability Saturday night taking charge of the enormous amount of luggage and scenery that was piled up in front of Union station. Several of the day men were obliged to remain on duty until after midnight in order to get their effects in shape to enable the trains to go out on time. Below we give a list of companies carried OTcr the Pennsylvania lines during last week, viz: Out of Pittsburg: "Men and "Women," 25 people, Balti more. "Bottom of the Sea," 21 people, Chicago. 'Held by the Enemy" 14 people, Youngs town. Into Pittsburg: "Charity Ball," 14 people, from Cincin nati. "All the Comforts of Home," 17 people, from Philadelphia. Margaret Mather, 20 people, from Chi cago. Harry Kernell, 18 people, from Newark, N. J. N. S. "Wood, 15 people, from Cincinnati. Total, 144. PITTSBURG AND LAKE EKIE R. If, Arrangements for February 22, 1802. This company will sell tickets from Youngstown, New Castle, New Haven and Belle Vernon, and all intermediate ticket stations where the rate is 25 cents or more, to Pittsburg and return, on February 22, good for return until 23d inclusive, at one fare for the round trip. Special train will leave Pittsburg for "New Castle at 10.45 p. M., and-for New Haven and Belle Vernon at 11 P. M. evening of 22d, giving all an op portunity to visit the theaters. A special train will leave New Castle for Pittsburg at 7 a. it. morning of 22d, stopping at "Wam pum, 7:23; Beaver Falls, 7:40; Brighton, 7:42; Fallston, 7:45; Beaver, 7:49; Phillips burg, 7:52, arriving in Pittsburg at 8:30 A. M., in time for councils taking part in the parade to join the procession. Second-Hand Pianos as Low as S75. Second-Hand Organs as Low as S20t At Mellor & Hoene't. In order to close out our second-hand pianos or organs, we have cut the prices on them away down. Now is the time for those who wish to provide their families with a piano or organ, and who ,do not wish to put too big a sum in one. All have been through our shops and have been put in excellent shape, and would prove good instruments for practice purposes. w e mean just wnat we say, anu will give you a better bargain now in this line than has ever been offered before. Easy monthly payments taken. If you cannot come in, write us ior particulars. MELIiOR & HOENE, "Palace of Music," 77 Fifth avenue. The Last. Thursday, February 25, 1892, the Penn sylvania Bail road will run the last of the series of excursions to "Washington, D. C, leaving Union station by special train, com posed of coaches aud Pullman parlor cars, at 9 A. H., stoppingoat East Liberty, Brad dock, Irwin, Greensburg, Latrobe and prin cipal points between Pittsburg and Harris burg. The rate from Pittsburg is 59, and corresponding low rate from other points, good ten days. Tickets will also be good on evening trains, which will be composed of coaches and Pullman sleeping cars. They are also good to stop off at Baltimore in Leither direction within limit. Seats in parlor cars and berths in sleeping cars on above date can be secured now at the office, 110 Fifth avenue. going'to m6ve? Then Read" Monday's Dispatch For special lists of houses for rent and for sale. Mondays and Thursdays are the days for special advertisements in The Dispatch of houses and stores, offices and business prop-' ertiei for rent. CAUSED BY COLLISION. Professor Keeler, of the Observatory, . Tells of the New Star. STKANGE MAMEK OF DISCOVERY: The Honor Belongf to a Scotchman Withholds Ilis Name. Who JIARDLT VISIBLE TO TR3 KAKBD EIE The new star in Auriga continues with such brightness. as to make it appear to accord Mith the idea that it is a variable of lortg period. The later spectroscopic ob servations have seemed to favor this idea ratherthan that which was first entertained, that the new star was the result of a col lision. It is Btill possible, however, that the increase of brightness observed may haye been the result of the falling into the star of another mass of meteors. The discovery of the star was made by some anonymous party in Scotland, who sent the result of his observations on a postal card to Prof. Cppeland, Astronomer lloyal for Scotland. On the card was the simple message: "Nova in Auriga. In Milky Way, about 2 south of Chi Aurigae, preceding Aurigae. Fifth magnitude, slightly brighter than Chi." Prof. Copeland states in an article in an Edinburgh paper that his star charts and catalogues showed no object of any size near the spot indicated. He waited impatiently for darkness to ascertain whether his un known correspondent was a dreamer or in reality the discoverer of a star that had es caped the notice ot astronomers. Just Visible to the Naked Eye. "By a few minutes past 6," the Professor continues, "an opera glass revealed the presence of an unknown star about 5) magnitude, or just visible to the naked eye, in the place indi cated. The almanac showed that it was not a planet. There then remained only the spectroscopic test. Slowly the somewhat un gainly appliances at Canon ma were brought into position and at last the tiny prism did the work. The spectrum of the stranger seems closely to resemble that of the new stars of 1866 and 1876 bright hydrogen lines in the red and blue; brizht carbon bands in the green; bright sodium in the yellow. This much can be seen at once with imperfect appliances." ,.The next day Prof. Copeland tele graphed the discovery of his anony mous writer to astronomers all over the world. Director Keeler, of the Allegheny Observatory, was one of the first to receive the news, but on account of the cloudy weather and Pittsburg smoke shutting out all observation, he has not yet clearly seen the visitor among the heavenly bodies. In speaking of it yesterday, he said: "The new star, I think, has been caused by collision. That is, however, only sup position. It is possible that it was formerly covered with a crust that in some disturb ance was broken and flew oft into space, leaving the molten interior visible to astronomers. Such occurrences are com mon. The outside of a body becomes chilled and losing its brilliancy cannot be seen. Heralded as a New Body. t If then the crust is broken by any disturb ance, the star can be seen and is heralded as a new body, when in reality it may have been occupying the same position for thou sands of years. "Th new star occupies at 8 o'clock a position a little south of overhead. It would ordinarily be easily seen, but in the .United States it has been cloudy during the 'last ten days, and I do hot Know of airy place where the"star has been seen. Even lrpm the extreme height of the Lick Ob servatory it had not a day or so ago been visible. It is not usually more cloudy here than at other places, but the smoke very greatly interferes with observations. It has been getting worse lately with the increase bf the use of coal. The observatory here is a great deal higher than the city, but still the smoke reaches us, and goes far overhead to cloud the view. "The new star has no connection with any other recent occurrences in astronomy, continued tne rotessor, in answer to a question. "It i.s out of our system trillions of miles and could not be influenced by either the sun spot or the conjunction of Jupiter and Venus. Notwithstanding all the talk of astrologers, there has been noth ing unusual in astronomy recently except the appearance of the new star. The sun spot was expected, and, as is nearly always the case, the aurora followed. The Aurora and San Spots. "I see that a writer in The Dispatch claims there is no connection between the aurora and sun spots. In his statement he contradicts the opinion of nearly all astron omers. I have also seen it claimed that the conjunction ot Jupiter and Venus caused the sun spot. From the fact that both occurrences were expected, there is no reason to believe that one had any relation to the other. "I am anxious to see the new star and am watching closely tor it. The manner of its discovery was somewhat singular and is interesting tastronomers all over the .world. It is strange no one comes forward to claim the authorship of the card sent to Prof. Copeland. Usually in such cases there are plenty of claimants for the glory, and it is probable that a number will appear on the surlace in this case. Do Ton Fat? "Well, we have a grand, new, complete and seasonable stock of goods for you to se lect from. Let us surprise and delight you. Send your next order to "Weldon's. I will give with all regular $10 orders and upward the benefit of the following prices: 24 lbs whole codfish $1 00 17 lbs boneless codfish , 1 00 10 lbs Kits Lake herring 59 1 box bloaters (50's) 99 1 box scaled herring (100's) 23 10 lbs Kits No. 3 mackerel 73 10 lbs Kits No. 2 mackerel 118 10 lbs Kits No. 1 mackerel 1 35 10 cans salmon l 00 9 cans salmon (red, none better) 1 00 25 lbs Granulated sucar. 1 00 '18 lbs good cooking raisins 1 00 7 lbs roasted couee (iresh ground) 1 00 50 bars family soap 1 00 Weigh your goods family scales 1 95 30 bars soap (5 cents size) 1 00 5 lbs tea (in all varieties) 1 00 3 lbs 60c tea (in all varieties) 100 35 lbs rolled oats 1 00 6 lbs dried Lima beans 25 6 cans concentrated lye 25 1 gallon New Orleans'molasses 29 5 lbs currants 25 8 lbs white clover honey (pressed) 1 00 Will ship this honey to any station or landing within 300 miles of Pittsburg, freight prepaid, on receipt of. f 1 25 6-foot stepladder, complete 98 jl clothes horse (4 wings, 6 feet) 85 '2-lb. can best baking powder in-United 1 States for .. 20 'lboxmold tobies , 69 1 lb. good smoking tobacco 17 '1 lb choice chewing tobacco 18 ' To any station within 300 miles of Pitts W, Pa. , Send for the most complete price list ever offered to the public. Free,, free to all. Make known your name and correct address, and we will do the rest. All goods must be first-class or your money will be cheerfully refunded. Will be open all day, Monday. Jas. J. Weldoic, No. 201 Market street, corner Second avs- nde, Pittsburg, Pa. Watch the To Let Columns i Monday's Dispatch. They are unusually fall and satisfactory. AHOTHEB OAKDALE B0BBZB7. A Larch Quantity of Goods Stolen and Be " covered Testerday. The Oakridge Coal Company's store at Oakdale, on the Pandandle railroad, was en tered by thieves early yestejday-morning. The safe was blown open, but there was no money in it A large quantity of drygoods, boots and shoes, groceries and tobacco and cigars were stolen. The thieves entered the store through a window. Two men were discovered at Kaccoon bridge, near Burgettstown, just after day light yesterday morning. An officer on a passing train saw them. The train was stopped, but the men quickly disappeared, leaving behind them two large sacks filled with the plunder taken from the Oakdale store. The goods weie returned to the store and were identified. The people of Oakdale are thoroughly alarmed at the many efforts at robbery re cently made there. A vigilance committee is being talked of. THE ADJUTANT VINDICATED. A Court of Inquiry Finds Charles Reese Innocent of Insolence. The verdict of the Court of Inquiry ap pointed to investigate the conduct of Adjutant Charles Beese, of the Eighteenth Ecgiment, at Camp Kensington on the date of August 10, 1891, has just been forwarded to Pittsburg and is a complete vindication of the accused officer. The verdict says that "the conclusion of the court is that in the light of all the testimony which we now have there was nothing in Adjutant Reese's conduct on that day which could in any manner reflect upon "his verdict, dis cipline, behavior and obedience to orders." The findings of the court have been ap proved by Major General Snowden and the court dissolved. Adjutant Reese announced last night that having been vindicated he would at once resign from the National Guard. Gibson's New Grocery. The grocerman who asks you for your patronage, offers you a book and gives you credit, is not doing you a favor, as you may think, but is charging you at least 25 per cent more for your goods than they are worth. The book business is a delusion and a snare. It gives a dishonest man an oppor tunity to overcharge, and to .add to your book what you did not receive. Pay cash for your goods and buy where you get the best goods for the least money. At the following prices we will deliver all orders amounting to 10 and upward to any part of either city, or will pay freight to any station or landing within 200 miles of Pittsburg. All goods guaranteed first class, or can be returned at our expense. Send for weekly price list. All goods shipped the day the order is received: 17 lbs rolled oats 5 50 8 quarts navy beans 50 8 lbs Carolina rice 50 36 bars 5c soap 1 00 28 bars German mottled soap 1 00 CO bars rosin soap 1 00 6 lbs good Eio coffee 1 00 5 lbs best Itio coffee 1 00 5 lbs 25c tea (all varieties) 1 00 3 lbs 50c tea (all varieties) 1 00 1 bbl best winter wheat flour 5 40 1 bbl best amber flour 4 90 32 lbs Butler county buckwheat 1 00 8 cans Alaska salmon 1 00 20 cans sardines 1 00 G cans best California peaches 1 00 26 lbs granulated sugar 1 00 27 lbs coffee sugar 1 00 30-lb box Valencia raisins 1 50 20-lb box London layer raisins 1 25 20-lb box best California prunes 2 00 10 lbs best cream cheese 1 00 8 lbs best limburger cheese... 1 00 2-Ib can baking powder 20 20 lbs green peas 50 10-lb bucket lard 72 12 lbs Lima beans 50 10 lbs English currants 50 A. A. Gibson, 177 Beaver avenue, Allegheny City. Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 3, 1S92. Mr. Oran Smith: . . Dear Sib I have used ten cartoons or 400 small boxes of your Tar Cough Drops in three weeks and find them a great seller, and a drop that gives general satisfaction to eTeryone that uses them. Yours, jP. A MCCULLOUGH. Mondays and Thursdays are the days for special advertisements in The Dispatch of houses and stores, offices and business prop ties for rent. The Naked Truth ABOUT our style of doing business is, first of all, strictly reliable Home-Made Cloth ing; secondly, one price to all alike, rich or poor. THE sale we have inaugur ated for this week will, no doubt, cause a number of our competitors to KICK, but what do we care about a fewkickers? People will kick at all times; some are not satisfied with less than 50 per cent profit, but it's not a matter of profit with us now, therefore we have taken off every TAX Every remnant of gain we need and must have room, and if reduced prices will make it we will clear our BUILDING-of every piece of medium or heavy-weight goods we have left .With out reserve everything goes at a reduction. N O W is yur time to buy and the place is none other than 954 and 956 LIBERTY STREET TAILORS, CLOTHIERS, HATTERS 1 f i fyliTJK ;MD FURNISHERS, fe21-9-icw7STj 1 THBE3S SPLENDID TJFBIGHT PIANOS AT A SACRIFICE. Henrlcks Blniic Co., Ltd. A very fine upright piano, beautiful mottled walnut case, nearly new, will be sold for 5250, worth 5400; also, two splendid upright pianos, ebony finish, good tone and. in perfect condition lor 5235 und 5220. These are bona fide bargains and will be sold to first comers. Easy terms arranged if de sired. Eemember the address. Henricks Music Co., Ltd., lOLand 103 Fifth avenue. It's rre, Not Lack. It's nerve, not luck, that keeps the Cash Store crowded; nerve to cut every price made elsewhere. It requires nerve to sell at 69c black silk warp henriettas that our competitors get 51 15 for, but we are doing it, as thousands of customers will testify. It requires nerve to sell at 39c fine bleached table linen that is sold elsewhere at 60c, and all linen crash at 5c, and turkey red tabling at 19c 50c towels all so here at 25c. Thornton Beos.j Federal street, Allegheny. A crayon portrait by Dabbs will always be valued aud kept forever. nilllARS Those who have some of both will have a feast this' week. We want to start in the spring season with a rush and have' marked our new goods accordingly. Our spring stock' is now complete and comprises everything desirable thaf is on the market this season. eg!vlt-v-J;X '&yysssysi'S'sys"- ' See Out Big Line or $2S smts Me to' Order. (Others will ask you from $35 to 40 for the same goods.) Our $20 Suits to Order Are the Talk Of the Town. Our line of Spring Overcoatings from $18 to $30 made to order are beauties. . . 1,000 STYLES OF PANTAL00NINGS MADE TO ORDER FROM $5 UP, Perfect fit and workmanship guaranteed. All our goods are made up right in our own building. Give us a call this week and save money. No trouble to show goods. i ! THE POM PRICED TAILORS, 427 WOOD STREET. 427 COBNER DIAMOND. Store open Saturday evenings till 9 o'clock. re21-91. TIN PLATE IS BEING MANUFACTURED -Ar- KENSINGTON. TIE PITTSBURG TIN PLATE COMPANY Commenced the manufacture of Tin Plate at their exten-. sive works in this new manufacturing city during the past week, and the quality is considered by experts and consumers superior to the imported article. We will, from time to time, announce the comple tion and operations of the different manufactories. To get the benefit of choice sites, original prices and increase in values, lots should be selected and bought now. No mistake can be made in putting your savings in property at Kensington. Money so invested will soon double. It has now a population of over 2,000 people, and is growing every day by families moving into their own homes. ( VISIT KENSINGTON. Call and get free railroad tickets given there and return. Salesmen always on the ground. For further information apply at office of THE BURBELL If WliT C0IA1, ROOMS 30, 32 AND 34. NO. 96 FOURTH 'AVENUE, PITTSBURG, PA. jM PENETRATES L I jj . WOOD'S Penetrating PLASTER FAR IN ADVANCE OF ORDINARY POROUS AND OTHER PLASTERS Sold by Druggists Everywhere New York Depot: oa.Willum Street Li ; ii STERN i it ' ,-ii J 1 . v f 1 irS'-iikElt tf