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THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH, THURSDAY, MAT-, . 6, 189a
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A CLEVELAND DAY.
Michigan and Wisconsin Dem
ocrats Instrnct for the
Ex-President,
BOTH ON THE MIT BULE.
7ilas and Dickinson Eeep Their States
in Line lor Grover.
LOUD HOWLS FOE TARIFF REFORM.
California, Indorses Harrison trat Tails to
Instruct for Him.
THE COXFEXTIOXS IN OTIIER STATES
MtTSKEGON-, Mich., May A Spencer O.
Fisher, Bon M. Dickinson, Edward Byan
and Edward P. Uhl were, ss anticipated,
elected the delegates at large to the
National Convention at the State Demo
cratic Convention, which terminated itspro
ceedings here this evening. In the plat
form which was adopted, the delegates wero
instructed to vote for Cleveland. Tarill re
form was pronounced the overshadowing
issue of the coming campaign, and a demand
was made ot the Government to give a clear
waterway from the great lakes to the ocean.
There were a couple of little storms
which, though of a threatening nature,
ended without serious results. The first
arose over a desire on the part of a section
to select "Wellington K. Burt for the honor
which was conferred upon Spencer O.
Fisher, and the second over an attempt to
introduce a free silver resolution into the
report of the Platform Committee. The
convention, however, ended in harmony.
The fight was raised over the nomination of
Spencer O. Fisher bv John C Weadock,
and his indorsement by Chauncey isner.
Tast One Little Breeze.
Judge John Moore presented the name of
"Wellington B. Burt. Judge Moore dis
plaved some little heai in his speech. Sev
eral speakers joined in the struggle, and
when the Chairman, in order to end the dis
cussion, was about to take a ballot, he was
met by persistent and deafening cries of
'"Gag rule." For some minutes personal
charges were bandied about from every
quarter. At length the scene ended. A
vote was taken and Fisher was elected by a
vote ot 752 to 209.
Don M. Dickinson was unanimously se
lected as the first delegate irom the First
district. Edward Byan, like Dickinson,
was chosen by unanimous vote. Hon. Ed
ward F. TJhl was also chosen unanimously.
The platform denounces "the monopolis
tic measures of the Bepublican party;" de
clares boldly for tariH reform; condemns the
McKinley law; "point3 with pride" to the
Democratic State administration; calls for a
tidewater canal, and adds:
Solid Instructions for Cleveland.
We arraign the Bepublican party for the
jobbery and extravagance or the billion
dollar Congress, and wo deplore tho scan
dals and corruption in tlio present adminis
tration, in marked contrast with the clean
and capable administration of G rover Cleve
land. "VVe believe that the siege begun lour
years ago must be continued on the same
stronghold of the enemy, fortified by the
spoils of an oppressive tariff, and upon the
same lines of battle, until victory
hhall crown our asults. We
think it neither wise nor safe to
change materially the plan under which
that campaign was fought. Wo are confi
dent wo were right then, and the right is
always the same. We have full faith in the
mind that conceived and the hands that
executed'thjc dotnils of that contest. Wo
believe mow imnlicitlv in the wisdom and
the honesty and heroic courage of him who
Jed us in that assault una now, rclreshed,
revived, united and fearless in our faith, we
demand to be led against tlio enemy again
under the leadershiD ot the same great
captain. We theieforo instruct ourdelegates
to the National Convention, this da v chosen.
to vote in that convention as one'man for
the nomination of Grover Cleveland to the
Presidency of tho United States.
The State Central Committee was in
structed to incorporate as one of the pur
poses of the coming State Convention the
nomination of a candidate lor United
States Senator.
D. J. Campau to-night sent the following
telegram to Grover Cleveland:
Grover Cleveland. New York:
The largest Democratic State Convention
in oar State's history to-day elected a
unanimous Cleveland delegation to Chicago,
and instructed it to vote for you as a unit.
In this action the delegates will express the
exact sentiment or the Michigan Democracy,
w Men is for Cleveland and victory.
Daniel J. CAirrAtr,
Chairman Democratic State Committee.
CAIIFOEHIA UNINSTBTJCTED,
Though Harrison's Administration Gets a
First-Class Send-Off.
Stockton. Cal., May 4. The Bepubli
can State Convention reassembled at 11
o'clock this morning. The platform
adopted declared that the administration of
national aflairs by a Bepublican President
has earned an unqualified indorsement;
it applauds the nominations of President
Harrison, and says these and other achieve
ments, stamp the administration of Presi
dent Harrison as wise, and endear him to
the hearts of all true Americans and give
pride to them all. The platform reaffirms
the national platform of 1888 upon the
doctrine ot protection to American indus
try. Free and unlimited silver coinage is
demanded, and Blaine's master hand is rec
ognized in the administration of foreign
affairs.
The indorsement of the administration of
President Harrison, the section demanding
more stringent naturalization and immigra
tion laws and especially the closing reler
ence to Blaine called forth the greatest en
thusiasm. De Young, Spence, Bideout and
Felton were elected delegates at large to
Minneapolis. They are uninstructed.
HAWLET EULOGIZES HAESISON.
lie Says the President Is Able to Fill Any
Cabinet Position.
Hartford, Const., May 4 The Bepub
lican Convention reassembled this morning.
The Committee on Permanent Organization
reported a list of officers headed by Senator
iiawiey as Permanent Chairman. General
Hawley spoke tenderly of Blaine, but said
.of Harrison: "Benjamin Harrison has
?proved himself one of the ablest statesmen
l m me line oi .rresiaents. lie conducted the
Treasury when the Secretary was disabled
aeoecame secretary ot State when Mr.
31ame was compelled to plnm his nnrifnlin
sHe is a well-oualificd substitute inr nv
neinber of his Cabinet."
After General Hawlev's sneech cfoWntra
'were presented and chosen unanimously, as
iollows: Delegates at large, Morgan G.
' Bulkeler. .Tnmps T Vint Ti., v. it
ins and Lorrin A. Cooke The platform
indorses the Harrison administration in
strong language, heartilv inrtnrc. tfca Tir
Snt'ey ?aw' bounces the Democratic tar
iff theories, and stands birthA vnli.nt... .i
dier. Governor Bulkelnv nrMrotorl th.
convention.
HABYLAND FOB THE PHESIDEHT.
The Delegates Instructed to Vote for Har
rison Once More
Frederick, Md May 4. The State Be
publican Convention met at this place to
day. Charles T. "Westcott, of Kent county,
presided Speeches were made ex-Congrewi-pan
Louis E. McComas, who denounced the
present Congress as a mob. By their antics
In attending hone races at BenutnKV and
leaving the House without quorum, he
believed ther were facilitating the eleotion
of a Bepublican President Resolutions
were adopted indorsing Harrison's adminis
tration, the reciprocity instituted by Mr.
Blaine a& the McKlnleybUl and against
the free coinage of silver.
The delegates elected to the National
Convention at Minneapolis are James A.
Gary, Louis E. McComas, Alexander Shaw
and Thomas 3. Hodson. They are in
structed to vote for Harrison.
WISCONSIN FOR CLEVELAND.
The Delegates Instructed (or Him and Mast
Tote as a "Unit The VUaj Programme
Goes Thronth "Without a Break Gen
eral Brace Ha a Sensation.
Milwaukee, "Wis., May 4. When the
Democratic State Convention met here at
noon to-day, the name of Cleveland was in
every month. The district conventions
were held during the morning, and only
Cleveland men were put on guard, to vote
as a unit tor mm ana souna money at kiui
cago. State Senator Bobert Lees, Tempo
rary Chairman, made an eloquent address,
dwelling at length on the principles of par
ties founded by Jefferson and Hamilton.
He concluded with a burst of eloquence for
Cleveland. The apparently talismanio
name that concluded the Chairman's speech
was the signal for such a renewal of shout
ing and stamping that the painted forest
scenery on the stage swayed and flapped as
if a tornado was coming. Mr. Vilas was
Chairman of the Besolutions Committee.
The platform denounces the McKinley law;
demands sound, honest and stable money;
denounces the Sherman act and commends
the silver coinage viewg of "Wisconsin's
Democratic Congressmen: directs the dele
gates to Chicago to vote as a unit, and con
cludes as follows:
We approve the record of tho last Demo
cratic national administration. "We admire
tho President whose ability, honesty and
devotion to publie duty enthroned the ad
ministration in tho confidence of all good
citizens. We therefore desire our delegates
at tho National Convention to use all honor
able means to nominato for President the
man who is in himself the embodiment and
the guarantee of sound Democratic princi
ples Grover Cleveland.
"Which plank received tho most applause
would be hard to say, but the declarations
as to tariff, money, and the compulsory
school law were behind none of the others
in the big waves of cheering evoked. At
the mention of the unit rule there was a
chorus of "Ahs" and "That's the stuffi"
The delegates at large selected are Colonel
Vilas, Generals Bragg, "Wall and Knight.
A picturesque wind-up was given the con
vention by an address from fiery little Gen
eral Bragg, white-haired as he can be, but
impetuous as ever. Beferring to the com
ing National Convention at Chicago, and
the situation there, General Bragg said:
Tho people love Cleveland because thoy
know they enn trnst him. What ho says,
that will lie do, with iron will and strictest
integrity, no matter who knocks at the
door. Mr. Cleveland's fiiends may meet at
Chicago with strong and serious opposition
from certain quarters, bat I am one of those
who believe the Democratic party and prin
ciples are greater than the wishes of any
State or any section of tho Union. I have
lived so long on tho broad prairies of tho
West that I have learned to forgot the old
Now York snn rose in Sandy Hook and set
in Lake Erie. We will not ask for Cleveland,
of Now York, bnt will demand tho nomina
tion of Grover Cleveland, of tho United
States. If Now York does not appreciate
the honor, bo much the worse for New
York.
BLAISE GETS THE CHEERS.
The Lion's Share of Applause in Illinois Is
Not for the President.
Spbingfield, III., May 4. The larg
est Bepublican Convention in the history
of the State of Illinois assembled in this
city this afternoon. The renomination of
Joseph "W. Fifer still appears to be practi
cally assured, so that the work of the con
vention will be but little more than a mere
ratification by the votes of the delegates.
Chairman A. N. Jones addressed the con
vention this afternoon and his speech was
loudly applauded, particularly when he al
luded to Governor Fifer, President Harri
son and Secretary Blaine. When he eulo
gized the administration of Harrison and
Blaine, the friends ot those two leaders
manifested the wildest enthusiasm Blaine
came in for the lion's share of the ovation,
and hats, coats and umbrellas were thrown
into the air as the delegates yelled repeat
edly: "What's the matter with Blaine?"
When the Chairman predicted that the
candidate nominated at Minneapolis would
be elected, there were loud cheers of "and
his -name is Blaine, Blaine, Blaine." "It
is so written in the book of fate," said
the Chairman, continuing his speech, but
the delegates interpreted this as mean
ing an indorsement of their suggestion
of Blaine's nomination, and again the pop
ular leader was loudly cheered. Temporary
officers were elected, and the convention
adjourned till to-morrow morning.
At 11 o'clock to-night, Comreittee on Beso
lutions, which had been in session several
hours, decided by a vote of 18 to 2 to add
a resolution to the platform indorsing in
warmest terms the administration of Presi
dent Harrison, and instructing the State
delegation to vote as a unit tor his renomi
nation at the National Convention.
TENNESSEE FOB HAEE1S0S.
The Delegates of Another Southern' State
Indorsed tho President.
Nashville, May 4. The Bepublican
State Convention met here to-day. The
contest over the leadership of the party was
between Congressman Houk and "the
native" element, and ex-Congressman
Evans and the Middle Tennessee office
holders. About 700 delegates were in at
tendance. The election of Lindsay, a
Houk man, as Chairman was announced.
Then for 55 minutes the convention was
beyond control. All the delegates were
yelling for "a division," and for "a fair
vote!" Lindsav was seated.
George Woollen, John E. McCall and
John "W. "Wolf were nominated for Gov
ernor. During the balloting Wollen's
name was withdrawn. The ballot was Mc
Call, 270; Winstead, 412, and Winstead's
nomination was made unanimous. D. A.
Nunn, John C Houk, H. Clay Evans and
J. C. Napier, colored, were elected dele
gates from the State at large to the national
convention. They couventioa indorsed
President Harrison.
BUSK TO HAVE A SEND-OFF.
'Wisconsin Won't Likely Forget That
She
Has a Favorite Son.
Milwaukee, May 4. H. C Payne, ex
Seuator Spooner and General Fairchild
were to-night conceded to be the probable
choice lor three of the four delegates at
large from "Wisconsin to the Bepublican
National Convention. The majority of the
300 delegates to the State Convention,
which meets here to-morrow, were on the
ground this evening, and upon the question
as to whose name would complete, the big
quartet, opinion was divided between Og
den H- Fether and Congressman Steph
enson. "
An impression prevailed that the resolu
tions, while heartily indorsing President
Harrison's administration, would contain
instructions for no candidate. TJnole Jerry
Busk, it is said, would get a good send-oft
The Godrathcr or the Commonwealth.
Grand Fokks, N. D., May 4. The
State Bepublican Convention was called to
order at 11:30 this morning. The following
delegates to the National Convention were
elected: Thomas T. McHugh, John A. Per
cival, AV. H. Bobiuson and Gerald Pierce
The resolutions characterize President Har
rison as "the godlatherof the Common
wealth," and warmly commend his adminis
tration. Wyomlnc to Have Women Delegates.
Cheyenne, "Wra, May 4. As tho re-
suit of a consultation between the leading
politicians of the State, men and women, it
is almost a settled fact that "Wyoming will
be represented at the Bepublican National
Convention by one or jjernaps two women.
The convention will indorse Harrison.
Some Polities In a Few "Words.
, Tim Bepubllcans of the Tenth Ohio dis
trict havo renominated General Enochs, of
Ironton, for Congress.
Bvtuit precinct in St. Paul has been heard
from, and tho malorlty for Wrlght(Republlc
an) Isaja3 over the present Mayor.
Tile Republicans of the Third Kansas Con
gressional district yesterday instructed
delegates to the Minneapolis Convention for
Harrison.
Ix the municipal election at Spokane,
"Wash., the Democrats elected their Mayor
by 300 majority. The remainder of the ticket
Is Republican.
The Republicans of tho Sixth Minnesota
district selected F. A. Hilliard and R. D.
Dunn, delegates. Hnrrison was Indorsed,
but the delegates were uninstructed.
The Republicans of the Fourth Minnesota
district yesterday chose George Thompson
and Albert Berg delegates to the Minnea
polis Convention. The delegation goes
without instruction.
Tna Republicans of tho Tenth Missouri
Congressional district yesterday elected
George Autenreith and Honry Besoh as
delegates to tho National Convention at
Minneapolis. They are not instructed.
In the Republican Congressional Conven
tion for the Second Minnesota district
yesterday A. F. Jacobson and Dnniel Sohell
were electea delegates to the National Con
vention. Thrt resolutions commend Harri
son, but do not instruct the delegates.
The Republican Convention of tho Seven
teenth Ohio district elected W. a Lyon, of
Newark, and W. L. Smysor, of Wooster,
Delegates to tho Minneapolis Convention.
Both are strong Harrison men. W. R.
Shields was chosen Prcsidental elector.
The Sixth Missouri District Convention
selected J. P. Lipsoomb and Oliver L. Routs
as delegates to Minneapolis. Resolutions
indorsing the administration of President
Harrison and commending the candidacy of
Major Warner for Governor wero adopted.
Tee First Missouri Congressional District
Republican Convention nominated Major
E. B. Cramer for Congress by acclamation.
James H. Kinnear and Dr. E. Magoon were
chosen delegates to tho Minneapolis Con
vention. They were instructed for Harrison.
Tax Republicans of the Thirteenth Illi
nois Congressional District nominated
Charles V. Kane for Congress, and W. J.
Kttcholl and J. V. Graff delegates to the
National convention. A resolution was
adopted favoring the renomination of Har
lison. At the convention of the delegates from
the Seventh Ohio Congressional district yes
terday, Hon. O. S. Kelly, of Springfield, and
Hon. D. I. Worthington, or Washington
Court House, wero chosen to represent the
district at the Minneapolis convention.
Both are Harrison men.
The Republicans of the Tenth Ohio dis
trict elected Samuel Llewellyn and L. F,
Fenton delegates to the Minneapolis Con
vention. Both are anti-administration men.
A motion to indorse Harrison and recom
mend his nomination was killed by the
adoption of a motion to adjourn.
The Republican Congiessional Convention
for the Fourth Ohio district was held at
Lima yesterday. C S. Mauck, of Mercer
county, was nominated for Congress by ac
clamation. L. S. Jamison, of Mercer county,
and James Aldridge, or Darke, were se
lected as delegates to the National Conven
tion. The delegates were uninstructed.
TJNDEB JUSTICE'S LEADEN HEEL.
Autott Schmidt was arrested on tho South
side last evening, chai-ged with abusing his
child.
Mas. Ross Jousstox, of Bidwell street.
East End, lepoics that she has been robbed
of a $l.200dlaniond ring.
Mas. Kate McCahe has been beld to court
on a charge ot steal tng$178and some Jewelry
from Frank Storer, of 159 Forbes street.
Officer Pat Carriqax took Jennie
Stauffer to Morgnuza yesterday. Sho is tho
girl who was recently arrested with a
woman on the Southside, charged with run
ning a speak-easy.
Daxiel BasicoS's wife accuses him of de
serting her, she being an invalid, and he is
under bail for a hearing. He says he bought
his wife a home, but his mother-in-law took
her away from him.
Henry Bittxeb, of Troy Hill, father of 17
children, is charged by tho Humane Society
with beating and abusing his wife and sev
eral of the younger children. He will have
a heating beforo Alderman Donovan.
Michael Fkaxk, of Stockholm avenue, has
his wife in jail charged with cruelty and
neglect to her childien. He says his wife
left him and went to live as a wife with
Wolfgang Stern on Cassatt street, Alle
gheny. Assie Ork, of H Liberty street, was seized
Dy a footpad at First and Liberty streots
Tuesday evening, who attempted to snatch
her necklace and struck her, in tho face.
He was scaled away by a policeman, but es
caped capture.
Grast Powell, a McKeesport millworker.
came to town Tuesday evening and displayed
a roll of bills in a Penn avenne saloon. Two
men saw the roll, followed and attacked
him on the street, but his cries for help
scared them away. No arrests have been
made.
Secretary Dorehte, of the Anti-Cruelty
society, entered suit before Alderman Kerr
yesterday, charging Honry Burns with
oruelty to animals. Burns is a driver on the
Mlllvale street car line, and it is alleged
that ho kicked one of tho horses in the
stomnch nntll it was unable to be used. He
gave $500 bail for a hearing Friday.
A QUESTION OF BELIGIOUS OBDEBS
The Occasion of a Parliamentary Tilt Among
the Episcopalians,
Philadelphia, May 4. At the second
day's session of the one hundred and eighth
meeting of the Diocesan Convention of the
Protestant Episcopal Church of Pennsyl
vania, reports from various convocations
showed them to be in a flourishing condi
tion. A report and resolution, submitted
by the Board of Missions, asking the convo
cations to raise 515,000 for mission work
next year, was agreed to.
C. Stuart Patterson, of this city, intro
duced a substitute for the amendment to
the constitution designed to exclude mem
bers of religious orders, providing that no
clergyman shall be entitled to a seat in the
convention who is bound by any vow of
ecclesiastical obedience other than such as
is required by the book of common prayer
or by the constitution and canons of the
Protestant Episcopal Church. A motion to
table this vote resulted in a tie, but was
defeated by a fair majority. Discussion
was then adjourned until to-morrow, when
the amendment will probably be carried.
Mllllnery Opening To-Day!
On this occasion a bu-ch- of perfumed
artificial violets will be presented to every
lady visiting oar millinery department.
Fleisumas & Co.,
501, 506 and 503 Market street
Crush Hats at Half Price.
Over 100 dozen line crush hats, intended to
be sold at $1 50, will go duiing Ruben's clos
ing out sale at 75 cents and 50 cents. Entire
stock must bo disposed of by June L
KtJBEir, ill-413 Smithflcld street.
Schenley Park
Drives arc popular and pleasant, but to be
thoroughly enjoyed should be taken behind
a horse handsomely caparisoned in a line
hand-made set of harness. Manufactured
bv Harry D. Squires, at 28 Wood street.
OH Gas for Fuel.
Frazier's petroleum gas generator Is now
being successfully used for generating fuel
gas at the Linden Steel Works, Second
avenue and Shoenbergor's Mills, Sixteenth
street.
Millinery Opening To-Day!
On this occasion a bunch of perfumed
artificial violets will be presented to every
lady visiting our millinery department.
Fleishxak & Co.,
SOt, 500 and 508 Market street.
Marine Band.
Prices from 25c to$L
Neapolitan Awkikqs, warranted sun fast,
at Mamnux & Son's, 539 Penn avenue. Than
Marine Bahd to-day; popular prices.
THE BUSINESS WORLD.
President Roberts, of the Pennsy, on
Bis Company's Position"
IN EEFEBENCE TO COAL BATES.
Cordage Trust Official Explains
Corporation's Methods.
His
FIEES, FAILURES AND EAILWAI NEWS
Philadelphia, May 4. The following
interview with President Boberts, of the
Pennsylvania Bailroad Company, will be
published to-morrow:
Question In your recent Interview you
expressed very freely your Judgment as to
the course through rates over the trunk
lines and Western linos would likely take.
So far, your Judgment in respeot to theso
rates seems to have been justified by the
events. It is admitted now, I believe, that
there is a general disturbance of through
rates all over tho country, and that their
general course is downward. In that inter
view, however, yon did not give any posi
tive expression to your views on coal rates,
and the publio would be glad to know if
there is any reason why you should not ex
press your opinion on the subject also.
Mr. Roberts I see no reason why I should
not, as my viewa have been well known for
several years past. I have never bon able
to close my eyes to the fact that, sooner or
later, the disparity between bituminous and
anthracite rates would cause trouble to the
anthracite carriers, who are also carriers of
bitiminous coal, and that sooner or later an
equalization of the rates on both classes of
coal will bo forcednpon them. The rates re
ceived for carrying bituminous coal are not
over two-thirds of the rates per ton per mile.
In anthracite coal, yet, the rates are con
sidered fairly remmnnerative. The conclu
sion reached by the Inter-State Commerce
Commission in the case or Coxa Brothers,
against the Lehigh Valley, also seemed to
indicate that tho two rates must be brought
closer together.
Question But, Mr. Roberts, as I under
stand, the question now presented is not as
to the maintenance of thoso ratos, whioh the
Inter-State Commerce Commission dccl&ied
to be too high; but it is proposed to advance
the price of anthraoito coal, which would, of
course, involve an Increase of the rates for
carrying it. Will you givo tho publio the
benefit of your ODlnion on that subject?
Mr. Roberts It has always been the poller
of onr company, so far as possible, to man
age Its traffic in harmony with its com
petitors, and our recent action simply made
our rates conform, as neailyas possible, to
those which were then being charged by
other lines. It was made necessary by the
new system established by our competitors
of making the rato bear a certain relative
proportion to the selling price of the coal,
and resulted in a reduction of the nominal
ratos which have been prevailing; and it
seemed to mo to tend toward a proportion
ate reduction in the cost of the coal to the
consumer. But if this Is to be followed by
an advance in the price of coal torced by a
curtailment of the production, I fear it
would be impracticable for our company to
continue the policy It has always hereto
fore adopted, as we havo never at any time
been in harmony with the policy or restrict-
lng production for the purpose of advancing
the price of a commodity. Tho interests of
our company are those of a transporter,'
whose object 1b to stimulate tho pi-oduction
of articles, rather than restrict them.
'IWIXT SATAH AND THE SEA,
A fVrdage Official Explains a Dilemma
Which May Lead to a Salt.
New Tore, May 4. With reference to a
civil suit that it was reported this morning
the United States Government will bring
against the National Cordage Company, an
officer of the trust said to-day:
"We have no information of any such suit,
except what is stated in the newspapers,
and we do not believe any such suit is to bo
brought. Tho story about John Good hav
ing been compelled, through his relations
with this company at tho time, to lefuse to
make some cordage machinery for the
Minnesota State orison, was simply this:
"This company, as well as all other cor
dage companies, was informed by labor or
ganizations that if any machinery, etc., was
made for the use of convicts in competition
with honest labor, their employes would
strike. Wo told Mr. Good that he could
mako the machinery for the Minnesota
State Prison ahead of any order of ours,
provided he would give us a bond to In
demnity against loss through any consequent
trouble with our employes and tnelr labor
organizations. We wore, in fact, as yon say,
'between the devil and the deep sea. There
are several other cordage companies, and
theyaro absolutely independent and have
not the slightest connection, diicctly or in
directly, with this company. They can sell
thoir products at any price they please."
MAINE'S GREAT OBANITE SIEIKE.
Quarry men Ask 10 Per Cent and Cutters IS
Per Cent Advance in Wages.
Basoor, Me., May 4. Speeia. The May
Day stiike of the granite cutters has caused
an almost complete suspension of operations
in the great quarries along the coast of
Maine. At Hurricane Island and Vlnal
Haven, the principal centers o J the indus
try, about 1,500 men have stopped work. At
Hurricano Island business has been slack,
but large contracts were nending whtn the
cutters, pavers and quai-rymen went out.
At Vinal Haven five firms have beon ruu
niug crews aggregating about 1,100 men, who
have quit.
The employers are willing to extend the
existing bill of prices to January L 1893, but
the men want a Mav list to lun lor one year,
with nn advance of 10 per cent for quarry
men and of 15 per cent for cutters. The ac
tion of the employers is generally regarded
as unjust, as business prospects fully war
rant the small advance asked by the men.
BUSINESS BREVITIES.
Tub Government is about to proceed
against the Cordage Trust.
The cotton acreage of South Carolina has
been reduced about 25 per cent.
Uxiox seamen and firemen at Glasgow, en
gaged in tho North Atlantic trade, will etriko
against a proposed reductlou in wagos.
Boiler makers and Iron ship builders of
Boston and Cambridge, not being conceded
ten hours' pay for nine hours' work, struck
yesterday.
W. L. SnAitP & Son's foundry at Stouben
ville, which was burned out April 1, 1891,
started and made Its first heat in its new
works yesteiday. It omploys 150 men.
The Robinson Woolen Company, of Kan:
sas City, with retail branches in St. Louis,
Topeka and Witchita, have assigned In nil
four cities. Assets, $1,000,000; liabilities un
known. There Is a strike at the Banner ana Coal
Bluff mines near Monongabela City. The
men sav they will not go to work until their
demands regarding proper coal screens aie
complied with.
Stove maaufacturers.in session in Chicago
Tuesday, elected the following officers:
President, Honry C. Ribbon, of Chicago;
Vice President, W. T. Bradbnry, of Alle
gheny: Treasurer, Abram C. Mott, or Phila
delphia; Secretary, D. M. Thomas, or Chi
cago.
RAHiWAT INTERESTS.
PbesidWt Cable, of the Rock Island, de
nies that ho will resign.
The construction of the North Mexican
Paciflo Railroad, to extend from Deming
and Chihuahua to the Paciflo coast, is about
to begin.
A meeting of the general managers of lines
In the Chicago and Ohio River Traffic Asso
ciation will be lipid at Cincinnati Tuesday
to end the passenger rate war.
The old directors and officers of the Nickel
Plate were elected yesterday. The annual
report shows total earnings of $6,171089 23,
an Increase of $350,733 03 over 1890: total ex
penses, $5,146,63J 75, an increase of $367,957 45;
net earnings, $1,024,455 48, a decrease of
$29,915 J. 0
Chaiuman Blanchabd has issued a notice
to the lines in the Central Traffic Associa
tion that arter Monday, May 9, eastbound
sixth-class rates to Western termini and
points East may be made on the basis of 29
cents per 100 pounds from Chicago to Now
Tork, with the usual differences to other
seaboard points.
Notice has been given by the Atchison
that it will mako a $12 round trip rote from
Chicago and St. Louis to Denver and return
on the occasion of the Triennial Conclave of
the Knights -Templars next August, in con.
sequence of a similar rate having been of
fered by competing lines. It has also de
cided to take the same -course in regard to
the Knights of Pythias encampment at Kan
sas City;
The case of the Union Paolflo Railway
Company against tho Chicago, Rock Island
and Paolflo and Chicago, Milwaukee and St.
PaulrRailwnyg was finally argued in tho
Pnlted'-States Court of Appeals at St. Louis
Tuesday, and tho case submitted. It in
volved a contract made by the Union
Pacific whereby the Rock Island had the
rlvilege or running Its cars across the
issonri river bridge at Omaha, thence
over eight miles of the appollant's tracks to
South Omaua.
The annual meeting of the Lake Shore
and Michigan Southern stockholders was
held at Cleveland yesterday morning. Five
directors wero re-eleoted as follows: John
Newell, Edwin D. Worcester, John E.
Bufrlll, Frederick W. Vanderbilt and John
De Koven. Tho vacancy in the board caused
by the death of W. L. Scott, was filled by the
election or James H. Reed, of Pittsburg.
Tho directors met und re-elected the old
officers. Tho annual report shows that the
earnings for 1891 wero the largest since the
organization of the companv. being $21,1,
383. as compared with $20,865,760 in 1890. Tlie
operating expenses for 1891 weio $14,632,675,
including $1,016,367 for permanent improve
ments. The net earnings for the year wero
$6,798,71L From this is dedncted the inter
est on tundod debt, rentals and 10 per cent
dividend on guaranteed stock, leaving a
surplus of 83,439,460, or $6 95 per share.
THE FIRE EECOBD.
Montreal Tho Island City Paint Works
and valuable stock, Valued at $123,000.
Sardis, Westmoreland county Joseph
Mart's dwelling. Loss, $1,500, uninsured.
Aurora, 111. The englno room and part of
the main building ot the Aurora Wiie Goods
Company. Loss, $40,000; insurance unknown.
St. Louis The St. Louis Sash, Blind and
Door Faotory, used also as a storehouse or
Rock Island (III.,) Manufacturing Com
pany. Loss $30,000 on building and $50,000 on
contents, partly insured.
Fifty-filth street An alarm from box 361
at 9 o'clock last night was caused by a fire
in a garbage furnace in the rear of the
Homo for Incurables on Fifty-fifth street.
The fire did little damage.
Parkersburg The car shops of the Ohio
River Railroad, oil houso, sand house, coal
chute, a long trestle, a passenger coach ana
two loaded cars. Tho fire also damaged a
number of box cars. Loss about $6,000;
partly insured. Cause, a lamp explosion.
BROOKS BILL BLA3IED.
Thomas Tarry and His "Wife Know No
Peace After Their License "Was Taken
Away An Entertaining Hearing Used a
Stove to Enforce Discipline.
Thomas Parry, a robust, smooth-faced
Englishman who keeps a boarding house at
No. 2852 Penn avenue, was yesterday held
by 'Squire Gripp in S500 for court o
answer the charge of wife beating. Immedi
ately alter entering bail Mr. Parry was
notified that his wife had filed a petition for
a divorce and she was notified to appear on
Saturday to make an answer.
The case of wife beating made against
Parry developed some decidedly sensational
features. Mrs. Parry was married about
ten years ago. Her married life was, she
said, as calm and pleasant as a dream until
after the Brooks high license law with one fell
swoop knocked out innumerable licensed
saloons in Pittsburg and elsewhere. Then
her former kind and considerate husband
seemed to lose his temper and become of
fensive in his treatment of her. About the
same time he also become jealous of her.
He insisted, she said, on knowing every
step she took. One night last winter when
she returned home about midnight she said
her husband drove her out into the streets.
"What did he say to you when you come
home after midnight?" Judge Gripp asked.
"He insisted on knowing where I had
been. I told him that was my business,
and then after I had gotten undressed to go
to bed he chased me out into the street."
"Hold on, Judge," shouted Parry, who
had been sitting back in the crowded room.
"I want that evidence to be correct. When
she came home after midnight I asked her
where she had been, and she said I was an
old bald-headed parrot and that it was none
of my business. Then I told her she had
best go out and make a good night of it and
come home in a decent hour in the morn
ing. That's the truth," he concluded ab
ruptly. "No, it's not the truth. Judge," Mrs.
Parry interrupted. "I didn't say anything
about his being bald-headed. He just drove
me out of the house because I would not
tell him where I had been. Then," Bhe
went on, nxing ner eyes on her husband,
"when I came home the next morning he
grabbed me and eat me on the cooking
stove."
"And were you burned?" Judge Gripp
asked anxiously.
"Of course I was burned," the wife re
plied. "I was not seriously burned, only
because he was getting breakfast and there
were a lot of pots and skillets on the store.
That sa:e day he tried to stick my head in
the stove and a night or two after he threw
a kettle of hot water at me, and he also
threw a chair at me. He kicked me in the
face a few days after that, and here" she
went on pointing to an ugly scar on her
chin, "is where his boot heel struck roe."
"That will do, madam," Judge Gripp
said, waving the woman to her seat.
Parry was then called, and denied em
phatically all the charges made against him.
He admitted, however, that he had pushed
his wife against the stove, and also cor
roborated the evidence that he had been
in bad temper ever since the passage
of the Brooks high license law. In nis be
half several witnesses were called to prove
that his wife stayed out late at night, and
one of them disgusted the Judge by testify
ing that be was in the room when it was
alleged that Parry threw a chair at his
wife, but he refused to swear that
Parry threw the chair. ''There was just
the three of us in the room," the witness
explained. "I saw the chair flying from
where Parry stood and saw it fall and
break into splinters near where Mrs. Parry
stood. But, Your Honor, I don't know
who threw it I didn't throw it, and Mrs.
Parry didn't throw it, but I don't know
who threw it"
"I guess you don't know anything," the
Judge suggested. He then fixed the
amount of Parry's bail and dismissed the
L crowd. The bail was given.
Plttsburgers in New York.
New York, Mav 4. Special. The follow
ing Fittsburgers are registered at hotels
here: J. R. Bake well, Astor; J. C. Boyce,
Aston W. C. Clark, Hotel Vendome; Mrs.
Cole, Windsor; Miss A. M. Grogan.Bartholdl;
M. C. Hamilton, Everett House; T. W. Jo'nes,
Stnrtovant; H. A. Laughlln, Brevoort; J. C.
Laughlin, Brevoort; Mrs. W. McCandless, St.
James: P. McCurry, Sturtevnnt; J. A. Tarpy,
Sturtovant House; Miss Ward, St. James;
H. H. Goodman, Grand Union; P. Hamburg.
Grand Hotel; J. A. Hoovelar.IIolland House:
T. J. Hogan and wile,Sturtevant; E. M. Less
man, Morton House; J. M. Patterson, Hoff
man; T. Smith, Cosmopolitan: A. J. Wurts,
Astor; A. P. Cochrane, Fifth Avenue; J. P.
Knabe. Fifth Avonnc; Mrs. W. L. McClin
tdck, Fifth Avenue; B. Moore, Fifth Avenue;
D. A. Nease.FIfth Avenue; H. K. Oliver, Fifth
Avenge: G. T. Oliver, until Avenue; J.
Rhodes, Fifth Avenue; J. S. Wurd, Fifth
Avenue: J. M. Crowe. Park Avenue: Mrs. W.
McCandless, Imperial; C. F. Nevlns. Gllsoy;
W. J. Nevins, Gilsey; Miss Ward, Hotel Im
perial. Free to the Ladies.
Kvery lady in Pittsburg knows how hard
it is to get up a delectable dessert and havo
itdillerent every day in the week. She
knows, too, that tho man of the house is
more than ever pleased with her cooking if
he has a nice dessert to finish off his dinner.
Price Flavoring Extract' Co.. 74 Warren
street. New York City, will send a book free
upon application, containing a great many
recipes for desserts, etc. ttsu
Mrs. WiKstow's Soothing Syrup for chil
dren teething softens the gums and allays
pain. 25c.
Lochinvaii AwHiiros at Mamaux & Son's,
030 Penn avenue. Tel. 1972. Thsu
Do. Dean, who makes tho treatment of tho
noso, throat and lungs a specialty, Is now
located at 403 Penn avonuc.
SiciLiAS Awaxaas, perfectly sun fast, at
Mamaux & Son's, 39 Penn avenue, Thau
Maiiinb Band to-day; popular prices.
SAD LETTER.
And the Terrible News It Brought.
"Dead."
So said the lotter to tho parents.
"Fell, prostrated by heart failure, while
walking In the park. He had hal tho Grip
which left his nerves in a weakened and de
bilitated condition. Besides, ho had been
overworking and breaking down his norvos.
'and complained of nervous, weak, weary
feelings, giddiness, swimming of head,
strange, faint feolings, trembling, sinking
sensation, coldness of feot and legs, flutter
ing or palpitation of the heart, sleepless
ness, feeling of anxiety or apprehension,
loss of appetite, and general dispirited and
despondent condition for some time.
This letter describes the condition of
thousands who suffer from weakened and
shattered nerves, and who will, vnless cured,
die as suddenly as this young man. Use Dr.
Greene's Ncrvnra, the great Ilrnrt Tonic
and strengihener of the Nerves, and prevent
fatal results. By all means take it now for
these tronbles are always made much worse
by tho weakness and debility or spring.
Purely vegetable and harmless. Druggists,
$L
"I suffered terribly: I was so nervous the
least excitement would bring on a trembling
of my whole sys-""
tem. My face
would flush, I
would become
giddy in the
head, andwoulu
not know how to
express myself. 1
felt like I was
half drunk most
of the time. I
used Dr.Greene's
Nervura and 1
can state that a
has done wonders
Jar me, as I feci
like a new per
son. AH those rnoSTBATiU
symptoms are rapidly disappearing, and
health and strength are taking their place.
J recommend Dr. Greene's Nervura to all
sufferers from n rrv-nsness in any form.
BERHARD F. STORCK,
1715 Point Lane, Baltimore, Md."
-63"-Dr. Greene, the successful specialist,
in curing all forms of nervous and chronic
diseases, 35 W. 14th Street, New York, can bo
consulted free, personally or by letter. Call
or write to him about your caso or send for
symptom blank to fill out, and a letter fully
explaining your disease, giving advice, &c,
will be returned free.
CHAS. PFEIFER'S
Allegheny Steam Dyeing, Cleaning
and
Lanndry "Works.
Established 1870. Telephone 1204. Ladies
and gentlemen's clothing cleaned and dyed.
Shirts, collars and cuffs lauudricd equal to
new. Laco curtains, piano covers, shawls
and blankets cleaned. Receiving offices, 443
Smithfield street, Pittsburg: 1913 Carson
street, S. S.;100 Federal stieetabovo rail
road depots, Allegheny; principal office and
works, 35J to 309 Beaver avenue, Allegheny.
Goods called lor and delivered.
ThSSU CUAS. FVEIEZB.
Umbrellas at a Sacrlfic-.
Ruben's entire stock of fine umbrellas go
ing at one-half former prices. By June 1
every article in the iumishing department
must be closed out. Come at once; 'tis
money in your pocket.
Ruhex, 411-413 Smithflcld street
Millinery Opening To-Day!
On this occasion a bunch or perfumed
artificial violets will bo presented to every
lady visiting our milliner- department
Fleishman & Co.,
501, 506 and 503 Market street.
Ladles' Gold Watch Free.
Put your gness in, ladies. Nearest gncser
to time it stops will be presented with it by
Sailer & Co., corner SmithUeld and Diamond
streets. Watch displayed in window, tt
Marine Band.
Prices from 25c to $1.
Millinery Opening To-Dayt
On this occasion a bunch of perfumed
artificial violets will be presented to every
lady visiting our millinery department
Fleishman & Co.,
504, 506 and 503 Market stieet.
Marine Band.
Prices from 25c to $1.
Hyacinth Awninq3 at Mamaux
539 Penn avenue. Tel. 1972.
& Son's,
Thsu
Marine Band to-day; popular prices.
j$pPefE(3j$
OIV ENJOYS
Both the method and results "when
Syrap of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
fently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys
tem effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation., Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ar
ceptahle to the stomach, prompt jn
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend iH
to all and nave made it tne most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50e
and 81 bottles Dy all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist "who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one "who
wishes to try It. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAH FRANCISCO. ML,
toui8viu.jr. tiEW roar, nr.
" J."6. FLOWER,
IDembal Office
3 EEP VAB,
eTy nrnrn nnin mmn.
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MEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NEWS
EVER in the history of the
clothing trade have mer
chants made so "much ado
about nolhmg" as at this
time. Every vender of
cheap clothing jumps into
the newspaper and the 7tn
scrupulous are the loudest
bargain givers (?) as a rule.
ENTERING the field of ad
vertisers our aim has al
ways been and always is
to tell the truth. Here's a
point which yoic shouldn't
lose sight of. A garment
that fits well, looks well,
wears well, is cheaper than
the garments you get for
nothing.
JJEAR should be the first
object to be considered, and
what better evidence can we
give to the wearing quality
of our clothing thaii to
guarantee to keep them in
repair for you free of
charge for OJie year?
S UCH satisfaction is not of
, fered elsewhere; in this re
spect we have no competi
tion; everybody seems to be'
anxious to sell cheap stuff;
our aim is to sell good
stuff cheap. Our lines of
suits at $io, $12 and $j
are marvels in style, beauty
and excellence. Look into
our show windows.
Clothiers, Tailors, Hatters and
Furnishers,
954 and 956 LIBERTY STREET,
Cor. Oak Alley.
myl-81-Trssn
Dannen
.c Essence of Health.
.'2 Jl uuro iauuiy
Um e d i o I n e for
toning up and re
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tem. One of the
greatest blood
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Unexcelled for
tho enre of Rheu
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and Colds,Cntarrh
Asthma, ThroaS
Diseases. Torpid
Llver,
nirztneas and Sick Headache. Palpi
tation of the Heart. Cram P3, Dysentery; Dl-
arrhma. Scrofula and diseases arising from
Imperfect and depraved state or the -blood.
Files, Costlveness. Nervousness, Affections
of the Bladder and Kidneys. If properly
taken we guarantee a cure. For sale by
druggists, and
The Danner Medicine Co.
242 Federal st, Allegheny.
Price $1 00 per bottle; six bottles for $500.
Write for Testimonials.
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OUR LEADERS,
$1.00,
$1.50, 32.00, $3.00
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JAS. M'NEIL & BR0.,
BOILERS,
PLATE AND
WORK.
SHEET-IRON
SHEETIROX
PATENT
ANNEALING
K BOXES.
I WIth nn Increased oapacity and hydraullo
mBninery, we aro prepareu m lunaiuaa
woAk in our line cheaper and better than by
the (old methods. Repairing and general
machine work. Twenty-ninth street and
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