it'
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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.
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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,
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"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
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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-
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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
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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. Bold"1
onlv In half-ponnd tins, by grocers, labeled thmi
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