WAS Oft WORKED Excessive labor- Turns the BrainofW.B."CoYerV-of tlie: Order .of Solon. HIS WILD IMAGINATIONS. He Claims He Can Imprison Some Prominent Miticians. PRESIDENT BAERISONON THE LIST Three Million Lo'.lars for the Mayoralty CanTiss. THE AFFAIRS OF THE ORDEE GITEN Some 18 or 20 guests sitting in the rotunda or the Seventh Avenue Hotel about 5 o'clock yesterday i evening were aroused from their dreamy attitudes by a loud cry, apparently from a man in distress. Upon looking up they saj a well-dressed, hut wild eyed man standing in front of the cleik's desk, with a pen in his fingers. He was about to register. No more attention was paid to the new comer until alter lie had written his name down in the book. The signature was that of W. E. Covert, Pittsburg, Pa. Sir. Covert w as assigned to a room, but instead of re pairing to it at once, he lingered around the office and tried to draw some of the bystand ers into a conversation. Suddenly turning arouud to the clerk he said in stentorian tone: "Do you know who I am? I am the new attorney-in-fact ot , the Order ot Solon and have the entire charge of its boundless wealth. I have thousands of dollars in (he banks surrounding this hotel and my word is law. Hereafter my home will be here." All this was said in a quick, loud and nervous way, and the clerk at once realized that he was dealing with a man not in the possession of his full senses. In the mean time the guests in the rotunda had congre gated about the excited man. He seemed pleased at having secured an audience, and at once entered into a long discussion of the wealth he controlled and the plans he had in view to secure more, finally ending up with a long tirade aealnst the city officials, in hich he said: "I am now boss of this city, and can be elected Mayor if I so desire." Didn't Like His Room. After this Sir. Covert went to his room, which could not nave been to his liking, for in a lew moments he returned to the office, and alter censuring the clerk for assigning him to such quarters, he cleared Lis throit preparatory to making another speech. Before he could begin he was in terrupted by a iriend, who, alter coaxing hiin awhile, secured his consent to go out on the street. The Ineud who took him away from the Seienth Avenue Hotel was E. "VT. Morse. The latter accompanied by beveral other gentlemen upon calling to see Kev. W. E. Covert at.the Home Hotel about 5 o'clock last evening, were informed that he had just lelt alter demanding his bill. Know ing Sir. Covert to be mentally deranged, 3lr. Morse and the others instituted a search lor him and subsequentlv-located him at Seventh Acnne Hotel. Mr. Covert has -been stopping at the Home Hotel tor ten days, but it was not until 2 o'clock yesterday morning that it Mjis'sjspccted that he was suffering men tal!. At that hour he entered his tempo rary home, and walking up to the office tried to engage the attaches of the hotel into conversation. Clerk Cunningham, who was there at tne time, stated that Mr. Cov ert talked in a loua ud wild manner. Among a great many things he said: "I discovered the whole conspiracy in the Or ifer ol Solon, and only received 530 for my labor where the Investigating Committee received $4,0U0. The Order of Solon has voted that I should receive ?2o,0U0 lor un covering a conspiracy which saved the order 100,000, but I have not been paid. Alter the Bhr Tish. 'There's Ben Harrison, John Wanama ker,Matt Quay and Chris Slagee," continued Mr. Covert, "I have evidence against this combination that will send them all to ErUou lor life. They allowed my letters to e opened even when I pleaded with them to have it stopped. This was a great trouble to me, and still my troubles are not ended. 1 am now in a scheme to elect the next Mayor. X could get the place myself but Chiefs Brown and Bigelow are against me. I do not care for them, however, as they are like clay in my hands. When I get started these other politicians will not be in it. I have 53,000,000 toinsure my elec tion as Mayor, and when I am in office I will settle the Homestead trouble and social evil problem." Alter talking in this strain for over an hour, Mr. Covert finished his discourse by saying: "I have not slept lor nine days, but that is nothing when it is considered I have been training lor this work lor 13 years. It demanded muscle as well as brains to gain a victory over these people, and I have both. Bid I not secure my training in the Harlem claim? -I secured !4,000,000 out ot that trans action and have the money in my pocket, aud I thank God tba. I am now able to buy my enemies out two or three times." Wanted in tho Papers. Immediately after this Mr. Covert went to his room, and nothing more was seen of him by the hotel people until he-went out latt evening aud was subsequently brought back by his iriends. During the alternoon he sent word to a reporter that he would like to see him. as he had some ery edifying news to' give to the public. The" reporter went to Mr. Cover. 's room, and there lor nearly an hour Mr. Covert held his listener spellbound over a recita tion ot his schemes and troubles, all oi which were outlined in such a manner as to leae no doubt in the reporter's mind that the speaker nas suffering irom a mania or hallucination ot some character. Many ot Mr. Covert's tnends are very sorrowlul over his alarming condition. They say since his arrival in Pittsburg he has been" working diligently in behalf of the Order ot Solon, and he is probably wrought up over the matter to such an ex tent that his mind wanders. Glenn L Fpleoin, Supreme President of the order, said yesterday: "There is n6 doubt that the Kev. V. li. Covert is insane lrom overwork. Whether he was always subject to such mental impairment I do not know, but we thiuk it is all due to thel mental strain be has undergone. ' We have sent two men to the Home Hotel to aire ior him. He has done a great deal of good lor the order, but in his present predica ment he will be more of an impediment thauahelp." A Well Known Preacher. Rev. W. K. Covert is a Winebrenarian minister.- At one time he was a pastor of a church -of this particular laith in Pittsburg, and is well known in this city. About three years ago he lelt Pittsburg to go to Stoner Tille, Westmoreland-county, where he took charge ot a church, the congregation of which believed iu Mr. Covert's doctrines. He has recently been preaching in Ohio. He is also' one of the many claimants of tho Harlem tract, and during the past few years he has always been connected in some capacity wilh'immense schemes of a similar nature. The case against the officers of the Order of Solon, which was to ba have been called in the Criminal Court yesterday, was post poned until Tuesday next. The reason given is that the attorneys are not ready. There were a large number of the more prominent members of the order present in court yes terday and thev seemed greatly disappointed over the delay" At Wednesday evening's meeting a new organization ot the Solons was effected and the following officers elected: Glenn L Folspm, Supreme Presi dent: Claude L. McMillan, Supreme Vice President; George L. Navlor, Supreme Past President; A F. Moses, Supreme Secretary; M. G. Clark, Supreme Treasurer; J. A. Craighead. M. D., Supreme Medical Ex aminer; B. E. Beatjr, Supreme Chaplain; AVilliam F. Sherwood, Supreme Marshal; H. a Tice, Supreme Guard; John D. Walker, Supreme Sentinel. The menial condition of Eev. W. 32. Covert was a source of great anxiety to his friends last evening. Dr. King was sum moned to th'e Home Hotel to make an ex amination of him. Mr. Covert became in censed at this and not only refused to see the physician, but forced him from the room. IHCEEASIRG IN HUHBEB8. The Amalgamated Association Is Now Said t Be Flourishing. The activity in the ranks of the Amal gamated Association for the past month has been very noticeable. The Homestead strike, while attended with many disap pointing aspects for organized labor, has only apnarcntly incited workmen to be more active in the cause, and they are now organizing as never before. It was thought that the failure ot Homestead, the sympathy strikes and the secession of a large-number of finishers would have a discouraging effect on the Amalgamated Association. Secretary Kilgallon said last evening that the officers of the Amalgamated Association were greatly encouraged over the recent acquisitions and were really surprised at the increase ot membership oi nearly all the lodges throughout the country. Continuing Mr. Kilgallou'said: "I be lieve that fully two-thirds of the skilled men in rolling mills are now members of the association, and the others are being gradually brought into it. I- have, reason to believe that more lodges will be added in a short time. We are doing all we can to get the Homestead men who were thrown out of employment positions at other places, and have succeeded in many cases. We intend to pursue a conservative policy and think the Homestead affair will only act. to unite us more firmly 'than ever, as the association already is In some respects." HUMOR IN THE COURTS. Judge Stowe Afraid He Will Interfere With tho Mayor's Business In Disposing of an Illegal Liquor Seller Bow an Old Woman Took Her Fate. A large quantity of business was trans acted by Judges Stowe and Slagle yesterday in the Criminal Court. One of the amusing incidents was a dialogue with MaryBarkley, who pleaded guilty to selling liquor without a license on Third avenue. The old lady was very deaf and the remarks of the Court had to be repeated loudly in her ear by a deputy sheriff! District Attorney Burleigh asked her, loudly: "You plead guilty to selling liquor with out a license?" ".No, sir. I sold no liquor. I only sold beer." Judge Stowe What kind of a home do you keep? I don't want to interfere with the Mayor's business. Mrs. Barkley A disorderly house. Jndge Stowe That's a good kind. 500 fine and three months to the workhouse. "Three months," shouted a Deputy Sheriff in her ear. The old woman nodded and smiled pleas antly and trotted off to take her place in the line of prisoners. TWO VALUABLE HOBSES KILLED. They Fall Into a Hole on Trankstown Avenue. An accident which resulted in the death of a "SOO team of horses occurred at Kennedy's sandbank on Franks town ave nue, near Fifth avenue, about 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. A hoi had been dug at the side of the road about six feet square. A team owned by J. W. Walker, the asphalt dealer of the Fast End, was driven down the road. The wagon tongue broke, throwing one of the horses into the hole, it dragging the other with it. Both animals fell head first and their necks were broken by the fall. The bodies of the horses were wedged in the hole so tightly that it was found impossible to remove them until to day. LAID 10 BEST. . Captain Joseph Walton Privately. Buried In the Allegheny Cemetery. Captain' Joseph Walton's remains were yesterday laid to rest in Allegheny Ceme tery. The' funeral services were held at his residence, 187 Western avenue, Alle pheny. They were conducted by Eev. J. A. Story, of the North Avenue M. E, Church. The house was crowded with friends of the dead coal man. Yesterday the flairs on Captain Walton s steamboats were all float ing at half-mast. P0UBED COFPEE Of? 'SEE. How a Polish Husband "Treated His Wife Wh-n She Charged Infidelity. Joseph Kaposuski, a Polish laborer of. Allegheny, was committed to jail by Alder man McMasters yesterday afternoon for a hearing on Saturday. He is charged by his wile with surety of the peace and assault and battery. She alleges that he poured a cup of hot coffee down her neck at breakfast yesterday morning and then threatened to kill her be cause she told him he did not love her any more. Highway Bobbery in Allegheny. Charles Dnnkel, aged 15, was held np yesterday on Irwin avenue, Allegheny, by a boy about his own age. The highway man pointed a revolver in Dunkel's face and demanded his valuables. They were promptly turned over and the outlaw low ered his' weapon and walked away. He is unknown. Rev. I. N. Hays successor. Kev. John Graham, of the First Beformed Presbyterian Church, of Philadelphia, has resigned his pastorate there. He will accept a call to the Westminster Presby terian Church, of Buena Vista street, Alle gheny. Eev. L N. Hays was formerly pastor of this church, but resigned last spring owing to ill health. Holiday Excursion Bates. The Trunk Line and Central Traffic Asso ciations have agreed on uniform excursion rates for the holidays. The basis will be a fare and a third for the round trip. The tickets will be on sale December 24 to De cember 26 and irom December 30 to Janu ary 2 inclusive, good to return until Janu ary a . To Benefit the Church. The ladies of the Grace Presbyterian Church will, serve a dinner on December 22 and 23 in the old postoffice building. The receipts are to be used for the benefit of the church. The ladies having the affair in charge are sparing no labor to make the dinner a successful one. ASK TOUR NEIGHBOR Why her rooms are tenanted, and the answer will be: "I advertise my rooms in the cent-a-word columns of THE DIS PATCH." Numerous Sins to Answer For. J. H. White, of McKee's Bocks, was committed to jail for trial by court by 'Squire Miles Bryan yesterday afternoon. White is charged with running a gambling, den, selling liquor without license, on Sun day and to minors. REFORM B- SHUT ODT. Its Nominees Sat Upon in the Alle gheny "City Committee. COLLECTOR MILLER-, CONFIRMED. Tne 17. S. Senate Hafts Him a Pleasant Birthday Present FX-JTAT0R FULTON'S CANDIDACY The Allegheny Beform Association was heavily sat upon at the meeting ot the Be publican City Committee last night Noth ing that was not purely Eepublican was recognized. The nominations made at the Filth ward suggestion meeting last Tuesday night were presented for recogni tion, but were literally kicked out of the meeting. The date of the primaries was fixed' for Saturday, January 7. i 'An interesting scene followed the presen tation of the certificates of nomination from the Fifth ward. There was a large attendance of committeemen, and the lobby was filled with politicians when Chairman Pentecost called the meeting to order. After the date ot primaries had been fixed J. M. 'Friedman walked down the center aisle of the council room with the certifi cates in his hand. He announced that he was not a member of the committee, but had been delegated to present papers certi fying the nomination of Eepublican Coun cilmen from the Fifth ward. Instantlv there were cries of "Throw them in the sewer," and "Throw him out." Charles Bobinson demanded to know why the members of the City Committee from the Fifth ward bad not presented the cer tificates as the rules required. After the hubbub had been quieted by the Chairman, Friedman resumed, but the noise was started again. Several members jumped to their feet with various suggestions. One wanted Friedman put out, another suggested he turn over the certificate to the Fifth ward committeemen, but a motion to give him a hearing was finally passed. An Emphatic Protest. Friedman began his address saying the certificates contained the duly attested nom inations made at a Eepublican meeting in the Fifth ward. He wanted them certified to the County Commissioners. There' was a big protest against the statement about a Eepublican meeting. Several members of the city committee from this ward yelled that they had not been notified there was to be a suggestion meeting. Mr. Bobinson produced a call for the meeting written on a paper bearing the printed heading of the Allegheny Beform Association and signed by the President and Secretary of that or ganization. He declared the meeting had been called under false pretenses. It had been intended to pack it with Beform Asso ciation people only and few others heard of it before the day it was held. Mr. Friedman acknowledged that the Be form Association bad called the meeting, but maintained they were Republicans. It was an organization Allegheny people knew a good deal about, he said, rather emphat ically, and he wanted the certificates recog nized. There was another protest, followed bv a motion to refer the certificates to the committeemen from the Fifth ward who should report on them at once. When the committee retired they were absent a few minutes and returned with a recommendation that the certificates be returned, because the nominees thereon had not been "regularly nbmihated, and be cause one nominee was a Democrat. The report was adopted with only two dissent ing votes, and then there was applause. Mr. Friedman as he walked out sarcastically thanked the meeting for 'the courtesy ex tended, and received an equally cutting reply. A Clear Dlspnto. Mr. Stevenson, of the Beform Associa tion, says the nomination certificates will be presented to the Commissioners and a fight made to have them placed on the ticket as the Eepublican nominees. Mr. Dahlinger says they will not he. The seven commit teemen lrom the Fifth ward have called the regular Eepublican suggestion meeting for next Friday evening. An interesting feature of the meeting was the reading of a letter from Mayor Ken nedy announcing his candidacy, promising his 'support of the nominee and inclosing $100 as his campaign assessment A mo ment later Major Tyler walked up and filed his certificate of candidacy with a check for $100. An outburst of applause followed the Major's action. The secretary announced a balance of $133 87 lrom the last campaign. An amendment to the rules was made by which all candidates for Mayor must file acceptance ot the verdict and pay au assess ment of $100 ten days before the primaries. AVilliam Price offered a motion that Coun cilmanic candidates Bhould pay $10 each, but it was langhed out of order. COLOBED CITIZE5S MEET. They Form Themselves Into a Political Compact to Aid Their Own Ends. Many colored citizens of Pittsburg met at the hall 2820 Penn avenue last night. There was a large attendance, representa tives of nearly every ward in which there is any considerable number being present The meeting was presided over by Scott L. Morton, ot the Tweltth ward, and a W. Allen served as secretary. The purpose of the gathering was to agi tate the organization of the colored voters in their own interests. Speeches were made by Attorney J. W. Holmes, A. F. Hall, Major E. H. Allen, Thomas A. Wil son, H. A. Clay and John Eoy; A committee of 15 was appointed to draft a plan of permanent organization and in structed to report the same to the mass meeting of colored citizens to be held in Council Chamber Saturday night The members of the committee are H. A. Clay, Thirty-ufth ward; A. T. Hall, Eighth ward; J. Wilfred Holmes, Eighth ward; M. K. Holland, Seventh ward; T. A. Wil son, Fourth ward; J. A. Bice, Twelfth ward; John Boy, Sixth ward; Emanuel Jackson, Twenty-eighth ward; Charles Harris, Seventeenth ward; John M. Clarke, Twenty-sixth. ward; Alex Saunders, Nine teenth ward; George Holmes, Eleventh ward, and Thomas Gatewood, Thirteenth ward. MAY CAUSE IB0TJBLE. John Flrmerty's Bcmoval From the Sixth iWari Disqualifies Him, According to law, John Finnerty, elected last February to Common Council from the Sixth ward, has forfeited his right to a seat in that body, and the ward, entitled to two members, only has one. Mr. Finnerty was elected for three years. Recently he moved out of the Sixth ward into the Fifth, opening a restaurant on Fifth ave nue, but has failed to relinquish his seat in Councils, Mayor Gourley and City Attorney More land both declare he has no legal right to a seat since his permanent removal lrom the ward. The Mayor says that in ease a ma jority of 1 has passed any city legislation in Common Council by Finnerty's vote since he removed from the ward, the bill could not be considered legally passed, nor binding. As several bills have been passed by bare majorities in that branch recently, trouble may result THE EX-MAYOB COHFIDEHT. He Is In the Fight for Recorder and Slight Ban for Mayor. Ex-Mayor Andy Fnlton has not given up hope of succeeding George von Bonnhorst at the end of his term as County Becorder. "My fences are in good shape," said Mr. Fulton yesterday; "and I'm in to win. There is no reason why I should not get.the place. When JCwas Mayor I gave the city the best government it; ever had. " There was never a cent shoft in my accounts, the city was well cared for and there was only one robbery of any consequence dufing"my whole term. That's better than they can say now- after all the talk about the excel lent police regulations. I believe I could be re-elected Mayor this time, and if it were not for my aspiration for the Becordershipl wouldn't hesitate a moment about stepping into the fight" . - NOW COLLECTOR MILLER. The Popular Official Is Confirmed Sena; tor Quay Moves for the Confirmation A Delightful Surprise for the .New Official. The appointment of George Miller as In ternal Revenue Collector of this district was yesterday confirmed by the United States Senate. Intelligence to that effect came to him in a telegram at 3 o'clock yes terday afternoon. rje Was standing on the street in front of City Hall talking to a number of friends at the time, and when he nad read the message he quietly handed it around. As soon as its contents became known his friends crowded around the new collector, shaking him by (he hand and ex tending their hearty congratulations. In a few moments he started for the Union station and took a train for his home. Here a surprise awaited him. Yesterdav was the forty-second anniversary of hfs birth. In honor of it his wife had gathered their family of 12 'children together, and had invited a number of relatives and iriends to celebrate the occasion. When he got home the company was all there awaiting him. He remained there for the balance of the day. Mr. Miller's confirmation was on motion ot Senator Quay while the Senate was in executive session. It is generally under stood that he will qualify and file his bond at once. It is not necessary for him to go to Washington to do this, but it is custom ary for officials to do so. The bond could be filed here and the 'oath "administered by United States District Attorney"Lyon, but Mr. Miller has. not decided which course to pursue. The office has been vacant ever since S. D. Warmcastle's ''resignation a year ago. Mr. Miller was suggested lor the place soon afterward, and subsequently President Harrison appointed him. For months the matter has been awaiting Senatorial con firmation. Senator Quay opposed it pre vious to the adjournment ot the last session of Congress, but 'some time ago a com promise was effected, and. before the pres ent session it was understood Mr. Miller would be confirmed without opposition. E0ABD OF TBTJ3TEES OBGASIZ3. A. Mamaux Elected Chairman and A. C. Dope Secretary. The new Boar.d of Trustees of the Ean dall Club met at their "headquarters last night and. organized. A, 'Mamaux was elected Chairman and A. C. Bone Secre tary. The other members of the board are J. H. Wallace, D. P. O'Doherty, L. A. Mellon, George P. Brown and Louis Cella. Mr. Mamaux and Louis Cella were repre sentatives of the syndicate. Few, if any, of the other members of the syndicate were about the building while the organization was in progress. Mr. Mamaux's election as Chairman was unanimous. LOCAL POLITICAL NOTES. JosEm Webber has been announced by his iriends as a candidate for constable in the Second waid, Ailegheny. Joseph Is a hustler, and he is making a lively fight for the placo. George N. Lacock was announced as a candidate lor Allegheny Common Council yesterday from the Second ward. Hugh Morrison was nlso'named, making H candi dates in the field and 7 to elect All the old members In this ward will have opposi tion. "" JohnL. EBBRlstobkiirga lively fight for constable in tho'Btcond' ward, Ffttsburr. The Captain is one of the : rn&st populur offi cers in the ward. He Is an industrious party worker, and iWs probable he will have no opposition for tho placo when the time for the primaries arilves. BUYER, and seller meet through the me dium of THE DISPATCH ads. They cost little and are effectual. An Unsuccessful Elopement Yesterday morning an Italian and an American girl applied for marriage license. They hail eloped from Bellaire, O. Neither could give satisfactory answers to the ques tions, and the license was refused. The Present Tear Far Surpasses 1891 Ac cording to Kleber t& Bro.'s Sales of Pianos and Organs and Other Instru ments. Tho Messrs. Kleber Bro., 506 Wood street, are tlolnj; a phenomenal business in pianos and organs for holiday gilts, far exceeding that of 1891, and whioh was an excellent y;ar. They have to order lresn stock by telegraph almost daily. Their stock of new -pianos fiom $200 to $1,000 enables the poorest and the richest nian to pet a fiist-class instrument. Tho Messrs. Kleber are considered the most conscientious and honest dealers in the city, as well as the best judges or instru ments. Yesterdav's sales wore two Stein ays, two Conovers and 'four Operas. Xobodv was ever deceived by the firm of U. Kleber & Bro , 006 Wood stieot. . - i GRAND .SUCCESS. Henricks Music Company, Ltd. Our opening was even more successful than we anticipated. On Wednesday our store was literally Jammed, and the ex clamation of everybody was one of delizbt We desire to state to those who did not have an opportunity to visit us during the last two days that we shall be pleased to see them and escort them thiough ourmnmmoth warerooms. Wo havo"u fine stock or pianos and organs on' hand, J use fresh from the factory, and holiday buyers will do well to investigate our easy payment plan. Send for catalogues. Addiess, Henricks Musio Co., Ltd., 101 and 103 Fifth avenue. SOMETHING FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Henricks Music Co., Ltd. '.rJhere is nothing more suitable or enjoya ble for a Curistmus present than a fine piano or an organ. We have the largest stock of fine pianos and orgaus in the State. Cash or easy payments. Henrickb Musio Co., Ltd., 101 and 10J Fifth avenue. THE PEOPLE'S STORE, FIFTH AYE, Brib-a-Brae for Xmas. See our exquisite array Of fancy china on second floor, vases, figures, plaques, etc See it when visiting onr book department. Caufbell & Dice , For Hohday Presents. Engraved calling cards, and stationery with monogram or initial stamped, chasto, elegant and Inexpensive. Earliest orders receive best attention. Jos. Kichbauu & Co., 13 Fifth avenue. Great Brlc-a-Brac Sale. Belzensteln offers apeclal inducements in Royal Worcester, Boysjl Bonn and Doultou at 25 per cent les than our usual low prices. Store open until 9 o'clock. 150 to 153 Federal St., Allegheny. Open Every Evening Until Christmas. Call and see our beautiful display of holi day goods. Sheatek & Lloyd, Jewelers. Catalogues, rrlce Lists Circulars, Blanks, Blank Books, Cards, and all kinds of printing. E. F. Ander son Ca,Ltd., 527 Penn avenne. Tel. 1(5. Read, OentlemenRead. We have the largest line or gents' gloves, all the best, 'Loudon and Paris makes. Gloves always repaired free. 21 Sixth street, directly opposite Bfjou Theater. Open Every-Eienlng Until Christmas. Call and see our beautiful display or holi day goods. SuEArEE & Liotp, Jewelers.. A WOMAN'S STRATEGY. How Mrs. Lewis Got Her Boy away From the Court's Guardian. FAILED TO RETURN FROli A WALK. Now tho Folice Here and Elsewhere Searching for Her. Are THE DIT0ECE CA8E TO COME DP T0-DAT Mrs. Mamie Lewis has eluded the court and the vigilance of her husband, Elchard, for the present and lias added another chap ter to the famous divorce case which comes np for trial to-day. Last evening the police were notified that the mother had kid naped the 4-year-old boy; at least 'she and 'the little fellow have been missing since Wednesday even ing. A description of Mrs. Lewis and the child was sent out to the chiefs of police in several large cities, and effort is being made to apprehend them. Blohard Lewis,' the husband, will go into court this morn ing and have a bench warrant issued for the arrest of the wife from whom he is trying to be released. A Celebrated Case. It will be remembered when divorce pro ceedings were started by the, husband last June connter charges were made by the wife, and until the case could be heard the Court gave the custody of the Doy to an aunt who lived at 30 Fultbu street In the meantime the aunt died, and Miss Woods, a niece of Mrs. Lewis, has been Icoking after the child. Lewis visited his son .every other day at the house on Fulton street, and he says his wife, who had the same privilege, went to see him.about five times during the last six months. On Wednesday afternoon abont 4 o'clock, according to the story told him by Miss Woods, Mrs. Lewis paid a visit to the boy, and announced that she intended to take him out for a walk. Miss Woods demurred, and then the mother declared she was going with the child whether Miss Woods objected or 'not The latter was a little afraid of Mrs. Lewis, and finally con sented. They left the house, and Miss Woods has been waiting patiently since for the return ot the little fellow. To Guarantee Escape. While Miss Woods was alarmed and won dering why Mrs. Lewis did not bring the boy back, she received a note about 10 o'clock in the evening telling her not to be frightened, as they had gone to the theater and would be home early. This allayed the neice's suspicious, and the midnight hour found her waiting to receive the boy that never came. Yesterday afternoon Mr. Lewis went to the, house as usual to see his son, and was surprised to find him gone. After hearing Miss Woods' story he, notified the police at once. He saidr the kid naping had been well planned, and the note had thrown Miss Woods completely off her guard. He added that if he had been there he would have . known what was up and could have had time to intercept the child. The di vorce case is on tne trial list for to-day, and Mr. Lewis thinks his wile took the boy at this time to embarrass him. Her parents live in Louisville, and he believes she has gone there or to Cincinnati. The police in both cities have been notified aud are on the lookout for her. i She Wanted to Die. Mrs. Lewis is a handsome young woman, and it will be remembered that at one stage of the divorce proceedings she was placed in the St Charles Hotel, and Detective Helner, now dead, watched over her. She tried several times to jump from the third story window, but was prevented by the officer. A clerk of the Seventh Avenne Hotel was named as co-respondent in 'Mr. Lewis' bili of divorce, aud he demanded $10,000 daraasre. The clerk stated that he I. had been hoodwinked, and when he de clined to have anything to do with her she jumped into the river at the foot of Tenth street, and he pulled her out THE LATE JOSEPH WALTON. Resolutions of the Fanners' Deposit Na tional Bank, Pittsburg. It Is tho melancholy duty of the Board of Directors of this bank to chronicle the death of Joseph Walton, its President, who died December 5. 1892, in the 66th year of his age, and almost at the completion or his twenty lourthyearas a .member of this board, and or his thirteenth year as the President of the bank. The members of the board now desire to place on record their deep sense of the loss which the community have sus tained by the death of one who by his ener gy and industry contributed so much to the development or-tlie industries With which he was connected, and or the loss which this bank lias peculiarly and especially sus tained bv the death of Captain Walton. His intuitive knowledge of men; his great and j long expeiiehce and his wonderful sagacity I and Judgment in affairs of business were a!- whvr frpelvezercised for the best interact ! of the b&nK, and he was deeply interested in ltswellare. Fully appreciating the responsibility which rested upon him by reason of his offi cial position and of the trnst and confidence reposed in him by those interested in the bunk, both stockholders and depositors, he faithfully cave his best effort", often at per sonal inconvenience, to the affairs of the in stitution, and Its prosperity gave him au al most paternal pleasure. The rrembers of the board deeply sympa thize with his sorrowing family in their great bereavement It Is ordered that this resolution be placed on the records of the board as a mark of re spect to the memory of Joseph Waltou. THE PEOPLE'S STORE, FIFTH AVE. Smoking Jackets for Xmas Gifts. Another lot received to-day. Our line now runs from $3 75 and up. All sizes. All kinds. All colors. Find them in gents' furnishing department Caufbell & Dux. A Notable Collection of Fine Brlc-a-Brac We are showing some beautiful specimens or royal Vienna, royal Berlin, Dresden, Sevie, Jeweled . Coalport, Donlton, crown Derby, royal Worcester, etc.. In vases, tete a tete and tea sets and pieces for ornament and use many deafens not shown by other dealers. Jos. Eichbauu & Co., 18 Firth avenue. . Do Ton Know This? That Sam F. Slpe carries tbe largest as sortment ot diamonds In Pittsbun; at the most moderate prices untl on tlio easiest terms; open every night during December. Wholesale and retail. Cash orcredlr. Dls patcli building, corner Sinltnfleld and Dia mond atreots. Great Brlc-a-Brao Sale. Belzensteln offers special inducements In Royal Worcester, Koyal Bonn andDouIton at 25 per cent less than our usual low prices. Score open until 9 o'ciock. 150 to 156 Fxderal ST., ', Allegheny. Order Now for Christmas. Cabinet pho'tos Jl 80 per dnz. Panel pict ure free with every doz. better grade. Guar antee given with every order. Crayons from $S 60 up. Larse assortment of frames. Lowest prices. Lies' Portiait Stndlo, 10 and 12 Sixth strebt. Portfolios, Desk Pads and Writing Tablets. We are showing beautiful coods in these lines. Allleatheis from, medium to finest, much the largest assortment ever In the city. Jos. Eichbauk 4 Co., 48 Kifth avenue. Open Every Evening Until Christmas. Call ana see orir beautiful display of holi day goods. Sbkivib & Lloyd, Jewelers. Leather Novelties. Glove and handkerchief cases, newest de signs, very choice. Louvre, 21 Sixth street, directly opposite Bijou Theater. Books! Books! Books! Books! B. S. Davis & Co., Booksellers, 9t5 firth avenne. DeWxtt's Little Early Risers. Best pill for biliousness, sick headache, malaria. . BOTH SIDES INACTIVE. Mo New Developments In the Social Evil Agitation No Letters From Either Side on the Subject Work or the Christaln Homes. The social evil agitation was in a com paratively dormant state yesterday. The Mayor and Chief Brown: both declared they had nothing new to communicate upon it The Mayor yesterday sent home the young Ohio girl who was in a Second avenue house, for whom her mother sent money the day before. Ordinance Officer McKenna accompanied her to the train and purchased her ticket The girl seemed thoroughly determined to .quit her old life forever, and declared shc'woald never give her friends further reason to complain of her behavior. The girl who claimed she was a minister's daughter and who expressed a desire to re form at the Murphy meeting in Lafayette Hall a few days ago, has as yet failed to take, advantage of tho opportunities ex tended. The" matron of the Deaconesses' Home on 'Dinwiddle street is still expect ing her there, the girl having promised to come.1. The' Deaconess Society, composed of missionary ladies who are laboring to re form fallen 'women, expects to accomplish much good as a result ot the present agita tion. The Bethany Mission on Grant street is working in the same direction. The ladies decline to give any publicity to the work they are doinr, because it has a tendency to hold back those who might otherwise embrace the opportunity to get assistance in reformation. The Bethesda Home on Colwell street has ten inmates, only two of whom are recent arrivals. More are expected, and the house is being put in readiness for them. This Home was estab lished through the efforts of a number of Christian ladies for the relormation of fallen women and the shelter of defenseless girls. In a little more than a vear 150 such persons have been cared for. In many cases foolish girls were received and restored to their friends without taint us a result of the efforts ot the Home. Others were reformed and their paths in lite entirely changed for the better. There are now ten inmates, but room for many more. The organ of the United Presbyteriar. Church came out yesterday with a strong two-column editorial supporting Mayor Gourley in his course with regard to the social evil. The Presbyterian organ had one of similar length and strength attack ing Chief Brown and Superintendent O'Mara for their course. Bev. D. A. Lit tell, Chairman of the committee appointed at the conference in the Mayor's office last Monday, Said yesterday the committee would be ready to act in case the Mayor's order was carried out and the disorderly, houses are closed. Until that time the com mittee has nothing to do, its duties being simply to provide for the homeless women. It pays to advertise for a situation in THE DISPATCH. One cent a word is tho cost A Small-Sized Cyclone. People living on the bluff overlooking the Ohio river -along the-Pt Wayne road were badly frighted by the storm early yesterday morning. The wind was fierce and the hail flying thick and fast Honses swayed on their foundations, and for a short time the neighborhood was wrapped in the throes of an incipient cyclone. It didn't last long, but swept up the valley spending its force in the country beyond Woods' Bun. As staple as sn?ar. and equally if no more uselul is Dr. Bull's Congh Syrup. Leading and Largest Jewelry and Art Stores. RE k DIAMONDS AND PRECIOUS STONES Our Holiday Stocks are unequaled for variety and beauty. Every " stone is "a perfect gem, mounted with exceeding good taste in exquisite designs of useful aud adorn ing jewelry. . FINGER RINGS EAR RINGS PENDANTS ' NECKLACES BROOCHES LOCKETS BRACELETS HAIR PINS SCARF PINS BUTTONS STUDS AU of these tastefully combined with Bubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Opals, Pearls and Tourqunise. We carry only goods ot best and most reliable quality. It is a pleasure to assist those in search of gifts. Make selections early. We will hold your goods until you wish them deliv ered. E. P. ROBERTS & SONS, Fifth Ave. and Market St. deSMiwv SIMEN'S IAL SLIPPER Sill. Here are some of the greatest bar gains ever offered to the buying peo ple. Assortment of an almost end less, variety at prices that are one third less than you can buy else where: Men's fancy embroidered Slippers at 75 c Men's fancy Chenille Wine Velvet at 85 c. r Men's Imitation Alligator Slippers at 85c. Men's fancy Chenille Brown and Black Velvet Slippers at $t, worth $1.25. . Men's Goat Slippers at Si. Men's Dongola Operas at $1. Men's fine Plush Opera Slippers at Si. 50. Cost you $2 elsewhere. Men's finest Dongola Harvard, Everetts and Operas at 1$ 1.25. Boys' and Youths' Slippers, 50c to 1.25. Ladies' Velvet Slippers, 75c to $1. Dancing Pumps in Patent Leather and Dongola at $1.50 and $2, ' AT G. D. SIMEN'S, 78 OHIO ST., ALLEGHENY, PA. ALLEGHENY, de5-uwi NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. The Leading Dry Goods House. Fittsbubo, Pa., Friday, Dec 9, ISM. JOS, HOME k C0,'S PENN AVE. STORES. All Ready ' , , For .the Holidays. . -FINE FURS. v Our Special Holiday Offer Continues. Reliable qualities of all kinds of Furs at lower prices than have been 'named at any pre vious seasons. Genuine ArlasKa ' Seal SKIn JaGkets FROM $IOO to $300 EACH. The number, over a hundred, is important, because it shows the quantity in which we handle Seal Skin Garments, and as sures you that our prices are lower than can be obtained elsewhere. The number only includes the handsome, stylish, new garments, in Jacket and Coat lengths, and every one is marked at a special price for this holiday sale. There are just as complete assortments of Seal Gapes $50 TO $125, AND Seal Mantles $100 TO $350, ALSO Gapes In all the fashionable cuts for this season running in length from the jaunty, "Fitted" 18 inch Capes to the Military Capes from 20 to 30 inches long, and the handsome Nov elty Capes up to 42 inches in length. These come in all fash ionable fine Furs besides SeaL such as Marten. Mink, Persian, Sable and all the popular or low-priced Furs. A bargain value in 20-inch genuine MINK CAPES at $50. Special bargain lot of ELEC TRIC SEAL CAPES, 20 inches long, at $18 each. And ELECTRIC SEAL CAPES, 20 inches long, with genuine Marten Fur Collar at $25 each. MUFFS in Seal, Marten, Persian Lamb, Mink, Hare and Monkey. ANIMAL - HEAD COL LARETTES in all-Furs, prices from $4.50 to $25. A bargain in Mink Collarettes at $5 each. Fine FUR-LINED GAR MENTS, in Novelty Cloths, Silks and Satins, in Capes, Jackets and Ulsters, trimmed with Marten, Persian Lamb and Mink ' -Make your purchases now. Stocks are large, and garments will be held until you desire them delivered. " v J0S.H0RNE&C0S PENN AVENUE STORES. ! drt
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