flW ?Jl"V, IKKSgBggaESMk'ftaJJJgW imsmmm:MBiummMUMitf.ii? f-5 roisillprsutti ffi.r" J '183 THE NEW POOR LAWS. Important Points in the Bill to Be Sent to the Legislature. OVERSEERS 'TO BE ABOLISHED. ft Whole System to Eo in Charge of a Commissioner. INDIGENT CHILDEEN PROVIDED FOE The commission appointed by the Gover nor under resolution from the Legislature to revise the poor laws 6f the State has nearly finished it work. After several tnonlhs spent in gathering and digesting data, an elaborate system tor the mainten ance and government of the State poor has been evolved. A bill covering all the points was prepared, and yesterday at a meeting of the Poor Directors' Association of Pennsylvania in Erie it was finally adopted. The report, with a recommenda tion to pass the bill, will be presented to the next Legislature. It is noticed in the proposed act that the good features in the great mass ot legisla tion on the subject that has accumulated on the statute bonks since the organization of the State have been retained, and a lot of regulations that conflict with the exigen cies of the times have been omitted. The bill recites a long list of poor acts to be repealed. This is done to avoid any coni Tilications in the future. Much credit for the construction of the new system belongs to John D. Carr, Steward of the Fayette County Almshouse aud a member of the commission. Ono Eiil Corrected. The present plan of farming out the poor is abolished and provision is made for the training of children under 16 years of age in some respectable family, or in industrial Bchools. Mr. Carr personally is opposed to binding out the little ones. In his experi ence he says he never iound a family will ing to take poor children that he thought were quite "respectable" enough. Under 110 consideration would he have permitted his children to be raised by them. It is the intention now to change thox soldiers' or phans' homes into industrial and training schools, and this is contemplated by the proposed poor law. On the passage of the act it is provided that a State poor law department be estab lished at once, and the Governor, with the consent of two-thirds of the Senate, shall appoint a commissioner for a term of four years at a salary of $4,000 per annum to be the head of tcli department. A room will be provided in the CapitoL His title shall be the "Poor Law Commissioner of Penn sylvania." He shall have the direction and general supervision of the administra tion of the relief of the poor throughout the State according to the act or such Ian s as shall be in force at the time; and for executing the powers given to him.the commissioner is authorized and required from time to time as he snail see occasion to make and issue all such general rules and regulations lor the government of poor law institutions, tor the custody, maintenance and training of poor children, and for carrying the act into execution in all other respects as he shell think proper. The commissioner may at his discretion suspend or rescind such rules and regulations or any of them, but he shall not have power to order relief in any individual case. He shall have power by summons to require the attendance of wit nesses and to compel them to produce any books .or writings upon any question or matter connected with or relating to the administration ot the laws for the relief and employment of the poor. Tow er to the Go ernor. Ko rule made by the commissioner will go into effect until 20 days alter it has been approed by the Governor and Attorney General. Copies of the rules must be sent to all poor directors ana those working under the law. Provision is made for the appointment and removal by the commis sioner of general inspectors and a clerk at a salary of 51,800 yearly. They shall have the authority to examine witnesses, books, eta, to inspect the poor houses and in mates, and to see that the rules and regula tions are generally observed. Each county shall constitute a separate poor district, and at the next general elec tion after the passage ot the act the quali fied voters shall elect three directors of the poor for the district composed of each county, one to serve one year, one to serve two years and one to serve three years, and annually thereafter.one to serve three years from the first Monday of January next after their election and until their succes sors shall be duly qualified. The directors forever shall be in fact and name with ref erence to the relief and employment of the poor bodies corporate and politic in law. Perpetual succession is provided, and they can sue aDd be Bued, receive, take and hold lands, goods, etc., given or devised by any person, and can dispose of them forthebenefft of the poor. Bonds are required of each director for the proper discharge of all duties connected with the office. The directors of each county shall meet and organize on the first Monday in Janu ary of each j ear and proceed to choose a clerk and to fix his salary, aud make an es timate of the probable cost aud expense of providing necessary accommodations for the poor of the county for the ensuing year, and for the first year the probable cost of the relief of the poor shall be based upon the average cost throughout the county for the relief of the poor during the three pre ceding years. The probable cost for ac commodation, including the expense of purchasing land, erection of buildings, im provements, machinery, furniture andstock, or either of them, shall be certified, and a copy delivered to the County Commission ers. Providing the Expenses. All other expenses shall be certified to the commissioner in the same way. In counties where the tax levy is made before the first Monday in January, the estimate for the year must be made "ten days ahead. The commissioners are directed to raise the amount of money required by taxation in addition to the regular county tax, the funds to be paid out by the County Treas urer on warrants from the poor directors. The books of the latter will be audited like any other officer. In addition the Commissioners are di rected to borrow money, if needed, to carry out the purposes of the act by issuing bonds of not less than 100. They can't be sold below par and can't be taxed except for State purposes. The directors are em powered to erect suitable poor houses within or without the county and to fix the compensation of employes. The matron and superintendent cannot be discharged without the consent ot the State commis sioner. "When the directors by resolution de termine to buy land to carry ont the act, the President Judge of the court with them poor law purposes in anr county,- city, borough, township or poor dUtrict at such time and upon such terms at in the opinion of the Court may be considered just and proper. The Court snail make such order respecting the proceeds of the sale as justice ana equity may require. The application for sale may be made by the Councils of any citv, the Conncil of any borough, the commissioners of any county or the super visors of any township wherein or whereby the same may have been purchased and owned, provided the city, borough, county or township constitutes a poor district wnicn oy iniiaci is superseucu uiouimu, or by any 25 taxpayers of the district and shall be' verified by affidavit. The court may appoint auditors to ascertain the facts and such commissioners to make the sale as may by them be deemed expedient In" case any present district extends into more than one county, the court of the county which now has jurisdiction thereof respect ing the poor laws shall have the powers conferred. An Economic Hove. The directors,two of whom make aquorum, shall meet once a month. Any director can admit a poor person to the almshouse on a written order, or the superintendent can in an emergency provide tor poor people until the board meets again. The pay ofdirectors is fixed at $3 per day. In case of a vacancy the remaining director or directors can fill it by appointment until the next general election. So child between the ages of 2 and 16 years shall be maintained in the poorhouso for more than 60 davs. They will be provided for in families, industrial schools, or ther suitable insti tutions until 16 years old. A husband, wife, lather, mother or children, being of suffi cient ability, must maintain their poor as the Court mar direct under a penalty of forfeiting 520 per month for the hulure. If a husband deserts his wife or children, or both, the Court will compel him to pay a reasonable sum for their keep. "here persons refuse to enter a poor house or will not abide by the rules, no relief will be given them. No director is allowed to be concerned or interested in any contract for supplies. Iu the main the above are the important features of the new poor system proposed by the commission. It remains for the Legislature to reject or modify the bill as it sees fit If the act is passed it will wipe out a host of poor laws. The titles of the poor acts to be abolished are mentioned in the bilL Not a Campaign Issue. A good many people seem to have an Idea that the Presidental campaign Is not at tracting as much attention as usual. Maybe it isn't, but ono thing is certain, those new "uranaiatners nat" canes recently put on the market are proving immensely popular. We are told that Marvin's, with all their facil ities for baking great quantities in a short time, can scarcely supply the demand. And ltisn't political sentiment that is making the demand, either, for Democrats as well as Republicans buy them. "Grandfather's Hat" cakes are really delightful dainties and it is no wonder that the people like them. Ask your grocer lor them. J NEW. ADVERTISEMENTS.! 0 MHHXW'Ni " n-iS ROSENBAUM & CO. Yachebox and Constantin Watch is the finest and mast accurate- timepiece made. Warranted. Open or hunting-case. Ladies' and gents' sizes. Imported and sold only by Sheafer & Lloyd, 37 Fifth avenue. Overcoats cleaned at Pfeifer's, Tel. ) 113 Smithfield street, 1261, 1U0 Federal, Allegheny, 31CJ J 1913 Carson street, Southside. 1)E Witt's Little Early Risers. Best pill for biliousness, sick headache, malaria. Pericct Development Depends Upon A'erlect Nutrition. Use the genuine Johann HofTs Malt Extract, it is the best tonic nutritive extant. It is specially recommended nursing mothers, convales cents and the weak and de bilitated. Beware of imitations. The genuine must have the signature of "Johann Hoff" on the neck of every bottle. For Sore Throat, Coughs and Colds, use the Malt Extract hot at bed-time and the genuine Johann HofTs Malt Bonbons during the day. Very pleasant. Th Improvement, the Promise of Cure. No arrav of words can cive a dyspeptio one-half tbe nope that comes from the re lief which always lollows tho ue of Bur dock Blood Bitters, and the piomlse or cuie is never broken. "Having suffered from dyspepsia for two or three vears, I decided to try B. B. and after takin" one bottle I found myself so much better I cot another bottle and after taking that I had no more need of medicine. "MKs. G. a WHITE, Taberg, N". Y." Don't pay for daily bread and thengioan with dyspepsia when a bottle of B. B. B. will give you relief. Bepoated tests with uni form success prove that dyspepsia cannot withstand B. B. B. "1 have taken the second bottle of Bur dock Blood Bitters, and it has cured me of dyspepsia with which I suffered for six years. "W. W. HAMILTON, TTSsn Lode Haven, Pa." AWttniK? Sure Gure Etajwisn Gouts Lumbago McKtnnio & Chessman aTf 'g Co., ritts urjr, Piu Gentlemen- Enclosed find check tor $3 00 lor another bottle or Bheuniacura. I take tnis occasion to say that 1 have been much impioved under treatment of your lemedy, but think I need another bot t'e to eradicate the rheumatism from my knee. The party to whom I presented, the other bottle, obtained, states that he is entirely cured and that he feels like a sjew man since taking your medicine. Besnectfullv. CHARLES WHITE, 2979th street,. Washington, D. a Sept. 17, 1892. For acute attacks of Rheumatism, Gout and Lumbago, superinduced bv these cold nights, Rheumacura acts like maaic. Price $3 00 per bottle. For sale by all drnggists. McEINNIE & CHESSMAN M'F'G CO . 616 Penn Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Send yonr name and address and wo will mail free pamphlet of testimonials. OC8-TTSSU Trust . Your Grocer for good sugar, coffee and flour. shall constitute a board to make the neces- r -u j r T i, -ccp sary purchase, the conveyance to be taken Iresn Pure goods, for he sells you the names ot the directors, and the in the names money shall be paid by the County Com' musioners. Improvements Provided Por. If improvements to or enlargements of the buildings are needed the directors will prepare plans aud submit them to the State commissioner for his approval. After the completion of tbe buildings under the di rection ot the act the overseers in charge of the poor in the district or county must re-move-them to the poor house, or forfeit their maintenance until it is done. If removal is impossible on account of sickness the poor will be provided for until the removal is possible. As soon as the overseers are suc ceeded in office by the directors all money balances in their possession shall be turned over to the road supervisors .or the treas urer in cites and borouzhs. The courts shall have jurisdiction, and are authorized to decree the public or pri vate sale of any real estate now held for KIRK'S AMERICAN FAMILY SOAP the sure test of every, grocer's other goods. 85 million cakes made and sold last year. If a grocer trys to sell you any "just-as-good" soaps look out for his wooden nutmegs. JAS, S. KIRK & CO., Chicago. Attend J Our Great , Cloak Sale This Week I Some of our-competitorsmay stand aghast at our price-cutting this week. But we want to make the Cloak De partment still more popular, and al- thougn tne season nas rcajiy just De gun, we have made unparalleled re ductions in prices of Fall and Winter Garments of all grades. Fur-trimmed Reefers, thecbest gar ments ever put together for the money, at $4.95 to 12.50. All 34 inches long. These Reefers Defy Competition. Our Russian Coats are advertising this department and bringing us many new customers. These Coats are beautiful garments, and worth a great deal more than our present prices. Fine Cloth Reefers, 4ined and tailor-made. 9.75 to $19.75. Children's Cloaks, I1.75 to 15 Underwear for Ladies,, Misses and Children. Prices?range from 25c to 3. Gents' Heavy Underwear, 75c, $1, S1.25, 1.50, $2. Gents' Genuine Warner's Finest W00l Underwear, $2, worth $3. FUR CAPES AND PUR "TRIMMINGS In larger variety than we have ever before shown. Our prices are posi tively the lowest in the city. JpThis week all $10, $12 and j $15 seat nusn jackets are oiterea at the uniform price of 5 each. They will go like hot cakes. Come at once if you want one. NEW ADYEBIHEMENTS. , , " " ll-irVIljo.iylll'll'llftl'llVIIVVVVWS gjhff-'?. NEW ADVEBTTSEMENTS. rtf0 cmiif r misu Our Printea Guarantee HAS come to be recognized as absolute and final proof of everything we claim. Every body knows by this time that we live up to it to the very let ter. Our Fall Suits and Fall Overcoats are correct they are the acme of fashion. If attired in one of our ,suits your costume is above criti cism. We are showing the pick of the fall fabrics, and ihe style, make and finish of these suits is a real triumph of Sartorial art. WE wish to call your special attention to otir Home-Made Diagonal Cheviot Suits, in single and double-brasted sacks, at $12, $15 and $18. ALSO, our line of Black and Blue Cheviot Fall Overcoats at $8, $10 and $12. OUR Printed Stamped Guar antee with every sale. Q UAL 'I TY THE PRIME REQUISITE, Buying whiskies Is almost entirely a mat ter of confidence. The many methods of "doctoring 'them, always to tneir Injury, whether for beverage or medicinal use. sug gest to everyone the expediency of nurchas lng from responsible dealers. The Old Established Drug Firm, Jos. Fleming & Sod, Have proved their responsibility In sell ing Pure Brandies, Wines and Whiskies for years and years. Their OLD EXPORT WHISKEY "Is away up" in the estimation of all those who have used it. Quarts $1 Each or Six for $5. Prompt attention givenallmill or express orders. Old Export is for sale only by JOS. FLEMING & SON, 412 S1AEKET ST., COB. DIAMOND, oc9-Tresu Pittsbnrg, Pa. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Oculist Px?oBoxlx)td.oxis Made at Shortest Notice. Eyes Correctly Fitted. J. DIAMOND, Artificial eyes inserted. OPTICIAN, 22 8ixth ST., piTTaBcaa OC13-TT3U am 8lfflIl!!8!1'iS SJf -.illl jar 510, 512, 514,516, 518 MARKET ST. OC12-TT3 M L.3 t" Jt LS9 m STIEREN v4cyo r Our capes: Part B Optical Meteorol ogical and Electrical In struments. Part C Magio Lanterns, Slides and Accessories. Part D Mathematical and Surveying Instru ments. Free on application. OC&TTS AMUSEMENTS. DUQUESNE, xJSSEsa-fl A Cyolonio Carnival. To-night, Hoyt's JEHPEBHCE TDWn Every house crowded. Matinee Saturday. Next week Henry E. DIxey Opera Com pany in The Mascot Up to Date. ocl3 Clothiers, Hatters, Tailors and Furnishers, 954 AND 956 LIBERTY ST, Star Corner. OCll-93-TTS DUQUESNE PITTSBURG'S LEADING THEATER. MOIV.- AIR. OCT. HENRY XT, E. DIXEY AND HIS FAMOUS OPERA CO. Including Miss Juliette Cordon in the MASCOT UP TO DATE NO. 94 FIFTH AVENUE. . HELESLIESHDESTORE FOR GENTLEMEN EXCLUSIVELY. Direct from Palmer's Theater, N.Y., After the most ai tistie and financial COMIC opera SUCCESS seen in N. Y. in a number of years. The cast lnclndei,: Juliette Cordon, Yolande Wallace, SI?. Tajdlapietra, Fred Lennox, Harold Slake and others 60 people. seats on saie to-aay. OC13-U5 THE ALVNt THEATER, Csas I, Davis , Ownerand Mnager Engagement of the legitimate Irish Comedian, JOSEPH MUKPHY. Thurs., Frl. and Sat. Matinee and NIcht. KEEEY GOW. Next week Cliailos Frohman's- Company in "The Family Circle." oclO 34 ri BAND OPEEA HOUSE-TO-NIGHT ARMSTRONG'S EUROPEAN Novelty and Specialty Company. Prices 15, 25, 60, 75c. Matinee Saturdav 25o, 50c reserved. Next Week "A Railroad Ticket. ool345 DIRECT . From the Tanners to THE LESLIE SHOE FACTORY. In Pittsfield, Mass. DIRECT From the Factory to IE LE STORES DIRECT IK From the Manufacturers' own Stores to the wearers of HAEEY WILLIAMS' ACADEMY To-Nlght, Matinees Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday, GUS HILL'S WOELD OF NOVELTIES. The Gold Mine Attraction. oclO-6 HAEKY DAVIS JJDKN MUSEE OPEN at 10 A. m. dally. THE GYPSIES. Ladies' fortunes free. The miniature lo comotive In lunnlns order. Agieat stage show. Admission, 10c. .. oclO-53 H ARSIS' THEATER Mrs. P. Harris. R.L. Brltton, T. F. Dean, Proprietors and Managers. Every afternoon and evening. The Sparkling Musical Comedy, THE KID. Week Oct. 17-Dan'l A. Kelly in "The Shadow Detective." ooll-109-Trs TI LESLIESHOES. are These Shoes are perfect in fit, correct in style, unsurpassed in material and workmanship, and sold at prices ranging from T to $6.oo. While these prices are low they represent goods that are sold by the ordinary retail stores for much more money. -NO. 9 FIFTH AVENUE , .OO L?C PITTSBURG. OC5-U1-TT8U CAEKEGIE HALL, ALLEGHENY-J. Whitcombe Reilly and the Alpine Quar tet, TUESDAY, October 23, 1892: Schumann Lady Quartet, Chicago, Prof. W. J. Went worth. Elocutionist, of Boston, November 29, 1892; Eev. Sam Jones, December, 16, 1892; celebrated Bo&allnd concerts, January 20, 1893. Season tickets now on sale. Mellor & Hoene's, No. 77 Fifth av. and Alex. Boss music store. No. 113 Federal St. General ad mission $1. Season tickets, $2 50. Reserved (eats for Kellly on sale Wednesday, October 19, 1893, at above named stores. oc!3-16 EXPOSITION. DEVERE, The Operatic Queen. RAYMOND, The Favorite Cornetlst. with Brooks' Unrivaled Band, ocl3 afternoon and evenlncr. 211ElElsaSS3S KOEHLER'S Installment House Weoccnpytle entire Mil 7 Sixth Street, MENS' AND BOY'S Clothing on Creditj (Ready-Made & ta Order.) LADIES' CLOAKS & JACKETS, Watches & Jewelry, ON INSTALLMENTS. Cash Prices Without Security. TERMS: One-third of the amount purchased must te paid qown; tne Dalance in small weekly or monthly payments. Business transacted strictly confidential. Open r, from 8 A. U. l 9 P. M. Saturdays 1 11 P.M. KAUFMANS J Wi """ ill -cv NEVER CASE YOUR FEET IN FAITHLESS LEATHER. None but honest so(u)lesi on Our shoes. None but sound and solid footwear all way through. It's the only kind of shoes worth selling for -a re putable house it's the only kind worth buying for a sen sible, economical person. There may be more profit in shoes that are half leather and- half paper (so-called leatherette) but the public is bound to find out the fraud sooner or later, and then thesly shoe merchant will find himself at the end of his rope. Permanent success and public confidence can only be gained and retained by selling the kind of shoes which we put on our customers' feet; and yet; in spite of our su perior qualities, our prices are actually lower than the, in ferior goods can be bought elsewhere. Here are a few proofs: LADIES' SHOES! 196 pairs Ladies' fine Serge hand-turned Congress Gaiters, sizes 3 to 8, only 75c; regular price $1.25. 475 pairs Ladies' Dongola Button Shoes, mostly broken sizes, true value $2.50, will go at only 75c ' 325 pairs Ladies' Bright Dongola Spring HeeIShoes, with long vamp and patent leather tips, widths AA to E, sizes 2jto 6, true value $2.50, will go at only $1.50. 240 pairs Ladies' fine glaced Dongola Welt Shoes, calf patent leather tips, 3 inch vamps, widths A to E, sizes iyi to 8, true value $3, will go at only $1.98. 365 pairs Ladies' genuine French Bright Dongola Hand-welt Shoes, with calf patent leather tips, Wauken phast last, widths A to E, sizes 2 to 8, true value $4.50, will go at only $2.50. 500 pairs Ladies' Shoes, with real Liona kid vamp and blue or black cloth top; patent leather tips, widths A to E, sizes 2 to 7, true value $3, will go at only $1.98. 150 pairs of Dr. Koehler's celebrated Straight Goat; French Kid and French Bright Dongola Shoes, true value $5.50 and $6, will go at only $2.50. 100 pairs Ladies' fine Patent Leather Shoes, broken sizes only, worth $5, at only $2.39. 'MEN'S SHOES. N.K. goat 325 pairs Men's Seamless Lace Congress brand Calf Shoes, sizes 6 to 1 1, true value $2, will only $1.25. 480 pairs Men's Seamless Lace and Congress Shoes, plain or tipped toe, sizes 6 to 11, true value $2.25, will go at only $1.50. " 250 pairs Men's extra heavy Waterproof Letter Car riers' and Policemen's Shoes, plain or tipped toe, widths B to E, sizes 6 to ioj, true value $4, will go at only $2.50. 275 pairs A No. 1 American Tannery Calf Welt Shoes, Lace or Congress, plain or tipped, seven different styles of toes, widths B to E, sizes 5 to 11, true value $4.50, will go at only $3. 125 pairs Men's Waterproof Grain Lace Shoes, sizes 6 to 11, true value $2; will go at only $1.50. 175 pairs Men's Patent Leather Lace and Congress Shoes, sizes 6 to 9, true value $3.50, will go at only $2. 138 pairs Men's French Calf Hand-sewed Button Shoes (Hanan's make), broken sizes only.true value $6.50, will go at only $2.39. CHILDREN'S SHOES 300 pairs Infants' fine Dress Button Shoes, worked button holes, true value $1, at only 50c. 240 pairs Children's Pebble Goat Spring Heel Button Shoes, sizes 5 to 8, true value 1.25, will go at only 75c 218 pairs Misses' Dongola Kid -and Pebble Goat Spring Heel Shoes, sizes 11 to 2, true value 1.50, will go at only 98a 360 pairs Youths' fine Calfj Seamless Button Shoes, tipped, solid as a rock, sizes 11 to 2, true value $2, will go at only $1.25. 280 pairs Boys' fine Calf Lace and Button Shoes, tip ped or plain, sizes 2 to 5, true value $2.50, will go at only $1.50 j 60 pairs Boys' fine Calf Welt Shoes, tipped or plain, sizes 2 to 5 , true value $3, will go at only $2. The Above Bargains Are Now on Sale, ' But Won't Be Long. KAUFMANNS' FIFTH AVENUE AND SMITHFIELD STREET. ..AXjXj JLBOTTT DEIEFIjIES I Marlln Bepeatmir Bifles (octagon barrel, 32, 38 or U caliber) at 412 M. Colt Hep eatlnir Blflex. all sizes, at J12 50. PleferKlfle.32-eallber, at -. J J Warnant Action Flobert Klfles (ZKallher, pistol grip) at $ 8 60. Bemingtnn Action Flobert (22 caliber, pistol grip) at ... 3 50. . Kegnlar Flobert Bifle at ,; 1" L'V9?.00- All other makes at equally lor prices. Fnll line of Breecb-Loadlns Shot Guns from 19 op. Loaded Shells, 10 and 13 gauge, $1 SO per 100. j -TV It IMP 1 932 and 934 Liberty St. and i IVI I I js-703,7Q5aM707SmiMeldSt. Send for Illustrated Catalogue and Price List. oclPrnsa THIS INHJS MANUFACTURED J. HARPER B0NNELL CO., a&US&a&iK&ls t est