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THE - PITTSBUEG DISPATCH . MONDAY APRIL 18, 3892.
DAMMING THE OHIO
"Work to Ee Begun on the
Beaver Lam as Soon as
the Weather Settles.
ITS EFFECT ON TBAEFIC,
Jreiclit and Passenger Boats Will
Then Bun on Schedule Time.
POUR KEW LOCKS TO BE BUILT.
"Construction of the Erie Ship Canal In
evitably FoIIotvs.
EETDEN OP THE RIVER'S FORMER GLORY
The Beaver dam is to be uuilt this sum
mer. This is a certainty. This intelli
gence will gladden the heart of every river-
Man, and the business man ot X'msburg
will look upon it as one of the wisest acts
Congress has ever authorized.
This is not all. Between the Beaver dam
and the Davis Island dam there are to be
four similar locks. When these are built,
and there is no doubt that their construc
tion will be speedy, there will be more boats
plying on the river than ever seen, even in
the palmiest days of the oldest riverman's
experience. The railroads will have to
hustle, for they will have a competitor then
in the placid waters of the rivers, which
will be more powerful by far than the great
est trunk line ever built Even at the pres
ent time the freight business of the river is
of no mean proportion, but when, all these
dams are built boats without number, run
ning on schedule time, will swell the busi
ness between Pittsburg and Southern points
immensely.
A Ship Canal TVII1 Save to Be Built.
The building of these dams, and in tact
the Beaver dam alone, piles up assurances
that the proposed Lake Eric ship canal
must follow. "With all this freight coming
down the rivers an outlet to the lakes must
be found. The only possible way to do it
is by the Lake Erie canal. Its construction
is now sure to follow.
"With the construction of the Beaver dam,
Superintendent "William Martin, of the
Davis Island dam, is thoroughly conversant.
He is to superintend its construction, and
returned from "Washington yesterday, where
he had been receiving his instructions. To
a Dispatch reporter yesterday he said:
The Beaver dam is to be built. The first
appropriation is $200,000 and it will likely
cost $700,000 before it is finished. This is
about $300,000 less than the Davis Island dam.
Tbewoikon the dam will be started this
summer, but it will take at least four years
to complete the task. It can be done in this
time if the money is promptly appropriated.
This is what kept us back so long on the
Davis Island dam.
Location of Ike Beaver Dam.
The Heaver dam will be located at Itae-
coon creek, with the lock on the right bank
of the Beaver river- It will bo very nearly
an exact leproduction of tbo Davis Island
dam, on the Chanoine system. The Davis
dam is 600 feet long and 110 feet wide, and
-v ill admit of one steamboat and 11 barges
passing through at cne time. Tho Beaver
dam will be 150 feet shorter, the same width
and 1 foot and 3 inches higher than the
Davis Island dam.
The easiest way to describe the new struct
ure is to give an idea of bow the dam of
which I am now superintendent was built.
- iTliB-wcrtUj)lenty and hard. Tk6 figures I
Vlll give mav not be exactly correct in, the
case of the Beaver dam, but the idea is the
same.
A coffer dam about 1,000 feet long, 12 feet
wide and li Jeet high must first be built.
Upon its completion the land wall of tho
lock is built upon a natural rock
foundation. Xext the river wall
of the lock must be constructed, with a con
crete foundation 15 feet below the sill of tho
dam. "When the last stone ot thlsgreat mass
of masonry is laid, a coffer dam is con
structed for the navigable pass, laving bare
the bed of the river for the entire length of
the lock.
Built Upon a Solid Foundation.
Then comes a foundation of broken stone
and cement 13 feet deep and 12 feet wide,
, crossed by a network of stout oak timber.
On this strong bottom is built the super
structure, the n ickets and their heavy iron
props, the lower ends or which fit into
prooves in the foundation. When
these wickets are lowered they
lie flat on the surface of thin "made" river
bed. The navigab'e pass is made to extend
out in the river wall of the dam about 550
feet. The three v eirs are thcu put in. They
are about 220 feet in length.
Tho wickets in the navigable pass and the
weirs range from U leet 9 inches to 13 feet
in height, and are nearly lonr feet In width
and nine inches thick. They are made of
oak. Jnst above the line ot tho wickets in
the weirs there runs w hat is called a service
bridge. Above the dam, at the junction of
the navigable pass and the weirs, large stone
pier's mast be built for steadying this
bridge. This structure is composed or a
Iranieworkof iron in cctions of eight feet,
and it can bo raised and lowered at will
from the bed of the river by chains. Tho
crest of tho dam w Itli tho wickets up forms
an unbroken lino for the entire distance
from the river lock wall to thn shore. Tho
number of wicket is about 300, but in addi
tion to these are about 5 at the head of the
lock, to be used only in timeofa flood, when
both gates arc opened.
The gates or tho lock must bo massive
structures. The Davis Island ones con-ist
of Howe bridge truces, laid horizontally.
These are IIS feet long. 14 rcet high and 13
feet 8 inches wide. The gates move on
tracks laid in the bed of tho rock to and
lrom large recesses built or masonry In the
land wall of the lock.
Motive Power for the Machinery.
After all this has been done it is a nice
piece of work to arrange tho machinery to
operate them. The motive power or the
Davis Island dam is furnished by two
turbine wheels, which receive their power
from two tanks elevated 62 leet above the
lock. These tanks have a capacity of 73,000
gallons. The water is lifted up to tnem
by a 25-Inch turbine wheel bv the head of
water created by the dam. The moving of
tho mighty machinery of tho back gates is
thus made a very simple affair, it being only
necessary to turn a small key, letting the
water into the turbine wheels, which oper
ate a chain drum, with a reversible motion,
and the gate Is cither run out across the
lock or back into the lecess, as it is elosed or
opened.
In order to fill the lock when closed, there
are 1 valves or openings In the river and
land walk. These arc operated by hydraulic
Jacks, receiving theit power from the pres
sure or the water in the tanks. A lock can
be filled with water in three minutes' time.
I suppose the arrangement of the motive
power of the Beaver dam will bo materially
the same.
Overcoming Dangerous Obstructions.
The Beaver dam will slack water up tho
Beaver river and make slack water on the
Raccoon and Beaver shoals, two dreaded
places to a riverman. These points cau
only bo crossed during the freshet season,
but with tho dam the whole liver will bo
navigable at most times. The real benefit
ot this dam will not be shown until tho four
other dams, which are to be placed some
where between tho Beaver and the Davis
Island dams, are constructed. Theie is
some talk now or asking Congress to ap
propriate for tbeir construction. Under
ordinary circumstances I wouldn't suppose
there would be much show of the bill pass
ing, but since the Beaver dam is to bo built,
the necessity of tho other four grows more
apparent. Even without the other lour the
Beaver dam will be a great boon to river
tiadc. 2"ot that the river will be mado a
carrier of passengers, for that can be so
much better done by railroads, llallroads,
though, cannot excel a steamboat in carry
ing or towing freight. Since the Davis
Island dam has been built, I have seen
more coal go through its locks in one day
than a railroad could carry In six months.
AStron; Rival of Railroads.
With the dam at Beaver more freight can
le brought down the river than ever, but
with the completion of the.other four dams,
the carrying capacity of the river is ines-
tlmable. As soon as these other dams are
built all the tributaries of the Mississippi
will be navlorable. The navigation of the
Muskingum Is now complete up to Zanes-y
vine, null Willi tuesuiush iicoasai.v imuiuvp
ments a -freight traffic will be established on
the leedcrs of the Fathers of Waters, which
will be cigantle In its proportions. These
boats can run the whole year round, except
during icy seasons, and on schedule time.
The proposed Erie Canal will be benefited,
and I think after the four other dams are
built, the construction of this great ship
channel will come. As I understand it, the
proposed canal connects with the Ohio
liver below Davis Island dam. This beins
the case.tho construction of the canal would
be all the uiore of a necessity after the
dams are built. There will be so much of
the freight, which heretofore went to the
laces by rail, which must then co in some
other way.tor tho reason the river can carry
freight at a lower rate than the railroads.
This will no doubt help tho speedy con
struction of the canal.
CLEVELAND HAS THE CALL.
This Is Ex-Governor Campbell's Opinion on
the Political Situation Democratic Pros
pects for Success Better Than In 1884
Some Rhode Island Experiences.
Ex-Governor Campbell, of Ohio, was a
passenger through Pittsburg last evening
for Hew York. He had little to say about
politics. He remarked that Cleveland
seemed to have the call now, and this was
the most significant thing he said. It was
suggested that tho Ithode Island ticket of
Grovcr and himsclt would bo a Rood one,
but Mr Can,pbeU wouldn't hear of it!
lie made an Impatient movement with
his arm, as if ho wouldn't have it, or it was
impossible. When asked if he thought the
Democrats could carry the country, ho re
plied that the prospects were better than in
1SS1.
"But wouldn't Hill Knife Cleveland in Ifew
Torkif the ox-President should be nomi
nated!" was asked.
"Indeed. I don't know." he answered,
warily. "I haven't seen Hill for some timo,
and I can't say how he feels or what he
would do."
The Governor laughed as ho recalled some
of his experiences while campaigning in
Khode Island. He made three speeches, tho
first one at Providence. He was scheduled
to speak tho next day at Pawtuckct, and as
tho time drew near for the meeting he was
still at the Xarragansett House. "How far
away is Pawrucketi" ho asked the managers
norvonslv.
"Oh. about four miles," was tho reply.
"Wo will start for there in a coach about
7:iV
Tho third speech was delivered at Lincoln,
six miles from Pawtucket. He was told
that he had spoken to nearly all the people
in the State at tho three meetings. The
Governor added that three-fourths ot the
population live within a radius of six miles
or the Xarraganett House. Still, Mr.
Campbell hasagood opinion of Littlo Rhody,
and lie doesn't think the Hepublicans have
much to brag over In tho recent victory.
At this point Major Mendenhail, superin
tendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey,
Joined iu the conversation. He was bound
lor Washington, and the Governor and he
had known each other when voung men.
"In those days you were a good Republican,
Governor," said tho Major.
"Yes," replied Mr. Campbell, "that was
before I was married, and you and I were
living In Butler county."
Major Mendenhail had been in the West
looking after his work. Ho recalled with
pleasure that he had deliverea n lecture be
fore the Engineers' Society in Pittsburg sev
eral years ago. He asked about Prof.
Brashear and soveral other local scientists.
BIO CBOWD TO HEAK A PBEACHEE.
About 2,000 People Attend the People's
Meeting In the Grand Opera House.
Think of 2.000 people at a religious meet
ing in Pittsburg! Fully that number
attended the service in tho Grand Opera
House last evening. This is getting down to
campmeeting business, and it is not often
that a preacher has such a crowd to hear
him. Rev. J. B. Koehne and the
promoters of the people's meetings
feel very much gratified with tho work
so far. Last evening all seats and boxes
downstairs were filled, and there was very
little standing room. The same condition
of affairs prevailed in the second gallery,
and the old haunt of the cods and newsies
up in peanut circle was not without its
occupants. The average attendance at
these meetings is seldom less than 1,000. It
is admitted that the Opera Honse, the or
chestra and the location on fifth avenue
have a good deal to do in drawing the peo
ple, but they are alwavs there, ana they
never get away without hearing a sermon.
The crowd is a study. In the audience
could be seen some of the best and a few of
the worst people in town. Men go there
every Sunday night that haven't been in a
church for years. Barkeepers, laborers, mill
men, lawyers, doctors, etc., touch elbows,
stand ide by side and sing the hymns under
the direction or Peter Schwartz, who
is in his element beating time
for the people. They sing pretty well to
gether for such a bic crowd, and everybody
enjoys the music. Tho preacher has ho ob
jection if his hearers applaud, and some
times an earnest listener will forget himself
and clap his hands. Mr. Koehne aims to
mix up humor with argument and pathos,
and the crowd often bursts into laughter.
Last evening Mr. Koehne's subject was
"The Resurrection." He said it was appro
priate to the day, and every minister in
Christendom took it for his theme. His ser
mon was good and appreciated by' the
crowd.
LOOKING FOE NATDSAL FUEL.
DIcKeesporten InTeitlng Money In a Hunt
for Gas and Oil.
McKecsporters will spend considerable
money this spring in oil and gas ventures,
but this time tho prospecting will be con
ducted along the Yough river. Tho Eliza
beth gas belt extends across the country to
Wildcat Hollow, back of Boston, and thence
along the river to Bueua Vista, and it is this
latter territory which is to be developed.
The indications for getting good gas wells
there are such that men of money have con
cluded to put down boles at various points
between the points mentioned. The gentle
meu who will engage in this business are
Dr. C II. Black, the inveterate driller: Sinn
brother", wealthy larmers: Poor Director
Frank Patterson, and others. Theso centle-
men are now forming a company and will
at once lease all the lands they can. They
havo already secured the lease on 300 acres
of tho Patterson ground, the Henderson
farm, and other places. The stretch of land
up Wildcat and 'Possum Hollows has been
pronounced to be in the gas belt lor some
time, and the prospectors expect to find as
good a field as that near Elizabeth.
Derricks are dp for the two new wells of
Snee & Co. in the hollow near Bellevernon,
a short dtitance from the Edmundson well,
which will pipe gas to the proposed new
wells.
A SUCCESSFUL OPERATION.
Surgeons Remove the Appendix Terml
formls of an Allegheny Iidr.
Mrs. John S. WiUon, of Allegheny, went
.to Altoona last evening to visit her mother.
The lady was carried to the train, and is
rapidly recovering from a successful surgi
cal operation. A short time ago three Al
legheny surgeons lcinovcd tho appendix
vermiformis. It Is a part of the alimentary
tract that, like the spleen, seems topeiform
no function and could easily bo dispensed
with.
In rare eases seeds or other particles of
food lodge in tho appendix, and can't get
out. Then the trouble begins, and the
patient suffers intensely. The removal of
the organ ts the only remedy. For a long
time pnysicians wero afraid to perform tho
operation, but as surgery advanced the doc
tors became bolder, and now the operation
is not considered as anything very wonder
ful. It is dangerous, however, and theslight
cst dcfclation of the knifo is liable to pro
duce death.
Mr. Wilson's husband is vardmastcr In
Allegheny. Ho was removed from Altoona
a year ago. His wife is quite weak, but she
feels a great deal better, und soou will be re
stored to perfect health.
WEAEEES OF "WHITE TB0USEBB
Were Very Scarce on the Streets Tester
day Targets for Small Boys.
The men who wore whlto trousers yester
day liad great nerve. A few were noticed
on the streets, and they wero chiefly colored
gentlemen. One young fellow with white
checkered trousers, light overcoat and a
big rose In his lapel, took a walk toward the
Point. As ho passed down Fenn avennohe
was greeted with" broad smiles, but as he
'drew near to the Five Points ot Pittsbnrg,
11c wns guyea unmeiciiuiiy Dy small POys
and loungers. He was glad to return with
his spring suit slightly bespattered from
mud oalls and clods of street dirt. By the
way Pittsburgers have learned from ex
perience to avoid very light colorwia
clothes. It doesn't pay.
HARRITY IN EFFIGY.
A Counterfeit Secretary of the Com
monwealh Is Created and
HANGED BY A DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
Alkshenians Endeavor to Obtain Satisfac
tion for Defeat.
T. O'LEART, JR., WRITES AN OPEN LETTER
The Democrats of lower Allegheny are
in a state of great indignation over the
way their delegates were defeated in the
late Harrisburg convention. The temper
of the Xorthside Club, which has head
quarters on Beaver avenue, and of which
Lee Frasher is a member, took a demonstra
tive form.
On the night of the convention,' when the
news of the proceedings had been
received, a largo number of the
members gathered at the clubhouse
and gave expression to their feelings
in strong language. But this did not afford
much relief. The more they talked the
mors indignant they became, and finally
when some one exclaimed that "Harrity
ought to be hung," another member met
him with a proposition to hang the Secre
tary of the Commonwealth in effigy. The
proposition met with general approval, and
the preparation of the figure was at once
begun.
Creating a Secretary of State.
From neighboring costumers a masque
face was procured. A quantity of bright
and kinky jute was made to represent the
curly hair of the original, and the balance
of tho costume was made np of cast off
clothing found around the clubhouse,
stuffed with excelsior from an undertaker
shop in the neighborhood. The figure was
artistically made up and when finished pre
sented such a life-like appearance that some
of the boys were doubtful about tno pro
priety of hanging it. But the faint-hearted
ones wero in tho minority and in a few
moments a stout cord was tied to the neck
of the fignre and It was suspended from tho
ceiling of the club's reception parlor.
The members were highly pleased with
their effort when they saw the dangling
counterfeit of the Secretary, and, to the
music of the club orchestra, sang a few ap
propriate sengs and executed a war danco
around the room before they retired for tho
night. The next morning a bhrplacard with
the inscription, "Boss Harrity,'' was pinned
on the figure, and the members invited their
outsiue menus to come in ana viewtuc
scene.
The Effigy Kicked to Piece.
This was kept up until Saturday night,
whon Lee Frasher returned from the East
and, learning what had been done, requested
that the figure be cut down. Late on Satur
day night his request was agreed to. The
boys jerked the head off the figure and,
taking it into the backyard, kicked it to
pieces, after which they executed another
of their war dance specialties.
Mr. Frasher advised that nothing be said
about the matter, and the members of the
club were close-mouthed when asked about
it yesterday. The first heard of it on this
side of the river was that it was done by the
Pattison Club, another Democratic organiza
tion which had headquarters on Beaver av
enue. When a reporter visited the club's
headquarters he was met by John Howley,
one ot the Guffey delegates to Harrisburg.
'Is this the Pattison club?" was asked.
"Not by a sight," was the reply.
"Where can 1 find tho Pattison club?"
A Change In Their Spirit.
"You'll find none in this end of town." ans
wered Howley, "that's sure. This used to be
tho Pattison Club, but It ain't now, you bet:
we're sick of thatcrowd. I was down to Har
risburg last week and 1 know all about it."
Further conversation with Mr.Howley and
other members proved that the club, was
strongly anti-Hani ty, but the effigy incident
had not occurred there. The Uorthside Club
members wouhi make no admissions when
interrogated, : -Ct hough they were willing to
uiik aiiii-uarn 'f very jreeiy.
Mr. Frasher fcas seen list night and ad
mitted the truth of the story. He was sorry
it had happened, he said, and would have
prevented it ba)i he been home, hut he could
not blame the boys much for their action.
He said the other GufTey delegates had been
shamefully and disgracefully treated, and
there would be a day of reckoning, but it
was not to be helped by hanging effigies.
Timothy O'li-ary, Jr., Defends Himself.
Last night Timothy O'Leary, Jr., whose
course ot the reeent State Convention of the
Democratic party has been somewhat criti
cized, issued an open letter, in which he
forcibly states his position. The letter is
appended:
"PiTTSBtnto, April 17.
"To the Democrats of Allegheny County:
"Gestlesies Absence in Ebensburg has
prevented me from saying anything in reply
to statements by various persons about my
actions in the late Democratic State Conven
tion, and I only have this to say now. I was
a memDer or that convention "from the Sen
atorial and Legislative districts in which I
reside, through the courtesy of a
friendly delegate, and I was a mem
ber of the Committee on Credentials
through my colleagues from the Forty-third
senatorial district, exercising ail tne lunc
tionsof that position, and I havenoapology
to offer for standing by my friends. I am
now and always have been in favor.of Mr.
Cleveland, Governor Pattison and Mr. Har
lity, and I would be false to them did I not
stand up and do battle for them". If those
who were against these gentlemen tako ex
ception to mv course they have not failed to
give me full credit, and they are entirely
welcome to any credit they may extract
from the proceedings.
"I had the honor of serving as Sergeant at
Arms of the convention at the solicitation of
Chairman Wright and I discharged my
duties without fear, favoritism or offense.
Tho Opera House in which the convention
was held would not seat over 1,000 people,
and fullv 5,000 people wanted to come In.
Sajs It Was an Orderly Convention.
"The convention was the largest and most
representative ever held in the State, and
any disorder that may have occurred took
place when tho convention took its noon
recess and was occasioned by the minority.
I repeat, the convention was orderly, re
spectable, overwhelmingly of one mind, and
those who attempted to change lis sentiment
or break the force of its purpose cannot bo
expected to pass resolutions In my
iavor, nor nave i requested them to
do so. I did my full duty to tho
entire satisfaction of four-fifths of the
convention and am happy in the testimonials
of efficiency lam receiving lrom tho other
fifth through the pi ess. Those who differ
with mo as to what the convention did or
did not do, may have their aftermath and
may give exhibitions of their disappoint
ment in the daily newspapers, bnt 1 had the
honor of being unanimously' thanked by the
convention for the impartial discharge of
every duty assigned me, and that is all any
citizen could look for.
"I lully sympathize with those- who were
not nble to help themselves or those they
represented, but I snould not be held re
sponsible for their lack of tact and manage
ment at Harrisburg or their parade of weak
ness since their arrival home. Their
poisoned slings and arrows should be trained
in somo other direction. They have no effect
on me. Very truly yours.
"TisioTnT O'Leart, Jr."
PISE EASTEE MUSIC.
Special Programmes Were Prepared in
Most of the Churches.
The Easter music in the churches yester
day attracted large crowds. People went
who are not in the habit of going to religious
sen ice more than twice a year, and this
would demonstrate that if tho music is fine,
a largo audience is always assured. After 10
o'clock In the morning It was impossible to
get a seat In Trinity, St. Peter's, St.' Paul's
Cathedral and St. Peter's Pro-Cathedral In
Allegheny. Special services were observed,
and an excellent musical programme had
been prepared. All the churches were hand
somely decorated with flowers. In the even
ing a song service tor the benefit of the chil
dren was given in Trinity.
Slimly-Attended Russian Beller Meeting.
The mass meeting called by Bnrgess Aten
at Ilraddock for yesterday afternoon for the
benefit of the Russian sufferers, was very
sllmly attended. The Councllmen, at whose
Instance the meeting was called, were con
spicuous by tbeir absence. On motion of
Major Stewart it was decided to establish
depositories at the different banks, where
contributions will be received and forwarded
to the Russian Belief Society, of. Philadelphia.
HIS BOAT ANCHORED.
-Captain James Gordon, an Old Itlverman
and Pittsburg Financier, Gone. Beyond
Recall From a Grocer's Boy to a Na
poleon of Finance.
Captain James Gordon died at his resi
dence, No. 63 Union avenue, Allegheny,
yesterday morning, of inflammation of the
stomach. He had been sick ior about two
months, but it had only been within the
Iiusb (wo weoKS mat lie was coniineu to uis
bed.
Captain Gordon was one of thebest known
rlvermen on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers
in his younger days, and later was con
sidered a Xapoleon ot finance in Pittsburg.,
Ho was born in Pittsburg on June 24. 1824.'
Earlyin life ho was apprenticed to James
Baxter, tho grocer and boat store man, at
Smlthfield street nnd First avenue.
During his early life, and while he was
working for Mr. Baxter, he attended
night school for six months. This was the
extent of the education, of a man, who
bnilded one of the largest businesses in
Pittsburg.
After working sevoral years for Mr. Baxter
and showing his ability ns a merchant,
he was taken into partnership. He after
ward bought Mr. Baxter's interests and
continued in business until his health failed
him. Then ho sold out, and entered tho
coal anu river business. He was an owner
or coal boats and coal mines. For a number
or years no one was better known on tho
river between Pittsburg and New
Orleans than Captain Gordon. During his
life on tho river, he designed and built the
famous towboat Coal Hill. It was a boat
ten vears ahead of the age. His friends
laughed at him and said he was foolish. He,
however, demonstrated that he knew some
thing about shipbuilding, for during the
many years after he left the river, boat
builders were constantly coming to him lor
ideas.
Some 30 years ago Captain Gordon was made
an. officer and alreotor of the Pittsburg
Insurance Company. At the time of his
ueawi-ne wa ine largest stocKnoiaer in tno
company. He was considered one of the
finest financiers of Pittsburg, and the com
pany he so long managed owes its growth
and prosperity to him. ne was also a stock
holder in many of thn other financial insti
tutions of the two cities.
Captain Gordon was over a firm Repub
lican and took a great interest in both local
and national politics. During a part of tho
time the Allegheny City Hall stood whero
the welch scales now stand, he represented
tho First ward, Allegheny, in Councils.
He was always a public spirited man and in
everything identified with enterprise. Cap
tain Gordon could be found. During tho
wnr ho was one of the prominent members
of the sanitary commission, doing excellent
work. He had been a member of Masonic
Lodge, No. 45, lor over 40 vears, being known
as the "veterau member.''
Captain Gordon was a member of Christ's
Methodist Episcopal Church for a great
many years. He hnd ever been considered
a kind father, and his wife and eight chil
dren miss him much.
The interment will take place to-morrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late resi
dence. DISIUBBED THE SERVICES.
A Jail Prisoner Takes Fit Burins De
votional Exercises.
The devotional exercises at the jail yes
terday were interrupted by an unusual inci
dent. Rev. J. C. Taylor, a colored Baptist
preacher from Allegheny, wns conducting
the services, assisted by his choir and a
whlto lady whom he introduced as Mrs.
Perkins.
After tho preliminary exercises Mr.
Taylor accorded Mrs. Perkins the floor to
address the congregation of Warden Mc
Aleese's boarders. She had not proceeded
far in her discourse, which wns directed
more to condemnation of her listeners than
to pointing them to salvation, when an old
timer in nor unwilling audience fell over
in a fir. The humor of the situation was not
lost on many of the prisoners. A scarcely
andiblo snicker passed along the rows in
fiontoftbe speakeress, which only there
proving glance of the Waiden l est rained
from an uproarious outburst.
The man who fell in a fit was John
Conroy, who has frequent attacks of them
and the other prisoners knowing this were
not surprised, but Mrs. Perkins seemed to
think the poor lellow was full of devils,
and without changing her expression when
he fell, she turned toward him and calmly
began to pray that he be released from tho
devil's bondage. This was continued for
several minutes until Conroy had been re
vived, alter which Mrs. Perkins resumed
the thread of her discourse which she com
pleted In IS minutes. Warden McAleese
declares he will make some inquiries here
after when lady speakers come to. address
his guests before they will be admitted.
THE FISSI ORTHODOX SYNAGOGUE.
Scenes at the Laying of the Corner Stone
of the Hebrew Temple.
The corner stone of the first synagogue
erected by the Hebrews in Western Penn
sylvania was laid yesterday on Washington
street, near Fifth avenue. It is to be known
as the Temple B'Xal Israel, and is to be one
or the finest synagogues west of New York,
and, when completed, is to cost $64,000.
Tliero has been $29,000 alreads raised, and
the balance will be raised by the time the
church is completed on August IS. At
2 o'cloek yesterday the congregation,
headed by tun Montooth Band und Presi
dent Morris Rosenthal marched to tho
newchuich. Kabbl Mayer, of the Eighth
Street Reformed Hebrew Church, conducted
tho services, and was Assisted by Rabbi
Codeson. liabhi Snhlinger, of the Tree of
Life congregation, on Ross street, could not
be present.
In the corner stono iVere placed the dally
papers, a history of the congregation, the
names or the building committee, a tablet
containing the Ten Commandments, some
American and some ancient Hebrew coins.
Dr. Mayer in his address spoke of it being
the first synagogue to be erected by the He
brews, the others having all been purchased
already built. He also spoke ot tbo persecu
tion of the people In Russiatand of the liber
ties they enjoyed in this country.
The church "is to be of brick and stone and
is 56x93 feet, and will have a seating capac
ity for 1,100 people. The congregation as
started in 1871 with Umeinbers and now has
a membership of 92.
XT. B. CHUECH DEDICATED.
AH the Clergymen of ITi'Klnsbnrg Attend
and Make Addrestes.
The new United Brethren Church of Wll
klnsburg was dedicated yesterday. Bishop
Weaver, of Canton. O., was in charge of tho
exercises which were or a very interesting
character. In the nfternoon there was a
meeting at which all tho ministers In the
borough were present and made addresses.
The new edifice is of brick-, very plain,
with a capacity of about 500. The old church
inn among the first buildings erected in
IVIlklnsburg, and was ono of the landmarks
of tho borough.
This Hone's Last Bace.
A horse owned by William Magec, a black
smith of Forbes street, Oakland, ran out of
the stable yesterday arternoon, justafter be
ing hitched to a sulky and before tho driver
had taken his seat. The. horse ran along
Forbes street ton ard the city and several
people tried to stop it, but failed. It ran nil
the way to the city and dashed over the
bridge of tho Duquesno electric road at Try
street, just escaping being hit by a car. A
second later the wheels of the sulky hit a
pole und were wrecked, and a piece of one
shaft penetrated the horse's side. Itian
down Diamond street with the shaft stick
ing there, and Anally dropped and expired
near the market house.
Stevenson's Chances Grow Brighter.
Librarian Stevenson's chances for retain
ing his present position are improving, and
ut to-night's meeting he is certain to poll 8
votes out of the 16, and he says he is ready
to take' chances 011 the second ballot. Even
if elected, tho salary is likely to be cut, for
many of tho Councllmen are opposed to thn
idea of paying the librarian as mnch as the
Controller.
Music Free.
Send for a copy of our new Thematic Cata
logue, containing clippings from the most
pleasing and popular vocal and instrumental
music, and a codv of a beautiful song free.
Send 2-ccnt stamp lor postage. Address H.
H. Basler, S713 Butler street, Pittsburg. Pa.
8:50 P. M.
SATURDAYS
Is the latest moment at which small
advertisements will be received at the
ALLEGHENY BRANCH OFFICE
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For insertion in the
SUNDAY DISPATCH.
On week days the office will remain
open, until 8 r. x. as usual.
LOST THEIR CLOTHES.
Many Victims to the Wiles of Pro
jectors of a Clothing Club.
OFFICERS HUNTING TWO TAIL0KS.
The Strange and Complicated Travels of a
Stolen Bicycle.
A TERT BUST SUNDAY FOR THE POLICE
Perhaps the weather was not the only
cause for the lack of new spring suits on
masculine backs yesterday. It might havo
been partially attributed to the fact that an
other clothing club has shut up shop and
left this city, and the police presume that
some forty or fifty people have been swin
dled in sums ranging from $1 to $35.
About three weeks ago Superintendent of
Police O'Mara was called on by two well
appearing men, who explained to him that
they desired to open a tailoring shop
in the city and to make and sell men's
clothing on the installment plan. They had
heard of such establishments running foul
of the police here, but they assured the Su
perintendent theirs was on an entirely dif
ferent plan; that small and easy payments
only were demanded, and in the end the
customer secured his suit at the smallest
possible cost and nobody was cheated. The
men were told that they would not be mo
lested so long as they did a legitimate busi
ness, and then they left.
Palled the Boor Bell Out or Joint
Nothing more was heard of them until
Saturday, when a woman who keeps a
lodging house at 90S Fenn avenue asked the
police to find two of her boarders who had
gone away from her house and failed to
liquidate a boardbill of three weeks' stand
ing. They were tailors she said and had
been making men's clothes on the instal
ment plan. They left on Saturday morning
and during the afternoon and evening her
house had been besieged with anxious
customers looking for the tailors and
promised clothes.
The woman said the visitors had almost
pulled her door bell out of root, and some
half-dozen men were about the place at a
time and intimating that the tailors had
gone off with their money.
Detectives Shore and Fitzgerald wero de
tailed to look into the case, and found the
tailors to have been S. Funkesteln and A.
Dazroar, doing business as S. Funkesteln &
Co., the very men who had called on Super
intendent O'Mara. The men had fled and
lest no trace of where they might have gone.
The room they occupied contained a table
littered with a thousand samples of cloth
and a lot of pamphlets as to the plan of tho
club.
Caught a Number of Victims.
A list of names and addresses, presumably
customers, was also found, which contained
some well-known names. The plan, as set
out by the pampblets.was a scheme whereby
a $35 suit of clothes could be gotten for $15;
an overcoat worth as much for $20, and other
garments In the same proportion, all for the
agreement to pay $1 a week. The "club
rules" provided that each club was to con
sist of 100 members, each to pay $1 a week.
A certificate was given each member, and
by a system of drawings the lucky holder of
a certain certificate secured his snit.
If the books and other material found
about the place is evidence then there were
37 members of the club. Some few only
seemed to have paid in any cash, one man,
J. L. Flynn, of Market street, having paid
$15, as evidenced by a receipt for that
amount found in the room. On the back of
certificates of membership were noted some
other payments of $1 each, not more than a
half dozen in all. These certificates bore
the names among others of J. C. and W. H.
Fullwood. 133 Fifth avenue: W. J. McCarthy.
16 Smlthfield street; Harry Perks, 140 Mont
gomery avenue; F. E. Burnslde nnd G. W.
Morris, 1M Fifth avenue: G. W. Lowry.
Harris theatre; J. L. Gilbert, Anderson
Hotel: Jacob Taylor, Seventh Avenue Hotel;
W. H. Bissell, Curry Untvorslty; H. J.
Fowler, Black Diamond Steel Works, and T.
W. Gale, messenger to Mayor Gourley.
FINED A FIVES FOB A SONG.
How Teddy Dillon, the Prize Fighter, Got
Into Trouble.
Mayor Voegtly, of Allegheny, had a set-to
yesterday morning with Edward Dillon, bet
ter known ns "Teddy" Dillon, the prize
fighter. As it was only in tho police court it
was a peaceful affair, in which Dillon got the
worst or it to the extent of $5 and costs.
Dillon's crime was that of singing. He is
not a drinking man and as he is now in
training he is not even allowed to drink,
but late Saturday night he was walking on
Preble nvenue and singfag "Tho Picture
That Is Turned Toward the Wall." Officer
Gncicert objected, but withont any effect, as
Teddy declared he was going to turn tho
picture or burst. The policeman still ob
jected, but he had to call assistance before
lie could cnfoice his objection, and hence
the fine.
AH0IHEE EAID OK YELLOW BOW.
A Disturbance at 1 O'clock In the Morning
Results In Five Arrests.
There were but 20 prisoners before Judge
Gripp at the morning hearing in Central sta
tion yesterday. Norman Jacobs, a young
colored man, wasflned$50 and costs or fO
days to the workhouse for keeping a disor
derly houo in the Yellow Row on Second
avenue. Officer Murphy had quelled a dis
turbance there at 1 o'clock In the morning
and arrested the inmates, Robert Howard,
another colored man, and three white
women, Nellie Jacobs, Maggie Filson and
Lillie Biitton. These were all sent to the
workhouse for SO days each.
William Bushart paid a fine of $30 and
costs, bavins: been obstreperous whilo
drunk at the Pleasant Valley car station on
Sixth avenue.
His Employment Was Too Light.
Peter Ford, a sad-eyed citizen, appeared
before Magistrate Hyndmau at the Four
teenth ward station house yesterday. Ho
had created a disturbance at tho Keystone
mill with the night watchman. The evi
dence was a trifle against him, and when it
was shown the Court that Ford was best
known as the "Stargazer" of Soho, he de
cided the employment wns too ethereal,
and juottowed him again to earth he was
giveu 90 days to the workhouse.
Boys Break Into a Liquor Store.
Last night about 11 o'clock a gentleman
notified Officer Hcddrick that ho had seen
somebody crawling in a window in tho rear
of Thomas Pollard's wholesale liquor store.
Eleventh street and Penn avenue. The offi
cer hurried to the spot, in timo to see two
boys emerge from the w indow and make off
in the darkness. He gave chase but they
escaped. It is supposed the boys wero arter
a bottle of wine, but wero scarod off before
they got anything.
The Tax is Surely Off Tobaoeo.
Jacob Forman is locked up at Central sta
tion on suspicion of having stolen a large
case of smoking tobacco worth about $25.
He was arrested by Officer Ed. Crossan Sat
urday while negotiating ior the sale of the
stuff to a dealer on Wylle avenue for a dol
lar. Forman says he boughtitof a man, but
It looks as If the case had been stolen from a
depot. The box is marked "G, Pittsburg,"
and awaits an owner.
A Busy Speak-Easy Day.
The speak-easles of Lower St. Clair town
ship were in full blast yesterday, and as a
result thore was a regular stream ot pedes
trians from the head of South Twenty-second
street Incline. The police authorities
of the Southslde wero tearful of a riot, and
placed four extra officers at the head of the
incline. The resnlt of this move was there
was very little disorder out that way, and
only two arrests were made.
Heavy Fines For Southslde ATIfs Beaters.
John Hlgglns was arrested Saturday for
beating his wife. At the hearing Mrs. Hig
gins testified that they had been married
but H weeks and that her husband got drunk
on Saturday and abused her. Higgins was
fined $10 and costs by Magistrate Succop.
James Dwyer, for running a disorderly
house In Merrimans alley, was fined $25 and
costs, and his brother, John Chare, alias Hill,
was given a like sentence.
Held Vp by Footpads.
W. F. Goddard, a resident of Hazelwood,
reported to Inspector Whitebouse yesterday
that he was held up, by lootpads on the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad, near Hazelwood
avenue, early yesterday morning, while on
his way home, and robbed of his silver
watch and some small change he had in his
pockets. The Inspector has a description of
the men.
TALE OF A HI0H-R0LLER.
A Bicycle Mystery That Has Fat All the
Police at Sea It 'Wns Stolen and Has
Been Owned Since by Eight Honest
People.
A bicycle mystery is the latest thing that
is worrying the police ot both cities. It bids
fair to surpass all the famous trunk mys
teries, and as a high-roller it is a "corker."
The bicycle is now safely locked up in a 'cell
in Allegheny Central station, and is not giv
ing the authorities half as much trouble as
the person who stole it. As a traveler it has
beaten nearly all the records, and in tho
past two months has spun along in the best
society and entered none but first-class
families.
This famous machine first started on its
wanderings last summer In Cleveland, O ,
when a pretty niece of Dr. Wilson, or Al
legheny avenue, Allegheny, laid down 140
cold dollars for It. After spurning the dust
of Euclid avenue for a few months it accom
panied tho owner to Allegheny. When sho
returned last fall, the wheel was stored in
Dr. Wilson's stable. Two months ago It was
stolon, and the police have been searching
for it ever since.
Saturday Assistant Superintendent of
Police Glenn, of Allegheny, henrd that n
colored man named Stanford, of Irwin, was
trying to sell a fine machine. Just as Detec
tive Glenn arrived there the colored man
had completed Its sale to a son of II. J.
Heinz for $100. The colored man and the
wheel were taken to City Hall. Stanford
said he wns commissioned to sell it for Mr.
Kyle, a business man on the Kortbside.
Kyle was found and confirmed the story.
He had purchased it for $75 from a tea mer
chant on Market street, Pittsburg.
Then the detectives started out again, and
have now found eight reputable persons who
have owned the bicycle since the time it
was stolen. The tea merchant had bought
it from a Liberty street commission man,
who had purohased it from a prominent
storekeeper in Allegheny. The Allegheny
man had gotten it from a citizen of un
doubted integrity in the Twelfth ward,
Pittsburg. He had purchased it from some
one Just as well known, but no one can yet
be found who bought the machine from any
person on whom any suspicions a-e to bo
lastened. So far as is known, the wheel has
sold at all prices ranging lrom $37 to $100.
DONE UP BY THE AMATETJES.
Detective Stanton Explains "Why He
Dropped the Elizabeth Bobbery Cases.
Detective T. B. Stanton, formerly of the
Perkins Detective Agency, but now con
nected with Detective Cook, chief of the
special officers of the Lake Erie road, is a
man much disgusted with country con
stables. To them he blames the escape of
the robbers that have been operat
ing extensively at Elizabeth. Yesterday
ho said: "In the latter end of Janu
ary I wns detailed to work np the Monon
galiela Valley robberies. I fonnd another
detective there who, by offering to work
with me, made me a great deal of trouble,
but in spite of this I was able to ingratiate
my sol t with six of the gang. Then I learned
it was but part of a gang extending from
Uniontown, Pa., to Youngstown, O., and
from Greensburg, Fa., to Denntston, O.
The leader is James BIckhani, known as
New Haven Jimmy. Ted O'Xeil, who was
arrested for the Finley ville affair, was one of
his lieutenants. Kickbam has also been ar
rested. I received a confession from one of
them, William Rhody, which implicates
them in a number or local robberies. I
called on the local authorities for assistance,
but they refused, and this man escaped."
Tho detective then described a chase
through several States for his man. and
makes the claim that some of the amateurs,
on account of Jealousy, aided the man to es
cape. HOW HE BEITJBRED A KINDNESS.
A WKe Brutally Treated by an Infuriated
Husband.
One of tho most brutal cases of wife-beating
that has come under the notice of Mazisr
trate Succop, of the Southslde, was devel
oped at yesterday morning's hearing. The
prisoner was Robert Bowen, who lives with
his wife and family on Frederick street.
At the hearing yesterday morning Mrs.
Bowen testified on Saturday night her hus
band came home intoxicated and com
plained he had rheumatism. His wife got
some'linameut and rubbed him with it. but
the smarting of the linamen t had a bad effect
on Mr. Bowen's temper, as he got out of bed
and grasping a Burning lamp hurled it at
his wife's head. It missed the mark,
enraged at this the husband attacked the
wire and beat her until the front of her
clothing was covered with blood from her
mouth, several of her teeth being knocked
out. The wlro managed to escape from the
infurated husband's clutches and summon
ing police had him arreted.
Mrs. Bowen also testified that her hnsband
had not done a stroke of work for tho past
six months, and she supported thefamily by
taking in washing.
Bowen will make barrels at Claremont for
six months.
Dangerous From Either Side.
Magistrate Leslie showed his temperance
principles at his hearings in LawrencevIIIe
yesterday. Michael Connor only got ten
days for trying to rob a saloon, while Bridget
Orgil), who bad tarried too long In one nnd
become disorderly, was separated from
society ior 00 uays.
A Good Bnllro.d Showing.
The statement of the business of the Pitts
burg; Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis
Railroad Company, including the Little
Miami, for March is encouraging. There
was an increase in the gross earnings of
$171,751 56: Increase in eXDenes. $133,701 97;
incieaso in net earnings, $38,09 59. The
three months of 1892 compared with the
same ueriod in 1S91 show an Increase of
$479,140 91 in gross earnings; increase of
$3711,001 3.1 In expenses, and an advance of
$100,139 53 in net earnings.
Excursion to Washington and Norfolk.
A special excursion will leave B. 3s O. de
pot, Pittsburg, Pa., for Washington and Nor
folk, 8 a. M. Tuesday. April 83. From Wash
ington, excursionists will go by boat down
the historic Potomac river and great Chesa
peake bay. Excursionists can visit Old
Point Comfort, Virginia Bench and Rich
mond. On Wednesday and Thursday a
limited number of choice lots in the great
city of Norfolk will be offered for sale at
very low prices. Fare round trip, only $11;
tickets good for ten days. For full informa
tion, address Sloan & Co., No. 127 Fourth
avenue, Pittsburg, Pa.
Results Counted.
It is sot what we are going to do, but what
we havo done that counts in this practical
age. The Marshall Kennedy Milling Com
pany have doubled their capacity to meet
the demand for their famons Camellia and
Bayard Amber flour, nnd are scarcely able to
supply the demand. It has been proven the
finest, whitest, richest, most regular flour in
the world, and needs bnt to bo tried to be
continually used.
AUCTION.
Closing; Sale
This day of the superb collection of hlgh
class oil paintings at 510 Smlthfield street,
commencing at 10 a. m., continuing at 2 and
7:30;r. if., for two days only.
Bargain Sale of Hosiery Monday.
50 ladies' fine Flate ribbed cotton hose 15c,
reduced from 35c: 25 dozen fancy lisle at 35c,
reduced from 50c and 65c; 10 dozen fancy
lisle 75c, reduced from $1 50. Don't miss
tuem.
A. U. Guifceli. & Soxs. 27 Fifth avenue.
The largest and most artistic line of cheap
wall paper ts to be had at John S. Uoberts ,
710 and 721 Liberty street, head of Wood.
Every pattern a gem and cheaper than ordi
nary goods are to be had elsewhere. XTh
There Is No
Jlertuctton In price more startling than the
way In which W. H. Barker, 503 Market
stieet, has sent down the price of wall paper
previous to his retirement.
Designed .Exclusively for Vs.
Lovely spring dresses in the latest styles
and materials. All dresses fitted to you by
competent fitters and made under our own
personal supervision. Parcels A Jones,
hw 29 Filth avenue.
Have just received a new importation of
English tiles and nursery papers.
Johx S. Uoberts,
719 and 721 Liberty street, bead of Wood.
MTll
Spring Suitings,
Trouserings and overcoatings now ready, at
Pltcalrn's, 431 Wood street.
The greatest spring and summer beverage
is the Iron City Brewing Company's lager
beer.
STILL Iff THE WORLD.
Pretty Nellie O'Snlliyan Kefuses to
Take the Black Yeil.
TWO TEARS IN A FRENCH CONVENT
TVhere the Toor, Sick and Suffering Were
Warmly Welcomed.
COULD KOT STAND A SECLUDED LIFE
Miss Kellie F. O'Sullivan has returned
to her home, 4751 Liberty avenne, after
spending nearly two years in a French con
rent, whither she went with the intention of
taking the veil. Miss O'Sullivan is now
21 years of age,and very prepossessing in ap
pearance. At the age of 18 years she de
termined to go to France and be a nun. Her
relatives and friends did ill in, their power
to dissuade her, but all to no purpose. She
traveled alone to Rouen, France, and en
tered the convent of the Petitcs Sreures des
Pauvres (Little Sisters of the Poor) on pro
bation. A novice is confined to a convent there
for two years before she takes her final
vows which will bind her to the Church for
life. Miss O'Sullivan stayed at the convent
at Rouen till her time of probation was al
most finished, and then she suddenly con
cluded that a life of retirement was too
much for her buoyant nature to endure, and
she made application for permission to re
turn to her home in Pittsburg.
The Sisters Failed to Dissuade Her.
The French Sisters were much averse to
her departure, and sent her to a'convent in
London, England, hoping thereby to make
her change her mind again. Miss O'Sulli
van resolved to ha ve her own way.howevcr,
and returned to Rouen to preDare for her
departure, writing to her mother in Pitts
burg to say that sho was coming homo at
once. Mrs.O'Sulllvan was naturally surprised
to receive such intelligence, especially when
no cause was given for this new and unex
pected departure. Hitherto all Miss O'Sulll
van's letters had been written in a cheerful
strain, and gave Mr. O'Sullivan the Impres
sion that her daughter was happy nnd con
tented and had no wish to change her former
resolution of entering the convent. Mr.
O'Sullivan received a telegram late last week
saying that her daughter was on board
La Champagne. She immediately went to
New York and met her daughter, who trav
eled In company with several other Sisters
who have come back from France.
A Dispatch reporter called at Mrs. O'Sul
llvnn's residence lat night and listened to
an interesting account of French convent
Hie.
Open Arms for the Unfortunate.
The convent where Miss O'Sullivan stayed
was much similar to the Little Sisters of tho
Poor convent in Pittsburg. Miss O'Sullivan
had to do housework, sewing, nursing,
visiting and all the usual routine of the con
vent life. The sick and needy were always
welcome within the doors of the convent,
and no payment was aiked in return for
nursing. All the sick people that
could afford to pay were asked
to go to the hospital, but the
poor were welcomed with open arms and
carefully tended till well. Shortly oefore
Miss O'Sullivan's two years of novice life
were to have been finished, sho was set
apart from the rest of the novices, and left
alone in solitude to prepare herself for the
final rows. Instantly her lively nature
rebelled, she declared herself anxious to
return home, and mnch against the wishes
or her advisers in France she came.
Miss O'Sullivan is undecided as to her
future movements, but thinks that she will
stay at home for a year or so and turn her
housekeeping abilities to good account in
her mother's house.
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Ladies' Capes, black and colored,
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Cheviot Cloth Ulsters, with
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and mixed colored materials, from I
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Ladies' Cheviot Tailor-Made
Reefers, well bound and finished,
black only, value 7.50; at $5 each.
Ladies' Jackets, in black and all
the most worn colors, greatest value
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Ladies' extra fine Imported Coats
in all the latest novelties, samples
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An extensive line of handsome
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Ladies' Mackintoshes, a com
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IT'S WORTH WHILE
To consider the immense values that
SIMEN
Is giving in girls' shoes at prices that
will more than please you. Here is
a misses' fine cloth-top dongola,
foxed, patent leather tips, at $ 1 50,
sizes 1 1 to 2, that would be cheap at
$1 75. Now, here is the shoe of the
season cloth top patent leather fox
ing, sizes 11 to 2, at $2, considered
cheap at $2 50, only $2; and then
here's a fine dongola, patent, tips at
$1 and one at $1 25, and you see a
better quality at fi 50.
You see the point. Why not grasp
it at
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N. B. Store closes at 6 p. m. ex
cept Saturday.
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AFTER
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WEDDINGS
ARE IN
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We have prepared a most attractive collec
tion of goods for the wedding season now
opening. The latest designs In Sterling
Mlver Tcaware and Chests of Spoons, etc.
The display or rare Pottery, Cut G'ass. Bric-a-Brac,
Lamps, etc., in our New Art Depart
ment is specially entertaining. Our stock is
so extensive that a selection can be made
quite readily. ,
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taped edges, elegant styles,
worth $2 a pair.
At $1.50
PER PAIR.
375 pairs Nottingham Lace Cur
tains, 3 j yards long, full width,
bound edges, large range of
choice designs, regular value
$2.25.
At $2.00
PER PAIR.
525 pairs Nottingham Lace Cur
tains, full 3 yards long, extra
wide bound edges, elaborate
patterns, worth 3 a pair.
At $2.50
PER PAIR.
300 pairs Nottingham Lace Cur
tains, 3 and 4 yards long, ex
tra wide, beautifully finished in
a large number of rare new de
signs, worth 3.75.
At $3.00
PER PAIR.
525 pairs of Nottingham Lace
Curtains, 3 and 4 yards long,
extra wide, taped edges, in a
very large range of entirely new
and choice patterns, regular
value $4.50.
These are the greatest bargains
that we have ever offered in Notting
ham Lace Curtains.
For present or anticipated wants
the shrewd buyer will do well to take
advantage of this unusually favorable
offering.
JOS. H0RNE & CO,,
607-621 PENH AY1
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UNLOADING SALE
DRESS GOODS!
We will commence to-day to
sell all our ' fine novelties in
Dress Goods at a reduction of
25 per cent.
If you want a fine dress this
week visit our stores and we will
show you some .bargains never
before equaled.
435 MARKET ST. 437.
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