ROOMS SOONRENTED Don't I ail to send In your adlet to. day tor the Sunday "Ccnt-a Word Columns. w BOOMS SOONRENIEBD Don't tall to send in yooradlet to-day for the Sunday Cent-a Word Columns. ptpwwra Bfc&mfth J FORTY SEVENTH YEAH PITTSBURG. SATURDAY, MAY 23 3892-TWELVE PAGES. THREE GENTS. REED ISFDH BLAINE Or Any Other Eeimulican Who Can Defeat President Ilarrison. A MOST UNEXPECTED PLOP. Clarkson Has a Tlam Talk With Ben on Tarty Frospects. THE PRESIDENT KON-COMMITTAl, While the Chairman Insists That Will Bo the Nominee. Elaine ELFIXS ISSUES ANOTHER BULLETIN Ifrrrm, tixeckam to toe nisr-.vrcn.i Wasuixoton, May 27. The winning rer of ex-Speaker Reed to the Blaine oom was the principal topic discussed .mong the politicians at the Capitol to-day. Ir. Reed said to-day that when he went aver to New York a few days ago he was of '"he impression that under no circumstances would Blaine allow his name to go before the Minneapolis Convention. "While in New York Mr. Reed came in contact with a number of gentlemen oecnpying prominent positions in the Republican party, and they assured mm that they were positive that Mr. Blaine will not decline the nomination if the convention insisted on giving it to him. "Now," he says, "irom the information in my possession, I am convinced that Mr. Blaine intends to accept the nomination, providlnc the convention offers it to him. This impression is formed from what I heard while in New York and from what I have learned since 1 returned to "Washing ton." 'It is true that you are In favor of the nomination of Mr. Blaine?" "If he can defeat Mr. Harrison, I am for him. I am in favor of any Republican who will do that." Clarkson Talks With Harrison. Chairman Clarkson, of the National Re publican Committee, returned to New York tliis afternoon, going to the train directly from the White House.where he had a long chat uth the President regarding the political situation. Mr. Clarkson purposely postponed his meeting with the President until the last hour ot his stay at the capi tal, in order that he might give him the benefit ot such information as he had pathered during his four days' visit. It was impossible to obtain an account of the interview, but if Mr. Clarkson carried out his intentions, it can be asserted that he talked plainly and fearlessly to Mr. Harri son about the fatal weakness of his can didacy. jMr. Clarkson some time ago determined to point out frankly to the President the Jissatisfaclian which the mass of the Repub lican party feels for the administration, and the reasons for the present spontaneous and ilmost universal demand for the nomination i Blaine. Proof Carried Along to Harrison. Mr. Clarkson, moreover, was prepared to show the President some interesting figures to prove that it would be impossible to elect jim if nominated. Mr. Clarkson reached the "White House just at the close of the regular Friday Cabinet meeting, and a few of the Secretaries stopped lor a lew moments to chat with him. The remarkable statement of the Presi ent's attitude regarding the nomination, liich was made public this morning in the ray of an authorized or unauthorized in terview, is generally regarded as the most serious of the long list of political blunders that Mr. Harrison has made since he has been in office. For the President of the United States to denounce his opponents in i peevish, querulous way, and on the eve of a. national convention, as disappointed of Sceseekers, is thought to be not only undig nified, in poor taste and entirely uncalled lor, but as most damaging to his candidacy for renomination. The President's Friends Surprised. The President's own friends, in and out of Congress, are surprised and pained at this new exhibition of weakness on the part of their candidate, and they don't even at tempt to excuse or explain away the re markable utterances. A few of them were so bold as to state early in the day that the President's confidence had been abused or, worse still, that he had been made the victim of a "bogus" interviewer. To-night they are of the same opinion still, hut they cannot prevail upon the President to re- ?udiate the statements attributed to him. hat he did not make them for publication they are entirely confident, but the Presi dent thinks that another publication from him on the subject of his relations to the nominating convention will only make mat ters worse, and he will therefore remain silent. The President's attack upon the entire anti-Harrison forces, unwise and unneces sary as it is thought to be, is regarded both by his friends and opponents is mild and harmless compared with the thrust which he gives to Blaine when he says: "I don't hesitate to say that certain things have hap pened that 1 feel deeply, especially when anyone has belittled some of the great pub lic measures that have been carried out, or tried to place the credit upon others." A Dhplar of Rank Peevishness. An advocate of the President's renomina tion, when he read that sentence to-day, said: "Well, of all the foolish displays of temper and peevishness on the part of a public man, that is the most remarkable I have CTer known of. It is a whine because credit has been given Blaine for some, at least, of the State Department's aohieve tsents in the past three years. I did not think Harrison, who is generally so cool and cautious, would carry his heart on his sleeve in that fashion." This is the way the majority of Republic ins are talking about the " President in Washington to-day. and if the public senti iient is of any value, he haB made a great aibtake and badly injured his already 1 iniinished chances of renomination. The Blaine men are mad, and will go to cork with renewed effort Every hour adds o the assurances of approval and support of he Blaine movement which have been .ourin; in upon them from all parts of the ountry during the past week, and they gay .hat all indications point to the success of their plans. Work of the President's Bureau. The statistician of tho Harrison literary aureau has begun work again. This mys .erious individual, whose name is never ligned to his official utteranoes, but who is jenerally supposed to be Secretary Elkins, las not issued a bulletin for several days, but to-day he came out with this highly in teresting statement: One of the "big four"' delegates at lar-e roni New Tork wroto a letter last night, which wa9 discussed at tho White House to-day, declaring that there were 60 dele gates In New York State who would vote for Harrison flrst and last, and wlio would not vote for Blaine, even If he were an avowed candidate. Tho writer of this letter w as not ilr. Piatt nor Sir. Miller. The clean bill of health thus given to Messrs. Piatt and Miller leaves Dr. Depew and Senator Hiscock under the ban of sus picion. One, of the humorous features of the political situation, as discussed at the Capi tol to-day, is the card published by Senator Hawley, "of Connecticut For the past week Mr. Hawley has been highly indignant be cause the newspapers print the gossip and the political talk of public men in, the cloak rooms at the clubs, in the corridors of the public buildings, and on the streets. Senator Hawley Mad Clear Through. Senator Hawley wag one of the guests at Senator Allison's dinner on "Wednesday night, and he is mad clear through, appar ently because that little gathering has been described as a political dinner. He does net deny that nothing was talked of but poli tics, nor that it was the universal opinion of the other guests that Blaine would be the most popular and strongest candidate, and that his nomination is quite probable. General Hawley simply denies that the dinner was intended to be a political one. His card to the public is as follows: To the Editor or the Evening Star: I can state on tho highest authority that the dinner at Senator Allison's house was given for no political purpose, and had no political significance, being a dinner at which the Vice President was present and all shades or opinion as respects tho Presi dency were present, as were also Mr. Clark son and Mr. Henderson, both of Iowa. No political conferenco or consultation was held as to what should or should not be dpuo at Minneapolis. J. R. Hawlet. nialne Considered the KomlDee. The distinguished Senator is in error, for a political consultation and conference was held, and what is to be done at Minneapolis was discussed by several of the gentlemen long after the Connecticut Senator had departed. The Michigan Senators seem to regard Blaine's nomination as an assured fact, and don't deny that it is part of the programme of the Blaine men' to put Gen eral Alger on the tail of the ticket. Senator Stockbridge said this afternoon tbeticket would be Blaine and Alger, but he intimated that General Alger would not be stubborn and would move out of the way if the party was of the opinion that Rusk would make a better caudidate. Alger will be content if there is an understanding to the effect that he shall be Secretary of "War in case Blaine is elected. TWO HUNDRED LIVES Wiped Out, or Nearly So, by a Terrible Tornado and Waterspout. A KANSAS TOWN WEECKED. At Least Fifty People Buried by Walls and at Once Killed, OVER A HUNDRED FATALLY HURT. Fire Breaks Ont in the Rains and Adds norror to the Scene. manslaughter. The members of the jury argued with each other until 6 o'clock this evening, when they agreed upon a verdict. When the prisoner was brought into court to hear his sentence, TnB Dispatcii correspondent had a talk with him. "I am satisfied the verdict will be that of murder In the second degree," said Fuhrer. "I could see it in their eyes that some mem bers of the jury had it in for me." When a verdict for voluntary manslaughter was suggested, the prisoner said: "The penalty 'I Is the same lor murder in the second degree as it is for manslaughter, excepting that $1,000 can bo added to the verdict in case of conviction on the former charge." When the real verdict was brought in, the pris oner, his father and the counsel were all de lighted with it. nEAHTRE&DING SIGHTS AT A BIG HOTEL HARBISON SIBONG IN NEW YOKE. Depew Writes That CO Delegates Wouldn't Vote for Blaine in Any Event. Washington-, May 27. Special The Harrison forces scored a marked success to day in receiving a letter from Chauncey M. Depew, of the New York delegation, nof only detailing the strength which Mr. Harrison has in the New York delegation, but also giving assurances that there are 50 men in the delegation who would not vote for Blaine even if he were an avowed, candi date. That Mr. Depew should make this statement concerning Blaine, was a sur prise, even to those best informed as to his friendship toward the President. The.Depew letter was written last night and reached the White House this morn ing. Soon the contents of the letter were a subject of earnest discussion at the White House to the exclusion of nearly every other topic. It was well kWkwn that Senator Hiscock, of New York, was an uncompromising adherent of the President, but even his devotion had not gone to the extreme Of outspoken opposition to Mr. Blaine. BLAINE INTERVIEWED. His Answer to a Direct Question as to the Nomination Oomlng to Him. New York, May 27. Special. An Evening Telegram reporter succeeded to-dav in obtaining a personal interview with Mr. Blaine relative to the Presidental nomina tion. The Telegram reports the result as follows: "Secretary Blaine? I asked, as I proached. "Yes." "I am from the Evening Telegram. If the nomination is forced upon you by the con vention will you accept it?" "You cari tell the Telegram," he answered kindly, "that I have nothing to say." Then the repertcr came away. ap- Blatne Has Ills Picture Taken. New York, May 27. Hon. James G. Blaine strolled down Broadway this morn ing and stood before the photographic in strument ot an eminent artist The new portraits will be soon forthcoming. SUICIDE BY DYNAMITE. A Kline Superintendent Adopts a Novel Way to Shuffle Off A Giant Powder jCartridee Fastened to His Breast With Bind and the Fnse Ignited. Sax Fran-cisco, May 27. Special News of a peculiar and horrible suicide bv dynamite comes from arcmotepartof Sierra county. Alexander Sharpe was superin tendent of the Arnott gravel mine at Brandy City. He often said recently: "When I die I want my body scattered to the four winds of heaven." No attention was paid to this, but the remark was recalled when his mangled body was found. Sharpe was successful in business. Re cently he sent his wife to San Francisco on a visit. Last Monday he set the miners at work and then returned to his house. He prepared a giant powdcrcartridge, plastered it on his heart with mud, and then lighted a long fuse. He evidently lay for many minutes watching death approach in this burning fuse, as his mangled face wore a pleasant smile. The explosion literally tore his body into fragments. Nothing but the head was left intact. Bits of flesh and great splashes of blood were scattered over the walls and upon the ceiling. It was the ghastliest sight ever seen in the camp, and old miners accustomed to many accidents could not look upon it unmoved. It was evident that Sharpe had fixed the cartridge on his breast with mud lest he should become nervous at the last moment The fuse attached to the cartridge was long, and mast have burned for many minutes before death came. Sharpe left no clew to his suicide. He had made his will carefully and left letters to his wife and several friends, but in none did he mention any cause of hi act His accounts were square and his books in perfect condition. A FRIEND OF UNCLE BAK'S Whose Appointment as Uovernor of On tario Was Ratified Yesterday. Ottawa, Out., May 27. Special At a meeting of the Cabinet to-day the ap pointment of ex-Speaker Kirkpatrick, son-in-law of Sir David MacPherson, was rati fied as Governor of Ontario to succeed the late Sir Alexander Campbell. In the House of Commons Mr. Kirkpat rick on several occasions has brought up the question of reciprocal negotiations witn the United States Regarding towing, coasting and wrecking on the inland waters or lakes, and largely is due to his eflorts the settle ment which has been reached between Canada and the United States in that con nection. WARNER MILLKK interviewed by Car penter on the Nicaragua Canal for THE DISPATCH to-morrow. I SPECIAL TJ-.LEGI1AM TO THE DISPATCH. Wichita, Kas., May 27. Wellington, the county seat of Sumner county, was de vastated by a fierce tornado at 9 o'clock to night, and if reports received here to-night are true the loss of life is frightful. Fifty people are said to be dead in the ruins, and the wounded, many of whom cannot live until morning, will reach 125 or more. Telegraph and telephone wires between here and the stricken city snapped like threads. The first report which reached here says that 70 business houses on Wash ington avenue were wrecked and that whole streets are in ruins. The Phillips Hotel, a large building, went down with a terrific crash, burying its inmates in the ruins. The Opera House, the Court House and many other prominent buildings are in ruins. The storm-cloud came from the southwest, and traveling with a rotary motion tore through the city with an awful roar. There was no chance to escape, and people who sought shelter in hallways were buried be neath the falling buildings. Jefferson ave nue was wiped out Here the Lutheran Church was demolished. Blocks of Buildings Destroyed. Every building in the blocks bounded by Jefferson avenue, O street, Seventh Btreet and Ninth street is wrecked. The destruc tion of the newspaper offices is complete. The Monitor, the Press, the People's Voice and the standard and Daily Mail are heaps of wreckage. The Wellington foundry was lifted from its foundations and dashed to pieces. The Strahn Carriage Factory was crushed like an eggshell and took fire. Miss Kittie Strahn was in the burning wreck, as was Mrs. Will iam Sasker and . sister. They cannot be reached. Silva and Walter Forsythe were taken out of the ruins of Conrad's restaurant in a dying condition, and Ida Jones, a dining room girl, was taken out of the wreck ot the Phillips House a mangled corps e The Grand Army Hall has been trans-' ferred into a hospital, and as fast as the dead and wounded are recovered thev are taken there. At least CO are dead, but the confusion is so great that it will be late in the morning before half of the bodies ran be recovered. A Waterspout's Awful Wreckage. The storm-cloud was accompanied by a waterspout which burst, over the stricken town.. Waterfell in a deluge and seemed" to threaten the demolition of the little that was left standing. Soon after the water ceased falling, fires burst from the wreckage in a half dozen places.' The ruins of the Phillips House were soon a sheet of flames, and then a blaze arose bver what had" been the Strahn Carriage Factory. The fire department was powerless, owing to the inability of the fire men to get their apparatus through the streets, which were piled high with ruins. The flames are still raging over the deso late scene, and It seems impossible that anv of the creatures buried beneath the debris can possibly escape. Only one tele graoh wire was left strung, and this runs to Kansas city. Scarcely a telegraph pole remains standing. They were hurled through the streets like straws and dashed through the sides of wooden buildings. The old historio schoolhouse was demollsuea; not a ooara remains to mark the spot where it stood. The Property "Loss Half a Million. The cyclone left Wellington in a north. easterly direction and must have wrought fearful damage to the towns lying In its wake, but as there 1b no war of "communi cating with them the fall extent of the dis aster will not ba known till morning. The property loss is estimated at 5500,000. Two hundred brick and wooden building were destroyed. Editor Luke Herring, of the Monitor, was caught In his falling building and badly injnred. The fire in the Colonel Robinson blocks, which burst out at 10 o'clock, spread rapidly and added to the terror of the already be wildered people. Hundreds of men are working in the ruins in the hope of rescuing the imprisoned people. A laborer named Fanning has been taken out of the ruins dead. His body was crnshed to a pulp. Broken mains caused by the waterspout made it necessary to snnt down the gasworks to prevent further destruction by fire. Hon. James Lawrence, candidate for At tornev General, had an arm broken. Seven dead bodies bad been taken out of the ruins of the Phillips House up to 11 o'clock. Many more are supposed to be entombed in the great wreck of the hotel. The Salvation Army was holding a meet ing at its barracks at the time the cyclone roared through the streets. The frail build ing was blown away and its inmates hurled in every direction. Two privates in the armv were picked up dying, and others are dangerously injured. The house of 'Squire Smith was leveled and seven members of the household mangled, two probably fatally. Welling ton has a population of 10,000. "and is in the midst of a thickly settled district It is the most important town in Sonthern Kansas. GEBHARD HAS A GOLD CUBE SHOP. Freddy In a New Line of Business on His Own Hook. . New York, May 27. Fred Gebhard has become such an enthusiast on the subject of the gold cure lor inebriates that he has established a Keely Institute of his own. The institute, which was opened for the reception of inebriates a week ago, is at Babylon, L. L Gebhard has placed his cousin, William E. D. Vyse, in charge as Superintendent A physician from the head center of the Keely system at Dwight, I1L, has arrived in Babylon to give gold jabs to such pa tients as may desire them. NO FIGHT OF THE PENNSY'S. The Railroad Company and the Drexels Not at Onts Panhandle Securities Placed With Firm Who Managed the Busi ness Before Rumors Dented. Philadelphia, May 27. Pennsylvania Railroad officials deny that any breach ex ists between the management of the com pany and the banking house of the Drexels and their connections, or that any strained relationship exists owing to the Pennsyl vania's opposition to the Reading coal combine. A prominent executive officer of the Pennsylvania said this afternoon that the assertion that the fact that the company had employed other bankers to place the and St Louis Railroad was an indication of the alleged strained relations, was entirely incorrect He said: We are simply following our usual custom. We have never yet employed Drexel 4 Co. to place any securities for us West of Pitts burg, though they have engaged In many transactions for the company on lines East of Pittsburg. The firm which placed the P., C, C. A St. L. bond had previously under taken a similar contract and was conse quently best fitted for the work. Our atti tude toward the coal combination is not the result of any recent movement by the Phila delphia and Reading Railroad Company, but has been the settled policy of the Penn sylvania uauroaa uompany ior years. Neither is it true that the Pennsylvania ever had any thought or intention of acquir ing the Lehigh Valley Kailroad, or that President Koberts wrote a letter offering to purchase the Lehigh Valley at Its own terms after the Reading deal had been consum mated. The story concornlng a previous ill feeling existing over the reorganization of the Allcglieny Valley Railroad, is equally untrue, us the Pennsylvania was not con cerned in the fight at all. It was simply an attempt of William II. Komble to fund cer tain 7 per cent bonds of the Allegheny Val ley at 4 per cent, which the bondholders naturally resisted, and the Pennsylvania's attitude was one of indifference. Members of the firm of Drexel & Co. were interviewed upon the story, but maintained their usual non-committal reserve upon mat ters of business. N E W T HADE PITTSBURG Men of Brains and Capital at the Chamber of Com merce Banquet. ALL EAGEK FOR A CANAL. Ideas Advanced to Push tho Into the Front Bank. City Growth of the Various Industries as Portrayed by Speakers Great Pre dictions Made for the Future Need of a Central Trade Organization Pointed Out Ladies Petition for Com pulsory Smoke Consumers Clearer Skies and Cleaner Homes Demanded Plttsburgers Too Much Engrossed With Their Own Affairs Possibilities of Development and How Easily It Can Be Done. doup President Harmon to attend to any thing but the song of triumph that will fol low the death knell of Benjamin. How ever, his rival, Congressman Dalzell, was on hand. Mr. Dalzell is always ready to make a speech, but this time "he was al lowed to save his Btrength. He said he had not been asked to talk, and as he understood there were plenty of toasts he would escape without a wbrd. He left early, and so the guests did not hear his earnest advocacy of the Erie Canal. At the reception Mr. Dalzell was very quiet He sat on the arm of a chair, talking to a few old friends, and he occa sionally shook hands with others. IN THE BANQUET HALL. Brilliant Lights, Fragrant Flowers, Rare Brlc-a-Brac and bweet Music A Dainty Menu Toastmaster RIcketson's Bappy Introductions Woman's Voles Is Ileard. When the banqueters marched into the brilliantly lighted hall, led by John W. Chalfant and George A Kelly, the or chestra started up "Marching Through Georgia." The room presented a hand some appearance, and the massiy brass chandelt with its AM Health Association most respectfully peti tion that you will recommend the compul sory use of smoke consumers under sta tionary boilers and In railway locomotives, and that you will point out the necessity of a mnnlolpal system of dally garbage collec tion from every household and more radical and stringent legislation on the subject of street cleaning. Clearer skies and cleaner streets, united with her great natural advantages, would attract and retain the most desirable class of citizens, and make Pittsburg pre eminently a city of homes. Pittsburg's business enterprise. Intelligence and generosity. THE MAYOR'S HOROSCOPE. WORK OF THE CHAMBER- INSULT TO OUR FLAG. A Canadian Commander Forc:d to Apol ogize to tho Consal General. Montreal, Que., May 27. Special The ordering down of the Stars and Stripes on the Queen's birthday by a party of Mon treal volunteers has provoked a great many strong remonstrances against such an insult to the fing of a kindred nation. United States' Consul General Knapp has received an apology from Lieutenant Colonel Cole, commanding the garrison of artillery to which the foolish volunteers belong, and the Consul General has sent a full statement of the case to Washington. La Patrie, the French Liberal orsan. which has been stronglv advocating annex ation to the States of late, in an article to night strongly condemns the volunteers. It says: " The stupid aggression of vwhlcb those thunderbolts of war, elated by the uniform which they probably never wore in the face of the enemy, rendered themselves guilty, is of a nature not only to render us ridic ulous in tho eyes of other nations, but por haps also to unfortunately bring on compli cations for which the whole countrv will have to suffer. That is not an act of brav ery, and It gained for the corps, whose uni form was dishonored by this prank, the humiliation of seelne their commander apologize to the American Consul. That is all wo have gained by It so far. Let us hope that no more serious consequences will follow. John H. Ricketson, Che Toast Master. INDIANA NEEDS ITS OWN GAS. Its An Organized Movement to Prevent Piping Outside of the State. Muncie, Ikd., May 27. There was an important meeting of the parties interested in natural gas in this city to-day. Some 15 different companies were represented. The proceedings were private, but it has been learned that one of the objects was to make a thorough and determined effort to prevent the Chicago Pipe Line Company from taking gas out of the State. Committees were appointed to take proper steps look ing to this end. A committee was also appointed to pre pare plans and make estimates and draw ings for putting a consolidated pipe line through the gas belt, the object being to se cure gas for the manufacturers who may lo cate in the belt IPublic sentiment is against piping gas outside of the State and every legal means is to be employed to prevent it. spp CITY OFFICERS ON STRIKE. VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER The Verdict Rendered by the Jary In the Fahrer Homicide Case at Somerset Somerset, May 27. Special Florence Fuhrer has been found guilty of voluntary manslaughter for the killing of Michael Niland. The jury retired to their room at noon to-day, and at once proceeded to take a ballot Two votes were cast for a verdict of murder in' the first degree; six for murder is the second degree, and four for voluntary Tho Excise Board of Trenton Standing Ont for Higher Salaries. Trentojt, N. J., May 27. The Excise Board of this city is on a strike. For three weeks meetings have been called, but ho quorum has been present, and each time they have bad to adjourn. It is now known thev don't intend to hold a meeting until their salary is increased. Since the Boird of Public Works has been established here large salaries have been given to nearly all the boards except the Excise, and they now think they should come in for an increase. Several saloons whose licenses have expired have been forced to close, and others will be com pelled to do so unless a meeting is held very BANQUETED THE JURYMEN. The Twelve Discharged by the Judge for Accepting Favors From a Man on Trial. De3 Moines, Ia., May 27. Judge Woolson created a sensation to-day by dis charging the 12 jurymen who tried the case of President John C Newton, of" the Des Moines and Kansas City Railroad. The defendant, after hearing the verdict in his favor, invited the jurymen and the attor neys to an elaborate banquet at the Savory House. Judge Woolson reprimanded the jury severely and then discharged them. He also reprimanded Newton, and said if he conld he would set the verdict aside and put him on trial again. The matter has caused a great sensation here. Newton's trial was hotly lought for ten days. CREEDS IN GREAT DANGER. A Basing Mountain Torrent Threatens to Annihilate the Mining Town. Creeds, Col., May 27. -Creede is in danger of being .swept away. 'The melting of the snow on the ranges has caused Willow creek to rise rapidly, and for the past week it has been running bank full It is now almost out of its banks, and the dykes are apt to give way at any moment Residences along the Valley road are in a perilous position, for once the dyke gives way, there Is no hope for the town, which Is mostly on bottom land. Many people have left the city owing to the danger. THE Last Signoll Watch DISPATCIMo-morrow. for it Id THE "Every man, woman and child In Chi cago is taught to blow a horn," so spoke Mayor Gourley at the banquet of the Chamber of Com merce in the Da quesne Club last evening. It was the first feast of this leading and central trade organization of Pittsburg. Strange, isn't it, that an as sociation which numbers in its mem bership the leading financial men of Pittsburg, the men of ac tion, who have made the city great, should gather for the initial time around the festive board? It is certainly not the lack of money but too good living that is responsi ble for the past The .future will speak for itself in a desirable change. The sentiment of Mayor Gourley was loudly applauded. It is conceded that Pittsburgers are too modest Men have re peatedly demonstrated that the Ohio and not the Father of Waters is the leading river of the interior, so the city at the con fluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela should be among the foremost of the nation. Pittsburg Mnst Make a Bluff. , There is no reason why towns farther West, whether backed by lakes, rail ways or agrioultural products, should take the lead of the greatest iron center in the world as well as the States. Pittsburg ers have failed to .advertise them selves, while other people, more pre tentious, have made great bluffs and put their best foot for ward. Lawyers, doctors Major A. J. Logan. and even the clergy have their annual ban quets, nay their monthly suppers, bnt the commercial men have waited until this late day to celebrate what they have done and to talk about the future. Here is where they have made the mistake of their lives, but happily a new trade era has dawned. Young and old realize the blunder that has been made, and in the years to come all will unite to push the city for ward. Pittsburg was never more prosper ous than in this year of grace 1892. This is how toastmaster Ricketson concluded his remarks to the first toast, the "City of Pitts burg." The sentiment was ex tempore, and was loudly applauded, for it is true, and nothing is relished more in these matter-of-fact days than the truth. Solid Men of the Gas City. It is safe to say that a morn substantial set of men never gathered around a banquet board in Pittsburg than the members of the Chamber of Commerce and their guests last evening. A perusal of the list of names will show that the leading financial people of the city were present Some of them were old, but their sons, who will handle their .fortunes, sat by their sides. These young men drank in the words of wisdom uttered by their fathers, and every project suggested that will add to the glory and great ness of the city was applauded. Money begets money, and the more capital in vested in new indus tries will Insure suc cess for the future. B. F. Jones, A E." W. Painter, John W. Chalfant and Captain J. J. Vandergrift sat together, and it is not often that such a quartet of millionaires is brought face to face. Next to them was the youthful Judge Buffington, and he entered heartily into the spirit of the occasion. Every other man at the table was rich and brainy. Some had youth, others had age and experience, and these combined ought to do great things for Pittsburg. Emhusiasm'for a Ship Cannl. A great deal was made of the Erie Canal project, and every allusion to it was heartily applauded. One gentleman, after looking over the diagram of places, remarked: "Well, I declare there is enough money represented at this banquet to build that canal twice over. I never saw such a gath ering of financial heavy-weights in Pitts burg." Previous to the feast a short time was spent in sociability in the pretty library of the clubhouse. The gnests arrived promptly, and Guenther's Orchestra at 8 o'olock played a national air "to which the members and their friends walked to their places at the table. Dr. Mathew Riddle with his autophone was a central figure. He was greatly admired by the late William Thaw, and .when he died President Kelly Makes a Stirring Address What the Organization Has Accom plished for the City Business Men Urged to Join the Association. George A Kelly, President of the Cham ber of Commerce, was in a happy frame of mind when he arose to deliver his ad dress of welcome. The success of the banquet was beyond his expectations. In his speech he out lined work for the future, and referred to the past with pride. Eiery por- 3-.... j tr.n rv-w. tion of his address 'nt Chamber Commerce, is worth reading. It .S. "a-. -J iu ucurn. Wyrl&Vff' ''J7r n,-ih .llitTrlioo omrlontm. incandescent lights, AjT nie than to welcome and con- Captain C. W. Batchtlor. shone down upon feo? f J fe i. Mayor H. Z Gourley. ConuTtxfnvin DalxeU, James B. Scott. an indeal banqueting table. The tables were arranged in the club ballroom on the third floor, the dining hall being considered too small for the party. The polished floor was covered heavily with protecting layers of crash, but there had been no attempt to add to the beauty of the splendid apartment, and the only decorations were those lavished upon the tables by the florist. The long gallery at one end of the hall, usually occupied by spectators, was filled with the musicians, wnile the balcony in the middle of -the hall was reserved tor the club men. and press representatives. Fragrant Flowers on the Board. The table decorations were simple, bat rich and beautiful. Roses, ferns and fra grant sweet pea blos soms were used ex clusively, but their arrangement was ar tistic, the convention al flower baskets being discarded for elegant jars and vases of rich Imported wares. On one table stood an ex quisite Hungarian vase filled with Pearl roses, on another a great Swedish bowl ot mermets. while numerous Roval Bonn and Sargomine jars of great beauty were distributed here and there filled with sweet pea blossoms. Mounds of rich ferns were judiciously placed here and there along the tables and their dark green color had a pleasing effect When all had entered the hall and taken positions behind their chairs, Dr. M. B. Riddle offered a short prayer of grace and then the feast began. The menu was as follows: Little Neck Clams. Haute Santerne. Consomme. Princess. Topaz Sherry. Penobscot 9almon, Jlollandaise. Sweet-breads. Perliord. 1'eas. 1'. Jouet. Saddle of Mutton. Cauliflower. Potatoes, Duchess. Punch, tails Rookh. Burgundy. Boast florer. Klchbour. Julienne Potatoes. Tomalo Salad. BIsculte Ulace. Fromare. Cafe Xolr. An Illustrated Menu Card. Th T7inn cards were in pamphlet form, with handsome covers, containing a pic ture of Pittsburg as she was in 1800, when, "Buckwheat Bar," filled the mid dle of the Mononga hela river from the Point to where lock No. 1 now is, and great ponds covered much of what is now the business heart of the citv. and when Alleghenv town was John Bindley. represented by three houses, a barn and a sparsely planted orchard. On the opposite page was a fine engraving showing the Pittsburg of to-day, while other pages were occupied by the names of the Banquet Com mittee and the official directory of the Chamber of Commerce. When the discussion of the menu had progressed to coffee and cigars Captain C W. Batchelor rapped for attention and in a brief, well-turned apeactt introduced George A. Kelly, President of the Chamber of Commerce. At the conclusion of his speech Mr. Kelly in turn introduced John H. Ricketson, the official toastmaster of the evening. The Toastmaster's Happy Introductions. Mr. Ricketson was happy in his introduc tion of all the speakers. He spoke of him- seit in a tacetious way as the drum mai or of the evening, and referred to Presi dent Kelly as the bandmaster. This produced a broad imile.and many of the ot a t o r s afterward took him at his word, and with them it was "Mr. Drum Major" Major A. P. Btcrchfleld. and "Mr. Bandmas ter." James B. Scott was slated to speak on "Our Men of Metal." To the last moment he declared he had nothing prepared, but he was willing to do all the flara wort as signed to him. Mr. Scott is a man of action, not words, and had little to say when called upon last evening. Charles W. Robb responded to the toast of "The Bar." Being one of the oldest lawyers in Pitttburg, he is Interested in the city's growth. He said the legal fra ternity was dependent upon the future de velopment of the town. The Voice of the Wom-n. Though the women of Pittsburg wereab sent, they were represented "by petition. Pittsburg wouldn't I rV he left a legacy to this theological pro fessor in the Western University. Dr. Rid dle spoke for the clergy, and he did it welt Not only were the manufacturers present, but many of the mercantile men, and some who look after matters of state. Senator Quay's seat was vacant Matthew John W. Chalfant. Stanley it too busy at this time trying to be much of a town without the ladies, and when they co operate with the men the city is bound to improve in every particular. Colonel T. P. Roberts, Chair man of the General Committee, agreed to read a paper on the smoke nuisance. It was signed by the women composing Vr"1 ?'"! the Executive Com- George II. Anderson. mittee of the Ladies' Health Protective Association. The members are Mesdames William A. Herron, F. F. Nicola, John M. Oakley, Lawrence Dilworth, Herbert Du Puy, H. H. Byram,- Charles L. Lyon, C. I. McKee, J. G. Pontifiaet and Mlsse? Mary Setnple, Mary McClelland, Jar.et A. Ross, M. L. Jackson, Kate Mcltnight and Anne Phillips, and this is what they had to say: To tbe Chamber of Commerce! The papers have lnformel tho pnbllo that at your meeting this evening you intend to discuss plans for the development and Im- Srovemeut of Pittsburg. The Women's ealth Protective Association respectfully suggest that while devising measures for the commercial welfare or this city, you will also consider the plans for promoting the healtlvand comfort of her citizons. Health Necessary to Prosperity. There can be no permanent prosperity In a city, no matter bow great her commercial and industrial advantages, unless comfort able and healthful homes can be established and maintained. With this end in view, the u. i .. .o -Don tnis lnausurai sten in the "to. ! 'evatln? and cementing the bu-'W f "tq. of Pittsburg by a social anu oi'-v .union such as this. That the repiwV ' J of its solid and in telligent people, ' numbered by a few hundreds In our aociation, may specdllv develop into thousands, and that every citi zen shall oonslder It hi3 supreme dutv and privilege to "lend a hand" in making this association what it should be, and what tho phenomenal growth and stupendous busi ness Interests demand is the result confi dentially expected to attend this new de parture. The freshly awakened Interest in onr Chamber of Commerce, of which we need nn stronger evidence than is afforded us this evening. Justifies us in the hope that this is but the initial or a series of equally delight ful occasions, whose annual recurrence will record Its rapid and steady advance in pros perity and Influence. The existence of such an organization as this in onr great and growing city fs a necessity universally ad mitted. From time Immemorial, and for every conceivaDIe purpose, associations have been of Inestimable service, and no worthier, no more disinterested, and, at tho same time, vitally Important Interests can appeal to our thoughtful consideration, than those coming under the supervision of tho Chamber of Commerce. A Broad and Comprehensive FleTd. No union can have a broader or more comprehensive field or useful endeavor; in none can the common weal be so thor oughly and impartially considered, and in no association In our city can tbe greatest good to the greatest number be so quickly accomplished, not only in the advocacy of proper measures for tbe public good, but in exposing and defeating cunningly devised schemes designed to Destow tbe greatest good to the smallest number. Hatter of serious import as to business growth and conduct, of philanthropic and charitable efforts, of prompt and united action In cases of emergency, of graceful courtesies to vis itors to our city, either national or foreign, wisely directed efforts for the growth of our city, not only in population and wealth, but In commercial breadth and integrity: all these, and more, claim the attention and re ceive strength and stability by the indorse ment of the association we represent. The flrst movement toward the formation of a commercial exchange dates back to the year 1836, when tbe rapidly developinglnter esf s of the city produced, as a natnrat result, the "Pittsburg Board of Trade." This organ ization continued in existence until 1834, after whioh year followed a period of inac tivity and apathy, rendering all attempts at its resurrection fruitless until 1874, wuen a number of enterprising and public spirited citizens awoke to the needs of the time, held a meeting In the Germnnla Bank building. wnion resulted in tne rounuing or tie onam ber of Commerce of Pittsburg. The fresh impetus thus imparted to this body was ably Sustained under the guidance of the Hon. Thomas M. Howe, its flrst President, whose noble oharacter warrants the prldo wo feel In lookinz to him as the founder of this Chamberof Commerce. Upon his death in 1877 the Hon. J. K. Moorhead succeeded to tbe office, and under bis wise direction the Chamber, already prominent, widened its field of influence, entering into questions or natonai as wen as local import, xno Hon. John F. Dravo filled the office from the death of General Moorhead in 1884. being in turn sucoeeded by Mr. WllllamE. Scbmertz, who presided until 1891, when the present Incumbent entered upon the office. Among the men who gave true and last ing influence to the Chamber we in clude, with our flrst two presidents, Hon. Thos. M. Howe and General Moorhead, such names as James Park, Jr.. Captain's. C. Gray, John R. McCune, G. VT. Hailman, Ed ward Gregg, C. Meyran and others who have passed from earth, but to whose valu able services in promoting its usefulness tho Chamber of Commerce must ever re main Indebted. The Country Indebted to Flttsbnrg. Furthermore, to tno city of Pittsburg, through the Chamber of Commerce, this country Is more Indebted than to any other city for the laws governing long span bridges, as well as for other legislation in the proteotion and maintenance of the great highway s of navigation which, as the natural arteries of trade, are now securing more of that const deration to which they are entitled. That Pittsburg may not lack encourage ment to do justice to Its advantages before the world, a committee has been appointed by the Chamber, who, throngh their ener getic Chairman, Colonoi T. P. Roberts, will aid the State Commission in securing a creditable display from Western Pennsyl vania at the coming Word's Fair. To all subjects concerning the welfare and interests of our citizens, the Chamber has given its earnest attention, notubly in finan cial matters, having largely aided la estab lishing the credit of our city when the matter of refunding was prominent, at the same time accomplished a large saving to Its taxpayers, not only for tbe present, but for future years. Its attention has not. however, been confined to questions of local significance. The revival of the merchant marine, now acknowledged to be Indispens able to the life of American commeroe, re ceived from this organization among the first, the hearty indorsement and support which it merits from every true American citizen. Other suggestions and actions of the Chamber to whioh its members revert with the greatest satlsfaetion, are its ever quick and generous responses to appeals in behalf of sufferers by flood, fire, epidemics and other great disasters. Differs From Other Cities. While our city differs from most others In being more distinctively a manufacturing center, yot in this respect It is undergoing a change. With our present increased pop ulation, and tbe rapid development of its diversified resources, it now represents as well large and Increasing commercial Inter ests. On every hand are evidences ot growth and expansion, and one new industry crowds upon another. New firms are being established, ana so rapid nas Deen tne growth of population, and so great the variety of business enterprises, that we older citizens frequently say, we do not know the place "as of yore." As to the future of the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce, that is In tbe hands of its cit izens; while we believe it has done all that was possible to protect as well as advance the general interests, yet undoubtedly it could have accomplished more had it re ceived better support If the public look for interesting annual reports and statistical Information at frequent Intervals and a con tinuous advertisement of oar city through tbe Chamber of Commerce, they muBt rec ognize that tbese require an expenditure far beyond our present means. If it Is their de sire to enlarge the sphere of the Chambor's work and make It what it should be, tbe guardian of the city's Interests, the directors of its competitive work, then the manufac turers ana merchants who havo held aloof must come forward and Join us la the work. Our present quarters are neither adequate nor creditable to oar city. What we need, and. what I now believe we are to have in the near future is a Chamber of Commerce building, properly adopted for Its purposes, Plttsburc to Have 1,000,000 Inhabitants and to Bathe World's Manufactory In 20 Years City Hospital Needed Her Fourth of July Celebrations. , Hon. H. L Gourley, Mayor, responded in his usual graceful and happy manner to tho toast, "The City of Pittsburg." He said: Had I the elo quence, the ability and the time to re cite tbe history, progress and grand achievements of Pittsburg In the past, It would seem an un necessary and use less task in the pres ence of an audience such as this. In the marvelous progress whioh. has characterized this century, Pittsburg; has been an important factor. Nature in tended this place, at the very gateway of tho great West, as the site of a great olty. God has planted tbe materials in the accessi ble hills and mountains. Let ns utilize them to tbe fullest extent, and make Pittsburg what nature Intended one of the most pop ulous cities of our Republic I firmly believe that within the next 10 years we will have at least eight oitls In this country each of jrhich will number not less than 1.000.000 inhabitants. Whr should not Pittsburg be one of these? At the begin ning of the century our total manufactured Iiroducts aggregated in valuo $266,001 In 810 they reacned in value $623,000. In 1837 they had Increased to $10,000,000. In 1881 they aggregated $145,721,919, while the wholesale trade at the. same date amounted to $75,000,000. The report of the Chamber of Commerce for 18S4 gives the total business for that year as $343,301,000. To-day our manufactories of all kinds aggregate almost 1,400 In number, representing a capital of more than $100,000,000. They furnish labor of various kinds for almost 100,000 men, and produce annually to the value of probably $200,000,000. Manufacturing Center of the Country. Pittsburg is recognized as the great man facturing center of the country; It should be made the great manufacturing center jof all countries. Why notT We have tbo natural advantages, tbe capital, educated workmen and skilled mechanics unsurpassed by any others in the world, and the finest machin ery and mechanical appliances which man's Inventive genius and skill! can devise? What more does Pittsburg need to make Its future great with prosperity and growtbT We have railroads extending in all direc tions, unexcelled facilities-for the transpor tation of freight, steamboat navigation pen etrating tbe great South and Southwest, and by and oy, lr the Chamber of Commerce and the people generally will stimulate the en terprise, we will have an Erie Canal to fur nUh ns cheap transportation between Pitts burg and the lakes. Our city has made extraordinary progress during the past ten years. We see evidences of this in all directions. We see It In the Im proved character of our buildings and streets; we see it In our beautiful and popu lous suburbs and In the splendid system of street railways which reach the extremes of tne city, we nave numerous cnurcnes ana good preachers, and the best public schools in tbe United States, in which we are edu cating 30,000 children who will after awhile administer the affairs of Pittsburg better than their fathers before them. We have a magnificent park, and we will soon have a free library, art gallery and a conservatory for the use and enjoyment of all our people. Let us hope that some philanthropic citizen will build a monument for himself In the erection of a city hospital. But, over and above all, we have Fourth or July cele brations. Come out to Schenley Park on tbe coming Fourth and witness 200,000 patriotlo people commemorating the anniversary of the birthday or the greatest nation that has ever blessed the world. Plttsbnrg Must Keep In Front. But what of tbe future? Our country Is growing with amazing rapidity. In tbo year 1900 our nation will number more than 80,000,000 of people. In the irresistiblo march of progress, will Pittsburg maintain itT - prond position as the great manufacturfng center of the continent? It must go forward or decline. It cannot stand still. When growth ceases decay begins. It is some times said our people are too conservative. I believe as a rule we don't make noise enough, we don't advertise our city, we don't tell the world what we have done, what we are doing, and what we propose to do. Advertising Is a great promoter of busi ness. The most successful business men of the world are the greatest advertisers. What is true of Individuals is true of great cities. This Is illustrated in Chicago; every man, woman and child has been taught to blow a horn. Let us begin to advertise at the World's Exposition of 1893. Let Pittsburg be repre sented In order that we may show to all na tions what this great home of labor Is con tributing to the multiplied movements that are lifting the world up to a higher plane and Improving the condition of the human race. NOT DEPENDENT ON GAS. with library and reading rooms, a large andl torium for public meetings, and all tbe ac cessories usually fonnd In suoh buildings. Shall not this oocaslon be the precursor of suoh large accessions, and awaken interest that wlllasture in some near and happy time a home for the Pittsburg Chamberof Commeroe worthy of Its purpose, worthy of Its strong and influential membership, and a permanent and substantial monument of The Location of Flttsbors; Places It at the Front In Iron and Steel Industries Features to Bo Considered in the Future Reuben Miller's Kesponse. Reuben Miller, Esq., was introduced as the orator selected to respond to the toast of "Our Iron and Steel Industries," which he did in a manner evidencing his thorough acquaintance with the subject In opening his remarks he said: Early in life I was taught "respect for authority," and in the spirit of this teaching only am I now here in obedience to a com mand which I cannot disobey. In a moment of weakness and surprise I did not plead my privilege of service, of health, or of age, and hence my misfortune may also be yours. After relating some interesting incident of the early days of the iron industry Mr. Miller continued: I can well remember the erection and starting of Clinton furnace on the South side. How with swelling Bride was wel comed the beginning ofthe pig Iron In dustry In this location. With ooke hauled in wagons from cars placed about where the Baltimore and Ohio station now stands, over the bridge, and down to that furnace; with ore and limestone bandied In the most (to us) jtrlmitlve fashion and the then large weekly output which would not serve to fill one of our present furnace's pig beds for one cast. This In the late fifties. In 30 years or so what do we find? Furnace after furnace giving forth two, three, four, five hundred tons per day; everything done by machinery; tbo liquid 'metal taking hundreds and if necessary thousands of feet tossed Into a seething kettlo, blown, agitated, purified and while yet only just once removed from the molten state, crushed out of the former semblance of itself until it emerges from the train a bright red rail which after a little trimming is ready for placing on the road bed and upon the quality of which our lives often depend. Tin Flate the latest Feature. Nor are we dependent on foreign nations for the nicely planished sheets, equal If not superior in quality and finish to those of Russia; nor will we be much longer taunted with our inability to supply tbe tin plates in which, as famed, we send to all the world tbe fruits and meats so carefully preserved. In this grand old "State of Allegheny," with an Allegheny river from Sbarpsburg down, our Monongahela from McEeesport down, our Ohio from its place of birth down, mile after mile wo find these grand Indus tries everywhere planted and in operation. For their use we have brought to us ores from tbe Northwest, Cuba, Africa, South America: coke irom our own ConnelUvWej limestone, sand, flre brick and many other supplies, but all of which represent labor in one form or another. Stop one of these plants and suffering Is the re sult Stop several and. distress become ap parent, stop them all and yon would ruin this western portion of onr State and Injure the remainder. I do not believe we think of the effect on humankind whioh the success or failure of these great iron and steel industries entails, or now far we are Interdependent one upon the other. Trans portation, labor, cj.pltal, all lean upon each other, and what injures one injures all. The CsoT Natural Gas. It is very dlffloultft anyone to think or speak of the iron and steel Interests of Pitts burg at the present tfanb. without having In mind tbe advantages or disadvantages of natural gas. Whether the discovery of tals 1 Y & J- j jMsfflffiijjgpBBMMMBMMB "
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