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THE PITTSBURG- DISPATCH. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 43 1892.
DOUBTS THE EXPERTS.
Supreme Secretary Mundorf Says
ilieir Ueport Is All Wrong.
HOW THE SOLONS DID BUSINESS.
ipjarent Shortages Attributed
L'ookkeeping Ejstem.
to the
mFOKTAXT TAFEKS STILL KISSING
Ex-Snprene Secretary Mundorf, one of
he defendants on trial for conspiracy and
'mbezziement, yesterday took issue with
ue report of the experts on the Solon's af
uirs ana declared it was wronjr.
Tie day opened with the cross-examina-ion
of Accountant John Vaughn. He had
aid in his direct examination that the de
cit on December 31, 1890, was S6.9S4 24.
n cross-examination he said he meant tue
leficits had not been lost to the organiza
lon, but they had been replaced.
"Did the organization lose anything np
o the time your examination closed?"
"Tnere was a shortage of ?1.3i3. This
nfcy have been made up. The amounts
iiffered. It was the same shortage en
arged and reduced irora time to time, but
he final shortage was tl.343."
"Was any explanation made about the
.hortase of 14,090?"
Xo, sir, I don't think there was."
"Were you told whv and by whom the
12,090 were paid in?"
"Xo, 6ir. 2.It. Crafty, however, told me
into iunds had been used to make up de
e encies iu other funds."
Mr. Vauphn said he found places in some
f the books where pases had been re
ared; that certain reports, warrants and
necks were misins; that stubs for checks
hat had been issued were missing, and that
ome checks had been antedated. Some of
ue niissin? paners had afterward been ob
ained from Mr. Mundorf.
The Bank Acconnt Was Short.
Louis Thumb, a bookkeeper employed by
-e Order of Solon from June 1, 1890, until
' eember, 1S91. testified that a warrant,
. 1, for 52,400. had been credited to Mr.
lodtrcr's account, but neither the warrant
or check passed through the bank. He
as ordered to make certain entries, and
ne of them was the cancellation of this
arrant. This left 52,400 to the credit of
dfrer, and it made the bauk account
J. 400 short.
E. W. Morse testified that he had a con-
ersation once with Godfrev about the Jil-
zrd shortage of ?G,05G, and the latter raid
bad taken the money out of the funds
seenre him lor a claim. for back salary,
'I'.cii he was not sure ot (jetting.
.ludje Slaijle remarked that he did not
ow what this had to do with the case, as
j records show the 5G,00d was paid to
dlrey for back salary.
i portion of the report of Mundorf to the
iiuary mcetiiic of 1892 was admitted in
deuce. It was dieted to show that the
rt was lalse and untrue, and that Mun-
t, Godtrey and others conspired to have
report of Sawhill, the expert, excluded
ra the mcetiue and instead acted on
' .ndori's report.
Ir. C. C Cralt identified the official
an ot the order which contained the
ireffle officers reports icr the month
din- April 2d, 1S92, and which showed a
lance in bank ot 13.700. He said: "I
as at the session December 6, 1892. Mr.
idirey was handed a bundle of checks
oresentiur 2,347 and admitted he had
Mited the amount in the Monongahela
ttional Hank, to his own credit. The
.rort ot Mr. God rey of April 25, 1892,
ows.lie claims,? 598 more to his credit in the
tik than the books of the bank show he
is. Mr. Covert, while speakinj: in the
eting of December 6, held in his hand
n eame bundle ot checks and said: "God-.
ey admits hawn; deposited this money to
- personal account, ana ixoatrey nodded
- head.
Covert Made a Clear Speech.
Mr. Patterson wound up his cross-exam-
tion by sating:
'Wasn't Mr. Covert's speech a wild and
-oherent one, and didn't he wind up by
libitin a bundle of shares ot mining
ck, and offering them for sale at 15 cents
share?"
Un, sir; he positively did not His
ecfa was very clear and very much to the
iit. He kuew just what he was talking
ut."
i ere the prosecution ended. John S.
bb opened for the defense, and claimed
Godfrey never was short 51 in his ac
uts, but that it was due to his manner of
a: business that carried the order along
i had put it in the good financial condi-
it now enjos. Mr. Eobb devoted con-
rable time explaining the various funds,
tbev were made up and how paid out,
manner ol keeping books and the pay
it ot benefits' and the general rules of
order.
lr. Mundorf, one of the defendants, then
c ibe Etand, and his examination contin
1 until the adjournment ot court. Mr.
ndart has been in the order two vears,
d was chairman of the Supreme Finan-.-,
frmn May, 3890, until January 11,
, when he was elected Supreme Secre-
- . Although suspended iu September,
i Mundort still claims to be the Su
( iiie Secretary, and testified yesterday
a' he lias not ceased to act in that capac-
Mr. Mundorf is in the lumber busl-
Ir. Mundort said: "I made an exami
on of the books while I was Chairman
The financiers and found a discrepancy
the account of the Superintendent
-etary, Benjamin K Beatty. We had
. funds the relief, reserve, special and
i rL"
How tne Funds AVero Handled.
Tie witness then described the various
Is and said Godfrey had charge of all
the jreneral, which was handled by
ttv. He then referred to the meeting
n'he had reported the apparent short
, but denied that he had attempted to
eal anything. He said that warrants
lu be paid over the counter at head
i .ers and credited ajainst the Treasurer,
it would not appear on the bank ac
it until the check was deposited. In
wav there might be an apparent dis--ncy
between the books of the sccre
dud the bauk account.
i. Porter cross-examined the witness
over an hour. His first questions
..ed to a bundle of checks which could
be found when the experts were making
their report. Mr. Mundorf said they
, in the hands of Mr. Israel, the attor-
ie witness described the loan of 535,000
e from the special fund to the general
' and gave the dates upon which each
ster was made.
A'ben transfers were made were credits
r to the Treasurer?"
Tes, sir."
v"Len was the last transfer made?"
n Decembers, 1S9L"
iow does it come, then, that on October
days before the experts closed their
rt, the Treasurer hid credit for the
le amount?"
don't know."
ell, he did have?"
"By the Secretary's books, yes."
Discredits the Kxperts Keport.
"How would that affect the balance?"
It might not aflect it at all. But I'll
rijrht now that the report ot the experts
ncorreet"
Do you pretend to say that the accounts
ne experts are not correct?"
i'es, sir, Ida"
low are they incorrect?"
'hey are incorrect by over $1,900. "
ust please point it out," and Mr.
er handed the witness the first report
I e accountants.
""mdorf said the experts had started
I said the experts had started I
"'t of cash snowing a balance
of 51,019 In bank, when in fact the account
had been overdrawn 5804. This made a dif
ference of $1,923, which was maintained
throughout nil the work of the experts.
Mr. Porter Well, suppose vou take that
51,900 from the shortage of S8.00D that ap
peared at that time, there would be A short
age, would there?"
"There might be warrants and vouchers
that would make that jup."
"Was there a single warrant for which
Mr. Vaughn and Mr. "Wood did not give
Mr. Godfrey credit lor?"
"Jfo, I believe he got credit on the sec
retary's books."
Several Checks In the Safe.
"Where was that 514,003 on September
25?"
"There were some checks in the safe. I
do not know how many."
"Wtiv did vou hold checks irom the ex
perts?"' "I had nothing to do with it I did not
see the checks until October 10, when they
were taken to the bank for deposit,"
"Then how do you know thev were in the
safe?:'
"I understood they were there."
"But vou didn't know that they were
there?"
"No, sir."
Mr. Porter then asked the witness how
the several funds had come to be merged
into one, and Mr. Mundorf said it ha been
done at the suggestion of the bauk, but
there had been no action bv the Supreme
Executive Committee authorizing it.
"Well, who did it?"
"I suppose the Supreme Treasurerdid it."
Mr.Mundorf described how the funds
came in from subordinate lodges, saying it
was mostly sent in by check, monev' order
or New York draft. " The monthlv" assess
ments sometimes reach 513,000 to S15.O00.
The case will hardly be finifhed to-day.
HOT MUCH IN THE CASES.
The Keystone Employment Agency Was
Sued by Mistake,
James Abriola and "William Venter, of
the Keystone Employment Agency, are not
much afraid of the suits brought against
them for false pretense. Two of the cases
were mistakes, as the men who brought
them could not understand the interpreter
when they applied at the agency for work.
The third man, Abram Beuben, is willing
to settle his case for 51 40. The defendants
refused to do this and it will go to court.
The gentlemen deny that there was any
thing crocked about "their business. They
claim that they find employment for hun
dreds of men each year, and give as refer
ence the passenger'agents of all the rail
roads centering in Pittsburg.
OEDEKS ON THE QUIET.
Chief Brown Notifies tho Disorderlies to
Quit Their Resorts.
Chief Brown has served notice on several
keepers of disorderly houses in the city to
close their places and abandon their resorts.
The notices were served by Superintendent
O'Mara and other officer?, and if the orders
are not obeyed arrests will follow.
The firm stand taken by Mayor Gourley
it is said forced Chief Brown to action and
he decided to move against the disorderly
resorts without iuss or further argument.
Mavor "Gourley said yesterday that he
would not yield from his position until the
law was entirelv satisfied.
HIKE POOS PILGBIH&
A Carpenter and His Family Heading for
the West.
James Swift, his wife and seven children
applied at the Department of Charities
yesterday for aid. Swift is a carpenter and
came here from Philadelphia. He said
that he could not get along there and was
trying to get to friends in Springfield, 111.
Tne Department of Charities in Phila
delphia gave him a pass this far. Chief
Elliott gave him a pass to Steubenville, O.
Captured While Asleep.
William Bender lies in jail awaiting a
hearing by Alderman Caldwell before
whom be has been chained with assaulting
his aged mother. Bender was captured in
his sister's house while asleep. It took
both Constxbles Butler and Scheitzinger
to laud him in jail.
BEADY FOB THE HOLIDAYS.
Go to Gregor Merer, 'o. 237 Ohio Street,
Allegheny, for Pure Wines and liquors.
Tho holiday season of 1S12-93 finds the
above well-known dealer In wines and
liquors better prepared tlian over before to
meet all requirements of those wanting
pure goods. The entire five floors of this
establishment are stocked with Cilitornia,
native white and sweet wines and foreign
and native liquors. Mr. Meyer makes a
point of avoiding all adulterated zoods, and
his lon;r experience enables him to success
fully accomplish tlil. Xotwithstandini; the
tact that all jtoods offeietl are the best, the
prices asked are always reasonable. An idea
of the Immense assortment now carried In
stock can be gained from the follow lng list.
The native wines may be mentioned: Cali
fornia. Zinfandel claret wine, California
table clarot wine, California Burgundy wine,
California Mntaro wine. White wines
alifornia Ki6-.llng white wine, California
Gutedel, Sauvhrnon vert. Sweet wines
California Muscatel wine, California Tokay
wine. California port and sherry wine, Cali
fornia Angelica, Malaga, sherry and other
native wines always in stock. Foreign and
domestic champagnes always on hand.
Musical Christmas Gifts.
Washburn mandolins and guitars.
Klehern specialty banjos.
Iligham's "celebrated cornets.
Fine olil violins.
Musical wrappers and cabinets.
103 styles of iuandolius and guitars from
$5 np.
25 styles of banjos from $3 up
Mcrmod's music boxes.
Vocal and instrumental folios.
At IL Kleber & Lro.'6, 506 Wood street.
Store open every eveulnz.
The Same Spelled Wrong.
The name of the manager or Kaufmanns'
new book, stationery and candy depart
ment, nhich appeared prominently In last
Sunday's Dispatch, should have read D. C
Bowno instead of D. C. Bourne.
By his reason of his affiliation with B. H.
Itacy & Co., ot New York, with whom Mr.
Bowne figuied for 15 years as manager of the
fame departments hlch he now controls at
Kaufmanns. he enjoys a wide reputation all
over the Unite'! States, and iaiticularly in
l'lttsburg, having many filends in this city.
Attextiov is called to the announcement
of the Oglethorpe Hotel at Brunswick, Go.,
a famous inter resort situated In one of the
beautiful sections of the Sunny South.
AAIatcliless Drive in Slippers.
Alotof men's neat embroidered slippers
In Harvard or opera stylos, smooth inner
soles, in sizes 6 to 10; regular price $1 25; our
price 75c.
Men's handsome imitation alligator slip
pers, verv neatly lined, sizes 6 to 11; regular
price $1 25; our pi ice only 75s per pair.
Men's superior embroidered hand sewed
velvet slippers in Harvard or opera stvle.
Men's fine slippers in 10 different shades;
regular price $J 75; our price only $150 per
pair.
The largest and most carefullv seleotnil
stock of ladies' fine embroidered slippers in
t ho city Is shown here. In either plusli or vel
vet, sizes 3 to 7; regular price tl 50, $2 and
$2 25 per pair; our price only $1 25.
These prices are only for to-day and to
morrow. KicrMASKS Shoe Detabtmest.
Are You Supplied With All Furnishings?
Now is the tlmo to select Irom the greatest
as-ortmeut. The prices too, are less than
titner season. In preference to carrying
over we sacrifice to close every novelty.
1. C Sciioexeck & So.v,
711 Liberty aenue, opp. Wood.
Portfolios.
Almost an indispensable article on every
woman's desk, and with compartments lor
holding paper and envelopes and blotting
sheets wnieii never disappear. They are
extremely u.elul. Open every evening.
J. IL Wlldix & Co., 129, 131 Wood street.
The latest novelties In men's fine furnish
ing goods for holidav presents.
James II. Antsy & v a, 100 Fifth avenue.
It pays to advertise for a situation In To
DlSl'ATCU. Oae cent word Is the cost.
SKILL NOT IN DEMAND.
The Laborer Has the Call in the Way
of Getting a Good Position.
M0LDEKS LOSE ANOTHER STKIEE.
The
Stonemasons' Union Elects (fleers
After a Lively Contest.
NEWS FROM TUB INDUSTRIAL WORLD
"Don't say anything about this." said a
manufacturer vesterdav in commenting on
a projected building, "or I will be flooded
with applications for work. All has been
already published that is necessary, and if
the subject is agitated I can do nothing bat
attend to the many who want work."
Taking this as a cue a Dispatch re
porter started to find out the coudition of
labor in the building trades. In some
branches of the trade it was found there
were too many workmen for the positions and
in others a great tcarcity. A number of
contractors were seen and when the subject
was mentioned expressed themselves in the
same way. The laborers a ere out ot pro
portion to the number of skilled mechanics,
and the arrangement made it difficult to get
the work evenly divided.
There were several reasons advanced for
this state of affairs, but no one could give a
reasonable explanation of the existing state
of the building trades. One contractor in
expressing himself said: "My observation
has led me to believe that the American
laborer is too ambitious to remain in the
lower grades and do the work that requires
no skill. This tendency has brought about
such a state of things that the market is
overcrowded with men who want to do the
better grades of work, and as a consequence
our laboring clashes are now almost entirely
confined to foreigners. I find this to be
more noticeable each year. Another
thing that has had its effect is the change in
the way ol building houses. A man does
not need to go through an apprentice's
course of instruction to fit him tor a skilled
mechanic. In a short time with ordinary
intelligence a man can now become a fairly
good carpenter and do the tame work that
an old hand would do. Houses are put up
in a day no.v, as everything is made ready
beforehand so that all that is necessary is to
put it together."
The builders have had a remarkably suc
cessful season and have had an unusually
large number of men employed during the
past few months, bat now with the closing
of the season and much of the work having
been completed a large number of men are
being thrown out ot employment and have
little opportunity of cetting work. These
numbers are being increased and while the
proportion of unemployed men is less
among the builders than in any other
calling there are still a large num
ber who have little work. The
most of these caught little or
nothing to do at their own trade and have
to make a living as best they can at any
thing they can get to do. Most of these
would rather get work occasionally and
make enough to barely get along than go
to work at something else. There are
plenty of positions open as laborers, and
the supply seems to increase even if ap
plicants for other occupations are being
constantly turned away.
WARMLY CONTESTED ELECTION.
The Stonemasons Choose Their Officers for
the Coming Year Many Candidates lor
the Coveted Places Some Ouestions to
Bo Discussed at the International Con
vention.
Stonemasons' International Union Xo. 1,
ot Pennsylvania, met to elect officers for the
ensuing year and delegates to the third an
nual convention. The hall was crowded,
and the union, which numbers nearly 700,
turned out almost to a man, as there had
been a great deal ot interest stirred up in
the election. The cumber of candidates
was unusually large, and each one had can
vassed for votes most earnestly. For some
of the offices there were as high as four or
five candidates. The most interest was cen
tered in the election of the delegates to the
international convention at' Toronto, Can
ada, January 9. The local union was en
titled to four delegates, and there were 18
candidates. This trip was coveted by each
one, and every vote was closer canvassed
for the position than for the presidency of
the union.
The Homestead sufferers were discussed,
and 5100 donated from the treasury. The
members were given the opportunity of in
dividually contributing as they saw fit.
At the convention a number of impor
tant questions to the organization will be
brought up. The international union is a
comparatively new body, and many chances
in the constitution are contemplated. The
treasnrer at the convention at Columbus,
O., last year, absconded with 51,300 ot the
order's funds. Since then there has been a
good deal of trouble and the funds of the
organization are in a rather bad coudition.
None of this money has been recovered and
is not likely to be, as the treasurer, after
compromising his case with the order, was
killed in a railroad accident. Valentine
Arnold, of this city, is now Treasnrer.
The officers elected were: President,
John Potter; Vice President, Fred Voelker;
Secretary, George Jones; Financial Secre
tary, Henry Wllker; Treasurer, Bichard
Moorhouse; Doorkeeper, Andrew Dugan;
Trustee, John F. Collins; Delegates, John
F. Collins, John Potter, Henry Wilker and
Iiichard Moorhouse.
ffEW OFFICERS ELECTED.
The Citizens' Traction Belief Association
Holds its Annual Meeting..
At the annual meeting of the Citizens'
Traction Belief Association held in
Vaughn's Hall, on Mainstreet, last night,
the following officers were elected: Presi
dent, John G. Holmes; Vice President,
Charles W. Hamilton; Becording Secretary,
"William G." Gish: Financial Secretary. B.
M. Hamilton; Treasurer, J. E. Bugg. On
the Board of Managers for the East Liberty
division were elected D. Brawdy and W. J.
Ward; Butler street division, D. H. Sloan
and Andrew Adams; Sharpsburg division,
Michael Diskin, power house, and W. A
Patterson; Bureau of Bepair and Construc
tion, Thomas O'Brien.
Beports were read by the officers of the
association, which now has 251 members.
The Treasurer's report showed that for the
vear there had been paid in dues and assess
ments $3,362, aud S2.K82 52 was paid out on
account of death and to sick aud disabled
membcrs,leaving a balance ot 5079 48 in the
treasury
Belief Work at Homestead.
Treasurer Gaches, of the Homestead Be
lief Fund Committee, yesterday filed his
bond of 52,500 with 'Squire Knbn. Cash con.
tributions amounting to 5348 50 have been
received and orders amounting to 260 05
have been riven out P. C. Wagner has
been appointed Assistant Secretary. An
Investigation Committee was appointed to
pass upon all applications for relief. It
as decided to give no relief to single
men under any condition.
Foundry Strike Ended. ,.
The strike of the molders at the Iron
City. Foundry, Twenty-third street and
Penn avenue, is ended. It was inaugurated
about a week ago by the molders in the
green sand department quitting on account
ot a number ot men being discharged for
neglecting their work. Their places have
been taken by non-union molders, so -that
the foundry is again running lulL
His Plant a Success.
Joseph Askins, of Lima, O.. the inventor j
of the new process for. making a substitute
for natural gas, and who has just completed
vnrl-i At rsi-senshnrcr. was at the Seventh
Avenue Hotel yesterday. His Greensburgl
plant, he savs, has proven a success, and it
lsevident tlie new process will revolutionize
the gas business.
THE B1VZE EISING.
Rains Expected to Bring the Water Up to a
Coal Boat Stage.
The heavy rains of Tuesday caused a big
rise in the river. The reports from near
the headwaters of both the "Monongahela
and Allegheny were favorable for coal boat
stage. There is not a great deal ot cpal
yet in the harbor and it is all loaded ou
coal boats, so that it will take between
eight and nine feet of water to get all out.
The greatest trouble is in the lack of tugs
to take out the barges, as nearly all the tow
boats went out on the last rise. Water is
not expected before to-morrow, when the
river will be at its highest
SHUT DOWN 20TL BEPAIBS.
The Edgar Thomson Steel Works Will Do
No Work Until After New Year's.
The Edgar Thomson Steel Works, at
Braddock, will be closed down Saturday for
the annual repairs. There will be no great
changes made this year and the capacity of
the mill will remain as before
The wqrks have been run to their full
capacity for some time past and have been
turning out an unusual large amount of
material While turning out steel billets
both trains of rolls were kept running, so
that about 1,000 tons ot steel was turned out
every 24 hours. The repairs will be com
pleted so that work can be begun soon after
January 1.
THEEW COAL AT HEB.
Mrs. Julia Shelff Says She Was Assaulted
Without Provocation.
Angry and defiant, Julia Sheiflf appeared
before Alderman Braun, of Allegheny, yes
terday, and swore out a warrant charging
Joseph Brockmiller with assault and bat
tery. The defendant and prosecutrix are
neighbors, living in the rear of 123 Bush
street, Allegheny.
Mrs. Sheiff said the defendant had
placed a wheelbarrow filled with coal in
iront of her gate. When her little boy
wanted to pass into the yard he was unable
to do so ou account of the obstruction. She
remonstrated with Brockmiller, whereupon
he picked up a piece ot coal as bit; as a hich
hat and threw it at her, striking her in the
side.
EIS H0ESE EiN AWAY.
Albert Vfhltmore Thrown to the Street but
Not Injured.
There was an exciting scene on Beaver
avenue, Allegheny, last night abont 8
o'clock. Albert Whitmore was driving a
horse and bnggy, and when opposite the
Pittsburg Locomotive Works the horse be
came frightenod and ran away. He had
gone but a short distance when the buggy
struck an electric light pole, smashing the
vehicle to pieces.
Mr. Whitmore was thrown to the street,
but was uninjured.
A GENEROUS OFFER.
Glad Tidings for Holiday Buyers Tho Very
Best Garment in Our Grand Stock for
Only S18 Walk Through and Pick on
Anything P. C. C. C, Clothiers, Corner
Grant and Diamond Streets.
Never before has an offer similar to this
been presented to tho public. It is open,
fair and senerous and allows you to Dick
out any overcoat, suit nr ulster in our entire
magnificent stock for $13. Not a single gar
ment is reserved or laid aside.
You are not rcstiicted in the least manner.
You cau pick out a tine silk-lined ovci coat
marked $35; all you pay is $13. If one of our
fine Elysian uUters strikes your fancy, $18
buys it, even tbouKh it be nmiketl $30. If
yoaaesite a lull dress suit of West or Eng
land material, which everyone knows is
worth $40. our offer ailon s you to buy it for
$18 The finest and heit jrarments, marked
535 and SiO, all go for 18. Your tree and un
limited choice of any of tbemin the store
for $18. This offer comes at the ptoper
moment, right in the heart of the holiday
season, Just alter we received our
finest holiday voods. We want to
make it plain to you that not an overcoat,
ulster nr suit is held back or placed on an
other floor, and that you aienot hampeied
in seloctin anything that snlts you. Walk
throuirn, pick out the verv bet you can
find; all you have to pay is $18. Finest black
Thibet cape overcoats, worth $33. in this
sale at $18. Superb Prince Albeit suits, $13.
Grand selection of lonst-cut ulstei?, vaii
ously lined, at $18, best double-breasted,
triple-milled Carl's melton ovei coats ut $18;
exquisite liglit or dark imported kersey
overcoats, worth $33, at $18. Superfine. Im
ported Schnabel's chinchilla overcoat", cost
$7 a yard for the cloth, at $18. Silk-lined
garments, custom made cooi is, finest tailored
snlts, cutaway or sacks or double-breasted
styles, only $18. Kemember, you have a
wide Ecope, and we want the best diesers,
who uudei stand aud appreciate values,
those who pay tailors $50 and (60 for over
coats and suits, to attend this sale. We suit
and fit tliem at $18. Oi course, those who
come first will have a chance to pick the
cream. P. C. C. C, Clothiers, corner Grant
and Diamond streets, opposite the Court
House.
Fine Fruits.
We have now in stmealarsre stock of all
the finest evaporated and dried fruits, both
domestic and foielgn. We can do you good
on these tcooits. Send for price list. Goods
deliveied everywhere. Miller Bros.,
Fine Gtocerics and Table Delicacies, 182
Federal stieet, Allegheny.
A noxAitzA for menl A lot of men's long
lea kip boots of solid leather with tap Koles.
Sizes C to 11. I'.CK'Ularlv sold at $3 50 per
pair; our price for to-day and to-moriow
only $1 93 per pair.
Kactmakks' Shoe Depabtmekt.
Elegant and Artistic Goods.
Banquet, Piano,
Library. Hall.
and Vase Lamps, at
Cavitt, 'Pollock & Ca's,
$35 Feun avenue.
Give the Boy a Watch
And buy it where yon can rely upon
the duality. Xo matter what j ou pay
or whether it is a plain silver watch or
a cold watch richly studded with dia
monds, that place is nt
E. P. Koberts & Sokb.
Five Dollars Will Buy How Much Fur
niture? Not much In qnantlty, but in quality ana
variety a limit can hardly be readied tills
time of year. Schoeseok Soit,
711 Liberty, opp. Wood.
Sousteiko remarkable! Men's lone lejr,
tap sole, genuine Milwaukee irraln boots;
sizes 6 toll. Begular price H 25. Our price
for to-day and to-moriow only $2 5i.
KATJTOAXirS' Shos Defabtueht.
Xixxag Shoppers
Visit our art department see the mag
nificent display of cut glass. The most
sparkling and the purest in the world.
E. Pi Roberts & Sons.
Dow'Tbeina hurry buvlng your holiday
presents till afteryou see Henry Terh ey den's
masnlficent display superb, rich, grand
must be seen to be appreciated. .
Jewelry.
Watches,
Diamonds,
Silverware,
clocks.
Lamps, Bronzes, Bric-a-brac
Diamonds set and Jewelry made to order.
530 Suiithficld street.
For Boy' and Girls' Christmas
Give a watch. They'll go wild with Joy. It
needn't be expensive, either, if you bur it
here.
All makes.
All styles.
All sizes
In gold, sliver or Jewelled.
Store open every evening.
Hardy Hatxs. Jewelers,
529 Smith field street
BUYER and seller meet through the me
dium of THE DISPATCH ads. They cost
little and are effectual.
STATE HELP HURTS
Dr.
Biddle . Talks of Charity
Cliaritablo Institutions.
and
BATHER STRIKING COMPARISON
Between Concerns That Get State iid and
Ae lliat l!oe3 Not.
WIIAT DIS BOARD will RECOMMEND
Dr. Biddle, Secretary of the State Board
of Charities, spent yesterday with James
B. Scott, a member of the board, in looking
into the wants of tjie several charitable in
stitutions of Pittsburg. The two visited
the Mercy Hospital, the new Newsboys'
Home, the Home for Aged Colored People
and two or three other institutions of the
same character. They will recommend to
the Legislature appropriations for each of
the places visited.
Dr. Biddle said last night 'that he con
sidered the Mercy Hospital one of the best
institutions of its kind in the State. He
said the argument frequently used that the
Mercy is sectarian should not stand. "At
the Mercy Hospital they accept and treat
all classes and kinds of people regardless
ot their religion. Their Board of Trustees
is made up uith a majority of Protestants
and no good reason can be given why the
Mercy Hospital should not get the same
help from the State as the other hospitals
of this city," Mr. Biddle said.
"The idea of charitable institutions ask
ing tor State aid is a bad one," Dr. Biddle
continued. "I mean it is bad financially
tor the institutions. "Whenever an institu
tion asks the Slate for help and receives
the help from the State just that soon the
charitably disposed people withdraw their
individual help from these concerns. The
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is
by all odds the richest institution in the
State. It ha9 never received or asked for
help from the Slate and as a result it is al
most receivinc bequeits. It is sub
stantial endowed and it is prosperous
only because its friends know that the
State will not be asked to help it.
"TheFhiladelphiahospital was chartered
about the same time as the West Penn
Hospital of Pittsburg. The local institu
tion has not enjoyed many substantial be
quests but the Legisliture is liberal in its
appropriations to the hospital each session. "
Dr. Biddle says the charities of the State
will ask tne Legislature tor about 53,000,
000 in appropriations He believes, how
ever, that the Board of Charities will
recommend about 2,000,000 for the pur
pose. The iustitutiens of Western Penn
sylvania will require about half the money
appropriated. The Pittsburg institutions
it is estimated will require about $250,000.
Make Slerry With GIRs Useful and Orna
mental. Our special display for December Is worthy
of your inspection.
Schoexeck & Sou, 711 Liberty, opp. Wood.
3,250 pnlrs of ladles comfortable webb
slippers, always sold at 253 per pair. Onr
price for to-day and tomorrow only ia
per pair.
Kaotitahhs' Shoe Department.
Mandolins.
Mandolins.
mandolins
A beautiful lot of standard makes, fullv
warranted, at prices lower than ever offered
bofoie. Alex Ross' Hcsio House,
113 Federal street, Allegheny, Pa.
250,000
ALL READY TO DELIVER AT HOME.
J. C GROGAN, 443 MARKET STREET, CORNER
FIFTH AVENUE.
Offers one-quarter of a million dollars worth of the most
PRECIOUS carefully selected stock, comprising Precious
JEWELS. Jewels, mounted in the most artistic
iter at any price desired.
. NECKLACES costing- $5,000. NECKLACES.
BROOCHES and PENDANTS that surpass any ever
shown, from simple pieces to
500 STYLES
OF
RINGS.
NOVELTIES IN FINGER RINGS.
Exclusive designs not to be found elsewhere. You can
' not realize the brilliant effects produced by so rare a collection
of Gems. The many lovely hues are brougjit out by an 171
finite variety of settings. Mr. Grogan has devoted wilimited
time arid effort to gather these rarities, and can satisfy
every taste.
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YOU CAN
THE JOYS
YULE
TIE I0HL
CHEEEFTJL HOMES
HOMES UHEEKFUL.
MAKE HAPPT
YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD
For laree or small needs. Seleoted from our extensive and varied stock of FTJENITPBE
CAItPETS, Etc. Why make your home cozy and NOT cheerful. A small outlay of ready
cash as n first payment will secure for you whul? Is necessary to give comfort, con
venience and mako the house attractive.
MURPHYS' MATCHLESS TERMS.
We will sell you goods in suoh quantities as you may desire on these terms:
$ 12.00 WORTH. 50 Cts. CASH AND 50 Cts. WEEKLY. ' '
$ 25.00 WORTH, $ 1.00 CASH AND $ 1.00 WEEKLY.
$ 50.00 WORTH, $2.00 CASH AND $2.00 WEEKLY.
$ 75.00 WORTH, $2.50 CASH AND $2.50 WEEKLY.
SIUU.UU WUKTH, $3.UU
SPECIAL HOLIDAT REDUCTION 8ALE
vlte Investigation of Goods, Fnoes aud Terms.
MURPHY BROS. CO.
THE RELIABLE HOME FURNISHERS,
No. 27 Seventh Street, Near Penn Avenue,
PITTSBURG, PA.
X. B. All transactions etriotly confidential,
narked wagons.
THZIB ABBEST DEFSBEZB.
Two Prisoners Are Discharged Pending tho
Death of a Belatlve.
Before Alderman Braun, of Allegheny,
yesterday Henry Puhs entered information
against George and Lizzie Dornheim, of
Lacock street, charging them with selling
liquor without a license. The defendants
are relatives of the prosecutor.
Immediately after the warrants were
sworn ont Alderman Braun sent down one
of his constables to arrest the Dornheims.
When Mr. Dornheim appeared before the
Alderman later in the day he said tho
charge entered against him by his brother-in-law
was not true. He further stated that
he would like to have his arrest deferred,
as his father in-law, Mr. Fuhs, lay at home
dying from a paralytic stroke. The Alder
man granted his request and discharged
both him and his wife until further notice.
WATCHFS, DIAMONDS,
Jewelry and Brlc-a-Brac
The great special holiday sale at Kings
bacher Bros., importing jewelers, is draw
ing Ms crowds daily, their store belns
packed with buyers all day Ions. But this
Is not to be wondered at when you seo their
Roods and prices, the latter, which are In
variably from 10 to 60 per cent lower than
anv other house In both cities without any
exception.
Look over these prices and seo If you can
duplicate them elsewhere:
bolld silver O. F. stem-winding and stem
setting Chatelaine watches, only $3; sold
eNewhcre nt $5.
Ladles' aud gents' gold-filled wntches,
warranted for 15 years, with American
movements, only $9: sold elsewhere at $15.
Ladies' Ilk, gold-filled watches, caes war
ranted 20 years with fnll jowelod Elgin or
Waltham movements, only $15; sold else
where at J23.
Solid cold O. F. Chatelaine watches, only
$7 50; sold elsewhere at $10 50.
Ladles' solid gold watche, with a good re
liable movement, everv one warranted, only
$12; sold eliewhere nt$.0.
j-auies' soia goia nt watciies, witn dbss
grades of Elgin movements, from $13 up.
Gents' solid uold watches, with 11 Jeweled
Elgin or Waltham movement', only $20,
which cannot be duplicated elsewhere for
less than $35.
Gents' Ilk solid gold watches, with best
grade of Elgin and Waltham movements,
from $30 np.
Solid silver hunting or O. F. stem-winding
gents' watches, only $6 50; gold elsewheieat
$10 50.
Diamond rings, set In single stones or In
combination with ruby, sapphire, emerald
or opal; diamond pendants, diamond and
pcnrl pendants, nnique designs; diamond
ncckchuins, diamond bracelets, diamond
earrings, diamond studs and diamond
lockets, all full' S3 per cent below regular
prices.
Genu' solid gold initial rings only $3; the
same set with six diamonds only $S.
Onyx, marble and Dresden clocks and
Candelabra, Carrara marble busts and stat
uary, sllvei ware or every description, all of
which are" Included in this special sale and
aremaikcdin plain figures at almost one
half their regular value. Remember, every
article Is warranted us represented and our
15 years' reputation Is sufficient for that.
Theiefore, do not be misled by some houses
who are trying to make vou believe other
wise. Kikgsbacher Bnos., ,
Importing Jewelers, 516 Wood street.
KLEBERS' CHRISTMAS PIANOS,
Stelnway, Conover, Opera.
The three best and most popular pianos In
America. All others must tal.e a back Beat
in their presence. II. Eleber & Bra, COS
Wood street, are selling nearly half a dozen
or them everyday for Christmas presents.
Warranted perrect or money refunded.
Terms low andensr payments. Call at LL
Kleber Bro.'s, 508 Wood b treat.
Score open every night.
Mothers, look at this! Kauffmans' red
top leather boots, very serviceable and
strong, nlways sold at $1 50 per pair. Our
prices tor to-day and to-morrow only 75o
per pair.
KAurMAJfHS' Shoe Department.
matt'
those marked $3,500.
Rings equal to any stock in this country.
Five hundred selected special patterns
a large number costing up ' into the
thousands. $ $ 5f 3
BRACELETS,
HAT PINS,
HAIR PINS,
GENTLEMEN'S BUTTONS, STUDS,
SHARE
OF THE
TIDE.
MERRY
IS HERE.
HEARTS. OUE BUSINESS IS TO MAKE
UA5H ANU $3.00 WEEKLY.
AS
AN EXTBA INDUCEMENT. We Jn-
Goods nnstencllled and delivered In an
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ST
FOR THE BABY,
INFANTS' COMPLETE OUTFITS.
Infants' Slips, 50c, 68c; 75c, $1, $1.25, $1.39, $1.50, 1.75, $2,
, $2.25 and $2.50.
Infants' Emb. Robes, $2.25, $3.25, $3.75, $4.50 and $6.
Infants' Night Slips, 25c and 39c.
Infants' Cambric Shirts, 75c, $1, $1.50 and $2.
Infants' Plain Flannel Skirts, 89c and 1.
Infants' Emb. Flannel Skirts, $1.25, $1.50, $1.89, $2, $2.50
$3 and $3.50.
Infants' Knit Skirts, 39c, 50c, 56c, 63c, 75c and 89c.
Infants' Linen Shirts, 35a
Iniants flannel rSands, 25c,
Infants' Knit Bands, 38c and
Infants' Emb. Flannel Shawls,
$2.50 ana $3.50.
Infants' Emb. Flannel Sacques, 75c, $1, $1,25, $1.50. $1.89,
$2, $2.50 and $3.
Infants' Short Dresses, 50c, 75c, $r, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2'
$2.50 and $3.
Infants' Bibs, 5c, 7c, 9c, 12c, 15c, 18c, 22c, 25c, 30c, 35c, 42c,
50c, 75a
Infants' Rubber Bibs, 18c. .
Infants' Rubber Diapers, 25a
Infants' Knit Sacques, 25c, 50c, 75c, $1, $1,25, $1.50, $1.89
and $2.
Infants' Knit Bootees, I2jc, 15c, iSc,. 25c, 35c, 38c, 50c and
75c
Infants' White Cashmere Caps, 38c, 50c, 75c and $1.
Infants' White Silk Caps, 50c, 75c, 88c, $1, $1.25, $1.50, $2,
$2. so, $3 and $3.50.
Infants' Colored Plush and Silk Caps, 50c, 75c, 1, $1.25,
$1.50, $1.75, $2, $2.25, $2.50, $2.75, $3, $3.50, $4, $4.50
and $5.
Infants' Long Cloaks, plain and embroidered, $1.50, $1.75, $2,
$2.25, $2.50, $3, $3.50, $3.75, $4, $4.50, $4.88, $5, $5.75,
$6, $6.88, $7.75 and $ia
Infants' Short Coats, $2.98, $3.50, $4.25, $4.50, $5, $5.75, $6,
$6.88 and $7.50.
Infants' Mitts, 25c, 50a
Infants' Hose at 18c, 25c, 35c, 38c, 40c, 45c 50c, 56c and up
wards Infants' Baskets, Toilet Articles, etc, t .
Infants' Puff Boxes, 10c, 23c, 63 $x, $1.50, $2 and $2.50.
Infants' Puffs, 15c 20c, 25c, 45c and 50a
In'ants' Combs, 10c, 15a
Infants' Brushes, 25c, 38c, 45a
Infants' Toilet Soaps, 5c, 10c, 12c, 15c, i8c,N25c, 35c and 50c.
Infants' Powdery 20c.
Infants' Sponges, 5c, 8c, 10c, 12c and 15a
Baby Carriages.
At $4.30, $5, $6, $7.80, $8.89. $10, $12.50 $14, $i$,$i7, $18,
$19, $20 up to $65.
FLEISHMAN & CO.,
504, 506 AND 508 MAEKET ST.
MAIL OBDEBS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
targTOBE OPEN EVERT NIGHT UNTIIi O'CLeCK.
ADVEKTTSKMENT
9
IS PRESENTS
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30c, 35a ,
50a "
89c, $1, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2,
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