it' ? c5- wftNT m hit, Prominent Business Men Beady to Subscribe the Necessary Cash. HATE FAITH IN GOUBLEY. If He Is Elected Controller the Audit Will Re Postponed. DETERMINED. TO INVESTIGATE The Manner in Which Tittslmrs's Finances Hare Been Handled. AX APPLICATION TO BE MADE TO COURT A movement independent of Councils to have the books of this city investigated lias been talked or a t;ood deal since a similar proceeding resulted so fruitfully in Alle Rheny City, and it has now assumed defin ite shape. The only thing which prevents immediate action on the part of the busi ness men who are behind the scheme is that they wish to see who will be nominated for Controller. If the next Controller is like ly to be a man they can trust the reformers are willing to wait. At least a dozen of the most considerable business men in tcecounty have undertaken to supply the funds necessary to defray the expenses of the audit. One of these men, a manufacturer of wealth and influence told The DisrATCir reporter these facts some days aso, addiu? that while he would will ingly pay his quota ot the cost he could not rermit his name to be used. Other business men in this city and some in Allegheny -who are known to be in sympathy with the auditing idea in Pittsbarg, were also seen and plenty ot confirmation of the original report was found, althoush nobody conr cerned cared to talk for publication. Councilman O'Donnell Interested. Yesterday, however, a gentleman was found who consented to the use of his name in connection with an explanation of the plan. This was J. C. O'Donnell, the Coun cilman of the Sixteenth ward, who was the father or the first attempt to have Councils aprioint an auditing committee. Jlr. O'Donnell said yesterday: "When it was found that the city's books would never le investigated so far as Councils were con cerned a number of Pittsburgers prominent in business and financial circles resolved to Icacue together to obtain an independent sudit. These men have been ready at any time to give their money liberally to put their scueme through, and while there has "been no money actually subscribed so far, because it has not been needed, sufficient could be raied for all practical purposes to-morrow if there was a demand for it Our pos-iion is just this: AVe want to see who is going to be the next Controller be fore we take the first step. Candidlv, if Mr. Gourley gets the iudorsement of the Democracy, which means his election, we shall not stir till after he has had a trial. "We believe that Mr. Gourley is ready and able to institute just such an examination of the citv's affairs that they need, and if he is elected we are morally certain that he will overhaul the city's books. "IMIl Mait Until After Election. "But if Mr. Gourley does not secure ther, Democratic indorsement, ami does not j-ecra likely to win, we mar take a start any day independent of the election. It is probable, however, that we fchall wait till alter the election aui how, as it is only a couple of mouths away." "What is your plan if vou are compelled to act, Mr. O'Donnell?" ' "The courts will be appealed to. They will be petitioned by a proper number of citizens of the highest standing to appoint a commission to audit the citv's accounts. The money to pay for the legal prelimi naries and the actual auditing 01 the books, tind lor inquiry generally, can be obtained as soon as it is wanted. There are lots of men who have assured me o their financial Fupport, w ho cannot afford to figure actively as promoters of the audit. Some people think SoO.OOO is needed, but to me 15,000 Eteras enough to pay lor everything. As to the legal side of our position, able lawvers with whom we have taken counsel tell us that the courts are bound to order an audit upon the petition ol citizens and taxpayers. "What shall we find? Well, that's for the auditors to answer. All I know is that plenty ot queer things are known now. Only last week a prominent business man wrote to me about au irregularity, which reflected seriously upon one ol the city de partments. The auditing has to be done, and I hope the people will let Mr. Gourley save us the trouble of attending to it." Further investigation of the subject showed that Mr. O'Donnell is allied with a number ot influential business men, who think as he does, and are merely waiting till the succession to the Controilership is tettled. Two Horses Cremated. The burning of two small frame stables in the rear of the Xewtboys' Home, on Old avenue last evening, resulted in the crema tion of two horses. One of the animals -was the property of D. Bradley and the owner of the other conld not be learned. An alarm was sent in from box3C, but, although the department responded promptly, their efforts to save the building were iutile. The loss n the two stables and horses is not over 800; no insurance. Tne origin of the fire is a mystery. Bequeathed Money to Charity. The will of the late Catharine Iawrence, of Wilkinsburg, was hied yesterday for probate. She beqneaths ?3,G0O each to Catharine Thursa Autes and Mary Ana Autes; ?2,000 to Thurza Itousell, of Wales; ?1,000 to the Home for Aged Protestant Women, of Wilkinsbure, and $500 to St Stephen's Episcopal Church ot Wilkins burg. After a few minor bequests the residue of her estate was given to Catharine T. and Mary A Autes. Knocked Down byaDuqneme Car. A Duquesne electric car, crossing Smith field Btreet at Sixth avenue yesterday, struck W. X, Barrett, a crayon portrait canvasser, and knocking him down nar rowly avoided crushing him to death. Tne wheels were against his body when the car was stopped. Barrett had been carrying a bundle of pictures on his shoulder and oeald not see the car coming. His head was cut and clothes torn, but the injury was net serious. Objected to Larco Fees. On fixing the compensation for co .imis Eiener in divorce jesterlay Judge White remarked that attorneys were in the habit of charging too much for what he terms "merely clerical" work. "Commissioners to take testimony in divorce cases are usually appointed from among the young attorneys to help them alonsr, and it is not right that they thonld charge as though they were acting as attorneys." ASK TOOK KEIGIIUOK IVJiy lier rooms are tenanted, and the answer will bei "I advertise my rooms In thn cent-a-wnrd columns of THE DIS PATCH." GHIEViD FOR A DOG. Tho Defendant In the Suit Contended the Plaintiff Was Mistaken. A mot amusing case was that heard be fore Aldernma JIcMaalera yesterday, when J. C. Murphy, with an affection for a lost dag which was almost pathetic, endeavored to regain possession of his canine friend from la M. Hamilton, of Walnut street, East End, whom he thought W3S alienating the brute's affections. It was evidently a case of mistaken identity. Murphy lost his dog some months ago, and has grieved over his misfortune ever since. The dog was discovered on Centre avenue by a friend ot the plaintiff. The dog was a lovable brnte, Murphy said. "Even when I came back nfte being away lor three months he would jump upon my'shotildqrs and kiss me. He was just three years ol age. He cared so much for me that he would look at no one ela" It was then suggested by one of the attor ned s that the dog be brought into the Al uefman's office and be permitted to choose his master. Murphy was asked whether that would be satisfactory to him, and said: "That'll be all right if he hasn't put bad into the dog's head since he lelt me." Mr. Murphy offered some stock cut prints of hound dogs and said: "When you're look ing at these it's mv dog tb the hair of your head." The defendant contended it was a case of mistaken identity and he could prove it by two witnesses who were uuable to get off to come to the hearing. After Hamilton gave permission for two of the pla'ntifl's friends to come out and try to identify the dog at his house, the case was continued until the lat ter part of the week. . DBESSED 110 DOLLS. Ladles Organize a Permanent Issociation to Remember the Children. A doll dressing reception is a new ide recently inaugurated by Mrs. N. Q. Speer, of Ben Venue. As a result 110 beautifully dressed dolls were sent to the Oakland office of the Society for the Improve ment of the Poor yesterday to cheer the hearts of the poor children of the city. At this reception 110 dolls were dressed in one afternoon bv 20 ladies, not all young, for one at least was some 70 years old. The amusement which this novel means of entertainment afforded, resulted in the es tablishment of a permanent organization to carry on such work. The ridiculous ap pearance of some ot the rag dolls which were to have been distributed among the children, started the ladies laughing and talking about dressing dolls, and as a re sult over 100 children will be benefited The ladies who were active in working, were: Mrs. Spencer Scull, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Glouiuger, Mrs. Ferguson, the Misses Stuart, the Misses Johnson, Mrs. Haws, Miss Haws, Mrs. Chessley, Mrs, Cassidy, Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. For rester, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Oliver, Mrs. Edward Scull, Mrs. Lynne, Mrs. Hol biook, the Misses Opur, the Misses John son, Mrs. Speer and Mrs. Itoak. EIDN'T WANT THE COAT SPOILED, A Thiers Sharp ISuse to Get Possession of a Jtoomniate's Clothing. Charles Sellers, proprietor of the Hotel Brigade, in the West End, last night noti fied the police that one of his boarders, Harry Maxfield, had robbed the house and left the city. W. H. Hendricks, another boarder, was the loser. Maxfield secured a pair of diamond cuff buttons, an overcoat and a lnt of other articles. He had been Irienilly with Hendricks and when the lat ter went out early in the evening, per suaded him to leave his new overcoat at home lor lear the rain might spoil it PICKED UP BY THE POLICE. Jajims Shea and his son Daniel were ar lebtud yesterday lor Ulsoiderly conduct. Ax information has been made before Aldeiuinn Succop cli.ir.:ing William Kolden, the Councilman, with assault and battery. IIif.hAs Shcl-tz as arrested last even ing lor beiu,i drunk and abusing Officer Hutchison when lio oidered him to co home. Tiioaias Mcr.rHT was arrested yesterday afternoon on a warrant sworn out belore Alderman JIcKenna by Mrs. Mary IMchaida charlug him with assault and battery. Vxsra. Welsh was arrested at his home on Sherman stiect jcstcru.iy afternoon on a w arrant snoin out before Alderman Leslie by James Welsh charging him with ma licious inischiot. Wiiliaji Boyle was arrested yesterday onauairaut sworn out bcloro Alderman McKenna by Ucnry Kiamer chat-gin? him with larceny 11 was committed to jail to await a hearing Friday. Edward O'Haba a chimney blower, em ployed at ll.i.in & Co 's glass house, Is un der bail for a iiearimr bcloio Magistrate buccop to-inoi row evening on two charges of assault and Imitcry. Akduew Hcdack was committed to Jail yesterday for trial on a charge of larceny and cnterina a building with intent to com mit a teiony. Tho plaintiff is Charles lie Quade, u l evident ol Duquesne. Pianos at Reduced Prices, Organs at Abou Cost, At Henriclss Music Co., Ltd. Our immense stock has been greatly re duced, but in order to close nut entirely If possible all the pianos huh orirans lemaln liiK, we will reduce prices to rock. bottom; and us an instance ot hartfalns can give you a nice new uprizlit piano lor $200, a good new r;an for $65, second-hand pianos from $50 to $150, second-hand organ" as low as $35. Cu-h bu) eis but e h rare chance lor their money and those desiring to secure an in strument on payments will have easy terms olTeicd. Open at nights until 9 o'clocfc. ltemember the place, Uehhicks Musto Co., Ltd. 101 and 103 Filth avenue. Holiday Delicacies. We bnve now in store a One selection of table delicacies and novelties suitable for the holiday season. If jou wantuoods that It n ill bo a pleasure to eat you will do well tu buy of us. We deliver goods every where. FteUht paid oii orders Jiom out or town, .'-end for prico Use Miller Bros., lino Groceries and Table Delicacie,182 Fed eral street, Allegheny. Telephone 536. Hamilton' Flo'iday Sale Bringing ood clieor to the young folks, middle-aged and old folks, lor tbe cood ship hag come In with a lull load or musical instruments. Every day and evening she can be seen anchored In her harbor (Hamilton's show -window), and the many novelties in music that she brings arc wonderful, beautiful und lasting Christmas presents lor everyone. I'ronipt attention, low prices, cour teous treatment at S. Hamilton's, 91 and 91 Ffth avenue. Don't be in a hurrv lmvlng your holiday r-iescn ts till utteri on see Henry Terheyden's inaamflcent display supnb, rich, grand must be seen to he appreciated. Jeweiry. Watches, DiamouJs, fciUerwarc, ('locks. Lamp', Bronzes, Bric-a-brac Diamonds set and jewelry made to order. 530 SuiitliUcld street. Guitars. Violins. Mandolins. The beantiful Iniperini guitart and man dolins never ail to please. Wo have also the famous Bruno guitar and Bowman man dolins. The fine-it In the world. Our low price-" will astonish ou. Alex itoss' Music Horse, 143 Federal street. Second-Hand Uprights for S13S and Up. Mclior i: Ilnene. 77 Hfth avenue. Several excellent "upriirhts" for sale, only slightly need. Will be sold for from sfOiuiii upward. MLLLOU& Hoeke. Founded 1S3L Waiciooms, 77 Fiftli avenue. Silk umbrellas for presents. Jakes 11. Aiken & Co., 100 Fifth avenue. Dewitt's Little Early Risers. Nocriptng no pain, no nausea: easy pill to take ALL WANT A CHANGE. Strikers m -tho River Mines Very Anxious? to Get Hack to York. THE OPERATORS L0SIHG 5I0NKY. A Few of the Mills Closjng Down to Make the Annual L'epairs. CURRENT EVENTS IN LABOR CIRCLES The committee of the Coal Exchange having the crnduct of the miners' strike in hand held a special meeting yesterday morning t Consider the condition of the strike. It was the beginning ol the fitteenth week of the present struggle. Practically all the loaded coal in the river has been sent to the lower markets; the towboats on their way up the river with empties, and it is considered time for some change in the condition of the strike that would indicate which side was in the lead. Eeports favorable to the operators from the mines were made, and a much largef force of men was stated to be at work than a week ago, though many of those who had gone in were said to have come out again. It was stated that the miners were grad ually giving away and that a break might occur at any time. Some bf the miners in the fourth pool were reported to be loading a great deal of coal and expected to be run ning full before the end of the week. Think the Miners Are Weakening. The threatened cut of one-half a cent a bushel by railroad coal operators on the price of mining coal is taken by the river operators as a threat so -ai to keep the miners from returning at the reduced rate. As an indication that the miners are thought to be gradually losing ground, and to sti&cn them up, the railroads have circu lated this report so as to induce the miners to continue the fieht. An operator in giv ing this information yesterday, stated that he saw clearly through the plan and took it as an indication that the strike would soon be ended. The rivermen are pleased at the turn things have taken and some positively state that tHe strike is already won. They laugh at ihe idea of the railroad operators precipi tating a strike in demanding a reductibu, as the trade has to be supplied" and they have only secured the lion's share ot the coal market by being in position to handle coal at nil seasons of the year. The rivermen are in a different position and have to de pend on the fickle water to help them out. The opinion on Water street yesterday was that the last moves in the strike were being made and that in a short time everything would be settled. There is no apparent weakening among the operators and each one savs he will keep up the struggle to the end. A Convention of Coal Miners. Another thing that will likely have its efleet on the strike is a convention of all the delegates of the miners to be held at Monongahela City on December 21, This convention has been called by the Exccu live Board of the United Mine Workers to consider the advisability of continuing the strike for the 3-Cent rate. Each mine will be represented, and the delegates will oome instructed how to vote. There has been some dissatisfaction among the miner!", and at the convention it is likely this will fully come out. Many of theni are reported to be anxious to return, but want to be released so as to be able to re turn. A committee or miners came to this city yesterday to confer with President Costello, but were unable to find him. vThev spoke discouragingly of the outlook and said that without ontside assistance the miners would not be able to continue the strike much longer. The men in the mines are not very well organized, and are at a disadvantage for this reason. The first of next month will likely see all the mines in lull opera tion. The Coal Exchange will hold a meet ing this morning. A MILL STAEIS TIP AGAIN. The Mlllvale Flant Was Closed Because tho Boilers Had ot Been Inspected. The Millvale mill was fully started np yesterdav after almost a week's shutdown in the puddling department. This mill had been running for only a short time when work had to be stopped to have the boilers inspected. The plate mill will be in par tial operation, for some time, as the lack of orders will keep the company from putting on a lull force of men. There is considera ble feeling toward the Eawrenceville men who took the positions ot the former em ployes. A large number bt. men are still idle, and for every position there are a num ber of applicants. WILL CLOSE FOE EEPAIBS. Many Improvements Will Be Made In the Homestead Mills. The Homestead mills will be closed down a! the end of this week for the annual re pairs. The work will likely take about two weeks. Many important changes will be made in some of the departments. Electric power will be introduced, as the company intands to introduce this as much as possible. The mill is said to be fully manned now and no more hands will be employed until after tbe repairs are made. The mill has been doing well for some time past, and when repaired will be better pre pared for work than ever before. Wire Mill to Be Repaired. The rod mill and barbed wire department of the Braddock Wire Works will close down Saturday lor repairs. A number of changes will be made, as the mill is one of those in the Consolidated Steel and Wire Company, and the plant will be suited lor a particular branch ot the work. A consign ment of 11,000 reels of barbed wire and 3,000 kegs ot -wire nails will be shipped by the river to New Orleans. Making a Bound of the Mil'. Since the convention of the Federation of Labor closed at Philadelphia Saturday, ex President Weihe and Vice President W. A. Carney, of the Amalgamated Associa tion, have been making a round of the mills in the East. They write that they find the association In a flourishing Condi tion and expect to be at home In a few days. Benefits Paid Out. The voluntary relief department .of the Pennsylvania lines has just made public its report for November. It shows that on the Panhandle road $14,077 60 was paid out, on other lines $5,651 60, making a total of 519, G32 10. The organization was organized 41 months ago and during that time $694, 310 07 has been distributed in benefits. Tho Last Meeting of the Year. The quarterly meeting of tne Builders' Exchange will be held December 27. Norn nations will then be made for the officers for the coming year. Some questions now before the exchange will likely be discussed at this meeting, and a full report of the Year's business will also be made. Their Business Secret, The Pittburg Freight Committee held an important meeting yesterday. The agents would not tell what was discussed, but said nothing was done that irtll change rates one way or the other. l'OCB rooms will not long be vmptyif 70a advertUe them in TDK DISPATCH cent-a-woni aa. THE PITTSBUKG DISPATCH.- "TUESDAY, DECEMBER SO, H0BI8 BCSlKESS OH THE HUMP. Evidence Against the Fifth. Avcnuo Cable Boad Brought C-nt In a Tax Appeal. The valuation or property on the Fifth venue hump was brought up in the ap peal of J. F. Maeder before Assessment Commissioner Beal yesterday. His assess ment was 539,600. He thought it should be half that, testifying that every yesr since the Fifth avenue cable road was started property betfreeh Grant and Smlthfield streets has depreciated because the cars don't stop on the hill, but carry people on down town and business suffers in conse quence He would not testify that he would sell the property below the assess ment. Mr. Nevin thought the property worth what it is assessed. Several wit nesses corroborated Mr. Maeder about the effect of the cable cars on business en the hump. Judge Thomas Mellon and his sons, J. P, B. B., T. A. and A. W., Were the next appellants. Their appeals were on classifi cation of their property in the Nineteenth, Twentieth and Twenty-first wards, most ot it cut up into building lots except the homestead on Negley avenue. J. E. Mellon-'s property was assessed at 5442,000, E. B. Mellon's at $200,000, A. W. Mellon's S83.000, Thomas Mellon's at fGO.OOO and T. A. Mellon's at $37,400, 0 total ol $822,400. It had originally been higher, but was re duced on the appeal to theB oard last spring. Considerable testimony was taken to show the rural character of the property. The Assessors insist it is all full taxa ble. Editor Pulkman Sentenced. New Castle, Pa., Dec. 19. Sptiitl S. W. Fulkman, the Ellwood editor who was convicted of a felonious attempt to kill and of aggravated assault and battery, in shooting an eye out of a boy named Howard Cunningham, on Hallowe'en, was sentenced this afternoon to pay a fine of $50 and Bent to the penitentiary for a year and three months. He expressed sorrow for his act. A Change in Carnegie OrH-lals. Otis H. Childs has resigned as awistant chairman of the Carnegie Steel Company. Millard Hunstker. who has been engineer of tests, will, take his place. On his return from a vacation Mr. Childs will assume an other position with the firm. PEOPLE C0HIHQ AND GOING. Among the passentrers for Chicago last evening Were A. C Ovetholt, President 6f tho National Pipe Foundry at Scottdale; A. S It. Overholt, of West Overton; W. 1. Beauer, a tin plate manufacturer ot New Kensington, and Gnptatn Dilworth, J. Hay Brown, a prominent Lancaster lawyer and a Supreme Court candidate rdr the Republican nomination in the last can vass or the state, was at tne Duquesne yos terday. Mrs. Harrv Schirts, or Washington, left for Philadelphia last .night to live with her daughter, Mrs. Harry Banc. Her husband was tormey pioprietor of the St. Charles Hotel. Frank P. Doonan, of the State Depart ment, Harrisbdrg, Is lying dangerously ill at the home of his sisters. Misses Annie and Maggie Doonan, at Duubar. A. C. McKean, Mtsl Agnes McKean and Mrs. Thoihpson, of Charleroi, brother and slaters or Postmaster McKean, were in the city yesterday. Eev. John Graham, of Philadelphia, and J. B. Lancfrey and wife, of Dawson, are stopping at the St. Charles' Hotel. William Bodearmel, a Harrisborg corres pondent, and F. E Loclcwood, of New York, are registered at Newell's Hotel. Thomas Bradford, of New Brighton, and F. W. Horning, of Watertown, are at the Anderson. N. B. Billingsley and wife, of New Lis bon, were guests at the Duquesne last even ing. m Emanuel Werthelmer Was a passenger for Washington last evoningi Mrs. M. Ewing, ot Uniontown, is a guest at tbe Sohlosser. J. P. Witherow left for New York last evening. ritteunrgers in New Tol-k. Kiw Toik, Dec. 19. Special. The fob lowing Pittsburgers are registered at New 1 Y01 k hotels: J. A. Bower, Westminster; R. H. Camp, A. U Oriffln, V. P. Tyler, Im perial; J. J. Coleman, Grand Union; H. W. Patterson, Windsor; J. A. Waldburger. Metropolitan; H. Bounett! P. J. Grant; Sturtevant House; C H. Camp. St. Denia Hotel) I. Coblens, Belvidere Honge; V. H. Filde, Holland House: F. Kantei, Coleman liouse; II. A. Loudon, Glisey House; C. J. ltogeis, Geduey. riShty-Elght Pianos Already Selected for Christmas Presents. Look at the Kecord. What Do Ton Think of It? Most of these are Everett?; some Web stei, some New by & Evans, and Some Har vard Pianos, and yet thei eare i-omo people loolish enough to huv other Dianos and pay extiavaganc prices 'or them because they 1,o,i dhnld nama Vfi an with nnr natmn -who think for themselves and judge of thei piano by US merits, which speakH out 111 the licli beautiful tone, the lutht retponsivo action and artistically designed and per lectly finished cases, the seven years' guar antee, the testimony of over 17,ooo people who have them in their homes. Our bual nena 1 booming while others complain of dull times. The reason is apparent. The people know where to get the best instru ments. Our stock is complete. Vou can choose from the best in the market and no will deliver the piano when you want it. Come early and avoid the rush 01 a.few days belore Christmas. If you do not want a piano you may want a violin, pultar, man dolin, muio Dox or some small Instrument. We have them all and can please you and save money for you. Alex Ross' Mtrsio Ilocse, 113 Federal street, Allegheny, Pa. WATCHES. All good, whether moderate priced or expensive. No other kind kept here. You may eeleot watches from hundreds, in the handsomest shapes and patterns, plain, engraved, enam eled or Jeweled, for ladies, gentlemen or chlldien. Prices bound to bo tho lowest possible. E. P. Roberts & Sons, Fifth and Market. Open evenings until CUUstnnai. Cholera In Europe Delayed large consignments. Consequently they have arrived rather late. Brie a-brac. dinner sets, Chamber sets, fine decorated china, umbrella stands, punchbowls, bisqne figures, crackerjars, oiipsand saucers, plates, etc., and as we buy direct from all the lead ing potteries or Europe and America, wo are sure we Can interest you. Como and see, anyhow. T. G. Evahs Co., Aiaiket street, corner Third avenue. Good Morning. Get your tea, coffee, baking powder and spites at the stores Ot The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company. Satisfaction guaranteed. Beautiful souvenir during Christmas week, entitled, ' Good Morning." To be had at all bur stores. Fountain Pens. A good one that can be relied npon Is the P lice nix. Its chief advantage is a movable vent duct, by which the flow of Ink can be increased or decreased. Open every evening. J. K- Wsldin 4 Co., 94sl Wood street. Free! Free! Free! Free! Engravings on umbrellas and walking canes. . Free! Free! Free! Free! Renalrliu, fitting and altering gloves l.oiijtnt 01 G. WiBit'a Louvre, 2i Sixth street, directly opp. iJIJou Theater. Old ports, sherries, and Madeira, Bhein nnd Moselle wines, direct importation at Max Klein's, Allegheny, ra. . ' Tbe best $1 'real kid glove at the Louvre, 24 Sixth St., directly opp. B Jou Theater. What to Get for Xmu. Only five days to answer this problem, It's easily soiveo. 11010. 000 vuosu luess: Jewelry, Watches, Bilc-a-biac, Silverware, Chinawaro, etc. Three entire floors filled with all that is handsome and most desirable In Imas gifts. Store open every evening. Uabot A Hxts9, Jewelers, -m Bmimfleld street. BOYLE FOR GOURLEY. the Commissioner Says the Mayor Will Elect the Democrats. M'CANHLKSS WON'T WITHDRAW. Trouble in the Alliance Over the Nomina tion of L'einliauer. DiCK QtJAt'S CONFIDENT PBEMCTION Only one thing Seemed sure in locai poli tics yesterday. That was that Magistrate McKenna would get the Democratic nomi nation for Mayor. The indications are ihat Mayor Gourley vill be the Demo cratic nominee for Controller, but it is not sure. County Commissioner Boyle came out for him and declared his nomination would insure a Democratic victory. He thought no independent tiekct would hate any chance of election because circum stances always arise to prevent which no body can anticipate. The talk of putting the Mayor on the Kepublicaa ticket Tor Controller continues, and some men in the partyinsistonit. Those who are credited with being the party leaders are non-committal, however, and cannot be induced to say whether it should be done or not Dr. McCandless came out in another em phatic statement yesterday that he would go into the convention and fight for Ihe Mayoralty nomination against all comers. His friends assert ihat he can win the elec tion if nominated, despite contrary claims, and he will not get out of the way unless fairly defeated. 'Xliere is said to he trouble in store for the Industrial Alliance. It onginaled over the nomination of Beinhauer for Mayor last Saturday night A third of the delegates present,' representing a large number of voters, vehemently protested against him because they said he was weak and they would only be throwing away the new party's vote in lavor ot one of the bid party candidates to nominate him. Further action is predicted bv the local .branches. The Alliance leaders" deny the statement, but it comes from delegates who were there and participated in the meetincr. Jerry Dougherty was angry yesterday over a charge that he had endeavored to break into the Saturday night meeting in the interest of McKenua's candidacy. t "I went to the meeting," said he last night, "as a representative of the Amalgamated Association. We were not admitted for reasons I don't wish to give. Politics was not considered in the matter at all. I know a good deal that transpired but am not at liberty to talk about it" Ex-County Commissioner McWHIiams, who received the Alliance nomination for Citv Treasurer, doesn't seem to be much elated over the honor. When asked last night it he would accept he said he had not been officially notified as yet, and until then would not give the matter consideration. DICK QUAY lit TOWN. lie Meets Several Politicians and Says His Fither Will Be Re-Elected Easily. The political elements were somewhat agitated yesterday afternoon by the appear ance in the city of Senator Quay's son Dick. He arrived at noon from his home at Beaver, where he has been for BOme time, and went direct to City Hall, where he had a short conference with Senator Flinn, Chief Brown and Eegister Conner, who happened to be In the Chief's office. After ward he called on Postmaster McKean and several other friends, some political, some not When asked the object of his visit here he said: "Purply private business. I have been at home and don't know rhat is going on fiere:"-' I don't know anything about the local political situation." ''How about the United States Senator ship?" "Father will be elected beyond a doubt There are 254 votes on joint ballot, SO in the Senate. The Legislature will vot for United States Senator about January 17. Father will have tbe 128 votes necessary on the first ballot and some to spare." As to the mayoralty situation Mr. Qnay said he could" see no reason why the Re publicans should not win with any one of several good men he had heard of as prob able candidates, but he would not mention the names ot those he relerred to. AH OFFICE OF IMP0&TAKC& Speculation as to Collector Miller's Inten tions -With Regard to Removals. Few people realize the importance of the office which George Miller assumed active control of yesterday morning. H. J. Mitchell, who was Acting Internal Eevenue Collector for one week less than a year pre vious to December 17, collected J4.828, 490 62 in the Western Pennsvlvania dis trict. Of this amount $3,102,155 90 came from tax and stamps on spirits, ?740,042 72 on beer. $838,716 09 on tobacco, cigars and snuff. 5110,232 77 on special articles and 511,490 02 on lists. Mr. Miller will probablv retsln Mr. Mitchell as chief clerk or deputy.and In order to make room for him may dispense with the services of Harry A. Aimstrong or S. T. Pearoe. There is some speculation which one will be let go. Harry Armstrong is an ardent Quay man, and made ah active fight against the antl-Quav faction at the time ot Congressman Stone s first nomina tion, and manv expect he will be removed now to get even. On the other hind, it is atserted Mr. Miller's confirmation in tho Senate wa secured through a promise that the Quay appointees connected with the office should not be removed, and that he w ill not break his word. He is non-committal, and savs he will not remove anyone unless the business ot the office demands it. TO AVOID ANNOYANCE. The Commissioners Preparo Somo Pointers tor Candidates. The Baker ballot law has yet to be tried in this city for a local election and some perplexing questions will arise. In order to Simplify their own work as much as pos sible, as well as to assist aspiring candidates, the County Commissioners yesterday adopted a resolution embodying some im portant suggestions. It reads as follows: Whereas, It being the duty or the county Commlssloueis to have properlv printed all ballots necessary to be used in nil sucli gen eral and special elections as are provided lorbylaW;and, , Whereas, It will greatly simplify the work for all concerned, and contribute largely toward the prevention of errors In the O Woman, Woman, do not wait until eternally too late, and Gabriel blows his latest trump, to ask you "Did you a At.-. hump?" Trade-Mark rtg. Apr. 29. V The DeLong Patent Hook and Eye. w V OP 1885.' brintthg of ballots for the different election districts of the several wards, to have the names or all -ward and district officers on one certificate of nomination or on one nomination paper. Therefore, be it , itesolved, That tve recommend the adop tion of tills practitB by all -ward meeting and committees whose object nnd dntv are to prepare certificates 01 nomination and nomination paper in accordance with tho pi o visions ot the Baker ballot act. TYLER CLAIM8 HE'S A WlHNEE. The Major Nettled Over a Claim That Ken nedy Is Gaining at Bis Expense. Major Tyler was considerably nettled last night over the publication of a story to the effect that he was losing ground as may drality candidate $fi Allegheny, and that Mayor Kennedy was making a correspond ing gain. Tyler claims the truth is just the reverse, defies the Kennedy people to show where they have gained anything, and then goes into an elaborate explanation of the mariy advantages he has and the rapidity with which his'strength is growing. A number of Allegheny politicians when seen last night said it was only a question of what time would do, but if the primaries were held within a week Tyler could not be defeated. Wants to Be Resident Clerk. Jere B. Bex, of Huntingdon, reading clerk of tbe last House, and a candidate for the resident clerkship of the next Legislature, registered at the Duquesne yesterday. He came here to see members of the Allegheny county delega tion. The supposition is that . Senator. Quay has slated ex-Mayor ffatferson, of Harrisburg, for the place, and that Jere will hive to be content with his old job for the present. Democratic Cinb Formed. An organization ha been effected by the Hebrew Democratic Club of Pittsburg. Its first meeting was held in Shapira Hall, No. 290 Filth .avenue, and the following officers elected: President, Jacob Levine; Vice President, Samuel Swartz; Secretary, B. Gallinger; Becordfiig Secretary, Lewis Leff; Treasurer, H. Obernanerr The club already has a large membership, and it is growing fast. Take Bromo Seltzer for insomnia Defora retitins 10c a bottle. & 3,000 DECORATED CHINA plate: ? Nice ones, real values 50c, 75c, $1 and J1.25, all to be sold at one price, ' 25 Cent's Each. Over a hundred styles-and decora tioris. If you want a dozen odd, fine, decorated china plates, or a dozen ail alike, now is your op portunity, as we are going out of the plate business, and going to do it before Christmas. SECOND FLOOR Is where they are, on two long center tables, where our great holiday dis play of Fine Art Pottery And other rare and desirable fancy goods is. From 25c to $65 Each The Price Range. Store, open every evening now. BOGGS&BUHL, ALLE cjh J:rv Y. deM-53 "Men may como and men may go. But I go on foiever." . Tennyson. Diamonds For Christmas Gifts. Did you ever think of it? A dia- hmond never Wears out. It will be as Drilliant ftlty years hence as iMs to day. It's a lasting gift. See our splendid variety of RINGS, PENDANTS, EARRINGS, BROOCHES, PINS, ETC.: -IN- ALL DIAMONDS PEARLS AND DIAMONDS EMERALDS AND DIAMOND , RUBIES AND DIAMONDS OPALS AND DIAMONDS TORQUOISE AND DIAMONDS "ETC., ETC. Scores of other gem combinations, too. Then styles-impos'sible to give you even an idea of them. Can only say we have all styles that are best and newest. Come and see them. Store, Open Every Evening. & JEWELERS, 539 SMITHFIELD STREET. i. . ueau-40 B D H & . HARDY S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. STORE OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS. MS IIIIFi 26-INCH UMBRELLAS. English Gloria Umbrellas, with oxidized natural wood, agate and gold han dles, at 75c, 90c, $1 and $1.25. Silk Gloria Umbrellas, with natural Wood, Cape Horn, ebony and acacia handles, plain and silver trimmings, at ji.50, $1.75, S2, $2.50, $3 and upward. Fine Silk Serge Umbrellas, with natural wood, horn, bamboo, ebony and olive handles, plain and trimmings, at $2, $2.50, I3, S3.50, $4, J4.50 and. upward. Good Quality Silk Gloria Umbrellas, with steel rod natural wood handle, special price, $2.25. Fine Union Twilled and Puritan Silk Umbrellas, with the latest novelties in handles, at $3, S3. 50, $4, S4.25, $5 and upward. 28-INCH UMBRELLAS. . English Gloria Umbrellas, with natural wood and oxidized handles, at 90c, i and i.2S. English Gloria Umbrellas, with natural wood handles, silver trimmed, at $1.38, 1.50 and $2. Silk Gloria Umbrellas, with natural wood, horn, gold and oxidized han dles, at $2.50, $2.75, $s, S3.50 and upward. Fine Puritan Silk Umbrellas, large variety of handles, at S3. 50, $4, S4.50, 5 and upward. Large assortment of fine Holiday Umbrellas, in 26 and 28-inch, compris ing all the new makes and weaves in Umbrella material, mounted on a handsome variety of handles, at the following prices: $2.50, $3, $3.25, $3.5. $4. ?4-5 5 25-5. S, S6.50, $7, $7-5.8 , and upward. XSCHOOL UMBRELLAS English Gloria Umbrellas at 65c, 75c and t. FLEISHMAN & CO, 504, 506 AND 508 MABKET ST. MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Store Open Evenings Until Christmas. 250,000- ES53 ALL READY TO DELIVER AT HOME. C GROG AN, 43 MARKET STREET, CORNER FIFTH AVENUE. Offers one-quarter of a million dollars worth of the most PRECIOUS careftdly selected stock, comprising Precious JEWELS. Jewels, mounted in the most artistic man ner at any price desired. yfc y yfc . NECKLACES costing $5,000. NECKLACES. BROOCHES and PENDANTS that siirpass any eve shown, from simple pieces to those marked $3,500. r 500 STYLES OF RINGS. )K 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 i)ia?iy lovely hues are brought out by an in finite variety of settings. Mr. Grogan has devoted unlimited time and effort to gather these rarities, and can satisfy every taste. ESTABLISHED 1S7U. BLACK GIN rOSTH KIDNEYS, r. m -11ar unri mnris riiA tn the Urinary Organs, Gravel and Chronic Catarrh of tbe .Bladder. lli. hwlu ftfnma1i fllttpr tbasb mark, are a sure cure tor Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint and every s pedes or In digestion. , ft lid Cherry Tonld, tbe most popular prep nfnn fnt-nnm rf f!mi!hs. Colon. BronobltU n11Pn5tJ0b1? , S3. If your druirglst dqet not handle these irAulR vriM to W1LF. ZOELLElt. sole M'lr, Pittsburg, Pa. jaiCT-rra 8 LAS fle3 Ring s equal to any stock in this 'country. Five hundred selected special patterns a large number costing ilp into the thousands. &, & & BRACELETS, HAT PINS, HAIR PINS, GENTLEMEN'S BUTTONS, STUDS, tlem7-Trh GRATEFUL COMFORTING. EPPS'S COCOA. BREAKFAST. "By a thorouch knowle !e of the natural Uws whlcu gOTern the opeiatlonsofdlgeitionandnutrl tion. and by a careful application or the flue prop erties or well'Mlecied Cocoa. Sir. Eppa has pro vided our breakrait tablet with a ncllcale y flaiorrd lierengo which may sare us many heavy doctors bills. It 1 by the Judicious Die or tacit articles of diet that a ronstltut!6n may be gradually bout up until strong enough to reilst every tendencv todl cae. Uundreds or subtle maladies are floating around us ready to altact whererer there is aweak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keep ing ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."-,';iiiK iSerrfcs ffo- Made simply with bolting water or milk. 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