THE PTTTSBrRG BISPATOH, THUKSDAY, JUNE 2, l89a
BIGELOW IS AHEAD.
Ulaiter Takes Eevenge on the Mayor
and Turns Out th'e Light.
HE HAD ANOTHER BID HANDED IN.
The Chief Will To-Day Let the Contract
OTer Courier's Bead.
CITI HALL LIGHTED BT TALLOW DIPS
Controller Morrow's fight on electric
lighting at City Hall culminated yesterday
in the shutting off of every light in the
building. Superintendent Blaxter, of the
Allegheny County Light Company, called
at the Hall earfe in the morning and had an
interview with the Mayor regarding his
veto of the company's bill, asking what ob
jection he bad to paying for the light fur
nished in April
"I have none at all," answered His
Honor. "You are entitled to yonr money;
but this matter has been annoying us tor
some time and I had no way of bringing it
to an issue until this resolution came before
me. I deemed it only the proper thing to
bring it to public attention. The city's offi
cers must, it I can compel them, utilize this
510,000 worth of free gas each year. If it is
impracticable to use it in the City Hall, and
I think it at least a disagreeable light where
light is needed all daylong, then some other
means of utilizing it must be adopted. It
could be used on the back alles where gas
oline lamps are used now in the lower part
of the city and in the market house, but un
til some such step is taken I will oppose in
every possible way the burning of any other
light in this building or paying for any."
The M lyor's manner was determined and
his language emphatic Mr. Blaster agreed
that bis position was right and said he had
simply called to ascertain what his company
had better do.
"We don't want the contract for lighting
either this building or the market house,"
continued Mr. Blaiter, "because we lose
money on them. It has cost us consider
able more than J 000 a year to light this
building, and we could not get more, so I
am glad ot an opportunity to close the
thing up. I will have our lamps taken out
at once and that will end the matter."
Turin 1 Off i:ery I.iglit.
The Superintendent was as good as his
word as fur as shutting ofl the light was
concerned. Twenty minutes after he left
the hall every light in the building went
out. It was nearh an hour atteruard be
fore any of the clerks or officials knew the
cause. The clerks in the dark rear offices
tat at their deiks waiting lor the light to
return, supposing that, as is frequently the
case, the current had been shut ofl tempora
rily at the works and would be turned on
ngain at any moment. Controller Morrow
was as much surprised as anyone else. His
office is the darkest in the building and he'
was in the act of signing the warrants for
the monthly pay roll when the light went
out He sat in his chair in the darkness,
cussing gently at being delayed in his work,
until finally, growing too impatient to con
tain himself, he rushed to the telephone
end rang up the light company.
"What's the matter with the light at City
Hall?" he exclaimed.
"Shut off'," was the laconic reply.
"What for?"
"Don't pay."
"How long is this nonsense going to last?"
was the next query.
"Until the city pays her bills, 1 guess,'
answered the man ntthe other end.
The truth dawned on the Controller then
for the first. He sat down and fanned him
self tor a few moments and then a happy
thought struct him. He struck a match
and attempted to light the gas, but it failed
to light. Assistant Controller John Davis
fished out au old-time lamp from the vault
and placed It on the counter. A candle
stuck into an ink bottle was plaoed on the
other end. Everybody knew the Controller
had started the fight on the electrio light
and he was at once accused of ordering the
light shut off, and consequently everybody
in the hall went to his office to complain or
to joke about it, as they were in the humor.
He had calmed down in the meantime and
met all comers with the statement that be
knew nothing about it except that the light
was shut ofl
Blgelow Will Let tho Contracts To-day.
The inconvenience all through the city
bnilding was great In a few offices there
was gas in the pipes and it was lighted, but
the heat produced was terrifio and caused
many long, loud and deep complaints. In
the other offices lamps and candles were
burned and two Chinese lanterns were hung
up in tile controller s omce. In the uity
Assessor's office 'Squire Eafferty pored over
a long column of figures which he illumina
ted with a coal miner's lamp fastened to his
bat, and other tricks of the same kind were
indulged. The light was also out in the
city hall clock.
It was charged that the Controller bad
recommended the payment of the light
company's bill to Councils and had then
put the Mayor up to vetoing it Both offi
cials deny the statement, however, and the
Qontroller produced from the City Clerk's
file the communication he sent to Councils
ana wnicn simply stated that the bill was
due and that action by Councils was neces
sary. Chief Bigclow and the Controller
had a wordy war about the matter in the
Controller's office and the Chief declared a
new contract would be let at once. He
went up to Common Council chamber
shortly after and opened the bid of the Alle
gheny County Light Company for lighting
City Hall at the same rate" as last year,
J4.000. In view of Mr. Blaxter's statement
to the Mayor this was rather singular, but
it was the only bid offered and the chief
will let the contract this morning in time to
have it approved by Common Council at
the special meeting this afternoon.
"I will arrange lor lighting the buildiug
as quickly as possible," said the Chief last
night "It is out of the question to light
the hall with gas, now that it is hemmed in
by tall buildings. Light is needed all day
long and the heat from the gas, as was
shown to-day, would be unbearable for the
men."
Asthmatic troubles, pleurisy pains and
inflamed throats are overcome and healed by
Dr. D. Jayne's Expectorant for 50 years an
approved stand-by for all coughs and colds.
NEVT ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE
LAST
SUMMER OPENING
FOR
MILLINERY
TO-DAY .
AND BALANCE OF WEEK,
During which time we shall show a
most complete display ot
Summer Millinery
For Ladies, Misses and Children,
comprising the very latest fashions for
seashore, mountains, traveling, out
ing and general summer we?r.
Innocents Abroad.
A few country men dropping Into
Klobor & Bro.'s muslo store, 608 Wood
street, Pittsburg, beard some lovely sacred
tunes emanating Irom the third floor of
the building and Inquired what "Instru
ment pioilucetl such oharming music.
Immediately afterward they were Bhocked
by the strains or Annie Booney
and Fisher's Hornpipe emanating appar
ently from the saiue bource, although they
took it to bo the performance of a violin
band at a Jovial merry making. Utterly sur
prised, they walked up stair to examine
the wonderlul machine which could be made
to subserve so manv opposite purposes, and
found it to bo the famous piano-organ, con
taining 7 octaves, and looking exactly like a
$W0 upright piano. '"Tis just the thing we
want," they exclaimed; "a thing adapted to
every mood, and on which wo can make
music on week days as well as on Sundays."
JOS. HORNE & CO.,
607-62! PENN AVE.
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Apolhnaris
"THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS."
. "I can recommend it in the
strongest terms. Of great value
in cases of acid stomach."
LEWIS A. SAYRE, M.D.,
PBOT. OF OBTHOPEDIC SVBOEBT IN BELLE
YUE HOSPITAL MEDICAL COLLEGE, ETC
" Healthful as well as agreeable.
" Well suited for Dyspeptics."
AUSTIN FLINT, M.D.,
PROF. OF MEDICINE, BELLEVUE HOSPITAL
MEDICAL COLLEGE, NEW YORK, ETC.
AMUSEMENTS.
mL JW '! r
THEATRE
Jjit Week of Season.
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
THE PULSE OF
NEW YORE. tnySl
THE ALVIN THEATER
CHARLEs L. DAVIS... .Owner and Mnagr
Last and best week of the season,
THE LILIPUTIANS
In their most successful spectacle,
The Pupil in Magic.
Two grand ballets, with more than 150 art
ists. ,N ew scenery, gorgeous costumes, grand
eireets. Matinees Wednesday and Satui day.
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GRAND OPERA HOUSE
TO-NIGHT.
THE MIDNIGHT ALARM.
Produced with special scenery. Flight of
a genuine flro engine drawn by two superb
horses.
Matinee Saturday 25e, 50c reserved.
Puces 15c, 25c, 50c, 75c.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
HARRIS' THEATER MRS. P. HARRIS,
R. L. Britton, T. F. Dean, Proprietors
and Managers. Every afternoon and even
ing. Daniel A. Kelly, in his new plav,
AFTER SEVEN YEARS.
Week June 6 Ada Gray In "East Lvnne."
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HARRY WILLIAMS' ACADEMY
Decoration Day matinee. To-niht,
Matinees Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday.
C W. WILLIAMS'
COSMOPOLITAN VAUDEVILLE STARS.
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Northrop's Patent Paneled Metal Ceilings
Are neat, durable and artistic for all classes
of buildings. As tho oldest manufacturer
n the country, wo can furnish the greatest
variety and newest designs, put up com
plete, at the loweBt figures consistent with
good work, send for estimates to South
Twenty-third and Mary streets.
A. Northbop A Co.,
"s Pittsburg, Pa.
WALL PAPER
Advertised at 65c, 75c and 1.15
per room with border to match gives
anyone a good idea how cheaply they
can paper a house.
Send for samples of these papers,
sent free to any address.
CHOICE FLOWERS, LOW PRICE
AT
BEN. L. ELLIOTT'S,
Telephone 1834. 38 Fifth ave.,
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BUY YOUR SPECTALCES AT
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Artificial Eyes Inserted.
OPTICIAN,
ssaiAxusi.'.
J. DIAMOND
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N PROF. LITTLE,
4 lTk 73 Sixth av., is the only
( K. J Graduate Optician
"" " in the city.
His system assures perfection both In lenses
and IraiOcs. my5-TTS
JKFIQIKISH
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
412 Market Street corner Diamond,
Solicit correspondence and orders
from all who wish pure Brandies,
Whiskies and Wines for family or
home use. They handle none but
the best brands known, and each and
every one are as good as the best at
much less price than elsewhere.
Among their best grades of whiskies
will be found:
Fleming's Old Export,
Quarts, 51; or six for $5.
Finch's Golde.u Wedding,
Quarts 51 25; or six for fa
Gibson's Ten-Year-Old,
Quarts, Si SO; or six for $7 SO.
The above firm has secured the agency for
B. Stork Brewing Co.'s Bohemian Beer.
This beer is an excellent example of good
brewing: its appearance is bright, clear and
sparkling; its aroma most fragrant, and its
taste most agreeable. Comes in cases con
taining two dozen pints or two dozen quarts.
Price, per case pints, f2 25; quarts, $3 50.
All orders from private families will re
ceive prompt attention. Any of the above
goods delivered to all parts ot the two cities
without charge.
In placing your orders for family or home
use please remember the above firm, as
these goods are the best the market affords,
and sold only by JOS. FLEMING & SON,
the Market Street Druggists, Pittsburg, Pa.
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XJSW ADVKKTISKAlFJTrs.
ADMffllSTRATOR'S SALE
FURNITURE
NOW GOING ON AT
DELP & BELL'S,
- 13 AND 15 FEDERAL STREET,
ALLEGHENY.
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Come soon if you want bargains. They are going fast
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Gouts Lumbago
Wallace Optical Co.,
MANUFACTURING OPTICIAN,
624 FENN AVEAUE,
G. G. O'BRIEN'S
PAINT AND WALL PAPER STORE.
292 Fifth av., 3 Spares from Court Houss
ESTABLISHED I860. mb26
Angostura. Bitters are the most effica
cious stimulant to excite the appetite.
McNAUGHEK & CO.,
CONTRACTORS FOR
ins sidewalks, roadways, yards, mills,
stables and cellar floors with cement, stone,
brick.ooncretc and Are brick. Curbstone
furnished and set. 43 Federal St., Allegheny
City, Pa. d
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Our far seeing and reading slasses com
bined are tho most satisfactory ever worn
indispensable for homo, office, public enter
talnments and shopping. ap21-Trsu
ALL KINDS
FIELD
GLASSES
All Prices.
STIEREN
544 Smithfield St
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After more than 20 years' test it has been
demonstrated that Rheumacura Is the only
sure and permanent cure for all kinds of
Rheumatism, Gout and Lumbazo. Time has
settled that fact beyond a doubt, and thou
sands of people throughout the United
States, Canada and Europe are testifying of
Its virtue and the most wonderf nl cures it
has effected.
If you are afflicted give it a trial, and yon
will be more than ever convinced that it is
the one remedy you have been seeking for
months and years to And. Delay is danger
ous. Bo not suffer longer. Buy a bottle of
Rheumacura and renew yourself physically.
Price $3 per bottle.
For sale by all druggists.
M'KINNIE & CHESSMAN MTbCD.,
616 Penn ave., Pittsburg, Pa.
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JAS. M'NEIL & BR0.,
BOILERS, PLATE AND SHEETIRON
WORK.
PATENT SHEET-IRON ANNEALING
BOXES.
With an increased capacity and hydraullo
machinery, we are prepared to furnish all
work in our line cheaper and better than by
the old methods. Repairing and eeneral
machine work. Twenty-ninth street and
Allegheny Valley Railroad. fel6-60-TT3
WATCHES AT A DISCOUNT.
Wo will sell you a 50-PWT., SOLID. 14-KT. GOLD WATCH, richly engraved
cases, with choice of Elgin, Waltham or Hampden Full Jeweled Movement, at the
unheard oflow price of 12, and warranted strictly as represented, or money ra-
Cor. Smithfield and Liberty
and 311 Smithfield Street.
funded.
SIMIIT'S,
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J. B. VANDERGRIFT COAL COMPANY, Limited
TELEPHONE, NO. 191.
YQUGHI06HENY US AND STEAM GOAL WHITE AND R1VEH SAND.
JS-Prompt service to manufacturers aid consumers generally.
Mills snppiiea wiin river sano.
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HAVE you been paying $35 00 to $40 00 for
your Clothing Mad,e to Measure? Don't
do it again until you see the handsome
things we have for $20 00 and $25 00. Twenty new
styles received to-day. That's the beauty of our
goods. No old stock. Everything bright, new and
fresh. Money returned if not satisfactory.
WANAMAKER & BROWN,
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ANDERSON BLOCK.
39 SIXTH STREET.
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EiEierz'TiHiiiLsra- foe table A.:rnD ikiitoihiieidt at :ea.:r less a?:e:.AJ5r eegtjlae peioes.
ijTrjinySi Vj?Ti .j k
$10
BnyB your choice now from any of our former
$12, $13 50 and $15 Baby Carriages, upholstered
in Silk Plush; with satin and lined Parasols:
hardwood gearing and steel or hand-shaved
spoke wheels.
$12
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Elf'
8c
For the genuine "Dover" Egg Beater
best made regular price 13c
Buys your choice now from any of our former
$16, $18 and $20 Baby Carriages; beautifully de
signed rattan coaches; flnet Silk Plush up
holstery; satin and lined Parasols; steel or
hand-shaved spook wheels.
17c
For nice, oblong Chopping Trays; hardwood;
neatly finished; regular price, 35c.
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89C
For the genuine Tom Thumb Lamp Oil
Stove; solid iron base; best article of the
kind in the market; regular price ti.
1 fi 'njft
25c
Strong Battan Carpet Beater; regular
price 15c
INDIVIDM
BhoomJ
3c
For the handy Broom Holder; regular
' price 10c
For hardwood, adjustable Window
Screens; will fit any window; best wire
cloth; regular price G5c.
I
75c
For a handsomely
finished
BLACKING
CASE,
Carpet top and
iron foot rest;
Bnilt very strongly;
regular price
AOn For the handy Awls and Tool Set,
tOl with hard wood handle; each sec
warranted fine tempered steel; regular
price, 75c
$5.95
$18.00
For fine English Porcelain Dinner Sets of 112 pieces;
different colors; regular price, $10 50.
For a genuine, transpaient Carlsbad China Dinner Set
painted in beautiful designs; regular price, $35.
nicely decorated in
of 102 pieces; hand
A
WT
(slightly damaged)
AT HALF PRICE.
THE DAMAGE CONSISTS IN THE PAINT BEING SCRATCHED.
$1.39
For large, handsome Parlor Lamp; shade
and vase to match; hand-painted in a
beautiful manner; regular price $3.
iHHHHfuB EwlflfiSSHflB
For the best Agate or
Granite Enameled Iron
3-quart Coffee Pot; leg
ular price $1 15.
QEm Forthebest Agate or Granite
wJl Enameled Iron or Blue and
White Steel Tea Kettles; No. 8 or 9:
regular price $2 80.
QCp For the genuine"'White Monntain"
iJUli ice Cieam Freezer; saves timo and
cream: every one warranted; regular
price $1 50.
mmm 39c
39c
For the best Agato
or Granite Enam
eled Iron, 8-quart
Bucket; regular
price $1 10.
35c for 8-quart Agate or Granite Iron Preserving Kettles; rorth 1.05.
60c for large Agate or Granite Iron Foot Tubs; worth $2.
1 8c for i-quart handled Agate or Granite Funnels; worth 45c.
95c for Agate or Granite Cuspidors; large size; worth 1.10.
6.0c for No. 80 Agate or Granite Coffee Boilers; worth $2.
30c for 5-quart Agate or Granite Octagon Cake Pans; worth 70c.
Fnrsolid stecl.fnll size Spade; hard
wood handle; regular price, 73c
( $1 50.
25c
For tne celebrated "Arcade"
Coffee Mill; with solid steel
grinders and dove-tailed boxes;
regular price 50c
REFRIGERATORS.
C nc For the far-famed "White Mount
90.pt) ain" Refrigerator (best in the
land), clean, healtnful, convenient and ice
saving; made of kiln-dry, liardwcod lum
ber: zinc lined: charcoal filled: patent
locks and castors; beats any $10 Befrigera
tor offered elsewhere.
CtA A( Fr tha Justly celebrated "White Mount
p.tu ain" Ice Chest; made exactly the same
way as the above Refrigerator; regular price, $7.
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